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ENGLISH
Std. IX [80 marks] Std. X [80 marks]
Reading Comprehension: Reading Comprehension:
1. Discursive 1. Discursive
2. Case-Based 2. Case-Based
Writing: Writing:
1. Descriptive passage on a 1. Formal Letter based on a given
person/event/situation situation
2. Diary Writing 2. Analytical Paragraph
3. Story Writing Grammar:
Grammar: 1. Tenses
1. Tenses 2. Modals
2. Modals 3. Subject Verb Concord
3. Subject Verb Concord 4. Reported speech-commands and
4. Reported speech-commands and requests, statements and questions
requests Prose:
Prose: 1. A Letter to God
1. The Fun They Had 2. Nelson Mandela-Long walk to
2. The Sound of Music freedom
3. The Little Girl 3. Two Stories About Flying
4. A Truly Beautiful Mind 4. From the Diary of Anne Frank
5. The Snake and the Mirror 5. Glimpses of India
6. My Childhood 6. Mijbil the Otter
7. Reach for the Top 7. Madam Rides the Bus
Poetry: Poetry:
1. The Road Not Taken 1. Dust of Snow
2. Wind 2. Fire and Ice
3. Rain on the Roof 3. A Tiger in the Zoo
4. The Lake Isle of Innisfree 4. How to tell Wild Animals
5. No Men are Foreign 5. The Ball Poem
Supplementary Reader: 6. Amanda!
1. The Lost Child 7. The Trees
2. The Adventure of Toto 8. Fog
3. Iswaran the Storyteller Supplementary Reader:
4. In the Kingdom of Fools 1. A Triumph of Surgery
5. The Happy Prince 2. The Thief’s Story
6. The Last Leaf 3. The Midnight Visitor
4. A Question of Trust
5. Footprints without Feet
6. The Making of a Scientist

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9. The Necklace

HINDI
Std. IX [80 marks] Std. X [80 marks]
स्पर्शः गद्य भाग १ स्पर्शः गद्य भाग २
1. दख ु का अधिकार 1. बडे भाई साहब
2. एवरेस्टः मेरी धिखर यात्रा 2. डायरी का एक पन्िा
3. तमु कब जाओगे, अधतधि 3. ततााँरा-वामीरो किा
4. वैज्ञाधिक चेतिा के वाहक चंद्रिेखर वेंकट रामि् 4. तीसरी कसम के धिल्पकार िैलेंद्र
स्पर्शः पद्य भाग १ 5. अब कहााँ दूसरे के दख ु से दख
ु ी होिे वाले
1. रैदास के पद 6. पतझर में टूटी पधियााँ (धगन्िी का सोिा, झेि की
2. रहीम के दोहे
देि)
3. गीत-अगीत स्पर्शः पद्य भाग २
4. अधनिपि 1. साखी
संचयन १ 2. पद
1. धगल्लू 3. मिष्ु यता
2. स्मधृ त 4. पवग त प्रदेि में पावस
3. कल्लू कुम्हार की उिाकोटी 5. तोप
व्याकरण
6. कर चले हम ध़िदा
1. िब्द और पद संचयन २
2. अिस्ु वार, अििु ाधसक 1. हररहर काका
3. उपसगग और प्रत्यय 2. सपिों के -से धदि
4. स्वर संधि 3. टोपी िक्ु ला
5. धवराम-धचह्न व्याकरण
6. अिग की दृधि से वाक्य भेद 1. पदबंि
लेखन व अपठित बोध 2. रचिा के आिार पर वाक्य रूपांतरर्
1. अपधित गद्ांि 3. समास
2. अिच्ु छे द लेखि 4. महु ावरे
3. पत्र लेखि-अिौपचाररक लेखन व अपठित बोध
4. संवाद लेखि 1. अपधित गद्ांि
5. धचत्र-वर्ग ि 2. अिच्ु छे द लेखि
3. पत्र लेखि- औपचाररक
4. सूचिा लेखि
5. धवज्ञापि लेखि
6. लघक ु िा लेखि

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MATHEMATICS
Std. IX [80 marks]
1. Ch. 1: Number Systems:
1. Review of representation of
natural numbers, integers, and
rational numbers on the number
line. Rational numbers as
recurring/terminating decimals.
