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Arithmetic 

Real Numbers 

Algebra 

Polynomials 

Pair of linear equations in two variables 

Quadratic equations 

Arithmetic progressions 

Logarithm 

Geometry 

Triangles, Circles 

Trigonometry 

Introduction to trigonometry 

Trigonometric identities 

Heights and distances 

Mensuration 

Areas related to circles 

Surface areas and volumes 

Co-ordinate geometry 

Introduction, concept of co-ordinate geometry, distance between two points, section formula, area of a triangle. 

Statistics and probability 

Statistics 

Matter - Nature and Behavior 

Definition of matter; solid, liquid and gas; characteristics - shape, volume, density; change of state-melting (absorption of heat), freezing, evaporation (cooling by evaporation), condensation, sublimation, Elements, compounds and mixtures, Heterogeneous and homogenous mixtures, colloids and suspensions. Atoms and molecules, Law of constant proportions, Atomic and molecular masses, Mole concept: Relationship of mole to mass of the particles and numbers, Electrons, protons and neutrons, valency, chemical formula of common compounds, Isotopes and Isobars. 

Chemical reactions 

Chemical Equation, Balanced chemical equation, implications of a balanced chemical equation, types of chemical reactions: combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement, precipitation, neutralization, oxidation and reduction 

Acids, Bases and Salts 

Their definitions in terms of furnishing of H+ and OH– ions, General properties, examples and uses, 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 

Metals and Non-metals 

Properties of metals and non-metals, reactivity series, formation and properties of ionic compounds, basic metallurgical processes, corrosion and its prevention 

Carbon compounds 

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 hydrocarbons 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 

Periodic classification of elements 

Need for classification, Modern Periodic table, Gradation in Properties, Valency, Atomic number, metallic and non-metallic properties. 

Force and Newton’s laws 

Force and Motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Action and Reaction forces, Inertia of a body, Inertia and mass, Momentum, Force and Acceleration, Elementary idea of conservation of Momentum, Work done by a Force, Energy, power; Kinetic and Potential energy; Law of conservation of energy 

Electricity 

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 their applications in daily life, Heating effect of electric current and its applications in daily life, Electric power, Interrelation between P, V, I and R. 

Magnetic effects of Current 

Magnetic field, field lines, field due to a current carrying conductor, field due to current carrying coil or solenoid; Force on current carrying conductor, Fleming’s Left Hand Rule. Electromagnetic induction, induced potential difference, Induced current. Fleming's Right Hand Rule, Direct current. Alternating current: frequency of AC. Advantage of AC over DC, Domestic electric circuits. 

Light - Reflection and Refraction 

Reflection of light by curved surfaces; Images formed by spherical 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. 

Sound 

Nature of sound and its propagation in various media, speed of sound, range of hearing in humans; ultrasound; reflection of sound; echo and SONAR. Structure of the Human Ear (Auditory aspect only) 

Sources of Energy 

Different forms of energy, conventional and non-conventional sources of energy: Fossil fuels, solar energy; biogas; wind, water and tidal energy; Nuclear energy, Renewable versus nonrenewable sources of Energy 

Total number of questions   

• Mathematics- 40
• Physical Science/Science- 40
• English - 20 

Number of sections   

3  

Marking scheme   

Correct answer: +4  

Incorrect answer: -1  

Medium of exam   

English and Bengali  

Duration of exam   

2 hours