CBSE Class 10 Social Science Sample papers 2026-27

This is a comprehensive, fully original practice resource for students preparing for the CBSE Class X Social Science Board Examination (Subject Code 087). It contains 20 complete sample papers — a total of 760 questions — each carrying 80 marks and designed to be completed in 3 hours, matching the format of examinations.

What's Inside:

The 20 papers are spread across three difficulty levels:

• Easy (Papers 1–10) — 380 questions covering core syllabus topics across all four sections

• Medium (Papers 11–17) — 266 questions with more analytical and application-based questions

• Hard (Papers 18–20) — 114 questions featuring higher-order thinking, advanced concepts, and nuanced analysis

Each paper covers all four sections of the Social Science syllabus:

• Section A – History (20 marks): Topics include Nationalism in Europe and India, the French Revolution, the Rise of Print Culture, the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Great Depression, and more.

• Section B – Geography (20 marks): Topics include Resources and Development, Forest and Wildlife, Water Resources, Agriculture, Minerals, and Energy.

• Section C – Political Science (20 marks): Topics include Power Sharing, Federalism, Democracy, Political Parties, Outcomes of Democracy, and Challenges to Democracy.

• Section D – Economics (20 marks): Topics include Development, Sectors of the Economy, Money and Credit, Globalisation, and Consumer Rights.

Key Features:

• All questions are stated to be fully original, created exclusively for this publication with no repetition across papers.

• Complete answer keys with step-wise, mark-scheme-aligned solutions are included for every paper.

• All question types are covered: MCQs, Very Short Answer (VSA), Short Answer (SA), Long Answer (LA), Case-Based Questions (CBQ), and Map-based questions — matching the official board paper format.

• Map-based and passage-based case study questions are included as per the latest CBQ format.

• Questions span the full Class X Social Science syllabus with balanced coverage across all four sections.

Who It's For:

Class X students appearing for the CBSE Social Science Board Exam who want structured, timed practice across all difficulty levels and question types.

Important Notes:

This publication is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to CBSE, NCERT, or any government body. It is an independent educational practice resource intended solely for self-assessment and practice. Statistical data cited in the papers is drawn from publicly available government sources and academic research. Political examples are used strictly for academic illustration of constitutional and political science concepts. © Future Topper. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction is prohibited.