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SYLLABUS : PRE-BOARD -1
CLASS – X
ENGLISH (M. M. 80)
PART – A OBJECTIVE (40 MARKS)
Reading - 20
Marks
I. Multiple Choice Questions based on a Discursive passage of 400-450 words to test
inference, evaluation and vocabulary. (10x1=10)
II. Multiple Choice Questions based on a Case-based factual passage (with visual input-
statistical data, chart etc.) of 300-350 words to test analysis and interpretation.
(10x1=10)
Literature Textbooks 10
Marks
III. Multiple Choice Questions based on an extract from drama/prose to test inference,
evaluation and vocabulary. (5x1=5)
IV. Multiple Choice Questions based on an extract from poetry to test analysis and
interpretation. (5x1=5)
Grammar 10
Marks
V. Ten Multiple Choice Questions to be answered based on the following topics:
i. Tenses
ii. Modals
iii. Subject – verb concord
iv. Reported speech
a. Commands and requests
b. Statements
c. Questions
v. Determiners
Deleted:
• Use of Passive Voice
• Clauses: Noun, Adverb, Relative
• Prepositions
PART – B SUBJECTIVE (40 MARKS)
Writing 10
Marks
I. Formal letter (word limit 100-120 words) based on a given situation. One out of two
questions is to be answered. (5)
II. Writing an analytical paragraph (word limit 100-120 words) based on a given outline/
Data/ Chart/ Cue/s. One out of two questions is to be answered. (5)
Literature 30
Marks
III. Four Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 20-30 words each from FIRST
FLIGHT and FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET (2x4=8)
IV. Four Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 40-50 words each from FIRST
FLIGHT and FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET (3x4=12)
V. One out of two Long Answer Type Questions from FIRST FLIGHT to be answered in
about 100-120 words each to assess creativity, imagination and extrapolation beyond the
text and across the texts. This can be a passage-based question taken from a situation/plot
from the texts. (5)
VI. One out of two Long Answer Type Questions from FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET on
theme or plot involving interpretation, extrapolation beyond the text and inference or
character sketch to be answered in about 100-120 words. (5)
Prescribed Books: Published by NCERT, New Delhi
1. FIRST FLIGHT – Text for Class X
Deleted-
1. How to Tell Wild Animals
2. Trees
3. Fog
4. Mijbil the Otter
5. For Anne Gregory
2. FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET – Supplementary Reader for Class X
Deleted-
1. The Midnight Visitor
2. A Question of Trust
3. The Book That Saved The Earth
3. WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS – II (WORKBOOK FOR CLASS X)
MATHEMATICS (M. M. 80)
Units Unit Name Marks
I NUMBER SYSTEMS 06
II ALGEBRA 20
III COORDINATE GEOMETRY 06
IV GEOMETRY 15
V TRIGONOMETRY 12
VI MENSURATION 10
VII STATISTICS & PROBABILITY 11
TOTAL 80
CHAPTER TOPICS REMOVED
UNIT I-NUMBER SYSTEMS
REAL NUMBERS Euclid's division lemma
UNIT II-ALGEBRA
POLYNOMIALS Statement and simple problems on division algorithm
for Polynomials with real coefficients.
PAIR OF LINEAR
EQUATIONS IN TWO
VARIABLES
cross multiplication method
QUADRATIC EQUATIONS Situational problems based on equations reducible to
quadratic equations
ARITHMETIC
PROGRESSIONS
Application in solving daily life problems based on
sum to n terms
UNIT Ill-COORDINATE GEOMETRY
COORDINATE GEOMETRY Area of a triangle.
UNIT IV-GEOMETRY
TRIANGLES 1) Proof of the following theorems are deleted. The
ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to
the ratio of the squares of their corresponding sides.
2) 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.
CIRCLES No deletion
CONSTRUCTIONS Construction of a triangle similar to a given triangle.
UNIT V- TRIGONOMETRY
INTRODUCTION TO
TRIGONOMETRY motivate the ratios whichever are defined at 0⁰ and 90°
TRIGONOMETRIC
IDENTITIES
Trigonometric ratios of complementary angles.
HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES No deletion
UNIT VI-MENSURATION
AREAS RELATED TO
CIRCLES Problems on central angle of 120⁰
SURFACE AREAS AND
VOLUMES
Frustum of a cone.
UNIT VI-STATISTICS & PROBABILITY
STATISTICS Step deviation Method for finding the mean
Cumulative Frequency graph
PROBABILITY No deletion
Clubbing of the chapters is as per following:
Algebra : Following 4 chapters in algebra.
* Polynomials
* Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
* Quadratic Equations
* Arithmetic Progression
Geometry:3 chapters
* Triangles
* Circles
* Construction
Trigonometry:2 Chapters
* Introduction to Trigonometry
* Some Application of Trigonometry
Mensuration :2 Chapters
* Areas Related to Circles
* Surface Areas and Volumes
SCIENCE (M. M. 80)
Unit Marks
I Chemical Substances-Nature and Behaviour 26
II World of Living 23
III Natural Phenomena 12
IV Effects of Current 14
V Natural Resources 05
General Instructions:
(i) The question paper comprises four sections A, B, C and D. There are 36 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Section–A - question no. 1 to 20 - all questions and parts thereof are of one mark each.
These questions contain multiple choice questions (MCQs), very short answer questions and
assertion - reason type questions. Answers to these should be given in one word or one
sentence.
(iii) Section–B - question no. 21 to 26 are short answer type questions, carrying 2 marks each.
Answers to these questions should in the range of 30 to 50 words.
(iv) Section–C - question no. 27 to 33 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answers to these questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words.
(v) Section–D – question no. - 34 to 36 are long answer type questions carrying 5 marks each.
Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words
PHYSICS (M. M. 26)
CH 10- Light: Reflection and Refraction (9)
CH 11- Human eye and the colourful world (page 191, sec-11.3 to page 197) (3)
CH 12- Electricity (8)
CH 13- Magnetic effects of current (page 223 to page 235) (6)
NOTE - Pattern of the Pre Board question paper is as per the latest sample paper issued by the
CBSE for 2021.
CHEMISTRY (M. M. 26)
Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations. (7)
Chapter 2: Acids, Bases and Salts (6)
Chapter 3: Metals and Non-Metals (From page 37 to 49 before occurrence of metals) (3)
Chapter 4: Carbon and Its Compounds (From page 58 to 69 before chemical properties of
carbon compounds, basic knowledge of nomenclature is required) (3)
Chapter 5: Periodic Classification of Elements (7)
NOTE - Pattern of the Pre Board question paper is as per the latest sample paper issued by
the CBSE for 2021.
BIOLOGY (M. M. 28)
CH 6- Life Processes- (14)
CH 8- How do Organisms does Reproduce? (5)
CH 9- Heredity and Evolution (Till Page No. – 146) (4)
CH 15- Our Environment (5)
NOTE - Pattern of the Pre Board question paper is as per the latest sample paper issued by the
CBSE for 2021.
Deleted Portion (Theory)
Unit I: Chemical Substances - Nature and Behaviour
Metals and Non-metals: Basic Metallurgical processes; Corrosion and its prevention
Carbon and its Compounds: Nomenclature of carbon compounds containing functional
groups (halogens, alcohol, ketones, aldehydes, alkanes and alkynes), difference
between saturated hydro carbons and unsaturated hydrocarbons. Chemical properties
of carbon compounds (combustion, oxidation, addition and substitution reaction).
Ethanol and Ethanoic acid (only properties and uses), soaps and detergents.
Unit II: World of Living
Control and co-ordination in animals and plants: Tropic movements in plants;
Introduction of plant hormones; Control and co-ordination in animals: Nervous system;
Voluntary, involuntary and reflex action; Chemical co-ordination: animal hormones.
Heredity and Evolution: Basic concepts of evolution.
Unit Ill: Natural Phenomena
The Human Eye and the Colourful World: Functioning of a lens in Human eye, defects
of vision and their corrections, applications of spherical mirrors and lenses.
Unit IV: Effects of Current
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current: Electric Generator, Direct current. Alternating
current: frequency of AC. Advantage of AC over DC. Domestic electric circuits.
