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7. ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS
(A) MUSIC
Any one of the following can be offered : (Hindustani or Carnatic)
1. Hindustani Music - Vocal 4. Carnatic Music - Vocal
or or
2. Hindustani Music Melodic Instruments 5. Carnatic Music - Melodic Instruments
or or
3. Hindustani Music Percussion Instruments 6. Carnatic Music - Percussion Instruments

(I) HINDUSTANI MUSIC (VOCAL) Code No. 034.

CLASS IX
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 Pds.
1. An outline history of Indian Music.
2. Definition of the following :
Sangeet, Nada, Swara, Shuddha, Vikrit (Komal, Teevra) Sthana (Mandra, Madhya, Tara), Aaroha Avaroha,
Raga, Laya, Tala, Sam, Tali, Khali, Matra, Avartana
PRACTICAL 202 pds.
1. (a) National Anthem
(b) Four folk or tribal songs
(c) Four devotional songs
(d) Three patriotic songs
(e) Community singing (two songs)
2. Aaroha, Avaroha, Pakad and Drut Khyal in the following Ragas : Yaman, Bhairav, Bhopali with few tanas.
3. Recitation of the Thekas of Teentala, Kaharwa, Dadra and Jhaptal; keeping tala with hand beats.
4. Eight Tala-Baddha, Alankars set to different Talas.

CLASS X
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Basic knowledge of the structure and tuning of Taanpura.
2. Knowledge of the Notation systems laid down by Pt. Vishnu Digamber and Pt. V.N. Bhatkhande.
3. Definition of Vadi, Samvadi, Anuvadi, Vivadi, Alap
4. Brief description of Natya Shastra, Sangeet Ratnakar.

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PRACTICAL 202 PDS.

1. Community Singing :

(a) Two songs in different regional languages.

(b) One Tagore song

2. Aaroha, Avaroha, Pakad and Drut Khyal in the following Ragas : Kafi, Khamaj, Sarang and Desh with
simple elaborations and few tanas.
Suggested Reference Books :
1. Kramik Pustak Malika by Pandit V.N. Bhatkhande
2. Rag Vigyan by Pandit V.N. Patwardhan.

(II) HINDUSTANI MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTS)Code No. 035

CLASS IX
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks

THEORY 68 PDS.

1. An outline history of Indian Music.

2. Definition of the following :

Sangeet, Nada, Swara, Shuddha, Vikrit (Komal, Teevra) Sthana (Mandra, Madhya, Tara), Aaroha Avaroha,
Raga, Laya, Tala, Sama, Tali, Khali, Matras, Avartana.

PRACTICAL 202 pds.

1. Proficiency in any one of the following instruments :

(i) Sitar, (ii) Sarod, (iii) Violin, (iv) Dilruba or Esraj (v) Flute (vi) Mandolin, (vii) Guitar.

2. (a) The tune of National Anthem.

(b) Four light Dhuns and four folk dhuns of different regions.

3. Aaroha, Avaroha, Pakad and Drut gat in the following Ragas; Yaman Bhairav, Bhopali with few Todas.

4. The recitation of Thekas of Teen Taal, Keharwa, Dadra and Jhaptal, taal keeping with hand beats.

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CLASS X
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds

1. Basic knowledge of the structure and tuning of any one of the following instruments :

(i) Sitar, (ii) Sarod, (iii) Violin, (iv) Dilruba or Esraj, (v) Flute, (vi) Mandolin, (vii) Guitar.

2. Knowledge of the Notation systems laid down by Pt. Vishnu Digamber Paluskar and Pt. V.N. Bhatkhande.

3. Vadi, Samvadi, Anuvadi, Vivadi, Alap.

4. Brief description of Natya Shastra, Sangeet Ratnakar.

PRACTICAL 202 pds.

1. Eight Tala-baddha Alankaras set to different Talas.

2. Aaroha, Avaroha, Pakad and Drut gat in the following Ragas : Kafi, Khamaj, Sarang and Desh with
simple elaborations and few Todas.

Suggested Reference Books :

1. Sitar Marg (I Part) by Shri S. Bandyopadhyaya, Vani Mandir, Subzi Mandi, Delhi-7.

2. Vitat Vadya Shiksha, by Shri S. Bandyopadhyaya, Vani Mandir, Subzi Mandi, Delhi-7.

3. Sitar and its Technique by Prof. Debu Chaudhuri, Avon Publishers, Shahdara, Delhi.

(III) HINDUSTANI MUSIC (PERCUSSION-INSTRUMENTS)

CODE NO. 036
CLASS IX
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.

1. An outline history of Indian Music.

2. Definition of the following :

Sangeet, Nada, Swara, Shuddha, Vikrit (Komal, Teevra) Raga, Laya, Tala, Matra, Vibhag, Sama, Tali
Avartana, Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun.

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PRACTICAL 202 pds.

To acquire efficiency in playing on the opted percussion instrument (Tabla or Pakhawaj) with special
reference to accompaniment.

1. Ability to recite with hand beats and to play on the instruments the Theka of Teen Taal, Kaharwa, Dadra,
with simple elaborations.

2. Accompaniment with solo performance.

CLASS X
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.

