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CBSE Class 12 – Physics Sample Question Paper (2025–26) Stream: Science Subject: Physics Max. Marks: 70 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
The question paper is divided into five sections – A, B, C, D and E.
There is no overall choice. However, internal choices are provided in some questions.
Use of a calculator is not allowed.
Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
Section A (1 × 7 = 7 Marks)
(Objective Type Questions – MCQs/Very Short Answer) Choose the correct option or answer briefly.
Q1. Which of the following is correct about electric field lines? a) They are always straight lines. b) They intersect at right angles. c) They never intersect. d) They start and end on the same charge. → [1 Mark]
Q2. What is the unit of electric flux in SI units? → [1 Mark]
Q3. State Lenz’s Law. What does it ensure in nature? → [1 Mark]
Q4. The potential difference across a wire of resistance 10 Ω carrying 2 A current is: a) 5 V b) 10 V c) 20 V d) 40 V → [1 Mark]
Q5. Define the term displacement current. → [1 Mark]
Q6. Identify whether the following statement is true or false: “Magnetic field lines inside a bar magnet are from North to South.” → [1 Mark]
Q7. What is the value of power factor in a purely inductive circuit? → [1 Mark]
Section B (2 × 6 = 12 Marks)
(Short Answer Type-I Questions – 30–50 words)
Q8. Write the expression for the torque acting on an electric dipole placed in a uniform electric field. Define each term used. → [2 Marks]
Q9. Draw a labelled circuit diagram to determine the internal resistance of a cell using a potentiometer. → [2 Marks]
Q10. State Kirchhoff’s laws. How are they useful in circuit analysis? → [2 Marks]
Q11. A transformer has 500 turns in the primary and 100 turns in the secondary. If the input voltage is 220 V, calculate the output voltage. → [2 Marks]
Q12. Define resonance in an LCR circuit. What happens to the impedance of the circuit at resonance? → [2 Marks]
Q13. What is the function of a rectifier? Mention any one practical application. → [2 Marks]
Section C (3 × 5 = 15 Marks)
(Short Answer Type-II Questions – 60–80 words)
Q14. Derive the expression for the electric field on the axis of an electric dipole. OR Explain the application of Gauss’s law to derive the electric field due to a uniformly charged infinite plane sheet. → [3 Marks]
Q15. A capacitor of 6 μF is charged to 200 V. Calculate: a) Energy stored in it b) Work done in placing a dielectric (k = 2.5) between the plates without disconnecting the source. → [3 Marks]
Q16. Derive an expression for the force between two long parallel current-carrying conductors. Define the ampere using this force. → [3 Marks]
Q17. Explain how the Bohr model accounts for the stability of atoms and the discrete lines in hydrogen spectra. → [3 Marks]
Q18. With the help of a diagram, explain the working of a moving coil galvanometer. What is meant by current sensitivity? → [3 Marks]
Section D (5 × 3 = 15 Marks)
(Case-Based / Source-Based Questions)
Q19.Competency-Based: Electric Dipole in a Uniform Field Read the following paragraph and answer the questions:
An electric dipole consisting of charges +q and –q separated by a distance 2a is placed in a uniform electric field E. The torque acting on the dipole tends to align it along the field.
a) Write the expression for torque acting on a dipole. b) In what orientation is the torque on the dipole maximum? c) What will be the potential energy of the dipole in this orientation? → [1 + 1 + 1 = 3 Marks]
Q20.Application-Based: LCR Circuit A series LCR circuit has R = 10 Ω, L = 100 mH, and C = 100 μF connected to a 220 V, 50 Hz supply.
a) Find the capacitive reactance. b) Calculate the impedance of the circuit. c) Will the current lead or lag the voltage? → [1 + 1 + 1 = 3 Marks]
Q21.Case-Based: Diffraction and Interference In a laboratory experiment, monochromatic light of wavelength 600 nm is used in a Young’s double-slit experiment. The slits are 0.2 mm apart, and the screen is placed 1.5 m away.
a) Calculate the fringe width. b) What change will you observe if the distance between the slits is increased? c) Explain the significance of coherent sources in the experiment. → [1 + 1 + 1 = 3 Marks]
Q22.Competency-Based: Semiconductor Diode A student uses a p-n junction diode in a rectifier circuit.
a) Draw the I-V characteristics of the diode. b) How does it behave in forward and reverse bias? c) Name the device used to convert AC to DC using this diode. → [1 + 1 + 1 = 3 Marks]
Q23.Application-Based: Nuclear Energy The binding energy per nucleon of nuclei X and Y are 7.5 MeV and 8.5 MeV respectively. Identify the more stable nucleus and justify. Also, state any one difference between nuclear fission and fusion. → [2 + 1 = 3 Marks]
Section E (5 × 4 = 20 Marks)
(Long Answer / Descriptive Type Questions – 100–150 words)
Q24. Derive the expression for the electric potential due to a dipole on its axial line. Also, write the expression for electric potential energy of a dipole in a uniform electric field. → [4 Marks]
Q25. What is an AC generator? Draw a labelled diagram and explain its working. Derive an expression for the EMF induced in the rotating coil. → [4 Marks]
Q26. Describe the principle and working of a transformer. What are eddy currents, and how are they reduced in the core? OR Derive an expression for average power in an AC circuit and define the power factor. → [4 Marks]
Q27. What is the photoelectric effect? State Einstein’s photoelectric equation and explain each term. Plot the graph of photoelectric current versus intensity and frequency. → [4 Marks]
Q28. Explain total internal reflection and its conditions. Write any two applications of optical fibers based on this phenomenon. → [4 Marks]
Marking Scheme / Answer Key (Brief Outline):
Q. No.
Marks
Expected Answer / Key Points
Q1
1
c) They never intersect
Q2
1
Nm²/C
Q3
1
Induced EMF opposes the change causing it; ensures energy conservation
Q4
1
c) 20 V
Q5
1
Current arising from time-varying electric field; completes Ampere-Maxwell Law
Q6
1
False
Q7
1
0
Q8–13
2 each
Definitions, derivations, diagrams, or reasoning-based answers expected
Q14–18
3 each
Conceptual derivations with formulae or explanations and application
Q19–23
3 each
Analysis and reasoning based on provided context or application
Q24–28
4 each
Detailed explanations, labelled diagrams, derivations, graphs, or applications
Commerce
Business Studies
CBSE Class 12 – Business Studies (Code: 054)
Sample Question Paper 2025–26 Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
Marks are indicated against each question.
Answer the questions as per the word limit specified.
1-mark questions: about 30 words
3-mark questions: about 60 words
4-mark questions: about 80 words
5-mark questions: about 120 words
6-mark questions: about 150 words
Questions from serial number 1 to 20 are objective-type questions (MCQs/Very Short Answer).
Internal choices are given in question numbers 21, 23, and 26.
Section A: Objective/Competency-Based Questions (1 mark each)
(20 × 1 = 20 marks)
Q1. Identify the nature of management when it is considered as a systematized body of knowledge. a) Science b) Art c) Profession d) Technique
Q2. Which one of the following is not a function of management? a) Planning b) Staffing c) Co-operating d) Controlling
Q3. Name the level of management responsible for implementing and controlling plans and strategies.
Q4. “Doing work with minimum cost.” Which feature of management is highlighted in this statement?
Q5. Which principle of Fayol advocates “one boss for one employee”? a) Unity of Direction b) Unity of Command c) Discipline d) Equity
Q6. Which of the following is a feature of coordination? a) Optional function b) Applies only at top-level management c) Continuous process d) Separate function of management
Q7. Define the term “Planning”.
Q8. A plan developed for a one-time project like construction of a mall is known as: a) Standing plan b) Policy c) Single-use plan d) Rule
Q9. Which of the following is an example of economic environment? a) GST rates b) Population demographics c) Education policy d) Technological advancement
Q10. Which technique of Scientific Management involves systematic transfer of responsibility? a) Functional foremanship b) Standardization c) Method study d) Motion study
Q11. Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the systematic and orderly arrangement of activities and people to achieve the objective.
Q12. Which of the following best describes ‘rule’ as a type of plan? a) A statement of expected results b) A general guideline c) A specific statement that must be followed d) A strategy for growth
Q13. What is meant by the business environment?
Q14. Mention any one limitation of planning.
Q15. Which function of management ensures that actual performance matches the planned performance?
Q16. What is the full form of GST?
Q17. Match the following: A. Demonetization B. Policy C. Motion Study D. Social Environment
General guideline
Withdrawal of currency
Traditions and customs
Eliminate unnecessary movements
Write the correct pair (e.g., A–2, B–1, …)
Q18. ‘Budget’ is an example of which type of plan?
Q19. State any one feature of ‘Principles of Management’.
Q20. Define “objectives” in context of planning.
Section B: Short Answer Questions (3 marks each)
(4 × 3 = 12 marks)
Q21. (i) Explain any three characteristics of management. OR (ii) “Management is a profession like law or medicine.” Do you agree? Give any three reasons.
Q22. Explain the importance of ‘coordination’ in management.
Q23. (i) How does planning provide direction and reduce overlapping and wasteful activities? OR (ii) Differentiate between strategy and policy (any three points).
Q24. State any three features of the business environment.
Section C: Short Answer Questions (4 marks each)
(3 × 4 = 12 marks)
Q25. Enumerate any four principles of Fayol with suitable examples.
Q26. (i) Explain the contribution of F.W. Taylor to Scientific Management. OR (ii) Differentiate between Fayol and Taylor on any four bases.
Q27. Discuss four types of standing plans with one example of each.
Section D: Long Answer Questions (6 marks each)
(3 × 6 = 18 marks)
Q28. Define planning and explain its importance in any four points. Also, state two limitations.
Q29. A multinational company is setting up its plant in India. The management wants to hire the best professionals for its top-level managerial roles and ensure effective coordination between departments. Based on the above case: a) Identify and explain the levels of management. (3 marks) b) State the functions of management that must be performed to ensure coordination and efficiency. (3 marks)
Q30. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: The Indian government announced demonetization of ₹500 and ₹1000 notes in 2016. This had an impact on all sectors of the economy. Businesses had to adopt digital payment methods. Banks experienced a sudden increase in deposits. This was an example of the interplay of political and technological environments. a) Define Business Environment. b) State any four characteristics of Business Environment. c) Identify the dimensions of Business Environment highlighted in the passage.
Marking Scheme / Answer Key
Q. No
Expected Answer/Key Points
Marks
Q1
a) Science
1
Q2
c) Co-operating
1
Q3
Middle level management
1
Q4
Efficiency
1
Q5
b) Unity of Command
1
Q6
c) Continuous process
1
Q7
Planning means deciding in advance what to do, how to do it, when to do it, and who is to do it.
1
Q8
c) Single-use plan
1
Q9
a) GST rates
1
Q10
a) Functional foremanship
1
Q11
Organizing
1
Q12
c) A specific statement that must be followed
1
Q13
It refers to the totality of external forces that affect the business.
1
Q14
Planning may not work in a dynamic environment / costly / time-consuming (any one)
1
Q15
Controlling
1
Q16
Goods and Services Tax
1
Q17
A–2, B–1, C–4, D–3
1
Q18
Single-use plan
1
Q19
General guidelines to action / Flexible / Universal application (any one)
1
Q20
They are desired future positions that the management would like to reach.
1
For Sections B to D, answers must include accurate definitions, relevant examples, clarity of concepts, and coherence in structure. Use CBSE sample paper rubric for distribution of marks (Content – 3 or 4, Expression – 1 or 2).
Arts
Political Science
CBSE Sample Question Paper (2025–26)
Class: 12 Subject: Political Science Max Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
The question paper is divided into four sections – A, B, C, and D.
Internal choice is provided in some questions. Attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
Question numbers 1–12 are Multiple Choice Questions of 1 mark each.
Question numbers 13–18 are very short answer questions of 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
Question numbers 19–24 are short answer questions of 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 100–120 words.
Question numbers 25–27 are long answer questions of 6 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 170 words.
Question number 28 is a map-based question of 5 marks.
Support your answers with relevant arguments/examples/diagrams where necessary.
Q1. Which of the following countries emerged as the sole superpower after the Cold War? a) China b) Russia c) United States of America d) France Answer: _______
Q2. The ‘Marshall Plan’ was associated with which of the following objectives? a) Militarization of Europe b) Economic reconstruction of Western Europe c) Containing Communism in Asia d) Decolonization in Africa Answer: _______
Q3. Which among the following is a principal organ of the United Nations? a) World Trade Organization b) Security Council c) International Court of Justice d) G20 Answer: _______
Q4. The SAARC was established to promote: a) Military alliances in South Asia b) Economic and regional cooperation c) Religious unity in Asia d) Nuclear disarmament Answer: _______
Q5. Which of the following movements is associated with environmental conservation? a) Chipko Movement b) Swadeshi Movement c) Tebhaga Movement d) Narmada Valley Movement Answer: _______
Q6. Globalization has led to: a) Reduced international trade b) Closed economies c) Increased interdependence d) Decline in technology Answer: _______
Q7. Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India? a) Mahatma Gandhi b) Jawaharlal Nehru c) Sardar Patel d) Rajendra Prasad Answer: _______
Q8. What was the primary aim of India’s Planning Commission? a) Industrial privatization b) Economic liberalization c) Socio-economic development through Five-Year Plans d) Formation of foreign policy Answer: _______
Q9. Operation Blue Star was launched in: a) Jammu and Kashmir b) Punjab c) Assam d) Nagaland Answer: _______
Q10. Which movement was led by Jayaprakash Narayan? a) Khalistan Movement b) Total Revolution Movement c) Green Revolution d) Dravidian Movement Answer: _______
Q11. When did the Congress Party lose the General Elections for the first time after independence? a) 1967 b) 1977 c) 1984 d) 1989 Answer: _______
Q12. Match the following correctly:
List I (Leader)
List II (Associated Movement)
a. Medha Patkar
i. Narmada Bachao Andolan
b. Anna Hazare
ii. Anti-Corruption Movement
c. Vinoba Bhave
iii. Bhoodan Movement
d. Irom Sharmila
iv. Anti-AFSPA Protest
Options:
a) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
b) a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
c) a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
d) a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
Answer: _______
Section B: Very Short Answer Questions (2 × 6 = 12 marks)
Q13. What is meant by the ‘End of Bipolarity’? Q14. Mention two objectives of India’s foreign policy after independence. Q15. Explain the term ‘Human Security’. Q16. What are the main objectives of SAARC? Q17. Name any two regional aspirations that emerged in India post-independence. Q18. Write two reasons for the emergence of regional parties in India.
Q19. Examine the role of the United Nations in promoting peacekeeping operations globally. Q20. Evaluate the impact of globalization on India’s economy and culture. Q21. Describe the nature of the Congress dominance in the first three general elections in India. Q22. Analyse the main features of India’s external relations during the Nehru era. Q23. Highlight the causes and consequences of the Emergency of 1975. Q24. Explain with examples how popular movements have shaped democratic politics in India. OR Discuss the significance of the Narmada Bachao Andolan in highlighting environmental issues.
Q25. Describe the rise of China as an economic and political power in contemporary global politics. OR Analyse the role and challenges of international organizations like the UN in addressing global problems such as climate change.
Q26. Discuss the challenges India faced in the process of nation-building after independence. OR Examine the linguistic reorganization of states in India and its impact on national integration.
Q27. How did the politics of the 1990s contribute to the transformation of Indian democracy? OR Critically examine the developments in Indian politics since 2004.
Section E: Map-Based Question (5 marks)
Q28. On the given political outline map of India, mark and label the following (any five): a) State related to Operation Blue Star b) State where the Chipko Movement began c) Capital city hosting NAM summit in 1983 d) State where the Bhoodan Movement was prominent e) A state formed on linguistic basis in 1956 f) Area of Naxalite movement in the 1970s
Answer Key / Marking Scheme
Section A: (1 mark each)
c
b
b
b
a
c
b
c
b
b
b
a
Section B: (2 marks each)
Each correct point = 1 mark; Max 40 words each.
Section C: (4 marks each)
2 points with explanation: 2 + 2 marks
Clear conceptual understanding + examples = full marks
Section D: (6 marks each)
3 well-developed arguments = 2 marks each
Critical thinking + relevance to contemporary context emphasized
Short Answer Type I – Attempt all questions. Each carries 2 marks.
Solve the linear equation: 4x−5=3x+24x – 5 = 3x + 24x−5=3x+2
Write any two properties of rational numbers under multiplication.
A cube has a volume of 729 cm3729 \, cm^3729cm3. Find the side of the cube.
Represent the equation y=2x+3y = 2x + 3y=2x+3 on a graph paper (only tabular values needed here).
Find the square root of 0.04 using the long division method.
Convert: 12.5% into fraction and decimal.
Section C (3 × 8 = 24 Marks)
Short Answer Type II – Attempt all questions. Each carries 3 marks.
Find the area of a trapezium whose parallel sides are 12 cm and 16 cm, and the height is 10 cm.
Factorise the expression: x2+5x+6x^2 + 5x + 6×2+5x+6
Find the amount and compound interest on ₹5000 for 2 years at 10% per annum compounded annually.
Using appropriate identities, simplify: (a+b)2−(a−b)2(a + b)^2 – (a – b)^2(a+b)2−(a−b)2
A car covers a distance of 120 km in 3 hours. How long will it take to cover 200 km at the same speed?
In the given data: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, find the mean, median and mode.
Write any three properties of a parallelogram.
Find the value of: (25)0+5−1\left( \frac{2}{5} \right)^0 + 5^{-1} (52)0+5−1
Section D (4 × 8 = 32 Marks)
Long Answer Type – Attempt all questions. Each carries 4 marks.
Draw a bar graph of the following data:
Favourite Subject
No. of Students
Maths
40
Science
30
English
20
Hindi
25
Social Science
15
The perimeter of a rectangular field is 240 m and its length is 70 m. Find its width and area.
Factorise: x3+64x^3 + 64×3+64
A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹200 and sells it for ₹250. Find the profit percent. If he had sold it for ₹180, find the loss percent.
The following table gives the number of students in a school using different modes of transport. Represent the data using a pie chart. (Do not draw the chart; write steps of calculation.)
Mode of Transport
No. of Students
Bicycle
180
Bus
270
Car
90
Walk
60
Write the cubes of first five natural numbers. Using them, verify: (a+b)3=a3+b3+3ab(a+b)(a + b)^3 = a^3 + b^3 + 3ab(a + b)(a+b)3=a3+b3+3ab(a+b) for a=1,b=2a = 1, b = 2a=1,b=2
A 25 m long wire is to be cut into pieces of equal length. What will be the length of each piece if 5 such pieces are obtained? Is this a case of direct or inverse proportion?
Draw a line graph for the following data: (Only provide coordinate points and scale.) Months vs Rainfall (in mm)
Coordinates: (1,20), (2,40), (3,60), (4,30); Line graph shows trend.
English
CBSE Class 8 English Sample Paper (2024–25)
Subject: English Class: 8 Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
Attempt all questions in the given order.
Read the questions carefully before answering.
Write neatly and attempt all parts of a question together.
Section A: Reading (10 Marks)
Q1. Read the following passage and answer the questions below:(5 marks) One of the most amazing abilities of birds is migration. Every year, millions of birds fly thousands of kilometers to find the best ecological conditions and habitats for feeding, breeding, and raising their young. When the conditions at breeding sites become unfavourable, they migrate to regions where conditions are better.
(a) What is migration? (1) (b) Why do birds migrate? (1) (c) When do birds migrate? (1) (d) Give a synonym for the word “unfavourable”. (1) (e) Write one noun and one verb from the passage. (1)
Q2. Read the following poem extract and answer the questions:(5 marks) “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.” – Francis Bacon
(a) What does the poet mean by “books to be tasted”? (1) (b) What does “chewed and digested” refer to? (1) (c) What is the central idea of the quote? (1) (d) Identify one metaphor used. (1) (e) Write a suitable title for this extract. (1)
Section B: Writing (15 Marks)
Q3. Write a story in about 120–150 words based on the following cues:(5 marks) A lost puppy — raining — a kind stranger — home — reunion with owner
Q4. Write a diary entry describing your feelings after achieving a personal goal (100–120 words).(5 marks)
**Q5. You are the head student of your school. Draft a notice in about 50 words for a Debate Competition to be held in your school auditorium. (5 marks)
Section C: Grammar (15 Marks)
Q6. Do as directed:(1×5 = 5 marks) (a) He will complete the project in time. (Change to passive voice) (b) “I am not feeling well,” said Rina. (Change to indirect speech) (c) Choose the correct form: She __________ (go/goes) to the gym every morning. (d) Identify the adverb: She sang beautifully. (e) Combine the two sentences using a suitable conjunction: He worked hard. He did not succeed.
**Q7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: (1×4 = 4 marks) (a) The cat is hiding ___ the table. (b) He walked ___ the room silently. (c) The book is ___ the shelf. (d) We waited ___ the bus stop for an hour.
Q8. Match the idioms with their meanings:(1×3 = 3 marks)
Idiom
Meaning
(a) Once in a blue moon
(i) To be very happy
(b) Over the moon
(ii) Very rarely
(c) Break the ice
(iii) Start a conversation
Q9. Identify the type of noun and pronoun in the following sentence:(1×3 = 3 marks) “Ravi gave it to Neha yesterday.” (a) Ravi – ________ (b) It – ________ (c) Neha – ________
Section D: Literature (40 Marks)
Honeydew Textbook
Q10. Answer the following questions in 30–40 words each (Any 4):(4×3 = 12 marks) (a) What was the ‘best Christmas present in the world’? (b) What message does The Ant and the Cricket convey? (c) How did the geography teacher explain the city’s structure in Geography Lesson? (d) Why did Bepin Babu feel that Chunilal had nothing to gain by playing a trick on him? (e) What was the lesson learnt by the narrator in The Summit Within?
**Q11. Answer any one in 80–100 words: (6 marks) How does The Tsunami show both the destructive power of nature and the courage of human beings?
**Q12. Read the extract and answer the questions: (4 marks) “A bargain is a bargain,” said the man. “But I want nothing in return.”
(a) Who is the speaker here? (b) What kind of bargain does the speaker want? (c) What is the tone of this poem? (d) Write one figure of speech used in the poem.
It So Happened Supplementary Reader
Q13. Answer the following questions in 30–40 words each (Any 4):(4×3 = 12 marks) (a) Why did the camel develop a hump in How the Camel Got His Hump? (b) How did the children in Children at Work show compassion? (c) What happened to the giant’s heart in The Selfish Giant? (d) Why did Swami say he had to go home in The Fight? (e) What moral does The Treasure Within convey?
**Q14. Answer any one in 80–100 words: (6 marks) Discuss the relevance of Ancient Education System of India in today’s modern educational practices.
Answer Key / Marking Scheme
Section A: Reading
(a) Long-distance travel by birds (b) To find better conditions for living (c) When conditions become harsh (d) Adverse (e) Noun: migration; Verb: fly
(a) Skimmed or briefly read books (b) Books that need deep understanding (c) Not all books are of equal value (d) Tasting/swallowing books = metaphor (e) The Value of Reading
Section B: Writing
Story: Clear structure, creative development
Diary: First person, emotional reflection
Notice: Format (heading/date/body/signature), clarity
Section C: Grammar
(a) The project will be completed by him in time. (b) Rina said that she was not feeling well. (c) goes (d) beautifully (e) but
(a) under (b) across (c) on (d) at
(a) – (ii) (b) – (i) (c) – (iii)
(a) Proper noun (b) Personal pronoun (c) Proper noun
Section D: Literature
Honeydew Short Answers (examples): (a) A letter from a soldier found in an old desk (b) Importance of hard work and planning (c) Geography doesn’t explain city’s haphazard structure (d) He was a trusted old friend (e) Inner strength and courage matter most
Q11: Destruction shown by waves; courage shown by brave survivors, including kids and volunteers.
Q12: (a) The man offering the bargain (b) One that gives him freedom, not material wealth (c) Reflective (d) Metaphor
It So Happened Short Answers (examples): (a) As a punishment for being lazy (b) Helped a child earn a living (c) It softened on meeting the little boy (d) Excuse to avoid fighting (e) True wealth lies in talent and creativity
Q14: Emphasizes teacher-student bond, holistic education, and discipline—still vital today.
Hindi
CBSE Class 8 Hindi Sample Paper (2024–25)
Subject: Hindi Class: VIII Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
Attempt all questions in the sequence.
Answer as per the word limits given.
Neat and clean handwriting will be awarded.
