COMPETITIVE EXAM FOR 11TH

Here's the exams you could take in class 11:

National science olympiad (NSO)
National cyber olympiad (NCO)
International maths olympiad (IMO)
International englisholympiad(IEO)
KVPY- kishorvaigyanikprotsahanyojna
IbO- international biology olympiad
IPhO-international physics olympiad
mensa test for IQ
IAIS (maths,science,english,computer) - International assesment for indian schools
Australian chemistry quiz by University of new south wales
GESE- graded examinations for spoken english

BIOLOGY SYLLABUS

Biology is an important subject for the science stream students of Class 11. To score well in this subject the syllabus of Class 11 Biology plays an important role as the final question paper of the subject is prepared according to the syllabus. Along with the complete course structure, the syllabus also provides information about the distribution of marks for each topic and subtopics and time duration for each topic. CBSE syllabus for Class 11 Biology for the academic year 2020-2021 also includes practical syllabus, assignments and projects information.

Unit-wise CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Biology with Marking Scheme 2020-21

CBSE Class 11 Biology Practical Syllabus with Marks Weightage.

CBSE Class 11 Biology Practicals.

A: List of Experiments
1. Study and description of three locally available common flowering plants, one from each of the families Solanaceae, Fabacceae and Liliaceae (Poaceae, Asteraceae or Brassicaceae can be substituted in case of particular geographical location) including dissection and display of floral whorls, anther and ovary to show number of chambers (floral formulae and floral diagrams). Types of root (Tap and adventitious); stem (herbaceous and woody); leaf (arrangement, shape, venation, simple and compound).
2. Preparation and study of T.S. of dicot and monocot roots and stems (primary).
3. Study of osmosis by potato osmometer.
4. Study of plasmolysis in epidermal peels (e.g. Rhoeo leaves).
5. Study of distribution of stomata in the upper and lower surface of leaves.
6. Comparative study of the rates of transpiration in the upper and lower surface of leaves.
7. Test for the presence of sugar, starch, proteins and fats. Detection in suitable plant and animal materials.
8. Separation of plant pigments through paper chromatography.
9. Study of the rate of respiration in flower buds/leaf tissue and germinating seeds.
10. Test for presence of urea in urine.
11. Test for presence of sugar in urine.
12. Test for presence of albumin in urine.
13. Test for presence of bile salts in urine.
14. Study/observation of the following (Spotting)

1. Study of the parts of a compound microscope.
2. Study of the specimens/slides/models and identification with reasons – Bacteria, Oscillatoria, Spirogyra, Rhizopus, mushroom, yeast, liverwort, moss, fern, pine, one monocotyledonous plant, one dicotyledonous plant and one lichen.
3. Study of virtual specimens/slides/models and identification with reasons – Amoeba, Hydra, liverfluke, Ascaris, leech, earthworm, prawn, silkworm, honeybee, snail, starfish, shark, rohu, frog, lizard, pigeon and rabbit.
4. Study of tissues and diversity in shapes and sizes of plant and animal cells (palisade cells, guard cells, parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma, xylem, phloem, squamous epithelium, muscle fibers and mammalian blood smear) through temporary/permanent slides.
5. Study of mitosis in onion root tip cells and animals cells (grasshopper) from permanent slides.
6. Study of different modifications in roots, stems and leaves.
7. Study and identification of different types of inflorescence (cymose and racemose).
8. Study of human skeleton and different types of joints with the help of virtual images/models only.
9. Study of external morphology of cockroach through virtual images/models.

CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS

Class 11 Chemistry is a vast subject which needs a clear understanding of the concepts and topics. Knowing CBSE Class 11 Chemistry syllabus help students to understand the course structure of Chemistry for the academic year 2020-2021. Going through the syllabus students get to know what they have to study, marks distribution for each unit and time duration of the same. Based on that, they can plan easily their study schedule. Students must follow the CBSE Class 11 Chemistry syllabus as the final exam question paper will be framed according to it.

