The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) successfully conducted the Class 10 Social Sciences Paper- I (History & Political Science) Exam 2026 on March 16, 2026. The Maharashtra SSC Social Sciences Question Paper with Solution PDF is now available for download.
The Maharashtra Class 10 Social Sciences Paper-I covered essential topics from Applied History, Indian Traditions, Democratic Reforms, and Political Parties. The exam is marked out of 40 for the written theory, with a balanced mix of objective questions, brief answers, and source-based analysis.
Maharashtra Board Class 10 2026 Social Sciences Paper-I Question Paper with Solution PDF
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The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of ....................
In Maharashtra, .................... is supposed to be the first Keertankar.
It may be said that .................... was the founder of modern historiography.
Identify and write the wrong pair in the following sets:
(1)
Complete the time line related to Television.
Complete the following tree diagram:
Complete the following table:
World Famous Museums & Country
(i) Louvre Museum & France
(ii) British Museum & United Kingdom (England)
(iii) Salarjung Museum & India (Hyderabad)
(iv) National Museum of Natural History & United States of America
(B) Write short notes (any two):
(1) Nationalistic Historiography
(2) Applied History
(3) Marco Polo
Explain the following statements with reasons (any two):
(1) An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.
(2) Only trained persons who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.
(3) Historical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women’s life.
(4) Expertise in history is important in the film industry.
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it:
(1) To which period does the Sohagaura copper-plate belong?
(2) What script do we find on the Sohagaura copper-plate?
(3) Write the historical importance of Sohagaura copper-plate.
Answer the following questions in detail (any two):
(1) Explain the characteristics of the Islamic Architecture with examples.
(2) Write about the history of Akashvani.
(3) Explain the difference between indoor and outdoor games.
(4) What measures have to be taken for the conservation of historical sites?
The power to make changes in the Constitution without altering the basic structure of the Constitution lies with ....................
To increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard to food grains, .................... was initiated.
State whether the following statements are true or false and give reasons for your answers (any two):
(1) Policy of reservation of seats is important for social justice and equality.
(2) The state government decides as to when and in which constituencies the elections would be held in a particular state.
(3) People may lose confidence in the democratic process due to corruption during elections.
(A) Explain the following concepts (any one):
(1) Regionalism
(2) Women representation in the Lok Sabha
(B) Do as directed (any one):
(1) Complete the following concept map:
(2) Complete the following concept map:
Answer the following questions in brief (any one):
(1) Explain the challenges in conducting free and fair elections.
(2) What efforts are undertaken to bring transparency in the electoral process?
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