CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2022-23
CBSE has released the Latest Updated Syllabus of the New Academic Session 2022-23 on April 21st, 2022, for classes 9 to 12
CBSE Board has finally released the reduced syllabus for Class 10th which is to be strictly followed. Board has scrapped the term-wise board paper pattern for the New Session 2022-23 and has restored SINGLE BOARD EXAM PATTERN once again.
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Students can directly access the CBSE Social Science Syllabus for Class 10 of the academic year 2022- 23 by clicking on the link below.
PDF download links to the latest reduced Class 10 Social Science Syllabus for 2022-23 academic session
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2022-23
- ▪ CBSE Social Science Class 10 Reduced Syllabus 2022-23
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 SST Syllabus 2022-23: Unit-wise Summary
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 History Syllabus 2022-23
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 Geography Syllabus 2022-23
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 Economics Syllabus 2022-23
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2022-23: Project work
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 Social Science Deleted Syllabus 2022-23
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2022-23: Question Paper Design
- ▪ Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
- ▪ CBSE Class 10 Social Science Map Work Syllabus 2022-23
- ▪ Objectives of Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2022-23
- ▪ The CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Social Science 2022-23 has been developed with the aim of the following:
- ▪ Frequently Asked Questions on Social Science Syllabus Class 10 CBSE 2022-23
CBSE Social Science Class 10 Reduced Syllabus 2022-23
Time: 3 Hrs. | Max. Marks: 80 | ||
No. | Units | No. of Periods | Marks |
I | India and the Contemporary World – II | 60 | 20 |
II | Contemporary India – II | 55 | 20 |
III | Democratic Politics - II | 50 | 20 |
IV | Understanding Economic Development | 50 | 20 |
TOTAL | 215 | 80 |
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT: 20 MARKS
Marks | Description | ||
Periodic Assessment | 10 Marks | Pen Paper Test | 5 Marks |
Assessment using multiple strategies For example, Quiz, Debate, Role Play, Viva, Group Discussion, Visual Expression, Interactive Bulletin Boards, Gallery Walks, Exit Cards, Concept Maps, Peer Assessment, Self- Assessment, etc. | 5 Marks | ||
Portfolio | 5 Marks | • Classwork • Work done (Activities / Assignments) • Reflections, Narrations, Journals, etc. • Achievements of the student in the subject throughout the year • Participation of the student in different activities like Heritage India Quiz |
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Subject Enrichment Activity | 5 Marks | • Project Work |
CBSE Class 10 SST Syllabus 2022-23: Unit-wise Summary
CBSE Class 10 History Syllabus 2022-23
Unit 1: India and the Contemporary World – II | 60 Periods |
Themes | Learning Objectives |
Section 1: Events and Processes: | |
1. The Rise of Nationalism in Europe: |
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2. Nationalism in India: |
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Section 2: Livelihoods, Economies and Societies: | |
3. The Making of a Global World: |
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4. The Age of Industrialization: |
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Section 3: Everyday Life, Culture and Politics: | |
5. Print Culture and the Modern World: |
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CBSE Class 10 Geography Syllabus 2022-23
Unit 2: Contemporary India – II | 55 Periods |
Themes | Learning Objectives |
1. Resources and Development: | |
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2. Forest and Wildlife | |
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3. Water Resources: | |
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4. Agriculture: | |
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5. Minerals and Energy Resources | |
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6. Manufacturing Industries: | |
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7. Life Lines of National Economy: | |
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CBSE Class 10 Political Science Syllabus 2022-23
Unit 3: Democratic Politics – II | 50 Periods |
Themes | Learning Objectives |
1. Power Sharing: | |
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2. Federalism: | |
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4. Gender, Religion and Caste: | |
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6. Political Parties: | |
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7. Outcomes of Democracy: | |
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CBSE Class 10 Economics Syllabus 2022-23
Unit 4: Understanding Economic Development | 50 Periods |
Themes | Objectives |
1. Development: | |
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2. Sectors of the Indian Economy: | |
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3. Money and Credit: | |
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4. Globalization and the Indian Economy: | |
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5. Consumer Rights: | |
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CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2022-23: Project work
05 Periods
05 Marks
1. Every student has to compulsorily undertake any one project on the following topics:
Consumer Awareness OR Social Issues OR Sustainable Development
2. Objective: 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 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.
3. The distribution of marks over different aspects relating to Project Work is as follows:
S. No. | Aspects | Marks |
a. | Content accuracy, originality and analysis | 2 |
b. | Presentation and creativity | 2 |
c. | Viva Voce | 1 |
4. 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.
5. All documents pertaining to assessment under this activity should be meticulously maintained by concerned schools.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The Project Report can be handwritten/digital.
9. 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)
(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.)
