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Social and Political Movements — Syllabus

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science

What Social and Political Movements covers in Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Social and Political Movements

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1. Meaning and Features of a Movement

  • A movement is an organised activity that pressurises the government on a particular issue.
  • A movement is collective action, so public participation is essential.
  • A movement has a focused social objective or problem.
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2. Tribal Movement

  • The tribal movement is an important movement in India.
  • It began in the pre-independence period when tribal people were deprived of their livelihood on forest resources.
  • There was a tribal uprising among Kolam from Chota Nagpur, Gond from Orissa, Koli, Bhilla and Ramoshi from Maharashtra, and Santhal and Munda from Bihar.
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3. Farmers Movement

  • The farmers movement is an important movement in India.
  • During the British period, farmers organised themselves due to anti-agriculture policies of the British colonial government.
  • Important examples include Bardoli, Champaranya, and movements against revenue collection.
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4. Labour Movement

  • The labour movement emerged in the background of industrialisation.
  • Textile industry and railway companies were established in India in the latter half of the nineteenth century.
  • In 1899 railway workers went on strike for their demands.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Social and political movements are organised collective actions that pressurise the government or society on a focused issue

Meaning of a movementWhy movements are neededFeatures of movementsTypes of movements in IndiaTribal movementFarmers movementLabour movementWomen's movement

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Key topics in Social and Political Movements include Meaning and Features of a Movement, Tribal Movement, Farmers Movement, Labour Movement. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
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