Notification for Assam NTSE Stage I 2016-17

Directorate of Secondary Education, Assam
has issued the notification for
NTSE Stage I 2016-17

for instructions about how to fill the form,
http://formonline.net/NTS2016/WebPages/index.html

for application
http://formonline.net/NTS2016/WebPages/application.html

Sample Paper for SA I Social Science Class IX

                                                         SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT I 2016-17
                                                                     SOCIAL SCIENCE 
                                                                              Class IX
Time allowed - 3 hrs                                                                                           Max. Marks - 90

General Instructions 
1. The Question Paper has 30 questions in all. All Questions are compulsory
2. Marks are indicated against each questions
3. Questions from serial no. 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer type questions. Each question carries
    one marks
4. Questions from serial no. 9 to 20 are of 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not         exceed 80 words each.
5. Questions from serial no. 21 to 28 are of 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not       exceed 120 words each.
6. Question no. 29 & 30 are map question of 3 marks each from Geography & History. After                       completion, attach the map in your answer copy

Q.1. Write any two primary activities 
Q.2. What is Duma ?
                              Or
        What was Enabling Act ?
Q.3. Write any one feature of Democracy ?
Q.4. Name the island group lying in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal
Q.5. What is multiple cropping ?
Q.6. Write any two demerits of Green Revolution ?
Q.7. What do you understand by Universal Adult Franchise ?
Q.8. Write the full form of HYV Seeds
Q.9. State any three effects of First World War on Russian Economy ?
                                                                                 Or
       "Politically the Weimar was a fragile Republic." Explain the statement
Q.10. In what ways Nazi state seek to establish total control over the people ?
                                                                                 Or
         What were the social, economic and political conditions in Russia before 1905 ?
Q.11. What is subsistence crisis ? Explain any three factors responsible for same
Q.12. Name the three major divisions of Himalayas from North to South 
Q.13. Write the main causes of River Pollution ?
Q.14. Why 82 30' E Longitude has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India ?
Q.15. Which freedoms are usually taken away when a democracy is overthrown by military ?
Q.16. Describe main three features of democracy ?
Q.17. What is a constitution ? Why do we need a constitution ?
Q.18. From where do the small farmers get capital needed for farming ? How does it affect the
         farmer ?
Q.19. Describe the role of health in our lives. Give any three points
Q.20. Write any three consequences of unemployment 
Q.21. Describe the effects of World War I on the European Society
                                                                                    Or
          Explain the contribution of Lenin in Russian Revolution
Q.22. Describe the policies of Robespierre and the Reign of Terror
Q.23. Discuss the significant differences between the Himalayan Rivers and the Peninsular Rivers
Q.24. Explain any five features of the Ganga river system
Q.25. Describe any three basic values given in the preamble of the constitution
Q.26. Distinguish between the disguised unemployment and the seasonal unemployment
Q.27. "Indian Constitution is both rigid and flexible." Explain it
Q. 28. How do the chemical fertilizers affect the soil, groundwater, rivers and lakes. What were the
          effects of chemical fertilizers in Punjab
Q.29. In the given outline map of France. locate and label the following 
         (a) Areas of Agrarian revolt, early 1789
         (b) any two epicenters of main panic movements
         (c) The two cities which were famous for slave trade

Q.30. On the given map of India, locate and label the following 
         (a) Western Ghats
         (b) Strait separating India from Sri Lanka
         (c) Chilka Lake

Allen's Student wins Silver Medal in IESO 2016 (International Earth Science Olympiad)

The International Earth Science Olympiad - IESO, was founded as one of the major activities of the International Geoscience Education Organization (IGEO). It is an annual competition for secondary school students. The main aims of the IESO are to encourage students interest and public awareness of Earth Science and to enhance Earth Sciences learning and to enhance Earth Science teaching/learning at school level. The IESO aims further to foster friendly relationships among young learners from different countries and promoting international cooperation in exchanging ideas and materials on Earth sciences and Earth sciences education.

The Geological Society of India is the body responsible for selecting the Indian Team for the International Earth Science Olympiad. So far, the Earth Science Olympiad program in the country involved four stages: (i) National level Entrance Test, (ii) Training Camp culminating in the Indian National Earth Science Olympiad, (iii) Pre-departure training camp and (iv) International Earth Science Olympiad. The Earth Science Olympiad (ESO) is conducted by the ESO Cell at the Geological Society of India constituted by the President, Geological Society of India.

