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CBSE Class 10 Social Science Weightage 2024-25

by PW Gulf
January 13, 2025
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CBSE Class 10 Social Science Weightage 2024-25: Knowing the CBSE class 10 Social Science weightage 2024-25 helps students strengthen their exam preparation and focus on important topics. According to the official announcement, 80% of the total marks will be allocated to the theory section, while 20% will be allocated to internal assessments. 

The theory section includes questions from History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics, each contributing equally at 25%. The internal assessment involves marks of Multiple Assessments, Periodic Assessments, Subject Enrichment Activities, and Portfolios. 

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Weightage 2024-25 

In the CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus for 2025, the weightage is divided across four key subjects—History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics—each with specific marks assigned to different chapters. The table below presents the section-wise weightage of class 10 Social Science:

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Weightage 2024-25

Subject

Chapters

Marks

History

Unit 1: India and the Contemporary World - II

 

The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

5 marks

Nationalism in India

5 marks

The Making of a Global World

4 marks

Print Culture and the Modern World

4 marks

Map Pointing

2 marks

Total History Weightage

20 marks

Geography

Unit 2: Contemporary India - II

 

Resources and Development

1 mark

Forest and Wildlife Resources

1 mark

Water Resources

4 marks

Agriculture

1 mark

Mineral & Energy Resources

3 marks

Manufacturing Industries

4 marks

Lifelines of National Economy (Map Pointing)

3 marks

Total Geography Weightage

20 marks

Political Science

Unit 3: Democratic Politics - II

 

Power-sharing

6 marks

Federalism

3 marks

Gender, Religion and Caste

3 marks

Political Parties

5 marks

Outcomes of Democracy

3 marks

Total Political Science Weightage

20 marks

Economics

Unit 4: Understanding Economic Development

 

Development

2 marks

Sectors of the Indian Economy

7 marks

Money and Credit

6 marks

Globalisation and The Indian Economy

5 marks

Total Economics Weightage

20 marks

Total Weightage

80 marks

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Internal Assessment Weightage

The internal assessment for CBSE class 10 Social Science comprises a total of 20 marks. The table below presents the CBSE class 10 Social Science internal assessment weightage:

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Internal Assessment Weightage

Internal Assessment Type

Weightage

Periodic Assessment

5 marks

Subject Enrichment Activity

5 marks

Multiple Assessment

5 marks

Portfolio

5 marks

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Mark Allotment

The CBSE class 10 Social Science exam in 2025 will follow a structured pattern that guides students on how the paper will be divided and marked. Provided below is the detailed information on the question distribution and marks allotment for CBSE Class 10 Social Science paper:

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Mark Allotment

Section

Questions

Mark Distribution

Section A 

20 multiple-choice questions

Each question carries 1 mark

Section B

5 short answer type questions

Each question carries 2 marks

Section C

5 short answer type questions

Each question carries 3 marks

Section D

4 long answer questions

Each question carries 5 marks

Section E

3 case-based questions

Each question carries 4 marks

Section F

1 map-based question

Carries 5 marks

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Weightage 2024-25 FAQs

Q1. How are internal marks calculated in CBSE class 10?

Ans. CBSE class 10 internal marks are calculated based on periodic exams, practical exams, notebook submissions, and subject enrichment events held in schools.

Q2. Do teachers give 20 marks in internals?

Ans. For CBSE class 10, school teachers provide internal assessment marks to students.

Q3. Can I pass with internal marks?

Ans. No, students need to achieve the minimum passing marks in theory exams separately to qualify for the board exam.

Q4. Does school give full marks in internal class 10?

Ans. No, schools do not give full marks to all the students in internal assessments for class 10. Only those students who demonstrate exceptional performance across all internal assessment components get full marks.

Q5. Which is the most important chapter in class 10 Economics?

Ans. Sectors of the Indian Economy is the most important subject in CBSE class 10 Economics.

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