This Article written for Maharashtra Board (SSC) Students on new Marking Scheme.

1. New Marking Scheme for XNew Marking Scheme for XNew Marking Scheme for XNew Marking Scheme for X
Written Examination 80 marks Duration : 3 hours
Practical Examination 20 marks Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes
Distribution of marks as per question type Weightage according to objective
Sr.
No.
Type of
Question
Marks Marks
with
Option
% of
marks
Sr.
No.
Objectives Marks Marks
With
options
% of
marks
1. Objective 20 20 25.00 1. Knowledge 20 20 25.00
2. Answer in
one
sentence
20 24 25.00 2. Comprehension 20 25 25.00
3. Short
answer
30 36 37.50 3. Application 32 45 40.00
4. Long
answer
10 20 12.50 4. Skill 08 10 10.00
Total 80 100 100.00 Total 80 100 100.0
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2. Note: Chapter no. 14 is to be included in Section ‘A’ and Chapter No. 15 is to be
included in section ‘B’
Unitwise Weightage
Sr.
No.
Unit Marks Marks with
options
1. School of elements 4 5
2. The magic of chemical reactions 4 6
3. The acid base chemistry 4 5
4. Teh electric spark 5 8
5. All about electromagnetim 6 7
6. Wonders of light Part – 1 7 8
7. Wonders of light Part – 2 6 7
8. Understanding metals non metals 7 8
9. Amazing world of carbon compounds 5 7
10. Life’s Internal Secretes 6 7
11. The refualtors of life 6 7
12. The life cycle 6 7
13. Mapping our genes 6 8
14. Striving for better enviornment (Part-I) 4 5
15. Striving for better enviornment (Part-II) 4 5
80 100

3. New Paper PatternNew Paper PatternNew Paper PatternNew Paper Pattern
Section – A
Q.1. Part (A) 5 sub – questions of 1 mark each – Total Marks 5
Part (B) 5 sub – questions of 1 mark each – Total Marks 5
(Part B will be based on multiple choice questions from practicles)
Q.2. 6 questions of 2 marks each. Any 5 to be answered. – Total Marks 10
Q.3. 6 questions of 3 marks each. Any 5 to be answered. – Total Marks 15
Q.4. 2 questions of 5 marks each. Any 1 to be answered. – Total Marks 5
Section ASection ASection ASection A ==== 40404040
SectionSectionSectionSection –––– BBBB
Q.5. Part (A) 5 sub – questions of 1 mark each – Total Marks 5
Part (B) 5 sub – questions of 1 mark each – Total Marks 5
(Part B will be based on multiple choice questions from practicles)
Q.6. 6 questions of 2 marks each. Any 5 to be answered. – Total Marks 10
Q.3. 6 questions of 3 marks each. Any 5 to be answered. – Total Marks 15
Q.4. 2 questions of 5 marks each. Any 1 to be answered. – Total Marks 5
Section BSection BSection BSection B ==== 40404040