Social Studies Revision Checklist
Topic-by-topic revision tracker for AP SSC Class 10 Social Studies covering History, Civics, Geography, and Economics. Check off each topic before your BSE AP public exam.
Geography — 7 Chapters (Contemporary India II)
High- Ch. 1 Resources and Development: types of resources; land use; soil types (alluvial, black, red, laterite, arid) and conservation
- Ch. 2 Forest and Wildlife Resources: biodiversity; conservation; types of forests; Project Tiger; community participation
- Ch. 3 Water Resources: water scarcity; multipurpose river projects; dams (Bhakra-Nangal, Hirakud); rainwater harvesting
- Ch. 4 Agriculture: types (primitive, intensive, commercial, plantation); cropping seasons (rabi, kharif, zaid); major crops; Green Revolution
- Ch. 5 Minerals and Energy Resources: ferrous/non-ferrous minerals; iron ore, coal, petroleum; conventional and non-conventional energy
- Ch. 6 Manufacturing Industries: importance; agro-based and mineral-based; iron and steel; textile; industrial pollution
- Ch. 7 Lifelines of National Economy: roadways, railways, airways, waterways; communication; international trade; tourism
History — 5 Chapters (India and the Contemporary World II)
High- Ch. 1 The Rise of Nationalism in Europe: French Revolution, unification of Germany and Italy; role of culture; nationalism and imperialism
- Ch. 2 Nationalism in India: First World War effects; Non-Cooperation Movement; Civil Disobedience (Dandi March); role of Gandhi; sense of collective belonging
- Ch. 3 The Making of a Global World: pre-modern trade; silk routes; colonialism; the inter-war economy; Bretton Woods
- Ch. 4 The Age of Industrialisation: proto-industrialisation; coming of the factory; industrialisation in colonies; market for goods
- Ch. 5 Print Culture and the Modern World: development of print; print revolution in Europe and India; print and nationalism; censorship
Political Science (Civics) — 5 Chapters (Democratic Politics II)
High- Ch. 1 Power-sharing: Belgium and Sri Lanka case studies; forms of power-sharing; why power-sharing is desirable
- Ch. 2 Federalism: features; Union/State/Concurrent Lists; decentralisation; local government (73rd & 74th Amendments)
- Ch. 3 Gender, Religion and Caste: gender and politics; communalism; caste in politics; women's representation
- Ch. 4 Political Parties: meaning and functions; national and state parties; challenges; party reforms
- Ch. 5 Outcomes of Democracy: accountability; economic growth and inequality; accommodation of social diversity; dignity and freedom
Economics — 5 Chapters (Understanding Economic Development)
High- Ch. 1 Development: different development goals; income and other goals; national development; sustainability; HDI
- Ch. 2 Sectors of the Indian Economy: primary, secondary, tertiary; organised vs unorganised; public vs private; GDP
- Ch. 3 Money and Credit: money as medium of exchange; modern forms; formal and informal credit; self-help groups
- Ch. 4 Globalisation and the Indian Economy: production across countries; MNCs; foreign trade; WTO; impact and fair globalisation
- Ch. 5 Consumer Rights: consumer in the marketplace; consumer rights; COPRA; consumer awareness and redressal