Class X (2022-23)
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ENGLISH
Term wise Syllabus
Term - I
- READING
Question based on the following kinds of unseen passages to assess inference, evaluation, vocabulary, analysis and interpretation:
1. Discursive passage (400-450 words)
2. Case based Factual passage (with visual input/ statistical data/chart etc. 300-350 words)
- WRITING SKILL
Formal letter based on a given situation.
- Letter to the Editor
- Letter of Complaint (Official)
- Letter of Complaint (Business)
- GRAMMAR
1. Tenses
2. Modals
3. Subject-Verb Concord
4. Determiner
5. Reported Speech
6. Commands and Requests
7. Statements
8. Questions
- LITERATURE
Questions based on extracts/texts to assess interpretation, inference, extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts.
FIRST FLIGHT
1. A Letter to God
2. Nelson Mandela
3. Two Stories About Flying
4. From the Diary of Anne Frank
5. The Hundred Dresses 1
6. The Hundred Dresses 2
POEMS
1. Dust of Snow
2. Fire and Ice
3. A Tiger in the Zoo
4. The Ball Poem
FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET
1. A Triumph of Surgery
2. The Thief's Story
3. Footprints Without Feet
Term - II
READING
Question based on the following kinds of unseen passages to assess inference, evaluation, vocabulary, analysis and interpretation:
1. Discursive passage (400-450 words)
2. Case based Factual passage (with visual input/ statistical data/chart etc. 300-350 words)
WRITING SKILL
1. Formal letter based on a given situation
- Letter of Order
- Letter of Enquiry
2. Analytical Paragraph (based on outline/chart/cue/map/report etc.)
GRAMMAR
1. Tenses:
2. Modals
3. Subject Verb Concord:
4. Determiner
5. Reported Speech
6. Commands and Requests
7. Statements
8. Questions
LITERATURE
Questions based on extracts / texts to assess interpretation, inference, extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts.
FIRST FLIGHT
1. Glimpses of India
2. Madam Rides the Bus
3. The Sermon at Benares
4. The Proposal
(Play)
POEMS
1. Amanda
2. Animals
3. The Tale of Custard the Dragon
FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET
1. The Making of a Scientist
2. The Necklace
3. The Hack Driver
4. Bholi
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SCIENCE
I TERM
Theme: Materials.
Unit I: Chemical Substances - Nature and Behaviour
Chapter 1 Chemical reactions and equations
Chemical reactions: Chemical equation, Balanced chemical equation, implications of a balanced chemical equation, types of chemical reactions: combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement, precipitation, neutralization, oxidation and reduction.
Chapter-2 Acids, Bases and Salts
Acids, bases and salts: Their definitions in terms of famishing of H' and OH ions, General properties, examples and uses, concept of pH scale (Definition relating to logarithm not required), importance of pH in everyday life; preparation and uses of Sodium Hydroxide, Bleaching powder, Baking soda, Washing soda and Plaster of Paris.
Chapter 3 Metals and non-metals
Metals and nonmetals: Properties of metals and non-metals; Reactivity series; Formation and properties of ionic compounds.
Theme: The World of the Living
Unit II: World of Living
Chapter 6 Life processes
Life processes: Living Being. Basic concept of nutrition, respiration, transport and excretion in plants and animals.
Theme: How Things Work
Unit III: Natural Phenomena
Chapter 10 Light
Reflection and Refraction Reflection of light by curved surfaces; Images formed by spherical minors, centre of curvature, principal axis, principal focus, focal length, mirror formula (Derivation not required), magnification. Refraction; Laws of refraction, refractive index.
Refraction of light by spherical lens, Image formed by spherical lenses; Lens formula (Derivation not required); Magnification. Power of a lens.
Chapter 11 Human eye and colourful world
Refraction of light through a prism, dispersion of light, scattering of light, applications in daily life.
