The Indian Talent Olympiad holds the National Social Studies Olympiad for all classes, from grades 1 to 10. Students will be assessed on various social studies topics, including civics, geography, history, and politics, which are referred to as the social sciences on this exam. It’s a subject that encourages people to study humanities. This exam’s primary goal is to assist young students in making informed decisions during their formative years.
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The National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) was established in 1989. This examination measures students’ understanding of civics, history, and other social sciences. The Indian Talent Olympiad holds the NSSO annually at the national level. It is a test that encourages the formation of youngsters into responsible members of society. The test is conducted in schools, making it simple for the students to take. The NSSO syllabus is based on the curriculum that is taught in schools. We will discuss the NSSO syllabus details in this article.
Exam Highlights and Dates
| Conducting Body | Indian Talent Olympiad |
| Exam Name | National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) |
| Last Date of Online Registration | 30th September 2021 |
| Last Date of Offline Registration | 30th October 2021 |
| Exam Date (Online) | 11th December 2021 |
| Exam Date (Offline) | 4th December 2021 |
| Mode of Reference | Online |
| Mode of Examination | OMR |
| Type of Examination | Objective Type |
| Exam Duration | 65 minutes |
NSSO Syllabus
The nation’s top boards choose the Social Studies Olympiad’s curriculum. The curriculum covers subjects related to society, science, technology, production, and distribution, as well as culture, people, time, places, and the environment. The themes appear to be more focused on general knowledge than social studies. In order to assist students to apply their knowledge throughout their life, the test makes sure that students are given substantial assignments. Through this NSSO exam, students can enhance their critical thinking abilities and eventually develop into excellent public speakers. They get the self-assurance to express their opinions on many subjects and participate in discussions.
Class 1 Syllabus
| Chapter 1: Family, Neighbours and Society
Chapter 2: Social Helpers Chapter 3: Earth Chapter 4: Landforms Chapter 5: Religion, Culture and Traditions Chapter 6: Seasons Chapter 7: Transport and Communication Chapter 8: Our Duties Towards Family and Society Chapter 9: Water Bodies Chapter 10: Manners Chapter 11: Map- States |
Class 2 Syllabus
| Chapter 1: Family, Neighbours and Society
Chapter 2: Basic Needs Chapter 3: Our Ancient men Chapter 4: Our Country Chapter 5: Our Great leaders Chapter 6: Social Helpers Chapter 7: Places of worship Chapter 8: Public Places Chapter 9: Good Habits Chapter 10: Hobbies for Recreation Chapter 11: Road Safety Chapter 12: Natural Resources Chapter 13: Our Festivals Chapter 14: Transport and Communication Chapter 15: Map- States and Capitals |
Class 3 Syllabus
| Chapter 1: Direction and Maps
Chapter 2: Understanding Time Chapter 3: Our Village, Our city Chapter 4: Basic Needs Chapter 5: Our Community life Chapter 6: Public Services for Community Life Chapter 7: Earth-Continents and Oceans Chapter 8: Our Country and National Symbol Chapter 9: Religion, Culture and Tradition Chapter 10: Occupation Chapter 11: Local Governing Bodies Chapter 12: Metropolises Chapter 13: Our Early People Chapter 14: Transport and Communication Chapter 15: Maps- State, Capital and Metropolises |
Class 4 Syllabus
| Chapter 1: Rights and Duties
Chapter 2: Our Rich Heritage Chapter 3: National Symbol Chapter 4: Our country and Its States Chapter 5: The legends of India Chapter 6: The Freedom Struggle Chapter 7: Natural Resource Chapter 8: Climate of India Chapter 9: Agriculture and Industries (Occupations) Chapter 10: Landforms in India Chapter 11: Local Governing bodies Chapter 12: Earth – Continents and Ocean Chapter 13: Religion, Culture and Tradition Chapter 14: Transport and Communication Chapter 15: Maps-States, Capitals and River |
Class 5 Syllabus
| Chapter 1: Introduction History and Geography
Chapter 2: Evolution Chapter 3: Stone Age Chapter 4: Settled Life and Urban Civilisation (World) Chapter 5: Earth and Solar System Chapter 6: Living World on Earth Chapter 7: Family and Society Chapter 8: States and Important cities Chapter 9: Agriculture and Industries Chapter 10: Forest Cover of India Chapter 11: Natural Resource-Soil and Minerals Chapter 12: Physical Features of India Chapter 13: Religion, Culture and Tradition Chapter 14: Democracy and Local Governing Bodies Chapter 15: Natural Disasters Chapter 16: Maps- Crops |
Class 6 Syllabus
| Chapter 1: Sources of History
Chapter 2: Life and Early Humans Chapter 3: Civilisation Chapter 4: Vedic Age Chapter 5: Religion and Culture of Ancient India Chapter 6: Kings and Kingdoms Chapter 7: Architecture and Literature Chapter 8: Towards Gender Equality Chapter 9: Ancients Traders- India and the World Chapter 10: Community Life Chapter 11: Government – Nations, States, City, Village Chapter 12: Citizenship and Human Rights Chapter 13: Globes and Maps Chapter 14: Asia, Europe and Africa Chapter 15: Natural Resources and Energy Chapter 16: Maps- Asia, Europe and Africa |
Class 7 Syllabus
| Chapter 1: Vijyanagra and Bahamani Kingdoms