Unit V: Natural Resources
Sources of energy: Different forms of energy, conventional and non conventional
sources of energy: Fossil fuels, solar energy; biogas; wind, water and tidal energy;
Nuclear energy. Renewable versus non-Renewable sources of Energy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE (M. M. 80)
History (20)
1. Ch-Nationalism in Europe
2. Ch-Nationalism in India with (Map)
Political Science (20)
1. Ch-Power Sharing
2. Ch-Federalism
3. Ch-Political Parties
4. Ch-Outcomes of Democracy
Economics (20)
1. Ch-Development
2. Ch-Sectors of Indian Economy
3. Ch-Money and Credit
4. Ch-Globalization and The Indian economy
Geography (20)
1. Ch- Resources and Development
2. Ch- Water Resources:
Note: The theoretical aspect of this chapter will not be assessed in Periodic Tests and
Board Examination. Only Map Items as given in the Map List from this chapter will be
evaluated in Board Examination
3. Ch- Agriculture
4. Ch- Minerals:
Note: The theoretical aspect of this chapter will not be assessed in Periodic Tests and
Board Examination. Only Map items as given in map list from this chapter will be
evaluated in Board Examination.
5. Ch- Manufacturing Industries:
6. Ch- Life Lines of National Economy
LIST OF MAP ITEMS
A. HISTORY (Outline Political Map of India
Chapter - 3 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 22
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)
C. Chapter 1: Resources and Development (Identification only) a. Major soil Types
D. Chapter 3: Water Resources (Locating and Labelling) Dams: a. Salal b. Bhakra
Nangal c. Tehri d. Rana Pratap Sagar e. Sardar Sarovar f. Hirakud g. Nagarjuna Sagar h.
Tungabhadra
E. Note: Only map items of this chapter as listed above will be evaluated in Board
Examination.
F. Chapter 4: Agriculture (Identification only) a. Major areas of Rice and Wheat b.
Largest / Major producer states of Sugarcane, Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Cotton and Jute
G. Chapter 5: Minerals and Energy Resources Power Plants (Locating and Labelling
only)
H. a. Thermal ∙ Namrup ∙ Singrauli ∙ Ramagundam
I. b. Nuclear ∙ Narora ∙ Kakrapara ∙ Tarapur ∙ Kalpakkam
J. Note: Only Map Items of this chapter as listed above will be evaluated in Board
Examination.
K. Chapter 6: Manufacturing Industries (Locating and Labelling Only) L. Cotton Textile Industries: a. Mumbai b. Indore 23 c. Surat d. Kanpur e. Coimbatore
M. Iron and Steel Plants: a. Durgapur b. Bokaro c. Jamshedpur d. Bhilai e. Vijaynagar f.
Salem
N. Software Technology Parks: a. Noida b. Gandhinagar c. Mumbai d. Pune e. Hyderabad
f. Bengaluru g. Chennai h. Thiruvananthapuram
O. Chapter 7: Lifelines of National Economy (Locating and Labelling) P. Major Ports: a. Kandla b. Mumbai c. Marmagao d. New Mangalore e. Kochi f. Tuticorin
g. Chennai h. Vishakhapatnam i. Paradip j. Haldia
Q. 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) Note: Items of Locating and Labelling may
also be given for Identification.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CODE – 402) Total Marks: 50
UNITS MAX. MARKS
for Theory - 50
Portion not to be tested in
theory Paper
Part A Employability Skills
Unit 1 : Communication Skills-II
10
Unit 2 : Self-Management Skills-II
Unit 3 : Information and
Communication Technology Skills-
II
Unit 4 : Entrepreneurial Skills-II
Unit 5 : Green Skills-II
Total Marks 10
Part B Subject Specific Skills Marks
Unit 1: Digital Documentation
(Advanced) 8
→ Create and Apply Styles
in the document :( Styles
and Formatting window, Fill
Format, Creating a new
style using drag-and-drop.)
→ Create and use template :
(Creating a template.
Updating a document.)
