CBSE Class 10th Social Science Syllabus 2020-21 and Past Papers (Code No. 087)

  In Sub-units 1.2 and 1.3 students are required to choose any one theme from each. Thus all students are required to study four themes in all.

Sub-unit 1.1 : Events and processes: Any two of the following themes:

1. The Rise of Nationalism in Europe:

(a) The growth of nationalism in Europe after the 1830s. (b) The ideas of Giuseppe Mazzini, etc. (c) General characteristics of the movements in Poland, Hungary, Italy, Germany and Greece. (Chapter 1)

2. The Nationalist Movement in Indo – China: Factors Leading to Growth of Nationalism in Indo-China

(a)French colonialism in Indo-China. (b) Phases of struggle against the French. (c) The ideas of Phan Chu Trinh, Phan Boi Chau, HO Chi Minh (d) The Second World War and the liberation struggle. (e) America and the Vietnam war. (Chapter 2)

•Discuss the relationship/difference between European nationalism and anti-colonial nationalisms.•Point to the way the idea of the Formath required nati-on states became generalized in Europe and elsewhere.

•Discuss the difference between Fre-nch colonialism in Indo-China and British colonialism in India.

•Outline the different stages of the anti- imperialist struggle in Indo-China.

•Familiarize the students with the differences between nationalist movements in Indo China and India.

•Discuss the characteristics of Indian nationalism through a case study of Civil Disobedience Movement.

•Analyze the nature of the diverse social movements of the time.

(a) Impact of First world war, Khilafat, NonCooperation and Differing Strands within the Movement. (b) Salt Satyagraha. (c) Movements of peasants, workers, tribals. (d) Limits of Civil Disobedience.  (e) The Sense of Collective Belonging. (Chapter 3)

Any one of the following themes:4. The making of a Global World: (a) The Pre-modern world (b) The Nineteenth Century global economy, colonialism) (c) The Inter war Economy (Great Depression) (d) Rebuilding the World Economy5. The Age of Industrialization :(a) Proto-industrialization and pace of industrial change (b) Life of workers (c) Industrialization in the colonies (d) Early Entrepreneurs & workers (e) The Peculiarities of Industrial Growth (f) Market for Goods6. Work, Life & Leisure :(a)Development of modern cities due to Industrialization in London & Bombay(b)Housing and Land Reclamation (c) Social Changes in the cities (d) Cities and the challenge of the EnvironmentSub-unit 1.3 : Everyday Life, Culture and Politics Any one of the following themes:7. Print Culture and the Modern World: (a) The history of print in Europe. (b) The growth of press in nineteenth century India. (c) Relationship between print culture, public debate and politics. (Chapter 7)

•Analyze the implication of globalization for local economies.

•Discuss how globalization is experienced differently by different social groups.

•Familiarize students with the Proto-Industrial phase and Early – factory system.

•To make them understand, about the process of industrialization and its impact on labour class.

•To explain them about industrialization in the colonies in reference to Textile industries.

•Show the difference between urbanization in two different contexts. A focus on Bombay and London will allow the discussions on urbanization and industrialization to complement each other.

•Discuss the link between print culture and the circulation of ideas.

•Familiarize students with pictures, cartoons, extracts from propaganda literature and newspaper debates on important events and issues in the past.

(a) Emergence of the novel as a genre in the west. (b) The relationship between the novel and changes in modern society. (c) Early novels in nineteenth century India. (d) A study of two or three major writers.(Chapter 8)

•Familiarize students with some of the ideas of writers who have had a powerful impact on society.

3. Water Resources: Sources, distribution, utilisation, multi-purpose projects, water scarcity, need for conservation and management, rainwater harvesting. (One case study to be introduced) (Chapter 3)4. Agriculture: Types of farming, major crops, cropping pattern, technological and institutional reforms; their impact; contribution of Agriculture to national economy-employment and output.Note : Content of pg no. 44-47 of NCERT Textbook is to be deleted. (Chapter 4)

•Understand the importance of water as a resource as well as develop awareness towards its judicious use and conservation.•Understand the importance of agriculture in national economy.

•Explain various government policies for institutional as well as technological reforms since independence.

Types of minerals, distribution (Note : on map only) use and economic importance of minerals, conservation, types of power resources: conventional and non- conventional, distribution and utilization, and conservation. (Chapter 5)

Types, spatial distribution (Note : on map only) contribution of industries to the national economy, industrial pollution and degradation of environment, measures to control degradation. Note : Content mentioned on page no. 74-75 of NCERT, Geography Text book i.e. Aluminium Smelting, Chemical Industries, Fertilizer Industry, Cement Industry is not required to be deliver in class room during instruction.7. Life Lines of National Economy : Importance of means of Communication and transportation, Trade & Tourism (Chapter 7)

 •Discuss various types of conventional and non- conventional resources and their utilization.•Discuss the importance of industries in the national economy as well as understand the regional disparities which resulted due to concentration of industries in some areas.•Discuss the need for a planned industrial development and debate over the role of government towards sustainable development.•To explain the importance of transport and communication in the ever shrinking world.•To understand the role of trade in the economic development of a country.

Why and how is power shared in democracies? How has federal division of power in India helped national unity? To what extent has decentralisation achieved this objective? How does democracy accommodate different social groups? (Chapter 1&2)3&4. Democracy and Diversity & Gender, Religion and Caste:

5. Popular Struggles and Movements (Note : Ch-5 is to be done as project work only and will not be evaluated in theory)6. Political Parties: What role do political parties play in competition and contestation? Which are the major national and regional parties in India? (Chapter 6)7. Outcomes of Democracy:Can or should democracy be judged by its outcomes? What outcomes can one reasonably expect of democracies? Does democracy in India meet these expectations? Has democracy led to development, security and dignity for the people? What sustains democracy in India?(Chapter 7)

Is the idea of democracy shrinking? What are the major challenges to democracy in India? How can democracy be reformed and deepened? What role can an ordinary citizen play in deepening democracy?(Chapter 8)

2. Sectors of the Indian Economy: *Sectors of Economic Activities; Historical change in sectors; Rising importance of tertiary sector; Employment Generation; Division of Sectors- Organised and Unorganised; Protective measures for unorganised sector workers. (Chapter 2)3. Money and Credit: Role of money in an economy: Formal and Informal financial institutions for Savings and Credit – General Introduction; Select one formal institution such as a nationalized commercial bank and a few informal institutions; Local money lenders, landlords, chit funds and private finance companies. (Chapter 3) (Note : Ch-3 will also be evaluated in theory)

•    Sensitizing the child about the rationale for overall human development in our country, which include the rise of income, improvements in health and education rather than income.•    It is necessary to raise question in minds of the children whether the increase in income alone is sufficient for a nation.•    How and why people should be healthy and provided with education.•    To make aware of a major employment generating sector.•    Sensitise the learner of how and why governments invest in such an important sector.•    Familiarize the concept of money as an economic concept.•    Create awareness of the role of financial institutions from the point of view of day-to- day life.

5. Consumer Rights: ***How consumer is exploited (one or two simple case studies) factors causing exploitation of consumers; Rise of consumer awareness; how a consumer should be in a market; role of government in consumer protection. (Chapter 5)

 •    Making the child aware of her rights and duties as a consumer;•    Familiarizing the legal measures available to protect from being exploited in markets.