SSC Question Paper Set English Medium

24 Model Question Papers
16 Board Question Papers
Fifth Edition: November 2014
Salient Features
A set of 3 Model Question Papers with solutions for each subject

Includes Board Question Papers: March and October 2014.
Total 40 Test Papers (24 Model Question Papers + 16 Board Question Papers)
Prepared as per the new board paper pattern.
Complete answers to every question with relevant marking scheme.
Graphs and diagrams provided wherever necessary.
Simple and lucid language.
Self-evaluative in nature.
Solutions with relevant marking scheme to Board Question papers available
in downloadable PDF format at www. targetpublications.org
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Preface
Being in SSC is much like standing at the crossroads of life. The route you choose henceforth ends up being
the turning point of your career. However, what route you choose, largely depends upon how much you score than on
your wishes and whims.
Just like any other examination, SSC examination would be dreadful only if you are under prepared. As is
observed universally, preparation is the key. For the ones who are prepared and ready to take the challenge, we have a
penultimate weapon to test your mettle - Targets SSC Question Paper Set.
This book includes 24 Model Questions Papers across eight subjects (set of 3 question papers for each
subject) and 16 Board Question Papers (March and October 2014) to gear you up for your Final Exams. Not just that,
all the Model Questions Papers are supplemented with Model Answers to make sure you encounter no scope for error.
These Question Papers are in tune with the changed syllabus and are composed according to the new pattern.
Solutions to Board Question Papers of March and October 2014 examinations are available in downloadable
PDF format at our website www. targetpublications.org. The purpose behind this is to make students familiar with the
current question pattern and marking schemes. It also gives them a holistic understanding of the exact nature of the
board question papers.
As the old adage goes, Practice makes a man Perfect, students would find here a goldmine of Question
Papers to practice upon before they are up for their final battle. We are sure these Question Papers would prove to be
extremely instrumental in achieving monumental scores in the Board Examinations.
We welcome your valuable suggestions and feedback towards this book.
We wish the students all the best for their examinations.
Yours faithfully
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Index
No.
Subject
1.
Marking Scheme
2.
English
3.
Hindi
4.
Marathi
5.
History-Political
Science
6.
Geography Economics
7.
Science
8.
Algebra
9.
Geometry
10.
Board Question Paper:

March 2014
11.
Board Question Paper:

October 2014
Test
English
Hindi
Marathi
History
Geography
Science
Algebra/Geometry
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Page No.
Question Papers
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
22
30
37
43
49
55
59
63
67
69
71
73
76
79
82
85
89
93
95
97
99
102
105
107
117
122
126
128
130
133
136
139
149
154
158
160
162
165
168
Model Answers
172
179
186
194
211
229
245
261
277
293
298
303
308
316
324
331
340
348
357
365
374
382
392
402
Solutions
PDF
in
format
downloadable
available
at
www. targetpublications.org
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English
english : Marking Scheme

Marking Scheme (for March 2014 exam and onwards)
Marks : 80
SECTION I: Reading Skills, Vocabulary and Grammar
Q.1 (A)
A.1 Activity for testing factual understanding
Textual Passage
A.2 Activity for testing comprehension / question/s
A.3 Activity for testing contextual meaning of words
A.4 Activity for testing grammar in context
A.5 Personal response / Thinking skill based question
Q.1 (B)
B.1 Activity for testing factual understanding
Textual Passage
B.2 Activity for testing comprehension / question/s
B.3 Activity for testing contextual meaning of words
B.4 Activity for testing grammar in context
B.5 Personal response / Thinking skill based question
Q.2 (A)
Non-Textual Passage
A.2 Activity for testing comprehension / question/s
A.3 Activity for testing contextual meaning of words
A.4 Activity for testing grammar in context
A.5 Personal response / Thinking skill based question
Q.2 (B)
Non-Textual Passage
B.2 Activity for testing comprehension / question/s
B.3 Activity for testing contextual meaning of words
B.4 Activity for testing grammar in context
B.5 Personal response / Thinking skill based question
SECTION II: Poetry
Q.3 (A)
Extract from a Textual poem
A.2 Question on understanding Interpretative / Complex factual / Inference
A.3 Activity for testing meaning of a word/s in context / Poetic Devices
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
Total: 10 Marks
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
Total: 10 Marks
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
Total: 10 Marks
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
Total: 10 Marks
(2)
(2)
(1)
Total: 05 Marks

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Marking Scheme
Q.3 (B)
Extract from a Textual poem
B.2 Question on understanding Interpretative / Complex factual / Inference
B.3 Activity for testing meaning of a word/s in context / Poetic Devices
(2)
(2)
(1)
Total: 05 Marks
SECTION III: Rapid Reading

Q.4
Extract from Rapid Reading Section
A.2 Comprehension activity
A.3 Question testing Personal response / Thinking skill
(1)
(2)
(2)
Total: 05 Marks
SECTION IV: Writing skills

