CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper Blueprint & Format
The official CBSE Class 10 Science examination blueprint is designed according to the latest NCERT syllabus and NEP competency guidelines. The question paper comprises 39 compulsory questions categorized across 5 distinct sections.
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 16 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and 4 Assertion-Reasoning questions testing foundational recall, identification, and concept clarity. | Q1 - Q20 | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Section B | Very Short Answer (VSA) Short conceptual questions requiring direct, concise answers in 30 to 50 words each. | Q21 - Q26 | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Section C | Short Answer (SA) Multi-step analytical, reasoning, and chemical equation balancing questions requiring 50 to 80 words. | Q27 - Q33 | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| Section D | Long Answer (LA) Comprehensive descriptive questions covering Physics ray diagrams/circuits, Biology life processes, and Organic Chemistry with internal choice. | Q34 - Q36 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Section E | Case-Based / Source Assessment Real-world passage or data-driven case studies with 3 sub-questions each (1 mark, 1 mark, 2 marks). | Q37 - Q39 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Total Marks | 39 | - | 80 Marks | ||
Cognitive Domain Weightage (Bloom's Taxonomy)
Balanced assessment rubric as prescribed in national curriculum frameworks.
Remembering & Understanding
Direct facts, definitions, and standard textbook principles.
Applying
Formulas, chemical reactions, ray diagrams, and numerical calculation.
Analyzing & Evaluating
Assertion-Reasoning, data-based questions, and experimental analysis.
Official General Instructions
Pre-formatted student rubric printed at the top of the examination paper.
General Instructions to Candidates
- This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
- All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions.
- Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
- Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
- Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
- Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
- Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
Sample Question Paper Layout
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Section A - Multiple Choice Questions
(1 Mark each)Section B - Very Short Answer
(2 Marks each)Section E - Case-Based Assessment
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