CBSE Class 11 students can download the CBSE syllabus for class 11 Chemistry from the link shown below. The syllabus also includes information about practicals, projects, assignments, etc. that need to be covered for the respective academic year.

CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Syllabus with Marking Scheme.

The table below shows the marks distribution and number of periods allocated for each unit.

Click on CBSE class 11 syllabus to know the syllabus for all the subjects.

CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Practical Syllabus with Marking Scheme.
In Chemistry subject practical also plays a vital role. Students understand the theory by performing the experiments in the lab. So, it’s important that students must also know CBSE Syllabus of Chemistry Practical and list of experiments included in it. Also, the weightage of Chemistry practical is of 30 marks. So, students must try to score well in practicals also. It will help in increasing their overall score. The table below shows the evaluation scheme of practical exams.

CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Chemistry Practical 2020-21

Micro-chemical methods are available for several of the practical experiments. Wherever possible such techniques should be used:

1. Basic Laboratory Techniques

• Cutting glass tube and glass rod
• Bending a glass tube
• Drawing out a glass jet
• Boring a cork

2. Characterization and Purification of Chemical Substances

• Determination of melting point of an organic compound.
• Determination of boiling point of an organic compound.
• Crystallization of impure sample of any one of the following: Alum, Copper Sulphate, Benzoic Acid.

Experiments based on pH

• Any one of the following experiments:
• Determination of pH of some solutions obtained from fruit juices, solution of known and varied concentrations of acids, bases and salts using pH paper or universal indicator.
• Comparing the pH of solutions of strong and weak acids of same concentration.
• Study the pH change in the titration of a strong base using universal indicator.
• Study the pH change by common-ion in case of weak acids and weak bases.

Chemical Equilibrium

One of the following experiments:

• Study the shift in equilibrium between ferric ions and thiocyanate ions by increasing/decreasing the concentration of either of the ions.
• Study the shift in equilibrium between [Co(H2O)6]2+and chloride ions by changing the concentration of either of the ions.

Quantitative Estimation

• Using a chemical balance.
• Preparation of standard solution of Oxalic acid.
• Determination of strength of a given solution of Sodium Hydroxide by titrating it against standard solution of Oxalic acid.
• Preparation of standard solution of Sodium Carbonate.
• Determination of strength of a given solution of Hydrochloric acid by titrating it against standard.
• Sodium Carbonate solution.

Qualitative Analysis

Determination of one anion and one cation in a given salt

• Cations - Pb2+, Cu2+, Al3+, Fe3+, Mn2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Ca2+, Sr2+,Ba2+, Mg2+, [NH4]+
• Anions – [CO3]2-, S2-, [SO3]2-, [SO4]2-, [NO3]–, Cl–,Br–, I–, [PO4]3-, [C2O4]2-, CH3COO– (Note: Insoluble salts excluded)
• Detection of – Nitrogen, Sulphur, Chlorine in organic compounds.

Class 11 students can perform well in their English exam by understanding the CBSE board prescribed syllabus for English Core and English Elective. To score well in their English exam, students should prepare themselves according to the syllabus because the final question paper prepared by referring the prescribed syllabus.

CBSE Class 11 Syllabus for English Core 2020-21

READING COMPREHENSION: 45 Periods

There shall be two unseen passages (including poems) with a variety of questions like Objective Type Questions , Short Answer Questions and Multiple Choice Questions, including 04 marks for vocabulary such as word formation and inferring meaning.

Multiple Choice Questions (1×6=6marks), Objective Type Questions ( 1×6= 6marks)

The range of the two passages including a poem or a stanza, should be 900-1000 words as per the following details:

• The passage of 550-600 words in length will be used for note-making and summarizing.
• The passage of 350-400 words in length will be used to test comprehension, interpretation and inference.
OR
• An unseen poem of 28-35 lines to test comprehension, interpretation and inference.

