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: When, Where and How?
Chapter 2: The Earliest Societies
Chapter 3: The First Farmers and Herders
Chapter 4: The First Cities
Chapter 5: The Earth in the Solar System
Chapter 6: Globe: Latitudes and Longitudes
Chapter 7: Motions of the Earth
Chapter 8: Maps
Chapter 9: Diversity
Chapter 10: Government
Chapter 11: Local Government and Administration
Chapter 12: Rural Livelihoods

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.