Syllabus Forming Committe

Syllabus Forming CommitteHistory

Dr. Vijay Poonacha T. - ChairmanProfessor, Department of History

Kannada University, Hampi

Vidyaranya, Bellary District - 583 276

Dr. Narendra Prasad S. - MemberProfessor, Department of History

JSS Womens College

Saraswathipuram, Mysore

Dr. K. Mahesh - MemberSenior Grade Lecturer

First Grade Government College

Shidlagatta, Chikkaballapura District

Dr. Vagiswari - MemberProfessor, Department of History

Christ College, Hosur Road, Bangalore

Dr. Shashidhara - MemberReader

Department of History

Bangalore University

Jnanabharathi Campus, Bangalore

Dr. Parimala Rao - MemberCWDS, 25, Bhaiveer Singh Marg

New Delhi 110 001

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Unit / Concept Sub Unit / Concepts Objectives Method and Evaluation Activities

5 Standard

History

Chapter 1

India and Its People 1. Extent - To understand Indian's position - Use of Atlas locate India - Trace the extent of one's own

in international community - Testing the students skill on using region, such as the zone,

the Atlas territory etc and locate the surro-

ndings, regions.

2. Boundries - To understand problems like - Locate the borders of India through - Trace the borders of one's own

border disputes between states on Atlas district, taluk, village, hobli etc

and wars caused by crossing the - Locate countries sarrounding India along with water bodies like

border etc. - Quiz on names of borders countries lakes, ponds, rivers, hills,

surroundings and directions. forest patch, grazing fields,

bomboo grooves, waste lands.

3. Rivers - To understaned issues like use - Locate the origin path and area of - Locate and trace the flew of

and conservation of water, importance rivers in the Atlas. rivers in one's region.

Water disputes between states - Quiz on promient rivers and their - Locate important streams /

Interlinking of rivers between location. ponds in one's region.

north and south India. - Identify the agricultural crops

and their patterns along

these water bodies

4. Coastal Region - Sea Shore - To realise problems of Indian - Locate important parts and harbours - Collection and study of

defence of aminent India. varieties of mind / sand,

- Understand occurence of - Draw the map and the coastal border. sweet/salty water.

natural disasters like sunami - Findout the kind crops, fruits

- Understand and be able to nuts, vegetables, flowers or

explain problems of vanishing plants, shrubs grown in these

sea coast, lifting of and from varieties of mild or soil and

seashore. water bodies.

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- To understand Indian's trade - Explanation regarding bio-diversity - Collect varieties of leaves

link with other countries. of flora and Fauna. and flowers to be pressed

- Link Bio-diversity, destruction - Test on Bio-diversity. and preserved between sheets

with real life events like of paper and later present

elephants said into agricultural them in an exhibition appro

lands, pollution, smog etc. priately named/with titles

and spelies mentioned.

5. Diversities - To understand diversity and - Introducing culture, langauge costume, - Activities such as asking chil

a. People multicultural presence in food of different parts of the country. dren/students to address the

cinema literature, sports. class in their native languages

b. Biodiversity - Project for 5 marks on diversity. - Holding an ethnic day so that

the regional diversity in

Customes are seen.

- Food festival, where simple

regional snaks can be tasted.

- Exhibition of projects, on

annual life

- Models of bio-diversity

- Listing of flora and fauna

existing in one's region.

- Collecting and recognising

various seeds of fruits and

flowers of the area.

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Chapter 2

Pre-History of India 1. The Evolution of Life - To explain the concept that man - Explain about various stages of - Collection of pictures.

is a social animal. evolution through.

- Link the present industrial sed - Pictures

human life and compare with - Pencil sketch and drawing.

the early stages. - Test through oral question and

answer session.

2. Stone Age - To know why wheels are with - Locate the pre-historic settlements on - Examining the handicraft

spokes, from where the pulleys a map. industry of one's own area.

of a well came from. - Observe the drawings and pictures of - Collecting various tools of

- Link this above mentioned early man. writing.

transformation with the early - Trace the phased manner of evolution - Preparing replices of pre

period, to justify learning of through project work, which is evalu historic tools in clay /

this topic. ated for 5 or 10 marks of a unit test. thermacole / mud / wood

- An oral presentation should ecompany which can than be used as a

the project. teaching aid.

Chapter 3

Indus Civilization 1. Introduction - To understand the present - Explanation through pictures of Indus - List the names of various sites

2. Major Centres Cities arrangement of urban planning. scripts sculpture, jewellery etc. of Indus civilisation.

3. Town Planning / Builidings - To understand the orgin of - Use of map of India to locate the - Locate them on the map of

4. Economic Life division of cities/towns into Indus belt. India.

5. Art residential, industrials - Test in the form of Drawing or college

6. Social Life commercial units. of Indus topics like sculptures toys,

7. Script - To realise the origin of urban jewellary, tools map with Indus sites

8. Decline of the Cities infrastructure like paved roods, marked

drainages etc.

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Chapter 4

The Vedic Age 1. Beginning of the Vedic Period - To know how present day - Explanation through comparitive -List various occupation groups

2. Rigvedic / Culture political, social identities such analysis of position of women, system in one's area.

3. Political System as democratic institutions like of education policy etc.

4. Economic System panchayats, marriage, caste - Objective type based questions in a

5. Society hierarchies originated. written test.

6. Later Vedic Period - Changes

Chapter 5

Jainism and Buddhism 1. Factors which led to the - To understand why new sects - Explanation through stories and - Visiting Jaina or Buddhist

Rise of New Religion continously emerge in all legends such as the Jataka tales. temples/monastry/seminary

2. Jainism - Life and Teachings religions. - Explanation through historical events

of Vardhamana Mahavira - To understand why varieties of such as Ashoka's patronage, Harsha's

3. Buddhism - Life and Teachings branches / divisions exist in all support etc.

of Gautama Buddha religious to this day. - Evaluation through quiz either

- To understand the process of individual or group base.

protests in religions with

Jainism and Buddhism as

examples.

Chapter 6

Ancient North India 1. Republics, Janapadas - To understand why and how - Using maps to locate republics and - On a printed map of India

and Ganarajyas democracy asa tradition is Janapadas. republics can be located

2. Impact of Foreign Invasions stable in India. - Trace the route of Alexander's or marked.

- To understand how the present compaign on the map. - On a printed map of India

Democratic institutions are based- Narrate the stories of the compaign route of Alex

on the tradition of assent and confrontations between Pururava and under can be traced or

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dissent of India from anient Alexander Ambi and others. marked.

period - Group Discussion for 05 marks. - A brief 10 minute skit on

- To realise how closely inter - The group can be of 5 members, Alexander and pururava

linked are the systems of local taking 5 specific tasks like writing, can be enacted by the

self government of the present collecting the data, presentation, students in the class room,

with the part. drawing etc and marks awarded with the script prepared by

the students themselves.

Chapter 7

The Age of Mauryas 1. Chandragupta Maurya - To know where the symbols of - Use of map of India to, trace the extent - Collecting pictures,

2. Asoka modern India such as Ashoka of Mouryan Empire- locate kaling to photographs of Mouryan

3. Spread of Dhamma - Chakra on the flag, currency etc explain Ashoka's compaign - locate monuments.

4. Administrative System came from. centres of mouryan art. - Drawing the monuments and

5. Art and Architecture - To understand the origin of - Use of pictures of Mouryan exhibiting them which later

6. Decline present administrative divisions Monuments as teaching tools. can be used as teaching tool.

such as district taluks, hobli etc. - Evaluation can be marks based

assignment on the drawing and

labeting of saranath pillar or sanchi

stupa.

Chapter 8

Ancient South India 1. Sangam Age - To understand how the present - Explanation through map of south * List the names of urban

2. Satavahanas - Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and India to locate centres trade centres, part

Gautamiputra Satakarni other regional cultures of south - Regional kingdoms and capitals, cities and harbours of ancient

3. Trade and Urban Life India emerged. - Centres of art of these kingdoms. and modern south India on

4. Religion, Language and Literature - To know how the present - Trading centres. a printed map.

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5. Kadambas - Mayura Sharma - urbanisation of Southern India - Narrating stories of classics such as * Field trip to study a regional

Contribution to Literature. is a continuation of the economy Manimekhalai Shilappadikaram, structure such as a temple,

6. Gangas - Durvinita - Contributions of urban centres/temple towns of Bharata Bahubali Basadi / Chaitya.

to literature. ancient and medieval South India.- Class room reading of reigional

7. Art and Architecture. literature to familiasie students with

8. Status of Women regional writing as part of method of

teaching.

Chapter 9

Kushanas 1. Sungas and Kavas - To understand how the present - Use of map to locate the Kushana - Locating Gandhara art centres

2. Kushanas image of Buddha was formulated. area, centres of Gandhara art and on the political map of India

a. Kanishka - To understand how non-indian culture. and Asia

b. Religion cultural trends assimilated with - Explanation through pictures of - Collecting and exhibiting

c. Art and Architecture regional cultures to forge new Gandhara icons. pictures of Gandhara and

d. Literature identity. - Drawing and sketching of Gandhara Mathura monuments and

and Mathura images, monuments as images.

minor projects, which then can be

evaluated for 5 to 10 marks or as

home assignments.

Chapter 10

The Guptas 1. Chandragupta I - To understand the origin of - Explanation through using of maps to - Enacting skit on the themes

2. Samudragupta II Ayurvedic medicine. trace the extent Guptas empire. of prominent plays of the

3. Chandragupta II - To know from where and how - Using pictures, plates, photographs to Gupta period.

4. Fahian our knowledge of mettalurgy, explain Gupta art tradition. - Visit museums to study

5. Contributions to Literature physical sciences such as mathe - Narrate stories, tales of important Gupta coinage and art.

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6. Art and Architecture matics, astronomy etc evolved. literary works of Kalidasa, Basava - Prepare a list of important

7. Science - To know the evolution of state- - a written test. scientific discoveries and

8. Decline craft literary traditons in various and inventions of the Gupta

languages period and trace their

- All the above three provides a relevance to the present.

link in understanding the

existing systems of kowledge

and institutions such as polity,

trade, economy, industrial

networking etc.

Chapter 11

Vardhans, Chalukyan 1. Vardhanas - To know how the present - Using maps to locate their respective - Field visit to chalukya, pallava

and Pallavas 2. Harsha Varadhanas - Literature - mercantile group formation centres of power, extent of empires. architectural centre.

Nalanda University - tradition is derived. - Use of OHP's, LCD's to explain the - Field visit to observe and

Religious Assemblies. - To understand how the present architectural contributions of the study temples of ancient or

3. Pllavas of Kanchi - Literature form of temple archiecture dynasty. medieval period.

- Temples - Heun-Tsang evolved. - Photographs, Line drawings, sketches - Collect photos of chalukya,

to explain their architecture. Pallava monuments and

- Evaluation based on project work that arrange for an exhibition

involves collection of photographs/ of those.

drawing/sketching/painting of the - List the names of foreign

monuments etc, which can be either travellers who visited India

graded or marked or given as home during the vardhana,

assignment. chalukya and pallava period.

- An oral test.

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6 Standard

History

Chapter 1

India and Outside World 1. Introduction - To understand that India had - Make a list of important tenante of - Collect picture of thefounders

2. Rise of Christianity and Islam contact with outside world. Christianity and Islam. of Christianity and Islam.

3. Crusades, Arabs, Mongols, - To understand the circumstan- - Mark on an outline map the birth place - Collect information on

4. Turks, Political ces which led to the advent of Christianity and Islam. festivals and rituals

5. Cultural and Trade Contacts of Christianity and Islam to - Ask questions and supplementary associated with Christianity

India and the impact which questions. and Islam.

resulted from it.

- To realise that India had

cultural and commercial

contacts with countries such as

Arabia, Mangolia and Turkey.

Chapter 2

Rajputs and Their

Contemporries 1. Palas - Know the contributions of - Make a list of important Rajput - Mark the Rajput States on

2. Gurjara - Prathiharas Rajupt Kings. kings. outline map.

a. Rajputs - Know the contributions of - Which are the important Literary - Collect pictures and informa-

b. Society and Culture Palas and Gurjaras. works of Rajput period. tion about Rajput rulers.

c. Literature - Understand the administrative - Mark on outline map areas ruled - Collect pictures of Rajput

d. Economy and socio-ecoinomic life of by Rajput Kings. Architectural Monuments.

e. Religion and Sects medieval period. - Questions and group discussions.

f. Arts and Architecture

g. Economic Condition

h. Contributions

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Chapter 3

Prominent Kingdoms of

South India 1. Rastrakutas - Understand the rise and - Make a list of contribution made by - Mark on outline map on the

2. Kalyani Chalukyas growth of culture in Southern South Indian kings for the growth of areas ruled by Rastrakutas,

3. Hoysalas India. regional languages and literature. Chalukyas, Hoysala and

4. Cholas - Historical importance of - Make a list of contributions made by Cholas.

a. Society and Culture Deccan region and major Rastakutas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas and - Cultivate interest among

b. Literature dynastics who ruled from Cholas to Art and Architecture. important literary works

c. Society Deccan. of South India.

d. Economic Life - Territorial expansion and

e. Religion and Sects battles among the South

f. Art and Architecture Indian Kingdom.

- Contributions made by South

Indian Dynasties to Promote

Regional language, Art and

Architecture.

Chapter 4

Religious Ideas and

Social Reformers 1. Shankaracharya (Advaita) - Understand the circumstances - Ask questions relating to the teachings - Collect pitctures of important

2. Ramanujacharya (Vishistadvitha) which led to Religious of Sankara, Ramanuja, Madhwa and religious sect founders.

3. Madhwacharya (Dwaita) reforms. Basaveswara. - Collect simple Vachanas and

4. Basaveshavara - To realise that religious - Explain with suitable examples on to practice them.

(Shakti Vishistadvaita) reformers emphasized simple how new Religious safe contributed

5. Vachana Movement way to achive salvotion. to the growth of language and

literature.

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- Attempts made by reformers

to remove blind believes

among the people.

Chapter 5

Delhi Sultenate 1. Polity - Know about important Delhi - Discusses the achivements and - On an outline map locate the

2. Economy Sultans and their achivements contributions of important Delhi extent of Delhi Sultane King-

3. Society and contributions. Sultane. dom, capital cities, places of

- Administrative reforms - Make the students understand the Architectural importance and

introduced by Delhi Sultane. extent of Delhi Sultans kingdom with commercial centres.

- Contributions made by Delhi the help of a map. - Collect pictures of monu-

Sultane to Art and - Using suitable picture explain the ments built by Delhi Sultane.

Architecture. contributions of Delhi Sultans to

Architecture.

Chapter 6

Bhakti Cult 1. Bhakti Cult - Introduction - Realise the goal and objectives - Make a list of Teachings Preached - Collect pictures of important

2. Chaitanya of Bhakti movement. by the Bhakti Saints. religious reformers.

3. Gurunanak - Realise that Bhakti movement - Contribution of Bhakti Saints to - Know about songs and other

4. Meera Bai promoted. Social harmony promote Hindu muslim unity. literary forms used by

5. Sufi Saints among different sections of - Make a list of places. religious leaders.

6. Chishtis people.

- Bhakti movement promoted

regional language and

literature.

Chapter 7

Vijayanagara 1. Introduction - The circumstance which led - Make a list of the Vijayananagara - Collect pictures of Vijaya-

2. Dynasties to the foundation of Vijaya- rulers of four dynasties. nagara Monuments.

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a. Sangama nagar empire. - List out significant literary works - Collect more information on

b. Saluva - Know the important Vijaya- and monuments. the glory of Hampi, the

c. Tuluva nagar rulers and their - Locate the places which were being capital.of Vijayanagara

d. Aravidu achivements and contributions. rules by Vijayanagara kings in a - Know more about literary

3. Devaraya - II - Understand the glory and map. songs of Purandaradasa and

4. Krishnadevaraya Vijayanagar empire as Kanakadasa.

5. Batttle of Talikota revealed from the accounts of

6. Foreign Travellers foreign travellers.

7. Contributions - Importance of battle of

A. Literature Talikote.

B. Art and Architecture - Contribution of Vijayanagara

C. Society to Art, Architecture and

D. Economy Culture.

Chapter 8

Bahamani Sultans 1. Introduction - Factors that lead - Understand the political - Note the list of Sultans of Bahamani. - Mark on an outline map the

to the Rise of the Kingdom system established by - Note a special reference on areas ruled by Delhi Sultane.

2. Major Rulers Bahamani rulers. Mohamad Gawan. - Collect pictures of Monu-

3. Mahammed Gawan - Contribution made by - List out the monuments of Bahamani ments built by Delhi Sultane.

4. Decline of Bahamani Bahamani Rulers to literature, Sultans. - Collect more information on

5. Rise of New Kingdown Art and Architecture. - Locate the places which were being patronage extended by moha-

a. Immad Shahi of Birar - Political disintegration of rules by Bahamani kings in a map. mmad Gown to education

b. Nizam Shahi of Ahamad Nagar Bahamani kindgom and the

c. Adil Shahi of Bijapur rise of new independent states.

d. Barid Shahi of Bidar

e. Qutub Shahi of Golkonda

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6. Contributions

a. Literature

b. Art and Architecture

c. Society

d. Economy

Chapter 9

The Mughals 1. Important Rulers - Understand the Mughal poli- - Make a list of the Mughal kings - Mark on an outline map area

a. Babur tical system and important and their contributions. under Mughal rule, capital

b. Akbar rulers, their life and - Locate the places which were being cities and commercial cities.

c. Jahangir achivements. rules by Mughals kings in a map. - Collect more information on

d. Shershah - Factors which led to decline Taj Mahal and Mayura

e. Shahajan of Mughals. Throne.

f. Aurangzeb - Reforms introduced by

g. Decline of Mughals Mughals in the field of

2. Political System administration, economy

3. Economic Condition religion

4. Society and Religion - Contribution of Mughals to

5. Art and Architecture Art and Literature.

Chapter - 10

Shivaji 1. Life - Understand how early life and - Locate the places which were being - Collect pictures of Shivaji.

2. Achievements political environment rules by Shivaji in a map. - Collect more information on

3. Administrative System influenced political rise of - List out the administration reforms built by Shivaji.

4. Military System shivaji. of Shivaji. -Know more about Naval force

5. Revenue System - Relation between shivaji and - Noting the nature of military system established by Shivaji.

6. Social Condition Adil shahi's and Mughale. of Shivaji with special reference to

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- Character of the Maratha naval administration.

State System.

Chapter 11

Karnataka History 1. Introduction - Understand the political - Locate Mysore, Keladi, Chitradurga, - Collect information and

2. Wodeyars of Mysore system which emerged in Yalahanka, Coorg (Kodagu), Chittur pictures on Mysore Dasara.

3. Keladi Rules Karnataka after the decline of and Tulunadu in a map. - Collect information and

4. Nayakas of Chitradurga Vijayanagara. - Explain the nature of wars held pictures of Palace, Forte built

5. Yalahanka Nadaprabhaus - Contributions made by between British and Hyder-Tipu by Chitradurga Nayakas,

6. Kings of Coorg regional Chiefs to economic through the help of map. Keladi Chiefs, Yalahanka

7. Kittur Province development and cultural life - Note the contribution of various Prabhus and Tipu Sultan.

8. Rulers of Tulunadu - Political military system and administrators ruled in different parts

9. Nayakas of Hydrabad Karnataka economic reforms introduced of Kannada region.

10. Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.

