Goa Board Class 10 Social Science Syllabus 2026-27
Exam scheme
Academic year 2026-27. Internal assessment 20 marks is listed in the April block of the official calendar. Some geography questions carry extra map marks (starred in the PDF).
Topics in the 2026-27 calendar
History: World Wars; Maratha Empire; Revolt of 1857; Rise of Nationalism; Goa (1821–1961); Folk dances and dramas of Goa; Contemporary Indian History.
Geography: Resources and Development; Forest and Wildlife Resources; Water Resources; Agriculture; Mineral Resources; Manufacturing Industries; Transport and Communication; Geography of Goa.
Political science: State Government; Local Self Government.
Economics: Introduction to Banking; Rights of Consumers; Poverty and Unemployment.
Not for evaluation (teachers still explain)
Social Science I: significant events of both World Wars; entire Mughal Empire lesson; Rise of Peshwas to Peshwa Madhavrao; Operation Meghdoot, Operation Cactus, and Galwan Valley clash.
Social Science II (Geography & Economics, third edition May 2024): selected environment, soils, forest-type, biodiversity, and industry sub-topics listed in the official PDF (including chemical/fertiliser, cement and automobile industries).
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