Official Model Question Paper (Grade 10) with Complete Solution Guide
Based on CDC, Nepal Curriculum – Final Examination Pattern
📊 Exam Specification & Pattern
According to the CDC document, the Grade 10 Social Studies final exam follows this structure (Total Marks: 75, Time: 3 hours).
| Unit | Working Hours | Section A (1 mark) | Section B (4 marks) | Section C (6 marks) |
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| 1. We and Our Society | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2. Development and Infrastructure | 10 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3. Our Tradition, Social Values and Ideals | 14 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4. Social Problems and Solutions | 12 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 5. Civic Awareness | 18 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 6. Our Earth | 18 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 7. Our Past | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 8. Our Economic Activities | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 9. Our International Relations | 11 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 10. Population and Its Management | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 128 | 11 | 4 | 32 |
Question Distribution
- Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark): 11 questions × 1 mark = 11 marks
- Short Answer Questions (4 marks): 4 questions × 4 marks = 16 marks
- Long Answer Questions (6 marks): 8 questions × 6 marks = 48 marks
- Total: 23 questions = 75 marks
📝 Sample Question from the Model Paper
Below is an example extracted from the official Social Studies model question paper. The full paper contains more such questions from all units.
Section A: Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark each)
1. Write any one feature of our national flag.
2. What should be done to make the development infrastructures sustainable? Explain in any one point.
3. Write any one cultural aspect of the Tharu community.
Section B: Short Answer Questions (4 marks each)
12. “The cultural, religious and social diversity of Nepal is its beauty, not a problem.” Justify this statement with examples.
Section C: Long Answer Questions (6 marks each)
21. Prepare an essay on a historical place you have visited that reflects unity and cooperation.
This paper tests knowledge, understanding, application and higher ability through different question types and marks distribution.
💡 How to Prepare Using This Model Paper
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⭐ Key Topics to Focus
These are the most important topics you should focus on for your Class 10 Social Studies exam preparation based on the CDC model paper pattern.
🎯 Exam Strategy
Time Allocation: Section A (20 min), Section B (30 min), Section C (90 min), Review (40 min)
Attempt Order: Start with Section A for quick marks, then Section C (high marks), finally Section B
📘 Official Model Question Paper & Solution
This page provides direct links to download the official Grade 10 Social Studies Model Question Paper published by CDC, Nepal, along with complete solution guide.
📘 Official Model Question Paper (PDF)
This is the exact PDF you provided, containing full model question based on latest CDC specification.
📥 Download Model Question Paper
Note: Contains exam pattern, specification chart, and sample questions in Nepali.
✅ Complete Solution Guide (PDF)
This link directs you to answer key and detailed solutions for all questions in model paper.
Tip: Try solving paper yourself first, then use this guide to evaluate performance.
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ℹ️ About This Resource
This model question paper is developed by the Curriculum Development Centre (CDC), Nepal specifically for Grade 10 Social Studies.
It follows the official Test Specification Chart which allocates 75 marks across 10 units with different question types (Very Short, Short, and Long Answer questions).
The paper is in Nepali language as per national curriculum requirements. Use this as a blueprint for your exam preparation to understand the exact pattern, difficulty level, and question distribution. Class 10 CDC Social Studies Model Question
Class 10 CDC Social Studies Model Question
Class 10 CDC Model Questions with Solutions
Compulsory Subjects
Optional I
Optional II