CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2026-27

Social Science Subject Code-087 Class - X (2026-27)

COURSE STRUCTURE

20 Marks

History (India and the Contemporary World-II) inclusive of

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Section Chapter Chapter name Marks

No. The Rise of Nationalism in Europe Events and processes Ш Nationalism in India 18+2 map

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Ш Ш The Making of a Global World Livelihoods, (To be evaluated in the Board Examination Economies and Subtopics: 1 to 1.3 Pre Modern World to Societies Conquest, disease and trade) Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks) Subtopics 2 to 4.4 – The nineteenth century (1815-1914) to end of Bretton Woods & the beginning of "Globalisation" IV The Age of Industrialisation Tobe assessed as part of Periodic Assessment only)

1. V Print Culture and the Modern world Everyday Life, Culture and politics Marks-20

Geography (Contemporary India-II) inclusive

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Chapter No. Chapter Name Marks

Resources and Development 2 Forest and Wildlife Resources 3 Water resources 4 Agriculture 5 Minerals and energy Resources 17+3 map

6 Manufacturing Industries pointing

7 Lifelines of National Economy (Only map pointing to be evaluated in the Board Examination)

Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessments (Internally assessed for 5 marks) Political Science (Democratic Politics-II) 20

Unit No. Chapter No. Chapter name Marks

Power-sharing 2 Federalism Ш 3 Gender, Religion and Caste 20

Ш 4 Political Parties IV 5 Outcomes of Democracy Economics (Understanding Economic Development) 20

Chapter No. Chapter name Marks

Development 2 Sectors of the Indian Economy 3 Money and Credit 20

4 • Globalisation and the Indian Economy to be evaluated in the Board Examination

• What is Globalisation?
• Factors that have enabled Globalisation

<math>\blacktriangle</math> Interdisciplinary project as part of multiple assessment (Internally assessed for 5 marks)

• Production across the countries
• Chinese toys in India
• World Trade Organisation
• The Struggle for a Fair Globalisation 5 Consumer Rights (Project Work)

CLASS X (2026-27) COURSE CONTENT

HISTORY: India and the Contemporary World - II

Chapter I - The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

Learning outcome- The students will be able to

<math>\triangleright</math> Infer how French Revolution had an impact on the European countries in the making of a nation state.

<math>\triangleright</math> Comprehend the nature of the diverse social movements of the time.

<math>\triangleright</math> Analyse and infer the evolution of the idea of nationalism which led to the formation of nation states in Europe and elsewhere.

<math>\triangleright</math> Evaluate the reasons which led to the First World War. 2

Chapter 2 Nationalism in India

Learning outcome- The students will be able to

Illustrate various facets of Nationalistic movements that ushered in the sense of Collective Belonging.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies applied by Gandhiji and other leaders in the movements organised by him.

Summarise the effects of the First World War that triggered the two defining movements (Khilafat & Non- Cooperation Movement) in India

Chapter 3-. The Making of a Global World

Subtopic 1. The pre-modern world

Subtopic 2. 19^th century 1815-1914

Subtopic 3. The inter- war economy

Subtopic 4. Rebuilding of world economy: the post war era.

Inter disciplinary Project with chapter 7 of Geography: Lifelines of National Economy and chapter 4 of Economics: Globalisation and the Indian Economy

Refer Annexure III B

Learning outcome- The students will be able to

Summarise the changes that transformed the world in different areas.

Depict the global interconnectedness from the Pre-modern to the present day.

Enumerate the destructive impact of colonialism on the livelihoods of colonised people.

Chapter 4-The Age of Industrialisation

Learning outcome- The students will be able to

Enumerate economic, political, social features of Pre and Post Industrialization.

<math>\triangleright</math> Analyse and infer how the industrialization impacted colonies with specific focus on India

Chapter 5. Print culture and the Modern World

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to

<math>\triangleright</math> Enumerate the development of Print from its beginnings in East Asia to its expansion in Europe and India.

<math>\triangleright</math> Compare and contrast the old tradition of handwritten manuscripts versus print technology.

<math>\triangleright</math> Summarise the role of Print revolution and its impact 3

Geography: Contemporary India – II

Chapter 1- Resources and Development

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to

> Enumerates how the resources are interdependent, justify how planning is essential in judicious utilisation of resources and the need to develop them in India.

Infer the rationale for development of resources.

Analyse and evaluate data and information related to non-optimal land, utilization in India

Suggest remedial measures for optimal utilization of underutilized resources

Chapter 2- Forest and Wildlife Resources

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to

Examine the importance of conserving forests and wildlife and their interdependency in maintaining the ecology for the sustainable development of India.

Analyse the role of grazing and wood cutting in the development and degradation

Summarise the reasons for conservation of biodiversity under sustainable development.

<math>\triangleright</math> Discuss how developmental works, grazing wood cutting have impacted the forests

<math>\triangleright</math> Use art integration to summarise and present the reasons for conservation of biodiversity in India under sustainable development.

Chapter 3-Water Resources

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to

<math>\triangleright</math> Examine the reasons for conservation of water resource in India.

<math>\triangleright</math> Analyse and infer how the multipurpose projects are supporting the requirement of water.

Chapter 4- Agriculture

Learning Outcome

Examine the crucial role played by agriculture in our economy and society.

<math>\triangleright</math> Analyse the challenges faced by the farming community in India.

Identifies various aspects of agriculture, including crop production, types of farming etc.

Chapter 5- Minerals and Energy Resources

Learning Outcome- The students will be able to

> Enumerate the impact of manufacturing industries on the environment and develop strategies for sustainable development of the manufacturing sector.

> Differentiate between various types of manufacturing industries based on their input materials, processes, and end products, and analyse their significance in the Indian economy.

Analyse the relation between the availability of raw material and location of the industry

Chapter 7- Life Lines of National Economy

Interdisciplinary project with chapter 3 of History: The making of a Global world and chapter 4 of Economics: Globalisation and the Indian Economy

Learning Outcome-Refer Annexure III-B 4