Nagpur: From this year, Maharashtra Board has adopted activity-based teaching method.Social studies needs thorough reading of chapters. History is of 40 marks and political science is of 20 marks. To make it easier, just read a topic and jot down important points. This will help in last minute revision and for writing answers also. This year, there is a comparative study of India and Brazil in geography.Out of the total 40 marks, nearly 65% marks can be scored if we read the lesson thoroughly and properly.Important skills required for this subject are — observation, perception and critical thinking. While doing map work, remember to write index and in graph work remember to write the scale.Try to write the answers to the point and according to the marking scheme.Read the questions properly and slowly. Read the instructions properly for every section of the exam paper. Time management is very important so try to finish the paper 15 minutes before the allotted time so that you get time for checking your answer sheet.(The writer, Mansi Shivdekar , is a social science teacher at MKH Sancheti Public School)PAPER SNAPSHOTState board SSC (Std X)Subject: Social science-1Marks: 60 marksDuration : 2.30 hrsExam date: March 20Subject: Social science-2Marks: 40 marksDuration : 2 hrsExam date: March 22Last minute revision tips:Go through the main points of every chapterRevise important datesFocus on graph work

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