| Updated On - Sep 6, 2024
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus has been released for the academic year 2024-25. You can download the NCERT full syllabus from the official website, cbseacademic.nic. The Social Science syllabus has four sections: 1. History, 2. Political Science 3. Geography and 4. Economics
The mark weightage is divided evenly among the subjects. The total paper is 80 marks and each section carries 20 marks. Internal assessment carries 20 marks, which have a different syllabus.
- CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus
1.1 History Syllabus (India & Contemporary World II)
1.2 Geography Syllabus (Contemporary India II)
1.3 Political Science Syllabus (Democratic Politics - II)
- CBSE Class 10 Social Science Deleted Syllabus
- CBSE Class 10 Social Science Map Syllabus
3.1 History
3.2 Geography
- CBSE Class 10 Social Science Section-Wise Weightage
- CBSE Class 10 Social Science Internal Assessment Marks Distribution
- CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Question Papers
- CBSE Class 10 Social Science Section-wise Most Important Topics
- CBSE Class 10 Social Science Blueprint 2025
- Frequently Asked Questions
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus
CBSE Class 10 SST detailed section-wise syllabus is given below. Students can check out the full SST syllabus in this article.
History Syllabus (India & Contemporary World II)
| Unit | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1. | The Rise of Nationalism in Europe |
| 2. | Nationalism in India |
| 3. | The Making of a Global World |
| 4. | The Age of Industrialization |
| 5. | Print Culture in the Modern World |
Geography Syllabus (Contemporary India II)
| Unit | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1. | Forest and Wildlife Resources |
| 2. | Agriculture |
| 3. | Water Resources |
| 4. | Resources and Development |
| 5. | Lifeline of National Economy |
| 6. | Mineral and Energy Resources |
| 7. | Manufacturing Industries |
| 8. | Internal Assessment |
Political Science Syllabus (Democratic Politics - II)
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1. | Power Sharing |
| 2. | Federalism |
| 3. | Gender, Religion and Caste |
| 4. | Political Parties |
| 5. | Outcome Democracy |
Economics Syllabus
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1. | Development |
| 2. | Sectors of Indian Economy |
| 3. | Money and Credit |
| 4. | Globalization and Indian Economy |
| 5. | Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments i)Production across the countries,ii) Chinese toys in India iii) WTO iv) the struggle for a fair globalization |
| 6. | Consumer Rights (Project Work) |
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Deleted Syllabus
The topics that were excluded from the CBSE Class 10 SST Syllabus in the academic year 2023-24 remain excluded this year also. The History (India and Contemporary World II) and Economics (Understanding Economic Development) syllabus don’t have any deleted chapters. Students can check out the deleted topics of the CBSE Class 10 SST Syllabus from the below table:
Geography Syllabus (Contemporary India II)
| Name of Chapters | Deleted Topics |
|---|---|
| Forest and Wildlife |
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| Manufacturing Industries |
|
| Resources & Development |
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| Agriculture |
|
Political Science Syllabus (Democratic Politics-II)
| Name of Chapters | Deleted Topics |
|---|---|
| Democracy & Diversity | Complete Chapter |
| Gender ,Caste and Religion | The image on pages 46, 48, 49 of NCERT Textbook ( Democratic Politics –II- reprinted edition 2020-2021) |
| Popular Struggles & Movements | Complete Chapter |
| Challenges to Democracy | Complete Chapter |
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Map Syllabus
The detailed section-wise CBSE Class 10 SST Map syllabus is given below. Students can check out this for a better understanding of the map work.
History
Nationalism in India:
- Congress Sessions (Calcutta, Nagpur and Madras)
- Satyagraha Movements (Kheda, Champaran and Ahmedabad Mill Workers),
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Dandi March
Geography
- Resources & Development: Identify Soil Types
- Water Resources: 1) Sala 2) Bhakra Nangal 3) Tehri 4) Rana Pratap Sagar 5) Sardar Sarovar 6) Hirakud 7) Nagarjuna Sagar 8)Tungabhadra
- Agriculture: Identify major areas of rice; identify major producer states of Wheat, sugarcane, jute, coffee, rubber, tea, cotton.
- Minerals & Energy Resources: Iron Ore Mines, Coal Mines, Oil Field, Power Plants
- Manufacturing Industries: Cotton Textile Industries, Iron and Steel Plants, Software Technology Parks
- Lifelines of National Economy: Major sea ports, International Airports.