The passages as given above could be of any one of the following types:
Factual passages, e.g., illustrations, description, reports / Discursive passages involving opinion, e.g., argumentative, persuasive/Literary passages e.g. extracts from fiction, biography, autobiography, travelogue, etc. In the case of a poem, the text may be shorter than the prescribed word limit.
SECTION B (30 Marks)
WRITING SKILLS AND GRAMMAR: 60 Periods

Writing
1. One Short Answer Question: Based on notice/ poster/ advertisement – 4 Marks
2. Two Long Answer Questions: Letters based on verbal/visual input. – (6×2=12 Marks)

It would cover all types of letters. Letter types may include:

• (a) business or official letters (for making enquiries, registering complaints, asking for and giving information, placing orders and sending replies).
• (b) letters to the editor (giving suggestions/opinions on an issue)
• (c) application for a job with a bio-data or résumé.
• (d) letter to the school or college authorities, regarding admissions, school issues, requirements / suitability of courses, etc.

Very Long Answer Question: Composition in the form of article/speech/report writing or a narrative- 8 Marks

GRAMMAR ( 6 Objective Type Questions)
Different grammatical structures in meaningful contexts will be tested. Item types will include gap filling, sentence re- ordering, dialogue completion and sentence transformation. The grammar syllabus will include determiners, tenses, clauses, modals and Change of Voice. These grammar areas will be tested through 6 objective type questions on the following:

• Error Correction, editing tasks
• Re – ordering of sentences,
• Transformation of sentences

SECTION C (30 Marks)

LITERATURE: 70 Periods
Questions from the prescribed texts to test comprehension at different levels, like literal, inferential and evaluative will be asked.

• Two Objective Type Questions out of three – Based on an extract from poetry to test reference to context comprehension and appreciation. – (1×2=2 Marks)
• Five Short Answer Questions out of six (3 questions should be from Hornbill) – Based on prose, poetry and plays from both the texts. (2×5=10 marks)
• One Long Answer Question out of two from Hornbill (to be answered in 120-150 words) Based on prescribed texts to test global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the texts. 6 Marks
• One Long Answer Questions out of two from Snapshots (to be answered in 120-150 words) -Based on theme, plot, incidents or events to test global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the texts. 6 Marks
• One Long Answer Question out of two from Hornbill (to be answered in 120-150 words)-Based on understanding appreciation, analysis and interpretation of the characters/events/episodes/incidents . 6 Marks

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Assessment of Listening and Speaking Skills: 45 Periods
Assessment of Listening and Speaking Skills will be for 20 marks. It is recommended that listening and speaking skills should be regularly practiced in the class.
CBSE Class 11 English Elective Syllabus for 2020-2021

SECTION A: 20 marks

Reading

An unseen passage and a poem: 35 Periods

• The section will have 12 questions including 6 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), i.e. 6 MCQs from a Literary or Discursive passage of about 900-950 words, and 6 Objective Type questions (1×12=12marks)
• 04 Short Answer Questions to be answered in 50-60 words. It shall be asked from a poem of about 20-24 lines to test interpretation and appreciation. (2×4=8marks)

SECTION B: 20 marks

Creative Writing Skills: 35 Periods

• One Very Long Answer Question out of two to be answered in 150-200 words.
An essay on an argumentative/discursive/reflective/descriptive topic. (10×1=10marks)
• One Very Long Answer Question out of two to be answered in 150-200 words. A composition such as an article / a report /a speech. (10×1=10marks)

SECTION C: 30 marks

Literature Textbooks: 75 periods

• Eight Objective type Questions out of 09 to test comprehension, literary appreciation and drawing inferences in poetry and prose. (1×8=8marks)
• Three Short Answer Questions out of 04 to be answered in 50-60words to test understanding, appreciation and analysis.(2×3=6marks)
• One Long Answer Questions out of 02 to be answered in 120-150 words to test literary appreciation and drawing inferences.(1×6=6marks)