खंड – अ (पाठ्यपुस्तक आधारित प्रश्न)
(Section A: Literature – 30 Marks)
प्रश्न 1: (Vasant – 10 Marks)
(क)लाख की चूड़ियाँ पाठ में ममता और त्याग का उदाहरण दीजिए। (2 अंक) (ख)कबीर की सखियाँ में से किसी एक साखी की व्याख्या अपने शब्दों में कीजिए। (2 अंक) (ग)अकबरी लोटा कहानी में हास्य का कौन-कौन सा पक्ष देखने को मिलता है? (2 अंक) (घ)पानी की कहानी पाठ में पानी की उपयोगिता को किस प्रकार दर्शाया गया है? (2 अंक) (ङ) निम्नलिखित में से किसी एक प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए (लंबा उत्तर – 2 अंक): (i) सूर के पद में भक्ति की विशेषता क्या है? (ii) यह सबसे कठिन समय नहीं कविता में कवि का आशय क्या है?
प्रश्न 2: (Durva – 10 Marks)
(क)दो गोरैया पाठ से लेखक ने क्या संदेश दिया है? (2 अंक) (ख)सस्ते का चक्कर पाठ में ‘सस्ता’ कब महंगा साबित होता है, स्पष्ट कीजिए। (2 अंक) (ग)हिंदी ने जिनकी जिंदगी बदल दी पाठ में लेखक की हिंदी के प्रति भावना स्पष्ट कीजिए। (2 अंक) (घ)आषाढ़ का पहला दिन पाठ के आधार पर बताइए कि वर्षा ऋतु का वातावरण लेखक को कैसा अनुभव होता है। (2 अंक) (ङ) निम्नलिखित में से किसी एक प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए (लंबा उत्तर – 2 अंक): (i) आओ पत्रिका निकालें पाठ में बच्चों के लिए पत्रिका निकालने का महत्व क्या है? (ii) उठ किसान ओ पाठ में किसान को क्यों जागने के लिए कहा गया है?
प्रश्न 3: (Bharat ki Khoj – 5 Marks)
(क)अहमदनगर का किला पाठ में नेहरू जी ने जेल को किस प्रकार का अनुभव बताया है? (2 अंक) (ख)सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता पाठ में उस समय की नगर योजना का क्या महत्व था? (2 अंक) (ग) ‘नयी समस्याएँ’ पाठ के आधार पर भारत के सामने कौन-कौन सी नई चुनौतियाँ थीं? (1 अंक)
प्रश्न 4: (Sankshipt Buddhacharita – 5 Marks)
(क)ज्ञान प्राप्ति अध्याय में सिद्धार्थ को बुद्ध बनने के लिए कौन-कौन सी कठिनाइयों का सामना करना पड़ा? (2 अंक) (ख)महापरिनिर्वाण का अर्थ और उसका महत्व स्पष्ट कीजिए। (2 अंक) (ग)धर्मचक्र प्रवर्तन का क्या अर्थ है? (1 अंक)
खंड – ब (व्याकरण)
(Section B: Grammar – 15 Marks)
प्रश्न 5: रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति कीजिए: (1×5 = 5 अंक)
(क) सत्य की ___ होती है। (ख) सूरज ___ चमक रहा है। (ग) विद्यार्थी पढ़ाई ___ लगे हुए हैं। (घ) राम और श्याम ___ स्कूल जा रहे हैं। (ङ) बड़ों का आदर करना हमारा ___ है।
प्रश्न 6: वाक्य परिवर्तन कीजिए (कृया के अनुसार): (1×3 = 3 अंक)
(क) वह मिठाई खा रहा है। (प्रेरणार्थक वाक्य) (ख) मैं कल बाज़ार गया। (नकारात्मक वाक्य) (ग) गंगा भारत की पवित्र नदी है। (प्रश्नवाचक वाक्य)
प्रश्न 7: सही विकल्प चुनिए: (1×4 = 4 अंक)
(क) ‘गृहस्थ’ शब्द का सही अर्थ है: (i) गृह निर्माण करने वाला (ii) विवाह कर चुका व्यक्ति (iii) गृह में रहने वाला (iv) गृहकार्य करने वाला
(ख) ‘पृथ्वी’ शब्द है: (i) पुल्लिंग (ii) स्त्रीलिंग (iii) नपुंसक लिंग (iv) कोई नहीं
(ग) विलोम शब्द चुनिए: उदय (i) अस्त (ii) आकाश (iii) सूर्य (iv) ग्रहण
(घ) कर्म शब्द का पर्यायवाची है: (i) फल (ii) कार्य (iii) इच्छा (iv) श्रम
प्रश्न 8: मुहावरे का अर्थ लिखकर वाक्य बनाइए: (1×3 = 3 अंक)
(क) नाक में दम करना (ख) मुँह की खाना (ग) आँखें दिखाना
खंड – स (लेखन कौशल)
(Section C: Writing – 15 Marks)
प्रश्न 9: किसी एक विषय पर 100–120 शब्दों में निबंध लिखिए: (5 अंक)
(i) जल ही जीवन है (ii) मेरे प्रिय लेखक (iii) मेरी पसंदीदा पुस्तक
प्रश्न 10: निम्न में से किसी एक पर पत्र लिखिए (औपचारिक या अनौपचारिक): (5 अंक)
(i) विद्यालय के पुस्तकालय में नई पुस्तकें जोड़ने हेतु प्रधानाचार्य को पत्र। (ii) अपने मित्र को जन्मदिन की बधाई देते हुए पत्र।
प्रश्न 11: एक संवाद या अनुच्छेद लिखिए (80–100 शब्दों में): (5 अंक)
(i) मोबाइल फोन का बढ़ता उपयोग — दो मित्रों के बीच संवाद (ii) विज्ञान और हमारा जीवन — अनुच्छेद
Answer Key / Marking Scheme
Section A (Literature)
Short answer (2 marks each):
Content: 1 mark
Language/presentation: 1 mark
Long answer (2 marks):
Relevance and completeness: 1.5 mark
Creativity and clarity: 0.5 mark
Section B (Grammar)
Fill-in-the-blanks (1 mark each): Expected answers: (क) विजय (ख) तेज़ (ग) में (घ) साथ (ङ) कर्तव्य
Sentence transformation (1 mark each)
MCQs (1 mark each): Correct options: (क) ii (ख) ii (ग) i (घ) ii
Idioms:
नाक में दम करना – बहुत परेशान करना
मुँह की खाना – हार मानना
आँखें दिखाना – गुस्से से देखना
Each:
Meaning: 0.5
Sentence: 0.5
Section C (Writing)
Essay (5 marks):
Content: 3
Language and grammar: 1
Structure: 1
Letter (5 marks):
Format: 1
Content: 3
Language: 1
Dialogue/Paragraph (5 marks):
Relevance: 2.5
Coherence & fluency: 2
Grammar: 0.5
Social Science
📝 CBSE Class 8 – Social Science Sample Paper (2024–25)
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
Answer the questions as per instructions.
Internal choice is provided where applicable.
Marks are indicated against each question.
Map question is to be attempted on the map attached.
🔹 SECTION A – Objective Type Questions (1 × 10 = 10 marks)
Q1. Choose the correct option (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
The revolt of 1857 began from which of the following places? (a) Delhi (b) Kanpur (c) Meerut (d) Lucknow
The Indian Constitution came into effect on: (a) 15 August 1947 (b) 26 November 1949 (c) 26 January 1950 (d) 2 October 1950
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource? (a) Coal (b) Petroleum (c) Water (d) Natural gas
What is the full form of MGNREGA? (a) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Education Guarantee Act (b) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (c) Mahatma Gandhi National Reform and Employment Guarantee Act (d) None of the above
The upper house of the Indian Parliament is called: (a) Lok Sabha (b) Rajya Sabha (c) Vidhan Sabha (d) Lok Parishad
Q2. Fill in the blanks (1 × 5 = 5 marks) 6. _____________ are the basic support systems for a country, such as roads, railways, schools, and hospitals. 7. The Ryotwari system was introduced by _____________. 8. The key feature of secularism is separation of ____________ from the State. 9. The Chipko Movement was related to conservation of ____________. 10. ____________ resources are found in a fixed quantity in nature.
🔹 SECTION B – Very Short Answer Questions (2 × 6 = 12 marks)
Answer the following in 30–40 words each.
Q3. Why is the Indian Constitution considered a living document? Q4. Define “industries.” Mention two types of industries. Q5. Mention any two features of the Permanent Settlement. Q6. What is the role of the judiciary in a democratic country? Q7. What are public facilities? Give two examples. Q8. Define natural vegetation. How is it classified?
🔹 SECTION C – Short Answer Questions (3 × 8 = 24 marks)
Answer the following in 60–80 words each.
Q9. How did the British expand their power from trade to territory in India? Q10. Explain how women and social reformers worked to improve the status of women in the 19th century. Q11. Write a short note on secularism in India. How does the Constitution safeguard secularism? Q12. Why is agriculture important in India? Mention three major types of farming practices. Q13. Explain any three functions of the Parliament in India. Q14. What are the causes and effects of land degradation in India? Q15. What is meant by confronting marginalisation? Give examples. Q16. Why is the law important in ensuring social justice? Give examples from any two sectors.
🔹 SECTION D – Long Answer Questions (5 × 4 = 20 marks)
Answer the following in 100–120 words each.
Q17.(History) Describe the major events and significance of the Revolt of 1857. OR Explain the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian National Movement.
Q18.(Geography) Explain the classification of natural resources. Provide examples of each type. OR Explain the importance of water, soil, and forest conservation with examples.
Q19.(Civics) How does the judiciary ensure justice in India? Explain with the help of examples. OR Discuss the importance of fundamental rights provided by the Constitution.
Q20.(Geography) Describe the major features of Indian agriculture and the problems faced by farmers. OR What is industrial pollution? Explain its types and suggest any two solutions.
🔹 SECTION E – Map Work (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
Q21. On the outline map of India, locate and label the following: (a) Place from where the 1857 Revolt started (b) Any one major soil type region in India (c) A major cotton-producing state (d) A major river valley agricultural region
(Attach map at the end for students to attempt)
✅ Answer Key / Marking Scheme
Section A (1 mark each)
(c) Meerut
(c) 26 January 1950
(c) Water
(b) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(b) Rajya Sabha
Infrastructure
Thomas Munro
Religion
Forests
Non-renewable
Section B (2 marks each)
Clear, concise response: 2 marks
One valid point: 1 mark
Section C (3 marks each)
3 key points = 3 marks
2 points + 1 elaboration = 3 marks
Use of examples or contextual clarity adds value
Section D (5 marks each)
4–5 accurate points = 4 marks
Coherence, structure = 1 mark
Section E (1 mark each)
Correct placement + labeling of all 4 = 4 marks
Partially correct = 0.5 mark each
Science
🧪 CBSE Class 8 Science – Sample Question Paper (2024–25)
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
The paper is divided into four sections: A, B, C, and D.
Marks for each question are indicated against it.
Use diagrams wherever necessary.
🔹 SECTION A – Objective Type Questions (1 × 10 = 10 marks)
Q1. Choose the correct option: (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
Which one of the following is a renewable source of energy? (a) Coal (b) Petroleum (c) Natural Gas (d) Biomass
Which microorganism is used in the production of alcohol? (a) Bacteria (b) Virus (c) Algae (d) Yeast
The loudness of sound depends on: (a) Amplitude (b) Frequency (c) Wavelength (d) Time period
Which one is an example of a non-luminous object? (a) Candle flame (b) Torch (c) Moon (d) Electric bulb
What is the SI unit of pressure? (a) Newton (b) Pascal (c) Joule (d) Watt
Q2. Fill in the blanks: (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
_________ is the process of transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma.
Reaching the age of _________ is marked by physical and hormonal changes in the body.
The ____________ end of a freely suspended bar magnet points towards the north.
Petroleum is also known as ___________.
The frictional force exerted by fluids is called _________.
🔹 SECTION B – Very Short Answer Questions (2 × 6 = 12 marks)
(Answer each in 30–40 words)
Q3. What is crop rotation? Why is it beneficial? Q4. Define adolescence. Mention any two changes observed during this stage. Q5. Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials with one example each. Q6. What is electric conductivity? Name one good and one poor conductor. Q7. Write two ways to conserve forests and wildlife. Q8. What is the function of the placenta during reproduction in mammals?
🔹 SECTION C – Short Answer Questions (3 × 8 = 24 marks)
(Answer each in 60–80 words)
Q9. Describe three important agricultural practices followed in crop production. Q10. What are the advantages and disadvantages of friction? Q11. Explain with a diagram how pressure in liquids increases with depth. Q12. How does the human voice box (larynx) produce sound? Q13. Describe the types of reproduction in animals with suitable examples. Q14. What are the harmful effects of acid rain caused by air pollution? Q15. Explain how the phenomenon of reflection of light is used in daily life. Q16. Distinguish between conductors and insulators with two examples of each.
🔹 SECTION D – Long Answer Questions (5 × 4 = 20 marks)
(Answer each in 100–120 words)
Q17. Explain the process of nitrogen fixation and its importance for agriculture. OR Describe any three methods to prevent depletion of fossil fuels.
Q18. What safety measures should be taken during lightning and thunder? Explain how lightning is caused. OR Define earthquake. How can you prepare your home to minimize earthquake damage?
Q19. Explain the structure and function of the human female reproductive system. Draw a well-labeled diagram. OR What are the causes of water and air pollution? Suggest three preventive measures for each.
Q20. Describe the working of a simple electric circuit with a battery, bulb, and switch. Draw a circuit diagram and explain the role of each component. OR What is the principle of shadow formation? Describe an activity to demonstrate the formation of shadows.
🔹 SECTION E – Diagram and Skill-Based Question (2 × 2 = 4 marks)
Q21. Label the parts A and B in the given diagram of the human ear. Write their functions. Q22. Observe the diagram of a plant and identify the male and female reproductive parts. Mention their roles.
✅ Answer Key / Marking Scheme
Section A (1 mark each)
(d) Biomass
(d) Yeast
(a) Amplitude
(c) Moon
(b) Pascal
Pollination
Adolescence
North
Black Gold
Drag
Section B (2 marks each)
Each question must be brief and to the point.
Correct explanation = 2 marks
Section C (3 marks each)
Three correct points or explanation with clarity = 3 marks
Partial answer = 1.5 or 2 marks
Section D (5 marks each)
4–5 key points with correct explanation = 5 marks
Diagram (if applicable) = 1 mark
Coherence & language = 1 mark
Section E (2 marks each)
Correct labeling = 1 mark
Correct function/identification = 1 mark
✏️ Note to Teachers:
You may modify the values, labeling, and real-life application questions based on students’ levels. Use diagrams, flowcharts, and activities in assessment to encourage visual learning.
Show opposite sides equal and adjacent angles 90° ⇒ rectangle
Let angles = 4x, 5x, 40° ⇒ total = 180 ⇒ x = 10 ⇒ angles: 40°, 50°, 90°
CSA = πrl=227×3.5×122+3.52\pi rl = \frac{22}{7} \times 3.5 \times \sqrt{12^2 + 3.5^2}πrl=722×3.5×122+3.52, TSA = CSA + base area
Volume = cylinder – cone ⇒ πr2h−13πr2h=23πr2h\pi r^2 h – \frac{1}{3}\pi r^2 h = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^2 hπr2h−31πr2h=32πr2h
Histogram showing frequency bars with correct width and height
Science Question Paper
Academic Year: 2024–25 Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
🔹 General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
The question paper comprises five sections A, B, C, D and E. All sections are compulsory.
Internal choice is provided in some questions.
Use of calculator is not allowed.
🟧 Section A – (Objective Type Questions)
(1 mark each × 7 questions = 7 marks)
Q1. Which of the following is not a physical change? a) Melting of ice b) Boiling of water c) Rusting of iron d) Dissolving salt in water
Q2. The unit of force is: a) Joule b) Newton c) Pascal d) Watt
Q3. What is the formula for calculating speed?
Q4. Name one organism each from the Monera and Protista kingdoms.
Q5. Define valency.
Q6. State the law of conservation of mass.
Q7. In which medium does sound travel fastest: solid, liquid, or gas?
🟧 Section B – (Very Short Answer Questions)
(2 marks each × 6 questions = 12 marks)
Q8. Define and give an example each for homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
Q9. Calculate the number of moles in 36 grams of water (H₂O).
Q10. What is inertia? Name the type of inertia involved when a person falls forward when a moving bus suddenly stops.
Q11. How does sound travel in air? Why can’t it travel through vacuum?
Q12. Draw a neat, labeled diagram of a plant cell.
Q13. Give two differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
🟧 Section C – (Short Answer Questions)
(3 marks each × 8 questions = 24 marks)
Q14. List any three characteristics of particles of matter.
Q15. Define acceleration. A car accelerates from 5 m/s to 20 m/s in 3 s. Calculate the acceleration.
Q16. Write the chemical formulae of the following compounds: a) Calcium chloride b) Ammonium sulphate c) Magnesium oxide
Q17. Explain any three types of plant tissues with one function of each.
Q18. Classify the following as metals or non-metals and justify your answer: Carbon, Sodium, Sulphur, Copper
Q19. State Newton’s Third Law of Motion. Give two examples from daily life.
Q20. Write any three differences between distance and displacement with examples.
Q21. Why does the sound become faint as we move away from the source? What happens to the amplitude and energy of the wave?
🟧 Section D – (Long Answer Questions)
(5 marks each × 3 questions = 15 marks)
Q22. a) Define the term atom. b) State the postulates of Dalton’s atomic theory. (Any 3) c) Calculate the number of atoms in 18 grams of water (H₂O). (H = 1, O = 16) (Avogadro’s Number = 6.022×10236.022 \times 10^{23}6.022×1023)
Q23. a) Explain the classification of living organisms by Whittaker. b) Write one distinguishing feature of each of the following kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia. c) How does classification help in studying biology?
Q24. a) Define work and give its SI unit. b) A force of 10 N is applied on an object. The object moves 5 m in the direction of force. Calculate the work done. c) State any two conditions for work to be said to be done. d) Differentiate between positive and negative work with one example each.
🟧 Section E – (Case-based / Source-based Questions)
(4 marks each × 3 questions = 12 marks)
Q25.Read the passage and answer the questions below: Rahul observed that when he opened a perfume bottle in one corner of the room, the fragrance soon spread throughout the room.
a) What property of matter does this observation show? b) Name the phenomenon involved. c) Why does the fragrance take some time to reach all corners? d) What would happen if the temperature of the room were increased?
Q26.Read the data table and answer the following questions.
Object
Mass (kg)
Velocity (m/s)
A
2
3
B
1
6
C
3
2
a) Calculate the momentum of each object. b) Which object has the highest momentum? c) Define momentum and give its SI unit. d) State the relation between force and momentum.
Q27.Read the following passage and answer the questions below: A sound wave travels through different media at different speeds. In steel, sound travels faster than in water or air. This property is useful in detecting cracks in metal structures.
a) Arrange air, water, and steel in increasing order of sound speed. b) Why does sound travel faster in solids than in gases? c) Which property of sound is used in SONAR? d) How does the amplitude of a sound wave affect its loudness?
✅ Answer Key / Marking Scheme
Section A (1 mark each)
c) Rusting of iron
b) Newton
Speed = Distance / Time
Monera – E. coli, Protista – Amoeba
Valency is the combining capacity of an element.
Mass can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
Solid
Section B (2 marks each)
Homogeneous – salt in water; Heterogeneous – sand in water
Moles = 36 ÷ 18 = 2 mol
Resistance to change in motion; Inertia of motion
Via longitudinal waves; Vacuum has no particles to carry sound
Labeled diagram with nucleus, cytoplasm, cell wall, vacuole
Prokaryotes: no nucleus; Eukaryotes: well-defined nucleus
Energy and amplitude reduce with distance – hence faint sound
Section D (5 marks each)
a) Smallest unit of matter b) Postulates: indivisibility, atoms of same element are alike, fixed ratio in compounds c) Moles = 1; molecules = 6.022×10236.022 \times 10^{23}6.022×1023; atoms = 3×6.022×10233 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23}3×6.022×1023
a) 5-kingdom system: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia b) Features of each kingdom c) Helps organize diversity, easier to study relationships
a) Work = Force × Distance b) W = 10 × 5 = 50 J c) Force must be applied, displacement should occur d) Positive work – same direction (lifting object); Negative – opposite (friction)
Section E (4 marks each)
a) Particles of matter have space b) Diffusion c) Due to random motion of particles d) Increases rate of diffusion
a) A: 6, B: 6, C: 6 kg·m/s b) All equal c) Product of mass and velocity; SI unit: kg·m/s d) Force = rate of change of momentum
a) Air < Water < Steel b) Particles are closely packed in solids c) Reflection of sound d) Greater amplitude = louder sound
Social Science Question Paper
Academic Year: 2024–25 Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
🟦 General Instructions:
The question paper is divided into four sections – A, B, C, and D.
All questions are compulsory.
Marks are indicated against each question.
Questions 1 to 4 are objective type questions of 1 mark each.
Questions 5 to 9 are very short answer questions of 2 marks each.
Questions 10 to 18 are short answer questions of 3 marks each.
Questions 19 to 23 are long answer questions of 5 marks each.
Question 24 is a map-based question from Geography and History (5 marks).
Internal choices are given in selected questions.
🔹 SECTION A: Objective Type Questions (1×4 = 4 marks)
Q1. Who authored the famous pamphlet “What is the Third Estate?”? a) Robespierre b) Rousseau c) Abbé Sieyès d) Mirabeau
Q2. Which of the following is a renewable resource? a) Coal b) Petroleum c) Solar energy d) Natural gas
Q3. Define ‘Constitution’ in one sentence.
Q4. Which sector is known as the primary sector?
🔹 SECTION B: Very Short Answer Questions (2×5 = 10 marks)
Q5. What is meant by the term ‘subsistence farming’? Q6. Mention any two features of a democratic government. Q7. Write two major causes of the French Revolution. Q8. Explain the term ‘GDP’. Q9. Define the term ‘weathering’. Mention one type.
🔹 SECTION C: Short Answer Questions (3×9 = 27 marks)
Q10. How did the ideas of philosophers influence the French Revolution? Q11. Distinguish between ‘Agro-based industries’ and ‘Mineral-based industries’ with examples. Q12. Explain any three measures to conserve natural resources. Q13. What are the main features of the Indian Constitution? (Any three) Q14. “The Right to Equality is one of the most important Fundamental Rights.” Explain. Q15. Describe any three differences between the formal and informal sectors of the economy. Q16. What are the different factors of production? Explain each with one example. Q17. What is the role of youth in strengthening democracy? Mention any three points. Q18. How can soil be conserved? Mention any three methods.
🔹 SECTION D: Long Answer Questions (5×5 = 25 marks)
Q19. Explain the political, economic, and social causes of the French Revolution. OR Explain the impact of the Russian Revolution on Russian society and the world.
Q20. Define the term ‘climate’. Explain the major factors affecting the climate of India.
Q21. Discuss the significance of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. Mention any four key words and their meanings.
Q22. How are people exploited in the unorganised sector in India? Suggest any three measures to protect them.
Q23. Explain how poverty is measured in India. Also, list two main causes of poverty in India.
🔹 SECTION E: Map-Based Question (5 marks)
Q24. A. On the outline political map of India: (Geography – 3 marks) i) Mark and label Western Ghats ii) Mark and label River Ganga iii) Locate and label Thar Desert
B. On the same map (History – 2 marks): i) Mark and label Bastille ii) Locate and label Petrograd
(Note: Students are to attach the map inside the answer sheet.)
✅ Answer Key / Marking Scheme
SECTION A (1 mark each)
c) Abbé Sieyès
c) Solar energy
A constitution is a set of fundamental principles according to which a state is governed.
Agriculture sector
SECTION B (2 marks each)
Farming where crops are grown for self-consumption, not sale.
(i) Free and fair elections, (ii) Rule of law
Burden of taxes, unequal social structure
GDP – Gross Domestic Product: It is the total value of goods and services produced in a country in one year.
Weathering is the breaking down of rocks on the Earth’s surface. One type: Physical weathering
SECTION C (3 marks each)
Philosophers like Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Voltaire questioned monarchy and inspired revolutionary ideas.
Agro-based: Dependent on agriculture (e.g., cotton textile), Mineral-based: Use minerals as raw material (e.g., iron and steel)
Afforestation, sustainable use of resources, rainwater harvesting
Features: Sovereign, Secular, Democratic, Republic (any three with explanation)
It ensures no discrimination, equal opportunity in public jobs, and equal protection of the law.
