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Maharashtra SSC Social Science Paper I (History and Political Science) Board Paper July 2025

Written board papers, 40 marks and 2 hours each: Science & Technology Part 1 and 2, Algebra, Geometry and more.

2025, July 120 minutes 40 marks Save WhatsApp

Sections

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct option and complete the sentences (3 marks) 3 Q
Q.1 (B) Identify the wrong pair and rewrite it (3 marks) 3 Q
Q.2 (A) Complete the activity as per given instructions, any two (4 marks) 3 Q
Q.2 (B) Write short notes, any two (4 marks) 3 Q
Q.3 Explain the following statements with reasons, any two (4 marks) 4 Q
Q.4 Read the passage and answer the questions (4 marks) 1 Q
Q.5 Answer the following questions in detail, any two (6 marks) 4 Q
Q.6 Choose the correct option and complete the statements (2 marks) 2 Q
Q.7 State whether true or false with reasons, any two (4 marks) 3 Q
Q.8 (A) Explain the concept, any one (2 marks) 2 Q
Q.8 (B) Do as directed, any one (2 marks) 2 Q
Q.9 Answer in brief, any one (2 marks) 2 Q

July 2025 Social Science Paper I: History and Political Science

This is the Maharashtra SSC Social Sciences Paper I from the July 2025 supplementary examination (English medium), taken from the Maharashtra State Board’s printed question paper (paper code N 726). It is a 2-hour, 40-mark paper: Questions 1 to 5 are on History and Questions 6 to 9 are on Political Science. Answers to Q.1(A) and Q.6 must be complete sentences, and concept maps in Q.2(A) and Q.8(B) must be filled in pen. All answers on this page are written by Doubtly.

The History part asks you to complete sentences on the Louvre, the first Keertankar and Hegel, find the wrong pair on sports, World Heritage Sites and women writers, complete concept charts on types of tourism, the humanities and Indian dance forms, write short notes (Vishwakosh, Applied History, mass media careers), explain statements on conservation, women’s history, bakhars and mass media, answer a passage on Bhilar, the ‘Village of Books’, and write longer answers on Marxist history, Dashavatara theatre, sports and history, and the history of Akashvani. The Political Science part covers the voting age, the Santhal and Munda uprisings, true or false with reasons on political parties, left extremism and women’s empowerment, the Right to Information and corruption, the functions of the Election Commission, national political parties, the Election Commissioner and the environmental movement.

How to use it

Write the whole paper by hand in 2 hours, and then check each answer against the model answers given. Pay attention to how many points a 2-mark or 3-mark answer needs. Revise with the History full test, the History page and the Political Science page.

FAQs

Is this paper free?

Yes, with model answers for every question.

Is it based on the Balbharati syllabus?

Yes. It is the July 2025 supplementary board paper for the current syllabus. Find more on the SSC exam hub.

Chapters covered

Instructions

Solve on paper with a timer, then check against the solutions.

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct option and complete the sentences (3 marks)

  1. Q.1 (A)(1) Louvre Museum has in its collection the much acclaimed painting of ....................... by Leonardo-da-Vinci.

    1. (A) Napoleon
    2. (B) Mona Lisa
    3. (C) Hans Sloan
    4. (D) George II
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (A)(2) ............................. is supposed to be the first Keertankar in Maharashtra.

    1. (A) Saint Dnyaneshwar
    2. (B) Saint Tukaram
    3. (C) Saint Namdev
    4. (D) Saint Eknath
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (A)(3) The book ....................... written by Hegel is well known.

    1. (A) The Secret of World History
    2. (B) Reason in History
    3. (C) The Archaeology of Knowledge
    4. (D) Discourse on the Method
    1 mark See answer →

Q.1 (B) Identify the wrong pair and rewrite it (3 marks)

  1. Q.1 (B)(1) Identify the wrong pair and rewrite it :
    (i) Mallakhamb — Outdoor game based on physical skills
    (ii) Water Polo — Water Sports
    (iii) Skating — Adventurous ice sport
    (iv) Chess — Outdoor game

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (B)(2) Identify the wrong pair and rewrite it :
    (i) Red Fort — Mumbai
    (ii) Jantar Mantar — Jaipur
    (iii) Rani-Ki-Vav — Patan
    (iv) Capital Complex — Chandigarh

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (B)(3) Identify the wrong pair and rewrite it :
    (i) Pandita Ramabai — The High Caste Hindu Woman
    (ii) Rukhamabai — The first practicing lady doctor in India
    (iii) Tarabai Shinde — Who were the Shudras
    (iv) Meera Kosambi — Feminist Essays

    1 mark See answer →

Q.2 (A) Complete the activity as per given instructions, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.2 (A)(1) Complete the following concept chart :
    [Concept chart: ‘Types of tourism’ in the centre, with four empty boxes.]