Arms and the Man – [Drama] (10 Marks), 25 Periods
Two Long Answer Questions out of three to be answered in 80-100 word to test the evaluation of characters, events and episodes. (5×2=10marks)

Fiction (10marks), 25Periods

• Two Short Answer Questions out of three to be answered in 50-60 words to test analysis of characters, events, episodes and interpersonal relationships and understanding of content, events and episodes (2×2=4marks)
• One Long Answer Question out of 02 to be answered in 120-150 words to test literary appreciation and drawing inferences. (6×1=6marks)

Seminar (20 marks)

Presentation – book review /a play /a short story/a novel/novella (tale, table, and parable) to be followed by a question-answer session.

Poetry reading to be followed by interpretative tasks based on close reading and literary analysis of the text. Critical review of a film or a play. Conducting a theatre workshop to be followed by a discussion.

Maths is a useful and scoring subject for all students. Therefore it is a necessary subject for students to prepare well. The class 11 Maths subject will generate analytical and problems solving skills among students. Before start preparing for the subject students should go through the syllabus once so that they will get to know what they are going to study for the academic year 2020-2021. Referring to the CBSE syllabus for class 11 Maths while studying will help students to score good marks because the final exam paper is prepared accordingly.

CBSE Class 11 Maths Syllabus with Marking Scheme.

CBSE syllabus for class 11 Maths is divided into 6 units. The table below shows the units, no. of periods and marks allocated to each unit. The Maths theory paper is of 80 marks and internal assessment is of 20 marks.

Physics syllabus for Class 11 Physics is helpful for students. It provides information on topics, sub topics along with the marks distribution of all chapters. Physics syllabus of Class 11 is designed by subject experts after a proper study and research. It includes all the necessary information that a student should know before start preparing for the exam. CBSE syllabus for Class 11 Physics for the academic year 2020-2021 cover all the important topics and subtopics along with the marking scheme and time duration.

Marking Scheme of CBSE Class 11 Physics Syllabus.

The CBSE syllabus for class 11 Physics is divided into total 10 units. The table below shows the unit name, marks distribution and time allocated to complete each unit.

CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Physics Practical.

Below are the list of the experiments that Physics practicals.

SECTION–A
Experiments
1. To measure diameter of a small spherical/cylindrical body and to measure internal diameter and depth of a given beaker/calorimeter using VernierCalipers and hence find its volume.
2. To measure diameter of a given wire and thickness of a given sheet using screw gauge.
3. To determine volume of an irregular lamina using screw gauge.
4. To determine radius of curvature of a given spherical surface by a spherometer.
5. To determine the mass of two different objects using a beam balance.
6. To find the weight of a given body using parallelogram law of vectors.
7. Using a simple pendulum, plot its L-T2 graph and use it to find the effective length of second’s pendulum.
8. To study variation of time period of a simple pendulum of a given length by taking bobs of same size but different masses and interpret the result.
9. To study the relationship between force of limiting friction and normal reaction and to find the co- efficient of friction between a block and a horizontal surface.
10. To find the downward force, along an inclined plane, acting on a roller due to gravitational pull of the earth and study its relationship with the angle of inclination θ by plotting graph between force and sin θ.

SECTION–B
Experiments
1. To determine Young’s modulus of elasticity of the material of a given wire.
2. To find the force constant of a helical spring by plotting a graph between load and extension.
3. To study the variation in volume with pressure for a sample of air at constant temperature by plotting graphs between P and V, and between P and 1/V.
4. To determine the surface tension of water by capillary rise method.
5. To determine the coefficient of viscosity of a given viscous liquid by measuring the terminal velocity of a given spherical body.
6. To study the relationship between the temperature of a hot body and time by plotting a cooling curve.
7. To determine specific heat capacity of a given solid by method of mixtures.
8. To study the relation between frequency and length of a given wire under constant tension using sonometer.
9. To study the relation between the length of a given wire and tension for constant frequency using sonometer.
10. To find the speed of sound in air at room temperature using a resonance tube by two resonance positions.