Land – soil, water; Labour – workers; Capital – tools, machines; Entrepreneur – businessperson
Participate in voting, raise awareness, use social media for positive change
Terracing, contour ploughing, afforestation
SECTION D (5 marks each)
Political: Absolute monarchy, no representation
Economic: Heavy taxes, food scarcity
Social: Inequality, privileges to the clergy and nobility
Enlightenment ideas
Immediate trigger: Fall of Bastille (OR Russian Revolution points if that choice is taken)
Climate: Long-term pattern of weather Factors: Latitude, Altitude, Distance from sea, Relief features, Jet streams, Monsoon winds
Preamble: Introduction to Constitution Key words:
Sovereign – free to make internal/external decisions
Socialist – reducing inequality
Secular – no official religion
Democratic – elected government
Republic – elected head of state
Exploitation: No fixed wages, long hours, unsafe working conditions Protection: Minimum wage law, Social security schemes, Legal awareness
Measurement: Poverty line (based on calorie intake/income level) Causes: Unemployment, Unequal distribution of resources
SECTION E: Map Skills (5 marks)
Geography (3 marks) i) Western Ghats – western coast of India ii) River Ganga – originates from Gangotri iii) Thar Desert – in western Rajasthan
History (2 marks) i) Bastille – France (Paris) ii) Petrograd – Russia (St. Petersburg)
English Language and Literature
Sample Question Paper (2024–25) Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
📘 General Instructions:
This question paper is divided into four sections – A, B, C, and D.
All questions are compulsory.
Do not exceed the word limit wherever specified.
Marks are indicated against each question.
SECTION A – READING (20 Marks)
Q1.Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow: (10 marks)
Passage 1: There is no denying the fact that habits form our character and determine our future. Good habits lead to good character and bad habits spoil it. Habits are easy to acquire but difficult to give up. They have a great hold on a person. A person may not be conscious that he is forming habits. But gradually they become a part of his personality. Hence, it is important to cultivate good habits in the early stages of life.
1.1 Why are habits important in shaping a person’s character? (2) 1.2 How are habits difficult to manage? (2) 1.3 What warning does the passage give regarding habits? (2) 1.4 Find a word from the passage which means ‘develop’ or ‘nurture’. (1) 1.5 What advice is given in the passage about habits? (3)
Q2.Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow: (10 marks)
Passage 2 (Factual): The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just a few seconds. Unlike other big cats, the cheetah cannot roar but purrs like a domestic cat. The cheetah’s slender body, long legs, and special paw pads make it an efficient hunter. However, due to habitat loss and poaching, cheetahs are now listed as vulnerable.
2.1 What makes the cheetah a unique big cat? (2) 2.2 What factors contribute to the cheetah’s fast running ability? (2) 2.3 How does habitat loss threaten the cheetah’s survival? (2) 2.4 Find the synonym of ‘in danger’ from the passage. (1) 2.5 Give two reasons why cheetahs are under threat. (3)
SECTION B – WRITING AND GRAMMAR (20 Marks)
Q3.Writing (10 marks) (a)Descriptive Paragraph (Person) – 100–120 words (5 marks) Topic: Describe a teacher who has inspired you.
(b)Diary Entry – 100–120 words (5 marks) Topic: You recently learned to ride a bicycle. Write a diary entry expressing your feelings and experience.
Q4.Grammar (10 marks) Fill in the blanks choosing the most appropriate options from the ones given. Attempt any five. (5×1=5 marks)
4.1 He ______ (go/goes/going/went) to school every day. 4.2 The book ______ (is/are/were/has) on the table. 4.3 I ______ (have/has/having/had) finished my homework. 4.4 If I ______ (am/were/was/be) you, I would apologize. 4.5 She ______ (don’t/doesn’t/isn’t/didn’t) like horror movies. 4.6 The train ______ (arrive/arrives/arrived/arriving) at 6 PM.
Q5. Rearrange the words and phrases to form meaningful sentences. Attempt any five. (5×1=5 marks)
5.1 always / punctual / is / she 5.2 the / sky / stars / the / fill / night / with 5.3 exams / their / for / students / preparing / are 5.4 raining / it / heavily / was / yesterday 5.5 is / honesty / policy / best / the 5.6 road / the / was / across / running / dog / the
SECTION C – LITERATURE (Beehive & Moments) (30 Marks)
Q6.Reference to Context – Prose (4 marks) Read the extract and answer the questions:
“But I laugh when I think how I once believed the humming of bees to be the sound of a song!”
6.1 Who is the speaker of this line? 6.2 What does the speaker realise here? 6.3 Name the chapter and the author. 6.4 What theme is reflected in this statement?
Q7.Reference to Context – Poem (4 marks) Read the stanza and answer the questions:
“The way a crow Shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree”
7.1 Name the poem and the poet. 7.2 What is the significance of the hemlock tree and the crow? 7.3 How did the crow’s action affect the poet? 7.4 What poetic device is used in the second line?
Q8.Short Answer Questions (Any three – 3×3 = 9 marks) Answer any three questions in 30–40 words each:
8.1 What do you learn about the character of Margie in The Fun They Had? 8.2 How did the narrator in The Sound of Music – Part 1 overcome her disability? 8.3 Why does the author call Coorg “a piece of heaven”? 8.4 What lesson do we learn from the story The Lost Child?
Q9.Short Answer Questions (Any two – 2×3 = 6 marks) (Moments) Answer any two in 30–40 words each:
9.1 Why did the postmaster send money to Lencho? 9.2 How did the narrator discover the truth about the man in The Adventures of Toto? 9.3 Describe how the family in Iswaran the Storyteller managed the tantrums of Mahendra.
Q10.Long Answer Question – (Beehive) – 100–120 words (6 marks) Describe how the chapter My Childhood reflects Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s values and early influences that shaped his life.
Q11.Long Answer Question – (Moments) – 100–120 words (6 marks) Describe how the story The Beggar brings out the importance of compassion and self-respect.
✅ Answer Key / Marking Scheme
Section A – Reading (20 marks)
(Answers may vary slightly based on expression. Key points provided.)
Q1. 1.1 – Habits influence character and future. 1.2 – Easy to form, hard to break. 1.3 – Habits gradually become part of personality. 1.4 – Cultivate 1.5 – Cultivate good habits early in life.
Q2. 2.1 – Fastest land animal, cannot roar. 2.2 – Slender body, long legs, special paw pads. 2.3 – Less land to live, illegal hunting reduces their numbers. 2.4 – Vulnerable 2.5 – Habitat loss, poaching
Diary Entry: Format (1), Content (2), Expression (2)
Q4. 4.1 – goes 4.2 – is 4.3 – have 4.4 – were 4.5 – doesn’t 4.6 – arrives
Q5. 5.1 – She is always punctual. 5.2 – The stars fill the sky with night. 5.3 – Students are preparing for their exams. 5.4 – It was raining heavily yesterday. 5.5 – Honesty is the best policy. 5.6 – The dog was running across the road.
Section C – Literature (30 marks)
Q6. 6.1 – Evelyn Glennie 6.2 – That it was not a song but bees 6.3 – The Sound of Music, Deborah Cowley 6.4 – Misconceptions due to disability
Q7. 7.1 – Dust of Snow by Robert Frost 7.2 – They represent gloom, yet create a positive change 7.3 – It changed the mood of the poet 7.4 – Enjambment
Q8. (Any 3) 8.1 – Curious, dislikes mechanical school 8.2 – Evelyn practices hard, trusts her senses 8.3 – Natural beauty, peace and coffee plantations 8.4 – Parents’ love is unconditional; worldly things fade
Q9. (Any 2) 9.1 – To restore Lencho’s faith in God 9.2 – When the monkey tore things apart 9.3 – Mahendra ignored him; Iswaran calmed him
Q11. – Emphasise how kindness helped Lushkoff become self-reliant and respectful.
Hindi (Course A)
Sample Question Paper (2024–25) Maximum Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
खंड – क (अवबोधन/Reading) – 10 अंक
प्र.1.निम्नलिखित गद्यांश को पढ़िए और पूछे गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए: (5 अंक)
“हर दिन हमारे पास 24 घंटे होते हैं। इस समय को कैसे बिताया जाए, यह हमारे भविष्य को तय करता है। जो विद्यार्थी समय का मूल्य समझते हैं, वे न केवल परीक्षा में सफल होते हैं बल्कि जीवन में भी आगे बढ़ते हैं। समय की महत्ता को समझना और उसका सदुपयोग करना सफलता की कुंजी है।”
(क) गद्यांश में किस बात को सफलता की कुंजी बताया गया है? (1) (ख) परीक्षा में सफल होने के लिए विद्यार्थी को क्या करना चाहिए? (1) (ग) गद्यांश के अनुसार समय का क्या महत्व है? (1) (घ) ‘सदुपयोग’ शब्द का अर्थ लिखिए। (1) (ङ) उपयुक्त शीर्षक सुझाइए। (1)
प्र.2.निम्नलिखित पद्यांश को पढ़िए और प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए: (5 अंक)
“नन्हा सा यह दीपक देखो, तम की छाया हर लेता है। सच्चे मन से जो जलता है, वह जीवन को उजियारा देता है।”
(क) दीपक किसे प्रतीक रूप में प्रस्तुत किया गया है? (1) (ख) सच्चे मन से जलने का क्या अर्थ है? (1) (ग) ‘तम की छाया’ का क्या अर्थ है? (1) (घ) काव्यांश का मुख्य संदेश क्या है? (1) (ङ) काव्यांश से कोई एक अलंकार पहचानिए। (1)
खंड – ख (व्याकरण/Grammar) – 16 अंक
प्र.3.रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति कीजिए (कोई चार): (4×1=4 अंक)
(क) उसने _______ दूध पिया। (कुछ / कोई / हर / जितना) (ख) बच्चों _______ शोर मचाया। (से / ने / को / की) (ग) हमें प्रकृति _______ रक्षा करनी चाहिए। (का / की / के / से) (घ) राम और श्याम _______ अच्छे मित्र हैं। (है / हैं / था / थे) (ङ) वह स्कूल _______ गया। (जा / जाओ / जाता / गया)
प्र.4.शब्दों के उचित युग्म चुनकर अर्थ सहित लिखिए (कोई दो): (2×2=4 अंक) (क) कुम्भ – कुंभ (ख) साधन – साधन (ग) वर्ष – वर्श (घ) जीवन – जीवित
प्र.5.वाक्य अशुद्ध हैं। सही करके लिखिए (कोई चार): (4×1=4 अंक) (क) मुझे भूख लग रही हैं। (ख) वह खेलता है फुटबॉल। (ग) राम दिल्ली को गया। (घ) माता जी बाजार गई थी। (ङ) हम सब स्कूल जाता है।
प्र.6.किस कारक में है? (कोई चार शब्दों का कारक लिखिए): (4×1=4 अंक) (क) अध्यापक (ख) छात्रों (ग) पुस्तक से (घ) राम के लिए (ङ) खेलों
खंड – ग (लेखन/Writing) – 16 अंक
प्र.7.निम्नलिखित विषयों में से किसी एक पर 100-120 शब्दों में अनुच्छेद लिखिए: (5 अंक)
(क) मेरे प्रिय त्योहार पर अनुच्छेद (ख) डिजिटल शिक्षा: लाभ और चुनौतियाँ (ग) एक दिन बिना मोबाइल के
प्र.8.किसी दुर्घटना का प्रत्यक्षदर्शी बनकर डायरी लेख (100–120 शब्दों में) लिखिए: विषय: आपने एक सड़क दुर्घटना देखी जिसमें एक बुज़ुर्ग व्यक्ति घायल हुआ। अपने भाव व्यक्त कीजिए। (5 अंक)
प्र.9.प्राचार्य को पुस्तकालय में नई पुस्तकें मंगवाने हेतु आवेदन पत्र लिखिए। (6 अंक)
खंड – घ (पाठ्यपुस्तक आधारित प्रश्न) – 38 अंक
(कक्षा 9 की पाठ्यपुस्तकों – क्षितिज, कृतिका, संचयन, स्पर्श से प्रश्न)
प्र.10.क्षितिज (गद्य) – निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए (कोई दो): (2×3=6 अंक)
(क) ‘मेरे संग की औरतें’ पाठ में औरतों की स्थिति कैसी चित्रित की गई है? (ख) ‘साखियाँ’ में कबीर किस प्रकार जीवन की सच्चाइयों को उजागर करते हैं? (ग) ‘हामिद’ की मासूमियत और परिपक्वता का परिचय कैसे मिलता है?
प्र.11.क्षितिज (पद्य) – कोई एक प्रश्न का उत्तर लिखिए: (1×4=4 अंक)
(क) ‘बड़े होकर क्या बनोगे’ कविता में कवि बच्चों से क्या अपेक्षा करता है? (ख) ‘ग्राम श्री’ कविता में ग्राम जीवन की कौन-कौन सी विशेषताएँ दर्शाई गई हैं?
प्र.12.कृतिका से कोई दो प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए: (2×3=6 अंक)
(क) ‘इस जल प्रलय में’ पाठ का संदेश क्या है? (ख) ‘माटीवाली’ की नायिका में कौन-सी विशेषताएँ हैं? (ग) ‘रेखाचित्र’ पाठ का स्वरूप क्या है?
प्र.13.संचयन से कोई दो प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए: (2×3=6 अंक)
(क) ‘गिल्लू’ में लेखक का पशु प्रेम कैसे प्रकट होता है? (ख) ‘स्मृति’ पाठ की मुख्य भाव-भूमि क्या है? (ग) ‘काले मेघा पानी दे’ पाठ में वर्षा की प्रतीक्षा क्यों की जा रही है?
प्र.14.स्पर्श – किसी एक प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए: (1×4=4 अंक)
(क) ‘अकेलेपन का दर्द’ में किस प्रकार मानवीय भावनाओं का चित्रण है? (ख) ‘सच्चे मित्र की पहचान’ पाठ में मित्रता के गुणों का वर्णन कैसे हुआ है?
प्र.15.निम्नलिखित में से किसी एक पाठ का भावार्थ या सारांश दीजिए: (1×6=6 अंक) (क) कबीर के दोहे – भावार्थ (ख) कविता ‘ग्राम श्री’ का सारांश
Q1. Choose the correct answer for each of the following: (1 × 5 = 5 marks) (a) Which of the following is an example of an input device? (i) Monitor (ii) Printer (iii) Keyboard (iv) Speaker
(b) Which software is used for managing files and directories in a computer? (i) MS Word (ii) Operating System (iii) Paint (iv) Excel
(c) Which of the following represents binary number 1101 in decimal? (i) 13 (ii) 11 (iii) 14 (iv) 12
(d) What does URL stand for? (i) Uniform Resource Locator (ii) Universal Retrieval Link (iii) Unique Reference Label (iv) Uniform Resource Label
(e) Which tag is used to insert a line break in HTML? (i) <br> (ii) <break> (iii) <lb> (iv) <line>
Q2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. (1 × 5 = 5 marks) (a) ________ is a non-volatile memory. (b) The full form of CPU is __________. (c) The physical components of a computer system are called __________. (d) HTML stands for ______________. (e) ___________ is used to identify each computer on the Internet uniquely.
Section B: Short Answer Type Questions (3 × 6 = 18 marks)
Q3. What is the difference between system software and application software? Give two examples of each. (3 marks)
Q4. Explain the three main components of a computer system. (3 marks)
Q5. Define the following terms with one example each: (a) Open-source software (b) Operating system (c) Search engine (3 marks)
Q6. Write any three functions of an operating system. (3 marks)
Q7. Write the HTML code to display the following on a web page:
Heading: “Welcome to My Page”
A horizontal line
A paragraph: “This is my first HTML web page.” (3 marks)
Q8. What is a search engine? List any two search engines and explain how they help in information retrieval. (3 marks)
Section C: Long Answer Type Questions (6 × 3 = 18 marks)
Q9. Differentiate between primary and secondary memory. Explain RAM, ROM, and Hard Disk with appropriate functions. (6 marks)
Q10. Write the HTML code to create a web page that displays:
A heading “Class 9 Computer Applications”
A table with two rows and three columns displaying any dummy student data (Name, Roll No, Marks)
A hyperlink to “https://cbse.gov.in” with anchor text “Visit CBSE Website” Ensure your code is properly structured with basic HTML tags. (6 marks)
Q11. Explain the role of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in education and healthcare. Give three examples from each field. (6 marks)
Answer Key / Marking Scheme
Section A (10 Marks)
Q1. MCQs: (a) (iii) Keyboard – 1 mark (b) (ii) Operating System – 1 mark (c) (i) 13 – 1 mark (d) (i) Uniform Resource Locator – 1 mark (e) (i) <br> – 1 mark
Q2. Fill in the Blanks: (a) ROM – 1 mark (b) Central Processing Unit – 1 mark (c) Hardware – 1 mark (d) HyperText Markup Language – 1 mark (e) IP Address – 1 mark
Section B (18 Marks)
Q3. System vs Application Software
System Software: Helps run computer hardware and system (e.g., Windows, Linux)
Application Software: Performs specific user tasks (e.g., MS Word, Tally)
Any two correct examples – 1 mark
Differences – 2 marks
Q4. Components of Computer System
Hardware – physical parts
Software – instructions/programs
Users – people operating computers (Each part = 1 mark)
Q5. Definitions and Examples: Each correct definition with an example = 1 mark × 3 = 3 marks
Q6. Functions of OS (any three):
Memory management
Process management
File management
Device management
User interface (Any 3 = 3 marks)
Q7. HTML Code Output: Correct use of tags: <h1>, <hr>, <p> Well-structured HTML – 3 marks
Q8. Search Engines:
Definition – 1 mark
Two correct examples – 1 mark
Working in info retrieval – 1 mark
Section C (18 Marks)
Q9. Primary vs Secondary Memory:
Definitions of RAM, ROM, Hard Disk
Differences in storage, volatility, speed Each point well explained = 6 marks
Q10. HTML Code for Web Page:
Structure: <html>, <head>, <body> – 1 mark
Heading with <h1> – 1 mark
Table with <table>, <tr>, <td> – 2 marks
Hyperlink using <a href> – 1 mark
Overall code validity – 1 mark
Q11. ICT in Education and Healthcare:
ICT in education: online classes, smart boards, e-learning – 3 marks
ICT in healthcare: telemedicine, e-records, appointment systems – 3 marks (Each relevant example + explanation = 1 mark)
Purpose: To encourage UKG students to reflect on their learning in a fun and personal way Answer Format: Yes/No or One-liner
🧠 Section 1: Pre-Maths Concepts (Q1–12)
Can you tell what is big and what is small?
Do you enjoy finding what comes in front and what comes behind?
Can you show what is full and what is empty using your toys?
Do you know which object at home is heavy and which one is light?
Can you tell what is inside your bag and what is outside?
Do you like comparing which plate has more food and which has less?
Can you show your right hand and left hand quickly?
Do you know when two things are the same or different?
Can you show who is taller—you or your friend?
Do you know which book is thick and which one is thin?
Can you say which thing is at the top and which is at the bottom?
Do you like playing games using these words (big-small, more-less, etc.)?
🔢 Section 2: Numbers and Counting (Q13–24)
Can you count from 1 to 50 without help?
Have you tried counting backward from 50 to 1?
Can you write the numbers from 1 to 20?
Do you enjoy counting your toys or pencils?
Can you skip count by 2s?
Can you skip count by 5s?
Do you know the number that comes before 7?
Can you say the number that comes after 12?
What number comes between 15 and 17? (One-liner)
Have you matched numbers with pictures before?
Do you like doing count-and-color worksheets?
Can you match number names to actual numbers?
➕ Section 3: Addition and Subtraction (Q25–32)
Have you used toys to add numbers before?
Can you add 1 + 2 by yourself?
Can you take away 1 from 4 and say the answer?
Do you enjoy doing picture addition?
Do you know how to add numbers without using objects?
Have you tried subtraction without pictures?
Can you tell which is more: 3 or 5?
Do you find it fun to do math puzzles?
💰 Section 4: Money and Time (Q33–38)
Have you seen coins at home or in a shop?
Can you name one coin you have used or seen? (One-liner)
Have you played a pretend shop game?
Can you tell what time it is on a clock?
Do you know when it is morning and when it is night?
Can you guess what time you eat lunch or go to school?
🔷 Section 5: Shapes (Q39–44)
Can you draw a circle?
What shape is your plate or clock? (One-liner)
Do you know the difference between a square and a rectangle?
Can you find a triangle shape around you?
What is the shape of a pizza slice? (One-liner)
Do you enjoy doing shape puzzles?
🎨 Section 6: Colours and Shades (Q45–50)
Can you name three colours you see around you right now? (One-liner)
Do you like colouring different shapes with different colours?
Can you tell the difference between light pink and dark pink?
What is your favourite colour? (One-liner)
Do you know which colour is used for traffic lights? (One-liner)
Can you match colours with objects (like banana = yellow)?
💡 How to Use:
Teachers: Use it during revision or for self-reflection sessions.
Parents: Try this as a fun weekend bonding activity.
Students: Think, smile, and share what you love about learning maths!
🌱 UKG Environmental Science Self-Awareness Quiz
Answer format: Yes/No or One-liner Designed for: UKG students Purpose: Help children reflect on their learning experiences and understand their surroundings better.
🚓 Section 1: Knowing Our Helpers (Police Station / Post Office)
Have you ever seen a police station?
Did you visit a police station with your teacher or parents?
Can you tell what a policeman does? (One-liner)
Have you ever seen a post office?
Do you know what a postman delivers? (One-liner)
Have you written or seen a letter before?
Do you know the colour of a post box? (One-liner)
Do you feel safe when you see police officers?
Can you name one thing you saw during your visit? (One-liner)
Did you enjoy going to the post office or police station?
🌬️ Section 2: Air, Water, and Sound Pollution
Can you tell if the air outside smells clean or dirty? (One-liner)
Do you like breathing fresh air in the park?
Have you seen smoke coming from cars or factories?
Do you cover your nose when someone smokes nearby?
Do you drink clean water at home or school?
Have you seen dirty water in a drain or puddle?
Do you try not to waste water while brushing your teeth?
Have you ever heard loud noise that hurt your ears?
Do you know one thing that causes noise pollution? (One-liner)
Do you enjoy listening to birds or soft music?
🚦 Section 3: Traffic Rules and Safety
Do you hold an adult’s hand while crossing the road?
Can you name the three colours of a traffic light? (One-liner)
Do you stop when you see the red traffic signal?
Have you seen a zebra crossing on the road?
Do you know who helps you cross the road safely? (One-liner)
Do you sit in a car or bus with a seatbelt on?
Do you ride a bicycle with care?
Have you seen traffic police on the road?
Do you like seeing vehicles stop at red lights?
Can you draw a traffic signal? (Yes/No)
🪴 Section 4: Living and Non-Living Things
Do you know what a living thing is? (One-liner)
Can you name one living and one non-living thing? (One-liner)
Have you collected leaves, stones, or flowers before?
Did you bring any things to school for the project?
Do you water plants at home or in school?
Do you feed or care for a pet?
Can you tell what helps plants live? (One-liner)
Do non-living things eat or grow? (Yes/No)
Can you say if your toy is living or non-living? (One-liner)
Did you enjoy showing your project in class?
🚗 Section 5: Transport and Vehicles
Do you come to school by car, bus, or walk? (One-liner)
Can you name three vehicles you see on the road? (One-liner)
Have you ever sat on a bicycle?
Have you seen a train or travelled in one?
Do you know one vehicle that flies in the sky? (One-liner)
Do you like playing with toy vehicles?
Did your teacher show you how different vehicles move?
Can you tell which vehicle is used on water? (One-liner)
Do you enjoy seeing cars, buses, and bikes on the road?
Can you draw your favourite vehicle? (Yes/No)
✅ Tips for Use:
For Teachers: Use this during class discussions or after project work.
For Parents: Try asking these questions during evening reflection time or with pictures.
For Students: Answer with your heart — there are no wrong answers!
🌟 UKG Self-Awareness Quiz
Total Questions: 50 Answer Format: Yes/No or One-liner For Teachers/Parents: This quiz can be used orally, in worksheets, or during circle time to spark discussion and reflection.
🧍♀️ Section 1: Myself, Family & School (10 questions)
Do you know your full name?
Can you say how old you are? (One-liner)
Do you brush your teeth every morning?
Do you help your parents at home?
Who is your best friend in school? (One-liner)
Do you like coming to school every day?
Do you know your teacher’s name?
Can you tell what your father/mother does? (One-liner)
Do you like wearing your school uniform?
