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I. ACADEMICS
a. Class X

Science Practical examination at Secondary Stage.

Q.1 I am a Class X student. I heard that MCQ uestion !a!er "or testing o" s#ills in Class$X %ill also include Class IX !racticals .Is it true& Please clari"y. Ans. Yes, it is true that Class X question paper on assessment of practical skills will include Class-X as well as Class-IX practicals in science syllabus from March 200 e!amination" Q.' As you #no% the Science !ractical examination through MCQs %ill ha(e Class$X ex!eriments as %ell as Class$IX ex!eriments. Don)t you thin# it %ill *e di""icult "or students to !re!are "or the same & I am loo#ing "or%ard to your re!ly .

Ans. #ractical work is a si$nificant component of any %cience %yllabus" If a student performs Class-IX and Class-X e!periments carefully and seriously, he&she should not find it difficult to prepare for class-X MC' e!amination" Inclusion of Class-IX e!periments in Class-X e!amination paper will further stren$then the practical skills acquired by a student" Q.+ Sir, I am not a*le to score "ull mar#s in Science !ractical s#ill !a!er. I ha(e not seen any sam!le !a!ers "or !ractical s#ills. Please hel! me. Ans. (he )oard has prepared the re*ised sample 'uestion #apers in practical skills for class-X e!amination" (his includes MC's on e!periment in Class-X and Class-IX syllabus" (he whole document is a*ailable on C)%+ %e*site-%%%.c*se.nic.in" as well as in printed form" In order to score better marks, students need to perform the e!periments in class-IX and class X *ery carefully" ,ne can also refer to the )oard-s document for practice"

Science, Class X
Q1. I %ant to con"irm that in Physics Electric motor and electric generator is coming or not& Ans. (he topic Construction and .orkin$ of +lectric motor and electric $enerator are not in the syllabus of class X %cience for 200 e!amination" /owe*er what they are and the principles on which they are based should be known to the students" Q'. In Science, !lease do !ro(ide ./0S Sam!le Questions&

Ans. %ample 'uestion papers for class X %cience are a*ailable on the C)%+ website"

Social Science, Class X

Q. 1 1hat is the re(ised uestion !a!er !attern in Social Science& .ith the )oard-s decision to e*aluate 0isaster Mana$ement in %ocial %cience of class X throu$h #ro1ects and 2ssi$nments only from the current academic session 2003-0 and the )oard +!amination 200 , the theory paper in %ocial %cience will not contain any question from 4nit 5 on 0isaster Mana$ement" (he re*ised distribution of 30 marks o*er the four units of %ocial %cience syllabus for Class X will be as follows 6-

Marks 22 marks 82092 marks for map question: 2 ;eo$raphy 22 marks 873 9 < marks for map question: = #olitical %cience 73 marks < +conomics 73 marks It may also be kindly noted that the )oard-s question paper in %ocial %cience, Class X, will now ha*e 2 questions" (here will be only one map question consistin$ > items ?2 items for /istory 82 marks: and < items for ;eo$raphy 8< marks:@"(he map question will ha*e a choice in which either all the si! items will be for identification or for location and labelin$" (he desi$n and the %ample 'uestion papers based on the re*ised pattern are $i*en on the )oard-s website http6&&www"cbse"nic"in&curricA7&sqp-socsc-!-pap7-200 "pdf under the students- section in both /indi and +n$lish *ersions" (he printed copies will also be a*ailable at the C)%+-s stores shortly" Q. ' Ans. Can there *e a change in the *lue !rint o" the 2oard)s uestion !a!er than the ones gi(en in 2oard)s sam!le uestion !a!ers& (he desi$n of a question paper $i*es wei$hta$es of marks to content units, forms of questions, difficulty le*el, etc" )ased on this desi$n, more than one blue print can be prepared" /ence the blue print of the question paper in )oard +!amination may chan$e but the desi$n of the question paper will remain the same" Can you !lease reduce the num*er o" cha!ters in Social Science, .istory, Class X& It is too (ast. In class X, %ocial %cience, /istory 4nit, students are required to study only fi*e themes out of ei$ht $i*en in the syllabus in the followin$ manner6%ub-4nit 7"76 2ny one theme out of 6 (heme 7 B Cationalism in +urope (heme 2B Cational Mo*ement in Indo-China (heme =- Cationalism in India is compulsory" %ub-4nit 7"76 2ny two themes out of6 (heme < B IndustrialiDation (heme 5 B 4rbaniDation and urban li*es (heme >B (rade and ;lobaliDation

4nit 7

%ub1ect /istory

Q. + Ans.

%ub-4nit 7"= 6 2ny one theme out of6 (heme E-#rint culture and nationalism (heme 3 B /istory of Co*el %tudents are e!pected to understand the social and political realities inherent in *arious topics rather than mu$$in$ up information" Q. 3 Ans. Is Disaster Management deleted "rom the Social Science sylla*us& 2s per )oard-s circular Co" 75&03 dated 77"05-03, 4nit 5 of %ocial %cience syllabus on 0isaster Mana$ement will be e*aluated only throu$h pro1ects and assi$nment" Co question will be asked from this unit in the theory paper of %ocial science" Fe$ardin$ further information on pro1ects and assi$nments on 0isaster Mana$ement please refer to Circular Co" 20 dated 7<"05" 2003 a*ailable on the )oard-s website http6&&www"cbse"nic"in&circulars&cir20-2003"doc .o% many !ro5ects do %e need to do in Social Science, Class X& 2 student is required to do only one pro1ect in %ocial %cience, Class X" (he list of topics& themes for %ocial %cience #ro1ect .ork is $i*en in the anne!ure of circular no"20&03 dated 7<"05"2003 which can be downloaded from the )oard-s website http6&&www"cbse"nic"in&circulars&cir20-2003"doc I am not a*le to get the Social Science Pro5ect list "or March '778 examination. (he list of topics& themes for %ocial %cience #ro1ect .ork is $i*en in the anne!ure of circular no"20&03 dated 7<"05"2003 which can be downloaded from the )oard-s http6&&www"cbse"nic"in&circulars&cir20-2003"doc 1here can %e get material relating to !ro5ect %or# on Disaster Management& #lease refer to the anne!ure of circular no"20 dated 7<"05"2003 $i*en on the )oard-s website www"cbse"nic"in (he anne!ure not only lists the topics&themes for pro1ects but also $i*es instructions to teachers and students on how to do this pro1ect" (he C)%+-s Class X te!tbook on 0isaster Mana$ement, titled (o$ether (owards a %afer India, #art III is the basic sourcebook for doin$ most of the pro1ects" It also contains addresses of *arious websites where rele*ant material can be found on different topics" 1ill the outline ma! o" India gi(en in the ma! uestion o" Social

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Q. 9 Ans.

