CBSE Class 10 Question Paper 2026 Solution Computer Application

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CBSE Class 10 2026
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CBSE Class 10 2026 Question Paper Solution Computer Application

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SUBJECT NAME COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (Q.P. CODE 53)
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
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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 the given
answer and even if the reply is not from the Marking scheme but correct competency is

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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 deliberation 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 the answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X” be
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9 If a student has attempted an extra question, the 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
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11 A full scale of Marks 50 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 the 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 answers.)
● Half or a part of the 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 a 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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(i) This question paper has 5 Sections: Sections A, B, C, D, E.
(ii) All questions are compulsory. However, internal choices have been provided in some of the
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(iii) Section A has 12 questions carrying 1 mark each.
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1. What is Internet? 1

(A) A type of computer software (B) A global network of interconnected
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2. What is the primary purpose of the TCP/IP ? 1

(A) To manage web pages

(B) To store emails on the server

(C) To define how data is transmitted over the Internet

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4. In any email address, the username and the domain name are separated by __________ 1
symbol.

(A) $ (B) @

(C) # (D) %

Ans (B) @

(1 mark for writing the correct option)

5. Which of the following refers to the rules that enable computers to communicate over a 1
network ?

(A) Browser (B) e-Banking

(C) Protocol (D) Text Editor

Ans (C) Protocol

(1 mark for writing the correct option)

6. In the POP3 protocol, what does the number “3” signify ? 1

(A) It represents three computers (B) It stands for the year 2003
involved

(C) It refers to three main servers used (D) It indicates the third version of the
in email delivery Post Office Protocol

Ans (D) It indicates the third version of the Post Office Protocol

(1 mark for writing the correct option)

7. Which of the following is not a valid type of list in HTML ? 1

(A) Description list (B) Ordered list

(C) Detail list (D) Unordered list

Ans (C) Detail list

(1 mark for writing the correct option)

8. Ajay, a computer engineer, generally uses his laptop to remotely access customers’ 1
computers in order to diagnose problems in their computer. Which protocol is being used
for this purpose ?

(A) FTP (B) SMS

(C) SMTP (D) TELNET

Ans (D) TELNET

(1 mark for writing the correct option)

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statements, namely, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Select the most suitable option considering the
Assertion and Reason.
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
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13. What is a software license ? Also mention its purpose. 2

Ans A software license is a legal agreement that defines how a user can install, use, and
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Its purpose is to protect the rights of the software creator and to specify the terms under
which the software can be legally used or shared.

(1 mark for writing correct definition of software license)
(1 mark for writing correct purpose)

14. (a) What is a search engine ? Name any two popular search engines. 2

Ans A search engine is a online service/software/app that helps to find information on the
internet by entering keywords or phrases.
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A search engine retrieves and displays a list of web pages that match the search query.

Examples (Any two) – Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckgo, AOL search, Ask.com , Yandex,
Naver, Baidu, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity

(1 mark for writing the correct definition of search engine)
(½ mark each for writing names of any two correct search engines)

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(b) Write the expanded form of SMTP. How does SMTP differ from POP3 ? 2

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Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Post Office Protocol version 3

Is used to access emails on browser. Is used to retrieve emails through email
client software/apps

Does not save emails on user’s device. Downloads/Saves emails on user’s device.

(1 mark for writing any one correct difference from the above mentioned/similar)

Note: 1 mark to be awarded if only fullform of SMTP is given

15. Differentiate between a tag and an attribute in HTML with the help of a suitable example. 2

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Tag Attribute

A tag is an HTML command that defines an An attribute provides additional
element of a webpage. information about a tag.

A tag creates and structures content like It modifies or gives extra details to the
heading, paragraphs, images, hyperlink elements.
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A tag is written inside angle brackets < > It is written inside a tag.

Example: Example:
<body bgcolor="red"> </body> <body bgcolor="red"> </body>
In this <body>...</body> is a tag. In this bgcolor is an attribute.

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It is used for designing, control colours, fonts, spacing, alignment, positioning, and overall
layout.
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(2 marks for writing for any one appropriate use of CSS)
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(1 mark for writing only the correct fullform of CSS)

18. (a) Sonal has been given an incomplete HTML code. Help her to complete the code by 2
filling in the blanks as per the mentioned specifications :

<html>
<head>
<style>
p{
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__________: 12px; /* Line 2 */
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color:yellow;
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<body>
<p> Saving the environment is crucial for a healthier
Earth </p>
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(i) Line 1 : The background color of the paragraph should be Green.
(ii) Line 2 : The font size of the paragraph text should be 12.
(iii) Line 3 : The alignment of the paragraph text should be center.
(iv) Line 4 : The width of the horizontal ruler should be 50%.

Ans (i) Line 1 : background-color
(ii) Line 2 : font-size
(iii) Line 3 : text-align
(iv) Line 4 : hr

(½ mark each for writing correct missing code for the blanks)

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(iv) Line 4 : The first list item should be 'Apple'.

