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Social Science consists of History & Civics, Geography, and Economics.

The ICSE Social Science paper is divided into two parts - Part I consists of short answers and Part II consists of long descriptive questions, as well as an internal assessment.

Internal assessment is worth 20 marks, which includes project work and class participation.

Chapters such as The Indian National Movement, The Judiciary, World War II, Agriculture, and Water Resources are often asked.

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ICSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus & Exam Pattern

If you study with a good grasp of what's on the syllabus of ICSE Exam, how it's set up, and how the grading works, the ICSE Class 10 Social Science exam is one where you can get a good mark. It has four parts—History, Civics, Geography, and Economics—that check what you know, how well you can think, and how aware you are of the world.

1.0Overview of ICSE Class 10 Social Science

The Social Science paper carries 100 marks — divided into 80 marks for the written exam and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Section

Component

Marks

Paper I

Theory (Written Exam)

80

Paper II

Internal Assessment / Project Work

20

Total


100

2.0ICSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus (2026)

Knowing the syllabus, structure, and how it's graded makes the ICSE Class 10 Social Science exam a paper you can score really well on. It covers four main subjects: History, Civics, Geography, and Economics. The test is there to see what you know, how well you can think, and how aware you are of what's going on around you.

History

Key topics include:

  • The First War of Independence (1857)
  • Rise of Nationalism and the Indian National Movement (1885–1947)
  • The Partition and Independence of India
  • World War I & II and the United Nations
  • The Cold War and contemporary global developments

Civics

Civics focuses on understanding how India’s democracy works.
Major topics:

  • The Union Legislature: Parliament – Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  • The Union Executive: President, Vice-President, and Prime Minister
  • The Judiciary: Supreme Court and High Courts
  • Fundamental Rights, Duties, and Directive Principles
  • Local Self-Government

Geography

This section tests your practical understanding and map skills.
Important chapters:

  • India: Location, Relief, and Drainage
  • Climate and Natural Vegetation
  • Minerals and Energy Resources
  • Agriculture and Industries in India
  • Transport, Waste Management, and Map Work

Economics

This is a conceptual part of the paper that focuses on real-world applications.
Key chapters:

  • Basic Concepts of Economics (Production, Demand, Supply)
  • Sectors of the Indian Economy
  • Poverty and Employment
  • Globalisation and Economic Development

3.0ICSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern (2026)

Type of Question

Marks

Approx. No. of Questions

Objective / Short Answer

1–2

10–12

Structured / Long Answer

3–5

5–6

Map Work (Geography)

4–6

1–2

Total

80 Marks

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  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Internal Assessment: 20 marks (based on project work, oral reports, or practicals)
  • Passing Marks: 33% overall

4.0Preparation Strategy

  • Start early with concept-based study, not rote learning.
  • Create a study chart for History timelines and Geography maps.
  • Use previous year ICSE sample papers for speed and pattern analysis.
  • Revise one topic from each section daily to stay balanced.