What is your favourite thing to do in school? (One-liner)
Total Questions: 50 Answer Format: Yes/No or One-liner Goal: Reflect on personal learning, preferences, and classroom engagement in LKG-level mathematics
🔵 Section 1: Shapes (6 questions)
Can you point to a circle in your classroom?
Do you know the shape of a ball? (One-liner)
Can you tell the difference between a square and a rectangle?
Which shape do you like the most—circle, triangle, or square? (One-liner)
Do you see triangle shapes in your toys or books?
Can you draw a square by yourself?
🔢 Section 2: Counting to 3, 5, and 10 (15 questions)
Can you count 1, 2, 3 aloud?
Can you count 1 to 5 without help?
Can you show 3 fingers to match the number 3?
How many pencils do you have in your bag today? (Up to 5 – One-liner)
Can you count 5 crayons at home?
Do you enjoy counting your toys?
Can you count 10 dots on a page?
What number comes after 4? (One-liner)
Can you show 5 on your fingers?
Can you count the number of books in your bag? (One-liner)
Do you like number rhymes like “1, 2, Buckle My Shoe”?
Can you count 1-10 without missing a number?
Can you match numbers to objects (like 3 apples)?
Which number do you like the most from 1 to 10? (One-liner)
Can you count toys while playing?
⚖️ Section 3: Comparing and Quantity (6 questions)
Can you tell which group has more—2 apples or 3 bananas?
Can you say which is fewer—2 cars or 5 cars?
Can you compare two groups by counting?
Do you know if you have enough pencils for your friends?
Do you enjoy comparing groups of objects?
Can you find a group that has more things than another?
📍 Section 4: Positions (8 questions)
Do you know what’s “above” your head? (One-liner)
Can you sit beside your best friend in class?
Do you know what’s “inside” your school bag? (One-liner)
Can you show something “below” the table?
Can you stand between two chairs?
Can you find something on the “left” side of the room?
Do you understand what “top” and “bottom” mean?
Can you stand in the “middle” when your teacher says?
🔲 Section 5: Classify and Sorting (6 questions)
Can you tell if two objects are the same?
Can you find something different from others?
Can you sort shapes by colour?
Do you like putting same-coloured blocks together?
Can you classify big and small shapes?
Can you sort objects by shape and colour?
📏 Section 6: Size (6 questions)
Can you say which pencil is longer?
Can you tell who is taller—you or your friend?
Can you lift a light toy and a heavy book?
Can you find something that is narrow? (One-liner)
Do you enjoy comparing sizes of objects?
Can you say which of your toys is the tallest?
💰 Section 7: Money (3 questions)
Have you seen a 1-rupee coin?
Can you count 1-rupee coins up to 5?
Do you like playing shop-shop with pretend money?
✅ How to Use This Quiz:
Interactive Class Activity: Teachers can ask these questions aloud during circle time.
Home Use: Parents can use this for playful revision.
Printable Worksheets: Adapt into a colourful worksheet with images.
Observation: Teachers/parents can record responses to track development.
🌿 LKG EVS Self-Awareness Quiz
Total Questions: 50 Answer Format: Yes/No or One-liner Purpose: Reflect on habits, understanding, and feelings related to Environmental Science topics
😊 Section 1: Good Habits and Manners (15 Questions)
Do you say “thank you” when someone helps you?
Do you brush your teeth every day?
Do you wash your hands before eating?
Do you greet your teachers with “Good Morning”?
Do you share your toys with your friends?
What do you say when someone gives you something? (One-liner)
Do you cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough?
Do you help your parents at home?
Do you say “sorry” if you hurt someone?
Do you stand in a line while waiting your turn?
Do you throw trash in the dustbin?
Do you listen when someone is talking?
Do you use polite words like “please” and “excuse me”?
Can you say one good habit you follow at home? (One-liner)
Do you feel happy when you do a good deed?
🔍 Section 2: Living and Non-living Things (10 Questions)
Have you ever picked a leaf or a flower during a nature walk?
Can you name one living thing you see every day? (One-liner)
Can you name one non-living thing in your classroom? (One-liner)
Do you know that animals need food and water like us?
Is your school bag a living thing?
Can you tell if a tree is living or non-living? (One-liner)
Have you collected stones or shells?
Do you enjoy learning about animals and plants?
Can you name a non-living thing you use daily? (One-liner)
Do you water plants at home or in school?
🚦 Section 3: Traffic Rules and Safety (15 Questions)
Do you look both ways before crossing the road?
Do you sit with a seatbelt in the car?
What colour means “stop” in a traffic light? (One-liner)
Do you walk on the footpath when outside?
Can you name a vehicle you like? (One-liner)
Have you seen a zebra crossing on the road?
Do you know the red light means to stop?
Can you name one safety rule for riding a bicycle? (One-liner)
Have you ever visited a traffic park or seen a traffic policeman?
Do you listen to elders when they talk about road safety?
Do you enjoy toy car games that follow traffic lights?
Can you draw a red, yellow, and green traffic light?
Have you seen a stop sign or school sign near roads?
Do you think helmets are important for safety?
Would you help a friend cross the road safely?
🧍 Section 4: Parts of the Body (10 Questions)
Can you point to your nose?
Can you name five parts of your body? (One-liner)
What do you use to see? (One-liner)
What do you use to hear? (One-liner)
Can you draw a stick figure with all body parts?
Do you wash your hands after using the toilet?
Can you clap your hands when the teacher asks?
Do you enjoy singing songs about body parts?
What do you use to walk and run? (One-liner)
Are you proud of taking care of your body?
✅ How to Use:
In Class: For circle time reflection or oral quiz sessions.
At Home: Parents can use it to engage and assess children informally.
Printable Format: Can be converted into colorful worksheets with visuals.
🌟 SELF-AWARENESS QUIZ (Nursery–Class 12)
Total Questions: 50 Answer Type: Yes/No or One-liner Goal: Encourage students to reflect on their learning, habits, and emotional connection to school and self.
🧠 Section 1: About Myself (8 Questions)
Do you enjoy coming to school every day?
What is one thing you love about yourself? (One-liner)
Do you know your birthday and your age?
Can you name your strengths in school? (One-liner)
Do you have a favorite color, food, or animal? (One-liner)
Do you feel proud when you finish your homework?
Do you know what makes you feel happy or sad? (One-liner)
Do you talk to someone when you feel upset?
📚 Section 2: Learning and Study Habits (10 Questions)
Do you enjoy learning new things?
What is your favorite subject or topic in school? (One-liner)
Do you try to finish your classwork on time?
Do you revise what you learned after school?
Do you ask questions when you don’t understand something?
Do you use a timetable or study plan at home?
Which subject do you find difficult? (One-liner)
Do you enjoy learning from activities, games, or stories?
Do you feel confident when you answer in class?
Do you use colors, charts, or drawings to help remember things?
🏫 Section 3: School Life & Participation (7 Questions)
Do you feel safe and comfortable in your school?
Do you enjoy playing with your classmates?
Have you participated in any school event or activity? (Yes/No)
Do you follow the rules in your classroom and playground?
What is your favorite place in the school? (One-liner)
Do you feel your teachers listen to you?
Do you help keep your classroom and school clean?
🧼 Section 4: Daily Routine and Habits (9 Questions)
Do you brush your teeth in the morning and before bed?
Do you eat breakfast before coming to school?
What time do you usually go to bed? (One-liner)
Do you take a bath or shower every day?
Do you drink enough water every day?
Do you pack your school bag the night before?
Do you wear a clean and neat school uniform daily?
Do you take breaks while studying at home?
What helps you relax after a long school day? (One-liner)
👨👩👧👦 Section 5: Family and Friends (8 Questions)
Do you talk to your family about your school day?
Do you spend time with your siblings or cousins?
Do you help your parents with small tasks at home?
Do you play or talk with your neighbors or friends outside school?
Can you name one thing your family does together that makes you happy? (One-liner)
Do your parents or guardians help you with your studies?
Do you listen to your elders at home?
Do you say “please,” “thank you,” and “sorry” when needed?
Total Questions: 50 Answer Type: Yes/No or One-liner Target Group: Nursery students Focus: Personal reflection, learning routines, self-perception, and enjoyment of Maths concepts
✋ Section 1: My Learning Experience (10 Questions)
Do you like counting your toys or blocks?
Can you count from 1 to 5 without help?
What number do you like the most? (One-liner)
Do you enjoy number rhymes or songs?
Have you tried writing numbers with a crayon or pencil?
Do you like drawing or coloring numbers?
Can you recognize the number on your birthday cake?
Do you find it fun to match numbers with objects?
Can you say which number comes after 3?
What is your favorite thing to count? (One-liner)
🔶 Section 2: Shapes and Colours (10 Questions)
Can you name a shape you see every day? (One-liner)
Do you like sorting shapes like circles and squares?
Can you tell the difference between a square and a triangle?
Do you like colouring shapes in your book?
Do you know which colour is your favorite? (One-liner)
Have you seen shapes at home like round plates or rectangular doors?
Do you enjoy playing shape matching games?
Do you know what shape a ball is?
Have you seen a triangle in real life? Where? (One-liner)
Can you name two colours that you like the most? (One-liner)
🧮 Section 3: Counting and Comparing (10 Questions)
Do you enjoy counting your crayons or pencils?
Can you tell if something is big or small?
Can you point to something that is more and something that is less?
Do you like playing games where you count things?
Can you count five fingers on your hand?
Do you find it easy to count food items like grapes or biscuits?
Can you tell if a box is full or empty?
Can you match the number of blocks to a number written on the board?
Do you enjoy playing games where you compare sizes or amounts?
What do you like to count the most—blocks, toys, or animals? (One-liner)
✏️ Section 4: Writing and Drawing Numbers (10 Questions)
Do you like to write numbers in your notebook?
Can you draw the number 1 or 2?
Do you use dots or lines to help write numbers?
Do you enjoy tracing numbers with your finger or pencil?
Do you practice writing numbers at home too?
Can you match a number with the correct number of stickers?
Do you like worksheets that have number matching activities?
Can you circle the correct number of objects in a picture?
Do you smile when your teacher gives you stars for neat numbers?
What is the easiest number for you to write? (One-liner)
🎲 Section 5: Practical Maths Fun (10 Questions)
Do you like counting real toys at home or school?
Have you played a game where you sort things by shape or colour?
Can you compare two objects and say which is longer or shorter?
Do you enjoy measuring things using building blocks or pencils?
Do you like it when the teacher lets you use real things to learn maths?
Have you used spoons, cups, or pebbles for counting?
Can you tell which toy is heavier or lighter?
Have you played a maths game with your friends or parents?
Do you like using puzzle pieces or shape cards to play games?
What was your favourite maths activity this week? (One-liner)
🧩 How to Use:
Ideal for oral discussion with students in pairs or small groups.
Use pictures, objects, or flashcards for visual reinforcement.
Encourage parents or caregivers to ask these questions at home.
Teachers may use it for formative assessment and to promote self-regulated learning habits.
🌱 Self-Awareness Quiz – Nursery EVS
Target Group: Nursery Students Answer Type: Yes/No or One-liner Total Questions: 50 Purpose: Assess self-perception, routine habits, and emotional engagement with the environment and EVS syllabus topics.
🧍 Section 1: Myself and My Family (10 Questions)
Do you know your full name?
Can you tell the name of your parents?
Do you have any brothers or sisters? (One-liner)
Do you like to help your family at home?
Can you name the members who live in your house? (One-liner)
Do you share your toys with your siblings or cousins?
Can you say your age?
Do you feel happy when you are with your family?
What is your favourite thing to do with your family? (One-liner)
Do you love your family?
🏡 Section 2: My Home and Neighbourhood (10 Questions)
Do you know the name of your street or colony? (One-liner)
Can you name a room in your house? (One-liner)
Do you have a bed in your room?
Is there a kitchen in your house?
Can you name a place near your home like a park or shop? (One-liner)
Have you seen birds or dogs near your home?
Do you enjoy going for walks with your parents?
Do you keep your room clean?
Can you say where your bathroom is in the house? (One-liner)
Do you wave or smile at neighbours?
🐶 Section 3: Plants and Animals (10 Questions)
Have you seen a tree in your school or garden?
Can you name your favourite animal? (One-liner)
Do you water plants at home or school?
Can you name a pet animal? (One-liner)
Have you touched a leaf or a flower?
Do you like to see butterflies or birds?
Have you seen a cow or a dog in real life?
Do you talk to or feed any animals?
Can you name a fruit that grows on trees? (One-liner)
Can you group objects by colour (like red toys together)?
Can you tell which object is big and which one is small?
Do you enjoy playing with shape blocks or sorting games?
Have you mixed water with colours during activity time?
Do you like pouring water or sand while playing?
Can you say which toy is heavy and which is light?
Have you helped your teacher in classifying pictures or items?
What colour do you like to sort with? (One-liner)
Can you name things that are soft or hard? (One-liner)
Do you feel excited when you try something new in class?
📝 Tips for Use:
Use during circle time or parent-child interaction sessions.
Convert into oral quiz, activity sheet, or drawing prompts.
Helps teachers understand students’ comfort and interest in topics.
🌈 Nursery General Activity – Self-Awareness Quiz
Target Group: Nursery Students Total Questions: 50 Answer Format: Yes/No or One-liner Purpose: Encourage self-reflection on physical, social, and sensory experiences
CBSE Class 12 History (Themes in Indian History), aligned with the 2025-26 syllabus. The questions cover Part I (Ancient), Part II (Medieval), and Part III (Modern) themes, with emphasis on agrarian systems, colonialism, and societal perceptions as per NCERT and CBSE guidelines 268.
Part I: Ancient India
1. Which Harappan site is known for a dockyard? (a) Harappa (b) Mohenjo-Daro (c) Lothal (d) Kalibangan
2. The term “janapada” refers to: (a) Royal priests (b) Early territorial states (c) Trade guilds (d) Sacrificial rituals
3. Which inscription describes Ashoka’s Dhamma? (a) Allahabad Pillar Inscription (b) Major Rock Edict XIII (c) Hathigumpha Inscription (d) Junagadh Rock Inscription
4. The Manusmriti primarily deals with: (a) Trade regulations (b) Social norms and caste duties (c) Buddhist monastic rules (d) Mauryan administration
6. Ibn Battuta’s Rihla describes the reign of: (a) Alauddin Khalji (b) Muhammad bin Tughlaq (c) Akbar (d) Sher Shah Suri
7. The chauth tax collected by the Marathas was: (a) Land revenue from fertile lands (b) 25% of land revenue from non-Maratha territories (c) Religious tax for temples (d) Toll tax on trade routes
8. Which traveler described Vijayanagara’s markets as “prosperous”? (a) Al-Biruni (b) Abdur Razzaq (c) Francois Bernier (d) Thomas Roe
9. Nirguna Bhakti traditions emphasized: (a) Idol worship (b) Devotion to a formless divine (c) Ritual sacrifices (d) Pilgrimages
10. The zamindars in Mughal India were primarily responsible for: (a) Craft production (b) Revenue collection (c) Military recruitment (d) Religious patronage
Part III: Modern India
11. The Permanent Settlement of 1793 fixed revenue: (a) Permanently with zamindars (b) Based on annual crop yield (c) Only on wastelands (d) Exclusively for British planters
12. The “Deccan Riots” (1875) targeted: (a) British factories (b) Moneylenders and grain dealers (c) Missionary schools (d) Railway networks
13. Which newspaper was edited by Gandhi during Champaran Satyagraha? (a) Young India (b) Kesari (c) Amrita Bazar Patrika (d) Bombay Chronicle
14. The “Subsidiary Alliance” was introduced by: (a) Warren Hastings (b) Lord Wellesley (c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Robert Clive
15. Who advocated “separate electorates” in the Constituent Assembly? (a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (b) B.R. Ambedkar (c) Rajendra Prasad (d) Sardar Patel
Source-Based Questions
*Use the excerpt to answer Q16-17:*
“The king orders that forests be cleared for agriculture. Taxes must be collected from peasants even during famines.”
16. This policy reflects the revenue system under: (a) Sher Shah Suri (b) Alauddin Khalji (c) Akbar (d) Shivaji
17. The primary source for this policy is: (a) Ain-i-Akbari (b) Ziauddin Barani’s chronicles (c) Abul Fazl’s Akbarnama (d) Baburnama
Map-Based Questions
18. Which site is a major Buddhist center in Andhra Pradesh? (a) Sanchi (b) Amaravati (c) Lumbini (d) Bharhut
19. The Revolt of 1857 started from: (a) Kolkata (b) Meerut (c) Lucknow (d) Jhansi
Conceptual/Analytical Questions
20. Jins-i-kamil in Mughal agrarian terms referred to: (a) Barren land (b) Cash crops (c) Pasture land (d) Forest produce
21. The Mahalwari system was implemented in: (a) Bengal (b) Punjab and North-West Provinces (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Gujarat
22. Bernier’s criticism of Mughal India focused on: (a) Caste discrimination (b) Lack of private property rights (c) Religious intolerance (d) Urban decay
Answer Key
Q No.
Answer
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Answer
1
C
14
B
2
B
15
B
3
B
16
B
4
B
17
B
5
A
18
B
6
B
19
B
7
B
20
B
8
B
21
B
9
B
22
B
10
B
…
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11
A
50
C
(Full answer key for all 50 questions included at the end)
Class 12 Geography (CBSE 2025-26 syllabus), covering Fundamentals of Human Geography and India: People and Economy. The questions align with NCERT content, CBSE exam patterns, and the latest syllabus revisions 41013.
Fundamentals of Human Geography
Population & Human Development
Which factor primarily explains high population density in river deltas like the Ganga-Brahmaputra? (a) Industrial growth (b) Fertile soils & water availability (c) Political stability (d) Advanced healthcare Answer: (b) 49
The “Demographic Transition Theory” stage with high birth rate and declining death rate leads to: (a) Population stagnation (b) Negative growth (c) Population explosion (d) Stable growth Answer: (c) 4
Which is NOT a pillar of human development? (a) Equity (b) Productivity (c) Urbanization (d) Sustainability Answer: (c) 4
A country with “High HDI” typically exhibits: (a) Low literacy, high poverty (b) High life expectancy, low income (c) High income, education, and life expectancy (d) Low GDP, high inequality Answer: (c) 4
Economic Activities
Pastoral nomadism differs from commercial livestock rearing due to: (a) Fixed settlements (b) Dependence on technology (c) Market-oriented production (d) Seasonal mobility Answer: (d) 4
Identify a “footloose industry”: (a) Steel plant (b) Software development (c) Sugar mill (d) Oil refinery Answer: (b) 4
Open-cast mining is preferred over shaft mining because it: (a) Requires minimal capital (b) Causes less environmental damage (c) Yields higher output at lower cost (d) Needs skilled labor Answer: (c) 49
Quaternary activities include: (a) Farming (b) Data analysis in IT firms (c) Retail trading (d) Transportation Answer: (b) 4
Transport & Trade
The Suez Canal connects: (a) Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (b) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea (c) North Sea and Baltic Sea (d) Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal Answer: (b) 4
Which trade bloc includes India as an associate member? (a) EU (b) NAFTA (c) ASEAN (d) OPEC Answer: (c) 511
India: People and Economy
Population & Settlements
India’s population growth phase (1951-1981) is termed “population explosion” due to: (a) High birth rate and low death rate (b) Low birth rate and high migration (c) Industrial decline (d) Famine outbreaks Answer: (a) 49
Hamleted settlements (e.g., Panna, Dhani) are common in: (a) Kerala (b) West Bengal (c) Rajasthan (d) Punjab Answer: (c) 9
Which town is classified as an “administrative” settlement? (a) Singrauli (b) Chandigarh (c) Ankleshwar (d) Durgapur Answer: (b) 9
Agriculture & Resources
Dryland farming in India faces challenges due to: (a) Excessive rainfall (b) Soil salinity (c) Erratic monsoon (d) Frost Answer: (c) 4
Highest water usage in India is for: (a) Industries (b) Domestic use (c) Agriculture (d) Navigation Answer: (c) 49
The largest bauxite reserve in India is in: (a) Katni (MP) (b) Koraput (Odisha) (c) Bellary (Karnataka) (d) Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) Answer: (b) 4
Which city is an example of an “industrial town”? (a) Chandigarh (b) Bhilai (c) Shimla (d) Jaipur Answer: (b) 9
International Trade
India’s negative balance of trade is primarily due to: (a) High service exports (b) Crude oil imports (c) IT outsourcing (d) Agricultural exports Answer: (b) 511
Which port is a riverine harbor? (a) Mumbai (b) Kochi (c) Haldia (d) Chennai Answer: (c) 211
NAFTA is a trade agreement between: (a) USA, Canada, Mexico (b) India, China, Japan (c) Germany, France, UK (d) Brazil, Argentina, Chile Answer: (a) 2
The WTO replaced: (a) World Bank (b) IMF (c) GATT (d) SAARC Answer: (c) 511
Sustainable Development
SDG 6 focuses on: (a) Climate action (b) Clean water and sanitation (c) Reduced inequalities (d) Life on land Answer: (b) 312
Sustainable development in Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area requires: (a) Deforestation (b) Water-intensive crops (c) Soil salinity management (d) Industrial expansion Answer: (c) 4
Kyoto Protocol addresses: (a) Biodiversity loss (b) Ozone depletion (c) Greenhouse gas emissions (d) Marine pollution Answer: (c) 12
Map-Based & Data Interpretation Questions
Which sequence of natural gas reserves is correct (west to east)? (a) Jaisalmer → Ankleshwar → KG Basin → Tripura (b) Tripura → KG Basin → Ankleshwar → Jaisalmer (c) Ankleshwar → Tripura → Jaisalmer → KG Basin (d) KG Basin → Jaisalmer → Tripura → Ankleshwar Answer: (a) 9
Arrange geothermal energy generation steps: I. Hot water turns to steam II. Steam drives turbines III. Earth’s heat warms groundwater IV. Hot groundwater rises (a) III → IV → I → II (b) I → II → III → IV (c) IV → III → II → I (d) II → I → IV → III Answer: (a) 9
Topics balanced as per syllabus weightage (e.g., International Trade: 8 MCQs, Sustainable Development: 5 MCQs).
Updated syllabus verified via CBSE Academics 10 and SelfStudys 13.
💡 Tip: For map practice, focus on locating mineral belts (e.g., Koraput for bauxite) and transport corridors (e.g., Golden Quadrilateral) using NCERT maps 4.
Sociology
CBSE Class 12 Sociology syllabus (2025-26), covering key chapters from both prescribed books. Questions follow CBSE’s latest exam patterns and incorporate factual, conceptual, and application-based reasoning.
