10th Std Social Science - Public Exam Important Questions
2025 - 2026 (April 2026 Public Exam)
| S.No | UNITS | Question Pattern | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 UNITS | Choose the Correct Answer (1 Mark Questions) Q. No: 1 to Q. No: 14 | \(14\times1=14\) |
2 Mark Questions (Q. No: 15 to Q. No: 28) - \(10\times2=20\)
History
- How do you assess the importance of Sino - Japanese War? *
- Name the countries in the Triple Entente.
- What do you know of trench warfare?
- What was the role of Mustafa Kemal Pasha?
- What was the result of Mussolini's march on Rome? *
- How did Great Depression impact on the Indian agriculture?
- Define "Dollar Imperialism."
- Describe the Pearl Harbor incident.
- Name the Bretton Woods Twins.
- Write a note on Mao's Long March.
- What was Marshall Plan?
- Write a note on Third World Countries.
- Discuss Mahadev Govind Ranade's contribution to social reforms.
- Write a note on reforms of Ramalinga Adigal. *
- List the social evils eradicated by Brahmo Samaj. *
- What were the duties of the Palayakkarars?
- What was the significance of the Battle of Kalakadu?
- What was the bone of contention between the Company and Kattabomman?
- Highlight the essence of the Tiruchirappalli Procalamation of 1801. *
- Name the territories annexed by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse.
- Highlight the objectives of Home Rule Movement. *
- Summarise the essence of Lucknow Pact. *
- Describe the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. *
- Why did Gandhi withdraw the Non Cooperation Movement?
- Why was Simon Commission boycotted?
- Write a note on the Tirunelveli Uprising. *
- What is the contribution of Annie Besant to India's freedom struggle?
- Write a note on Tamil Renaissance.
- Name the newspapers published by the South Indian Liberal Foundation.
- Estimate Periyar as a feminist.
Geography
- Name the neighboring countries of India. *
- Give the importance of IST.
- Write a short note on Deccan Plateau.
- State the west flowing rivers of India. *
- Write a brief note on the island group of Lakshadweep.
- List the factors affecting climate of India.
- What is meant by 'normal lapse rate'? *
- What are 'jet streams'?
- Name the four distinct seasons of India. *
- Name the areas which receive heavy rainfall.
- Define soil.
- Name the types of soil found in India.
- State any two characteristics of black cotton soil.
- Define Agriculture.
- State the types of agriculture practices in India.
- Name the seasons of agriculture in India?
- Mention the plantation crops of India. *
- Define the resource and state its types.
- Write any four advantages of railways.
- Write a note on Pipeline network transport in India.
- State the merits of Roadways. *
- State the boundaries of Tamil Nadu.
- What is 'Teri'? *
- Name the major islands of Tamil Nadu.
- Name the tributaries of river Thamirabarani.
- Define: Disaster Risk Reduction *
- What are the cropping seasons of Tamil Nadu *
- Why Coimbatore is called the Manchester of South India?
- Name the important multipurpose projects of Tamil Nadu.
- What is MRTS? *
Civics
- What is a Constitution? *
- What is meant by citizenship?
- List out the fundamental rights guaranteed by Indian Constitution.
- What is a Writ? *
- What are the classical languages in India?
- How is President of India elected?
- Write short note: Money Bill.
- What is the qualification of Judges of the Supreme Court?
- What are the qualifications for the appointment of Governor? *
- What is foreign policy?
- List any four guiding principles of Panchsheel?
- Name the architects of the Non-Aligned movement.
- List out the member countries of SAARC.
- Mention the member countries of BRICS.
- List out any five global groupings in which India is a member.
Economics
- Define National income. *
- Write the importance of Gross domestic product.
- What is per capita income?
- Write short note on Multinational corporation.
- Write any two positive impact of Globalization.
- What are the basic three components of food and nutrition security?
- What are the effects of Green Revolution?
- Write some name of the nutrition programmers in Tamil Nadu.
- Define tax. *
- What are the types of tax? Give examples. *
- Write short note on Goods and Service Tax.
- What is progressive tax?
- What is meant by black money?
- What is meant by an industrial cluster?
- Mention any three industrial development agencies in Tamil Nadu.
Fill in the blanks (or) Match the following (Q. No: 29) - \(5\times1=5\)
(Covers all 27 Units)
5 Mark Questions (Q. No: 29 to Q. No: 40) - \(8\times5=40\)
Note: Includes Q. No: 43 (8 Mark Question - History) - \(1\times8=8\)
History
- Discuss the main causes of the First World War.
- Explain the course of the Russian Revolution under the leadership of Lenin.
- Estimate the work done by the League of Nations.
- Trace the circumstances that led to the rise of Hitler in Germany.
- Analyse the effects of the World War II. *
- Assess the structure and the activities of the UN.
- Estimate the role of Mao Tse Tung in making China a communist country.
- Discuss the circumstances that led to the Reform movements of 19th century.
- Write an essay on the role played by the 19th century reformers towards the cause of Women.