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Section-Wise Weightage
The mark weightage in the CBSE Class 10 SST paper is distributed evenly in all four sections. The section-wise mark weightage for the CBSE Class 10 SST Syllabus is tabulated below:
History
| Chapter Name | Total Marks |
|---|---|
| Nationalism in India | 5 |
| The Making of a Global World | 3 |
| Age of Industrialization | 4 |
| Print Culture & the Modern World | 3 |
| Total | 20 |
Geography
| Chapter Name | Total Marks |
|---|---|
| Resources and Development | 1 |
| Forest & Wildlife Resources | 1 |
| Water Resources | 5 |
| Agriculture | 1 |
| Minerals and Energy Resources | 3 |
| Manufacturing Industries | 6 |
| Lifelines of National Economy (map) | 3 |
| Total | 20 |
Political Science
| Unit No. | Chapters |
|---|---|
| I. |
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| II. |
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| III. |
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| IV. |
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Economics
| Chapter Name | Total Marks |
|---|---|
| Development | 2 |
| Sectors of the Indian Economy | 7 |
| Money and Credit | 6 |
| Globalisation | 5 |
| Total | 20 |
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Internal Assessment Marks Distribution
CBSE Class 10 SST Internal Assessment carries a total of 20 marks. The marks of the internal assessment paper are tabulated below:
| Component | Total Marks |
|---|---|
| Periodic Assessment | 5 |
| Periodic Assessment | 5 |
| Subject Enrichment Activity | 5 |
| Portfolio | 5 |
| Total | 20 |
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Question Papers
CBSE Class 10 SST last few years question papers are tabulated below. This will help the students to know the most repeated questions in the CBSE Class 10 SST exam:
| Year | Previous Year’s PDF |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Download Here |
| 2023 | Download Here |
| 2022 | Download Here |
| 2020 | Download Here |
| 2019 | Download Here |
| 2018 | Download Here |
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Section-wise Most Important Topics
History
- Civil Code- 1804
- Romanticism
- Economic Hardship of Poor 1830’s
- Unification of Germany, Italy, and Britain
- Impact of the 1st World War
- Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movement
- Civil Disobedience Movement: Cause, Spread and Impact
Geography
- Types of Farming
- Major Crops
- Technological and institutional reforms
- Impact of Globalization on Agriculture
Political Science
- What is Political Party?
- Challenges and Reforms
- Democracy: accountable, responsive and legitimate.
- Outcomes of democracy
Economics
- Credit Loan
- Informal Sources
- SUG
- Different Sectors of Economy
- Importance of Tertiary Sector
- Contributions of Different Sectors to GDP
- Employment
- Organised and Unorganised Sector
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Blueprint 2025
The CBSE Class 10 SST exam is of total 80 marks and is divided into six parts. The section-wise mark weightage is tabulated below:
| Part | Types of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | MCQs | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Part B | Short Answers Question | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Part C | Short Answers Question | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Part D | Long Answers Questions | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| Part E | Questions and Sub Questions | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Part F | Map Work | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the mark distribution for each section of CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2024-25?
Ans. CBSE Class 10 SST Syllabus 2024-25 is divided into four sections:
- History - 20 marks
- Geography - 20 marks
- Political Science - 20 marks
- Economics - 20 marks
Ques. What is the Map syllabus of the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam?
Ans. In the CBSE Class 10 SST exam, the map work carries 5 marks from the History and Geography section. The detailed map syllabus is given below:
History
Nationalism in India:
- Congress Sessions (Calcutta, Nagpur and Madras)
- Satyagraha Movements (Kheda, Champaran and Ahmedabad Mill Workers),
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Dandi March
Geography
- Resources & Development: Identify Soil Types
- Water Resources: 1) Sala 2) Bhakra Nangal 3) Tehri 4) Rana Pratap Sagar 5) Sardar Sarovar 6) Hirakud 7) Nagarjuna Sagar 8)Tungabhadra
- Agriculture: Identify major areas of rice; identify major producer states of Wheat, sugarcane, jute, coffee, rubber, tea, cotton.
- Minerals & Energy Resources: Iron Ore Mines, Coal Mines, Oil Field, Power Plants
- Manufacturing Industries: Cotton Textile Industries, Iron and Steel Plants, Software Technology Parks
- Lifelines of National Economy: Major sea ports, International Airports.
Q. Has there been any reduction in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus for this academic year?
Ans. The syllabus for the academic year 2024-2025 is the same as that of the academic year 2023-24. No changes have been made in the CBSE Class 10 SST syllabus. The History (India and Contemporary World II) and Economics (Understanding Economic Development) syllabus don’t have any deleted chapters. The deleted topics from Geography and Political Science are given below:
Geography Syllabus (Contemporary India II)
| Name of Chapters | Deleted Topics |
|---|---|
| Forest and Wildlife |
|
| Manufacturing Industries |
|
| Resources & Development |
|
| Agriculture |
|
Political Science Syllabus (Democratic Politics-II)
| Name of Chapters | Deleted Topics |
|---|---|
| Democracy & Diversity | Complete Chapter |
| Gender ,Caste and Religion | The image on pages 46, 48, 49 of NCERT Textbook ( Democratic Politics –II- reprinted edition 2020-2021) |
| Popular Struggles & Movements | Complete Chapter |
| Challenges to Democracy | Complete Chapter |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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