General Instructions

1. This question paper contains 30 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. This question paper is divided into five sections: sections A, B, C, D, and E.
3. Section A – Question number 1 to 17 are multiple-choice type questions carrying 1 mark each.
4. Section B – Question number 18 and 19 are source-based questions carrying 3 marks each.
5. Section C – Question number 20 to 23 are Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 3 marks each. The answer to these questions shall be written in 80 to 100 words.
6. Section D – Question number 24 to 28 are Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to these questions shall be written in 120 to 150 words.
7. Section E – Question number 29 and 30 are map-based questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
8. In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, maps, etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired Candidates only.
9. There is no overall choice given in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a few questions in all sections, except Section A.
10. There is no change in the Question Paper Design and Assessment Pattern for Academic Session 2026-27.

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