CBSE Class 10 Social Science Sample Papers 2026-27
Prepare for the Social Science board exam with three free sample papers from Future Topper, built for the CBSE Class 10 2026-27 session. Each paper is designed by experienced History, Geography, Political Science and Economics teachers to reflect the current exam pattern, covering map-based questions, source-based questions and case studies exactly as they appear in the actual board question paper. These are practice papers created by Future Topper and are not official CBSE sample papers, though they closely follow the CBSE syllabus and marking scheme for the year.
Every paper can be downloaded for free as a PDF and comes with a complete answer key and marking scheme, so students can check their own work and understand exactly where marks are gained or lost.
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern 2026-27
The Social Science theory paper (code 087) carries 80 marks, spread across five sections plus map work, covering History, Geography, Political Science and Economics in equal proportion, with a further 20 marks awarded through internal assessment. The table below shows the typical section wise distribution followed in the Future Topper sample papers.
Section | Question Type | Marks |
Section A | 20 objective/MCQ questions (1 mark each) | 20 marks |
Section B | 4 very short answer questions (2 marks each) | 8 marks |
Section C | 6 short answer questions (3 marks each) | 18 marks |
Section D | 4 long answer questions (5 marks each) | 20 marks |
Section E | 3 case-based/source-based questions (4 marks each) | 12 marks |
Map Work | History and Geography map based questions | 2 marks |
Internal Assessment | Periodic test, portfolio, project work, map work practice | 20 marks |
Download CBSE Class 10 Social Science Sample Papers
Three separate papers are available below, arranged in a suggested order of use. Each includes a full answer key.
Paper | Best Used For | Download |
Sample Paper 1 | Balanced difficulty, good starting point for early revision | |
Sample Paper 2 | Slightly higher difficulty, useful for mid-term practice | |
Sample Paper 3 | Full length mock test, ideal for final revision |
Syllabus Covered in These Sample Papers
The sample papers cover all four units of the Social Science syllabus in equal proportion as prescribed by CBSE. Topics include nationalism in India and the making of a global world, resources, agriculture, water resources, minerals and manufacturing industries, power sharing, federalism, political parties, democracy and its outcomes, development, sectors of the economy, money and credit, and globalisation.
Unit / Book | Marks | Discipline |
India and the Contemporary World - II | 20 marks | History |
Contemporary India - II | 20 marks | Geography |
Democratic Politics - II | 20 marks | Political Science |
Understanding Economic Development | 20 marks | Economics |
How to Prepare Using These Sample Papers
• Practise locating and labelling important places on the History and Geography outline maps, since map based questions are compulsory every year.
• Revise key dates, movements and personalities from History chapters, along with cause and effect relationships rather than isolated facts.
• For Geography, practise diagrams and flowcharts related to resources, agriculture and industries, since these often carry additional marks.
• For Political Science and Economics, focus on definitions and examples, since many questions ask you to illustrate a concept with a real world example.
• After finishing each paper, compare your answers with the marking scheme and note recurring mistakes to focus on during revision.
Tips to Score Well in the Social Science Board Exam
• Answer case-based and source-based questions by referring directly back to the given passage or data rather than writing from memory alone.
• Practise writing long answers within the suggested word limit, using clear headings or points where appropriate to improve presentation.
• Keep a list of important keywords and definitions for Political Science and Economics, since precise terminology is rewarded in the marking scheme.
• Revise map work regularly through the year rather than only before the exam, since locating places accurately takes consistent practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Social Science sample papers official CBSE papers?
No, they are prepared by the Future Topper academic team based on the CBSE syllabus and exam pattern for 2026-27, and are not published by CBSE.
Are the sample papers free to download?
Yes, all three sample papers are available as free PDF downloads, along with their answer keys.
Do these papers cover History, Geography, Political Science and Economics equally?
Each paper covers all four disciplines in the same broad proportion prescribed by CBSE, so students get balanced practice across the entire syllabus.
Will these papers include map based questions?
Yes, each paper includes map based questions from History and Geography, matching the current exam pattern.
How important is map work for the board exam?
Map work carries a small but scoring portion of marks each year, and since it tests direct location and labelling skills, regular practice can help students secure these marks reliably.