Class X: Mathematics Examination Marks Pattern (PDF)

Detailed chapter-wise blueprint, internal assessment structure, and question distribution.


Unit Unit Name Chapter Name Marks
I Number Systems
  • Real Numbers
 06
II Algebra
  • Polynomials
  • Linear Equations in Two Variables
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Arithmetic Progressions
 20
III Coordinate Geometry
  • Coordinate Geometry
 06
IV Geometry
  • Triangles
  • Circles
  • Constructions
 15
V Trigonometry
  • Trigonometric Ratios
  • Values of Trigonometric Ratios
  • Trigonometric Identities
  • Complementary Angles
  • Heights and Distances
 12
VI Mensuration
  • Areas of Plane Figures
  • Circle, Sector & Segment
  • Surface Area & Volume
 10
VII Statistics & Probability
  • Statistics
  • Probability
 11
Total 80

Internal Assessment – 20 Marks


Marks Based on Types of Questions

Sl. No. Types of Questions Total No. of Qns Total Marks
1 Section A (Q1-Q20): Q1-Q18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and Q19 and Q20 are Assertion- Reason based questions (1 Mark) 20 20
2 Section B (Q21-Q25): Very Short Answer (VSA) (2 Mark) 5 10
3 Section C (Q26-Q31): Short Answers (SA) (3 Marks) 6 18
4 Section D (Q32-Q35): Long Answers (LA) (5 Marks) 4 20
5 Section E (Q36-Q38): Source-Based/Case-Based units of assessment with sub-parts (4 Marks) 3 12
TOTAL 38 80

Marks Based on Typology of Questions

Sl. No. Typology of Questions Total Marks % Weightage (approx.)
1
  • Remembering: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers.
  • Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organising, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas
43 54
2
  • Applying: Solve problems in new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.
19 24
3
  • Analysing: Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalisations.
  • Evaluating: Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, the validity of ideas, or the quality of work based on a set of criteria.
  • Creating: Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions
18 22
TOTAL 80 100