CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2024-25
CBSE has released the Latest Updated Syllabus for the New Academic Session 2024-25 on March 23rd, 2024, for class 10.
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- ▪ CBSE Class 10 Social Science Latest Syllabus 2024-25
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 SST Syllabus 2024-25: Unit-wise Summary
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 History Syllabus 2024-25
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 Geography Syllabus 2024-25
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 Economics Syllabus 2024-25
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2024-25: Project work
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 Social Science Map Work Syllabus 2024-25
- ▪ The Changes for Class 10 (2024-25) Year-end Board Examinations are as under:
- ▪ Objectives of Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2024-25
- ▪ The CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Social Science 2024-25 has been developed with the aim of the following:
- ▪ 2023-24 Reduced Syllabus
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Latest Syllabus 2024-25
History (India and Contemporary World-II) | 60 Periods | 23(+2 map pointing) | ||
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Section | Chapter No. | Chapter name | No. of periods | Marks allocated |
I Events and processes | 1 | The Rise of Nationalism in Europe | 17 | 18 + 2 map pointing * |
2 | Nationalism In India | 17 | ||
II | 3 | The Making of a Global World To be Evaluated in the Board Examination:
Pre modern world to Conquest, Disease and Trade | 6 | |
Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks | 4 | |||
4 | The Age of Industrialization (To be assessed in the periodic assessment) | 6 | ||
III | 5 | Print Culture and the Modern World | 10 | * Marks as mentioned above |
Geography (Contemporary India - II) | Suggestive no. of periods = 55 | 20 inclusive of map pointing | |
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Chapter no | Chapter Name | No.of Periods | Marks Allocated |
1 | Resources and Development | 7 | 17 + 3 map pointing |
2 | Forest and Wildlife Resources | 7 | |
3 | Water resources | 7 | |
4 | Agriculture | 10 | |
5 | Minerals and Energy Resources | 10 | |
6 | Manufacturing Industries | 10 | |
7 | Lifelines of National Economy Only map pointing to be evaluated in the Board Examination | 2 | |
Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks) | 2 |
Political Science( Democratic Politics-II) | Suggestive no. of periods = 50 | 20 | ||
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Unit no | Chapter No | Chapter Name | No. of Periods | Marks Allocated |
I | 1 | Power - sharing | 15 | 20 |
2 | Federalism | |||
II | 3 | Gender, Religion and Caste | 12 | |
III | 4 | Political Parties | 12 | |
IV | 5 | Outcomes of Democracy | 11 |
Economics (Understanding Economic Development) | Suggestive no. of periods = 50 | 20 | |
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Chapter No | Chapter name | No. of Periods | Marks allocated |
1 | Development | 12 | 20 |
2 | Sectors of the Indian Economy | 12 | |
3 | Money and Credit | 12 | |
4 | Globalisation And The Indian Economy
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Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks)
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5 | Consumer Rights (Project Work) |
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Type of Assessment | Description | Marks Allocated |
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Periodic assessment | Pen Paper Test. | 5 |
Multiple Assessment | Inter disciplinary project | 5 |
Subject Enrichment activity | Project | 5 |
Portfolio | Classwork, Work done (activities / assignments) reflections, narrations, journals, etc. Achievements of the student in the subject throughout the year | 5 |
CBSE Class 10 SST Syllabus 2024-25: Unit-wise Summary
Section | Syllabus | Marks (80) | Percentage |
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History |
| 18+2 | 25% |
Political Science |
| 20 | 25% |
Geography |
| 17+3 | 25% |
Economics |
| 20 | 25% |
CBSE Class 10 History Syllabus 2024-25
HISTORY: India and the Contemporary World - II | ||||
Content | Curricular goals | Competency | Learning outcome | Suggestive Pedagogical process |
I The Rise of Nationalism in Europe | CG-2 Analyses important phases in world history and draws insight to understand the present - day world. CG-3 Understands the idea of a nation and the emergence of the modern Indian Nation | C-2.4 Explains the growth of new ideas in Europe and Asia (humanism, mercantilism, industrialisation, colonialism, scientific developments and explorations, imperialism, and the rise of new nation-states across the world) and how it affected the course of human history. C-2.5 Recognises the various practices that arose, such as those in C-2.4, and came to be condemned later on (such as racism, slavery, colonial invasions, conquests, and plunder, genocides, exclusion of women from democratic and other institutions), all of which have also impacted the course of world history and have left unhealed wounds. |
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II Nationalism in India | CG-3 Understands the idea of a nation and the emergence of the modern Indian Nation. | C-3.2 Identifies and analyses important phases of the Indian national freedom struggle against British colonial rule, with special reference to the movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and other important figures as well as those that led to independence, and understands the specific Indian concepts, values, and methods (such as Swaraj, Swadeshi, passive resistance, fight for dharma self- sacrifice, ahimsa) that played a part in achieving Independence. |
