CBSE 2024 Exam Live: CBSE Class 10 Social Science answer key, passing marks, paper analysis, datesheet

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.

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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.
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Answer Key 2024

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CBSE Class 10 Board Exam - Upcoming Papers

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.

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Marking Scheme and Word Limit

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.

March 7, 2024 | 05:45 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 board exams to conclude soon

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


March 7, 2024 | 05:14 PM IST

CBSE 10th Mathematics Paper - Marking Scheme

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


March 7, 2024 | 04:56 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Maths (Standard) - Paper Design

The Mathematics (Standard) question paper design can be found in the image given below:

March 7, 2024 | 04:34 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Mathematics (Basic) - Question Paper Design

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.

March 7, 2024 | 04:21 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Answer Key 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.

March 7, 2024 | 03:53 PM IST

CBSE Maths Preparation Tips

  • First and foremost, start your preparation with a clear mind and avoid excessive worrying about anything. Review the CBSE 10th Maths syllabus carefully and chart preparation strategy for the next 3 days.
  • The CBSE 10th Mathematics exam is on March 11, 2024. Students must solve sample papers provided by CBSE on its official website - cbseacademic.nic.in.
  • As you go through the Class 10 Math syllabus 2024 CBSE, and solve sample papers, students must also focus on solving previous year's CBSE Class 10 question papers to understand the exam pattern, important topics, and marking scheme.

March 7, 2024 | 03:31 PM IST

Maths Deleted Syllabus Class 10 CBSE 2023-24

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. 

March 7, 2024 | 03:03 PM IST

CBSE Class 10th Social Science Exam Analysis

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.’’

March 7, 2024 | 02:54 PM IST

Open Book Exam CBSE 2024

As per reports, CBSE is planning a pilot run of open-book assessments in selected schools. More details are awaited on the same. 

March 7, 2024 | 02:32 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Paper Analysis

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.''

March 7, 2024 | 02:12 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Review

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. 

March 7, 2024 | 02:07 PM IST

Popular Reference Books for CBSE 10th Maths

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

March 7, 2024 | 01:57 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Upcoming exam

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


March 7, 2024 | 01:32 PM IST

CBSE 10th SST exam concludes: Answer key to release soon

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. 

March 7, 2024 | 01:10 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam 2024

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. 

March 7, 2024 | 12:56 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Maths Sample Papers 2024

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. 

March 7, 2024 | 12:34 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 board exams to conclude soon

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. 

March 7, 2024 | 12:12 PM IST

Prescribed textbooks for CBSE 10th Maths

Mathematics - Textbook for Class X - NCERT Publication

Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, class X - CBSE Publication

Laboratory Manual - Mathematics, secondary stage - NCERT Publication

Mathematics exemplar problems for class X, NCERT publication.

March 7, 2024 | 12:02 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Maths Internal Assessment Marks Break-Up


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


March 7, 2024 | 11:35 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 Last Board Exam 2024

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.

March 7, 2024 | 11:16 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 Maths Paper Marking Scheme

The CBSE 10th Maths exam will be held on March 11, 2024. Here is the marking scheme for the subject:

March 7, 2024 | 10:52 AM IST

CBSE 10th Board Exams 2024 - Upcoming papers

DatesDaySubjects
March 11, 2024
Monday
Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic
March 13, 2024
Wednesday
Computer Applications, Information and Technology, Artificial Intelligence

March 7, 2024 | 10:41 AM IST

CBSE Social Science Exam Answer Key

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.  

March 7, 2024 | 10:30 AM IST

CBSE Social Science Exam 2024

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. 

March 7, 2024 | 10:15 AM IST

CBSE Social Science Exam Paper 10th

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. 

March 7, 2024 | 10:06 AM IST

CBSE Board SST Paper 2024

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:

March 7, 2024 | 09:57 AM IST

CBSE Social Science Exam Time

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.

March 7, 2024 | 09:48 AM IST

CBSE 10th SST Exam - Dress Code

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. 

March 7, 2024 | 09:38 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Paper - Last Minute Revision

Review the key dates and map pointers. Stay confident and calm. Indulge in positive self-talk to manage any last minute stress

March 7, 2024 | 09:30 AM IST

CBSE SST Exam Class 10 - Economics section

The CBSE 10th Economics course structure is given in the image below. Students must attempt all questions and review their answers once before the answer scripts are submitted.

March 7, 2024 | 09:07 AM IST

CBSE 10th Social Science Official Answer Key 2024

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.