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7 Standard Total Period -30

History

Chapter 1

India and the

Modern World 1. Renaissance - To understand the background - Use the maps for such topics like - Prepare a list of new

a. Humanism of 20th political and economic geographical discoveries, tall of discoveries.

b. Art, Architecture, Science systems of Asia, Africa and constantinople. - Familiarise the life history

c. Spread of Renaissance America. - Use of photographs, plates etc for of important reformers and

2. Reformation - To understand the problems of teaching Renaissance Art and Archi scientists.

a. Sale of Indulgence the, original inhabitantants and tecture along with introducing relevant

b. Martin Luther their identities of these lands. literature ex: Roopadarshi by K.V. Ayyer

c. Counter Reformation - To get a background to under - Trace the prominent geographical

4. Effects of Reformation stand issues such as slavery, expenditions on the map which can

3. Geagraphical Explorations American / Red Indian identities, then be evaluated for either 5 or

a. Introduction Afrikaneers / people of Africa 10 marks.

New Inventions and issues associated with them.

b. Fall of Constantinople

c. Marco Polo

d. Vasco-Da-Gama

e. Discovery of America

f. Ferdinand Megallon

g. Consequences

Chapter 2

Europeans in India 1. Background of the Advent - To analyse and be aware of the- Use of map to locate the European - Prepare a list of exports from

of Europeans origin of extensive use of Euro- trade centres. India before and during the

2. Portuguese-Albuquarque- pean / English language and - Writer Test. time of the arrival of

Decline of Portuguese culture at present. - List the most valuable Europeans.

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3. Dutch - To know the difference in the commodities imported from

4. English East India Company economic status of India from India into the Europe markets.

5.French East India Company the present to that of pre

colonial era.

Chapter 3

India in 18th Century 1. Anarchichal Conditions in India - The study of their unit is - Explain the details of wars through - Preparing a list of valuable

1707-1757 2. Downfall of the Mughal Empire important to realise the dangers maps. materials of Mughal Empire

3. Administration of Peshwa Rulers of inter-state conflict and - Students would narrate and evaluate which was found during

4. Nawabs of Carnatic seperatist movements in India the wars in the class room. the invasion of Nadirshaw

5. Carnatic Wars at present. - Preparing a list of chronology

6. Nawabs of Bengal - - The unit demonstrates how the of wars and names of wars.

Battle of Plassey pressure generated by regional

7. Consequences conflicts regarding identities

resulted in European

domination.

Chapter 4

Rise of the English 1. Introduction - Indiscrimante granting of per - Chronological Table. - Preparation of compart lists

2. British Rule in Bengal mits in globalisation to multi - Use of map for explanations of war. for names of rulers, kingdoms

Robert Clive, Warren Hastings national companies leads into - Written Test. and centres of war.

3. Native Rulers disastrous results. This unit

4. Battles - Buxar demonstrates such results due

Anglo Maratha War to granting of unrestrained per-

Anglo Sikh War mits to the British, French,

Dutch and other Europeans.

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5. Administrative Changes

a. Revenue

b. Political

c. Military

Chapter 5

Hyder Ali and

Tippu Sultan 1. Introduction - To know the origin of Indu - Use of coins, currency and maps. - Filed visit to administrative

2. Hyder Ali strialisation and trade system - Use of photographs and plates. centres such as Mysore,

Anglo Mysore War of Karnataka at present. - Group discussion / Individual prese- Bangalore, Srirangapattana.

Emergence of New Mysore State - To know the reason for the ntation by student of 5 or 10 marks

3. Tippu Sultan location of the mint of evaluation.

Introduction Government of India in

4. Architect of Modern Mysore State Mysore

a. Political Strategies

Alliances, Wars, Consequences

b. Economy, Trade -

Industry - Coinage

Revenue - Plantation

c. Society

Chapter 6

Impact of British

Rule on India 1. Administrative - To understand the reason for - Comparitive study of Revenue systems - Compare the past revenue

a. Civil Service the decline of Panchyat Raj as a part of teaching process. systems with that of the

b. The Military and Police system, extensive use of - A general introduction to prominent present.

c. The Judiciary English Language etc. writings of this period. ex: Dadabai

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2. Economy Naoroji's ‘Poverty and Un British rule - List the important produce

a. Land Revenue Policy in India. of both of these periods.

b. The Permanent Settlement - Brief project report and oral test.

c. Mahalawari System

d. Ryotwari System

e. Consequences

2. Industry and Trade

- Consequences

3. Society - Legislations

- Reforms

4. English Education

- Changes

Chapter 7

Social Reform

Movements 1. Brahma Samaj - To know the origin and proble- - As a part of teaching method, a - Class room discussion on

2. Prarthana Samaj matic nature of caste system, general introduction to the Bengali the changed position of

3. Satyashodaka Samaj the practise of dowry etc. literature of the period for ex: Bankim women.

4. Arya Samaj - To understand the prices of chandra chatarjee, Sharat Chandra

5. Theosophical Society Non-governmental /people's Chattopadhyaya's works.

6. Sri Narayan Guru Movement intiatives at bringing about ups.

7. Aligarh Movement changes.

Chapter 8

Indian Resistance

to British Rule 1. Introduction - To understand the background - As a part of teaching methodology - Location of centres of war

2. First War of Independence of Gandhiji's Non-violent use of popular historical literature and on map.

3. Causes opposition. cinema. Ex. Works of william Dalnymple,- List out important dates.

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a. Political Ketan mehta's movie ‘Mangal Pande’ etc.- Listout names of rulers and

b. Economic - Preparation of analytical (brief) leaders.

c. Administrative write ups. - List out important dates.

Partition Bengal - List out names of rulers and

Rowlatt Act - Jallianwala Bagh leaders.

Chapter 9

National Movement 1. Introductoin - The dangers of unrestricted - Teaching in Disucussion made - Preparatoin of a list of names

2. Growth of Nationalism liberalisation and globalisation - Use of popular mediums such as of leaders and events.

3. Foundation of Indian is the emergence of disguised literature / cinema on Gandhi etc.

National Congress colonialism. To combat this a - Quiz

- Nature and Characteristics study of this unit is essential.

4. Early Leaders

- A.O. Hyume, Gokhale,

Surendranath Byanarji

- Objectives and Methods

5. Formation of Muslim League

6. Extremist Leaders - Lal, Bal, Pal

7. Revolutionaries - V.D. Savarkar,

Arbindo Gosh

8. Home Rule Movement - Tilak,

Annie Basent

9. British Reaction to National

Movement

a. Divide and Rule -

Partition of Bengal

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b. Rowlath Act

c. Tragedy of Jallianwallabagh

d. First World War and

Respose of Indians

Chapter 10

National Movement

(Gandhian Era) 1. Introduction - Making an attempt to explain - Discussion mode. - Collection of newspaper

2. Gandhi's Early Life the growth of modern - use of map. reports of the Gandhian

3. Gandhi's Entry into the democratic India which had - Written test. period and exhibiting them.

National Movement inspiration from Gandhi's - Reading of literature and

a. Non-co-operation Movement great ideals of Non-violence, watching cinema-both of these

b. Civil Disobdience Movement Swarajya and Satyagraha. belonging or representing that

c. Quit India Movement period.

Chapter 11

National Movement

Partition and

Independence 1. Introduction - To know how the national - Use of map. - Watching movies such as

2. Impact of IInd World War movements made impact - Use of popular music, literature Richard Atonborou's Gandhi,

3. Jinnah-Separate State for Muslims in building up the modern, cinema etc. Ketan mehta's Sardar, M.S.

4. I.N.A. Subhaschandra Bose stable and democratic India. Satya's Garam Hawa and

5. Towards Independence - To understand the dimensions so on.

of Partition of India and Jinnah. - List names of important

- To study the contributions of national leaders.

Nehru, political agitations of

Subhashchandra Bose and

Social concerns of

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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8 Standard

History

Chapter 1

Sources of History 1. Introduction - Conemporary events such as - Use of inscriptions, seals, rewards, - Collection and exhibition of

2. Literature change governments, develop- coins, copper plate rewards. coins, palm leaf rewards,

3. Inscriptions ment in information sector, - Introduce the branch of Oral traditions photographs etc.

4. Numismatics business/trade strategies cannot- Brief writeup an any one of the

5. Architecture be understood without the help sources.

6. Monuments of sources like newspapers, - Presentation on any of the sources.

7. Legends radio, television, magazine.

8. Oral Sources - Similarly to know and underest

and the past sources of ancient

period are very essential.

Chapter 2

Geographical Features

and Pre-history of India 1. Introduction - To know-India's defence - Use of charts and maps for - Survey and maping of one's

2. Geographical features of India preparation-Problems of geographical features. own area's geography.

3. Pre-historic Period border encroachment. - Use of models of tools, pictures and - Listing of ponds, grazing

a. Old Stone Age - To understand issues like river photographs. lands and other physical

b. Microlithic Age water disputes, interlinking of - Written test. features of the region.

c. Neolithic Age rivers of North and South India. - Drawing the map of India locating - Drawing the map / ground

d. Metal Age - To Understand crisis and the prehistoric sites. plan with directions of one's

dangers of shrinking of coastal school/home/street/major

lands, excessive lifiting of and buildings etc.

from river beds etc.

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Chapter 3

Indias Ancient

Civilizations 1. Introduction - To understand the present - Use of pictures, replicas of bronze - Visiting a museum to study

2. Indus Civilization system of urban planning figures, seals of Indus valley civilisation. Indus artifacts.

3. Vedic Age - Early Vedic Period - To understand and analyse - Use of map to locate the topographical - Group discussion on position

a. Polity various cointemporary extent; sites, of the civilisation. of women in comparitive

b. Society institutions such as caste system made the present with the

c. Religious Beliefs by tracing their original exista past.

nces as social hierarchies.

- To understand how the insti-

tutions of monarchy evolved.

Chapter 4

World's Ancient

Civilizations 1. Introduction - To understand the present or - Lecture - Demonstration - Discussion on comparitive.

2. Egyption Civilization contemporary revival of several- Use of Globe and map of the world. strengths of civilisations of

3. Measapotamian Civilization Asian nations / societies life - Use of Photograph, pictures. Asia, Africa and America.

4. Chinese Civilization china, Taiwan, Japan. - Question and Answer session. - Through comparison link

a. Polity - To understand, analyse the the achievements of these areas

b. Society European dominations in in the present with that of

c. Religious Beliefs economy & international the past.

d. Literature relations.

e. Science

f. Art and Architecture

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Chapter 5

Greek, Roman and

American Civilization 1. Introduction - To understand the culture - Projecting the western documentaries - Comparative studies on the

2. Greek, Roman and and societies of counterparts and cinemas. contemparary civilisations.

American Civilization of Anciant India. - Explain the details to the students

a. Polity through LCD projectors.

b. Society

c. Religious Beliefs

d. Science

e. Literature

f. Art and Architecture

Chapter 6

North India from

6th C.B.C. to 3rd C.B.C. 1. Introduction - To understand the origin of the - Narration of Buddhist and Jaina tales - Trace Alexander's route

2. Birth of New Religions traditions of Assent and Dissent such as jatakas as part of teaching. across the map of India.

a. Jainism in Indian society which is also - Using photographs, plates as teaching - Read Jaina, Buddhist Stories.

b. Buddhism the basis on which the tools to explain Gandhara and Mathura - Visit a nearby chaitya, Stupa

3. Foreign Invasion - Alexander - democratic system of country images. or a vihara.

Impact of Foreign Invation functions. - Group Discussion.

- To understand and appreciate

the heterodoxical traditions.

Chapter 7

Mouryas- Kushanas 1. Mouryas - Policy - Society - - It helps in understanding the - Trace the geneology and chronology - Drawing the Sanchi stupa.

Economy - Literature - origin of modern Indian identities through flowdiagram. - Drawing and naming of the

Art and Architecture such as the wheel on the flag, - Photogaphs of Mouryas monuments. various components of the

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2. Kushanar - Policy - Society - Ashoka pillar on currency etc. - Use of map to indicate. Saranath Colum.

Economy - Literature - - To know the origin of the i. Capital - Collection of photographs

Art and Architecture present administrative hierarchy. ii. Provinces and their capitals. such as tourist broachure,

- To know how the age of the iii. economic centres. photo cards of the

Mouryas provides a link to iv. Ports / harbours. monuments.

understand practise of politics v. Extent of the empire.

in contemporary India. - Quiz on centres of art, literature,

Administrative units and Economic

System.

- Drawing of monuments such as Sanchi

stupa as home assignment and later

evaluated for 5 or 10 marks.

Chapter 8

The Guptas and

the Vadhanas 1. Introduction - To dissect and understand the - Discuss the writings of prominent - List the contemporary names

2. The Gupta Age: link between economic authors of the Gupt period, such as of several defence and

a. Polity prosperity and urbanisation as Kalidas Bhasa etc, either through communication satellites

b. Society is happening at present. i. a Short skit connect them with the names

c. Economy - To understand the contem- ii. narrating the stories. of Gupta period.

d. Religious Beliefs porary feature of interdepen- - Trace the connections between - List of writers and their titles.

e. Literature dency between administration eonomic prosperity, increased trade, - Locate the areas of Gupta

f. Science and leading business houses. growth or urbanisation greater monuments on the map of

g. Art and Architecture - To get a link to the present fea importance to imperial power etc. India.

3. The Vardhanas ture of large reserveir of techni - Group disucussion / presentation with - List of important writers and

a. Polity cal pool, trace its origin to the seperate but equal marks for write up, their works.

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b. Society evolution of science and tech- presentation, line drawings / sketches - List the names of scientists

c. Economy nology from the Gupta age. and Photos / pictures. and their scientific contribution.

d. Religious Beliefs - Explore how many of these

e. Literature names, discoveries and inven-

f. Science tions are being used at present.

g. Art and Architecture

Chapter 9

South India form

3rd C.B.C. to 6th C.B.C. 1. Introduction - To understand how the present - A tabulation chart for geneology. - Mind maping for dynasties

2. Satavahanas linguistic regions of South - Time line for chronology. qulers and administrative units.

3. Kadambas India emerged. - Readings from classics of period / - Attempt to read and translate

4. Gangas - To understand the origin and narrating the stories / lengends of this a few words / sentences of

5. Contributions evolution of specific regional period. Halamidi inscription and

a. Polity cultural identities of South - Drawing / sketching of Satavahana other inscriptions of the

b. Society India at present. and Ganga Monuments. period.

c. Economy - To be aware as to how inter- - Preparing a list of the architecultural

d. Religious Beliefs dependent linguistic traditions centres of Gangas and Kadambas and

e. Literature always are. Satavahanas and locating them on a map.

f. Science Both of the above mentioned can be

g. Art and Architecture evaluated as home assignment / marks

based internal assignment.

Chapter 10

The Chalukyas of

Badami and the

Pallavas of Kanchi 1. Introduction - To understand the significant - Use of geneology chart. - Field visit to any of the

2. The Chalukyas of Badami, role played by traders, business- Flow Diagrams usage for chronology Badami chalukyas and

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The Pallavas of Kanchi associations in governance at and genelogy. Pallava centres of art.

3. Chalukya Pallava Conflict present by tracing the evolution- Photographs, line drawings usuage to - Collection and exhibition of

4. a. Polity of mercantile guilds of the past explain architectural topics. photographs of these

b. Society and their role in administration. - Use of map of South India for locating monuments with titles, expla-

c. Economy - To know the link of continuity historical places. natory notes.

d. Religious Beliefs in the tradition of establishment - Individual presentation of 2 to 3 - Line drawings of ground

e. Literature of various guilds such as artisan, minutes of the topics taught such as plans of chalukya and pallava

f. Art and Architecture craftsmen, etc and their role in importance of guilds, trade centres, structures.

the formulation of economic religious movements etc and marks

policies. awarded a wordingly.

- To understand the evolution - Group presentation with topics equally

of the form of temple in its divided between them, of 10 to 15

present formation. minute duration. Each topic individually

assigned and equal marks assigned for

all the topics and marks awareded

accounting to the performance.

Ex: Topic-badami caves, Topi division:

1. Collection of Data, 2. Photographs

3. Maps of line drawings, 4. Chart

Preparation. 5. Presentation.

- All these 5 areas to five students with

equal marks of 5 for each area. But

awarding of marks based on

performance.

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Chapter 11

The Rastrakutas

of Manyakheta 1. Introduction - To understand the political - Use of photographs, pictures. - Study tour to architectural

and the Chalukyas of 2. The Rastrokutas of Manyakheta situation of North India a from - Maps for location of their provinuial centres of Kalyani Chalukyas.

Kalyan 3. The Chalukyas of Kalyana 11th Century AD onwards by administrative units, centres of art. - Visiting the Museums.

4. Contribution linking it with the political - Flow chart for geneology. - Attempt ot read and translate

vaccume cansed by Rashtrakutas- Written test. into modern Kannada a few

North Indian Compaigns till - Listing of Kalyani Chalukyan rulers, sentences of ‘Kavirajamarga’.

10th Century AD. The result of monuments with brief explanatory note - List prominent structres of

the vaccume was the success of as evaluation based assignment. Kalyani Chalukyan period

Turko Afghan entry. surrounding oine's region.

- To understand the evoluation - Explore the link or contrast

of engineering technology in between the architectural trends

India through Rashtrakuta of the present with that of

structures such as the Kailas at the past.

Ethera and Kalyani Chalukyan

centres of art.

- To explore and understand

the close link between.

1. Political stability

2. Economic prosperity through

Industrialisation and Trade.

3. Architectural Tradition based

on artisan and artist guilds.

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Chapter 12

The Cholas of Tanjore

and The Hoysalas of

Dorasamudra 1. Introduction - To understand the origin of - Flow chart for - Visit the nearest Hoysala

2. The Cholas of Tanjove local self govenment tradition a. Geneology monument and study the

3. The Hoysalas of Dorasamudra through the local self govern- b. Irrigaiton network details of the structures.

4. Contributions ment system of the cholas. c. Architectural Centres. - Identify various pasts of the

- To understand the origin and - Map for location of capitals provinces monument and prepare a

extensive use of the present and routes of compaigns. field report.

varieties of irrigation systems - Map of Asia for the chola South East - Make a comparitive study

like. Tank, well, canal etc Asian expansion. between the present

through the irrigation system of - Project work as presentation. panchayat or any other local

the cholas and Hoysala period. - Quiz self Goverment system with

- To study the evolution of - Written Test. that of the chola local self

engineering technology through governing institutions.

the chola and Hoysala

monuments.

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9 Standard

History

Chapter 1

Chiristianity and Islam 1. Introduction - Learn about the important - Make a chart of basic characterstic of - Ask them to identify the

2. Christianity - Teachings teachings of Jesus Christ and Islam and Christianity. basic characters of Islam and

and Impact prophet Mohammed - Show with the help of maps birthplace Christianity.

3. Islam of prophet Mohammed. - Make them identify by way of

4. Semitical Character - Group Discussion. maps the birth places of Jesus

Christ and Prophet

Mohammed.

