Maharashtra State Board 6th Standard Geography Syllabus - Free PDF Download
Maharashtra State Board Syllabus 2026-27 6th Standard: The Maharashtra State Board 6th Standard Geography Syllabus for the examination year 2026-27 has been released by the MSBSHSE, Maharashtra State Board. The board will hold the final examination at the end of the year following the annual assessment scheme, which has led to the release of the syllabus. The 2026-27 Maharashtra State Board 6th Standard Geography Board Exam will entirely be based on the most recent syllabus. Therefore, students must thoroughly understand the new Maharashtra State Board syllabus to prepare for their annual exam properly.
The detailed Maharashtra State Board 6th Standard Geography Syllabus for 2026-27 is below.
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Maharashtra State Board 6th Standard Geography Revised Syllabus
Maharashtra State Board 6th Standard Geography Course Structure 2026-27 With Marking Scheme
| # | Unit/Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Earth and the Graticule | |
| 2 | Let Us Use the Graticule | |
| 3 | Comparing a Globe and a Map; Field Visits | |
| 4 | Weather and Climate | |
| 5 | Temperature | |
| 6 | Importance of Oceans | |
| 7 | Rocks and Rock Types | |
| 8 | Natural Resources | |
| 9 | Energy Resources | |
| 10 | Human Occupations | |
| Total | - |
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Syllabus
1 The Earth and the Graticule
- Introduction to the Earth and the Graticule
- Angular Distance
- Concept of Latitudes
- Latitudes
- Northern Hemisphere
- Southern Hemisphere
- Important lines of latitude: Torrid Zone, Temperate Zone and Frigid Zone.
- Meridians of Longitude
- Drawing the Meridians of Longitude
- The Graticule
2 Let Us Use the Graticule
- Let’s Use the Graticule
- Important Parallels and Meridians
3 Comparing a Globe and a Map; Field Visits
- Introduction to Comparing a Globe and a Map; Field Visits
- Field Visit (Educational Trip)
- Geography Museum
4 Weather and Climate
- Weather and Climate
- Introduction
- Weather related / Climatic factors
- Changes in Weather
- Climate
- Elements of Weather
- Temperature
- Atmospheric pressure
- Humidity
- Precipitation (rain, dew, hail, snow)
- Winds
- Cloud (different types)
5 Temperature
- The Temperature and a Thermometer
- Introduction
- Unit of Temperature
- Experiment: 1
- Experiment: 2
6 Importance of Oceans
- Introduction to Importance of Oceans
- Oceans and Climate
- Oceans and Resources
- Oceanic Transport
- Issues Related to Oceans
7 Rocks and Rock Types
- Rock and it's Types
- Igneous Rocks
- Igneous Rocks
- Characteristics of Igneous Rocks
- Types of Igneous Rocks
- Extrusive Igneous Rocks
- Intrusive Igneous Rocks
- Sedimentary Rocks
- Sedimentary Rocks
- Characteristics of Sedimentary rocks
- Types of Sedimentary Rocks
- Organic Sedimentary Rocks
- Mechanical Sedimentary Rocks
- Chemical Sedimentary rocks
- Metamorphic Rocks
- Metamorphic Rocks
- Types of Metamorphic Rocks
- Thermal Metamorphism
- Dynamic Metamorphism
- Formation of Metamorphic Rocks from Igneous rocks
- Formation of Metamorphic Rocks from Sedimentary rocks
- Characteristics of Metamorphic Rocks
- Igneous Rocks
8 Natural Resources
- Natural Resources
- Introduction
- Proportion of Land and Water on Earth
- Causes of Depletion of Natural Resources
- Impact of Depletion of Natural Resources
- Steps to Prevent Depletion of Resources
9 Energy Resources
- Energy Resources
- Substance-based Energy Resources
- Wood
- Coal
- Mineral oil and natural gas
- Biogas
- Energy from Waste Material
- Atomic Energy
- Process-based Energy Resources
- Hydel Power
- Wind Energy
- Solar Energy
- Tidal Energy
- Geo-thermal Energy
10 Human Occupations
- Introduction to Human Occupations
- Primary Occupations
- Secondary Occupations
- Tertiary Occupations
- Quaternary Occupations
