NCERT History Textbook For Class 10th

About the NCERT History Textbook for Class 10th

The NCERT History Textbook For Class 10th is the National Council of Educational Research and Training’s history book for Class 10, titled India and the Contemporary World II. If you are a student, parent or teacher in Srinagar, Kashmir or anywhere in India looking for the original NCERT History Textbook in paperback, Lafz Bookstore keeps it in stock. For the print year and number of pages of the copy we hold, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492.

NCERT is the body that prepares the textbooks used in CBSE schools and followed by many state boards, so this book is one of the most commonly asked-for titles at the start of every academic session. Having your own printed copy means you can underline, add margin notes and revise at any hour without depending on a screen.

What the NCERT History Textbook deals with

The book is a study of the modern world and how India fits into it. According to the contents published for the current NCERT reprint, its chapters are built around the following themes:

• The rise of nationalism in Europe
• The nationalist movement in Indo-China, listed as an extended-learning chapter in the current reprint
• Nationalism in India, from the Non-Cooperation movement to Civil Disobedience
• The making of a global world
• The age of industrialisation, including proto-industry, factories and Indian textiles
• Print culture and the modern world

Chapter arrangements can differ between reprints, so check the contents page of the copy you receive. This listing does not claim that the book matches any particular board syllabus or exam pattern, so please confirm with your school or teacher which chapters you are expected to read.

Why students prefer the original NCERT textbook

Many teachers ask their students to begin with the NCERT book itself, because its language is plain, its maps and pictures are tied to the lessons and its explanations are written for school readers. Notes and guides are useful, but they work best when you have already read the textbook once. Starting from the source helps you understand how events are connected: how the idea of a nation grew in Europe, how print helped spread new ideas, and how trade and industry changed daily life for ordinary people.

How to study this history book

• Read one chapter at a time. Finish a chapter in two or three short sittings instead of rushing through it the night before a test.
• Make a timeline. Write the main events and years on a single sheet so that cause and effect become easy to see.
• Use the maps and pictures. Look at each source box and illustration, and ask what it tells you about the period.
• Write answers in your own words. After each chapter, answer the questions at the end without looking, then check the text.
• Revise weekly. A short revision every week is more useful than a long one just before exams.

Who is this book for?

• Students of Class 10th who need the NCERT History Textbook for school or home study
• Parents buying books at the start of the session
• Teachers and tutors who want a standard reference copy for the classroom
• Learners preparing for later exams who want to build a base in modern history

Buying school books from Lafz Bookstore

Lafz Bookstore, based in Srinagar, Kashmir, is open to school, college, exam and Kashmir books and has one of the largest online Kashmir book sections. You can order the NCERT History Textbook along with other Class 10th books in one parcel, which saves time and delivery effort for the whole family. Every order is checked before it leaves the shop.

Edition details

Title: NCERT History Textbook For Class 10th (India and the Contemporary World II). Author and publisher: NCERT. Format: paperback. Since NCERT reprints its books, the cover and chapter arrangement may vary slightly by print year; message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 if you want to confirm the details before ordering. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

Who publishes this NCERT History Textbook? The book is published by NCERT and is a paperback.

What is the book called? Its title is India and the Contemporary World II, and it is meant for Class 10.

Will it match my school’s syllabus? Please check with your teacher, since schools and boards decide which chapters are required.

How fast will it reach me? We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery is about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.

Can I buy other Class 10th books with it? Yes, you can add any other titles from our school books section to the same order.

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