CBSE Class 10 Social Science (SST) Answer Key 2025 – Download PDF & Exam Analysis

The CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam 2025 was conducted today, February 25, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Students who appeared for the exam can now check the CBSE Class 10 SST Answer Key 2025 to analyze their performance.

In this blog, we provide set-wise solutions, detailed analysis, and expected cut-off to help students estimate their scores.

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CBSE Class 10 SST Answer Key 2025 – Overview

📌 Exam Date: 25th February 2025
📌 Exam Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📌 Subject: Social Science (SST)
📌 Set Numbers: Set 1, Set 2, Set 3,
📌 Series: FEH3G, Q.P. Code: 32/3/3
📌 Unofficial Answer Key PDF: Download Here (Link will be updated soon)
📌 Official CBSE Website: www.cbse.gov.in

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CBSE Class 10 Social Science Answer Key 2025 – Section-Wise Solutions

The Social Science exam consisted of four parts:

1️⃣ History – India and the Contemporary World-II

2️⃣ Geography – Contemporary India-II

3️⃣ Political Science – Democratic Politics-II

4️⃣ Economics – Understanding Economic Development

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Below are the detailed answers for all sections:

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper is divided into six sections – Section A, B, C, D, E, and F.
(iii) Section A – Questions no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B – Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions. Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words.
(v) Section C – Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 60 words.
(vi) Section D – Questions no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words.
(vii) Section E – Questions no. 34 to 36 are Case-based / Source-based questions with three sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(viii) Section F – Question no. 37 is Map skill-based question with two parts – 37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This question carries a total of 5 marks.
(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, map, etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates only.

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SECTION A

(Multiple Choice Questions) (20×1=20)

1. Arrange the following historical events in chronological order and choose the correct option:
I. Bardoli Satyagraha
II. Rowlatt Satyagraha
III. Champaran Satyagraha
IV. Kheda Satyagraha

Options:
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) III, II, I, IV
(C) II, I, IV, III
(D) III, IV, II, I

Ans. (D) III, IV, II, I

2. Which among the following newspapers is related to Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
(A) Hindustan
(B) Bangla Patrika
(C) Veer Bhoomi
(D) Kesari

Ans. (D) Kesari

3. In reference to the Germania allegory the "olive branch around the sword" symbolizes which one of the following?
(A) Being freed
(B) Heroism and strength
(C) Willingness to make peace
(D) Beginning of a new era

Ans. (C) Willingness to make peace

4. The germs of which disease paved the way for Europe's conquest of America in the later half of the sixteenth century?
(A) Cholera
(B) Smallpox
(C) Jaundice
(D) Malaria

Ans. (B) Smallpox

5. Mrs. Monica, along with her family, clears a piece of land and grows grain and other food crops to feed her family. When the soil's fertility decreases, she prepares another piece of land for agriculture. Which of the following methods of agriculture does she use?
(A) Plantation farming
(B) Slash and burn farming
(C) Intensive subsistence farming
(D) Commercial farming

Ans. (B) Slash and burn farming

6. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:

Column I	Column II
a. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary	i. Uttarakhand
b. Manas Tiger Reserve	ii. Rajasthan
c. Periyar Tiger Reserve	iii. Assam
d. Corbett National Park	iv. Kerala

Options:
(A) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
(B) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
(C) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
(D) a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii

Ans. (B) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i

7. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Most of the jute industry in India is located in a narrow belt along the banks of Hugli river.
Reason (R): India is the second largest exporter of jute.  

Options:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Ans.  (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

8. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:

The process of removing barriers on foreign trade and investment by the government is known as __________.

Options:
(A) Import Tax
(B) Export Tax
(C) Liberalisation
(D) Industrialisation

Ans. (C) Liberalisation

9. Identify the odd one out.
(A) Hindustan Computers Limited
(B) Bharti Airtel Limited
(C) Hindustan Unilever Limited
(D) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

Ans. (B) Bharti Airtel Limited

10. By which organization is the Human Development Report published?
(A) World Trade Organisation
(B) Amnesty International
(C) United Nations Development Programme
(D) World Health Organisation

Ans. (C) United Nations Development Programme

11. Why is it not easy to get loans from the formal sector? Read the following reasons and choose the most appropriate option:
I. Availability of Banks
II. Availability of Collateral
III. Long and Complicated Loan Process
IV. Awareness of Borrower

Options:
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.
(B) Only II, III and IV are correct.
(C) Only I, II and IV are correct.
(D) Only I, III and IV are correct.

Ans. (B) Only II, III and IV are correct.

