BIHAR BOARD CLASS 10TH MATRIC ENGLISH MEDIUM 2026-2027 SYLLABUS
CLASS 10 – SOCIAL SCIENCE (80 Marks)
BOOK LIST BOOK NAME MARKS
HISTORY THE WORLD OF HISTORY – PART 2 (BTC) 20
POLITICAL DEMOCRATIC POLITICS – PART 2 (BTC) 18
SCIENCE
GEOGRAPHY - A INDIA – RESOURCES AND USE (BTC) 20
GEOGRAPHY - B INDIA – RESOURCES AND USE (PART B – BTC) 8
ECONOMIC OUR ECONOMY – PART 2 (BTC) 16
PRACTICAL WORK - 20 THEORY PAPER - 80
HISTORY
UNIT 1 – Nationalism in Europe
Chapter Topic: Nationalism in Europe
Sub-Topics
• Introduction
• French Revolution (July 1789)
• Revolution of 1830
• Impact of the 1830 Revolution
• Revolution of 1848
• German Unification
• Italian Unification – Two phases
• Count Cavour
• Garibaldi
• Balkan Problem
• Rise of Nationalism in Germany
• Hungary
• Poland
• Consequences
UNIT 2 – Socialism and communalism
Chapter Topic: Socialism and Russian Revolution
Sub-Topics
• Introduction
• Rise of European Socialism
• Karl Marx (1818–1883)
• Marxist Ideology
• First International
• Second International
• 1917 Bolshevik Revolution
• Causes of the Revolution
• Role of Lenin
• Establishment of Soviet Government
• New Economic Policy
• Impact of the Russian Revolution
UNIT 3 – Indo-China Nationalist Movement
Chapter Topic: Indo-China Nationalist Movement
Sub-Topics
• Introduction to Indo-China
• French Colonial Rule in Indo-China
• Economic exploitation by the French
• Development of plantations and industries
• Education system introduced by the French
• Rise of Vietnamese nationalism
• Early nationalist movements in Vietnam
• Role of intellectuals and students
• Influence of Chinese and Japanese movements
• Rise of Ho Chi Minh
• Formation of the Vietnamese Communist Party
• Peasant movements and resistance
• Anti-French struggles
• Japanese occupation during the Second World War
• Establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
• Vietnamese struggle for independence
UNIT 4 – Nationalism in India
Chapter Topic: Nationalism in India
Sub-Topics
• Introduction
• Causes of Nationalism
• First World War and its impact on India
• Rowlatt Act and Opposition
• Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
• Khilafat Movement
• Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–22)
• Swaraj Party
• Simon Commission
• Civil Disobedience Movement
• Dandi March (1930)
• Spread of the movement in Bihar
• Gandhian movements
• Peasant Movements
• Champaran Movement (1917)
• Kheda Movement
• Ahmedabad Mill Strike
• Bardoli Satyagraha
• Formation of Kisan Sabha
• Workers’ Movements
• Tribal Movements
• Political Parties in India
• Swaraj Party
• Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
UNIT 5 – Economy and Livelihood
Chapter Topic: Economy and Livelihood
Sub-Topics
• Introduction
• Causes of Industrialisation
• Industrialisation in India
• Establishment of factories
• Development of industries
• Workers’ livelihood
• Importance of industry
• Its usefulness
UNIT 6 – Urbanisation and Urban Life
Chapter Topic: Urbanisation and Urban Life
Sub-Topics
• Introduction
• Raw material
• Jute
• Textile
• Iron and Steel
• Engineering
• Social changes
• Urban life
• Labour system
• Slum areas
• Urban poverty
• Urban expansion
• Development of cities
• Example – Patna
UNIT 7 – Trade and Globalisation
Chapter Topic: Trade and Globalisation
Sub-Topics
• Globalisation in the 19th and early 20th century
• Expansion of world trade
• Role of railways
• Development of world market
• Benefits of globalisation
• Losses of global market
• Establishment of world trade system
• Economic depression
• After 1950 international economic relations
• Liberalisation
• 1945–1960 economic changes
• Modern globalisation
• International economic institutions
• Impact of globalisation on livelihood
UNIT 8 – Print Culture and Nationalism
Chapter Topic: Print Culture and Nationalism
Sub-Topics
• Introduction
• Beginning of printing press in Europe
• Gutenberg and printing press
• Print revolution
• Growth of newspapers
• Technological development
• Development of press in India
• Establishment of newspapers
• Role of press in freedom movement
• Impact of press
• Press after independence
BOOK: INDIA – RESOURCES AND USE (BTC)
Subject: Geography
UNIT 1 – Resources and Development - A
Chapter Topic:
Resources and Development
Sub-Topics
• Meaning of resources
• Classification of resources
• Resource planning
• Resource conservation
• Sustainable development
Land Resources
• Soil formation
• Types of soil
• Soil distribution in India
• Land use pattern in India
• Land degradation
• Soil conservation
UNIT 1 (B) – Water Resources
Chapter Topic: Water Resources
Sub-Topics
• Sources of water
• Distribution of water resources
• Use of water resources
• Multipurpose river projects
• Water management
• Rainwater harvesting
• Importance of water conservation
UNIT 1 (C) – Forest and Wildlife Resources
Chapter Topic: Forest and Wildlife Resources
