CBSE Class 10 Question Paper 2026 Foundation Skills for Sciences

FOR CBSE CLASS 10 EXAM PREPARATION

CBSE Class 10 2026
Question Paper ·
Foundation Skills
Sciences
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

CBSE Class 10 2026 Question Paper Foundation Skills Sciences

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Q.P. Code 108
 .  -   - 
Roll No. -    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
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FOUNDATION SKILLS FOR SCIENCES
  : 2    : 50
Time allowed : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

 : NOTE :

(I)       -    (I) Please check that this question
15   paper contains 15 printed pages.
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(II) -        - .(II) Q.P. Code given on the right hand
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(III)       -  21    (III) Please check that this question
paper contains 21 questions.

(IV)         , (IV) Please write down the serial
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    -     read the question paper only and
  will not write any answer on the
answer-book during this period.

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  :
(1)    
  
(2)  -  21          –      
(3)               
(4)   (5 + 16 =) 21   ,     ()  2  
(5 + 10 =) 15      

(5)            
(6)   :   (24 )
(i)    05   
(ii)          
(iii)      
(iv)      
(v)    /      
(7)   :   (26 )
(i)    16   
(ii)    10     
(iii)      
(iv)      
(v)    /      

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General Instructions :

(1) Please read the instructions carefully.

(2) This Question Paper consists of 21 questions in two sections : Section A
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(v) Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

(7) Section B : Subjective Type Questions (26 Marks)

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 – 
( )
1.      6     4      41=4
(i)                  
    ? 1
(A)   (B)  
(C)    (D)  
(ii)    ‘R’     ? 1
(A)  (Rational) (B)  (Realistic)
(C)  (Revised) (D)  (Regional)
(iii)                 
  ,  ________     1
(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 
(iv)             ? 1
(A)    
(B)  -    
(C)      
(D) -         
(v)          ? 1
(A)     
(B)         
(C)       
(D)        
(vi)          (SDG)    2030 
       ? 1
(A)   (B)    
(C)   (D)  

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Section – A
(Objective Type Questions)

1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on employability skills. 41=4
(i) Which type of feedback provides precise details about what has been
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a (A) Zero Hunger (B) Good Health and Well being
(C) Gender Equality (D) Space Research

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2.   6     5      51=5

(i)    ,           
          ? 1

(A) 
(B) 
(C) 
(D) 

(ii) SOP     SOP         
  ? 1

(A) 
(B) 
(C) 
(D) 

(iii)                 
  _________     1

(A)  (B) 
(C)   (D)  

(iv)         ,    
          _________    1

(A)  (B) 
(C)  (D) 
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(i) What encompasses a broader set of activities focused on promoting

products, building brand awareness and shaping public perceptions ? 1

(A) Sales
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(ii) Which component of SOP indicating the personal involved to ensure

upon compliance in SOP ? 1

(A) Responsibility

(B) Accountability
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(D) Reference
g la
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(iii) The thin cylindrical shaped round bottom glass tubes used for

holding small amount of liquid is called _________. 1

(A) Beaker (B) Pipette

(C) Test tube (D) Watch glass
o m
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c. o s e ________.
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l as ag
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(C) Reagent (D) Solvent

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(v)             ,   
  __________    1

(A)    (B)   

(C)   (D) -  

(vi)                
             1

(A)  (B) 

(C)  (D)  

3.   6     5      51=5

(i)     (RCPA)          1

(ii) SOP      ? 1

(iii)                  
            1

(iv)               
          1

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(v) The pharmaceutical industry standard to guarantee the safety,

efficacy and quality of medicines based on a set of guidelines and

standards is called _________. 1

(A) Good manufacturing practices
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(B) Research and development
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ag
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(vi) It can be defined as a new idea or method that can be used to solve a

real life problem. 1

(A) Research (B) Innovation
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(C) Inference
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(D) Intellectual property

s em
g la
3.
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Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 51=5

(i) Mention any one primary purpose of Retail Chemist Prescription

Audit (RCPA). 1

(ii) What do you mean by SOP ? 1

o m
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m(iii) Name the glassware used for mixing and heating liquidsm.in which
c. o s e
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l a 1

l as ag
ag (iv) Give two examples of preservatives used in laboratories to prevent

microbial growth and preserve biological samples. 1

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(v) -               
       1

(vi)                 
   ? 1

4.   6     5      51=5

(i)              
   ? 1

(ii)              1

(iii)                
   ? 1

(iv)         [H]     
[OH]     ? 1

(v)         ,     
   ? 1

(vi)               
            1

5.   6     5      51=5

(i) “”            1

(ii)             
      1

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(v) Name the branch of Chemistry that focuses on studying carbon
containing compounds which are essential for life. 1

(vi) What type of innovation attempts to develop a new product or bring
improvement in an existing product ? 1

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(i) Whosegives essential support to health care professionals by offering la
l a ag
agtraining on product usage ? 1

(ii) Mention the purpose of standard operating procedures for factory
workers. 1

(iii) Which type of glassware is used for growing and observing bacteria
or other microorganisms ? 1

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manufactured and distributed to the public ? 1

(vi) Write one innovative idea done by school students that help to
overcome challenges faced by us in real life. 1

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ag on their industry and specific needs. 1

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(iii)                  
      ? 1

(iv)    pH              ? 1

(v) -              
     1

(vi)            ,    
            ? 1

 – 
( )
     5     3          20 
30     32=6
6. “             ”   
    2

7.             2

8.                ? 2

9. (a)  (career)   ?
(b)               1+1=2

10. “           ”      
       2

  6     4    20-30     42=8
11.          2

12.           2

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

6. “Clear and concise communication is of immense importance in work and
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(b) Name the two ways how a person can earn a living. 1+1=2

10. “Reduced inequalities is one of our sustainable goals”. State the methods
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13.                   ? 2

14.              2

15.        (GMP) -           ? 2

16.            2

  5     3    50-80    : 3  4 = 12

17.                 
  4

18.         ?       
   4

19.                4

20.         -   4

21.           ? 4

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13. What are the two probable risks that may happen due to mishandling of
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14. Mention any two hazards associated with the chemicals used in the
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17. Explain any four different types of Advertising Media for Life Sciences
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20. Write the general guidelines for storing chemicals in chemistry laboratories. 4

21. What are the current trends and advancement in medicine manufacturing
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