10. 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. Subjudiced cases, if any or those involving RTI / Grievances may however be retained beyond three months.
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Deleted Syllabus 2022-23
Subject , Unit & Chapters | Topics Deleted |
Unit 2: Contemporary India – II | |
Forest and Wildlife |
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Unit 3: Democratic Politics – II | |
Democracy and Diversity |
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Popular Struggles and Movements |
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Challenges to Democracy |
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CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2022-23: Question Paper Design
Time: 3 Hours | Maximum Marks : 80 | ||
Sr. No. | Competencies | Total Marks | % Weightage |
1 | Remembering and Understanding: Exhibiting memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers; Demonstrating understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions and stating main ideas. | 28 | 35% |
2 | Applying: Solving problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way. | 15 | 18.75% |
3 | Formulating, Analyzing, Evaluating and Creating: Examining and breaking information into parts by identifying motives or causes; Making inferences and finding evidence to support generalizations; Presenting and defending opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria; Compiling information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions. | 32 | 40% |
4 | Map Skill | 5 | 6.25% |
80 | 100% |
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Marks | Description | ||
Periodic Assessment | 10 Marks | Pen Paper Test Assessment using multiple strategies For example, Quiz, Debate, Role Play, Viva, Group Discussion, Visual Expression, Interactive Bulletin Boards, Gallery Walks, Exit Cards, Concept Maps, Peer Assessment, Self-Assessment, etc. |
5 marks 5 marks |
Portfolio | 5 Marks |
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Subject Enrichment Activity | 5 Marks |
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CBSE Class 10 Social Science Map Work Syllabus 2022-23
A. HISTORY (Outline Political Map of India)
Chapter - 3 Nationalism in India – (1918 – 1930) for locating and labelling / Identification
1. Indian National Congress Sessions:
- a. Calcutta (Sep. 1920)
- b. Nagpur (Dec. 1920)
- c. Madras (1927)
2. Important Centres of Indian National Movement
- a. Champaran (Bihar) - Movement of Indigo Planters
- b. Kheda (Gujarat) - Peasant Satyagrah
- c. Ahmedabad (Gujarat) - Cotton Mill Workers Satyagraha
- d. Amritsar (Punjab) - Jallianwala Bagh Incident
- e. Chauri Chaura (U.P.) - Calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement
- f. Dandi (Gujarat) - Civil Disobedience Movement
B. GEOGRAPHY (Outline Political Map of India)
Chapter 1: Resources and Development (Identification only)
- a. Major soil Types
Chapter 3: Water Resources (Locating and Labelling)
Dams:
- a. Salal
- b. Bhakra Nangal
- c. Tehri
- d. Rana Pratap Sagar
- e. Sardar Sarovar
- f. Hirakud
- g. Nagarjuna Sagar
- h. Tungabhadra
Chapter 4: Agriculture (Identification only)
- a. Major areas of Rice and Wheat
- b. Largest / Major producer states of Sugarcane, Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Cotton and Jute
Chapter 5: Minerals and Energy Resources
Minerals (Identification only)
a. Iron Ore mines
- Mayurbhanj
- Durg
- Bailadila
- Bellary
- Kudremukh
b. Coal Mines
- Raniganj
- Bokaro
- Talcher
- Neyveli
c. Oil Fields
- Digboi
- Naharkatia
- Mumbai High
- Bassien
- Kalol
- Ankaleshwar
Power Plants
(Locating and Labelling only)
a. Thermal
- Namrup
- Singrauli
- Ramagundam
b. Nuclear
- Narora
- Kakrapara
- Tarapur
- Kalpakkam
Chapter 6: Manufacturing Industries (Locating and Labelling Only)
Software Technology Parks:
- a. Noida
- b. Gandhinagar
- c. Mumbai
- d. Pune
- e. Hyderabad
- f. Bengaluru
- g. Chennai
- h. Thiruvananthapuram
Chapter 7: Lifelines of National Economy
Major Ports: (Locating and Labelling)
- a. Kandla
- b. Mumbai
- c. Marmagao
- d. New Mangalore
- e. Kochi
- f. Tuticorin
- g. Chennai
- h. Vishakhapatnam
- i. Paradip
- j. Haldia
International Airports:
- a. Amritsar (Raja Sansi - Sri Guru Ram Dass jee)
- b. Delhi (Indira Gandhi)
- c. Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji)
- d. Chennai (Meenam Bakkam)
- e. Kolkata (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose)
- f. Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi)
Objectives of Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2022-23
The CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Social Science 2022-23 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.
Frequently Asked Questions on Social Science Syllabus Class 10 CBSE 2022-23
Ans: The total marks for CBSE Class 10 Science 2022-23 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 2022-23, 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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