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Social Science Quiz

Practice quiz on Social Science (Social Studies/Social Science). 10 exam-style questions with explanations.

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Practice quiz on Social Science (Social Studies/Social Science). 10 exam-style questions with explanations. Social Science Quiz is a free, 10-minute, 10-mark practice quiz on AajExam rated at mixed difficulty, designed to help candidates preparing for SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC government competitive exams sharpen their command of Social Science (Social Studies/Social Science). Every question on this quiz ships with a detailed step-by-step solution so you don't just learn the right answer — you learn the reasoning and shortcuts top scorers use to crack similar questions faster on the actual exam day. Why Social Science Quiz matters in your preparation: government exam-conducting bodies repeatedly draw questions from the same chapters and the same skill-clusters across recruitment cycles. By attempting focused topic-wise quizzes like this one, you build pattern recognition — the ability to spot which formula, rule or trick applies the moment you see a question. Toppers consistently report that 5-10 quizzes on a single topic delivers more exam-day score gain than 20+ unfocused full-length mocks, because targeted drilling exposes your specific sub-topic weaknesses with surgical precision. How to use this quiz effectively: attempt it in one sitting under the 10-minute timer, without referring to notes or external resources — simulate exam-day conditions exactly. After submission, review the auto-generated analytics to see your accuracy, time per question and section-wise performance. Then go through every wrong and skipped question with the explanation, mentally tagging the underlying concept rather than just memorising the answer. Revisit this quiz after 7-10 days; your second attempt should be 15-20% faster with noticeably better accuracy. Bookmark this page and revisit weekly as we add new quizzes on related topics. AajExam quiz design principles: every quiz on the platform is curated by subject experts using the actual question formats, difficulty distributions and time pressures of the target government exams. We deliberately avoid generic "textbook" questions in favour of exam-replicating ones. Solutions are written in plain English (and Hindi where source material was bilingual), with step-by-step working for quantitative problems, grammar rules for English questions, and direct reference statements for general awareness items. Performance analytics after each attempt include accuracy, attempt rate, time spent per question, and an estimated all-India percentile so you know exactly where you stand against other candidates. This quiz is completely free to attempt. You only need a free AajExam account to track your performance across attempts, view detailed solutions and unlock the platform-wide analytics dashboard. The platform is mobile-friendly and works seamlessly on smartphones, tablets and desktops — so you can sharpen your Social Science (Social Studies/Social Science) skills in any spare 15-minute window.
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Social Science Quiz — Questions with Solutions

All 10 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.

  1. Q1.Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

    • A.Jawaharlal Nehru
    • B.Lal Bahadur Shastri
    • C.Rajendra Prasad
    • D.Sardar Patel
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    Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru

    Nehru was the first PM.

  2. Q2.The Indian Constitution came into force on

    • A.2 October 1950
    • B.26 January 1950
    • C.15 August 1947
    • D.26 November 1949
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    Answer: B. 26 January 1950

    The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.

  3. Q3.Which is the longest river in the world by length (commonly accepted)?

    • A.Nile
    • B.Amazon
    • C.Ganga
    • D.Yangtze
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    Answer: A. Nile

    The Nile is generally cited as the longest.

  4. Q4.The Battle of Plassey was fought in

    • A.1857
    • B.1764
    • C.1665
    • D.1757
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    Answer: D. 1757

    Plassey was fought in 1757.

  5. Q5.Who wrote the Constitution's Preamble idea of Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity inspired by?

    • A.American Civil War
    • B.Russian Revolution
    • C.Glorious Revolution
    • D.French Revolution
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    Answer: D. French Revolution

    Liberty, Equality, Fraternity come from the French Revolution.

  6. Q6.The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

    • A.10
    • B.8
    • C.5
    • D.6
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    Answer: B. 8

    It passes through eight states.

  7. Q7.Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?

    • A.Article 17
    • B.Article 14
    • C.Article 32
    • D.Article 21
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    Answer: A. Article 17

    Article 17 abolishes untouchability.

  8. Q8.Who is known as the Father of the Nation in India?

    • A.Jawaharlal Nehru
    • B.Mahatma Gandhi
    • C.B.R. Ambedkar
    • D.Subhas Chandra Bose
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    Answer: B. Mahatma Gandhi

    Mahatma Gandhi is called Father of the Nation.

  9. Q9.The headquarters of the United Nations is in

    • A.New York
    • B.London
    • C.Geneva
    • D.Paris
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    Answer: A. New York

    The UN HQ is in New York.

  10. Q10.Which of these is a Kharif crop?

    • A.Wheat
    • B.Rice
    • C.Gram
    • D.Mustard
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    Answer: B. Rice

    Rice is a Kharif crop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Social Science Quiz free to attempt on AajExam?

Yes. Social Science Quiz is completely free. You only need a free AajExam account to track your score, view detailed solutions and unlock cross-attempt analytics.

How long does it take to complete Social Science Quiz?

Social Science Quiz runs on a 10-minute timer in real exam-style conditions. The clock starts the moment you click Start, mirroring the time pressure of the actual exam.

Are detailed solutions provided?

Yes. Every question on Social Science Quiz ships with a complete step-by-step solution, the underlying concept, and (where applicable) shortcut tricks. You can also discuss any question with the AajExam community.

Can I attempt Social Science Quiz multiple times?

Yes. You can attempt this quiz as many times as you like. Each attempt is recorded separately so you can track improvement in score, accuracy and time-management.

Which government exams does this quiz prepare me for?

Social Science questions appear regularly in SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD; IBPS PO, Clerk; SBI PO, Clerk; RRB NTPC, Group D; UPSC prelims and most State PSC exams. The specific weightage varies by exam — check the exam pattern on the corresponding AajExam exam page for details.