CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Social Science 2026

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CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Social Science 2026- The syllabus for Class 10 Social Science is issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education for the 2025-26 academic session. The Central Board of Secondary Education has also distributed the Class 10 exam pattern along with the syllabus to assist aspirants in knowing the structure of the question paper and the marks distribution. 

This CBSE 10th social science syllabus 2026 incorporates major subjects such as Geography, History, Political Science and Economics, ensuring an exclusive knowledge of India’s previous governance, economic principles and global developments.

The syllabus for CBSE Class 10 Social Science is designed to assist aspirants in developing complex and analytical thinking skills via map work, case studies and project-dependent assessments. Aspirants can prepare their learning and toughen their grip of significant social science methods with a balanced concentration on experimental and theoretical learning.

CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 Social Science 2026

History – India and the Contemporary World – II
Chapter Number Chapter Name Included Topics
Chapter 1 The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
  • The French Revolution and the Idea of the Nation.
  • The Making of Nationalism in Europe.
  • The Age of Revolutions – 1830 to 1848.
  • The Making of Germany and Italy.
  • Visualizing the Nation.
  • Nationalism and Imperialism.
Chapter 2 Nationalism in India
  • The First World War, Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movement.
  • Differing Strands within the Movement.
  • Towards Civil Disobedience.
  • The Sense of Collective Belonging.
Chapter 3 The Making of A Global World
  • The Pre-modern World.
  • The Nineteenth Century.
  • The Interwar Economy.
  • Rebuilding a World Economy – The Post-War Era.
Chapter 4  The Age of Industrialization
  • Before the Industrial Revolution.
  • Hand Labour and Steam Power.
  • Industrialization in the Colonies.
  • Factories Come Up.
  • The Peculiarities of Industrial Growth.
  • Market for Goods.
Chapter 5 Print Culture and the Modern World
  • The First Printed Books.
  • Print Comes to Europe.
  • The Print Revolution and Its Impact.
  • The Reading Mania.
  • The Nineteenth Century.
  • India and the World of Print.
  • Religious Reform and Public Debates.
  • New Form of Publication.
  • Print and Censorship.
Geography – Contemporary World – II
Chapter Number Chapter Name Included Topics
Chapter 1 Resources and Development
  • Concept.
  • Development of Resources.
  • Resource Planning – Resource Planning in India, Conservation of Resources.
  • Land Resources.
  • Land Utilization.
  • Land Use Pattern in India.
  • Land Degradation and Conservation Measures.
  • Soil as a Resource – Soil Erosion, Soil Conservation and Classification of Soils.
Chapter 2 Forest and Wildlife
  • Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India.
  • Types and Distribution of Forests and Wildlife Resources.
  • Community and Conservation.
Chapter 3 Water Resources
  • Water Scarcity and The Need for Water Conservation and Management.
  • Multi-Purpose River Projects and Integrated Water Resources Management.
  • Rainwater Harvesting.
Chapter 4 Agriculture
  • Types of Farming – Primitive Subsistence, Intensive Subsistence, Commercial.
  • Cropping Pattern – Major Crops, Food Crops other than Grain, Non-Food Crops, Technological and Institutional Reforms.
  • Food Security.
Chapter 5 Minerals and Energy Resources
  • What is a Mineral?
  • Mode of Occurrence of Minerals – Where are these Minerals found? Ferrous Minerals, Non-ferrous Minerals, Rock Minerals, Non-Metallic Minerals.
  • Conservation of Minerals.
  • Energy Resources – Conventional Sources of Energy, Non-Conventional Sources of Energy.
  • Conservation of Energy Resources.
Chapter 6 Manufacturing Industries
  • Importance of Manufacturing.
