CBSE Board Examination Syllabus

and sample question papers

instructions- 2020
For Class XII
 ACCOUNTANCY (055)
Units Marks

Part A Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations, Partnership Firms and Companies

Unit 1. Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations 10

Unit 2. Accounting for Partnership Firms 30
Unit 3. Accounting for Companies 20

Part B Financial Statement Analysis 12

Unit 4. Analysis of Financial Statements 8
Unit 5. Cash Flow Statement

Part C Project Work

Project work will include:
Project File 4 Marks

Written Test 12 Marks (One Hour)

Viva Voce 4 Marks

OR
Part B Computerized Accounting
Unit 4. Computerized Accounting 20
Part C Practical Work 20
Practical work will include:
Practical File 4 Marks

Practical Examination 12 Marks (One Hour)

Viva Voce 4 Marks

 Accountancy – Class XII

General Instructions :
(i) This question paper contains two parts – A and B.
(ii) Part A is compulsory for all.
(iii) Part B has two options –
Analysis of Financial Statements and Computerised Accounting.
(iv) Attempt only one option of Part B.
(v) All parts of a question should be attempted at one place.
 BIOLOGY (044)
THEORY
Unit Title Marks
VI Reproduction 14
VII Genetics and Evolution 18

VIII Biology and Human Welfare 14

IX Biotechnology and its Applications 10

X Ecology and Environment 14
Total 70

PRACTICALS
Time allowed: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 30
Evaluation Scheme
One Major Experiment 5
One Minor Experiment 4
Slide Preparation 5
Spotting 7
Practical Record + Viva Voce Credit to the students’ work over the academic 4
Project Record + Viva Voce session may be given 5
Total 30
 BIOLOGY (044)

Time allowed: 3 hrs. Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:
1. There are a total of 27 questions and five sections in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A contains question numbers 1 to 5, multiple choice questions of one mark each.
Section B contains question numbers 6 to 12, short answer type I questions of two marks each.
Section C contains question numbers 13 to 21, short answer type II questions of three marks each.
Section D contains question number 22 to 24, case-based short answer type questions of three
marks each.
Section E contains question numbers 25 to 27, long answer type questions of five marks each.
3. There is no overall choice in the question paper.
However, internal choices are provided in
two questions of one mark,
one question of two marks,
two questions of three marks and
all three questions of five marks.
An examinee is to attempt any one of the questions out of the two given in the question paper with the same
question number.
 BUSINESS STUDIES (054)
Units Marks
Part A Principles and Functions of Management
1 Nature and Significance of Management
16
2 Principles of Management
3 Business Environment
4 Planning
14
5 Organising
6 Staffing
20
7 Directing
8 Controlling
Total 50
Part B Business Finance and Marketing
9 Financial Management
15
10 Financial Markets
11 Marketing Management
15
12 Consumer Protection
Total 30
Part C Project Work (One) 20
 CHEMISTRY (043)
Units Title Marks

Unit I Solutions

Unit II Electrochemistry
23
Unit III Chemical Kinetics

Unit IV Surface Chemistry

Unit V General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Unit VI p -Block Elements

19
Unit VI d -and f -Block Elements

Unti VII Coordination Compounds

Unit VIII Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Unit IX Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Unti X Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Unti XI Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen 28

Unit XII Biomolecules

Unit XIII Polymers

Unti XIV Chemistry in Everyday Life

Total 70
 CHEMISTRY (Contd….)
General Instructions
(a) All questions are compulsory.
(b) Section A:
Q. No. 1 to 20 are very short answer questions (objective type)
and carry 1 mark each.
(c) Section B:
Q. No. 21 to 27 are short answer questions and carry 2 marks each
(d) Section C:
Q. No. 28 to 34 are long answer questions and carry 3 marks each
(e) Section D:
Q. No. 35 to 37 are long answer questions and carry 5 marks each
(f) There is no overall choice.
However an internal choice has been provided in
two questions of two marks,
two questions of three marks and all the
three questions of five marks weightage.
You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
(g) Use log tables if necessary, use of calculators is not allowed.
 COMPUTER SCIENCE (OLD) (283)
THEORY

