ISSO
International Social Studies Olympiad Practice Tests
The ISSO tests students' understanding of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics alongside logical reasoning and higher-order thinking for Classes 1–10.
- Organizer
- Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
- Grades
- Classes 1–10
- Exam months
- November – January
- Duration
- 60 minutes
Exam structure
| Section | Classes 1–4 | Classes 5–12 |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | 10 | 15 |
| Social Studies | 25 | 30 |
| Achievers Section | 5 | 10 |
| Total questions | 40 | 55 |
Duration: 60 minutes. Counts follow the published SOF pattern and may change between years — check sofworld.org.
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Key topics
Indian HistoryWorld GeographyCivics & GovernanceEconomics BasicsCurrent AffairsLogical Reasoning