CBSE Class 10 Half Yearly Social Science MCQs With Answers 2026 Practice Set

CBSE Class 10 Half Yearly Social Science exam includes important chapters from History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Practice these 40 MCQs to improve your preparation for school exams.


  1. Who wrote the book Hind Swaraj.
    A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    B. Mahatma Gandhi
    C. Jawaharlal Nehru
    D. Subhash Chandra Bose
    Ans B
  2. Which soil is ideal for growing cotton.
    A. Red soil
    B. Black soil
    C. Alluvial soil
    D. Laterite soil
    Ans B
  3. How many members are nominated by the President in Rajya Sabha.
    A. 10
    B. 12
    C. 14
    D. 16
    Ans B
  4. Which sector includes agriculture activities.
    A. Secondary
    B. Primary
    C. Tertiary
    D. Service
    Ans B
  5. Which movement started in 1920 in India.
    A. Quit India
    B. Non Cooperation
    C. Civil Disobedience
    D. Swadeshi
    Ans B
  6. Which type of farming is done in small land holdings.
    A. Intensive
    B. Commercial
    C. Plantation
    D. Extensive
    Ans A
  7. Who is the head of state in India.
    A. Prime Minister
    B. President
    C. Chief Minister
    D. Governor
    Ans B
  8. Which industry is known as sunrise industry in India.
    A. Textile
    B. IT
    C. Steel
    D. Agriculture
    Ans B
  9. When did World War I begin.
    A. 1914
    B. 1916
    C. 1918
    D. 1920
    Ans A
  10. Which crop is known as golden fibre.
    A. Cotton
    B. Jute
    C. Wheat
    D. Rice
    Ans B
  11. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India.
    A. Prime Minister
    B. President
    C. Governor
    D. Parliament
    Ans B
  12. Which sector includes manufacturing.
    A. Primary
    B. Secondary
    C. Tertiary
    D. Service
    Ans B
  13. When did the Civil Disobedience Movement begin.
    A. 1920
    B. 1930
    C. 1942
    D. 1919
    Ans B
  14. Which soil is found in desert areas.
    A. Black
    B. Alluvial
    C. Arid
    D. Laterite
    Ans C
  15. Who was first Prime Minister of India.
    A. Gandhi
    B. Nehru
    C. Patel
    D. Bose
    Ans B
  16. Which sector includes banking services.
    A. Primary
    B. Secondary
    C. Tertiary
    D. Industrial
    Ans C
  17. The Quit India Movement was launched in
    A. 1940
    B. 1942
    C. 1945
    D. 1939
    Ans B
  18. Which crop is grown in winter season.
    A. Rice
    B. Wheat
    C. Cotton
    D. Tea
    Ans B
  19. Which is the highest court in India.
    A. High Court
    B. Supreme Court
    C. District Court
    D. Session Court
    Ans B
  20. Which sector includes transport services.
    A. Primary
    B. Secondary
    C. Tertiary
    D. Industrial
    Ans C
  21. Who was leader of Salt March.
    A. Tilak
    B. Gandhi
    C. Bose
    D. Patel
    Ans B
  22. Which soil is rich in humus.
    A. Black
    B. Alluvial
    C. Red
    D. Laterite
    Ans B
  23. Who is head of government in India.
    A. President
    B. Prime Minister
    C. Governor
    D. Chief Justice
    Ans B
  24. Which sector includes construction work.
    A. Primary
    B. Secondary
    C. Tertiary
    D. Service
    Ans B
  25. When was Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
    A. 1914
    B. 1919
    C. 1922
    D. 1930
    Ans B
  26. Which crop requires high rainfall.
    A. Wheat
    B. Rice
    C. Cotton
    D. Gram
    Ans B
  27. Who appoints the Governor of a state.
    A. Prime Minister
    B. President
    C. Chief Minister
    D. Parliament
    Ans B
  28. Which sector includes mining.
    A. Primary
    B. Secondary
    C. Tertiary
    D. Service
    Ans A
  29. Which movement was launched in 1942.
    A. Non Cooperation
    B. Civil Disobedience
    C. Quit India
    D. Swadeshi
    Ans C
  30. Which crop is grown in summer season.
    A. Wheat
    B. Rice
    C. Maize
    D. Mustard
    Ans C
  31. Which house is known as Upper House of Parliament.
    A. Lok Sabha
    B. Rajya Sabha
    C. Vidhan Sabha
    D. Assembly
    Ans B
  32. Which industry uses cotton as raw material.
    A. Iron
    B. Textile
    C. Cement
    D. Sugar
    Ans B
  33. Who was Viceroy during Quit India Movement.
    A. Mountbatten
    B. Linlithgow
    C. Irwin
    D. Wavell
    Ans B
  34. Which soil is suitable for tea cultivation.
    A. Alluvial
    B. Black
    C. Laterite
    D. Arid
    Ans C
  35. Who is responsible for making laws in India.
    A. Judiciary
    B. Legislature
    C. Executive
    D. President
    Ans B
  36. Which sector includes education services.
    A. Primary
    B. Secondary
    C. Tertiary
    D. Industrial
    Ans C
  37. Which act was passed in 1919.
    A. Rowlatt Act
    B. Government of India Act
    C. Indian Councils Act
    D. Charter Act
    Ans A
  38. Which crop is known as white gold.
    A. Rice
    B. Cotton
    C. Wheat
    D. Jute
    Ans B
  39. Who presides over Lok Sabha.
    A. Prime Minister
    B. Speaker
    C. President
    D. Governor
    Ans B
  40. Which sector includes fishing.
    A. Primary
    B. Secondary
    C. Tertiary
    D. Service
    Ans A

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