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The summary is as follows: 1) The evaluation system for Science & Tech. Std. X consists of a written exam worth 80 marks over 3 hours and a practical exam worth 20 marks over 1 hour and 30 minutes. 2) The written exam paper consists of two sections - Section A covers Physics, Chemistry, and Environment worth 40 marks total, and Section B covers Biology, Chemistry, and Environment worth 40 marks total. 3) The question paper contains different types of questions ranging from 1 to 5 marks to assess different skills such as recall, understanding, and higher-order thinking. Chapter-wise weightage of topics is provided.

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The summary is as follows: 1) The evaluation system for Science & Tech. Std. X consists of a written exam worth 80 marks over 3 hours and a practical exam worth 20 marks over 1 hour and 30 minutes. 2) The written exam paper consists of two sections - Section A covers Physics, Chemistry, and Environment worth 40 marks total, and Section B covers Biology, Chemistry, and Environment worth 40 marks total. 3) The question paper contains different types of questions ranging from 1 to 5 marks to assess different skills such as recall, understanding, and higher-order thinking. Chapter-wise weightage of topics is provided.

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Evaluation System of

Science & Tech. Std. X


(effective from March 2014 exam. onwards)

Total Marks : 100


Written exam. : 80 marks : 3 hours
A single question paper is to be solved on one and the same answer sheet.

Section A : 40 Marks
Physics : 24 marks, Chemistry : 12 marks, Environment : 4 marks

Section B : 40 Marks
Biology : 24 marks, Chemistry : 12 marks, Environment : 4 marks

Practical exam. : 20 marks : 1 hour 30 minutes

Question Paper pattern

Questions Marks Marks with option


Section A
Q. 1 A. Answer 5 questions. (1 mark question) 5 5
Q. 1 B. Answer 5 MCQs. (1 mark question) 5 5
Q. 2. Answer any 5 out of 6. (2 marks question) 10 12
Q. 3. Answer any 5 out of 6. (3 marks question) 15 18
Q. 4. Answer any 1 out of 2. (5 marks question) 5 10
Section B
Q. 5 A. Answer 5 questions. (1 mark question) 5 5
Q. 5 B. Answer 5 MCQs. (1 mark question) 5 5
Q. 6. Answer any 5 out of 6. (2 marks question) 10 12
Q. 7. Answer any 5 out of 6. (3 marks question) 15 18
Q. 8. Answer any 1 out of 2. (5 marks question) 5 10
Total 80 100
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 practicals.

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.


Chapterwise weightage

Chapter Name Marks Marks with


option

School of elements 4 5

The magic of chemical reactions 4 5

The acid base chemistry 4 5

The electric spark 5 8

All about electromagnetism 6 7

Wonders of light (Part I) 7 8

Wonders of light (Part II) 6 7

Understanding metals and non-metals 7 8

Amazing world of carbon compounds 5 7

Life’s internal secrets 6 8

The regulators of light 6 7

The life cycle 6 7

Mapping our genes 6 8

Striving for better environment (Part I) 4 5

Striving for better environment (Part II) 4 5

Total 80 100

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