The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) SST Term 1 Class 10 Board Exam 2022 was successfully conducted yesterday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The CBSE board has now released the answer key of the SST exam.
Students who took the CBSE 10th Social Science board exam in 2021-22 are looking for answers now. So, we have published the solution key for the CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam 2021-22 in this.
Disclaimer: This answer key is provided as a guide only, and is not final. Following the announcement of the results, the board is scheduled to provide the official CBSE Class 10 Social Science answer key.
Here are the answer key of CBSE Term 1 Exam 2021
Industrialisation began in which one of the following European countries in the second half of the eighteenth century ?
(a) Germany (b) France (c) Italy (d) England
Answer: (d) England
Which type of governments were mainly driven in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon in 1815 ?
(a) Conservative
(b) Liberal
(c) Federal
(d) Feudal
Answer: (a) Conservative
Which one of the following group of countries collectively defeated Napoleon in 1815 ?
(a) Britain, Russin, Prussia and Austria (b) Britain, Russian, Prussia and Australia (c) Britain, Russia, Netherlands and Germany (d) Britain, Luxembourg, Germany and Italy
Answer: (a) Britain, Russia, Prussia and Austria
In which one of the following countries did the first liberalist-nationalist upheaval take place in July 1830 ?
(a) France (b) Germany (c) England (d) Italy
Answer: (a) France
Who among the following remarked “When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold” ?
(a) Lord Byron (b) Metternich (c) Johann Herder (d) Napoleon
Answer: (b) Metternich
Who among the following was the architect for the unification of Germany ?
(a) Otto von Bismarck (b) William 1 (c) Frederick III (d) William II
Answer: (a) Otto von Bismarck
Who among the following had sought to put together a coherent programme for a unitary Italian Republic during the 1830s ?
(a) Victor Emmanuel I (b) Victor Emmanuel II (c) Giuseppe Mazzini (d) Count Cavour
Answer: (c) Giuseppe Mazzini
In which one of the following states is overgrazing the main reason for land degradation ?
Which one of the following forces leads to maximum soil erosion in plains ?
(a) Wind (b) Glacier (c) Running water (d) Earthquake
Answer: (c) Running water
Deforestation due to mining has caused severe land degradation in which one of the following states ?
(a) Odisha (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Kerala (d) Gujarat
Answer: (a) Odisha
Who among the following was proclaimed King of united Italy in 1861 ?
(a) Charles 1 (b) Victor Emmanuel II (c) Giuseppe Garibaldi (d) Nero
Answer: (b) Victor Emmanuel II
Which one of the following subjects is included in the Union list ?
(a) Communication (b) Trade (c) Commerce (d) Irrigation
Answer: (a) Communication
Which one of the following elements is not included in the Belgium model ?
(a) Dutch and French-speaking ministers shall be equal in the government. (b) Many powers of the central government have been given to state governmental (c) Brussels has a separate government in which both the communities have equal representation (d) There is a community government that has special powers of administration
Answer: (d) There is a community government that has special powers of administration
Which one of the following countries is the example of ‘Holding together federation’?
(a) Australia (b) India (c) U.S.A (d) Switzerland
Answer:(b) India
Which one of the following ethnic communities is in majority in Sri Lanka ?
(a) Sri Lankan Tamils (b) Indian Tamils (c) Muslims (d) Sinhalese
Answer: (d) Sinhalese
Which one of the following subjects is included in the State list ?
(a) Banking (b) Business (c) Currency (d) Communication
Answer: (b) Business
Activities that help in the development of Primary and Secondary sectors come under which one of the following sectors ?
Identify the correct feature of Unitary form of government from the following options:
(a) There are two or more levels of government. (b) Different tiers of government govern the same citizens. (c) Each tier of government has its own jurisdiction. (d) The sub-units are subordinate to the central government.
Answer: (d) The sub-units are subordinate to the central government
At the initial stages of development, which one of the following sectors was the most important of economic activity?
Which one of the following subjects is included in the Concurrent List ?
(a) Trade (b) Commerce (c) Agriculture (d) Marriage
Answer: (d) Marriage
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option. Assertion (A): After Russian occupation in Poland, the Russian language was imposed on its people. Reason (R): The use of Polish soon came to be a symbol of struggle against Russian dominance.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (b) Both Assertion (A) and Renson (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false. (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Answer: (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Read the facts regarding the Revolution of the Liberals in Europe during 1848 and choose the correct option:
Abdication of the monarch
Universal male suffrage had been proclaimed
Political Rights to women were given
Freedom of the press had been asked for
(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct. (b) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct. (c) Only 1 and 4 are correct. (d) Only 1, 2 and 4 are correct
Answer: (d) Only 1, 2 and 4 are correct
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option. Assertion (A): Weavers in Silesia had led a revolt against contractors in 1845. Reason (R): Contractors had drastically reduced their payments
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (c) Assertion (A) is true but Ronson (R) is false. (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Answer: (a)
On which of the following modern aspects did the new Germany place a strong emphasis ?
Currency 2. Banking 3. Legal system 4. Demography
(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct. (b) Only 2 and 3 are correct. (c) Only 3 and 4 are correct. (d) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Answer: (d) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Which one of the following Italian states was ruled by an Italian princely house?
(a) Papal State (b) Lombardy (c) Venetia (d) Sardinia-Piedmont
Answer: (d) Sardinia-Piedmont
Identify the characteristics of Cavour among the following and choose the correct option:
He was an Italian statesman.
He spoke French much better than Italian
He was a tactful diplomat.
He belonged to a Royal family.
(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct. (b) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct. (c) Only 2, 3 and 4 are correct. (d) Only 1, 2 and 4 are correct.
