CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2025, Download Solutions PDF

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2025, Download Solutions PDF

Vishal kumarUpdated on 27 Feb 2025, 11:51 AM IST

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has conducted the CBSE social science class 10 exam 2025 on February 25 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Students can check the CBSE class 10 SST answer key 2025 here, also students can download the CBSE class 10 social science question paper PDF from this page for free.

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2025, Download Solutions PDF
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2025

CBSE social science question paper is a very useful resource for the CBSE social science exam analyse of question trends, most scoring concepts, and most repeated questions of the CBSE class 10 social science exam. Apart from this students can also practice from CBSE class 10 social science sample paper PDF which were released by CBSE.

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CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern Overview

CBSE class 10 social science question paper 2025 consists of six sections (A to E) from which section A consists of 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) and other sections have subjective types of questions. CBSE class 10 social science Answer key is provided below along with the solution on this page.

SectionType of QuestionsQuestion NumbersMarks per QuestionTotal Marks

Section A

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1 to 20

1

20

Section B

Very Short Answer Type Questions

21 to 24

2

8

Section C

Short Answer Type Questions

25 to 29

3

15

Section D

Long Answer Type Questions

30 to 33

5

20

Section E

Case-Based Questions

34 to 36

4

12

Section F

Map-Based Questions

37

5

5

Total

-

37

-

80

Highlights Class 10 Social Science:

  • Total Questions: 37
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • No overall choice, but internal choices are provided in some questions.
  • Visually Impaired Candidates get alternative questions for map-based and image-based questions.
  • Section-wise weightage ensures a balanced assessment of objective, subjective, and application-based skills.
CBSE Class 10th Syllabus 2025-26
Students can access the subject-wise CBSE Class 10 syllabus for the 2025–26 academic session.
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CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2025 PDF Download

Students can download CBSE 10th Social Science Question Paper 2025 (all sets) from this page. Students can also download the CBSE Class 10 SST from the previous year's Question Paper and the CBSE 10th Social Science Sample Paper 2025 by clicking on the link below.

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CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2025

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SECTION - A
(Multiple Choice Questions)

1. Which of the following is an example of horizontal power sharing in Indian democracy?
(a) Division of power between Central and State Governments.
(b) Division of power between Rural and Urban Governments.
(c) Division of power among Administration, Judiciary and Army.
(d) Division of power among Legislative, Executive and Judiciary.


2. How does the Indian federal structure promote balance governance across the nation ? Choose the most suitable option from the following:
(a) By allowing states to exercise complete autonomy on all issues.
(b) By ensuring a division of power between centre and states.
(c) By allowing all decision making processes under the Union Government.
(d) By giving more powers to local governments in comparison to states.

3. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R)

Read both the statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A): The French speaking community was rich in comparison to Dutch speaking community in Belgium.
Reason (R): The Dutch-speaking community got the benefit of economic development and education much later.

Options:
(a) Both, (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both, $(\mathrm{A})$ and $(\mathrm{R})$ are correct but $(\mathrm{R})$ is not the correct explanation of $(\mathrm{A})$.
(c) (A) is correct but $(\mathrm{R})$ is incorrect.
(d) $(A)$ is incorrect but $(R)$ is correct.

Previous Year CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper

Download the previous year's CBSE Question Paper PDF and solve this paper before going to write the exam.

Last 5 Years Question Papers

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CBSE Class 10 Social Science Answer Key

Students can match their answer from the CBSE class 10 Social Science answer key which is provided below the table. Students can calculate the estimated marks by our CBSE SST answer key 2025.

CBSE class 10 Social Science answer key QP Code 32/4/3, Set-3

Question NumberCorrect OptionQuestion NumberCorrect Option

1

C

11

C

2

B

12

C

3

A

13

A

4

D

14

C

5

B

15

D

6

C

16

B

7

C

17

A

8

B

18

C

9

C

19

B

10

D

20

D


CBSE class 10 Social Science answer key QP Code 32/4/1 Set

Question NumberCorrect OptionQuestion NumberCorrect Option
1D11D
2A12B
3D13C
4C14A
5C15A
6B16B
7D17C
8A18A
9B19C
10D20C

CBSE class 10 Social Science answer key QP Code 32/4/2, Set-2

The answer key for set 2 of CBSE class 10 Social Science answer key QP Code 32/4/2 will be updated here soon.

