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CBSE 2017-18 Syllabus Class-11 : Biology
CBSE 2017-18 Syllabus Class-11 : Accountancy
CBSE 2017-18 Syllabus Class-11: Agriculture

CBSE 2017-18 Syllabus Class-11 : Biology

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 01:23 AM PDT

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CBSE Class-11 Syllabus 2017-18

Subject: Biology

The present syllabus provides the students with new concepts along with an extended exposure to contemporary areas of the subject. The syllabus also aims at emphasizing on the underlying principles that are common to both animals and plants as well as highlighting the relationship of Biology with other areas of knowledge. The format of the syllabus allows a simple, clear and sequential flow of concepts. The syllabus also stresses on making better connections among biological concepts. It relates the study of biology to real life through the use of technology. It links the discoveries and innovations in Biology to everyday life such as environment, industry, health and agriculture. The updated syllabus also focuses on reducing the curriculum load while ensuring that ample opportunities and scope for learning and appreciating basic concepts of the subject continue to be available within its framework. The prescribed syllabus is expected to:

promote understanding of basic principles of Biology;
encourage learning of emerging knowledge and its relevance to individual and society;
promote rational/scientific attitude towards issues related to population, environment and development;
enhance awareness about environmental issues, problems and their appropriate solutions;
create awareness amongst the learners about diversity in the living organisms and developing respect for other living beings;
appreciate that the most complex biological phenomena are built on essentially simple processes; it is expected that the students would get an exposure to various branches of Biology in a more contextual and friendly manner as they study the various units.

BIOLOGY (Code No. 044)

COURSE STRUCTURE

CLASS XI (2017-18) (THEORY)

Time: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 70

Unit	Title	No. of Periods	Marks
I	Diversity of Living Organisms	23	07
II	Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals	22	12
III	Cell: Structure and Function	35	15
IV	Plant Physiology	40	18
V	Human Physiology	40	18
	Total	160	70

Unit-I Diversity of Living Organisms 23 Periods

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CBSE 2017-18 Syllabus Class-11 : Accountancy

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 12:54 AM PDT

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CBSE Class-11 Syllabus 2017-18

Subject: Accountancy

Rationale

The course in Accountancy is introduced at +2 stage of Senior Secondary education, as formal commerce education is provided after first ten years of schooling. With the fast changing economic scenario and business environment in a state of continuous flux, elementary business education along with accountancy as the language of business and as a source of financial information has carved out a place for itself at the Senior School stage. Its syllabus content should give students a firm foundation in basic accounting principles and methodology and also acquaint them with the changes taking place in the presentation and analysis of accounting information, keeping in view the development of accounting standards and use of computers.

Against this background, the course puts emphasis on developing basic understanding about the nature and purpose of the accounting information and its use in the conduct of business operations. This would help to develop among students logical reasoning, careful analysis and considered judgement. Accounting as an information system aids in providing financial information. The emphasis at Class XI is placed on basic concepts and process of accounting leading to the preparation of accounts for a sole proprietorship firm.

Computerized accounting is becoming popular with the increasing use of computers in business. Keeping this in view, the students are exposed compulsorily to the basic knowledge about computers and its use in accounting in the same year.

In class XII, Accounting for Partnership Firms and Companies are to be taught as a compulsory part. Students will also be given an opportunity to understand further about Computerized Accounting System, as an optional course to Analysis of Financial Statements.

Objectives:

to familiarize the students with accounting as an information system;
to acquaint the students with basic concepts of accounting and accounting standards;
to develop the skills of using accounting equation in processing business transactions;
to develop an understanding about recording of business transactions and preparation of financial statements;
to enable the students with accounting for reconstitution and dissolution of partnership firms;
to enable the students to understand and analyse the financial statements; and
to familiarize students with the fundamentals of computerized system of accounting.

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CBSE 2017-18 Syllabus Class-11: Agriculture

Posted: 12 Sep 2017 12:47 AM PDT

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CBSE Class-11 Syllabus 2017-18

Subject: Agriculture

Agriculture has been the prime enterprise for the National Economy of this country for centuries and that is why India is called Agrarian country. This sector also provides maximum employment to the people of this country. Agriculture is the production of food and fiber, ever since its advent. It has undergone several paradigm changes. The major landmark in Agriculture happened during 1960s when the country witnessed Green Revolution. which boosted the crop production. Use of short duration crop varieties, fertilizers, pesticides and agricultural tools and expansion of area under irrigation were important interventions brought in Agriculture. Livestock is an integral part of Agriculture in India. Their by-products are used to build and maintain soil fertility along with plant protection. The animal products such as meat, milk and eggs are the source of nutrients in human diet as well. Several emerging dimensions of contemporary Agriculture such as organic agriculture and animal husbandry practices are now getting attention. Food processing, value addition and preservation have been the focus of policies formation in recent times which are helpful in minimizing the wastage in Agriculture. This is helping

in better income realizing through marketin of value added products. The income from Agriculture can also be increased by associating in subsidiary enterprises such as mushroom production, bio-pesticides, beekeeping, vermi-culture etc.

Objectives:

The board objectives of teaching Agriculture at Senior Secondary level are:

To help the students to comprehended the facts and importance of Agriculture.
To expose the students to crop production, animal husbandry, horticulture etc.
To familiarize the students with waste management and physical environment in Agriculture.
To expose the students to find better income and avenue generating avenues of agriculture and its associated activities.

CLASS XI (2017-18)

(THEORY)

One Theory Paper 70 Marks

Unit wise Weightage Time: 3 Hours