Q.5 (A) Letter writing
A.1 Informal OR A. 2 Formal = 4 Writing + 1 Grammar
(5)
Q.5 (B)
B.1 Report writing
OR
B.2 Dialogue writing = 4 Writing + 1 Grammar
(5)
Q.6 (A)
A.1 Information Transfer (Nonverbal to verbal)
OR
A.2 Verbal to Non verbal = 4 Writing + 1 Grammar
(5)
Q.6 (B)
B.1 Speech
OR
B.2 View and Counter-view = 4 Writing + 1 Grammar
(5)
Q.7 Expansion of ideas / Developing a story = 4 Writing +1 Grammar
Sr. No.
Skill
(5)
Total: 25 Marks
Grand Total: 80 Marks
Weightage
Reading skill
37 Marks
Vocabulary
10 Marks
Grammar
13 Marks
Writing skill
20 Marks
Oral Skills
20 Marks
Total
100 Marks
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Hindi
hindi : Marking Scheme

e.1 De) efvecveefueefKele efJeOeeve kes meeLe efoS ieS efJekeuHeeW ceW mes Heefle ieodeHeeeW kes DeeOeej Hej mener efJekeuHe
pees[kej eleske efJeOeeve HetCe& Jeekee ceW efueefKeS~
[02]
Dee) efvecveefueefKele JeekeeeW kes efjkele mLeeveeW keer Hetefle& Heefle ieodeHeeeW ceW eegkele eyoeW mes keerefpeS~
eegkele eyo DeOeesjsKeebefkele keerefpeS~
F)
F&)
[03]
efvecveefueefKele HeeBe eveeW ceW mes efkevneR leerve eveeW kes Gllej Heefle ieode HeeeW kes DeeOeej Hej kesJeue
Ske-Ske Jeekee ceW efueefKeS~
[03]
efvecveefueefKele oes JeekeeeW ceW mes keesF& Ske Jeekee efkemeves efkeme meboYe& ceW kene nw?
Heefle ieode Hee kes DeeOeej Hej efueefKeS~
[02]
G) efvecveefueefKele HeeBe eveeW ceW mes efkevneR leerve eveeW kes Gllej Heefle ieodeHeeeW kes DeeOeej Hej meb#esHe ceW
(ueieYeie mee-mellej eyoeW leke) efueefKeS~
[09]
T) efvecveefueefKele Heefle ieode Heefjso Hej Deekeueve nsleg efoS ieS eveeW kes Gllej Ske-Ske Jeekee ceW
efueefKeS~
[03]
e.2 De) efvecveefueefKele JeekeeeW kes efjkele mLeeveeW keer Hetefle& Heefle Heode-HeeeW ceW eegkele kees<ke ceW efoes Gefele
eyo mes keerefpeS~ eyoeW kees DeOeesjsKeebefkele keerefpeS~
[03]
Dee) efvecveefueefKele eveeW kes Gllej Heefle HeodeHeeeW kes DeeOeej Hej kesJeue Ske-Ske Jeekee ceW efueefKeS~
[03]
F)
efvecveefueefKele Heefle Heodeebe Hej Deekeueve nsleg efoS ieS eveeW kes Gllej Ske-Ske Jeekee ceW efueefKeS :
[03]
F&)
efvecveefueefKele Heefle Heode Keb[ kee mejue ieodeeLe& efueefKeS~
[03]
G) efvecveefueefKele eej eveeW ceW mes efkevneR oes eveeW kes Gllej Heefle Heode HeeeW kes DeeOeej Hej meb#esHe ceW
efueefKeS~
[06]
e.3 De) efvecveefueefKele eej eveeW ceW mes efkevneR oes eveeW kes Gllej Heefle Hetjke HeeeW kes DeeOeej Hej meb#esHe ceW
efueefKeS~
[08]
DeLeJee
e.4
efvecveefueefKele oes Heefle Hetjke HeeeW ceW mes efkemeer Ske kee meej efueefKeS~
De) efvecveefueefKele oes eyoeW ceW mes efkemeer Ske eyo kee DeLe&HetCe& Jeekee ceW eeesie keerefpeS~
[01]
Dee) efvecveefueefKele oes JeekeeeW ceW mes efkemeer Ske Jeekee ceW DeOeesjsKeebefkele eyo kee eyoYeso efueefKeS~
F) kees<ke ceW oer ieF& metevee kes Devegmeej efvecveefueefKele oes JeekeeeW ceW mes efkemeer Ske Jeekee kee
keeueHeefjJele&ve keerefpeS~
[01]
[01]