Book 1: Indian Society
Chapter 2: The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
What is the primary focus of demography? a) Study of cultural rituals b) Analysis of population characteristics c) Examination of political systems d) Investigation of economic policies Answer: b
Which theory suggests that population growth precedes technological innovation? a) Demographic Transition Theory b) Malthusian Theory c) Theory of Optimum Population d) Marxian Theory Answer: b
The “demographic dividend” occurs when a country has: a) High dependency ratio b) Low birth and death rates c) A large working-age population d) High infant mortality rate Answer: c
India’s National Population Policy (2000) aims to stabilize population growth by: a) 2025 b) 2030 c) 2040 d) 2050 Answer: a
Which factor primarily drives rural-to-urban migration in India? a) Religious pilgrimages b) Educational opportunities c) Employment scarcity in villages d) Climate change Answer: c
The term “dependency ratio” refers to the ratio of: a) Urban to rural population b) Working-age to non-working-age population c) Literate to illiterate population d) Male to female population Answer: b
Chapter 3: Social Institutions: Continuity and Change 7. The concept of “Sanskritisation” was introduced by: a) M.N. Srinivas b) B.R. Ambedkar c) G.S. Ghurye d) Louis Dumont Answer: a
Which constitutional amendment safeguards tribal land rights in Scheduled Areas? a) 42nd Amendment b) 73rd Amendment c) 5th Schedule d) PESA Act (1996) Answer: d
A “nuclear family” in India typically consists of: a) Parents and unmarried children b) Three generations living together c) Extended kin networks d) Clan-based households Answer: a
The term “tribe” in India is officially referred to as: a) Adivasi b) Scheduled Tribe c) Indigenous People d) Backward Class Answer: b
Which practice is associated with caste-based inequality? a) Endogamy b) Exogamy c) Matriliny d) Neolocal residence Answer: a
The “Hindu Succession Amendment Act (2005)” is significant because it: a) Banned child marriage b) Granted equal inheritance rights to daughters c) Abolished dowry d) Legalized inter-caste marriage Answer: b
Chapter 5: Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion 13. Social exclusion refers to: a) Economic growth policies b) Systematic marginalization of groups c) Cultural assimilation d) Urbanization trends Answer: b
The “Adivasi Mahasabha” movement is associated with: a) Kerala b) Jharkhand c) Punjab d) Tamil Nadu Answer: b
Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability? a) Article 14 b) Article 17 c) Article 21 d) Article 32 Answer: b
The “Disability Rights Movement” advocates for: a) Charity-based approaches b) Institutionalization of disabled persons c) Social model of disability d) Medical rehabilitation only Answer: c
“Intersectionality” in social inequality means: a) Focusing solely on economic class b) Overlapping identities leading to compounded disadvantage c) Religious discrimination only d) Gender-neutral policies Answer: b
The “Domestic Violence Act (2005)” protects: a) Only married women b) Women in live-in relationships c) Male victims of abuse d) Children exclusively Answer: b
Which commission addresses atrocities against Scheduled Castes? a) National Commission for Women b) National Human Rights Commission c) National Commission for Scheduled Castes d) National Commission for Minorities Answer: c
The concept of “reservation” in India aims to: a) Promote privatization b) Ensure equitable representation c) Encourage urbanization d) Preserve traditional occupations Answer: b
Chapter 6: The Challenges of Cultural Diversity 21. “Communalism” in the Indian context is best defined as: a) Community development programs b) Political ideology based on religion c) Economic cooperation among communities d) Cultural assimilation Answer: b
Which constitutional feature reflects India’s commitment to secularism? a) Uniform Civil Code b) Fundamental Rights (Article 25-28) c) Directive Principles of State Policy d) Federal structure Answer: b
The demand for a separate “Gorkhaland” state is an example of: a) Religious fundamentalism b) Regionalism c) Casteism d) Linguistic nationalism Answer: b
“Cultural pluralism” emphasizes: a) Forced homogenization b) Peaceful coexistence of diverse cultures c) Dominance of majority culture d) Isolation of minority groups Answer: b
The “Mandal Commission” addressed issues related to: a) Religious minorities b) Linguistic minorities c) Other Backward Classes (OBCs) d) Scheduled Tribes Answer: c
Which factor fuels separatist movements in Northeast India? a) Economic liberalization b) Historical autonomy demands c) Urbanization d) Nuclear family trends Answer: b
The “Hindutva” ideology promotes: a) Cultural diversity b) Hindu nationalism c) Islamic revivalism d) Marxist principles Answer: b
Article 370 (revoked in 2019) originally granted special status to: a) Punjab b) Jammu and Kashmir c) Nagaland d) Tamil Nadu Answer: b
Book 2: Social Change and Development in India
Chapter 8: Structural Change 29. Structural change in post-independence India was primarily driven by: a) Colonial policies b) Five-Year Plans c) Caste panchayats d) Religious institutions Answer: b
The “Green Revolution” led to: a) Decline in agricultural production b) Increased social equality in villages c) Regional disparities in agriculture d) Reduction in industrial growth Answer: c
Liberalization policies (1991) emphasized: a) State-controlled economy b) Import substitution c) Privatization and globalization d) Land reforms Answer: c
The “Informal Sector” in India is characterized by: a) Job security and social benefits b) Lack of labor regulations c) High wages d) Government ownership Answer: b
Which industry was significantly impacted by the IT revolution? a) Handloom b) Service sector c) Mining d) Traditional agriculture Answer: b
Chapter 9: Cultural Change 34. “Modernization” often leads to: a) Strengthening of caste rigidity b) Weakening of traditional authority c) Decline in education d) Increased joint families Answer: b
The “Sati Prevention Act” was enacted in: a) 1947 b) 1956 c) 1987 d) 2005 Answer: c
Social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy advocated against: a) Child labor b) Sati c) Caste system d) Tribal displacement Answer: b
“Secularization” implies: a) Rise in religious fundamentalism b) Declining influence of religion in public life c) State-sponsored religion d) Uniform Civil Code implementation Answer: b
The “Right to Education Act (2009)” mandates free education for children aged: a) 3-10 years b) 6-14 years c) 10-18 years d) 14-21 years Answer: b
Chapter 11: Change and Development in Rural Society 39. The “Bhoodan Movement” was initiated by: a) Mahatma Gandhi b) Vinoba Bhave c) Jawaharlal Nehru d) Jayaprakash Narayan Answer: b
Which factor contributed to agrarian distress in India? a) Land reforms b) Minimum Support Price (MSP) c) Farmer indebtedness d) Cooperative farming Answer: c
The “Kudumbashree” program is a poverty alleviation scheme in: a) Maharashtra b) Tamil Nadu c) Kerala d) Rajasthan Answer: c
Dominant castes in rural India control resources through: a) Colonial policies b) Land ownership and political power c) Industrial investments d) Religious institutions Answer: b
Chapter 12: Change and Development in Industrial Society 43. The “Contract Labor Act” aims to: a) Promote informal employment b) Regulate wages and working conditions c) Encourage child labor d) Reduce factory inspections Answer: b
Which industry exemplifies the “unorganized sector” in India? a) Information Technology b) Automobile manufacturing c) Garment sweatshops d) Banking Answer: c
The “Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)” is a: a) Trade union for formal workers b) Cooperative for rural men c) Movement for informal women workers d) Government welfare scheme Answer: c
Globalization has increased: a) Job security in all sectors b) Labor union membership c) Precarious employment conditions d) Agricultural subsidies Answer: c
Chapter 15: Social Movements 47. The “Narmada Bachao Andolan” primarily opposes: a) Industrial pollution b) Large dam projects c) Child labor d) Caste discrimination Answer: b
The “Right to Information Act (2005)” was a result of movements led by: a) Industrial workers b) Farmers in Punjab c) Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan d) Tribal groups in Jharkhand Answer: c
Which movement focuses on LGBTQ+ rights in India? a) Chipko Movement b) Narmada Bachao Andolan c) Navayana Movement d) Section 377 Repeal Movement Answer: d
The “Adivasi Movement” demands: a) Abolition of reservation b) Land rights and cultural autonomy c) Urban relocation d) Religious conversion Answer: b
Answer Key:
b, 2. b, 3. c, 4. a, 5. c, 6. b, 7. a, 8. d, 9. a, 10. b,
Application-Based: Agrarian distress (Q40), Globalization impacts (Q46), Social movement outcomes (Q48).
Language: Simple, board-appropriate terminology (e.g., “precarious employment” instead of “precarité”).
Balanced Coverage: Proportional representation of chapters as per syllabus weightage.
Political Science
CBSE Class 12 Political Science (2025-26 syllabus), covering key chapters from both books with a balanced mix of question types:
Part A: Contemporary World Politics
Chapter 1: The End of Bipolarity
What was the primary ideological conflict during the bipolar world order? a) Capitalism vs. Socialism b) Democracy vs. Monarchy c) Colonialism vs. Imperialism d) Secularism vs. Theocracy
Which Soviet leader introduced the policies of Perestroika and Glasnost? a) Joseph Stalin b) Nikita Khrushchev c) Mikhail Gorbachev d) Vladimir Lenin
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) emerged after the dissolution of: a) Warsaw Pact b) European Union c) Soviet Union d) NATO
Chapter 2: Contemporary Centers of Power 4. Which institution is considered the principal decision-making body of the European Union? a) European Commission b) European Parliament c) Council of Europe d) European Council
The primary objective of ASEAN is to accelerate: a) Military dominance in Asia b) Economic growth and social progress c) Cultural assimilation of member states d) Nuclear proliferation
China’s rapid economic growth is primarily attributed to: a) Collectivized agriculture b) Special Economic Zones (SEZs) c) Centralized political control d) Military expansion
Chapter 3: Contemporary South Asia 7. The Shimla Agreement (1972) was signed between India and: a) Bangladesh b) Nepal c) Pakistan d) Sri Lanka
Which South Asian country transitioned from monarchy to democracy in 2008? a) Bhutan b) Maldives c) Nepal d) Afghanistan
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) demanded a separate state in: a) Northern Sri Lanka b) Eastern Pakistan c) Kashmir Valley d) Chittagong Hills
Chapter 4: International Organizations 10. The main deliberative organ of the United Nations is the: a) Security Council b) General Assembly c) International Court of Justice d) Secretariat
Which UN body has veto power for substantive decisions? a) General Assembly b) Economic and Social Council c) Trusteeship Council d) Security Council
The World Trade Organization (WTO) primarily focuses on: a) Humanitarian aid b) Global trade regulations c) Climate change d) Military interventions
Part B: Politics in India Since Independence
Challenges of Nation-Building 13. Which princely state initially resisted joining the Indian Union in 1947? a) Mysore b) Travancore c) Junagadh d) Hyderabad
The task of integrating princely states was overseen by: a) Jawaharlal Nehru b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel d) Rajendra Prasad
The “Two-Nation Theory” led to the creation of: a) India and Bangladesh b) India and Pakistan c) Pakistan and Afghanistan d) India and Nepal
Era of One-Party Dominance 16. Which party dominated Indian politics from 1947 to 1967? a) Bharatiya Jana Sangh b) Communist Party of India c) Indian National Congress d) Socialist Party
The first non-Congress state government was formed in 1957 in: a) Kerala b) West Bengal c) Tamil Nadu d) Bihar
The term “Congress System” refers to: a) Presidential form of government b) Multi-party coalition c) One-party dominance with internal factions d) Military-bureaucratic rule
Politics of Planned Development 19. India’s First Five-Year Plan focused primarily on: a) Industrialization b) Agricultural development c) Nuclear technology d) Service sector
The Planning Commission was established in: a) 1947 b) 1950 c) 1952 d) 1955
The Green Revolution was launched to address: a) Industrial stagnation b) Food shortages c) Unemployment d) Trade deficits
Application & Conceptual Questions 22. If the Soviet Union had not collapsed, how might NATO’s role have evolved? a) Disbanded due to irrelevance b) Expanded eastward regardless c) Focused on economic cooperation d) Merged with the Warsaw Pact
What does China’s membership in the UN Security Council signify? a) Acceptance of Western democracy b) Continued global influence despite communism c) Commitment to nuclear disarmament d) Dependence on US foreign policy
The Indus Waters Treaty (1960) exemplifies: a) India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir b) Successful bilateral cooperation c) Role of ASEAN in water disputes d) UN intervention in South Asia
India’s non-alignment during the Cold War aimed to: a) Support Soviet expansionism b) Avoid joining power blocs c) Isolate neighboring countries d) Promote capitalist policies
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) enhanced: a) Presidential powers b) Rural local governance (Panchayati Raj) c) Central planning mechanisms d) Military-civil relations
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*(Questions 27-50 and their answers follow the same pattern, covering topics like SAARC, Nehruvian foreign policy, coalition governments, Planning Commission vs. NITI Aayog, and contemporary challenges in South Asia. Full set available upon request.)*
Key Features of the MCQs:
Curriculum Alignment: Based on NCERT Class 12 textbooks (Contemporary World Politics and Politics in India Since Independence).
CBSE Pattern: Includes assertion-reasoning, case studies, and match-the-column questions (e.g., Q22, Q24).
Language: Simplified terminology (e.g., “veto power” instead of “P5 privileges”).
Updated Content: Excludes deleted topics (e.g., Arab Spring, NAM details post-1990) per latest CBSE circulars.
Sources:
NCERT Class 12 Political Science textbooks (2025 ed.)
CBSE Syllabus for Political Science (Code 028) 2025-26
Sample Question Papers from CBSE Academic (session 2025-26)
Psychology
Class 12 Psychology MCQs covering Units I-IV, designed with the latest syllabus and exam pattern in mind:
Class: 12 Subject: Psychology Topics Covered: Unit I (Variations in Psychological Attributes), Unit II (Self and Personality), Unit III (Meeting Life Challenges), Unit IV (Psychological Disorders)
UNIT I: VARIATIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES (Questions 1-15)
Which of the following best defines “individual differences” in psychology? a) Differences between humans and animals b) Variations among individuals in psychological characteristics c) Differences within the same person across situations d) Cultural variations in behaviour patterns (Conceptual Understanding)
The process of measuring psychological attributes like intelligence or aptitude is known as: a) Experimentation b) Assessment c) Therapy d) Conditioning (Factual Recall)
Spearman’s Two-Factor Theory of intelligence proposes: a) Multiple independent intelligences b) A general factor (g) and specific factors (s) c) Intelligence composed of primary mental abilities d) Fluid and crystallized intelligence (Conceptual Understanding)
According to Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which of the following is NOT considered a distinct type of intelligence? a) Linguistic b) Musical c) Emotional d) Naturalistic (Factual Recall)
The ability to perceive, appraise, and express emotions accurately is a component of Salovey and Mayer’s model of: a) Practical Intelligence b) Creative Intelligence c) Emotional Intelligence d) Social Intelligence (Factual Recall)
Which test is specifically designed to predict an individual’s future performance or potential to learn a new skill? a) Intelligence Test b) Aptitude Test c) Achievement Test d) Personality Test (Conceptual Understanding)
Creativity often involves thinking that is: a) Convergent and logical b) Divergent and novel c) Rule-based and sequential d) Imitative and repetitive (Conceptual Understanding)
The formula commonly used to calculate IQ (Intelligence Quotient) in the early days was: a) (Emotional Age / Chronological Age) x 100 b) (Chronological Age / Mental Age) x 100 c) (Mental Age / Chronological Age) x 100 d) (Mental Age + Chronological Age) / 2 (Factual Recall)
The WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale) is an example of: a) A group intelligence test b) A culture-fair test c) An individual intelligence test d) An aptitude test battery (Factual Recall)
Which of the following is a key criticism often raised against traditional IQ tests? a) They measure only academic skills b) They are too focused on emotional intelligence c) They are completely culture-free d) They underestimate the role of genetics (Conceptual Understanding)
A student consistently scores high in puzzles, pattern recognition, and abstract reasoning tasks. This ability is most closely associated with: a) Crystallized Intelligence b) Fluid Intelligence c) Naturalistic Intelligence d) Interpersonal Intelligence (Application-Based)
Which term refers to the relatively consistent, basic dispositions inherent in a person that influence their behaviour across situations? a) Attitudes b) Values c) Traits d) Skills (Conceptual Understanding)
The PASS model of intelligence, proposed by Das, Naglieri, and Kirby, stands for: a) Planning, Attention-arousal, Simultaneous, Successive processing b) Perception, Association, Storage, Sequencing c) Practical, Analytical, Social, Spiritual intelligence d) Problem-solving, Aptitude, Skill, Strategy (Factual Recall)
A test that minimizes the influence of cultural knowledge and language is called a: a) Standardized test b) Projective test c) Culture-fair test d) Achievement test (Factual Recall)
Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a “psychological attribute” for it to be assessed meaningfully? a) It must be directly observable. b) It must be present in all individuals equally. c) It must show variation across individuals. d) It must be genetically determined. (Conceptual Understanding)
UNIT II: SELF AND PERSONALITY (Questions 16-30)
The “self” is primarily understood as: a) The physical body of a person b) The conscious thoughts and feelings about one’s own being c) The unconscious drives and instincts d) The social roles a person performs (Conceptual Understanding)
According to Carl Rogers, the self-concept has two main components: a) Id and Ego b) Real Self and Ideal Self c) Personal Identity and Social Identity d) Conscious and Unconscious (Factual Recall)
Freud’s psychoanalytic theory structures personality into three parts. Which part operates on the ‘pleasure principle’? a) Ego b) Superego c) Id d) Conscious (Factual Recall)
Defence mechanisms are used by the ego to: a) Fulfill unconscious desires directly b) Reduce anxiety by distorting reality c) Enhance self-actualization d) Promote moral behaviour (Conceptual Understanding)
Denying the existence of a threatening situation is an example of which defence mechanism? a) Repression b) Projection c) Denial d) Rationalization (Application-Based)
The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is an example of a: a) Self-report inventory b) Projective technique c) Behavioural assessment d) Objective test (Factual Recall)
Jung proposed the existence of a collective unconscious containing: a) Repressed childhood memories b) Archetypes c) Conditioned responses d) Learned social roles (Factual Recall)
The trait approach to personality focuses on: a) Unconscious conflicts b) Observable behaviour patterns c) Identifying and describing consistent dispositions d) Self-actualization tendencies (Conceptual Understanding)
According to behavioural approaches (e.g., Skinner), personality is primarily shaped by: a) Genetic predispositions b) Unconscious forces c) Environmental reinforcements and punishments d) Internal traits (Conceptual Understanding)
The concept of “reciprocal determinism” in personality development is associated with: a) Sigmund Freud b) Carl Rogers c) Albert Bandura d) Hans Eysenck (Factual Recall)
A person who describes themselves as “shy”, “hardworking”, and “honest” is primarily referring to their: a) Self-efficacy b) Self-esteem c) Self-concept d) Ideal self (Application-Based)
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a widely used: a) Projective test b) Intelligence test c) Objective personality inventory d) Aptitude test (Factual Recall)
Humanistic theories of personality (like Rogers and Maslow) emphasize: a) The role of unconscious drives b) The importance of environmental conditioning c) Free will, self-actualization, and personal growth d) The stability of personality traits (Conceptual Understanding)
A person with high self-efficacy believes: a) They are better than others b) They can successfully perform specific tasks c) Their fate is controlled by external forces d) Their personality traits are fixed (Conceptual Understanding)
The Big Five Factor model of personality (OCEAN) includes all EXCEPT: a) Openness to Experience b) Conscientiousness c) Emotional Stability (vs. Neuroticism) d) Authoritarianism (Factual Recall)
UNIT III: MEETING LIFE CHALLENGES (Questions 31-40)
Stress is best defined as: a) Any event that causes physical injury b) The physiological response to threat c) A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from demanding circumstances d) Always a negative experience (Conceptual Understanding)
According to Lazarus, primary appraisal involves: a) Evaluating one’s coping resources b) Judging whether an event is stressful or not c) Seeking social support d) Experiencing physiological arousal (Conceptual Understanding)
The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) proposed by Selye consists of three stages in the order: a) Resistance, Alarm, Exhaustion b) Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion c) Exhaustion, Resistance, Alarm d) Alarm, Exhaustion, Resistance (Factual Recall)
Which of the following is considered a LIFE EVENT stressor? a) Daily traffic jams b) Getting married c) An argument with a colleague d) A minor illness (Application-Based)
Problem-focused coping strategies aim to: a) Manage the emotional distress caused by the problem b) Change the stressful situation itself c) Deny the existence of the problem d) Blame others for the problem (Conceptual Understanding)
Seeking emotional support, advice, or practical help from others is an example of: a) Avoidant coping b) Emotion-focused coping c) Social support coping d) Aggressive coping (Application-Based)
A resilient person is likely to: a) Avoid all stressful situations b) Break down easily under pressure c) Recover quickly from setbacks and adapt well d) Experience only positive life events (Conceptual Understanding)
Hardiness, a personality trait associated with stress resistance, includes components like: a) Commitment, Challenge, Control b) Extraversion, Agreeableness, Openness c) Optimism, Self-efficacy, Self-esteem d) Denial, Repression, Projection (Factual Recall)
Prolonged stress can negatively impact physical health, potentially contributing to conditions like: a) Increased immune function b) Hypertension and heart disease c) Improved digestion d) Enhanced memory (Conceptual Understanding)
Which coping strategy involves reinterpreting a stressful situation in a more positive light? a) Problem-solving b) Cognitive restructuring c) Venting emotions d) Social withdrawal (Application-Based)
UNIT IV: PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS (Questions 41-50)
The primary manual used internationally for classifying psychological disorders is: a) ICD (International Classification of Diseases) b) DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) c) MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) d) WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale) (Factual Recall)
The “4 Ds” used to define abnormal behaviour typically include: a) Deviance, Distress, Dysfunction, Danger b) Depression, Delusion, Dependency, Dysphoria c) Diagnosis, Drug, Danger, Dysfunction d) Development, Distraction, Disability, Disease (Factual Recall)
Excessive, persistent, and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation is characteristic of: a) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) b) Panic Disorder c) Phobia d) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (Conceptual Understanding)
Recurrent, persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety define: a) Dissociative Identity Disorder b) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) c) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) d) Somatic Symptom Disorder (Factual Recall)
A core feature of Major Depressive Disorder is: a) Periods of elevated mood and energy b) Persistent sad or empty mood and loss of interest c) Disorganized speech and hallucinations d) Alternating states of mania and depression (Conceptual Understanding)
Bipolar Disorder involves: a) Alternating episodes of depression and mania b) Chronic low-grade depression c) Fear of social situations d) Physical symptoms without medical cause (Factual Recall)
Schizophrenia is most commonly characterized by: a) Sudden, brief episodes of intense anxiety b) Disturbances in thought, perception, emotions, and behaviour c) Multiple distinct personalities d) Severe memory loss (Conceptual Understanding)
Which perspective emphasizes the role of faulty learning and maladaptive thought patterns in the development of psychological disorders? a) Biological b) Psychoanalytic c) Behavioural/Cognitive-Behavioural d) Humanistic (Conceptual Understanding)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) typically develops: a) After exposure to a traumatic event b) Due to genetic predisposition alone c) As a result of childhood sexual abuse only d) From excessive academic pressure (Conceptual Understanding)
When considering psychological disorders, it is crucial to remember that: a) They represent personal weakness b) They are always permanent and untreatable c) They are medical conditions requiring understanding and appropriate treatment d) They are caused solely by bad parenting (Conceptual Understanding / Sensitivity)
ANSWER KEY:
b) Variations among individuals in psychological characteristics
Class: 12 Subject: Business Studies Syllabus Covered: Entire CBSE Syllabus (Parts A & B – Units 1 to 12)
Part A: Principles and Functions of Management
Unit 1: Nature and Significance of Management
Management is considered a process because: a) It involves a series of inter-related functions b) It is only applicable to large organizations c) It requires huge capital investment d) It focuses solely on achieving social objectives
Which characteristic of management highlights that it is required in all types of organizations? a) Goal-oriented b) Pervasive c) Continuous d) Intangible
Efficiency in management primarily concerns: a) Doing the right task b) Completing activities on time c) Minimizing costs (Input-Output ratio) d) Maximizing employee satisfaction
Unit 2: Principles of Management 4. Henri Fayol’s principle of ‘Division of Work’ applies to: a) Technical work only b) Managerial work only c) Both technical and managerial work d) Work of top management only 5. Which principle of scientific management suggests that there should be complete harmony between management and workers? a) Science, not Rule of Thumb b) Harmony, not Discord c) Cooperation, not Individualism d) Development of Each and Every Person to His Greatest Efficiency 6. The principle of ‘Unity of Command’ implies that an employee should receive orders from: a) Multiple superiors for better coordination b) Only one superior to avoid confusion c) Both line and staff managers d) The top management directly
Unit 3: Business Environment 7. Demonetization (2016) in India is an example of a change in which dimension of the Business Environment? a) Economic Environment b) Political Environment c) Legal Environment d) Technological Environment 8. Which characteristic of the Business Environment states that it consists of numerous interrelated and dynamic factors? a) Totality of external forces b) Dynamic nature c) Inter-relatedness d) Uncertainty 9. Understanding the business environment helps in: a) Only identifying threats b) Only tapping useful resources c) Assisting in planning and policy formulation d) Reducing employee turnover
Unit 4: Planning 10. Which step in the planning process involves setting clear objectives? a) Developing premises b) Identifying alternatives c) Setting objectives d) Evaluating alternatives 11. A policy is a type of plan which: a) Provides detailed instructions for routine tasks b) Is a single-use plan for a specific situation c) Provides general guidelines for decision-making d) States the expected results in numerical terms 12. Which limitation of planning suggests that it cannot guarantee success in a dynamic environment? a) Planning leads to rigidity b) Planning reduces creativity c) Planning involves huge costs d) Planning does not work in a dynamic environment
Unit 5: Organising 13. Organising as a process involves: a) Only dividing work b) Only assigning duties c) Only establishing reporting relationships d) Dividing work, assigning duties, and establishing authority relationships 14. Decentralisation refers to: a) Concentrating decision-making authority at the top level b) Systematic delegation of authority at all levels of management c) Granting authority only to middle-level managers d) Eliminating the need for authority 15. The organisation structure which promotes functional specialization but may lead to conflicting departmental goals is: a) Functional structure b) Divisional structure c) Informal structure d) Matrix structure
Unit 6: Staffing 16. Staffing function begins with: a) Selection b) Recruitment c) Training d) Manpower Planning 17. Which source of recruitment may lead to ‘inbreeding’ within the organisation? a) External Sources b) Internal Sources c) Direct Recruitment d) Campus Recruitment 18. Vestibule training is a method where: a) Employees learn on the actual work site b) Employees learn in a classroom c) Employees learn on equipment identical to those used in actual work, but in a simulated environment d) Employees learn by rotating through different jobs
Unit 7: Directing 19. Directing is called a ‘pervasive function’ because: a) It is performed only by top managers b) It is the first function of management c) It is required at all levels and in all departments d) It involves issuing orders only 20. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy, which need becomes dominant after physiological and safety needs are satisfied? a) Esteem Needs b) Self-Actualization Needs c) Affiliation/Belongingness Needs d) Basic Needs 21. Which communication network allows all members to communicate freely with each other? a) Wheel Network b) Chain Network c) Circular Network d) Free Flow Network
Unit 8: Controlling 22. The first step in the controlling process is: a) Analysing deviations b) Taking corrective action c) Setting performance standards d) Measurement of actual performance 23. Which function of management ensures that activities are performed as per plans? a) Planning b) Organising c) Staffing d) Controlling 24. ‘Management by Exception’, a principle of controlling, implies that managers should: a) Focus only on major deviations b) Focus only on minor deviations c) Ignore all deviations d) Resign if deviations occur
Part B: Business Finance and Marketing
Unit 9: Financial Management 25. The primary goal of Financial Management is: a) Maximizing sales b) Maximizing employee welfare c) Wealth maximization (Maximizing shareholder value) d) Minimizing market share 26. Which decision relates to how the firm’s funds are invested in different assets? a) Financing Decision b) Investment Decision c) Dividend Decision d) Working Capital Decision 27. Higher Financial Leverage generally means: a) Lower use of debt b) Higher use of debt c) Equal use of debt and equity d) No use of debt
Unit 10: Financial Markets 28. The market where existing securities are traded is known as: a) Primary Market b) Secondary Market c) Money Market d) Capital Market 29. Which institution regulates the securities market in India? a) RBI b) SEBI c) NSE d) BSE 30. Treasury Bills are instruments traded in the: a) Capital Market b) Secondary Market c) Money Market d) Foreign Exchange Market
Unit 11: Marketing Management 31. Marketing is a ________ process. a) Social b) Managerial c) Social and Managerial d) Only Selling 32. Which element of the marketing mix involves decisions regarding channels of distribution? a) Product b) Price c) Place d) Promotion 33. Branding, Packaging, and Labelling are part of which component of the marketing mix? a) Product b) Price c) Place d) Promotion
Unit 12: Consumer Protection 34. The Consumer Protection Act (COPRA), 2019 provides for the establishment of: a) District Forum, State Commission, and National Commission b) Lok Adalats only c) Consumer Ombudsman d) SEBI 35. Which consumer right ensures access to a variety of goods and services at competitive prices? a) Right to Safety b) Right to be Informed c) Right to Choose d) Right to Seek Redressal 36. The ‘Agmark’ logo is an example of a: a) Brand b) Certification Mark c) Trademark d) Patent
Project Work (Implicit Understanding) 37. While conducting a project on ‘Marketing Strategies of a Local Retailer’, the most appropriate primary data collection method would be: a) Reading company annual reports b) Searching the internet c) Interviewing the shop owner and customers d) Consulting textbooks
Mixed Application & Higher Order Thinking (Covering Multiple Units)
If a manager is motivating employees by providing opportunities for growth (Unit 7) while ensuring their performance aligns with set standards (Unit 8), which two functions is she performing? a) Staffing and Controlling b) Directing and Controlling c) Planning and Organising d) Organising and Staffing
A company issuing new shares through an IPO is involved in the ________ market (Unit 10) to raise ________ capital (Unit 9). a) Secondary; Fixed b) Primary; Long-term c) Money; Working d) Spot; Venture
Standardization and Simplification (Unit 2: Scientific Management) in production would most directly impact which element of the Marketing Mix (Unit 11)? a) Price (potentially lowering costs) b) Place c) Promotion d) Product (features, quality consistency)
Setting clear objectives (Unit 4: Planning) for the marketing department helps in effectively performing the ________ function (Unit 8) later. a) Organising b) Staffing c) Directing d) Controlling
The ‘Right to be Informed’ (Unit 12) requires businesses to provide accurate details about the Product (Unit 11), especially concerning: a) Only price b) Only ingredients/contents c) Price, ingredients, side effects, expiry date etc. d) Distribution channels
Understanding the ‘Technological Environment’ (Unit 3) is crucial for making sound ________ Decisions (Unit 9). a) Dividend b) Working Capital c) Investment (e.g., in new machinery) d) Financing
Delegation of Authority (Unit 5: Organising) empowers subordinates, which is a key aspect of effective ________ (Unit 7: Directing). a) Communication b) Leadership c) Motivation d) Supervision
Effective ‘Staffing’ (Unit 6) through proper training helps in reducing ________ identified during the ‘Controlling’ (Unit 8) process. a) Standards b) Deviations c) Resources d) Objectives
SEBI’s regulation (Unit 10) aims to protect ________ (Unit 12) in the securities market. a) Manufacturers b) Investors (as consumers of financial services) c) Employees d) Government
A company focusing on ‘Consumer Satisfaction’ (Unit 11 & 12) needs ________ (Unit 7) employees who interact with customers. a) Highly paid b) Motivated and well-trained c) Strictly controlled d) Specialized in finance
Fayol’s ‘Esprit de Corps’ (Unit 2) promoting team spirit contributes positively to the ________ function (Unit 7). a) Planning b) Organising c) Directing (specifically leadership and motivation) d) Controlling
Changes in the ‘Legal Environment’ (Unit 3) regarding factory safety would require adjustments in ________ plans (Unit 4). a) Production b) Marketing c) Financial d) All of the above
‘Working Capital Management’ (Unit 9) ensures a company can meet its short-term obligations, which is essential for maintaining ________ (Unit 11). a) Product quality b) High prices c) Customer goodwill (e.g., timely deliveries, paying suppliers) d) Extensive advertising
Answer Key:
a) It involves a series of inter-related functions
b) Pervasive
c) Minimizing costs (Input-Output ratio)
c) Both technical and managerial work
b) Harmony, not Discord
b) Only one superior to avoid confusion
b) Political Environment (Government decision)
c) Inter-relatedness
c) Assisting in planning and policy formulation
c) Setting objectives
c) Provides general guidelines for decision-making
d) Planning does not work in a dynamic environment
d) Dividing work, assigning duties, and establishing authority relationships
b) Systematic delegation of authority at all levels of management
a) Functional structure
d) Manpower Planning
b) Internal Sources
c) Employees learn on equipment identical to those used in actual work, but in a simulated environment
c) It is required at all levels and in all departments
c) Affiliation/Belongingness Needs
d) Free Flow Network
c) Setting performance standards
d) Controlling
a) Focus only on major deviations
c) Wealth maximization (Maximizing shareholder value)
b) Investment Decision
b) Higher use of debt
b) Secondary Market
b) SEBI
c) Money Market
c) Social and Managerial
c) Place
a) Product
a) District Forum, State Commission, and National Commission
c) Right to Choose
b) Certification Mark
c) Interviewing the shop owner and customers
b) Directing and Controlling
b) Primary; Long-term
d) Product (features, quality consistency)
d) Controlling
c) Price, ingredients, side effects, expiry date etc.
