NIOS 213 — Social Science — Syllabus & Chapters
The complete syllabus for NIOS 213 — Social Science — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.
What you will study (chapters)
- Chapter 1
- Introduction to Social Science
- Chapter 2
- Ancient World
- Chapter 3
- Medieval World
- Chapter 4
- Modern World – I
- Chapter 5
- Modern World – II
- Chapter 6
- Impact of British Rule on India: Economic, Social and Cultural (1757-1857)
- Chapter 7
- Religious and Social Awakening in Colonial India
- Chapter 8
- Popular Resistance to the British Rule
- Chapter 9
- Indian National Movement
- Chapter 10
- Physiography of India
- Chapter 11
- Climate
- Chapter 12
- Bio-diversity
- Chapter 13
- Agriculture in India
- Chapter 14
- Transport and Communication
- Chapter 15
- Population: Our Greatest Resource
- Chapter 16
- Constitutional Values and Political System in India
- Chapter 17
- Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
- Chapter 18
- India – A Welfare State
- Chapter 19
- Local Governments and Field Administration
- Chapter 20
- Governance at the State Level
- Chapter 21
- Governance at the Union Level
- Chapter 22
- Political Parties and Pressure Groups
- Chapter 23
- People's Participation in the Democratic Process
- Chapter 24
- Challenges to Indian Democracy
- Chapter 25
- National Integration and Secularism
- Chapter 26
- Socio-economic Development and Empowerment of Disadvantaged Groups
- Chapter 27
- Environmental Degradation and Disaster Management
- Chapter 28
- Peace and Security
Exam paper pattern
| Section | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Q1-Q6 | Answer six objective questions by selecting the most appropriate option from the four choices given. |
| Q7-Q10 | Study the given map and answer four location-identification questions. Visually impaired candidates answer the alternate location questions given in place of these questions. |
| Q11-Q20 | Answer ten objective questions by selecting the most appropriate option from the four choices given. |
| Q21-Q35 | Answer fifteen objective questions as instructed. These include true or false, sentence completion, fill in the blanks, identification from clues, and matching columns; most questions contain two one-mark parts. |
| Q36-Q41 | Answer six very short answer questions in 30 to 50 words each. Some questions provide an internal choice; attempt only one option in such questions. |
| Q42-Q47 | Answer six short answer questions in 50 to 80 words each. Some questions provide an internal choice; attempt only one option in such questions. |
| Q48-Q49 | Answer two map-based skill questions. Identify, mark, or label four places or geographical features in each question; visually impaired candidates answer the alternate location questions. |
| Q50-Q51 | Answer two long answer questions in 80 to 120 words each. Each question gives an internal choice; attempt only one option. |
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are there in NIOS 213 — Social Science?
The NIOS 213 — Social Science syllabus has 28 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.
How do I know which NIOS 213 — Social Science chapters carry the most marks?
Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.
Has the NIOS 213 — Social Science syllabus changed this year?
Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official NIOS portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.
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