HBSE Class 10 Syllabus 2027 Social Science

FOR HARYANA CLASS 10 PREPARATION

HBSE Class 10 Syllabus
2027 Social Science
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

Haryana Class 10 2027 Syllabus Social Science

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BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION HARYANA
Syllabus and Chapter wise division of Marks (2026-27)
Class- 10 Subject: Social Science Code: 017
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Course Structure (2026-27)
Class- 10 Subject: Social Science Code: 017
Sr. No./ Book Chapter Marks
1.Bharat And The Unit-1 9
World (23) 1) Sarasvati - Sindhu Civilization
2) Major Civilizations Of The Ancient World
3) Major Philosophies Of The World

Unit-2 7
4) Medieval Society : Europe And India
5) Christianity And Islam : Rise And Conflict
6) Foreign Invasions on India
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7) Colonialism and Imperialism
8) Movement against British Colonialism in India
9) 50 years of Independence
2. Democratic Unit-1 12
Politics –II (21) 1) Power sharing
2) Federalism
3) Gender, Religion and Caste
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4) Political parties
5) Outcomes of Democracy
3. Contemporary Unit-1 8
India II (21) 1) Resource and Development
2) Forest and Wildlife Resources
3) Water Resources
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4) Agriculture
5) Mineral and Energy Resources
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6) Manufacturing Industries
7) Lifelines of National Economy
4 .Understanding Unit-1 8
of Economic 1) Development
Development(15) 2) Sectors of Indian Economy
3) Money and Credit
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4) Globalization and the Indian Economy
5) Consumer Rights
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Internal Assessment 20
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4) Medieval Society : Europe And India
 European Society
 Contemporary Indian Society
5) Christianity And Islam : Rise And Conflict
 Christianity
 Islam
 Conflict Of Christianity And Islam
 Crusades- (Four Great Crusades & Four Smaller Crusades)
 Impact Of The Conflict

6) Foreign Invasions on India
 Foreign Invasions On India
- The Early Invasion of Arabs (636 AD to 712 AD)
- Invasion of Muhammad Bin Qasim ( 712 AD)
- Invasion of Mahmud Ghaznavi
- Invasion of Muhammad Ghori
- Invasion of Mongols
- Invasion of Timur
- Invasion of Babur
- Invasion of Nadirshah
- Invasion of Ahmedshah Abdali
 Effects of Foreign Invasions on India
7) Colonialism and Imperialism
 Colonialism
 Causes For The Establishment of Colonies
 Conditions Conducive to the Expansion of Imperialism
 Development of Imperialism
- Imperialism in Asia
- Imperialism in Africa
 Impact of Imperialism
8) Movement against British Colonialism in India
 Struggle against Imperialism before 1857 AD
 Great Freedom Struggle of 1857 AD
 Struggle between 1857 AD and 1900AD
 Struggles and Movements of Nationalists
 Revolutionary Movement ( 1894 AD – 1947 AD)
 Non Violence Movement

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9) 50 Years of Independent India
 Partition of Country
 Integration of Princely States
 Making of the Constitution
 Country ‘ s First Election
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4) Political Parties
 Why do we Need Political Parties?
- Meaning
- Functions
- Necessity
 How many Parties should we have?
 National Parties
 State Parties
 Challenges to Political Parties
 How can Parties be reformed?
5) Outcomes of Democracy
 How do we assess Democracy‘s Outcomes?
 Accountable , Responsive and Legitimate Government
 Economic Growth and Development
 Reduction of Inequality and Poverty
 Accommodation of Social Diversity
 Dignity and Freedom of Citizens

Contemporary India II

1) Resources and Development
 Development of Resources
 Resource Planning
- Resource Planning in India
- Conservation of Resources
 Land Resources
 Land Utilisation
 Land use Pattern in India
 Land Degradation and Conservation Measures
 Soil as a Resource
- Classification of Soil
- Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation

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2) Forest and Wildlife Resources
 Flora and Fauna in India
 Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India
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6) Manufacturing Industries
 Importance of Manufacturing
- Classification of Industries
Agro based Industries; Mineral based Industries, Chemical Industries,
Cement Industries, Fertiliser Industries, Automobile Industries,
Information Technology and Electronics Industries.
 Industrial Pollution and Environmental Degradation
- Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Thermal Pollution , Noise Pollution
- Control of Environmental Degradation

6) Lifelines of National Economy
Transport-
 Roadways
 Railways
 Pipelines
 Waterways
 Major Seaports
 Airways
 Communication
 International Trade
 Tourism as a Trade

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Understanding of Economic Development
1) Development
 What Development Promises?
- Different People
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 Sectors of Economic Activities
 Comparing the Three Sectors
 Primary , Secondary and Tertiary Sectors in India
 Divisions of Sectors as Organised and Unorganised
 Sectors in terms of Ownership , Public and Private Sectors
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 Self Help Groups for the Poor
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 Production Across Countries
 Interlinking Production Across Countries
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 Consumer Rights
 Taking the Consumer Movement Forward
Map work
History Section:- ( World Map)
Chapter -1 Saraswati – Sindhu Civilization
Major cities:- Harppa, Mohanjodaro, Dholavira, Lothal, Rakhigarhi

