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Key Facts: RBSE Secondary Social Science Exam

8

RBSE subject code for Social Science

RBSE Secondary/Praveshika 2026 subject-wise statistics

80 + 20

Typical Theory + Sessional full marks pattern (total 100)

RBSE Class 10 syllabus examination scheme

3 h 15 m

Typical theory paper duration

RBSE Class 10 syllabus

33%

Common minimum pass threshold under RBSE regulations

RBSE examination regulations (confirm circular)

2026

Main examination cycle evidenced in official subject-wise statistics

rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/statistics2026.htm

MCQ study aid

Local bank adapts knowledge to four-option MCQs; official paper is mixed format

OpenExamPrep assessment-format policy

RBSE Secondary (Class 10) Social Science (code 8): mixed board paper, typically Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100, 3h15m. Pass about 33% per RBSE rules. Fee as per board notification. Free English MCQ study aid — not a full mixed-paper simulation.

Sample RBSE Secondary Social Science Practice Questions

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1Which nineteenth-century idea emphasises that people sharing a common language, culture, and history form a natural political unit?
A.Nationalism
B.Colonialism
C.Feudalism
D.Mercantilism
Explanation: Nationalism in nineteenth-century Europe held that people with shared language, culture, history, and territory formed a natural nation that should have its own sovereign state.
2Who prepared a series of allegorical prints titled 'The Dream of Worldwide Democratic and Social Republics' in 1848?
A.Frédéric Sorrieu
B.Otto von Bismarck
C.Giuseppe Mazzini
D.Napoleon Bonaparte
Explanation: French artist Frédéric Sorrieu prepared a series of four prints in 1848 visualising a world of democratic and social republics, with personifications of nations marching past the Statue of Liberty.
3Which French revolutionary measure helped create a sense of collective identity among the French people?
A.Adoption of uniform laws, weights and measures, and promotion of a common language for administration
B.Restoration of feudal dues for all peasants
C.Abolition of all schools and universities
D.Exclusive rule of the Catholic Church over civil law
Explanation: The French Revolution promoted collective identity through ideas of la patrie and le citoyen, a new tricolour flag, a centralised administrative system, uniform laws, weights and measures, and promotion of French as a common language.
4What was the main aim of the Treaty of Vienna (1815)?
A.To undo most Napoleonic changes in Europe and restore monarchies
B.To establish a democratic republic across all of Europe
C.To grant independence to all Asian colonies
D.To create a single European currency
Explanation: After Napoleon's defeat, the Congress of Vienna (1815), hosted by Austrian Chancellor Metternich, aimed to restore the Bourbon dynasty in France, redraw boundaries to contain French expansion, and reinstate conservative monarchies.
5Who founded Young Italy and believed that nations were the natural units of mankind?
A.Giuseppe Mazzini
B.Count Cavour
C.Giuseppe Garibaldi
D.Victor Emmanuel II
Explanation: Giuseppe Mazzini founded Young Italy and argued that Italy should be a single, united republic; he saw nations as divinely ordained natural units of mankind.
6Which leader used military and diplomatic means to complete German unification under Prussian leadership?
A.Otto von Bismarck
B.Metternich of Austria
C.Louis Philippe of France
D.Giuseppe Mazzini
Explanation: Otto von Bismarck, chief minister of Prussia, orchestrated German unification through wars with Denmark, Austria, and France, culminating in the German Empire proclaimed in 1871 at Versailles.
7In nineteenth-century Europe, economic liberalism primarily meant:
A.Freedom of markets and abolition of state-imposed restrictions on the movement of goods and capital
B.Complete state ownership of all factories
C.A ban on all international trade
D.Forced labour on manor estates
Explanation: Economic liberalism stressed free markets, free movement of goods and capital, and the end of mercantilist and feudal restrictions on trade and property.
8Which region became the most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe as the Ottoman Empire declined?
A.The Balkans
B.Scandinavia
C.The Iberian Peninsula only
D.The British Isles
Explanation: The Balkans—a region of ethnic and geographical diversity under weakening Ottoman control—became the most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe as peoples claimed independence and great powers rivalled for influence.
9The Non-Cooperation Movement was called off by Mahatma Gandhi after which incident?
A.Chauri Chaura violence in 1922
B.Jallianwala Bagh massacre only
C.Partition of Bengal in 1905
D.Dandi March of 1930
Explanation: Gandhi withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922 after a violent clash at Chauri Chaura (Gorakhpur district) in which a crowd set fire to a police station, killing policemen—contradicting his principle of non-violence.
10Which Act of 1919 gave the British government enormous powers to repress political activities and allowed detention without trial for two years?
A.Rowlatt Act
B.Government of India Act 1935
C.Ilbert Bill
D.Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation: The Rowlatt Act (1919) authorised the colonial government to imprison political activists without trial for up to two years and severely restricted civil liberties, sparking widespread protest including Gandhi's satyagraha.

