Mathematics
Covers arithmetic, algebra, and data interpretation at 10th standard level:
- Number System: Natural numbers, integers, rational/irrational numbers, HCF, LCM
- BODMAS: Order of operations
- Decimals & Fractions: Operations, conversions
- Ratio & Proportion: Direct/inverse proportion, partnership
- Percentage: Calculation, application in profit/loss
- Mensuration: Area, volume of 2D and 3D figures (square, rectangle, circle, triangle, cube, cylinder, cone, sphere)
- Time & Work: Work done, efficiency, pipes & cisterns
- Time, Speed & Distance: Relative speed, trains, boats & streams
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Profit & Loss: Discount, marked price
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Algebra: Basic algebraic identities, linear equations
Geometry: Angles, triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, Pythagoras theoremTrigonometry: Basic ratios (sin, cos, tan), standard angles, height & distanceStatistics & Data Interpretation: Mean, median, mode, bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, tablesGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning
Tests both verbal and non-verbal reasoning ability:
- Analogies: Word, letter, number-based
- Alphabetical & Number Series: Finding missing terms, odd one out
- Coding-Decoding: Letter coding, number coding, substitution
- Mathematical Operations: BODMAS-based reasoning
- Relationships: Blood relations, directional sense
- Syllogism: All/Some/No type statements and conclusions
- Jumbling: Sentence arrangement, word arrangement
- Venn Diagram: Set-based reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
- Statement-Conclusion, Statement-Assumption, Statement-Course of Action
- Decision Making
- Maps & Spatial Reasoning
- Graphs & Diagrams: Interpretation of data
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: Mirror images, water images, embedded figures, paper folding
General Awareness
Covers static GK and current affairs with emphasis on Indian context:
- Current Events: National and international news (last 6โ12 months)
- History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History โ freedom struggle focus
- Geography: Physical, political geography of India and world; rivers, mountains, climate
- Indian Polity & Constitution: Fundamental rights/duties, Directive Principles, Parliament, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj
- Indian Economy: Planning, budget basics, banking system, RBI, inflation
- Science & Technology: Indian achievements in space (ISRO), defence, IT
- Culture & Heritage: Art forms, festivals, UNESCO heritage sites in India
- Sports: Major tournaments, Indian achievements, stadiums
- Awards & Honours: Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards, Nobel, Oscar โ Indian context
- Books & Authors: Important Indian authors
- Railways: History of Indian Railways, important facts, record-breaking achievements
General Science (CBT-2 โ if applicable)
Science questions up to 10th standard NCERT level:
- Physics: Motion, force, energy, work, sound, light, electricity, magnetism
- Chemistry: Matter, atoms/molecules, chemical reactions, acids/bases/salts, metals/non-metals
- Biology (Life Sciences): Cell, tissues, organs, human body systems, diseases, nutrition, reproduction, environment & ecology
