Goa Board Class 10 Sample Paper 2026 General Science (E)

GOA BOARD OF SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION

ALTO-BETIM, GOA-403521
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025-26
GRADE: 10 Subject: GENERAL SCIENCE (C.W.S.N)
TOPICS AND MARKSDISTRIBUTION
CH
MONTH& YEAR . TOPICS MARKS PRACTICALS HOURS
No.

APRIL-25 1. Chemical reactions and 2 2
equations

JUNE -25 2. Acids, Bases and Salts 7 I-A 7
III-B

3. Metals and Non-Metals 6 6

II-A
JULY-25 6. Life Processes 12 III-A 12
I-B
II-B
7. Control and
Co-ordination 8 IV-A 8
8. How do Organisms
AUGUST-25 Reproduce ? 10 10
SEPTEMBER-25
10 Light-Reflection and 5 5
. Refraction

OCTOBER -25 11 Human Eye and 6 6
. Colourful World

NOVEMBER -25 12 Electricity 6 IV-B 6
.

DECEMBER-25 15. Our Environment 8 8

TOTAL 70
INNOVATIVE TEST 10 5
Practical’s 20
TOTAL 100 TOTAL 75

DESIGN OF THE QUESTION PAPER
FINAL BOARD EXAM– MODEL PAPER
Grade :10
Subject: General Science (CWSN) TIME:3 Hrs.
Max. Marks: 70
YEAR:2025-26
The weightage or the distribution of marks over different dimensions of the question
paper shall be as follows :
1. Weightage to Learning Outcomes:

Sr. No Learning Outcomes Marks Percentageof
Marks
1. Remembering 28 40%

2. Understanding 21 30%
3. Application 14 20%
4. Creativity 07 10%
Total 70 100

2. Weightage to Content / Subject Units:
Ch. No. Units Marks
1. Chemical Reactions and Equations 2

2. Acids, Bases and Salts 7

3. Metals and Non-metals 6

6. Life Processes 12
7. Control and 8
Co-ordination
8. How do 10
Organisms Reproduce?
10. Light-Reflection 5
and Refraction
11. Human Eye 6
and Colourful world
12. Electricity 6
15. Our Environment 8

Total 70

3. Weightage to Forms of Questions:

Sr.No. Form of Questions Marks for Numberof Total
each question questions Marks
1. Short Answer Type(SA-II) 1 21 21
2. Short Answer Type(SA-I) 1 14 14
3. Very Short Answer Type(VSA) 1 35 35

Total 70 70

4. The expected time for different types of question would be asfollows:

Sr.No. Form of Questions Approx.time Numberof Approx. time
for each questions (n) for each form
Question in Of Questions
mins (t) in mins(nx t)
1 Short Answer Type(SA-II) 2.50 21 52
2 Short Answer Type(SA-I) 2 14 28
3 Very Short Answer Type(VSA) 2 35 70
Total 150

As the total time is calculated on the basis of the number of questions required to be
answered and the length of their anticipated answers, it would, therefore, be
advisablefor the candidates to budget their time properly by cutting out the
superfluous words and be within the expected time limits.

2. Scheme of Options
There will be no overall choice. While framing MCQ’s, no alternatives / options are to
be marked by using alphabets. All alternatives / options are to be indicated by using
bullet markings.

3. Weightage to Difficulty level of questions:
Sr. No. Estimateddifficultylevel Percentage
of question
1 Easy 50%
2 Average 50%

A question may vary in difficulty level from individual to individual, as such, the
assessment in respect of each question will be made by the paper setter on the basis of
general anticipation from the group as a whole taking the examination. This provision is
only to make the paper balanced in its weightage, rather than to determine the pattern of
marking at any stage.

4. Number of Main Questions:
It has been decided to introduce serial wise question number and to do away with sub-
question among the questions. Visual questions will have an optional question to
support students with Visual Impairment (With Accommodations ).

