ST. VINCENT’S H. & T. SCHOOL, ASANSOL
(SYLLABUS FOR THE SESSION: 2013 -14)
CLASS: 9
FIRST TERM:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: [TEXT (s); Pearl of English Language – IX – (Black
Pearl)
1. Composition in about 350 – 400 words. ( 25 Marks) [Choice: - 1 out of 5
Topics including Picture Composition].
2. Letter Writing (10 Marks): (a) Informal Letter; (b) Formal Letter (1 out of
2 Topics )
3. Comprehension (25 Marks): - Meanings, Question & Answers, Summary.
4. Grammar: - Prepositions, Articles, Infinite Verbs , Participles, Gerunds,
Joining Sentences , Adverbs , Adjectives, Active & Passive Voice , Direct &
Indirect Speech, , Words liable to be confused , Tense, Conjunctions
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FINAL TERM:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE:
1. Composition – (25 Marks) - Revision of Work done in 1st Term.
2. Letter Writing (10 Marks): (a) Informal Letter; (b) Formal Letter.
3. Comprehension (25 Marks)
4. Grammar: Revision of Work in 1st Term.
[First and Final Term to be included for the Final Examination]
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FIRST TERM:
ENGLISH LITERATURE:
TEXT (s)
1. A Collection of ICSE Poems & Short Stories (IUP)
2. The Merchant of Venice – Shakespeare’s unabridged play by A.W.
Verity (MS)
PROSE:
1. The Last Leaf – O’ Henry
2. Kabuliwalla – Tagore
3. The Tiger In The Tunnel – R. Bond
4. The Bet – Anton Chekov
POEM:
1. Where The Mind Is Without Fear – Tagore
2. The Inchcape Rock – R Southey
3. In The Bazaars of Hyderabad – S. Naidu
4. Small Pain In My Chest – M Mack
DRAMA: Merchant of Venice - Act 1 to Act 2, Scene IV.
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FINAL TERM:
ENGLISH LITERATURE:
PROSE:
1. My Last Dollar – S. Leacock.
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2. God Lives In The Panch – M. Premchand
POEM:
1. The Professor – N. Ezekiel
2. Stopping By The Woods On A Snowy Evening – R. Frost.
DRAMA: Merchant of Venice - Act 2, Scene V to Act 3 (full)
N.B. First Term Syllabus to be included in the Final Examination.
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FIRST TERM:
2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI)
SECTION: A (LANGUAGE) [40 Marks]
1. Essay (250 words) –
2. Letter – formal and informal (120 words) –
3. Comprehension –
4. Grammar (as per ICSE Syllabus)
[15 Marks]
[7 Marks]
[10 Marks]
[8 Marks]
SECTION: B (LITERATURE) – 40 Marks
Ekanki Suman: - Ch. 5: Seema Rekha and Ch. 6: Laxmi Ka Swagat
(Questions will come from Ch. 1 to 6)
Gadhya Sanklan: - Ch. 1 - Pariksha; Ch. 2 - Tai; Ch. 3 – Uski Maa; Ch. 4 - Akeli
Kabya Chandrika:
1. Arun Yeh Madhumay Desh Hamara.
2. Swadesh Prem.
3. Jeewan Ka Jharna
4. Karamvir
5. Niti Ke Dohe I & II
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FINAL TERM:
2nd LANGUAGE (HINDI)
SECTION: A (LANGUAGE) [40 Marks]
1. Essay (250 words) –
2. Letter – formal and informal (120 words) –
3. Comprehension –
4. Grammar (as per ICSE Syllabus)
[15 Marks]
[7 Marks]
[10 Marks]
[8 Marks]
SECTION: B (LITERATURE) – 40 Marks
Ekanki Suman: - Full Book
Gadhya Sankalan: - Ch. 5 - Chappal; Ch. 6 – Cheef Ki Dawat; Ch. 7 - Mamta; Ch. 8
– Bholaram Ka Jeew.
(Questions will come from Ch. 1 to Ch. 8)
Kabya Chandrika:
1. Himalay .
Page: 2
2. Navin Kalpana Karo
3. Uday Ka Chhan
4. Sawan
(Questions will come from First Term Poems also)
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FIRST TERM:
2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)
BOOKS:
1. Bangla Golpo Sanchayen By Mahasweta Devi and Ajay Gupta (Oxford
University Press)
2. Kabita Sankolan By Srimati Jotsna Roy and Sankari Dutta Sharma
(Oxford University Press)
3. ICSE Bengali Grammar By Somenath Mazumdar (Published By
Multisale) [Cambridge India, 66 College Street]
SECTION: A LANGUAGE [40 MARKS]
1. Essay (15 Marks); 2. Letter Writing (7 Marks); 3. Comprehension (10
Marks); 4. Grammar (8 Marks)
Grammar:
i.
