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Key Facts: BSEH Secondary Social Science Exam

3 hours

Official duration of the BSEH Secondary Social Science theory sitting (code 017)

BSEH Secondary date sheet logistics

017

BSEH subject code for Secondary Social Science

BSEH Secondary date sheet / syllabus materials

80 + 20

Commonly cited theory + internal structure (of 100 subject marks)

BSEH Class 10 Social Science syllabus pattern

33%

General subject pass guidance under BSEH Secondary rules (confirm circular)

BSEH examination regulations (as commonly notified)

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official board paper format

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Haryana BSEH Secondary Social Science (code 017) is a 3-hour Class 10 subject, typically 80 theory + 20 internal, with History (Bharat and the World), Democratic Politics, Geography, and Economics. Pass guidance is 33% as notified. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation — not the official board paper.

Sample BSEH Secondary Social Science Practice Questions

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1Which feature is most closely associated with mature Sarasvati–Sindhu (Harappan) urban centres such as Mohenjo-daro?
A.Grid-pattern streets with advanced drainage and planned citadel–lower town layout
B.Pyramid tombs for every household
C.Exclusive use of iron ploughs in every street
D.Absence of any craft specialisation
Explanation: Mature Harappan cities are known for planned streets on a grid, sophisticated covered drains, and a citadel with public buildings above a lower residential town.
2The Great Bath is most famously associated with which Harappan site?
A.Kalibangan
B.Mohenjo-daro
C.Lothal
D.Dholavira only as a dockyard
Explanation: The Great Bath, a large brick-lined tank often linked to ritual bathing, is a landmark structure at Mohenjo-daro.
3Which statement best describes economic life in the Sarasvati–Sindhu civilization?
A.Complete isolation with no trade beyond village boundaries
B.Exclusive dependence on iron coinage minted by a central bank
C.Long-distance trade in goods such as beads, metals, and textiles linked inland cities with coastal and foreign contacts
D.No agriculture; only pastoral nomadism
Explanation: Harappan economic life combined agriculture and craft production with long-distance exchange, evidenced by seals, standardised weights, and goods such as carnelian beads and metals.
4Ancient Egyptian civilization is especially associated with which combination?
A.Oracle-bone script and the Great Wall as primary identity markers
B.Olympic games as the only political institution
C.Cuneiform codes exclusively on the Indus
D.Nile irrigation, hieroglyphic writing, and monumental pyramids
Explanation: Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile, used hieroglyphs, and built pyramids and temples reflecting royal and religious power.
5The Code of Hammurabi is most closely linked to which ancient civilization?
A.Mesopotamian (Babylonian) civilization
B.Greek city-states
C.Maya city-states of Mesoamerica
D.Roman Republic only
Explanation: Hammurabi ruled Babylon in Mesopotamia; his law code is a major source for understanding Mesopotamian justice and society.
6Which pair correctly matches a civilization with a well-known contribution?
A.Maya — invention of the steam engine
B.Greece — early experiments in citizenship and philosophy in city-states; Rome — republican institutions and expansive law/engineering
C.China — discovery of the American continents in 1492
D.Rome — exclusive use of hieroglyphs on the Nile only
Explanation: Classical Greece is central to philosophy and city-state citizenship ideas; Rome developed republican institutions, law, roads, and large-scale engineering.
7In the BSEH Class 10 framework, Vedic philosophy is best introduced as emphasising which core ideas?
A.Rejection of all sacred literature
B.Worship only of Roman emperors
C.Ritual, dharma, and early Upanishadic reflection on ultimate reality and moral order
D.Abolition of any concept of duty
Explanation: Vedic traditions include ritual practice and, in later Vedic/Upanishadic strands, reflection on dharma, self, and ultimate reality — foundational to the unit on major philosophies.
8Which teaching is most closely associated with Jainism in Class 10 world-philosophy surveys?
A.Mandatory animal sacrifice in every ritual
B.Worship of Zeus as the sole deity
C.Rejection of all ethical restraints
D.Ahimsa (non-violence), aparigraha (non-possession), and anekantavada (many-sidedness of truth)
Explanation: Jainism stresses non-violence, non-attachment, and the idea that truth can be seen from multiple viewpoints (anekantavada).
9The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are central teachings of which tradition?
A.Buddhism
B.Zoroastrianism
C.Judaism
D.Confucianism only
Explanation: Buddhism teaches the Four Noble Truths about suffering and its end, and the Noble Eightfold Path as the way to liberation.
10Medieval European society is often summarised as organised around which structure?
A.Universal industrial wage labour from the year 1000
B.Feudal relations of lords, vassals, and dependent peasantry with manorial economy
C.Complete equality of all estates under a modern constitution
D.Absence of the Christian Church from public life
Explanation: Medieval Europe is classically described through feudal hierarchies and manorial agriculture, with the Church a major institutional power.