Sub-Topics
• Types of forests
• Distribution of forests in India
• Wildlife resources
• Importance of forests and wildlife
• Conservation of forests
• Protection of wildlife
• Role of community in forest conservation
UNIT 1 (D) – Mineral Resources
Chapter Topic: Mineral Resources
Metallic Minerals
• Iron ore
• Manganese ore
Non-metallic Minerals
• Mica
• Limestone
• Distribution of minerals in India
• Economic importance of minerals
• Conservation of minerals
UNIT 1 (E) – Power (Energy) Resources
Chapter Topic: Energy Resources
Conventional Sources of Energy
• Coal
• Petroleum
• Natural gas
• Thermal power
• Hydroelectric power
Non-Conventional Sources of Energy
• Solar energy
• Wind energy
• Nuclear energy
• Tidal energy
• Geothermal energy
• Conservation of energy resources
UNIT 2 – Agriculture
Chapter Topic: Agriculture in India
Sub-Topics
• Importance of agriculture
• Agricultural land use in India
• Types of farming
• Cropping pattern
Major Food Crops
• Rice
• Wheat
• Maize
• Pulses
• Millet
Cash Crops
• Sugarcane
• Oilseeds
• Tea
• Coffee
• Cotton
• Jute
• Agricultural technology
• Agricultural development
• Food security
UNIT 3 – Manufacturing Industries
Chapter Topic: Manufacturing Industries
Sub-Topics
• Importance of industries
• Agro-based industries
• Mineral-based industries
• Iron and steel industry
• Aluminium industry
• Copper industry
• Chemical industry
• Textile industry
• Automobile industry
Consumer Industries
• Information technology industry
• Electronic industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Contribution of industries to national economy
• Impact of globalisation on industries
• Environmental pollution caused by industries
• Measures to control industrial pollution
UNIT 4 – Transport, Communication and Trade
Chapter Topic:Transport, Communication and Trade
Transport
• Road transport
• Development of roads in India
• Types of roads
• Rail transport
• Indian Railways
• Pipelines
• Water transport
• Air transport
Communication
• Postal services
• Telecommunication
• Internet services
Trade
• Internal trade in India
• International trade
• Importance of trade in national economy
UNIT 5 – Bihar: Agriculture and Forest Resources
Agriculture
Food Crops
• Rice
• Wheat
• Maize
• Millets
• Pulses
Commercial Crops
• Sugarcane
• Jute
• Tobacco
• Oilseeds
Fruits and Spices
• Mango
• Litchi
Agricultural Problems
• Agricultural calendar
• Irrigation facilities
Water Resources
• Rivers
• Lakes
• Wells
• Canals
• Other water sources
Forest and Wildlife Resources
• Forest resources of Bihar
• Conservation of forests and wildlife
Mineral Resources
Metallic Minerals
• Iron
Non-Metallic Minerals
• Limestone
• Mica
Energy Resources
• Sources of energy
• Hydroelectric power
• Thermal power
BIHAR – INDUSTRY AND TRANSPORT
Industries
• Agro-based industries
• Mineral-based industries
Transport
• Road transport
• Rail transport
• Air transport
• Water transport
Trade
• Major trade activities in Bihar
BIHAR – POPULATION AND URBANIZATION
Topics
• Population of Bihar
• Population distribution
• Urban development
• Development of towns
UNIT 6 – Map Work
• Map study
• Identification of important places
• Map based geographical features
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
BOOK: INDIA – RESOURCES AND USE (PART B – BTC)
UNIT 1 – Natural Disasters: An Introduction
• Introduction to disasters
• Natural disaster management
UNIT 2 – Flood and Drought
Flood
• Causes of floods
• Flood affected areas
• Flood control measures
• Flood management
• Flood prone areas in India
• Flood control and water conservation
UNIT 3 – Earthquake and Tsunami
• Introduction to earthquakes
• Earthquake zones in India
• Effects of earthquakes
• Measures to reduce earthquake damage
• Construction safety measures
• Training for people
UNIT 4 – Life Saving and Emergency Management
• Emergency situation management
• Rescue operations during disasters
• Safety measures during disasters
• Use of first-aid equipment
UNIT 5 – Communication System During Disaster
• Disaster communication system
• Telephone communication
• Fax
• Internet
• Wireless communication
UNIT 6 – Disaster and Co-existence
• Earthquake
• Landslide
• Tsunami
• Flood
• Drought
• Flood prone areas
• Safe farming practices
• Disaster management
• Role of government and non-government organizations
BOOK: DEMOCRATIC POLITICS – PART 2 (BTC)
Subject: Political Science
CHAPTER 1 – Power Sharing in Democracy
Main Topics
• Elections in democracy
• Nature of democratic system
• Social division in society
• Social diversity and social differences
• Impact of social division on politics
Sub-Topics
• Social division based on caste, religion and language
• Nature of caste system
• Caste inequalities
• Role of caste in politics
POLITICS AND CASTE
Topics
• Nature of caste in politics
• Impact of caste on political life
Sub-Topics
• Religion and communalism