Idioms – Pg. 75 to 79
ii.
Ak Kathai Prakash (Give one word for) – Pg. 54 to 57 (1 to 250)
iii.
Suffix (pratay) Pg. 115 to 118
iv.
Samo – ucharito – o - Bhinerthak sabdo – Pg. 71 – 72
v.
Transformation of sentences [Simple, Complex, Compound,
Affirmative, Negative, Interrogative, Exclamatory]
vi.
Dhwanyathmak Sabdo – Pg. 119
vii. Voice Change – Active , Passive [Bhab bachya]
SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 40 MARKS)
PROSE: CH: 1,5,8,9 [ Balai, Aabhagir Sargo, Garib, Daini]
POETRY: Kandari Husier; Dhula Mandir; Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar
FINAL TERM:
2nd LANGUAGE (BENGALI)
SECTION: A LANGUAGE [4x10 = 40 MARKS]
1. Essay (15 Marks); 2. Letter Writing (7 Marks); 3. Comprehension
(10 Marks); 4. Grammar (8 Marks)
Grammar:
i.
Direct – Indirect Speech
ii.
Idioms Pg. 75 to 81
iii.
Ak kathai Prakas – Pg. 54 to 58 [1 to 300]
iv.
Prefix Pg. 131 to 134
v.
Sadhu – o – Chalit
vi.
Sama – ucharita – o – Bhinarthak Sabdo Pg. 71 to 74
vii. Transformation of Sentences + Class: VIII & IX [Half Yearly Syllabus]
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SECTION: B (LITERATURE – 40 MARKS)
PROSE: CH: 10, 11, 12, 14 [ Einstine – o - Indubala; Ranur Protham Bhag; Dak –
harkara; Samantak]
POETRY:Prasna; Jiban Sangit; Maharam
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FIRST TERM:
HISTORY & CIVICS: [Book: Total History & Civics: 9 Revised Edition 2014
Morning Star Publication]
HISTORY:
1. Harappan Civilization;
The meaning of the term ‘civilization’. Origin, extent, Urban Planning,
trade, art and crafts, religion. Decline
Sources: Great Bath, Citadel , Seals, bearded man , dancing girl,
cemeteries, dockyard, script.
2. The Vedic Period
Source: Literary – Vedas and Epics (brief mention) Archaeological –
iron & pottery. A brief comparative study of Early & later Vedic society
& economy.
3. India in the 6th Century B.C.
Causes for the rise of Jainism & Buddhism in the 6th Century B.C.
Doctrine & impact of Jainism & Buddhism.
CIVICS:
1. Local Self Government – Rural; [Three tier system of Panchayati Raj –
Village Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad – Composition &
functions]
2. Local Self Government – Urban [Municipal Committees & Corporation Composition & functions]
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FINAL TERM:
HISTORY & CIVICS:
HISTORY: [Book: Total History & Civics: 10 – Class: 9 Revised Edition 2014
Morning Star Publication]
1. The First War of Independence [Only causes & consequences]
2. Growth of Nationalism [Factors promoting growth of Nationalism,
foundation of Indian National Congress – immediate objectives]
3. Programmes and Achievements of the Early nationalists. [The basic belief,
objectives, programmes, method of struggle & achievement of the Early
Nationalists ]
4. The Rise of Assertive Nationalism [Causes basic beliefs, objectives,
programme, method of struggle, achievement, two contribution of Bal
Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Paul, Lala Lajpat Rai]
5. Partition of Bengal [ Reasons behind the Partition of Bengal, Swadeshi &
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Boycott movements & their impact, Surat Split of 1907]
6. The Muslim League [Factors leading to the formation of the Muslim League
& objectives]
CIVICS: 1. The Union Legislature;
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FIRST TERM:
GEOGRAPHY: [Book: Frank Modern Certificate Geography – Part I – Latest
Edition for ICSE 2015 Batch]
UNIT: 5 – Atmosphere (all chapters are in accordance with 2012 edition)
Ch. 13 – The Atmosphere; Ch. 14 – Insulation; Ch. 15 – Pressure Belts and winds;
Ch. 16 – Precipitation;
UNIT: 6 – Ch. 17 – Types of Pollution; Ch. 18 – Sources of Pollution; Ch. 19 –
Effects of Pollution; Ch. 20 – Abatement of Pollution.