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Ans.

Science uestion !a!er, Class X, contain state *oundaries or not& YesG (he question paper will contain the political outline map of India requirin$ a student to either identify features and places $i*en or to locate and label places asked for in the question"

Q. 8 Ans.

I "ind .istory !ortion (ery tough to understand. the content.

Please reduce

Q. 17 Ans.

,*er the years, there has been a shift in %ocial %cience from mere transmission of chronolo$ical, te!t-based information to conceptual understandin$ of socio political realities throu$h learner participation in dialo$ues, discussion, debates, pro1ects, obser*ation, etc" (he CCH 2005 clearly proposes that teachin$ and learnin$ should $o beyond the te!t book to encoura$e further readin$ and obser*ation" (here has been much reduction of content in /istory as the student is required to study only fi*e themes out of 3 as per the $uidelines specified in the )oard-s secondary syllabus, 200 " Do %e need to study Disaster management thoroughly or not since this ;nit has *een deleted "rom the theory !a!er& 0isaster Mana$ement is a topic which pro*ides basic knowled$e and skill essential for our safety and sur*i*al in the e*ent of a disaster" (herefore, its study is important irrespecti*e of whether it is included in e!ternal e!amination or not" In class X, no question on 4nit 5, 0isaster Mana$ement will be asked in the %ocial %cience question paper in the )oard +!amination" )ut the te!tbook I(o$ether (owards a %afer India, #art III needs to be studied thorou$hly for6 0oin$ assi$nment questions on 0isaster Mana$ement 8out of < assi$nments, one assi$nment is compulsorily on 0isaster Mana$ement:" 0oin$ #ro1ect .ork 8out of the list pro*ided in the )oard-s circular no"20&03 dated 7<"05"2003"

Q. 11 Ans.

1hy ha(e there *een "re uent changes in Social Science recently& (he C)%+ adopts&adapts the CC+F( prescribed curriculum for classes 7 to 72" %ometimes chan$es are made in the syllabus to include topics more current, rele*ant and of crucial national concern like 0isaster Mana$ement" %ometimes there are chan$es in the assessment pattern to make %ocial %cience learnin$ more meanin$ful and pleasurable based on pro1ect work" I "ind Social Science sylla*us (ery (ast. It has "i(e *oo#s and

Q. 1'

extensi(e !ro5ects "or each term. I s!end most o" my time reading "rom these *oo#s *ut hardly recall most o" %hat I read a"ter examination. .o% I can I ma#e learning this su*5ect interesting& Ans. (he C)%+ adapts&adopts the syllabus in different sub1ects prescribed by CC+F(" In %ocial %cience, the )oard has prescribed fi*e te!t books but as per the chan$ed assessment scheme in %ocial %cience, March 200 e!amination, there will be no theoretical e!amination of unit 5, on 0isaster Mana$ement" Co questions on this unit and te!tbook will be asked in the theory paper of %ocial %cience" 0isaster Mana$ement will be tested only throu$h pro1ects and assi$nments" #lease refer to circular no" 75 dated 77"05"2003 and circular no" 20 dated 7<"05"2003 for $reater details" 2s per the re*ised $uidelines, the student is required to do only one pro1ect compulsorily on 0isaster Mana$ement" (hey are not required to take up any other pro1ect work on any other topic" #lease also refer to the re*ised sample question papers in %ocial %cience that ha*e been uploaded on the )oard-s website http6&&www"cbse"nic"in&curricA7&sqp-socsc-!-pap7-200 "pdf for detailed information on the re*ised marks distribution on different units of syllabus and other paper hi$hli$hts" (he CCH 2005 clearly proposes a teachin$ learnin$ approach which $oes beyond the te!tbooks and requires $reater studentsparticipation for enhanced conceptual learnin$" /ence rather than mu$$in$ up information, the student is required to $rasp the concepts and apply them to real life situations"

Mathematics, X
Q.1 1here can I get the to!ics on Mathematics !ro5ect o" class X&

Ans. C)%+ has recently published the re*ised edition of J;uidelines for Mathematics Kaboratory in schoolsL for class X which contains the list of acti*ities which are to be performed by the Class X students alon$ with su$$esti*e pro1ect work which may be taken up by the students" (his publication is also a*ailable on the C)%+ website www"cbse"nic"in"

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Class $ XII

In"ormatic Practices XII

Q1. 1here is the '77:& uestion !a!er o" In"ormatic Practices "or class XII o"

Ans. (he %ample 'uestion #apers alon$ with their Markin$ %chemes for Informatic #ractices are a*ailable on the C)%+ website www"cbse"nic"in

Economics, Class $ XII

Q.1 0he <CE=0 text*oo#s in Economics, class XII contain some to!ics not !rescri*ed in the C2SE sylla*us "or '778 examination. Should %e "ollo% <CE=0 *oo#s or the sylla*us& Please guide. Ans. #lease refer to the +conomics syllabus Class XII prescribed by the )oard for 200 e!amination and consult the rele*ant portions only from the latest CC+F( te!tbooks in +conomics" (he )oard has also brou$ht out supplementary material in +conomics for the portions of the syllabus not co*ered in the CC+F( te!tbooks" %ample question papers ha*e been posted on the )oard-s website http6&&www"cbse"nic"in&curricA7&sqp-eco-!ii-200 "pdf" (he CC+F( te!tbooks do include certain material for enrichment and e!tended learnin$ which are not part of the prescribed syllabus and hence will not be e!amined by the )oard Q.' 1hich is the *est *oo# in Economics Class XII "or us to re"er to "or the 2oard examination '778& Can %e consult !ri(ate !u*lishers) *oo#s& Ans. +*ery year the )oard brin$s out curriculum in different sub1ects at secondary and senior school sta$e for a particular e!amination year" (eachers and students are ad*ised to follow the concerned syllabus strictly for teachin$ and e!amination purpose" (eachers should refer to those parts of the CC+F( (e!tbooks in +conomics Class XII which co*er the +conomics syllabus and the supplementary readin$ material pro*ided by the )oard on its website htt!->>%%%.c*se.nic.in>microeconomics ?'7class?'7xii.!d" and htt!->>%%%.c*se.nic.in>macro"inal5uly13.!d" %ince the +conomics syllabus is almost the same for the last three years, it is ad*isable to also $o throu$h the question papers of last three years- e!amination 8200>2003: besides the %ample question papers in +conomics Class XII for 200 +!amination on the )oard-s website" (he )oard has stopped recommendin$ recommends only CC+F( te!tbooks" Q.+ pri*ate publishers books and

