ANNUAL 

SYLLABUS : 2021 - 22

CLASS :       IX      
SUBJECT :      Geography & Economics
NO. OF PERIODS :       PER WEEK

LEARNING OUTCOMES : 

1.To acquaint student with the location and the extent of the country
2.To introduce the geological structure and physiographic fabric of the country.
3.To introduce the drainage systems of the country and its importance in terms of water resource
availability
4. To explain the mechanism that leads to the formation of Indian Monsoon.
5. To explain the seasonal variations in the climatic conditions in different parts of the country
6. To introduce to the concept of well and dry spells and the break in monsoon.
7. To introduce the concept of variability of rainfall
8. To explain the distribution of natural vegetation in the country.
9. To introduce the nature of wildlife in the country and its importance in terms of environmental
conditions/

Assessment:-

Unit Test 1:-

Unit-1: Location of India

Unit-1: The story of village Palampur

Unit Test 2

Unit-2: Physical features of India

Unit-2: People as a resource

Mid Term

Unit-1: Location of India Unit-1: The story of village Palampur

Unit-2: Physical features of India Unit-2: People as a resource

Unit-3: Drainage

Unit Test 3

Unit-3:- Poverty Unit-4: Climate Map and diagram

Unit Test 4

Unit-5: Natural vegetation and Wildlife

Unit-4: Food Security Map and Diagram

Final Term
Complete syllabus

MONTH GRADE 09

Location of India:-

Latitude and Longitude

Size
Neighbours
APRIL Borders
Time
Physical Features of India:-

Structure of India
Plate tectonics
Continental drift theory
Types of movement
The Himalayan mountains
The Northern Plains
The great Indian desert
The islands
MAY Western and eastern ghats
The coastal plains
Story of Village Palampur:-

Activity in rural areas

Agricultural practices
Capital of production
Green revolution
JUNE Modern Farming practices

Drainage

Himalayan and peninsular drainage

The indus river system
Ganga river system
Brahmaputra river system
Godavari
Narmada
Krishna
Kaveri
Mahanadi
JULY Lakes of India
River conservation
People as a resource:-
AUGUST
Human as a resource
Asset & Liability
Education system in India
Health condition
 Policies and Programmes

SEPTEMBER
Revision of Term I
Climate

Factors affecting climate of India

The four seasons in India
Hot weather season
Cold weather season
Advancing Indian Monsoon
OCTOBER Retreating Indian monsoon

Poverty

Poverty in India
Poverty line
NOVEMEBE Measurement of Poverty line
R Eradication of Poverty
Programmes and Policy
Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

Natural vegetation and its types

Tropical Evergreen
Deciduous
Thorn and scrub
Montane
Mangrove
Wildlife in India
Biosphere reserves
DECEMBER

Food Security

Condition of food crop production in India

Food corporation of India
Minimum support price
Subsidy
Buffer stock
Public distribution System
JANUARY Programmes and Policy

Population

Census of India 2011

Population of India
Sex ratio
Literacy rate
CBR,CDR,IMR
FEBRUARY Population policy
 ANNUAL  SYLLABUS : 2021 - 22

CLASS :       X  
SUBJECT :      Geography and Economics
NO. OF PERIODS :       PER WEEK

LEARNING OUTCOME:-

1. Understands man-nature relationship.

2. Learns about the development.
3. Know about the resources and development.
4. to discuss the uneven distribution of soil in the country.
5. to highlight the pattern of agriculture in the country as a whole and the regional differences in
these.
6. to deepen the concept of forest and water conservation and attune the learner to positive and
negative implications of same.
7. Learn about different settlement patterns in India and their types.
8. Learn about the major transportation routes and their importance.
9. Learn about WTO, international trade & problems associated with it.
10. Learn about various activities and their contribution to economy

Assessment:-

Unit Test 1

Unit 1: Resource and Development Unit 1: Development

Unit Test 2

Unit 3: Water resource Unit 4: Agriculture Unit 2: Sectors of Indian

Economy

Mid Term

Unit 1: Resource and Development Unit 1: Development

Unit 3: Water resource Unit 4: Agriculture Unit 2: Sectors of Indian

Economy

Unit Test 3

Unit 5: Minerals Unit 3:- Money and Credit

Unit Test 4

Unit 6: Industries Unit 4: Globalisation Map Work

Final Term

Complete Syllabus
MONTH GRADE 10

Resource and development

Resources
Types of resource
Significance of development
Soil
Types of soil
Characteristics of soil

APRIL

Development

Development vs. Growth

Meaning of development
GDP
GNP
Per-capita
Human Development Index

MAY

Forest Resource

Forest
Problem related to forest
Forest conservation
JUNE Program and policies
National forest policy

Water Resources

Water
Water related problem
Water conservation methods
JULY Programs and Policies
Dams and Reservoirs
Sectors f Indian Economy

Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Growth
Contribution to the Gross domestic product of India
Employment opportunity of different sectors
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
Revision and mid term
Agriculture

Types of farming
Geographical condition of different crops
Rainfall condition

Money and Credit

Types of money
Credit
Sources
Steps in credit availability
OCTOBER Self Help Groups

Mineral and energy resources- distribution of metallic (Iron ore,

Copper, Bauxite, Manganese); non-metallic (Mica, Salt) minerals;
conventional (Coal, Petroleum, Natural gas and Hydroelectricity) and
non-conventional energy sources (solar, wind, biogas) and
conservation
Planning in India- target group area planning (case study); idea of
NOVEMEBE sustainable development (case study)
R
Industries
Globalization

Meaning
Bilateral trade
Multi national companies
Trade barriers
Fare globalization

Lifelines of the Indian Economy

DECEMBER Means of transportation
Means of communication

JANUARY
Revision and Pre-Board