TERM II
Theme: Materials
Unit I: Chemical Substances - Nature and Behaviour
Chapter 4 Carbon and its compounds
Carbon compounds: Covalent bonding in carbon compounds. Versatile nature of carbon Homologous series.
Chapter 5 Periodic classification of elements
Periodic classification of elements: Need for classification, early attempts at classification of elements (Dobereiner's Triads, Newland's Law of Octaves, Mendeleev's Periodic Table), Modern periodic table, gradation in properties, valency, atomic number, metallic and non-metallic properties.
Theme: The World of the Living
Unit II: World of Living
Chapter - 8 How do organisms reproduce?
Reproduction: Reproduction in animals and plants (asexual and sexual) reproductive health-need and methods of family planning. Safe sex vs HIV/AIDS. Child bearing and women's health.
Chapter 9 Heredity and Evolution
Heredity: Heredity; Mendel's contribution- Laws for inheritance of Sex determination brief introduction;
Theme: Natural Phenomena
Unit IV: Effects of Current
Chapter 12 Electricity
Ohm's law, Resistance, Resistivity, Factors on which the resistance of a conductor depends. Series combination of resistors, parallel combination of resistors and its applications in daily life. Heating effect of electric current and its applications in daily life. Electric power, Interrelation between P, V, I and R.
Chapter 13 Magnetic effects of current
Magnetic effects of current: Magnetic field, field lines, field due to a current carrying conductor, field due to current carrying coil or solenoid; Force on current carrying conductor, Fleming's Left Hand Rule, Electric Motor, Electromagnetic induction Induced potential difference, Induced current. Fleming's Right Hand Rule.
Theme: Natural Resources
Unit V: Natural Resources
Chapter 15 Our Environment
Our environment: Eco-system, Environmental problems, Ozone depletion, waste production and their solutions. Biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances.
PRACTICALS
Practical should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes.
TERM-I
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1 A. Finding the pH of the following samples by using pH paper/universal indicator.
(1) Dilute Hydrochloric Acid
(2) Dilute NaOH solution
(3) Dilute Ethanoic Acid solution
(4) Lemon juice
(5) Water
(6) Dilute Hydrogen Carbonate solution
B. Studying the properties of acids and bases (HCI & NaOH) on the basis of their reaction with :
(1)Litmus solution (Blue/Red)
(2) Zinc metal
(3) Solid sodium carbonate
Unit-1: (Chapter-2)
2.Performing and observing the following reactions and classifying them into:
A. Combination reaction
B. Decomposition reaction
C. Displacement reaction
D. Double displacement reaction
(i) Action of water on quicklime
(ii) Action of heat on ferrous sulphate crystals
(iii) Iron nails kept in copper sulphate solution\
(iv) Reaction between sodium sulphate and barium chloride solutions.
Unit-1: (Chapter-1)
3. A. Observing the action of Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals on the following salt solutions.
(i) ZnSO4(aq)
(ii) FeSO4(aq)
(iii) CuSO4(aq)
(iv) Al₂(SO4)3(aq)
B. Amanging Zn, Fe, Cu and Al (metals) in the decreasing order of reactivity based on the above result.
Unit-I :(Chapter-3)
4. Experimentally show that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration.
Unit-II:(Chapter-6)
5. Determination of the focal length of (i) Concave mirror and (ii) Convex lens by obtaining the image of a distant object.
Unit-III: (Chapter 10)
6. Tracing the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab for different angles of incidence. Measure the angle of incidence, angle of refraction, angle of emergence and interpret the result.
Unit-III:(Chapter-10)
TERM-II
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Studying the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor on the current (1) passing through it and determining its resistance. Also plotting a graph between V and I.
