This page brings together the NIOS Class 10 Social Science 213 Objective Type Questions our team prepares each session for students sitting the 2026 examination. Instead of one long muddle of topics, we have sorted everything the way the paper actually tests you, so revision feels lighter and a lot less guess-driven. You will find sample objective questions from real chapters below, along with the answer and a short reason for each, so you can judge the quality before asking for the complete set.
Written by Prateek Talwar. Reviewed by Jyoti Sharma, Senior NIOS Counsellor. Last updated: [DATA PLACEHOLDER: publish date, e.g. 16 July 2026].
Social Science 213 carries a heavy objective component, and most students lose easy marks not because the topic is hard but because they never practised it in the exact format the board uses. That single gap is what this booklet is built to close.
Sample Multiple Choice Questions from Social Science 213
Here are a few multiple choice questions taken straight from the booklet, spanning History, Geography, and Civics so you can see the spread. The full set carries three to four times this many for every chapter.
Q1. Which factor most directly undermined the authority of feudal lords in Medieval Europe?
A. Expansion of monasteries
B. Growth of towns and money economy
C. Spread of monastic education
D. Rise of chivalric codes
Answer: B. Growth of towns and money economy
Explanation: Towns created spaces free from feudal restrictions where artisans and peasants earned in cash, not services. Money-based exchanges weakened lords' dependence on vassal service. Lords themselves preferred monetary dues to maintain luxury. This eroded the traditional feudal structure.
Q2. The Renaissance is best described as:
A. A revival of feudalism
B. Rebirth of classical learning and human-centered thinking
C. A phase of economic decline in Europe
D. A continuation of medieval scholasticism
Answer: B. Rebirth of classical learning and human-centered thinking
Explanation: Renaissance, meaning "rebirth," marked renewed interest in Greek and Roman achievements. It emphasized humanism, rationalism, and worldly joys, opposing medieval Church restrictions.
Q3. Which longitude has been chosen as the Standard Meridian of India?
A. 75° E
B. 90° E
C. 82°30′ E
D. 97°25′ E
Answer: C. 82°30′ E
Explanation: The 82°30′ E longitude, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, is the Standard Meridian. It minimizes the time lag between eastern and western parts of the country.
Q4. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains Fundamental Rights?
A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part IVA
Answer: B. Part III
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution (Articles 12–35). They guarantee basic freedoms essential for democracy. Part IV contains Directive Principles, Part IVA contains Duties.
Sample Fill in the Blanks for NIOS Class 10 Social Science
Fill in the blanks reward precise recall of a single word or name. These four show the style used across every chapter in the complete booklet.
Q1. The literal meaning of Renaissance is __________.
Answer: rebirth
Explanation: Renaissance marked the "rebirth" of classical Greek and Roman culture. It emphasized humanism, rationalism, and secular achievements, ending the medieval Age of Faith.
Q2. Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to __________.
Answer: India
Explanation: Sponsored by Portuguese monarchs, da Gama's voyage shifted trade dominance to the Atlantic, opening direct access to Asian markets.
Q3. The three guiding principles of the French Revolution were Liberty, Equality and __________.
Answer: Fraternity
Explanation: These ideals dismantled feudal privileges and inspired nationalist and liberal movements across Europe.
Q4. The October 1917 Revolution in Russia established the world's first __________ government.
Answer: socialist
Explanation: Led by Lenin's Bolsheviks, it overthrew the Provisional Government, ended Tsarist rule, and created the USSR based on socialist principles.
Sample True or False Statements from Social Science 213
True or false lines test whether you can spot a small twist in an otherwise familiar statement. Notice how the reason explains the exact point that decides each answer.
Q1. The rise of towns and cash-based economy weakened the traditional feudal order in Europe.
Answer: True
Explanation: Towns allowed peasants and artisans to earn in cash and escape feudal restrictions. Lords themselves accepted monetary payments instead of services, which reduced feudal dependence and led to decline of feudalism.
Q2. The Renaissance began in France in the 12th century.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Renaissance began in Italy in the 14th century. Italian city-states like Venice, due to their trade position and wealth, became centers of art, culture, and intellectual exchange.
Q3. Humanism during the Renaissance placed emphasis on the creative potential and worldly joys of human beings.
Answer: True
Explanation: Unlike the medieval Church which discouraged worldly pleasures, humanists believed in dignity, creativity, and the right to seek happiness in this world. This marked a break from earlier faith-dominated thinking.
