CBSE Class 10th Social Science Important Questions: Download PDF

Download essential CBSE Class 10th Social Science Important Questions in PDF format covering Geography, Political Science, Economics, and History chapters.

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CBSE class 10th social science important questions cover topics from History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. The list of the CBSE class 10 social science important questions 2026 has been collated by reviewing the last CBSE class 10th social science important question papers and this year's sample papers that CBSE has provided.

You must download the list of important questions given in the following sections to prepare for the CBSE Class 10 Social Sciences exam. You must try to solve as many questions as possible during the time of revision.

The important questions are really helpful for scoring good marks and can be kept handy for the last-minute preparation strategy. The class 10 SST chapter wise important questions can be downloaded below.

Download Class 10 SST Chapter Wise Important Questions
Subject	Chapters	Important Questions PDF
History	The Rise of Nationalism in Europe	Click Here
	The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China	Click Here
	Nationalism in India	Click Here
	The Making of a Global World	Click Here
	The Age of Industrialisation	Click Here
	Work, Life, and Leisure	Click Here
	Print Culture and the Modern World	Click Here
	Novels, Society, and History	Click Here
Geography	Resources and Development	Click Here
	Forest and Wildlife Resources	Click Here
	Water Resources	Click Here
	Agriculture	Click Here
	Minerals and Energy Resources	Click Here
	Manufacturing Industries	Click Here
	Lifelines of the National Economy	Click Here
Political Science	Power Sharing	Click Here
	Federalism	Click Here
	Democracy and Diversity	Click Here
	Gender, Religion, and Caste	Click Here
	Popular Struggles and Movements	Click Here
	Political Parties	Click Here
	Outcomes of Democracy	Click Here
	Challenges of Democracy	Click Here
Economics	Development	Click Here
	Sectors of the Indian Economy	Click Here
	Money and Credit	Click Here
	Globalisation and the Indian Economy	Click Here
	Consumer Rights	Click Here

Also Check: CBSE Class 10th Social Science Notes

The theory section of the CBSE class 10th social science exam carries 80 marks, and the internal assessment carries 20 marks. The unit-wise distribution for the academic paper, the marks weightage, and the number of periods required are given in the table below.

CBSE Class 10th Social Science Marks Distribution
Unit	Unit Name	No. of Periods	Marks
I	India and the Contemporary World - II	60	20
II	Contemporary India - II	55	20
III	Democratic Politics - II	50	20
IV	Understanding Economic Development	50	20
Total		215	80

Also Check: CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus

A systematic and well-planned preparation strategy can help you score better by improving your time management skills and focusing on areas of improvement. The table describes the areas for competencies, total marks and percentage weightage it carries.

CBSE Class 10th Social Science Exam Pattern
Sr. No.	Competencies	Total Marks	% Weightage
1	Remembering and Understanding: Exhibiting memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers.Demonstrating understanding of facts and ideas by organising, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas.	28	35%
2	Applying: Solving problems in new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.	14	17.5%
3	Formulating, Analysing, Evaluating and creating: Examining and breaking information into parts by identifying motives or causes; Making inferences and finding evidence to support generalizations; Presenting and defending opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria; Compiling information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.	32	40%
4	Map Work	6	7.5%
Total		80	100%

CBSE Class 10th Social Science Internal Assessment - 20 marks

The internal assessment carries 20 marks. The table below gives you an idea of the mark allocation in the Social Science class 10th internal assessment. Periodic assessment carries 10 marks, and that would be conducted in the form of pen and paper tests and assignments.

The remaining 10 marks would be divided equally between portfolio and subject enrichment.

CBSE Class 10th Social Science Exam Pattern
Assessments	Marks	Distribution
Periodic Assessment	5+5	Pen Paper Test Assignment Using multiple strategies, for example, quiz, debate, role-play, group discussion, visual expression, Interactive bulletin boards, gallery walks, exit cards, concept maps, peer assessment, self-assessment, etc.
Portfolio	5	Classwork and Assignments Any exemplary work done by the student, such as Reflections, Narrations, Journals, etc. Achievements of the student in the subject throughout the year, and participation of the student in different activities like the Heritage India Quiz.
Subject Enrichment	5	Project Work

Here are some important tips to score higher in the CBSE class 10 Social Science exam:

Cover the Syllabus: You must cover the detailed syllabus and read all the important topics from History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. Prioritise topic selection based on their mark allocation.
Create a Time Table: Create a well-planned time table for all four subjects. Allocate more time to subjects you find difficult.
Master Foundational Concepts: Thoroughly read the NCERT textbooks, and master the foundational concepts, as they will help you understand complex topics later on.
Previous Year Question Papers: Practice previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and section-wise marking scheme. Time yourself to improve your speed on the day of the examination.
Learn Map Work: Regularly learn about the map-based questions from Geography. Practice important locations, resources, and rivers, as mentioned in the syllabus.
Practice Social Science Class 10 Most Repeated Questions: Figure out which questions are the most repeated, and practice them diligently.