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CBSE Class 10 Social Science — Quick Revision Notes

Quick revision notes for CBSE Class 10 Social Science. Key formulas, concepts, and definitions for last-minute board exam preparation.

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These revision notes cover the key concepts, formulas, and definitions for CBSE Class 10 Social Science. Use them for last-minute revision before your board exam.

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1

Events and Processes

Topics covered

  • The French Revolution and the Birth of Nationalism (1789)
  • The Making of Nationalism in Europe (1815-1848)
  • Age of Revolutions (1830-1848)
  • Unification of Germany and Italy
A political ideology based onA political unit where the majorityAn ideology emphasizing individual freedomMahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonThe use of art
2

Resources and Development

Topics covered

  • Understanding Resources - Definition and Classification
  • Resource Development and Sustainable Development
  • Land Resources and Land Utilization
  • Land Degradation and Conservation
Resources are everything available in ourResources are classified into four categoriesDevelopment that meets present needs withoutA complex process involvingLand is classified into
3

Development

Topics covered

  • What Development Promises - Different People, Different Goals
  • Income and Other Goals
  • National Development
  • How to Compare Different Countries or States
Development aspirations vary based on individualWhile people desire higher incomePer capita income is calculated byPer capita income doesn't show incomePublic facilities are services provided collectively

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