CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam 2024 was held today, i.e., March 7, 2024. The unofficial Social Science Class 10 exam answer key and paper analysis have also been provided below.
Manasvini Gupta | March 12, 2024 | 11:39 AM IST
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 10 Social Science board examination today, March 7, 2024. The exam concluded at 1:30 pm. Many coaching institutes have released the unofficial answer key for today's paper. The link has been provided below. The next exam is slated to be held on March 11, 2024, for Mathematics Basic and Mathematics Standard subjects.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted the Class 10 Social Science board exam today for a total duration of 3 hours. The students will write their next exam for Mathematics on March 11, 2024. Thereafter, the computer applications, information and technology, and artificial intelligence exam will be held on March 13, 2024, marking the end of the CBSE 10th 2024 board examination.
The CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam 2024 carries 80 marks in total. The Class 10 Social Science board question paper consisted of 37 questions which was divided into 6 sections. Each section carried different marks weightage and word limit.
Section | Marks | Word limit |
MCQs | 20 marks | - |
Very short answer type questions | 8 marks | 40 words |
Short answer type questions | 15 marks | 60 words |
Long answer type questions | 20 marks | 120 words |
Case-based questions | 12 marks | 100 words |
Map based questions | 5 marks | - |
Total | 80 marks | - |
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The CBSE 10th SST exam 2024 is over, renowned coaching institutes have released the Class 10 Social Science answer key. These answer keys serve as a reference guide for students to check their answers.
CBSE Class 10 board exams 2024 will conclude on March 13, 2024. Students can find the dates for the upcoming exams in the table below:
Dates | Day | Subjects |
March 11, 2024 | Monday | Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic |
March 13, 2024 | Wednesday | Computer Applications, Information and Technology, Artificial Intelligence |
Students should study strategically as per the marking scheme of CBSE 10th Maths subject. They should aim to revise all topics as soon as possible giving more priority to high weightage topics first. Check out the complete marking scheme in the table below:
Unit | Unit Name | Marks |
I | Number system | 6 |
II | Algebra | 20 |
III | Coordinate Geometry | 6 |
IV | Geometry | 15 |
V | Trigonometry | 12 |
VI | Mensuration | 10 |
VII | Statistics & Probability | 11 |
Total | 80 |
The Mathematics (Standard) question paper design can be found in the image given below:
Written exam paper of CBSE 10th Mathematics will be of 80 marks. Students will have 3 hours to write the paper. Below in the image, students can find the question paper design of CBSE 10th Maths board exam paper 2024.
Many third-party websites and coaching institutes have published the unofficial answer key for today's Social Science paper. Students who wish to calculate their probable scores can click on the direct link of CBSE 10th SST answer key 2024 provided above and get an estimate of their scores.
The Mathematics exam which is slated to be held on March 11, 2024, will be conducted with 100% syllabus. Students can check the complete syllabus PDF provided by CBSE on the website - cbseacademic.nic.in.
According to Md. Shahabuddin, Associate Editor at MTG Learning Media, ‘’Today’s CBSE Class 10 Social Science paper was easy to moderate and most of the questions were straight from the prescribed syllabus and NCERT textbooks. Except for a few questions that required critical thinking, the paper was easy and well-balanced with competency-based questions as per those given in CBSE's official sample paper. The questions were straightforward and students were able to finish it on time. The paper contained questions covering all sections of the syllabus. The paper was also well-structured with clear instructions and easy to understand language. Overall the paper was easy to average as far as difficulty level was concerned with a balanced approach for all kinds of students.’’
As per reports, CBSE is planning a pilot run of open-book assessments in selected schools. More details are awaited on the same.
