CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam concludes board season for students

Students said the paper focused on conceptual clarity and application-based questions across History, Geography, Political Science and Economics.

Published on: Mar 8, 2026, 04:24:16 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Thousands of students across the city appeared for the CBSE Class 10 Social Science examination on Saturday, the final paper of the ongoing board examinations, bringing the nearly month-long exam season to a close.

(Representative image)Some questions, including those on body mass index and soil formation, surprised students but were manageable with strong conceptual preparation. (HT Archive)

Teachers said the Social Science paper, which covers History, Geography, Political Science and Economics, followed the pattern seen in recent CBSE exams, focusing more on conceptual clarity, application-based approach and competency-based learning rather than rote memorisation.

Students who left the examination centres described the paper as moderate and largely manageable. “The paper was overall quite easy. Most questions were based on concepts and understanding rather than rote learning. A few questions were slightly unexpected, like the one on body mass index and soil formation, but they were manageable if you had conceptual clarity. Overall, it was a balanced paper, similar in level to the other exams this year, focusing on application and competency along with some direct theory questions,” said Divyam Mehta, a Class X student of Heritage Xperiential Learning School.

Another student, Vedant Anand from St Xavier’s High School, Sector 49, said the exam felt shorter than expected. “The paper was really easy. I thought it would be lengthy, but it was a short paper. I was able to finish the whole exam in under two hours, and at a quick pace, it could have been completed in around one and a half hours. If a student had gone through their notes properly, scoring above 90 marks would not be difficult,” he said.

Sidak Ahuja from GD Goenka Public School said the paper rewarded students who had a strong grasp of concepts and had practised previous years’ question papers. “Most questions were clear for students who had prepared well, making the paper manageable,” Ahuja said.

With the final paper over, many students said they are looking forward to a break before deciding on their stream choices for Class 11, while schools are expected to begin preparations for the upcoming academic session in the coming weeks.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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