NCERT Solutions Class 10 PDF: Subject-Wise & Chapter-Wise (2026–27)

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NCERT Solutions Class 10 on eSaral cover Maths (14 chapters), Science (13), Social Science (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics), English (First Flight and Footprints without Feet) and Hindi, aligned with the CBSE 2026–27 syllabus. Each chapter has step-by-step answers prepared by eSaral’s teachers to help with board exam practice.

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 – Free PDF Download (All Subjects)

NCERT Solutions Class 10 give you step-by-step answers to the exercise questions in your NCERT textbooks, so you can check your method as well as your final answer. This page links to chapter-wise solutions for Maths, Science, English, Hindi and Social Science, matched to the CBSE Class 10 syllabus for 2026–27.

Class 10 is your first board exam year, and CBSE question papers are based on NCERT books. eSaral’s subject experts prepare these solutions in simple language, with a focus on accuracy and the exam-oriented approach used in board papers. You can open them on a phone, laptop or printout.

NCERT Solutions Class 10 at a Glance (2026–27)

Subject

NCERT book(s)

Chapters / units

Maths

Mathematics

14 chapters

Science

Science

13 chapters

Social Science

India and the Contemporary World – II; Contemporary India – II; Democratic Politics – II; Understanding Economic Development

5 + 7 + 5 + 5 chapters

English

First Flight; Footprints without Feet (Words and Expressions 2 workbook)

9 + 9 units (workbook: 9 units)

Hindi

Kshitij, Kritika (Hindi A); Sparsh, Sanchayan (Hindi B)

See Hindi section

NCERT Solutions Class 10 Maths (14 Chapters)

The Maths solutions go step by step through calculations and, where needed, the derivation of formulas. Work through each exercise yourself first, then compare your steps with the solution.

NCERT Solutions Class 10 Science (13 Chapters)

The Science solutions cover Chemistry, Biology and Physics topics in one book. They answer every NCERT question in short, clear steps, so you can revise a chapter quickly before a test.

NCERT Solutions Class 10 Social Science (4 Books)

Class 10 Social Science has four parts: History, Geography, Political Science and Economics. The solutions follow each NCERT book and its end-of-chapter questions.

Book

Chapters

History – India and the Contemporary World II

1 The Rise of Nationalism in Europe · 2 Nationalism in India · 3 The Making of a Global World · 4 The Age of Industrialisation · 5 Print Culture and the Modern World

Geography – Contemporary India II

1 Resources and Development · 2 Forest and Wildlife Resources · 3 Water Resources · 4 Agriculture · 5 Minerals and Energy Resources · 6 Manufacturing Industries · 7 Lifelines of National Economy

Political Science – Democratic Politics II

1 Power-sharing · 2 Federalism · 3 Gender, Religion and Caste · 4 Political Parties · 5 Outcomes of Democracy

Economics – Understanding Economic Development

1 Development · 2 Sectors of the Indian Economy · 3 Money and Credit · 4 Globalisation and the Indian Economy · 5 Consumer Rights

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Marking Scheme 2026–27

Unit

Marks

India and the Contemporary World – II

20

Contemporary India – II

20

Democratic Politics – II

20

Understanding Economic Development

20

Total (theory)

80

Internal assessment carries 20 marks: periodic assessment 10, portfolio 5 and subject enrichment activity 5.

NCERT Solutions Class 10 English: First Flight and Footprints without Feet

Class 10 English follows two NCERT books, and Words and Expressions 2 is the practice workbook. The solutions cover the reading, writing and literature questions, so practise extract-based and long-answer questions as well as the textbook exercises.

First Flight (prose with poems):

  1. A Letter to God (with Dust of Snow and Fire and Ice)
  2. Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (with A Tiger in the Zoo)
  3. Two Stories about Flying: His First Flight and Black Aeroplane (with How to Tell Wild Animals and The Ball Poem)
  4. From the Diary of Anne Frank (with Amanda!)
  5. Glimpses of India: A Baker from Goa, Coorg and Tea from Assam (with The Trees)
  6. Mijbil the Otter (with Fog)
  7. Madam Rides the Bus (with The Tale of Custard the Dragon)
  8. The Sermon at Benares (with For Anne Gregory)
  9. The Proposal

Footprints without Feet (supplementary reader):

  1. A Triumph of Surgery
  2. The Thief’s Story
  3. The Midnight Visitor
  4. A Question of Trust
  5. Footprints without Feet
  6. The Making of a Scientist
  7. The Necklace
  8. Bholi
  9. The Book That Saved the Earth

NCERT Solutions Class 10 Hindi: Kshitij, Kritika, Sparsh and Sanchayan

Class 10 Hindi has two courses. Hindi A uses Kshitij (literature) and Kritika (supplementary reader). Hindi B uses Sparsh (literature) and Sanchayan (supplementary reader). Check which course your school has chosen.

क्षितिज, भाग - 2: सूरदास · तुलसीदास · जयशंकर प्रसाद · सूर्यकांत त्रिपाठी 'निराला' · नागार्जुन · मंगलेश डबराल · स्वयं प्रकाश · रामवृक्ष बेनीपुरी · यशपाल · मन्नू भंडारी · यतींद्र मिश्र · भदंत आनंद कौसल्यायन

कृतिका, भाग - 2: माता का आँचल · साना-साना हाथ जोड़ि · मैं क्यों लिखता हूँ?

स्पर्श, भाग - 2: साखी · पद · मनुष्यता · पर्वत प्रदेश में पावस · तोप · कर चले हम फ़िदा · आत्मत्राण · बड़े भाई साहब · डायरी का एक पन्ना · तताँरा-वामीरो कथा · तीसरी कसम के शिल्पकार शैलेंद्र · अब कहाँ दूसरे के दुख से दुखी होने वाले · पतझर में टूटी पत्तियाँ · कारतूस

संचयन, भाग - 2: हरिहर काका · सपनों के-से दिन · टोपी शुक्ला

Are NCERT Solutions Class 10 Enough for Board Exams?

NCERT is the base for CBSE board preparation. Solve the in-text questions, examples and every exercise first. Then practise previous years’ question papers and sample papers under timed conditions in the last few weeks. Maths and Science benefit from extra application-based practice, and NCERT Exemplar is useful for harder questions.

How to Use NCERT Solutions Class 10 Well

  • Read the chapter first, then attempt each question yourself.
  • Open the solution only to check your steps or when you are stuck.
  • Note your mistakes in a notebook and revise them before the next test.

Why Study NCERT Solutions Class 10 on eSaral?

  • All Class 10 subjects in one place, with chapter-wise solutions.
  • Prepared by eSaral’s subject teachers, with step-by-step explanations in simple language.
  • Aligned with the CBSE 2026–27 syllabus.
  • Easy to open on your phone or computer whenever you want to revise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download NCERT Solutions Class 10 as a PDF?

Yes. Open the NCERT Solutions page on eSaral, choose Class 10, then pick your subject and chapter. Chapter-wise solutions are available to open and download.

How many chapters are there in Class 10 Maths and Science NCERT?

Maths has 14 chapters, from Real Numbers to Probability. Science has 13 chapters, from Chemical Reactions and Equations to Our Environment.

Which books and how many chapters does Class 10 Social Science have?

Social Science has four NCERT books: India and the Contemporary World II (5 chapters), Contemporary India II (7), Democratic Politics II (5) and Understanding Economic Development (5).

Are NCERT Solutions Class 10 enough for board exam preparation?

They are the essential starting point. Solve all exercises and examples, then add previous years’ papers and sample papers for the last few weeks before the exam.

What is the difference between NCERT Solutions and NCERT Exemplar for Class 10?

NCERT Solutions answer the questions in the standard textbook exercises. NCERT Exemplar is a separate book with higher-difficulty questions. Use the solutions first, then try Exemplar questions for extra challenge in Maths and Science.

Is NCERT Science enough for Class 10, or should I use extra books?

NCERT Science is the main book for CBSE boards. Extra practice becomes useful if you are preparing for Olympiads or starting early for NEET.

Which English books are used in Class 10?

Class 10 English uses First Flight and Footprints without Feet, with Words and Expressions 2 as the practice workbook.

What is the difference between Kshitij and Sparsh in Class 10 Hindi?

Kshitij and Kritika are used in Hindi A. Sparsh and Sanchayan are used in Hindi B. Ask your school which course you have.

Which Class 10 subjects help most with JEE or NEET foundation?

Maths and Science give the most direct base, for example Quadratic Equations, Trigonometry, Electricity and Light. eSaral’s foundation courses are available if you want structured early preparation.

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