.o% can I get good mar#s in Economics&

Ans. ;ood marks in +conomics can be scored if you prepare for the sub1ect well keepin$ the +conomics syllabus prescribed by the )oard as the base" You

can also refer to the supplementary material in Introductory Microeconomics and Macroeconomics $i*en on the )oard-s website http6&&www"cbse"nic"in&microeconomicsM20classM20!ii"pdf and http6&&www"cbse"nic"in&macrofinal1uly7<"pdf in addition to CC+F( te!tbooks" +*aluation in )oard-s e!amination is done as per markin$ scheme de*eloped for the question paper" #lease understand the question well and answer accordin$ly in simple and precise manner" Fefer to sample question papers $i*en on the )oard-s website for $reater clarity" Q.3 1hat are ./0 uestions in Economics& Can you gi(e some exam!les&

Ans. In the )oard-s question paper in +conomics of Class XII, there will be hi$her order thinkin$ questions of 75 to 20 marks" (he ob1ecti*e is to assess the students- understandin$, analytical ability and interpretation" In the course content for +conomics, an attempt is made to introduce basic concepts used in the study of this sub1ect" Many of these concepts are also interrelated" MemoriDin$ these concepts and their relationship will not help in understandin$ the economic laws and principles" (hese ha*e to be understood in totality by askin$ questions such as why and how and $oin$ a step further by applyin$ them to *arious situations" %ome of these concepts are6 o o o o o o Mar$inal and a*era$e cost etc and their relationship" Concept of equilibrium in microeconomics and in macroeconomics" Concepts of elasticity" Concepts of domestic product and national product" Intermediate and final products" Concepts of inflation, depreciation of domestic currency, etc"

Nust memoriDin$ the meanin$ of concepts does not help in understandin$ the sub1ect and the use of these concepts" Hor instance 1ust memorisin$ the meanin$ of concepts and their relationship will not help you in answerin$ question, like" o .hy must mar$inal cost cur*e pass throu$h the minimum point of a*era$e cost cur*eO ,r o If mar$inal re*enue falls, will total re*enue fallO ,r o 2re the wa$es and salaries recei*ed by Indians workin$ in 2merican +mbassy in India a part of 0omestic #roduct of IndiaO ,r o .hy must a$$re$ate demand and a$$re$ate supply be equal when the economy is in equilibriumO

(o $i*e a practice of the application of these concepts and to test whether the students ha*e really understood them, the situations from day to day life should be put before them" (hey should then be asked to analyse them" %ome topics can also be taken up for debate, such as J2re borrowin$s badOL or JIs inflation harmfulOL Some exam!les o" higher order thin#ing uestions in Economics "or class XII are gi(en *elo%-$ 7" .hen price of a $ood rises from Fs"5 per unit to Fs"> per unit, its demand falls from 20 units to 70 units" Compare e!penditures on the $ood to determine whether demand is elastic or inelastic" .hat is the relation between $ood X and $ood Y in each case, if with fall in the price of X demand for $ood Y 8i: rises and 8ii: fallsO ;i*e reason" ;i*in$ reasons e!plain how the followin$ are treated while estimatin$ national income6 ' (i) #ayment of fees to a lawyer en$a$ed by a firm" (ii) Fent free house to an employee by an employer" (iii) #urchases by forei$n tourists" 3. 4. +!plain what happens to the profits in the lon$ run if the firms are free to enter the industry" ;i*en market equilibrium of a $ood, what are the effects of simultaneous increase in both demand and supply of that $ood on its equilibrium price and quantityO +!plain the implications of the followin$ 6 (i) (he feature Idifferentiated products- under monopolistic competition" (ii) (he feature IKar$e number of sellers- under perfect competition" 2t a $i*en market price of a $ood a consumer buys 720 units" .hen price falls by 50 percent he buys 750 units" Calculate price elasticity of demand" +!plain, by $i*in$ e!amples, how do the followin$ determine price elasticity of demand6 (i) nature of the $ood (ii) a*ailability of substitutes In the followin$ table, identify the different phases of the law of *ariable proportions and also e!plain the causes6 Pariable input 7 2 = < 5 > + 6 +

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8units: (otal 8units: 17.

product 70

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;i*in$ reasons, e!plain how the followin$ are treated in estimatin$ Cational Income6 (i) #urchase of a truck to carry $oods by a production unit" (ii) #ayment of income ta! by a production unit" (iii) %er*ices rendered by family members to each other"

Q.4 Please guide me regarding deletions made "rom the Economics sylla*us. Please also ad(ise me on the ans%ering !attern, use o" gra!hs and %ord limit. Ans. Pide Circular Co" 75 dated 72"0="200E the followin$ sub-topics ha*e been deleted from the +conomics syllabus for the )oard +!amination, 200 6 In 4nit 36 Fecent si$nificant reforms and issues in the Indian )ankin$ system#ri*atiDation and moderniDation" In 4nit 6 0ownsiDin$ the role of $o*ernment6 meanin$ and implication" In 4nit 70, 2 brief analysis about recent e!chan$e rate issues" (hese deletions are also reflected in the +conomics syllabus, class XII, 200 e!amination" 0etails of the circular are a*ailable on the C)%+ website http6&&www"cbse"nic"in&circulars&cir750E"doc" Hor answerin$ pattern and other related issues, please refer to the re*ised sample question papers in +conomicsQ class XII a*ailable on the )oard-s website http6&&www"cbse"nic"in&curricA7&sqp-eco-!ii-200 "pdf" Q.6 1hat ty!e o" !a!ers %ill come "or class XII students&

Ans. #lease refer to the desi$n of the question paper and sample question papers in +conomics which are $i*en on the )oard-s website http6&&www"cbse"nic"in&curricA7&sqp-eco-!ii-200 "pdf under %tudents section" (he website also contains question papers of 2003 for $uidance of students" Q.9 0he ne% text*oo#s in Economics contain too much o" Mathematics. Can there *e a uestion on mathematical deri(ation o" a conce!t or a *eha(ior in the 2oard Examination& Ans. +conomic mathematically complementary +conomics is not concepts and beha*iour can be e!plained dia$rammatically, and throu$h e!planations" 2ll the three ways are to each other" (he Mathematics required in class XII hi$her than that studied in class X"

/owe*er, for 200 e!amination, the +conomics syllabus does not require a student to $i*e mathematical deri*ations in his&her answer" (hey can $i*e e!planation supported by dia$rams to e!plain particular economic beha*ior&concepts"