Operations on real numbers.
2. Examples of non-recurring/non-
terminating decimals. Existence of
non-rational numbers (irrational
numbers) such as √2, √3 and their
representation on the number line.
Explaining that every real number is
represented by a unique point on
the number line and conversely, viz.
every point on the number line
represents a unique real number.
3. Definition of nth root of a real
number.
4. Rationalization (with precise
meaning) of real numbers of the
type and (and their
combinations) where x and y are
natural number and a and b are
integers.
5. Recall of laws of exponents with
integral powers. Rational exponents
with positive real bases (to be done
by particular cases, allowing learner
to arrive at the general laws.)
2. Ch. 2: Polynomials:
Definition of a polynomial in one
variable, with examples and counter
examples. Coefficients of a
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Std. X [80 marks]
1. Ch. 1: Real Numbers
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
- statements after reviewing work
done earlier and after illustrating and
motivating through examples, Proofs
of irrationality of √2, √3, √5
2. Ch. 2: Polynomials
Zeros of a polynomial. Relationship
between zeros and coefficients of
quadratic polynomials.
3. Ch. 3: Pairs of Linear Equations in
Two Variables
Pair of linear equations in two
variables and graphical method of
their solution, consistency
/inconsistency.
Algebraic conditions for number of
solutions. Solution of a pair of linear
equations in two variables
algebraically - by substitution, by
elimination. Simple situational
problems.
4. Ch. 6: Triangles
Definitions, examples, counter
examples of similar triangles.
1. (Prove) If a line is drawn parallel to
one side of a triangle to intersect the
other two sides in distinct points, the
other two sides are divided in the
same ratio.
2. (Motivate) If a line divides two
sides of a triangle in the same ratio,
the line is parallel to the third side.
3. (Motivate) If in two triangles, the
corresponding angles are equal,
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polynomial, terms of a polynomial
and zero polynomial. Degree of a
polynomial. Constant, linear,
quadratic and cubic polynomials.
Monomials, binomials, trinomials.
Factors and multiples. Zeros of a
polynomial. Motivate and State the
Remainder Theorem with examples.
Statement and proof of the Factor
Theorem. Factorization of ax2 + bx +
c, a ≠ 0 where a, b and c are real
numbers, and of cubic polynomials
using the Factor Theorem. Recall of
algebraic expressions and identities.
Verification of identities:
3. Ch. 3: Coordinate geometry
The Cartesian plane, coordinates of a
point, names and terms associated
with the coordinate plane, notations
4. Ch. 4: Linear equations in Two
variables
Focus on linear equations of the type
ax + by + c=0.Explain that a linear
equation in two variables has
infinitely many solutions and justify
their being written as ordered pairs
of real numbers, plotting them and
showing that they lie on a line.
5. Ch. 5: Introduction to Euclid's
Geometry
History - Geometry in India and
Euclid's geometry. Euclid's method
of formalizing observed
phenomenon into rigorous
Mathematics with definitions,
common/obvious notions,
axioms/postulates and theorems.
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their corresponding sides are
proportional and the triangles are
similar.
4. (Motivate) If the corresponding
sides of two triangles are
proportional, their corresponding
angles are equal and the two
triangles are similar.
5. (Motivate) If one angle of a
triangle is equal to one angle of
another triangle and the sides
including these angles are
proportional, the two triangles are
similar.
5. Ch. 4: Quadratic Equations
Standard form of a quadratic
equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, (a ≠ 0).
Solutions of quadratic equations
(only real roots) by factorization, and
by using quadratic formula.
Relationship between discriminant
and nature of roots.
Situational problems based on
quadratic equations related to day to
day activities to be incorporated.
