Download CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science in PDF. These are fully updated for 2026-27, and follow the newest 2026 pattern.
- Includes the newest case-study and competency questions set by CBSE for Class 10 Social Science.
- Made by senior teachers, covering the full Class 10 syllabus.
- Every Class 10 Social Science paper has full marking details and step by step answers.
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CBSE Class 10 Social Science - Sample Paper Blueprint & Marking Schemes
Review section-wise weightage, model papers, History-Geography-Civics-Economics problems, and step-wise mark allocations for the 2026-27 session.
📋 CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern (2026-27):
• Coverage: History, Geography, Political Science (Civics) and Economics are all tested in the theory paper, along with dedicated map-work questions.
• Internal Assessment: Periodic tests, portfolio, subject enrichment, and an Interdisciplinary Project (IDP) drawing on History, Geography and Economics chapters.
• Question Mix: MCQs, source/case-based questions, Short Answer, Long Answer, and map-based questions, most with internal choices.
👉 For the exact marks split per unit, the full section-by-section paper design, and the internal assessment breakup, see the full CBSE Blueprint & Weightage Matrix below.
Sample 1-Mark Question (MCQ): Which newspaper, published by Mahatma Gandhi, played a key role in mobilising support during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
• Correct Answer (1 Mark): Young India.
• Reasoning: Gandhi used "Young India" to communicate his ideas on Satyagraha and non-cooperation directly to a wide readership, helping build nationwide support for the movement.
Sample 5-Mark Question (Long Answer - Political Science: Power Sharing & Federalism): Explain any five features of federalism that make it a practical arrangement for a large and diverse country like India.
1. Correctly stating five distinct features (e.g. two or more levels of government, same citizens under each level, jurisdiction specified in the constitution, courts to interpret disputes, sources of revenue for each level, dual objectives) (1 Mark each, 5 Marks total).
📌 Evaluation Criteria followed by Board Examiners in Social Science:
• Map Work Precision: Locating and labelling places on the outline map is marked strictly on positional accuracy, not on any accompanying description.
• Case-Based Questions: Source-based and case-based questions expect the answer to directly engage with the passage or data given, not just restate the general concept from the textbook.
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Free study material for Social Science
Before starting preparing for Social Science by Solving Sample Papers, You should follow our step-by-step procedure in order to improve your performance in CBSE Board examination. The Following steps are prepared by experienced teachers at StudiesToday-
1- Syllabus of Class 10 Social Science: The very first step is to get the full Syllabus of Social Science for Class 10 which has been developed and issued by CBSE and NCERT for upcoming Examination. By the analysis of the whole syllabus you will understand the details about all topics and the weight-age of marks for each chapter and topic of Social Science.
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3- NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Social Science: NCERT books have questions to solve at the end of each chapter, for these questions we provide NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Social Science which help students to understand each chapter individually.
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You can download the latest Social Science sample papers for Class 10 for free from StudiesToday.com. Our papers are updated as per 2026-27 year and follow blueprint issued by CBSE.
Yes, Class 10 Social Science model papers are designed with the latest 50% competency based weightage which includes Case-study questions, Assertion-Reasoning, and MCQs.
Every sample paper for Class 10 Social Science on our website comes with teacher-verified answers. These solutions follow the CBSE marking scheme with answers structure for maximum marks.
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