What is the weightage of theory exam and practical exam in CBSE Class 11 Geography subject?

As per the CBSE Class 11 Geography Syllabus 2024-25, the theory exam is held for 70 marks while the practical exam is conducted for 30 marks.

CBSE Class 11 Geography Syllabus 2024-25, Download Official PDF

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The CBSE Class 11 Geography Syllabus 2024-25 is the ultimate guide that students should follow while preparing for the class 11 final examinations. The official syllabus for the class 11 Geography subject has been released by the Central Board of Secondary Education on its online portal at cbseacademic.nic.in. Students who are studying in class 11 at any CBSE affiliated school can download the official syllabus PDF for the Geography subject from this post.

CBSE Class 11 Geography Syllabus 2024-25

The CBSE class 11 Geography syllabus 2024-25 has been formulated by the expert academic panel. The CBSE curriculum for Grade 11 Geography provides students with a fulfilling exploration of the various aspects of the Earth’s landscapes, resources, and interactions with humanity. Created to encourage a more profound grasp of geographical concepts and how they relate to the real world, the curriculum covers a wide variety of subjects that are both educational and interesting.

CBSE Class 11 Geography Syllabus 2024-25 Overview

The syllabus of the CBSE class 11 Geography subject is divided into two books: Fundamentals of Physical Geography and India- Physical Environment. The total weightage of the geography subject is 100 marks which is divided into theory and practical exams. The theory exam is held for 70 marks while the weightage of the practical exam is 30 marks. The two books from which the theory exam paper is prepared has an equal weightage of 35 marks each.

CBSE Class 11 Geography Paper Pattern 2025

As per the official CBSE Class 11 Geography syllabus 2024-25, the subject code for class 11 geography is 029. The Geography syllabus for class 11 CBSE also includes questions based on maps. Candidates can check the paper pattern for practical exam, Fundamentals of Physical Geography and India- Physical Environment below.

Fundamentals of Physical Geography Book Exam Pattern

Name of the Units and Chapters	Number of Periods	Weightage (in marks)
Unit- I Geography as a Discipline
Geography As a Discipline	5	3
Unit II The Earth
The Origin and Evolution of the Earth	6	9
Interior of the Earth	6
Distribution of oceans and continents	5
Unit- III Landforms
Geomorphic Processes	9	6
Landform and their Evolution	9	6
Unit-IV Climate
Composition and Structure of Atmosphere	3	8
Solar Radiation, Heat balance and Temperature	7
Atmospheric Circulations and Weather Systems	7
Water in the Atmosphere	4
World Climate and Climate Change (To be tested through internal assessments in the form of project and presentation)	5
Unit-V Water (Oceans)
Water (Oceans)	6	4
Movements of Ocean Water	8	4
Unit VI Life on the Earth
Biodiversity and Conservation (To be tested through internal assessments in the form of project and presentation)	4	–
Map Work	5	5
Total		30

India- Physical Environment Book Paper Design

Name of the Unit and Chapters	No. of Periods	Weightage (in marks)
Unit-I Introduction
India- Location	5	5
Unit II Physiography
Structure and Physiography	18	13
Drainage System	14	13
Unit III Climate Vegetation and Soil
Climate	16	12
Natural Vegetation	14	12
Unit-IV Natural Hazards and Disasters: Causes Consequences and Management
Natural Hazards and Disasters (To be tested through internal assessment in the form of Projects and presentation)	6	–
Map	5	5
Total	78	35

Geography Class 11 Practical Exam Pattern

In the following table, detailed information is given about the course content for CBSE Class 1 Geography practical. Verify the quantity of periods, the weightage of marks, and additional information here.

Chapter No	Chapter Name	No. of Periods	Weightage (in marks)
1	Introduction to Maps	6	3
2	Map Scale	6	4
3	Latitude Longitude and Time	8	4
4	Map Projections	10	4
5	Topographical Maps	10	4
6	Introduction to Remote Sensing	10	6
Practical file and Viva			5
Total		50	30

CBSE Class 11 Geography Syllabus 2024-25 in Detail

The official detailed syllabus for the CBSE Class 11 Geography subject for the academic session 2024-25 has been provided below for students.