Unit Unit Name Marks

1 OBJECT OIENTED PROGRAMMIMG IN C++ 30

2 DATA STRUCTURE 14

3 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SQL 8

4 BOOLEAN ALGEBRA 8

5 COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES 10

Total 70
 Class XII (Practical) –C++
Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 30
1. Programming in C++ 10
One programming problem in C++ to be developed and tested in Computer during the examination.
Marks are allotted on the basis of following:
Logic : 6 Marks
Documentation/Indentation : 2 Marks
Output presentation : 2 Marks

Notes: The types of problem to be given will be of application type from the following topics
 Arrays (One dimensional and two dimensional)
 Class(es) and objects
 Stack using arrays and or linked implementation
 Queue using arrays (circular) and or linked implementation
 Binary File operations (Creation, Displaying, Searching and modification)
 Text File operations (Creation, Displaying and modification)
2. SQL Commands 05
Five Query questions based on a particular Table / Relation to be tested practically on Computer during
the examination. The command along with the result must be written in the answer sheet.
3. Project Work 05
The project has to be developed in C++ language with Object Oriented Technology and also should
haveuse of Data files. (The project is required to be developed in a group of 2-4 students)
 Presentation on the computer
 Project report (Listing, Sample Outputs, Documentations)
 Viva
*1 mark is for innovation while writing programme.
4. Practical File 06
Must have minimum 20 programs from the following topics
 Arrays (One dimensional and two dimensional, sorting, searching, merging, deletion & insertion
ofelements)
 Class(es) and objects
 Stacks using arrays and linked implementation
 Queue using arrays & linked implementation (circular also).
 File (Binary and Text) operations (Creation, Updation,Query)
 Any computational Based problems
 15 SQL commands along with the output based on any table/relation:
5. Viva Voce 04
Viva will be asked from syllabus covered in class XII and the project developed by student.
 Computer Science - OLD (283)

Time allowed: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70

General Instructions:
(a) All questions are compulsory.
(b) Programming Language with C++
(c) In Question 2(b, d) ,3 and 4 has internal choices.

Q1, Revision Tour (Six Parts) - 12 Marks

Q2. Classes and objects, Constructor and Destructors, - 12 Marks
Inheritance (Four Parts)
Q3. Arrays, Stacks & Queues (Five Parts) - 14 Marks
Q4. File Handling (Three Parts) - 06 Marks
Q5. DBMS Concepts and SQL (Two Parts) - 08 Marks
Q6. Boolean Algebra (Four Parts) - 08 Marks
Q7. Networking (Five Parts) - 10 Marks
 ECONOMICS (030)
Theory : 80 Marks 3 Hours
Project : 20 Marks
Units Marks
Part A Introductory Macroeconomics
National Income and Related Aggregates 10
Money and Banking 6
Determination of Income and Employment 12
Government Budget and the Economy 6
Balance of Payments 6

Part B Indian Economic Development

Development Experience (1947-90)
and Economic Reforms since 1991 12
Current Challenges facing Indian Economy 22
Development Experience of India – A Comparison with
Neighbours 6
Theory Paper (40 + 40 = 80 Marks)
Part C Project Work 20
 ECONOMICS (030)
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
General instructions:
i. All the questions in both the sections are compulsory. Marks for questions
are indicated against each question.

ii. Question number 1 - 10 and 18 - 27 are very short-answer questions

carrying 1 mark each. They are required to be answered in one word or one
sentence each.

iii. Question number 11 - 12 and 28 - 29 are short-answer questions caring

3 marks each. Answers to them should not normally exceed 60-80 words each.

iv. Question number 13 - 15 and 30 - 32 are also short-answer questions

carrying 4 marks each. Answers to them should not normally exceed 80-100
words each.

v. Question number 16 - 17 and 33 - 34 are long answer questions carrying 6

marks each. Answers to them should not normally exceed 100-150 words each.

vi. Answer should be brief and to the point and the above word limit be adhered
to as far as possible.
 ENGLISH CORE (CODE NO. 301)
SECTION A
READING COMPREHENSION 20 Marks

The section A will have two passages .

A. One unseen passage with a variety of Objective Type Questions, including Multiple Choice
questions and Short Answer Questions to test comprehension, interpretation and inference.
Vocabulary such as word formation and inference of meaning will also be tested.

