CBSE Class 10 Question Paper 2025 Solution Multi Skill Foundation

Marking Scheme
Strictly Confidential
(For Internal and Restricted use only)
Secondary School Certificate Examination, 2025
SUBJECT NAME MULTI SKILL FOUNDATION (Q.P. CODE 103)

General Instructions: -

1 You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious problems
which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching profession.
To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must read and
understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
2 “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality of the
examinations conducted, Evaluation done and several other aspects. Its’ leakage to
public in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination system and affect
the life and future of millions of candidates. Sharing this policy/document to
anyone, publishing in any magazine and printing in News Paper/Website etc may
invite action under various rules of the Board and IPC.”
3 Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not
be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking
Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while
evaluating, answers which are based on latest information or knowledge and/or are
innovative, they may be assessed for their correctness otherwise and due marks be
awarded to them. In class-X, while evaluating two competency-based questions,
please try to understand given answer and even if reply is not from marking scheme
but correct competency is enumerated by the candidate, due marks should be
awarded.
4 The Marking scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers
These are in the nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer. The
students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, the due marks
should be awarded accordingly.
5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be
zero after delibration and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation
shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of
individual evaluators.
6 Evaluators will mark( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X” be
marked. Evaluators will not put right (✓)while evaluating which gives an impression that
answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is most common mistake which
evaluators are committing.
7 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and written in the left-
hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
9 If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more
marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.
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10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized only
once.
11 A full scale of marks __________(example 0 to 80/70/60/50/40/30 marks as given in
Question Paper) has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if the answer
deserves it.
12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8 hours
every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books
per day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This is in view of the
reduced syllabus and number of questions in question paper.
13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
● Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
● Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
● Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
● Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
● Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
● Wrong grand total.
● Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
● Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark
is correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with the X for
incorrect answer.)
● Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks awarded.
14 While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should
be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0)Marks.
15 Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the
evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all
concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and
judiciously.
16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the “Guidelines
for Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to
the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.
18 The candidates are entitled to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on
payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head Examiners/Head
Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out
strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.

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MARKING SCHEME
MULTI SKILL FOUNDATION COURSE

SECTION A
(Objective Type Questions)
1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills. 4×1=4

(i) Visual communication is the interchanging messages only through images or
pictures to convey ideas and information. 1
(ii) Personal hygiene is important because it keeps you healthy, you feel better
about yourself, keeps your body clean and fresh. It also stops the spread of
germs and diseases. 1
(iii) A smartphone perform so many functions with the help of operating system
called android. 1
(iv) Ctrl+C 1
(v) Two qualities of a successful entrepreneur are:
(a) The ability to recover quickly from setbacks and persist despite
Challenges.
(b) The capacity to think creatively and come up with new ideas or solutions
to problem. 1
(vi) The two points for creating sustainable communities are :
(1) Save energy by switching off lights and fans when not in use.
(2) Use natural light as much as possible. 1
2. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5×1=5
(i) Engineering drawing instruments are: (any two)
1. Drawing Board
2. Set Square
3. Ruler/Scale
4. Pencil 1
(ii) POP is Plaster of Paris 1
(iii) It stores and regulates the fluctuation in current and transfers it to the electric
circuit. 1
(iv) DC to AC 1
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(v) The secondary nutrients for the plants are:
Calcium, sulphur and magnesium 1
(vi) Disease and build resistance to specific infections. 1

3. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5×1=5
(i) To protect from rust and corrosion significantly expanding its lifespan. 1
(ii) The material used for plastering is, a mixture of cement, sand and water, also
known as mortar. 1
(iii) The instrument used for measuring rainfall is rain gauge.
1
(iv) In this type of nursery, samplings of different types of permanent trees are
prepared. 1
(v) First aid is necessary when a person is injured because it provides immediate
help to prevent the injury from getting worse. It can save lives by stabilizing
the person until he/she get medical help. 1
(vi) The importance of water harvesting are :
(1) Reduces flood
(2) Can be sources of water supply. 1

4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5×1=5
(i) Die is a cutting tool used to make threads on the outer surface of the circular
job like pipe or shaft. 1
(ii) DOL Starter 1
(iii) Contour line is used to mark the height of some places or mark places with
the same height. 1
(iv) Irrigation is important because, crops cannot grow without water, as water
supply is very important for crops. 1
(v) Salmonella Typhi 1
(vi) Fresh fruits and vegetables, animal foods, milk, eggs, etc. 1

5. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5×1=5
(i) 3 coats (1) Primer (2) Undercoat (3) Furnishing coat 1
(ii) Series circuit 1
(iii) Inlet value and outlet value.
(1) Inlet valve: It sucks the air inside
(2) Outlet valve: It lets out the burned gases. 1

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(iv) The function of Nitrogen in the soil is that nitrogen helps in the plants
growth. 1
(v) Two non-communicable diseases are: heart disease and cancer 1
(vi) Main components of blood:
(i) RBC
(ii) WBC
(iii) Platelets 1
SECTION B
(Subjective Type Questions)

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills in
20-30 words each. 3×2=6

6. Importance of feedback. 2
(1) It validates effective listening
(2) It motivates
(3) It boosts learning
(4) It improves performance
7. Types of motivation : 2
(1) Internal Motivation: Love
To do the thing which makes you happy like, love, singing, dancing.
(2) External Motivation: Reward
To do things because of recognition and appreciation.

8. Mobile phones allow instant communication through calls, text messages and social
media, to stay connected with family. Mobile phones keep us connected and
provide a convenient way to manage daily tasks and activities. 2

9. (i) Making ideas come to life and keep trying new ideas. 2
(ii) Confident and take business decision
(iii) Patient and cool minded
(iv) Creative and different solution to the problem

10. (i) Climate change : It includes rising sea level and shifting weather that 2
threaten food production.

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(ii) Poverty: Difficult to access basic needs like clean water healthcare,
sanitation.
(iii) Environmental degradation: It includes ocean acidification harm marine
ecosystem and species.

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20-30 words each. 4×2=8
11. This non-destructive methods uses stethoscope. A job under inspection is hammered
using a hammer and the sound generated during hammering is assessed using
stethoscope to check whether there are any defects. A skilled inspection can detect
defects within a joint by means of sound. 2
12. Mortar: Used to bind bricks, stones, or blocks together. Mortar is commonly used
between bricks, stones, or blocks.
Concrete: Concrete is used for heavy-duty projects like patios, slabs, driveways,
flooring, or durable countertops. Concrete dries harder and stronger than mortar. 2

13. Series Circuit: In a circuit if the resisters are arranged in such a way that equal
current passes through each resistor. 2

SERIES CIRCUIT

14. The benefits of Sprinkler Irrigation are:
1. Water efficiency
2. Ensures even distribution of water over the crops.
3. Requires less energy for pumping, and saves energy 2
15. (i) Nurseries are important because they grow young plants and trees, before
they are planted in garden. 2
(ii) They provide a controlled environment where plants can grow strong and
healthy.

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16. A healthy body that functions normally and is free from disease, pain or injury.
it refers to Physical and emotional well-being, especially that associated with
normal function of the human body.

2

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50-80 words each. 3×4=12
17. Orthographic projection is a way to show a 3-dimensional object on a
2-dimensional surface, like paper. It uses multiple views (front, top, side, etc.) to
give complete information of the object from different angles.
Example of a cube. 2+2=4

18. 4
PETROL ENGINE DIESEL ENGINE
1. The mixture of air and petrol is Only air is sucked and compressed
sucked in and compressed in
suction stroke
2. Spark plug functions in it Injection nozzles function here
3. Light weight engine Heavy engine
4. Need to maintain engine Maintenance free engine

19. The care and precautions to be taken while testing the soil: 4
1. While handling the soil testing kit, take care that the chemicals do not spill on
the soil.

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2. Use dropper wherever it is instructed to be used.
3. While handling acid, take care that it does not spill.
4. Follow all the instructions given in the user guide.

20. Pot Irrigation:

This is a very easy and cost-effective method for supplying water to trees on
unlevelled surfaces. This method needs more manual labor. It provides all the same
benefits of drip irrigation. This method is very good for saving the trees in areas with
shortage of water. A hole is made at the bottom of the earthen pitcher and it is filled
with coconut husk so that water drips slowly at the root of the trees and supplied the
required moisture. 4

21. Balanced Diet: Is the one that includes variety of foods in appropriate positions to
provide the nutrients needed for good health. This ensures your body get essential
vitamins, minerals, fibre and protein. It provides your body with the nutrients it
needs to function properly. 4
The components of balanced diet:
Organic Components:
(a) Carbohydrate
(b) Fat
(c) Protein
(d) Vitamins
Inorganic Components:
(a) Water
(b) Minerals

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