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06

PSEB Matric Social Science subject code

PSEB Scheme of Studies for Class X

80 + 20

Theory + Internal Assessment (INA) marks out of 100

PSEB Scheme of Studies (Social Science code 06)

~3h

Typical Social Science theory sitting duration (confirm date sheet)

PSEB Matric exam scheduling practice

English MCQ adaptation

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PSEB Matric Social Science (code 06) is a compulsory Class 10 subject with Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100, mixed objective–subjective theory (not pure MCQ), about a 3-hour sitting, and pass rules carefully worded near 33% aggregate (with a theory floor that is session-dependent — often cited near 25% theory for 2025–26-style rules). This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for Geography, Economics, Punjab History, and Political Science — not the official board paper.

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1In Class 10 geography, resources are commonly classified as renewable or non-renewable mainly on the basis of:
A.Whether they can be replenished within a human time scale if managed carefully
B.Whether they are found only in mountains
C.Whether governments own them exclusively
D.Whether they appear on political maps
Explanation: Renewable resources (for example solar energy, forests under sustainable use) can regenerate; non-renewable resources such as coal and most minerals form over geological time and are finite for practical human purposes.
2Sustainable development of resources emphasises using resources so that:
A.International trade is banned completely
B.Present needs are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs
C.Only the present generation maximises extraction with no conservation
D.All forests are cleared for industry immediately
Explanation: The Brundtland idea of sustainable development balances current use with intergenerational equity—conserving ecological and resource bases for the future.
3Alluvial soils of the northern plains of India are especially important for agriculture because they are generally:
A.Completely infertile volcanic rock
B.Found only on high Himalayan peaks
C.Unsuitable for any cereal crops
D.Fertile, deep, and renewed by river deposition
Explanation: Alluvial soils (khadar and bhangar) support intensive cultivation of rice, wheat, sugarcane, and other crops across the Indo-Gangetic plains, including Punjab’s fertile tracts.
4Laterite soils in India are typically associated with:
A.Intense leaching in areas of high temperature and heavy rainfall
B.Permanent ice cover of the polar regions only
C.Desert sand dunes of western Rajasthan exclusively
D.Deep black cotton soils of the Deccan trap only
Explanation: Laterite forms under tropical leaching; it may be poor in plant nutrients but is used after proper treatment for crops such as cashew and some plantation agriculture.
5Which statement best describes India as a land of diverse natural vegetation?
A.India has only desert scrub and no forests
B.Vegetation is uniform from Kerala to Ladakh
C.Natural vegetation has no relation to climate
D.Rainfall, temperature, soil, and relief together produce types from tropical evergreen to alpine vegetation
Explanation: Climatic and physiographic diversity yields tropical evergreen, deciduous, thorn, montane, and mangrove vegetation across the country.
6Tropical deciduous forests in India are often called monsoon forests because:
A.They are found exclusively on coral islands
B.Trees shed leaves in the dry season in response to seasonal rainfall patterns
C.They grow only under permanent snow
D.They never experience a dry season
Explanation: Monsoon deciduous forests (moist and dry) dominate large parts of India; leaf fall conserves moisture in the dry season. Sal, teak, and bamboo are common associates.
7Project Tiger was launched in India primarily to:
A.Protect the tiger and its natural habitat through dedicated reserves and conservation planning
B.Promote commercial hunting of tigers
C.Convert all national parks into industrial estates
D.Eliminate all wildlife protection laws
Explanation: Project Tiger (from 1973) is a flagship conservation programme creating tiger reserves and habitat protection to reverse decline of the national animal.
8Which is a major reason for declining wildlife in many regions of India?
A.Complete absence of any human population
B.Too many national parks making animals overpopulate oceans
C.Habitat destruction, poaching, and human–animal conflict linked to expanding land use
D.Excessive snowfall across the entire Deccan plateau every year
Explanation: Conversion of forests, fragmentation, illegal trade, and conflict reduce populations; conservation law and community participation aim to reverse these pressures.
9Multi-purpose river projects are called multi-purpose mainly because they:
A.Serve only one village well
B.Are built only for tourism boating
C.Never store water
D.Provide several benefits such as irrigation, hydroelectricity, flood control, and water supply
Explanation: Large dams and associated canals often integrate irrigation, power, flood moderation, navigation, and domestic/industrial water—hence multi-purpose—while also raising ecological and displacement debates.
10Rainwater harvesting is promoted in water-scarce areas mainly to:
A.Capture and store rain where it falls for later domestic, agricultural, or groundwater recharge use
B.Increase desertification deliberately
C.Stop all cloud formation
D.Replace the need for any water conservation forever without storage
Explanation: Rooftop and traditional systems (tanks, johads, baolis, etc.) collect rainfall, reduce runoff loss, and recharge aquifers—critical where monsoons are seasonal and groundwater is stressed.

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