📝 Exam Structure
Total Marks: 100
Theory Paper: 80 marks
Project/Practical (Disaster Management): 20 marks
Paper duration: 3 hours, typically structured as objective questions, short answers, and long answers .
📘 Subject-wise Chapters (Theory 80)
1. History (8 chapters)
Geographical Discoveries
The American Struggle for Independence
The French Revolution
History of the World Wars
The Rise of Nazism in Germany
Tribal Societies and Colonialism
Peace Efforts Worldwide
Agriculture and Agrarian Society
2. Geography (9 chapters)
India’s Location & Extent
Physical Features: Structure & Relief
Drainage Patterns
Climate
Natural Vegetation & Wildlife
Population
India’s Neighbouring Countries
Map Work / Cartography
Regional Studies
3. Political Science (Civics) (6 chapters)
Evolution of Democracy
What is Democracy and Why Democracy
Constitution-Making
Electoral Politics
Institutions of Parliamentary Democracy
Democratic Rights
4. Economics (6 chapters)
The Story of a Village in Bihar (“Palampur Story” style)
People as a Resource
Poverty
Unemployment
Agriculture, Food Security, and Quality
Agricultural Labourers
5. Disaster Management (4 chapters)
Introduction to Disaster Management
Disasters Due to Human Errors: Nuclear, Biological & Chemical
Common Disasters: Prevention & Control
Community-Based Disaster Management
📊 Evaluation Format
Section Question Type Marks
Objective (MCQs) Mixed across all units ~40 marks
Short Answer Questions From History, Geo, Civics, Eco ~24–30 marks
Long Answer Questions All subjects ~10–16 marks
Theory Total — 80 marks
Project / Practical Work Based on Disaster Management 20 marks
Grand Total — 100 marks
🎯 Preparation Tips
History: Focus on familiarity with causes, impacts, and timelines (e.g., American Revolution, World Wars).
Geography: Understand physical features, climate patterns, and map skills.
Civics: Grasp basic democratic processes, constitutional provisions, and rights.
Economics: Relate concepts like poverty and food security to everyday life.
Disaster Management: Build hands-on project skills—case studies, mitigation strategies, and community integration.
Practice with Model Papers: Complete full-length tests under timed conditions to master the balance of objective and descriptive sections
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✅ Quick Review Table
Subject Chapters Emphasis
History 8 Revolutions, Wars, Colonialism
Geography 9 India’s physical & regional features
Civics 6 Democracy, Constitution, Elections
Economics 6 Village life, Poverty, Agriculture
Disaster Management 4 Prevention, Community Projects