SST (Social Science) — CBSE Class 10

120 topics across 6 chapters

Chapter 1

History (India and the Contemporary World–II)

Nationalism in Europe

3 subtopics

Nationalism in Europe: core story + key concepts (nation-state, liberalism, conservatism)

Nationalism in Europe: timelines, maps, key people/events (1848, unifications)

Nationalism in Europe: practice (NCERT Qs + 20 mixed MCQ/3-mark/5-mark)

Nationalism in India

3 subtopics

Nationalism in India: core story (Gandhian phase, movements, Satyagraha)

Nationalism in India: key terms + events (Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Poona Pact, etc.)

Nationalism in India: practice (case-based + map-based + 5-mark answers)

The Making of a Global World

3 subtopics

Making of a Global World: phases of globalisation + key ideas (trade, migration, colonies)

Making of a Global World: important examples (indentured labour, Great Depression, Bretton Woods basics)

Making of a Global World: practice (timeline questions + competency-based set)

The Age of Industrialisation

3 subtopics

Age of Industrialisation: key concepts (proto-industrialisation, factories, industrialists)

Age of Industrialisation: Britain vs India focus + worker life (comparisons & outcomes)

Age of Industrialisation: practice (source/cartoon-based + 3/5-mark answers)

Print Culture and the Modern World

3 subtopics

Print Culture: key concepts (reading public, censorship, print revolution)

Print Culture: important events/examples (India focus, social reform, nationalism)

Print Culture: practice (case-based + compare/contrast questions)

History Skills: source-based + case-based questions (CBQ)

3 subtopics

History CBQ skill: how to extract evidence from a source (who/when/why + bias)

History CBQ drills: 10 source-based sets (with self-check rubric)

History answer-writing: structure for 3-mark/5-mark (intro → points → conclusion)

Chapter 2

Geography (Contemporary India–II)

Resources and Development

3 subtopics

Resources & Development: classification + sustainable development + resource planning

Resources & Development: soil types + soil erosion + conservation methods (India focus)

Resources & Development: practice (NCERT + competency-based + map/diagram if asked)

Forest and Wildlife Resources

3 subtopics

Forest & Wildlife: biodiversity, stakeholders, depletion causes, conservation

Forest & Wildlife: categories (reserved/protected/unclassed) + movements/examples

Forest & Wildlife: practice (case-based + short/long answers)

Water Resources

3 subtopics

Water Resources: scarcity causes + multipurpose projects + rainwater harvesting

Water Resources: dam impacts (social/economic/environmental) + conflicts

Water Resources: practice (CBQ + 3/5-mark with examples)

Agriculture

3 subtopics

Agriculture: crop seasons, cropping patterns, food vs cash crops

Agriculture: inputs, modern farming, Green Revolution basics, challenges

Agriculture: practice (diagram/table-based + map-based crop areas if needed)

Minerals and Energy Resources

3 subtopics

Minerals & Energy: types of minerals + distribution ideas (how to write location answers)

Minerals & Energy: conventional vs non-conventional energy + conservation

Minerals & Energy: practice (map/data-based questions + 3/5-mark)

Manufacturing Industries

3 subtopics

Manufacturing: types of industries + industrial location factors

Manufacturing: key industries (iron & steel, textile, automobile, IT, etc.) + pollution control

Manufacturing: practice (case-based + compare industries)

Lifelines of National Economy (Transport, Communication, Trade)

3 subtopics

Lifelines: transport modes + their advantages/limits (road/rail/water/air/pipelines)

Lifelines: communication + international trade + tourism (key points & terms)

Lifelines: practice (map-based + assertion-reason/MCQ style)

Chapter 3

Political Science / Civics (Democratic Politics–II)

Power Sharing

3 subtopics

Power Sharing: why share power + prudential vs moral reasons

Power Sharing: forms (horizontal/vertical) + Belgium/Sri Lanka case

Power Sharing: practice (case-based + 3/5-mark with examples)