Pattern of SSC Final Exam Question Paper year 2025–26
Subject: GENERAL SCIENCE (CWSN) TIME: 3 Hrs. Marks: 70

Sr. Objective Content Form of the Language Difficultness Difficulty Total
No. area/Major questions of of the level of
/Q. area of questions answers the
No. content questions

1 R Ch.1 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
2 U Ch.2 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
3 R Ch.2 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
4 R Ch.2 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
5 U Ch.2 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
6 R Ch.3 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
7 R Ch.3 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
8 R Ch.3 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
9 R Ch.6 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
10 R Ch.6 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
11 U Ch.6 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
12 R Ch.6 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
13 A Ch.6 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
14 R Ch.6 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
15 A Ch.7 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
16 R Ch.7 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
17 R Ch.7 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
18 R Ch.7 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
19 R Ch.8 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
20 U Ch.8 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
21 R Ch.8 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
22 U Ch.8 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
23 U Ch.8 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
24 R Ch.10 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
25 A Ch.10 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
26 A Ch.11 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
27 R Ch.11 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
28 A Ch.11 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
29 R Ch.12 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
30 U Ch.12 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
31 U Ch.12 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
32 A Ch.15 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1

33 R Ch.15 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1
34 U Ch.15 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Average 1
35 R Ch.15 VSA(MCQ) Specific Definite Easy 1 35
36 U Ch.1 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
37 U Ch.2 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
38 A Ch.2 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
39 R Ch.2 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
40 R Ch.3 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
41 A Ch.3 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
42 A Ch.3 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
43 C Ch.6 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
44 C Ch.6 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
45 A Ch.6 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
46 U Ch.6 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
47 A Ch.6 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
48 U Ch.6 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
49 C Ch.7 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
50 C Ch.7 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
51 A Ch.7 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
52 U Ch.7 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
53 C Ch.8 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
54 C Ch.8 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
55 C Ch.8 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
56 U Ch.8 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
57 R Ch.8 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
58 U Ch.10 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
59 U Ch.10 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
60 R Ch.10 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
61 U Ch.11 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
62 A Ch.11 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
63 U Ch.11 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
64 U Ch.12 SA I Specific Definite Easy 1
65 R Ch.12 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
66 R Ch.12 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
67 U Ch.15 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
68 R Ch.15 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
69 A Ch.15 SA II Specific Definite Average 1
70 R Ch.15 SA II Specific Definite Easy 1 35

GOABOARDOFSECONDARYANDHIGHERSECONDARYEDUCATION,ALTO-BETIMGOA

BLUE PRINT FINAL SSC EXAMINATION 2025-26

DURATION: 3 Hrs.

SUBJECT: GENERAL SCIENCE (CWSN) MAX.MARKS: 70
REMEMBERING UNDERSTANDING APPLICATIONS CREATIVITY TOTAL TOTAL
CH. CONTENTAREA
NO VSA(MCQ) SAI SA II VSA(MCQ) SAI SA II VSA(MCQ) SAI SA II VSA(MCQ) SAI SA II VSA(MCQ) SAI SA II QUESTION MARKS
1 Chemical Reactions 1 --- --- --- 1 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1 1 --- 2 2
and Equations
2 Acids, Bases and 2 1 --- 2 1 ---- --- 1 --- --- --- --- 4 3 --- 7 7
Salts
3 Metals and Non 3 1 --- --- --- --- --- --- 2 --- --- --- 3 1 2 6 6
metals
6 LifeProcesses 4 --- --- 1 --- 2 1 --- 2 ---- --- 2 6 6 12 12
7 Control and 3 --- --- --- 1 --- 1 1 --- --- --- 2 4 2 2 8 8
Co- ordination
8 How do Organisms 2 1 --- 3 --- 1 --- -- --- --- 2 1 5 3 2 10 10
Reproduce?
10 Light- Reflection and 1 1 --- 2 ---- 1 --- --- --- --- --- 2 1 2 5 5
Refraction
11 Human Eye and 1 --- --- ---- 2 --- 2 --- 1 --- --- --- 3 2 1 6 6
colourfulworld
12 Electricity 1 --- 2 2 1 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 3 1 2 6 6

15 OurEnvironment 2 --- 2 1 --- 1 1 --- 1 --- --- --- 4 4 8 8

Total 28 21 14 7 35 14 21 70 70

Percentage 40% 30% 20% 10% 50% 20% 30%

Revised pattern of assessment / grading in science for Grade 10 with effect from the
academic year 2025 – 26:

First Mid First Term Innovative Final Board Practical Total
Test Test Exam
Assignment
Project
(Internal
Marks)
Marks20 Marks70 Marks10 Marks70 Marks20 Marks100

Final Board Exam:
Theory 70 Marks + Practical’s 20 Marks + Innovative Test (Internal Marks) 10 Marks
Internal Marks, to be sent to the Goa Board, are solely based on an innovative test. This
may include activity– based assessment, project work, case studies, or paper presentations.

