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OFFICIAL SYLLABUS
Science(Theory)
Theme : Materials
Unit 1 : Chemical Substances - Nature and Behaviour
Acids, bases and salts : General properties, examples and uses, concept of pH scale, importance of pH in everyday life; preparation and uses of sodium hydroxide, Bleaching powder, Baking soda, washing soda and Plaster of Paris.
Chemical reactions : Chemical Equation, Types of chemical reactions : combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement, precipitation, neutralization, oxidation and reduction in terms of gain and loss of oxygen and hydrogen.
Metals and non metals : General properties of Metals and Non-metals, reactivity series, Formation and properties of ionic compounds, Basic Metallurgical processes, corrosion and its prevention.
Carbon Compound : Covalent bonding in carbon compounds. Versatile nature of carbon, Nomenclature of carbon compounds, Functional groups, difference between saturated hydrocarbons and unsaturated hydrocarbons, Ethanol and Ethanoic acid (only properties and uses), soaps and detergents.
Periodic classification of elements : Modern Periodic table, Gradation in Properties.
Theme : The world of the living
Unit 2 : World of Living
Life Processes : "living" things; Basic concept of nutrition, respiration, transport and excretion in plants and animals. Control and Co-ordination in animals and plants : Tropic movements in plants; Introduction to plant hormones; control and co-ordination in animals : voluntary, involuntary and reflex action, nervous system; chemical co-ordination : animal hormones.
Reproduction : Reproduction in animal and plants (asexual and sexual). Need for and methods of family planning. Safe sex vs HIV/AIDS. Child bearing and women's health.
Heridity and evolution : Heridity; Origin of life : brief introduction; Basic concepts of evolution.
Theme : How things work.
Unit 3 : Effects of Currents
Potential difference and electric current. Ohm's law; Resistance, Factors on which the resistance of a conductor depends. Series combination of resistors, parallel combination of resistors; Heating effect of Electric current; Electric Power, Inter relation between P, V, I and R.
Magnets : Magnetic field, field lines, field due to a current carrying wire, field due to current carrying coil or solenoid; Force on current carrying conductor, Fleming's left hand rule. Electro magnetic induction. Induced potential difference, Induced current. Fleming's Right Hand Rule, Direct current. Alternating current; frequency of AC. Advantage of AC over DC. Domestic electric circuits.
Theme : Natural Phenomena
Unit 4 : Light
i). Reflection of light at curved surfaces, Images formed by spherical mirrors, centre of curvature, principal axis, principal focus, focal length. Mirror Formula (Derivation not required), Magnification.
ii). Refraction; laws of refraction, refractive index.
iii). Refraction of light by spherical lens, Image formed by spherical lenses, Lens formula (Derivation not required),
iv). Magnification. Power of a lens; Functioning of a lens in human eye, problems of vision and remedies, applications of spherical mirrors and lenses.Refraction of light through a prism, dispersion of light, scattering of light, applications in daily life.
Theme : Natural Resources
Unit 5 : Natural Resources
i). Conservation of natural resources : Management of natural resources. Conservation and judicious use of natural resources. Forest and wild life, coal and petroleum conservation. Examples of People's participation for conservation of natural resources.
ii). The Regional environment : Big dams : advantages and limitations; alternatives if any. Water harvesting. Sustainability of natural resources.
iii). 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. Renewable versus nonrenewable sources.
iv). Our Environment : Eco-system, Environmental problems, their solutions. Biodegradable and nonbiodegradable, substances ozone depletion.
SCIENCE (Practical) LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. To find the pH of the following samples by using pH paper/universal indicator.
i) Dilute Hydrochloric acid
ii) Dilute NaOH solution
iii) Dilute Ethanoic acid solution
iv) Lemon juice
v) Water
vi) Dilute Sodium Bicarbonate Solution.
2. To study the properties of acids and bases HCl & NaOH by their reaction with
i) Litmus solution (Blue/Red)
ii) Zinc metal
iii) Solid Sodium Carbonate
3. To determine the focal length of
i) Concave mirror
ii) Convex lens by obtaining the image of a distant objec
4. To trace 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.
5. To study the dependence of current (I) on the potential difference (V) across a resistor and determine its resistance. Also plot a graph between V and I.
6. To determine the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series.
7. To determine the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in parallel.
8. To prepare a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.
9. To s
...OFFICIAL SYLLABUS
Science(Theory)
Theme : Materials
Unit 1 : Chemical Substances - Nature and Behaviour
Acids, bases and salts : General properties, examples and uses, concept of pH scale, importance of pH in everyday life; preparation and uses of sodium hydroxide, Bleaching powder, Baking soda, washing soda and Plaster of Paris.