- Attempt an essay of the heroic fight Veerapandya Kattabomman conducted against the East India Company.
- Highlight the tragic fall of Sivagangai and its outcome.
- Account for the outbreak of Vellore Revolt in 1806.
- Discuss the causes of the Revolt of 1857?
- How did the people of Bengal respond to the Partition of Bengal (1905)?
- Examine the factors that led to the transformation of Gandhi into a mass leader. *
- Critically examine the Civil Disobedience Movement as the typical example of Gandhian movement.
- Discuss the response to Swadeshi Movement in Tamil Nadu.
- Describe the role of Tamil Nadu in the Civil Disobedience Movement. *
- Describe the background for the formation of the Justice Party and point out its contribution to the cause of social justice.
- Estimate Periyar E.V.R's decisive contribution to the social transformation of Tamil Nadu. *
Geography
- Explain the divisions of Northern Mountains and its importance to India.
- Give an account on the major peninsular rivers of India.
- Give a detailed account on the basin of the Ganga. *
- Write about South West Monsoon.
- Describe the forests of India.
- State any five types of soil in India and explain the characteristics and distribution of soil.
- What is Multipurpose projects and write about any two Multipurpose projects of India. *
- Write about the distribution of cotton textile industries in India.
- Describe the major challenges of Indian industries. *
- What is urbanization? Explain its problem.
- Classify and explain the roadways in India.
- Describe the nature of the plateau region of Tamil Nadu. *
- Write an account on river Cauvery.
- Bring out the types and distribution of soils in Tamil Nadu.
- Write about the plantation farming of Tamil Nadu.
Civics
- Explain the salient features of the Constitution of India.
- Point out the Fundamental Rights.
- Mention the differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.
- Describe the Executive and Judicial powers of the President of India. *
- What are the Duties and functions of Prime Minister of India?
- Explain any three Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?
- Describe the legislative powers of the Governor. *
- What are the powers and functions of the Chief Minister?
- Write a detailed note on Non-alignment.
- Trace the reason for the formation of BRICS and write its objectives.
- Mention OPEC missions and how does it help other countries?
- Highlight India and International organization with special reference to any three India's global groupings.
Economics
- Briefly explain various terms associated with measuring of national income.
- What are the methods of calculating Gross Domestic Product? and explain its.
- Write any five differences between the growth and development. *
- Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of MNC. *
- Write the challenges of Globalization.
- Explain Minimum Support Price. *
- Elaborate the Public Distribution System.
- Explain some direct and indirect taxes.
- Write the structure of GST. *
- What is black money? Write the causes of black money.
- What are the important characteristics of successful industrial clusters?
- Write in detail about the types of policies adopted by the Tamil Nadu government to industrialise.
- Explain the role of entrepreneur?
Distinguish Between (Q. No: -) - \(2\times2=4\)
- Himalayan rivers vs Peninsular rivers
- Western Ghats vs Eastern Ghats
- Western Coastal Plains vs Eastern Coastal Plains
- Weather vs Climate
- Tropical Evergreen Forest vs Deciduous Forest
- North East Monsoon vs South West Monsoon
- Rabi crop seasons vs Kharif crop seasons
- Marine fishing vs Inland fishing
- Alluvial soils vs Black soils
- Renewable resources vs Non Renewable resources
- Metallic minerals vs Non metallic minerals
- Agro based industry vs Mineral based industry
- Jute industry vs Sugar industry
- Roadways vs Railways
- Waterways vs Airways
- Internal trade vs International trade
- Thamiraparani vs Cauvery
- Food crops vs Non food crops
- Surface water vs Ground water
Give Reasons - \(1\times1=1\)
- Himalayas are called young fold mountains.
- North Indian Rivers are perennial.
- South Indian rivers are east flowing.
- India has a tropical monsoon climate.
- Mountains are cooler than the plains. *
- Agriculture is the backbone of India. *
- Rain water harvesting is necessary.
- Eastern Ghats are not a continuous range.
- Tamil Nadu receives low rainfall during southwest monsoon. *
- Farmers switch over from inorganic to organic farming.
- Cities are densely populated than the villages.
Time Line - \(1\times5=5\) (5 Mark Question Q. No: 41)
- His - 1 to 3: Write important World Events between 1900 to 1950. *
- First World War Events between 1914 to 1919.
- Second World War Events between 1939 to 1945.
- His - 7 to 9: Write important Indian Events between 1900 to 1950.
- Indian National Movement between 1900 to 1950.
- Gandhian Phase between 1919 to 1948.
- Indian Freedom Struggle Movement between 1900 to 1950.
- Write any five important Events between 1900-1950.
- Combinations: World Events & Indian Events (or) World Events & Indian Events.
Map Questions
- History (5 Marks - Q. No: 42): World Map (History 1 & 3) & India Map (History 7 & 8).
- Geography (8 Marks - Q. No: 44): India Map (Geography 1 to 5) & Tamil Nadu Map (Geography 6 & 7).
