CBSE Class 10 Question Paper 2025 Solution National Cadet Corps

Marking Scheme
Strictly Confidential
(For Internal and Restricted use only)
Secondary School Examination, 2025
SUBJECT NAME NATIONAL CADET CORPS (Q.P. CODE 56)

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.

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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”.
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 un assessed 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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Set 4
MARKING SCHEME
NATIONAL CADET CORPS

PART I
Common Subjects
SECTION A

1.

(i) (C) Kadam Mila Ke Chal 1

(ii) (A) 10% of vacancies in all courses 1

(iii) (C) India Independence Act 1

(iv) (B) CTC Carbon Dioxide 1

(v) (D) JD/JW NCC Cadets 1

(vi) (C) Glamour 1

(vii) (A) 12 inch 1

(viii) (C) When parade is not required to fall-in again 1

(ix) (B) Forward Block 1

(x) (D) Reading 1

(xi) (B) Iron ore 1

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SECTION B

2. There are two training academies Officers Training Academy, Kamptee
for gents and Officers Training Academy, Gwalior for ladies. Here,
professors and teachers from colleges and schools are trained to become
the Associate NCC Officers. 2
OR
NCC Headquarters

NCC Directorate

NCC Group Headquarters

NCC Battalion/Unit

3. In Aug 1942, Mahatma Gandhi started Quit India Movement by
launching a mass Civil Disobedience Movement through Do Or Die Call
and forced British to leave India. All prominent leaders were arrested
and Indian National Congress was banned. Police and army were brought
in to suppress the movement. 2
OR

In 1915, Tilak was released from the jail. In 1916, he founded the All
India Home Rule League in 1916 with Joseph Baptista, Annie Besant
and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

4. The process of aligning firer’s eye, the centre of the backsight aperture
and the foresight tip of the rifle in one straight line is called Sight
Alignment. 2
OR

Length 43 inch, Magazine capacity 5 rounds, Muzzle velocity 2700 feet
per second and Caliber. 22’’

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5. Correct trigger operation : 2
1. Place the joint of first and second phalange of the index finger on
the trigger.
2. Gently feel the light and hard pull of the trigger.
3. Press the trigger till the light pull.
4. Steady the barrel and hold your breath and pull the trigger.

6. As a manager empathy will help me to understand the concerns, worries,
fears and needs of my workers. It will help me and my workers in
problem solving, conflict resolution, and improving workplace
relationship. 2

7. As a citizen we enjoy many rights and freedom. We should also realise
our duty towards the society and country. A responsible citizen displays
civic sense towards society and community, abides by the law, maintains
decorum in public places and helps fellow citizens in the hour of need. 2

8. Literacy enhancement programmes started by the Government of India : 2
1. National Literacy Mission
2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
3. Sakshar Bharat
4. Right to Education Act - 2010

9. I will include the following points in my briefing : 4
Kitchen Fires.
(a) Don’t keep any inflammable material like petrol, kerosene or
clothing near the fire or the gas.
(b) Always check the gas cylinder, gas pipe for leakage.
(c) Keep the kitchen well-ventilated to prevent leaking gas
accumulation.
(d) Switch off the regulator when the gas is not in use.
(e) Before lighting the gas, ensure there is no gas leakage.
(f) Keep children away from gas or fire or stoves.
(g) Before leaving the kitchen, ensure that the gas/ kerosene
stoves/chullah are switched off/extinguished.

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10. A true word of command (WOD) depends on the tone and pitch of the
voice, given in clear and loud voice, so that it can be implemented
immediately. To give good word of command the following factors are
required : 4
1. Loudness
2. Clarity
3. Pitch
4. Timing. Correct timing of the word of command is very important
for its immediate execution.
The two parts of the word command are cautionary and executive.
There should be a gap of four steps (of quick march) between
cautionary and executive. In quick march, cautionary word of
command, starts from the left foot.
OR

Following words of command are given in the drill :
(a) Savdhan aur Vishram.
(b) Dahine Mud ya Baen Mud.
(c) Piche Mud ya Age Mud.
(d) Dahine Dekh ya Baen Dekh.
(e) Tez Chal, Dhire Chal aur Tham.
(f) Khuli Line Chal ya Nikat Line Chal.
(g) Line Ban, Sajja, Visarjan ya Line Tod.
(h) Dahine Salute, Baen Salute ya Samne Salute.

11. (a) 2010 4

(b) There are 14 mountain peaks (including the Mount Everest) in the
world which are higher than 8,000 metres. These peaks are known
as ‘‘Eight-thounsanders’’.

(c) 8

(d) 40

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12. No doubt that school plays a vital role in the development of personality. 4

(a) Teacher’s personality, i.e. his attitudes, beliefs, ideas, habits,
ambitions, aspirations, sentiments and emotional maturity affect
the personality development of the child.

(b) Curriculum of school i.e. richness or drabness of curriculum also
affects the personality of an individual.

(c) Methods of teaching and co-curricular activities also influence
personality development.

(d) General atmosphere in school i.e. congenial or uncongenial
atmosphere influence personality development.