The IESO is supported by the Ministry of Earth Science (MoES), Government of India as one of its outreach programme for promotion of Earth Sciencce.

http://www.geosocindia.org/index.php/ieso

Sample Paper SA I Class X (Social Science) 2016-17

                                                     SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT I 2016-17
                                                                     SOCIAL SCIENCE 
                                                                              Class X
Time allowed - 3 hrs                                                                                           Max. Marks - 90

General Instructions 
1. The Question Paper has 30 questions in all. All Questions are compulsory
2. Marks are indicated against each questions
3. Questions from serial no. 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer type questions. Each question 
    carries one marks
4. Questions from serial no. 9 to 21 are of 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not         exceed 80 words each.
5. Questions from serial no. 22 to 29 are of 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not       exceed 120 words each.
6. Question no. 30 is map question of 3 marks from Geography. After completion, attach the map in            your answer copy

Q.1. Name the oldest Japanese book printed in AD 868                                                          [1]
                                                                                   Or
       By whom was the novel 'Treasure Island' written ?
Q.2. In which Indian state is the Corbett National Park situated ?                                            [1]
Q.3. Why is power sharing desirable ? Give one reason                                                          [1]
Q.4. At which level of Government of India, 1/3rd seats are reserved for women?                  [1]
Q.5. State two factors that have contributed in bringing changes in caste system in the          [1]
        recent years 
Q.6. Give an example of a non-renewable resource                                                                 [1]
Q.7. Why is the primary sector also called as agriculture and related sector ?                         [1]
Q.8. Besides income, mention two goals of development                                                         [1]
Q.9. How did Britain balance its deficit with the trade in India in the 19th century. Give any     [3]
        three examples
                                                                                 Or
        Highlight any three features of the Industrial Revolution
                                                                                 Or
        Why did the population of London expand from the middle of the 18th century ? Give
        any three reasons
Q.10.Describe the significance of silk routes in the pre-modern period, in the field of trade,    [3]
         cultural exchange and religion
                                                                                 Or
        Explain the three major steps taken by the East India Company to develop a system of
        management and control to assert a monopoly over right to trade
                                                                                  Or
        Explain any three forms of entertainment that came up in the 19th century England
        to provide leisure activities for the people of London
Q.11. Describe the history of Bengal Gazette weekly magazine                                                [3]
                                                                                  Or
         "Premchand's novels are filled with powerful characters from all levels of society."
         Justify the statement
Q.12. In which three ways is the first printed books closely resembled the written manuscripts [3]
                                                                                 Or
         How did the novels prove to be a valuable source of information for the British rulers
         as well as Indians ?
Q.13. Explain any three steps for the agricultural reforms taken by the Government of India,   [3]
          after the independence
Q.14. How did Gandhiji voiced his concern about resource conservation ? Explain                   [3]
Q.15. Define water scarcity. Explain two causes of water scarcity in India                                  [3]
Q.16. Suppose you are living in such an area where people belong to different religious          [3]
          and cultural background. Suggest any two measures to enhance unity among them.
Q.17. Distinguish between 'coming together federation' and 'holding together federation'         [3]
          with examples
Q.18. 'Both Belgium and Sri Lanka are democracies with a difference.' Support the statement [3]
          by giving three points of difference
Q.19. Why is total income not a useful comparison between two countries ? Explain reason     [3]
Q.20. Why is agriculture an activity of unorganised sector in India ? Explain                              [3]
Q.21. How can tourism provide additional employment of lakhs of people. Explain                    [3]
Q.22. 'The US was severely affected by the great depression of 1929'. Justify the statement    [5]
          with example.
                                                                                     Or
          Explain any five ways by which new markets and consumers were created in India by
          British manufacturers
                                                                                     Or
          Describe the features of the big modern city of Calcutta (Kokatta) as viewed by the gods
          in the novel written by Durgacharan Roy
Q.23. From the late 19th century, issues of caste discrimination began to be written about as   [5]
          many printed tracts and essays." Support the statement by giving examples
                                                                                    Or
          Mention any five features of Srinivas Das's novel, titled 'Pariksha-Guru'
Q.24. Describe four geographical conditions required for the growth of wheat. Mention the two [5] 
          major wheat growing areas of India
Q.25. Classify resources on the basis of exhaustibility. Mention four features of each                 [5]
Q.26. Assess the circumstances prevailent in contemporary India which are responsible for      [5]
          bringing about a change in the caste system
Q.27. How do social differences lead to social unity ? Explain with two examples                       [5]
Q.28. Explain any five basis of comparison of development of different countries or states        [5]
Q.29. What is meant by Gross Domestic Product ? Explain the process to calculate the Gross  [5]
          Domestic Product 
Q.30. (a) Three features with serial number 1 to 3 are marked on the given outline map of India.
               Identify these features with the help of the given information's and write their correct 
               name in the marked places in the map
               1. Soil type                             2. Type of Forest                3. Fiber crop
                                                                                Or
            Locate and label the following items in the map with appropriate symbol
            (a) Tungabhadra                       (b) Corbett National Park
            (c) the leading rubber producing state

