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CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2023 Chapter-Wise Weightage

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Weightage 2023 divided in a unit-and-topic-wise manner, along with the distribution as per the question type, has been detailed here. Get CBSE 10th marks distribution 2023 for Social Science now!

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CBSE 10th Social Science 2023: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) began the CBSE 10th 2023 examination from February 15, 2023, onwards. CBSE 10th Social Science exam 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on March 15, 2023. Being the most theoretical subject and complex in its terminology, more students than not find Social Science to be a tough subject.

Therefore, the preparation planning for it must be done in a way so that maximum marks are targeted with comparatively lesser syllabus coverage. As topic-wise weightage proves to be useful in deciding so, we have provided here CBSE Class 10 Social Science Weightage 2023 in a chapter-wise manner.

CBSE 10th Social Science 2023: Topic-Wise Weightage

The following is the mark distribution for the theory paper of the CBSE 10th 2023 Social Science exam by units and chapters:

  • History – 20 Marks (2 marks for map work)

  • Geography – 20 Marks (3 marks for map work)

  • Political Science – 20 Marks

  • Economics – 20 Marks

Unit/TopicUnit/Topic NameWeightage
Unit 1India and the Contemporary World – II20 marks
1.The Rise of Nationalism in Europe5 marks
2.Nationalism in India5 marks
3.The Making of a Global World3 marks
4.The Age of Industrialization4 marks
5.Print Culture and the Modern World3 marks
Unit 2Contemporary India – II20 marks
1.Resources and Development1 mark
2.Forest and Wildlife1 mark
3.Water Resources5 marks
4.Agriculture1 mark
5.Minerals and Energy Resources3 marks
6.Manufacturing Industries6 marks
7.Life Lines of National Economy3 marks
Unit 3Democratic Politics – II20 marks
1.Power Sharing6 marks
2.Federalism3 marks
3.Gender, Religion and Caste3 marks
4.Political Parties5 marks
5.Outcomes of Democracy3 marks
Unit 4Understanding Economic Development20 marks
1.Development2 marks
2.Sectors of the Indian Economy7 marks
3.Money and Credit6 marks
4.Globalization and the Indian Economy5 marks
Total80 Marks

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CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2023: Weightage for Internal Assessment

The internal assessment carries a weightage of 20 marks, which are divided as follows:

Internal AssessmentWeightage
Pen-Paper Test5 marks
Multiple Assessment5 marks
Portfolio5 marks
Subject Enrichment Activity5 marks

Also read| CBSE Class 10 Social Science Sample Question Paper 2023

CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2023: Typology of Questions

As per the objective of the questions asked, the weightage distribution is given here:

Typology of QuestionsWeightage Distribution
Remembering and Understanding28 marks (35%)
Applying15 marks (18.75%)
Formulating, Analysing, Evaluating, and Creating32 marks (40%)
Map Skill5 marks (6.25%)

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