Map of India – (ICSE 2014 – Class X)
A question will be set on map pointing. Students will be asked to mark, shade,
label and identify features on the given outline map of India. (Consult 2014 ICSE)
Mountains + Plateaus; Plains; Rivers; Water Bodies; Passes; Coasts; Latitudes +
Longitudes; Towns + Cities (New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad,
Bangalore, Kochi, Srinagar, Vishakapatnam, Allahabad).
All relevant diagrams and figures to be done thoroughly.
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FINAL TERM:
GEOGRAPHY: [Book: - Frank Modern Certificate Geography Part: II – all
chapters mentioned here are with reference to edition 2012]
Ch. 3 – Location , Extent and Physical features of India; Ch. 4 – Climate of India;
Ch. 5 – Soils in India; Ch. 6 – Natural Vegetation of India; Ch. 16 – Waste
Management I; Ch. 17 – Waste Management II.
All topics on Waste Generation and management to be done thoroughly – i.e.
sources, Impact, need for Management, Methods)
Relevant Map Work to be done in addition to the first term syllabus, with all the
chapters here.
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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:
First Term: 2013 and Final Term: 2014
There will be One paper of 2 Hours duration carrying 80 Marks and 20 Marks
Internal Assessment.
Paper consists of two parts - Part I & Part II.
Part - I (30 Marks) compulsory section, includes map work of 15 marks and rest
of the 15 marks will include short questions from the entire syllabus of each term
respectively.
Part – II (50 Marks) consists of 5 questions out of 7 questions carrying 10 Marks
each from a list of following variations.
Long Answers, Diagrams and explanation, Bring out difference / comparisons,
Give reasons, Solve Problems/ sums,
Page: 5
The ICSE pattern for the break up of marks in Part II i.e. for the 4 sub parts in
each question the break up of marks is (2+2+3+3)
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FIRST TERM:
PHYSICS: [Book: Concise Physics Part I 2013 Edition]
Ch. 4 – Motion in one dimension; Ch. 5 – Laws of Motion; Ch. 6 – Pressure in
Fluids and Atmospheric Pressure; Ch. 7 – Upthrust in fluids and Arhimedes’
Principle; Ch. 8 – Floatation and Relative Density; Ch. 14 – Propagation of Sound
Waves.
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FINAL TERM:
PHYSICS:
[Book: Concise Physics Part II]: -Ch. 1 – Force; Ch. 4 – Refraction of Light at
Plane Surfaces; Ch.7 – Sound; Ch. 8 – Current Electricity;
[Book: Concise Physics Part I]: Ch. 16 – Current Electricity; Ch. 4 – Motion in
one dimension (Revision); Ch. 5 – Laws of Motion (Revision)
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FORMAT OF THE QUESTION PAPER:
Section A: (40 Marks) – Compulsory
4 question each of 10 marks with five sub parts each of 2 marks.
Section B: (40 Marks) – Attempt 4 questions out of 6 questions
Each question of 10 marks with sub – parts.
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FIRST TERM:
CHEMISTRY: [Book: Concise Chemistry Part I – 2014 Selina Publishers]
1. Study of Gas Laws; 2. Atomic Structure; 3. Periodic Table (Class 9 Book);
Chapters from Class 8 portion (Revision); 4. Elements, Compounds &
Mixtures; 5. Language of Chemistry (Including Partial equation balancing
method); 6. Physical & Chemical Changes (Including oxidation reduction);
7. Water (full); 8. Hydrogen.
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FINAL TERM:
CHEMISTRY
1. Periodic Table (from Class: 9 & 10 Book), Periodic Properties & Variation
in periodic properties; 2. Chemical Bonding; 3. Analytical Chemistry; 4.
Hydrogen Chloride; 5. Ammonia; 6. Nitric Acid;
[Chapters from Class 9 Book – Revision]
7. Study of Gas Laws; 8. Atomic Structure; 9. Language of Chemistry; 10.
Hydrogen; 11. Practicals from Class 9 Book;
Note: Practicals as per ICSE Syllabus 2014 [Strictly follow the scope of syllabus
2014]
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FIRST TERM:
BIOLOGY:
Unit 1. Basic Biology
(ii) Tissues
Unit 4. Diversity of living organisms/Ecosystems
(iii) Economic importance of Bacteria
(iv) Economic importance of Fungi
Unit 5.