6. Ch. 8: Introduction to
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios of an acute
angle of a right-angled triangle.
Proof of their existence (well
defined); motivate the ratios
whichever are defined at 0 and 90.
Values of the trigonometric ratios of
30°, 45° and 60° Relationships
between the ratios.
Proof and applications of the
identity sin2A + cos2A = 1. Only
simple identities to be given.
7. Ch. 9: Some Applications of
Trigonometry
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The five postulates of Euclid.
Showing the relationship between
axiom and theorem, for example:
(Axiom) 1. Given two distinct points,
there exists one and only one line
through them. (Theorem) 2. (Prove)
Two distinct lines cannot have more 8. Ch. 14: Statistics
than one point in common.
6. Ch. 6: Lines and Angles
1. (Motivate) If a ray stands on a line,
then the sum of the two adjacent
angles so formed is 180 and the
converse.
2. (Prove) If two lines intersect,
vertically opposite angles are equal.
3. (Motivate) Lines which are parallel
to a given line are parallel.
7. Ch. 7: Triangles
1. (Motivate) Two triangles are
congruent if any two sides and the
included angle of one triangle is
equal to any two sides and the
included angle of the other triangle
(SAS Congruence).
2. (Prove) Two triangles are
congruent if any two angles and the 11. Ch. 12: Areas Related to Circles
included side of one triangle is equal
to any two angles and the included
side of the other triangle (ASA
Congruence).
3. (Motivate) Two triangles are
congruent if the three sides of one
triangle are equal to three sides of
the other triangle (SSS Congruence).
4. (Motivate) Two right triangles are
congruent if the hypotenuse and a
side of one triangle are equal
(respectively) to the hypotenuse and
a side of the other triangle. (RHS
Congruence)
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Simple problems on heights and
distances. Problems should not
involve more than two right
triangles. Angles of elevation /
depression should be only 30°, 45°,
and 60°.
Mean, median and mode of grouped
data (bimodal situation to be
avoided).
9. Ch. 5: Arithmetic Progressions
Motivation for studying Arithmetic
Progression Derivation of the nth
term and sum of the first n terms of
A.P. and their application in solving
daily life problems.
10. Ch. 10: Circles
Tangent to a circle at, point of
contact
1. (Prove) The tangent at any point
of a circle is perpendicular to the
radius through the point of contact.
2. (Prove) The lengths of tangents
drawn from an external point to a
circle are equal.
Area of sectors and segments of a
circle. Problems based on areas and
perimeter / circumference of the
above said plane figures. (In
calculating area of segment of a
circle, problems should be restricted
to central angle of 60°, 90° and 120°
only.
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5. (Prove) The angles opposite to
equal sides of a triangle are equal.
6. (Motivate) The sides opposite to
equal angles of a triangle are equal.
8. Ch. 8: Quadrilaterals
1. (Prove) The diagonal divides a
parallelogram into two congruent
triangles.
2. (Motivate) In a parallelogram
opposite sides are equal, and
conversely.
3. (Motivate) In a parallelogram
opposite angles are equal, and
conversely.
4. (Motivate) A quadrilateral is a
parallelogram if a pair of its opposite
sides is parallel and equal.
5. (Motivate) In a parallelogram, the
diagonals bisect each other and
conversely.
6. (Motivate) In a triangle, the line
segment joining the mid points of
any two sides is parallel to the third
side and in half of it and (motivate)
its converse.
9. Ch. 10: Circles
1. (Prove) Equal chords of a circle
subtend equal angles at the center
and (motivate) its converse.
2. (Motivate) The perpendicular from
the center of a circle to a chord
bisects the chord and conversely, the
line drawn through the center of a
circle to bisect a chord is
perpendicular to the chord.
3. (Motivate) Equal chords of a circle
(or of congruent circles) are
equidistant from the center (or their
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4. (Prove) The angle subtended by
an arc at the center is double the
angle subtended by it at any point
on the remaining part of the circle.
