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Today, on Friday, February 20, 2026, UPMSP board conducted Class 10 Social Science exam. The exam duration was from 8:30 a.m. and conluded around 11:45 a.m. The exam examined students' understanding of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. The question paper included 20 marks objective-type questions (MCQs) (answered on an OMR sheet) and 50 marks for subjective descriptive questions.The exam followed a 70 point framework along with 30 points for internal assessment
UPMSP usually releases the official question paper and answer key on its official portal after the whole board test cycle ends in March. Students can still anticipate the question paper and answer key 2026 from here, along with exam structure and other details.
Also check: [लेटेस्ट] UP Board Exam Date 2026
UP Board Class 10 Social Science 2026: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Date | February 20, 2026 (Friday) |
| Exam Timing | 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM (Morning Shift) |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks (70 Theory + 30 Internal Assessment) |
| Passing Criteria | 33% Overall (Minimum 23/70 in Theory + 10/30 in Practical) |
| Official Website |
UP Board Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2026: Download PDF
The UP board class 10 Social Science question paper for the academic session 2025-26 is yet to be released students can utilise the PDF shared here to evaluate their performance.
Still students can anticipate questions from the article which will be updated soon here.
UP Board Class 10 Social Science Model Paper 2026 PDF (Link to be generated soon) |
Also check: UP Board Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26 OUT
UP Board Class 10th Social Science: Exam Pattern 2026
Here students can check for question paper patterns for the 2026 Computer exam to review and understand the social science unit wise distribution and paper structure in detail.
Subject-Wise Distribution of Topics
The table contains unit wise distribution of categorised subjects in Social Science which included 20-15 marks allocations each.
| Unit No. | Subject / Unit Name | Marks Allotted |
| I | History (India and the Contemporary World - II) | 20 Marks |
| II | Geography (Contemporary India - II) | 20 Marks |
| III | Civics (Democratic Politics - II) | 15 Marks |
| IV | Economics (Understanding Economic Development) | 15 Marks |
| Total Theory Marks | 70 Marks |
Question Paper Structure and Pattern 2026
| Section | Question Type | No. of Questions | Marks Breakdown | Total Marks |
| Part A | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (To be answered on OMR Sheet) | 20 Questions | 20x1 Mark | 20 |
| Part B | Short Answer Type (Approx. 80 words) | 4 Questions | 4x4 Marks | 16 |
| Long Answer Type (Approx. 150 words) | 4 Questions | 4x6 Marks | 24 | |
| Map Work (History & Geography) | 2 Questions | 2x5 Marks | 10 | |
| Total Marks | 70 |
Map Work (10 Marks)
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Part B contains Map work, and includes History and Geography questions.
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History (5 marks): Questions typically focus on Indian nationalism (for example, identifying Indian National Movement centers such as Champaran, Amritsar, and Dandi).
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Geography (5 marks): Questions focus on recognizing resources such as soil types, dams, major crops, and mineral belts (for example, indicating the Bhakra Nangal Dam and key rice-growing areas).
UP Board Class 10 Social Science Answer Key 2026: Download PDF
Given here is a link to access the UP board class 10 Social Science answer key PDF. As the board will soon release the answer key, within the end of the month, students can anticipate a direct link to download the PDF from here.
UP Board Class 10 Social Science Answer Key 2026 PDF (Link will be generated soon) |
Steps To Download UP Board Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2026?
Here you can find a step-by-step guide to download UP board class 10 Social Science question paper 2026.
1. Go to the official website at upmsp.edu.in
2. On the homepage look for ‘Download’ or ‘Question Paper 2026’.
3. Look for the links for "Question Papers 2026" or "Previous Year Question Papers".
4. Check for Class 10 (High School) and look for Social Science (सामाजिक विज्ञान) subject.
5. Click on the subject link shared next to the subject. Download the PDF and save it for future reference.
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