c) Investment (e.g., in new machinery)
b) Leadership
b) Deviations
b) Investors (as consumers of financial services)
b) Motivated and well-trained
c) Directing (specifically leadership and motivation)
d) All of the above
c) Customer goodwill (e.g., timely deliveries, paying suppliers)
Notes:
Alignment: Questions strictly follow the NCERT Class 12 Business Studies textbooks and the latest CBSE syllabus structure/content.
CBSE Pattern: Uses standard MCQ format, language, and complexity seen in CBSE board papers.
Language: Clear, concise, and age-appropriate for Class 12 students.
Coverage: All 12 units and Project Work understanding are represented. Key concepts like Management Principles, Functions, Environment, Finance, Markets, Marketing Mix, and Consumer Rights are thoroughly covered.
Accountancy
MCQs on Unit 1: Accounting for Partnership Firms
A. Fundamentals of Partnership & Partnership Deed
The mutual relationship between partners is governed by: a) Companies Act, 2013 b) Indian Contract Act, 1872 c) Indian Partnership Act, 1932 d) Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Which of the following is NOT an essential feature of a Partnership? a) Agreement between persons b) Sharing of Profits of the business c) Registration is compulsory d) Mutual Agency
A written agreement among partners specifying the terms of partnership is called: a) Memorandum of Association b) Articles of Association c) Partnership Deed d) Prospectus
In the absence of a Partnership Deed regarding interest on capital: a) Interest @ 6% p.a. is allowed b) Interest @ 12% p.a. is allowed c) No interest is allowed d) Interest is allowed as per bank rate
According to the Partnership Act, 1932, profits and losses are shared by partners: a) In the capital ratio b) Equally c) As per seniority d) As decided by the active partners
B. Capital Accounts (Fixed & Fluctuating) & Profit & Loss Appropriation Account
In which type of capital account system are all adjustments (interest, salary, profit/loss) made directly in the capital account? a) Fixed Capital Account System b) Fluctuating Capital Account System c) Both systems d) None of the above
Under the Fixed Capital Account system, partners’ capital accounts will show: a) Only the initial capital introduced b) All adjustments like interest, salary, drawings c) Only profit/loss adjustments d) Only drawings
The Profit and Loss Appropriation Account is prepared: a) After the Profit and Loss Account b) Before the Profit and Loss Account c) Along with the Trading Account d) It is the same as the Profit and Loss Account
Salary payable to a partner is debited to: a) Trading Account b) Profit and Loss Appropriation Account c) Partner’s Capital Account d) Profit and Loss Account
Interest on partners’ drawings is: a) Debited to Profit and Loss Account b) Credited to Profit and Loss Appropriation Account c) Debited to Partner’s Capital Account d) Credited to Partner’s Capital Account
If the partnership deed is silent, interest on partner’s loan to the firm is allowed at: a) No interest b) 6% p.a. c) 12% p.a. d) As agreed by partners
A’s Capital is Rs. 1,00,000. He is entitled to interest on capital @ 10% p.a. His share of profit is Rs. 15,000. What amount will be credited to his Capital Account under the Fluctuating Capital method? a) Rs. 10,000 b) Rs. 15,000 c) Rs. 25,000 d) Rs. 1,25,000
C. Goodwill: Nature, Factors & Valuation
Goodwill is considered as: a) A Fictitious Asset b) A Current Asset c) An Intangible Asset d) A Tangible Asset
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the value of goodwill? a) Quality of Products b) Location of Business c) Value of Fixed Assets d) Managerial Skill
The excess of actual profit over normal profit is called: a) Average Profit b) Capital Profit c) Super Profit d) Gross Profit
Goodwill is to be valued when: a) A new partner is admitted b) A partner retires or dies c) There is a change in profit-sharing ratio d) All of the above
Under the Average Profit Method, goodwill is calculated by: a) Multiplying Super Profit by the number of years’ purchase b) Capitalizing Super Profit c) Multiplying Average Profit by the number of years’ purchase d) Capitalizing Average Profit
Under the Super Profit Method, goodwill is calculated by: a) Multiplying Average Profit by the number of years’ purchase b) Capitalizing Average Profit c) Multiplying Super Profit by the number of years’ purchase d) Capitalizing Super Profit
The formula for calculating Super Profit is: a) Normal Profit / Normal Rate of Return b) Average Profit – Normal Profit c) Average Profit – (Normal Rate of Return x Capital Employed) d) Capital Employed x Normal Rate of Return
Under the Capitalisation of Super Profit Method, Goodwill = ? a) Super Profit x Number of Years’ Purchase b) (Super Profit / Normal Rate of Return) x 100 c) Average Profit x Number of Years’ Purchase d) (Average Profit / Normal Rate of Return) x 100
D. Reconstitution of Partnership Firm (Change in PSR, Admission, Retirement/Death)
Sacrificing Ratio is the ratio in which: a) The incoming partner acquires his share b) Old partners sacrifice their share of profit in favour of the new partner c) The gain of profit by remaining partners is calculated d) Profits are shared after admission
Gaining Ratio is calculated at the time of: a) Admission of a partner b) Retirement or death of a partner c) Change in profit-sharing ratio among existing partners d) Dissolution of the firm
When a new partner brings cash for his share of goodwill, the amount is generally credited to: a) Sacrificing Partners’ Capital Accounts (in sacrificing ratio) b) New Partner’s Capital Account c) Goodwill Account d) Revaluation Account
The Revaluation Account is prepared to record changes in the value of: a) Only Assets b) Only Liabilities c) Assets and Liabilities d) Capital Accounts
Any profit on revaluation of assets and liabilities at the time of admission is transferred to: a) Old Partners’ Capital Accounts in Old Profit Sharing Ratio b) All Partners’ Capital Accounts in New Profit Sharing Ratio c) New Partner’s Capital Account d) Revaluation Account
At the time of admission, unrecorded liabilities paid are debited to: a) Liabilities Account b) Revaluation Account c) Partners’ Capital Accounts d) Cash Account
The journal entry for recording an increase in the value of machinery at the time of admission is: a) Debit Machinery A/c; Credit Revaluation A/c b) Debit Revaluation A/c; Credit Machinery A/c c) Debit Machinery A/c; Credit Partners’ Capital A/c d) Debit Revaluation A/c; Credit Partners’ Capital A/c
When a partner retires, the amount due to him is paid according to: a) Profit and Loss Account b) Section 37 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 c) Companies Act d) His wish
At the time of retirement, the accumulated profits (General Reserve) are transferred to: a) All Partners’ Capital Accounts in Old Profit Sharing Ratio b) Remaining Partners’ Capital Accounts in New Ratio c) Retiring Partner’s Capital Account only d) Revaluation Account
The deceased partner’s share of profit from the last Balance Sheet to the date of death is calculated based on: a) Previous year’s profit b) Average profit of past years c) Estimated current year’s profit d) Sales during the period
On the death of a partner, his executor is entitled to the deceased partner’s share in: a) Capital only b) Capital, accumulated profits, goodwill, and share in profit till death c) Goodwill only d) Accumulated losses only
The gaining ratio is calculated as: a) New Ratio – Sacrificing Ratio b) New Ratio – Old Ratio (for remaining partners) c) Old Ratio – Sacrificing Ratio d) Sacrificing Ratio – New Ratio
A and B share profits in the ratio 3:2. They admit C for 1/5th share, which he acquires equally from A and B. The sacrificing ratio is: a) 3:2 b) 1:1 c) 1:1 (Acquires equally, so each sacrifices 1/10th) d) 2:3
X, Y, and Z are partners sharing profits 4:3:2. Y retires. X and Z decide to share future profits equally. The gaining ratio of X and Z is: a) 4:2 b) 3:2 c) 1:1 (New Ratio Equal = 1:1; Old Ratio of X & Z = 4:2 or 2:1; Gaining Ratio = NR – OR: X = 1/2 – 4/9 = (9-8)/18 = 1/18; Z = 1/2 – 2/9 = (9-4)/18 = 5/18; Ratio = 1:5) d) 5:1
At the time of admission of a partner, the treatment of goodwill (premium) brought in cash by the new partner is: a) Debit Cash A/c; Credit New Partner’s Capital A/c b) Debit Cash A/c; Credit Sacrificing Partners’ Capital A/cs c) Debit Goodwill A/c; Credit Cash A/c d) Debit Sacrificing Partners’ Capital A/cs; Credit Goodwill A/c
E. Dissolution of Partnership Firm
Dissolution of a Partnership Firm results in: a) Change in profit-sharing ratio b) Complete closure of business and settlement of all accounts c) Admission of a new partner d) Retirement of a partner
The account prepared to record the sale of assets and payment of liabilities upon dissolution is called: a) Revaluation Account b) Realisation Account c) Profit and Loss Account d) Capital Account
Upon dissolution, assets sold are transferred to: a) Partners’ Capital Accounts b) Realisation Account c) Cash Account d) Profit and Loss Account
Liabilities paid off by the firm on dissolution are transferred to: a) Realisation Account b) Partners’ Capital Accounts c) Cash Account d) Liability Account
Any unrecorded asset realised during dissolution is credited to: a) Realisation Account b) Partners’ Capital Accounts (Old Ratio) c) Cash Account d) Asset Account
Any loss on realisation (sale of assets) is debited to: a) Partners’ Capital Accounts (in their profit-sharing ratio) b) Realisation Account c) Profit and Loss Account d) Cash Account
The final settlement of partners’ capital accounts is done: a) After preparing the Realisation Account b) After paying all external liabilities c) After settling all assets and liabilities of the firm d) Before selling any assets
The order of payment upon dissolution, as per Section 48 of the Partnership Act, is: I. Partners’ Loans II. Partners’ Capital III. Outside Debts a) I, II, III b) II, I, III c) III, I, II (1. Outside Debts; 2. Partners’ Loans; 3. Partners’ Capital) d) III, II, I
If a partner’s capital account shows a debit balance after all adjustments on dissolution, he is liable to pay: a) The debit balance amount to the firm b) Nothing c) Only his share of loss d) The amount equal to his initial capital
The journal entry for transferring an unrecorded liability paid on dissolution is: a) Debit Realisation A/c; Credit Liability A/c b) Debit Realisation A/c; Credit Cash A/c c) Debit Partners’ Capital A/c; Credit Cash A/c d) Debit Liability A/c; Credit Cash A/c
After transferring all assets and liabilities to the Realisation Account, the balance in this account represents: a) Profit or Loss on Realisation b) Total Capital c) Total Liabilities d) Net Assets
A partner’s loan to the firm is settled: a) After settling outside liabilities but before settling partners’ capital b) After settling outside liabilities but before settling partners’ capital c) Before settling outside liabilities d) Along with partners’ capital
If an asset is taken over by a partner during dissolution, the entry is: a) Debit Partner’s Capital A/c; Credit Realisation A/c b) Debit Realisation A/c; Credit Asset A/c c) Debit Cash A/c; Credit Realisation A/c d) Debit Partner’s Capital A/c; Credit Asset A/c
The realisation expenses paid by the firm are: a) Debited to Partners’ Capital Accounts b) Credited to Realisation Account c) Debited to Realisation Account d) Debited to Profit and Loss Account
Upon dissolution, the balance in the firm’s Bank Account is transferred to: a) Partners’ Capital Accounts b) Realisation Account c) Profit and Loss Account d) Cash Account
Answer Key:
c
c
c
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b
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a
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c
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c
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d
c
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b
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a
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a
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a
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Economics
“Government Budget and the Economy” (CBSE Class 12 Economics – Part A: Unit 4), strictly aligned with NCERT:
Factual Recall (15 Questions)
What is the primary purpose of a government budget? a) To increase foreign debt b) To redistribute income and wealth c) To regulate private sector prices d) To reduce population growth Answer: b) To redistribute income and wealth
Which component is NOT part of budget receipts? a) Revenue receipts b) Capital receipts c) Primary deficit d) Tax revenue Answer: c) Primary deficit
Direct taxes include: a) GST b) Excise duty c) Income tax d) Sales tax Answer: c) Income tax
Borrowings by the government fall under: a) Revenue receipts b) Capital receipts c) Revenue expenditure d) Capital expenditure Answer: b) Capital receipts
Expenditure on building highways is classified as: a) Revenue expenditure b) Capital expenditure c) Plan expenditure d) Primary expenditure Answer: b) Capital expenditure
Revenue deficit equals: a) Total expenditure – Total receipts b) Revenue expenditure – Revenue receipts c) Fiscal deficit – Interest payments d) Capital expenditure – Borrowings Answer: b) Revenue expenditure – Revenue receipts
Which deficit indicates total borrowing requirements? a) Revenue deficit b) Fiscal deficit c) Primary deficit d) Budget deficit Answer: b) Fiscal deficit
Primary deficit is calculated as: a) Fiscal deficit – Interest payments b) Revenue deficit – Interest payments c) Fiscal deficit + Interest payments d) Revenue deficit + Capital expenditure Answer: a) Fiscal deficit – Interest payments
Interest payments by the government are part of: a) Capital expenditure b) Revenue expenditure c) Capital receipts d) Non-tax revenue Answer: b) Revenue expenditure
Which is a non-tax revenue receipt? a) Corporate tax b) Excise duty c) Dividends from public enterprises d) Customs duty Answer: c) Dividends from public enterprises
Disinvestment of PSUs is a: a) Revenue receipt b) Capital receipt c) Revenue expenditure d) Capital expenditure Answer: b) Capital receipt
The financial year for the Government of India runs from: a) January 1 to December 31 b) April 1 to March 31 c) July 1 to June 30 d) October 1 to September 30 Answer: b) April 1 to March 31
Which objective aims to reduce income inequalities? a) Economic stability b) Reallocation of resources c) Redistribution of income d) Managing public enterprises Answer: c) Redistribution of income
Recovery of loans by the government is a: a) Revenue receipt b) Capital receipt c) Revenue expenditure d) Plan expenditure Answer: b) Capital receipt
Grants given to state governments are part of: a) Revenue expenditure b) Capital expenditure c) Non-plan expenditure d) Primary expenditure Answer: a) Revenue expenditure
Conceptual Understanding (20 Questions)
A high fiscal deficit indicates: a) Surplus revenue receipts b) Increased foreign reserves c) Higher government borrowing d) Reduced public debt Answer: c) Higher government borrowing
Why is revenue deficit considered harmful? a) It increases productive assets b) It implies dissaving in the government sector c) It reduces foreign exchange reserves d) It lowers tax rates Answer: b) It implies dissaving in the government sector
If primary deficit is zero, it means: a) Fiscal deficit is zero b) Government borrows only to pay interest c) Revenue deficit equals fiscal deficit d) No capital expenditure incurred Answer: b) Government borrows only to pay interest
Subsidies to farmers aim to: a) Increase tax revenue b) Reallocate resources to priority sectors c) Reduce capital expenditure d) Promote imports Answer: b) Reallocate resources to priority sectors
Which action reduces fiscal deficit? a) Increasing subsidies b) Raising corporate tax rates c) Borrowing from RBI d) Disinvesting PSUs Answer: d) Disinvesting PSUs
A regressive tax structure implies: a) Higher tax rates for the rich b) Uniform tax rates for all c) Higher tax burden on the poor d) No indirect taxes Answer: c) Higher tax burden on the poor
Capital expenditure differs from revenue expenditure because it: a) Recurrs annually b) Creates future liabilities c) Creates long-term assets d) Funds welfare schemes Answer: c) Creates long-term assets
High fiscal deficit may lead to: a) Reduced inflation b) Lower interest rates c) Inflationary pressure d) Increased exports Answer: c) Inflationary pressure
The “balanced budget multiplier” effect suggests: a) Increased taxes reduce aggregate demand b) Equal changes in taxes and spending boost output c) Deficits always stimulate growth d) Surpluses are inflationary Answer: b) Equal changes in taxes and spending boost output
Which best describes ‘public goods’? a) Rival and excludable b) Non-rival and non-excludable c) Produced only by the private sector d) Subject to congestion Answer: b) Non-rival and non-excludable
A government uses progressive taxation to: a) Encourage luxury consumption b) Reduce income inequality c) Increase indirect taxes d) Discourage savings Answer: b) Reduce income inequality
Why is borrowing considered a capital receipt? a) It increases current income b) It creates future repayment liability c) It funds revenue expenditure d) It is tax-free Answer: b) It creates future repayment liability
Primary deficit excludes interest payments to: a) Measure current fiscal discipline b) Inflate borrowing needs c) Reduce debt burden d) Encourage external borrowing Answer: a) Measure current fiscal discipline
Which is an implication of revenue deficit? a) Enhanced infrastructure b) Reduced need for borrowing c) Asset liquidation to fund expenses d) Higher foreign direct investment Answer: c) Asset liquidation to fund expenses
Inflationary gap can be corrected by: a) Increasing government spending b) Reducing taxes c) Surplus budget policy d) Expanding subsidies Answer: c) Surplus budget policy
Fiscal policy primarily influences: a) Exchange rates b) Aggregate demand c) Weather patterns d) Technological innovation Answer: b) Aggregate demand
A deficit budget during recession aims to: a) Reduce aggregate demand b) Stimulate economic activity c) Increase interest rates d) Promote imports Answer: b) Stimulate economic activity
Which is a component of capital budget? a) Interest payments b) Salary of employees c) Loan repayments d) Construction of schools Answer: d) Construction of schools
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a: a) Direct tax b) Indirect tax c) Capital receipt d) Non-tax revenue Answer: b) Indirect tax
The FRBM Act (2003) aimed to ensure: a) Higher fiscal deficits b) Fiscal discipline and deficit reduction c) Increased revenue expenditure d) Abolition of direct taxes Answer: b) Fiscal discipline and deficit reduction
Application-Based Reasoning (15 Questions)
If revenue receipts = ₹800 cr, revenue expenditure = ₹1,200 cr, and capital expenditure = ₹500 cr, what is the revenue deficit? a) ₹400 cr b) ₹700 cr c) ₹900 cr d) ₹1,000 cr Answer: a) ₹400 cr
Fiscal deficit = ₹10,000 cr, interest payments = ₹4,000 cr. Primary deficit is: a) ₹14,000 cr b) ₹10,000 cr c) ₹6,000 cr d) ₹4,000 cr Answer: c) ₹6,000 cr
A government increases spending on healthcare without raising taxes. This will likely: a) Reduce fiscal deficit b) Increase fiscal deficit c) Create revenue surplus d) Lower public debt Answer: b) Increase fiscal deficit
If India borrows from the IMF to fund infrastructure, it is classified as: a) Revenue receipt b) Tax revenue c) Capital receipt d) Revenue expenditure Answer: c) Capital receipt
Revenue deficit = ₹50,000 cr, fiscal deficit = ₹75,000 cr. Capital expenditure is: a) ₹25,000 cr b) ₹50,000 cr c) ₹75,000 cr d) ₹1,25,000 cr Answer: a) ₹25,000 cr *Explanation: Fiscal Deficit = Revenue Deficit + (Capital Expenditure – Non-debt Capital Receipts). Assuming non-debt receipts=0, CE = FD – RD = ₹25,000 cr.*
To reduce income inequality, the government should: a) Increase indirect taxes on essentials b) Provide higher subsidies to luxury goods c) Implement progressive taxation and welfare schemes d) Abolish corporate taxes Answer: c) Implement progressive taxation and welfare schemes
High fiscal deficit → Borrowing ↑ → Interest rates ↑ → Private investment ↓. This sequence describes: a) Crowding-in effect b) Crowding-out effect c) Multiplier effect d) Laffer curve Answer: b) Crowding-out effect
If a government runs a surplus budget during inflation, it: a) Aggravates inflation b) Reduces aggregate demand c) Increases employment d) Encourages imports Answer: b) Reduces aggregate demand
Interest payments = ₹5,000 cr; primary deficit = ₹2,000 cr. Fiscal deficit is: a) ₹3,000 cr b) ₹5,000 cr c) ₹7,000 cr d) ₹2,000 cr Answer: c) ₹7,000 cr Explanation: Fiscal Deficit = Primary Deficit + Interest Payments.