Chapter 2

Middle Ages in Europe 1. Introduction - Learn about important - Make a chart indicating the feudal - Make them identify the social

2. Feudalism characteristics of feudalism in structure in medieval Europe. hirarchy in medieval

3. Decline of Feudalism medieval europe. - Question and answer sessions can be european society.

conducted.

Chapter 3

India from 9th Century

AD to 14th Century AD 1. Introduction - Learn about the administra- - Give a list of Literary works of Rajputs - Ask them to list the literary

2. Rajaputs tion of the sultanate of Delhi. and that of Delhi sultanate period. works on the Rajputs.

3. Mohammad of Ghazni and Ghori - Appreciate the contributions - With the help of map show the way - With the help of a map let

4. The Delhi Sultans of the Rajputs and their culture. ruled by Rajputs and that of the sultans them identify the major

a. Polity of Delhi. Rajput kingdoms and the

b. Society - Show the invasion route of areas ruled by the sultanate of

c. Economy Mohammed of Ghazni and Ghori. Delhi.

d. Literature - Through Projects in collection of coins, - Identify the invasion routes of

e. Art and Architecture literary works and picture collections Mohammed of Ghazni and

of architectural movements. Ghori.

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Chapter 4

Religious

Preachers of India 1. Introduction - Will understand the teachings - Teach the main concepts associated - Make them identify the basic

2. Shankarachrya of these religious preachers. with Shankara, Ramanuja, Madhva concepts in the teachings of

3. Ramanujacharya - Will appreciate and adopt the and Basava. shankara, Ramanuja, Madhva

4. Basaveswara important aspect of their - Seek conceptual answers with regard and Basaveswara.

5. Madhwacharya teachings. to the saints.

Their Teachings and Impact.

Chapter 5

The Vijayanagara and

The Bahamani Polity 1. Introduction - Will understand the contribution- With the help of chart indicate the - Make them identify the vari

2. Vijayanagara of Vijayanaga Empire to art, various dynastics of Vijayangara ous dynasties of Vijayanagara

3. Bahamani architecture and Literature. Empire and that of Bahamani Kingdom. Empire and under the

a. Polity - Give a list of literary works of Bahamani kingdom.

b. Society Vijayanagara period. - Make them list the literary

c. Economy - With the help of maps show the areas works of the period.

d. Religion ruled by Vijayangara kings and - Let them collect various

e. Literature Bahamani. pictures related to

f. Art and Architecture - Display charts bearing Vijayanagara Vijayanagara and Bahamani

coins and Architectural monuments architecture of the period.

of the period.

Assess:

- Through projects assignments of coins,

literary works and architectural

monuments.

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Chapter 6

The Mughals and

The Marathas 1. Introduction - Will learn about the activities - List the achievements under various - Make them list the

2. The Mughals of shivaji. rules among the mughals and the achievements under various

3. The Marathas - Will learn about religious marathas. rulers of the mughals.

a. Polity tolerance practiced by Akbar. - With the help of map show the areas

b. Society ruled by various rulers among the

c. Economy mughals and the marathas.

d. Religion - Give a list of literary works of the

e. Literature period.

f. Art and Architecture - Show the pictures of architectural

monuments of the period.

Assess:

- Through project assignment of coins,

literary works and architectural

monuments.

- Quiz.

Chapter 7

Bhakti Cult 1. Introduction - Will understand and appreciate - Give the list of work composed by - Let them identify with the

2. Ramananda the values taught by the these saints. help of a map the places with

3. Kabir Bhakti saints. - Give a list of features taught by thesewhich the saints are associated

4. Chaitanya saints. with.

5. Gurananak - Show with the help of maps the places - Make them list the respective

6. Meera Bai with which the saints were associated works composed by these

7. Sufi Saints with. saints.

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- Teachings and Impact - Make them list the common

theme of their teachings.

Chapter 8

Modern Europe 1. Introduction - Will learn and appreciate the - With a map show the places associated - With the help of a map let

2. Renaissance values of Renaissance. with geographical discoveries and them identify the places

3. Geographical Explorations - Will understand the impact of renaissance. associated with Renaissance,

4. Reformation the geographical discoveries. - Show the works of various artists - Reformation, Geographical

5. Industrial Revolution - Will learn the impact of painting and architecture of the period. Discoveries and Industrial

reformation movement in - Show the routes of explorations. Revolution.

Europe. - List the inventions of the industrial - Let them list the prominant

- Will appreciate the develop- revolution. people of the renaissance with

ment in science, technology, - Quiz their importance.

art and literature. - Project assignments on collection of - Let them list the geographical

paintings, monuments. discoveries with the names

and places of discovery.

- Make them list prominent

events of reformation.

- Let them list the important

inventions of the industrial

period.

Chapter 9

Revolutions and The

Rise of Nation States 1. Introduction - Will learn and appreciate the - Indicate the dates of the revolution. - Make them list the prominent

2. The American War of French Revolution like Liberty, - Ideas of the revolution. people and places associated

Independence Equality and Fraternity. - Philosophy behind the revolutions. with the American and French

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3. The French Revolution - - List the philosophers of the Revolutions.Revolution.

Ideas and Philosophers - Discuss the achievements of Bismark. - Let them list the philosophers

4. Unification Movements - Conduct group discussion on the of the French Revolution with

a. Italy importance and changes brought their works.

b. Germany about by revolutions and unification

movements.

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10 Standard

History

Chapter 1

Advent of Europeans 1. Introduction - Socio-economic factors which - Mark the trading centres established - Mark trading centres

2. The Portuguese led to the advent of by the Europeans on the outline map. established by the Euorpean

3. The Dutch Europeans. - Make a list of important articles which traders on outline map.

4. The English - Circumstances which led to were being imported and exported by - Collect information on the

5. The French the discovery of sea route to Europeans. monuments and trading

6. Battles and Expansion India and its effects. - Discuss the impact of missionary centres established by the

- Entry of Porchuguese, Dutch, activities which was being carried by Europeans.

English and French to India Europeans.

and establishment of economic

centres.

- Political conditions in India

during the advent of

Europeans.

- Political conflicts between

European traders and native

chiefs.

Chapter 2

Kannada Speaking

Regions during

Colonial Rule 1. Introduction - Political battles among - Mark the Kannada speaking areas - Collect picture of European

2. Mysore European trading power. during adonial rule on outline map. Sailors and officials who

3. Kodagu (Coorg) - British political domination. - Make a list of early leaders who visited India.

4. Hyderabad Karnataka - Administrative changes opposed colonial rule. - Mark places where the British

5. Madras Karnataka introduced by the British. - Discuss the reforms introduced by waged wars against Hyder

6. Mumbai Karnataka the British in India. and Tipu in outline map.

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7. Colonalism and Resistance - To know the Circumstances - Collect pictures and

8. Administration and Reforms which led to political information about early

fragmentation of Kannada Indian rulers who fought

speaking regions. against British rule.

- Early Anti-British struggles in

Karnataka.

Chapter 3

Folk History 1. Introduction - To understand the Meaning, - Know the folk stories, folk songs - Collect folk songs which

2. Importanace of Oral History importance and various forms available for the reconstruction of became popular during Anti-

3. Nature and Characterstice of of Folk History. History of Karnataka. British uprisings.

Janapada Kavyas - Possibilities and limitation in - Taking same examples of folk -Collecting folk songs availabe

writing folk history. literature to show how they help in the near by villages.

- Folk tales, folk songs and reconstruction of History.

other forms of folk literature.

Chapter 4

The Foundation of

British Rule and

Consequences 1. Introduction - To understand the policies pur- - Using a map to discuss the battle - Collect more information on

2. Strategies and Battles sued by the British. between local Chiefs and European early leaders who fought

3. Mercantile Capitalism - Battles between British the powers. against British rule.

4. Industrial Capitalism Native chiefs and its effects. - Discuss the positive and negative - Collect more information on

5. Society - Economics policies adapted effects of English trade and flow of British policy towards Indian

6. Constitutional Development by the British and its impact. British capital into India. social system.

- Flow of British capital and - Make a list of social legislation

its effects. enacted by the British.

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- Social impact of colonial - Make a list of constitutional changes

ruleand constitutional changer. introduced by the British in India.

Chapter 5

Social and Religious

Reforms 1. Introduction - To know the impact of western - Ask questions relating to important - Make a list of socio-religious

2. Brahma Samaj education on Indian society. social reforms and the organisation reformers and collect infor-

3. Arya Samaj - Life and works of important that they had established. mations on the institutions

4. Prathana Samaj socio-Religiouse reformers. - Mark important centres of socio- which they had established.

5. Sathya Shodhak Samaj - Role of institutions in social religious reform movement on - Make a list of Reform activi-

6. Aligarh Movement reforms. the outline map. ties carried out by Arya

7. Ramakrishna Movement - Reforms in Muslim society. - Explain the importance given by Samaja and Brahma Samaja.

8. Theosophical Society - How social reforms promoted the social reformers to promote

political unity. education.

Chapter 6

First War of

Independence 1. Introduction - To know about the charcter of - Locate important places connected - Mark places connection with

2. Causes First War of Independence. with 1857 movement on an outline First War of Independence

a. Political - Understand the political causes map. on outline map.

b. Economic which led to the First War of - Make a list of important leaders - Collect pictures of leaders

c. Admistrative Independence. associated with movement. who had participated in First

d. Military - To know about important places- Make a discussion on character, War of Independence.

e. Spread of War connected to the First War of significant events and impact of the - Make a list of various

f. Cases for Failure Independence. 1857 movement. stages of the movement.

g. Effects - Understand the causes for the

failure of First War of

Independence.

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Chapter 7

Impact of British

Rule in India 1. Introduction - To know about the positive - Ask questions relating to eduational - Collect more information on

2. Uniform System of Administration and negative impact of British institutions, industries, newspaper and Lord Maculays's role in

3. Economic Impact Rule. Railway lines established by the introducing educational

4. Land Revenue System - how India became politically British. Reforms in India.

5. Industry united as a result of British rule. - Disucss the impact of British rule - Know more about lamb

6. Education - Understand the process of like famine, drought, revenue reforms introduced

7. Transport and Communication Economic drain during epidemics and economic drain. by British.

8. Journalism British rule. - Make a list of reforms introduced - Make a list of educational

9. Social Life - Educational reforms by the British. institution and industries

introduced by the British and established by the British

its effects. in India.

Chapter 8

Freedom Movement 1. Introduction - To know Character and goals - Make a list of important stages of - Make a list of moderate and

2. Indian National Congress of Freedom movements and congress movement. extremist congress leaders.

a. Moderates its different stages. - Ask questions relating to moderate, - Make a list of movements

b. Extremists - Role of congress in vation extremist, and revolutionary started by Gandhiji.

3. Revolutionaries Freedom Movement. leaders.

Hind Swaraj - Role of Revolutionaries, - Make a list of important movements - Collect pictures of leaders

Non Violence Students, peasants, labourers led by Gandhiji. who participated in the

Satyagraha and Tribals in Freedom national movement.

Non-cooperation Movement struggle.

Civil Disobedience Movement - Role of important national

Quit India Movement leaders in freedom struggle.

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5. Peasants and Workers Resistance - Partition of India and its

6. Tribal Reistance impact.

7. Jawaharlal Nehru, Ambedkar

Subhash Chandra Bose,

Mohammed Ali Jinnah

8. Partition of India

Chapter 9

India After

Independence 1. Introduction - To know how the national a. Use of map. a.Watching movies such as

2. Effects of Partition movements made impact - Use of popular music, literature Richard Atonborou's Gandhi,

a. Refugee Problem stable and democratic India. - Make a list of important challanges Satya's Garam Hawa and

b. Government Formation - To understand the dimensions faced by India after Independence. so on.

c. Military and Police Action of Partition of India and Jinnah. - Discuss impact of partition of India. - List names of important

d. Liberation of Pondicherry - To study the contributions of - Discuss the effects of States national leaders.

and Goa Nehru, political agitations of re-organisation commission. - To pramote stories,

e. Reorganisation of Linguistic Subhashchandra Bose and - Make a chart showing the Prime films and other medias

States Social concerns of Ministers of Independent India. depicting the issues relating to

3. Prime Ministers and their Dr. B.R. Ambedkar partition of India.

Achievements. - Challanges of Independent - Mark the new linguistic states

India. in the outline map.

- Partition and its effects. -Preparation of the list of Prime

- Formation of linguistic states. Minister of India.

- Electoral politics,

Achivements of Prime

Ministers.

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Chapter 10

Political Dimension of

20th Century 1. Introduction - To know how the wars, - Discuss the cause and effects of the - Know move about the leaders

2. Russian Revolution revolutions, movements made First World War. associate with Russian

3. Ist World War impact on India. revolution.

4. Rise of Dictators - India's policy towards Neigh- - Ask questions relating to the rise of

5. IInd World War bouring countries. dictatorship and its impact on Europe. - Make a list of causes and

6. Cold War - Steps taken by India to achive - Discuss the causes and effects of the Rusults of First World War.

7. Chinese Revolution a honourable and Strategic IInd World War. - Collect information on the

8. Rise of U.S.A. position among the modern - Ask questions relating to meaning, policies and programmes of

nations. character, and effects of Cold War. Hitlar and Mussoloni.

- Explain the significance of Chinese - Collect more information on

Revolution the functions of United

Nations.

Syllabus Forming CommitteCivics & Political Science

P.A. Kumar - ChairmanProfessor (Rtd.)

Department of Political Science

Vijaya College, Bangalore

Dr. K.M. Kumar - MemberDepartment of Political Science


Nyamati, Davanagere District

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5 Standard

Civics

Chapter 1

Society 1.1. Meaning - To understand that the family - Explaining the meaning of society - To encourage the collection

1.2. Importance and the school are the basic with examples. of pictures relating to

1.3. Units of Society units of the society. family and school.

a. Family - To understand his role and - Introducing the various units of

b. School responsibility in the family society with the help of pictures.

c. Community and the school. - Providing an opportunity to express the

importance of the various units of

society.

- Listing out the advantages and dis

advantages in the two types of family

system.

Chapter 2

Citizen and Citizenship 2.1. Meaning - To learn about the differences - Showing the differences between a - List out the characterstic

2.2. Qualities of Good Citizen between the citizen and citizen and an alien. of citizen and display it

2.3. Acquiring Citizenship citizenship. through wallposter.

2.4. Loss of Citizenship - To imbibe the qualities of a - Illustration of good charactors of a

good citizen. citizen with an example with the help

of examples and pictures show the

methods of becoming citizen.

Chapter 3

Democracy 3.1. Meaning of Democracy - To understand the meaning - List the features of citizenship through - To conduct the mock

3.2. Differences between Monarchy and importance of democracy. the election of local leaders introduce election in the school.

and Democracy - To understand the importance the meaning of democracy.

3.3. Election Process of election in Democracry. - Ask them to tell the advantages of

democracy.

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- Make the write the difference between

students union elections and the local

elections.

Chapter 4

Village Communities

Urban Communities 4.1. Village Life - To understand the problems - Explaining the various development - List out the different

4.2. Rural Occupations of their community and their schemes of the government with the occupations of the rural

4.3. Problems of Rural Community duties to improve the life. help of examples. areas.

4.4. Measures taken by the - To develop a sense of dignity - Making them to list the advantages of - List out the problems of

Government to improve the of labour. village life. village life.

conditions of villages.

4.5. Urban Life - To realise his role in solving - List out the occupations of

4.6. Urban Occupations the problems of his place of the urban areas.

4.7. Urban Problems residence. - List out the problems of

4.8. Measures taken by the urban life.

Government to improve

the conditions of Urban life.

Chapter 5

Social and Economic

Problems - Remedies 5.1. Social Problems - To understand the social and- Instruct with example how caste-system,- Prepare the charts about the

a. Casterism economic problems of ours communalism and untouchability has social and economic

b. Communalism society. hindered national integration. problems of our society.

c. Untouchability - To realise his responsibility - Creating awareness about the importance- To conduct the debate about

5.2. Measures taken by the in solving the social and of emotional relationship in solving the economic and the social

government to solve these economic problems these problems. problems of the present day.

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social problems - To inform with examples how poverty

5.3. Economic Problems and economic unequality is

- Poverty detrimental to national progress.

5.4. Measures taken by the - Educate, how untouchability is a

Government to solve problem to social and economic

these problems progress.

Chapter 6

Protection of

Public Property 6.1. Public Property and their uses - To know about the use of - To create awareness about public - Prepare a list of public pro-

6.2. Maintainance public property and the need properties. perties being used by him.

6.3. Protection to protect them. - To make them to realise that public - Make them to write their

6.4. Duties of Citizen in property is the prperty of all. role in the protection of

Protecting Public Property - To make them realise with the public property.

examples that to protect public - To discuss the dis

property is the responsibility of advantages of destroying

every citizen. public property.

Chapter 7

Local Self Governments

(Local Administration) 7.1. Village Panchayats - To know the importance of - Explain the nature of local government - Visit local administrative

7.2. Taluk Panchayats local self government. and its powers with the help of local bodies and collect

7.3. Zilla Panchayats - To know the sources of governments. information about its

7.4. Municipal Corporations income and the expenditure - Discuss the important activities of formation and functions.

a. Formation of the local bodies. Grama Panchayat.

b. Functions - Instructions to be given to write the

c. Sources of Revenue works undertaken by local

- Governments in their respective places.

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6 Standard Total Period - 30

Civics

Chapter 1

Constitution of India 1. Meaning - To know and to understand - Make them to realise that the - Read the Preamble of the

2. Importance about the meaning and constitution is a reflection of national Consitution and exhibit it

3. Framing of the Constitution framing of the constitution. opinion. in the class room.

4. Preamble - To appreciate the features of - Instruct about the activities of the - List out the fundamental

5. Features of the Constitution the constitution. constituent assembly and the draft rights and duties.

a. Written Constitution committe of the constitution.

b. Unitary and Federal - To know the importance of - Explain the features of the

c. Rigid and Flexible both the rights and duties. constitution with the help of examples.

d. Sovereign - Make them to write briefly about the

e. Socialist fundamental rights and duties.

f. Secular

g. Democratic

h. Republic

i. Single Citizenship

6. Directive Principles

7. Fundamental Rights and Duties

Chapter 2

Our Government 1. Organs - To learn about the powers and - Instruct with example the meaning of - To form a model parliament.

a. Executive - Centre and functions of the president of government and its necessity. - To prepare the list of

the State India and the Governors of the functions of central and

b. Legislative - Centre and State. state governments.

the State - To learn about the structure - Introduce the various organs of the - To prepare the list of

c. Judiciary and the work of the central government with the functions in its functions of central and

- Supreme Court and state legislatures. relation to the other. State Governments.

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- High Courts - To learn about the structure - Make the students to write the meaning

- Subordinate Courts and and functions of the Supreme of legislature, Executive and Judiciary.

- Lok Adalats Court and High Courts. - Explain the sturucture and working of

2. Formation - Power and the state. Lok Adalat with the help of example.

Functions. - Make the students to write the meaning,

composition and working of the Lok

Adalat.