1. Basic knowledge of the structure and tuning of the instruments (Tabla or Pakhawaj).
2. Knowledge of the Notation systems laid down by Pt. Vishnu Digamber Paluskar and Pt. V.N. Bhatkhande.
3. Definition of Avartan, Theka, Lahera, Amad, Mohra, Tihai.
4. Brief description of Natya Shastra, Sangeet Ratnakar.

PRACTICAL 202 pds.

1. To produce correctly the basic Bolas - Ta, Dha, Tin and Dhin, Dha, Ki, Na, Ti, Dhi, Dhi, Na and Ti; Ti, Na,
Dhi, Dhi, Ga, Tir, Kit, Tu, Na, Katta, etc.
2. Ability to recognise the tala of the composition being sung or played on a melodic instrument.
3. To recite the tala with hand beats and to play on the instrument the Theka of Jhaptala, Rupak and Ektala
with elaborations.

Suggested Reference Books :

1. Tal Sastra by Shri Bhagwat Sharan, Sangit Hathras.
2. Tabla Vadan Shiksha by Pt. Krishna Rao Shankar Pandit.

(IV) CARNATIC MUSIC (VOCAL) CODE NO. 031

CLASS IX
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Markss
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Knowledge of the following terms :
Sangita, Naada, Swara, Svarsthana, Arohana, Avarohana, Aavarta, Sruti, Taala, Laya, Alankara, Sthayi,
Graha or Eduppu, Dhaatu, Maatu or Degrees of Speed, Anya Svara, Suddha Svara, Vikrta, Svara, Sangati,
Poorvaanga, Uttaranga, Vaadi Samvaadi, Anuvaadi, Vivaadi, Samam, Atita, Anaagata, Raaga.

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2. Outlines of Raaga, Lakshanaas of the following :

Maayaamaalavagowla, Sankaraabharanam, Kharaharapriya, Hamsadhvani.
3. Lakshanaas of the following musical forms :
Gitam, Svarajati, Varnam.
4. Basic knowledge of the following Taalas :
Aadi, Roopakam, Chaapu.
5. An outline history of Indian Music, including the biography of Purandaradaasa and Tyaagaraaja.

PRACTICAL 202 pds.

1. Community Singing :
(a) National Anthem
(b) Five folk or tribal songs of any region indicating time of the year and occasion with which they are
related.
2. Voice-culture exercises for Sruti Suddha and Sthana Suddha.
3. The following ragas with descriptive details :
Maayaamaalavagowla, Sankaraabharanam, Kharaharapriya, Hamsadhvani.
4. Singing of simple, Devarnaamaas and Tiru Pugazh to the accompaniment of Tambura and Mridangam.
5. Soolaadi Sapta Talas and Chaapu Talas.
Suggested Reference Books :
South Indian Music Publishing Home : Volumes I, II, III & IV by Prof. P. Sambamoorthy.

CLASS X
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Raaga Lakshana outlines of the following :
Mohanam, Kalyaani, Kaambhoji, Bhairavi.
2. Lakshanas of Keertana and Kriti.
3. Outlines knowledge of the seventy-two Melakarta Scheme
4. Basic Knowledge of the structure and tuning of the Tambura.
5. Principles of Notation in Karnataka music.

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PRACTICAL 202 pds.

1. Community Singing :
Four devotional songs, simple Naamaavalis, Bhajans composed by the saints/poets of India.
2. The following ragas with descriptive details :
Mohanam, Kalyaani, Kaambhoji, Bhairavi.
3. To create proper sense of svara and laya through sapta tala alankaaras. Alankaaras in Moyaamaalava
gowla and other simple scales.
4. Divyanaama keertanas and simple kritis, to the accompaniment of Tambura and Mridangam.
5. Principles of notation in Carnatic music, illustrated with suitable examples.

(V) CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTS) CODE NO. 032

CLASS IX
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Knowledge of the following terms :
Sangita, Naada, Swara, Svarsthana, Arohana, Avarhana, Aavarta, Sruti, Sthayi, Graha or Eduppu, Dhaatu,
Maatum Sama, Kaala of Degrees of Speed, Suddha Svara Vikrta, Svara, Sangati Poorvaanga, Uttaranga,
Vaadi, Samvaadi, Anuvaadi, Vivaadi, Atita, Anaagata, Anya svara.
2. Raaga, Lakshanaas Outlines of :
Maayaamaalavagowla, Sankaraabharanam, Kharaharapriya, Hamsadhvani.
3. Lakshanaas of the musical forms geetam, svarajati and Varnam.
4. Taalas : Aadi, Roopakam and Chaapu.
5. An outlines history of Indian Music including the biography of Purandaradaasa and Tyaagaraaja.
PRACTICAL 202 pds.
1. Any one of the following instruments :
1. Veena 2. Violin 3. Flute 4. Gothuvadyam
2. The candidates for instruments may be allowed to opt for community singing or for instrumental ensemble
based either on the ragas from the syllabus or light and folk melodies.
3. Sapta Tala Alankaras in simple scales.
4. Playing ragas in detail on the instrument as prescribed in Theory.
5. Musical compositions :
Two geetams, one svarajati and one Adi Tala Varnam in two degrees of speed.

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CLASS X
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.