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F&)
Marking Scheme
efvecveefueefKele oes JeekeeeW ceW mes efkemeer Ske Jeekee ceW eegkele meneeke efeee Heneevekej efueefKeS~
[01]
DeLeJee
efvecveefueefKele oes efeeeDeeW ceW mes efkemeer Ske efeee kee meneeke efeee kes He ceW DeLe&HetCe& Jeekee ceW
eeesie keerefpeS~
G) efvecveefueefKele oes efeeeDeeW ceW mes efkemeer Ske efeee kes eLece leLee odefJeleere esjCeeLe&ke He efueefKeS~
[01]
DeLeJee
efvecveefueefKele oes JeekeeeW ceW mes efkemeer Ske Jeekee ceW eegkele esjCeeLe&ke efeeeHe eBkej Gmekee
ekeej efueefKeS~
T) efvecveefueefKele leerve JeekeeeW ceW mes oes Jeekee egodOe kejkes efueefKeS~
[02]
DeLeJee
efvecveefueefKele Jeekee ceW eesie efJejeceefendveeW kee eeesie kejkes Jeekee efHej mes efueefKeS~
S)
efvecveefueefKele HeeBe cegneJejeW ceW mes efkevneR leerve cegneJejeW kes efnboer ceW DeLe& oskej Gvekee DeLe&HetCe& mJeleb$e
JeekeeeW ceW eeesie keerefpeS~
DeLeJee
[03]
efvecveefueefKele Jeekee ceW DeOeesjsKeebefkele JeekeeebeeW kes yeoues kees<ke ceW efoS ieS cegneJejeW ceW mes eesie
cegneJejs kee eeesie kejkes egodOe Jeekee efHej mes efueefKeS~
e.5 efvecveefueefKele eej efJe<eeeW ceW mes efkemeer Ske efJe<ee Hej ueieYeie [s{ meew mes oes meew eyoeW leke efveyebOe efueefKeS~
[10]
e.6 De) efvecveefueefKele keeee&ueeerve leLee JeeJemeeefeke oes He$eeW ceW mes efkemeer Ske He$e kee efueHeeHesmeefnle eeHe
(vecetvee) leweej keerefpeS~
DeLeJee
[04]
efvecveefueefKele efJe%eeHeve kee eeHe (vecetvee) leweej keerefpeS~

Dee) efvecveefueefKele HejsKee kes DeeOeej Hej keneveer efueefKeS, Gmes Gefele eer<e&ke oerefpeS Deewj en Yeer
oee&FS efke nceW Gmemes keee meerKe efceueleer nw~
F)
efvecveefueefKele DeHeefle ieodeKeb[ Hej Deekeueve nsleg eej Ssmes eve leweej keerefpeS, efpevekes Gllej
Ske-Ske Jeekee ceW neW~
[04]
[04]
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Marathi
marathi : Marking Scheme

e.1. De) eesie Heee&e eesOetve Heg{erue efJeOeeves HetCe& keje. ieoeHeeebJej 4 efJeOeeves osCes.
kebmeele eleskeer 4 Heee&e osCes. (eejner mees[efJeCes DeHesef#ele)
[04]
Dee) Keeueerue Jeekeeebleerue efjkeecee peeieer kebmeeleerue eyoebHewkeer eesie eyo JeeHeve Jeekees Hegvne efuene.
ieoeHeeebJej DeeOeeefjle 3 Jeekees osCes, eleske Jeekeeemeeer kebmeele 4 Heee&e osCes.
(eflevner mees[efJeCes DeHesef#ele)
[03]
F)
[03]
Heg{erue eveebeer eleskeer Skee Jeekeeele Gllejs efuene.

ieoeHeeebJej leerve eve osCes (leervener efueefnCes DeHesef#ele)
e.2 De) Heg{erueHewkeer keesCeleener Ske Jeekeeees meboYee&men mHe<erkejCe keje.

ieoeHeeebJejerue oesve efJeOeeves osCes.
(keesCeleener Skee efJeOeeveeee meboYe& osTve mHe<erkejCe kejCes DeHesef#ele)
[03]
Dee) Heg{erueHewkeer keesCeleener leerve eveebeer Gllejs eleskeer 50 les 60 eyoeble efuene.
ieoeHeeebJej DeeOeeefjle 5 eve osCes (3 efueefnCes DeHesef#ele)
[09]
e.3 De) Heg{erueHewkeer eveebeer eleskeer Skee Jeekeeele Gllejs efuene.

HeoeHeeebJej 3 eve osCes (leervener efueefnCes DeHesef#ele)
[03]
Dee) Heg{erue HeoeHebkeleeRleerue efjkeecee peeieer kebmeeleerue eesie eyo Yeve Hebkeleer Hegvne efuene.
leerve HeoeHeeebleerue Hebkeleer osCes, kebmeele eleskeer leerve Heee&e osCes (leervener Hebkeleer efueefnCes DeHesef#ele)
[03]
e.4. De) Heg{erueHewkeer keesCeleener Skee HeoeHebkeleeree meboYe& osTve mejU DeLe& efuene.
oesve HeoeHeeebleerue Hebkeleer osCes (Ske efueefnCes DeHesef#ele)
[03]
Dee) Heg{erueHewkeer keesCeleener leerve eveebeer Gllejs eleskeer 50 les 60 eyoeble efuene.
HeoeHeeebJej DeeOeeefjle Heee eve osCes. (leerve efueefnCes DeHesef#ele)
[09]
e.5 Heg{erue eveebeer Gllejs eleskeer 60 les 70 eyoeble efuene. (keesCelesner oesve)
mLetueJeeeveHeeebJej eej eve osCes (oesve efueefnCes DeHesef#ele)
[08]
efkebJee
keesCeleener Skee Heeeee meejebe 100 les 120 eyoeble legceee Yee<esle efuene.
mLetueJeeeveceOeerue oesve Heeebeer veeJes osCes. (Ske efueefnCes DeHesef#ele)
e.6. De) Heg{erue JeekeeebHewkeer keesCelesner Ske Jeekee uesKeveefveeceebvegmeej efuene.
oesve Jeekees osCes (Ske efueefnCes DeHesef#ele), eleske Jeekeeele 2 egkeeres eyo osCes.
[02]

