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: From Trade to Territory: The Company Establishes Power
Chapter 2: Ruling the Countryside
Chapter 3: Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age
Chapter 4: When People Rebel
Chapter 5: Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners
Chapter 6: Civilising the Native, Educating the Nation
Chapter 7: Women, Caste and Reform
Chapter 8: The Making of the National Movement: 1870s-1947
Chapter 9: India After Independence
Chapter 10: Resources
Chapter 11: Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
Chapter 12: Mineral and Power Resources
Chapter 13: Agriculture
Chapter 14: Industries
Chapter 15: Human Resources
Chapter 16: The Indian Constitution
Chapter 17: Why Do We Need Parliament
Chapter 18: The Law Making
Chapter 19: Judiciary
Chapter 20: Understanding Our Criminal Justice System
Chapter 21: Understanding Marginalization
Chapter 22: Confronting Marginalization

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.