12. Identify the sector on basis of the following characteristics and choose the correct option:

• The objective of this sector is to earn profit.
• This sector is owned by a person or company.
• Tata Iron and Steel is a example of this sector.

Options:
(A) Cooperative Sector
(B) Unorganised Sector
(C) Public Sector
(D) Private Sector

Ans. (D) Private Sector

13. Data related to an imaginary country is given below. Study these data and answer the question that follows:

Age	Total Population	Net Attendance
7 and 8 years of age	1200	1000
14 and 15 years of age	1000	800
Total	2200	1800

The attendance percentage of this country of the age group of 14 and 15 years is __________.

(A) 90 percent
(B) 80 percent
(C) 70 percent
(D) 60 percent

Ans. (B) 80 percent

Attendance percentage = (Net Attendance / Total Population) * 100
= (800 / 1000) * 100
= 80%

14. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Every party in India has to register with the Election Commission.
Reason (R): The Government provides election symbols to all political parties in India.  

Options:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.  

Ans. (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

15. Which of the following group is in majority in Sri Lanka?  

(A) Tamil-speakers
(B) Sinhala-speakers
(C) Telugu-speakers
(D) English-speakers

Ans. (B) Sinhala-speakers

16. To reform the party system, which of the following tasks have been made compulsory for the political parties? Choose the most appropriate option.

I. It is now compulsory for all the political parties to file income tax returns.
II. It is now compulsory for all parties to have one-third women candidates.
III. It is now compulsory for all the political parties to hold their organisational election.
IV. It is now compulsory for all candidates to disclose information about pending criminal cases against them through affidavit.

Options:
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.
(B) Only I, II and IV are correct.
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only II, III and IV are correct.

Ans. (C) Only I, III and IV are correct.

17. Which of the following statements represent gender equality?
(A) The value of women's vote is more than that of men.
(B) Restricting women to household chores.
(C) Providing more rights to men.
(D) Providing voting rights equally to men and women.

Ans. (D) Providing voting rights equally to men and women.

18. Choose the correctly matched pair from the following:
(A) Concurrent List - Education
(B) Concurrent List - Defence
(C) Concurrent List - Police
(D) Concurrent List - Trade

Ans. (A) Concurrent List - Education

19. In which one of the following organs of India are women taking advantage of reservation?
(A) Municipality
(B) Legislative Council
(C) Rajya Sabha
(D) Judiciary

Ans. (A) Municipality

20. Which one of the following languages is included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

(A) Bhojpuri
(B) Magadhi
(C) Rajasthani
(D) Tamil

Ans. (D) Tamil

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SECTION B

(Very Short Answer Type Questions) (4x2=8)

21. How is the distribution of power among different social groups beneficial for democracy? Explain. 2

Ans. Power sharing is desirable in democracy because:

i. Prudential reasons:

• It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
• Reducing conflict between social groups ensures the stability of political order.
• It promotes the unity of the nation.

ii. Moral reasons:

• Power sharing helps in producing a legitimate government where citizens through participation acquire a  stake in the system.
• Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy. A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise and who have to live with its effect.
• People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed.

22. Explain any two benefits of globalisation. 2

Ans.

• Consumers today have a wide variety of goods and services to choose from. The latest models of digital cameras, mobile phones, televisions, etc. from the world’s leading manufacturers are available to them.
• They get better quality products at lower prices.
• Greater competition among producers has raised production standards.
• It has resulted in a high standard of living.

23. Mention any two economic impacts of the First World War on India. 2

Ans. Impact of WWI on India

• Economic Strain: The war led to a massive increase in military spending by the British government in India. This was financed by raising taxes (customs duties and income tax) and war loans, putting a burden on the Indian population.
• Inflation and Hardship: Prices of goods doubled between 1913 and 1918, causing significant hardship for ordinary people.
• Forced Recruitment: Villages were forced to provide soldiers for the war effort, leading to anger and resentment.
• Famines and Epidemic: Crop failures in 1918-19 and 1920-21 resulted in food shortages, worsened by a deadly influenza epidemic. Millions died (estimated at 12-13 million) due to these combined factors.

24. (a) Describe any two features of 'arid soils'. 2

OR

(b) Describe any two features of 'forest soils'. 2

Ans. a.

• Arid soils range from red to brown in color.
• They are generally sandy in texture and saline in nature.
• In some areas, the salt content is very high, and common salt is obtained by evaporating the water.
• Due to the dry climate, and high temperature, evaporation is faster and the soil lacks humus and moisture.

b.

