In the previous academic session (2023-24) and the upcoming one (2024-25), the question paper composition remains the same for Classes IX and X.. This composition includes three main types of questions:
Competency Focused Questions (50%): These are questions that test your understanding and application of concepts. They can be in the form of MCQs, Case Based Questions, Source-based Integrated Questions, or other types that focus on your competency in the subject.
Select Response Type Questions (MCQs - 20%): These are multiple-choice questions where you choose the correct answer from a set of options.
Constructed Response Questions (Short Answer/Long Answer Type - 30%): These are questions where you have to write detailed answers, either in short or long format, based on the existing pattern.
So, in essence, the question paper for classes IX-X will continue to have a mix of competency-focused questions, MCQs, and constructed response questions in the upcoming academic session, similar to the previous one.
XI and XII
In the previous academic session (2023-24), the question paper composition was:
- Competency Focused Questions (40%)
- Select response type questions (MCQs - 20%)
- Constructed response questions (Short Answer/Long Answer Type - 40%)
For the upcoming academic session (2024-25), the composition will be:
- Competency Focused Questions (50%)
- Select response type questions (MCQs - 20%)
- Constructed response questions (Short Answer/Long Answer Type - 30%)
This means there's an increase in the weightage of Competency Focused Questions and a slight decrease in the weightage of Constructed response questions for classes XI-XII in the upcoming academic session.