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (A)(2) Complete the following concept chart :
    [Concept chart: ‘Humanities’ in the centre, with four empty boxes.]

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (A)(3) Complete the following concept chart :
    [Table with two columns (no headings): State and its dance form.]
    1. .......... — Kathak
    2. Maharashtra — ..........
    3. .......... — Bharatnatyam
    4. Kerala — ..........

    2 marks See answer →

Q.2 (B) Write short notes, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.2 (B)(1) Write short note : Vishwakosh

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (B)(2) Write short note : Applied History

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (B)(3) Write short note : Mass Media and Professional Opportunities.

    2 marks See answer →

Q.3 Explain the following statements with reasons, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.3 (1) Only trained persons who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of preservation and conservation.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.3 (2) Historical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women’s life.

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.3 (3) Bakhar is an important type of historical documents.

    2 marks See answer →

  4. Q.3 (4) We need mass media to facilitate free flow of information to all strata of the society.

    2 marks See answer →

Q.4 Read the passage and answer the questions (4 marks)

  1. Q.4 Read the given passage and answer the questions given below :
    An Unusual Village of Books
    Bhilar is a village near Mahabaleshwar, which boasts of natural beauty and sweetness of strawberry. It is also known as the ‘Village of Books’. Every household in this village maintains a library of its own for the tourists to enjoy. ‘Maharashtra State Government has implemented this scheme with a view to accelerate the ‘Reading Culture’ movement for the reader-tourists to enjoy the beauty of Marathi literature enriched by the works of old and new authors and Saints. It includes various types of texts like biographies, autobiographies, fiction, poetry, literature by women, literature on sports, literature for kids, etc.
    If you go to Mahabaleshwar, make it a point to visit Bhilar as well.
    (1) Name the village of books. (1)
    (2) Which scheme was started by the Government of Maharashtra ? (1)
    (3) Write your opinion about the village of books. (2)

    4 marks See answer →

Q.5 Answer the following questions in detail, any two (6 marks)

  1. Q.5 (1) What is Marxist history ?

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.5 (2) Write information about Dashavatara Theatre in Maharashtra.

    3 marks See answer →

  3. Q.5 (3) Explain the close tie between sports and history.

    3 marks See answer →

  4. Q.5 (4) Write the history of Akashvani.

    3 marks See answer →

Q.6 Choose the correct option and complete the statements (2 marks)

  1. Q.6 (1) The Voters age decided by the Indian Constitution is ................. .

    1. (A) 16
    2. (B) 17
    3. (C) 18
    4. (D) 21
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.6 (2) Santhal and Munda from ....................... started uprising on a large scale.

    1. (A) Chota Nagpur
    2. (B) Orissa
    3. (C) Maharashtra
    4. (D) Bihar
    1 mark See answer →

Q.7 State whether true or false with reasons, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.7 (1) Political Parties act as a link between government and people.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.7 (2) Importance of the problems of farmers and tribals has increased in the left extremist movement.

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.7 (3) In the post-independence period efforts were made for empowering women.

    2 marks See answer →

Q.8 (A) Explain the concept, any one (2 marks)

  1. Q.8 (A)(1) Explain the concept : Right to Information

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.8 (A)(2) Explain the concept : Corruption.

    2 marks See answer →

Q.8 (B) Do as directed, any one (2 marks)

  1. Q.8 (B)(1) Complete the following chart :
    [Chart: ‘Functions of Election Commission’ with arrows to four empty boxes.]

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.8 (B)(2) Complete the following concept map :
    [Concept map: ‘National Political Parties of India’ in the centre, with four empty boxes.]

    2 marks See answer →

Q.9 Answer in brief, any one (2 marks)

  1. Q.9 (1) Write some additional information about the post of the Election Commissioner.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.9 (2) Explain the functions of environmental movement.

    2 marks See answer →