CBSE Class 10 Science Previous Year Question Paper 2020 Set 1
This is the CBSE Class 10 Science Previous Year Board Question Paper from the 2020 Main Exams, Set 1. The paper is designed for 3 hours and carries a maximum of 80 marks. It comprises 30 compulsory questions divided into three sections: A, B, and C. Section A includes 14 questions worth one mark each, featuring MCQs, Very Short Answer, and Assertion-Reason types. Section B contains 10 short answer questions, each carrying 3 marks and requiring answers within 50-60 words. Section C consists of 6 long answer questions, each worth 5 marks and needing answers within 80-90 words. While there is no overall choice, internal choices are provided in some questions within each section. Solving this previous year paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the board exams.
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Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 10 |
| Subject | Science |
| Session | 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The question paper has 30 questions divided into three sections (A, B, C) and is to be completed in 3 hours for a maximum of 80 marks.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- MCQs
- Very Short Answer Questions
- Assertion-Reason Questions
- Short Answer Questions
- Long Answer Questions
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Question paper text
CBSE Board Paper Solution-2020
Class : X Subject : Science Set : 1 Code No : 31/4/1 Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:
- This question paper comprises three sections–A, B, and C. There are 30 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
- Section A: Question no. 1 to 14 all questions or part thereof are of one mark each. These questions comprise Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Very Short Answer (VSA) and Assertion-Reason type questions. Answer to these questions should be given in one word or one sentence.
- Section B: Question no. 15 to 24 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to these questions should not exceed 50 to 60 words.
- Section C: Question no. 25 to 30 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to these questions should not exceed 80 to 90 words.
- Answers should be brief and to the point. Also the above mentioned word limit be adhered to as far as possible.
- There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in some questions in each section. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
- In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 10 Science Previous Year Board Question Paper from the 2020 Main Exams, Set 1.
What is the duration and maximum marks for this paper?
The allowed time is 3 hours, and the maximum marks are 80.
How are the questions divided in the paper?
The paper has 30 questions divided into three sections: Section A (14 questions, 1 mark each), Section B (10 questions, 3 marks each), and Section C (6 questions, 5 marks each).
Are there choices available in the questions?
There is no overall choice in the question paper, but internal choices are provided in some questions within each section.
How does solving this previous year paper help students?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, question types, and marking scheme, improving their exam preparation and performance.
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