CBSE Class 12 Economics Board Question Paper 2016 (Set 3)
This is the CBSE Class 12 Economics Board Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exams, Set 3. The paper is designed for a maximum of 100 marks and a duration of 3 hours. It contains 30 questions spread across two sections. The questions are categorized into very short answer types (1 mark each), short answer types (3 and 4 marks each), and long answer types (6 marks each). Specific word limits are provided for each question type to guide students. This previous year's question paper is an invaluable resource for students preparing for their board examinations, offering insights into the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme. Practicing with this paper helps in time management and building confidence.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Economics |
| Session | 2016 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper consists of 30 questions divided into two sections. Very short answer questions (1 mark) require one sentence. Short answer questions (3 marks) should not exceed 60 words, and those carrying 4 marks should not exceed 70 words. Long answer questions (6 marks) should not exceed 100 words.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Macroeconomics
- Indian Economic Development
Important topics
- National Income
- Money and Banking
- Determination of Income and Employment
- Government Budget and Economy
- Foreign Exchange Rate
- Balance of Payments
- Development Experience of India
- Current Challenges Facing Indian Economy
- Indian Economic Development since 1947
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Question paper text
Series ONS/1
Set 3
कोड नं.
रोल नं.
Roll No.
Code No. 58/1/3
परीक्षार्थी कोड को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-
पृष्ठ पर अवश्य लिखें।
Candidates must write the Code on
the title page of the answer-book.
कृपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में मुद्रित पृष्ठ 16 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 30 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 16 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 30 questions.
- Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.
- 15 minutes 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.
अर्थशास्त्र
ECONOMICS
निर्धारित समय : 3 घण्टे ]
Time allowed: 3 hours ]
[ अधिकतम अंक : 100
[ Maximum marks : 100
निर्देश:
दोनों खंडों के सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं।
[P.T.O.
- प्रश्नों के अंक प्रत्येक प्रश्न के सामने दिए गए हैं।
- प्रश्न सं. 1-5 और 16-20 अतिलघूत्तर प्रश्न हैं। प्रत्येक के लिए 1 अंक निर्धारित है। प्रत्येक का उत्तर एक वाक्य में हो।
- प्रश्न सं. 6-8 और 21-23 लघूत्तर प्रश्न हैं जिनमें प्रत्येक के लिए 3 अंक निर्धारित हैं। सामान्यतया प्रत्येक का उत्तर 60 शब्दों से अधिक न हो।
- प्रश्न सं. 9-11 और 24-26 भी लघूत्तर प्रश्न हैं जिनमें प्रत्येक के लिए 4 अंक निर्धारित हैं। प्रत्येक का उत्तर सामान्यतया 70 शब्दों से अधिक न हो।
- प्रश्न सं. 12-15 और 27-30 दीर्घउत्तर प्रश्न हैं और उनमें प्रत्येक के लिए 6 अंक निर्धारित हैं। उनमें प्रत्येक का उत्तर सामान्यतया 100 शब्दों से अधिक न हो /
- उत्तर संक्षिप्त और विषयानुरूप हो तथा यथासंभव उत्तरों के लिए निर्धारित शब्द-सीमा का आवश्यक रूप से पालन किया जाये।
Instructions:
- All questions in both the sections are compulsory.
- Marks for questions are indicated against each question.
- Question No. 1-5 and 16-20 are very short answer questions carrying 1 mark each. They are required to be answered in one sentence.
- Question No. 6-8 and 21-23 are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. Answers to them should not normally exceed 60 words each.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 12 Economics Previous Year Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exams, Set 3.
What is the total mark and time duration for the paper?
The paper is for a maximum of 100 marks and the allowed time is 3 hours.
How many questions are there in the paper?
There are a total of 30 questions in this Economics question paper.
What types of questions are included?
The paper includes very short answer, short answer, and long answer type questions, with marks ranging from 1 to 6.
How does solving this previous year paper help students?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, and important topics, thereby improving their preparation and performance in the board exams.
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