CBSE 10th board exam Social Science UNIT 1: India and the Contemporary World II
1. The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
2. Nationalism in India
3. The Making of a Global World
OR
4. The Age of Industrialization
5. Print culture in the modern world
CBSE 10th board exam Social Science UNIT 2: Contemporary India II
1. Resources and Development
2. Agriculture
3. Minerals and energy Resources
4. Manufacturing Industries
5. Lifelines of the National Economy
CBSE 10th board exam Social Science UNIT 3: Democratic Politics II
1. Power Sharing
2. Federalism
3. Gender , Religion and Caste
4. Political parties.
5. Outcomes of Democracy
CBSE 10th board exam Social Science UNIT 4: Understanding Economic Developments
1. Development
2. Sectors of Indian Economy
3. Money and Credit.
4. Globalization and the Indian Economy
FIVE STEPS TO SUCCESSFULLY BEAT THE CBSE 10th BOARD EXAMS 2020
• Step One - Believe in Yourself
• Step Two - Get Organised
• Step Three - Manage your Time
• Step Four - Study Smart
• Step Five - Strategies For the Big Day
CBSE Class 10 Preparation Tips Step One - Believe in Yourself
• Maintain a positive attitude towards the exam, do not be afraid.
• Recognize your strength and Weaknesses.
• Set realistic goals.
• Start early, to avoid regret
CBSE Class 10 Preparation Tips Step two - Get Organised
• Keep your books and notes together.
• Make sure that your notes are organised and in chapter order.
• Highlight the important points in your note and text book for last minute revision.
• Ensure you have all resources- calculators, colour pens, rulers, geometry box etc.
CBSE Class 10 Preparation Tips Step Three - Manage your time
• Create a study Schedule
• Be realistic-Identify the best time of the day when you have most concentration.
• Manage – How many exams you have, how much syllabus you have to cover and how much time is left from now till the exam?
• Avoid Cramming and written practice is essential.
CBSE Class 10 Preparation Tips Step four – Study Smart
“Students learn 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear, 30% of what they see, 50% of what they see & hear, 70% of what is discussed with others, 80% of what they experience personally, & 95% of what they teach to someone else.”
Prepare flow charts, short cuts and bullet points to learn the content smartly.
Group studies are also useful, but DO NOT get distracted from studies to gossips.
Take small breaks in between your study schedule.
Before Exam!!!
• Eat well & take rest. Do NOT watch TV or play computer games before going to bed prior to the exam.
• LAST minute studying and Cramming does not HELP. So make sure that you have had enough SLEEP!
CBSE Class 10 Preparation Tips Step five- Strategies for the ‘B’ Day (Big Day)
• Wake up ten minutes early.
• Eat a proper breakfast.
• Make sure you have everything you need – Admit card, Geometry box, Extra Pens and pencils, Clip Board, Water bottle , calculators etc. (if allowed ).
• Do not hesitate to ask the invigilators if you have any problem in filling the entries.
• Once received, read the question paper properly before attempting.
• Manage your time smartly and leave a gap for re checking your sheet when done.
Paper Pattern CBSE Class 10th Board Exam 2020 Social Science
New Type questions: Question No. 1-20 | 1 mark each
There will be MCQ, True false, Fill ups , Image identification or explanation, definitions ,match ups, Sequential arrangement types of questions in the first section of the paper carrying.
Short Answer Type Questions: Question No. 21-28 | 3 Marks each
• Keep your answer simple and in bullet points. You can highlight the key words with another color pen or by underlining.
• Be neat and write in complete sentences.
• Use the marks allotted as a guide to how many valid points you need to include in your answer!
Long Answer Type Questions: Question No. 29-34 | 5 marks each
• Start with the question you know most about.
• Paragraph One – Introduce: State the question and tell the reader what they can expect to learn from the answer.
• Middle Paragraphs – Explanation: Present examples, details, evidence, flow charts, diagrams and facts to support the points you are making.
• Final Paragraph – Conclude: Restate your position along with a quick summary.
Map Question: Question No. 35
• The map question carries 6 marks – Map of India
• 2 marks from History – Nationalism in India
• 4 marks from Geography- Full Syllabus
• It can be for identification on the map or to locate and label.
Using the above study tips, 10th CBSE Board students will be able to prepare Social Science subject in a much better way.
