CBSE 10 Social Science Answer Key 2026 and Question Papers, Download PDF All SETs

The CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam 2026 has been conducted successfully. Based on initial feedback from students and teachers, the paper was of easy to moderate difficulty level. Most questions were directly based on NCERT textbooks, and students found the paper manageable within the given time.

The CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2026 exam was conducted today, March 7, 2026. The exam lasted for 3 hours, conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, with an additional 15 minutes given for reading the question paper.

Here we are providing a detailed analysis of student responses, expert opinions, and the difficulty level of the paper including expected good scores, time-consuming section, and longest question.

We have shared the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2026 PDF and answer key to help students check their answers and evaluate their performance —a direct link to download the CBSE 10th Social Science Question Paper 2026 to be available on this page.

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2026 - Download PDF

The CBSE Class 10 Social Science question paper 2026 for all sets is now available for download. Students can check the questions and compare their answers.

👉 CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2026 Set 1

👉 CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2026 Set 2 (Update Soon)

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CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Analysis 2026: Section-Wise Difficulty Level

Parameter	Assessment
Overall Difficulty Level	Moderate
Section A (MCQs)	Easy
Section B (Very Short Answer)	Easy to Moderate
Section C (Short Answer)	Easy to Moderate
Section D (Long Answer)	Moderate
Section E (Case-Based)	Moderate to Tough
Section F (Map-Based)	Easy
Overall Expected Good Score	60+ out of 80
Was the Paper Time-Consuming?	No, the paper was manageable
Lengthiest Section	Section E

CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2026: Section-Wise Detailed Analysis

Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) This section was the easiest part of the paper. Most questions were direct and fact-based, covering all four subjects — History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. Students with basic NCERT preparation found this section highly scoring.

Section B – Very Short Answer Questions The questions in this section were straightforward and NCERT-based. Students needed clear and concise answers to score full marks. No unexpected or out-of-syllabus questions were reported.

Section C – Short Answer Questions Similar to Section B, this section also followed the NCERT pattern closely. The questions required slightly detailed answers but were manageable for well-prepared students.

Section D – Long Answer Questions This section was moderately difficult and analytical in nature. Students needed a deeper understanding of concepts to write well-structured answers. It was also more time-consuming than the earlier sections.

Section E – Case-Based / Source-Based Questions This was the trickiest and most time-consuming section of the paper. Students had to read passages or case studies carefully and answer questions based on them. Analytical thinking and good comprehension skills were necessary to score well here.

Section F – Map-Based Questions This was the most predictable and easiest section. Students who had practiced map work regularly found it simple and scoring.

CBSE 10th Social Science (SST) Student Review 2026

Here's what students had to say about the CBSE Class 10 Social Science paper 2026:

The paper was decent overall, with a good mix of easy and slightly tough but doable questions.
Section A (MCQs) had mostly direct questions, making it the easiest and most scoring section.
Sections B and C were based entirely on NCERT content and were easy to comprehend.
Section D was analytical in nature and required more time compared to other sections.
Section E was as time-consuming as Section D but slightly trickier in terms of application.
Section F was predictable and easy to attempt.
Many students felt the questions were largely NCERT-based and some even found them repetitive.
Students who had practiced previous year's question papers didn't find the exam particularly challenging.

Social Science Answer key of SET 1: 32/5/1

SECTION A (History)

Question Number	Answer
1	(B) II, IV, III, I
2	(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3	(C) Germania
4	(A) iii, B–i, C–ii, D–iv

SECTION B (Geography)

Question Number	Answer
10	(B) Black Soil
11	(B) Madhya Pradesh
12	(C) Paddy, Jowar, Maize
13	(C) Energy minerals
14	(D) Land left without cultivation for one agricultural year
15	(C) a–iv, b–iii, c–ii, d–i

SECTION C (Political Science)

Question Number	Answer
20	(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
21	(C) Uneven distribution of wealth among nations
22	(A) Bharatiya Janata Party & Aam Aadmi Party
23	(A) Only I, II and III are correct

SECTION D (Economics)

Question Number	Answer
29	(A) 12
30	(A) Private Sector
31	(B) Cost of Credit
32	(B) To control the production of domestic industries
33	(D) Ground Water
34	(A) One