{"id":32139,"date":"2025-11-12T12:36:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T07:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/?p=32139"},"modified":"2026-02-13T12:33:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T07:03:20","slug":"cbse-class-10-social-science-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/cbse-class-10-social-science-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern 2025-26 \u2013 Detailed Breakdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"1022\">As students of Class 10 gear up for their board exams, understanding the updated exam format of Social Science is critical. For the academic session 2025-26,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbse.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> CBSE<\/a> has introduced a more structured paper pattern for Social Science \u2014 dividing the subject into four distinct sections and clarifying marks for each. This article unpacks the full pattern, section-wise marks, map-based questions, and how students can strategize their preparation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"718\">What is the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"851\">The CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam is a 100-mark board examination conducted by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Central Board of Secondary Education<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"881\">It includes four core areas:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"953\">\n<li data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"894\">\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"894\">History<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"908\">\n<p data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"908\">Geography<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"939\">\n<p data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"939\">Political Science (Civics)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"953\">\n<p data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"953\">Economics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"978\"><strong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"978\">Marks Distribution:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1033\">\n<li data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"999\">\n<p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"999\">Theory: 80 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1033\">\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1033\">Internal Assessment: 20 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1084\">Students must score at least 33% overall to pass.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4265\">How Boarding Schools in Dehradun Prepare Students for CBSE Board Exams<\/h2>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4512\">\n<p data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4512\">Many reputed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/best-boarding-schools-in-dehradun\/\">boarding schools in Dehradun<\/a> follow structured academic mentoring programs, regular mock tests, and personalized doubt-clearing sessions to help students perform well in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1047\">CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam: Exam Overview<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1667\">\n<li data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1211\">\n<p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1211\">The Social Science Board paper will carry 80 marks for theory and an additional 20 marks for internal assessment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1314\">\n<p data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1314\">Students will have 3 hours to complete the theory paper.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1416\">\n<p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1416\">The question paper consists of 38 compulsory questions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1667\">\n<p data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1507\">The entire paper is split into four equal sections, each worth 20 marks, covering:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1667\">\n<li data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1533\">\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1533\">Section A \u2014 History<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1561\">\n<p data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1561\">Section B \u2014 Geography<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<p data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1597\">Section C \u2014 Political Science<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1667\">\n<p data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1667\">Section D \u2014 Economics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1140\">CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern 2026<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1202\">Understanding the paper structure helps reduce exam anxiety.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1232\">Question Paper Structure<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1426\">\n<li data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1267\">\n<p data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1267\">Section A: MCQs (1 mark each)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1317\">\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1317\">Section B: Short answer questions (2\u20133 marks)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1366\">\n<p data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1366\">Section C: Long answer questions (4\u20135 marks)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1402\">\n<p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1402\">Section D: Case-based questions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1426\">\n<p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1426\">Section E: Map work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1468\">Subject-wise Weightage (Approximate)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 190px;\" width=\"649\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1633\">\n<thead data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1489\">\n<tr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1489\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1480\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1489\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1633\">\n<tr data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1528\">\n<td data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1522\" data-col-size=\"sm\">History<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1528\" data-col-size=\"sm\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1547\">\n<td data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1541\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Geography<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1547\" data-col-size=\"sm\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1574\">\n<td data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1568\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Political Science<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1574\" data-col-size=\"sm\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1593\">\n<td data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1587\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Economics<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1593\" data-col-size=\"sm\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1633\">\n<td data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1605\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Map Work<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1633\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Included within sections<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1696\">\n<p data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1696\">Note: Always verify updates from official CBSE notifications.