SECTION C

13. (a) Dry waste, comprises of glass, metal, plastic, paper, rubber. 2

(b) Recycle means converting the waste into something new and
usable.

14. (a) Pancreas 1

(b) To avoid diabetes, we need to do physical exercise, eat balanced
diet, avoid smoking and drinking and if diabetic, take medication
regularly. 2

(c) Two types. Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes 1

(d) Children 1

(e) People with obesity and a family history of diabetes are more likely
to develop Type 2 diabetes. 1

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PART II
Special Subjects (Army Wing)

15. (i) (B) 10 Jawan 4

(ii) (A) International boundary

(iii) (C) Service protractor

(iv) (A) Judging distance

(v) (D) Key range

16. 10+2 Tech Entry. He can apply after 12th exams, provided he secures
minimum 70% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Maths subjects. He can
apply and if makes in the merit, he will be called for SSB. Total training
is of 5 years (four years at Cadet Training Wing and one year at OTA
Gaya). 2
OR

Gallantry awards given for action in the face of enemy :
1. Param Vir Chakra
2. Maha Vir Chakra
3. Vir Chakra
4. Sena Medal
5. Nausena Medal
6. Vayusena Medal
7. Mention in Despatches
8. Chief of Staff Commendation

17. Trigonometric Point : A point fixed during the triangulation at the
beginning of a survey, marked on ordnance survey maps by a small
triangle with height. 2

18. Magnetic variation : The difference between true North and magnetic
North is called Magnetic variation. Magnetic variation depends upon two
factors – time and place. 2

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19. The disadvantages of line communication are as under : 2

(a) Vulnerable to enemy interference and interception

(b) Takes time and efforts to construct and maintain

(c) Inflexible once laid

(d) Expensive in terms of manpower and material

20.  Scout No 1 4

 Scout No 2

 Section Commander

RL No 1 Rif Man No 3

RL No 2 Section 2 IC

Rif Man No 4

LMG No 1

LMG No 2

21. A. 26 January, 1950 4

B. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Shekhon

C. The Grenadiers Regiment

D. Major Somnath Sharma
PART II
Special Subjects (Navy Wing)

15. (i) (A) 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics 4
(ii) (C) A
(iii) (B) Oar
(iv) (D) Sailing model
(v) (A) Large scale charts

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16. For the purpose of loading ammunition from boat on to the ship Derrick
will be used. A derrick is a spar made of wood or steel, rigged as a
swinging boom and used for hoisting boats, stores, ammunition, etc in
and out of a ship. 2
OR

Shackles are coupling links that are used for joining ropes, webbing,
chains together or to some fitting.

17. Captain, Lieutenant Commander, Petty Officer, Master Chief Petty
Officer 2nd Class. 2

18. Prosign is a single letter or a combination of letters which are
transmitted as a single character to convey a specific meaning. 2

19. Dead Reckoning – It is the expression used to describe that position
obtained from the true course steered by the ship and her speed through
the water and from no other factors. The dead reckoning position is
represented by the symbol (+). 2

20. Three types 1. Solid model, 2. Working model, 3. Sailing model

Solid model – It is made with solid block of wood incl the appendages and
additional parts attached post preparations of the basic structure. The
solid models are basically scaled to originally planned ship for purpose of
show and testing/trials.
Working model – It is a scaled model with all parts moving with
mechanical or electrical support. The working model is designed to
project the actual working of the boat.
Sailing model – these are generally scaled models with sails and motor
fitted or control of the sail model remotely. 2+2=4

21. A. Anti-ship missiles 4

B. Night 4-5 Dec 1971

C. By observing Navy Day on 4 Dec every year

D. Commander Babru Bhan Yadav

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PART II
Special Subjects (Air Wing)

15. (i) (A) 2230 km per hour 4

(ii) (C) Air HQ Communication Squadron

(iii) (B) French

(iv) (D) 78%

(v) (C) Troposphere

16. Distances are measured by using a graduated scale which is provided at
the bottom of each map. The distances are given in – 2

a. Kilometres

b. Nautical miles

c. Statute miles
OR

Hill shading method is used to highlight the heights by casting light and
shadow and heights and depths. This method obliterates all other details
on the map and hence not commonly used.

17. Mirage 2000 was used from 30 May 1999 onwards. Initially, it struck the
enemy position with ‘dumb bombs’ at Muntho Dhalo, Tiger Hill and Pt
4388. Later on laser-guided bombs were used in the Batalik sector and
Tiger Hill to destroy logistic bases of the enemy. 2

18. C-130J or Hercules is a military transport aircraft from USA. It is
capable of performing paradrops, heavy drop, and casualty evacuation.
C-130J can operate from short and semi prepared airstrips. 2

19. There are four types of gliders : 2
a. Chuck glider
b. Catapult glider
c. Towline glider
d. Free flight glider

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20. Parameters of International Standard Atmosphere are used as basis of
references for designing and testing aircraft; evaluation of aircraft
performance and calibration pressure altimeter, etc.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) defines the
parameters of International Standard Atmosphere. 4

21. (a) Distinguished Service Order 1

(b) No.1 Operational Group 1

(c) Maj KS Thimayya 1

(d) 26 January 1950 1

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