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)
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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.
Kerala LSS USS result 2026: Official website slow? Check how to download scorecard online
The Kerala CM Kids LSS USS result 2026 has been declared online. Here is a comprehensive troubleshooting guide and step-by-step process to download your scorecard if the official portal bpekerala.in is down or unresponsive.
The Kerala Public Examination Section has officially announced the Kerala CM Kids LSS and USS result 2026. The scorecard link is live for candidates who sat for the scholarship eligibility examinations conducted in February 2026.
However, shortly after the declaration, several students and parents encountered difficulties trying to log onto the main portal, bpekerala.in. Due to a massive surge in simultaneous traffic from eager candidates, the official website has experienced temporary server slowdowns, loading delays, and intermittent error screens. Media reports indicate that the portal might stay slow during peak hours, but authorities ensure that the result data is perfectly safe and live online.
Technical glitches right after a major result declaration are quite common due to infrastructural limitations during peak traffic. Some of the primary factors contributing to the current loading errors include:
High visitor traffic: Thousands of students trying to load the homepage simultaneously.
Server overload: Simultaneous database requests leading to temporary unresponsive servers.
Mobile compatibility limitations: Heavy traffic coupled with certain mobile browsers causing slow rendering times.
Step-by-step guide to download Kerala LSS USS result 2026
If you are experiencing slow loading speeds on the primary web server, you can carefully try the following steps to download your marksheet:
Step 1: Navigate to the official website at bpekerala.in and let the landing page load completely without interrupting.
Step 2: Find and click on the link labeled “CM Kids LSS USS Result 2026” or head directly to the dedicated “Results” tab on the interface.
Step 3: Enter your accurate credentials, which include your Registration Number and Date of Birth (formatted as DD/MM/YYYY), precisely as mentioned in your original hall ticket.
Step 4: Click on the “Submit” or “View Result” button. If the screen takes time to process, avoid refreshing multiple times as it can block your session.
Step 5: Once your breakdown of scores appears on the dashboard, download the digital copy or capture a screenshot, then print a physical copy for any future administrative or school needs.
Alternative links and troubleshooting tips
If bpekerala.in fails to open entirely, candidates are advised not to panic. A backup official digital platform has been set up to ease the main server load. Students can log into pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in to access mirrored links for checking their LSS and USS scholarship scores.
Additionally, you can follow these easy technical fixes to bypass server bottlenecks:
Clear browser data: Empty your browser cache or open the link using an Incognito/Private window.
Change connectivity: Switch your internet connection from mobile data to a stable Wi-Fi connection, or vice versa, to reset data routing.
Switch your browser: Try alternative web browsers like Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome instead of default system web viewers.
Check during off-peak windows: Wait for about 15 to 30 minutes and re-attempt during non-peak windows when server traffic naturally drops down.
CBSE makes three languages mandatory for Classes 9 and 10 from July 1
CBSE has announced that students in Classes 9 and 10 must study three languages from July 1, 2026, though no board examination will be conducted for the third language during the initial rollout.
The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced that students in Classes 9 and 10 will be required to study three languages from July 1, 2026, as part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023.
Under the revised structure, students will study languages under the R1, R2 and R3 format. The board has clarified that two of the three languages must be Indian languages.
However, CBSE has stated that there will be no Class 10 board examination for the third language, also referred to as R3, during the initial phase of implementation.
What the new language structure means
According to the updated curriculum framework, students will choose three different languages. The same language cannot be selected at more than one level simultaneously.
The board has explained the structure as:
R1: Any language offered by CBSE
R2: A language different from R1
R3: A third language different from both R1 and R2
The move is aimed at promoting multilingual education in line with NEP 2020 recommendations.
No board exam for third language initially
CBSE has clarified that although the third language will become mandatory for Classes 9 and 10, students will not immediately face a board examination for R3 in Class 10.
Reports said the full implementation of the three-language board examination structure is expected to happen gradually over the coming years.
Schools asked to prepare for rollout
The board has already directed schools to finalise language options and upload details on the OASIS portal to ensure smooth implementation of the revised policy.
CBSE has also indicated that temporary textbook arrangements and interim measures for language teacher shortages may be introduced during the transition phase.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET UG 2026 re-examination will be conducted on June 21 following the cancellation of the earlier exam amid allegations of a paper leak.
The original NEET UG 2026 examination, held on May 3, was scrapped after investigative agencies flagged concerns regarding the integrity of the exam process. The matter is currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
NTA issues fresh schedule
According to the official announcement, candidates who had registered for the cancelled examination will not be required to submit fresh applications for the re-test. Existing registrations will remain valid for the June 21 examination.
The agency has also advised students and parents to rely only on official NTA communication channels for updates related to admit cards, examination centres and other examination-related notifications.
Paper leak investigation underway
The NEET UG paper leak case has triggered a nationwide probe, with the CBI making multiple arrests in connection with the alleged leak network. Investigators are examining how question papers were allegedly circulated before the examination.
Reports have suggested that handwritten copies of the question paper were allegedly scanned and circulated through messaging networks and intermediaries ahead of the examination.
Students await admit cards and city slips
The NTA is expected to release fresh city intimation slips and admit cards ahead of the June 21 examination date. Candidates have been advised to regularly check the official NEET website for updates regarding examination centres and instructions.
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