CBSE has revised the Class 10 Social Science question paper for the 2025–26 session. The exam now follows a subject-wise layout: History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics, with four separate sections of 20 marks each. Each section includes a mix of MCQs, very short, short, long, and case-based questions. Map work is included in History and Geography. These details are taken from the official CBSE Sample Question Paper (SQP) 2025–26 and its Marking Scheme. Use this structure to plan your study schedule and align your practice with the listed question types.
| Paper overview |
| Total questions: 38 |
| All questions are compulsory. |
| Sections: A – History, B – Geography, C – Political Science, D – Economics |
| Marks: 20 per section (total 80) |
| Question types inside every section |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
| Very Short Answer type Questions (2 marks, up to 40 words) |
| Short Answer type Questions (3 marks, up to 60 words) |
| Long Answer type Questions (5 marks, up to 120 words) |
| Case-Based Questions (4 marks with 3 sub-parts; each answer up to 100 words) |
| Map based Questions ( 2 marks : History section and 3 marks : Geography section) |
- No overall choice in the paper.
- Internal choice appears in a few questions. Attempt only one option wherever a choice is given.
For visually impaired candidates
- Alternate questions are provided in place of items with visuals or maps.
- These alternates are only for visually impaired candidates.
You may also visit the official CBSE website to download the Sample Question Paper using the link below. All the best for your exams!