CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2020 (Set 1 - 56/5/1) details are given here. CBSE conducted the Class 12 Chemistry examination on March 7, 2020, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
The Chemistry theory paper is of 70 marks and the time allowed is 3 hours.
The 56/5/1 theory paper consists of 37 questions divided into four sections:
- Section A contains Very Short Answer type Questions (answers in one word or one sentence),
- Section B contains Short Answer type Questions,
- Section C contains Long Answer type-I Questions,
- Section D contains Long Answer type-II Questions.
All questions are compulsory. There is no overall choice, but an internal choice is given in 2 questions of 2 marks, 2 questions of 3 marks and all 3 questions of 5 marks.
CBSE Class 12 Chemistry Question Paper 2020 (Set 1 - 56/5/1) with Solution PDF
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CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2020 Set 1 (56/5/1) Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Section | Questions | Question Type | Marks Each | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Q1 - Q20 | Very Short Answer | 1 | 20 |
| B | Q21 - Q27 | Short Answer | 2 | 14 |
| C | Q28 - Q34 | Long Answer type-I | 3 | 21 |
| D | Q35 - Q37 | Long Answer type-II | 5 | 15 |
| Total | 37 questions | 70 |
CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2020 | Paper Analysis
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CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2020 Set 1 (56/5/1) Question Paper FAQs
Ques. How many questions are there in the CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2020 Set 1 (56/5/1) question paper?
Ans. The paper has 37 questions in four sections (A to D) for 70 marks: 20 questions of 1 mark, 7 questions of 2 marks, 7 questions of 3 marks and 3 questions of 5 marks. All questions are compulsory.
Ques. Is there any internal choice in the CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2020 paper?
Ans. There is no overall choice, but an internal choice is provided in 2 questions of 2 marks, 2 questions of 3 marks and all 3 questions of 5 marks. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
Ques. Is a calculator allowed in the CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2020 exam?
Ans. No. The general instructions state that the use of calculators and log tables is not permitted.
Ques. How much time do you get for the CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2020 paper?
Ans. The paper is of 3 hours (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM). The question paper is handed out at 10:15 AM, and you get 15 minutes to read it before writing starts at 10:30 AM.
Ques. What does the Q.P. code 56/5/1 mean?
Ans. 56/5/1 is the Q.P. code printed on the question paper: 56 is the number CBSE uses for the Chemistry paper. CBSE issued 15 such codes for the Chemistry exam held on March 7, 2020, all with the same 70-mark pattern.
Ques. Where can I get the official CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2020 question paper?
Ans. The official question papers are published on the CBSE website, cbse.gov.in, under the previous year question papers section.
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