• Secularism
• Gender issues in politics
• Representation of women in politics
CHAPTER 2 – Power Sharing
Main Topics
• Introduction
• Formation of federal system
• Development of federalism in India
• Functioning of federal system
Sub-Topics
• Centre–State relations
• Decentralisation in India
Panchayati Raj System in Bihar
• Gram Panchayat
• Panchayat Samiti
• Zila Parishad
Urban Local Government in Bihar
• Nagar Panchayat
• Nagar Parishad
• Nagar Nigam
CHAPTER 3 – Democracy: Competition and Contestation
Topics
• Meaning of democracy and public participation
• Role of public movements in democracy
Examples of Movements
• Bihar Student Movement
• Chipko Movement
• Dalit Panthers
• Bharatiya Kisan Union
• Narmada Bachao Movement
• Right to Information Movement
Democratic Movements in Other Countries
• Nepal democratic movement
• Bolivia public movement
• Bangladesh struggle for democracy
• Sri Lanka democratic struggle
ROLE OF POLITICAL PARTIES
Topics
• Functions of political parties
• Importance of political parties in democracy
• Differences between political parties
• Role of political parties in policy making
• Contribution of political parties to development
Problems of Political Parties
• Major challenges faced by political parties
• Measures to make political parties more effective
Major Political Parties of India
• Overview of national political parties
CHAPTER 4 – Achievements of Democracy
Topics
• Introduction to achievements of democracy
• Has democracy achieved its goals?
Areas of Achievement
• Economic development
• Social equality
• Social harmony
• Success of Indian democracy
• Reasons behind the success of democracy
CHAPTER 5 – Challenges of Democracy
Topics
• Meaning of democratic challenges
• Different types of challenges
Sub-Topics
• Electoral reforms
• Political reforms
BOOK: OUR ECONOMY – PART 2 (BTC)
Subject: Economics
UNIT 1 – Economy and its Historical Development
Chapter Topic : Introduction to Economy
Sub-Topics
• Meaning of economy
• Structure of economy
• Economic system and organisation
• Types of economic systems
• Development of economy
• Sustainable development
• Measurement of economic development
• Indicators of economic development
• Development condition of Bihar
• Reasons for backwardness of Bihar
• Measures to remove backwardness of Bihar
• Role of Bihar in national economic development
• Basic needs and development relationship
UNIT 2 – State and National Income
Chapter Topic : Income
Sub-Topics
• Meaning of income
• Income of Bihar
• National income of India
• Historical background of national income
• Per capita income
• Calculation of national income
• Difficulties in calculating national income
• Role of national and per capita income in development
UNIT 3 – Money, Saving and Credit
Chapter Topic Money and Banking
Sub-Topics
• History of money
• Barter system
• Monetary exchange system
• Functions of money
• What is money?
• Development of money
• Plastic money
• Importance of money in economy
• Benefits of money
• Meaning of saving
• Basis of saving
UNIT 4 – Our Financial Institutions
Chapter Topic Financial Institutions
Sub-Topics
• Types of financial institutions
• Central financial institutions
• Indian financial market
• State level financial institutions
Banking System
• Functions of commercial banks
• Acceptance of deposits
• Loan facilities
• Role of banks in economic development
Cooperative Institutions
• Development of cooperative institutions in India
• Role of cooperative institutions in development
• Role in village and district development
UNIT 5 – Employment and Services
Chapter Topic : Employment and Service Sector
Sub-Topics
• Employment and economic development
• Role of service sector
• Parts of service sector
• Importance of service sector
• Role of services in employment generation
Infrastructure
• Economic infrastructure
• Non-economic infrastructure
• Role of education
• Role of health services
UNIT 6 – Globalisation
Chapter Topic : Globalisation and Economic Reforms
Sub-Topics
• Meaning of globalisation
• Process of globalisation
• Role of multinational companies
• Production across countries
• Integration of markets
Globalisation in India
• Historical background (before 1991)
• Impact of globalisation in Bihar
• Positive effects of globalisation
• Negative effects of globalisation
Economic Reforms (1991)
• Meaning of economic reforms
• Objectives of economic reforms
• Features of new economic policy
• Liberalisation and its effects
UNIT 7 – Consumer Awareness and Protection
Chapter Topic : Consumer Awareness
Sub-Topics
• Meaning of consumer awareness
• Consumer exploitation
• Consumer protection
• Consumer Protection Act 1986
• Government system for consumer protection
• Consumer complaint system
• Where and how to file complaints
• Economic exploitation and its control
• Human Rights Commission
• Information Commission