Social Science — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Social Science and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

Social Science — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Chapter 2: Nationalism in India
Chapter 3: The Making of a Global World
Chapter 4: The Age of Industrialisation
Chapter 5: Print Culture and the Modern World
Chapter 6: Power Sharing
Chapter 7: Federalism
Chapter 8: Gender, Religion and Caste
Chapter 9: Political Parties
Chapter 10: Outcomes of Democracy
Chapter 11: Resources and Development
Chapter 12: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Chapter 13: Water Resources
Chapter 14: Agriculture
Chapter 15: Mineral and Energy Resources
Chapter 16: Manufacturing Industries
Chapter 17: Lifelines of National Economy
Chapter 18: Development
Chapter 19: Sectors of the Indian Economy
Chapter 20: Money and Credit
Chapter 21: Globalization and the Indian Economy

Frequently asked questions

Is the Social Science textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

Is the Social Science textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Social Science textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

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.