CBSE 10th Social Science Paper: Analysis by Priyanka Swami, TGT Social Science, KIIT WORLD SCHOOL, GURUGRAM
''The social science paper was a balanced mix of analysis and application-based questions; the level of difficulty was moderate. The question paper was a balanced mix of knowledge, analysis, and application-based questions. The paper was a bit lengthy, and therefore, time management could have been a challenge for the class 10 students in today’s social science exam. Overall, students found that the CBSE social science paper was easy and straight from the prescribed syllabus and NCERT books. According to a subject teacher, barring very few questions, the paper is easy and well-balanced.''
Students will have to wait for a few more minutes to get the exam paper analysis and review of today's SST exam by the experts.
After studying from the prescribed NCERT 10th Maths book, students should practice solving more questions from popular reference books. Some of the reference book names for CBSE 10th Maths subject is given below:
Mathematics for Class 10 by R.D. Sharma
All in one mathematics by Arihant
Secondary School Mathematics for Class 10 by R. S. Aggarwal
The next exam will take place on March 11, 2024. Students must utilise the 3 days of exam preparation break to study for the Maths paper. Go through the CBSE maths sample papers, revise formulas and practice key concepts again. Check the date sheet for the upcoming CBSE 10th board exams below:
Dates | Day | Subjects |
March 11, 2024 | Monday | Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic |
March 13, 2024 | Wednesday | Computer Applications, Information and Technology, Artificial Intelligence |
CBSE 10th Class SST exam has concluded at 1:30 pm. Students should wait for a few more minutes to get the unofficial answer key link of today's exam paper.
The CBSE 10th Social Science exam is about to conclude at 1:30 pm. The unofficial answer key will be released soon after the exam.
Students must visit the official website - cbseacademic.nic.in to download the Maths sample paper provided by CBSE to check the final exam pattern. The CBSE 10th Maths exam is slated to be held on March 11, 2024.
Students of batch 2023-24 will be writing their last CBSE 10th exam on March 13, 2024. The process of evaluation of answer scripts has already started and the results are expected to be declared in May 2024.
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Mathematics exemplar problems for class X, NCERT publication.
Internal Assessment | Total Marks |
Pen Paper Test and Multiple Assessment (5+5) | 10 |
Portfolio | 5 |
Lab Practical (Lab activities to be done from the prescribed books) | 5 |
The CBSE 10th board exams are about to conclude. The last paper will be conducted on March 13, 2024. The exam will be administered for these subjects - Computer Applications, Information and Technology, Artificial Intelligence.
The CBSE 10th Maths exam will be held on March 11, 2024. Here is the marking scheme for the subject:
Dates | Day | Subjects |
---|---|---|
March 11, 2024 | Monday | Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic |
March 13, 2024 | Wednesday | Computer Applications, Information and Technology, Artificial Intelligence |
The Social Science paper key will be released by a few coaching institutes after the conclusion of the exam. Students can check their probable scores by analyzing the answer key. The official answer key may be released by CBSE through its website. Keep checking cbse.gov.in website for any announcements on the same.
CBSE 10th Social Science exam started. The paper will conclude at 1:30 pm. Parents/guardians can pick their wards from the exam centre accordingly.
The exam is about to commence at 10:30 am. The paper will conclude at 1:30 pm. Students will be given an extra 15 minutes to read the paper.
The total marks for the theory exam is 80. Students will be given 3 hours to write the paper. The exam will start at 10:30 am and conclude at 1:30 pm. Check the paper pattern below:
The CBSE 10th SST exam will start at 10:30 am. Students are advised to reach the examination centre at the reporting time. They must carry their admit card, ID and stationery items required to write the exam.
Students have to reach the examination centre in their school uniform. They have to carry their CBSE 10th admit card, ID and stationery items for the exam.
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The official answer key may be released by CBSE through its official website, cbseacademic.nic.in. Students may meanwhile check the unofficial answer keys which will be provided by many coaching institutes after completion of exam.
There will be a total of 20 MCQ type questions in the CBSE 10th Social Science paper carrying 1 mark each.