About the RBSE Secondary Social Science Exam

The Rajasthan RBSE Secondary (Class 10) Social Science examination (subject code 8) is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE), Ajmer. Official 2026 subject-wise main-examination statistics list this paper among assessed subjects. Typical Class 10 schemes use Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100 marks and 3 hours 15 minutes. Uses NCERT-aligned RBSE Social Science books (History, Geography, Democratic Politics, Economics) as listed in the Class 10 syllabus. Official delivery commonly Hindi/English. Bank is English MCQ study adaptation of History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. The official assessment is mixed written format, not pure multiple-choice. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept drills and self-assessment. Distribute roughly evenly across History, Geography, Civics, and Economics.

Exam sponsor: Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official RBSE mixed written theory paper (objective, short, and long constructed-response items as per subject design) with Theory 80 + Sessional/Internal 20 = 100 full marks, duration 3 hours 15 minutes. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper simulation or official-format substitute. Subject code 8. Uses NCERT-aligned RBSE Social Science books (History, Geography, Democratic Politics, Economics) as listed in the Class 10 syllabus.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper)

Passing Score

Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE Secondary/Praveshika examination regulations (confirm current session circulars)

Exam / Certification Fees

As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (commonly published figures for the 2026 Secondary/Praveshika cycle have been about INR 600 regular / INR 650 private for the full board form — confirm the current circular on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in; subject papers are not separately priced on this page)

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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25%

History

India and the Contemporary World – Part 2 themes: nationalism in Europe and India, and related modern history chapters in the RBSE scheme.

25%

Geography

Contemporary India – resources, agriculture, manufacturing, lifelines, and map-skill concepts.

25%

Political Science / Civics

Democratic politics: power sharing, federalism, gender/religion/caste, popular struggles, outcomes of democracy.

25%

Economics

Understanding Economic Development: development, sectors, money/credit, globalisation, consumer rights.

Preparing for the RBSE Secondary Social Science Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE Secondary/Praveshika examination regulations (confirm current session circulars)
  • Assessment: Official RBSE mixed written theory paper (objective, short, and long constructed-response items as per subject design) with Theory 80 + Sessional/Internal 20 = 100 full marks, duration 3 hours 15 minutes. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper simulation or official-format substitute. Subject code 8. Uses NCERT-aligned RBSE Social Science books (History, Geography, Democratic Politics, Economics) as listed in the Class 10 syllabus.
  • Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper)
  • Exam / certification fees: As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (commonly published figures for the 2026 Secondary/Praveshika cycle have been about INR 600 regular / INR 650 private for the full board form — confirm the current circular on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in; subject papers are not separately priced on this page) Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
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  • Track weak areas and revisit them
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RBSE Secondary Social Science: Suggested Study Strategy

1Map every practice session to the official RBSE Social Science unit list, not only popular coaching lists.
2After MCQ drills, write full answers from RBSE-style model papers under 3h15m timing.
3Verify facts (dates, formulas, definitions) against NCERT/RBSE prescribed books before trusting any third-party summary.
4Track weak categories and re-attempt missed items after 48 hours.
5For languages and literature, revise prescribed textbook lessons and grammar separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official RBSE Secondary (Class 10) Social Science exam multiple-choice only?

No. Official RBSE papers mix objective and constructed-response tasks. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice only.

What are full marks and duration for RBSE Social Science?

RBSE Class 10 / Praveshika subject schemes in the official syllabus commonly use Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100 marks with a 3 hour 15 minute theory paper. Confirm the exact scheme for code 8 in the current RBSE syllabus PDF on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in.

What is the passing score?

Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE Secondary/Praveshika examination regulations (confirm current session circulars).

How much does the exam cost?

As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (commonly published figures for the 2026 Secondary/Praveshika cycle have been about INR 600 regular / INR 650 private for the full board form — confirm the current circular on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in; subject papers are not separately priced on this page).

Where are official statistics and syllabus?

Subject-wise 2026 result statistics and board materials are published by RBSE at https://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/statistics2026.htm and syllabus PDFs under anudeshika / books sections of https://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. Prefer primary board PDFs over third-party summaries.

Is this bank an official RBSE translation?

No. OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice bank per exam ID. Target-language terms and texts may appear when they are integral to the skill, but stems, explanations, and SEO copy are English study adaptations — not official translations or language-environment simulations.

How should I use MCQs for a mixed written/practical paper?

Use MCQs for daily concept drills and self-check. Also practise full written answers from RBSE model papers under timed conditions.