1. Basic knowlege of the structure and tuning of the instrument opted for.
2. Outline knowledge of the seventy-two Melakarta Scheme.
3. Principles of Notation in Karnataka music.
4. Raaga Lakshana of Mohanam, Kalyaani, Kaambhoji, Bhariavi.
5. Lakshanas of the musical forms keertanam and Kriti.
PRACTICAL 202 pds.
1. Playing of the ragas prescribed for Theory.
2. Tuning the instrument.
3. Musical composition : Ata tala Varnam in two degrees of speed.
4. Simple keertanams and simple kritis.
Suggested Reference Books :
1. Flute by Prof. Sambamoorthy.
2. Musical Instrument of India by S. Krishnaswamay.

(VI) CARNATIC MUSIC (PERCUSSION - INSTRUMENTS) CODE NO. 033

CLASS IX
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Knowlege of the following terms :
Sangita, Naada, Swara, Svarasthana, Arohana, Avarohana, Aaavarta, Sruti, Sthayi, Graha or Eduppu,
Dhaatu, Maatu, Sama, Kaala or Degrees of Speed, Suddha Svara Vikrta, Svara, Sangati, Poorvaanga,
Uttaranga, Vaadi, Samvaadi, Anuvaadi, Vivaadi, Atita, Anaagata, Anya svara.
2. Raaga, Laksanaas Outlines of :
Maayaamaalavagowla, Sankaraabharanam, Kharaharapriya, Hamsadhvani.
3. Lakshanaas of the musical forms geetam, Svarajati and Varnam.
4. Taalas : Aadi, Roopakam and Chaapu.
5. An outline history of India Music including the biography of Purandaradaasa and Tyaagaraaja.

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PRACTICAL 202 pds.

1. To acquire proficiency in playing on the Mridangam both for Solo and Accompanying purposes. Also to
learn to handle a few other percussion instruments, such as the Ghatam, the Kanjeera and the Moresing.
1. To participate in community singing.
2. Stress to be laid on creating and developing proper sense of rhythm.
3. To recite Sollukattus for the different taalas.

CLASS X
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Knowledge of the structure and tuning of the instrument.

2. To produce correctly and clearly the Sollukattus on the instrument opted for the technicalities related to
them.

3. Principles of Notation in Karnataka music.

4. Lakshanas of the musical forms keertanam and Kriti, also ragas Mohanam, Kalyaani, Kaambhoji, Bhairavi.

5. Basic knowledge of the principles of performance as presented in Vocal and Instrumental music.

PRACTICAL 202 pds.

1. To play precisely, the Sollukattus in different degress of speed.

2. Tuning of the instrument.

3. Ability to play the Thekas and Mohras in Adi tala, Rupaka tala and Chaapu talas.

4. To play brief toniaavartams in simple taalas.

Suggested Refernce Books :

1. Percussion Instruments & Laya Vadyas Prof. P. Sambamurti.

2. Mridanga Svabodhini by M.R. Durairaj.

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(B) PAINTING (CODE NO. 049)

CLASS IX
One paper 3 hours 100 Marks 270 Periods
(i) Still Life Study 50 190
Study of a group of two or three arranged objects from
a fixed point of view in colour. Group may include, vegetables,
foliage and objects of daily use.
(ii) Sketches from Life and Nature in Pencil and Ink. 20 80
(iii) Submission of portfolio consisting of five selected works 30
done during the year.

CLASS X
One paper 3 hours 100 Marks 270 Periods
Painting from Memory.
Simple composition in (water/poster/pastel) colours on given subjects based on sketching from life.
(C) COMMERCE
Note : Any one of the following three areas can be offered :
I. Elements of Business
or
II. Elements of Book Keeping and Accontancy.
or
III. Typewriting-English or Hindi
(I) ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS (CODE NO. 154)
Objective : The objective of this paper is to provide elementary knowledge of the different aspects of
business.
CLASS IX
One paper 3 hours 100 Marks 270 Periods
I. Introductory : Meaning and scope of business 05 12
II. Channels of distribution : Types and functions of
wholesaler and reatailers. 20
III. Course of Business Transactions : Buying and selling of
goods, methods of approaching customers; enquiries and
quotations; price list, tenders, estimates and firm offers,

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general terms of sale, quality, price, packing, delivery,

transfer of ownership and payments; preparing of invoice
Debit note and Credit note 20 54
IV. Mercantile Agents : Kinds of agents and their functions,
commission agents, factor and broker, Del Credere agents,
bought note and sold note, Preparation of Account sales. 20 54
V. Warehousing and storekeeping : Meaning, purpose,
functions and kinds 15 42
VI. Transportation of goods : rail, road, sea and air transport,
comparative merits. 20 54
VII. Insurance : General Principles of Insurance-Elementary exposure

CLASS X
One paper 3 hours 100 Marks Periods
I. Office Routine : Different departments of Business
establishment, handling inward and outward mail, Filing
and indexing methods, copying and duplicating methods. 20 54

II. Business Correspondence : Essential and forms of a good

business letter, writing of simple business letters of enquiry,
quotations, order, reference, advice and complaints. 20 54