Unit-IV:(Chapter-12)
2. Studying (a) binary fission in Amoeba, and (b) budding in yeast and Hydra with the help of prepared slides.
Unit-II: (Chapter-8)
MATHS
FIRST TERM
One Paper 90 Minutes
NO. UNIT NAME
I NUMBER SYSTEMS
II ALGEBRA
III COORDINATE GEOMETRY
IV GEOMETRY
V TRIGONOMETRY
VI MENSURATION
VII STATISTICS & PROBABILITY
Total 40
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT 10
TOTAL 50
UNIT-NUMBER SYSTEMS
1. REAL NUMBER
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic - statements after reviewing work done earlier and
after illustrating and motivating through examples. Decimal representation of rational
numbers in terms of terminating/non-terminating recurring decimals.
UNIT-ALGEBRA
2. POLYNOMIALS
Zeroes of a polynomial. Relationship between zeroes and coefficients of quadratic
polynomials only.
3. PAIR OF LINEAR EQUATIONS IN TWO VARIABLES
Pair of linear equations in two variables and graphical method of their solution,
consistency/inconsistency. Algebraic conditions for number of solutions. Solution of a
pair of linear equations in two variables algebraically - by substitution and by elimination.
Simple situational problems. Simple problems on equations reducible to linear
equations.
UNIT-COORDINATE GEOMETRY
4. COORDINATE GEOMETRY
LINES (In two-dimensions)
Review: Concepts of coordinate geometry, graphs of linear equations. Distance formula.
Section formula (internal division)
UNIT-GEOMETRY
5. TRIANGLES
Definitions, examples, counter examples of similar triangles.
1. (Prove) If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides
in distinct points, the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.
2. (Motivate) If a line divides two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, the line is parallel to
the third side.
3. (Motivate) If in two triangles, the corresponding angles are equal, their corresponding
sides are proportional and the triangles are similar.
4. (Motivate) If the corresponding sides of two triangles are proportional, their corresponding
angles are equal and the two triangles are similar.
5. (Motivate) If one angle of a triangle is equal to one angle of another triangle and the sides
including these angles are proportional, the two triangles are similar.
6. (Motivate) If a perpendicular is drawn from the vertex of the right angle of a right triangle
to the hypotenuse, the triangles on each side of the perpendicular are similar to the whole
triangle and to each other.
7. (Motivate) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of the
squares of their corresponding sides.
8. (Prove) In a right triangle, the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the
squares on the other two sides.
9. (Motivate) In a triangle, if the square on one side is equal to sum of the squares on the
other two sides, the angle opposite to the first side is a right angle.
UNIT- TRIGONOMETRY
6. INTRODUCTION TO TRIGONOMETRY
Trigonometric ratios of an acute angle of a right-angled triangle. Proof of their existence (well defined). Values of the trigonometric ratios of 300, 450 and 600 Relationships between the ratios.
TRIGONOMETRIC IDENTITIES
Proof and applications of the identity sin2A + cos2A = 1. Only simple identities to be given
UNIT-MENSURATION
7. AREAS RELATED TO CIRCLES
Motivate the area of a circle; area of sectors and segments of a circle. Problems based on
areas and perimeter / circumference of the above said plane figures. (In calculating area of
segment of a circle, problems should be restricted to central angle of 60° and 90° only.
Plane figures involving triangles, simple quadrilaterals and circle should be taken.)
UNIT- STATISTICS & PROBABILITY
8. PROBABILITY
Classical definition of probability. Simple problems on finding the probability of an
event.
SECOND TERM
NO. UNIT NAME
I ALGEBRA(Cont.)
II GEOMETRY(Cont.)
III TRIGONOMETRY(Cont.)
IV MENSURATION(Cont.)
V STATISTICS & PROBABILITY(Cont.)
Total 40
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT 10
TOTAL 50
UNIT-ALGEBRA
1. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
Standard form of a quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, (a ≠ 0). Solutions of quadratic
equations (only real roots) by factorization, and by using quadratic formula. Relationship
between discriminant and nature of roots. Situational problems based on quadratic
equations related to day to day activities (problems on equations reducible to quadratic
equations are excluded)
2. ARITHMETIC PROGRESSIONS
Motivation for studying Arithmetic Progression Derivation of the nth term and sum of
the first n terms of A.P. and their application in solving daily life problems.