2I/@/AB
Q. 1. 1hy should a student !ursue *iology at the Senior Secondary School le(el& 1hat are the !ros!ects& Ans. )iolo$y has wide applications in microbiolo$y, $enetics, a$riculture, forestry, forensic sciences, biotechnolo$y and en*ironmental studies" 2fter passin$ out with physics, chemistry and biolo$y, a student can compete for admission to a medical colle$e for M))%, )0%, Peterinary %cience, /omeopathy, Cursin$, #hysiotherapy or pursue a course of )"%c 8/ons: in )otany or Roolo$y, /ome %cience or in specialiDed courses such as )"%c in ;enetics, Microbiolo$y, +n*ironmental %cience, )iochemistry, )iotechnolo$y, and )iomedical %tudies and )" #harma" )"%c course in Kife %cience & )iolo$ical %cience focuses on the more modern aspect of biolo$y in an inte$rated manner" Q. '. 1hat should *e the long term goal o" the *iology student& Ans. Hollowin$ $raduation, the students ha*e the option of choosin$ hi$her 8#";": studies in a$riculture 8e"$" in plant breedin$ or patholo$y:, molecular biolo$y, biotechnolo$y, biomedical sciences or life sciences" M"%c" in )otany or Roolo$y, followed by )"+d", is popular, specially amon$ $irls, for becomin$ teachers in schools" (he more ambitious can pursue a #h"0" course and opt for teachin$ at Colle$e & 4ni*ersity le*el, or 1oin a research institute as a scientist" )iolo$y students with an appropriate aptitude also compete for Indian Horest %er*ice and other central ser*ices" (here are openin$s for biolo$ists in biotechnolo$y and en*ironmental mana$ement or$aniDations" Q. +. 1hy the students are not interested in ta#ing 2iology courses& Ans. Market forces, to a si$nificant, e!tent, determine the choice of sub1ects by a student" +n$ineerin$ sub1ects 8#hysics, Chemistry and Mathematics: and Commerce& +conomics followed M")"2 are seen as leadin$ to hi$h payin$ professional 1obs after <-> years of study" (he craDe for medical 8M))%: course has dwindled because it is percei*ed as requirin$ 3-70 years of hard work and stru$$le without assurance of $ood placement" %imilarly, )"%c" and M"%c" courses in biolo$y and allied sub1ects are percei*ed by the students 8and their parents: as requirin$ lon$ years of hard work with no assurance of a wellpayin$ placement"

Q.3.1ould there *e *etter !ros!ects "or *iology students in "uture& Ans. Yes" It is belie*ed that if the 20th century had belon$ed to electronics, the 27st would belon$ to biotechnolo$y" In future it is e!pected that a lar$e skilled workforce will be required in upcomin$ areas of molecular biolo$y $enomics, a$ricultural and industrial biotechnolo$y, and biomedical sciences" (he students who choose careers in these areas would need to be not only stron$ in theoretical aspects, but would need to ha*e practical e!pertise and skill to be useful in the corporate sector" (he $o*ernment is creatin$ necessary infrastructures for trainin$ of manpower in modern areas of biolo$y to meet the future needs" (here is a cyclical pattern in popularity of different disciplines at the school le*el" /erd mentality can lead to saturation in some areas o*er a period of time" %ub1ects percei*ed as less attracti*e at one time, can become popular after some years as the demand $rows" Q. 4. 1hat #ind o" a student should choose 2iology as a career& Ans. Modern biolo$y requires not only aptitude and proficiency in biolo$y, but also in chemistry, physics and computers" ;ood communication skills and lo*e for nature can help in buildin$ career in media and en*ironmental mana$ement" )oth descripti*e and analytical abilities are fundamental to buildin$ a $ood biolo$ist" Modern biolo$ist relies hea*ily on sophisticated equipments and computers" #roficiency in handlin$ instrumentation and procedures and ability to analyDe and interpret in a lo$ical manner are an asset for a biolo$ist" Q. 6. Is *iology an Cexclusi(eD su*5ect or does it re uire interaction %ith other disci!lines& Ans. Modern biolo$y interacts and o*erlaps with chemistry, physics, mathematics and e*en economics, $eo$raphy, sociolo$y, psycholo$y and other sub1ects" (hose who ha*e chosen biolo$y as a sub1ect of learnin$ can later select specialiDed areas of hi$her studies and career on the basis of their aptitude and precise e!pertise" Hor e!ample, students $ood in chemistry can work in biotechnolo$y, molecular biolo$y, biochemistry and pharmaco$nostics, and those ha*in$ special proficiency in computers can choose bioinformatics" (hose $ood at #hysics can choose )io-physics or )io Instrumentations" 2 sociolo$ical and $eophysical bent of mind can be helpful to a biolo$ist in en*ironmental mana$ement"

2iotechnology
Q. 1. 1hat is *iotechnology&

Ans- (he biotechnolo$y is truly an inte$rated sub1ect which utiliDes the knowled$e from se*eral disciplines, includin$ )iochemistry, ;enetics, Molecular )iolo$y, Fecombinant 0C2 (echnolo$y, Maths, #hysics, Chemistry and +n$ineerin$ etc" (he modern biotechnolo$y is one of the world-s newest and most important applied science of the 27st century" It deals with the use of or$anisms, which may be $enetically modified 8;M: e"$ bacteria and yeast or cell and tissue cultures or their products 8e"$" enDymes: to perform specific industrial or manufacturin$ process" )iotechnolo$y can help in dia$nosin$ and treatin$ diseases in humans as well as impro*ement of microbial strains and $eneratin$ of no*el crops with new traits" Q. '. 1hat is the sco!e o" *iotechnology in India& Ans- )iotechnolo$y is a relati*ely new branch of science and has e!cellent scope in all countries" (he scope of biotechnolo$y in India is also enormous" (his field in*ol*es en$ineers, biochemists, biolo$ists and many other such professionals" In fact, 2sia is set to become a hotbed for biotechnolo$y related research and de*elopment" In India, biotechnolo$y has $rown in areas like Fecombinant 0C2 technolo$y, )ioinformics, 2$ricultural )iotechnolo$y, )iofertiliDers, Marine )iotechnolo$y, Cano-biotechnolo$y and the like" Q. +. .o% to !ursue *iotechnology courses& Ans6 (he students can study biotechnolo$y in *arious manners" You can opt for biotechnolo$y course at 7092 standard, and then $o for under-$raduate course in biotechnolo$y, which include )"%c&)"+&)"(ech or 5 year inte$rated )"(ech&M"(ech and post-$raduate courses, which include M"%c&M"(ech" 2fter completion of post-$raduation, you can $o for #h"0 after which you can ha*e post-doctoral research trainin$ in India or abroad" Q. 3. 1hat are the 5o* o!!ortunities a(aila*le "or *iotechnology !ersonnel& Ans6 (here are e!cellent 1ob opportunities a*ailable for buddin$ biotechnolo$ists" )iotechnolo$y industry is now in*ol*ed in inno*ati*e research and de*elopment, and it is rapidly $rowin$ worldo*er" (hou$h, the Indian biotech industry is still at a nascent sta$e of indi$eous research and process de*elopment, its scientific facilities ha*e been built, which are really at par with international ones" %tudents ha*in$ an inno*ati*e thinkin$ can enter this arena" )esides research, there are openin$s at *arious le*els like in marketin$ and sales, quality control, re$ulatory sector, technolo$y transfer, clinical trials and I#F and law etc" Q. 4. 1hat are some o" the im!ortant !roducts o" modern *iotechnology&