Chapter 3

Our Defence 1. Need for Defence - To know about the functioning - Explain with the help of examples - Prepare with the list of the

2. Divisions - Army - Nevy of our defence forces. of war, the need of Defence Forces in different divisions of our

and Airforce - To feel a sense of pride to the country. - Defence, their head

3. Ausculating Force join the defence and serve - Explain with the help of pictures the quarters, the chiefs and the

Chiefs and Head Quarters the nation. three wings of India's defence force's training centres.

a. B.S.F. and their workings. - Collect the information

b. Home guards - Inform the working of para-military about the second line of

c. Coastal guards force's by preparing a list. defence forces

d. Civil Defence - Inform the students to write a note on (Anxiliary forces).

e. N.C.C. the importance and need of military

f. Red Cross forces.

- Make the students lits the emportance

and the services rendered by the para

military forces.

Chapter 4

National Integration 1. Meaning - To understand the unity of - Explain with examples the meaning of - Collect the pictures of our

2. Factors hindering the India in tier diversity. the word national Integration. National symbols, festivals

National Integration of India.

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a. Casteism - To understand the importance - Instruct the elements helpful in the - Arrange the exhibitions in

b. Communalism of our National Symbols, growth of National Integreation. the school depiting the

c. Regionalism with i.e., National flag, National - Explain with examples the elements pictures of the diversities

Special reference to - Anthem and National emblem. hindering national integration. found in India.

Border, Water and - Instruct the students to write an essay

Language problems. on what is nationalism? What are the

3. Factors Contributing to elements that hinder Nationalism?

National Integration

a. National Symbols

b. National Festivals

c. National Anthem

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7 Standard Totoal Period - 30

Civics

Chapter 1

Social Problems

and Remedies 1. a. Illiteracy - To understand as to how the - Explaining the factors affecting the - Prepare the chart of the

b. Population Explosion social problems are social development in India with the social problems of India.

c. Economic Inequality hinderance to social progress. help of illustrations and pictures.

d. Corruption - To develop awareness towards - To discuss the measures undertaken to - Collect the information

e. Untouchability towards the consumer solve the social problems. about the consumer

f. Dowry protection activities. - To convince the students about the protection act.

g. Domestic Violence importance of consumer education

h. Remedies with the help of examples.

2. Consumer Education - Introducing the place's where consumer

courts are found and to explain how to

make use of them and when to

approach them.

Chapter 2

United Nations

Organisation (UNO) 1. Founding - To appreciate the purpose, - Introducing the UNO with the help of - Prepare a list of the

2. Organs ojective's and achievements pictures depicting the buildings and secretary generals of UNO.

3. Achievements of UNO. flag of UNO.

4. Specialised Agencies - Explaining the objectives, subordinate - Listout the name's of the

5. India and UNO orgnisations and its achievements. Indian's who served several

agencies of UNO

- Explaining its chief subordinate

organisation's and their objectives.

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- Discussing the role of India in the

achievements of UNO.

- To question the students about the

establishment of UNO, its objectives

and its subordinate organisations.

Chapter 3

India's Foreign Policy 3.1. Non - Alignment - To understand as to how India's- Explaining the meaning of foreign - Discuss the principles of

3.2. Panchasheela foreign policy is contributing policy by giving exampled of relation- our foreign policy with

3.3. Anti - racism to establish world peace. ship with neighbouring countries. teachers.

3.4. Anti - Colonialism - Explaining the features of India's

foreign policy.

- Ask the students to explain the foreign

policy with example's.

Chapter 4

India and her

Neighbours 4.1. India - Pakistan - To appreciate that India wants - Explaining India is relationship with - Discuss India's relationship

4.2. India - China to have the policy of peaceful the neighbouring, countries with the with her neighbours.

4.3. India - Nepal co-existence with her help of maps and charts.

4.4. India - Srilanka neighbours. - Ask the students to identify the

neighbouring maps of countrie's and

charts.

Chapter 5

World Problems 5.1. Denial of Human Rights - To understand as to how the - Make an attempt to convince the - Collect the information

5.2. Aparthied present problem's are factor that the human beings have regarding the world

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5.3. Economic Inequality obstacles to the progress and been possesing rights naturallay. problems which apear in the

5.4. Terrorism development of the world. - Explain economic disparities, news paper and exhibit in

aparthied problems and problems of the school.

terrorism through the help of media such

as newspapers, television and so on

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Political Science

Chapter 1

Importance of the Study

of Political Science 1. Meaning - To Understand the Importance - Explain the importance of Political - To conduct debate on the

2. Importance of the Study of Political Science taking the examples from Topic: The Importance of

Science. History.

- Ask Questions about the Meaning

and importance of Political Science.

Chapter 2

Citizen and Citizenship 1. Citizen - Meaning - To Understand the meaning - To eliat the differences between a - To list out the rights

2. Citizenship of the words, citizen and citizen and alien. employed by a citizen an

3. Difference between Citizen citizenship. Alien.

and Alien - To know the methods of - To explain the methods of acquiring and - To discuss the situations of

4. Ways of Acquiring Citizenship acquiring citizenship. losing the citizenship through examples. losing or termination of

5. Loss of Citizenship - To understand his role as a - To ask questions about the method of citizenship.

6. Benefits of Citizenship citizen and his duties. acquiring citizenship by an Indian who

7. Citizen and the Government marries a foreigner or a foreigner who

marries an Indian.

Chapter 3

Democracy 1. Meaning and Definition - To understand the basic - The meaning, Principles and Chara- - Arrange a debate on the

2. Differences between Democracy, requirements of Democracy. cteristics of Democracy to be elicited topic: Characteristics of

Dictatiorship and Monarchy - To cherish the Values of and also explained by taking the Monarchy and Democracy.

3. Types of Democracy Democracy. examples of elections and the

4. Principles of Democracry Constitution of local self government.

5. Characteristics of Democracry - To know the process of - To explain the importance of elections

6. Defects of Democracry election system in India. and election process through examples.

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7. Universal Adult Franchaise - To understand the need and - The influence of Public opinion, - To conduct modal election

8. Election Process role of the party system. Freedom of Press and media in the in the classroom.

9. Party System - To understand the importance democratic setup to be discussed and

10. Public Opinion of public opinion. questioned.

11. Freedom of Press and - To encourage the students to

Electronic Media - Influence write a note about the

characterstics, priciples and

defects of Democracy.

Chapter 4

Local Self Government 1. Panchayat Raj System - - To understand and appreciate - To introduce, explain and question - To invite a member of the

Development the role of local self govern- about the local self government by local self government to

2. Grama Panchayat ment in the administrative taking the examples of the local bodies school and arrange a talk.

3. Taluk Panchayat setup of India. where the child resideng.

4. Zilla Panchayat - To understand the functions - To explain and also question - To list out the problems of

5. Town Municipalities and the Jurisdiction about the composition, power, local bodies.

6. City Corporation of local self government. functions and sources of income and - To list out the role of each

7. Bruhat Mahanagarapalike expenditure. and every student in

8. Composition, Powers and maintaing the cleanliness

Functions. and sanitation of their

Sources of Income locality.

and Expenditure

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Political Science

Chapter 1

Constitution of India 1. Forming of Constituent - To know about the constituent - To narrate the formation of the - To list out the features of the

Assembly assemly. Constituent assembly taking the Indian Constitution.

2. Framing of the Constitution - To understand the differences to provide details about the drafting - To prepare the draft of

3. Preamble - between Directive Principles of the constitution. fundamental right.

4. Features of the Constitution and Fundamental rights. - To explain the preamble and features - To help the students to list

5. Fundamental Rights - To appreciate the features of of the consitution through charts. out the directive principles.

(PIL & RTI) and Duties our Constitution. - To explain the differences between - To hang out the list of

6. Directive Principles fundamental rights and fundamental duties.

Directive Principles.

- To elicit the fundamental duties

with the help of pictorial chart.

Chapter 2

Union Government 1. Meaning - Organs - To understand and formation- To explain the composition and powers - To display the prictone

2. Legislative - Parliament and functions of the union of the different organs of central of the parliament house in

3. Executive - President government in safe guarding government. the class room.

4. Judiciary the unity and integrity of India. - To narrate the relationship between - To origanise a mock

a. Supreme Court - To understand the formation the three organs of the government. cabinet meeting with some

b. High Courts and functions of our Judicial - To explain the election procedure, topic of discussion.

5. Composition, Power system. position and powers of the president.

and Functions - To explain the formation, importance - To list out the name of the

and functions of Judiciary with examples. persons wo occupied the

- To ask the students to list out the office of the president of

differences between the different India and the tenure.

organs of the central government.

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- To ask the students to write about the

power and position of the president of

India.

Chapter 3

State Government 1. State Legislature - To understand the formation - To exlain the composition of state - List out the powers of the

2. State Executive functions and the role of legislature, exacutive and Judiciary state and central

3. Subordinate Courts governments. through examples. governments.

a. District Courts - To understand the importance - To narrate the differences in the - List out the names of the

b. Magistrate Courts of subordinate courts in the functions of the three organs. governors of Karnataka.

c. Revenue Courts democratic system. - To explain the composition - To organise the mock

d. Lok Adalts functions and the jurisdiction of court procedings the

4. Composition, Power Subordinate Courts. understand the functions

and Functions and procedings of

the courts.

Chapter 4

Defence 1. Need for Defence - To known the importance of - Explain the need for defence to a - To organise the mock pa

2. Organizations of Defence defence to a country. country through examples. rade of the defence forces

(Structure) - To familiasise the functions - Briefing the composition and functions with the help of the students

a. Army, b. Navy, c. Airforce of the three divisions of of the different wings of the defence wearing the different types

3. Chiefs - Training Centres - defence forces. forces through the examples of of defence uniforms.

Defence Production weaponary and uniforms.

4. Second line of Defence - To introduce the second line - Explain the auxiliary forces through - To creat a mock battle area.

(Auxuliary Forces) of defence (Anauling force) pictures.

a. Border Security Force and their services.

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b. Home Guards - To analyse the role of a citizen - To explain the importance of auxiliary - List out the benefits of NCC

c. Coastal Guards in safe guarding the interests forces like NCC or any other units, or the auxiliary forces.

d. Civil Defence of our nation. functioning in the school through

e. NCC - wings exmaples.

f. Red Cross - To develop the spirit of - List out the importance of defence

protecting the nation. forces.

- Suggest list out the importance

ausculiang forces.

Chapter 5

National Integration 1. Meaning - To know the importance of - Explain the meaning of National - To enact a play or a fusion

2. Factors Promoting National Integration. integration through examples. item with the students

National Integration - To appreciate the Principles - Discuss the factors contributing wearing different types of

3. Problems Hindering of unity in Diversity of our to the promotion of National customs of India to bring

National Integration Country. integration and also the abstacles to it. about the idea of National

- To develop the spirit of conde- - To explain the factors contributing the Integration.

ming and opposing the factors achive unity in diversity through

hindering National integration. examples.

- To suggest the students to listout the

essential factors to promote National

integration.

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10 Standard Total Period - 27

Political Science

Chapter 1

Problems of India and

Remedies 1. Communalism - To understand the post - Elicit and explain the social and - Prepare the pictonial charts

2. Regionalism independent problems of India economic problems of India through of social and economic

3. Illiteracy and the measures to overcome examples. problems of India.

4. Economic Inequality those problems.

5. Over Population - To understand their role and- To discuss as to how these problems are- Organise debate to discuss

6. Poverty responsibilities in solving a hindrance to the social and economic the factors which contribute

7. Profiteering such problems. backwardness of India. to the progress of the

8. Smuggling - To list out the role of the students in country.

9. Corruption solving such problems.

Chapter 2

India's Foreign Policy 1. Foreign Policy - Meaning - To understand the Principles - Explain the foreign policy of India - To list the Principles of

2. Panchasheel - Principles of Indian foreign Policy. with examples. panchasheel.

3. Non - Alignment - To understand as to how - Explain the Principles of Panchasheel.

4. Opposition to Colonialism Indias foreign policy is

5. Opposition to Racism contributing to establish

6. Disarmament world peace.

7. Regional Co-operation

a. Commonwealth

b. SAARC

c. European Union

d. ASEAN

e. OAU

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Chapter 3

India's Relationship

with Other Countries 1. India - Pakistan - To know about and to feel - Narrate India's relationship - To collect the information

2. India - China proud of India's policy with other countries taking the about India's relationship

3. India - Nepal of settling disputes with reference of news items from with other countries and to

4. India - Bangladesh neighbouring countries in a Newspapers, Periodicals and also exhibit it an the bulletin

5. India - Srilanka peaceful manner and pictures. board.

6. India - U.S.A. following the policy of - Form questions and elicit answers. - Arrange lectures an the

7. India - Russia peaceful co-existence. topic by experts.

Chapter 4

World Problems

and India's Role 1. Denial of Human Rights - To understand as to how - Explain the world problems i.e. - Collect information about

2. Race of Armaments the present problems are denial of Human Rights, Race of the present problems facing

3. Economic Inequality obstacles to the peace. armaments, economic inequality and the world.

4. Racism (Aparthied) - Progress and development social discrimination through examples.

5. Terrorism of the world.

6. India's Role in Overcoming - Narrate the role of India in overcoming - Discuss the role of India in

these Problems these problems. solving these problems.

Chapter 5

World Organizations 1. U.N. - establishment - To understand the - Explain the effects of the Second - Prepare a chart of the

2. Aims and Objectives establishment and objectives World War and in the light of that building, flar, organs and

3. Organs - Functions of U.N. explain the establishment, objectives functions of U.N. and

4. Achivements and achivements of U.N. exhabit it on the bulletin

5. Agencies of U.N. - To know the achivements and - Questions may be asked on these board.

a. FAO failures of U.N. subunits.

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b. WHO

c. UNESCO - To know and appreciate the - Narrate the organs, ogencies of U.N. - Arrange debate on the

d. UNICEF functions and achivement and their functions through the charts. achivement and failures

e. IMF of the agencies of U.N. in of U.N.

f. IBRD the social and economic

g. ILO Progress of the World.

h. UNCTAD

i. WTO

- Composition, Objectives,

Members, Head quarters and

achievement of the agencies of U.N.

6. Regional Co-operation

a. Common Wealth - To Understand the Role of the - Name of the regional co-operative - Arrange a lecture on the

b. SAARC regional organisations to the bodies of the world and explain their functions and achivement of

c. European Union economic and social progress objectives and functions. regional bodies by inviting

d. ASEAN of the world. - Questions may be framed and asked. experts.

e. OAU

Syllabus Forming CommitteGeography

Prof. Manjunath - ChairmanDepartment of Geography

MES Junior College

Jayanagara, Bangalore

Prof. Devaraj - MemberDepartment of Geography

Cauvary College, Gonikoppa

Kodagu Dist.

Sri. Katti - MemberLecturer

Department of Geography

First Grade Govt. College

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5 Standard

Geography

Chapter 1

Earth -

Our Mother Planet 1. Sun's Family - Earth and - Understands the suns - Explain the suns family by using - Draw diagram to show the

Other Members family. diagram Sun and Planets. Collect

- Appriasal of sun, earth and other pictures and photos of Sun,

members of sun. Planets and Satelites.

2. Shape and Size of the Earth - Understands the shape - Disucess the shape and size of the - Prepare Termocol, Clay,

size of the Earth. eath by using diagram. Cotton etc. models to show

- Appraisal of Shape and size of the Solar System.

earth. - Draw diagram to show

3. Earth's Satelite: Moon - - Understand about moon, - Explain the moon and it's features Shape of the Earth, prepare

Features, Phases features phases of moon pleases of moon and eclipse by using Table to show details of

Eclipses: Lunar and Solar and eclipses. charts and diagrams. planets.

- Appraisal of moon, phases and - Watch moon in the night

eclipse. sky (Natural Laboratory)

4. Earth's Inclination - Understands the earth's - Describe the earth's inclination. and Observe different

exis and it's position. - Appraisal of earth intonation. phases of Moon and

5. Movements of the Earth: - Know the movements of - Discuss the rotation and rendition of Eclipses (Whenever they

Rotation, Revolution the earth and their effects. the earth and their effects by using Occur)

- Their effects pictures and photography. - Collect Pictures and

- Appraisal of the earthy movements Photographs of Phases of

and their effects. the Moon and Eclipses.

6. Geographic Co-ordinates: - Understands the imaginary - Explain the latitudes and longitudes - Preapre models of Phases

Meaning and Uses of globe with their uses. with their uses by using globe and of Moon of Eclipses.

maps. - Draw neat diagram of

- Appraisal of Latitude and longitudes. inclination and Revolution

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7. Longitude and Time: Local - Understands the longitudes - Discuss the longitude and time and of the Earth, showing Orbit,

and Standard Times, and time, local and slater identify the local time, standard time, different positioins of the

Time Zones International time, time zones, interna- time zones and international date line Earth and occurance of

Date Line (IDL) tional date live. with the helpf of globe and map. Cycle of Seasons.

- Appraisal of longitudes and time and - Draw neat diagram of Earth

ask date and day of different countries and Show Latitudes and

of the world. Longitudes (Equator,

Tropics, Prime Meridian,

IDL etc.)

- With the help of Globe and

maps identify different

latitudes and longitudes,

IDL and Date and Day

difference between

countries.

- With your friends play the

game of identifying

Latitudes-Time, Date and

Day of different countries

of the World.

Chapter 2

Globe, Maps,

Geographical Symbols

- Map Reading 1. Globe: Meaning - Understands the globe and - Discuss the meaning and features of - Globe - observe its features.

its importance. the globe by using models.

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- Appraisal the feature of globe.

2. Maps: Meaning, Types, - Understands meaning, types, - Explain the different maps, identify - Observe different maps,

Essential, Components essential components and the essential components and their Classify on the basis of

and Uses uses of maps. uses by using different maps. theme, identify the essential

- Appraisal of different components components of a map.

and uses of different types of maps.

3. Geographical Symbols: - Know the meaning, uses of - Explain the meaning and uses of - Read the map and identify

Meaning, Colours and Lines geographical symbols. symbols. Identify the different the different symbols and

(Contour) used to show colours and linens used in the colours used to show

Physical Features different maps use maps. different features. Draw

- Appraisal of geographic cap symbols maps and try to mark lines,

used in different maps. colours and symbols to

show different natural and

cultural features.

4. Map Reading: Identifying - Know the identification of - Discuss the identification location, - For the given map identify

Location, Direction and location, direction and direction and distance between places the location, direction and

Distance of Places on distance of places. by using maps (Karnataka, India) distance between places

Latitudes and Longitudes - Appraisal of location direction and (Karnataka, India)

(Karnataka, India) distance of places.

Chapter 3

World - Major

Landforms and 1. Major Landforms: Mountains, - Understands the formation - Explain the different types of land - Draw diagrams of different

Climate Plateaus, Plains, Deserts, and importance of major forms by using modes, photography, types of mountains, piateaus

Islands - Meaning, Types land forms. charts and maps. plains etc.

and Importance - Appraisal of different types of - Collect the photographs

land forms. of world famous mountains,

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2. Major Climate Regions of - Understand the major - Discuss the climatic regains and plateaus, deserts, islands

the World: Meaning, Types climatic regions of the identify and show in the world map. etc.

and Importance world. - Appraisal of different climatic - Show major climatic

regains of the world. regions on the world map.

