CBSE Class 10 Social Science Board Papers 2025

The actual CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam paper from 20256 sets, free PDF. Tap any set to open it.

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What was tested in Social Science 2025

Chapter breakdown across the 6 classified 2025 sets (222 questions) — a guide to what this exam emphasised.

  • Nationalism in India26 questions12%
  • The Rise of Nationalism in Europe15 questions7%
  • Federalism15 questions7%
  • Sectors of the Indian Economy14 questions6%
  • The Making of a Global World13 questions6%
  • Agriculture13 questions6%
  • Power Sharing13 questions6%
  • Political Parties11 questions5%
  • Money and Credit11 questions5%
  • Resources and Development11 questions5%
  • Gender, Religion and Caste11 questions5%
  • Minerals and Energy Resources10 questions5%
  • Globalisation and the Indian Economy9 questions4%
  • Print Culture and the Modern World9 questions4%
  • Forest and Wildlife Resources8 questions4%
  • Water Resources7 questions3%
  • Manufacturing Industries7 questions3%
  • Development6 questions3%
  • The Age of Industrialisation5 questions2%
  • Outcomes of Democracy4 questions2%
  • Lifelines of National Economy4 questions2%

These are the real CBSE Class 10 Social Science board question papers for 2025. CBSE runs each exam in several sets across regions — same syllabus, difficulty and marking scheme. Solve under timed conditions, then check answers against the NCERT textbook and NCERT Solutions.

How to use these papers

  1. 1Start chapter-wise early in the year — solve only the Social Science questions from a chapter you have just finished.
  2. 2Switch to full timed papers 2–3 months before the exam: one complete set in the real time limit, no notes.
  3. 3Self-mark against the marking scheme, then fix every mistake with our free NCERT solutions.
  4. 4Re-attempt your weakest chapters until the recurring question types feel routine.

CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2025 — FAQ

How many CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2025 question papers are there?

6 sets — CBSE issues the 2025 Social Science exam in several sets across regions, all on the same syllabus and marking scheme. Each is a free PDF.

Is this the real CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2025 board paper?

Yes — every set here is an actual 2025 board question paper issued by CBSE. None are sample or mock papers.

How should I use the 2025 Social Science paper?

Solve a full set in one sitting under the real time limit, then check each answer against the NCERT textbook. Comparing sets shows how CBSE varies the same syllabus across regions.

Which chapters were most tested in Social Science 2025?

Nationalism in India (12%), The Rise of Nationalism in Europe (7%), Federalism (7%), Sectors of the Indian Economy (6%) led the 2025 Social Science paper — see the full chapter breakdown above.