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1718\">CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam: Section-Wise Structure &amp; Question Types<\/h2>\n<p><img  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30780 lazyload\"  width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20600%20360%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Number-of-Students-and-Exam-Subjects.png\" alt=\"Section-Wise Structure &amp; Question Types\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Number-of-Students-and-Exam-Subjects.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Number-of-Students-and-Exam-Subjects-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Number-of-Students-and-Exam-Subjects-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Number-of-Students-and-Exam-Subjects.png\" alt=\"Section-Wise Structure &amp; Question Types\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Number-of-Students-and-Exam-Subjects.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Number-of-Students-and-Exam-Subjects-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Number-of-Students-and-Exam-Subjects-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1802\">Here\u2019s how the four sections are structured and how question types are distributed:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1839\">Section A: History (20 marks)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"2205\">\n<li data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1908\">\n<p data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1908\">MCQs: 4 \u00d7 1 mark = 4 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1959\">\n<p data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1959\">Very Short Answer (VSA): 1 \u00d7 2 marks = 2 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2004\">\n<p data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2004\">Short Answer (SA): 1 \u00d7 3 marks = 3 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2048\">\n<p data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2048\">Long Answer (LA): 1 \u00d7 5 marks = 5 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2101\">\n<p data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2101\">Case-Based Question (CBQ): 1 \u00d7 4 marks = 4 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2147\">\n<p data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2147\">Map-Based Question: 1 \u00d7 2 marks = 2 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2205\">\n<p data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2205\">Total: 20 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2244\">Section B: Geography (20 marks)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2495\">\n<li data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2275\">\n<p data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2275\">MCQs: 6 \u00d7 1 mark = 6 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2306\">\n<p data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2306\">VSA: 1 \u00d7 2 marks = 2 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2360\">\n<p data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2360\">Long Answer (Choice-Based): 1 \u00d7 5 marks = 5 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2391\">\n<p data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2391\">CBQ: 1 \u00d7 4 marks = 4 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2437\">\n<p data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2437\">Map-Based Question: 1 \u00d7 3 marks = 3 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2495\">\n<p data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2495\">Total: 20 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2542\">Section C: Political Science (20 marks)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2804\">\n<li data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2590\">\n<p data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2590\">MCQs\/Assertion-Reason: 4 \u00d7 1 mark = 4 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2621\">\n<p data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2621\">VSA: 2 \u00d7 2 marks = 4 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2661\">\n<p data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2661\">Short Answer: 1 \u00d7 3 marks = 3 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2715\">\n<p data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2715\">Long Answer (Choice-Based): 1 \u00d7 5 marks = 5 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2746\">\n<p data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2746\">CBQ: 1 \u00d7 4 marks = 4 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2804\">\n<p data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2804\">Total: 20 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2843\">Section D: Economics (20 marks)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"3027\">\n<li data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2874\">\n<p data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2874\">MCQs: 6 \u00d7 1 mark = 6 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2915\">\n<p data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2915\">Short Answers: 3 \u00d7 3 marks = 9 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2969\">\n<p data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2969\">Long Answer (Choice-Based): 1 \u00d7 5 marks = 5 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3027\">\n<p data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3027\">Total: 20 marks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3066\">Map-Based and Visual Skills<\/h2>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30115 lazyload\"  width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20600%20360%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Applying-Smarter-Study-Techniques-to-Different-Subjects.png\" alt=\"Map-Based and Visual Skills\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Applying-Smarter-Study-Techniques-to-Different-Subjects.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Applying-Smarter-Study-Techniques-to-Different-Subjects-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Applying-Smarter-Study-Techniques-to-Different-Subjects-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Applying-Smarter-Study-Techniques-to-Different-Subjects.png\" alt=\"Map-Based and Visual Skills\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Applying-Smarter-Study-Techniques-to-Different-Subjects.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Applying-Smarter-Study-Techniques-to-Different-Subjects-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Applying-Smarter-Study-Techniques-to-Different-Subjects-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3155\">Map-based questions CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam remain an important part of the Social Science paper. For 2025-26:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3389\">\n<li data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3253\">\n<p data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3253\">History section includes a 2-mark map skill question.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3353\">\n<p data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3353\">Geography section includes a 3-mark map skill question.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3389\">\n<p data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3389\">Total map skill marks: 5 marks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<h2 data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3277\">Common Mistakes Students Make<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3449\">\n<li data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3304\">\n<p data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3304\">Ignoring map practice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3335\">\n<p data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3335\">Writing vague long answers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3357\">\n<p data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3357\">Skipping revision<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3403\">\n<p data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3403\">Memorizing without understanding concepts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3449\">\n<p data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3449\">Not solving previous year question papers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3502\">Avoid these, and your score improves automatically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"3919\" data-end=\"3963\">Key Changes &amp; What Students Should Note<\/h2>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29624 lazyload\"  width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20600%20360%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Subject-Wise-Study-Plan-for-Class-10-Students.png\" alt=\"Key Changes &amp; What Students Should Note\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Subject-Wise-Study-Plan-for-Class-10-Students.