TN 10th Social Science 2nd Mid Term Question Papers & Answer Keys 2026-27 (Download PDF)

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📖 TN 10th Social Science 2nd Mid Term Syllabus & Portions

The Second Mid Term Social Science syllabus covers four integral branches of the Samacheer Kalvi curriculum:

• வரலாறு (History): Unit 5 — Social and Religious Reform Movements in the 19th Century (19-ஆம் நூற்றாண்டில் சமூக, சமய சீர்திருத்த இயக்கங்கள்): Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Ramakrishna Mission, Theosophical Society, Jyotiba Phule, Narayana Guru, Ramalinga Adigal, Vaikunda Swamigal, Iyothee Thassar. Unit 6 — Early Revolts against British Rule in Tamil Nadu (ஆங்கிலேய ஆட்சிக்கு எதிராகத் தமிழகத்தில் நிகழ்ந்த தொடக்ககால கிளர்ச்சிகள்): Palayakkarar system, Puli Thevar, Velu Nachiyar, Veerapandiya Kattabomman, Dheeran Chinnamalai, Vellore Revolt of 1806.
• புவியியல் (Geography): Unit 4 — Resources and Industries (இந்தியா — வளங்கள் மற்றும் தொழிலகங்கள்): Minerals, energy resources (conventional and non-conventional), major manufacturing industries (cotton, jute, iron and steel, automobile). Unit 5 — India — Population, Transport, Communication & Trade (இந்தியா — மக்கள் தொகை, போக்குவரத்து, தகவல் தொடர்பு மற்றும் வணிகம்).
• குடிமையியல் (Civics): Unit 3 — State Government (மாநில அரசு): Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Legislature, High Court. Unit 4 — India’s Foreign Policy (இந்தியாவின் வெளியுறவுக் கொள்கை): Panchsheel principles, Non-Alignment Movement (NAM).
• பொருளியல் (Economics): Unit 3 — Food Security and Nutrition (உணவுப் பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும் ஊட்டச்சத்து): PDS, Buffer stock, Green Revolution, Consumer cooperatives. Unit 4 — Government and Taxes (அரசாங்கமும் வரிகளும்): Direct taxes (Income tax, Corporate tax), Indirect taxes (GST, Excise duty), Tax evasion.

📝 10th Social Science Question Paper Pattern & Blueprint (50 Marks)

• Part I — Multiple Choice Questions (7 × 1 = 7 Marks): Objective questions distributed across History (2), Geography (2), Civics (2), and Economics (1).
• Part II — 2-Mark Short Answer Questions (5 × 2 = 10 Marks): 5 questions out of 7 (Question No. 14 is compulsory give reason / distinction). Covers Palayakkarar system, Panchsheel, GST concept, and mineral definitions.
• Part III — 5-Mark Detailed Questions (5 × 5 = 25 Marks): 5 questions out of 7 (Question No. 21 is compulsory timeline or case question). Topics include Vellore Revolt causes & consequences, Ramakrishna Mission contributions, and industries distribution.
• Part IV — Map Marking & Geographical Skills (1 × 8 = 8 Marks): India / Tamil Nadu outline map marking key historical centers (Vellore, Tirunelveli, Kalakkad, Panchalankurichi) or geographical mineral/industrial belts.

📅 Tamil Nadu Class 10 (SSLC) 2nd Mid Term Exam Timetable 2026

The Second Mid-Term examinations are held across Tamil Nadu schools during the 3rd or 4th week of November according to the following standard subject schedule:

Note: Individual school timings may vary slightly by district CEO notifications. View full state timetable: TN 2nd Mid Term Exam Time Table PDF.

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