Chemical reactions : Chemical Equation, Types of chemical reactions : combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement, precipitation, neutralization, oxidation and reduction in terms of gain and loss of oxygen and hydrogen.
Metals and non metals : General properties of Metals and Non-metals, reactivity series, Formation and properties of ionic compounds, Basic Metallurgical processes, corrosion and its prevention.
Carbon Compound : Covalent bonding in carbon compounds. Versatile nature of carbon, Nomenclature of carbon compounds, Functional groups, difference between saturated hydrocarbons and unsaturated hydrocarbons, Ethanol and Ethanoic acid (only properties and uses), soaps and detergents.
Periodic classification of elements : Modern Periodic table, Gradation in Properties.
Theme : The world of the living
Unit 2 : World of Living
Life Processes : "living" things; Basic concept of nutrition, respiration, transport and excretion in plants and animals. Control and Co-ordination in animals and plants : Tropic movements in plants; Introduction to plant hormones; control and co-ordination in animals : voluntary, involuntary and reflex action, nervous system; chemical co-ordination : animal hormones.
Reproduction : Reproduction in animal and plants (asexual and sexual). Need for and methods of family planning. Safe sex vs HIV/AIDS. Child bearing and women's health.
Heridity and evolution : Heridity; Origin of life : brief introduction; Basic concepts of evolution.
Theme : How things work.
Unit 3 : Effects of Currents
Potential difference and electric current. Ohm's law; Resistance, Factors on which the resistance of a conductor depends. Series combination of resistors, parallel combination of resistors; Heating effect of Electric current; Electric Power, Inter relation between P, V, I and R.
Magnets : Magnetic field, field lines, field due to a current carrying wire, field due to current carrying coil or solenoid; Force on current carrying conductor, Fleming's left hand rule. Electro magnetic induction. Induced potential difference, Induced current. Fleming's Right Hand Rule, Direct current. Alternating current; frequency of AC. Advantage of AC over DC. Domestic electric circuits.
Theme : Natural Phenomena
Unit 4 : Light
i). Reflection of light at curved surfaces, Images formed by spherical mirrors, centre of curvature, principal axis, principal focus, focal length. Mirror Formula (Derivation not required), Magnification.
ii). Refraction; laws of refraction, refractive index.
iii). Refraction of light by spherical lens, Image formed by spherical lenses, Lens formula (Derivation not required),
iv). Magnification. Power of a lens; Functioning of a lens in human eye, problems of vision and remedies, applications of spherical mirrors and lenses.Refraction of light through a prism, dispersion of light, scattering of light, applications in daily life.
Theme : Natural Resources
Unit 5 : Natural Resources
i). Conservation of natural resources : Management of natural resources. Conservation and judicious use of natural resources. Forest and wild life, coal and petroleum conservation. Examples of People's participation for conservation of natural resources.
ii). The Regional environment : Big dams : advantages and limitations; alternatives if any. Water harvesting. Sustainability of natural resources.
iii). 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. Renewable versus nonrenewable sources.
iv). Our Environment : Eco-system, Environmental problems, their solutions. Biodegradable and nonbiodegradable, substances ozone depletion.
SCIENCE (Practical) LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. To find the pH of the following samples by using pH paper/universal indicator.
i) Dilute Hydrochloric acid
ii) Dilute NaOH solution
iii) Dilute Ethanoic acid solution
iv) Lemon juice
v) Water
vi) Dilute Sodium Bicarbonate Solution.
2. To study the properties of acids and bases HCl & NaOH by their reaction with
i) Litmus solution (Blue/Red)
ii) Zinc metal
iii) Solid Sodium Carbonate
3. To determine the focal length of
i) Concave mirror
ii) Convex lens by obtaining the image of a distant objec
4. To trace 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.
5. To study the dependence of current (I) on the potential difference (V) across a resistor and determine its resistance. Also plot a graph between V and I.
