CBSE Class 10 Social Science Paper Analysis Shows Balanced Paper with Moderate Difficulty

The CBSE board exam 2024 began for both Classes 10 and 12 on February 15 and the Class 10 Social Science paper was held on March 7. Students said that the Social Science paper was of easy to moderate level in difficulty.

The paper was easier compared to last year’s and the sample papers. Most students found the mapping section easy. However, some felt the case study questions were a bit tough.

The exam wasn’t too long, and most questions were from the NCERT.

“The exam was easy and everything was from the syllabus. Questions were repeated from last year’s paper and sample paper. Maps section was extremely easy. It was from the sample paper,” says Aditya from Cambridge School, Noida.

Aman Sharma from the same school found the paper a little tough. He clarified that it was cause of his preparation level as the paper was easier than that of last year and the sample paper.

“The 5-mark questions and case studies were difficult,” Yadhvi from Bal Bharti Public School says, adding that the paper was tougher than the sample paper and last year’s paper.

Karthik Sharma from Cambridge School says that his exam went really well but that the paper wasn’t easier than that of last year.

WHAT TEACHERS HAVE TO SAY

“The question paper was as per the syllabus and the difficulty level of the question paper was easy and comforting. A few multiple-choice questions (MCQs) were challenging, but the rest were simple and accommodating,” says Manisha Pundir, Subject Coordinator at VidyaGyan Sitapur.

“Some questions based on the G20 summit were expected as per the learning objectives of Chapter ‘Globalisation and Indian Economy’, but somehow, they were totally excluded from the paper. Case-based questions had answers in the provided paragraphs. Internal choices were provided,” she says.

“Though some questions necessitated in-depth concept grasps, most of the subjective questions were also straightforward, well-placed and maintained the equilibrium,” she adds.

“It was not lengthy, and students got enough time to revise before submissions of answer scripts. To sum up, the question paper was balanced and reassuring,” the teacher adds.

“The CBSE Class 10 Social Science paper offered a balanced mix of questions, testing knowledge, analysis, and application skills with a moderate difficulty level,” says Jasmeet Kaur, HOD Social Science at Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir.

“Sections B, C, and D contained subjective questions, while Section D was particularly challenging. Section E featured case-based questions, and Section F focused on map skills,” the teacher said.

Overall, the paper aimed to assess comprehension, critical thinking, and articulation skills, aligning with the NCERT curriculum, Kaur added.

“It aimed to evaluate students’ comprehension of prescribed texts, their ability to engage in critical analysis, and their proficiency in articulating knowledge effectively,” the teacher said.

Abhilasha Pandey, TGT Social Science, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Lucknow, also said that the CBSE Class 10 Social Science paper was very balanced.

“The question paper maintained a moderate difficulty level, effectively testing students’ reasoning, analytical, and critical thinking skills,” she said.

“Those who had familiarised themselves with CBSE sample papers were well-prepared to navigate the paper with confidence, leading to promising outcomes,” the teacher added.

“The difficulty level of the paper was moderate to easy,” says Shruti Sharma, PGT History at Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad. “The map question was easy. Feedback from the students was that the paper was easy,” she adds.

“The social science paper was a balanced mix of analysis and application-based questions; the level of difficulty was moderate,” Priyanka Swami, TGT Social science, KIIT World School, Gurugram.

“The paper was a bit lengthy, and therefore, time management could have been a challenge for the class 10 students in today’s social science exam. Overall, students found that the CBSE social science paper was easy and straight from the prescribed syllabus and NCERT books,” she adds.

“The Social Science paper for the Class 10 board examination was moderate, with most of the questions found to be from the syllabus. While the paper predominantly focused on conceptual understanding, it also included a few questions that tested theoretical knowledge and application skills,” says Anshul Kumar, Manager- BYJU’S.

The History section focused majorly on chapters like Rise of Nationalism in Europe and Nationalism in India. Geography drew questions mainly from Minerals and Energy Resources. Civics and Economics questions were centered around Political Parties and Power Sharing, Sectors of the Indian Economy and Globalisation, he notes.

By:- Ms. Abhilasha Pandey, TGT Social Science, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Lucknow

Published on:- March 7th, 2024
Published By:- India Today
Link:- https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/cbse-class-10-social-science-paper-analysis-easy-to-moderate-difficulty-2511797-2024-03-07