Geography
Syllabus
World Geography; Geography as a Discipline, Geography The Origin and Evolution of the Earth, Interior of the Earth, Distribution of Oceans and Continents, Minerals and Rocks , Geomorphic Processes , Landforms and their Evolution, Composition and Structure of Atmosphere, Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature, Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems, Water in the Atmosphere, World Climate and Climate Change, Water (Oceans), Movements of Ocean Water, Geography Life on the Earth, Biodiversity and Conservation, India Geography; India Location, Structure and Physiography, Drainage System, Climate, Natural Vegetation, Soils, Natural Hazards and Disaster, Achiever’s Section.
Marking scheme
| Section |
Number of Questions |
| World Geography |
30 |
| Indian Geography |
15 |
| Achiever's Section |
5 |
- The Olympiad exam will have a total of 50 questions as per the table above.
- 1 Mark shall be given for every correct answer.
- There shall be no Negative marking.
- Students shall be given 60 minutes to complete the test.
- Percentile Ranks shall be given to all students.
- Toppers shall be decided from the top percentile ranks on the basis of raw scores and time taken by the student to complete the exam.
Geography
Syllabus
World Geography; Human Geography Nature and Scope, The World Population Distribution Density and Growth, Population Composition, Human Development, Primary Activities, Secondary Activities, Tertiary and Quaternary Activities, Transport and Communication, International Trade, Human Settlements, India Geography; Population Distribution Density Growth and Composition, Migration Types Causes and Consequences, Human Development, Human Settlements, Land Resources and Agriculture, Water Resources, Mineral and Energy Resources, Manufacturing Industries, Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context, Transport and Communication, International Trade, Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems, Achiever’s Section.
Marking scheme
| Section |
Number of Questions |
| World Geography |
20 |
| Indian Geography |
25 |
| Achiever's Section |
5 |
- The Olympiad exam will have a total of 50 questions as per the table above.
- 1 Mark shall be given for every correct answer.
- There shall be no Negative marking.
- Students shall be given 60 minutes to complete the test.
- Percentile Ranks shall be given to all students.
- Toppers shall be decided from the top percentile ranks on the basis of raw scores and time taken by the student to complete the exam.