About the BSEH Secondary Social Science Exam

BSEH Class 10 Social Science (subject code 017) covers History through the board text Bharat and the World, plus Democratic Politics–II, Contemporary India–II, and Understanding Economic Development. Core topics include the Sarasvati–Sindhu civilization, ancient world civilizations and philosophies, medieval society, Crusades, foreign invasions, colonialism and the Indian freedom struggle, post-independence milestones, power sharing and federalism, resources and agriculture, manufacturing and transport lifelines, development and economic sectors, money and credit, globalisation, and consumer rights. Official assessment mixes objective and subjective items with internal work. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision; pair it with the official syllabus and textbooks from bseh.org.in.

Exam sponsor: Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH / HBSE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

BSEH Secondary Social Science (code 017) is a compulsory Class 10 subject. Theory is commonly 80 marks with 20 marks internal assessment (100 total). Prescribed areas: Bharat and the World (History, ~23 theory marks), Democratic Politics–II (~21), Contemporary India–II (~21), and Understanding Economic Development (~15). Date sheet sittings for Social Science are scheduled for 3 hours. Official theory papers combine MCQs, short/long answers, case studies, and map work — not a pure multiple-choice board paper. Exact internal criteria and QPD details are set by BSEH each year; confirm on bseh.org.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — it does not simulate the official bilingual constructed-response paper, map booklet, or internal project work.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

33% pass mark in the subject under general BSEH Secondary rules (verify theory and internal minima in the current circular).

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by BSEH and paid through affiliated secondary schools (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~25% of this local bank

History — Bharat and the World

Sarasvati–Sindhu civilization, ancient civilizations, world philosophies, medieval society, Christianity and Islam, foreign invasions, colonialism, freedom struggle, and independent India.

~25% of this local bank

Political Science — Democratic Politics–II

Power sharing, federalism, gender–religion–caste, political parties, and outcomes of democracy.

~25% of this local bank

Geography — Contemporary India–II

Resources and development, forests and wildlife, water, agriculture, minerals and energy, manufacturing, and lifelines of the economy.

~25% of this local bank

Economics — Understanding Economic Development

Development indicators, sectors of the Indian economy, money and credit, globalisation, and consumer rights.

Preparing for the BSEH Secondary Social Science Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33% pass mark in the subject under general BSEH Secondary rules (verify theory and internal minima in the current circular).
  • Assessment: BSEH Secondary Social Science (code 017) is a compulsory Class 10 subject. Theory is commonly 80 marks with 20 marks internal assessment (100 total). Prescribed areas: Bharat and the World (History, ~23 theory marks), Democratic Politics–II (~21), Contemporary India–II (~21), and Understanding Economic Development (~15). Date sheet sittings for Social Science are scheduled for 3 hours. Official theory papers combine MCQs, short/long answers, case studies, and map work — not a pure multiple-choice board paper. Exact internal criteria and QPD details are set by BSEH each year; confirm on bseh.org.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency — it does not simulate the official bilingual constructed-response paper, map booklet, or internal project work.
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by BSEH and paid through affiliated secondary schools (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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BSEH Secondary Social Science: Suggested Study Strategy

1Build a single timeline for foreign invasions (712 CE Muhammad bin Qasim, Ghazni, Ghori/Tarain 1192, Timur 1398, Babur/Panipat 1526, Nadir Shah 1739, Abdali/Panipat 1761) — high-yield for MCQs and short answers.
2For History unit 1, contrast Harappan town planning (grid streets, drainage, citadel) with Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Chinese civilizational features.
3In Political Science, learn paired cases (Belgium accommodation vs Sri Lanka majoritarianism; Union List / State List / Concurrent List) rather than isolated definitions.
4Practise India outline maps for soils, crops, minerals, ports, and industries even while drilling MCQs — map work still scores on the official paper.
5In Economics, distinguish GDP vs development indicators, formal vs informal credit, and consumer rights under COPRA with one real-life example each.
6After each MCQ set, rewrite one 2-mark and one 5-mark official-style answer so you transfer MCQ speed into BSEH subjective format.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the subject code and duration for BSEH Class 10 Social Science?

Social Science is listed as subject code 017 on BSEH Secondary date sheets. The theory sitting is scheduled for 3 hours. Confirm the current year’s date sheet on bseh.org.in.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official BSEH Social Science paper?

No. Official BSEH papers mix MCQs with short answers, long answers, case studies, and map skills, plus internal assessment. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts only — not an official translation, bilingual paper replica, map booklet, or project simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to Haryana BSEH Class 10 Social Science: Bharat and the World (History), Democratic Politics–II, Contemporary India–II, and Understanding Economic Development, as published in the board’s Class 10 syllabus materials for the 2025–26 cycle and related years.

What is the pass mark for BSEH Secondary Social Science?

General BSEH Secondary pass is commonly described as 33% in the subject. Always verify theory and internal assessment minima in the current board notification rather than relying only on secondary summaries.

How does BSEH History differ from pure NCERT Class 10 History?

BSEH prescribes Bharat and the World for Class 10 History, covering Sarasvati–Sindhu civilization, world civilizations and philosophies, invasions, colonialism, the freedom struggle, and post-independence India — a board-specific history strand, while Politics, Geography, and Economics closely track standard Class 10 NCERT-style units.

Where should I check official syllabus and circulars?

Use the Board of School Education Haryana site at bseh.org.in, including Class 10 Syllabus & Question Paper Design (syllabusqpd10th2026) and Secondary date sheets.