Federalism

3 subtopics

Federalism: features + levels of government + key terms

Federalism: decentralisation + local government (Panchayati Raj/municipalities)

Federalism: practice (CBQ + differentiate/unit questions)

Gender, Religion and Caste

3 subtopics

Gender/Religion/Caste: gender division, feminist movements, representation basics

Gender/Religion/Caste: communalism + secularism + caste inequalities

Gender/Religion/Caste: practice (case-based + opinion-to-argument answers)

Political Parties

3 subtopics

Political Parties: functions, necessity, challenges (lack of internal democracy etc.)

Political Parties: national vs state parties + recognition criteria (as per NCERT)

Political Parties: practice (compare/contrast + CBQ)

Outcomes of Democracy

3 subtopics

Outcomes: accountability, responsiveness, legitimacy (how to write evaluation answers)

Outcomes: economic growth vs development + inequality + dignity/freedom

Outcomes of Democracy: practice (evaluate/justify type 5-mark answers)

Civics Skills: examples + case-based + assertion-reason

3 subtopics

Civics examples bank: 15 India/world examples to support answers (federalism, rights, etc.)

Civics diagrams: flowcharts for power sharing/federalism/party system

Civics drills: 10 assertion-reason + 5 case-based sets

Chapter 4

Economics (Understanding Economic Development)

Development

3 subtopics

Development: different goals + income vs other goals + national development

Development: averages, HDI idea, sustainability (why comparisons can mislead)

Development: practice (numerical/data questions + 3/5-mark)

Sectors of the Indian Economy

3 subtopics

Sectors: primary/secondary/tertiary + changes in sectors over time

Sectors: organised vs unorganised + public vs private + worker issues

Sectors: practice (tables/graphs + case-based employment questions)

Money and Credit

3 subtopics

Money & Credit: money as medium + modern forms (deposits, cheques)

Money & Credit: loans, credit situations, formal vs informal sources, SHGs

Money & Credit: practice (case-based borrower/lender scenarios)

Globalisation and the Indian Economy

3 subtopics

Globalisation: MNCs, production across countries, foreign trade basics

Globalisation: liberalisation, WTO idea (as per NCERT), impact on India

Globalisation: practice (pros/cons + application answers)

Consumer Rights

3 subtopics

Consumer Rights: consumer movement + rights + responsibilities

Consumer Rights: standardisation marks, bills, complaints, redressal basics

Consumer Rights: practice (case-based unfair trade practice questions)

Economics Skills: data interpretation + application-based answers

3 subtopics

Eco data skill: interpret tables/graphs (trend, comparison, inference)

Eco application skill: convert a real-life scenario into textbook terms (credit, sectors, globalisation)

100

Eco drills: 25 MCQs + 5 case-based sets covering all Economics chapters

Chapter 5

Map, Diagram & Data Skills (SST)

101

Political map of India: states/UTs/capitals + neighbours (daily recall drill)

102

Geography mapwork: learn the CBSE map list and practise marking neatly

103

History mapwork: National Movement centres (practice locating + labelling)

104

Diagrams/flowcharts: ready templates (federalism, sectors, water harvesting, etc.)

105

Graphs/tables: how to write 2–3 strong conclusions from given data

106

30-day map practice plan: 15 minutes/day + weekly self-tests

Chapter 6

Revision & Board-Exam Strategy (SST)

107

Syllabus + exam pattern: make a chapter checklist and weightage-aware plan

108

NCERT-first revision: read → underline keywords → recite → self-test (per section)

109

One-page notes: make 1 sheet per chapter (definitions, 5 key points, 2 examples)

110

PYQs + competency-based questions: build a topic-wise question bank

111

Mock tests: timed papers + error log (concept, silly mistake, time)

112

Presentation: headings, bullet points, keywords, maps/diagrams for full marks

113

Last 7 days: revision rotation + mapwork + light mocks + exam-day checklist