→ Implement Mail Merge:
(Editing individual
document)
Unit 2: Electronic Spreadsheet
(Advanced) 10
→Link data and
spreadsheets : (Creating
reference to other document
by using keyboard and
mouse.)
→Share and review a
spreadsheet: (Setting up a
spreadsheet for sharing.
Unit 3: Database Management
System 12
→Create and edit tables
using wizard and SQL
commands: (Steps to create
a table using table wizard)
→Retrieve data using
query: (Query creation
using wizard, Creation of
query using design view)
→Create Forms and Reports
using wizard : (Creating
form using wizard, Steps to
create form using Form
Wizard, Creating Report
using wizard, Steps to create
Report using Wizard. )
Unit 4: Web Applications and
Security 10
→Introduction to Instant
Messaging :(Launching
Google Talk , Signing In
into your Google Talk
Account)
→Creating and Publishing
Web Pages – Blog :
(creation of Blog with the
help of some blog
providers)
Total Marks 40
GRAND TOTAL 50
FRENCH (M. M. 80)
Prescribed Book: - ENTRE JEUNES 2 - CBSE 2014
Unseen Comprehension (10)
Writing Skills (17)
Letter writing
Text completion
Message completion
Grammar (33)
All tenses done in class IX & X
Composed Relative Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns
Personal Pronouns
Negation
Make questions
Direct and Indirect speech
Culture & Civilisation (20)
Lesson 1 – Retrouvons nos amis
Lesson 2 – Apres le bac
Lesson 3 – Chercher du travail
Lesson 4 – Le plaisir de lire
Lesson 7 – En pleine forme
Lesson 8- L’environnement
(Deleted lessons: Lesson 5,6,9,10,11,12)
GERMAN (M. M. 80)
PART A: Objective type MCQ Paper (M. M. 40)
Reading (10) 1. Comprehension (unseen) 1 (5)
2. Comprehension (unseen) 2 (5)
Grammar (16)
1. Adjective endings (Nominative, Accusative, Dative with definite or indefinite articles
and without articles) (3)
2. Degrees of comparison (3)
3. Prepositions (of place and direction) (3)
4. Conjunctions (weil, wenn, dass, ob, obwohl) (3)
5. Past Tense (Präteritum) (4)
Textbook (14)
1. Complete the text (seen) ( (4)
2. Comprehension (seen) 1 (5)
3. Comprehension (seen) 2 (5)
PART B: Descriptive type pen paper test M.M. 40
Section A-Reading (10)
1. Comprehension (unseen) 10
Section B –Writing (10)
1. Based on stimulus, compose an Email (30-40 words) (5)
2. Dialogue writing (5)
Section C – Applied Grammar (15)
1. Adjective endings (3)
(Nominative, Accusative with definite articles, indefinite articles and without articles)
2. PastTense (Präteritum) (3)
3. Conjunctions (weil, wenn, dass, ob, obwohl) (3)
4. Adjective in comparative, superlative forms (3)
5. Prepositions (of place and direction) (3)
Section D -Textbook (05)
1. Completing a seen passage with the vocabulary provided 05 marks
Hindustani Music (034)
1 Definitions: -
Aalap, Taan, Meend, Kan
2. Description: -
Dhrupad, Dhamaar, Tarana
3. Taal:-
Rupak, Chautaal, Sultaal and Tilwada
4. Raga: -
Bhupaali, Khamaaj, Vrindawani Sarang
5. Basic knowledge of the structure and tuning of Tanpura.
6. To identified raga from the phrases.
7. Devotional song (two)
8. Recitation of Thekas of the following prescribed Talas with dugun:
Tilwada
Chautala
Sultala
Rupak
9. Life sketch and contribution to music of Tansen, Sadarand and Faiyaz Khan and Omkar
Nath Thakur.
PAINTING (M. M. 30)
1. ELEMENTS OF ART
2. PRINCIPAL OF ART
3. PERSPECTIVE
4. FUNDAMENTALS OF VISUAL ARTS
5. BODHISATAVA PADMAPANI
6. ATRAJ
7. QUTAB MINAR
8. TAJ MAHAL
9. KAILASH TEMPLE
Note: For any other queries in syllabus and for sample papers refer to CBSE website.