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 French Revolution
Chapter 2: Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution
Chapter 3: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler
Chapter 4: Forest Society and Colonialism
Chapter 5: Pastoralists in the Modern World
Chapter 6: India: Size and Location
Chapter 7: Physical Features of India
Chapter 8: Drainage
Chapter 9: Climate
Chapter 10: Democratic Rights
Chapter 11: What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
Chapter 12: The Story of Village Palampur
Chapter 13: People as Resources

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.