III. Banks : Functions of a Bank, Kinds of account and their

operation; bank drafts, travellers cheques, Post Office
Saving Bank. 20 54

IV. Negotiable Instruments : Nature, kinds of cheques, endorsement,

crossing, dishonouring of a cheque. 20 54

V. Bills of Exchange : Kinds, parties, negotiation, endorsing,

dishonouring, Promissory notes and Hundies. 20 54
OR
(II) ELEMENTS OF BOOK-KEEPING AND ACCOUNTANCY
(CODE NO. 254)
CLASS IX
One paper 3 hours 100 Marks 270 Periods
Objective : The main objective of this paper is to enable the student to understand the fundamental
principles and to develop skills of preparing and maintaining simple accounts books,
and records from given details.
I. Introduction : Need for Book-keeping, Objectives and
advantages of Book-keeping. 14 38

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II. Basic concepts : Dual aspect of transactions and the accounting

equation, Effect of transaction on Accounting equations,
Business entity concept. 14 38

III. Nature of Accounts and Rules for debit and credit : Classification
of accounts, Rules for debit and credit, Preparation of vouchers
and supporting documents 14 38

IV. Journal : Need for journal; Journal entries; Subsidiary books. 14 38

V. Ledger : Definition and importance; Relation between journal

and ledger; Meaning of posting, guiding rule for posting
transactions, balancing of accounts. 14 38

VI. Recording and posting of cash transactions : Necessity of

cash booktypes of cash bookspetty cash books and
imprest system, journal proper. 15 40

VII. Trial balance : Purpose, methods and limitations. 15 40

CLASS X
One paper 3 hours 100 Marks 270 Periods
I. Final Accounts : Preparation of Trading and Profit and
Loss Account and Balance Sheet of a sole trader with
simple adjustments. 20 54

II. Bank Reconciliation Statement : Utility and preparation;

preparation of Cash Book with discount and Bank columns 20 54

III. Bills of Exchange : Nature and use of bills of exchange and

promissory notes; Recording transactions pertaining to
drawing, discounting, retiring, dishonouring and renewing of
bills of exchange 20 54

IV. Errors and their Rectification : Types of errors and entries

for their rectification 20 54

V. Depreciation : Objects and methods-Straight line and

Diminishing balance methods 20 54

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(III) TYPEWRITING(ENGLISH OR HINDI) CODE NO. 354

Due to speedy industrialisation and rapid means of communication, the use of labour saving devices is
on the increase. Typewriting is one of the most commonly used labour saving devices even in remote towns. It
relevance is more pronounced in developing countries, where other sophisticated labour saving devices are
not available. CBSE has decided to include the subject Typewriting-English or Hindi as an additional (optional)
at the secondary level. This step has made the Scheme of Studies job oriented and need based.

Objectives
To help the learner understand the mechanism of the typewriter.
To enable the learner understand methods of typewriting.
To help the learner know the symbols used in proof-correction.
To enable the learner acquire the skills of proper display of matter like margin setting, centering and
tabulation.
To help the learner acquire skills of typing and cutting stencils with speed and accuracy.
CLASS IX
One Theory paper 2 hours 25 Marks 68 pds
Knowledge of Key Board
Methods and Principles of Typewriting.
Touch system of Typewriting
Knowledge about mechanisation of the Typewriter Its different parts.
Maintenance of Typewriter

One Practical paper 1 hour 75 Marks 202 pds.

1. Speed Test (15 words per minute)
Marks : 30 Time : 10 minutes
(A simple passage of about 150 words in English or 120 words in Hindi. The same passage to be repeated if
finished before time)

2. Accuracy Test
Marks : 45 Time : 40 Minutes
(A simple passage of about 400 words in English or Hindi @ 10 w.p.m.)

CLASS X
One Theory paper 2 hours 25 Marks 68 pds
Functions of important parts of Typewriter
Elementary knowledge about display of letters and tabulation-margin setting, centering, headings.
Subheadings
Knowledge of cutting stencils and use of correcting fluid.
Simple proof correction symbols.
Standard abbreviations.
Speed development exercises.

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One Practical paper 1 hours 75 Marks 202 pds.

A. Running Matter - A Speed & Accuracy Test
Marks : 30 Time : 10 minutes
(A Passage of 300 words @ 30 w.p.m. in English and 250 words @ 25 w.p.m. in Hindi. The same passage
to be repeated, if finished before time)
B. Tabulation Test
Marks : 45 Time : 40 minutes
(A Tabular statement having not more than 3-4 times columns horizontally and vertically. The same is
applicable for Hindi Typewriting also)
OR
Letter Typing
Marks : 45 Time : 40 minutes
(Typing a simple letter in English or in Hindi of around 200 words)
NOTE: Ten minutes time is allowed in between for adjustment of typewriters and starting of the above
job (s).

(D) HOME SCIENCE (CODE NO. 064)

CLASS IX
One Theory paper 3 hours 75 marks
One Practical paper 3 hours 25 marks
Theory marks
Unit I : Concept and Scope of Home Science. 5
Unit II : Family-a unit of society : Type & size of family; reasons for change in family types, effect of size on
welfare of its mebmers, role of family members in its smooth functioning.
Unit III: Food and its relation to health : Definition of food, health, nutrition, nutrients and balanced diet,
functions of food 10
(i) energy giving
(ii) growth and repair
(iii) protection against diseases
(iv) regulation of body functions
(v) psychlogical satisfaction
(vi) sociological function
(vii) Inter relationship between food and health.