March 7, 2024 | 08:50 AM IST

CBSE 10th Social Science Paper MCQs

There will be a total of 20 MCQ type questions in the CBSE 10th Social Science paper carrying 1 mark each.

March 7, 2024 | 08:38 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 SST Paper Today 2024

The CBSE 10th Geography course structure is given in the image below. Students must try to attempt all questions in time and review their answers before submitting their answer scripts.

March 7, 2024 | 08:28 AM IST

CBSE 10th Social Science Paper - Timings

The exam will start at 10:30 am and will conclude at 1:30 pm. Parents/guardians will be able to pick their wards only after the conclusion of the exam.

March 7, 2024 | 08:18 AM IST

CBSE SST Board Exam Class 10 2024

CBSE 10th History course structure is provided in the image below. Students must try to attempt all questions in the exam.

March 7, 2024 | 08:12 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 SST Board Exam 2024

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.

March 7, 2024 | 08:04 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam: Important documents

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 | 08:01 AM IST

CBSE 10th Exam Date 2024

March 7, 2024ThursdaySocial Science
March 11, 2024MondayMathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic

March 7, 2024 | 07:50 AM IST

CBSE Class 10th social science exam passing marks

Students will have to get a minimum of 33% marks in CBSE Class 10th social science exam to pass the subject.


March 7, 2024 | 07:47 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam 2024: Total questions

The Social Science Class 10 question paper will have 37 questions for 80 marks.

March 7, 2024 | 07:29 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam marking scheme

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%

March 7, 2024 | 07:25 AM IST

CBSE Class 10 social science exam timings

The CBSE Class 10th Social Science 2024 paper will held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

March 6, 2024 | 10:09 PM IST

CBSE 2024 compartment exam dates

CBSE 2024 compartment exams is expected to be conducted in July 2024.

March 6, 2024 | 09:54 PM IST

CBSE open book exams

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.

March 6, 2024 | 09:33 PM IST

CBSE Board Exams 2024: Total students

This year, a total of 39 lakh students from 26 countries are taking the examinations.

March 6, 2024 | 09:23 PM IST

CBSE Social Science sample papers

Students can visit the official website of CBSE to check Social Science sample papers and previous year question papers, cbse.nic.in.

March 6, 2024 | 09:10 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam 2024: Things to carry

Students appearing for CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam 2024 should carry their admit card and school identity card on the exam day.

March 6, 2024 | 08:57 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science passing marks

Students are required to obtain at least 33% marks in Social Science to pass the subject.

March 6, 2024 | 08:46 PM IST

CBSE 10th Exam Date 2024: Core subjects

March 7th , 2024ThursdaySocial Science
March 11th, 2024MondayMathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic

March 6, 2024 | 08:35 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 exam dates 2024

CBSE Class 10th exams are being held from February 15 to March 13, 2024.

March 6, 2024 | 08:22 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science total marks

The CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam 2024 carries 80 marks in total.

March 6, 2024 | 08:02 PM IST

CBSE Class 10th Social Science 2024 paper timings

The CBSE Class 10th Social Science 2024 paper will start at 10:30 am and will conclude at 1:30 pm.

March 6, 2024 | 07:52 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam date

CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam 2024 will be held tomorrow, March 7, 2024.

March 6, 2024 | 07:36 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 next exam 2024

The students will write their next CBSE exam for Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic subject on March 11, 2024.

March 6, 2024 | 07:20 PM IST

CBSE 10th Social Science paper duration

The Social Science Class 10 question paper will contain 37 questions for 80 marks in total.

March 6, 2024 | 07:13 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper Design


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%


March 6, 2024 | 07:05 PM IST

CBSE Class 10th Social Science Sample Paper 2024

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. 

March 6, 2024 | 06:58 PM IST

CBSE Class 10th Social Science Exam 2024 - Marks Weightage

March 6, 2024 | 06:42 PM IST

Who releases answer keys for the CBSE Class 10th Social Science exam 2024?

Various renowned coaching institutes will release the answer key after the exams are over.

March 6, 2024 | 06:32 PM IST

Which paper will be held after CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam?

After the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam, the students will take exam for Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic subject on March 11, 2024.

March 6, 2024 | 06:23 PM IST

CBSE Class 10th 2024 Social Science Paper - Books Prescribed

The prescribed textbooks for CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam 2024 can be found in the image provided below:

March 6, 2024 | 06:12 PM IST

How many sections are there in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science board question paper?

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.

March 6, 2024 | 06:03 PM IST

CBSE 10th Social Science Paper - Exam Timing

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.

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