Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the second last exam of board exam 2020 today, on March 18, 2020, the Social Science exam. Our reporter Rajat from Aglasem is live at the exam centre getting the student reactions and the live analysis. As per students, the Social Science Exam today was moderate and most of the students are expecting 60 and 70 plus in it. The most difficult section of the paper was section – A. Students reporter went live and brought us the live feedback of the students who appeared for their examination all prepped with masks and sanitizers amid the COVID-19 scare. We also distributed chocolates to celebrate the conclusion of Class 10th Board Exams.
Download Class 10 SST board exam 2020 question paper with answers here.
CBSE Board Class 10 Social Science Exam 2020: Student Reactions & Analysis
How was the Class 10th Social Science Exam in 2020?
The examination today was moderate but students coming out of the center had mixed reactions. Many claimed that the 3 hours were more than enough to solve the paper and revise as well.
Which section was most difficult?
The students who told us that the section – A was asked in total depth from the NCERT textbook. The questions were twisted and indirect. All had to think a lot in order to answer the questions. 3 markers were actually asked in the 1 marker questions.
Which units were asked and how?
Students reported that the toughest section was that of Civics. If one had read the textbook precisely, only then it was possible to answer the questions. Economics unit had very open end questions and History was tough as well.
Was the question paper similar to the sample paper?
The 1 markers were not at all related to what was given in the sample papers released by the cbse portal.
How much marks are you expecting?
Most students are expecting above 60-70 marks in their Social Science Board Examination today.
Which set was the most difficult section?
Students said that all the sets from 1,2,3 were equal on the basis of difficulty level. The papers were moderately lengthy too.
How was the Class 10th Social Science Exam in 2019?
Below given is the data regarding the Class 10th Social Science Paper which is entirely based on the feedback by students.
Difficulty Level : It was quite easy but students gave mixed amount of reactions. Many claimed that some questions were out of the syllabus as well.
Were the questions asked from NCERT? : Most of the questions asked in all sections were asked from NCERT but they were indirect.
Which section was the most difficult? : Students reported that the Section – B was quite tough as the questions were tricky and lengthy.
Was the map question easy? Yes, the question asked in the map section was quite an easy one.
Which was the easiest section in the paper? The students reported that the Economics section was the most easiest out of all.
Know the Class 10th Social Science Exam Pattern
Not only for Social Science our reporter Rajat Verma, was there reporting from the centre throughout the Class 10th Boards Examination phase. Social Science is a theoretical paper and the best way to know about how to prepare for future exams of CBSE is by knowing the live reactions of the students. If you are in Class 9th and will be appearing for the Social Science paper, this video will definitely help you a chunk. Do watch and read for more updates.
The theory exams are easy for 50-60% students but for the latter they are certainly a bit more tough to compromise with. These kind of analysis and reactions help the students in analysing the style of the questions which could be asked in the near future. hence do watch the video and read out the analysis, design of questions and the exam pattern thoroughly.
- All the questions asked were compulsory.
- The question paper was divided into 4 sections namely which are A,B.C and D.
- The no. of questions asked in the paper were 26.
- Section – A : 1 MARKER
- Section – B : 3 MARKER
- Section – C : 5 MARKER
- Section – D : map question of 5 marks
CBSE Class 10th Social Science Blueprint 2020
| Units | Marks Aloted |
| India and the Contemporary World – II | 20 |
| Contemporary India – II | 20 |
| Democratic Politics – II | 20 |
| Understanding Economic Development | 20 |
Social Science Question Paper Design 2020
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