CBSE Class 10 Social Science — Notes, Solutions & Papers

COURSE STRUCTURE

History (India and the Contemporary World-II) 20 Marks inclusive of map pointing

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Chapter name Marks

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Events and processes I The Rise of Nationalism in Europe 18+2 map pointing II Nationalism in India

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Livelihoods, Economies and Societies III The Making of a Global World (To be evaluated in the Board Examination

Subtopics: 1 to 1.3 Pre Modern World to Conquest, disease and trade) Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks) Subtopics 2 to 4.4 –The nineteenth century (1815-1914) to end of Bretton Woods & the beginning of “Globalisation” IV The Age of Industrialisation (Tobe assessed as part of Periodic Assessment only)

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Everyday Life, Culture and politics V Print Culture and the Modern world Geography (Contemporary India-II) Marks-20 inclusive map pointing

Chapter No. Chapter Name Marks

1 Resources and Development 17+3 map pointing 2 Forest and Wildlife Resources 3 Water resources 4 Agriculture 5 Minerals and energy Resources 6 Manufacturing Industries 7 Lifelines of National Economy (Only map pointing to be evaluated in the Board Examination)

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Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks) Political Science (Democratic Politics-II) 20

Unit No. Chapter No. Chapter name Marks

I 1 Power-sharing Federalism

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II 3 Gender, Religion and Caste III 4 Political Parties IV 5 Outcomes of Democracy Economics (Understanding Economic Development) 20

Chapter No. Chapter name Marks

1 Development

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2 Sectors of the Indian Economy 3 Money and Credit 4  Globalisation and the Indian Economy to be evaluated in the Board Examination  What is Globalisation?  Factors that have enabled Globalisation  Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessment (Internally assessed for 5 marks)  Production across the countries  Chinese toys in India  World Trade Organisation  The Struggle for a Fair Globalisation 5 Consumer Rights (Project Work)

CLASS X (2026-27)

COURSE CONTENT

HISTORY: India and the Contemporary World - II

Chapter I -The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

Learning outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Infer how French Revolution had an impact on the European countries in the making of a nation state. ⮚ Comprehend the nature of the diverse social movements of the time. ⮚ Analyse and infer the evolution of the idea of nationalism which led to the formation of nation states in Europe and elsewhere. ⮚ Evaluate the reasons which led to the First World War. — 3 marks

Chapter 2 Nationalism in India

Learning outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Illustrate various facets of Nationalistic movements that ushered in the sense of Collective Belonging. ⮚ Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies applied by Gandhiji and other leaders in the movements organised by him. ⮚ Summarise the effects of the First World War that triggered the two defining movements (Khilafat &Non- Cooperation Movement) in India

Chapter 3-. The Making of a Global World

Subtopic 1. The pre-modern 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: Globalisation and the Indian Economy Refer Annexure III B Learning outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Summarise the changes that transformed the world in different areas. ⮚ Depict the global interconnectedness from the Pre-modern to the present day. ⮚ Enumerate the destructive impact of colonialism on the livelihoods of colonised people.

Chapter 4-The Age of Industrialisation

Learning outcome- The students will be able to  Enumerate economic, political, social features of Pre and Post Industrialization.  Analyse and infer how the industrialization impacted colonies with specific focus on India

Chapter 5. Print culture and the Modern World

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Enumerate the development of Print from its beginnings in East Asia to its expansion in Europe and India. ⮚ Compare and contrast the old tradition of handwritten manuscripts versus print technology. ⮚ Summarise the role of Print revolution and its impact — 4 marks

Geography: Contemporary India – II

Chapter 1- Resources and Development

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to  Enumerates how the resources are interdependent, justify how planning is essential in judicious utilisation of resources and the need to develop them in India. ⮚ Infer the rationale for development of resources. ⮚ Analyse and evaluate data and information related to non-optimal land, utilization in India ⮚ Suggest remedial measures for optimal utilization of underutilized resources

Chapter 2- Forest and Wildlife Resources

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Examine the importance of conserving forests and wildlife and their interdependency in maintaining the ecology for the sustainable development of India. ⮚ Analyse the role of grazing and wood cutting in the development and degradation ⮚ Summarise the reasons for conservation of biodiversity under sustainable development. ⮚ Discuss how developmental works, grazing wood cutting have impacted the forests ⮚ Use art integration to summarise and present the reasons for conservation of biodiversity in India under sustainable development.

Chapter 3-Water Resources

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Examine the reasons for conservation of water resource in India. ⮚ Analyse and infer how the multipurpose projects are supporting the requirement of water.

Chapter 4- Agriculture

Learning Outcome ⮚ Examine the crucial role played by agriculture in our economy and society. ⮚ Analyse the challenges faced by the farming community in India. ⮚ Identifies various aspects of agriculture, including crop production, types of farming etc.

Chapter 5- Minerals and Energy Resources

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Enumerate the impact of manufacturing industries on the environment and develop strategies for sustainable development of the manufacturing sector. ⮚ Differentiate between various types of manufacturing industries based on their input materials, processes, and end products, and analyse their significance in the Indian economy. ⮚ Analyse the relation between the availability of raw material and location of the industry

Chapter 6- Manufacturing Industries

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to  Enumerates the impact of manufacturing industries on the environment and develop strategies for sustainable development of the sector.  Differentiates between various types of manufacturing industries based on their input materials, processes, and end products, and analyse their significance in the Indian economy. — 5 marks  Analyses the relation between the availability of raw material and location of the industry

Chapter 7- Life Lines of National Economy

Interdisciplinary project with chapter 3 of History: The making of a Global world and chapter 4 of

Economics: Globalisation and the Indian Economy Learning Outcome-Refer Annexure III-B

Political Science: Democratic Politics - II

Chapter 1- Power – sharing

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Enumerate the need for power sharing in democracy. ⮚ Analyse the challenges faced by countries like Belgium and Sri Lanka ensuring effective power sharing. ⮚ Compare and contrast the power sharing of India with Sri Lanka and Belgium. ⮚ Summarise the purpose of power sharing in preserving the unity and stability of a country

Chapter 2-Federalism

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Infer how federalism is being practised in India. ⮚ Analyse the policies and politics that has strengthened federalism in practice.

