CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Question Papers (2022–2026)
Download every CBSE Class 10 Social Science board paper from 2022–2026 as a free PDF, with the official CBSE marking scheme. Or practise all 522 questions online, one by one, with answers (466 have marking-scheme solutions).
Key facts
- Highest-weightage chapters: Geography: Lifelines of Economy (7.2 marks), History: Nationalism in India (6.9 marks), Political Science: Outcomes of Democracy (6.5 marks) on average per paper, across 8 board papers
- Paper pattern 2026-27: 80 marks, 36 questions in 4 sections; unchanged from 2025-26 (CBSE notice, 21 Sep 2026)
- Board papers available: 10 papers from 2022 to 2026 with official marking schemes, free PDF
- Practice questions: 522 questions, 466 with marking-scheme answers, free online
Class 10 Social Science board papers with marking schemes
Two sets per year from different CBSE regions. Question papers are published by CBSE; click a PDF to download it free.
| Paper | Questions | Free download | Answers | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board exam 2026 · Set 32/1/1 | 38 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2026 · Set 32/2/1 | 38 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2025 · Set 32/1/1 | 37 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2025 · Set 32/2/1 | 37 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2024 · Set 32/1/1 | 36 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2024 · Set 32/2/1 | 37 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2023 · Set 32/1/1 | 37 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2023 · Set 32/2/1 | 37 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2022 · Set 32/1/1 · Term 2 | 13 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2022 · Set 32/2/1 · Term 2 | 12 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
Class 10 Social Science sample paper 2026-27
CBSE released the 2026-27 Sample Question Paper on 21 September 2026 and confirmed there is no change in the question paper design for 2026-27. Practise it first: it shows exactly how your board paper will look.
| Paper | Questions | Free download | Answers | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample paper 2026-27 | 36 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
Chapter-wise weightage (from 8 board papers)
Average marks each chapter carried per board paper. Start revision with the chapters at the top.
Most repeated Social Science questions in CBSE board exams
The same question, or a near-identical one, appeared in more than one CBSE board exam year.
- Page 29 of 32 37. (a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them :…
Asked in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026History: Nationalism in India5 marks - (a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline map of India (on page 23). Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them : (i) …
Asked in 2023, 2024, 2025Geography: Minerals & Energy5 marks - (a) Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on the given outline political Map of India. Identify them with the help of given information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them : (A) The place where t…
Asked in 2023, 2024History: Nationalism in India5 marks - Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : Column I Column II (List) (Subject) Union list i. a. Police b. State list ii. Computer software Concurrent list iii. C. Adoption d. Residuary subjects iv. Def…
Asked in 2023, 2026Political Science: Federalism3 marks - Choose the correct option to fill the blank : Literacy Rate is expressed as a proportion of the literate population in the age and above. group (A) 7 years (B) 8 years (C) 9 years (D) 10 years
Asked in 2024, 2026Economics: Development5 marks - Page 23 of 32 34. Read the following source and answer the questions that follow : 4 Print and Censorship The power of the printed word is most often seen in the way governments seek to regulate and suppress print. The c…
Asked in 2024, 2025History: Print Culture4 marks - Read the given source and answer the questions that follow : Print and Censorship The power of the printed word is most often seen in the way governments seek to regulate and suppress print. The colonial government kept …
Asked in 2024, 2025History: Print Culture4 marks - J Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow : FLOODS Basic safety Precautions To Be Taken : Listen to radio/TV for the latest weather bulletins and flood warnings. Pass on the information t…
Asked in 2024, 2026Geography: Water Resources4 marks
Class 10 Social Science paper pattern
Based on the sample paper 2026-27 (80 marks).
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 9 × 2 marks | 18 |
| Section B | 9 × 3 marks | 27 |
| Section C | 4 × 1 mark, 2 × 2 marks, 1 × 3 marks, 1 × 4 marks, 1 × 5 marks | 20 |
| Section D | 6 × 1 mark, 3 × 3 marks | 15 |
CBSE additional practice papers for Class 10 Social Science
| Paper | Questions | Free download | Answers | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional practice paper 2023-24 | 37 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Additional practice paper 2023-24 · Set 2 | 37 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Additional practice paper 2022-23 | 37 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Additional practice paper 2021-22 | 53 | Question paper PDF | Not published | Practise online |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download CBSE Class 10 Social Science previous year question papers for free?
All CBSE Class 10 Social Science board papers from 2022–2026 are listed on this page as free PDF downloads, together with the official marking schemes. You can also practise every question online in the free BoardPrep app.
Are marking schemes included with the Class 10 Social Science papers?
Yes. The official CBSE marking scheme is linked next to each paper where CBSE has published it. In the app, 466 of the 522 questions show their marking-scheme answer.
Which chapters carry the most marks in Class 10 Social Science?
In recent board papers the highest-weightage chapters were Geography: Lifelines of Economy, History: Nationalism in India, Political Science: Outcomes of Democracy. See the chapter-wise weightage table above for the full list.
Has the CBSE exam pattern changed for 2026-27?
No. CBSE's notification of 21 September 2026 says there is no change in the question paper design or assessment pattern for 2026-27, and the passing criteria stay the same as 2025-26.
Is BoardPrep free?
Yes. All papers, the question bank, the paper generator, mock tests and the Pattern Challenge are free to use.
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