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FOR PUNJAB CLASS 11 PREPARATION
PSEB 11th Class
Syllabus 2027
Geography
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT
Punjab Class 11 2027 Syllabus Geography
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SYLLABUS
CLASS-XI
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UNIT–I (Solar System)
* Earth: - Position of Earth in Solar System, Size and Shape, Movements of
Earth and Effects, Longitudes and Latitudes. Time; Local, Standard and
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UNIT–II (Lithosphere)
* Landforms: Mountains, Plateaus and Plains; Origin, Classification and their
significance to mankind.
* Earthquakes: Causes, Effects, Types and Distribution. Volcanoes: Causes
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Extents , Layers and composition.
* Temperature; Factors controlling temperature, distribution and range of
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* Pressures ; Factors controlling pressures, horizontal and vertical distribution.
* Winds: Planetary, seasonal and local; Shifting of wind belts and their
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* Humidity and Precipitation; Relative humidity and Specific humidity
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* Oceans: Ocean basins and submarine relief, Ocean waters and their
circulation, temperature, salinity, waves, currents and tides.
* Special reference : Geopolitical importance of Indian Ocean
Note:-A. Examples as far as possible be given from India.
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Maps : Necessity
R.F., Linear scale, its use in maps.
Reduction and enlargement through square method.
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Direction: Finding direction in the field and on the map, Orientation of Local map
in the field, methods of showing direction on the map.
Atlas map symbols: Identifications and Recognition of Symbols of conventional
signs used in atlas, Topographic sheet and weather maps.
Methods of showing relief on maps: Contours, Interpolation of Contours
identification of simple relief features from contours on a map. Drawing of cross-
section,
Observation and recording of various weather elements with the help of following
instruments: a) Six’s minimum and maximum thermometer. b) Aneroid Barometer
c) Wind Vane d) Wet and Dry bulb thermometer e) Rain gauge
f) Drawing of isotherms, isobars and isohyets.
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