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III. The Making of a Global World Subtopic 1 The premodern world Subtopic 2 19th century 1815 -1914 Subtopic 3 The inter- war economy Subtopic 4 Rebuilding of world economy: the post war era. Inter disciplinary Project with chapter 7 of Geography: Lifelines of National Economy and chapter 4 of Economics: Globalization and the Indian Economy | CG-7 Develops an understanding of the economy of a nation, with specific reference to India. | C-2.3 Traces aspects of continuity and change in different phases of world history (including cultural trends, social and religious reforms, and economic and political transformations) C-7.4 Traces the beginning and importance of large- scale trade and commerce (including e- commerce) between one country and another – the key items of trade in the beginning, and the changes from time to time. Refer Annexure IV |
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IV The Age of Industrialisation | CG-2 Analyses the important phases in world history and draws insights to understand the present-day world | C-2.4 Explains the growth of new ideas and practices across the world (including humanism, mercantilism,industrialisation, scientific developments and explorations, imperialism, colonialism, the rise of new nation-states across the world, and various technologies including the most current) and how they affected the course of world history |
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V Print culture and the Modern World | CG-2 Analyses the important phases in world history and draws insights to understand the present-day world. CG-9 Understands and appreciates the contribution of India through history and present times, to the overall field of Social Science, and the disciplines that constitute it | C-2.4 Explains the growth of new ideas and practices across the world (including humanism, mercantilism, industrialisation, scientific developments and explorations, imperialism, colonialism, the rise of new nation-states across the world, and various technologies including the most current) and how they affected the course of world history. |
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CBSE Class 10 Political Science Syllabus 2024-25
Political Science: Democratic Politics - II | ||||
Content | Curricular goals | Competency | Learning outcome | Suggestive Pedagogical process |
1.Power - sharing | CG-5 Understands the Indian Constitution and explores the essence of Indian democracy and the characteristics of a democratic government | C-5.4 Analyses the basic features of a democracy and democratic government – and its history in India and across the world – and compares this form of government with other forms of government |
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2 Federalism | CG-5 Understands the Indian Constitution and explores the essence of Indian democracy and the characteristics of a democratic government | C-5.2 Appreciates fundamental Constitutional values and identifies their significance for the prosperity of the Indian nation. |
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3.Gender, Religion and Caste | CG-7 Develops an understanding of the economy of a nation, with specific reference to India. | C-6.2 Understands that, despite C-6.1, forms of inequality, injustice, and discrimination have occurred in different sections of society at different times (due to internal as well as outside forces such as colonisation), leading to political, social, and cultural efforts, struggles, movements, and mechanisms at various levels towards equity, inclusion, justice, and harmony, with varying outcomes and degrees of success. |
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4.Political Parties | CG-5 Understands the Indian Constitution and explores the essence of Indian democracy and the characteristics of a democratic government. | C-5.3 Explains that fundamental rights are the most basic human rights, and they flourish when people also perform their fundamental duties. |
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5.Outcomes of Democracy | CG-5 Understands the Indian Constitution and explores the essence of Indian democracy and the characteristics of a democratic government | C-5.5 Analyses the critical role of non-state and non-market participants in the functioning of a democratic government and society, such as the media, civil society, socio-religious institutions, and community institutions. |
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CBSE Class 10 Geography Syllabus 2024-25
Geography: Contemporary India - II | ||||
Content | Curricular goals | Competency | Learning outcome | Suggestive Pedagogical process |
1.Resources and Development | CG-4 Develops an understanding of the inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment and how that influences the livelihoods, culture, and the biodiversity of the region | C-4.4 Analyses and evaluates the inter- relationship between the natural environment and human beings and their cultures across regions and, in the case of India, the special environmental ethos that resulted in practices of nature conservation, |
