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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on February 25 held the Social Science exam for Class 10. The paper was held for 80 marks and students were allotted three hours to complete the paper. According to students who appeared for the exam found the paper “moderate in difficulty” and teachers say that the structure of the paper was “a well-organised” one.
Pratibha Shinghal , Social Science Educator (TGT) at JAIN International Residential School (JIRS), Bengaluru while analysing the CBSE Class 10 social science paper said that the question paper for Class 10 was moderate in difficulty, with a well-organized structure.
“It covered nearly 90 per cent of the syllabus, and no questions were beyond the prescribed curriculum. The multiple-choice questions were straightforward and easy to answer. The paper did not include high-order thinking or competency-based questions. Students who approached it with focus and a clear understanding of the questions should be able to score above 71 out of 80 without much difficulty,” Shinghal added.
As per Chinka Kapoor, TGT Social Studies, Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad, the Social Science board exam paper featured a well-balanced mix of questions, assessing both conceptual understanding and analytical skills.
“The paper was well-designed, covering a broad spectrum of topics. However, some questions were quite tricky, requiring careful interpretation and critical thinking. Overall, it was a fair and thoughtfully structured assessment,” Kapoor said.
As per Rishikesh Jha, SME, Social Science, Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools, the exam was balanced in terms of difficulty level, providing students with an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding without feeling overwhelmed. It was not an excessively lengthy paper. The paper featured a diverse range of question types, including map-based questions, case studies, and analytical problems, promoting application-based learning specially in Section A- Multiple Choice Questions and Section D- Long Answer Type Questions, which encouraged students to think critically and apply their conceptual knowledge.
As per Vidhi Sharma; Educator; Shiv Nadar School; Gurgaon, the Class 10 Social Science Board Exam remained largely NCERT-based, reinforcing the importance of conceptual clarity and thorough preparation. With direct and straightforward questions in History and Political Science, students who had studied diligently from the textbook found the exam manageable.
“Geography and Economics MCQs required a mix of recall and critical thinking, challenging students to apply their understanding. The subjective section aligned closely with the syllabus, ensuring that those with a strong grasp of key concepts could confidently attempt all questions. Map work was simple, offering a sense of ease amid the exam. Overall, this year’s paper emphasised that success lies in a deep understanding of NCERT content rather than rote memorisation. Students who had engaged actively with the syllabus and practised application-based questions were well-equipped to perform well. The exam served as a reminder that mastering fundamentals is the key to excelling in board assessments,” Sharma added.
‘Direct and straightforward subjective questions’
The CBSE Social Science paper in Set 1 was well-balanced, with subjective questions being largely direct and straightforward, Manisha Pundir, Social Science Subject Coordinator at VidyaGyan School, Sitapur, UP said.
“While objective questions were fair, some required precise conceptual understanding due to closely framed MCQ options. The map-based section focused on a few specific chapters, and the case-based questions aligned well with the CBSE sample paper for 2024-25,” she added.
Richa Pandey, a student from VidyaGyan Sitapur, found the subjective question in Section D on the sustainability of development from economics quite interesting. They had discussed the same topic in class, and a similar question appeared in their pre-board exam, which made her feel well-prepared and confident.
Smita Patel of the same school found a couple of MCQs tricky since the options were very close.
“But overall, the paper was simple, with most questions being direct,” the student who appeared for the exam today said.
As per Anthony Fernandes, Founder – Shaalaa.com, compared to the 2024 paper, this year’s exam had a balanced mix of conceptual and application-based questions. The multiple-choice section (Section A) tested students’ analytical skills, while the case-based questions (Section E) required critical thinking.
“Unlike last year, which had a slightly more theoretical approach, the 2025 paper integrated real-world applications, particularly in history and economics. The map-based questions were straightforward. Overall, students found the paper moderately easy, with a few challenging long-answer questions,” he added.
