CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: Social Science paper today, check guidelines here

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Analysis Live: Rishikesh Jha SME, Social Science at Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools also highlighted some key points about the Social Science paper. These are as follows:

• Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

• Focus on NCERT: Majority of questions were directly based on the NCERT syllabus with some testing the comprehensive ability of the students.

• Question types: A good balance of MCQs incorporating various typologies, short answer and long answer questions, including map work and case studies.

• Section wise analysis:

SECTION DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions Moderate

Section B: Very Short Answer Type Questions Easy

Section C: Short Answer Type Questions Easy

Section D: Long Answer Type Questions Moderate

Section E: Case Based Questions Easy

Section F: Map Skills Based Questions Easy

Overall feedback: The question paper was well-balanced and effectively assessed student’s knowledge and understanding of key Social Science concepts while also fostering analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. It was structured in a way that benefitted all level of learners, making it a fair and student-friendly assessment.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Analysis Live: Rishikesh Jha SME, Social Science at Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools said, “The Class 10 Social Science paper for the academic year 2024-2025 was easy to moderate, making it accessible to a majority of students. The questions were well-structured and closely aligned with the NCERT textbooks, ensuring that students who had thoroughly studied the syllabus found the paper manageable.”

“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,” Jha said.

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CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025: The CBSE Class 10 examinations began on February 15 and will conclude on March 18, 2025.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Analysis Live: Manisha Pundir, Social Science Subject Coordinator at VidyaGyan School, Sitapur said, “The CBSE Geography paper in Set 1 was well-balanced, with subjective questions being largely direct and straightforward. 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.”

Richa Pandey, a student from VidyaGyan Sitapur said, “I particularly found the subjective question in Section D on the sustainability of development from Economics quite interesting. We had discussed the same topic in class, and a similar question appeared in our pre-board exam, which made me feel well-prepared and confident.”

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Analysis Live: Students of Edustar Adarsh Senior Secondary School, Kalewal, Mohali found the CBSE Social Sciences exam balanced and based on the NCERT syllabus. Their reactions were a mixed bag regarding the difficulty of the paper.

Shinepreet Kaur, 15, from Kurali said, “The paper was well balanced. I had prepared very well, so I found it easy. Though it was a time-consuming paper, I wanted some extra time to write long answers. ”

Amanpreet, 16, from Mohali added, “The exam was moderate but time-consuming. Map-based questions were difficult, and most of the students were stuck there. It took me half an hour to locate sites on the map.”

Sanjot, 15, from Sohali said, “The paper was easy but the map was difficult to read. I hardly knew any sites. Long questions were good and I had done it very easily and on time. ”

Mehak, 16, from Kharar said, “I was well prepared, but still I found the paper a bit difficult. The map was difficult, I struggled there. Every subject of social science was on the exam paper. If someone has studied NCERT thoroughly, they would have done well.”

(With inputs from Aarya Kumari in Mohali)

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: Abhilasha Pandey, TGT Social Science at Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Lucknow said that the CBSE Class 10 Social Science question paper was well-balanced, catering to students across different proficiency levels.

She said, “Objective questions were meticulously designed to assess both conceptual understanding and analytical skills. A few questions aimed at evaluating students’ grasp of fundamental concepts, ensuring a thorough assessment of their knowledge base.”

“The subjective sections posed a significant yet fair challenge, encouraging students to apply critical thinking and analytical reasoning. These questions required a deeper understanding of the subject and the ability to articulate well-structured responses,” Pandey added.

Additionally, according to Pandey, case-based questions were student-friendly, providing all the necessary information required for solving them. This approach eliminated the need for external interpretation, allowing students to focus on applying their knowledge effectively.

Moreover, the map-based section was straightforward, making it easy for students who had adequately prepared.

“Students who had practiced CBSE sample papers found the exam more manageable, as the question paper largely adhered to the NCERT curriculum. Overall, the question paper was a fair and well-structured assessment, aligning closely with the CBSE guidelines,” said Pandey.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: Vidhi Sharma, Educator from Shiv Nadar School in Gurgaon said, “The Grade X 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,” highlighted Sharma.

She added, “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.”

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: Chinka Kapoor, TGT Social Studies at Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad said, “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.”

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CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: The entral Board of Secondary Examination on Day 6 conducted the Social Science Paper for three hours. The examination was held in a single shift- from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. They were required to reach the exam centre as per the time mentioned on the admit card.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: The Day 6 of the examination has concluded.

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CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: The Class 10 Social Science Paper will end in less than 30 minutes from now.

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CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: The exam will end in less than an hour from now, that is 1:30 PM.

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CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 Live: Students are allowed to carry a Transparent Pouch, Geometry/Pencil Box, Blue/Royal Blue Ink/Ball Point/Gel Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Eraser, Analogue Watch, Transparent Water Bottle, Metro Card, Bus Pass, Money to the exam centre.