Notification for UP NTSE Stage I 2016-17

Exam Regulatory Authority Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad
has issued the notification of NTSE Stage I 2016-17

in the link provided, they have posted the form of 2015-16 only
according to this notification
last date to fill the application form is - 25 September 2015
Examination date is - 8 November 2015

after four days, today 29.8.16 they have posted the correct 
Application form for NTSE Stage I 2016-17

last date to fill the form is - 24th Sept 2016
for more information and application form, click the link
http://www.examregulatoryauthorityup.in/td.pdf

Notification of Himachal Pradesh NTSE Stage I 2016-17

SCERT, Solan, Himachal Pradesh
has issued the NTSE Stage I 2016-17 notification

last date for submission of application - 31st August 2016

for application for, clink the link
http://admis.hp.nic.in/himachal/scert/pdf/NTSEAppForm_31Jul2016.pdf

Notification for Uttarakhand NTSE Stage I 2017

School Education, Govt of Uttarakhand
issued notification for NTSE Stage I 2017

Last date to submit the application form - 8th September 2016

for more details and application form please click the link
http://www.schooleducation.uk.gov.in/files/NTS_Examination_Application.pdf

Notification for Delhi NTSE 2017

Directorate of Education Science Branch, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
has issued the notification for NTSE -17, NMMS & JSTS 2016-17

CONFUSION PREVAILS - according to NCERT, NTSE Stage I in Delhi is to be conducted on 6.11 but the notification issued by Directorate of Education Science Branch, Govt. of NCT of Delhi says
NTSE Stage I in Delhi to be conducted on 13.11.16

got an email from 'sciencebranch@gmail.com' the authority which issued NTSE notification for Delhi NTSE Stage I. it says - 'Nodal Officer has decided to conduct the exam in Delhi on 13/11/2016.'

Eligibility Criteria
For NTSE, the students who have secured 60% marks in class IX for general category & 55% marks for reserved Category in the session 2015-16. No income limit is Prescribed

Submission of NTSE Application - 22.8.16 to 09.09.2016

for Application form and further information, please visit
http://www.edudel.nic.in/upload_2015_16/693_dt_23082016.pdf 

W.Bengal NTSE Stage I 2016 Notification

On line applications are invited from the students studying in class X of any affiliated and recognized school of W.B.B.S.E./W.B.B.M.E./I.C.S.E./C.B.S.E in West Bengal, securing 50% and above marks (40% and above marks for S.C/S.T/Physically Disabled Candidates) in the final  examination of class IX or credited corresponding to the said marks in grading system in final examination of Class IX or equivalent to appear at State level NTSE, 2017.

 Students  who have  registered  under  Open  Distance  Learning (ODL)  under  NIOS  /  West Bengal Council of Rabindra Open Schooling and secured 50% and above marks in the pre-10th  level examination (40% and above marks for SC/ST/Physically Disabled Candidates) will also be eligible for Scholarship provided the student is below the age of 18 years (as on 1st  July, 2016), the student is not employed and he/she will also appear at class 10th level examination for the first time.

Online  applications  will  be  available  in  the  School  Education  Department’s  Scholarship portal-  www. scholarships.wbsed.gov.in  on and from  08.08.2016.

Applicant has to print the filled-in  application form and certificate format to be filled up by the Head of school/Institution where he/she is studying    and get the Certificate signed with official  seal  by  the  Head  of  the  Institution  and  upload  the  signed  Certificate  to  his/her account along with scanned copies of (i) Mark-sheet of final examination of class IX/pre-

10th  level examination as the case may be, (ii) Caste Certificate issued by the Competent Authority, (iii) Disability Certificate (40% and above disability must be certified by the Competent Medical Board of the State Govt./Central Govt.) whichever is applicable, duly signed  by  the  concerned  School  Authority  latest  by  07.09.2016  i.e  the  last  date  of submission of application in all respect will be  07.09.2016.

for further informations, please visit

http://www.wbsed.gov.in/wbsed/ntse_file/Advt_NTSE_2017_for_website.pdf

http://scholarships.wbsed.gov.in/