Chapter -2 Ancient Civilization of the World
Show area of the origin and exapansion of ancient civilizations of
the world at present on world map:-
Egypt Civilization , Mesopotamia Civilization, Greek Civilization ,
Roman Civilization, China Civilization, Maya Civilization

Chapter -3 Major Philosophy of the World
Show area of the origin of major philosophy of the world on world
map:-
Vedic Philosophy, Jaina Philosophy, Buddha Philosophy,
Zoroastricinism ,Judaism, Confucius Philosophy

Chapter- 7 Colonialism and Imperialism
Show Imperial powers of Europe on world map:-
England, France, Purtagal, Russia, Germany, Italy

Geography Section:- (India Map)
(Identification, locating and labelling)

Chapter 1: Resources and Development
Major Soil Types- Alluvial, Black, Arid, Laterite

Chapter 3: Water Resources
Dams:- Bhakra Nangal, Nagarjuna Sagar, Hirakund, Sardar Sarovar

Chapter 4: Agriculture
Major areas of Rice and Wheat, Sugarcane, Tea
Largest / Major Producer States of
Chapter 5: Mineral and Energy Resources
Coal Mines :- Jharia, Raniganj, Neyveli, Bokaro
Oil Fields :- Digboi, Mumbai High, Ankaleshwar,
Nuclear Power Plants :- Narora, Rawat Bhata, Tarapur, Kaiga,

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Chapter 6: Manufacturing Industries
Iron and Steel Plants :- Jamshedpur, Bhilai, , Salem,
Rourkela
Software Technology Parks :- Srinagar, Noida, Gandhinagar,
Bengaluru,Guwahati, Thiruvanthapuram
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Note: Examiner are strictly directed to follow map section as per given in
syllabus mentioned above.

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Monthwise Syllabus Teaching Plan (2026-27)
Class- 10 Subject: Social Science Code: 017
Month Name of Book/unit Subject Matter Teaching Revision
Periods Periods
April Contemporary India-II Resources &Development 6 2

History: Bharat and The Saraswati- Sindhu 8 2
World Civilization
May Contemporary India-II Forest and Wildlife Resources 6 2

History: Bharat and the Major civilization of the 6 2
World World

Democratic Politics-II Power Sharing 6 2
June Activities to be Assigned Project Work
during Summer Break
Sites of Saraswati & Sindhu
Civilization
Classification of Resources
UNESCO sites in India
Primary, Secondary &
Tertiary Activities
July Understanding of Sectors of Indian Economy 4 2
Economic Development
History: Bharat and the Major Philosophy of the 8 2
World World
Contemporary India-II Water- Resources 6 2
August History: Bharat and the Medieval Society: Europe 6 2
World and India
Democratic Politics-II Federalism 6 2
Contemporary India-II Agriculture 6 2
September History: Bharat and the Christianity and Islam: Rise 6 2
World and Conflict
Democratic Politics-II Gender, Religion and Caste 6 2

Understanding of Money and Credit 4 2
Economic Development

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October History: Bharat and the Foreign Invasions on India 5 2
World
Understanding of Globalization and the Indian 4 2
Economic Development Economy

Contemporary India-II Minerals and Energy 7 2
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December History: Bharat and the Movement against British 6 2
World Colonialism in India

Democratic Politics-II Outcomes of Democracy 4 2

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Democratic Politics-II 4 2
February Revision
March Annual examination

Note: Subject teachers are advised to direct the students to prepare
notebook of the Terminology/Definitional Words used in the chapters for
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Question Paper Design (2026-27)
Class-10 Subject: Social Science Code: 017 Time: 03 Hrs.
Type of Question Marks Number Description Total
Marks
Essay Type 5 3 Internal options will be given in 15
Questions all the questions. One question
from each section viz. History,
Geography, Pol. Sc
Short Answer 3 4 Write any three points. No. of 12
Type Questions questions (History-1, Geog.-1,
Pol.Sc.-1, Eco-1 )
Very Short 2 8 Write any 2 points. No. of 16
Answer Type questions (History-2, Geog.-2,
Question Pol.Sc.-2, and Eco.-2)
Objective Type 1 20 History-6 Marks, 20
Questions Geog-3 Marks,
Pol. Sc.-7 Marks
Economics-4

12 Multiple Choice Questions
03 One Word Answer
03 Fill in the blanks
02 Assertion Reason Based
Questions
Case Study Based 3 4 Questions will be based on the 12
Questions given case study from Pol. Sc.,
Geography, History and
Economics.
Each will comprise 3
questions for 01 mark
Map Skill Based 5 1 One Location based question 5
Questions (2+3) consist two section “A” and “B”
will be asked from History and
Geography.
(History-2, Geography-3)
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