An annual national and international competition that examines student proficiency in history, geography, and civics is the International Social Studies Olympiad (iSSO). The syllabus comprises subjects from the State board, CBSE, and other well-known education boards in India. The iSSO SilverZone Olympiad assesses students’ academic abilities and teaches them how to make better choices and think more creatively and critically.

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The test is open to applicants in grades 1 to 10. Students must fill out an application form that is provided to them by school officials. Candidates must pay the application cost in order to finish the registration procedure. After the exam is over, officials publish the answer key on the official website. We will go through the specifics of the iSSO syllabus in this article.

Exam Highlights and Dates

Exam Name	iSSO
Full-form	International Social Studies Olympiad
Conducting Body	SilverZone Foundation
iSSO New Registration Date	April or May 2022
iSSO Registration Last Date	30 September 2022
iSSO Exam Dates (Offline Mode)	10 November 2022 22 December 2022
iSSO Exam Dates (Online Mode)	27 November 2022 7 January 2023
iSSO Result Date	March or April 2023 (Tentative)
Mode of Reference	Online
Mode of Examination	OMR or Computer-based Test

iSSO Syllabus

Candidates should be aware of the syllabus before taking the iSSO exam. The iSSO curriculum is available on the SilverZone foundation’s official website. Each lesson has a specific curriculum provided by the teachers. The curriculum for each class is unique. The Social Studies and Scholar’s Zone portions make up the iSSO course. Here are the specifics of the iSSO class-by-class syllabus.

Class 1 Syllabus

Section	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Social Studies	Our Body, Our School, Family, Home and Neighbourhood, Clothes, Food, Shelter, Festivals and Celebrations, Plants and Animals around Us, People Who Help Us, Our Earth and Sky, Air, Water, Weather and Seasons, Good Habits and Manners, Good and Bad Touch, Safety Rules, Transport and Means of Communication	15	3.5	52.5
Scholar’s Zone	Scholar’s Zone	10	4.75	47.5

Class 2 Syllabus

Section	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Social Studies	Our Body Parts, Family and Neighbourhood, Our School, Our Helpers, Our Country, Food, Festivals, Places of Worship Clothes and Shelter Famous Historical Monuments in India, Environment, Weather and Seasons, Land, Air and Water, Earth and Universe, Plants and Animals around Us, Transport and Communication, Direction and Time, Safety Rules, Healthy Habits, Good and Bad Touch,	15	3.5	52.5
Scholar’s Zone	Scholar’s Zone	10	4.75	47.5

Class 3 Syllabus

Section	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Social Studies	Family of Sun and Our Earth, Our Environment, Seasons, Air and Water, Our Country and National Symbols, Four Metro Cities, Our Food, Clothes, Festivals, Occupation, Transport and Communication, Story of Fire and Beginning of Settled Life	25	3	75
Scholar’s Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	5	25

Class 4 Syllabus

Section	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Social Studies	Our Country India, Its Landscape and People, The Climate, Natural Vegetation and Resources of India, Agriculture and Industry, Transport and Communication, Our Heritage and National Symbols, Our Govt, Rights and Duties, Public Services,	25	3	75
Scholar’s Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	5	25

Class 5 Syllabus

Section	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Social Studies	The Earth and Its inhabitants, Weather and Climatic Zones, Map, Pollution and Conservation of Environment, Natural Disaster and Mitigation, Transport and Communication, United Nations and Other Regional Organisations India: Landscape People, Freedom Struggles, Independence, Structure of Govt, World Heritage Sites and Great Achievers, Healthy lifestyle, Important Dates, Personalities, Inventions and Discoveries	25	3	75
Scholar’s Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	5	25

Class 6 Syllabus

Section	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Social Studies	History, Geography, Social and Political Life, Making a Living	30	2.5	75
Scholar’s Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	5	25

Class 7 Syllabus

Section	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Social Studies	History, Geography, Social and Political Life	30	2.5	75
Scholar’s Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	5	25

Class 8 Syllabus

Section	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Social Studies	History, Geography Social and Political, Justice	30	2.5	75
Scholar’s Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	5	25

Class 9 Syllabus

Section	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Social Studies	History, Geography and Disaster, Management, Democratic Politics, Economic Development	30	2	60
Scholar’s Zone	Scholar’s Zone	10	4	40

Class 10 Syllabus

Section	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Social Studies	History, Geography and Disaster, Management, Democratic Politics, Economic Development	30	2	60
Scholar’s Zone	Scholar’s Zone	10	4	40

Benefits of iSSO Exam

To learn and develop their talents, students must compete in the Olympiad. Olympiads aid students in evaluating their level of topic comprehension and mental acuity. The Silverzone Foundation Social Studies Olympiad has the following advantages:

Awards and prizes are given to the top students.
Each student receives a participation certificate from the officials.
Students get to learn something that is not part of the standard school curriculum.
The Olympiad gets students ready for bigger tournaments in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions on iSSO Syllabus

What does iSSO Exam evaluate?

The iSSO Olympiad assesses a candidate’s academic performance and helps them build skills in critical analysis, creativity, and decision-making.

What is the most effective method to prepare for the SilverZone Social Science Olympiad?

Before applying for the iSSO test, students must first confirm that they meet the requirements. Thereafter, they must prepare and practise. In addition to the coursework, social science topics are covered as part of the SilverZone test paper. Students must read newspapers often, participate in daily quizzes, and create timelines on significant dates in order to pass the scholar parts. Additionally, students can use the SilverZone Olympiad excellence guide, practise exams, and the Olympiad preparation manual.

How can I apply for the SilverZone Social Science Olympiad?

To apply for the iSSO exam, students must first check their eligibility conditions, then prepare and practise. A portion of the SilverZone test paper is focused on social science, in addition to the syllabus. Students must read newspapers on a regular basis, take daily quizzes, and create timelines on crucial dates in order to pass the scholar parts. Students can also use the SilverZone Olympiad excellence guide, practise exam papers, and Olympiad preparation guide to help them prepare for the competition.