Chapter 4

India - Physical

Divisions 1. India: Physical Setting - Know the physical scoffing - Explain the physical sifting - Draw the outline map of

of India. or India with importance by India and show its physical

using India maps. setting.

- Appraisal of India and its - On the outline of map of

physical sifting. India show the physical

2. Major Physical Divisions: - Understand the major - Explain the major physical divisions by using colour,

Northern Great Mountains, physical feature of India. features of India with cotton, cereals, sand, saw

- Northern Great Plains, importance by using maps, dust, thermocol etc.

Peninsular Plateau, coastal outline map, pictures and - Draw maps and show indi-

Plains - Other regions: photographs. vidual physical divisions by

Indian Desert, Island groups - Appraisal of major physical using different materials.

features of India. - Collect pictures and photo-

graphs of various physical

features of India.

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6 Standard

Geography

Chapter 1

Asia - Land of

Contrast 1. Asia: Location, Extent and - Understands the location, - Explain the position of Asia in the - Show the location, extent

Physical Setting extent, physical setting and world, latitudinal and longitudinal and physical setting of Asia

contrast features of our extension, size etc. with the help of on the world map.

continent. map. - On the outline map of Asia

- Appraisal the location of our show the regional divisions:

continent Asia in the world map, East Asia, South East Asia,

latitudinal and longitudinal extent South Asia, Middle East etc.

and frontiers. - On the political map of Asia

2. Regional Divisions of Asia - Clarify Regional, Political - Appraisal political as well as regional identify the important

(EA, SEA, SA, ME) divisions, highlight their divisions of the continent Asia. political divisions and

contract features by using countries.

map. - On the outline map of Asia

3. Physiography - Major - Describe major physiogra- - Describe major physiographic show the major physical

Physical Divisions phic divisions and their divisions and their distribution with divisions by using colours

distribution with the help the help of map. and other materials.

of map. - Ask to identify and name the major -Draw the major river systems

physical divisions in the map. of Asia on the outline map-

4. Major Rivers and - Understands the relation- - A brief account of major rivers, source to mouth.

Agricultural Activities ship between major river their source, direction tributaries, - On the outline map of Asia

systems and agricultural influence on agriculture and other show the river systems and

activities. advantages. major crops cultivated along

- Appraisal names of major rivers and its course.

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uses in respect of irrigation and - Prepare table to show the

agriculture. major rivers and its details:

5. Climate and Natural - Know the relationship - Classify the Climate and natural Birth place, length,

Vegetation between climate and vegetation, factors affecting there Tributaries, dams, mouth etc.

national vegetation of Asia. on and importance. - Show the major climate belts

- Appraisal types of climate and natural vegetation

and natural vegetation. regions on the outline map.

6. Important Minerals - Iron - Understands major minerals, - Discuss on major minerals, - Mark the major minerals and

Ore, Manganese Bauxite, their importance, distribu- their uses, types, distribution, industries on the outline map.

Coal, Petroleum, Major tion production and trad, production and influence on - Prepare table to show the

Industrial Regions identify major industrial industries, major industrial regions important minerals and their

regions. of the cointinent. distribution.

- Appraisal major minerals - Prepare table to show the

and their distribution on maps. growth of population in Asia.

7. Population - Growth, - Know the total population, - Explain trends is the growth of - Show the distribution and

Distribution and Density its growth, distribution and population, factors affecting oin density of population on the

density. uneven distribution and density of outline map of Asia.

population with reliable facts.

- Ask to give reasoins for huge

population, its rapid growth and

variation in density.

Chapter 2

Europe

- Peninsula of Asia 1. Europe: Locatin, Extent - Understands the location of - Brief account of latitudinal and longi- - Show the Location, Extent

and Physical Setting the continent in the world tudinal extent, area and frontiers with and physical setting of

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and its extent, physical the help of map and globe. Europe on the world map.

setting. - Ask to identify the lets and longs. - Show why Europe is called

Extent and physical setting. ‘Peninsula of peninsulas’ on

2. Physiographic Divisions - - Identify the physical - Divide the continent into physiogra- the map?

Peninsula of Peninsulas divisions, their features and phic divisions, justify why Europe - Show the major peninsulas

distribution. is called peninsula of peninsula. of Europe on the outline map.

- Appraisal major physical divisions. - On the outline map of Europe

3. Climate regions and Natural - Understands the relation- - Explain the types of climatic show the different Physical

Vegetation ship between climate regions and natural vegetation, their divisions by using colours

regions and natural relationship, benefits. and other materials.

vegetation. - Appraisal classification of climate - Draw the outline map of

regions and natural vegetation. Europe and show the major

4. Farming, Dairying and - Understands the position - Discuss on agriculture, major crops, Natural Vegetation regions.

Fishing of agriculture in Europe, factors affecting Dairying and fishing, - Show the important farming,

major crops, significance their importance. dairying and fishing rigions

of Dairying and fishing. - Appraisal the sole of Dairying and on the map.

and fishing is more than agriculture - Mark the major minerals and

in Europe. industrial regions on the map.

5. Minerals, Important - Understands the availability, - Explain the distribution and produ- - Prepare table to show the

Industries - Iron and Steel distribution and production ction and production of major important minerals and their

Cotton Textile, Ship of major minerals location minerals which determines the distribution.

Building and Automobile factors and progress of development and concentration of - Show the Iron and Steel,

major industries. industries is certain areas. cotton textile, Ship building

- Appraisal distribution and production and Automobile manu-

of minerals, their influence on facturing centres on the map.

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location of industries. - Prepare table to show the

6. Major Industrial Regions - Know the reason for the - Explain the main factors responsible growth of population in

of Europe concentration of industries for the development of industrial Europe.

in certain regions of the regions in certain regions with facts. - Show the Density and

continent. - Ask about the reasons for concen- Migration pattern of

tration of industries in certain regions. population on the outline

7. Population - Growth, - Understands the growth, - Explain the size, trends of map.

Distribution, Migration density, migration pattern growth, distribution, den-

and Density of population. sity, reasons for invigoration

of population with suitable

examples.

- Appraisal growth, distribution and

factors affecting on immigration

of people.

Chapter 3

Africa

- Central Continent 1. Africa: Location, Extent - Identify the central location - Explain the latitudinal and longitu- - Understand the central

and Physical Setting of Africe in the world, its dinal extent, size and frontiers with location of the continent in

extent and physical setting. the help of map. the world and its extent and

- Ask to identify bets and long extent physical setting.

and physical setting of the continent. - Know the importance of

2. Physiography - Great Rift - Understands the physio- - Describe physical division, distinct physical features: Rift Valley

Valley, Basins, Lakes graphic of Africa. relief features, rift valley, Suez Lakes basins, Suez Isthamus

Mountains and Isthumus Isthmus, deseart and llakes by using and Great Desert.

of Suez. map. - Understand the Climate

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- Ask to name special features, conditions Inter Tropical

mountains, lakes, valleys and desearts. Convergence Zone (ITCZ),

3. Water Resources: Rivers - - Understands rivers system - Brief the major river relationship between Climate

Nile, Zaire, Niger, and water resources. systems, their role on the Natural Vegetation and

Zambezi and Senegal continent with the helpf of Animal Wealth.

maps. - Know the water resources:

- Appraisal of major rivers in the Rivers: Nile, Zaire, Zambezi

continent. and Senegal

4. Climate, Natural Vegetation - Know the relationship - Discuss the climate conditions and - Understand the poor develop

and Animal Wealth between climate and natural how it determines Natural vegetation, ment of agriculture and indu-

(WLS / National Parks) vegetation animal life. Animal life, including wild life stries in the contienent.

sanctuaries and National parks. - Know the rich deposits of

- Appraisal on types of climate, Diamond and Gold and their

vegetation and animal wealth - WLS distribution.

and national parks. - Know the growth rate, distri-

5. Agriculture and Industries - Understands the Backward- - Explain the important reasons for the bution and density of

- Reasons for poor ness of agriculture and poor development of agriculture population.

development industries in Africa. and industries.

6. Precious Minerals: - Understands the rich - Explain the distribution production

Diamond and Gold deposits of Diamond and and trade of Diamond and Gold by

gold and their distribution. using maps.

- Appraisal about rich deposits of Gold

and Diamond.

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7. Population: Growth, - Understands the growht, - Explain the trend in the growth,

Distribution and Density distribution and density of distribution and density of population

population. factors affecting there on.

- Appraisal high medium and low

density population areas.

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7 Standard

Geography

Chapter 1

North America

- Land of Prairies 1. North America: - Understands the location, - Explain the position of North America - On the outline map of the

Location, Extent and entire physical setting of in the world, latitudinal and longitu- world show the location,

Physical Setting North America. dinal extension size with the help of extent and physical setting

world map. on North America.

- Appraisal of location extent and - Show the different Physical

physical regions on the map. divisions on the map by

2. Major Physical Regions - Understands physical - Explain the physical regions by using using colours and other

regions of North America. maps. materials.

- Ask to identify the physical regions - Show the network of Rivers

on the map. with tributaries on the outline

3. Important Rivers and - Understands the important - Explain the rivers and 5 map.

Great Lakes (HOMES) rivers and Great Lakes important lakes. - Prepare table to show the

(HOMES). - Appraisal about the rivers and lakhs. details of River: Birth,

4. Climate and Natural - Understands the climate - Classify the climate and national Length, Tributaries, Mouth

Vegetation and natural vegetation and vegetation, factors affecting on them etc.

their relationship. and importance. - Mark the Great Lakes

- Appraisal about types of climate and (HOMES) on the outline

natural vegetation. map.

5. Major Agricultural Regions- - Understands the major agri- - Explain the Agricultural major crops - Show the distribution of

Wheat, Corn (Maize), cultures regions and their and their distribution and production. natural vegetation on the

Cotton, Tobacco Belths distribution and production. - Appraisal of major agricultural outline map (Prairies).

regions and areas of major crops. - On the outline map show the

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6. Important Minerals and - Understands major minerals, - Discuss on major minerals, Major Agricultural crops and

Industries their importance, distribution, their importance, distribution growing regions.

production and trade and production and trade and influence - Prepare table to show the

identify major industries. on industries. important minerals and their

7. Populatin: Growth, - Understands the total popu- - Describe the trends in the growth of distribution.

Distribution and Density lation, its growth, distribution population, factors affecting and - Prepare table and graphs to

- Urbanisation and densitive urbanization. distribution densitive and show the growth of

urbanization. population.

- Appraisal the growth and variation in - Show the distribution and

density and about urbanization. density of population on the

outline map.

- Identify the rate of growth of

urban centres in North

America.

Chapter 2

South America

- Land of Andes 1. South America: Location, - Know the location, extent - Discuss the position of South - On the outline map of the

Extent and Physical Setting and physical setting of America in the world latitude and world show the location,

South America. longitudinal intention, size etc extent and physical setting.

with the help of maps. - Show the physical features

- Appraisal the physical setting of on the outline map.

South America on the map. - Draw the major Rivers

2 Physical Features and - Know the physical features - Explain the physical features identify systems on the outline map.

Drainage System and drainage system. the drainage system. - Mark and show the major

- Appraisal the physical features on Natural vegetation regions

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the map and also drainage system. on the outline map.

3. Climate and Natural - Understands the relationship - Classify the climate division and (Selvas-Amazon Forest,

Vegetation (Selvas, between climate and natural natural vegetation factors affecting Grasslands: Campos Pampas

Grasslands) vegetation. on them and its importance. etc)

- Appraisal about climatic division and - Show the distribution of

natural vegetation on the maps. Major Crops on the outline

4. Agriculture and Animal - Understands importance of - Explain about animal husbandry with map.

Husbandry agriculture and animal relation to Agriculture. - Mark the important areas

husbandry of the continent. - Appraisal importance of agriculture of Animal Husbandry on

and Animal husbandry. the map.

2.5. Population - - Know the toal population its - Explain the trend in the growth of - Show the distribution of

Composition and Distribution composition and distribution. poplation and distribution and its population on the outline

composition. map to justify South America

- Appraisal about population growth, a ‘Hollow Continent’.

reasons for the uneven distribution

and composition.

Chapter 3

Australia

- Flattest Continent 1. Australia: Location, Extent - Understands location, extent - Explain the position of Australia in - Show the location, extent and

and Physical Setting and physical setting of the world extent and size etc. with physical setting on the world

Australia flattest continent. the help of map. map.

- Appraisal to show the position of - On the outline map show the

Australia in the world map and also different physical divisions

latitude and longitudunal extent. by using colours and other

materials.

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2. Physiographic divisions and - Understands the physical - Explain about the physical feature

Drainage System features and drainage system. of Australia and its river system with - Draw the major River

the help of map. systems with tributaries on

- To show the physical divisions and the map.

the major rivers on the map. - Mark the major natural vege-

3. Climateand Natural - Know the climate and - Explain about the classification of tation regions on the map.

Vegetation natural vegetation. climatic divisions and natural vege- - Show the distribution of

tation and its importance. major crops on the outline

- To identity the climate divisions and map.

classification of vegetation on the - Mark and show the major

map. areas of sheep rearing in

4. Agriculture and Animal - Know about the importance - Explain importance agriculture major Australia.

husbandry of agriculture and animal crop and animal husbandry sheep - Mark the major minerals and

husbandry. and cattle learning also fishing. industrial belts on the outline

- Appraisal about the major belts of map.

sheep and cattle rearing an fishing - Prepare table to show the

grounds. growth trend of population.

5. Minerals and Industries - Understands major minerals, - Discuss on major minerals their - Show the distribution and

importance, distribution, importance distribution production density of population on the

production and trade and and its influence on industries. outline map.

about industries. - Appraisal the major mineral areas

and industrial areas as the map.

6. Population - Growth, - Know the total population, - Explain the trends growth factors

Distribution and Density its growth, distribution and affecting the distribution, density of

density. population and urbanization.

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- Reasons for the growth and variation

in density.

Chapter 4

Antartica

- White Continent 1. Location, Extent and - Understands the location, - Explain the position of Antarctica in - Show the location, extent and

Physical Setting extent and physical setting the world latitude and longitudinal physical setting on the world

of Antaractica-white extent with the help of map. map.

continent. - Identify the physical features on the - Show the distribution of

map. Land Water bodies around

2. Physical Features - - Understands physical - Explain the physical features and the the cointinent by using

Land and Water features and the distribution distribution of land and water of colours and shades.

of land and water. Antarctica. - Prepare list of the major

- Identify the physical features on the Geographical and natural

map. features.

3. Important Geographical and - Know the natural vegetation - Explain the rotationship between - List out the important species

Natural Features and animal wealth. N.V.P. Life and vegetation and of plants and animals around

animal wealth. in Antarctica.

- Appraisal the types of national - List out the important

vegetation and animal wealth. Antarctic Expenditions by

4. Natural Vegetation and - Understands about Antarctica - Explain about the antarctica expen- different countreis.

Animal Wealth expenditions- Antarctica ditions and the importance of treaty. - Collect pictures, photos of

Treaty. land, animals and plant

5. Antartica Expenditions - - Understands the important - Explain about the role of research species.

Antartica Treaty Research stations. station established by countries, - Prepare table to show the

including India. important research stations

6. Important Research Stations - Name of Research Stations establi- in Antarctica.

shed by India.

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8 Standard

Geography

Chapter 1

Earth 1. Earth: Size, Area, Distribution - Know the size position, - Explain the size, position distribution - Draw diagram to show

of Land and Water Bodies ratio of land and water of land and water by using maps. equatorial and polar

bodies. - Appraisal of size, position distribution diameter of the earth.

of land and after.

2. Earth's Interior and - Understands the earth's - Explain the structure and composition - Prepare a model to show

Composition structure and composition. of the earth with the help of diagram the interior profile of the

and chart. earth.

Chapter 2

Lithosphere 1. Meaning and Importance - Understands the meaning - Describe the different types of

and importance of rocks with example.

lithosphere. - Appraisal of the types an importance

2. Rocks: Formation and Types - Brief the meaning and - Ask the meaning and importance. - Draw diagram and model

importance of lithosphere. to show landforms pr-

duced by volcanic activity,

folds and faculty.

3. Internal Forces: Volcanoes, - Describe the volcanoes, - Appraisal how earthquakes and - Prepare the models to

Earthquakes, Folds and Faults earthquakes, folds and faults volcanoes occurs. show various land forms

by using charts and models. using thermocol and clay.

4. External Forces: Weathering - - Understands the weathering - Brief account on weathering, denu-

Meaning and Types and denudations agents dation agents which forming different

Denudation: Agents of which produce various land land forms by using models and

Gradation River, Glacier, forms on the earth. diagrams.

Underground Water, Wind - Appraisal various eternal forces

and Sea Waves action the changing the surface of

earth.

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Chapter 3

Atmoshpere 1. Meaning and Importance - Understands why atmosphere - Explain the meaning and importance - Prepare a diagram to show

is important for living beings. of Hemisphere. the layers of the atmos

phere.

- List out the important

gases of the air.

2. Structure and Composition - Know the structure elements - Describe the layers, composition - Draw diagrams of

of the Atmosphere of air around. and their significance. meteoro-logical

- Appraisal the structure and instruments. (Thermom

composition eters, Rainguage, etc)

collect temperature and

rainfall of your locality.

3. Elements of Atmosphere: - Understands baisc elements - Explain difference atmospheric - Prepare a map of

Temperature, Pressure, of atmosphere. elementals and their influence on Isotherms. Record the

Wind, Humidity, Clouds weather and climate. temperature variation of

and Rainfall - Appraisal of atmospheric elementals. your locality.

4. Temerature: Horizontal and - Know the distribution of - Explain horizontal and - Draw a diagram of

Vertical Distribution of temperature and factors vertical distribution of pressure belts and

Temperature, Temperature influence on it. temperature factors affecting barometer.

Zones, Factors Influencing temperature.(with the help

Temperature of isotherm map)

- Distinguish between the horizontal

and vertical distribution of

temperature.

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5. Pressure: Horizontal and - Understands atmospheric - Explain the distribution of atmosph- - Draw diagram of wind

Vertical Distribution of pressure and its distribution. eric pressure and pressure belts with vane and Anemometer.

Presssure, Major Pressure diagram.

belts of the Globe - Ask how the temperature and

pressure related.

6. Winds: Types and - Understands the types of - Explain the distribution of - Draw diagram of

Importance winds, their importance. atmospheric pressure and pressure hygrometer.

belts with diagram.

- Ask how the temperature and

pressure related.

7. Humidity: Types - Absolute - Know the types of humidity - Explain the meaning formation, types - Observe the variation of

and Relative Humidity and it importance. and affects on precipitations. clouds is the atmosphere.

- Appraisal regarding humidity and the

importance.

8. Clouds: Types and Features - Know the types and feature - Discuss about the formation, classi- - Draw diagram of

of clouds. fication and features of clouds. rain guage.

- Ask, about the clouds formation.

9. Rainfall: Types and - Know the occurrence of - Explain how rainfall occurs, types - Observe the variation of

Distribution rainfall and its distribution. and distribution. weather conditions in your

- Appraisal of types of rainfall. locality.