Ans6 (he modern biotechnolo$y has the potential to $i*e a wide *ariety of important products to pre*ent diseases, dia$nose and treat illness, and help us impro*e our health" )iotech products are used in different areas like pharmacolo$y, medicine, a$riculture, bioremediation, food processin$, forensics and ener$y production" %ome of the biotech- based health products include the biolo$ical dru$s such as *accines, antibodies, antibiotics, recombinant proteins 8e"$" hormones, enDymes, $rowth factors, blood products, etc:, dia$nostic tests and kits, cell therapy products and $ene therapy" %ome of the diseases currently treated or dia$nosed with biotechbased health products are diabetes, haemophilia, cancer, etc" In addition to these, se*eral impro*ed crops in terms of disease and insect resistance, impro*ed nutritional quality and content, and crops that can produce edible *accines, antibodies and pharmaceutically important compounds ha*e been de*eloped throu$h $enetic manipulation techniques" %ome of these ;M crops like insect resistant )t cotton, )t corn, herbicide tolerant soybean and cotton ha*e been commercialiDed in 2= countries" (hese are only few e!amples of important applications of biotechnolo$y, and there could be many more e!citin$ applications of this field in the near future" Q. 6. 1hat are some o" the concerns a*out *iotechnology regarding human health and en(ironment& Ans6 )iotechnolo$y is a tool and like any other technolo$y, if used properly and with care, it can be safe and beneficial for human kind" (he re$ulatory system ensures that biotech products that is commercially released are safe to human health as well as for en*ironment" Fe$ulatory bodies both at Institutional as well as national le*el ha*e strict control o*er the practice of )iotechnolo$y at public and pri*ate laboratories"

II. E/CA0I/<A@
FMM
Que. 1. 1hat is the "uture o" FMM course and its (ertical mo*ility& Ans. (he students with HMM course will ha*e hu$e employment potential in Hinancial Market" (hey will ha*e lot of employment opportunities in (radin$, Marketin$, )ack office, I(, important positions in Hinance and audit companies and )#, sector as process associate and customer care e!ecuti*es etc" (he students desirin$ to persue hi$her studies can 1oin re$ular courses like )" Com and equi*alent de$rees" (he C)%+ has written letters to 4;C and other reputed 4ni*ersities to reco$niDe this course for admission" Que. ' 1hat are the #ey o!!ortunities in a 2P/ industries& Ans. 7" 2" =" <" 5" >" E" 3" " Customer B ser*ice representati*es (echnical support /ardware support %oftware support Cetwork support )usiness 2nalyst Medical (ranscription (echnical .ritin$ & Instructional 0esi$nin$ Kan$ua$e %pecialists

Que. + 1hat are Gey s#ill re uired "or 2P/s& Ans. 7 2 = < 5 > E 3 70 77 (he *oice Hluency Ceutral accent (he thou$ht process, ;ood interpersonal skill Comfort around information technolo$y (ypin$ skills 0omain Snowled$e 2ttention to detail 'uantati*e ability .ritin$ skills"

Que. 3 1hat are challenges H 0hreats "acing the 2P/ industry& Ans. 7 2 = %horta$e of skilled workers 0emand $rowth may slow down Competition

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Kan$ua$e T accent Cost-cuttin$ T attrition Cultural differences"

Que. 4 1hat is "uture !otential in the 2P/ industry& Ans. 7 2 = < 5 > (alent pool, ;ood infrastructure ,perational e!cellence in terms of quality T leadership Conduci*e business en*ironment includin$ policy inter*entions like telecom reforms 0eclaration of I( T I(+% as essential ser*ices to keep them out of political turbulence Continued $rowth in the domestic I( sector"

Que. 6 1hat is im!ortance o" 2P/ industry in *usiness strategy o" organisation %orld %ide& Ans" )usiness #rocess ,utsourcin$ is an important component of )usiness %trate$y of ma1or or$aniDations worldwide" )#, is positi*ely related to the quest for more efficient or$aniDational desi$ns6 cost reduction, producti*ity $rowth and inno*ati*e capabilities" /ence, )#, is important source for strate$ic ad*anta$e" Many recent market research sur*eys ha*e indicated the C+,Us around the world across all the companies feel that )#, is key strate$y for sur*i*al in today e!tremely competiti*e business en*ironment" )#, offers many benefits" It allows the or$aniDation to concentrate on their core acti*ities by releasin$ resources which ha*e constrained in non-core acti*ities" It helps or$aniDation cut costs by reducin$ /F Costs - salary bills, perks, employee benefits, administration o*erheads" (he client only has to pay for useful quality work duly completed by )#," It helps to reduce recruitment and trainin$ e!penses" It helps Impro*e quality of ser*ice and producti*ity by brin$in$ $reater accountability and transparency in production standards" It enables an or$aniDation to $et increasin$ *olume of paperwork and routine administration work done quicker and at si$nificantly lesser cost" )#, also offer 2< X E X =>5 ser*ice a*ailability which is *ery important in customer ser*ice related operations"

III. EXAMI<A0I/<
Disa*ility related =elaxations during 2oard Exams
Q.1 1hat are the ty!es o" disa*ilities "or %hich 2oard grants concessions&

Ans. )lind, #hysically /andicapped, 0ysle!ics, 2utistic and %pastic Candidates Q.' Authority "rom %hom the medical certi"icate has to *e o*tained&

Ans. Hrom a medical officer not below the rank of an 2ssistant %ur$eon of a ;o*ernment /ospital" Q.+ 1hether the re uest "or o*taining concessions has to *e su*mitted through the school or directly& Ans. (he request alon$with the medical documents and concessions required has to be sent throu$h the /ead of the Institution in which the student is studyin$, duly recommended by the /ead of the institution" Q.3 1hat are the concessions gi(en *y the 2oard "or the examinations&

