Primary Scholarship Exam

Syllabus of Mathematics
(100 Marks)

  • Addition, subtraction, Multiplication and Division of four digit numbers. Different practical problems. Use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in single operation.
  • Face and place value of a digit in a numeral. Use of > and < signs arranging numbers in ascending and descending orders. Formation of greatest and smallest numbers, using each of the given 4 digits only once. Expressing a number up to 8-digit in words.
  • Measures of money and time (calculations related to hour / minute/second and year / month / day). Concept of multiple /multiplier and divisor/dividend / quotient / remainder. Time in 24-hour clock.
  • Calculating average.
  • Odd and even numbers, prime and composite numbers. Consecutive and prime to one another.
  • Common factor and common multiple.  H.C.F. and L.C.M.  By prime factors and division method.
  • Simplification of numerical expression. BODMAS order.
  • Unitary method, percentage.
  • Unit, proper, improper and mixed fractions.  Equivalent fractions, reducing to lowest terms, Comparison of fractions with different numerators, denominators, addition, subtraction by finding the L.C.M. of denominators, multiplication, division of fractions. Reciprocals, simple practical problems.
  • Decimal fraction. Like and unlike decimals, converting decimals into fractions and vice-versa. Calculations of decimals with integers. Multiple, divide by 10, 100, 1000 etc.
  • Measures of length, weight and volume in C.G.S unit. Conversion from one to another unit. Calculation and practical problems.
  • Rules of divisibility.
  • Logical reasoning, series of same order. Finding the odd one or the next figure.
  • Geometry: Open and closed diagram. Space bounded by simple lines or curves. Plane and curved surfaces. Point and line segments, parallel lines, concurrent lines, collinear points, plane figures. Triangle (Equilateral, isosceles, scalene), quadrilateral (square, rectangle), circle. Area and perimeter. Concept of cuboids, cube and sphere. Concept of angle (acute, right and obtuse angle). Simple problems on area, perimeter.

Syllabus of English
(100 Marks)

Grammar: 50 Marks

Articles, numbers, persons, genders, parts of speech, part participle forms of verbs, use of must/may/should/can, punctuation,

Tenses:

Present Past Future
Simple Simple Simple (will/is going to)
Continuous Continuous x
Perfect x x
Perfect continuous x x

Assertive, imperative, negative, interrogative sentences.

Vocabulary: 30 marks
Opposite words, single word for a group of words, jumble words, jumble sentences, sorting alphabetically, finding the odd one, error correction, make sentences, crossword puzzles.

Comprehension: 20 marks
A few simple questions from a passage, describing a picture in a few sentences (by using present simple and continuous tenses)

Rearranging sentences to form a story.

Syllabus of Environmental study
(100 Marks)

Science: 50 marks

1). Plant and animal life:

Parts of a Plant. Terrestrial and aquatic plants, deciduous and evergreen trees , saprophytes, parasites and insectivorous plants, process of making food by plants, use of plants, some unusual plants .Flower, Fruit, seed, termination. Terrestrial, Aquatic ,Amphibian, Arboreal, and aerial animals, Herbivorous, Carnivorous, Omnivorous animal, Parasites, Vertebrae, Non-vertebrae, Mammal, Bird, Fish, Frog, Reptile, Insect, Lifestyle of insects, Different ways to protect themselves from enemies, Endangered animal and sanctuaries. Inter-dependence of plants and Animal.

2). Matter and Materials:

Solid, Liquid and Gas: interchangeable states, preservation of food.

3). Human Body:

Digestive and respiratory system, care and problems of teeth, why we need food, Balanced diet, Source of food, Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, vitamin and Minerals. Energy from food.

4). Weather and Habitation:

Formation of cloud; Hail, snow, fog, dew, frost, Humidity; Gases in the air, six seasons, habitations of different animals. Inter-dependence of animals in natural environment; Deforestation, Migratory birds, conservation of nature, pollution of soil, air, water.

5).Our Universe:

Stars and planets, solar system, change of seasons, equator, Northern and southern hemisphere, North and south pole, phases of moon, north star and great bear, natural satellites of planets, asteroids, comets, space probes to moon, study and research, astronomers, earth’s axis, volcanoes, day/night and solar year.

6). Force, Work and Energy:

Application of force, muscular, gravitational, magnetic, elastic, mechanical force, scientific meaning of work, sources of energy, forms of energy, change of energy from one form to another renewable energy.

7). Natural Resources and Calamity:

Use of water: safe water, how to save underground water, use of fire, simple machines, use of stone, steel, wheels; Metal and non-metal, safety and First aid, medicinal herbs, Advantage of Rearing animals, Disaster ; Flood, Drought, Famine, Earthquake, cyclone, Tsunami, Epidemic.

Our Environment : 30 marks

1). Livelihood and Resources :

Life of the people in different regions in Bengal: Hill areas , Mine, coastal area, Forest, Diversity of occupation, handicrafts and cottage industries, Areas famous for traditional arts and crafts, festivals and fairs, folk songs and folk dances of Bengal, important large industries: Steel, Locomotive, Petrochemical, Automobiles.

2). Family and Society:

Inter-dependence of people. Formation of modern society. Evolution from nomadic, cave-dwelling, animal-rearing, agricultural societies, Development of agriculture, Bartering to monetary system, Role of industry, Animal husbandry, Art and culture.

3). Architecture and Sculpture:

Famous ancient temples, mosques, churches, museums of Bengal. Monuments, Palaces, sculptures, nature-observation centers, importance of museums.

Indian Geography: 20 marks

1). States Of India:

Boundary, capitals and languages of 28 states and 7 union territories of India. Area and population Block, sub-division, District, Unity in Diversity, Map pointing

2). Natural Environment:

Northern mountains , Northern plains, Plateau region, Desert, Coastal plains, Island regions, Brief Description.

3). Basics Of Geography: Indian context

Soil: Alluvial, mountain, Desert, Black, Laterite, Red soil.
Forest: Coniferous, deciduous, evergreen, thorn, tidal, forest
Agriculture: Major crop producing states, irrigation, fruits and vegetables, Green revolution
Sanctuaries: National Parks, conservation of wild life.
Minerals: Metallic, non-metallic, renewable and exhaustive states; where found, their uses.
Industries: Major Industries, locations in states
Transport: Roadways, Railways, Waterways, Airways.