The total length of the passages will be between 800 - 900 words. Five Multiple Choice type question
and Seven Objective Type Questions (total 12 Marks) shall be asked from this passage. The passage
will include one of the following:
a) Factual passages, e.g., instructions, descriptions, reports.
b) Descriptive passages involving opinion, e.g., argumentative, persuasive or interpretative text.
c) Literary passages, e.g., extract from fiction, drama, poetry, essay or biography.

B. The second passage will be of 400-500 words . Note-making and Abstraction will be assessed.
i. Note making (4 Marks)
ii. Summary (4 Marks).
 ENGLISH CORE (CODE NO. 301)

SECTION B
WRITING SKILLS 30 Marks
a. Advertisements and notices, designing or drafting posters, writing formal and informal invitations
and replies. One question out of the two Short Answer Questions– 4 Marks
b. Letters based on verbal / visual input.- One question out of the two Long Answer Questions to be
answered in 120-150 words: 6 Marks
Letter types include
 Business or official letters (for making enquiries, registering complaints, asking for and giving
information, placing orders and sending replies)
 Letters to the editor (giving suggestions or opinion on issues of public interest) Application for a
job
c. Two compositions based on visual and/or verbal Input may be descriptive or argumentative in
nature such as an article/a debate/ a speech or a report- Two Very Long Answer Questions
containing internal choice, to be answered in 150-200 words. (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
 ENGLISH CORE (CODE NO. 301)

SECTION C
Literature Textbooks 30 Marks
I. Eight Objective Type Questions – 4 from one poetry and 4 from one prose extract to test
comprehension and appreciation. (8x1=8 Marks)
II. Five out of Seven Short Answer Questions based on prose / drama / poetry from both texts
(5x2=10 Marks)
III. One out of two Long Answer Questions to be answered in 120-150 words to test global
comprehension and extrapolation beyond the texts. (Flamingo) (6marks)
IV. One out of two Long Answer Questions to be answered in 120-150 words to test global
comprehension along with analysis and extrapolation. (Vistas) (6marks)

Internal Assessment (ASL) 20 Marks

 HISTORY (027)
Units Marks
Themes in Indian History Part-I(Units 1 – 4)

Unit 1: The Story of the First Cities: Harappan Archaeology

Unit 2: Political and Economic History: How Inscriptions tell a story 24

Unit 3: Social Histories: using the Mahabharata

Unit 4: A History of Buddhism: Sanchi Stupa

Themes in Indian History Part-II (Units 5 – 9)

Unit 5: Medieval Society through Travellers’ Accounts

Unit 6: Religious Histories: The Bhakti-Sufi Tradition

25
Unit7: New Architecture: Hampi
Unit 8: Agrarian Relations: The Ain-i-Akbari

Unit 9: The Mughal Court: Reconstructing Histories through Chronicles

Themes in Indian History Part-III (Units 10 – 15)

Unit 10: Colonialism and Rural Society: Evidence from Official Reports
Unit 11: Representations of 1857
25
Unit 12: Colonialism and Indian Towns: Town Plans and Municipal Reports

Unit 13: Mahatma Gandhi through Contemporary Eyes

Unit 14: Partition through Oral Sources

Unit 15: The Making of the Constitution

Map Work 6

Total 80
Project work (Internal Assessment) 20
Total 100
 HISTORY(027)
Time Allowed:3hrs. Max. Marks:80
General Instructions:
Answer all the questions. Some questions have internal choice. Marks are
indicated against each question.
Question number 1to 20 (Part-A) are objective type questions carrying 1
mark should be one word or one sentence each.
Answer to questions carrying 3 marks (Part-B Question 21 to 24) should not
exceed 100 words each.
Answer to questions carrying 8 marks (Part-C Question 25 to 27) should not
exceed 350 words each.
Question numbers 28 to 30 (Part -D) are Source based questions carrying 6
marks each.
Question number 31 (Part-E) is a Map question that includes identification
and location of significant test items. Attach the map with the answer book.
 MATHEMATICS (041)
No Unit Marks
I Relations and Functions 8
II Algebra 10
III Calculus 35
IV Vectors and Three - Dimensional Geometry 14
V Linear Programming 5
VI Probability 8
Total 80
Internal Assessment 20
 MATHEMATICS - 041
Time: 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
(i) All the questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper consists of 36 questions divided into 4 sections A, B, C, and D.
(iii) Section A comprises of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Section B comprises of 6
questions of 2 marks each. Section C comprises of 6 questions of 4 marks each.
Section D comprises of 4 questions of 6 marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in three
questions of 1 mark each, two questions of 2 marks each, two questions of 4 marks
each, and two questions of 6 marks each. You have to attempt only one of the
alternatives in all such questions.
(v) Use of calculators is not permitted.
 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (048)
Unit I Planning in Sports
Unit II Sports & Nutrition
Unit III Yoga & Lifestyle
Unit IV Physical Education & Sports for CWSN (Children With Special Needs - Divyang)
Unit V Children & Women in Sports
Unit VI Test & Measurement in Sports
Unit VII Physiology & Injuries in Sports
Unit VIII Biomechanics & Sports
Unit IX Psychology & Sports
Unit X Training in Sports

