CBSE Class 10 Science 2016 Previous Year Board Question Paper (Set-3)
This is the CBSE Class 10 Science 2016 Main Exam Foreign-Set-3 Previous Year Question Paper. The paper is divided into two sections, A and B, with all questions being compulsory and no choice provided. Section A contains questions from 1 to 24, with varying marks: 1-mark questions (1-3), 2-mark questions (4-6), 3-mark questions (7-18), and 5-mark questions (19-24). Section B includes multiple-choice questions based on practical skills (25-33, 1 mark each) and brief answer questions on practical skills (34-36, 2 marks each). The total marks for the paper are 90, with a duration of 3 hours. Solving this board question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marks distribution, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the upcoming board exams.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 10 |
| Subject | Science |
| Session | 2016 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has 90 marks and a duration of 3 hours, divided into Section A (theory questions with varying marks) and Section B (practical skills-based questions).
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Section A
- Section B
- Practical Skills
- Multiple Choice Questions
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Question paper text
SET - 3
Series : JSR/2
Code No.
रोल नं.
Roll No.
कोड नं.
31/2/3
परीक्षार्थी कोड को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ट
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-पृष्ट पर लिखें ।
कृपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में 36 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 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 36 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.
संकलित परीक्षा-॥
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-II
विज्ञान SCIENCE
निर्धारित समय :3 घंटे Time allowed : 3 hours
अधिकतम अंक :90
Maximum Marks: 90
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 ।
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- सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं ।
- पूरे प्रश्न-पत्र में किसी प्रश्न में कोई चयन प्राप्त नहीं है ।
- आपको भाग – अ और भाग – ब के सभी प्रश्नों के उत्तर पृथक्-पृथक् भाग के आधार पर लिखने हैं ।
- भाग – अ के प्रश्न संख्या 1 से 3 के प्रश्न एक-एक अंक के हैं । इनके उत्तर एक शब्द अथवा एक वाक्य में दें।
- भाग – अ के प्रश्न संख्या 4 से 6 के प्रश्न दो-दो अंकों के हैं । इनके उत्तर लगभग 30 शब्दों में देने हैं ।
- भाग – अ के प्रश्न संख्या 7 से 18 के प्रश्न तीन-तीन अंकों के हैं । इनके उत्तर लगभग 50 शब्दों में देने हैं।
- भाग – अ के प्रश्न संख्या 19 से 24 के प्रश्न पाँच-पाँच अंकों के हैं । इनके उत्तर लगभग 70 शब्दों में देने हैं।
- भाग – ब के प्रश्न संख्या 25 से 33 के प्रश्न प्रयोगात्मक कौशल पर आधारित बहुविकल्पी प्रश्न हैं । प्रत्येक प्रश्न एक अंक का है। दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से आपको केवल एक सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प चुनना है।
- भाग – ब के प्रश्न संख्या 34 से 36 के प्रश्न प्रयोगात्मक कौशल पर आधारित दो-दो अंकों के प्रश्न हैं । इनके उत्तर संक्षिप्त में देने हैं।
General Instructions:
- The question paper comprises two Sections, A and B. You are to attempt both the sections.
- All questions are compulsory.
- There is no choice in any of the questions.
- All questions of Section A and all questions of Section B are to be attempted separately.
- Question numbers 1 to 3 in Section A are one-mark questions. These are to be answered in one word or in one sentence.
- Question numbers 4 to 6 in Section A are two-marks questions. These are to be answered in about 30 words each.
- Question numbers 7 to 18 in Section A are three-marks questions. These are to be answered in about 50 words each.
- Question numbers 19 to 24 in Section A are five-marks questions. These are to be answered in about 70 words each.
- Question numbers 25 to 33 in Section B are multiple choice questions based on practical skills. Each question is a one-mark question. You are to select one most appropriate response out of the four provided to you.
- Question numbers 34 to 36 in Section B are two-marks questions based on practical skills. 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 2016 Main Exam (Foreign-Set-3).
What is the total marks and duration?
The paper carries a maximum of 90 marks and the allowed time is 3 hours.
How is the question paper structured?
It is divided into two sections: Section A with theory questions of 1, 2, 3, and 5 marks, and Section B with practical skills-based multiple-choice and short answer questions.
Why is solving previous year papers important?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, and difficulty level, improving their confidence and performance.
What types of questions are included?
The paper includes a mix of objective and subjective questions, including multiple-choice questions based on practical skills.
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