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Marking Scheme
Dee) Heg{erue meeceeefmeke eyoebHewkeer keesCeleener oesve eyoebleerue meceeme DeesUKee.

eej meeceeefmeke eyo osCes (oesve efueefnCes DeHesef#ele)
[02]
F)
kebmeebleerue metevesvegmeej yeoue keve keesCeleerner oesve Jeekees efuene. (JeekeeHeefjJele&ve)

leerve Jeekee osCes (keesCeleerner oesve efueefnCes DeHesef#ele)
(efJeOeeveeLeea / eveeLe&ke / Dee%eeLeea / GodieejJeeeke Hewkeer leerve)
[02]
F&)
Heg{erue kebmeele efouesuee Jeekedeeejebee leeKeeueer efouesuee Jeekeeeble eesie lee efkeeCeer GHeeesie keve
Jeekees Hegvne efuene.
kebmeele 6 Jeekedeeej osCes / mene Jeekees osCes (eej efueefnCes DeHesef#ele)
e.7. De) Heg{erue Gleeje Jeeetve leeJej eej eve leeej keje.
(Gllej eleskeer Skee Jeekeeele eeJes Demes eve leeej kejeJesle). 80 les 100 eyoebee Gleeje osCes.
[04]
[04]
Dee) Heg{s efouesuee cegeebJeve iees< efuene. eesie eer<e&ke osTve leelHee& efuene.
[04]
F)
[04]
Heg{erueHewkeer keesCeleener Skee efJe<eeeJej He$e efuene.

DeewHeeeefjke oesve He$es osCes (Ske efueefnCes DeHesef#ele)
efkebJee
Heg{erue efJe<eeeJej Je=lleevle efuene.
efkebJee
Heg{erue efJe<eeeJej peeefnjeleuesKeve keje.
e.8. Heg{erueHewkeer keesCeleener Skee efJe<eeeJej efouesuee cegeebee DeeOeejs 150 eyoebHeele efveyebOe efuene.
(JeCe&veelceke, keuHeveelceke, DeelcekeLeve eleskeer Ske efJe<ee osCes.)
[10]
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History and Political Science
History & Political science : Marking Scheme

Note: 1.
1.
All questions are compulsory.
2.
Numbers on right indicate full marks.
3.
Question Nos. 1-5 are based on History and Question Nos. 6-9 are based on Political Science.
(A)
Complete the statements by choosing the appropriate alternatives from those given in the
brackets:
(Answer 3 out of 3)
(B)
Match the correct pairs:

(Give 3 items in column A and 4 items in coulmn B)
(3)
(3)
2.
Answer the following questions in 25 to 30 words:

(Answer any 2 out of 3)
(4)
3.
Give reasons for the following statements in 25 to 30 words:

(4)
4.

(6)
5.

(8)
6.
Fill in the blanks with a suitable word from those given in the brackets:
(Answer 3 out of 3)
(3)
7.
Answer the following questions in one sentence each:

(3)
8.
State whether the following statements are True or False with reasons:
(4)
9.

(2)
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Chapter
History
Marks
Imperialism
Twentieth century
Age of conflict
Emancipation of
Asia and Africa
World
after
Second
World
War
Total
06
12
Marks with
option
09
17
04
Political Science
Chapter
Marks
No.
03
02
Marks with
option
4
4
and
03
before
04
12
18
1.
2.
Democracy
Political Parties
05
3.
06
08
4.
Democracy
Diversity
Challenges
democracy
28
39
Total

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Question type wise
History
distribution of marks
Question Type
Sr. No.
Political Science
Marks with
Marks
Option
Marks
Marks with
Option
1.
Objective questions
06
06
03
03
2.
Short questions
14
21
09
15
3.
Long questions
08
12
---
---
Total
28
39
12
18
Question type wise
History
Sr. No.
Question Type
Marks
Political Science
Marks with
Option
Marks
Marks with
Option
1.
Knowledge
06
14
03
05
2.
Understanding
14
17
04
05
3.
Application
08
08
05
08
Total
28
39
12
18
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Geography and Economics
Geography & economics : Marking Scheme

Note: 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
All questions are compulsary.

