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IHO Classes 3–10 Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

International Hindi Olympiad

Rashtriya Hindi Olympiad — Bhasha, Vyakaran Evam Sahitya Gyan

IHO tests Hindi grammar, vocabulary, proverbs, comprehension, and literature.

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Format
MCQ Objective
Single Choice + OMR
Duration
60 Minutes
Strict Timed Test
Question Count
35 to 50 Qs
Classes 1–4 vs 5–12
Marking Scheme
1 to 3 Marks
Zero Negative Marks

Official Exam Pattern & Sections

Curriculum structure published by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

35 MCQs (Classes 3–5) / 50 MCQs (Classes 6–10) · 60 Minutes.

Section 1

Logical Reasoning

Patterns, Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Spatial Understanding & Series.

Section 2

Subject Domain Core

Direct syllabus concepts strictly aligned with NCERT, CBSE, and ICSE curriculums.

Section 3

Everyday Applications

Practical contextual problems testing real-world numerical & scientific application.

Section 4

Achievers Section (HOTS)

High-Order Thinking Skills questions carrying 2 to 3 marks each to break rank ties.

Syllabus Scope: Varn-Vichar, Sandhi, Samas, Muhavare, Lokoktiyan, Shabd-Bhed, Pathit/Apathit Gadyansh, Sahitya.

Historical Chapter Weightage Matrix

Based on analysis of past IHO question papers (2010–2024)

100% Total
Hindi Vyakaran 55% (28 Questions)
Sahitya & Bhasha Gyan 30% (15 Questions)
Achievers Section 15% (7 Questions)

Why the Achievers Section Decides Your Rank

In IHO, the Achievers Section (HOTS) carries 2 to 3 marks per question (compared to 1 mark for general questions). When multiple students score the same overall total, international ranks and medals of distinction are awarded based on higher marks achieved in this specific section.

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Standard Preparation Books

MTG Olympiad Prep-Guide
Official workbook with solved past papers.
NCERT Exemplar Problems
Essential for Level 2 and Achievers Section.
Conducting Body
Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

Independent educational foundation promoting scientific temperament and mathematical competition worldwide.