Class 10 Social Science Notes (English Medium)
Subject: Social Science
Class: 10th
Board: RBSE / NCERT
Session: 2025-26
Medium: English
Contents:
Class: 10th
Board: RBSE / NCERT
Session: 2025-26
Medium: English
Contents:
Class 10 Social Science encompasses the study of History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. This page provides comprehensive Chapter-wise Notes in English tailored for the Board Exams 2026. Click on the links below to study each chapter in detail.
Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Explore the emergence of nationalism in 19th-century Europe, the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Code, and the unification of Germany and Italy.
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Chapter 2: Nationalism in India
Study the Indian independence movement, the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi, Satyagraha, Non-Cooperation Movement, and Civil Disobedience.
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Chapter 3: The Making of a Global World
Understand pre-modern trade (Silk Routes), food travels, the flow of labor in the 19th century, and the causes/effects of the Great Depression.
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Chapter 4: The Age of Industrialisation
Life before the Industrial Revolution, the coming of factories, industrial growth in India, and the impact of Manchester imports.
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Chapter 5: Print Culture and the Modern World
The history of print in China and Japan, the Gutenberg press in Europe, and how print culture influenced nationalism in India.
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Chapter 1: Resources and Development
Types of resources, resource planning, land utilization, soil types (Alluvial, Black, etc.), and soil conservation methods.
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Chapter 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Flora and fauna in India, categorization of forests, endangered species, and conservation projects like Project Tiger.
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Chapter 3: Water Resources
Water scarcity, multi-purpose river projects (Dams), rainwater harvesting, and the need for water management.
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Chapter 4: Agriculture
Types of farming, cropping patterns (Rabi, Kharif, Zaid), major crops (Rice, Wheat), and technological reforms in agriculture.
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Chapter 5: Minerals and Energy Resources
Availability of minerals, metallic vs non-metallic, conventional (Coal, Petroleum) and non-conventional energy sources.
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Chapter 6: Manufacturing Industries
Classification of industries, agro-based vs mineral-based, industrial pollution, and environmental degradation.
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Chapter 7: Lifelines of National Economy
Means of transport (Roadways, Railways, Pipelines, Waterways, Airways), communication services, and international trade.
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Chapter 1: Power Sharing
Case studies of Belgium and Sri Lanka, majoritarianism, and forms of power sharing in modern democracies.
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Chapter 2: Federalism
What is federalism? Federal system in India, decentralization, and the Panchayati Raj system.
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Chapter 3: Gender, Religion and Caste
Public/private division, women's political representation, communalism, and caste in politics.
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Chapter 4: Political Parties
Why do we need parties? National vs State parties, challenges faced by political parties, and reforms.
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Chapter 5: Outcomes of Democracy
Assessing democracy: Accountable, responsive, and legitimate government. Economic growth and reduction of inequality.
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Reference Topics (Extra/Deleted):
Chapter 1: Development
What development promises, Per Capita Income, Human Development Index (HDI), and sustainable development.
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Chapter 2: Sectors of the Indian Economy
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary sectors. GDP calculation, organized vs unorganized sectors.
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Chapter 3: Money and Credit
Modern forms of money, banking loan activities, terms of credit, and Self Help Groups (SHGs).
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Chapter 4: Globalisation and the Indian Economy
Role of MNCs, foreign trade, World Trade Organisation (WTO), and the impact of globalisation on India.
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Chapter 5: Consumer Rights
The consumer in the marketplace, consumer rights (Right to Safety, Information, Choice), and COPRA.
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