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2. Forest and Wildlife Resources | CG-4 Develops an understanding of the inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment and how that influences the livelihoods, culture, and the biodiversity of the region | C-4.6 Develops sensitivity towards the judicious use of natural resources (by individuals, societies, and nations) and suggests measures for their conservation |
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3.Water Resources | CG-4 Develops an understanding of the inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment and how that influences the livelihoods, culture, and the biodiversity of the region. | C-4.2 Explains important geographical concepts, characteristics of key landforms, their origin, and other physical factors of a region. |
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4. Agriculture | CG-4 Develops an understanding of the inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment and how that influences the livelihoods, culture, and the biodiversity of the region | C-4.3 Draws inter- linkages between various components of the physical environment, such as climate and relief, climate and vegetation, vegetation, and wildlife |
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5. Minerals and Energy Resources | CG-4 Develops an understanding of the inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment and how that influences the livelihoods, culture, and the biodiversity of the region | C-4.6 Develops sensitivity towards the judicious use of natural resources (by individuals, societies, and nations) and suggests measures for their conservation. |
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6.Manufactur-ing Industries | CG-4 Develops an understanding of the inter-relationship between human beings and their physical environment and how that influences the livelihoods, culture, and the biodiversity of the region | C-4.5 Critically evaluates the impact of human interventions on the environment, including climate change, pollution, shortages of natural resources (particularly water), and oss of biodiversity; identifies practices that have led to these environmental crises and the measures that must be taken to reverse them |
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7.Life Lines of National Economy | Inter disciplinary project with chapter 3 of History: The making of a Global world and chapter 4 of Economics: Globalization and the Indian Economy | Refer Annexure IV | Refer Annexure IV |
CBSE Class 10 Economics Syllabus 2024-25
Economics: Understanding Economic Development | ||||
Content | Curricular goals | Competency | Learning outcome | Suggestive Pedagogical process |
1 Development | CG-8 Evaluates the economic development of a country in terms of its impact on the lives of its people and nature. | C-8.1 Gathers, comprehends, and analyses data related to income, capital, poverty, and employment in one’s locality, region and at the national level. C-8.4 Describes India’s recent path towards again becoming one of the three largest economies of the world, and how individuals can contribute to this economic progress. C-8.5 Appreciates the connections between economic development and the environment, and the broader indicators of societal wellbeing beyond GDP growth and income. |
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2. Sectors of the Indian Economy | CG-7 Develops an understanding of the economy of a nation, with specific reference to India. | C-7.1 Defines key features of the economy such as production, distribution, demand, supply, trade, and commerce, and factors that influence these aspects (including technology) C-7.2 Evaluates the importance of the three sectors of production (primary, secondary, and tertiary) in any country’s economy, especially India C-7.3 Distinguishes between ‘unorganised’ and ‘organised’ sectors of the economy and their role in production for the local market in small, medium, and large-scale production centres (industries), and recognises the special importance of the so- called ‘unorganised’ sector in Indian economy and its connections with the self-organising features of Indian society. |
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3 Money and Credit | CG-8 Evaluates the economic development of a country in terms of its impact on the lives of its people and nature. | C-8.1 Gathers, comprehends, and analyses data related to income, capital, poverty, and employment in one’s locality, region and at the national level. Markets. C-8.3 Understands these features in the context of ancient India, with its thriving trade, both internal and external, and its well-established trade practices and networks, business conventions, and diverse industries, all of which made India one of the world’s leading economies up to the colonial period |
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4 Globalization and the Indian Economy Subtopics: What is Globalization? Factors that have enabled Globalisation. Inter disciplinary Project with chapter 3 of History: “The making of a Global World”.and chapter 7 of Geography: “Lifelines of National Economy” Subtopics: Production across the countries Chinese toys in India World Trade Organization The Struggle for A Fair Globalisation | CG-7 Develops an understanding of the economy of a nation, with specific reference to India. CG-8 Evaluates the economic development of a country in terms of its impact on the lives of its people and nature | society C-7.4 Traces the beginning and importance of large-scale trade and commerce (including e- commerce) between one country and another – the key items of trade in the beginning, and the changes from time to time. C-8.3 Understands these features in the context of ancient India, with its thriving trade, both internal and external, and its well-established trade practices and networks, business conventions, and diverse industries, all of which made India one of the world’s leading economies up to the colonial period. Refer Annexure IV |