10. Weather and Clime: - Understands the weather - Explain the meaning, factors - Prepare a chart to show the

Factors affecting the and climate. affecting the climate of a place. types of water bodies of

Climate of a Place - Ask, distinguish between weather the earth.

and climate.

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Chapter 4

Hydrosphere 1. Distribution of Water Bodies: - Know the real of water - Explain the disribution of water - Prepare a diagram to show

Meaning of Oceans, Sea, bodies on the earth, types bodies and brief note on types and the relief features of the

Gulf, Bay, Strait, Isthmus etc. and importance. importance with the help of maps ocean floor.

and charts.

- Appraisal of water bodies on the

earth and importance.

2. Topography of the Ocean - Understands the relief - Explain the topography of the ocean - Visit the coast to observe

Floor features of the ocean floor. floor with their types extent and salinity of sea water.

features.

- Appraisal of the depth of oceans

relief features.

3. Temerature and Salinity of - Know the distribution of - Explains the distribution of - Visit to sea cast to observe

the Ocean Water temperature and salinity of temperature and salinity of the the waves and movement

- Distribution the ocean water. ocean water with the helps of map. of ocean water.

- Appraisal difference between sea

water and fresh water.

4. Ocean Currents: Pacific - Understands movement of - Explain the causes of ocean currents, - Diagram of tides.

Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and ocean water, sea waves. factors affecting the ocean currents

Indian Ocean Currents and types with the help of map.

- Appraisal of high and low, reap and

spring tides.

5. Tides: Causes, Types and - Know the causes, types - Explain the occurrence, types and - Visit to the nearst beaches

Uses and uses of tides. importance and effects with the help and harbors to study the

of charts. pollution of sea water.

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- Appraisal of awareness of the

importance and conservation of

ocean water.

6. Conservatin of Oceans - Understands the conser- - Discuss the measures to be taken to

vation of ocean water. conserve the oceans and protect

living being.

- Appraisal of biosphere and its

relatioon with other spheres.

Chapter 5

Biosphere 1. Meaning and Importance - Understands the meaning - Describe the inter relationship - Visit to nearby pond, tanks

and importance of biosphere. between lithosphere, atmosphere or rivers were toxic se-

and hydrosphere with biosphere. wage water adding to

- Appraisal the imbalance of ecosystem them and observe the

and its effects on living beaings. imbalance of water.

2. Ecology: Ecological Balance - Understand the difference - Explain the difference between - Observe any kind of

and Imbalance between ecological balance ecological balance and imbalance pollution and think over to

and imbalance. and find ways to maintain balance. preventive measures.

3. Environment: Environmental - Understands causes and - Discuss various causes and effects - Group discussion causes

Pollution: Air, Water, effects of environmental to environmental pollution and find effects of these.

Noise (Sound), Land/Soil pollution and control the measures to prevent it.

pollutionn. - Appraisal of pollution and its effects

on living organism.

4. Global Warming - Green - Understands the causes - Discuss about global warning, green - Visit wild life sanctuary

House Effect, Ozone and effects of gloal warming, house effect etc. Their causes and or national park to study

Depletion, Acid Rain green house effects etc. effects. Find the suitable ways and conservation biodiversity.

measures of prevention.

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- Appraisal human activities, causes

adverse on nature.

5. Bio-diversity: Meaning and - Understands the meaning - Explain the meaning, types and

Conservation and significance of bio- conservation of biodiversity.

diversity. - Appraisal of importance of bio

diversity.

6. "Save Earth", "Save Maker

Planet" - Programmes

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9 Standard

Geography

Chapter 1

Karnataka

- Our State 1. Karnataka: Location, Extent - Understands the location - Explain the positions of Karnataka - Draw a map of Karnataka

and Physical Setting with extent, physical setting with in India, latitudinal and longitudinal and mark latitude and

Neighbouring States neighboring state of extension size, area with neighboring longitudes and districts.

Karnataka. states, with the help of map.

- Appraisal of location extent and

physical setting.

2. Physiographic Divisions - Understands Physiographic - Classify the physiographic divisions - Draw a map to show

divisions. their importance with the help of map. physiographic divisions

- Ask to identify the physiographic and prepare a model to

divisions oin the map. show physiographic

divisions.

3. Climate, Soils, Natural - Know the climate, soils, - Explain the types of climate, soils - Draw a map to show

Vegetation and Animal Wealth natural vegetation and natural vegetation and animal wealth climate, soil, natural

animal wealth. refer map. vegetation, centuries,

- Appraisal about types of climate, soil visit any national park.

natural vegetation with relationship

with animal wealth.

4. Water Resources: Rivers, - Understands water resource, - Explain about water resoure, - Visit, dams, power

Tanks- Irrigaiton: Types like tanks and rivers. Types Irrigation types-Hydro-electricity- stations, Collect articles

Hydro-electricity: Important of irrigation. Hydro-electri- River water sharing, dispute and about water disputes and

Hydel Power Stations, Sharing water disputes (cauvery, conservation. think about conservation

of River Water: Water disputes Krishna) need for water - Appraisal about water resource, of water.

(Cauvery, Krishna etc.), conservation. importance, uses disputes and need

Need for Water Conservatin for conservation.

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5. Land Resources: Land Use, - Know the land resources, - Explain the land resource - types of - Visit the farm land to

Agriculture: Importance, types and major crops-Rice, farming, Imp food, commercial and know the cultivation of

Types, Major Crops: Rice, jowar etc. beverage crops with the help of map. different crops in different

Jowar, Ragi, Sugarcane, Cotton, - Appraisal about land use pattern, soil.

Tobacco, Coffee farming of different crops on the map.

6. Mineral Resources: Availabilty - Understands the mineral - Discuss on major minerals, their -Visit any mines and collect

and Distribution of Major and resource, their availability, importance, distribution, production the matter nearby your

Miner Minerals: Iron Ore, distribution importance, with the help of map. locality and prepare a

Manganese Ore, Bauxite, Gold production of iron ore, - Ask the importance of minerals how chart about it.

manganese, aluminium it influences on industry and its uses.

and gold.

7. Transportation: Major - Understands the importance - Describe the mode of transportation, - Draw a map of different

Roadways, Railways, Water of transportation and about its importance and influence with types of transportation.

ways and Airways road ways, railways, water the help of transportation map.

ways and Airways. - Appraisal about the different types

of transportation and its advantages.

8. Major Industries and Industrial - Understands, major industries - Describe the major industries - Mark the industrial areas

Belts: Iron and Steel, Cotton, and industrial belts - Iron and distribution, production and trade with in the map and visit the

Sugar, Paper, Cement steel, cotton, sugar, paper, the help of map. industry nearby your

cement. - Appraisal the importance of industry locality.

in the development of a state.

9. Important Tourist Centres: - Know the important tourist - Explain about tourist places, role of

Natural and Cultural Places centers - like natural, cultural tourism in changing the face of

with National and International with natural, cultural with Karnataka, with the help of map.

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Importance - Hills, Waterfall, national and international - Appraisal about the important tourist - Visit and prepare a map

Forest, Historic Places etc. importance - Hills, water places, its uses and advantages. and chart of historical

falls, forest, Historical places. place.

10. Population: Growth, - Know the total population, - Explain, about the population and - Prepare a graph to show

Distribution, Density, Literarcy, its growth distribution, its influences in the states develop- the growth of population,

Migratin - Its role in changing density, literacy, migration ment with the help of map. density, literacy.

the face of Karnataka and its role. - Appraisal about the growth of

population and its effects.

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10 Standard

Geography

Chapter 1

India-Our Mother Land 1. India: Location and its - Understands the location - Explain location in the world and - Draw outline map of

Environs, India in the World extent and neighbors of India. its environs, frontiers with the help India mark the name of

of map. states and capitals.

- Appraisal of latitudinal and long-

tudinal extent, its neighbors and

frointiers.

2. Physiographic Divisions of - Know the physical divisions, - Divide India into major physical - Draw a map to represent

India their features and importance. divisions and diverge their areas and physiographic divisions.

importance by using physical map.

- Assessment of physiographic

divisions of India.

3. Climate Seasons: Indian - Understands the climate of - Discuss on type of climate, seasons, - Draw maps to show

Monsoon and its features India with its seasonal mansoon, its mechanism and influence mansoon winds.

charges, influence of with the help of charts and facts.

Monsoon oin the country - Appraisal of seasonal charges in

climate and its effects.

4. Soil Resources: Meaning, - Understands soil types, - Explain meaning, types, distribution, - Prepare a map to show

Types, Distribution - Soild character sties, distribution causes of soil erosion and con- distribution of soild

Erosion and Conservation and coinservation of soil. servation with the help of map and types.

charts.

- Appraisal of types of soild,

distribution and importance.

5. Forests: Types, Importance - - Understands types, products - Discuss the types, importance, - Prepare a map to show

Important WLS / National Parks, of forests, distribution and distribution of forests, need for types of forests and list

Biosphere Parks - Need for conservation. conservation, WLS, NP and Biosphere out major WLS and NP.

Conservation of Forests by using facts and maps.

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- Assessment of types, importance

and distribution of forests.

6. Water Resources: Major Rivers, - Know the rivers system, - Explain Source of water resources, - Prepare a map to show

Importance of Irrigation, water resources, need for rivers, irrigation, river valley projects river systems, river

Multipurpose River Valley irrigation, Hydel power water development Hydel power, Rainwater valley projects and hydel

Projects - Objectives: DVC, scarcity and conservation harvesting with the help of maps, power stations.

BNP, Hirakud, Tungabadra of water. diagrams, facts and charts.

Projects, Hydro-Electricity: - Appraisal of water resources,

Water Scarcity, Need for potentiality, utilization, scarcity and

Conservation and Rain Water conservation.

Harvesting

7. Land Resources: Land Use - Know the land use pattern - Explain land utilization, Agriculture - Prepare pie diagram to

Pattern, Agriculture: cropping pattern, crop and its importance, types of farming, show land use pattern

Importance, Types of Farming, seasons and major crops. cropping pattern, season and crops by and show the arena under

Cropping Pattern, Crop Seasons, using maps and facts. crops is out line map of

Major Crops: Food - Rice, - Appraisal of land resources - uses, India.

Wheat, Commercial -Sugarcane, types of agriculture, major crops etc.

Tobacco, Fibre - Cotton,

Beverage - Tea, Role of

Horticulture and Floriculture in

Agricultural Development

8. Mineral Resources: Iron Ore, - Understands the reserves - Describe production and distribution - Draw maps to show the

Manganese Ore, Bauxite, production and distribution of major minerals and energy distribution of minerals

Mica, Gold, Power Resources: of major minerals and their resources, crisis and remedies with and energy resources.

Conventional - Coal, Petroleum, conservation. the help of facts and charts.

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Atomic Minerals, Non- - Assessment of reserves, production,

Conventinal-Solar Energy, distribution, trade of major minerals,

Wind power: Energy energy resource and importance.

Crisis and Remedies -

Need for Non-Conventional

energy Sources

9. Transportation: Types and - Understand the modes of - Explain types and importance of - Draw maps to locate

Importance, Golden transport, golden quadrila- transport, GQ ports and Airports. Airports and seaports.

Quadrilateral Roiad, Major teral, major Airports and - Appraisal of modes of transport,

Airports and Seaports Seaports. CQ ports and Airports.

- Appraisal of modes of transport,

airports and sea ports of India.

10. Major Industrial Regions - Know the industries - Describe meaning, factors of location - Locate important

and Industries: Iron and Steel, industrial regions, locali- industrial regions, Iron and steel, producing centers of

Cotton, Sugar, Aluminium, zation factors and some cotton, sugar Aluminum, paper etc. selected industries on

Paper and Knowledge based important industries. - Appraisal of localization of industries, out line maps.

Industries (IT, BT, AT) industrial reigns and some selected

industries.

11. Communication: GIS, GPS - Understands the need of - Brief account communication on GIS, - Draw diagrams which

and Remote Sensing GIS, GPS and Remote GPS and Remote sousing. are necessary.

sensing. - Assessment of communication with

reference to GIS, GPS and Remote

sensing.

12. Natural Disasters: Causes and - Know the Natural - Explain the causes and effect of - Prepare diagrams, charts

Consequences of Cyclones, disasters, causes and effects. disasters with instances. and maps to show the

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Flood, Landslides, Coastal - Appraisal of Natural effect of natural towards areas

Erosion and Earthquakes - disasters with instances. etc. collect photographs

Major regions of disasters.

13. Population: Growth, - Understands demographic - Explain the total population, trends - Draw maps to show the

Distribution, Density and feature of our country. in growth, distribution, density and distribution of population

Migration immigration by using maps and of population, graphs for

graphs. density and growth.

- Assessment of population growth

and problems.

Syllabus Forming CommitteBusiness Studies

Dr. Uday Kumar Ervathur - ChairpersonProfessor of Commerce

Mangalore University College

Hampanakatte, Mangalore

Dr. B. Mahadevappa - MemberReaderDepartment of Commerce

Mysore Univesity PG Centre

Hassan 573 220

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8 Standard

Business Studies

Chapter 1

Evolution and Growth - To inform the students about - Classroom teaching follows by activities - Question answer in class

of Commerce the context in which the subject like project works (Special references to room project work.

needs to understood. local and regional specialities) - Visit to local trade enters or

1. Economics Activity - To differentiate between various - Explain with examples. Ask students to narrate stories of production,

types of activities & understood identify / classify activities. Evaluation is trade and commerce in the

the importance economic done on the basic of oral & writer historical context.

activity in making a living. examination. - Coins stamp Collection.

2. Exchange - To explain the necessity of - Explain through exchange of ideas i.e., - Project work, basis on

exchange in a community. class room teaching. Give examples village economy, where

- To understand what is exchange. of market place where exchange actually exchange, takes place.

takes place. - Project work aimed at

- Evaleatior is done on the basis of oral identification of problems and

and written examination. advantages is exchanges

Previaling at the local level.

- Coin and Stamp Collection.

3. Growth - To explain what is growth and - Explain through exchange of ideas, class Project work about this

why it is importants and how room teaching. - Growth of industries in

exchange helps growth. - Evaluations through question answer various parts of the work.

oral and written. - Condition or local area

during the past & its compari-

son with the present.

- Model of Growth.

4. Commerce in 21st Century - To explain the role of trade & - Class room teaching, use visual media - Project work concerning the

commerece & its importance to wherever pssible Evaluation through important industrins in the

economic growth. oral and written exmination. region country.

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- On various aspects of

commerce like Banks,

Markets, Advertsiment

Industry, Transport, Fishing...

etc

Chapter 2

Business - To inform studetns of meaning - Class room teaching and Evaluation - Project work, vistis to

and importance of business. through written and oral methods. business units.

1. Meaning of Business - To explain in order to help the - Class room teaching, question answer - Project work visit to

students to understand what is quiz, stories from legends and folklorebusiness centrers units, meeting

a business. sucessful business persons

(men & women)

2. Trade, Industry and Service - To inform students of faction - Class room teaching with the help of - Project work: Classification

and various activities of the available teaching aides. of business organisation, or

business work. - Evaluation is done- based on oral and companies based on their

written methods. activities.

- List out the organisations

engaged in various types of

business activities at the local

level.

- Prepare a list of symbols of

various companies and

identify the ask of their

specialisation.

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3. For-profit Business and Non-profit -To enable students to understand-Class room teaching with help of teachingProject tto identify for profit

Bussiness objectives with which businessaids. Examples of Non-profit organisations,and Not-for profit business

is done today. Also to inform their contribution to development, trade, units.

the students that NBO are also business and production evaluation is done- Various activities of for

important business institins. based on the oral and written methods of profits non-profit business

examination. units.

- Evaluation of project work. - Visit to non-profit

organisation

- Achivers in both areas.

4. Business Ethics and Social - To enable students to understand- Class-rom teaching and causes of Discussion with the students,

Responsibilties the importance of social support business units social responsibility. to know this views on ethics

to business. - Evaluation is done with the help of class and social responsibility

- The purpose of all activities room sesponse, performance in oral project -on

should be centered around and written examination. - Social works taken by

human good and social welfare. business organisation at local

level.

- Discussion with business

men.

- New paper chippings on

the topic.

Chapter 3

Formation of Small

Scale Business

Organisation 1. Meaning of Business Organisation - To inform students the meaning - Class room teaching, orgnisation charts - Project work taking into

& importance of organisational exmaples may be given in support of account acess to print and

structers of business. explanation. electronic media.

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- Evaluation based on oral and written - Prepare a list of small

examination, question answers in the business units in the town/

class. village/area

- Products produced by small

business units.

2. Sole Trading Organisation - Simple form of business - Class room teaching, with the examples - Organising inchibitims about

orgnaisation to compare form of organisation charts how big business hours

business organisation. A class emerged / evolved / grown

3. Partnership Firm understainsis of forms and an - Evaluation based on oral and written - For e.g. TA, BIRLA,

4. Hindu Undivided Family Firm idea about the evoluation and exmination and question answers in RELIANCE and local

grow of such organisations hour the class Business Houses if any.

a period of time. - Interaction with business

people in the school or at the

business house.

5. Registration - To inform the student about - Class room teaching with help of - To collect copies of

the legal system concernis Forms, procedures of registration. registration certificates of

business. - Evaluation based on oral and written various firms.

examinations. - To show application forms

for registration.

- To invite from institutions

awareness with registration

of business organisation and

explain how registration is

useful.

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Chapter 4

Formation of Large

Scale Business

Organisation 1. Co-operative Socities - To state the, formation meaning - Introduce the concept with the help of - Project: Story of Lijjath,

importance and formation of examples is the class room, like Lijjath, AMUL, SEWA or any other

various types of co-operative AMUL, SEWA, or any other local local co-operatives story -

socities co-operative society. with the moral of med for and

benifits of co-operatives

paper clippings relating to

co-operative government.

2. Joint-stock Companies - To enable students to understand - Class room teaching with help of - To list out Indian companies

what is a company, types of monoplus and success stories of some of their products, symbols

companies. How they are formed the Indian companies. ad-panch lines, their meaning

(Stages in the formation of etc.

company).

3. Multi-national Corporation - Meaning, importance and how - Products of multinational company may - To list out Indian companies

MNC's are functioning in India. be used to introduce student to MNC. their products, symbols

- Explanation with examples. ad-panch lines, their meaning

etc.

4. Registration - To inform the legal framework - Class room teaching, specific documents - Discussion with the

regarding the formation and if any about registration, prospects may if any who are working for

functionings of Indian and be shown to students in the class. companies, inform studetns to

MNC's is India. - Evaluation- basis on class room question find out the information about

answer (both oral and written) companies in the product

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packege, news papers,

advertisment etc.

6. Share Markets - To enable students to understand - Explain the meaning and importance of - Students may be given

the concept of capital market in (share) capital markets in India, if projects, regarding trading and

India, importance of capital possible (share) with the help of various activities in the share

markets in India. examples and news paper clippings. market, national stock

- Evaluation may be done through oral exchange, Bombay stock

and written questions. exchange.

- News paper clippings about

stock exchange.

- If possible visit to a share

broker.

