TYPOLOGY & SYLLABUS %
(A) TYPOLOGY OF QUESTION PAPER
(A.1) TYPOLOGY OF QUESTIONS
P-2(I to VIII)
is a matter of following the Cbse guidelines and carrying a variety of the Questions under CFQ (Competency Focused Questions),
SA(Small Answer) VSA(Very Small Answer) MCQ) , True False, Matching with lines, Map Analysis etc.
*Fill the syllabus here *P2 (Grade I to VIII,XII), P-3(Grade -IX),Post Mid Term/Pre Board-1(Grade -X)*
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*For edit response *P2 (Grade I to VIII,XII), P-3(Grade -IX),Post Mid Term/Pre Board-1(Grade -X)*
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Grade - I to VIII = OCT 5 % + 15 % (NOV)
Grades-
P-3(IX) Starts
DEC FIRST WEEK
20% NEW (,OCT NOV)
Post Mid Term/Pre Board-1(X) Starts
DEC FIRST WEEK
OLD(30 %+45%+10) ) + 15 %NEW (NOV)
P2-(XI) Starts
DEC FIRST WEEK
20% NEW (,OCT NOV)
PROCTORED EXAM/ PRE BOARD-1(XII)
DEC FIRST WEEK
Full Syllabus
CONTENT /LESSON/CHAPTER BREAK-UP
PART-A
(1) CFQ ------50% (MCQ,OR CASE BASED OR ANY SIMILAR SOURCE)-
20 marks
(2) MCQ---20% -8 marks
Chapters/lessons would deal with MCQ/SA, VSA and other types of questions mentioned in section A.1)
PART-B
(3)Constructed Response Questions 30 % -12 marks
CH./LESSONS/BLOCKS FOR (Long Answer) from Languages (ENGLISH, HINDI, PUNJABI + Social Science and Science.
Marking Scheme
P-1 MRKS 40 I 90 MINUTES (CARRY MARKS 5;REPORT CARD USES)
(1) 40 Marks Written Exam
A written question paper shall be divided into Two Parts (A and B)
Part A -MCQ
(1.a) 28 Marks
Time -40 Minutes
MCQ, True False,Fill ups, Matching with lines, Jumbled Words, New-Words, SA(Small Answer) VSA(Very Small Answer), Map Analysis(If chosen for Quick answering)
Note:-This part also carries questions about Grammar.
Part B-Written Assessment
(1.b) 12 Marks
Time -50 Minutes
Unseen passage, LA(Long Answer), Grammar, Literature,Map Analysis(If choosing for Details answering)
(For Com.Sc. 40 Mrks
Part A (18 marks)
Practical (10 marks)
Part B ( 12 marks)
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Number of Questions for a 40-Mark Written Exam (90 Minutes)
Target Student: Average to Moderate
Marking Scheme:
Total Marks: 40
Time: 90 Minutes
Part A (MCQ): 28 Marks (40 Minutes)
Part B (Written Assessment): 12 Marks (50 Minutes)
Here's a breakdown of the recommended number of questions:
Part A (MCQ) - 28 Marks (40 Minutes)
Number of Questions: 28 - 35 (depending on complexity)
Question Types:
MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions): 15-20 (2 marks each)
True/False: 3-5 (1 mark each)
Fill-ups: 3-5 (1 mark each)
Matching: 2-3 (2 marks each)
VSA (Very Short Answer): 2-3 (1 mark each) [Optional]
Map Analysis (Quick answering): 1 (2 marks) [Optional]
Time per Question: Aim for an average of 1-1.5 minutes per question.
Part B (Written Assessment) - 12 Marks (50 Minutes)
Number of Questions: 2-3 (focus on quality over quantity)
Question Types:
Unseen Passage: 1 (4-6 marks)
LA (Long Answer): 1 (4-6 marks) [Choose one or the other]
Grammar: Include in Unseen Passage or LA or as separate questions (2-3 marks)
Literature: Include in Unseen Passage or LA or as separate questions (2-3 marks)
Map Analysis (Detailed answering): 1 (up to 3 marks) [Optional - can replace a short answer question]
Time per Question: Allocate time based on the marks allotted. Aim for a balanced distribution between sections.
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FOR COMPUTER SC.