Ans. (he followin$ concessions are pro*ided by the )oard for the e!aminations6 7" e!emption from studyin$ third lan$ua$e up to middle school le*el 8i"e" Class PIII:Q 2" permission to use an amanuensisQ =" the amanuensis should be a student of class lower than the one for which the candidate will be takin$ the e!aminationQ <" the candidate pays the fee as prescribed for use of the amanuensis to the )oard" /owe*er, the )lind, #hysically /andicapped or %pastic Candidates are bein$ pro*ided ser*ices of an amanuensis free of costQ 5" the amanuensis is paid remuneration as prescribed from time to time by the )oardQ >" the candidate is permitted to use the ser*ices of an amanuensis in all or any of the papers" %er*ices of same amanuensis is taken for all the papers" E" the candidates are bein$ permitted to draw the dia$rams etc" themsel*es, if desired by them" 3" 2dditional time as under is $i*en in each paper6 Hor paper of = hours duration >0 minutes

Hor paper of 2 V hours duration 50 minutes Hor paper of 2 hours duration <0 minutes Hor paper of 7 V hours duration =0 minutes " 2lternati*e type questions are pro*ided in lieu of questions ha*in$ *isual inputs for the blind candidates in +n$lish Communicati*e and %ocial %cience for Class X and /istory, ;eo$raphy and +conomics for Class XIIQ 70" %eparate question papers in enlar$ed print for Mathematics and %cience T (echnolo$y in Class X are pro*idedQ 77" )lind candidates from 0elhi ha*e the facility to use computer or a typewriter for writin$ answersQ 72" )lind candidates ha*e been permitted to offer sub1ects like Music, /ome %cience etc" which are not a*ailable in the school and to study these sub1ects pri*ately as sub1ects of e!tended learnin$"

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON EXAMS

Q. 1 ow do I deal with e!am related stress"

Ans. &ecogni%e your negative thoughts. 'nce you closely examine these thoughts you(ll see how unrealistic they are. )hallenge the thoughts that say you are a failure and that you can(t succeed. &emind yourself that it was *ust another exam and with effort, you will do better in your next attempt. Q.# $hat if I do badly"

Ans. &eplace self+criticism with self+correction. ,udging yourself harshly now won(t help you do better in the future. Ta$e the position of an observer. What if a good friend told you he had failed- Would you call him a failure- .ost probably you would emphasi%e his good points and help him put the situation in perspective. Q.% good" ow do I deal with my family&s disappointment if my results are not

Ans. Be open and honest with them. /hare what you feel about the result and what you thin$ went wrong. &eassure them of your concern and efforts. "bove all, do not have a negative bias against your parents because sometimes they need more reassuring than you do. Q.' $hat if I don&t get the mar(s I&m e!pe)ting"

Ans. )oncentrate on your achievements and be realistic about your expectations as well. Usually we $now when we have made a mista$e, so ta$e

these into account while drawing up expected mar$s. 0f you are still dissatisfied with the results, the option of rechec$ing is always open. Q.* $e have heard of irregularities in the assessment system. $hat if my mar(s are adversely affe)ted" Ans. 1ave faith in the system. There will always be rumours about unfair chec$ing, but one cannot ignore the fact that results over all these years have ma*orly been fair. Q.+ I thin( there is too mu)h pressure and I )an&t )ope with it.

Ans. Ta$e professional help. 0f you feel that there is pressure and you are unable to handle it and your self+esteem is coming down and you are unable to cope, then you must consult a psychiatrist to help you tide over this phase. Q., -veryone tells me to )on)entrate on my studies.

Ans. Don(t stop en*oying life. 'ne of the common mista$es an individual ma$es is to totally change his lifestyle. This is under the assumption that if he isolates himself from all leisure and fun times with friends and family and only study, then he will do better. Q.. ow mu)h sleep is required"

Ans. The human body requires an average of 2 hours of sleep per day. But there is no hard and fast rule. 3ach one of us has to understand our body rhythm and $now by trial and error how many hours of sleep $eeps us fit. Q.9 $hat happens if we sleep less than what our body requires"

Ans. 0f you sleep less for a day or two your body can cope by if you sleep more over next two days. 0f continued for long then the body gets into what is $nown as sleep deprivation syndrome because it accumulates so many hours of Sleep e!t. Then you get symptoms of feeling tired and sleepy, headaches, body aches, poor digestion, inability to concentrate, irritability, short temperedness etc Q."# /hould I study in the morning or at night"

Ans. !irst understand whether you are an owl or a lark. 0! you can get up early in the morning and feel fresh then you must sleep early and get up early and study. 0f on the other hand you can study late at night but cannot feel fresh when you get up early to study then you must sleep late after studying and get up later in the morning. Q."" ow do you get a good night sleep"

Ans. Try to $eep a fixed time every night for sleeping as far as possible. "void afternoon prolonged sleeping, a short nap may be helpful. 'ne hour before bed+ time avoid stimulating your sensory system with too much noise li$e loud music, too much T4, arguments or fights. Three hours before sleep time avoid ta$ing any food or liquids, which contain caffeine, aerated cool drin$s or drin$s containing chocolate. Q."$ 0o (eep awa(e for studying students drin( lots of )offee. $hat is the harm" Ans. )affeine in small doses acts as a stimulant and $eeps you awa$e, so a cup once a day may be '$. 3xcessive coffee drin$ing gives side effects li$e tremors, fast pulse rate, irritability, acidity and stomach pain. )offee also causes addiction. Q."% $hy e!er)ise during e!am time"

Ans. .ost children will say they have no time for exercise during exam days. They are already stressed out with lac$ of time, how can they waste time in exercise- The fact is that exercise is all the more necessary during exam time because not only is it a 5stress buster 5 but also has many other health benefits needed to $eep fit during exam. Q."& $hat does e!er)ise do"

Ans. 6od has given us our body which is a perfect machine7. But as with any machine to $eep in good running condition, it requires maintenance or it will develop problems in various parts or rust due to disuse. /imilarly if all our body parts are not moved effectively, as in exercise, the body parts will fail and then you will get physical problems li$e lac$ of stamina, excessive sleep, headache, muscle pains, fatigue etc. 8ou will also get mental problems li$e feeling low or depressed, inability to concentrate, poor memory etc Q.1* $hat are the various forms of e!er)ise"