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5 Consumer Rights OR Social Issues OR Sustainable Development | Project work | Refer Annexure III | Refer Annexure III |
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2024-25: Project work
Project Work 10 periods. | 10 periods. | 5 marks |
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Every student has to compulsorily undertake one project on Consumer Awareness OR Social Issues OR Sustainable Development Objectives: The overall objective of the project work is to help students gain an insight and pragmatic understanding of the theme and see all the Social Science disciplines from an interdisciplinary perspective. It should also help in enhancing the Life Skills of the students. Students are expected to apply the Social Science concepts that they have learnt over the years in order to prepare the project report. If required, students may go out for collecting data and use different primary and secondary resources to prepare the project. If possible, various forms of art may be integrated in the project work. | The students need to develop the following competencies: Collaboration Use analytical skills Evaluate the situations during disasters. Synthesize the information Find creative solutions Strategies the order of solutions Use right communication skills |
The distribution of marks over different rubrics relating to Project Work is as follows:
S. No. | Rubrics | Marks |
a. | Content accuracy, originality and analysis | 2 |
b. | Presentation and creativity | 2 |
c. | Viva Voce | 1 |
- The projects carried out by the students in different topics should subsequently be shared among themselves through interactive sessions such as exhibitions, panel discussions, etc.
- All documents pertaining to assessment under this activity should be meticulously maintained by the schools.
- A Summary Report should be prepared highlighting:
- objectives realized through individual work and group interactions;
- calendar of activities;
- innovative ideas generated in the process; list of questions asked in viva voce.
- It is to be noted here by all the teachers and students that the projects and models prepared should be made from eco-friendly products without incurring too much expenditure.
- The Project Report can be handwritten or digital.
- The Project Work needs to enhance cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills of the learners. It will include self-assessment and peer assessment, and progress of the child in project-based and inquiry-based learning, art integrated activities, experiments, models, quizzes, role plays, group work, portfolios, etc., along with teacher assessment. (NEP-2020)
- Must be done at school only as specific periods are allocated for project work.
- The Project work can culminate in the form of Power Point Presentation/Exhibition/Skit/albums/files/song and dance or culture show /story telling/debate/panel discussion, paper presentation and whichever is suitable to Visually Impaired Candidates.
- Records pertaining to projects (internal assessment) of the students will be maintained for a period of three months from the date of declaration of result for verification at the discretion of Board. Sub judice cases, if any or those involving RTI / Grievances may however be retained beyond three months.
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Map Work Syllabus 2024-25
Subject | Name of the Chapter | List of Areas to be pointed on the Map |
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History | Nationalism in India | 1. Congress sessions:
2. 3 Satyagraha movements:
3. Jallianwala Bagh 4. Dandi march |
Geography | Resources and Development | Identify: Major soil Types |
Water Resources | Locating and Labelling:
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Agriculture | Identify:
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Minerals and Energy Resources | Identify: a. Iron Ore mines
b. Coal Mines
c. Oil Fields
Locate& label: Power Plants a. Thermal
b. Nuclear
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Manufacturing Industries | I. Manufacturing Industries (Locating and Labelling Only)
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Lifelines of National Economy | Locating and Labelling: a. Major sea ports
b. International Airports:
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The Changes for Class 10 (2024-25) Year-end Board Examinations are as under:
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Periodic Assessment | Academic Session 2023-24 | Academic Session 2024-25 |
Composition of question paper for year-end examination/ Board Examination (Theory) |
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Objectives of Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2024-25
The CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Social Science 2024-25 has been developed with the aim of the following:
- To develop scientific temperament among students by encouraging their curiosity and following a rational approach in analysing and evaluating information, views, and interpretations.
