The CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus for 2024-25 is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of key subjects—History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. In History, students explore major events like the rise of nationalism, industrialization, and India’s independence struggle. Geography covers essential topics such as resource management, agriculture, and India’s physical features, while Political Science delves into the functioning of democracy, power-sharing, federalism, and challenges faced by democratic systems. Economics focuses on development, sectors of the Indian economy, globalization, and consumer rights. The syllabus emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, and real-world applications, preparing students for both exams and practical life. Internal assessments, map work, and projects complement the learning, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Updated Syllabus 2024-25

With our comprehensive guide, you may learn about the newest revisions to the Class 10 Social Science syllabus for 2024-25. This table summarises the redesigned curriculum, noting ideas incorporated to comply with contemporary educational standards, as well as the grades. To succeed academically, stay informed and prepared with the most recent version of the CBSE Social Science Syllabus Class 10 2024-25.

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2024-2025

Below is mentioned the unit-wise weightage for CBSE class 10 Social Science exam 2024-25:

History (India and the Contemporary World – II)

Section
 Chapter No.
Chapter Name
No. of Periods
Marks Allocated
I. Events and processes
I
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
17
18 + 2 map pointing *
 
II
Nationalism In India
17
II. 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)
6
Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments 
(Internally assessed for 5 marks Sub topics 2 to 4.4 The nineteenth century (1815-1914) to end of Bretton Woods & the beginning of “Globalisation.”
4
 
IV
The Age of Industrialization
(To be assessed as part of Periodic Assessments only)
6
III. Everyday Life, Culture and Politics
V
Print Culture and the Modern World
10
* Marks as mentioned above

Geography (Contemporary India – II)

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)

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)

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
To be evaluated in the Board Examination:
What is Globalization?
Factors that have enabled Globalisation
8
 
Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments
(Internally assessed for 5 marks) ·
Production across the countries ·
Chinese toys in India
World Trade Organisation
The Struggle for a Fair Globalisation
6
 
5.
Consumer Rights (Project Work)

Unit 4: Geometry