CBSE Class 10 Science Previous Year Question Paper 2018 Set-3
This is the CBSE Class 10 Science Previous Year Board Question Paper from the 2018 Main Exams, Set-3. The paper is divided into two sections, A and B, with all questions being compulsory. Section A includes questions ranging from 1 to 21, with varying marks and word limits for answers. Questions 1 and 2 are worth one mark each, requiring a word or sentence answer. Questions 3 to 5 are two-mark questions to be answered in about 30 words. Questions 6 to 15 are three-mark questions, with answers around 50 words. Questions 16 to 21 are five-mark questions, requiring answers of about 70 words. Section B, questions 22 to 27, focuses on practical skills and carries two marks each, with brief answers expected. There are internal choices in some questions across sections. Solving this previous year paper helps students understand the exam pattern and improve their performance.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 10 |
| Subject | Science |
| Session | 2018 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has two sections, A and B. Section A has questions from 1 to 21, with marks varying from 1 to 5. Section B has questions from 22 to 27, each worth 2 marks and based on practical skills. The total marks are 80, and the time allowed is 3 hours.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Science
- Class 10
- CBSE Board Exam
- Previous Year Paper
- 2018 Exams
- Set-3
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Question paper text
SET - 3
कोड नं.
Series: TYM 31/3
रोल नं.
परीक्षार्थी कोड को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ
पर अवश्य लिखें।
Candidates must write the Code on
the title page of the answer-book.
Roll No.
Code No.
्रकपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में मुद्रित पृष्ठ 12 हैं।
प्रश्न-पत्र में दाहिने हाथ की ओर दिए गए कोड नम्बर को छात्र उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर लिखें ।
कृपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में 27 प्रश्न हैं।
कृपया प्रश्न का उत्तर लिखना शुरू करने से पहले, प्रश्न का क्रमांक अवश्य लिखें।
इस प्रश्न-पत्र को पढ़ने के लिए 15 मिनट का समय दिया गया है। प्रश्न-पत्र का वितरण पूर्वाह्न में 10.15 बजे किया जाएगा । 10.15 बजे से 10.30 बजे तक छात्र केवल प्रश्न-पत्र को पढ़ेंगे और इस अवधि के दौरान वे उत्तर-पुस्तिका पर कोई उत्तर नहीं लिखेंगे ।
Please check that this question paper contains 12 printed pages.
Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
- Please check that this question paper contains 27 questions.
<math>\bullet</math> Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.
<math>\blacktriangle</math> 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
विज्ञान
SCIENCE
निर्धारित समय : 3 घंटे
Time allowed : 3 hours
अधिकतम अंक : 80
Maximum Marks: 80
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सामान्य निर्देश :
(i) इस प्रश्न-पत्र को दो भागों, भाग अ और भाग ब, में बाँटा गया है । आपको दोनों भागों के प्रश्नों के उत्तर लिखने हैं ।
- सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं ।
- आपको भाग अ और भाग ब के सभी प्रश्नों के उत्तर पृथक्-पृथक् भाग के आधार पर लिखने हैं।
- यहाँ भाग अ के तीन अंक के तीन प्रश्नों, पाँच अंक के दो प्रश्नों और भाग ब में दो अंक के एक प्रश्न में आंतरिक चयन दिया गया है।
- भाग अ के प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 2 एक-एक अंक के प्रश्न हैं। इनके उत्तर एक शब्द अथवा एक वाक्य में दीजिए ।
- भाग अ के प्रश्न संख्या 3 से 5 दो–दो अंकों के प्रश्न हैं। इनके उत्तर लगभग 30 शब्दों में देने हैं।
- भाग अ के प्रश्न संख्या 6 से 15 तीन-तीन अंकों के प्रश्न हैं। इनके उत्तर लगभग 50 शब्दों में देने हैं।
- भाग अ के प्रश्न संख्या 16 से 21 पाँच-पाँच अंकों के प्रश्न हैं। इनके उत्तर लगभग 70 शब्दों में देने हैं।
- भाग ब के प्रश्न संख्या 22 से 27 प्रयोगात्मक कौशल पर आधारित दो–दो अंकों के प्रश्न हैं। इनके उत्तर संक्षिप्त में देने हैं।
General Instructions:
(i) The question paper comprises two Sections, A and B. You are to attempt both the sections.
- All questions are compulsory.
- All questions of Section A and Section B are to be attempted separately.
- There is an internal choice in three questions of three marks each, two questions of five marks each in Section A and in one question of two marks in Section B.
- Question numbers 1 and 2 in Section A are one-mark questions. They are to be answered in one word or in one sentence.
- Question numbers 3 to 5 in Section A are two-marks questions. These are to be answered in about 30 words each.
- Question numbers 6 to 15 in Section A are three-marks questions. These are to be answered in about 50 words each.
- Question numbers 16 to 21 in Section A are five-marks questions. These are to be answered in about 70 words each.
- Question numbers 22 to 27 in Section B are based on practical skills. Each question is a two-marks question. These are to be answered in brief.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 10 Science Previous Year Board Question Paper from the 2018 Main Exams, Set-3, designed for exam practice.
What is the structure of the paper?
The paper is divided into two sections, A and B, with questions carrying marks from 1 to 5 in Section A and 2 marks in Section B, totaling 80 marks.
How long is the exam?
The total time allowed to complete the CBSE Class 10 Science exam is 3 hours.
What is the benefit of solving this previous year paper?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby improving their score.
Are there any choices in the questions?
Yes, there is internal choice in some questions of three marks and five marks in Section A, and in one question of two marks in Section B.
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