How to prepare for History Class 10: Tips & Tricks for History PDF Download

History is often considered to be one of the most difficult subjects to learn and understand. But, that is not a case at all. Although the subject does not test the understanding skills of students and is basically based on cramming of facts and answers but, that does not mean you cannot understand it. You just need to follow a proper strategy for History class 10. In order to gain expertise in History subject it is necessary to be clear about the facts. Remembering all the facts is undoubtedly a tedious task but preparing separate notes for each chapter can prove fruitful.

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To help you, here are a few tips to follow while preparing for Class 10 History:

1. The first and foremost task in the preparation should be to read NCERT Textbooks and refer NCERT Solutions. Go through the history chapters from the NCERT Textbook and make notes and revise these notes the next day. CBSE board strictly follows NCERT book and over the years every single question has been from NCERT book so, you must read it. Solve questions taking help from NCERT Solutions for History class 10. NCERT Solutions will help you improve your writing skills. Learn the answer and try writing it on your own. Good writing skills help you get good marks in lengthy questions.

NCERT Textbooks and solutions

Chapter 1 - The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 1 - The Rise of Nationalism in Europe; Class 10; SST
• NCERT Solution;The Rise of Nationalism in Europe; Class 10 SST

Chapter 2 - The Nationalist Movement in Indo - China

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 2 - The Nationalist Movement in Indo - China; Class 10; SST
• NCERT Solutions; The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China; Class 10 SST

Chapter 3 - Nationalism in India

• NCERT TextBook Chapter - Nationalism in India
• NCERT Solution; Nationalism in India; Class 10 SST

Chapter 4 - The making of Global World

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 4 - The making of Global World; Class 10; SST
• NCERT Solution; The Making of a Global World; Class 10 SST

Chapter 5 - The Age of Industrialisation

• NCERT Textbook Chapter - Age of Industrialisation
• NCERT Solution; The Age of Industrialisation; Class 10 SST

Chapter 6 - Work, Life and Leisure

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 6 - Work; Life and Leisure; Class 10; SST
• NCERT Solution; Work; Life and Leisure; Class 10 SST

Chapter 7 - Print Culture and the Modern World

• NCERT Solution; Print Culture and the Modern World; Class 10 SST
• NCERT Book Chapter - Print; Culture and Modern World

Chapter 8 - Novels, Society and History

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 8 - Novels; Society and History; Class 10; SST
• NCERT Solution; Novels; Society and History; Class 10 SST

2. Always try to understand the events and remember the dates by relating them to present experiences. Instead of mugging up try to understand what happened after what in a battle. As far as lengthy answers are concerned, students should try to learn them in points and also write them as they learn it. This will not only save time but will also help in better retention of facts. An interesting way to remember dates is to make a timeline of events. A timeline is a sequence of related events arranged in the chronological order and displayed along a line.

3. The one thing that is very important is Revision. The notes that you prepared are the best way to revise the complete syllabus. Revision makes sure you have all the events and their dates in your mind for a long time. Revision can help you in filling up the missing dates or facts. So, you must revise before the exam.

4. Finally, practice as much as you can. Attempt Previous Year papers as they help in getting acquainted with the trend of questions asked in the exam. Practicing mock tests, sample papers and previous year question papers also helps in keeping a check on speed and the writing skills. Previous years question papers provide you a variety of important questions picked from different topics. They act as the most important resource to revise the vast syllabus of Class 10 Social Science effectively in less time.

Practice tests

• The Rise Of Nationalism In Europe - MCQ Test , Class 10 SST
• The Nationalist Movement In Indo China - MCQ Test , Class 10 SST
• Nationalism In India - MCQ Test, Class 10 SST
• The Making Of A Global World - MCQ Test , Class 10 SST
• The Age Of Industrialisation - MCQ Test , Class 10 SST
• Work, Life And Leisure - MCQ Test , Class 10 SST
• Print Culture & Modern World - MCQ Test , Class 10 SST
• Novel, Society & The History - MCQ Test , Class 10 SST

Key Concepts

For subject like History, revision is a very essential part of the preparation process as only after you revise, you'll be able to retain all the events and their dated in your mind till the exam day. But, it is not recommended to go through your textbooks once again before the exam as you need to save as much time as possible for revising all the subjects. Key concepts of every chapter of class 10 History are very helpful here.  These key concepts will help you learn all the major points and events before the exam so that they remain in your mind during the exam. The key concepts for class 10 History contain all the important points in a well structured format and dates in a proper chronological order for making the process easier for the students.

Important Topics for Class 10 (History) Social Science Preparation:

Here is a list of all the important topics from all the Class 10 History Chapters to make it easier for you to determine the amount of time you should be giving to various chapters and topics.  Initially, it is advised go through all the topics for history class 9 and then, focus more on the important ones given here. This a smart way of preparation. Build the basics for the subjects and then focus on the important concepts from exam point of view.

1. The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

• The Napoleonic Code of 1804

• Reasons leading to rise of nationalism in Europe

• Unification process of Italy and Germany

• The case of Great Britain

• The politics in the Balkan region

2. The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China

• French reasons for the development of colonies

• The dilemma of colonial education

• Religion and anti-colonialism

• The Communist Movement and the Vietnamese nationalism

• The Geneva Peace Conference and its results

3. Nationalism in India

• The Rowlatt Act and the Non-Cooperation Movement

• The salt march, Civil Disobedience Movement and the participation of various communities in it

• The sense of collective belonging

4.The Making of a Global World

• Corn laws and the role of technology in shaping the modern world

• Indentured labourers

• Mass production in the US in the 1920s

• The Great Depression of 1929 and its impact on India

• The Bretton Woods Institutions

5.The Age of Industrialisation

• Proto industrialisation

• Hand vs. machines

• Reasons for the growth of Indian industries during the First World War

• Advertisements and markets for goods in India

6. Work, Life and Leisure

• Characteristics of a city

• Marginal groups in London

• Housing in the city of London

• Housing and ‘chawls’ in Bombay

• Bombay as the city of dreams

7. Print, Culture and the Modern World

• Limitations of manuscripts

• The Print Revolution and its impact

• Print culture and the French Revolution

• Women,. poor people and the print

• Print and censorship

8. Novels, Society and History

• The rise of novel reading in Europe

• Women and the Industrial Revolution in novels

• Study of the novel ‘Indulekha’

• Women, history of nation and novels

• Novels in Bengal

• Contribution of Premchand and Hindi novel writing

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