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Unit IV: Methods of cooking : boiling, steaming pressure cooking, frying, roasting & baking-brief description
of each & suitability for foods. 10
Unit V : Functions of a home : protective and social characteristics of functional house-security, light,
ventilation, sanitation (brief description of disposal of waste water, garbage and human excreta) &
surroundings 10
Unit VI : Safety in the house : prevention of accidents in the kitchen and bathroom-cuts, falls, burns, electric
shock, poisoning, safe use of fuels; first-aid given to cuts, bruises burns, scalds, poisoning, shocks
& bites. 10
Unit VII : Fabrics available in the Market : Definition of fibre and yarn; classification of fibre on the basis of
origin and length; yarn making, blends, construction of fabric-weaving (different types of weaves-
plain, twill and satin), felting and knitting; characteristics of fibres-length, durability, absorbancy,
heat conductivity resilence & elasticity; effect of heat, moth and mildew, acids and alkalis 14
Unit VIII: Selection of clothes : factors affecting selection
(i) fabric related factors (characteristics of fibre, fabric construction)
(ii) person related factors-age, occupation occasion, fashion, figure, comfort
(iii) Other factors-climate & cost 6

CLASS IX
Practicals : 20 + 5 (sessional work) 25
1. Observe your won family for - type, size & role of each member. Record the activities of all members on
any one typical day of the family.
2. observe food preparation using different methods and record taste, texture, colour of ready food.
3. Prepare food using different methods of cooking.
4. Study your own house for light ventilation, disposal of waste water and surroundings and record your
observations.
5. Study your house for measures of safety against accidents and give suggestions for improvement.
6. Practice giving first aid to cuts, burns, fevers, scalds and bites.
7. Collect samples of fabrics available in the market and present a comparative picture on the basis of cost
(optional), durability, appearance and suitability.
8. Identification of fabric-physical appearance and burning test.

CLASS X
One Theory paper 3 hours 75 Marks
One Practical paper 3 hours 25 Marks
Theory
Unit I : Principles of growth and development of child; growth and development of children between
birth to 3 years. Important milestones in physical, motor, social emotional and langugage
development of children, Physical, social and emotional needs of children. 10

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Unit II : Role of books, music, rhymes, games, radio, TV & Video, in the life of a child upto 3 years of age.
4
Unit III : Play : Meaning, need and types of play in children between birth & 3 yrs; Characteristics of play-
active, passive, natural, serious and exploratory Play materials for children - Characteristics of
play material. 5
Unit IV : Nutrients : Functions, sources and deficiency of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats Minerals-Iron,
Calcium and Iodine and Vitamins-Vitamin A, B, B2, Vitamin C and Vitamin D. Loss of nutrients
during cooking, conservation and enhancement of nutrients. 7
Unit V : Meal Planning : Concept, need and factors affecting meal planning-age, sex, climate, occupation,
physical needs, number of family members, economic status of family, availability of food, family
traditions, likes and dislike and occassion; Food Groups (Basic: 5 suggested by ICMR); Use of
food groups in planning balanced diet, food allowances suggested by ICMR. 6
Unit VI : Food hygience & methods of storage of food : Rules of hygienic handling of food Method of
storage of perishable, semi-perishable and non-perishable foods. 6
Unit VII : Resource available to family :
Types of resources - Human (Energy, time, knowledge and skill) Non-Human (money, material
goods and community resources); general characteristics of resources, wise use of resources;
Personal & shared: 6
Unit VIII: Money Management : Family income and expenditure and importance of saving & Investment
6
Unit IX : Consumer Education : Consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer problems. malpractices of
traders-price variation, poor quality, adulteration, faulty weights and measures, non-availability
of goods, misleading information, lack of standardised products, misleading advertisement, aids
to help consumers-standardisation marks, labels, packages, advertisement, Pamphalets & Leaflets.
6
Unit X : Care of clothes :
Cleaning and finishing agents used in everyday care of clothes in the homes: stain removal
(precautions and methods); laundering and storage of cotton, silk, wool and synthetics. 14
Unit XI : Quality check of apparrel : Workmanship of readymade, tailor made garment, reading of lables
on clothes. 5

CLASS X
Practicals : 20 + 5 (sessional work) = 25
1. Observe and record physical and motor characteristics of a child at any given stage between 0-3 yrs of
age.
2. Observe play activities of children between 1-3 years of age. Record their interests and characteristics of
play materials.
3. Make a suitable play object for a child between 0-3 yrs.
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5. Prepare useful household items recycling waste materials.

6. List any five malpractices you have observed in the market.
7. Practice basic stitches,-tacking, running, hemming and back stitch.
8. Remove common stains-curry, paint, ball pen ink,lipstic, blood, rust, tea & coffee.
9. Launder and finish cotton, silk, wool and synthetic articles.
10. Examine quality of a stitched garment.
11. Read lable on a ready made garment.
Note : Students are required to maintain record of practical work undertaken in the academic session.
References :
1. Home Science by Staff of Lady Irwin College Published by Longmans, New Delhi.
2. Despatches 1-6 (secondary Course) prepared published & Marketed by National open school. B-31-B,
Kailash Colony, New Delhi-48.

ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
Any one from the following other than the ones offered under the compulsory group:
Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Bhutia, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Limboo, Lepcha, Marathi,
Malayalam, Manipuri, Oriya, Punjabi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, French, German,
Russian, Spanish, Nepali, Portuguese, Tibetan and Mizo.
Note : Syllabi and text books of these languages will be the same as given for the respective languages under
the Compulsory Languages Group in Vol. II of this curriculum.
*Please refer to the Scheme of studies for further details

(E) INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(CODE No. 165)

Computer has permeated in every walk of life. CBSE has taken first step towards Information Technology
sensitivity. It has included the subject INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY as an additional
(optional) at the secondary level. This subject offers scope for computer-added learning. It also facilitates
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Learning Objectives
General :
1. To familiarize with basics of information technology
2. To develop basic skills of using tools for word processing, presentation and database management
3. To appreciate use of IT in various domains
Specific :
1. Cognitive domain : Knowledge and understanding
To develop basic understanding of IT system operations and information accessing tools
2. Psychomotor domain : Skills
To develop skills in using tools of word processor, to manage database, to make graphs, to analyse
reports using spreadsheets and to develop web pages.
3. Affective domain : Personality traits
To develop habit of teamwork and structured presentation.

CLASS IX
Unitwise Periods/weightage - theory and Practicals

Unit Topic Period Marks

Theory Practical Theory Practical

1 IT Basic 08 00 10 00
2 IT Tools 30 60 30 30
Windows (8) (15)
MS-Office
* MS-Word (8) (15)
* MS-Power Point (8) (15)
* MS-Excel (6) (15)
3 IT Application 02 20 00 30

Total 40 80 40 60

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THEORY
Unit 1: IT BASICS
Convergence of Technologies:
Computer System:
Characteristics of a computer, Basic applications of a computer, Components of a computer system-Central
Processing Unit (CPU), Visual Display Unit (VDU), Keyboard;
Concept of Memory:
Primary and Secondary Memory, RAM and ROM, Units of Memory-Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte,
Terabyte Input/Output Devices:
Mouse, Joy Stick, Scanner, Microphone, OCR, MICR, Light pen, Bar code Reader, Digital Camera, Printer,
Speaker, Plotter.
Storage Devices :
Computer languages :
Machine Language, Assembly Language and High level Languages, Role of Assembler and Compiler.
Types of software :
System, Utility and Application software with examples
Communication Technology :
Need for networking, LAN, MAN, and WAN,
Data Communication Device : Modem,
Introduction to Internet.
Content:
Data, Information and multimedia;
UNIT 2: IT TOOLS
MS-Windows:
Basic concept of an Operating System and its functions.
Introduction to Windows: Using Mouse and moving icons on the screen, My Computer, Recycle Bin, Task Bar,
Start-menu and menu selection, running an application, Setting system date and time; Windows Explorer to
view files, folders and directories, creating and renaming of files and folder, Opening and Closing of Windows,
Minimise, Restore and Maximise forms of windows, Basic components of a Window: Destop, Frame, Title Bar,
Menu Bar, Status Bar, Scroll Bars (Horizontal and Vertical), Using right button of the Mouse, Creating Shortcut,
Basic Windows Accessories: Notepad, Paint, Calculator, Wordpad, using Clipboard;

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MS-OFFICE
MS Word:
Introduction to a Word Processor, Creating and Saving a document, Editing and Formatting a Document; Text
Style (B, I.U.), Font Type Size, changing color, alignment of text; Formating paragraphs with line or paragraph
spacing; adding headers and footers numbering pages, using grammar and spell check utilities, using subscript
and superscript, inserting symbols, Print Preview, Printing a document.
Inserting WordArt, Clipart and Pictures, Page Setting, Bullets and Numbering, Borders and Shading, Format
Painter, Find and Replace, Inserting Tables:
inserting, deleting-rows and columns, merging cells, splitting cells, using autoformat: Mail Merge
MS Power Point:
Introduction to Presentation Graphics, Understanding the concept of Slide Shows, Basic elements of a slide,
Different types of Slide Layouts, Creating and saving a Presentation, Different views of a slide: Normal view,
Slide Sorter view and Slide Show, Editing and Formatting a slide: Adding Titles, Subtitles, Text Background,
Watermark; Headers and Footers, Numbering Slides;
Inserting pictures from files, Animating pictures and Text with Sound Effects, Timing Text box, Pictures and
Slides, Rehearse Timings, ungrouping and Grouping pictures from Clipart.
MS Excel:
Introduction to Spreadsheets, Concept of Worksheets and workbooks, Creating and Saving a worksheet,
Working with a spreadsheet: entering numbers, text, date/time, series using Auto Fill, Editing and formatting a
worksheet including changing colour, size, font, alignment of text, Inserting or Deleting cells, rows and columns,
Formulae-Entering a formula in a cell, using operators (+,,*./) in formulae, Relative referencing, Absolute
referencing and mixed referencing, Printing a worksheet.
Use simple Statistical functions: SUM(), AVERAGE(), MAX(), MIN(), IF(), (without compound statements);
inserting tables in worksheet, Embedding Charts of various types: Line, Pie, Scatter, Bar and Area in a worksheet.
UNIT 3: IT APPLICATIONS
Students are suggested to work on the following areas using MS-Word, MS-Power Point and MS- Excel on
topics implementing the tools covered in the course.
Domains:
Documentation:
* Informal letter
* Formal letter