5.(Motivate) Angles in the same
segment of a circle are equal.
6.(Motivate) If a line segment joining
two points subtends equal angle at
two other points lying on the same
side of the line containing the
segment, the four points lie on a
circle.
7.(Motivate) The sum of either of the
pair of the opposite angles of a
cyclic quadrilateral is 180° and its
converse.

SCIENCE
Std. IX [80 marks]
1. Ch. 5: Fundamental unit of Life
[Topics that will be assessed: Cell as
a basic unit of life; prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells, multicellular
organisms; cell membrane and cell
wall, cell organelles and cell
inclusions; chloroplast, mitochondria,
vacuoles, endoplasmic reticulum,
Golgi apparatus; nucleus,
chromosomes - basic structure,
number.]
2. Ch. 8: Motion
[Topics that will be assessed:
Distance and displacement, velocity;
uniform and non-uniform motion
along a straight line; acceleration,
distance-time and velocity-time
graphs for uniform motion and
uniformly accelerated motion,
elementary idea of uniform circular
motion.]
Std. X [80 marks]
1. Ch. 1: Chemical Reactions and
Equations
[Topics that will be assessed:
Chemical equation, Balanced
chemical equation, implications of a
balanced chemical equation, types of
chemical reactions: combination,
decomposition, displacement,
double displacement, precipitation,
endothermic exothermic reactions,
oxidation and reduction.]
2. Ch. 5: Life Processes
[Topics that will be assessed: ‘Living
Being’. Basic concept of nutrition,
respiration, transport and excretion
in plants and animals.]
3. Ch. 9: Light - Reflection and
Refraction
[Topics that will be assessed:
Reflection of light by curved
surfaces; Images formed by spherical

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3. Ch. 1: Matter in Our Surroundings
[Topics that will be assessed: Physical
nature of matter, Characteristics of
particles of matter, States of matter -
solid, liquid and gases, Can matter
change its state -effect of
temperature and pressure,
Evaporation-factors effecting
evaporation, how does evaporation
cause cooling]
4. Ch. 2: Is Matter Around Us Pure
[Topics that will be assessed: What is
a mixture, Types of mixtures, What is 4. Ch. 2: Acids, Bases and Salts
a solution, Concentration of a
solution, What is a suspension, What
is a colloidal solution, Physical and
chemical changes, What are the
types of pure substances-elements,
compounds and mixtures -
homogenous and heterogenous.]
5. Ch. 9: Force and Laws of Motion
[Topics that will be assessed: Force
and Motion, Newton’s Laws of
Motion, Action and Reaction forces,
Inertia of a body, Inertia and mass,
Momentum, Force and Acceleration.]
6. Ch. 6: Tissues
[Structure and functions of animal
and plant tissues (only four types of
tissues in animals; Meristematic and
Permanent tissues in plants).]
7. Ch.15: Improvement in food
resources
[Topics that will be assessed: Plant
and animal breeding and selection
for quality improvement and
management; use of fertilizers and
manures; Protection from pests and
diseases; Organic farming].
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mirrors, centre of curvature, principal
axis, principal focus, focal length,
mirror formula (Derivation not
required), magnification.
Refraction; Laws of refraction,
refractive index.
Refraction of light by spherical lens;
Image formed by spherical lenses;
Lens formula (Derivation not
required); Magnification. Power of a
lens, applications of spherical mirrors
and lenses]
[Topics that will be assessed: Their
definitions in terms of furnishing of
H+ and OH– ions, General
properties, examples and uses,
neutralization, concept of pH scale
(Definition relating to logarithm not
required), importance of pH in
everyday life; preparation and uses
of Sodium Hydroxide, Bleaching
powder, Baking soda, Washing soda
and Plaster of Paris.]
5. Ch. 6: Control and Coordination
[Topics that will be assessed: Tropic
movements in plants; Introduction of
plant hormones; Control and co-
ordination in animals: Nervous
system; Voluntary, involuntary and
reflex action; Chemical co-
ordination: animal hormones.]
