NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science 2025-26: Download Free PDF

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Class 10 Social Science is not all about memorising the raw information and getting good marks in the examination. It is also about understanding how the real world is relevant to us, from revolutions to resource management, topics like nationalism, globalisation, resource and development, democracy, all come alive in the NCERT Books for class 10 Social Science. These Class 10 social science books are essential for board exam preparation as well as entrance exams and scholarship tests. These Class 10 social science textbooks also serve as ideal study material for various competitive exams.

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NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science 2025-26: Download Free PDF

The NCERT social science book for class 10 is designed thoroughly based on the CBSE syllabus so that students receive the most precise and up-to-date content for examination purposes. NCERT books are available in three different languages: English, Urdu and Hindi. In the world of digital resources, we at Careers360 provide simple, direct links to download all your study resources, such as syllabi, notes, and PDFs, which are just a click away at NCERT, enabling students to access them whenever and wherever needed.

Download NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science 2025-26

The NCERT social science book for class 10 is broken up into four sections, just like the syllabus. The official website offers these four Class 10 social science textbooks in Hindi, English, and Urdu. The Class 10 social science book PDFs are as follows:

English Medium NCERT Books PDF Download:

Contemporary India: Download Here
Understanding Economic Development: Download Here
India and the Contemporary World-II: Download Here
Democratic Politics: Download Here

Download NCERT Books for Hindi Medium:

Samkalin Bharat: Download Here
Arthik Vikas ki Samajh: Download Here
Bharat Aur Samakalin Vishav-2: Download Here
Loktantrik Rajniti: Download Here

Class 10 NCERT Social Science Book 2025-26 Chapter List

For the convenience of students, we have provided chapter wise list of the Class 10 social science books.

NCERT Social Science Book for class 10 Geography

Chapter No.	English Medium	Hindi Medium
1	Resources and Development	संसाधन एवं विकास
2	Forest and Wildlife Resources	वन एवं वन्य जीव संसाधन
3	Water Resources	जल संसाधन
4	Agriculture	कृषि
5	Minerals and Energy Resources	खनिज तथा ऊर्जा संसाधन
6	Manufacturing Industries	विनिर्माण उद्योग
7	Lifelines of National Economy	राष्ट्रीय अर्थव्यवस्था की जीवन रेखाएँ

Class 10 NCERT Social Science Book of Economics

Chapter No.	English Medium	Hindi Medium
1	Development	विकास
2	Sectors of the Indian Economy	भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था के क्षेत्रक
3	Money and Credit	मुद्रा और साख
4	Globalisation and the Indian Economy	वैश्वीकरण और भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था
5	Consumer Rights	उपभोक्ता अधिकार

NCERT Social Science Book for Class 10 History

English Medium

Hindi Medium

Section I: Events and Processes

The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Nationalism in India

खण्ड I - घटनाएँ और प्रक्रियाएं

यूरोप में राष्ट्रवाद का उदय
भारत में राष्ट्रवाद

Section II: Livelihoods, Economics and Societies

The Making of a Global World
The Age of Industrialisation

खण्ड II - जीविका, अर्थव्यवस्था एवं समाज

भूमंडलीकृत विश्व का बनना
औद्योगीकरण का युग

Section III: Everyday Life, Culture and Politics

Print Culture and The Modern World

खण्ड III - रोज़ाना की ज़िन्दगी, संस्कृति और राजनीति

मुद्रण संस्कृति और आधुनिक दुनिया

Class 10 NCERT Social Science Book for Political Science

Chapter No.	English Medium	Hindi Medium
1	Power Sharing	सत्ता की साझेदारी
2	Federalism	संघवाद
3	Gender, Religion and Caste	जाति, धर्म और लैंगिक मसले
4	Political Parties	राजनीतिक दल
5	Outcomes of Democracy	लोकतंत्र के परिणाम

Download NCERT Books Class 10

In addition to the Class 10 social science textbook, a student must read all of the NCERT Class 10 books to get ready for the exams:

How to Prepare for the NCERT Social Science Class 10 to Score High?

Make sure you have your class notes and all of your social science texts before you begin your preparation.
List all of the key chapters and subjects covered in the Class 10 social science textbook.
Practice the question papers from prior years. Examine the CBSE Class 10 Question Papers to learn about the most common queries.
Go through the CBSE 10th Exam Pattern. All the sections of Social Science carry a weightage of 20 marks each in the board exam, which is a total of 80 marks for the theory paper and 20 marks for the internal assessment.
Using flow charts, learn and review significant historical occurrences and dates. This will improve your memory.
Current events are covered in sections like Civics and Economics. Therefore, it is necessary to stay informed about current events.
Make sure you practice the diagrams thoroughly.
Finish reading the required NCERT books for social science in class ten, and allow enough time for review before the test.

NCERT Class 10 Syllabus

Students can check the entire syllabus of class 10 using the link provided below:
NCERT Syllabus for Class 10

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are NCERT books enough to score high in Class 10 Social Science?

Yes, NCERT books are enough to score high in Class 10 Social Science. Many students use the NCERT textbooks as the main study source, along with previous year question papers and NCERT Notes.

2. Which chapters are most important for the Class 10 Social Science exam?

Chapters that are frequently repeated include nationalism in History, resource management in Geography, democracy in Political Science, and globalisation in Economics.

3. How to Study NCERT Class 10 Social Science Effectively?

To study NCERT Class 10 Social Science effectively, follow the steps given below:

Read each chapter carefully and highlight key points.
Make short notes in your own words for better understanding.
Solve end-of-chapter questions to test your knowledge.
Use diagrams, flowcharts, and mind maps for easy recall.
Practice map work regularly.
Discuss topics with friends or teachers for clarity.
Solve past question papers for exam practice.
Manage time wisely, giving equal focus to all subjects.

4. How should I study to score well in Class 10 Social Science?

To score well in Class 10 Social Science, you should read the NCERT thoroughly, make proper notes from each chapter, and practice mock tests regularly. You can take help from the NCERT Notes and the NCERT Solutions to guide you properly.

5. What topics are covered in the Class 10 Social Science syllabus based on the NCERT books?

The topics covered in the Class 10 Social Science syllabus based on the NCERT books are:

History: Nationalism in Europe & India, Globalisation, Industrialisation, Print Culture.
Geography: Resources, Agriculture, Water, Minerals, Industries, Transport & Economy.
Political Science: Power-sharing, Federalism, Democracy, Political Parties, Challenges.
Economics: Development, Economic Sectors, Money & Credit, Globalisation, Consumer Rights.

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