Geography Periodic Test & Annual Syllabus
Bifurcation of Syllabus of Class X Geography for the session 2026-2027 decided at STS School AMU, Aligarh.
The bifurcation of the Class X Geography syllabus for the academic session 2026-2027 was decided in a meeting at STS School AMU, Aligarh on 24.03.2026. The syllabus distributes the chapters across Three Periodic Tests (5 marks each) and a detailed Annual Examination (20 marks). Please note that the book Disaster Management- Together, Towards a Safer India Part-III CBSE is exclusively reserved for Project Work.
Geography Periodic Tests & Annual Exam
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First Periodic Test
Class X — Geography
| Name of the Chapter | Structure of Assignment | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Ch 1: Resources and Development |
• Introduction: 1 Mark • Fact/Main body/Discussion: 3 Marks • Conclusion: 1 Mark | 05 |
| Total Marks (Reduced Marks: 2.5) | 05 | |
📝 Assignment Format
The First Periodic Test is strictly evaluated as an assignment focused entirely on ‘Resources and Development’.
📏 Word Limit Constraint
Students must adhere to a strict structure, ensuring the assignment word limit does not exceed 250 words.
Second Periodic Test
Class X — Geography
| Name of the Chapter | Question Pattern | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Ch 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources | • 2 questions of 1 mark (MCQ/VSA) | 02 |
| Ch 3: Water Resources |
• 1 question of 1 mark (VSA) • 1 question of 2 marks (SA) | 03 |
| Total Marks (Reduced Marks: 2.5) | 05 | |
Third Periodic Test
Class X — Geography
| Name of the Chapter | Question Pattern | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Ch 4: Agriculture |
• 1 question of 1 mark (VSA) • 1 question of 2 marks (SA) | 03 |
| Ch 5: Minerals and Energy resources | • 2 questions of 1 mark (MCQ/VSA) | 02 |
| Total Marks (Reduced Marks: 2.5) | 05 | |
Annual Examination
Class X — Geography
| Chapter Name | Weightage Breakdown | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ch 1: Resources and Development | VSA (2 Marks): 1 | 02 |
| Ch 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources | MCQ/VSA (1 Mark): 2 | 02 |
| Ch 3: Water Resources | VSA (2 Marks): 1 | 02 |
| Ch 4: Agriculture | MCQ (1 Mark): 1*, SA (2 Marks): 1 | 03 |
| Ch 5: Mineral and Energy Resources | MCQ/VSA (1 Mark): 2 | 02 |
| Ch 6: Manufacturing Industries | MCQ/VSA (1 Mark): 1, VSA (2 Marks): 1 | 03 |
| Ch 7: Life lines of National Economy | SA (3 Marks): 1* | 03 |
| Map Work (Outline map of India) | Visual / Identification | 03 |
| Annual Exam Total Marks | 20 | |
Map Work Details (Outline map of India):
- (i) Major soil types
- (ii) Major dams (Bhakra Nagal, Tehri, Sardar Sarovar, Hirakud, Nagarjuna Sagar)
- (iii) Major Crops-wheat & Rice
- (iv) Distribution of Iron ore, coal mines, mineral oil fields, power plants.
1-Nuclear Power plants- Naraura, Kalpakkam, Tarapur, kakrapara.
2- Thermal Power Plants- singrauli, Tuticorin - (v) Cotton textile industries- (Mumbai, Surat, Kanpur). Iron and steel plants- (Durgapur, Bhilai, Jamshedpur, Salem). Software technology parks- (Noida, Haydrabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai)
- (vi) Major sea ports (Mumbai, Chennai, Vishakhapatnam, Haldia). International Air ports – Delhi- (Indra Gandhi International Air Port), Mumbai-(Chhatrapati Shivaji) Chennai- (Meenam Bakkam), Kolkata-(Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose)
Important Paper Notes:
- Visually Challenged Students: Map work should be replaced with theory questions.
- Internal Choices: Internal choice of 02 marks (SA-02 type) from chapter 4- Agriculture. Internal choice of 03 marks (SA-03 type) from chapter 7- Life lines of National Economy.
- Additional Weights: Subject Enrichment/Note Book/Project work marks: 2.5.
A Word from the Teacher
The Class X Geography paper carries a total of 20 marks in the Annual Examination. Because the marks per chapter are very low (averaging 2 to 3 marks each), you must avoid writing unnecessarily long answers. Be precise and factual.
For your First Periodic Test, strictly adhere to the 250-word limit for the assignment on ‘Resources and Development’. Divide your work clearly into an Introduction (1 Mark), Main Body (3 Marks), and Conclusion (1 Mark).
The Annual Exam guarantees internal choices in two specific areas: Chapter 4 (Agriculture – 2 marks) and Chapter 7 (Life lines of National Economy – 3 marks). Make sure you prepare these chapters thoroughly. The Map Work (3 marks) is scoring but requires exact locations. Practice marking the designated power plants, dams, and airports repeatedly on an outline map of India.
How to Excel in Geography
A strategic approach to the periodic tests and map-based questions.
Master Map Pointing
Map work alone carries 3 marks out of 20 (15% of the paper). Practice locating the specific dams, ports, and power plants listed in the syllabus.
Target Chapters 4 & 7
Chapter 4 (Agriculture) and Chapter 7 (Life lines of National Economy) carry internal choices. Prepare long-form points for these specifically.
Focus on Short Answers
Many chapters (like Forest/Wildlife and Minerals/Energy) are evaluated solely through 1-mark MCQs or Very Short Answers. Focus on facts rather than essays here.
Disaster Management
Do not study the ‘Disaster Management’ book for written exams. The syllabus strictly states it is “Only for Project Work”.
Assignment Precision
For PT1, your 5 marks depend on structure. Ensure your assignment has a clear 1-mark Introduction and a 1-mark Conclusion framing the body.
Secure Internal Marks
Maintain your Subject Enrichment activities and Note Book diligently to easily score the designated 2.5 internal marks.
Class X Geography — Quick View
| Test / Exam | Chapters Included | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Periodic Test | Ch 1: Resources and Development (Assignment) | 05 |
| 2nd Periodic Test | Ch 2 (Forest/Wildlife), Ch 3 (Water Resources) | 05 |
| 3rd Periodic Test | Ch 4 (Agriculture), Ch 5 (Minerals & Energy) | 05 |
| Annual Exam | Ch 1 to 7 + Map Work of India | 20 |
Check the Original Syllabus
For the complete official syllabus bifurcation decided by STS School AMU, refer to the original document.
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