Answer: (b) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option. Assertion (A): In Britain, the formation of the nation-state was not the result of a sudden upheaval. Reason (R): Ethnic groups of Britain extended its influence.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A) (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false. (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Answer: (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Which among the following is not a problem of resource development?
(a) Depletion of resources for satisfying the greed of few individuals (b) Accumulation of resources in few hands (c) Indiscriminate exploitation of resources (d) An equitable distribution of resources
Answer: (d) An equitable distribution of resources
33. Which one of the following human activities has contributed most in land degradation?
34. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option: Assertion (A): Indian farmers should diversify their cropping pattern from cereals to high-value crops. Reason (R): This will increase income and reduce environmental degradation simultaneously.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Ronson (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A) (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A) (c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true
Answer: (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option: Assertion (A): Majority community is dominant in a few democratic states Reason (R) : Dominance can undermine the unity of the country
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Renson (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A) (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A) (c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false. (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Answer 35: (a) Both Assertion (A) and Renson (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Answer 36: a Answer 37: d Answer 38: a Answer 39: a Answer 40: c Answer 41: a Answer 42: a Answer 43: a Answer 44: c Answer 45: c Answer 46: a Answer 47: a Answer 48: a Answer 49: c Answer 50: d Answer 51: b Answer 52: a Answer 53: a Answer 54: c Answer 55: b Answer 56: c Answer 57: a Answer 58: d
On the outline political map of India (on page 24) ‘A’ is marked as a Dam. Identify it! from the following options: (a) Tehri (b) Sardar Sarovar (c) Hirakud (d) Nagarjuna Sagar
Answer: (c) Hirakud
On the same map ‘B’ is also marked as the largest Jute producer state. Identify it from the following options in (a) West Bengal (b) Bihar (c) Assam (d) Odisha
Answer: (a) West Bengal
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For further details, students can check the date sheet of CBSE Term 1 Exam 2022 of class 10th.
CUET UG 2025 application correction window opens, check deadline and instructions
NTA has opened the CUET UG 2025 correction window, giving candidates time till March 28 to make changes in their application forms. Only specific fields can be edited.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the correction window for the CUET UG 2025 application forms, allowing registered candidates to make final edits to their submitted forms. The correction facility is available from March 26 to March 28, 2025, and candidates can make the changes by 11:50 pm on the final day through the official NTA website.
This is the last opportunity for candidates to rectify errors in their application forms before the exam, which is scheduled to be held between May 8 and June 1, 2025 in computer-based mode.
Fields open and restricted for correction
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Not allowed for correction:
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Candidate’s name
Father’s and mother’s names
Class 10 and Class 12 details
Date of birth
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Category
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Candidates making edits that affect the application fee will need to pay any additional charges. The final acceptance of changes is subject to successful payment, if applicable.
CUET UG 2025: Key exam highlights
Exam dates: May 8 – June 1, 2025
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Languages: Available in 13 languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Assamese, and Odia
Duration: 60 minutes per paper
Admit cards: To be issued later for the selected course(s)
Candidates must report at the exam center according to the slot mentioned in their admit cards. No request for date or shift changes will be entertained.
The CUET UG is a national-level entrance exam offering a single-window admission process for undergraduate courses at central, state, deemed, and private universities across India.
Bihar Board 12th result 2025: Stream-wise toppers, pass percentage and how to check
Bihar Board Class 12 results 2025 announced with 86.56% overall pass rate. Check toppers list, stream-wise pass percentage, and how to download your result.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially released the Class 12 or Intermediate results for 2025, showcasing a strong performance from students across Science, Arts, and Commerce streams. The overall pass percentage stood at 86.56%, marking a slight decline from last year’s 87.21%.
Science stream toppers 2025
In the Science stream, Priya Jaiswal secured the top position with 484 marks (96.8%). She was followed by Akash Kumar with 480 marks (96%), while Ravi Kumar stood third with 478 marks (95.6%).
Arts stream toppers 2025
The Arts stream saw a tie for the top spot. Both Ankita Kumari and Shakib Shah shared Rank 1 with 473 marks (94.6%). Anushka Kumari clinched Rank 2 with 471 marks (94.2%).
Commerce stream toppers 2025
In the Commerce stream, Raushani Kumari led the rankings with 475 marks (95%). Antra Khushi secured Rank 2 with 473 marks (94.6%), followed by Shrishti Kumari at Rank 3 with 471 marks (94.2%).
Stream-wise pass percentage
Commerce: 94.77%
Science: 89.50%
Arts: 82.75%
Despite a marginal dip in the overall pass rate, students across all streams showcased commendable academic performance.
In response to past controversies around cheating and result fraud, the Bihar Board strengthened its anti-malpractice protocols this year. This included a stricter verification process for toppers and increased scrutiny during exams, aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness in the evaluation process.
Bihar Board 12th result 2025 to be announced soon, over 12.9 lakh students await scores
BSEB will soon announce Bihar Board Class 12 result 2025. Students can check scores at bsebinter.org and results.biharboardonline.com using roll number and date of birth.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is expected to announce the Class 12 board exam results for 2025 soon. Students who appeared for the intermediate examination will be able to check their scorecards at the official websites — bsebinter.org and results.biharboardonline.com — once the results are declared.
This year, nearly 12,92,313 students registered for the Class 12 exams, which were conducted at 1,677 centres across Bihar. Among them, 6,41,847 were girls and 6,50,466 were boys.
The result date is yet to be officially confirmed, but the board is expected to hold a press conference to announce the results, passing percentages, toppers’ list, and details on re-evaluation and supplementary exams.
To successfully pass the BSEB Class 12 exam, students must score a minimum of 33% in the theory subjects and 40% in the practical component.
Students will be able to access their results using their roll number and date of birth through the BSEB login portal once the link is activated.
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