Social studies involves more than remembering historical events or learning facts about the world. Students also need to understand people, communities, cultures, and their surroundings. The International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO) gives school students an opportunity to test their knowledge and apply their understanding to objective questions.
The SilverZone ISSO Olympiad is organised by the SilverZone Foundation for students in Classes 1 to 10. Knowing the paper format, prescribed topics, and available awards can help you plan your preparation. This guide covers the key examination details and explains how to get ready for the test.
Before beginning your preparation, familiarise yourself with the basic details of the examination. The following table summarises the important information about the SilverZone International Social Studies Olympiad.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Full Name |
International Social Studies Olympiad |
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Conducting Organisation |
SilverZone Foundation |
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Classes |
1 to 10 |
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Exam Mode |
Offline |
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Exam Venue |
School |
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Question Type |
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
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Negative Marking |
No |
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Answer Sheet |
OMR sheet |
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Medium |
English |
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Exam Duration |
40 minutes for Classes 1–8; 50 minutes for Classes 9–10 |
The SilverZone ISSO exam uses objective questions, and the paper length depends on the student's class. Students record their responses on OMR sheets, which are collected for evaluation. There is no penalty for incorrect answers.
The class-wise question distribution and time limit are given below.
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Class |
Number of Questions |
Duration |
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Classes 1–2 |
25 |
40 minutes |
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Classes 3–5 |
30 |
40 minutes |
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Classes 6–8 |
35 |
40 minutes |
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Classes 9–10 |
40 |
50 minutes |
Students may retain their question papers after the test. Instructions for conducting the examination are supplied with the papers.
The syllabus varies by class, so students should use the topics intended for their own grade when preparing. The available details list the following topics for Class 1.
The Class 1 syllabus introduces children to familiar people, daily needs, community life, nature, and basic geographical concepts.
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Section |
Topics |
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All About Me |
Body Parts, Family, Safety Rules, Good Habits and Manners, Good Touch and Bad Touch |
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My Needs |
Food, Clothes and Shelter |
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My Community |
School and Neighbourhood, People Who Help Us |
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Our Country |
National Symbols, Festivals and Celebrations |
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Our Surroundings |
Air and Water, Environment, Plants and Animals |
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Settled Life |
Transport and Communication |
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Earth and Sky |
Sun and Moon, Seasons, Weather |
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Scholar’s Zone |
Scholar’s Zone |
Note: The class-wise syllabus for Classes 2 to 10 should be consulted separately on the SilverZone website. Students should not assume that the Class 1 topics apply to higher classes.
Students should contact their school or consult the official SilverZone website for the current registration process and examination schedule. The examination is held at the school, and the school can provide relevant instructions to participating students.
The exact registration deadline and examination date for the 2026-27 SilverZone ISSO Olympiad have not been announced yet. Confirm both dates through an official channel rather than relying on an unverified schedule.
For Olympiad books and other study materials, students can approach their school coordinator or use the ordering options available on the SilverZone website.
The SilverZone Foundation recognises performance at international, zonal, state, and school levels. The listed awards include cash prizes for the top three international ranks, gift certificates for selected ranks, and certificates or medals for other qualifying students.
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Rank |
Award |
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1st international rank |
Rs. 10,000 |
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2nd international rank |
Rs. 7,500 |
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3rd international rank |
Rs. 5,000 |
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4th–10th international ranks |
Gift certificates of varying values |
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11th–25th international ranks |
Gift certificates of varying values |
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26th–500th international ranks |
Topper Achievement Certificate |
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Top 3 zonal ranks |
Medals of Excellence |
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Top 3 state ranks |
Medals of Excellence |
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Top 3 class toppers in each school |
Medals of Excellence, subject to a minimum of 50% marks |
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All participants |
Participation certificates showing ranks and marks |
Participants also receive a Chapter-wise Performance Analysis Report. It provides information about their ranks, chapter-level scores, percentile results, and percentage comparisons. Students can use these details to identify topics they understand well and areas that need additional practice.
Only one award is given to a winner for an examination, based on the higher-level rank achieved. Additional rules apply when several students obtain the same rank.
Students should follow the official SilverZone website for announcements about the ISSO result. The examination result date for 2026-27 has not been established by the details available here, so a specific release date cannot be confirmed.
The performance report offers more than rank information. Its sections cover class, zonal, and international rankings, chapter-wise marks, percentile scores, and comparisons with other participants. Reviewing these details can help students understand their performance and plan their next steps.
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