Figure to the right indicate full marks.
For Q. No.3 (A) use the graph paper supplied to you and attach it to the main answer book.
For Q. No.3 (C) use supplied outline map of India and tie it to your answer-book.
Use of stencil is allowed for drawing map.
Draw neat diagrams and sketches wherever necessary.
1.
Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate alternatives from those
given in the brackets and rewrite the sentence in your answer-book.
(A)
(3)
(Answer 3 out of 3)
(B)
Match the items in Column A with those in Column B
(3)
(Give 3 items in column A and 4 items in coulmn B)

2.
(A)
Give geographical reasons for the following statements:
(4)

(B)
Write short notes on:
(4)

3.
(A)
With the help of the given statistical data prepare a graph/diagram:
(2)
(B)
Observe the following map/diagram and answer the questions given below it:
(2)

(C)
Mark the following in the outline map of India supplied to you. Write the names and give
Index:
(2)

4.
Answer the following questions in detail:
(8)

5.
Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct alternatives from those given in the brackets and rewrite
the sentence in your answer-book.
(2)
(Answer 2 out of 2)
6.
Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each:
(6)

7.
Answer any one of the following questions in five or six sentences:
(4)

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Marking Scheme
Geography
Chapter
1.
Physical divisions of
India
2.
North
Indian
Mountains
3, 4, 5 North Indian Plains
6, 7
Peninsular
Plateau
Region
8.
Ghats, Coastal Plain
and Indian Islands
9.
Practical Geography
Total
Economics
Marks
Marks with
option
03
04
04
06
07
11
04
06
06
09
04
28
06
42
Question type wise
Question Type
1.
2.
3.
4.
Introduction
of
on
Economy
Basic
Problems
of
Economy and Solutions
Inflation
Public Distribution System
and Consumer Protection
Total
Geography
Sr. No.
Chapter
Marks
Marks
Marks with
option
02
02
02
02
04
08
04
08
12
20
Economics
Marks with
Option
Marks
Marks with
Option
1.
Objective questions
10
14
02
02
2.
Short questions
10
16
06
10
3.
Long questions
08
12
04
08
Total
28
42
12
20
Question type wise
Geography
Sr. No.
Question Type
Marks
Economics
Marks with
Option
Marks
Marks with
Option
1.
Knowledge
06
09
06
08
2.
Understanding
08
12
02
08
3.
Application
08
12
04
04
4.
Skill
06
09
--
--
Total
28
42
12
20
10
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Science and Technology
Science & technology : Marking Scheme

Total Marks: 100
Written examination: 80 Marks: 3 hours
A single question paper is to be solved on one and the same answer sheet.
Section A:
40 Marks
Section B:
40 Marks
Practical examination: 20 Marks: 1 hour 30 minutes
Question Paper pattern:

Questions
Marks
Marks with option
Q. 1 A. Answer 5 questions. (1 mark question)
Q. 1 B. Answer 5 MCQs. (1 mark question)
Q. 2. Answer any 5 out of 6. (2 marks question)
10
12
15
18
10
Q. 5 A. Answer 5 questions. (1 mark question)
Q. 5 B. Answer 5 MCQs. (1 mark question)
10
12
15
18
10
Total
80
100
Section A
Section B
11

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Marking Scheme
Types of Questions
Q. 1 A and Q. 5 A
Fill in the blanks, Find odd man out, Find co-relation, Match the pairs, State true or false, Name, Write unit or
molecular formula.
Q. 1 B and Q. 5 B
Multiple choice questions based on practical.
Q. 2 and Q. 6
Give reasons, Draw / correct diagrams, Write note, Write balanced chemical equation, Laws, Definitions, Solve
examples, Distinguish, Complete the table, Write characteristics, Write uses.
Q. 3 and Q. 7
Give two examples and explain any one, Write law / definition and explain with example, Write merits-demerits,
Explain.
Q. 4 and Q. 8
Prove, Explain working with appropriate diagram, Long question, Explain with given points principle, diagram,
construction, working, use, Questions based on given paragraph.
About HOTS questions

HOTS questions means Higher Order Thinking Skill questions. Approx. 20% questions are HOTS questions and
are based on the syllabus. HOTS questions can be of 1 mark to 5 marks. In depth study of textbook helps in
answering HOTS questions.
Chapter wise weightage:
No.
Chapter Name
Marks
Marks with option
School of elements
The magic of chemical reactions
The acid base chemistry
The electric spark
All about electromagnetism
Wonders of light (Part I)
Wonders of light (Part II)
Understanding metals and non-metals
Amazing world of carbon compounds
10
Lifes internal secrets
11
The regulators of life
12
The life cycle
13
Mapping our genes
14
Striving for better environment (Part I)
15
Striving for better environment (Part II)
12
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Algebra / Geometry
Algebra / Geometry : Marking Scheme

Written Exam
Algebra
40 Marks
Time: 2 hrs.
Geometry
40 Marks
Time: 2 hrs.
* Internal Assessment
20 Marks
Total
100 Marks
* Internal Assessment
Home Assignment:
10 Marks
5-5 Home assignment for Algebra and Geometry

of 10 marks each would be given. Marks obtained
out of 100 would be converted to marks out of 10.
Test of multiple choice

question:
10 Marks
Depending upon the entire syllabus, internal test

for Algebra and Geometry with 20 marks each
would be taken at the end of second semester.
Marks obtained out of 40 would be converted to
marks out of 10.
Total
20 marks
ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRY

Mark Wise Distribution of Questions
6 sub questions of 1 mark each:
6 sub questions of 2 marks each:
Attempt any 5
Attempt any 4
Attempt any 3
Attempt any 2
Attempt any 2
Total
Marks
05
08
09
08
10
40
Marks with Option

06
12
15
12
15
60
Weightage to Types of Questions

Sr.
Type of Questions
No.
1.
Very short answer
2.
Short answer
3.
Long answer
Total
Marks
Percentage of Marks
06
27
27
60
10
45
45
100
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Marking Scheme
Weightage to Objectives
Sr.
No
1.
2.
3.
4.
Objectives
Knowledge
Understanding
Application
Skill
Total
Algebra
Percentage of marks
15
15
60
10
100
Geometry
Percentage of marks
15
15
50
20
100
Unit wise Distribution: Algebra

Sr.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Unit
Marks with option
Arithmetic Progression
Quadratic equations
Linear equation in two variables
Probability
Statistics I
Statistics II
Total
12
12
12
10
06
08
60
Unit wise Distribution: Geometry

Sr.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Unit
Marks with option
Similarity
Circle
Geometric Constructions
Trigonometry
Co-ordinate Geometry
Mensuration
Total
14
12
10
10
10
08
10
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S.S.C. Model Answer Paper
S.S.C. Preliminary Examination 1

ENGLISH
Model Answer Paper
Section I
(Prose)
(Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar)
Q.1. (A) Read and understand the following passage and complete the activities given below.
A1. (i)
National Defence Academy (NDA)
(ii) Khadakvasla
(iii) friendship
(iv) colonial
Initial part set in the sprawling
and green campus of National
Defence Academy (NDA)
A2.
The
main
protagonist
Anirudh (Irfan in dream
sequence) and his band of
friends complete a youthful
spirit of adventure.
Anirudhs dream
as a tale of
adventure
(1)
(1)
(2)
There
is
action,
emotion,
courage,
presence of mind and
friendship.
The scene shifts from boat race at

Khadakvasla to the mountain forts of
Sahyadri with a bit of Shivaji Maharajs
history. There is twist in the storyline and the
characters and locations change in flashback
that is shown as a dream sequence.
A3. (i)
twist
(ii)
fauna
(1)
(iii) adventure
(iv)
recreating
(1)
A4. (i)
(ii)
Dialogues throughout the book are lively, arent they?

Where is the reader transported?
A5. Yes. I like trekking. I take it as a personal challenge. It is an adventurous activity and brings
me close to nature.
(B)
B1.
(1)
(1)
(2)
Read and understand the following passage and complete the activities given below.
(i)
False
(ii)
False
(1)
(iii) True
(iv)
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True
(1)

B2.
English
(i)
home
(1)
(ii)
trivial
(1)
B3.
(2)
Column A
B4.
B5.
Q.2. (A)
Column B
(i)
paper
material manufactured in thin sheets from

wood pulp
(ii)
pile
a number of things lying on top of one another.
(iii) shocked
a sudden upsetting or surprising experience
(iv)
truly what it is said to be
genuine
(i)
We lazed around all day and my sister was watching cartoons on the idiot box.
(ii)
Grandpa abandoned his newspaper and called me to his room.
(2)
Papers are made from wood pulp which is obtained from trees by cutting them. Excess use of
paper has led to immense felling of trees which has given rise to many problems. Trees are
one of the most important factors in maintaining the oxygen level in the atmosphere. They
take up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen that is the most essential
component for survival of human beings. Use of papers deplete the number of trees.
Therefore, limited usage of paper would help retain trees and a healthy atmosphere. Saving
papers would save the environment. Subscribing to e-bills, printing on both sides of the paper
and using the old papers for rough work are some of the measures that can be adopted to save
paper.
(2)
Read the passage and complete the activity given below.
A1. (i)
a.
caves
(1)
(ii)
b.
eight
(1)
A2. The temple of Ajanta!