Fundamentals of Physical Geography

Geography as a Discipline

The Origin and Evolution of the Earth

Interior of the Earth

Distribution of seas and oceans

Geomorphic Processes

Landforms and their Evolution

Composition and Structure of Atmosphere

Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature

Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems

Water in the Atmosphere

World Climate and Climate Change (To be tested through internal assessments in the form of project and presentation)

Water (Oceans)

Movements of Ocean Water

Biodiversity and Conservation

India Physical Environment

India- Location

Structure and Physiography

Drainage System

Climate

Natural Vegetation

Natural Hazards and Disasters (To be tested through internal assessment in the form of Projects and presentation)

Map Items for locating and labelling on outline political World Map

(Fundamentals of Physical Geography)

Distribution of oceans and continents– Political Map of all Continents of the world. Major Oceans of the world: Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean Major lithospheric plates and Minor lithospheric plates, Ring of fire (Pacific Ocean), Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Atmospheric Circulations and Weather Systems– Major Hot Deserts of the world: Mojave Desert- Nevada, US Patagonian Desert- Argentina, Sahara- Africa, Gobi Desert- Mongolia, Asia Thar desert- India, Great Victoria desert- Australia

Water(Oceans)- Major Seas: Black sea, Baltic sea, Caspian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, North Sea, Red sea, Bay of Fundy (Canada)-Famous for the highest tides in the world

Movements of Ocean Water

– OCEAN CURRENTS: Cold currents: Humboldt c, California c, Falkland c, Canaries c, West Australian c, Oyashio c, Labrador c.

–Warm currents: Alaska c., Brazilian c, Aughlas c, Kuroshio c, Gulf stream c.

Biodiversity and Conservation– Ecological hotspots: Eastern Himalaya India, Western ghats India, Indonesia, Asia Eastern Madagascar, Africa Upper Guinean forests, Africa Atlantic forest, Brazil Tropical Andes

Map Items for locating and labelling on outline political World Map

(India Physical Environment)

India- Location: Latitudinal extent of India, Longitudinal extent of India, Standard Meridian of India, Important latitude passing through India (Tropic of Cancer), Southern Most Point of mainland of India (Kanya Kumari)

Structure and Physiography

– Mountains: Karakoram Range, Garo- Khasi- Jaintia hills, Aravalli Range, Vindhyan Range, Satpura Range, Western ghats & Eastern ghats

– Peaks: K2, Kanchenjunga, Nandadevi, Nanga Parvat, Namcha Barwa and Anaimudi

– Passes: Shipkila, Nathula, Palghat, Bhor ghat and Thal ghat

– Plateaus: Malwa, Chhotnagpur, Meghalaya and Deccan Plateau

– Coastal Plains: Saurashtra, Konkan, North and South Kanara, Malabar, Coromandel and Northern Circars

– Islands: Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands

Drainage System

– Rivers: Brahmaputra, Indus, Satluj, Ganga, Yamuna, Chambal, Damodar, Mahanadi, Krishna, Kaveri,Godavari, Narmada, Tapti and Luni

– Lakes: (Identification)Wular, Sambhar, Chilika, Kolleru, Pulicat & Vembanad0

– Straits, Bays , Gulfs: Palk Strait, Rann of Kachch, Gulf of Kachch, Gulf of Mannar & Gulf of Khambat

Climate: Area with highest temperature in India, Area with lowest temperature in India, Area with highest rainfall in India, Area with lowest rainfall in India

Natural Vegetation: (Identification on an outline map of India) Tropical evergreen, Tropical deciduous, Tropical thorn, Montane and Littoral/ Swamp forests. Wildlife reserves: (locating and labeling)

– National Parks: Corbett, Kaziranga, Ranthambore. Shivpuri, Simlipal

– Bird Sanctuaries: Keoladev Ghana and Ranganathitto

– Wild life Sanctuaries: Periyar, Rajaji, Mudumalai, Dachigam,

CBSE Class 11 Geography Syllabus 2024-25 PDF Download

The official CBSE Class 11 Geography syllabus 2024-25 has been provided below to students for free download. Students can sue this PDF in offline mode while preparing for the class 11 annual examinations.

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