KARTET Paper I Syllabus

KARTET Paper I: topic-wise syllabus

1. 1

   EVS Foundations (Karnataka SCERT)

   ~3 marks

   Karnataka SCERT EVS Framework, NCF 2023, Karnataka Pathshala EVS, Per KARTET Official Notification

   • Karnataka SCERT EVS Framework and Curriculum (Class 3-5)
   • NCF 2023 EVS Implementation in Karnataka
   • Karnataka Pathshala EVS Approach (Class 3-5)
   • Karnataka EVS Learning Outcomes (ನಮ್ಮ ಸುತ್ತಮುತ್ತ)
   • EVS Pedagogy in Karnataka Kannada-medium Schools
   • KSEEB EVS Textbook Approach (ಪರಿಸರ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ)
   • EVS Assessment in Karnataka (CCE)
2. 2

   Family & Community (Karnataka)

   ~3 marks

   Karnataka Joint Family, Kodava/Coorg Community, Karnataka Village, Per KARTET Official Notification

   • Karnataka Joint Family System (ಕುಟುಂಬ)
   • Karnataka Village Community (Grama Panchayat)
   • Kodava/Coorg Community, Soliga, Jenu Kuruba, Lambani, Marathi-speaking North Karnataka
   • Karnataka Communities and Social Structure
   • Bengaluru Urban Family Patterns (IT Hub)
   • Karnataka Social Institutions (Temple, Dargah, Math)
   • Contemporary Karnataka Family Issues (Migration, Urbanization)
3. 3

   Food & Nutrition (Karnataka Traditional Foods)

   ~3 marks

   Bisi Bele Bath, Mysore Masala Dosa, Ragi Mudde, Karnataka ICMR Guidelines, Per KARTET Official Notification

   • Karnataka Traditional Foods (Bisi Bele Bath, Ragi Mudde, Jolada Roti)
   • Karnataka Sweets (Mysore Pak — origin, Dharwad Peda, Chiroti)
   • Karnataka Cuisine — Mangalorean Fish Curry, Coorgi Pandi Curry, North Karnataka Jolada Roti
   • Karnataka Thali (Ragi Mudde, Saaru, Palya)
   • Balanced Diet and ICMR Guidelines (Karnataka Context)
   • PM POSHAN Implementation in Karnataka
   • Deficiency Diseases (Karnataka SCERT EVS)
4. 4

   Water & Sanitation (Karnataka Rivers)

   ~3 marks

   Krishna, Kaveri, Tungabhadra Rivers, Karnataka Water Cycle, Per KARTET Official Notification

   • Karnataka Rivers — Krishna, Kaveri, Tungabhadra, Sharavathi, Ghataprabha
   • Karnataka Water Cycle and Monsoon Pattern
   • Karnataka Drinking Water Sources (Bore wells, Lakes, Rivers)
   • Karnataka Water Conservation — KRS Dam, Hemavathi Dam
   • Karnataka Inter-State Water Disputes (Kaveri, Mahadayi)
   • Jal Jeevan Mission in Karnataka
   • Swachh Bharat Mission Karnataka Implementation (Swachh Bharath)
5. 5

   Shelter & Clothing (Karnataka Traditional)

   ~3 marks

   Karnataka Village Houses, Mysore Silk, Karnataka Climate, Per KARTET Official Notification

   • Karnataka Village House Types (Kutcha, Pucca, Mixed)
   • Karnataka Thotti Mane (Mansion) Architecture — Mysore Wodeyar
   • Karnataka Traditional Dress — Mysore Silk Sari, Dhoti, Lungi (Coastal)
   • Karnataka Lambani Embroidery, Bidriware (Bidar)
   • Karnataka Climate-Adaptive Clothing
   • Karnataka Urban Housing (Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi)
   • Recent Housing Schemes in Karnataka (PMAY-Rural, Dr. BR Ambedkar Housing)
6. 6

   Transport & Communication (Karnataka Network)

   ~3 marks

   KSRTC, Namma Metro, Karnataka Aviation, Per KARTET Official Notification

   • KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation)
   • Namma Metro (Bengaluru), Mysuru City Bus
   • Karnataka National Highways (NH-44, NH-48, NH-75)
   • Karnataka Aviation (Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Hubballi Airports)
   • Karnataka Traditional Transport (Bullock Cart, Kambala — Buffalo Race)
   • Karnataka Digital Network (Karnataka One, Janasevaka, Bapuji Seva Kendra)
   • Karnataka Road Safety and Traffic Rules
7. 7

   Karnataka Environment & Biodiversity

   ~3 marks

   Western Ghats, Bandipur, Nagarhole, BRT Wildlife, Karnataka Forests, Per KARTET Official Notification