Ans. "erobic exercise, running, *ogging, swimming, specific aerobic exercises, strength training, lifting weights and wor$ing on machines are some examples. &esistance or strength training increases lean body+mass which includes muscles, these in turn burn more energy daily as compared to fat mass. .ore muscles mean more strength and also more calories burnt, so less fat on body. /trength training helps to tone muscles and improves endurance. 0t reduces ris$ of osteoporosis so ma$es our bones very strong. 3xercise increases co+ ordination and reduces ris$ of in*uries resulting from wea$ muscles. Q."' ow does e!er)ise help"

Ans. &egular aerobic exercise 9swimming, bicycling *ogging: improves the function of our cardiovascular system. This ma$es the circulation better, the lungs process oxygen more effectively so you have less exertion. 1eart pumps blood with fewer heart beats 9the athletes pulse is always slow:. 0t stimulates the growth of capillaries that increases blood supply hence better oxygenation to muscles. "ll this ma$es your body more efficient and gives you more endurance capacity giving you more stamina for wor$ing. 8ou can sit longer hours without discomfort. This will ma$e you study harder and better. Q."( ow does e!er)ise help you be better mentally"

Ans. &egular aerobic exercise releases some good chemicals in our body. These are called endorphins. These ma$e you feel happy. They counter the effects of stress, depression and anxiety that all students suffer from during exam time. /o after exercising you get a 5 )atural kick; which is longer lasting and safe unli$e drugs or stimulants li$e caffeine. 0t also helps you in weight loss and that will ma$e you feel good about your self. Q."* $hat are long1term benefits of e!er)ise"

Ans. &egular exercise will not only help you during exam but later in life you will have longer life and less ris$ of obesity, high blood pressure, heart attac$s, diabetes, cancer and mental depression. Q."9 $hy do adoles)ents feel hungry all the time"

Ans. The body demands more calories during adolescence. Boys require about <2== calories and girls about <<== per day. Teens who are big and tall and participate in lot of physical activities require more calories. 23 N30 4I// B5-A6FA/0: 0f you miss brea$fast then by the time you have lunch nearly >= +>< hours have gone by after your last meal. This means your blood sugar level has gone and you have nothing to provide your body with energy. This low blood sugar or hypoglycemia causes short+term memory problems, difficulty in concentration problem solving. 23 N30 A7- A 7-58 -A78 2INN-5: 8ou will feel very heavy and sleepy and will not be able to study well. Q.$# I+ a student +ails in the pre ,oard e-amination conducted !y the school. can he/she !e detained +rom appearin0 in Class 1 or 1II ,oard2s e-am3 Ans. ?o, certainly not, if he she is otherwise eligible.

Q.$" Is it possi!le +or a student who has +ailed in Science stream in Class 1II to chan0e su!4ects to pass at su!sequent e-aminations3 Ans. 8es, but with prior permission of the Board.

Q.$$ 5hat is the eli0i!ility criteria +or a student to appear as a private candidate in ,oard e-amination3 Ans.The Board prescribes following conditions under which a candidate can appear privately@ + 0. !ailed candidates 00. Teachers serving in educational institutions 000. &egular candidates of the previous year who have completed regular course of studies and have been allotted &oll ?o. but could not appear due to medical reasons except shortage of attendance as laid down in the 3xamination Bye+laws. 04. Women candidates who are bonafide residents of ?)T of Delhi 9only from Delhi:. 4. Ahysically handicapped students 9only from Delhi:. Q.$% 5hat is the procedure o+ appearin0 in additional su!4ect3

Ans. "n additional sub*ect may be offered within B years of passing the examination of the Board provided the additional sub*ect is prescribed in the /cheme of /tudies. ?o exemption from time limit is given after six years. This facility is available at the annual examination only. 1owever, candidates appearing in six sub*ects at the /enior /chool )ertificate 9)lass C00: 3xamination and being declared pass by virtue of replacement of sub*ect may appear in the failing sub*ect at the )ompartment 3xamination to be held in ,uly "ugust the same year. Q$& Is it compulsory +or a student to repeat the practical e-amination also i+ he/she +ails in theory3 Ans. The candidate shall appear only in theory part and his her previous practical mar$s will be carried forward and accounted for if he she has passed in practical. Q.$6 5hat are the e-emptions provided in e-aminations to physically challen0ed and dysle-ic candidates3 Ans. Dyslexic spastic physically handicapped students have the option of studying one compulsory language as against two and any four sub*ects from the following@

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.athematics, /cience, /ocial /cience, <nd language, .usic, Aainting, 1ome /cience and 0ntroductory 0nformation Technology, )ommerce 93lements of Business: and )ommerce 93lement of Boo$ Deeping and "ccountancy: i. "dditional time as given below for each paper is provided to the students 9a: 9b: 9c: 9d: !or paper of =E hours !or paper of < F hours !or paper of =< hours !or paper of > F hours B= minutes G= minutes H= minutes E= minutes

ii.Ahysiotherapy exercises are considered equivalent to Physical and Health Education iii. "manuensis is provided free of cost to such students. iv. 3xemption from examination in Erd language upto )lass 4000. Q.$' I wish to improve my per+ormance in Chemistry and 7aths. Is it possi!le and how3 Ans. " candidate who has passed )lass C or C00 examination of the Board may re+appear for improvement of performance in one or more sub*ects in the main examination in the succeeding year only. The candidate may appear privatelyI those re+appearing for the entire examination can also appear as regular candidate if admitted by the school. + !or sub*ects involving practical wor$, if the candidate has passed the practical examination, he or she will be allowed to appear only in theory part. Q.$( oes the ,oard provide any supplementary material +or students preparin0 +or 1 8 1II e-aminations3 Ans. 8es, the Board publishes /ample #uestion Aapers and .ar$ing /chemes in main sub*ects in )lass C J C00 which can be purchased from any of the BoardKs offices or downloaded from the BoardKs website www.cbse.nic.in Q.$* Are the questions o+ Sec. 9-am. strictly !ased on )C9:; !ooks3

Ans. ?)3&T boo$s are prescribed for studies as they cover the prescribed syllabus. 0t is, therefore, advisable to concentrate on these boo$s. Q.$9 Are the questions o+ Sr. Sec. 9-am. strictly !ased on )C9:; !ooks3

Ans. ?)3&T boo$s are recommended for studies as they cover the prescribed syllabus. "t /r. /ec. level there is no harm in consulting other boo$s also. Q.%# Is it compulsory to pass in theory and practical e-ams. separately3