(a)
Human anatomy and physiology
Nutrition
(ii) The structure of teeth
(iii) Digestive System
(b) Movement and Locomotion:
(i)
Functions of human skeleton
(ii) Axial and Appendicular Skelton
(iii) Types of Joints
(Details of lever mechanism to be excluded)
(c)Structure and functions of skin
(Derivatives of skin to be excluded)
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FINAL TERM:
BIOLOGY:
Unit 5: Human anatomy and physiology
(d) Respiratory System
Unit 6: Health and Hygiene
Cause of diseases
(i)
Bacteria
(ii) Virus
(iii) Parasites
(iv) Brief idea of endemic, epidemic, pandemic and sporadic
(v)
Hygiene
From Class 10 Syllabus
Unit 2. Plant physiology
(i)Absorption by roots
(ii)The rise of water up to the xylem (including Transpiration)
Unit 3: Human Anatomy and Physiology
(i)
Circulatory System
Question Paper Format
F.M. = 80
Section A - F. M. = 40 (8 questions, each carrying 5 marks)
Compulsory (Questions of Objective Type)
Section B - F. M. =40 ( 4 x 10) Optional (4 Questions out of 6 to be answered.)
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N.B.
For Teachers only:
Any standard Text Book of ICSE level may be prescribed to the students, but
care should be taken to see that the scope of syllabus (ICSE 2015) is strictly
adhered to, and questions will be based on Concise Biology Part I – Selina
Publishers.
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FIRST TERM:
ECONOMICS: [Book: ICSE Economics for Class IX (Part I) Edition: 2012 By: J.
P. Goel; Goyal Brothers Prakashan]
1. Meaning and Definition of Economics;
2. Basic Concepts of Economics
3. Basic Problems of an Economy;
4. Types of Economies;
5. Characteristics of the Indian Economy
6. Food Security in India
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FINAL TERM:
ECONOMICS:
7. Industry
8. Poverty in India
9. Problem of Unemployment in India
10. Human Capital Formation in India.
[Final Term questions not to be set from Mid Term Syllabus]
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FIRST TERM:
MATHEMATICS: [Text Book: Understanding ICSE Mathematics (Class IX) By M.L. Aggarwal (13th Edition)]
Chap 1. Rationalisation of denominator only (Ex-1.3)
Chap 2. Profit & Loss and Discount
Chap 4. Expansion
Chap 5. Factorisation
Chap 7. Linear Equation and Problems
Chap 8. Simultaneous Equations and Problems and chap 9, Graphical Solution of
simultaneous equations (Ex-8.3)
Chap 10. Indices
Chap 12. Triangles- Congruency of triangles (Ex-12.1), Isosceles Triangles (Ex12.2), Construction of Triangles (Ex-12.4) [Excluding Inequalities of triangles Ex
12.3]
Chap 13. Midpoint and Intercept Theorem
Chap 15. Pythagoras Theorem (Numerical Problems)
Chap 18. Area and Perimeter of Plane figures (Ex-18.1 Ex 18.2)
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FINAL TERM:
MATHEMATICS:
(From class IX book) – Chap 16-Quadrilateral (Ex-16.2) [(no construction)],
Chap 19-Trigonometry (entire), Chap 11-Logarithms.
(From class X book)- Sales Tax and VAT, Linear Inequations,
Factorization(Remainder and Factor theorem), Quadratic Equations with
Problems, Reflection, Symmetry, Similarity, Statistics(entire), Probability.
(From class IX first term)-Expansion, Factorisation, Linear Equations with
Problems, Simultaneous Equations with Problems, Graphical Solution of
Simultaneous Equations, Indices, Triangles (Ex-12.1, Ex-12.2), Midpoint &
Intercept Theorem.
Question Paper format for Class IX:
Sec A. 4 x 10 must follow [3+3+4]
Sec B. 4 out of 7 (x 10) must follow [3+3+4] and [5+5] for one or two questions only
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FIRST TERM:
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: [Text Book: Computer Applications - 9 by
Sumita Arora, Dhanpat Rai & Co.]
CHAPTERS: 1 – Introduction to OS (Exclude 1.5 to 1.10); 2 – Graphic User
Interface; 5 – Computing and Ethics; 6 - MS - Word; 10 – MS - Access – I
(Excluding 10.2.1 and 10.4.1).