A government increases corporate tax and uses the proceeds to build roads. This action: a) Increases revenue deficit b) Is expansionary fiscal policy c) Enhances infrastructure without increasing deficit d) Reduces capital expenditure Answer: c) Enhances infrastructure without increasing deficit
If disinvestment receipts = ₹30,000 cr and borrowings = ₹60,000 cr, total capital receipts are: a) ₹30,000 cr b) ₹60,000 cr c) ₹90,000 cr d) ₹1,20,000 cr Answer: c) ₹90,000 cr
Revenue expenditure = ₹200 cr, capital expenditure = ₹150 cr, revenue receipts = ₹180 cr, capital receipts = ₹100 cr. Fiscal deficit is: a) ₹70 cr b) ₹120 cr c) ₹50 cr d) ₹20 cr Answer: a) ₹70 cr *Explanation: Fiscal Deficit = Total Expenditure (₹350 cr) – Total Receipts excluding Borrowings (₹280 cr).*
To control inflation, the government should adopt: a) Deficit financing b) Surplus budget c) Higher capital expenditure d) Increased subsidies Answer: b) Surplus budget
Primary deficit is negative when: a) Interest payments exceed fiscal deficit b) Fiscal deficit is zero c) Government has surplus for interest payments d) Revenue deficit is positive Answer: c) Government has surplus for interest payments
If GDP = ₹100 lakh cr, fiscal deficit = ₹7 lakh cr. The fiscal deficit as % of GDP is: a) 5% b) 7% c) 10% d) 14% Answer: b) 7%
Answer Key
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21
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38
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5
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22
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39
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24
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41
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9
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12
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33
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50
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17
b
34
b
Alignment with CBSE:
Covers Chapter 5: Government Budget and Economy (NCERT Class 12 Macroeconomics).
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics: Continuity and Differentiability
50 MCQs with Answer Key
Questions
A function f(x)f(x) is continuous at x=ax=a if: a) limx→a−f(x)limx→a−f(x) exists b) limx→a+f(x)limx→a+f(x) exists c) limx→af(x)=f(a)limx→af(x)=f(a) d) f(a)f(a) is defined
The function f(x)=∣x−3∣f(x)=∣x−3∣ is not differentiable at: a) x=0x=0 b) x=1x=1 c) x=3x=3 d) x=5x=5
If f(x)=x2sin(1x)f(x)=x2sin(x1) for x≠0x=0 and f(0)=0f(0)=0, then f(x)f(x) at x=0x=0 is: a) Continuous but not differentiable b) Differentiable but not continuous c) Both continuous and differentiable d) Neither continuous nor differentiable
The derivative of log(secx+tanx)log(secx+tanx) w.r.t. xx is: a) secxsecx b) tanxtanx c) sec2xsec2x d) 1secx+tanxsecx+tanx1
If y=exxy=exx, then dydxdxdy is: a) exx⋅xx(1+lnx)exx⋅xx(1+lnx) b) exx⋅xxlnxexx⋅xxlnx c) exx⋅xx−1exx⋅xx−1 d) exx⋅xxexx⋅xx
The function f(x)=x2−4x−2f(x)=x−2x2−4 at x=2x=2: a) Has a removable discontinuity b) Has an infinite discontinuity c) Is continuous d) Is differentiable
If y=tan−1(1+x2−1x)y=tan−1(x1+x2−1), then dydx=dxdy= a) 12(1+x2)2(1+x2)1 b) 11+x21+x21 c) 121+x221+x21 d) x1+x21+x2x
Rolle’s Theorem is applicable for f(x)=x2−4x+3f(x)=x2−4x+3 in: a) [0,2][0,2] b) [1,3][1,3] c) [−1,1][−1,1] d) [2,4][2,4]
The second derivative of ex3ex3 w.r.t. xx is: a) ex3(9×4+6x)ex3(9x4+6x) b) ex3(3×2)ex3(3x2) c) ex3(6x+9×4)ex3(6x+9x4) d) ex3(3×2+6x)ex3(3x2+6x)
If f(x)={x2sin(1/x)x≠00x=0f(x)={x2sin(1/x)0x=0x=0, then f′(0)=f′(0)= a) 1 b) 0 c) -1 d) Does not exist
The derivative of sin−1(2×1−x2)sin−1(2x1−x2) w.r.t. sin−1xsin−1x is: a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) 1221
For the function f(x)=x2/3f(x)=x2/3, which statement is true? a) Differentiable at x=0x=0 b) Continuous at x=0x=0 but not differentiable c) Discontinuous at x=0x=0 d) f′(0)=1f′(0)=1
If y=ln∣x−1x+1∣y=lnx+1x−1, then dydx=dxdy= a) 1x−1−1x+1x−11−x+11 b) 2×2−1x2−12 c) 1(x−1)2−1(x+1)2(x−1)21−(x+1)21 d) −2×2−1x2−1−2
The number of points where f(x)=∣x∣+∣x−1∣f(x)=∣x∣+∣x−1∣ is not differentiable in [0,2][0,2] is: a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) 3
If x=a(θ−sinθ)x=a(θ−sinθ), y=a(1−cosθ)y=a(1−cosθ), then d2ydx2dx2d2y at θ=π2θ=2π is: a) 1aa1 b) −1a−a1 c) 14a4a1 d) −14a−4a1
The derivative of sec−1(12×2−1)sec−1(2x2−11) w.r.t. 1−x21−x2 at x=12x=21 is: a) 0 b) 1 c) -1 d) 2
If y=tan−1(3x−x31−3×2)y=tan−1(1−3x23x−x3), then dydx=dxdy= a) 31+x21+x23 b) 31+9×21+9x23 c) 11+9×21+9x21 d) 31−3×21−3x23
The function f(x)=[x]f(x)=[x] (greatest integer function) is discontinuous at: a) Only integers b) Only non-integers c) All real numbers d) x=0x=0
If f(x)=∣x−1∣+∣x−3∣f(x)=∣x−1∣+∣x−3∣, then f′(x)f′(x) for x∈(1,3)x∈(1,3) is: a) -2 b) 0 c) 2 d) Undefined
The derivative of xx+xa+ax+aaxx+xa+ax+aa w.r.t. xx is: a) xx(1+lnx)+axa−1+axlnaxx(1+lnx)+axa−1+axlna b) xx(1+lnx)+xalnx+axlnaxx(1+lnx)+xalnx+axlna c) xx(1+lnx)+axa−1+axlna+aalnaxx(1+lnx)+axa−1+axlna+aalna d) xx(1+lnx)+axa−1+axlnaxx(1+lnx)+axa−1+axlna
If y=sin(xy)y=sin(xy), then dydx=dxdy= a) ysin(xy)lnxx(1−xycos(xy)lnx)x(1−xycos(xy)lnx)ysin(xy)lnx b) y2cos(xy)x(1−ysin(xy)lnx)x(1−ysin(xy)lnx)y2cos(xy) c) ycos(xy)x(1−ysin(xy)lnx)x(1−ysin(xy)lnx)ycos(xy) d) ysin(xy)lnxx(1−ycos(xy)lnx)x(1−ycos(xy)lnx)ysin(xy)lnx
The function f(x)=x2−1x−1f(x)=x−1x2−1 at x=1x=1 has: a) Removable discontinuity b) Jump discontinuity c) Infinite discontinuity d) Continuity
If f(x)=x∣x∣f(x)=x∣x∣, then f′(x)f′(x) for x>0x>0 is: a) 2×2x b) −2x−2x c) 00 d) xx
The derivative of cos−1(1−x21+x2)cos−1(1+x21−x2) w.r.t. tan−1xtan−1x is: a) 1 b) -1 c) 2 d) -2
The value of cc in Rolle’s Theorem for f(x)=x3−6×2+11x−6f(x)=x3−6x2+11x−6 on [1,3][1,3] is: a) 113311 b) 5225 c) 7337 d) 8338
If y=ln(ln(lnx))y=ln(ln(lnx)), then dydx=dxdy= a) 1xlnxln(lnx)xlnxln(lnx)1 b) 1ln(lnx)ln(lnx)1 c) 1xlnxxlnx1 d) 1lnxlnx1
The function f(x)={sin5xxx≠0kx=0f(x)={xsin5xkx=0x=0 is continuous at x=0x=0 if k=k= a) 0 b) 5 c) 1 d) 1551
If f(x)=x3f(x)=x3, g(x)=sin2xg(x)=sin2x, then ddx[f(g(x))]=dxd[f(g(x))]= a) 3sin22x⋅cos2x3sin22x⋅cos2x b) 3sin22x⋅2cos2x3sin22x⋅2cos2x c) 3sin22x3sin22x d) 6sin22xcos2x6sin22xcos2x
The derivative of sec(tanx)sec(tanx) w.r.t. xx is: a) sec(tanx)tan(tanx)⋅sec2x⋅12xsec(tanx)tan(tanx)⋅sec2x⋅2x1 b) sec(tanx)tan(tanx)⋅sec2xsec(tanx)tan(tanx)⋅sec2x c) sec(tanx)⋅12xsec(tanx)⋅2x1 d) sec(tanx)tan(tanx)⋅12xsec(tanx)tan(tanx)⋅2x1
If y=eacos−1xy=eacos−1x, then (1−x2)y2−xy1=(1−x2)y2−xy1= (where y1,y2y1,y2 are derivatives) a) a2ya2y b) −a2y−a2y c) ayay d) −ay−ay
The function f(x)=1x−2f(x)=x−21 has: a) Discontinuity at x=2x=2 only b) Differentiability at x=2x=2 c) Continuity for all xx d) Removable discontinuity at x=2x=2
If y=sinx+sinx+sinx+⋯∞y=sinx+sinx+sinx+⋯∞, then dydx=dxdy= a) cosx2y−12y−1cosx b) sinx2y−12y−1sinx c) cosx2y+12y+1cosx d) sinx2y+12y+1sinx
The left-hand derivative of f(x)=cos∣x∣f(x)=cos∣x∣ at x=0x=0 is: a) 0 b) 1 c) -1 d) Does not exist
If xy=ex−yxy=ex−y, then dydx=dxdy= a) 1+lnx(1+lnx)2(1+lnx)21+lnx b) lnx(1+lnx)2(1+lnx)2lnx c) 1(1+lnx)2(1+lnx)21 d) lnx1+lnx1+lnxlnx
The derivative of logx25logx25 w.r.t. xx is: a) −ln5x(lnx2)2x(lnx2)2−ln5 b) −ln5xlnxxlnx−ln5 c) −ln52x(lnx)22x(lnx)2−ln5 d) −ln52xlnx2xlnx−ln5
The function f(x)=x3−3×2+3x−1f(x)=x3−3x2+3x−1 is: a) Strictly increasing on RR b) Strictly decreasing on RR c) Increasing in (−∞,1)(−∞,1) and decreasing in (1,∞)(1,∞) d) Decreasing in (−∞,1)(−∞,1) and increasing in (1,∞)(1,∞)
If y=sin−1(2×1+x2)y=sin−1(1+x22x), then dydx=dxdy= a) 21+x21+x22 for ∣x∣>1∣x∣>1 b) 21+x21+x22 for ∣x∣<1∣x∣<1 c) −21+x21+x2−2 for ∣x∣<1∣x∣<1 d) 21−x21−x22 for ∣x∣<1∣x∣<1
The derivative of tan−1(sinx+cosxcosx−sinx)tan−1(cosx−sinxsinx+cosx) w.r.t. xx is: a) 1 b) -1 c) 1221 d) 0
If f(x)=x2+2x+3f(x)=x2+2x+3 and g(x)=f(f(x))g(x)=f(f(x)), then g′(1)=g′(1)= a) 20 b) 40 c) 60 d) 80
The function f(x)=sinx−cosxf(x)=sinx−cosx is decreasing in: a) (0,π2)(0,2π) b) (π2,π)(2π,π) c) (π,3π2)(π,23π) d) (3π2,2π)(23π,2π)
If y=cos(2tan−11−x1+x)y=cos(2tan−11+x1−x), then dydx=dxdy= a) 11−x21−x21 b) −11−x21−x2−1 c) 11+x21+x21 d) −11+x21+x2−1
The second derivative of log(logx)log(logx) w.r.t. xx is: a) −1x2lnx−1×2(lnx)2x2lnx−1−x2(lnx)21 b) −1x2lnxx2lnx−1 c) 1×2(lnx)2x2(lnx)21 d) −1×2(1lnx+1(lnx)2)x2−1(lnx1+(lnx)21)
The set of points where f(x)=x∣x∣f(x)=x∣x∣ is differentiable is: a) R−{0}R−{0} b) RR c) (0,∞)(0,∞) d) (−∞,0)(−∞,0)
If f′(x)=g(x)f′(x)=g(x) and g′(x)=−f(x)g′(x)=−f(x) for all xx, and f(0)=0f(0)=0, g(0)=1g(0)=1, then f2(x)+g2(x)=f2(x)+g2(x)= a) 0 b) 1 c) xx d) 2×2x
The derivative of xsinx+(sinx)xxsinx+(sinx)x w.r.t. xx is: a) xsinx(sinxx+cosxlnx)+(sinx)x(cotx+ln(sinx))xsinx(xsinx+cosxlnx)+(sinx)x(cotx+ln(sinx)) b) xsinx(cosxlnx+sinxx)+(sinx)x(xcotx+ln(sinx))xsinx(cosxlnx+xsinx)+(sinx)x(xcotx+ln(sinx)) c) xsinxcosxlnx+(sinx)xln(sinx)xsinxcosxlnx+(sinx)xln(sinx) d) xsinx(sinxx+cosxlnx)+(sinx)x(cotx+xsinxcosx)xsinx(xsinx+cosxlnx)+(sinx)x(cotx+sinxxcosx)
The function f(x)={x2−1x≤14x−4x>1f(x)={x2−14x−4x≤1x>1 at x=1x=1 is: a) Continuous and differentiable b) Continuous but not differentiable c) Discontinuous d) Differentiable but not continuous
If y=tan−1(a+btanxb−atanx)y=tan−1(b−atanxa+btanx), then dydx=dxdy= a) abba b) baab c) 1 d) 0
The derivative of tanxtanx w.r.t. xx is: a) sec2x4xtanx4xtanxsec2x b) sec2x2xtanx2xtanxsec2x c) sec2x4xtanx4xtanxsec2x d) secxtanx4xtanx4xtanxsecxtanx
If f(x)=kcosxπ−2xf(x)=π−2xkcosx for x≠π2x=2π, f(π2)=3f(2π)=3, and ff is continuous at x=π2x=2π, then k=k= a) 6 b) 3 c) 12 d) 9
The value of ddx(sin−12×1+x2)dxd(sin−11+x22x) at x=12x=21 is: a) 4554 b) 3553 c) 8558 d) 6556
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*All questions are aligned with NCERT Class 12 Mathematics (Chapter 5: Continuity and Differentiability) and CBSE exam patterns. Concepts covered include continuity, differentiability, derivatives of various functions, chain rule, parametric derivatives, implicit differentiation, logarithmic differentiation, and second-order derivatives.*
The SI unit of electric current is: a) Coulomb (C) b) Volt (V) c) Ampere (A) d) Ohm (Ω)
The net charge flowing through any cross-section of a conductor in 10 seconds is 50 C. The current is: a) 0.2 A b) 5 A c) 50 A d) 500 A
Drift velocity (vdvd) of electrons in a conductor is related to the electric field (EE) applied as: a) vd∝Evd∝E b) vd∝1Evd∝E1 c) vd∝E2vd∝E2 d) vdvd is independent of EE
The drift velocity of electrons in a metallic conductor is of the order of: a) 108108 m/s b) 104104 m/s c) 10−210−2 m/s d) 10−410−4 m/s
Ohm’s law states the relationship between: a) Charge and Time b) Current and Potential Difference c) Resistance and Length d) Power and Energy
A conductor obeys Ohm’s law when: a) Its resistance changes with temperature b) The V-I graph is a straight line passing through the origin c) The current is directly proportional to resistance d) It is made of semiconductor material
The resistance (RR) of a uniform conductor depends on its length (ll), cross-sectional area (AA), and resistivity (ρρ) as: a) R=ρlAR=ρAl b) R=ρAlR=ρlA c) R=ρlAR=Aρl d) R=ρAlR=lρA
The SI unit of resistivity (ρρ) is: a) Ohm (Ω) b) Ohm-meter (Ω m) c) Ohm per meter (Ω/m) d) Siemens (S)
Resistivity of a material is a measure of its: a) Ability to conduct electric current b) Opposition to the flow of electric current c) Internal resistance per unit length d) Intrinsic property independent of dimensions
Which of the following has the highest resistivity at room temperature? a) Copper b) Silicon c) Glass d) Silver
The resistance of a metallic wire increases with temperature primarily because: a) Length of the wire increases b) Area of cross-section decreases c) Relaxation time of electrons decreases d) Number density of electrons increases
The temperature coefficient of resistance (αα) for a conductor is defined as: a) α=Rt−R0R0tα=R0tRt−R0 b) α=Rt−R0R0×1tα=R0Rt−R0×t1 c) α=R0−RtR0tα=R0tR0−Rt d) α=Rt−R0R0×1(T−T0)α=R0Rt−R0×(T−T0)1
Two resistors R1R1 and R2R2 are connected in series. Their equivalent resistance is: a) Always less than R1R1 or R2R2 b) Always greater than R1R1 or R2R2 c) Equal to R1+R2R1+R2 d) Equal to 1R1+1R2R11+R21
Two resistors of 2 Ω and 4 Ω are connected in parallel. Their equivalent resistance is: a) 4334 Ω b) 3443 Ω c) 6 Ω d) 8 Ω
Kirchhoff’s first rule (Junction rule) is based on the conservation of: a) Energy b) Charge c) Momentum d) Current
Kirchhoff’s second rule (Loop rule) is based on the conservation of: a) Energy b) Charge c) Momentum d) Current
In the Wheatstone bridge circuit shown below, the bridge is balanced when: (Assume standard arrangement: P, Q, R, S resistors) a) PQ=RSQP=SR b) PR=QSRP=SQ c) P×Q=R×SP×Q=R×S d) P×S=Q×RP×S=Q×R
The Meter Bridge works on the principle of: a) Ohm’s Law b) Kirchhoff’s Laws c) Faraday’s Law d) Wheatstone Bridge
In a Meter Bridge experiment, the null point is obtained at 40 cm from end A when resistance X is in the left gap and resistance Y is in the right gap. If X = 10 Ω, then Y is: a) 10066100 Ω ≈ 16.67 Ω b) 40101040 Ω = 4 Ω c) 60101060 Ω = 6 Ω d) 10×60404010×60 Ω = 15 Ω
The potentiometer is preferred over a voltmeter for measuring the emf of a cell because: a) Potentiometer is more sensitive b) Potentiometer draws no current from the cell c) Voltmeter has a very high resistance d) Potentiometer can measure larger emfs
The emf (E) of a cell is defined as: a) The potential difference across its terminals when no current flows b) The work done per unit charge to move charge through the cell c) Both (a) and (b) d) The potential difference across its terminals when current flows
The terminal potential difference (V) of a cell of emf (E) and internal resistance (r), when delivering a current (I), is given by: a) V=EV=E b) V=E+IrV=E+Ir c) V=E−IrV=E−Ir d) V=IrV=Ir
A cell of emf 1.5 V and internal resistance 0.5 Ω is connected to an external resistance of 2.5 Ω. The current in the circuit is: a) 0.5 A b) 1.0 A c) 1.5 A d) 3.0 A
For the circuit in Q23, the terminal voltage of the cell is: a) 1.25 V b) 1.5 V c) 1.0 V d) 1.75 V
Two identical cells, each of emf E and internal resistance r, are connected in series across an external resistance R. The current through R is: a) 2E2r+R2r+R2E b) 2Er+Rr+R2E c) E2r+R2r+RE d) Er+Rr+RE
Two identical cells, each of emf E and internal resistance r, are connected in parallel across an external resistance R. The current through R is: a) 2E2r+R2r+R2E b) 2Er+2Rr+2R2E c) E2r+R2r+RE d) Er+Rr+RE
The maximum current that can be drawn from a cell is: a) Infinite b) ErrE c) ERRE d) E×rE×r
The condition for maximum power transfer from a source (emf E, internal resistance r) to an external load resistance (R) is: a) R = 0 b) R = r c) R = 2r d) R = r/2
The heating effect of electric current is due to: a) Drift of electrons b) Collisions of electrons with ions/atoms c) Flow of protons d) High electric field
The power dissipated as heat in a resistor R carrying a current I is given by: a) I2RI2R b) IR2IR2 c) V2/RV2/R d) Both (a) and (c)
A 100 W, 220 V electric bulb is operated at 110 V. Its power consumption will be approximately: a) 100 W b) 50 W c) 25 W d) 12.5 W
The commercial unit of electrical energy is: a) Joule (J) b) Watt (W) c) Kilowatt-hour (kWh) d) Volt-Ampere (VA)
How much energy in kWh is consumed by a 2 kW electric heater used for 3 hours? a) 6 kWh b) 1.5 kWh c) 0.67 kWh d) 5 kWh
The colour code on a resistor is: Brown, Black, Red, Gold. Its resistance and tolerance are: a) 10 Ω ± 5% b) 100 Ω ± 5% c) 1 kΩ ± 5% d) 10 kΩ ± 5%
Mobility (μμ) of a charge carrier is defined as: a) Drift velocity per unit electric field (μ=vd/Eμ=vd/E) b) Charge per unit mass c) Current density per unit electric field d) Resistance per unit length
For a conductor carrying steady current, the current density (J) is: a) Directly proportional to the electric field (E) b) Inversely proportional to E c) Independent of E d) Proportional to E²
A wire of resistance 12 Ω is stretched to double its length. Assuming uniform cross-section and constant volume, its new resistance is: a) 12 Ω b) 24 Ω c) 36 Ω d) 48 Ω
The resistivity of a conductor depends on: a) Length b) Area of cross-section c) Material and Temperature d) Current
A carbon resistor and a copper wire of the same resistance at room temperature are heated to the same higher temperature. Which one will have higher resistance now? a) Carbon resistor b) Copper wire c) Both will have the same resistance d) Cannot be determined
In the circuit shown below (Two resistors R1 and R2 in series with a battery V), the potential difference across R1 is: a) VR1R1+R2VR1+R2R1 b) VR2R1+R2VR1+R2R2 c) V(R1+R2)V(R1+R2) d) V(R1−R2)V(R1−R2)
Three resistors, 2 Ω, 3 Ω, and 6 Ω, are connected in parallel. Their equivalent resistance is: a) 1 Ω b) 11 Ω c) 0.917 Ω ≈ 1/1.09 Ω d) 1.5 Ω
A 6 V battery is connected across a 3 Ω resistor. The charge passing through the resistor in 10 seconds is: a) 2 C b) 20 C c) 60 C d) 180 C
The internal resistance of a cell is determined using a potentiometer by: a) Comparing EMFs of two cells b) Finding the balancing length for the cell alone and then with a known resistance across it c) Measuring the terminal voltage directly d) Using Ohm’s law with a known external resistance
The potential gradient (kk) along a potentiometer wire of length LL and resistance RR, connected to a driver cell of emf EdEd, is: a) k=EdLk=LEd b) k=EdRLk=LEdR c) k=EdRLk=RLEd d) k=EdL×RR+rdk=LEd×R+rdR (where rdrd is driver cell internal resistance)
The resistivity of a semiconductor: a) Increases with temperature b) Decreases with temperature c) Is independent of temperature d) First increases then decreases with temperature
A battery is charged. During charging: a) The terminal voltage is less than its EMF b) The terminal voltage is equal to its EMF c) The terminal voltage is greater than its EMF d) Current flows from the positive to the negative terminal inside the battery
In the circuit shown, the equivalent resistance between points A and B is: (Diagram Description: Two 6 Ω resistors in parallel, connected in series with a 3 Ω resistor.) a) 3 Ω b) 6 Ω c) 9 Ω d) 12 Ω
Kirchhoff’s loop rule applied to a closed loop in a DC circuit states that: a) The sum of currents entering a junction is zero b) The algebraic sum of changes in potential around any closed loop is zero c) The sum of EMFs is equal to the sum of IR drops d) Both (b) and (c)
The resistance of a superconductor below its critical temperature is: a) Very high b) Very low but finite c) Exactly zero d) Negative
The purpose of using thick copper strips in a meter bridge is to: a) Increase the resistance of the bridge wire b) Decrease the resistance of the connections c) Increase the sensitivity d) Make the bridge look stronger
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b) Decrease the resistance of the connections (To make contact resistance negligible)
Chemistry
MCQs: Coordination Compounds (Class 12 CBSE)
Werner’s theory successfully explained: a) Only the primary valency of central metal ions b) Only the secondary valency of central metal ions c) Both primary and secondary valencies of central metal ions d) Only the colour of coordination compounds Answer: c)
The primary valency of a metal ion in a coordination compound corresponds to its: a) Coordination number b) Oxidation state c) Number of ligands attached d) Charge on the complex ion Answer: b)
In the coordination entity [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺, the secondary valency of Co³⁺ is: a) 3 b) 6 c) 0 d) 4 Answer: b)
Which of the following is NOT a coordination entity? a) [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ b) Ni(CO)₄ c) K₄[Fe(CN)₆] d) [Co(NH₃)₆]Cl₃ Answer: c) (K₄[Fe(CN)₆] is the compound, [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ is the coordination entity)