Chapter 2: Bhakti and Sufi Movements Chapter 3: New Kings and Kingdom a: Nayakas, Palegaras, Naada Prabhus b: Wodeyars of Mysuru, Kakatiyas, Rajputas, Marathas, Deccan Kingdoms Chapter 4: Sultans of Delhi Chapter 5: Mughal Empire Chapter 6: Arabs and Turkish Invasions Chapter 7: Establishment and Impact of the British Empire Chapter 8: Freedom Struggle Chapter 9: Social and Religion Reforms Chapter 10: Industrial Revolutions Chapter 11: Asia, Africa and Europe Chapter 12: America (North and South), Australia and Antarctica Chapter 13: Weather and Climate Chapter 14: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Chapter 15: Structure of Earth Chapter 16: Human Environment- Settlement, Transport and Communication Chapter 17: Air and Water Chapter 18: Natural Resources-Soil Minerals Chapter 19: Naturals Regions Chapter 20: Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities Chapter 21: Democracy Chapter 22: Fundamental Rights of Duties Chapter 23: Our Defence Forces Chapter 24: Factors of Production Chapter 25: Tax and Its Importance Chapter 26: Our Constitutions Chapter 27: Map |
Class 8 Syllabus
| Chapter 1: Geographical Features and Pre-historic India
Chapter 2: Ancient Civilisation of India and World Chapter 3: British Rule Chapter 4: Freedom Movement Chapter 5: India Gains Independence Chapter 6: Wars a. The Carnatic Wars b. Battle of Panipat c. Battle of Plassey d. Dual Government in Bengal e. Anglo Maratha War f. Anglo Mysore War g. Anglo Sikh War Chapter 7: Colonialism Chapter 9: Rise of Jainism and Buddhism Chapter 10: Mauryas, Kushans, Guptans, Vardhanas Chapter 11: South India a. Satavahanas, Kadambas, Gangas b. Chalukyas of Badami, Pallavas of Kanchi c. Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta d. Chalukyas of Kalyana e. Cholas, Hoysalas of Dwarasamudra Chapter 12: Our Constitution and Parliament Chapter 13: Human Rights and UNO Chapter 14: Judiciary System of India Chapter 15: Caste System Chapter 16: Natural Resources Chapter 17: Economic Activities Chapter 18: Vegetation and Wildlife Chapter 19: Inside and Outside the Earth Chapter 20: Population Chapter 21: Structure of Ocean Floor Chapter 22: Money- Saving and Investment Chapter 23: National Income and Sectoral Aspects Chapter 24: Maps |
Class 9 Syllabus
| Chapter 1: Harappan Civilisation
Chapter 2: Events after 1960 Chapter 3: Vedic Period and 6th Century BC Chapter 4: Mauryan, Sangam, Guptas, Cholas, South, Delhi Sultanate, Mughals Chapter 5: Indo-Islamic Culture Chapter 6: The Renaissance Chapter 7: French Revolution Russian Revolution Chapter 8: Nazism and Hitler Chapter 9: Colonialism Chapter 10: Naxalism, Communalism, Regionalism Chapter 11: Human Rights and Fundamental Rights Chapter 12: Our Constitution Chapter 13: Union and State Govt Chapter 14: Defence System Chapter 15: Election and Political Parties Chapter 16: National Integrations Chapter 17: Legislature Judiciary Executive Chapter 18: Physical Features of India Chapter 19: India-Climate, Natural resources, Population, Tourism, Trade Chapter 20: Earth (Motion, Structure, Landforms and Disasters) Chapter 21: Weathering of Rocks Chapter 22: Hydrosphere and Atmosphere Chapter 23: Natural Regions Chapter 24: Internal forces of Earth Chapter 25: Economic Development Chapter 26: Education Chapter 27: Empowerment of Women Chapter 28: Income and Tax Chapter 29: Electoral Politics Chapter 30: Maps |
Class 10 Syllabus
| Chapter 1: British Rule in India
Chapter 2: National Movement and Era of Gandhi Chapter 3: Post-Independent India Chapter 4: Political Development of the 20th Century Chapter 5: Imperialism Chapter 6: World war – 1 Chapter 7: Post-war Economic Depression Chapter 8: Fascism, Nazism Chapter 9: World War 2 Chapter 10: UNO Chapter 11: European Union Chapter 12: Great Revolt of 1857 Chapter 13: Social and Reform Movement-19th century Chapter 14: Cold War Chapter 15: Partition of Bengal Chapter 16: Muslim League Chapter 17: Towards Independence and Partition Chapter 18: Constitution Chapter 19: India and World Peace Chapter 20: Consumers Rights Chapter 21: Democracy and Diversity, Political Chapter 22: Gender, Religion and Caste Chapter 23: Legislature, Judiciary Executive Chapter 24: Challenges to Democracy Chapter 25: Sectors of Indian economy Chapter 26: Money and Credit Chapter 27: Globalisation Chapter 28: Federalism Chapter 29: India Chapter 30: World- Continents Chapter 31: Earth Chapter 32: Waste Management Chapter 33: Naturals Resources, Regions, Climate Chapter 34: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere Chapter 35: Map |
Preparation Tips for NSSO
Students in grades 1 to 10 are eligible to participate in the National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO). Here are some suggestions for students to get ready for the exam.
- The NSSO has MCQ question types. Thus, students should prepare all disciplines and major historical dates and events for the Olympiad.
- ITO students get to practise using social studies worksheets. There is a distinct set of questions for each topic.
- The Olympiad gives students a platform for learning and equips them to do better on challenging competitive exams.
- The syllabus is quite similar to what is covered in school, giving students an advantage over others when it comes to tackling complex problems.
Read more: Olympiad Preparation Advice
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