CBSE Class 10 Social Science (087) Syllabus 2026-27

1. Course Structure and Marking Scheme

The Class 10 Social Science assessment is divided into a board examination (80 Marks) and internal assessment (20 Marks). The syllabus encompasses History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics.

Subject	Marks Allocation	Total Marks
History (India and the Contemporary World-II)	18 Theory + 2 Map Pointing	20
Geography (Contemporary India-II)	17 Theory + 3 Map Pointing	20
Political Science (Democratic Politics-II)	20 Theory	20
Economics (Understanding Economic Development)	20 Theory	20
Total Theory Board Examination		80
Internal Assessment		20
Grand Total		100

2. Chapter-Wise Syllabus Breakdown

I. History (India and the Contemporary World-II)

• Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
• Chapter 2: Nationalism in India
• Chapter 3: The Making of a Global World (Subtopics 1 to 1.3 only for Board Exam. Subtopics 2 to 4.4 are for Interdisciplinary Project) Partial IDP
• Chapter 4: The Age of Industrialisation Periodic Assessment Only
• Chapter 5: Print Culture and the Modern World

II. Geography (Contemporary India-II)

• Chapter 1: Resources and Development
• Chapter 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources
• Chapter 3: Water Resources
• Chapter 4: Agriculture
• Chapter 5: Minerals and Energy Resources
• Chapter 6: Manufacturing Industries
• Chapter 7: Lifelines of National Economy (Only map pointing will be evaluated in Board Exams. The rest is for Interdisciplinary Project) IDP & Map Only

III. Political Science (Democratic Politics-II)

• Chapter 1: Power-sharing
• Chapter 2: Federalism
• Chapter 3: Gender, Religion and Caste
• Chapter 4: Political Parties
• Chapter 5: Outcomes of Democracy

IV. Economics (Understanding Economic Development)

• Chapter 1: Development
• Chapter 2: Sectors of the Indian Economy
• Chapter 3: Money and Credit
• Chapter 4: Globalisation and the Indian Economy (Board Exam topics: What is Globalisation? and Factors enabling it. The rest is for Interdisciplinary Project) Partial IDP
• Chapter 5: Consumer Rights Project Work Only

3. Map Work (5 Marks Total)

History (2 Marks): Nationalism in India

• Congress Sessions: Calcutta (1920), Nagpur (1920), Madras (1927).
• Satyagraha Movements: Kheda, Champaran, Ahmedabad Mill Workers.
• Important Events: Jallianwala Bagh, Dandi March.

Geography (3 Marks):

• Resources & Development: Identify major soil types.
• Water Resources (Dams): Salal, Bhakra Nangal, Tehri, Rana Pratap Sagar, Sardar Sarovar, Hirakund, Nagarjuna Sagar, Tungabhadra.
• Agriculture: Major areas of Rice and Wheat; Largest producer states of Sugarcane, Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Cotton, and Jute.
• Minerals & Energy: Iron ore mines, Coal mines, Oil fields, and Power plants (Thermal & Nuclear).
• Manufacturing Industries: Cotton textile, Iron and Steel plants, Software technology parks.
• Lifelines of National Economy: Major sea ports and International airports.

4. Question Paper Design & Weightage (Theory)

Type of Questions	Marks Allocation	Percentage Weightage
1 Mark - MCQs (Inclusive of Assertion-Reasoning)	20 (20 x 1)	25%
2 Marks - Short Answer Questions	8 (4 x 2)	10%
3 Marks - Short Answer Questions	15 (5 x 3)	18.75%
4 Marks - Case Study Questions	12 (3 x 4)	15%
5 Marks - Long Answer Questions	20 (4 x 5)	25%
Map Pointing	5	6.25%

Competency Focus: 50% of the paper will test Application, Analysis, Evaluation, and Creation skills. 30% will focus on Remembering and Understanding.

5. Internal Assessment Guidelines (20 Marks)

• Periodic Assessment (5 Marks): Pen & Paper Tests.
• Multiple Assessment (5 Marks): Assessed through the Interdisciplinary Project (Integrating History Ch-3, Geography Ch-7, and Economics Ch-4). Modes include quizzes, debates, role plays, group discussions, etc.
• Subject Enrichment Activity (5 Marks): Project work on Consumer Rights OR Social Issues OR Sustainable Development.
• Portfolio (5 Marks): Classwork, assignments, reflections, journals, and overall subject achievements throughout the year.

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