   • Karnataka Forests — Western Ghats, Deciduous, Evergreen (Shola)
   • Karnataka Tiger Reserves (Bandipur, Nagarhole, BRT — Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple)
   • Karnataka National Parks (Bandipur, Bannerghatta, Kudremukh)
   • Karnataka Endemic Species (Lion-tailed Macaque, Malabar Pit Viper)
   • Karnataka Domestic Animals — Hallikar Cattle, Deoni, Amrit Mahal
   • Karnataka Bird Sanctuaries (Ranganathittu — Bird Sanctuary)
   • Wildlife Protection Act in Karnataka
8. 8

   Karnataka History

   ~4 marks

   Mauryan, Kadamba, Chalukya, Rashtrakuta, Hoysala, Vijayanagara, Hyder-Tipu, Wodeyar, Karnataka Unification 1956, Per KARTET Official Notification

   • Karnataka — Ancient Period (Mauryan, Kadamba, Ganga Dynasty)
   • Karnataka — Chalukya Dynasty (Badami, Kalyani)
   • Karnataka — Rashtrakuta Dynasty (Manyakheta, Capital of India)
   • Karnataka — Hoysala Dynasty (Belur, Halebidu — UNESCO)
   • Karnataka — Vijayanagara Empire (Hampi — UNESCO)
   • Karnataka — Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, Mysore Wodeyar Dynasty
   • Karnataka Unification 1 November 1956 (from Mysore, Bombay Presidency, Hyderabad, Coorg)
9. 9

   Karnataka Geography

   ~3 marks

   Western Ghats, Deccan Plateau, Krishna, Kaveri Rivers, Karnataka Climate, Per KARTET Official Notification

   • Karnataka Location, Physical Features, Districts (31), Divisions (4)
   • Karnataka Rivers — Krishna, Kaveri, Tungabhadra, Sharavathi, Malprabha
   • Western Ghats, Malnad, Maidan, Coastal Karnataka
   • Karnataka Climate (Tropical, Coastal, Hill Station)
   • Karnataka Soil Types (Red, Black, Laterite, Alluvial)
   • Karnataka National Parks and Tiger Reserves
   • Karnataka Mineral Resources, Industries, Hydropower
10. 10

    Karnataka Culture

    ~4 marks

    Kannada Language, Mysore Dasara, Bisi Bele Bath, Yakshagana, Bidriware, Karnataka Folk Dances, Per KARTET Official Notification

    • Karnataka Languages — Kannada (Official, Classical), Tulu, Kodava, Konkani, Urdu
    • Karnataka Festivals — Mysore Dasara (Nadahabba), Ugadi, Karaga, Hampi Festival
    • Karnataka Cuisine — Bisi Bele Bath, Mysore Masala Dosa, Ragi Mudde, Jolada Roti
    • Karnataka Folk Arts — Yakshagana, Dollu Kunitha, Kambala, Kambala (Buffalo Race)
    • Karnataka Music — Carnatic Music (Purandaradasa — Pitamaha, Tyagaraja)
    • Karnataka Handicrafts — Bidriware (Bidar), Channapatna Toys, Mysore Silk
    • Karnataka — Cultural Personalities (Basavanna, Akka Mahadevi, Purandaradasa)
11. 11

    Karnataka Polity

    ~3 marks

    Bengaluru (Capital), Governor, CM, Karnataka Legislature, Karnataka High Court, Per KARTET Official Notification

    • Karnataka State Formation 1 November 1956
    • Karnataka — Capital (Bengaluru), Major Cities (Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mangaluru, Belagavi)
    • Karnataka Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers
    • Karnataka Legislative Assembly (224 seats) and Legislative Council (75 seats)
    • Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru)
    • Karnataka District Administration (31 Districts)
    • Karnataka Panchayati Raj, Urban Local Bodies (BBMP, 280+ Municipalities)
12. 12

    Karnataka Economy

    ~2 marks

    IT Bengaluru, Agriculture, Karnataka State Budget 2024-25, Per KARTET Official Notification

    • Karnataka Agriculture — Ragi, Jowar, Rice, Sugarcane, Coffee (Chikmagalur)
    • Karnataka IT — Bengaluru (Silicon Valley of India), IT/ITeS Sector
    • Karnataka Industries — Auto (Tata, Bosch), Aerospace (ISRO), Textiles (Bengaluru)
    • Karnataka Tourism — Mysuru, Hampi, Coorg, Chikmagalur, Gokarna
    • Karnataka GSDP, Per Capita Income (One of Highest in India)
    • Karnataka State Budget 2024-25, Economic Reforms
    • Karnataka Government Schemes — Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Kashi Yatra