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9 Standard

Business Studies

Chapter 1

Management of

Business 1. Meaning of Management - A Systamatic business orgnaisa- -Explain how management is singnificant -Students are asked to arrange

2. Priciples of Management tion may take the form of 'Sole for managing single individual but it is a function in the class. They

3. Decision - Making Process - Propietorship' 'Partnership' and more important for meaning groiup of are asked to observe decision-

4. Functional Areas of Management 'Joint Stock Company', How individuals who are working for a business making process and principles

these business organisations are organisation. of management practiced.

managed by a single individual -Describe how do we make decision in our -Students are asked to observe

or a group professinal managers? daily matters. Compare it with decision- how a family is managed, how

- The aim of this chapter is to: making process of a business organisaiton. a small business firm is

1. The meaning and importance Explain the principles to be followed while managed in their area.

of management in business. managing the organisation. -Group discussions may be

2. To describe principles of -Describe the functional areas of manage- organised on managing

management. ment like finance, marketing, production different functional areas of

3. To define decising - making etc. management.

process. -Evaluate the student's learning by showing-Manager of a business orgni-

4. To understand the different photos of CEO's of big organisations like sation may be invited to deliver

functional aras of management Narayana Murthy of Infosys Ltd. and ask talk on 'Management'.

like - finance, marketing, human how they are called successful manager. -Study tours may be arranged

resources, production etc. to local factories to observe

managable aspects.

Chapter 2

Financial Management 1. Role and Importance of Finance -To understand the role and -Explain the role and importance of finance-Ask the students to interact

in Business importance of finance is modernin business by taking local business organi-with local businessmen to

2. Short-term Finance and Its Sources business organisation. sations. How a provision store can be understand the importance of

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3. Long-term finance and Its Sources -To describe the different sources started with own capital and borrowed finance and sources of their

4. Financial Institutions and Markets of finance when business organi- capital. finance.

sation require it regularly. -How finance from external sources can be Invite the bank manager to

-To explain how a business obtained from banks and share market by address the students on

orgnaisation moboliser its short- explaining them into short-term and different types of finances

term and long-term finances long-term sources. provided by them to business.

and manages. -Explain the different types of short-term -Ask the students to read the

-To understand the different and long-term finances given by banks- newspaper and collect

financial institutions in our co-operative socities, financial institutions. information about names of

country like banks- credit -Evaluate the students learning by asking banks, financial institions and

co-operative socities - financial questions. The finance obtained for day to different types of loans offered

institutions like KSFC. day business is differentiated to the by them.

-To understand the capital market finance required for purchase of vehicles,

in our country- stock exchanges. plant and machinery.

Chapter 3

Marketing

Management 1. Role and Importance of Marketing -The aim of business is to buy -Introduce the concept of market and 1. Ask the students to interact

in Business goods from producers and marketing management by explaining with vendars in roadside or an

2. Marketing Mix - Product, Price growers and sell them to local examples. How marketing is streets to know how do they

Place and Promotion consumers. What are the factors producing goods from producers and buy goods from producers and

3. Producer - Middlemen - Consumer to which businessmen give theirselling them to consumers is different fromwhere do they buy and how do

4. Consumer Rights and attention from collection of goods marketing management. It involves under- they sell to consumers.

Consumer Forms to distribution of goods? Where standing the needs of consumers, and 2. Take the students in small

do they procure goods? How do producing the products to fulfill these groups to local market fairs,

they exhibit their goods? How needs. Milk, vegetables sellers, weekly exhibition and tell them to

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to market goods? There are some market may do taken as examples. observe how goods are

of the problems of marketing in -Explain the marketing mix by selling excha-nged between

business. The aim of this chapter locally produced goods in cities and goods producers, middlemen and

is to find solution and give produced in cities in villages - milk, soap consumers.

direction to solve these problems. etc. 3. Invite local businessmen and

specific objectives are: -Describe the role of producer middlemen arrange lectures on marketing

` 1. Understanding marketing and consumers in exchange of goods with of their goods.

management and its role in the example of local venders, Fairs, 4. Visit consumer forums and

business. weekly market. observe how consumers

2. Understanding Marketing -Define the consumer rights and explain disputes are solved there.

mix and how it helps to attract how their right are protected and enforced Try to understand the rights

customers? through consumer forums. of consumers.

3. What is the role of producer-

middlemen and consumer in

exchange of goods.

4. What are the consumer rights

and the functions of consumer

forums?

Chapter 4

Accounting in Business 1. Need for Maintaining Accounts - To understand the definition-Explain the meaning of accounting and its1. Students are asked to write

in Business of accounting. needs through maintenance of accounts their daily receipts and pay-

2. Meaning of Account - Types - To understand the need for in our daily business transactions. For ments on a slip of paper.

- Principles accounting in business. example: Explain how an old lady from Afterwords, they are asked to

3. Accounting Cycle - Business - To explain the meaning of village brings milk to the city and sell it classily them into different

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Transactions - Journal - Ledger - account and to identify the regularly keeps accounts. On the painted heads of accounts. Example:

Trade Balance - Profit and Loss different types of accounts and wall, for every litre or half a litre, she puts Receipts from parents, scholar-

Account - Balance Sheet understand their principles. one dot everyday. At the end of theships, payments towards school

- To describe accounting. week or a month, she cavats the dots and fees, purchase of books, stati-

To understand recording business receives the money. Thousands of onery etc.

transaction in journal and ledger. instances and business transactions like 2. Identify the functions to be

To understand prepartion of trail these may be explained to the student to held in the school and ask the

balance and final accounts. understand need for accounting. students to identify and record

Every business man tries to -To evaluate whether students have under- receipts and peyment.

understand affairs of its business. stood accounting and its importance a Example: School Anniversary,

He wants to kow what is the question may be asked, how an umpire Idependance Day celebration.

financial position of his business? says 'over' is completed immediately after 3. Ask the students to visit

- At any given point of time, what bowling sex balls by the bowler. The nearby banks, post office, shops

is his assets and liabilities? How umpire's fingers are counting each ball. of hotels and ask them to

much he owes to others? How Describe double-entry system of book- observe how they record day

much others owe to him? He also keeping by showing the entries in Saving- to day business transactions.

wants to know how much is the bank account pass-book. 4. Obtain the annual report of

profit? and how much is the loss? co-operative socities, partner-

- How he earned profit or how he ship firms or joint stock compa-

incurred loss? nies and study the profit and

- Accounting in business will loss account and balance sheet

answers all the above questions in them.

and it provides simple and reliable 5. Decontrate through Tally

information about business. package with the help of a

computer how accounts are

recorded.

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10 Standard

Business Studies

Chapter 1

Banking Operations 1. Banking Transactions - To understand how banking - Define the term bank to understand - Through theatre activities one

Banks and Post Offices operations help to lead our day banking operations. Describe how money could dramatise the admini-

2. Types of Bank Accounts to day life and conduct activities. is the tradable commodity for a bank by stration activities of Banking

3. Opening of a Bank Account - To explain how banking tran- comparing it with rice as a tradable sector. Students could act

4. Operation of Bank Account sactions help in one way or the commodity for a merchant. different roles such as manager

other from production of goods - Explain the two different types of accountant and so on in this

and services to consumption. customers. First type includes those proposed play. Different roles

3. To discribe the different customers who deposit their money in such as depositing money and

dimensions of globlised banking bank and the others borrow money from other functions of the Bank

operations, the types of bank banks. could be displayed in the said

accounts, how to open a bank - Explain how banks mobilise deposits from play where students could

account, and the procedure for public with the help to three types of bank participate in the center stage.

operating bank accounts. accounts - current account, fixed deposit - Taking students in various

account and savings bank account. groups to local post office or

- Demonstrate the bank account opening banks in order to have field

form. Pay-in-silps, cheque books, and experience.

bank pass book by collecting them from - Arranging guest lectures by

a local bank or post office. local Bank managers.

- Describe how A.T.M. cards are used to - To make a list of public,

withdraw money from savings bank private and cooperative

accounts. banks in local areas.

- Evaluate the student's learning level by

asking questions.

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Chapter 2

Insurance 1. Need for Insurance 1. To understand how insurance - Explain the financial loss suffered by a - Arrange a role play among

2. Principles of Insurance help us to protect our life, pro- family if its earning member dies with a students to understand the

3. Life Insurance and General perties and goods from unforseen road accident. Describe how insurance need for insurance. One

Insurance events. would help the decesed family to get student may play the role of

4. Insurance Proposal - Policy - 2. To explain how insurance insurance claim if the person was insures insurance agent who visits a

Premium - Claim make good the loss suffered by prior to his death. house to sell policy. Other two

natural or man made hazards. - Define life insurance, explain different students will play the role of

3. To describe the different insurance policies offered by life family members who tries to

dimensions of life and general insurances companies. understand the life insurance.

insurance, principles of insurance, - Explain the meaning of general insuranceInvite the local insurance

procedures for obtaining an with different types - fire insurance, agent or Development officer

insurance policy and cliams. marine insurance and motor-vehicle of life insurance to deliver

insurance. Describe the need for and leacture on life insurance

procedure for obtaining motor vehicle schemes.

insurance. -Ask the students to collect the

- Collect the inforamtion boklets, proposal advertisements that appear in

forms, and policy bonds of life and the daily newspapers regarding

general insurance companies and describe insurance policies. Ask them to

their contents. study their conditions and

benefits.

- Make a small group of students

and ask them to visit insurance

branch in your area to under-

stand insurance.

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Chapter 3

Entreprenership 1. Meaning, Role and Important of -To instill in students the spirit - Classroom teaching, ask questions to - Project: Identify entrepreners

entreprenership of entreprenership, self- students, to know their idea of entre- at local, national and inter-

confidence, and achivement prenurship, give examples of successful national level, ask why one

motivation. entreprenership at the global, national and considers than as entreprener.

local level.

2. Self Employment Opportunity - To inform the students of the - A board picture about employment - Project on the following:

scope of self employment and opportunities in the organised and un- - Ask the students to list out

opportunities available in various organised sectors may be explained people self employed is their

sectors. through class room teaching. Graph, village / town / area.

trietogram, and other teaching aids may - Ask students to prepare a

be used to explain the concept to students. list of areas, where there is

scope for self-employment.

- News paper clipping about

self-employed.

3. Self-employment Schemes - To inform the students of the - Provide a list of schemes to students - - Visit to NGO, Govt.

various schemes of self explain how such schemes are helping Departments which train

employement available. people to earn and make a living through people on self employment.

class room teaching. - News paper clippings which

narrate success stories of

successful self employment

people.

- Inspiring movies, songs

Gandhian ways (Project work).

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4. Profile of Successful entrepreneurs. - To motivate students to explore - Selection profits of successful Projects:

self and develop self confidence entrepreneurs from all sections of the - What inspired you the most

and also to prepare them for society. (men and women) ask students why.

career planning. to read the profits in the class. - What makes people

Ask questions, make students to identitfy successful.

the qualities that make people successfull - What one should do to be

in the area of their choice. successful. Invite people who

- Evaluation through written and oral can inspire.

examination in the class. - Collect pictures of people

- Assignments, may be given who inspired you.

Chapter 4

Globalisation of

Business 1. Meaning of Globalisation - To inform students the changes - The sub units may be be introduced to Projects on:

taking place in the business students through class room teaching. - Impact of globalisation at

environment and its effects on Some specific examples to communicate local level.

the National, Regional and Local the concept of - Products available in the

2. Need for Globalisation Business economy and Business, environ- a. Globalisation local market after globalisation.

ment the advantages and dis b. Advantages of Globalisation - Local products which moved

advantages of this change taking c. Disadvantages of Globalisation to international market after

place in the business environment. d. Opportanities arising out of globalisation.

3. World Trade Organisation - The role and relevance of WTO Globalisation - Role of information

and how its effects our daily life. e. How to look at Globalisation may be technology in accelerating

If possible some examples may given. globalisation.

be given some important Inter- - Press clipping concerning

national Trade Agreement may WTO

be discussed in brief like GATT.

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4. International Trade Agreements - Evaluation of the topic may be done - International Trade

through written and oral examination Agreements.

in the class and after completion of the

entire sub units.

Syllabus Forming CommitteeEconomics

Dr. T.R. Chandrashekhara - ChairmanProfessor

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8 Standard

Economics

Chapter 1

Economics 1. Meaning and Importance of the - The principal objective of this - It should be taught by giving as may- The teaching, learning and eva

Study of Economics chapter is to introduce basic examples as possible about economic luation are to be activity-based.

2. Economic Activities concepts relating to economics. activities, production etc, from local area.-The monotonousness of teaching

3. Production - Every act of human being has - Students must be encouraged to partici can be avoided by engaging

4. Factors of Production an economic element. pate in teaching. The learners themselves pupils in learning, debating

- Knowledge of economics is should give examples of economic activities.

necessary for students to becomeoccupations existing in their village / town.- Pupils can be asked to prepare

the responsible citizens of India. Interactive and interrogative method is the list of occupations in the

- Pupils should know that the more useful to teach economics. village or the town. They can

nation cannot prosper without - Teaching economics should be flavouredalso find out the different uses

the proper management and with local examples. Focus should be an to which land is used.

organisation of production. generation of debate and discussion. - They can be asked to prepare

- The objective of this chapter isEvaluation a list of physical capital in the

to make pupils to understand the -It should be the part of teaching. For this village. They can also be asked

importance of land, labour, capitalinterrogative method is useful. Pupils to find out the number of land

and organisation in the process ofshould be encouraged to write whatever lords in the village and the

production. they have learnt in class room. Evaluation number of landless labourers.

- The learners should know that should not become an inposition. It Issues for discussion

the knowledge of economics is should be an integral part of teaching - Inequality in ownership of

essential to understand how an and learning land poverty - caste system.

economy functions and flourish. - Economic and Non-economic

activities.

- Productive and Unproductive

activities.

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Chapter 2

Natural Resources 1. Scarcity of Resources - The basic objective of teaching - The method of learning by rote - Students can be asked to

2. Exhaustible and Non-exhaustible is to make pupils to understand should be given up. prepare a list of resources of

Resources the alternative uses of resources Interactive and participatory teaching is their village such as types of

3. Deforestation and Desertification and the scarcity of resources. essential to teach this chapter. A live soil, types of trees, lakes

4. Carrying Capacity and Climate Students should be able to classroom is one where the teacher and rivers, types of birds, the level

Change appreciate the need of pupils are engaged in lively dialouge and of underground water, number

conservation of natural resources. disussion. of borewell etc.

- Another important objective is - Deaf teacher and dumb students cannot - They can be asked to compare

to introduce to students the make a classroom lively. the environmental situation

concept of intergenerational - Teaching should be interrogative. It between the present and 20

equality in utilisation of resources.should generate questions among pupils. years ago.

- To make pupils understand the - Teaching should create curriosity. - Teacher can take students to

global dimension of the issue of - It should create hunger for knowledge fields to show deforestation,

climate change. among students. desertification.

- They should be able to analyse - Information pouring is not teaching. - Teacher can encourage the

the carrying capacity is their Evaluation students to build school park.

own village / town. - Teaching and evaluation should not be Rain water harvesting plant

treated as two separate things. Students can be built for the school by

can be asked to distinguish between students themselves.

exhaustible and non-exhaustible

resources with suitable exaples. Students

can be asked to identify resources

exhausted in their village / town.

Pupils should be able to associate their

own family history with intergenerational

aspects.

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Chapter 3

Human Resources 1. People as Resources - The objective of teaching this - Child-centered education is possible - The growth of population of

2. Populaton Growth chapter is to make pupils to only under activity-based teaching. So,the village over a period of time

3. Demographic Transition understands people are not mere teaching this chapter involves using of can be calculated.

4. Reproductive Health and number, but they are living things.graphs, charts etc. - No. of people in the village

Quality of Population People are the assets of a nation.- Pupils should be involved in preparing thein 1991_________5000.

- They are not only resoures but statistical tables for population by sex of - No. of people in the village

also the end of development. the village. Numerical examples must be 2001__________7000.

People should not be treated as used to teach sex ratio, density, population Calculate the growth rate.

instruments of development. of the village can be the theme for - Population _____ 8000.

- They should be make to discussion. Area _______ 50 Sq KM.

understand that growth of - Debate can be organised in the class to Calculate density.

population in India has started discuss the consequences of population - Male Population ____ 4000

declining. They should be explosion. - Female Population ___3500

introduced to the concept of - Students can visit a health centre in the - Calculate Sex Ratio.

demographic transition. village. - Students can be asked to

- They should be made to - Local issues should be used to teach this prepare a list of the

appreciate the significance of chapter. Students can be asked to prepare components of reproductive

women's health. Finally pupils a list of infant death in the village during health.

should be made to familiar with a particular year. - Students can be asked to

concepts like density, sex ratio, explain their experience with

IMR, MMR, family planning etc. immunisation.

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Chapter 4

Poverty and Hunger 1. Who are Poor? - The objective of teaching this - Interactive and interrogative methods of - Students are made to visit the

2. Indicators of Poverty chapter is to make pupils to teachings should be adopted. panchayat and find our the

3. Hunger and Famines understand that poverty can be - Pupils are to be encouraged to ask level of income used to

4. Food Security and Eradication eliminated. It is not a curse of questions. measure poor in the village.

of Poverty god. It is a man-made thing. - Debate, dialogue, discussions should be - Students can be asked to

Pupils should understand that part of teaching. prepare a list of poverty eradi-

the identification of poor is not - Numerical examples are to be used. cation programmes is the

an easy task. - Small calculation, mathematical village.

- Students should know that examples should be used. - Pupils can prepare a list of

poverty has a caste dismensions, - Pupils can be asked to visit the fair price prices essential food grains

Poor are more among dalits shops in the villages. Students can be in the village.

than among others. Why? asked to list the number of houseless - They can be asked to prepare

After studying this chapter, families in the village. a list of wage rate in the

pupils should be able to say - Students should be asked the distingnish village.

income in not the only indicator between starvation and fasting.

of poverty. Illiteracy, Illness,

disabilities, caste, gender, natural

wealth etc. are also indicators of

poverty. They should know that

poverty is there in India, but

hunger is not there.

- They should become familiar

with poverty eradication

programmes.

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9 Standard

Economics

Chapter 1

Economic Structure 1. Structural Transformation - The principal objective of - Everyday example are to be used to - Students can be asked to

2. Sources of Income teaching this chapter is to intro- explain the structure of the economy. prepare a list of occupations in

3. Sources of Employment duce to the students the different Pupils should be encouraged to discuss the village / town.

4. Static Economy and Dynamic elements of the economy and how income is generated, how jobs are - They can be asked to debate

Economy. how these elements change over generated. What occupations generate the generation of low income

a period. more income? in agriculture. How changes

- They should know what was the - While explaining static economy, are taking place in the village

nature of primitive economy. examples can be given from the colonial can be explained by giving

- How it paved the way to the history. some social examples.

capitalistic economy. - Dynamic economies can be explained - Translation of primitive agri-

- They should know that the by tracing the changes taking place in the cultural economy into market

income generated in agriculture village over a period of time. economy can be a subject

goes on declining as economy for discussion.

develops. But labourers - Students can be asked to give

depends on agriculture continues examples in static situation

to be larger. and dynamic situation.

- They should be able to under-

stand the distinction between

static economy and dynamic

economy.