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (048)

Practical Max. Marks 30
01. Physical Fitness Test - 6 Marks
02. Proficiency in Games and Sports
(Skill of any one Game of choice from the given list*)- 7 Marks
03. Yogic Practices - 7 Marks
04. Record File ** - 5 Marks
05. Viva Voce (Health/ Games & Sports/ Yoga) - 5 Marks
* Basketball, Football, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Volleyball, Handball, Hockey, Cricket,
Bocce &
Unified Basketball [CWSN (Children With Special Needs - Divyang)]
 PHYSICS (042)
Unit Marks
Unit - I Electrostatics
Chapter–1: Electric Charges and Fields
Chapter–2: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance 16
Unit II Current Electricity
Chapter–3: Current Electricity
Unit III Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Chapter–4: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Chapter–5: Magnetism and Matter
17
Unit IV Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
Chapter–6: Electromagnetic Induction
Chapter–7: Alternating Current
Unit V Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
Unit VI Optics 18
Chapter–9: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Chapter–10: Wave Optics
Unit VII Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Chapter–11: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Unit VIII Atoms and Nuclei 12
Chapter–12: Atoms
Chapter–13: Nuclei
Unit IX Electronic Devices
7
Chapter–14: Semiconductor Electronics, Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits
Total 70
 PHYSICS (042)
Time allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory. There are 37 questions in all.
2. This question paper has four sections: Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D.
3. Section A contains twenty questions of one mark each, Section B contains seven
questions of two marks each, Section C contains seven questions of three marks
each, and Section D contains three questions of five marks each.
4. There is no overall choice. However, internal choices have been provided in two
questions of one mark each, two questions of two marks, one question of three marks
and three questions of five marks weightage. You have to attempt only one of the
choices in such questions.
5. You may use the following values of physical constants where ever necessary.
 POLITICAL SCIENCE (028)
Units Marks
Part A: Contemporary World Politics
1 Cold War Era
12
2 The End of bipolarity
3 US Hegemony in World Politics
4 Alternative centres of power 12
5 Contemporary South Asia
6 International Organizations
8
7 Security in Contemporary World
8 Environment and Natural Resources
8
9 Globalization
Total 40
Part B: Politics in India since Independence
10 Challenges of Nation Building
11 Er of One-Party Dominance 12
12 Politics of Planned Development
13 India’s External relations 6
14 Challenges to the Congress System
15 Crisis of the Democatitic Order 10
16 Rise of Popular Movements
17 Regional aspirations
18 Recent Developments in Indian Politics 12
Total 40
B Project Work 20
Grand Total - (40 + 40 + 20) 100
 POLITICAL SCIENCE (028)
Time allowed: 3Hrs. Max Marks-80
General Instructions:-
a) All questions are compulsory.
b) Question nos. 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each. Answer should not exceed 20 words each.
c) Question nos. 21 to 23 carry 2 marks each. Answer should not exceed 40 words
each.
d) Question nos. 24 to 27 carry 4 marks each. Answer should not exceed 100 words
each.
e) Question nos. 28 to 30 carry 5 marks each. Two passage based questions and one
picture based question. should not exceed 150 words each.
f) Question no 31 is a map –based question. Write its answers in your answer book.
g) Question nos. 32 to 34 carry 6 marks each. Each with an internal choice. Answer
should not exceed 150 words each.