The Maharashtra HSC (12th Grade) Chemistry Examination is designed to assess students' understanding through a structured format. Below is a detailed breakdown of the exam pattern:
Total Marks: 100
- Theory Examination: 70 marks
- Practical/Project Work: 30 marks
Duration of Theory Exam: 3 hours
Structure of the Theory Question Paper:
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Section A: Objective Questions (18 Marks)
- Q.1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Consists of 10 questions, each carrying 1 mark.
- Total: 10 marks
- Q.2: Very Short Answer Questions
- Comprises 8 questions, each carrying 1 mark.
- Total: 8 marks
- Q.1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Section B: Short Answer Questions – Type I (16 Marks)
- Contains 12 questions, each worth 2 marks.
- Students are required to attempt any 8 questions.
- Total: 16 marks
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Section C: Short Answer Questions – Type II (24 Marks)
- Includes 12 questions, each carrying 3 marks.
- Students should attempt any 8 questions.
- Total: 24 marks
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Section D: Long Answer Questions (12 Marks)
- Comprises 5 questions, each valued at 4 marks.
- Students need to attempt any 3 questions.
- Total: 12 marks
Additional Instructions:
- Use of logarithmic tables is permitted; however, calculators are not allowed.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks for each question.
- For MCQs, it is mandatory to write the correct answer along with its corresponding alphabet (e.g., (a) ..., (b) ..., (c) ..., (d) ...). Only the first attempt will be considered for evaluation.
Practical Examination:
- The practical component carries 30 marks.
- Students must complete a specified number of experiments and activities as outlined in the academic curriculum.
This structured format ensures that students are evaluated on various competencies, including objective knowledge, conceptual understanding, analytical skills, and practical application. For more detailed information and updates, students are advised to refer to the official Maharashtra State Board guidelines.