Ans. 8es, it is compulsory to pass separately in the sub*ects involving theory and practical in )lass C00. Q%" Is a student required to appear in all su!4ects in improvement e-amination3 Ans. ?o, the student can appear in one or more than one sub*ect as per his her choice at the annual examination only. 0mprovement exam. can be ta$en only in the successive year of passing )lass C C00 exams. 1owever, candidates passing under 4ocational /cheme may reappear in the succeeding year or the following year provided they have not pursued higher studies. )andidates can appear for improvement of performance in the sub*ects9s: only in which they have been declared pass and not in the sub*ect in which they have been declared fail. Q.%$ 5hat are the kinds o+ questions asked in <hysics. Chemistry and ,iolo0y and how should one attempt the questions3 Ans. The Board publishes /ample #uestion Aapers in all the main sub*ects every year along with .ar$ing /chemes. 0t is better to procure a copy of each publication. BoardKs website www.cbse.nic.in can also be visited. 6enerally the questions as$ed are based on the /ample #uestion Aapers. Q.%% Is there ne0ative markin0 +or e-ceedin0 word limit3

Ans. ?o, the mar$s are not cut for exceeding the word limit. 1owever, it is better to restrict to the specified word limit. This should be practiced at the time of revision, which will also help in completing the paper within the allotted time. Q.%& =ow many sets o+ question papers are distri!uted in e-amination hall in ,oard2s e-amination3 Ans. The Board prepares three sets of questions papers in all the main sub*ects having equal difficulty level. Q.%6 Is it possi!le to score *#> in 7aths in Class 1 a+ter studyin0 +rom the )C9:; !ooks. latest C,S9 Sample Question papers and other Sample <apers3 Ans. .ar$s would entirely depend upon the preparation and performance during examination. 0t is, therefore, advisable to remain focused and do your best.

Q.%' 5ill a student lose marks i+ he/she opts +or =indi as a medium +or writin0 ?$ e-amination3 Ans. )ertainly not. The Board gives option of medium to the students to answer questions in 1indi or 3nglish. The mar$s are deducted only in case of wrong answers. Q.%( 5hat are the chan0es in the pattern o+ 9-amination in Class 1II this year3 Ans. The changes in question paper design and weightages are mentioned in /ample #uestion Aapers in each stream. " copy of .ar$ing /cheme can also be bought from the 1eadquarter &egional 'ffice or downloaded from BoardKs website. Q.%* I+ a student decides to drop one year. what will !e the sylla!us applica!le +or the ne-t e-amination. the old or the new3 Ans. The candidate will have to study the syllabus recommended for the year in which he she plans to give the examination. Q.%9 Ans. 0. " candidate must have atleast LGM attendance in the classes held @ counted from the day of commending teaching of classes C C00 as the case may be upto the > st of the month preceding the month in which the examination of the Board commences. /hortage up to >GM may be condoned by the )hairman. )ases of candidates with attendance below B=M in class C C00, as the case may be, shall be considered for condonation of shortage of attendance by the )hairman only in exceptional circumstances created on medical grounds such as serious diseases li$e cancer, "0D/, T.B. or similar serious diseases requiring long period of hospitali%ation. !or students participating in /ports at ?ational level organi%ed by recogni%ed !ederations )B/3 /6!0 the attendance required will be atleast B=M. 00. Death of a parent 000. "uthori%ed participation in sponsored tournaments and /ports meet of at least inter school level and ?)) ?// camps. 04. "uthori%ed participation in /ports at ?ational level organi%ed by recogni%ed !ederations )B/3 /6!0. Q.&# Are marks deducted +or missin0 steps in 7aths3 5hat are the rules +or condonation o+ attendance3

Ans. 8es, mar$s are deducted for missing steps. 0t will be better to get a copy of the .ar$ing /cheme to $now about the weightage and steps and practice accordingly. Q.&" Is the candidate allowed to see the answer script in case the result is not as per the e-pectations3 Ans. ?o. There is no provision of showing answer scripts. The candidate can apply for scrutiny, for reconfirmation of mar$s. Q.&$ I+ a candidate passes in the additional su!4ect !ut +ails in one o+ the main su!4ects. what will the result show3 Ans. The candidate will be considered as having passed the examination in such a case. " language will replace a language only. !or further details the scheme of examinations and bye+laws can be referred to. Q.&% Is it compulsory to use ink pen +or writin0 answers in ,oard e-ams3

Ans. "lways use blue or royal blue in$ pen while writing the answers. "lso try to write in neat and legible handwriting. Q.&& =ow can one 0et 0ood marks in 7aths in Secondary class3 Are there any 0uess papers/,ank o+ important questions pu!lished !y the ,oard3 Ans. The preparation in .aths essentially depends upon written practice and revising the entire syllabus. Try to solve each and every problem given in the exercises in ?)3&T textboo$. The Board does not publish any guess papers Ban$ of important questions. 0t will be better to practice from the /ample #uestion Aapers. Q.&6 5ill the question paper o+ 7aths !e di++erent than the two !lue prints 0iven in the Sample Question <aper +or Class 13 Ans. Based on the same design any number of the question papers can be prepared. The Board may generate another blue print in addition to two blue prints included in the document. Q.&' 5ill the e-aminer cut marks i+ the answers are not written in serial order3 Ans. ?o mar$s are cut. 1owever, it is advised that the answers should be written in correct serial order as far as possible. Q. &( 5hat is the procedure +ollowed in markin0 the answers3

Ans. 3ach answer is divided into steps and mar$s are given in accordance to the weightage assigned for these steps. 0t is advised that a copy of .ar$ing /cheme be procured to get a clear idea. Q. &* In Class 1 ,oard e-am. can the answers to the questions written in random order3 Ans. "nswers to the questions can be written in random order as long answers are numbered correctly. 1owever since the answer scripts of /cience will be evaluated by two examiners, answer should be written section+wise. Within the section any order may follow. Q.&9 oes poor handwritin0 a++ect per+ormance in the ,oard e-ams3 5hat is the correct speed rate to +ollow3 Ans. "nswers should be written in a hand which can be read easily by the examiner. Being neat and legible is important. There is no speed rate prescribed. 0t is better to divide time and plan answers while reading the question paper in the beginning. Q.6# I+ one 0ets 0ood marks in the pre@!oards what does it indicate3 5ill the marks in the ,oard also !e 0ood as well3 Ans. 6etting good mar$s in the Are+boards clearly indicates that one has prepared well. Being consistent in preparations will definitely fetch good mar$s in board exams as well. Q.6" Is it true that lon0er answers in =indi +etch !etter marks. as opposed to 9n0lish3 Ans. The mar$s are not related to the length of the answers but to the relevant value points which must be covered both in 1indi as well as in 3nglish and even in other sub*ects.