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* Report Writing
* Greeting card
* Poster making
Presentation:
* School Magazine
* Environment and Pollution
* Product Advertisement
* Any topic specific from text book (any subject)
Analysis Reporting:
* Cricket Record
* Weather Report
* School/Class Result
NOTE :
Sample documents/presentations/spreadsheets on the above topics are made available on CBSE CD-ROM
Teachers are requested to demonstrate some other popular software for word processing, presentation, and
spreadsheet, which support Hindi and/or some other Indian language(s).
[Lead Office is an example of Office suite (word processor with an interface to Ms-Office, Lotus Smartsuite,
Pagemaker, Corel Draw etc.) with complete support to Indian language]

CLASS IX
PRACTICALS
Practical Paper Examination Duration Marks Period in year
One 4 Hours 60 80

(A) HANDS ON EXPERIENCE (4 Exercises) 30 Marks

Design of a Practical Question Paper
Instructions on the basis of syllabus, distribution of marks and conduction of practical examination have been
provided. The examiner is advised to set the question paper according to the prescribed curriculum and
distribution of marks.
I Windows Operating system 6 Marks
II MS Word 8 Marks
III MS Excel 8 Marks
IV MS Powerpoint 8 Marks

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I. WINDOWS operating system:*

To test some of the following basic system operations on file/folder(s):
Create
Rename
Copy/Cut/Paste
Delete
Commands related to Notepad/Wordpad/Paint
Using Clipboard
II. MS Word:*
A Paragraph in MS Word incorporating some of the tools given below to be tested during the examination
Editing and Formatting text and paragraph.
Page and Paragraph Setup
Inserting pictures and WordArt
III. MS Power Point:*
A Power Point presentation with 2/3 slides using some of the tools given below to be tested during the
examination:
Editing and formatting slides
Inserting pictures and sounds
Animating pictures and text with sound effects
IV. MS Excel:*
A Problem in spreadsheet related to some of the tools given below to be tested during the examination:
Formatting cells and data
Functions & formulae (Relative, absolute and Mixed reference)
Charts
* Printouts of the documents(s) should be attached with the answer sheet
(B) IT Application Report File 20 Marks
Students are supposed to make a IT Application Report File Containing Real life assignments/presentations
using MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel on at least 15 topics from the domain:
At least 5 documents of MS Word
At least 5 presentations of MS Power Point
At least 5 spreadsheets of MS Excel with graphs
(C) VIVAVOCE 10 Marks

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CLASS X
Unitwise Periods/ Weightage-Theory and Practicals

Unit Topic Period Marks

Theory Practical Theory Practical

1 IT Basics 08 05 10 05
2 IT Tools 17 30 30 30
MS-Office
* MS-Access (05) (10) (10) (10)
HTML (12) (20) (20) (20)
3 IT Application 00 15 00 25

Total 25 50 40 60

One Paper Time: 2 hours Marks : 40

THEORY
UNIT 1: IT BASICS
Internet : World Wide Web, Web servers, Web sites, Web Pages, Web Browsers, HTML, Web address, Email
address, URL, HTTP.
Services available on Internet: Information Retrieval, Electronic Mails, Locating sites using search engines
and finding people on the net, Chat, Video Conferencing, FTP, Downloading and Uploading files from or two
remote site, Newsgroup.
UNIT 2: IT TOOLS
MS-Office
MS Access:
Basic Concepts and need for a database, Creating a database, Setting the Primary Key, Entering data into a
database, Inserting and deleting fields, Inserting and deleting Records, Data Validation: Field Size, Default
Value Validation Rule, Validation Text, Required, Allow Zero Length.
HYPER TEXT MARKUPLANGUAGE
Basic Concept of Web Browsers with emphasis on popular browsers Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.
HTML Fundamentals:
Introduction to Web Page Designing using HTML, Creating and saving an HTML document, Elements in
HTML Container and Empty elements, Designing web pages using the following elements:
HTML, HEAD, TITLE, BODY (Attributes: BACKGROUND, BGCOLOR, TEXT, LINK, ALINK, VLINK,
LEFTMARGIN, TOPMARGIN), FONT (Attributes: COLOR, SIZE, FACE),

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BASEFONT (Attributes: COLOR, SIZE, FACE), CENTER, BR (Break), HR (Horizontal Rule, Attribultes: SIZE,
WIDTH, ALIGN, NOSHADE, COLOR), COMMENTS,! for comments, H1.. H6 (Heading), P (Paragraph), B
(Bold), I (Italics), U (Underline), UL & OL (Unorder List & Ordered List Attributes: TYPE, START, LI (List Item),
Insertion of images using the element IMG (Attributes : SRC, WIDTH, HEIGHT, ALT, ALIGN)
Internal and External Linking between Web Pages: Signficance of linking, A-Anchor Element (Attributes:
NAME HREF, TITLE, ALT)
UNIT 3: IT APPLICATIONS
Students are suggested to work on the following areas using Access and HTML on topics implementing the
tools covered in the course.
Domains:
Database
* Personal Data Management System
* Employee Payroll
* Stock Inventory
Website Designing
* Travel and Tourism
* Rural India
* Environment and Pollution
NOTE
I. Sample documents/presentations on the above are made available on CBSE CD-ROM
II. Teachers are requested to domonstrate some other popular software for word processing. Presentation,
Spreadsheet, Database Management, system which support Hindi and/or some other Indian language(s)
(Leap Office is an exmaple of Office suit with Indian Language support)
III. Students are suggested to prepare some document/presentations of their IT Application report file in India
Language(s).

