Syllabus for B.Ed. Arts Stream

Syllabus for B.Ed. Arts Stream

SYLLABUS for Entrance Test
The test shall be conducted in two sections. Both the sections are compulsory. The subjects and distribution of marks in each section shall be as per the following:

Section I is compulsory for all the candidates (both Arts and Science group). It would consist of Language (English), General Awareness, Reasoning and Teaching Aptitude. This Section shall be of 40 marks. There will be 40 questions. Each question carries one (01) mark. All Questions shall be of multiple choice types.

Section II shall be of 60 marks. There are two sections. The candidates have to select any one section and shall have to answer all the questions of that particular section. Section A is meant for Arts Group. The candidates who select the Arts Group shall have to answer all the questions from General English, Odia, Geography, History and
Political Science. The candidates selecting the Science Group in Section B shall have to answer all the questions from Physical Science, Bio-Science and Mathematics. Each question carries one mark. All the questions are of multiple choice types.

Detailed Syllabus for Section II (Arts Stream):
(English, Odia, History and Political Science, Geography and Economics)
English:
 Comprehension – Unseen text
 Word formation, derivation, antonyms and Synonyms
 Spelling and punctuation
 Grammar (Parts of speech, time and tense, change of voice, Direct and indirect speech and transformation of sentences)

Odia:
 Comprehension – Unseen text
 Odia Dhwani, Odia Vocabulary – Word formation and syntax, Spelling and
Punctuation
 Grammar (Karaka, Bibhakti, Samasa)

History and Political Science:
 Rise of the British power in India
 Socio-religious Movements in 19th Century
 India’s struggle for freedom
 French Revolution, 1st World War and 2nd World War
 Salient features of Indian constitution and Fundamental Rights
 Functions of Legislative Assembly, Parliament, High Court and Supreme Court

Geography and Economics:
 Latitude and Longitude
 Physical division of India
 Natural Resources
 Social and economic resources
 Conservation of forest and wild life
 Basic Features of India Economy