CBSE Class 12 Mathematics 2016 Previous Year Question Paper (Set 3)
This is the CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exams, Set 3 (Code 65/3/E). The paper is divided into three sections: Section A contains 6 very short-answer questions worth 1 mark each. Section B comprises 13 long-answer I type questions, each carrying 4 marks. Section C features 7 long-answer II type questions, each worth 6 marks. All 26 questions are compulsory and the total marks for the paper is 100. Students are allotted 3 hours to complete the exam, with an additional 15 minutes for reading the question paper. Solving this board question paper is crucial for understanding the exam pattern and improving performance.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Session | 2016 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper consists of 26 questions divided into three sections: Section A (1 mark each), Section B (4 marks each), and Section C (6 marks each). All questions are compulsory.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Vectors
- 3D Geometry
- Probability
- Matrices
- Determinants
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions
- Relations and Functions
- Continuity and Differentiability
- Applications of Derivatives
- Integrals
- Definite Integrals
- Differential Equations
- Vector Algebra
- Three Dimensional Geometry
- Linear Programming
- Probability Distributions
Important topics
- Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark)
- Long Answer I Type Questions (4 marks)
- Long Answer II Type Questions (6 marks)
- Section A
- Section B
- Section C
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Question paper text
SET-3
Series ONS
रोल नं.
कोड नं.
Roll No.
Code No. 65/3/E
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 11 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 26 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 जायेगा। 10.15 बजे से 10.30 बजे तक छात्र केवल प्रश्न-पत्र को पढ़ेंगे और इस अविध के दौरान वे उत्तर-पुस्तिका पर कोई उत्तर नहीं लिखेंगे।
<math>\blacktriangle</math> Please check that this question paper contains 11 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 26 questions.
- Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.
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.
गणित
MATHEMATICS
निर्धारित समय : 3 घण्टे
Time allowed: 3 hours
अधिकतम अंक : 100
65/3/E
Maximum Marks: 100 1 P.T.O.
सामान्य निर्देश :
(i) सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं।
- कृपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में 26 प्रश्न हैं।
- खण्ड अ के प्रश्न 1 - 6 तक अति लघु-उत्तर वाले प्रश्न हैं और प्रत्येक प्रश्न के लिए 1 अंक निर्धारित है।
- खण्ड ब के प्रश्न 7 - 19 तक दीर्घ-उत्तर I प्रकार के प्रश्न हैं और प्रत्येक प्रश्न के लिए 4 अंक निर्धारित हैं।
- खण्ड स के प्रश्न 20 - 26 तक दीर्घ-उत्तर II प्रकार के प्रश्न हैं और प्रत्येक प्रश्न के लिए 6 अंक निर्धारित हैं।
- उत्तर लिखना प्रारम्भ करने से पहले कृपया प्रश्न का क्रमांक अवश्य लिखिए।
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
- Please check that this question paper contains 26 questions.
- Questions 1 - 6 in Section A are very short-answer type questions carrying 1 mark each.
- Questions 7 - 19 in Section B are long-answer I type questions carrying 4 marks each.
- Questions 20 - 26 in Section C are long-answer II type questions carrying 6 marks each.
- Please write down the serial number of the question before attempting it.
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65/3/E
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exams, Set 3.
What is the structure of the Mathematics 2016 paper?
The paper has 26 questions divided into three sections: Section A (6 questions, 1 mark each), Section B (13 questions, 4 marks each), and Section C (7 questions, 6 marks each).
How much time is given for the exam?
Candidates are given 3 hours to complete the exam, plus an additional 15 minutes for reading the question paper.
What is the total marks for the paper?
The Mathematics paper is out of a total of 100 marks.
How does solving previous year papers help?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, identify important topics, and improve their marks in the final exams.
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