JAVA: Chapters: 12 – Concepts of Object; 13 – Introducing Classes; 14 – Intro
JAVA on BlueJ Env. (Exc. 14.7 and 14.8); 15 – Class As Basis of All Computation
(Exclude 15.5, 15.7.5, 15.7.6, 15.7.8B , 15.7.8G); 17 – Flow of Control up to 17.4
and 17.7, including nested if and nested for loop.
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FINAL TERM:
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:
CHAPTER: 3 – The Internet; 7 – MS Excel – I; 9 – MS Power Point (Excluding 9.5.1
to 9.5.3).
JAVA:
Chapter:- 16 – Methods/ Function (Excluding 16.5 Call by Reference and 16.7 Constructors); Ch. 17 – Flow of Control – 17.5(while) to 17.6(do – while);
All previous JAVA to be included.
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:
MARKING SCHEME/QUESTION PATTERN
First Term & Final Term:
Section: A
[Compulsory 4 x 10 = 40 Marks]
Question: 1 Fill in the blanks
[10 Marks]
Question: 2A and 2B
Question: 3A and 3B
 Multiple Choices
 Give One Word Answer
 True or False
 Keyboard shortcuts
 Match the following
 Acronyms
2 Questions to be set
5 x 4 = 20 Marks
Each Question to
be 1 Mark
No ½ Mark
Question
Question: 4
 Definitions
 Differences
 Short Questions
1 Question to be set
5 x 2 = 10 Marks
Section: B (4 x 10 = 40 Marks)
[4 out of 6 Questions]
Question: 5 to 10
Program
10 Marks
Variable listing /Mnemonics
2 Marks
Question Tag from Programming Segment – 3 Marks
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FIRST TERM:
COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS:
[Prescribed Text: ICSE Commercial Application Part I for Class: IX – By: C.B.
Gupta – Goyal Brothers]
CHAPTERS:
1. Introduction to Commercial Organisations
2. Ownership Structures – Sole Proprietorship and Joint Hindu Family
Business.
3. Ownership Structures – Partnership.
4. Ownership Structures – Joint Stock Company
5. Ownership Structures – Co-operative Society.
6. Public Sector Enterprises.
13. Natural Resources.
14. Depletion of Resources.
Page: 10
FINAL TERM:
COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS:
CHAPTERS:
7. Functions of a Commercial Organisation.
8. Communication in a Commercial Organisation
9. Ways of Communicating
10. Tools of Communication.
11. Nature of Terminology of Accounting.
12. Accounting Records
15. Practices for Conservation of Resources.
16. Industrial Pollution and Degradation of Environment.
NOTE :( Final Exam 2014 – will NOT include the Chapters of Half Yearly
Exam. - 2013)
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ECONOMIC APPLICATION: 2013 - 14
Theory Paper: 100 Marks; Internal Assessment: 100 Marks
Text Book: Elementary Economic Applications – D. Majumdar [ABS Pub. –
Volume I]
MID TERM:
 Meaning and Definitions of Economics
Ch. 1 All Definitions (without features, criticisms and comparisons)
 Basic Concepts of Economics
Chapter 2
 An overview of Indian Economy
Chapters – 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
 Infrastructure of the Indian Economy
Chapter 8
FINAL TERM:
 Mid Term Syllabus to be included [ Exclude Ch: 1 , 2]
 Consumer Awareness
Chapter: 10
 Globalisation
Chapter: 11 & 12
 Note: Scope of Syllabus to be followed
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COMMERCIAL STUDIES: [Text Book: ICSE Commercial Studies, Part – I, C. B.
Gupta]
MID TERM:
Chapters:
1. Human Activities
2. Business Activities
3. Commercial Organisations
4. Profit and Non – profit organizations
5. Sole Proprietorship and Hindu Undivided Family Business
6. Partnership
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7. Joint Stock Company
8. Co – operative Society.
9. Public Sector Enterprise
10. Marketing and Sales
11. Finance and Accounts
12. Human Resources
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FINAL TERM:
COMMERCIAL STUDIES:
Chapters
13. Production
14. Purchasing and Stores
15.General Administration and Legal Department
16. Nature and Importance of Communication
17.Verbal and Non – Verbal Communication
18. Different Methods of Communication.
19. Meaning, Objectives and Terminology of Accounting.
20. Basic Accounting Principles and Concepts.
21. Accounting books and Statements.
22. Home Trade and Documents used in it.
23. Wholesale Trade and Retail Trade.
24. International Trade and Role of WTO
25. Types of Pollution
26. Effects of Pollution on Environment and Control of Pollution.
27. Management of Waste and Methods of Safe Disposal
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