• They are loamy and silty on valley sides and coarse-grained on the upper slopes.
• In the snow-covered areas of the Himalayas, these soils experience denudation and are acidic with low humus content.
• The soils found in the lower parts of the valleys, particularly on the river terraces and alluvial fans are fertile.

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SECTION C

(Short Answer Type Questions) (5x3=15)

25. Explain any three aims of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). 3

Ans. The Goal of JJM is to enable every rural household to get an assured supply of potable piped water at a service level of 55 liters per capita per day regularly on a long-term basis by ensuring the functionality of the tap water connections.

1. Sustainable Resource Management: Conserving water ensures its availability for future generations and sustains ecosystems.
2. Mitigating Water Scarcity: Many regions face water scarcity, and conservation helps balance supply and demand.
3. Preserving Aquatic Ecosystems: Conserved water supports healthy habitats for aquatic plants and animals.
4. Reducing Energy Consumption: Water treatment and distribution consume energy, and conserving water lowers energy demands.
5. Agricultural Efficiency: Efficient irrigation practices save water and optimize agricultural productivity.
6. Economic Benefits: Water conservation lowers costs for individuals, businesses, and governments.
7. Addressing Climate Change: Reduced water wastage contributes to climate change mitigation.
8. Minimizing Water Pollution: Conservation reduces the need for pollutant removal from water sources.

26. How does democracy establish an accountable, responsible and legitimate governance? Explain. 3

Ans.

• A democratic government develops mechanisms for citizens to take part in the decision-making process. For these free and fair elections, open debate on major policies, legislation, and the right to information is there in good democracies. Therefore, democracies are called accountable governments.
• Democracy is a responsive government. It is responsive to the needs and expectations of the citizens. It makes policies for the welfare of the citizens.
• A democratic government is a legitimate government. It is elected by the people and people wish to be ruled by the representatives elected by them.

27. (a) Analyse the impacts of Gandhi-Irwin pact on the Indian freedom struggle. 3

OR

(b) Analyse the role of Alluri Sitaram Raju in the Indian National Movement. 3

Ans. a. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a significant agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin, the Viceroy of India, signed on March 5, 1931. The pact led to the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement, with Gandhi agreeing to participate in the Second Round Table Conference in London. In return, the British government agreed to release political prisoners.

• Suspension of Civil Disobedience: Gandhi agreed to halt the movement, which had been ongoing since 1930.
• Release of Political Prisoners: The British government released thousands of political prisoners, including Gandhi himself.
• Participation in Round Table Conference: Gandhi attended the Second Round Table Conference in London, marking a significant step towards constitutional reforms.

However, the pact ultimately failed to achieve its goals, as the negotiations broke down, and Gandhi returned to India disappointed. The government's subsequent repression and arrest of key leaders, including Ghaffar Khan and Jawaharlal Nehru, led Gandhi to relaunch the Civil Disobedience Movement, which continued until 1934.

b. Alluri Sitaram Raju was a tribal leader in the Gudem hills of Andhra Pradesh.

• He started a militant guerrilla movement in the Gudem Hills of Andhra Pradesh.
• The tribal people were against colonial policies. Their livelihood was affected and their traditional rights were denied.
• Their leader Alluri Sitaram Raju was inspired by Gandhiji’s Non-Cooperation movement and persuaded people to wear khadi and give up drinking.
• He claimed that he had a variety of special powers like making astrological predictions, healing people, and surviving bullet shots.
• He persuaded people to wear khadi and give up drinking.
• But at the same time, he asserted that India could be liberated only by the use of force, not non-violence.

28. Examine the importance of bank deposits. 3

Ans. The benefits of deposits with the banks are:

• This ensures the safety of money and they also earn interest from the bank.
• Demand deposits can be withdrawn whenever the person wants. It also allows payments to be made through cheque.
• Through cheques, the money gets directly transferred between banks. So, no direct payment of cash needs to be made.
• Banks extend loans from the deposits they receive so they mediate between people having surplus funds and people in need of more funds through these deposits.
• Since bank deposits are also white money, the nation’s economy is more transparent.

29. Explain the main features of the Indian federal system. 3

Ans.

• Two or more levels of government: India has three levels of government (Centre, State, and Local levels).
• Three lists: The powers are divided between the Centre and the States by three lists – Union list, State list, and Concurrent list.
• Rigid Constitution: The fundamental provisions of the Constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government. Such changes require the consent of both levels of government.
• Financial Autonomy: The revenue sources of both the Centre and States have been clearly defined, which ensures financial autonomy to both the Centre and the State.
• Independent Judiciary: The Supreme Court has been given the power to settle disputes between different levels of government.

