CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus

BoardCBSE
TextbookNCERT
ClassClass 10
SubjectFirst Flight
ChapterCBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus
Chapter NameChapter 1 A Letter to God
Categoryboards

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.