The CBSE Previous Years Question Papers for Class 10 with Solutions PDF file can be used by students who are preparing for their board exams. These papers include CBSE CLASS 10 PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION PAPER to enhance their self-confidence and reduce exam fever. By solving these papers, they will get a clue about the important topics and types of questions that might be asked in Class Xth Board examination. What is more, this pdf document also contains solutions to all questions found in cbse class x question papers and it will help you understand how your answers should look like during the writing process of cbse previous year question paper class 10.
We have added all latest cbse class 10 solved previous years question papers for students to prepare better for exams. All the question papers are bilingual and follows latest cbse curriculum for all the subjects like science, mathematics, english, hindi and social science.
| SUBJECT | EXAM-PAPER | HELD ON |
|---|---|---|
| MATHEMATICS STANDARD (Annual) | SET1—KEY1 SET2—KEY2 SET3—KEY3 SET4—KEY4 SET5—KEY5 SET1—KEY1 SET2—KEY2 SET3—KEY3 SET4—KEY4 | CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 |
| MATHEMATICS STANDARD (Half Yearly) | Q.P—-KEY Q.P—-KEY | cbse delhi 2024 CBSE 2023 |
| SCIENCE (Annual) | SET1—KEY1 SET2—KEY2 SET3—KEY3 SET4—KEY4 SET5—KEY5 SET1—KEY1 SET2—KEY2 SET3—KEY3 SET4—KEY4 | CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 |
| SCIENCE (Half Yearly) | Q.P—-KEY Q.P—-KEY Q.P—-KEY | cbse delhi 2024 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 |
| MATHEMATICS BASIC (Annual) | SET1—KEY1 SET2—KEY2 SET3—KEY3 SET4—KEY4 SET5—KEY5 SET1—KEY1 SET2—KEY2 SET3—KEY3 SET4—KEY4 | CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 |
| MATHEMATICS BASIC (Half yearly) | Q.P—-KEY | cbse delhi 2024 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE (Annual) | SET1—KEY1 SET2—KEY2 SET3—KEY3 SET4—KEY4 SET5—KEY5 SET1—KEY1 SET2—KEY2 SET3—KEY3 SET4—KEY4 | CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE (Half yearly) | Q.P—-KEY Q.P—-KEY Q.P—-KEY | cbse delhi 2024 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 |
| ENGLISH (Annual) | SET1—KEY1 SET2—KEY2 SET3—KEY3 SET4—KEY4 SET5—KEY5 SET1—KEY1 SET2—KEY2 SET3—KEY3 | CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 |
| ENGLISH (Half yearly) | Q.P—-KEY Q.P—-KEY Q.P—-KEY | cbse delhi 2024 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 |
| HINDI (Annual) | SET1—KEY1 SET2—KEY2 SET3—KEY3 SET4—KEY4 SET5—KEY5 SET1—KEY1 SET2—KEY2 SET3—KEY3 SET4—KEY4 | CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2024 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 |
| HINDI (Half Yearly) | Q.P—-KEY Q.P—-KEY Q.P—-KEY | cbse delhi 2024 CBSE 2023 CBSE 2023 |
| SANSKRIT (Annual) | SET1—KEY1 | CBSE 2024 |
| SANSKRIT (Half Yearly) | Q.P—-KEY Q.P—-KEY | cbse delhi 2024 CBSE 2023 |
📘 1. CLASS 10 SCIENCE – Chapter-Wise Marks Distribution (80 Marks)
| Unit No. | Chapter Name | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I: Chemical Substances – Nature & Behaviour | Ch 1: Chemical Reactions & Equations | 4 |
| Ch 2: Acids, Bases and Salts | 3 | |
| Ch 3: Metals and Non-Metals | 4 | |
| Ch 4: Carbon & Its Compounds | 5 | |
| Total | 16 Marks | |
| Unit II: World of Living | Ch 5: Life Processes | 5 |
| Ch 6: Control and Coordination | 5 | |
| Ch 7: How Do Organisms Reproduce? | 4 | |
| Ch 8: Heredity & Evolution | 4 | |
| Total | 18 Marks | |
| Unit III: Natural Phenomena | Ch 10: Light – Reflection & Refraction | 7 |
| Ch 11: Human Eye & Colourful World | 5 | |
| Total | 12 Marks | |
| Unit IV: Effects of Current | Ch 12: Electricity | 7 |
| Ch 13: Magnetic Effects of Current | 6 | |
| Total | 13 Marks | |
| Unit V: Natural Resources | Ch 14: Sources of Energy | 4 |
| Ch 15: Our Environment | 5 | |
| Ch 16: Management of Natural Resources | 2 | |
| Total | 11 Marks |
Total = 80 Marks
📗 2. CLASS 10 MATHS – Chapter-Wise Marks Distribution (80 Marks)
(Separate pattern for both Standard & Basic)
Maths Standard & Basic – Common Chapter Weightage
| Unit No. | Units / Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number Systems | 6 |
| 2 | Algebra (Polynomials, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, AP) | 20 |
| 3 | Coordinate Geometry | 6 |
| 4 | Geometry (Triangles, Circles, Constructions) | 15 |
| 5 | Trigonometry | 12 |
| 6 | Mensuration | 10 |
| 7 | Statistics & Probability | 11 |
Total = 80 Marks
📙 3. CLASS 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE – Chapter-Wise Weightage (80 Marks)
Subject Code 087 (History + Geography + Civics + Economics)
| Subject | Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| History | Nationalism in Europe, Nationalism in India, Making of Global World, Industrialisation, Print Culture | 20 |
| Geography | Resources, Agriculture, Water Resources, Manufacturing Industries, Minerals, Lifelines of National Economy | 18 |
| Civics (Political Science) | Power Sharing, Federalism, Democracy & Diversity, Gender/Religion/Caste, Political Parties, Outcomes of Democracy | 20 |
| Economics | Development, Sectors of Economy, Money & Credit, Globalisation, Consumer Rights | 14 |
| Map Work | History + Geography | 8 |
Total = 80 Marks
📘 4. CLASS 10 ENGLISH (Language & Literature) – Section-wise Pattern (80 Marks)
| Section | Description | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A – Reading | Unseen passages (factual + discursive) | 20 Marks |
| Section B – Writing & Grammar | Letter, analytical paragraph, grammar MCQs | 20 Marks |
| Section C – Literature | Prose + Poetry + Supplementary | |
| (MCQs, Short, Long answers) | 40 Marks |
Total = 80 Marks
📕 5. CLASS 10 HINDI A / HINDI B – Exam Pattern (80 Marks)
| Section | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| गद्यांश | Unseen passage | 10 |
| व्याकरण | Grammar MCQs | 16 |
| अपठित/साहित्य | Prose & Poetry | 34 |
| लेखन कौशल | Letter, Essay etc. | 20 |
Total = 80 Marks
🎯 CBSE Class 10 Board Exam Preparation Strategy (Toppers’ Method)
✅ 1. Know the Syllabus & Exam Pattern First
- Theory = 80 Marks
- Internal Assessment = 20 Marks
- Question types: MCQs, Assertion-Reason, Case-based, Short & Long Answers
👉 Download your subject-wise syllabus and keep it on your desk.