Number of Questions for a 40-Mark Computer Science Exam (90 Minutes)
Target Student: Average to Moderate
Marking Scheme:
Total Marks: 40
Time: 90 Minutes
Part A (Theory): 18 Marks
Part B (Written Assessment): 12 Marks
Practical: 10 Marks (Separate Assessment)
Here's a breakdown of the recommended number of questions:
Part A (Theory) - 18 Marks (Estimated Time: 40-45 Minutes)
Number of Questions: 15-20 (depending on complexity)
Question Types:
MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions): 5-10 (1-2 marks each)
Short Answer (SA): 5-10 (1-2 marks each)
Case Studies/Situational Analysis: 1-2 (3-4 marks each) [Optional]
Time per Question: Aim for an average of 2-3 minutes per question.
Part B (Written Assessment) - 12 Marks (Estimated Time: 40-45 Minutes)
Number of Questions: 2-3 (focus on quality over quantity)
Question Types:
Long Answer (LA): 1 (5-7 marks) with clear instructions on specific areas to focus on.
Application-based: 1-2 (2-3 marks each) requiring students to apply theoretical concepts to practical scenarios.
Time per Question: Allocate time based on the marks allotted. Aim for a balanced distribution between sections.
Practical - 10 Marks (Separate Assessment)
This section likely involves tasks, calculations, or demonstrations
The number and complexity of tasks will depend on the specific skills being assessed.
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FOR GK
Number of Questions for a General Knowledge Exam (40 Marks, 90 Minutes)
Target Student: Average to Moderate
Marking Scheme:
Total Marks: 40
Time: 90 Minutes
Part A (Multiple Choice & Practical): 28 Marks (40 Minutes)
Part B (Written Assessment): 12 Marks (50 Minutes)
Part A (Multiple Choice & Practical) - 28 Marks (40 Minutes)
Multiple Choice (18 Marks)
Number of Questions: 30-40 (depending on complexity)
Question Types: A variety of multiple-choice questions can be used to assess general knowledge across various domains like:
History
Science
Geography
Current Affairs
Literature
Art & Culture
Everyday knowledge
Time per Question: Aim for an average of 1 minute per question.
Practical (10 Marks)
Number of Questions: 2-3
Question Types:
Identification of objects/landmarks from images (e.g., flags, monuments)
Interpretation of data (e.g., charts, graphs)
Basic problem-solving with a general knowledge twist (e.g., using a map to find a location)
Time per Question: Allocate time based on the complexity of the practical task (around 10-15 minutes per question).
Part B (Written Assessment) - 12 Marks (50 Minutes)
Number of Questions: 2-3 (focus on quality over quantity)
Question Types:
Essay: 1 (6-8 marks) on a broad general knowledge topic.
Short Answer (2-3 questions): 2-4 marks each, covering different areas of general knowledge.
Time per Question: Allocate time based on the marks allotted. Aim for a balanced distribution between sections.
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TYPOLOGY
Grades-
P-3(IX) Starts
DEC FIRST WEEK
20% NEW (,OCT NOV)
Post Mid Term/Pre Board-1(X) Starts
DEC FIRST WEEK
OLD(30 %+45%+10) ) + 15 %NEW (NOV)
P2-(XI) Starts
DEC FIRST WEEK
20% NEW (,OCT NOV)
PROCTORED EXAM/ PRE BOARD-1(XII)
DEC FIRST WEEK
Full Syllabus
QUESTION PAPER BASED ON LO AND OTHER TYPOLOGY-BASED SEGMENTS
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NOTE- FOLLOW THE SAME MODEL PAPERS FOR CLASSES IX TO XII.
Secondary & Senior Secondary School Curriculum –
https://cbseacademic.nic.in/curriculum_2026.html
- Sample Question Papers – Grade X and XII
https://cbseacademic.nic.in/SQP_CLASSX_2025-26.html
https://cbseacademic.nic.in/SQP_CLASSXII_2025-26.html
FOR TYPOLOGY % IN QUESTION PAPERS
FOLLOW CBSE BOARD EXAM PATTERN for Classes 9th to 12th - 3 hours
3 APRIL,2024 BY CBSE
ADD MAJOR CHANGES Competency Based Questions or questions that assess application of concepts in real-life situations will be part of the question paper.*Check for 3 MAJOR CHANGES AS ON
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MAX MARKS FOR THEORY 80/70/30