CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Standard Question Paper Blueprint
The CBSE Class 10 Mathematics (Standard) blueprint structures 80 marks across 38 questions in five sections (A through E). It emphasizes procedural fluency, conceptual understanding, and real-world mathematical modeling.
Section-Wise Marks Distribution
Official section weights, question types, and recommended word lengths.
| Section | Question Type | Question Range | Questions | Marks / Q | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Objective & MCQs 18 Single-choice questions and 2 Assertion-Reasoning questions covering Real Numbers, Polynomials, Trigonometry, and Statistics. | Q1 - Q20 | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Section B | Short Answer-I (SA-I) Two-mark questions focused on direct proofs, quadratic roots, and coordinate geometry theorems. | Q21 - Q25 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Section C | Short Answer-II (SA-II) Three-mark multi-step problems covering circle tangents, surface area & volumes, and trigonometry identities. | Q26 - Q31 | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Section D | Long Answer (LA) Comprehensive five-mark questions involving Basic Proportionality Theorem (BPT), surface transformations, and AP applications. | Q32 - Q35 | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| Section E | Case-Based Integrated Assessment Practical scenario-based mathematical models with sub-parts of 1 mark, 1 mark, and 2 marks with internal choice. | Q36 - Q38 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Total Marks | 38 | - | 80 Marks | ||
Cognitive Domain Weightage (Bloom's Taxonomy)
Balanced assessment rubric as prescribed in national curriculum frameworks.
Remembering & Understanding
Direct formulas, standard identity evaluation, and geometric axioms.
Applying
Arithmetic progressions, height and distance calculations, coordinates.
Analyzing & Modeling
Case studies, multi-step geometric proofs, and quadratic optimization.
Official General Instructions
Pre-formatted student rubric printed at the top of the examination paper.
General Instructions to Candidates
- This question paper contains 38 questions divided into 5 sections: A, B, C, D, and E.
- Section A comprises 20 MCQs of 1 mark each.
- Section B comprises 5 Short Answer questions of 2 marks each.
- Section C comprises 6 Short Answer questions of 3 marks each.
- Section D comprises 4 Long Answer questions of 5 marks each.
- Section E comprises 3 Case-Based questions of 4 marks each with internal choice in the 2-mark sub-part.
- Use of calculators is strictly prohibited.
Sample Question Paper Layout
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