NIOS 214 — Economics — Syllabus & Chapters
The complete syllabus for NIOS 214 — Economics — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.
What you will study (chapters)
- Chapter 1
- Overview of Economics
- Chapter 2
- Human Wants
- Chapter 3
- Goods and Services
- Chapter 4
- Economy - Its Meaning and Types
- Chapter 5
- Central Problems of an Economy
- Chapter 6
- Basic Economic Activities
- Chapter 7
- Production
- Chapter 8
- Cost and Revenue
- Chapter 9
- Demand
- Chapter 10
- Supply
- Chapter 11
- Determination of Price and Quantity
- Chapter 12
- Market
- Chapter 13
- Role of Government in Determination of Price and Quantity
- Chapter 14
- Banking and Credit
- Chapter 15
- Money and Its Role
- Chapter 16
- Saving and Insurance
- Chapter 17
- Analysis of Data
- Chapter 18
- Collection and Presentation of Data
- Chapter 19
- Sectoral Aspects of Indian Economy
- Chapter 20
- An Overview of Indian Economy
- Chapter 21
- Challenges of Indian Economy
- Chapter 22
- Indian Economy in the Global Context
- Chapter 23
- Environment and Sustainable Development
- Chapter 24
- Consumer Awareness
Exam paper pattern
| Section | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Q1-Q20 | Answer all 20 multiple choice questions. Each question has four options, and only one option is the most appropriate answer. |
| Q21-Q35 | Answer all 15 objective questions according to the instruction given in each question. These include statements to mark true or false, fill-in-the-blank items, table or data completion, and matching columns; each question carries 2 marks. |
| Q36-Q46 | Answer all 11 very short answer questions in 30 to 50 words each. Some questions provide an internal alternative; answer only one alternative where it is given. |
| Q47-Q52 | Answer all 6 short answer questions in 50 to 80 words each. Some questions provide an internal alternative; answer only one alternative where it is given. |
| Q53 | Complete one table-based question using the given demand or supply data. |
| Q54 | Answer one long answer question in 80 to 120 words. An internal alternative may be given, and the alternative may contain sub-parts. |
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are there in NIOS 214 — Economics?
The NIOS 214 — Economics syllabus has 24 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.
How do I know which NIOS 214 — Economics 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 214 — Economics 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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