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What Next After CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam 2025

Since CBSE SST exam is over now. After CBSE class 10 social science 2025 exam, the next exam is for the Hindi subject on 28 February, students are advised to start studying for the next exam. Revise the notes that you have learnt earlier during self-study or in school don’t study new things. Students are advised to give more focus on the grammar portion and application and article to score good marks in the CBSE class 10 Hindi exam 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will the 2025 exam have more competency-based questions?
A:

Yes, CBSE is increasingly focusing on competency-based questions (case studies, source-based questions, and application-based MCQs) to test analytical and critical thinking skills. Expect more such questions in the 2025 exam.

Q: How important is map work for the 2025 exam?
A:

Map work is crucial and carries around 5-6 marks. Focus on locating and labelling key items like dams, national parks, soil types, and historical places on the map of India.

Q: Are there any changes in the internal assessment pattern for 2025?
A:

The internal assessment usually carries 20 marks, which include projects, assignments, and periodic tests.

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If you want to get your 10th marksheet online, you just need to visit an official website like https://www.cbse.gov.in/ or https://results.cbse.nic.in/ for the CBSE board, and for the state board, you can check their website and provide your roll number, security PIN provided by the school, and school code to download the result.

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Hello, if you are searching for Class 10 books for exam preparation, the right study material can make a big difference. Standard textbooks recommended by the board should be your first priority as they cover the syllabus completely. Along with that, reference books and guides can help in practicing extra questions and understanding concepts in detail. You can check the recommended books for exam preparation from the link I am sharing here.
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Hello Dinesh !

As per CBSE board guidelines for internal assessment for class 10th you will have to give a 80 marks board exam and 20 marks internal assessment. The internal assessment will be at the end of your year.

For knowing the definite structure of the internal assessment you will have to ask your teachers or your seniors in the school as CBSE has provided flexibility in choosing the methods of internal assessment to schools. For more details related to assessment scheme for class 10 given by CBSE you can visit: Assessment scheme (http://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/CurriculumMain2Sec/Curriculum_Sec_2021- 22.pdf)

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You asked about Class 10 sample paper board exam and most important questions. Practicing sample papers and previous year questions is one of the best ways to prepare for the board exam because it gives a clear idea of the exam pattern and types of questions asked. Schools and teachers usually recommend students to solve at least the last five years question papers along with model papers released by the board.

For Class 10 board exams, the most important areas are Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, and Hindi or regional language. In Mathematics, questions from Algebra, Linear Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Probability are repeatedly seen. For Science, the key chapters are Chemical Reactions, Acids Bases and Salts, Metals and Non metals, Life Processes, Heredity, Light and Electricity. In Social Science, priority should be given to Nationalism, Resources and Development, Agriculture, Power Sharing, Democratic Politics, and Economics related topics. In English, focus on unseen passages, grammar exercises, and important writing tasks like letter writing and essays.

CBSE Sample Papers 2026: How to Download

Follow these steps to access the SQPs and marking schemes:

Step 1: Visit https://cbseacademic.nic.in/

Step 2: Click on the link titled “CBSE Sample Papers 2026”

Step 3: A PDF will open with links to Class 10 and 12 sample papers

Step 4: Select your class (Class 10 or Class 12)

Step 5: Choose your subject

Step 6: Download both the sample paper and its marking scheme





If you are looking for Class 10 previous year question papers for 2026 preparation, you can easily access them through the links I’ll be attaching. These papers are very helpful because they give you a clear idea about the exam pattern, marking scheme, and the type of questions usually asked in board exams. Practicing these will not only improve your time management but also help you identify important chapters and commonly repeated questions.
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