6. To determine the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series.
7. To determine the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in parallel.
8. To prepare a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.
9. To show experimentally that light is necessary for photosynthesis.
10. To show experimentally that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration.
11. To study (a) binary fission in Amoeba and (b) budding in yeast with the help of prepared slides.
12. To determine the percentage of water absorbed by raisins.
13. To perform and observe the following reactions and classify them into:
i) Combination Reaction
ii) Decomposition Reaction
iii) Displacement Reaction
iv) Double Displacement Reaction
1. Action of water on quick lime.
2. Action of heat on Ferrous Sulphate crystals
3. Iron Nails kept in copper sulphate solution
4. Reaction between Sodium sulphate and Barium chloride solutions.
14. a) To observe 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) Arrange Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals in the decreasing order of reactivity based on the above result.
15. To study the following properties of acetic acid (ethanoic acid) :
i) odour
ii) solubility in water
iii) effect on litmus
iv) reaction with sodium bicarbonate
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Paper Format
Paper Type - Theory + Practical
Paper Marks - Theory (60 Marks) + Practical (40 Marks)
Maximum Total marks - 60 + 40 = 100 Marks
Time duration - 3 hours (Only For Theory Exam)
Unit & their Weightage
S.No | Unit | Marks |
Theory | ||
1. | Chemical Substances | 18 Marks |
2. | World of living | 16 Marks |
3. | Effects of Current | 10 Marks |
4. | Light | 08 Marks |
5. | Natural Resources | 08 Marks |
Total Marks | 60 Marks | |
Practical | ||
1. | Multiple choice type question written test (School based) | 20 Marks |
2. | Hands-on practicals examination (school based) | 20 Marks |
Total Marks | 40 Marks |
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Conditions of eligibility for admission to class X.
1. Candidates who have been studying in a School recognised by or affiliated to this Board or any other recognised Board of Secondary Education in India.
2. Candidates can not take admission directly in class X.
3. Candidates had completed a regular course of study for class IX and passed class IX examination from a school affilicated to this Board.
4. The candidates percentage for attendance should be 75% so that the Board to make him/her eligible for the Examinations.
5. Candidate can be admitted to a school only on the transfer of the parents(s) or shifting of their families from one place to another, after procuring from the student the marksheet and the Transfer Certificate duly counter signed by the Educational Authorities of the Board concerned.
6. There is no age limit for candidates taking the Examination.
7. Candidate should have doucments in support of his having passed the qualifying or equivalent qualifying examination.
TIME TABLE 2023
Date & Day | Date & Day | Time Duration |
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Science | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Date & Day | Subject | Time Duration |
Friday 17 March 2023 | Hindi | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Science | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Friday 24 March 2023 | English | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Indian Music (Vocal) Indian Music (Instrumental) | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 Hrs.) |
Ranjan Kala | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) | |
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Mathematics | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Home Science | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Social Science | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Monday 3 April 2023 | ITES, Automatic Retail, Tourism & Hospitality, Beauty & Wellness, Agriculture, Electronic & Hardware, Multiskilling, Plumber | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 Hrs.) |
Business Element, Accountancy, Agriculture | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) | |
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Sanskrit | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Typing English or Hindi, Indian Music (Melodic Instrumental) | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 Hrs.) |
Information Technology | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
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Paper Analysis 2020
1. The total no. of questions will be 30.
2. Question no.1 is Multiple Choice Type Question.
3. Question no. 2 to 6 are of 1 marks each.
4. Internal options are given in question no. 16, 20, 23, 26, 28 & 30.
5. Questions no. 7 to 15 carry 2 marks each.(word limit 30 words)
6. Questions no. 16 to 24 carry 3 marks each.(word limit 30 to 75 words)
7. Questions no. 25 to 30 carry 4 marks each.(word limit 75 to 120 words)
8. Draw neat and well labelled diagram wherever required.
And
There is no overall choice, However, internal choices have been provided in two questions of one mark each, two questions of two marks, one question of three marks and three questions of five marks weightage. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
Comment
1. The difficulty level of the Science paper 2020: Moderate to difficult.
2. The pattern of the Science paper was similar to the latest Science Sample Paper 2020.
3. All the questions in the paper were asked from the latest syllabus and based on NCERT textbooks.
4. The average range of expected marks was 60 to 70+ (out of 80).
1. The total no. of questions will be 30.
2. Question no.1 is Multiple Choice Type Question.
3. Question no. 2 to 6 are of 1 marks each.
4. Internal options are given in question no. 16, 20, 23, 26, 28 & 30.
5. Questions no. 7 to 15 carry 2 marks each.(word limit 30 words)
6. Questions no. 16 to 24 carry 3 marks each.(word limit 30 to 75 words)
7. Questions no. 25 to 30 carry 4 marks each.(word limit 75 to 120 words)
8. Draw neat and well labelled diagram wherever required.
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