Meghalaya 10th Social Science Syllabus 2025-26: Download PDF Below

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History (India and the Contemporary World – II)

1. The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

Focuses on the emergence of nationalism in Europe after the French Revolution. Students learn about nation-building, unification of Italy and Germany, and the impact of nationalism on different regions. This chapter explains how nationalism changed political boundaries and inspired independence movements.

2. Nationalism in India

Explains the growth of nationalism in India during the colonial period. Students study Gandhiji’s role, the Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, Quit India Movement, and the collective struggle for independence. It highlights how ordinary people contributed to freedom.

3. The Making of a Global World

Traces the history of globalization from ancient trade routes to modern interconnected economies. Topics include silk routes, discovery of sea routes, industrial revolution, and the impact of world wars on trade and migration.

4. The Age of Industrialisation

Discusses the beginning of industries in Europe and India, the shift from hand production to machines, and how industrialization changed lives. It also explores the working conditions of laborers and the role of entrepreneurs.

5. Print Culture and the Modern World

Highlights how printing technology spread across the world, bringing revolutionary changes in literacy, ideas, culture, and freedom struggles. It emphasizes the role of print in spreading social reforms and national movements.

Geography (Contemporary India – II)

1. Resources and Development

Explains classification of resources (renewable, non-renewable, biotic, abiotic), resource planning, and sustainable development. It stresses the importance of conservation of resources for future generations.

2. Water Resources

Focuses on the importance of water, types of irrigation, multipurpose river valley projects, rainwater harvesting, and water conservation practices to tackle scarcity.

3. Agriculture

Deals with types of farming in India, major crops (rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, tea, coffee), cropping patterns, and modern agricultural practices. Highlights challenges farmers face and government initiatives.

4. Minerals and Energy Resources

Explains types of minerals (metallic, non-metallic), distribution of minerals in India, and different energy sources like coal, petroleum, natural gas, and renewable energy. Encourages sustainable usage of resources.

5. Manufacturing Industries

Studies the role of industries in the economy, classification of industries, major industrial regions in India, and issues like pollution and environmental concerns.

6. Lifelines of National Economy

Explains the role of transport (roadways, railways, waterways, airways), communication (post, telecom, internet), and trade in boosting India’s economy.

Political Science (Democratic Politics – II)

1. Power Sharing

Explains how power is shared among different levels of government and communities to ensure harmony. Uses case studies like Belgium and Sri Lanka to show practical examples.

2. Federalism

Focuses on the federal structure of India, division of powers between the Union and State governments, and the importance of decentralization through Panchayati Raj.

3. Gender, Religion, and Caste

Studies issues of gender inequality, communalism, and caste-based discrimination in politics. It emphasizes equality, social justice, and inclusive democracy.

4. Political Parties

Explains the role, functions, and importance of political parties in a democracy. Covers the party system in India and the challenges political parties face.

5. Outcomes of Democracy

Discusses the strengths and limitations of democracy, how it provides equality and freedoms, and the need for improvement in democratic practices.

Economics (Understanding Economic Development)

1. Development

Explains the meaning of development, different goals people have, indicators like income, health, education, and Human Development Index (HDI). Stresses sustainable development.

2. Sectors of the Indian Economy

Discusses primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors. Highlights their contribution to India’s GDP and employment, and explains the importance of the service sector.

3. Money and Credit

Explains the role of money in the economy, different forms of credit, the functioning of banks, and self-help groups (SHGs) for financial inclusion.

4. Globalisation and the Indian Economy

Covers the meaning of globalization, liberalization, privatization, role of multinational corporations (MNCs), and how globalization impacts producers and consumers in India.

5. Consumer Rights

Focuses on consumer exploitation, the need for consumer awareness, rights of consume