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The Social Science board exam is slated to be held today. The exam is set to commence at 10:30 am. Students are advised to reach the examination venue well in advance to avoid last minute rush and inconvenience.
Students appearing for the CBSE Class 10 social science exam should carry their admit card to the examination centres, along with school ID cards.
March 7, 2024 | Thursday | Social Science |
March 11, 2024 | Monday | Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic |
Students will have to get a minimum of 33% marks in CBSE Class 10th social science exam to pass the subject.
The Social Science Class 10 question paper will have 37 questions for 80 marks.
Subject | Syllabus | Marks (80) | Percentage |
History | The Rise of Nationalism in Europe. Nationalism in India: The Making of a Global World Sub topics1 to 1.3 Print Culture and the Modern World Map pointing | 18+2 | 25% |
Political Science | Power - sharing Federalism Gender, Religion and Caste Political Parties Outcomes of Democracy | 20 | 25% |
Geography | Resources and Development Forest and Wildlife Resources Water Resources Agriculture Mineral& Energy Resources Manufacturing industries Lifelines of National Economy(map pointing) Map pointing | 17+3 | 25% |
Economics | Development Sectors of the Indian Economy Money and Credit Globalization and The Indian Economy Sub topics: What is Globalization? Factors that have enabled Globalisation | 20 | 25% |
The CBSE Class 10th Social Science 2024 paper will held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
CBSE 2024 compartment exams is expected to be conducted in July 2024.
CBSE has proposed open book exams for students of Classes 9 to 12 for six subjects. A pilot test will be conducted in schools in November this year to check the effectiveness of the open book assessment.
This year, a total of 39 lakh students from 26 countries are taking the examinations.
Students can visit the official website of CBSE to check Social Science sample papers and previous year question papers, cbse.nic.in.
Students appearing for CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam 2024 should carry their admit card and school identity card on the exam day.
Students are required to obtain at least 33% marks in Social Science to pass the subject.
March 7th , 2024 | Thursday | Social Science |
March 11th, 2024 | Monday | Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic |
CBSE Class 10th exams are being held from February 15 to March 13, 2024.
The CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam 2024 carries 80 marks in total.
The CBSE Class 10th Social Science 2024 paper will start at 10:30 am and will conclude at 1:30 pm.
CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam 2024 will be held tomorrow, March 7, 2024.
The students will write their next CBSE exam for Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic subject on March 11, 2024.
The Social Science Class 10 question paper will contain 37 questions for 80 marks in total.
Subject | Syllabus | Marks (80) | Percentage |
History | The Rise of Nationalism in Europe. Nationalism in India: The Making of a Global World Sub topics1 to 1.3 Print Culture and the Modern World Map pointing | 18+2 | 25% |
Political Science | Power - sharing Federalism Gender, Religion and Caste Political Parties Outcomes of Democracy | 20 | 25% |
Geography | Resources and Development Forest and Wildlife Resources Water Resources Agriculture Mineral& Energy Resources Manufacturing industries Lifelines of National Economy(map pointing) Map pointing | 17+3 | 25% |
Economics | Development Sectors of the Indian Economy Money and Credit Globalization and The Indian Economy Sub topics: What is Globalization? Factors that have enabled Globalisation | 20 | 25% |
Students should analyze the PDF of Social Science sample paper which is provided on the official website of CBSE - cbseacademic.nic.in. They must carefully analyze the types of questions mentioned, exam pattern and marks weightage.
Various renowned coaching institutes will release the answer key after the exams are over.
After the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam, the students will take exam for Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic subject on March 11, 2024.
The prescribed textbooks for CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam 2024 can be found in the image provided below:
The CBSE Class 10 Social Science board question paper consists of 6 sections including MCQs, very short answer type questions, short answer type questions, long answer type questions, case-based questions and map-based questions.
The CBSE Class 10th Social Science 2024 paper will start at 10:30 am and will conclude at 1:30 pm. The exam will be conducted on March 7, 2024.