Social Studies Revision Checklist
Everything to revise for BSE Telangana Class 10 Social Studies — Geography, History, Civics, Economics, and Telangana-specific topics sorted by exam priority.
Geography — High Priority
High- Physical divisions of India: Himalayas, Northern Plains, Deccan Plateau, Coastal Plains, Islands — location and features
- Climate of India: factors, monsoon mechanism, seasons (pre-monsoon, monsoon, post-monsoon, winter)
- Rivers of India: Himalayan vs Peninsular rivers — 3 examples each with tributaries and significance
- Resources: types of natural resources, their distribution in India
- Telangana: physical features, rivers (Krishna, Godavari), soils, crops, and agro-climatic zones
History — High Priority
High- 1857 Revolt: causes (political, economic, social, military), events, and why it failed
- Indian National Congress: formation (1885), moderates vs extremists, role in independence movement
- Non-Cooperation Movement (1920): causes, salient features, reasons for withdrawal at Chauri Chaura
- Civil Disobedience Movement (1930): Dandi March, significance, impact on British policy
- Quit India Movement (1942): August Kranti, underground activities, how it accelerated independence
Civics — High Priority
High- Indian Constitution: features (federal, secular, democratic), Preamble keywords and their meanings
- Fundamental Rights: all 6 rights — Right to Equality, Freedom, Against Exploitation, Religion, Cultural/Educational, Constitutional Remedies
- Parliament: composition of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, functions, law-making process
- Judiciary: structure from Supreme Court to District Court, original and appellate jurisdiction
- Democracy: features of democracy, universal adult franchise, importance of free and fair elections
Economics — Medium Priority
Medium- Development indicators: per capita income, literacy rate, life expectancy, HDI — definition and comparison
- Sectors of economy: primary (agriculture), secondary (industry), tertiary (services) — examples and GDP contribution
- Agriculture in India: green revolution, problems (landholding, irrigation, credit), government schemes
- Globalisation: meaning, effects on Indian economy — positive (IT, exports) and negative (job loss, farmers)
- Employment: formal vs informal sector — differences, which is more secure and why
Telangana — Medium Priority
Medium- Formation of Telangana: Telangana movement history, Srikrishna Committee, bifurcation in 2014
- Rivers and irrigation projects: Kaleshwaram project, Srisailam, Nagarjuna Sagar — which rivers, which districts benefit
- Major festivals: Bathukamma, Bonalu, Sammakka-Sarakka jatara — significance and when they are celebrated
- Economy of Telangana: IT sector (Hyderabad), pharmaceutical hub, textile industry
- Cultural heritage: Kakatiya dynasty, Warangal fort, Charminar — historical significance