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

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

2025, March 120 minutes 40 marks Save WhatsApp

Sections

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

March 2025 Social Science Paper I: History and Political Science

This is the Maharashtra SSC Social Sciences Paper I from March 2025 (English medium, paper code N 861). 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 must be filled in pen.

The History part asks you to complete sentences, find the wrong pair, fill charts and concept maps on libraries, hill stations and Indian history, write short notes (Applied History, the Maratha style of painting, Sthalakosh), explain statements such as Foucault's "archaeology of knowledge" and why bakhars matter, answer a passage on Major Dhyan Chand, and write longer answers on feminist historiography, careers in the arts, the Powada and types of tourism. The Political Science part covers reservation for women in Maharashtra, true or false with reasons on re-elections, the Right to Information and coalition politics, provisions for minorities, workers' movements, the electoral process chart, and conditions for national party recognition.

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 March 2025 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) The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of ...................

    1. (A) Delhi
    2. (B) Harappa
    3. (C) Ur
    4. (D) Kolkata
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (A)(2) The first Chief Minister of Maharashtra was ................ .

    1. (A) Vasantrao Naik
    2. (B) Yashwantrao Chavhan
    3. (C) Shankarrao Chavhan
    4. (D) Vasantdada Patil
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (A)(3) The Sanskrit text of ‘Hitopadesh’ was translated into German by .................. .

    1. (A) James Mill
    2. (B) Friedrich Max Muller
    3. (C) Mountstuart Elphinstone
    4. (D) Sir John Marshall
    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) Raigadala Jevha Jag Yete — Vasant Kanetkar
    (ii) Tilak ani Agarkar — Vishram Bedekar
    (iii) Sashtang Namaskar — Acharya Atre
    (iv) Ekach Pyala — Annasaheb Kirloskar

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (B)(2) Identify the wrong pair and rewrite it :
    (i) Leopold von Ranké — The Secret of World History
    (ii) Michel Foucault — Archaeology of Knowledge
    (iii) Karl Marx — Das Kapital
    (iv) René Descartes — Reason in History

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (B)(3) Identify the wrong pair and rewrite it :
    (i) Prabhakar — Acharya P.K. Atre
    (ii) Darpan — Balshastri Jambhekar
    (iii) Deenbandhu — Krishnarao Bhalekar
    (iv) Kesari — Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    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 chart :
    [Chart: ‘Libraries in India and Cities’ with two columns, ‘Cities’ and ‘Name of the Library’.]
    Kolkata → ..........
    Delhi → ..........
    Hyderabad → ..........
    Mumbai → ..........

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (A)(2) Complete the following concept map :
    [Concept map: ‘Aspects of Indian History portrayed through the serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’’ in the centre, with four empty circles.]

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (A)(3) Complete the concept map :
    [Concept map: ‘Hill Stations in Maharashtra’ in the centre, with four empty boxes.]

    2 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.2 (B)(1) Write short note : Applied History

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (B)(2) Write short note : Maratha Style of Painting

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (B)(3) Write short note : Sthalakosh

    2 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.3 (1) Foucault called his method, ‘the archaeology of knowledge’.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.3 (2) Bakhar is an important type of historical documents.

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.3 (3) Expertise in History is important in the film industry.

    2 marks See answer →

  4. Q.3 (4) It is essential to study the history of technology.

    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 :
    Major Dhyan Chand, an expert player of hockey was also the captain of the Indian hockey team. Indian hockey team won a gold medal in 1936 at Berlin Olympics under his captaincy. He was also part of the previous Indian hockey teams in 1928 and 1932, which played at Olympics and won gold medals. 29th August, the birth date of Dhyan Chand is celebrated as National Sports Day in India. He was known as the ‘Wizard of Hockey’. He was honoured with a ‘Padmabhushan’ in 1956.
    (1) Who was captain of Indian hockey team in 1936 ? (1)
    (2) Which day is celebrated as National Sports Day in India ? (1)
    (3) State your opinion about the game of Hockey. (2)

    4 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.5 (1) What is feminist historiography ?

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.5 (2) What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of Arts ?

    3 marks See answer →

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

    3 marks See answer →

  4. Q.5 (4) Explain any three types of tourism.

    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) To increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard to food grains ................................ was initiated.

    1. (A) Water revolution
    2. (B) Green revolution
    3. (C) Industrial revolution
    4. (D) White revolution
    1 mark See answer →

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

  1. Q.7 (1) Under special circumstances the Election Commission holds re-elections in a particular constituency for a second time.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.7 (2) Secrecy in the working of Government has increased due to the Right to Information.

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.7 (3) Coalition politics leads to instability.

    2 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.8 (A)(1) Explain the concept : Provisions for minorities

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.8 (A)(2) Explain the concept : Workers movements

    2 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.8 (B)(1) Complete the following chart :
    [Chart: ‘The Electoral Process’ branching into ‘Role of the Election Commission’ (1) ...... (2) ...... and ‘Role of the Voters’ (1) ...... (2) ......]

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.8 (B)(2) Complete the following concept map :
    [Concept map: ‘Social challenges faced by Indian Democracy’ in the centre, with four empty circles.]

    2 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.9 (1) State the norms that are set by the Election Commission to get recognition as a national party.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.9 (2) Which factors are required for the success of democracy in India ?

    2 marks See answer →