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Maharashtra SSC Social Science Paper I (History and Political Science) Board Paper June 2026

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

2026, June 120 minutes 40 marks Save WhatsApp

Sections

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct option and complete the statements (3 marks) 3 Q
Q.1 (B) Identify and write the wrong pair (3 marks) 3 Q
Q.2 (A) Do as directed, 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 concepts, 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

June 2026 Social Science Paper I: History and Political Science

This is the Maharashtra SSC Social Sciences Paper I from the June 2026 (supplementary) examination, held on 27 June 2026. Questions are transcribed from the Maharashtra State Board’s printed question paper (English medium, paper code N 426), and the answers are written by Doubtly. 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 in the concept maps and charts of Q.2(A) and Q.8(B) are to be written in the map or chart itself, and for Q.1(A), Q.1(B) and Q.6 only the first attempted answer is counted.

The History part asks you to complete sentences on visual arts, the first English newspaper and the first museum in India, find the wrong pair, complete a chart of historians and their books, a time line of encyclopaedias and a concept map of cultural heritage sites, write short notes (Saraswati Mahal Library, agro-tourism, the Annales School), explain statements on history in newspapers, the sports economy, preserving heritage sites and regional history, answer a passage on Hemadpanti temples, and write longer answers on Karl Marx’s class theory, applied history, the Powada and the history of television. The Political Science part covers reservation for women, political parties, true or false with reasons on the Right to Information, the code of conduct and movements, regionalism and Left-extremism, concept maps on tribals and laws for women, the post of the Election Commissioner and the characteristics of political parties.

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 June 2026 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 statements (3 marks)

  1. Q.1 (A)(1) The arts of painting and sculpting are ...................... .

    1. (A) Visual arts
    2. (B) Performing arts
    3. (C) Folk arts
    4. (D) Classical arts
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (A)(2) The first English newspaper in India was started by ..................... .

    1. (A) James Augustus Hickey
    2. (B) Sir John Marshall
    3. (C) Allen Hume
    4. (D) Balashastri Jambhekar
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (A)(3) The Museum named, ....................... at Kolkata is the first museum in India.

    1. (A) Government Museum
    2. (B) National Museum
    3. (C) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalay
    4. (D) Indian Museum
    1 mark See answer →

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

  1. Q.1 (B)(1) Identify and write the wrong pair :
    (a) Qutub Minar — Mehrauli
    (b) Gol Gumbaz — Bijapur
    (c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus — Delhi
    (d) Taj Mahal — Agra

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (B)(2) Identify and write the wrong pair :
    (a) Matheran — Hill Station
    (b) Todoba — Rock-cut Caves
    (c) Kolhapur — Pilgrim Centre
    (d) Ajanta — World Heritage

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (B)(3) Identify and write the wrong pair :
    (a) Mrichchhakatika — An ivory doll
    (b) Kathasaritsagara — Flying Wooden dolls
    (c) Maza Pravas — Daily schedule of Lakshmibai, the Queen of Jhansi
    (d) Shatkar — A Sports Magazine

    1 mark See answer →

Q.2 (A) Do as directed, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.2 (A)(1) Complete the following chart :
    [Chart: two columns, historians and their books.]
    James Mill → ‘The History of British India’
    James Grant Duff → ..........
    .......... → ‘The History of India’
    S.A. Dange → ..........
    .......... → ‘Who were the Shudras’

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (A)(2) Complete the following time line :
    [Time line (A.D.) with five boxes: 1876 — Bharatvarshiya Prachin Aitihasik Kosh; .......... — Bharatvarshiya Prachin Charitrakosh; 1937 — ..........; .......... — Bharatvarshiya Arvachin Charitrakosh; 1969 — ..........]

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (A)(3) Complete the following concept map :
    [Concept map: ‘Indian Cultural Heritage Sites’ in the centre, with arrows to Delhi, Patan (Gujarat), Jaipur and Agra, each leading to an empty box.]

    2 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.2 (B)(1) Write short note : Saraswati Mahal Library

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (B)(2) Write short note : Agro-tourism

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (B)(3) Write short note : Annales School

    2 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.3 (1) Knowledge of history is essential for newspaper articles.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.3 (2) Currently the structure of sports economy has been significantly affected.

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.3 (3) It is important to take a few primary precautions in order to preserve the natural and cultural heritage sites.

    2 marks See answer →

  4. Q.3 (4) Writing of the regional history received a momentum.

    2 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.4 Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it :
    Temples in Maharashtra built in 12th-13th centuries are known as Hemadpanti temples. The outer walls of Hemadpanti temples are built in a star shape. In the star-shaped plan, the outer walls of the temple has a zigzag design. This results into an interesting effect of alternating light and shadow. The important characteristic of Hemadpanti temple is its masonry. The walls are built without using any mortar, by locking the stones by using the technique of tenon and mortise joints. The Ambreshwar temple at Ambarnath near Mumbai, Gondeshwar temple at Sinnar near Nashik, Aundha Nagnath temple in the Hingoli district are a few finest examples of the Hemadpanti style. Their plan is star-shaped. The Hemadpanti temples are found at several places in Maharashtra.
    (1) In which state do we find the Hemadpanti temples ? (1)
    (2) In which centuries were the Hemadpanti temples built ? (1)
    (3) Express your opinion about the Hemadpanti temples. (2)

    4 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.5 (1) Explain Karl Marx’s ‘Class Theory’.

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.5 (2) How can we correlate applied history with our present ?

    3 marks See answer →

  3. Q.5 (3) What is Powada ?

    3 marks See answer →

  4. Q.5 (4) Write down the history of television.

    3 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.6 (1) In Maharashtra, ......................... seats are reserved for women in local self-governing institutions.

    1. (A) 25%
    2. (B) 30%
    3. (C) 40%
    4. (D) 50%
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.6 (2) In a democracy ................... participate in elections and get political power.

    1. (A) Political parties
    2. (B) Courts
    3. (C) Social organisations
    4. (D) Non-Government organisations
    1 mark See answer →

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

  1. Q.7 (1) Secrecy in the working of Government has increased due to the Right to Information.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.7 (2) The Election Commission lays down the Code of Conduct during elections.

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.7 (3) Movements are important in a democracy.

    2 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.8 (A)(1) Explain the concept : Regionalism

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.8 (A)(2) Explain the concept : Left-extremism

    2 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.8 (B)(1) Complete the following concept map :
    [Concept map: ‘Tribals in India’ in the centre, with arrows to Maharashtra, Orissa, Bihar and Chota Nagpur, each leading to an empty box.]

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.8 (B)(2) Complete the following concept map :
    [Concept map: ‘Laws related to Women’ 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) What are the major characteristics of political parties ?

    2 marks See answer →