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