CLASS X
PRACTICALS
Practical Paper Examination Duration Marks Period in year
One 4 Hours 60 80

(A) HANDS ON EXPERIENCE (2 Exercises) 30 Marks

Design of a Practical Questions Paper
There is no pre-set questions paper provided by CBSE for conducting practical examination. This flexibility has
been provided to give more freedom to the examiners for the improvement of practical examination, keeping in
view the resources and other facilities available in the laboratory of the School. However, detailed instructions

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on the basis of syllabus, distribution of marks and conduction of practical examination have been provided.
The internal examiner and the external examiner together set the question paper according to the prescribed
curriculum and distribution of marks.
I. MS ACCESS 8 MARKS
II. HTML 22 MARKS
I. MS Access :*
A Problem in MS Access related to some of the tools given below to be tested during the examination:
Creating and entering data into a database
Setting the primary key
Data Validation
II. HTML*
A Problem on Web Page designing (Minimum 2 pages) to be given which will cover some of the following
HTML elements:
<HTML>, <HEAD>, <TITLE>, <BODY>
Font Styles: <B>, <i>, <U>
<FONT>-FACE, SIZE
<CENTER>
<P>-ALIGN
<A>
<IMG SRC>
Comments: <!>
The students are supposed to know the tools and style for designing domain specific webpages from real life
applications and the topic mentioned in the syllabus
Breakup of marks (HTML)
Visual Effect: 8
Linking : 4
Coding : 10
* Printouts of the documents(s) should be attached with the answer sheet
(B) IT APPLICATION REPORT FILE 20 Marks
Students are supposed to make a IT Applications Report File Containing Real life assignment/presentations
using MS Access and HTML on topic from the domain:
Must have print outs of the following:
Documents of MS Access (At least 5)

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HTML source code along with browser view (At least 10)
(C) VIVA VOCE 10 Marks
The questions can be asked from any portion of the syllabus covered during Class IX and Class X.
NOTE-Teachers are suggested to give first-hand demonstration covering the aspects as: Connecting to internet,
Using popular Search Engines, Web Browsing, Opening E-mail accounts, Sending and Receiving E-mails,
Downloading files and pictures.
Infrastructure
Following minimum infrastructure requirement is suggested keeping in view of the existing infrastructure
Software:
* WIN 96+
* MS-Office 95+
* Leap Office 2000
* Netscape Navigator
* Internet Explorer
Minimum Hardware requirement:
* 486 Multimedia Machine
* 16 MB RAM
* 4.3 GB HDD
Internet connection:
* TCP/IP
Student Machine ratio: 2 : 1
Teachers Qualification:
* Graduate (B.Sc. Comp)
* Graduate with A Level
* Graduate with PGDCA (minimum 1 and half years) from a recognized institute/university
Magazine/Journal/Video Film
* PC Quest

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* Chip
* PC World
* Computer@home
* Computer Today
* Microsoft training software
* C-DACs ADIT course material

Reference Books
1. Using Microsoft Office 97-The fast and easy to learn by Ed Bott (PHI)
2. Teach Yourself/ HTML 4 in 24 hours, by Dick Oliver and Molly Holzchlag (Second edition), SAMS
Publishing
3. Learn MS Power Point 7.0 or windows 95 in a day by BPB Publications
4. Teach Yourself Microsoft Power Point 97 in 24 hours by Alexndria Haddad and Christopher Haddad,
SAMS Publishing, Techmedia.
5. Learn MS Word 7.0 for Windows 95 in a day, BPB Pubications
6. Learn MS Access 7.0 for Windows 95 in a day Russell A Stultz, BPB Publication
7. Learn MS Excel 7.0 for Windows 95 in a day, BPB Publications
8. CD-ROM CBSE, DELHI

8. SUBJECTS OF INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Evaluation of Work Experience/Pre-vocational Education, Art Education and Physical & Health Education
will be done by the schools. CBSE has developed guidelines for internal assessment in these subjects which
the schools are expected to keep in view while organizing teaching and evaluation of these subjects. Following
publications of the Boards are recommended for their use and reference which give outlines of syllabi and hints
for evaluation :
(i) Work Experience in Schools : Guidelines & Syllabus - Revised edition 1991
(ii) Art Education in Schools.
(iii) Physical & Health Education in Schools.
(iv) Guidelines for School based evaluation.
Recommended Book :
Health Published by Frank Brothers & Company Publisher Ltd., Darya Ganj, New Delhi

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