The Class 10th Maths paper was on 7th March, 2019. This was the first major paper in the CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2019. The paper was easier than general expectations.
| Section | Marks for each Question | Number of Questions | Marks per Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A (Very Short Answer Type Questions) | 1 | 6 | 1x6=6 |
| Section B (Short Answer Type Questions I) | 2 | 6 | 2x6=12 |
| Section C (Short Answer Type Questions II) | 3 | 10 | 3x10=30 |
| Section D (Long Answer Type Questions) | 4 | 8 | 4x8=32 |
| Total | 30 | 80 |
Students had an internal choice in two questions of 1 mark each, two questions of 2 marks each, four questions of 3 marks each and three questions of 4 marks each. Students had to attempt only one of the alternatives in all such questions.
This is the unit-wise break up of the CBSE Board Class 10 Maths paper-
| S. No | Unit | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number Systems | 6 marks |
| 2 | Algebra | 20 marks |
| 3 | Coordinate Geometry | 6 marks |
| 4 | Geometry | 15 marks |
| 5 | Trigonometry | 12 marks |
| 6 | Mensuration | 10 marks |
| 7 | Statistics & Probability | 11 marks |
| Total | 80 marks | |
Here is a detailed review of the paper-