  • Industrial Location.
  • Agro-Based Industry.
  • Mineral-Based Industries.
  • Industrial Pollution and Environmental Degradation.
  • Control of Environmental Degradation.
Chapter 7 Life Lines of National Economy
  • Roadways.
  • Railways.
  • Pipelines.
  • Waterways.
  • Major Seaports.
  • Airways.
  • Communication.
  • International Trade.
  • Tourism as a Trade.
Political Science – Democratic Politics II
Chapter 1 Power Sharing
  • Belgium and Sri Lanka.
  • Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka.
  • Accommodation in Belgium.
  • Why is Power Sharing Desirable?
  • Forms of Power Sharing.
Chapter 2 Federalism
  • What is Federalism?
  • What Makes India a Federal Country?
  • How is Federalism Practised?
  • Decentralisation in India.
Chapter 3 Religion, Gender and Caste
  • Gender and Politics – Public/Private Division, Women’s Political Representation.
  • Religion, Communalism and Politics – Communalism and Secular State.
  • Caste and Politics – Caste Inequalities, Caste in Politics, Politics in Caste.
Chapter 4 Political Parties
  • Why Do We Need Politics?
  • Meaning, Functions, Necessity.
  • Introduction to Major Political Parties.
  • Challenges Faced by Political Parties.
  • How Can Parties Be Reformed?
Chapter 5 Outcomes of Democracy
  • How Do We Assess Democracy’s Outcomes?
  • Responsive, Accountable and Legitimate Government.
  • Economic Growth and Development.
  • Reduction of Poverty and Inequality.
  • Accommodation of Social Diversity.
  • Dignity and Freedom of Citizens. 
Economics – Understanding of Economic Development
Chapter 1 Development
  • What Development Makes?
  • Income and Other Goals?
  • Nation Development.
  • How to Compare Different Countries and States?
  • Income and Other Criteria.
  • Public Facilities.
  • Sustainability of Development.
Chapter 2 Sectors of the Indian Economy
  • Sectors of Economic Activities.
  • Comparing the Three Sectors.
  • Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors in India.
  • Division of Sectors – Organized and Unorganized.
Chapter 3 Money and Credit
  • Money As a Medium of Exchange.
  • Modern Forms of Money.
  • Loan Activities of the Bank.
  • Two Different Credit Situations.
  • Terms of Credit.
  • Former Sector Credit in India.
  • Self-Help Groups for the Poor.
Chapter 4 Globalisation and the Indian Economy
  • Production Across Countries.
  • Interlinking Production Across Countries.
  •  Foreign Trade and Integration of Markets.
  • What is Globalisation?
  • Factors That Have Enabled Globalisation.
  • World Trade Organization.
  • Impact of Globalization in India.
  • The Struggle for a Fair Globalization.
Chapter 5 Consumer Rights
  • Importance of Consumer Rights.
  • Rights and Responsibilities of Consumers.
  • Consumer Awareness.
  • The Right to be Informed.
  • The Right to Chose.
  • The Right to be Heard.
  • The Right to Seek Redressal.
  • Legal Measures Present for Consumer Protection.

CBSE Class 10 Syllabus for Social Science 2026 – Internal Assessment (20 Marks)

The Internal Assessment is categorized below.

  • Periodic Tests – 10 scores, depending on class exams organized throughout the year. 
  • Notebook Submission – 5 marks examines clarity, regularity and timely submission.
  • Subject Enrichment Activity – 5 marks that involve group activities, projects or map work.

CBSE 10th Social Science Syllabus 2026 – Exam Pattern and Question Paper Design

The syllabus for Class 10 CBSE Social Science is a three-hour paper for 80 marks. The question paper usually involves. 

  • Objective-Type Questions – A 1-mark question like MCQs, Fill in the Blanks, etc.
  • Short-Answer Questions – A 3-mark question needing concise replies. 
  • Long-Answer Questions – A 5-mark question requires detailed explanations.
  • Map-Based Questions – 5 marks (2 for Geography, 3 for History).

The questions examine understanding, learning, application and analytical skills. Aspirants must exercise previous years’ papers to acknowledge the weightage and pattern. 

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