(Applications based on sum to n terms of an A.P. are excluded)
UNIT- GEOMETRY
3. CIRCLES
Tangent to a circle at, point of contact
1. (Prove) The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the
point of contact.
2. (Prove) The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
4. CONSTRUCTIONS
1. Division of a line segment in a given ratio (internally).
2. Tangents to a circle from a point outside it.
UNIT-TRIGONOMETRY
5. SOME APPLICATIONS OF TRIGONOMETRY
HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES-Angle of elevation, Angle of Depression.
Simple problems on heights and distances. Problems should not involve more than two
right triangles. Angles of elevation / depression should be only 30°, 45°, 60°.
UNIT-MENSURATION
6. SURFACE AREAS AND VOLUMES
1. Surface areas and volumes of combinations of any two of the following: cubes,
cuboids, spheres, hemispheres and right circular cylinders/cones.
2. Problems involving converting one type of metallic solid into another and other mixed
problems. (Problems with combination of not more than two different solids be taken).
UNIT-STATISTICS & PROBABILITY
7. STATISTICS
Mean, median and mode of grouped data (bimodal situation to be avoided). Mean by Direct Method and Assumed Mean Method only.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
COURSE CONTENT - X
TERM- I
Unit 1: India and the Contemporary World – II
Themes Learning Objectives
Section 1: Events and Processes
1. The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
• The French Revolution and the Idea of the Nation
• The Making of Nationalism in Europe
• The Age of Revolutions: 1830-1848
• The Making of Germany and Italy
• Visualizing the Nation
• Nationalism and Imperialism
• Enable the learners to identify and comprehend the forms in which nationalism developed along with the formation of nation states in Europe in the post-1830 period.
• Establish the relationship and bring out the difference between European
nationalism and anti-colonial nationalisms.
• Understand the way the idea of nationalism emerged and led to the
formation of nation states in Europe and elsewhere.
Unit 2: Contemporary India – II
Themes Learning Objectives
1. Resources and Development
• Types of Resources
• Development of Resources
• Resource Planning in India
• Land Resources
• Land Utilization
• Land Use Pattern in India
• Land Degradation and Conservation Measures Soil as a Resource
• Classification of Soils
• Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation
3. Water Resources
• Water Scarcity and The Need for Water Conservation and Management
• Multi-Purpose River Projects and Integrated Water Resources
Management
• Rainwater Harvesting
Note: The theoretical aspect of chapter ‘Water Resources’ to be
assessed in the Periodic Tests only and will not be evaluated in Board
Examination. However, the map items of this chapter as listed will be
evaluated in Board Examination.
4. Agriculture
• Types of farming
• Cropping Pattern
• Major Crops
• Technological and Institutional Reforms
• Impact of Globalization on Agriculture
• Understand the value of resources and the need for their judicious utilization
and conservation.
• Comprehend the importance of water as a resource as well as develop awareness towards its judicious use and conservation.
• Identify different Dams in the country.
• Explain the importance of agriculture in national economy.
• Identify various types of farming and discuss the various farming methods;
describe the spatial distribution of major crops as well as understand the
relationship between rainfall regimes and cropping pattern.
• Explain various government policies for institutional as well as technological
reforms since independence.
Unit 3: Democratic Politics – II
Themes Learning Objectives
1. Power Sharing
• Case Studies of Belgium and Sri Lanka
• Why power sharing is desirable?
• Forms of Power Sharing
2. Federalism
• What is Federalism?
• What make India a Federal Country?
• How is Federalism practiced?
• Decentralization in India
• Familiarize with the centrality of power sharing in a democracy.
• Understand the working of spatial and social power sharing mechanisms.
• Analyse federal provisions and institutions.
