Social – Class 10 – CBSE Syllabus
Unit-wise and chapter-wise breakdown with sections, competencies, and learning outcomes.
IThe Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Infer how the French Revolution had an impact on the European countries in the making of a nation state.
- Comprehend the nature of the diverse social movements of the time.
- Analyse and infer the evolution of the idea of nationalism which led to the formation of nation states in Europe and elsewhere.
- Evaluate the reasons which led to the First World War.
IINationalism in India
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Illustrate various facets of nationalistic movements that ushered in the sense of collective belonging.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies applied by Gandhiji and other leaders in the movements organised by him.
- Summarise the effects of the First World War that triggered the two defining movements (Khilafat & Non-Cooperation Movement) in India.
IIIThe Making of a Global World
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Summarise the changes that transformed the world in different areas.
- Depict the global interconnectedness from the Pre-modern to the present day.
- Enumerate the destructive impact of colonialism on the livelihoods of colonised people.
IVThe Age of Industrialisation
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Enumerate economic, political and social features of pre- and post-industrialisation.
- Analyse and infer how industrialisation impacted colonies with specific focus on India.
VPrint Culture and the Modern World
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Enumerate the development of print from its beginnings in East Asia to its expansion in Europe and India.
- Compare and contrast the old tradition of handwritten manuscripts versus print technology.
- Summarise the role of the print revolution and its impact.
1Resources and Development
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Enumerate how resources are interdependent and justify why planning is essential for judicious utilisation and development of resources in India.
- Infer the rationale for development of resources.
- Analyse and evaluate data and information related to non-optimal land utilization in India.
- Suggest remedial measures for optimal utilization of underutilized resources.
2Forest and Wildlife Resources
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Examine the importance of conserving forests and wildlife and their interdependency in maintaining ecology for sustainable development of India.
- Analyse the role of grazing and wood cutting in the development and degradation of forests.
- Summarise the reasons for conservation of biodiversity under sustainable development.
- Discuss how developmental works, grazing and wood cutting have impacted the forests.
- Use art integration to summarise and present the reasons for conservation of biodiversity in India under sustainable development.
3Water Resources
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Examine the reasons for conservation of water resources in India.
- Analyse and infer how multipurpose projects are supporting the requirement of water.
4Agriculture
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Examine the crucial role played by agriculture in our economy and society.
- Analyse the challenges faced by the farming community in India.
- Identify various aspects of agriculture, including crop production and types of farming.
5Minerals and Energy Resources
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Enumerate the impact of manufacturing industries on the environment and develop strategies for sustainable development of the manufacturing sector.
- Differentiate between various types of manufacturing industries based on their input materials, processes, and end products, and analyse their significance in the Indian economy.
- Analyse the relation between the availability of raw material and the location of the industry.
6Manufacturing Industries
7Lifelines of National Economy
1Power-sharing
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Enumerate the need for power sharing in democracy.
- Analyse the challenges faced by countries like Belgium and Sri Lanka in ensuring effective power sharing.
- Compare and contrast the power sharing arrangements of India with Sri Lanka and Belgium.
- Summarise the purpose of power sharing in preserving the unity and stability of a country.
2Federalism
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Infer how federalism is being practised in India.
- Analyse the policies and politics that have strengthened federalism in practice.
3Gender, Religion and Caste
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Examine the role and differences of gender, religion and caste in practising democracy.
- Analyse whether different expressions based on these differences are healthy or otherwise in a democracy.
4Political Parties
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the process of parties getting elected.
- Know the significance of the right to vote and exercise the duties as citizens of a nation.
- Examine the role, purpose and number of political parties in a democracy.
5Outcomes of Democracy
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Enumerate how the success of democracy depends on quality of government, economic well-being, inequality, social differences, conflict, freedom and dignity.
1Development
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Enumerate and examine the different processes involved in setting developmental goals.
- Analyse and infer how per capita income depicts the economic condition of a nation.
- Evaluate development goals with reference to their efficacy, implementation strategies and relevance to current requirements of the nation.
- Compare the per capita income of some countries and infer reasons for the variance.
- Analyse multiple perspectives on the need for development.
2Sectors of the Indian Economy
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Analyse and infer how the economic activities in different sectors contribute to the overall growth and development of the Indian economy.
- Propose solutions to identified problems in different sectors based on their understanding.
- Summarise how the organised and unorganised sectors are providing employment.
- Enumerate the role of the unorganised sector in impacting per capita income and propose suggestive steps to increase productive contributions to GDP.
- Enumerate and infer the essential role of the public and private sectors.
3Money and Credit
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Enumerate how money functions as a medium of exchange from ancient times to the present.
- Analyse and infer various sources of credit.
- Summarise the significance and role of self-help groups in improving the economic condition of rural people and women.
4Globalisation and the Indian Economy
Explanation / Learning Outcomes:
- Enumerate the concept of globalisation and its definition, evolution, and impact on the global economy.
- Evaluate the major drivers of globalisation and their role in shaping the global economic landscape in various countries.
- Comprehend the significance and role of G20 and its relevance in the light of India's role.