Chapter 3- Gender, Religion and Caste

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Examine the role and differences of Gender, religion and Caste in practicing Democracy. ⮚ Analyse that different expressions based on the differences, are healthy or otherwise in a democracy

Chapter 4- Political Parties

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Understand the process of parties getting elected. ⮚ Know the significance of the right to vote and exercise the duties as citizens of a nation. ⮚ Examine the role, purpose and no. of Political Parties in Democracy.

Chapter 5- Outcomes of Democracy

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Enumerates how the success of democracy depends on quality of government, economic well- being, inequality, social differences, conflict, freedom and dignity. — 6 marks

Economics: Understanding Economic Development

Chapter- 1. Development

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Enumerate and examine the different processes involved in setting developmental Goals. ⮚ Analyse and infer how the per capita income depicts the economic condition of the nation. ⮚ Evaluate the development goals with reference to their efficacy, implemental strategies, relevance to current requirements of the nation. ⮚ Compare the per capita income of some countries and infer reasons for the variance. ⮚ Analyse the multiple perspectives on the need of development.

Chapter 2- Sectors of the Indian Economy

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Analyse and infer how the economic activities in different sectors contribute to the overall growth and development of the Indian economy. ⮚ Propose solutions to identified problems in different sectors based on their understanding. ⮚ Summarise how the organised and unorganised sectors are providing employment ⮚ Enumerate the role of the unorganised sector in impacting Per Capita Income currently and propose suggestive steps to reduce the unorganised sector for more productive contributions to GDP. ⮚ Enumerate and infer the essential role of the Public and Private sectors

Chapter 3- Money and Credit

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Enumerate how money plays as a medium exchange in all transactions of goods and services from ancient times to the present times. ⮚ Analyse and infer various sources of Credit. ⮚ Summarise the significance and role of self-help groups in the betterment of the economic condition of rural people/ women.

Chapter- 4. Globalisation and the Indian Economy

Subtopics: What is Globalisation? Factors that have enabled Globalisation.

Interdisciplinary Project with chapter 3 of History: “The Making of a Global World” and chapter 7 of Geography: “Lifelines of National Economy” Subtopics: i. Production across the countries ii. World Trade Organisation iii. The Struggle for a Fair Globalisation Refer Annexure III-B

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Learning Outcome- The students will be able to ⮚ Enumerate the concept of globalisation and its definition, evolution, and impact on the global economy. ⮚ Evaluate the key role of the key major drivers of globalisation and their role in shaping the global economic landscape in various countries. ⮚ Comprehend the significance of role of G20 and its significance in the light of India's role. 5. Project work - Consumer Rights OR Social Issues OR Sustainable Development Learning Outcome- Refer Annexure III

CLASS X (2025-26)

MAP WORK

Subject Name of the Chapter List of areas to be located/ labeled/ identified on the map History Nationalism in India I. Congress sessions:  1920 Calcutta  1920 Nagpur  1927 Madras session II. 3 Satyagraha movements:  Kheda  Champaran  Ahmedabad mill workers III. Jallianwala Bagh IV. Dandi March Geography Resources and Development Identify Major Soil Types Water Resources Locating and Labeling:  Salal Sardar Sarovar  Bhakra Nangal Hirakund  Tehri Nagarjun Sagar  Rana Pratap Sagar Tungabhadra Agriculture Identify:  Major areas of Rice and Wheat  Largest/Major producer states of Sugarcane, Tea, Coffee,  Rubber, Cotton and Jute Minerals and Energy Resources Identify: Iron Ore Mines Mayurbhanj Durg Bailadila Bellary Kudremukh Coal Mines Raniganj Bokaro Talcher Neyveli Oil Fields Digboi Naharkatia Mumbai High Bassien Kalol Ankaleshwar

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Locate and label: Power Plants Manufacturing Industries  Manufacturing Industries (Locating and labeling only)  Cotton textile Industries: a. Mumbai, b. Indore, c. Surat, d. Kanpur, e. Coimbatore  Iron and Steel Plants: a. Durgapur, b. Bokaro, c. Jamshedpur, d. Bhilai, e. Vijayanagar, f. Salem  Software technology Parks: a. Noida, b. Gandhi- nagar, c. Mumbai, d. Pune, e. Hyderabad, f. Bengaluru, g. Chennai,h. Thiruvananthapuram Lifelines of National Economy Locating and Labeling a. Major Sea Ports • Kandla • Tuticorin • Mumbai • Chennai • Marmagao • Visakhapatnam • New Mangalore • Paradip • Kochi • Haldia b. International Airports  Amritsar (Raja Sansi-Sri Guru Ram Das ji)  Delhi (Indira Gandhi)  Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji)  Chennai (Meenambakkam)  Kolkata (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose)  Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi) Note 1. Items of Locating and Labelling may also be given for Identification. 2. The Maps available in the website of Govt. of India may be used. Thermal Nuclear  Namrup  Singrauli  Ramagundam  Narora  Kakrapara  Tarapur  Kalpakkam

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