Map Work: Class 10 Social Science (CBSE) important questions and practice
Map Work is chapter 23 of 23 in CBSE Class 10 Social Science. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- History: Indian National Congress sessions (Calcutta 1920, Nagpur 1920, Madras 1927, Lahore 1929)
- History: Champaran, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Chauri Chaura, Dandi, Jallianwala Bagh
- Geography: soils, dams (Salal, Bhakra Nangal, Tehri, Rana Pratap Sagar, Sardar Sarovar, Hirakud, Nagarjuna Sagar, Tungabhadra)
- Geography: crop-producing areas, mines (coal, iron ore, bauxite, mica), power plants
- Geography: industries, ports, airports and software technology parks
What examiners usually ask
- On the outline political map of India, locate and label the place where the Indian National Congress session of 1929 was held
- Identify the dam marked A on the map and name the river on which it is built
- Locate and label the iron ore mine at Bailadila and the major port of Paradip
Exam tip
Map items are a fixed 5 marks and come from a published list; practise each location at least three times on a blank map and write the name legibly near a clear dot or arrow.
Map Work on other boards and exams
- Bihar Board Class 9 Social Science (सामाजिक विज्ञान)
- UP Board Class 9 Social Science (सामाजिक विज्ञान)
- MP Board Class 9 Social Science (सामाजिक विज्ञान)
- Bihar Board Class 10 Social Science (सामाजिक विज्ञान)
- UP Board Class 10 Social Science (सामाजिक विज्ञान)
- MP Board Class 10 Social Science (सामाजिक विज्ञान)
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Map Work for CBSE Class 10?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 10 Social Science papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Map Work in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus?
Yes. Map Work is part of the current CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Map Work MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.