📝 Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution
Theory Paper: 80 marks
Section A: 80 MCQs, attempt any 40 → 40 marks
Section B: Subjective questions → 40 marks
Practical/Project/Internal Assessment: 20 marks
Total: 100 marks
🗺️ Subject-Wise Syllabus Overview
1. History (25 marks)
Rise of Nationalism in Europe
The Nationalist Movement in Indo‑China
Nationalism in India
Age of Industrialisation
The Making of a Global World
Cities in the Contemporary World
Print Culture and the Modern World
Novels, Society and History
2. Civics / Political Science (25 marks)
Power Sharing
Federalism
Democracy and Diversity
Popular Struggles and Movements
Outcomes of Democracy
Gender, Religion & Caste
Political Parties
Challenges to Democracy
3. Geography (25 marks)
Resources and Development
Water Resources
Forest & Wildlife Resources
Minerals & Energy Resources
Agriculture
Manufacturing Industries
Lifelines of National Economy (Transport, Communication, Trade)
Map Work (Bihar context and general relief representation)
4. Economics (19–25 marks)
Development & Indian Economy
State & National Income
Money, Savings, Credit
Financial Institutions
Employment & Services
Globalization & Indian Economy
Consumer Rights & Awareness
5. Disaster Management (6 marks)
Introduction to Natural Disasters
Flood & Drought Management
Earthquake & Tsunami Management
Life-saving Emergency Management
Alternative Communication during Disasters
Co-existence with Disasters
📊 Marks Breakdown by Unit
Subject Marks (Theory)
History 25
Civics / Political Sci. 25
Geography 25
Economics ~19–25
Disaster Management ~6
Total (Theory) 80
Practical/Project/Internal 20
Grand Total 100
🧭 Preparation Tips
MCQ Mastery: Section A is crucial—practice questions from every topic.
Structured Answers: Prepare short and long answers for theory.
Integrate Map Skills: Include labeled maps during Geography revision.
Real-Life Examples: Link disasters to recent events, and economics to daily household budgets.
Past Papers & Sample Tests: Solve previous years’ papers to familiarize yourself with pattern and timing.