• Explain decentralization in rural and urban areas.
Unit 4: Economics
Themes Learning Objectives
1. Development
• What Development Promises - Different people different goals
• Income and other goals
• National Development
• How to compare different countries or states?
• Income and other criteria
• Public Facilities
• Sustainability of development
2. Sectors of the Indian Economy
• Sectors of Economic Activities
• Comparing the three sectors
• Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors in India
• Division of sectors as organized and unorganized
• Sectors in terms of ownership: Public and Private Sectors
• Familiarize with concepts of macroeconomics.
• Understand the rationale for overall human development in our country,
which includes the rise of income, improvements in health and education
rather than income.
• Understand the importance of quality of life and sustainable development.
• Identify major employment generating sectors.
• Reason out the government investment in different sectors of economy.
LIST OF MAP ITEMS
CLASS X (2021-22)
TERM – I
A. GEOGRAPHY
Chapter 1: Resources and Development
a. Major soil Types
Chapter 3: Water Resources
Dams:
a. Salal
b. Bhakra Nangal
c. Tehri
d. Rana Pratap Sagar
e. Sardar Sarovar
f. Hirakud
g. Nagarjuna Sagar
h. Tungabhadra
Note: The theoretical aspect of chapter ‘Water Resources’ to be assessed in the Periodic Tests only and will not be evaluated in Board Examination. However, the map items of this chapter as listed above will be evaluated in Board Examination.
Chapter 4: Agriculture
a. Major areas of Rice and Wheat
b. Largest / Major producer States of Sugarcane, Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Cotton and
Jute
COURSE CONTENT – X
TERM - II
Unit 1: India and the Contemporary World – II
Themes Learning Objectives
Section 1: Events and Processes
2. Nationalism in India
• The First World War, Khilafat and Non - Cooperation
• Differing Strands within the Movement
• Towards Civil Disobedience
• The Sense of Collective Belonging
Section 2: Livelihoods, Economies and Societies
Note: Any one theme of the following. The theme selected should be
assessed in the periodic test only and will not be evaluated in the
board examination:
3. The Making of a Global World
• The Pre-modern world
• The Nineteenth Century (1815-1914)
• The Inter war Economy
• Rebuilding a World Economy: The Post-War Era
4. The Age of Industrialization
• Before the Industrial Revolution
• Hand Labour and Steam Power
• Industrialization in the colonies
• Factories Come Up
• The Peculiarities of Industrial Growth
• Market for Goods
• Recognize the characteristics of Indian nationalism through a case study of
Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience Movement.
• Analyze the nature of the diverse social movements of the time.
• Familiarize with the writings and ideals of different political groups and individuals.
• Appreciate the ideas promoting Pan Indian belongingness.
• Show that globalization has a long history and point to the shifts within the
process.
• Analyze the implication of globalization for local economies.
• Discuss how globalization is experienced differently by different
social groups.
• Familiarize with the Pro- to-Industrial phase and Early – factory system.
• Familiarize with the process of industrialization and its impact on labour
class.
• Enable them to understand industrialization in the colonies with
reference to Textile industries.
Unit 2: Contemporary India – II
Themes Learning Objectives
5. Minerals and Energy Resources
• What is a mineral?
• Mode of occurrence of Minerals
• Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Minerals
• Non-Metallic Minerals
• Rock Minerals
• Conservation of Minerals
• Energy Resources
• Conservation of Energy Resources
Note: The theoretical aspect of chapter ‘Minerals and Energy
Resources’ to be assessed in the Periodic Tests only and will not be
evaluated in Board Examination. However, the map items of this
chapter as given in the Map List will be evaluated in Board
Examination
6. Manufacturing Industries
• Importance of manufacturing
• Contribution of Industry to National Economy
• Industrial Location
• Classification of Industries
• Spatial distribution
• Industrial pollution and environmental degradation
• Control of Environmental Degradation
7. Life Lines of National Economy
• Transport – Roadways, Railways, Pipelines, Waterways, Airways
• Communication
• International Trade
• Tourism as a Trade
• Identify different types of minerals and energy resources and places of their
availability
• Feel the need for their judicious utilization
• Bring out the importance of industries in the national economy as well as
understand the regional disparities which resulted due to concentration of
industries in some areas.
