Class 10, Optional Economics Model Question for 2083 (CDC Nepal)

 Are you looking for the latest Class 10 Optional I (Economics) Model Question for the academic year 2083? You have landed in the right place!

The Curriculum Development Centre (CDC), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, has updated the new specification grid and model question paper for Class 10 students appearing in the upcoming Secondary Education Examination (SEE). Practicing model questions is one of the most effective strategies to understand the exam format, time management, and mark distribution.

In this post, we have provided the complete set of the Class 10 Economics Model Question 2083 along with important examination guidelines.

Model Question, 2083

Economics (104)

Class: 10

Full Marks: 75

Time: 3 Hours

The candidates are required to answer the questions in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Attempt all the questions
GROUP A

Very Short Answer Questions: [11x1=11]

1. What is an economy?

2. Write the names of any two macroeconomic variables. 
3. What is an economy called that combines features of both capitalist and socialist economic system?
4. If the national income of a country in a certain year is Rs. 500 billion and the total consumption is Rs. 450 billion, find the total savings of that country for the same year by using a formula.
5. What is a firm under perfect competition market?

6. If the total expenditure of the federal government is Rs. 1.8 trillion and the total revenue is Rs. 1.4 trillion, find the budget deficit.

7. Under the three-pillar economic policy, if one pillar is the government, what are the other two pillars?

8. Mention any two examples cottage industries.

9.Mention any two characteristics of agriculture of Nepal.

10. Write the formula used to find the mode of an asymmetrical series.

11. Why is data represented diagrammatically?

GROUP B

Short Answer Questions: [8x5=40]

12. Define allocation of resources. Describe three problems associated with them. [2+3]

Or,

Define a capitalist economy and describe any four characteristics of it. [1+4]

13. Explain the subsistence theory of wages. Answer the following questions based on the given table.             [3+2]

14. Answer the following questions based on the given table:

Price of the Commodity in Rs.	Quantity Sold (Q)	Total Revenue (TR)	Average Revenue (AR)	Marginal Revenue) (MR)
12	0	...	...	...
10	1	...	...	...
9	2	...	...	...
8	3	...	...	...
7	4	...	...	...
6	5	...	...	...
5	6	...	...	...
4	7	...	...	...

i. Complete the table by calculating the total, average and marginal revenues.

ii.  Draw average and marginal revenue curves based on the completed table in a single diagram.

15. Anjali has started a small Selroti shop in a village. She pays a total of Rs. 60 per day to rent a frying pan and a gas stove. She must pay this amount even if she does not cook any Selroti. To make 30 pieces of Selroti, she spends Rs. 300 on flour, sugar, oil and gas. In this context, answer the following questions by using appropriate formulas.   [2+2+1]

i. Find the average variable cost.

ii. Find the total cost.

iii. If Anjali does not make a single Selroti on a certain day, what will be the total cost for that day?

16. Explain the role of the private sector in the economic development of Nepal.

Or,

Explain the characteristics of the classical theory of economic development.

17. Present any five measures that should be adopted to increase agricultural productivity in Nepal.

18. How does sustainable tourism contribute to community development? Present any five arguments.

Or, 

What measures can be adopted to solve the problems of the industrial sector in Nepal? Suggest any five measures.

19. Construct a pie-diagram based on the data given in the table:

Expenditure Heads	Food	Rent	Education	Clothing	Miscellaneous
Exp. in Rs.	1200	300	200	150	150

GROUP C

Long answer questions [3×8=24]

20. In a monopoly market, a firm's linear demand and marginal revenue functions start from the same point on the Y- axis, but the absolute slope of the marginal revenue function is twice that of the demand function. Based on this assumption, determine the equilibrium price and quantity for the firm given the following functions:

Demand function: P = 130 - 2Q

Marginal cost function: MC = 10 + 4Q

21. Describe any four sources each of tax revenue and non-tax revenue of the federal government of Nepal. [4+4]

22. Calculate the mean and median from the following data, compare the results and draw a conclusion. [4+4]

Income in Rs. '000'	0-20	20-40	40-60	60-80	80-100
No. of family	5	7	12	2	4

Or,

Convert the given cumulative frequency distribution into an exclusive continuous distribution. Construct a histogram representing this distribution and determine model class from the histogram. [2+5+1]

Income in Rs. '000'	0-10	0-20	0-30	0-40	0-50
No. of family	5	15	30	40	45

The End

Key Features of Class 10 Economics Exam Format

Before solving the question paper, keep the following points in mind:

• Total Marks: 75 Marks

• Time Allowed: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

• Question Types:

  • Very Short Answer Questions (Knowledge & Understanding)

  • Short Answer Questions (Application & Analysis)

  • Long Answer Questions (Higher Ability & Evaluation)

Tips for Class 10 SEE Economics Examination:

1. Focus on Definitions: Ensure you clearly understand basic economic principles like supply, demand, market structure, and national income.

2. Practice Diagrams: Economics answers carry better marks when supported by clear, labeled graphs and curves.

3. Time Management: Allocate time according to the marks assigned to each group (Group A, B, and C).

Conclusion

Practicing this model question paper regularly will boost your confidence for the final SEE examination. Make sure to solve these questions within the given time limit to test your speed and accuracy.

If you have any questions regarding the solution to any of these questions, feel free to leave a comment below. Good luck with your preparation!