CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus

The CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus covers a wide range of topics to provide a comprehensive understanding of history, geography, political science, and economics. Here’s an overview of the latest syllabus:

**1. History (India and the Contemporary World - I)

• The Rise of Nationalism in Europe: The French Revolution, the rise of nationalism, and the impact on Europe.
• Nationalism in India: The freedom struggle, key figures, and movements (e.g., Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement).
• The Making of a Global World: Economic interactions, colonialism, and the impact on global trade.
• The Age of Industrialization: Industrialization in Europe and its effects on societies.
• Work, Life, and Leisure: Changes in work patterns and leisure activities in the modern world.

**2. Geography (Contemporary India - I)

• Resources and Development: Types of resources, resource conservation, and sustainable development.
• Forest and Wildlife Resources: Forest types, conservation efforts, and wildlife protection.
• Water Resources: Distribution, management, and water conservation.
• Agriculture: Types of agriculture, major crops, and challenges.
• Minerals and Energy Resources: Types, distribution, and utilization of minerals and energy resources.
• Manufacturing Industries: Industrial development, types of industries, and their impact.
• Planning and Sustainable Development in India: Regional planning, sustainable development, and environmental issues.

**3. Political Science (Democratic Politics - II)

• Power Sharing: Concepts and mechanisms of power sharing in democracies.
• Federalism: Federal structure, distribution of powers, and challenges.
• Democracy and Diversity: Impact of diversity on democratic governance.
• Gender, Religion, and Caste: Issues and challenges related to gender, religion, and caste in India.
• Popular Struggles and Movements: Case studies of popular movements and their impact.
• Political Parties: Role and functioning of political parties in a democracy.
• Outcomes of Democracy: Evaluating the outcomes and effectiveness of democratic governance.

**4. Economics (Understanding Economic Development)

• Development: Concepts of development, measures of development, and indicators.
• Sectors of the Indian Economy: Primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors, and their contributions.
• Money and Credit: Functions of money, credit systems, and financial institutions.
• Globalization: Impact of globalization on the economy, trade, and culture.
• Consumer Rights: Rights and responsibilities of consumers, and consumer protection.

**5. Disaster Management

• Understanding Natural Disasters: Types of natural disasters, their causes, and impacts.
• Disaster Management: Preparedness, response, and recovery strategies.

Assessment and Evaluation

• Internal Assessment: Based on periodic tests, assignments, projects, and practical work.
• Board Examination: Includes questions from the prescribed textbooks and case studies.

This syllabus is designed to provide a broad understanding of social science concepts and their application to contemporary issues. For detailed content and specific chapters, refer to the official CBSE curriculum and prescribed textbooks.