CBSE Class 12 Biology Paper Analysis 2024: Exam Review, Student Feedback and Expert View

Board

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Subject

Biology

Subject Code

044

Class 

12

Marks Distribution

Theory: 70

Practical: 30

Total No. of Units

5

Total No. of Chapters

13

Theory Exam Day

Tuesday

Theory Exam Date

March 19, 2024

Theory Exam Timings

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Difficulty Level

Moderate

• Questions were direct

Section A (16 Marks)

• This section contains 16 MCQs and assertion-reason questions of 1 mark each.
• The questions will test basic knowledge.

Section B (10 Marks)

• This section contains 5 short answer questions of 2 marks each.
• The questions will require a slightly more elaborate explanation of a concept, providing examples, or outlining a process. You might be asked to describe a diagram, differentiate between two terms, or interpret data from a table or graph.

Section C (21 Marks)

• This section contains 7 questions of 3 marks each.
• These questions will assess your ability to analyse and apply your knowledge. You might be asked to:
• Discuss a particular topic in detail.
• Explain a biological phenomenon.
• Describe an experiment and interpret the results.
• Solve a problem related to a biological concept.
• Compare and contrast two biological processes.

Section D (8 Marks)

• This section contains 2 case-based questions worth 4 marks each.
• These questions will present a scenario or case study related to a biological phenomenon. You'll need to analyse the information, apply your knowledge, and answer questions based on the case.

Section E (15 Marks)

• This section contains 3 long answer questions worth 5 marks each.
• These questions will test your in-depth understanding, analytical skills, and ability to express complex ideas clearly. You might be asked to:
• Discuss a complex biological concept in detail.
• Analyse and evaluate the applications of a biological concept.
• Propose solutions to biological problems.
• Design an experiment to investigate a biological phenomenon.

Section

No. of Questions

Marks

Section A

16

1 x 16 = 16

Section B

5

5 x 2 = 10

Section C

7

7 X 3 = 21

Section D

2 Case Studies

2 x 4 = 8

Section E

3

3 x 5 = 15

Total

33

70

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