• Explain the importance of transport and communication in the ever-shrinking
world.
• Understand the role of trade and tourism in the economic development of
a country.
Unit 3: Democratic Politics – II
Themes Learning Objectives
6. Political Parties
• Analyze party systems in democracies.
• Why do we need Political Parties?
• How many Parties should we have?
• National Political Parties
• State Parties
• Challenges to Political Parties
• How can Parties be reformed?
7. Outcomes of Democracy
• How do we assess democracy’s outcomes?
• Accountable, responsive and
legitimate government
• Economic growth and development
• Reduction of inequality and poverty
• Accommodation of social diversity
• Dignity and freedom of the citizens
Unit 4: Economics
Themes Learning Objectives
3. Money and Credit
• Money as a medium of exchange
• Modern forms of money
• Loan activities of Banks
• Two different credit situations
• Terms of credit
• Formal sector credit in India
• Self Help Groups for the Poor
4. Globalization and the Indian Economy
• Production across countries
• Interlinking production across countries
• Foreign Trade and integration of markets
• What is globalization?
• Factors that have enabled Globalization
• World Trade Organization
• Impact of Globalization on India
• The Struggle for a fair Globalization
• Understand money as an economic concept.
• Understand the role of financial institutions from the point of view of day-
to- day life.
• Explain the working of the Global Economic phenomenon.
LIST OF MAP ITEMS
CLASS X (2022-23)
TERM – II
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A. HISTORY (Outline Political Map of India)
Chapter - 2 Nationalism in India –
(1918 – 1930) for Locating and Labelling /
Identification
1. Indian National Congress Sessions:
a. Calcutta (Sep. 1920)
b. Nagpur (Dec. 1920)
c. Madras (1927)
2. Important Centres of Indian National Movement
a. Champaran (Bihar) - Movement of Indigo Planters
b. Kheda (Gujarat) - Peasant Satyagrah
c. Ahmedabad (Gujarat) - Cotton Mill Workers Satyagraha
d. Amritsar (Punjab) - Jallianwala Bagh Incident
e. Chauri Chaura (U.P.) - Calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement
f. Dandi (Gujarat) - Civil Disobedience Movement
B. GEOGRAPHY (Outline Political Map of India)
Chapter 5: Minerals and Energy Resources
Power Plants-(Locating and Labelling only)
a. Thermal
• Namrup
• Singrauli
• Ramagundam
b. Nuclear
• Narora
• Kakrapara
• Tarapur
• Kalpakkam
Chapter 6: Manufacturing Industries (Locating and Labelling Only)
Cotton Textile Industries:
a. Mumbai
b. Indore
c. Surat
d. Kanpur
e. Coimbatore
Iron and Steel Plants:
a. Durgapur
b. Bokaro
c. Jamshedpur
d. Bhilai
e. Vijaynagar
f. Salem
Software Technology Parks:
a. Noida
b. Gandhinagar
c. Mumbai
d. Pune
e. Hyderabad
f. Bengaluru
g. Chennai
h. Thiruvananthapuram
Chapter 7: Lifelines of National Economy
Major Ports: (Locating and Labelling)
a. Kandla
b. Mumbai
c. Marmagao
d. New Mangalore
e. Kochi
f. Tuticorin
g. Chennai
h. Vishakhapatnam
i. Paradip
j. Haldia
International Airports:
a. Amritsar (Raja Sansi)
b. Delhi (Indira Gandhi International)
c. Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji)
d. Chennai (Meenam Bakkam)
e. Kolkata (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose)
f. Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi)