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Social Challenges — Syllabus
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Social Science
What Social Challenges covers in Karnataka Board Class 10 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Child Labour, Child Marriage.
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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 10 Social Science · 2026-27
Topics in Social Challenges
1
Child Labour
- Definition: Children below 14 years employed to earn money constitute child labour
- Constitutional provision: Article 24 prohibits employment of children below 14 years
- Main causes: Poverty, domestic conflicts, illiteracy, greed of employers
2
Child Marriage
- Legal definition: Marriage involving boy below 21 years or girl below 18 years
- Considered illegal and harmful to physical and mental development
- Main reasons: Gender discrimination, lack of education, poor law implementation
3
Dowry System
- Definition: Property, jewellery or gifts given to bridegroom before/during/after marriage
- Called 'Varadakshina' in Kannada (Vara = bridegroom, Dakshina = gift)
- Giving or receiving dowry is a punishable crime under law
4
Female Foeticide and Infanticide
- Female foeticide: Killing female foetus in the womb after sex determination
- Female infanticide: Killing female baby after birth (now very rare)
- Causes: Poverty, dowry burden, desire for male child, gender discrimination
Key Concepts
Employment of children below 14 yearsMarriage involving a boy under 21The practice of giving moneyThe practice of terminating pregnancy whenProtection of Children from Sexual Offenses
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What are the important topics in Social Challenges for Karnataka Board Class 10 Social Science?
Key topics in Social Challenges include Child Labour, Child Marriage, Dowry System, Female Foeticide and Infanticide. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Karnataka Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Social Challenges for the Karnataka Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Social Challenges. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.
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