CBSE Class 12 Economics Question Paper 2008 Code 58/2 is available for download here. CBSE conducted the Class 12 Economics exam on March 26, 2008. The paper carries 100 marks and the time allowed is 3 hours.
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The Economics question paper includes the following types of questions:
- The question paper has 32 questions, all compulsory, for 100 marks in 3 hours
- Section A (Q1-Q16) and Section B (Q17-Q32) carry 50 marks each
- In each section, 5 questions of 1 mark each (to be answered in one sentence) come first, followed by 5 questions of 3 marks each (about 60 words)
- Then come 3 questions of 4 marks each (about 70 words) and 3 questions of 6 marks each (about 100 words) in each section
- Internal choice (an OR alternative) is given in some of the 3-mark, 4-mark and 6-mark questions
CBSE Class 12 Economics Question Paper 2008 Code 58/2 PDF
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CBSE Class 12 Economics 2008 Question Paper Details
| Exam | CBSE Class 12 Board Examination 2008 |
| Subject | Economics |
| Paper code | 58/2 |
| Exam date | March 26, 2008 |
| Time allowed | 3 hours |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Total questions | 32 (attempt 32) |
CBSE Class 12 Economics Question Paper Pattern and Marking Scheme
The CBSE Class 12 Economics 2008 question paper is of 100 marks and has 32 questions, of which 32 are to be attempted. The tables below give the section-wise paper pattern and the split of marks, as printed in the official question paper.
CBSE Class 12 Economics Question Paper Pattern 2008
| Section | Questions | Question Type | Choice | Marks per Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Q1-Q5 | Very short-answer questions (answered in one sentence each) | All 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Q6-Q10 | Short-answer questions (answers not to exceed 60 words), with internal choice in some questions | All 5 | 3 | 15 | |
| Q11-Q13 | Short-answer questions (answers not to exceed 70 words), with internal choice in some questions | All 3 | 4 | 12 | |
| Q14-Q16 | Long-answer questions (answers not to exceed 100 words), with internal choice in some questions | All 3 | 6 | 18 | |
| Section B | Q17-Q21 | Very short-answer questions (answered in one sentence each) | All 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Q22-Q26 | Short-answer questions (answers not to exceed 60 words), with internal choice in some questions | All 5 | 3 | 15 | |
| Q27-Q29 | Short-answer questions (answers not to exceed 70 words), with internal choice in some questions | All 3 | 4 | 12 | |
| Q30-Q32 | Long-answer questions (answers not to exceed 100 words), with internal choice in some questions | All 3 | 6 | 18 | |
| Total | 32 questions | Attempt 32 | 100 |
CBSE Class 12 Economics Marks Distribution 2008
| Question Type | Questions to Attempt | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very short-answer questions (answered in one sentence each) (Section A) | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Short-answer questions (answers not to exceed 60 words), with internal choice in some questions (Section A) | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Short-answer questions (answers not to exceed 70 words), with internal choice in some questions (Section A) | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Long-answer questions (answers not to exceed 100 words), with internal choice in some questions (Section A) | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| Very short-answer questions (answered in one sentence each) (Section B) | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Short-answer questions (answers not to exceed 60 words), with internal choice in some questions (Section B) | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Short-answer questions (answers not to exceed 70 words), with internal choice in some questions (Section B) | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Long-answer questions (answers not to exceed 100 words), with internal choice in some questions (Section B) | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| Total | 32 | 100 |
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