- To develop an understanding of the processes of change and development through which human societies have evolved.
- To develop an appreciation of the richness and variety of India’s heritage – both natural and cultural and the need for its preservation.
- To promote an understanding of the issues and challenges of contemporary India – environmental, economic, and social, and develop academic and social skills such as critical thinking, communicating effectively, cooperating with others, and providing leadership in solving others’ problems.
- To help learners understand and cherish the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution and to prepare them for their roles and responsibilities as effective citizens of a democratic society.
- The marking scheme, typology of questions, and the details of individual chapters help the students to effectively plan their study schedules.
FAQs on CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2024-25
Ans: The total marks for CBSE Class 10 Science 2023-24 is 100.
Out of 100 marks, 20 marks are allotted for the Internal Assessment, and 80 marks are for the Theory paper.
The Question Paper is divided into 6 sections.
i. Section A – This section contains 20 MCQs of 1 mark each.
ii. Section B – Contains Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. (Word limit: 40 words)
iii. Section C –Contains Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. (Word limit: 60 words)
iv. Section D – Contains Long Answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. (Word limit: 120 words)
v. Section-E – Contains case based questions with three sub-questions and are of 4 marks each.
vi. Section F – This section contains map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, History (2 marks) and Geography (3 marks).
Ans: Class 10 SST Syllabus 2022-23 deleted topics and chapters (including deleted portions from Map Items) are:
Unit 2: Contemporary India (Geography)
Chapter 2 – Forest and Wildlife
- Biodiversity or Biological Diversity
- Flora and Fauna in India
- Vanishing Forests
- Asiatic Cheetah: Where did they go?
- The Himalayan Yew in trouble
- Project Tiger
Chapter 4 – Agriculture
- Impact of Globalisation on Agriculture
Chapter 6 – Manufacturing Industries
- Industry Market Linkage
- Contribution of Industry to National Economy
- Classification of Industries
- Cotton Textiles, Jute Textiles, Sugar Industry
- Steel Industry, Cement Industry
- Spatial distribution
UNIT 3: DEMOCRATIC POLITICS – II (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Chapter 3 – Democracy and Diversity
Chapter 4 – Gender, Religion and Caste
- Image on page 46, 48, 49 of NCERT Textbook – Democratic Politics –II – reprinted edition 2021
Chapter 5 – Popular Struggles and Movements
Chapter 8 – Challenges to Democracy
UNIT 4: UNDERSTANDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ECONOMICS)
Chapter 5 – Consumer Rights (Only to be considered for Project Work)
Chapter 6 – Manufacturing Industries
Deleted portions from Map Items:
UNIT 2: CONTEMPORARY INDIA – II (GEOGRAPHY)
- Cotton Textile Industries: Mumbai, Indore, Surat, Kanpur, Coimbatore
- Iron and Steel Plants: Durgapur, Bokaro, Jamshedpur, Bhilai, Vijaynagar, Salem
Ans: According to the Syllabus of SST class 10 CBSE 2023-24, the total marks for the Internal Assessment is 20. These 20 marks are distributed as below:
Periodic assessment = 10 marks
Portfolio = 5 marks
Subject Enrichment Activity = 5 marks
Ans: i. Be clear about the syllabus, exam pattern, and question types.
ii. Be thorough with the NCERT chapters.
iii. Solve ample sample papers.
iv. Do a lot of revision work.
v. Solve previous years’ question papers.
vi. Do not mug up everything. Try to answer logically.
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