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SECTION D

(Long Answer Type Questions) (4x5=20)

30 (a) Analyse the contribution of Johann Gutenberg in the development of the printing press. 5

OR

(b) Analyse the development journey of print culture in India. 5

Ans. a. Johannes Gutenberg developed the first mechanical printing press.

• Most of his childhood was spent on a large agricultural estate where he saw wine and olive presses. He learned to polish stones and created lead moulds.
• The olive press was the model for the printing press and the moulds were used for casting the metal types for the letters of the alphabet.

The new technology did not entirely displace the existing art of producing books by hand:

• The metal letters imitated the ornamental handwritten styles.
• Borders were illuminated by hand with foliage and other patterns and illustrations were painted.
• There was blank space for decoration in the books printed for the rich and the design was chosen by the buyer.

b. The development journey of print culture in India can be analyzed in the following stages:

Stage 1: Introduction of Printing Press (Mid-16th century)

• The printing press was introduced to India by Portuguese missionaries in Goa.
• Jesuit priests printed several tracts in Konkani and other local languages.

Stage 2: Expansion of Printing Press ( Late 16th to 18th century)

• Catholic priests printed the first Tamil book in 1579 and the first Malayalam book in 1713.
• Dutch Protestant missionaries printed 32 Tamil texts by 1710.
• The English East India Company began importing presses from the late 17th century.

Stage 3: Emergence of English Language Press ( Late 18th century)

• James Augustus Hickey began editing the Bengal Gazette, a weekly magazine, in 1780.
• The English language press grew slowly, with private enterprise leading the way.

Stage 4: Growth of Indian-Owned Newspapers ( Late 18th century)

• Rammohun Roy and others played a significant role in promoting Indian-owned newspapers.
• Indians began publishing their own newspapers, with Gangadhar Bhattacharya's weekly Bengal Gazette being the first.

31. (a) "Secularism is the very idea of Indian Constitution." Justify the statement. 5

OR

(b) Suggest any five measures to establish the gender equality of labour. 5

Ans. a. The constitutional provisions that make India a ‘secular state’ are as follows:

• There is no official religion in the Indian state.
• Our constitution does not give a special status to any religion.
• It provides all individuals and communities the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate any religion, or not to follow any.
• The Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion.
• It allows the state to intervene in matters of religion in order to ensure equality within religion to ensure equality within religious communities.

b.

1. Improve Female Literacy: Increase access to education for girls and women to bridge the literacy gap.
2. Enforce Equal Pay: Implement the Equal Wages Act to ensure equal pay for equal work in all industries.
3. Promote Women in High-Paying Jobs: Encourage and support women to take up highly paid and valued jobs.
4. Prevent Sex-Selective Abortion: Implement laws and awareness campaigns to prevent sex-selective abortion and promote a balanced child-sex ratio.
5. Protect Women from Harassment and Violence: Strengthen laws and support systems to protect women from harassment, exploitation, and violence.

32. (a) Distinguish between public and private sector of economy with examples. 5

OR

(b) Suppose you are the Sarpanch of your village. What suggestions will you give for creating additional employment in the village, so that the problem of unemployment of the residents of rural areas can be reduced? 5

Ans. a.

Public Sector	Private Sector
i. The sector of a nation's economy which is under the control of the government is known as the public sector.	i. The sector of a nation's economy which is owned and controlled by private individuals or companies is known as the private sector.
ii. Government owns most of the assets and provides all the services.	ii. Ownership of assets and delivery of services is in the hands of private individuals or companies.
iii. The main motive is to provide benefits to the people.	iii. The main motive is to earn profit.
iv. Government can raise money through taxes.	iv. To get services we have to pay money to individuals or companies.
v. For example - police, army, health, Indian railways, etc.	v. For example - Reliance company limited, TISCO, etc.

b. Employment can be generated in rural areas by:

• People can be employed in projects like the construction of dams/canals/roads in the village.
• Provide irrigation facilities so that farmers harvest two or three crops in a year. Thus, more people can be employed.
• Government can open centers to give them training and financial assistance to help them become self-employed.
• Government can invest and employ people in providing transportation and storage services.
• Honey collection centers and vegetable and fruit processing units should be set up.
• More cottage industries and services should be promoted in rural areas with soft loans and marketing support.

33. (a) Describe the features of cropping patterns in India. 5

OR

(b) Describe the main characteristics of major millet crops grown in India. 3+2=5

Ans. a. India has three cropping seasons — rabi, kharif, and zaid.

• Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June. Wheat, barley, peas, gram, etc. are the main rabi crops.
• Kharif crops are sown with the onset of monsoon in June-July and harvested in September-October. Rice, maize, jowar, bajra, tur, moong, cotton, jute, groundnut, etc. are the main kharif crops.
• In between the rabi and the kharif seasons, there is a short season during the summer months known as the Zaid season. Some of the crops of this season are watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, vegetables, and fodder crops.

b. Jowar, bajra, and ragi are the important millets grown in India. Though these are known as coarse grains, they have very high nutritional value.

Jowar: Jowar is the third most important food crop with respect to area and production. It is a rain-fed crop mostly grown in moist areas which hardly needs irrigation. The major Jowar-producing States are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

Bajra: Bajra grows well on sandy soils and shallow black soil. Major Bajra-producing States are Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Haryana.

Ragi: Ragi is a crop of dry regions and grows well on red, black, sandy, loamy, and shallow black soils. Major ragi-producing states are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Jharkhand, and Arunachal Pradesh. Ragi is very rich in iron, calcium, other micronutrients, and roughage.

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SECTION E

(Case/Source-Based Questions) (3x4=12)

34. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :

Iron Ore

Iron ore is the basic mineral and the backbone of industrial development. India is endowed with fairly abundant resources of iron ore. India is rich in good quality iron ores. Magnetite is the finest iron ore with a very high content of iron up to 70 per cent. It has excellent magnetic qualities, especially valuable in the electrical industry. Hematite ore is the most important industrial iron ore in terms of the quantity used, but has a slightly lower iron content than magnetite (50-60 per cent). In 2018-19, almost the entire production of iron ore (97%) accrued from Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Jharkhand. The remaining production (3%) was from other states.  

(34.1) In which iron ore is the maximum iron content found? 1

(34.2) Which is the most important industrial iron ore? 1

(34.3) "Iron ore is a basic mineral." Support the statement. 2

Ans. 34.1. Magnetite

34.2. Hematite ore

34.3. Iron ore is a basic mineral because:

• It is the backbone of industrial development.
• It is used in various industries, including the electrical industry, due to its excellent magnetic qualities.
• It is a crucial raw material for the production of steel and other metals.

35. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :

Organised Sector

Kanta works in the organised sector. Organised sector covers those enterprises or places of work where the terms of employment are regular and therefore, people have assured work. They are registered by the government and have to follow its rules and regulations which are given in various laws such as the Factories Act, Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, Shops and Establishments Act, etc. It is called Organised Sector because it has some formal processes and procedures. Some of these people may not be employed by anyone but may work on their own, but they too have to register themselves with the government and follow the rules and regulations.  

(35.1) Mention any one feature of the working conditions of organised sector. 1

(35.2) Explain any one benefit provided by the employers to the organised sector employees. 1

(35.3) Why is it necessary for all self-employed people to register with the government? 2

Ans. 35.1. Assured work, with regular terms of employment.

35.2. Payment of Gratuity, as per the Payment of Gratuity Act.

35.3 It is necessary for all self-employed people to register with the government because:

• They need to follow the rules and regulations set by the government.
• Registration helps the government to keep track of their activities and ensure compliance with labor laws.

36. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :

The Revolutionaries

During the years following 1815, the fear of repression drove many liberal-nationalists underground. Secret societies sprang up in many European states to train revolutionaries and spread their ideas. To be revolutionary at this time meant a commitment to oppose monarchical forms that had been established after the Vienna Congress, and to fight for liberty and freedom. Most of these revolutionaries also saw the creation of nation-states as a necessary part of this struggle for freedom.  

(36.1) Mention any one political demand of the liberals. 1

(36.2) Mention the main cause for the rise of secret societies in European States. 1

(36.3) Analyse the reasons for many liberal-nationalists going underground after 1815. 2

Ans. 36.1. To fight for liberty and freedom.

36.2. To train revolutionaries and spread their ideas.

36.3.

• They feared repression from the monarchies established after the Vienna Congress.
• They wanted to escape the strict control and surveillance of the authorities, allowing them to continue their revolutionary activities in secret.

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SECTION F

(Map Skill-Based Questions) (2+3=5)

37. (a) Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India (on page 23). Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them : 2x1=2  

A. The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held place in 1927.
B. The place where Mahatma Gandhi broke the Salt Law.

(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols: 3x1=3

(i) An international airport of West Bengal
(ii) A software technology park of Karnataka
(iii) A nuclear power plant located in Maharashtra
(iv) A major sea port of Odisha

Ans.

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