The title The temple of Ajanta is so because the place, widely known as Ajanta caves are
actually temples, and not caves. The temples had been excavated from the living rock by
buddhist monks who were sculpturing Lord Buddha.
A3. (i)
desolate
(ii)
excavate
A4. (i)
(2)
(2)
Hurling it down into the river, they began to hack out the rock by hand.
(1)
The work was subsidised not only by the wealthy merchants but also by the princes of
the surrounding countryside.
(1)
A5. Reading the passage, I get the impression that the writer loves history. The passage is giving
information about history and historical monuments. The writer is keen in giving intellectual
and knowledge enhancing information, especially about history.
(2)
(ii)
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(B)
Read the passage and complete the activity given below
B1.
(i)
b.
not very helpful
(1)
(ii)
c.
a personal nature
(1)
(i)
making them end up at wrong places.
(1)
(ii)
They ask more questions of a personal nature.
(1)
(i)
a.
reticent
(1)
(ii)
a.
wrong
b.
well intentioned, overfriendly, rather confused, reticent, rude.
B2.
B3.
B4.
B5.
b.
rude
(1)
(i)
What have I come across?
(1)
(ii)
Who is not very helpful most of the time?
(1)
Guides are the people who help out people who are new to a place. Many people opt for the
profession of a guide at tourist places. Yes, I have come across a guide several times. We had
gone to Kashmir for family trip and there we had hired a guide whose name was Adil
Qureshi. He was very polite, soft-spoken, helpful. He made us feel comfortable in the strange
land where we had come for the first time. He was a guide-cum-student. He worked during
day time to support his family and studied during night to fulfill his dream of becoming a
chartered accountant. The time our family spent with him is unforgettable. I still remember
his ever-smiling face saying salaam saab!
Section II
(Poetry)
Q.3. (A) Read the following extract and attempt the given activities.
A1. (i)
c.
all night
(ii) b.
singing
(2)
(1)
(1)
A2. After the heavy rains throughout the night, the calm and bright morning sun has given new
life to nature and filled the atmosphere with freshness. The birds are singing and the Stock
and dove are brooding in their sweet voices. The Jay bird is answering the chatters of the
Magpie bird. The air is filled with pleasant noise of water. The sky is clear and bright.
(2)
A3. The rhyme scheme of the first seven lines of the extract is:
a b a b b c c.
(1)
(B)
B1.
Read the following extract and complete the activities.

(i)
tomorrows
(ii) future
(1)
(1)
B2.
In our society, almost all the rivers, which are a symbol of purity, are now polluted
completely. The clouds have become contaminated due to pollution. The food that is wasted
by humans adds on to the level of pollution. Our world has become an institution of
environmental pollution.
right night fight; pollution contamination; waste paste; institution pollution.
(2)
(1)
B3.
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English
Section III
(Rapid Reading)
Q.4. Read the given passage and attempt the activities given below.
A1. Gopal and Dr. Ramans friendship was a classic one, which endured untouched by changing
times, circumstances and activities.
A2. (i)
There was no scope or time for any kind of wavering or whitewashing.
(ii) On the bed lay his dearest friend in the world: Gopal.
(iii) Gopal would walk into the consulting room and wait patiently in a corner till the doctor
was free.
(iv) Mother sent me here
A3. Long years of practice had bred in Dr. Raman a certain curt truthfulness. His judgement was
valued. The patients life hung on his words. He never believed that agreeable words could
save lives. He believed that it was not his business to provide comforting lies when nature
would reveal the truth in a few hours. But today, he felt that he himself wanted someone to
tell him soothing lies as on the bed before him lying down was his dearest friend in the world:
Gopal!
Section IV
(Writing skills)
Q.5. (A) Attempt any one of the following letters:
A1. You borrowed a book from your friend and you lost it.
Write a letter of apology to him/her.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
[5 marks]
Aarti Walia,
A/5, Palace complex,
S.V. Road,
Malad (W),
Mumbai 400064.
23rd July, 2013.
Dear Amita,
How are you? How are studies going on? How are uncle and aunty?
We all are doing great here. Hope the same is with all of you. Give my regards to uncle
and aunty and loads of love to little Raj.
Amita, I am writing to you today to talk about an important issue. I had borrowed the
book The monk who sold his Ferrari from you some days back. I really enjoyed reading that
book. But, as you know, we have shifted our residence, the book got misplaced in the
shifting. I have searched for it high and low but cannot find it.
It was a very good book. I am highly apologetic for my mistake. I will buy and return a
new book to you as soon as I get it from any shop. Hope you wont be angry on me.
I apologize again for the same and for the inconvenience caused to you. Hope you
forgive me.
Your loving friend,
Aarti.
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OR
A2. The pile of garbage has not been collected from your locality since long. Write a letter
to the T-ward office complaining about inconvenience caused due to it.
[5 marks]
Walia,
Flat no.13, B wing,
Neha Apts,
Devidayal Road,
Mulund (W),
Mumbai 400080.
23rd June, 2013.
To,
The Municipal Authority,
T-ward offfice,
Devidayal Road,
Mulund (W),
Mumbai- 400080.
Subject : About inconvenience caused by garbage left unattended.
Dear Sir,
As a responsible citizen of our suburb, I am writing this letter on behalf of all the
residents of my locality in reference to the inconvenience caused due to the pile of garbage
not been collected since the past 2-3 weeks.
The concerned garbage collecting workers have not come in our locality since last two
weeks. The pile is increasing day by day giving rise to unbearable pungent smell everywhere.
Due to the litter, mosquitoes have increased tremendously making it difficult for the children
to play in the ground and senior citizens to walk during evening hours. The threat of malaria
is traumatising all of us.
I request you to please look into the matter immediately and take required actions soon.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Walia.
(B)
Write any one of the following:

[5 marks]
B1. You are aware nowadays, school students indulge in reckless driving in which they
break their limbs and it is also dangerous for their lives. Write a newspaper report on
the above topic in about 100 words.
Speed thrills but kills
th
Mumbai, 20 May
Speeding vehicles has become a trend amongst school going teenagers nowadays. A
status symbol amongst school friends. Little do they know that they are breaking the law of
driving without reaching the legal age and without possessing a certified license to drive on
the road. Rash driving without having proper knowledge about driving and other safety
measures, students tend to meet with accidents. Some even fatal among it.
An experienced trainer should accompany the new learners. Rules should be made
strict. And strict action should be taken against those breaking the rules.
This will help the future of India to be safe and secure.
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B2.
Q.6. (A)
English
OR
Write a dialogue between two friends discussing about a subject as their exams are fast
approaching.
Aditya :
Hey Arun. How are you?
Arun
:
Hey! I am good. So, you finished the sums we decided to solve?
Aditya :
Yes friend! I am following the time table we both have made. It is really very
helpful and it gives me some spare time to refresh.
Arun
:
As our exams are approaching, we need to follow the timetable. Its good to
hear that its helping you like me. Did you find any difficulty in the
trigonometry sums while solving them? I shall help you if any.
Aditya :
No difficulties any where since we had practised it a couple of times earlier.
Arun
:
Thats great. Now we will finish the remaining exercise till tomorrow and
again discuss after it. Till then bye buddy!
Aditya :
Sure! Bye. See you tomorrow.
Attempt any one of the following:
[5 marks]
A1. The prices of gold have been rising after the year 1985. It went down in 1988 but again rised
in sometime which later came down in 1989. After 1989, the graph is rising and there is no
fluctuation seen after that.
OR
A2. Fact file of Katraj snake park and zoo.
(B)
B1.
(i)
Location
(ii)
(iii)
Distance from important places

Modes of transport
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
Uniqueness
Best time of the year to visit the place.
Accomodation
What to see
Importance
Speciality
Pune Satara Highway.

Along close to Katraj Bus depot.
8 kms from Pune.
By Road along Pune Satara highway.
[6 seater rickshaw from Swargate], Bus.
Vast collection of snakes, birds and turtles.
Summer.
All types of hotels
Various species of snakes.
Conservation of many species of snakes.
Zoo along with Snake Park.
Attempt any one of the following:

[5 marks]
You have been selected to deliver a speech during the school assembly on conservation
of electricity. Write the speech.
Respected Principal Sir, Vice-principal Madam, Teachers and all my friends. A very good
morning to all of you. Today, I, Ananya Rao, am going to speak to you about the
conservation of electricity.
In todays world, our routine comes to a stand still when there is no electricity. It is so
because we use all the gadgets, appliances that work on electricity.
But, the over-excess use of electricity has led to decline in its source which is a warning sign
for all of us to start conserving electricity in order to live a hassle-free life.
Conservation of electricity is not a very difficult task to be done by any one. Electricity can
be conserved by switching off the fans, lights and other electrical devices when not being
used. Energy saved now would be useful for us and our future generations.
So, let us take a pledge today to join hands towards conservation of electricity for our own
betterment and for the future generations to come!
Thank you.
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OR
B2.
Express your views and counterviews about - Digitisation at workplace.

View:
(i)
With digitisation at work place, work is done by the computers and so there are
minimal or no errors taking place.
(ii) Work is done in lesser time as compared to it being done manually.
(iii) Large amount of data saved occupies very minimal space, thus making the office paper
free.
Counter view:
(i)
Computers replacing human beings gives rise to unemployment.
(ii) Total dependency of work to be done is on (computers) machines.
(iii) If the machine breaks/crashes down, a difficult situation arises.
(iv) People of earlier generation find it difficult to get adjusted to new technologies coming
up everyday.
Q.7. Expand the ideas contained in any one of the following topics:
[5 marks]
1.
Service to man is service to God.
Gods most beautiful creation is Man. When we help our fellow beings in their difficult
times, we worship god through the help we provide. It is so because humanity is the most
fundamental and basic religion.
Before following our own religion, we must inculcate humanity within us and within people
around us. This would enable peace and harmony in the society and there would be no place
for any social or any other kind of evil to exist and fracture the well being of society we live
in. Seeing a society in peace and harmony, god will be praised.
2.
Green city, clean city

Cleanliness is next to godliness. This saying is being taught right from childhood to all of us.
When cleanliness is maintained, the environment becomes positive and healthy. The same
way like our personal surroundings, cleanliness comes mandatory for the city also in which
we dwell and develop.
Cleanliness should not only mean clean in terms of surroundings, but the atmosphere and the
environment should also be clean. When there is more and more greenery in the city, the
environment and atmosphere are clean and healthy Trees tend to purify the atmosphere from
pollution. Apart from trees, if we do not litter around in the city and keep its surroundings
clean, the city would then indeed become Green city clean city!
3.
Health is wealth
To earn wealth, one has to do immense hard work. There is lot of pressure physically,
mentally and emotionally. Ill health would not support in facing all these hurdles. A strong
and sound health would enable a person to face the hurdles and come out successfully.
Wealth does not only mean money. Wealth can also be counted for a good reputation, strong
and positive image of ones self amongst the rest. This can be achieved through building a
strong and clean character which is not impossible. A sound health can enable a person to
reach any pinnacle of success!
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