CBSE 2021 Board Exams: Check CBSE Class 12 Economics paper pattern, unit-Wise weightage, format of the question Paper & other important updates. In this article, we have provided important details about the CBSE Class 12 Economics question paper. Links to download important resources are given at the end of this article.
Also Check: CBSE 10th & 12th Board Exam Date Sheet 2021 Announcement Date, Time & Updates
CBSE Class 12 Economics Board Exam 2021: Unit-Wise Weightage
| 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 | |
| 40 | ||
| 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 | 06 | |
| 40 | ||
| Theory Paper (40+40 = 80 Marks) | ||
| Part C | Project Work | 20 |
CBSE Class 12 Economics Board Exam 2021: Format of question paper
Maximum Marks – 80, Time: 3 Hours
⇒ The question paper will have two parts:
Part A - Macro Economics (40 marks)
Part B - Indian Economic Development (40 marks).
⇒ Marks for questions will be indicated against each question.
⇒ Question No. 1-10 and Question No. 18 – 27 (including two Case-Based Questions) will be 1 mark questions (to be answered in one word/sentence).
⇒ Question No. 7-10 and Question No. 25-27 will be Case-Based Questions (CBQ’s).
⇒ Question No. 11-12 and Question No. 28 – 29 will be 3 marks questions (to be answered in 60 - 80 words each).
⇒ Question No. 13-15 and Question No. 30 – 32 will be 4 marks questions (to be answered in 80-100 words each).
⇒ Question No. 16-17 and Question No. 33 – 34 will be 6 marks questions (to be answered in 100-150 words each).
⇒ Answers should be brief and to the point and the above word limit be adhered to as far as possible.
CBSE Class 12 Economics Board Exam 2021: More details about the paper
| SN | Typology of Questions | Marks | Percentage |
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1 | Remembering and Understanding: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas | 44 | 55% |
| 2 | Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way. | 18 | 22.5% |
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3 | Analysing, Evaluating and Creating: Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations. Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria. Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions. | 18 | 22.5% |
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| Total | 80 | 100% |
For more information, download CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus & CBSE Class 12 Economics Sample Paper from the following links
CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2020-21 (Revised & Reduced By 30%): Download PDF
CBSE Class 12 Economics Sample Paper 2021 (Issued by CBSE)
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