6. Ch. 10: The Human Eye and the
Colourful World
[Topics that will be assessed:
Functioning of a lens in human eye,
defects of vision and their
corrections.
Refraction of light through a prism,
dispersion of light, scattering of
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8. Ch. 10: Gravitation [Topics that will
be assessed :Gravitation; Universal
Law of Gravitation, Force of
Gravitation of the earth (gravity),
Acceleration due to Gravity; Mass
and Weight; Free fall. Floatation:
Thrust and Pressure. Archimedes’
Principle; Buoyancy.]
9. Ch. 3: Atoms and Molecules
[Topics that will be assessed :Laws of
chemical combination, What is an
atom, What is a molecule, Writing
chemical formula, Atomic and
molecular masses]
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light, applications in daily life
(excluding colour of the sun at
sunrise and sunset).]
7. Ch. 3: Metals and Non – metals
[Topics that will be assessed:
Properties of metals and non-metals;
Reactivity series; Formation and
properties of ionic compounds; Basic
metallurgical processes; Corrosion
and its prevention.]
8. Ch. 11: Electricity
[Topics that will be assessed: Electric
current, potential difference and
electric current. Ohm’s law;
Resistance, Resistivity, Factors on
which the resistance of a conductor
depends. Series combination of
resistors, parallel combination of
resistors and its applications in daily
life. Heating effect of electric current
and its applications in daily life.
Electric power, Interrelation between
P, V, I and R.]
9. Ch. 4: Carbon and its Compounds
[Topics that will be assessed:
Covalent bonding in carbon
compounds. Versatile nature of
carbon. Homologous series.
Nomenclature of carbon compounds
containing functional groups
(halogens, alcohol, ketones,
aldehydes, alkanes and alkynes),
difference between saturated hydro
carbons and unsaturated
hydrocarbons. Chemical properties
of carbon compounds (combustion,
oxidation, addition and substitution
reaction). Ethanol and Ethanoic acid
(only properties and uses), soaps and
detergents.]
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SOCIAL SCIENCE
Std. IX [80 marks]
1. Political Science: Electoral Politics
2. Economics: Poverty as a Challenge
3. Geography: Climate
4. Political Science: Working of
Institutions
5. History: Pastoralists in the Modern
World (To be assessed as part of
Periodic Assessment only)
6. Geography: Physical Features of
India
7. Economics: People as Resource
8. History: Nazism and the Rise of
Hitler
9. Geography: Drainage
10. History: Socialism in Europe and the
Russian Revolution
In order to minimise the chapter
assessment load, certain chapters will
not be included in Periodic Test 3 but
will be assessed in the Final
Examination.
1. History: The French Revolution
2. Geography: India-Size and Location
3. Political Science: What is
Democracy? Why Democracy?
4. Political Science: Constitutional
Design
The same change in made in the Term
II Periodic Test 3 Portion in the Social
Science Syllabus sheet on Google drive.
File name: CBSE_IX and X_2023-
24_Social Science_PIS Syllabus
Kindly download the same from the
Syllabus folder on Google drive.
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Std. X [80 marks]
1. Political Science: Gender, Religion
and Caste
2. Economics: Money and Credit
3. History: The Age of Industrialisation
(To be assessed as part of Periodic
Assessments only)
4. Geography: Agriculture
5. Political Science: Political Parties
6. Geography: Forest and Wildlife
Resources
7. Political Science: Federalism
8. Economics: Sectors of the Indian
Economy
9. History: The Making of a Global
World (To be Evaluated in the Board
Examination: Subtopics: 1 to 1.3 Pre
modern world to Conquest, Disease
and Trade)
10. Geography: Water Resources
11. History: The Rise of Nationalism in
Europe
12. Geography: Resources and
Development
13. Political Science: Power Sharing
14. Economics: Development
15. History: Nationalism in India
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