30% Syllabus Reduction of X CBSE

English 
GrammarUse of Passive VoiceClauses: Noun, Adverb Clauses of condition and time, Relative PrepositionsFIRST FLIGHT – Text for Class X 
  LiteratureFIRST FLIGHT :1. How to Tell Wild Animals2. Trees3. Fog4. Mijbil the Otter5. For Anne Gregory
 Footprints without feet1. The Midnight Visitor2. A Question of Trust3. The Book That Saved The Earth
  
Maths 
UNIT I-NUMBER SYSTEMS 
REAL NUMBERSEuclid’s division lemma
UNIT II-ALGEBRAPOLYNOMIALSStatement and simple problems on division algorithmfor polynomials with real coefficients.
LINEAR EQUATIONS INTWO VARIABLEScross multiplication method
QUADRATIC EQUATIONSSituational problems based on equations reducible toquadratic equations
ARITHMETIC PROGRESSIONSApplication in solving daily life problems based on sumto n terms
UNIT III-COORDINATE GEOMETRYCOORDINATE GEOMETRYArea of a triangle.
UNIT IV-GEOMETRY TRIANGLESProof of the following theorems are deletedThe ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal tothe ratio of the squares of their corresponding sides.In a triangle, if the square on one side is equal to sumof the squares on the other two sides, the angleopposite to the first side is a right angle.
CIRCLESNo deletion
CONSTRUCTIONSConstruction of a triangle similar to a given triangle
CIRCLESThere is one and only one circle passing through three givennon-collinear points.If a line segment joining two points subtends equal angle at twoother points lying on the same side of the line containing thesegment, the four points lie on a circle.
CONSTRUCTIONSConstruction of a triangle of given perimeter and base angles
UNIT V- TRIGONOMETRYINTRODUCTION TOTRIGONOMETRYmotivate the ratios whichever are defined at 0o and 90o
UNIT VI-MENSURATIONAREAS RELATED TO CIRCLES  Problems on central angle of 120°
SURFACE AREAS ANDVOLUMESFrustum of a cone.
UNIT VI-STATISTICS & PROBABILITYSTATISTICSStep deviation Method for finding the meanCumulative Frequency graph
PROBABILITYNo deletion
  
Science
Under Unit I: Chemical Substances – Nature and BehaviourMetals and Non-metalsBasic Metallurgical processes; Corrosion and itspreventionCarbon and its CompoundsNomenclature of carbon compounds containingfunctional groups (halogens, alcohol, ketones, aldehydes, alkanes and alkynes),difference between saturated hydro carbons and unsaturated hydrocarbons.Chemical properties of carbon compounds (combustion, oxidation, addition andsubstitution reaction). Ethanol and Ethanoic acid (only properties and uses), soaps and detergents.
Under Unit II: World of LivingControl and co-ordination in animals and plantsTropic movements in plants;Introduction of plant hormones; Control and co-ordination in animals: Nervoussystem; Voluntary, involuntary and reflex action; Chemical co-ordination: animalhormones.Heredity and Evolution:Basic concepts of evolution.
Under Unit III: Natural PhenomenaThe Human Eye and the Colourful WorldFunctioning of a lens in Human eye,defects of vision and their corrections, applications of spherical mirrors and lenses.
Under Unit IV: Effects of CurrentMagnetic Effects of Electric CurrentElectric Generator, Direct current.Alternating current: frequency of AC. Advantage of AC over DC. Domestic electric circuits.
Under Unit V: Natural ResourcesSources of energyDifferent forms of energy, conventional and nonconventionalsources of energy: Fossil fuels, solar energy; biogas; wind, waterand tidal energy; Nuclear energy. Renewable versus non-renewable sources of Energy.
DELETED PRACTICALS1.Finding the pH of the following samples by using pH paper/universal indicator:Dilute Hydrochloric AcidDilute NaOH solutionDilute Ethanoic Acid solutionLemon juiceWaterDilute Hydrogen Carbonate solution2. Determination of the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in seriesand parallel.3. Preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.4. Study of the following properties of acetic acid (ethanoic acid):Odoursolubility in watereffect on litmusreaction with Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate5. Study of the comparative cleaning capacity of a sample of soap in soft and hard water.6. Finding the image distance for varying object distances in case of a convex lens anddrawing corresponding ray diagrams to show the nature of image formed.7. Identification of the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed (Pea, gram or redkidney bean).
Internal AssessmentManagement of natural resourcesConservation and judicious use of naturalresources. Forest and wild life; Coal and Petroleum conservation. Examples ofpeople’s participation for conservation of natural resources. Big dams: advantagesand limitations; alternatives, if any. Water harvesting. Sustainability of natural resources.
 Social ScienceHistoryNOTE- ANY ONE OUT OF THESE TWO CHAPTERS (CH-3/CH4)Chapter 3: The Making of a Global WorldChapter 4: The Age of Industrialisation    The chosen Chapter to be assessed in the Periodic Tests and not in Board Examination.  
Section 3: Everyday Life, Culture and PoliticsChapter 5: Print Culture and the Modern World Complete Chapter 
 Geography  
 Chapter 2: Forest and Wildlife Chapter 3: Water Resources  Complete ChapterComplete Chapter except for Map Items which will be assessed in the Examination 
Chapter 5: Mineral and Energy Resources Complete Chapter except for Map Items which will be assessed in the Examination
Political Science 
Chapter 3: Democracy and DiversityComplete Chapter
Chapter 4: Gender, Religion and CasteComplete Chapter
Chapter 5: Popular Struggles and MovementsComplete Chapter
Chapter 8: Challenges to Democracy           Complete Chapter