Q4. Martin Luther believed salvation could be attained through faith in Jesus Christ rather than by indulgences or rituals.
Answer: True
Explanation: Luther rejected the sale of indulgences and Church corruption, teaching that faith alone in Christ, not paid pardons or rituals, secured salvation. This belief became the foundation of the Protestant Reformation.
Sample Match the Following Sets for Social Science 213
Match the following sets bundle five linked facts at once, so they are efficient revision on their own. Two sample sets are shown here from the History module.
Set 1: Decline of Feudalism and Renaissance
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Decline of feudalism | Rise of towns and money economy |
| 2. Vernacular languages | Spread through printing press |
| 3. Humanism | Creative potential of human beings |
| 4. Donatello | Statue of David |
| 5. Renaissance origin | Italy, 14th century |
Correct Matches: 1 → Rise of towns and money economy; 2 → Spread through printing press; 3 → Creative potential of human beings; 4 → Statue of David; 5 → Italy, 14th century
Set 2: Scientific Developments
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Copernicus | Earth and planets revolve around Sun |
| 2. Kepler | Planets move in elliptical paths |
| 3. Galileo | Discovered moons of Jupiter |
| 4. William Harvey | Circulation of blood explained |
| 5. Newton | Law of Universal Gravitation |
Correct Matches: 1 → Earth and planets revolve around Sun; 2 → Planets move in elliptical paths; 3 → Discovered moons of Jupiter; 4 → Circulation of blood explained; 5 → Law of Universal Gravitation
Chapter Wise Breakdown of the Social Science 213 Syllabus
The complete booklet covers the high-weightage chapters listed below, and each one carries its own MCQs, fill in the blanks, true or false statements, and match the following sets. If you want to line this up against the official topic list, keep the NIOS Class 10 Syllabus open beside it while you revise.
| Chapter | Chapter Name | Theme | Key topics covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ch 3 | Modern World I | History | Decline of feudalism, Renaissance and humanism, Reformation and voyages |
| Ch 4 | Modern World II | History | American and French Revolutions, Russian Revolution, rise of nationalism |
| Ch 5 | Impact of British Rule on India: Economic, Social and Cultural | History | Drain of wealth, decline of handicrafts, social and cultural change |
| Ch 6 | Religious and Social Awakening in Colonial India | History | Reform movements, key reformers, social and religious change |
| Ch 7 | Popular Resistance to the British Rule | History | Tribal and peasant revolts, Revolt of 1857, causes and consequences |
| Ch 8 | Indian National Movement | History | Formation of the Congress, Gandhian movements, road to independence |
| Ch 9 | Physiography of India | Geography | Physical divisions, mountains rivers and plains, plateau and coasts |
| Ch 10 | Climate | Geography | Monsoon mechanism, seasons of India, distribution of rainfall |
| Ch 13 | Transport and Communication | Geography | Roadways railways and airways, means of communication, their role in development |
| Ch 16 | Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties | Political Science | Rights in Part III, Articles 12 to 35, Fundamental Duties |
| Ch 19 | Governance at the State Level | Political Science | Governor and Chief Minister, State Legislature, State executive |
| Ch 20 | Governance at the Union Level | Political Science | President and Prime Minister, Parliament, Union executive and judiciary |
| Ch 21 | Political Parties and Pressure Groups | Political Science | National and regional parties, party system, role of pressure groups |
| Ch 23 | Challenges to Indian Democracy | Political Science | Communalism casteism and regionalism, corruption, threats to democracy |
| Ch 25 | Socio-Economic Development and Empowerment of Disadvantaged Groups | Economics | Weaker sections, empowerment measures, welfare schemes |
| Ch 27 | Peace and Security | Contemporary India | Threats to peace, terrorism, role of security and cooperation |
These are the chapters most frequently tested in the objective section. The complete set drills each of them so no high-scoring area is left to chance.
Preview Pages from the Social Science 213 Question Booklet
So you know exactly what you are asking for, here are a few actual pages from the booklet. Every question keeps the same clean layout: the question, the correct answer, and a short reason underneath.
Sample multiple choice questions with answers and explanations from Social Science 213.
A match the following set with correct pairings from the Social Science 213 booklet.
Geography objective questions from the Physiography of India chapter.
