Social Science — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Social Science — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Imperialism
Chapter 2: 20th Century Age of Conflict
Chapter 3: Emancipation of Asia and Africa
Chapter 4: World After World War II
Chapter 5: Democracy
Chapter 6: Political Parties
Chapter 7: Social Diversity and Democracy
Chapter 8: Challanges to Democracy
Chapter 9: Internal Work
Chapter 10: Physical Divisions of India
Chapter 11: North Indian Mountains
Chapter 12: North Indian Plain Region
Chapter 13: Deserts
Chapter 14: Western Plains
Chapter 15: Central Plains
Chapter 16: Eastern Plains
Chapter 17: Delta Region
Chapter 18: Practical: Cartography and Diagrams
Chapter 19: Introduction of an Economy
Chapter 20: Basic Problems of an Economy
Chapter 21: Inflation
Chapter 22: Public Distribution System and Consumer Protection

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Social Science?

The Social Science syllabus has 22 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Social Science chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Social Science syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official Maharashtra Board portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Social Science faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Social Science — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Social Science study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.