SYLLABUS - CLASS 2
SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION 2016-2017
Themes
NATURE
Animal and plant species
in nature
Pollution
Preserving the earth
Energy
The earth
SOCIETY AND PEOPLE
Emergency contact
People and occupation
States and countries
Famous Indians
GK
Road safety and right
driving habits
Food and health
Our body
Health and hygiene
Sports and games
Seasons
Famous tourist spots
Culture and Heritage
MATHS & REASONING
Money
Addition / Subtraction /
Multiplication
Shapes and Figures
Series
Comparison and analysis
Table and charts
Reasoning
Time, Days, week, month
LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION
Words and sentences
Dictionary work
Actions & emotions
CREATIVITY
Details
The importance of nature, animals, birds and other living things in the
nature, animals and their food habits, importance of preserving nature
Air, water and sound pollution, effects of pollution on humans and other
living things, pollution control
Exploitation of earth and its natural resources (deforestation, mining /
quarrying etc.) the problems due to exploitation of nature, conservation of
nature
Why do we need energy?, Various sources of energy, the benefits of using
alternative energy resources such as solar energy and wind energy, energysaving measures at home
Oceans and continents, major rivers, mountains and deserts in India
Whom to contact in case of emergency, their phone numbers and other
details (police, ambulance, child helplines etc.)
Professions and professionals (Eg: mechanic, driver, tailor, dancer, farmer,
carpenter, singer, painter)
Our state and its neighbours, India and her neighbours, important days we
celebrate - Independence Day, Republic Day etc.
Famous Indians from various walks of life (social reformers, artists,
sportsmen, writers, activists etc.)
Vehicles and safety rules to be followed while driving them.
road safety norms (traffic signals, zebra crossing etc.)
Different types of food (cuisine), healthy food habits
Parts of our body, internal and external organs and their functions
Safety consciousness, healthy habits, exercises, personal hygiene,
common diseases
Popular sports and games
Various seasons in India, suitable food, clothes and habitats
Famous tourist spots/ landmarks in India (eg: Taj Mahal)
Cultural festivals of our country (Onam, Pongal etc.), famous arts and
dance forms etc.
Denominations (currency and coins), value of coins and currency, counting
money, selling and buying
Addition and subtraction up to 999 (3-digit numbers), multiplication
up to 99 (by 1 digit number)
Circle, square, cone, triangle, cylinder, cube, rectangle, cuboids, sphere,
figures and shapes
Addition and subtraction based series (arithmetic series), counting in steps
of 3, 4, 5 and 10
Area, volume, weight
Tables, charts based on data analysis
Which will come next in the pattern, complete the pattern, grouping (odd one out)
Clock, calendar (days, weeks, months, year)
Word building, selecting the right word/ sentence, puzzles, riddles,
rearranging words to form meaningful sentences, word / sentence
completion, matching the sentences with suitable pictures
Arranging the words in alphabetical order (three-letter words)
Matching pictures of actions/ emotions with corresponding sentences,
identifying emotions by reading descriptions
Rhyming words, completing the sentence, drawing, picture completion,
reading and drawing
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SPECIMEN QUESTIONS
Questions 1 – 5.
(5 × 1 = 5)
Choose your answer and put a tick ( 3 ) mark in the box
below your answer:
Which one is a right action?
Questions 6 & 7.
(2 × 2 = 4)
Which among the following statements is FALSE?
(a)
Goats eat grass.
(b)
Lions eat flesh of other animals.
(c)
Rabbits eat fish.
(d)
Hens eat grains.
Questions : 8 & 9.
(2 × 2 = 4)
Which of these causes sound pollution?
(a)
Chirping of birds
(b) Noise made by bursting of crackers
(c)
Rustling of leaves in the breeze
(d) Talking of people in a supermarket
Question : 10. Match the tools with their uses:
(a)
Stethoscope
To nail a screw
(b)
Hammer
To remove sand
(c)
Shovel
To lift things
(d)
Pulley
To cut cloth
(e)
Scissors
To check heartbeat
(1 × 5 = 5)
Questions : 11 & 12.
(2 × 3 = 6)
Read each sentence and select the suitable word from the bracket and write it
in the blank:
Dad will __________________ (rake / sake / bake) a cake.
Questions : 13 – 15.
(3 × 5 = 15)
Given below is Reena’s timetable (Class:2). Carefully read the timetable and answer
the following questions:
9-10 am
10- 11 am
11-11.30 am
English
Games
Snacks time
11.30 am-12.30 pm 12.30- 1 pm
Mathematics
EVS
What time does Reena’s English class begin? ______________
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Questions 16 – 18.
(3 × 4 = 12)
Look at the following calendar and answer the questions. Write your answer in the
box below each question:
What day is 23rd April?
Question 19.
(1 × 5 = 5)
Read the following story and number the pictures (from 1 to 5) in the order in which
they appear in the story:
In a big forest, there lived a tiger. He had no friends and he was very sad. One day he met
a tiny mouse. The tiny mouse got frightened seeing the big tiger. But the tiger said, “Don’t
worry, I am your friend.” And so they started to play happily.
Questions 20 – 22.
(3 × 3 = 9)
Look at the patterns carefully. Find out the most suitable pattern that comes next.
Tick ( 3 ) your answer choosing from the second row:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Question 23.
(2 × 5 = 10)
Read the clues carefully and solve the crossword puzzle:
2
ACROSS
3. A dance form of Kerala
1
3
4
5. Last month of the year
DOWN
5
1. Children’s day is celebrated in this month
2. A musical instrument made of bamboo
4. The festival of colours
Question 24.
(1 × 3 = 3)
Sarah gives her dog 2 eggs every day. How many eggs does Sarah give her dog in a week?
Question 25.
(5 × 2 = 10)
Match the time in the digital watches with the time shown in the clocks, by drawing
lines:
Question 26.
(3 × 2 = 6)
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Underline your answer:
(a) Hospital is to Doctor as School is to (Class, Teacher, Blackboard)
(b) Sleep is to Bedroom as Cook is to (Eat, Kitchen, Wash)
(c) Lion is to Roar as Dog is to (Bleat, Meow, Bark)
Question 27.
(1 × 6 = 6)
Your mother gives you ` 100/- and asks you to buy a packet of milk (` 20), 1 Kg sugar (` 30)
and 1 Kg banana (` 30). How much money will you have with you after buying all the three
items?
DDD
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