Why These NIOS Class 10 Social Science 213 Objective Type Questions Help You Score
These Objective Type Questions exist for one practical reason: the objective section of Social Science 213 is where marks are won or lost quickly. A single MCQ, a fill in the blank, or a true or false statement is either right or wrong, so there is no partial credit to fall back on. Practising these in advance turns shaky recall into confident, fast answers on exam day.
History dates, geography facts, and the exact Article numbers in Civics are the usual trip-ups. We keep each answer paired with a short reason so you understand why an option is correct, not just which letter to tick. That habit is what carries over into the descriptive section too. If you are still assembling your resources, our wider set of NIOS Study Material sits alongside this booklet and covers the same syllabus in more depth.
How We Built the Social Science 213 Objective Type Questions
These questions are not scraped from random sources. Our counsellors sat with the prescribed NIOS textbooks for Social Science 213 and worked through them chapter by chapter, flagging the ideas that examiners return to year after year.
We then studied a long run of NIOS Previous Year Question Paper sets to see which topics repeat and how the wording shifts between sessions. Where a concept appeared in more than one paper, we rebuilt it into fresh MCQs, fill in the blanks, true or false lines, and match the following sets so you practise the idea rather than memorise one phrasing. Every answer was cross-checked against the textbook before it went in.
The result is a set that mirrors the real paper in tone and difficulty, with explanations short enough to revise from and specific enough to trust.
Get the Complete NIOS Class 10 Social Science 213 Objective Type Questions
The samples above are a small slice. The complete Social Science 213 booklet carries the full run of MCQs, fill in the blanks, true or false statements, and match the following sets for every chapter listed in the table, each with its answer and a short explanation, formatted for the 2026 examination.
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How to Revise Social Science 213 Before the 2026 Exam
A steady routine beats last-minute cramming for a fact-heavy paper like this one. Work through one chapter's objective questions a day, then attempt them again two days later without looking at the answers. The second pass is where retention actually happens.
Group your weak spots by theme rather than by chapter. If dates and events slip away, batch all your History true or false practice together. If Article numbers confuse you, revise the whole Civics MCQ block in one sitting. Cross-referencing the broader NIOS Syllabus helps you see how the modules connect, which makes the individual facts easier to hold.
In the final fortnight, switch to timed sets so you get used to answering quickly. Alongside this subject, our full library of NIOS Class 10 Objective Type Questions covers the other papers in the same format, so your whole revision stays consistent.
Frequently Asked Questions on Social Science 213
How many chapters do the Social Science 213 Objective Type Questions cover?
The booklet covers the sixteen high-weightage chapters shown in the chapter table above, spanning History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, and contemporary topics. Each chapter carries its own multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, true or false statements, and match the following sets, so the objective section of the whole Social Science 213 paper is addressed in one place rather than scattered across separate notes.
Do the Social Science 213 objective questions come with answers and explanations?
Yes, every question in the Social Science 213 set is paired with the correct answer and a short explanation. The explanation states the exact reason an answer is right, which helps you understand the concept instead of memorising a letter. This approach also strengthens your descriptive answers, since the same facts and reasoning appear in the long-answer section of the paper.
Are the Social Science 213 questions useful for the April 2026 exam?
They are prepared specifically for the 2026 session. We update the set after studying recent question papers and the current prescribed textbook, so the topics and difficulty reflect what the board is likely to ask. While no one can predict the exact paper, practising these Social Science 213 questions covers the areas that repeat most often in the objective section.
How do I get the complete Social Science 213 question booklet?
Message us on WhatsApp and mention Social Science 213, and we will share the delivery details for the complete set. The samples on this page let you check the quality and format first, so you know exactly what you are receiving. Most students find the full booklet worth it simply for having every chapter's objective practice organised in one consistent place.
Which question types are included in the Social Science 213 practice set?
The Social Science 213 set includes four objective formats: multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, true or false statements, and match the following. These are the exact formats used in the objective portion of the paper. Practising all four for every chapter means you are never surprised by the style of a question, only tested on how well you know the content itself.
Are these Social Science 213 questions suitable for both TMA and exam prep?
Yes, the Social Science 213 questions work well for both. The objective practice reinforces the same facts you need for your Tutor Marked Assignments, and the chapter-wise structure makes it easy to find support while writing them. For the final examination, the timed formats and repeated revision build the speed and accuracy the objective section rewards on the day.
Sources
Questions prepared from the prescribed NIOS Social Science (213) textbooks and a review of published NIOS previous year question papers. Official reference: National Institute of Open Schooling, nios.ac.in.
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