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Subject-Wise-Study-Plan-for-Class-10-Students-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Subject-Wise-Study-Plan-for-Class-10-Students-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Subject-Wise-Study-Plan-for-Class-10-Students.png\" alt=\"Key Changes &amp; What Students Should Note\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Subject-Wise-Study-Plan-for-Class-10-Students.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Subject-Wise-Study-Plan-for-Class-10-Students-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Subject-Wise-Study-Plan-for-Class-10-Students-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"4602\">\n<li data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"4166\">\n<p data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"4166\">Each of the four major parts (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics) now carries equal weight (20 marks each) \u2014 making the paper more balanced.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4167\" data-end=\"4299\">\n<p data-start=\"4169\" data-end=\"4299\">The question types are varied (MCQ, VSA, SA, LA, case-based, map-based) to test knowledge, application, analysis and map skills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4445\">\n<p data-start=\"4302\" data-end=\"4445\">No overall choice of questions in the paper, though internal choices are available in some questions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4602\">\n<p data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4602\">Students with visual impairments will be given alternate questions in place of map-based or diagram-based items.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4651\">Preparation Tips Based on the Pattern<\/h2>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29455 lazyload\"  width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20600%20360%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Utilizing-Technological-Resources-88.png\" alt=\"Preparation Tips Based on the Pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Utilizing-Technological-Resources-88.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Utilizing-Technological-Resources-88-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Utilizing-Technological-Resources-88-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Utilizing-Technological-Resources-88.png\" alt=\"Preparation Tips Based on the Pattern\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Utilizing-Technological-Resources-88.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Utilizing-Technological-Resources-88-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Utilizing-Technological-Resources-88-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"5641\">\n<li data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4784\">\n<p data-start=\"4655\" data-end=\"4784\"><strong data-start=\"4655\" data-end=\"4686\">Practice all question types<\/strong>: especially MCQs, case-based questions and map-based tasks because they appear in each section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4912\">\n<p data-start=\"4788\" data-end=\"4912\"><strong data-start=\"4788\" data-end=\"4811\">Map practice is key<\/strong>: While only 5 marks, map skills often decide the difference\u2014set aside dedicated time for map work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4913\" data-end=\"5041\">\n<p data-start=\"4916\" data-end=\"5041\"><strong data-start=\"4916\" data-end=\"4965\">Balanced preparation across all four subjects<\/strong>: Since each carries 20 marks, neglecting any section could cost 20 marks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5193\">\n<p data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5193\"><strong data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5064\">Time-management<\/strong>: 3 hours for 38 questions means you have around 4\u20135 minutes per question, depending on length\u2014practice under timed conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5194\" data-end=\"5347\">\n<p data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5347\"><strong data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5229\">Focus on depth when required<\/strong>: For Long Answer (LA) items of 5 marks, break answers into clear points or sub-headings to structure your response.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5348\" data-end=\"5482\">\n<p data-start=\"5351\" data-end=\"5482\"><strong data-start=\"5351\" data-end=\"5391\">Case-based and application questions<\/strong>: They demand reasoning and application of concepts\u2014don\u2019t rely only on pure memorisation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5483\" data-end=\"5641\">\n<p data-start=\"5486\" data-end=\"5641\"><strong data-start=\"5486\" data-end=\"5527\">Review internal assessment (20 marks)<\/strong>: Projects, assignments, and periodic tests play a key role \u2014 maintain consistent performance throughout the year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"5648\" data-end=\"5663\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5664\" data-end=\"6048\">The 2025-26 CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam pattern shows a clear emphasis on balanced subject weightage, varied question formats and applied skills (case-based, map-based). Familiarising yourself with the structure and focusing preparation accordingly can give you a stronger advantage. Remember: preparation strategy aligned with the pattern is as important as the content itself.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5664\" data-end=\"6048\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"4848\">FAQs \u2013 CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4850\" data-end=\"5026\"><strong data-start=\"4850\" data-end=\"4909\">Q1. Is the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam difficult?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4850\" data-end=\"5026\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> The difficulty level is moderate if students follow the NCERT textbook and practice previous year question papers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5147\"><strong data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5072\">Q2. How many marks are required to pass?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5147\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Students must score at least 33% overall, including internal assessment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5275\"><strong data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5183\">Q3. How important is map work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5275\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Map work carries significant marks and can improve overall scoring if practiced properly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5277\" data-end=\"5361\"><strong data-start=\"5277\" data-end=\"5308\">Q4. Are NCERT books enough?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5277\" data-end=\"5361\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes, NCERT forms the base of most board questions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5363\" data-end=\"5494\"><strong data-start=\"5363\" data-end=\"5421\">Q5. How can students score above 90 in Social Science?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5363\" data-end=\"5494\">Regular revision, structured notes, and solving sample papers are key.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As students of Class 10 gear up for their board exams, understanding the updated exam format of Social Science is critical. For the academic session 2025-26, CBSE has introduced a more structured paper pattern for Social Science \u2014 dividing the subject into four distinct sections and clarifying marks for each. 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