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Chapter 2

Sectors of the 1. Primary - Agriculture - The objective of this chapter is - There is a lot of scope to adopt - Students can be asked or

Indian Economy 2. Secondary - Industries to enable the pupils to understand interactive and interogative methods of entrusted the task to prepare

3. Services - Trade, Transport etc. the grouping of various economic teaching in this chapter. a list of agriculutral and

activities into three sectors. allied activities in the

4. Karnataka Economy - To provide knowledge about the - Teacher should borrow examples from village / town.

significance of agriculture and every day life of students to explain - Pupils can prepare a list of

allied activities such as animal various aspects of agriculture. Teacher private and public industries in

husbandry, dairy products, can organise a discussion on the famous Karnataka.

fisheries, frestey etc. statement “Industrialise or Perish”. - They can be asked to

- To make pupils to familiarise - Teacher should encourge pupils to prepare a list of services in

with organisational aspects of understand the significance of growing Karnataka.

industrial sector such as public service sector. Teacher can pickout - The list of following things

sector, private sector, multi- examples in services from the village life. of Karnataka can be prepared.

natinal companies etc. - The uniqueness of Karnataka a. List of Agricultural Cropes.

- It is necessary to introduce can be introduced to students by b. List of Irrigation Project.

various aspects of Karnataka arranging industrial tours. c. List of Rivers.

economy to pupils. Evaluation d. List of wild life sancturies.

- Teaching and evaluation should not be e. List of IT Industrier in

treated as two separate things. It is wrong. Karnataka.

Question and answer method is more

useful at secondary level.

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Chapter 3

Money and Credit 1. Forms of Money - The main objective of teaching - Supply of money can be taught by - A small school bank can be

2. Forms of Credit this chapter is to enable the pupils borrowing examples from every day set up.

3. Banks and Deposits to understand the historical life. - Student can act as Manager

4. Reserve Bank of India evolution of money and banking- Demonstration of cheque, draft, creditslipcashier, clark etc.

system. etc can be done in the class room. - All students must be

- To provide knowledge about the - Teacher can take students to post-office encouraged to open bank

system of money lending existing or bank in the villages to show to students accounts.

in rural sector and problems how a bank works. - Credit cards, debit cards,

associated with money lenders. - They can be taught how to write cheques, drafts can be

Pupils should be able to dis a cheque. demonstrated in the schools.

tingnish various types of - They can be shown the safe vaults. - Students can be asked to

credit. Evaluation analyse why notes are issued

- They should know the distinciton- In the interactive teaching method by the Governer of Reserve

between credit and debits. evaluation take place along with teaching. Bank of India and not by the

Pupis should know how notes Students must be encouraged to ask Central Finance Minster.

and coins are printed. Reserve question. They must be asked to pose - A debate can be organised

bank of India can be introduced question to banker, post master. on indebtedness and Formeris

in brief. suicides.

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Chapter 4

Labour and

Employment 1. Division of Labour - The basic objective of teaching - Interactive and dialogue method is to be - Student can be asked to

2. Labour: Male-Female this chapter is to enable the adopted. We have to give up the age prepare a list of work done by

3. Employment-Unemployment students to appreciate the role of old lecture - narrative method. father and mother separately

4. Disguised Unemployment labour in production. - Problem solving method of teaching is in the house.

- To provide the knowledge aboutsuitable for this chapter. - They have to give

gender dimensions of labour - Gender discrimination in labour market explanation to distinction

and discrimination associated can be demonstrated by means of live between work done by women

with female labour. examples. and men.

- Productive labour, domestic - Sexist approach in teaching should be - Students can be asked to

labour, reproductive labour. avoided. prepare a list of types of

Pupils should be able to know unemployment.

joblessness is not unemployment. - Student can asked to prepare

- They should be able to distingnish a list of work where men and

that all unemployed are not poor women both perform.

and all employed are not rich.

- They should know that disguised

unemployment can appear only in

a labour surplus economy.

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10 Standard

Economics

Chapter 1

Development 1. Development and - The principal objective is to - The pupils should be engaged in the - Pupils can be asked to

Underdevelopment enable the students to appreciate discussion of the varied and diverse prepare a list of developed

2. Indicators of Income Development the need and concepts of dimensions of development. countries in the world.

3. Indicators of Human Development development. - For this, debate, dialogue and - They can be asked to

4. Gender related Development - To make them to understand discussion are more useful. prepare a list of Human

why a country remains under - Pupils are to be encouraged to distingnishdevelopment Indices of

developed. To familiarise pupils between income as the sole indicator of various states of India.

with new concept of development development and health, education and - The literacy rate of women

such as human development, income together as composite indicator and men in Karnataka for

gender related development. of development. 1991 and 2001.

- Pupils should appreciate that the- The teaching should be gender sensitive. - A discussion can be organi-

attainment of health by people, - Women should figure in every aspect of sed on differences in literacy

education attainment are as teaching. rate between women and men.

important as that of the growth Evaluation

of income. - Teaching and evaluation should go

- Distinction between GDP and together. These two can be combined

HDI only when participatory teaching method

is adopted.

Chapter 2

Economy and

Government 1. Planning in India - The objective of teaching this -Students are to be involved in teaching. - Students can be asked to list

2. Five Year Plans chapter is to enable students to -So participatory teaching is necessary, areas where government

3. Green Revolution understand the role of local flavour is to be their in teaching. plays a role.

4. Liberalisation and Globalisation government in development. Interrogative method will make class- - They can be asked to

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-Pupil should know that planning lively and interesting. prepare a list of merit and

is a stategy adopted by govern- -Monotonousness must be avoided. demerits of privatisation,

ment to develop the economy. -Women must figure is every aspects ofmarketisation and globalisation.

Pupils should know the teaching. - Students can asked to

periodicity of different five year -Every day examples must be used while prepare an essay an Green

plans in India. Pupils should teaching. Revolution on International

know that one of the greatest Evaluation Food Day.

achievements of planning in -Debate, discussion and dialogue method - Students can be asked to

India is Green Revolution. generate questions and evaluation takes distingnish between govern-

-Students should be able to place along with teaching. ment - centered and market -

understand various elements of centered economic policies.

Green Revolution.

Chapter 3

Rural Development 1. Meaning and Importance - The purpose of teaching this - The teacher can organise a mock - Students can be asked to

2. Decentralisation chapter is to make students to panchayat and engage students to discuss collect the data about

3. Role of Panchayat Raj Intitutions understand and appreciate the the function and powers of PRIs. Panchayat members or muni-

4. Women in Development crucial role of rural development- The development plan prepared by Gramcipality members of their

is nation building. Panchayat can be used as an example to village or town.

- They should know how big our explain how PRIs work in rural - Students can be asked to

rural economy is and how development. Teacher can take students collect data about powers and

significant its development is for to Gram Panchayat and arrange a dis functions of PRIs.

nation's development. cussion with panchayat members. Teacher - Students can be asked to

- They should understand the must take local example to show how prepare a list of work done by

distinction between centralisation much work women done and in what way women in the village and work

and decentralisation in they experience injustice. done by men in the village.

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development. Evaluation

- 73rd amendment to India's - Students should be asked to justify how

constitution has given rural India in real India. Teacher should

constitutional status to judge whether pupils use sexist language

panchayatraj institution. in discussion and debate.

- Pupils should know that a lot

of power is delegated to PRIs.

- Women's role in development is

crucial. Students must know the

contribution of women to

development, What are the dis

advantages women face in

development?

Chapter 4

Public Finance and

Budget 1. Meaning and Importance - The principal objective of this - Interactive and interrogative method is - Students can be asked to

2. Public Expenditures chapter is to make students to be adopted to teach this chapter. prepare a list of taxes imposed

3. Public Revenue - Taxation understand the role of govern-- The idea of federalism can be introducedby central government, state

4. Deficit : Fiscal Deficit ment finance in development. at this level, Budget data of the state or government and Gram

Pupils should know how govern- central government can be collected Panchayat

ment collect income and how it and questions can be asked. - Students can be asked to

spends. - Teacher must teach students that there is prepare a list of public work

- It enables the students to under- a difference between the borrowing of done in the village by govern-

stand how much money comes loan by government and borrowing by ments such as roads, bridges,

to government and from what individual. water supply structure.

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sources it comes on the one handEvaluation drainage, toilets etc.

and how it spends money and on - Teaching and evaluation have to take - If expenditure exceeds

what items it spends. place simultaneously. Question and revenue there will be deficit.

- This chapter enable students answers method of teaching helps to To fill this deficit government

to know types of taxes and achieve this integration. borrow loans. How much loan

non-tax source of income of government of India has

the government. borrowed during a particular

- They should be able to identify year.

differences between finance of

government and finance of

individual.

Syllabus Forming CommitteSociology

Dr. Sudha Seetaraman - ChairpersonFellow, Institute for

Social and Economic Change

Nagarabhavi

Bangalore 560 072

Dr. Lakshmipathi - MemberReader, Department of Sociology and

Convenor NSS, NSS Building

Bangalore Univeristy

Jnanabharathi Campus, Banglaore


New Delhi 110 001

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8 Standard

Sociology

Chapter 1We and the World 1. The Human Species - The students should be able to - Class room teaching. - Explore through the use of

- Evolution (Finger thumb appreciate the differences bet- - Question answers - oral and written. visual media the animalopposition, erect posure, large ween human and animals and world and list the kind ofbrain etc.,) also see for themselves how differences that one is able

2. Man/woman is a Social animal. biologically the human infant to garner vis-a-vis human3. Human child Vs. that of animals. is dependent on others around world.

(long years of dependency - food, them for nurture etc., - Collect the experiments onsecurity, protection, warmth etc.,) - The student should be able to various unsocialized

4. “Man becomes man only among appreciate that societies are childred and not what

men” (experiments of unsocialized simultaneous with individuals happened to them.

children) and that individuals are not

5. Human beings and language. prior to them as it is often

6 Man/woman also a tool-making believed.

animal. (Homo Sapines) - Students should be able to

7. Pioneering Sociologists. learn that language, which is

the most important attribute of

human being is socially formed

and that language is necessary

not just for communication but

the lesson shlould be able to

bring home the point that

language facilitates self-aware-

ness and mastery of the envi-

ronment.

- Human beings are also tool

makers and this is possible

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because of their biological

superiority.

- To put across to the students

the above without the use of

sociological jargon.

Chapter 2

Culture, Society 1. Culture - Show to the student how - Class room teaching. - List the different languages

2. Cultural diversity culture is not just about finer - Question aswers - oral and written. and dialects spoken in

3. Norms and Practices. (from what is sensibilities that human beings, India.

to what ought to be) possess, but it includes the - Narrate the marriage

way they dress, their marriage customs of the community

customs, family life, and their that you belong to.

patterns of work, religious - What are various languages

ceremonies and liesure pur- spoken in your locality/

suits, among others. neighbourhood.

- To show that culture is not - Collect the various religious

singular but there are cultures ceremonies that take place

all around us. And that there outside of their homes.

is tremendous diversity among.

cultures. The purpose is to

make the student appreciate

that diversity essentially means

tolerance about the differences.

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Chapter 3

Social Interaction

and Everyday life 1. The Study of Everyday Life. - To help the students appreciate - Class room teaching. - Ask the student to record

2. Non-verbal Communication. how we act and react to people - Question answers - oral and written. any conversation in various

3. Face, Body and Speech in around us. relationships. Teacher

Interaction. - Many apparently trivial aspects student; parents, parents

4. What are roles? How do we learn of our behaviour turn out on and note the differences.

to play roles? close examination turn out to - List the ‘masks’ we wear to

5. How do people come to occupy be complex. home and outside.

roles in a lifetime? - Show the students how we - Record how we behave

communicate not just through when guests arrive a home.

language but also non-verbal - Differentiate the behaviour

gestures. of one's parents at home and

- To show there are socially at work and account for the

defined expectations of us differences.

and how we live out those

expectations.

- To communicate to the student

how each person plays a

number or roles at different

points in life and how some of

them may conflict with each

other.

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Chapter 4

Types o Society 1. The Earliest Societies - To help the student understand - Class room teaching. - List the features of the

a. Hunters and gatherers that there are different types of - Question answers - oral and written. habitat one lives in.

b. Pastoral and agrarian societies societies around us at any - Narrate the visit to any

c. The industrialising societies. single point of time. place and list and

- To show how one's sdsociety is peaculiarities that one has

different from that of others. noticed.

- Help the students understand

how communities come to be

scaled as superior/inferior;

ignorant etc.

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9 Standard

Sociology

Chapter 1

Family and Household 1. What is the family? - To show the student how one - Class room teaching. - List and describe the

2. Husbands and Wives / Parents is born into a family and help - Question answers - oral and written. festivals you celebrate.

and Children the student distinguish a house- - Describe the division of

a. Childhood and Youth hold from a family. labour at home.

b. Adulthood, Middle age and - The various transitions through - List the different types of

old age which individuals pass during families by size arround

c. Generations and Families their lives seem at first sight you.

3. Different types of Families- to be biological fixed are

a. How do families differ on the really influenced by cultural

basis of size (Nuclear, Extended, differences and also by the

Joint family) material circumstances of

4. The dark side of family people's lives in given type of

a. Sexual abuse society.

b. Domestic Violence - Not everything is fine about

the family in India.

Chapter 2

Socialisation and

Family Relations 1. What is Socialisation? - To bring home the difference - Class room teaching. - Collect narratives of one's

2. Family, neighbourhood, peer between nature and nurture. - Question answers - oral and written. childhood from parents,

group and school - To analyse the development neighbours and friends -

3. Gender and Socialisation of human individual from particularly the old.

infancy to early childhood - Compare and contrast

identifying the main stages of socialisation processes

change involved. across ages.

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- To show how at each stage of

the child's development there

is a change of relationship

between the infant, mother

and other people caring for

the child and how these pro-

cesses go on.

- To show how socialisation

is a process that continues

throughout the life course.

- How we learn characteristics

of our culture through socia-

lisation.

Chapter 3

City and Community 1. What is a City? - To help the students realise - Class room teaching. - If your live in a city or

2. Features of City the differences in the habitat - Question answers - oral and written. close to oine, describe the

3. Industrialisaiton and Urbanisation and how these differences has various places of

4. What is Community? an effect on the social lives importance in it.

5. Rural Community and its of people. - Note the events and circum-

Characteristics. stances where you have

6. Tribal Community and its noticed ‘we’ feeling among

Characteristics. people.

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10 Standard

Sociology

Chapter 1

Social Stratification 1. Why are people different? - To show how everybody in - Class room teaching. - List how the city is

(Income, Education, Dress the society is not the same. - Question answers - oral and written. inhabited by people who

Beliefs etc.,) - To understand the nature of move about buses, cars,

2. How do we account for the these differences and to dresses, etc.

differences account for the same. - Account why this is so.

3. Prejudices associated with - To discuss how differences - Why are the affluent always

differences. are associated with certain portrayed as fair and the

4. Untouchability as a form of social prejudices. poor, dark? Is this a

evil. prejudice? Show hoe there

5. Eradication of untouchability are prejudices associated

Legal Provisions against Caste with income, caste, gender

discrimination. etc.

- List the castes in your

locality/neighbourhood.

- What practices distinguish

one caste from another etc.

Chapter 2

Work and Economic

Life/Class 1. Division of labour and classes - To say what is work and bring - Class room teaching. - Make a note the kind of

2. Paid and unpaid work home its objective of how it - Question answers - oral and written. work is performed by all the

3. Unemployment caters to human needs. members of one's family

4. Inequalities work - To show how there is a lot of and household and to note

5. Organised Workers and work that is unpaid and how in the differences among them.

Unorganised workers. many instances only paid work - Make a list of how one's

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is respected and voluntary is household income gets to

not with the intention to seek be spent and on what.

if such divisions create ine- - To enquire into why certain

qualities? jobs get paid more and

- To show how different certain others less and to

occupations get paid differently account for the differences.

and why.

- Who do some people around

us don't work. Don't they want

to work or is no work?

Chapter 3

Collective action

and Protests 1. Crowds, riots and collective action. - The student should be able to - Class room teaching. - Have you come across any

2. Other forms of Collective action. gather that there are differences - Question answers - oral and written. protest, if so what was it all

a. Environmental issues in society and take account of about. Describe.

b. Self-help groups of women how people voice their differe- - Are there any groups in

nces when they feel that they your locality - see why they

deserve better. were formed and for what

- To describe how people come purpose.

together to form groups to vent - Do your or your neighbours

their grievances. face any water, electricity

or sanitary problems? What

do you do when there is no

water at home?

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Chapter 4

Social Problems 1. Child labour - To show how problems around - Class room teaching. - Do you have problems?

2. Violence against women us not a creation of individuals - Question answers - oral and written. What are those? List them.

a. Dowry and how there are forces - Are the problems you face

b. Female foeticide and infanticide beyond them that contribute social?

to this. - Do people in your

immediate community have

problems?

- Describe how do you think

people stand up to

problems?

Content

Board of Studies \ i

1. History \ 1

2. Civics & Political Science \ 40

3. Geography \ 58

4. Business Studies \ 87

5. Economics \ 103

6. Sociology \ 116

Social Sciences Syllabus Forming Committe

Chairman: Dr. Vijay Poonacha T.

History

Dr. Vijay Poonacha T. - ChairmanProfessor, Department of History



Dr. Narendra Prasad S. - MemberProfessor, Department of History

JSS Womens College

Saraswathipuram, Mysore

Dr. K. Mahesh - MemberSenior Grade Lecturer


Shidlagatta, Chikkaballapura District

Dr. Vagiswari - MemberProfessor, Department of History

Christ College, Hosur Road, Bangalore

Dr. Shashidhara - MemberReader

Department of History

Bangalore University

Jnanabharathi Campus, Bangalore


New Delhi 110 001

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Civics & Political ScienceP.A. Kumar - ChairmanProfessor (Rtd.)

Department of Political Science

Vijaya College, Bangalore

Dr. K.M. Kumar - MemberDepartment of Political Science


Nyamati, Davanagere District

Geography

Prof. Manjunath - ChairmanDepartment of Geography

MES Junior College

Jayanagara, Bangalore

Prof. Devaraj - MemberDepartment of Geography

Cauvary College, Gonikoppa

Kodagu Dist.

Sri. Katti - MemberLecturer

Department of Geography

First Grade Govt. College

Business Studies

Dr. Uday Kumar Ervathur - ChairpersonProfessor of Commerce

Mangalore University College

Hampanakatte, Mangalore

Dr. B. Mahadevappa - MemberDepartment of Commerce

Mysore Univesity PG Centre

Hassan 573 220

Economics

Dr. T.R. Chandrashekhara - ChairmanProfessor

Department of Development Studies



Sociology

Dr. Sudha Seetaraman - ChairpersonFellow, Institute for Social and

Economic Change

Nagarabhavi

Bangalore 560 072

Dr. Lakshmipathi - MemberReader, Department of Sociology and

Convenor NSS, NSS Building

Bangalore Univeristy

Jnanabharathi Campus, Banglaore


New Delhi 110 001

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Social Sciences Syllabus(Vth to Xth Standard)

Submitted to

D S E R TGovernment of Karnataka

Bangalore

June 2008

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