Distribution of practical marks in General Science for SSC examination:
Max. Marks: 20 Marks Duration:1Hour
Long experiment: 10Marks
Short experiment: 5 Marks
Journal: 5 Marks

DESIGN OF THE MODEL QUESTION
PAPER
FINAL BOARD EXAM
Grade :10
Subject: General Science (CWSN) Time: 3 hours Max Marks:-70
YEAR 2025-26
_______________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following instructions carefully and strictly follow them:
(i) There are 70 questions in the question paper.
(ii) All questions are compulsory.
(iii) Each question carries one mark.
(iv) There is no overall choice in the question paper.
(v) In addition to this, separate instructions are given for each
question wherever necessary.
(vi) The answers are to be entered in the space provided on the
question paper.
(vii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(viii) Visual questions will have an optional question to support students
with Visual Impairment (With Accommodations ).

1. Respiration is an ________________ reaction. 1

 Endothermic
 Exothermic
 Combination
 Decomposition

2. The gas that turns limewater milky is __________. 1

 Oxygen
 Nitrogen
 Carbon dioxide
 Hydrogen

3. A synthetic indicator is ________________. 1

 Litmus
 Turmeric
 Onion
 Phenolphthalein

4. The pH value of a neutral solution is __________. 1

 Less than 7
 Equal to 7
 More than 7
 Equal to 14

5. The reaction between an acid and a base is called _________. 1

 Oxidation reaction
 Decomposition reaction
 Neutralisation reaction
 Displacement reaction

6. The metal used in thermometer is ___________. 1

 Iodine
 Sulphur
 Bromine
 Mercury

7. The non-metal that has lustre is _____________. 1

 Carbon
 Sulphur
 Iodine
 Bromine

8. The metals that are the best conductors of heat are _________. 1

 Silver and copper
 Lead and mercury
 Magnesium and zinc
 Carbon and Sulphur

9. Photosynthesis takes place in the _______________________. 1

 Stomata
 Flower
 leaf
 root

10. Exchange of gases takes place in the_______________________. 1

 bronchi
 alveoli
 trachea
 nasal cavity

11. The right and left ventricles are separated by a ___________________. 1

 value
 septum
 aorta
 artery

12. The organ that stores the urine is called _______________________. 1

 kidney
 ureter
 Urinary bladder
 Urethra

13. Cramps in our muscles are due to build up of___________________. 1

 Carbonic acid
 Acetic acid
 Formic acid
 Lactic acid

14. Inner lining of the small intestine is made up of finger like projection called 1
________________.

 alveoli
 cilia
 villi
 pseudopodia

15. The hormone responsible for the body reaction to fight or flight in animals 1
is ____________________.

 Adrenaline
 Thyroxine
 Insulin
 Growth

16. The main thinking part of the brain is ________. 1

 Cerebrum
 Cerebellum
 Medulla
 Spinal Chord

17. The action of taking the hand behind when we touch a hot surface is a 1
_________.

 Voluntary action
 Involuntary action
 Reflex action
 Control action

18. The disease caused by lack of insulin in the body is __________. 1

 Diabetes
 Goitre
 Anemia
 Dwarfism

19. The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a flower is ______. 1

 Fertilization
 Pollination
 Ovulation
 Germination

20. The plant that reproduces from leaf is __________. 1

 Croton
 Dahlia
 Bryophyllum
 Potato

21. The part of the male reproductive system that provides nutrition for the 1
sperm is ___________.

 Penis
 Testis
 Prostate and seminal vesicles
 Urethra

1
22. The special tissue through which the embryo receives nutrition from the
mother’s blood is called ____________.

 Placenta
 Uterus
 Vagina
 Urethra
1
23. The number of eggs released from the ovary every month is/are ______.

 Two
 One
 Three
 Four
1
24. The reflected rays of light meet and form a real image in a ____.

 Plane mirror
 Concave mirror
 Convex mirror
 Shiny surface

25. The relationship between focal length f and radius of curvature R is 1
______.

 f= 2R
 f= 1/R
 f= R/2
 f= R

26. The part of the eye that gives the eye its colour is the ______________. 1

 iris
 Ciliary muscles
 Cornea
 Retina

27. The splitting of white light into its component colours is ____________. 1

 spectrum
 reflection
 dispersion
 refraction

28. The image formed on the retina is _______________. 1

 Real and erect
 Real and inverted
 Virtual and erect
 Virtual and inverted

29. The instrument used to measure current is __________. 1

 Ammeter
 Screw driver tester
 Voltmeter
 Fuse

30. In an electric bulb electrical energy is converted to ________. 1

 Heat only
 Mechanical
 Heat and Light
 Light only

31. An example of a gadget used in a 15 amp circuit is ________. 1

 Light bulb
 Electric fan
 Air conditioner
 Televisions

32. Pesticides enter the food chain through ______________________ 1

 Plants and aquatic life
 carnivores
 Omnivores
 Animals

33. An example of a natural ecosystem among the following is ___________. 1

 Garden
 Aquarium
 Crop fields
 Forest

34. The formula of ozone is ________. 1

 O
 O2
 O3
 O4

35. Fungi and bacteria are ________________ . 1

 Producers
 Consumers
 Decomposers
 carnivores

Observe the equation given below:

CaO + H2O Ca ( OH)2

36. Name the reactant / reactants in the above equation . 1

_____________________________________________________

37. What precaution must be taken when diluting an acid? 1

_______________________________________________________

Observe the picture of the solution and answer the following questions.

38. Is the solution an acid or a base? 1

OR

38. Why does the smell of onions become less when we apply soap on our 1
hands?

________________________________________________________

39. Name the acid present in curd. 1

___________________________________________________________

Look at the picture and answer the questions :

40. Identify the physical property of metals seen in the picture . 1

OR

40. Name the property by which metals are drawn into thin sheets . 1

41. Electrical wires are made of copper. Give reason . 1

__________________________________________________

42. Name the salt that is used in this fire extinguisher. 1

Look at the picture and label the following parts :

43. Guard cells 1
44. Chloroplast 1

OR

43. Write one function of the stomata 1

44. Give one example of parasites in animals . 1

Match the following :

A B C
45. Liver  Amylase _______________ 1
46. Pancreas  Bile salts _______________ 1
 Lipase

47. What is the function of the valves in blood vessels? 1

48. Hypertension is dangerous . Give reason . 1

Look at the picture and label the following parts :

49. Nucleus 1
50. Nerve ending 1

OR

49. Name the receptors in the cell body that receive information . 1

50. Name the hormone responsible for dwarfism . 1

51. How is the brain protected? 1

52. Where is testosterone produced ? 1

Look at the picture and label the following parts :

53. Pollen grain 1
54. Pollen tube 1

OR

53. What is the transfer of the pollen grain from the stamen to stigma of the 1
same plant?

54. Which is the female reproductive part of the flower ? 1

Look at the picture and label the following parts :

55. Head 1

OR

55. Name the female germ cells in human beings. 1

_____________________________________________________

56. Write one change seen in girls during the teenage time. 1

57. How long does the development of the baby inside the mother take? 1

________________________________________________________

58. Give one point of difference between a real image and a virtual image. 1

59. State the unit of power. 1

________________________________________________________

60. Name the type of mirror used by the dentist. 1

61. What is the farthest distance that the eye can see? 1

________________________________________________________

62. In old age the eye loss it ability to adjust and see near and far objects 1
clearly. What is this defect called?

_______________________________________________________

63. Write one cause of Hypermetropia. 1

__________________________________________________________

Observe the picture and answer the questions :

64. Identify the instrument in the above picture. 1

OR

64. What is the unit of measurement of electric potential difference ? 1

Match the following :

A B C
65. Live wire  Green _______________
66. Earth wire  Blue or Black _______________
 Red

67. Name one abiotic component of a ecosystem . 1

68. Name the main source of energy in a food chain. 1

69. Why is the ozone layer important? 1

70. Why does the last trophic level receive less amount of energy? 1

*************************************

The Evaluation Pattern for General Science Grade – 10
C.W.S.N
Year 2025-2026
First Mid Test: 20 Marks
First Term Exam: 70 Marks
Preliminary Exam: 70Marks

Final Board Exam
Theory 70 Marks + Practical 20 Marks + Innovative Test (Internal Marks) 10 Marks = 100
Marks.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT SCHEME YEAR 2025-2026
INNOVATIVE TEST
SUB: GENERAL SCIENCE
MAX MARKS: 20 (To be converted to 10 Marks)
Internal Assessment Guidelines:-
1) Activities and Assessment Criteria:
A Comprehensive list of activities and corresponding assessment criteria, each
carrying a maximum of 20 marks, is provided for internal assessment.

2) Student Choice under Guidance (Individual Activity):
Students are empowered to choose any one activity from the list under the guidance of
their teachers.

3) Maximum Marks Allocation:
Each chosen activity is allotted a maximum of 20 marks, ensuring a standardized
evaluation framework.

4) Record Maintenance:
A meticulous record of each student’s activity must be maintained in both hard and
soft copies, facilitating scrutiny by the Board.