✅ 2. Start with NCERT — Complete it Fully
For CBSE Board exams:
- NCERT is 90% of the exam
- Solve all in-text & exercise questions
- For Maths & Science → solve example problems
📌 After finishing each chapter → solve NCERT Exemplar (selected questions)
✅ 3. Follow NCERT → Reference Book → Previous Year Papers (PYQs)
This is the exact topper sequence:
Step 1: NCERT Complete
✓ Read theory
✓ Make handwritten short notes
✓ Solve NCERT questions
Step 2: Reference Books
- Chapter-wise MCQs
- Case-based questions
- Practice numericals
Step 3: Solve PYQs
Do past 5–10 years of board questions to understand:
- Difficulty level
- Repeated questions
- Question trends
✅ 4. Make a Realistic Daily Study Plan (2–4 Hours/day)
📅 Weekdays
- 1 hour → Maths practice
- 1 hour → Science chapter
- 30 min → English / SST revision
- 30 min → MCQs / PYQs / Writing practice
📅 Weekends
- Take full-length mock tests
- Analyse mistakes
- Revise weak chapters
✅ 5. How to Prepare Each Subject
📘 Science
- Make diagrams for every chapter
- Practice numericals daily
- Use flowcharts for Biology
📗 Maths
- Practice 20–30 problems every day
- Maintain a “mistake notebook” of wrong questions
- Solve sample papers weekly
📙 Social Science
- Make mindmaps
- Highlight dates, names, definitions
- Practice map work regularly
📘 English
- Practice 2 unseen passages every week
- Write one analytical paragraph / letter weekly
- Learn chapter-wise themes & character roles
📕 Hindi
- Improve writing skills
- Focus on grammar
- Practice unseen passages & letter writing
✅ 6. Study Smarter — Not Harder
Use this technique:
🔹 50–10 Method
- Study 50 minutes
- Take 10 minutes break
🔹 Active Recall
Try to explain the topic without looking at the book.
🔹 Spaced Revision
Revise chapters after:
- 1 day
- 1 week
- 1 month
This ensures long-term memory retention.
✅ 7. Make Revision Notes (High Scoring Strategy)
Your notes should include:
- 1-page summary per chapter
- Important formulas
- Dates, events (for SST)
- Diagrams (Science)
- Practice questions
Revising notes = 5× faster than reading the textbook again.
✅ 8. Practice Sample Papers (MOST Important)
From December–February:
- Solve 1 sample paper every 3 days
- Time yourself
- Analyse mistakes
- Improve writing & presentation
📌 Use: CBSE Official Sample Papers + Educart + Oswaal
✅ 9. Use Presentation Skills to Increase Marks
- Write answers in points
- Underline keywords with pencil
- Draw diagrams neatly
- Write step-by-step solutions in Maths & Science
- Answer according to marks (don’t write too long)
✅ 10. Last 1 Month Plan
- 80% focus on revision
- 20% on mock papers
- Solve all sample papers
- Avoid new topics
- Remember important formulas & definitions
📘 CBSE Class 10 Board Exams – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1️⃣ When will CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2025 be held?
CBSE Class 10 Board Exams are usually conducted between February to March 2025 (exact dates released in December/January).
2️⃣ What is the exam pattern of Class 10 board exams?
- 80 Marks → Board Exam
- 20 Marks → Internal Assessment
Paper includes: - MCQs
- Assertion-Reason
- Case-based questions
- Short Answers (2–3 marks)
- Long Answers (4–5 marks)
3️⃣ What is the passing marks requirement?
You must score:
- 33% in each subject (Theory + Internal)
- Overall 33% aggregate
Failing either theory or internal will affect pass status.
4️⃣ Is NCERT enough for Class 10 Board Exams?
Yes.
NCERT is the primary textbook for exams.
But for extra practice, use:
- PYQs
- Sample papers
- Reference books (Educart, Oswaal)
5️⃣ Are CBSE sample papers important?
Extremely important!
They show:
- Latest exam pattern
- Types of questions
- Case-based and competency-based questions
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