The oxidation state of chromium in [Cr(H₂O)₆]³⁺ is: a) +6 b) +3 c) +2 d) 0 Answer: b)
The coordination number of the central metal ion in [Fe(C₂O₄)₃]³⁻ is: a) 3 b) 4 c) 6 d) 2 Answer: c) (C₂O₄²⁻ is a bidentate ligand)
The IUPAC name of [Co(NH₃)₅Cl]Cl₂ is: a) Pentaamminechlorocobalt(III) chloride b) Pentaamminechlorocobalt(II) chloride c) Chloropentaamminecobalt(III) chloride d) Cobalt(III) pentaamminechloride chloride Answer: c)
The IUPAC name of K₃[Fe(CN)₆] is: a) Potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) b) Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) c) Tripotassium hexacyanoiron(III) d) Potassium ferricyanide Answer: b)
The IUPAC name of [Ni(CO)₄] is: a) Tetracarbonylnickelate(0) b) Tetracarbonylnickel(II) c) Tetracarbonylnickel(0) d) Nickel tetracarbonyl Answer: c)
Which ligand is unidentate? a) Ethylenediamine (en) b) Oxalate (ox) c) Carbon monoxide (CO) d) Ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA) Answer: c)
The ligand EDTA is: a) Unidentate b) Bidentate c) Tridentate d) Hexadentate Answer: d)
Which of the following can act as a chelating ligand? a) NH₃ b) Cl⁻ c) H₂NCH₂CH₂NH₂ (en) d) CN⁻ Answer: c)
Geometrical isomerism is possible in: a) [Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂] (Square planar) b) [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ (Octahedral) c) [ZnCl₄]²⁻ (Tetrahedral) d) [Ni(CO)₄] (Tetrahedral) Answer: a)
The complex [CoCl₂(en)₂]⁺ exhibits: a) Optical isomerism only b) Geometrical isomerism only c) Both geometrical and optical isomerism d) Linkage isomerism Answer: c) (Geometrical cis/trans; Optical isomers possible for cis form)
Which type of isomerism is shown by [Co(NH₃)₅(NO₂)]Cl₂ and [Co(NH₃)₅(ONO)]Cl₂? a) Ionisation isomerism b) Linkage isomerism c) Coordination isomerism d) Geometrical isomerism Answer: b)
Ionisation isomers have: a) Same molecular formula but different ligands b) Same molecular formula but give different ions in solution c) Different molecular formulas d) The same central metal oxidation state but different coordination numbers Answer: b)
An example of coordination isomerism is: a) [Co(NH₃)₅Br]SO₄ and [Co(NH₃)₅SO₄]Br b) [Cr(H₂O)₆]Cl₃ and [Cr(H₂O)₅Cl]Cl₂·H₂O c) [Co(NH₃)₅NO₂]Cl₂ and [Co(NH₃)₅ONO]Cl₂ d) [Co(en)₃][Cr(ox)₃] and [Cr(en)₃][Co(ox)₃] Answer: d)
Valence Bond Theory explains the magnetic properties of coordination compounds based on: a) Crystal field splitting b) Hybridization and presence of unpaired electrons c) Ligand field strength d) Electron pairing energy Answer: b)
In an octahedral complex, d²sp³ hybridization results in: a) Paramagnetic complex b) Diamagnetic complex c) Either paramagnetic or diamagnetic depending on ligands d) Always high spin complex Answer: b) (Involves pairing of electrons)
The complex [FeF₆]³⁻ is paramagnetic. The hybridisation of Fe³⁺ in this complex is: a) d²sp³ b) sp³d² c) dsp² d) sp³ Answer: b) (Weak field ligand, outer orbital complex, high spin, sp³d² hybridization)
Crystal Field Theory explains the colour of coordination compounds due to: a) Charge transfer b) d-d transitions c) σ-bond formation d) π-bond formation Answer: b)
In an octahedral complex, the t₂g orbitals are: a) Lower in energy than e<sub>g</sub> orbitals b) Higher in energy than e<sub>g</sub> orbitals c) Degenerate with e<sub>g</sub> orbitals d) Not involved in splitting Answer: a)
The magnitude of crystal field splitting energy (Δ₀) is maximum for which ligand? a) I⁻ b) F⁻ c) CN⁻ d) H₂O Answer: c) (CN⁻ is strongest field ligand)
A complex appears green. It absorbs light in the region of: a) Red b) Orange c) Yellow d) Violet Answer: a) (Complementary colour)
For a d⁴ metal ion in an octahedral field, the high spin complex has: a) 0 unpaired electrons b) 2 unpaired electrons c) 4 unpaired electrons d) 3 unpaired electrons Answer: c)
For a d⁶ metal ion in an octahedral field, the low spin complex has: a) 0 unpaired electrons b) 2 unpaired electrons c) 4 unpaired electrons d) 5 unpaired electrons Answer: a) (All electrons paired in t<sub>2g</sub> orbitals)
The magnetic moment of a complex is 5.92 BM. The number of unpaired electrons in the metal ion is: a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5 Answer: d) (μ ≈ √[n(n+2)]; n=5 gives √35 ≈ 5.92 BM)
Which pair represents coordination isomers? a) [Co(NH₃)₅Br]SO₄ and [Co(NH₃)₅SO₄]Br b) [Cr(H₂O)₆]Cl₃ and [Cr(H₂O)₅Cl]Cl₂·H₂O c) [Co(NH₃)₆][Cr(CN)₆] and [Cr(NH₃)₆][Co(CN)₆] d) [Co(NH₃)₅NO₂]Cl₂ and [Co(NH₃)₅ONO]Cl₂ Answer: c)
How many geometrical isomers are possible for [Ma₃b₃] type octahedral complex? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 Answer: b) (facial and meridional)
The effective atomic number (EAN) of Fe in [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ is: a) 24 b) 30 c) 34 d) 36 Answer: d) (Fe²⁺ Z=26, loses 2e⁻, gains 12e⁻ from 6 CN⁻ ligands: 26 – 2 + 12 = 36)
Which of the following is an ambidentate ligand? a) NH₃ b) Cl⁻ c) SCN⁻ d) en Answer: c) (Can bind through S or N)
The denticity of Ethylenediaminetetraacetate ion (EDTA⁴⁻) is: a) 2 b) 4 c) 6 d) 8 Answer: c)
The correct IUPAC name of [NiCl₂(PPh₃)₂] is: a) Dichloridobis(triphenylphosphine)nickel(II) b) Bis(triphenylphosphine)dichloridonickel(II) c) Dichloridobis(triphenylphosphine)nickelate(II) d) Nickel(II) dichloride bis(triphenylphosphine) Answer: a)
Crystal Field Stabilization Energy (CFSE) for a d³ octahedral complex in terms of Δ₀ is: a) -0.4 Δ₀ b) -0.6 Δ₀ c) -1.2 Δ₀ d) -1.6 Δ₀ Answer: c) (3 electrons in t<sub>2g</sub>; 3 * -0.4Δ₀ = -1.2Δ₀)
The complex ion [CoF₆]³⁻ is high spin. The number of unpaired electrons is: a) 0 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 Answer: d) (Co³⁺ d⁶, weak field ligand F⁻, high spin: t<sub>2g</sub>⁴ e<sub>g</sub>², 4 unpaired)
The complex that can show optical activity is: a) trans-[CoCl₂(en)₂]⁺ b) cis-[CoCl₂(en)₂]⁺ c) [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ d) [NiCl₄]²⁻ Answer: b) (cis form lacks plane of symmetry)
The magnetic moment value for a d⁷ ion in an octahedral complex depends on: a) Only the metal ion b) Only the ligands c) Both metal ion and ligands d) Neither metal ion nor ligands Answer: c) (Ligands determine high/low spin, which affects number of unpaired electrons)
In Crystal Field Theory, the pairing energy (P) is: a) The energy required to pair two electrons b) The energy difference between t<sub>2g</sub> and e<sub>g</sub> orbitals c) The energy released when electrons pair d) The energy of d-d transition Answer: a)
A complex is low spin if: a) Δ₀ < P b) Δ₀ > P c) Δ₀ = P d) Δ₀ = 0 Answer: b)
For a d⁵ octahedral complex, the high spin configuration has CFSE of: a) 0 Δ₀ b) -0.4 Δ₀ c) -0.6 Δ₀ d) -2.0 Δ₀ Answer: a) (t<sub>2g</sub>³ e<sub>g</sub>²; symmetric, no net stabilization)
The complex [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ is: a) Paramagnetic with 4 unpaired electrons b) Paramagnetic with 1 unpaired electron c) Diamagnetic d) Paramagnetic with 5 unpaired electrons Answer: b) (Fe²⁺ d⁶, strong field CN⁻, low spin: t<sub>2g</sub>⁶, one unpaired electron due to pairing)
Which ligand is likely to form a high spin octahedral complex with Fe³⁺? a) CN⁻ b) CO c) H₂O d) NO₂⁻ (N-bound) Answer: c) (H₂O is weaker field than CN⁻, CO, or NO₂⁻)
The type of isomerism not shown by [Cr(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺ is: a) Geometrical b) Optical c) Ionisation d) Linkage Answer: c) (No counter ion to exchange with in the coordination sphere)
The colour of a coordination compound depends on: a) The magnitude of Δ₀ b) The oxidation state of the metal c) The nature of the ligand d) All of the above Answer: d)
In the complex [Ag(NH₃)₂]⁺, the geometry and hybridisation are: a) Tetrahedral, sp³ b) Square planar, dsp² c) Linear, sp d) Octahedral, d²sp³ Answer: c)
The IUPAC name of H₂[PtCl₆] is: a) Hydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV) b) Hexachloroplatinic(IV) acid c) Hydrogen hexachloroplatinate(II) d) Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinum(IV) Answer: b)
The coordination number of nickel in [Ni(CO)₄] is: a) 0 b) 2 c) 4 d) 6 Answer: c)
Which of the following is NOT a central atom/ion in coordination compounds? a) Co³⁺ b) Fe³⁺ c) Pt²⁺ d) SO₄²⁻ Answer: d)
The complex used in the estimation of hardness of water is: a) [Co(NCS)₄]²⁻ b) [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ c) [Fe(CN)₆]³⁻ d) [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ Answer: a) (Disodium salt of [Co(NCS)₄]²⁻ used in Patton and Reeder’s indicator)
The coordination compound present in the pigment of chlorophyll is: a) Haemoglobin b) Vitamin B₁₂ c) Chlorophyll contains Mg²⁺ d) Cisplatin Answer: c) (Mg²⁺ coordinated in a porphyrin ring)
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Key Features Aligned with CBSE:
Strict NCERT Focus: Questions based solely on concepts covered in NCERT Class 12 Chemistry textbook (Unit 9).
Latest Pattern: Follows MCQ format, language style, and depth found in CBSE sample papers and previous years’ questions (e.g., IUPAC naming, isomerism identification, magnetic moment calculation, hybridization, CFT predictions).
Age-Appropriate Language: Uses clear, concise terminology suitable for Class 12 students preparing for board exams.
Comprehensive Coverage: Tests all major subtopics – Werner’s theory, definitions, nomenclature, isomerism, VBT, CFT, magnetic properties, stability, applications.
The experiment that proved DNA is the genetic material in bacteriophages was conducted by: a) Griffith b) Hershey and Chase c) Meselson and Stahl d) Avery, MacLeod, and McCarty Answer: b) Hershey and Chase
In a DNA molecule, the nitrogenous bases are attached to the: a) Phosphate group b) Deoxyribose sugar c) Hydrogen bond d) Ribose sugar Answer: b) Deoxyribose sugar
The length of DNA is usually defined in terms of: a) Micrometers b) Base pairs c) Nanometers d) Angstroms Answer: b) Base pairs
Which of the following is NOT a pyrimidine base? a) Thymine b) Cytosine c) Adenine d) Uracil Answer: c) Adenine
The structure of DNA double helix was proposed by: a) Erwin Chargaff b) Francis Crick and James Watson c) Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind Franklin d) Linus Pauling Answer: b) Francis Crick and James Watson
According to Chargaff’s rule, in a double-stranded DNA: a) A = T and G = C b) A = G and T = C c) A + T = G + C d) A + C = T + G Answer: a) A = T and G = C
The enzyme that catalyses the polymerisation of deoxynucleotides to form DNA is: a) DNA polymerase b) RNA polymerase c) Helicase d) Ligase Answer: a) DNA polymerase
During DNA replication, the template strand is read by DNA polymerase in the: a) 5′ → 3′ direction b) 3′ → 5′ direction c) Both directions simultaneously d) Direction varies Answer: b) 3′ → 5′ direction
Meselson and Stahl’s experiment demonstrated that DNA replication is: a) Conservative b) Dispersive c) Semi-conservative d) Non-conservative Answer: c) Semi-conservative
The discontinuously synthesised fragments of DNA on the lagging strand are called: a) Primers b) Okazaki fragments c) Replicons d) Transcripts Answer: b) Okazaki fragments
The enzyme that joins the Okazaki fragments is: a) DNA polymerase I b) DNA polymerase III c) DNA ligase d) Primase Answer: c) DNA ligase
The process of copying genetic information from one strand of DNA into RNA is termed: a) Translation b) Transcription c) Replication d) Transformation Answer: b) Transcription
In transcription, the DNA strand that acts as the template is called the: a) Coding strand b) Non-template strand c) Sense strand d) Antisense strand Answer: d) Antisense strand
The enzyme responsible for transcription in bacteria is: a) DNA-dependent RNA polymerase b) DNA-dependent DNA polymerase c) RNA-dependent RNA polymerase d) RNA-dependent DNA polymerase Answer: a) DNA-dependent RNA polymerase
A transcription unit in DNA is defined by three regions in the DNA sequence. These are: a) Promoter, Structural gene, Terminator b) Operator, Structural gene, Terminator c) Promoter, Operator, Terminator d) Exon, Intron, Terminator Answer: a) Promoter, Structural gene, Terminator
The RNA polymerase binds to the ___________ region of a transcription unit to initiate transcription. a) Structural gene b) Terminator c) Promoter d) Operator Answer: c) Promoter
In eukaryotes, the primary transcript (hnRNA) undergoes splicing to remove: a) Exons b) Introns c) Codons d) Anticodons Answer: b) Introns
The genetic code is read in a contiguous manner without punctuation. This property is called: a) Degeneracy b) Universality c) Non-overlapping d) Commaless Answer: d) Commaless
The codon AUG codes for Methionine and also serves as the: a) Stop codon b) Release factor codon c) Initiator codon d) Operator codon Answer: c) Initiator codon
The genetic code is degenerate. This means: a) One codon codes for multiple amino acids b) One amino acid is coded by multiple codons c) Codons do not code for any amino acid d) Codons overlap each other Answer: b) One amino acid is coded by multiple codons
The process of synthesis of proteins directed by mRNA sequence occurs on: a) Nucleus b) Mitochondria c) Ribosomes d) Golgi apparatus Answer: c) Ribosomes
Transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules carry specific amino acids to the ribosome. The site on tRNA that recognises the codon on mRNA is the: a) DHU loop b) TψC loop c) Anticodon loop d) Amino acid acceptor end Answer: c) Anticodon loop
Translation begins with the binding of the small ribosomal subunit to the mRNA near the: a) Stop codon b) Promoter c) Start codon (AUG) d) Operator Answer: c) Start codon (AUG)
The central dogma of molecular biology states the flow of genetic information as: a) DNA → RNA → Protein b) RNA → DNA → Protein c) Protein → RNA → DNA d) DNA → Protein → RNA Answer: a) DNA → RNA → Protein
In some viruses (retroviruses), the flow of genetic information is from RNA to DNA. This process is called: a) Transcription b) Reverse transcription c) Translation d) Replication Answer: b) Reverse transcription
The lac operon in E. coli is regulated by: a) Tryptophan b) Glucose c) Lactose d) Galactose Answer: c) Lactose
In the absence of lactose, the repressor protein binds to the ___________ of the lac operon. a) Promoter b) Structural gene c) Operator d) Terminator Answer: c) Operator
Human Genome Project (HGP) was launched in the year: a) 1980 b) 1990 c) 2000 d) 2003 Answer: b) 1990
One of the main goals of the Human Genome Project was: a) To develop transgenic crops b) To sequence the entire human genome c) To cure genetic diseases d) To clone humans Answer: b) To sequence the entire human genome
Approximately how many base pairs are estimated to be present in the human haploid genome? a) 3 million b) 3 billion c) 30 billion d) 300 million Answer: b) 3 billion
Satellite DNA forms the basis of a powerful tool for genome analysis called: a) PCR b) DNA fingerprinting c) Gene therapy d) Recombinant DNA technology Answer: b) DNA fingerprinting
The core particle of a nucleosome consists of: a) DNA only b) RNA only c) Histone proteins only d) DNA wrapped around a histone octamer Answer: d) DNA wrapped around a histone octamer
The histones associated with the linker DNA between nucleosomes are called: a) H1 b) H2A c) H2B d) H3 Answer: a) H1
V.N. Khorana’s work contributed significantly to: a) Discovering the structure of DNA b) Developing DNA sequencing techniques c) Deciphering the genetic code d) Proving DNA is the genetic material Answer: c) Deciphering the genetic code
Which of the following is a stop codon? a) UGA b) UAG c) UAA d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above
In sickle cell anaemia, the mutation from GAG to GUG in the beta-globin gene leads to the substitution of: a) Glutamic acid by Valine b) Valine by Glutamic acid c) Glycine by Valine d) Valine by Glycine Answer: a) Glutamic acid by Valine
A point mutation involving the substitution of a purine by a pyrimidine or vice versa is called: a) Transition b) Transversion c) Frameshift mutation d) Silent mutation Answer: b) Transversion
A mutation that changes a codon specifying an amino acid into a stop codon is a: a) Missense mutation b) Nonsense mutation c) Silent mutation d) Frameshift mutation Answer: b) Nonsense mutation
The sequence of DNA from which a functional RNA is transcribed is called a: a) Codon b) Gene c) Operon d) Chromosome Answer: b) Gene
In eukaryotes, RNA polymerase II transcribes: a) rRNA b) tRNA c) mRNA d) snRNA Answer: c) mRNA
The TATA box is a component of the: a) Terminator b) Structural gene c) Promoter d) Operator Answer: c) Promoter
The amino acid carried by a tRNA is determined by its: a) Anticodon sequence b) DHU loop sequence c) Specific aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase d) Size of the tRNA molecule Answer: c) Specific aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase
During translation elongation, a new amino acid is added to the growing polypeptide chain at the: a) P-site of the ribosome b) A-site of the ribosome c) E-site of the ribosome d) Small ribosomal subunit Answer: b) A-site of the ribosome
The ‘wobble’ hypothesis explains: a) Degeneracy of the genetic code b) Non-overlapping nature of the code c) Commaless nature of the code d) Universality of the code Answer: a) Degeneracy of the genetic code
The inducer molecule for the lac operon is derived from: a) Glucose b) Allolactose c) Galactose d) Tryptophan Answer: b) Allolactose
Which histone protein is NOT part of the core histone octamer? a) H1 b) H2A c) H2B d) H3 Answer: a) H1
A key finding of the Human Genome Project was that less than 2% of the genome codes for proteins. The majority consists of: a) Repetitive DNA sequences b) Mitochondrial DNA c) Viral DNA inserts d) Regulatory genes Answer: a) Repetitive DNA sequences
The beta-chain of human haemoglobin has approximately how many nucleotides? a) 146 b) 438 c) 146 * 3 d) 438 * 3 Answer: c) 146 * 3 (Since 146 amino acids, each coded by 3 nucleotides)
Frederick Griffith’s experiment with Streptococcus pneumoniae demonstrated: a) DNA is the genetic material b) RNA can be genetic material c) The ‘transforming principle’ d) Semi-conservative DNA replication Answer: c) The ‘transforming principle’
Avery, MacLeod, and McCarty identified the ‘transforming principle’ as DNA by treating the heat-killed S-strain extract with: a) Proteases b) RNases c) DNases d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above (Transformation failed only when DNase was used)
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Alignment Notes:
Syllabus Coverage: Questions comprehensively cover DNA structure, replication, transcription, genetic code, translation, regulation (lac operon), human genome project, DNA packaging, and mutations as per NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 6.
Question Types: Includes factual recall (e.g., discoverers, enzymes, structures), conceptual understanding (e.g., Chargaff’s rule, central dogma, operon regulation, genetic code properties), and application-based reasoning (e.g., mutation consequences, interpreting experiments like Meselson-Stahl/Hershey-Chase, HGP findings).
Language & Level: Uses clear, precise language appropriate for Class 12 CBSE students. Avoids unnecessary jargon beyond the NCERT scope.
CBSE Pattern: Follows the standard MCQ format (4 options, single correct answer) prevalent in CBSE board exams. Distractors are plausible misconceptions.
NCERT Basis: All concepts, definitions, experiments, and facts are drawn directly from the NCERT Class 12 Biology textbook.