5) Individual Contribution in Groups:
In Group activities, every student is required to actively participate in presenting data.
Additionally, each student must maintain a separate report for evaluation.

6) Adaptation by Guide Teachers:
Guide teachers have the flexibility to adapt or modify activities based on subject –
specific requirements, grade levels and the unique interests of students. The emphasis
is on promoting unique interests of students. The emphasis is on promoting creativity,
critical thinking and a hands-on learning approach.

7) Innovative Test for Internal Marks:
Internal marks, to be sent to the Goa Board, are solely based on an innovative test.
This may include activity-based assessments, project work, case studies or paper
presentations.

8) Timeline for Activity Completion:
Each student is expected to complete the assigned activity between July and December,
ensuring a consistent and structured approach to internal assessment.

Syllabus for Innovative Test Exam
Total Marks: - 20

 Choose any one
1. Make a poster showing physical properties of metals.
2. List down 10 edible items and specify the acid present in them. Use pictures and explain
the method used to find acid in the given items.
3. Explain the process of fertilization in Human being.(use pictures and make a chart).
4. Sources of energy (any3) Do a power point presentation.
5. Poster showing 6 trophic level of food chain in an ecosystem and explain it in detail,
(include Human being in the last trophic level).
6. PrepareamodelofHumanDigestivesystem.Dothecorrectlabellingandexplainthe process
of digestion to your teacher.
7. Prepare a model of Human excretory system. Do the correct labeling and explain the
process of excretion to your teacher
8. Prepare a working model of windmill and explain how wind energy is obtained.
9. Make a working model of simple electric circuit and explain it to your tr. show the
current is passed.
10. Make a list of various fuels used in your locality (minimum four). State how these fuel
leads to global warming.
11. Prepare a chart explaining the three R's.(use creativity)
12. Prepare a chart to explain how self-pollination and cross pollination takes place in
flowering plants.

Evaluation Sheet
Max marks:- 20
1. Relevance of the topic. 2 marks
2. Data collection and analysis. 4 marks
3. Creativity/innovation. 6 marks
4. Presentation of ideas and neatness. 4 marks
5. Oral presentation. 4marks

Note:-
1. Direct print out of the information about the assignment will not be allowed. However
small printed matter highlighting certain points on chart/ poster is allowed.
2. Readymade projects will not be accepted.
3. Only Environment friendly material should be used as far as possible.
4. Fancy material / decoration / colourful paper must be avoided.
5. Submit your work on allotted time.

Rol l No.

Name of the Students

School Code:
Name of the Activity

Subject teacher:
Name of the School:

Relevance of the Topic
Internal Assessment

2Mks
Data collection and Analysis

4Mks
Creativity / Innovation

6Mks
Presentation of Ideas and
EVALUATION SHEET

4Mks
neatness
Oral Presentation
SUB: General Science (CWSN)

4Mks
Total Marks
20Mks

To be converted to 10
Max Marks: 20

10Mks

PRACTICALS
Grade : 10
List of Experiment under Group ‘A’ (5 marks)

S Experiment No. Name of the Experiment Evaluation Points M
r a
. r
N k
o s
.
1 IA Acidic and Basic Action on litmus paper 1
Solution Action on pH paper and stating pH No. 2
Inference. 2
2 II A Vegetative Identification of specimen. 1
Reproduction in Observation and Inference. 2
Plants
Drawing and labelling any one specimen. 2
3 III A T.S. of Ovary Taking T.S. of ovary. 1
Mountingand focusing. 1
Observation. 1
Drawing and labelling. 2

4 IV A Human Brain Naming any 2 parts. 1
. Writing one function of the identified parts. 2
Drawing and labelling. 2

List of Experiment under Group ‘B’ (10 marks)

S Experiment No. Name of the Evaluation Points M
r Experiment a
. r
N k
o s
.
1 IB Mounting of Taking mould and testing . 2
Mucor Preparation of slide 1
without air bubble .
Mounting and focusing . 1
Observation . 2
Inference . 2
Drawing and labelling 2

2 II B Pollen Grain Taking pollen grains on a 1
slide.
Preparation of slide. 1
Mounting and focusing . 2
Observation . 2
Inference . 2
Sketching and labelling . 2
3 III B Effect of heat Preparation for tests . 3
on crystals Observations . 2
Re-crystallization. 1
Inference . 2
Diagram . 2

4 IV B To measure current Drawing circuit diagram . 2
. Proper connection . 3
Taking readings on the 2
ammeter.
Writing and converting the 3
values in given units.