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(ii) Line 2 : type
(iii) Line 3 : start
(iv) Line 4 : <li> Apple </li>

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19. What is e-Banking ? Mention one difference between e-Banking and e-Shopping. 2

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Example: Example:
transferring money using net banking ordering a mobile phone from an online
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Any other e-Banking website/app OR
Any other e-Shopping website/app

(2 mark for writing any one correct difference OR 1 mark for explaining any one)
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(1 mark for writing correct definition of e-banking)
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(½ mark each for writing correct example of e-banking / e-shopping)

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20. The following HTML statements are not written properly. Rewrite the correct statements 3
with underlined corrections. The desired purpose of each statement is mentioned under
it.
(i)
<a link="https://ncert.nic.in/">Click here</a>
<!-- The link should navigate to https://ncert.nic.in -->

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<ul type="O">
<!-- The list should use hollow circle as bullet. -->

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<font color=Arial size=5>My Webpage</font>
<!-- The font should be Arial, and the size of the font should be
5. -->

Ans (i) <a href="https://ncert.nic.in/">Click here</a>
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<a href=https://ncert.nic.in/>Click here</a>
(ii) <ul type="circle">
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<ul type=circle>

(iii) <font face=Arial size=5> My Webpage </font>
OR
<font face="Arial" size="5"> My Webpage </font>

(1 mark for writing each correction)
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(½ mark each to be awarded for writing only href or circle or face)

Note: underline to be ignored

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(i) Name of the video file is celebration.mp4.
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(iii) The video should automatically start playing when the web page loads.

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Linking in HTML helps to navigate easily and makes websites interactive.

(ii) <body link="blue" vlink="purple">
</body>
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<style>
a:link {color: blue;}
a:visited {color: purple;}
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<a href="" style="link:blue, alink:purple">
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Any other equivalent

(1 mark for writing correct significance of linking in HTML)
(1 mark each for incorporating each specification)

23. (a) Write suitable HTML statements to display the following text on a webpage : 3
(i) H2O
(ii) E=mc2

Ans (i) H₂O
(ii) E=mc²

(1 mark for writing each correct statement)
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(½ mark each for mentioning sub or sup)

(b) Write HTML code to create a hyperlink for sending an email to
"[email protected]" when the user clicks on the text 'HELP'.

Ans <a href="mailto:[email protected]">HELP</a>

(1 mark for writing the correct code)
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(½ mark for only mentioning a tag)

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24. (a) Write the HTML code to design the webpage with the form as shown below : 4

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● Specification 1 : The webpage code should follow the correct HTML structure.
"My Schedule" should be displayed using the first level heading, and the
background colour of the page should be light yellow.
● Specification 2 : Use the table header tag for the column headers.
● Specification 3 : The table should have exactly 4 rows and 4 columns, with the
first row displaying the table header and the remaining rows for student data, as
shown above.
● Specification 4 : The table should use rowspan and colspan, wherever required,
as shown in the given table.

Ans <body bgcolor="lightyellow"> <!--Specification 1a -->
<h1>My Schedule</h1> <!--Specification 1b -->
<table border="2">
<tr>
<th>Name</th> <!--Specification 2 -->
<th>Morning</th>
<th>Noon</th>
<th>Evening</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sahil</td> <!--Specification 3 -->
<td>Running</td>
<td>Self Study</td>
<td rowspan="2">Gym</td> <!--Specification 4a -->
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Abhay</td>
<td>Yoga</td>
<td>Tuition</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neha</td>
<td colspan="2">School</td> <!--Specification 4b -->
<td>Dancing</td>
</tr>
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</body>

(½ mark for correct Specification 1a)
(½ mark for correct Specification 1b)
(½ mark for correctly writing table tag)
(½ mark for correctly writing any 2 <tr> tags)
(½ mark for correctly writing any 2 <th> tags)
(½ mark for correctly writing any 2 <td> tags )
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few months after publishing her paper, she found that another researcher has published a
similar paper in a different journal, using some portions of her work without giving her
credit.
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(1 mark for writing each correct answer)

26. Irfan lives in a rural area with limited access to the Internet. His children struggle to 4
attend online classes, as the area has poor Internet connectivity. On the other hand, in the
nearby city, people have access to high speed Internet and are able to utilize services
effectively. Irfan feels that his family is at a disadvantage due to the lack of access to
digital infrastructure.

Based on the above information, answer the following questions :
(a) Unequal access to digital technology is called ___________.
(b) Mention any one reason for this unequal access to technology.
(c) Mention any one initiative the government can take to reduce this unequal access.
(d) How does limited access to the Internet affect children in terms of education and
opportunities ?
Ans (a) Digital Divide
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equivalent conveying the same meaning
(1 mark for correct answer )

(b) Lack of infrastructure in rural areas
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High cost of technology
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Low digital literacy
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Poverty
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Educational inequalities
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Language barrier
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Any other valid reason
(1 mark for any correct reason )

(c) Make the Internet alongwith other resources available
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Provide affordable/free internet access in rural areas
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Promote digital literacy training
OR
Any other valid initiative
(1 mark for mentioning any one appropriate initiative)

(d) Limited internet access restricts children to access online educational resources,
reducing their learning opportunities.
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