CBSE Class 10 Question Paper 2026 Solution Design Thinking & Innovation

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CBSE Class 10 2026
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Thinking, Innovation
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CBSE Class 10 2026 Question Paper Solution
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Design Thinking, Innovation

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Secondary School Examination, 2026 (Xth)
SUBJECT NAME : Design Thinking & Innovation (Q.P. CODE /Set No. 422/109)

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
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“Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality
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system and affect the life and future of millions of candidates. Sharing this
policy/document to anyone, publishing in any magazine and printing in
Newspaper/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
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marking scheme but correct competency is enumerated by the candidate, due
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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 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 answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X’
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mistake which evaluators are committing.
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Marks awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and

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written in the left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
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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DESIGN THINKING AND INNOVATION (Subject Code-422)
(PAPER CODE : 109) (M1090422)
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Answer any 4 out of given 6 questions on employability skills 4x1=4
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2. (i) (c) Maintainong eye-contact and using open body language (DTI pg–12)
(ii) (b) Organisational barrier --- DTI-11
(iii) (c) Validate --- DTI p.71

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3. (i) (b) Artists and Musicians (DTI pg-30)
(ii) (a) Paper mockup --- DTI p.71
(iii) (c) Blueprint --- DTI p.17
(iv) (b) Analogical thinking --- DTI p.30
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(iii) (c) Growing vegetables --- DTI p.56 1
(iv) (c) A correct, R not correct --- DTI p.20 1
(v) (c) divergent thinking (pg-30-DTI) 1
(vi) (b) Scenario simulation --- DTI p.74 1
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(ii) (a) Spontaneous emotional creativity --- DTI p.29 1
(iii) (d) key frame animation (pg 30 DTI) 1
(iv) (c) Puppet Animation DTI p.50 1
(v) (c) Interdependence of consumption & natural processes --- DTI p.61 1
(vi) (b) Solar powered chargers (DTI-61) 1
SECTION B --- SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
Answer any 3 out of given 5 questions on employability skills. Answer each 3x2=6
question in 20-30 words
6. As there are various stakeholders like customers, employees, vendors, media etc, 2
are always sending important information to each other.
It has three important parts
1) Transmitting 2) Listening 3) Feeding
7. 1) Self – Awareness 2
2) Responsibility
3) Time Management
4) Adaptability (any other relevant point)
8. 1) Roll over or Hover 2
2) Point and click U-3 pg67
3) Drag and drop (0.5 × 4)
4) Double click
9. a) A career in a line of work that a person takes for life 1+1=2
b) Two ways are :- U-4 pg-100
i) Self employment
ii) Wage employment
10. To reduce inequalities we can:- 2
1) Be helpful to one another U-5
2) Be friendly with everyone Pg-111
3) Include everyone while working or playing
4) Help others by including everyone whether they are small or big, boy or
girl, belong to any class or caste
Answer any 4 out of given 6 questions in 20-30 words each 4x2=8
11. Define ‘storyboarding’ in the context of design. (2 marks) 2
Storyboarding is sequencing of sketches or visuals. (1 mark)
It maps the user’s journey or flow of an idea before prototyping. (1 mark)
Ref: DTI p.17
12. State the role of active listening in effective communication. (2 marks) 2
Ensures clarity of the message, prevents miscommunication. (1 mark)
Builds trust and shows respect to the speaker. (1 mark)
Ref: DTI p.41

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Clearly communicates solution/benefit. (1 mark)
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3. storyboard is narrative/visual representation. (1 mark)
4. prototype is functional/testable model. (1 mark)
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Teacher mediation to balancing group input. (1 mark)
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19. Hand-drawn screens tested via role-play. (4 marks) 4
Type: Low-fidelity paper prototype with scenario simulation. (1 mark)
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Quick, inexpensive way to test ideas. (1 mark)
Allows early feedback on usability. (1 mark)
Captures user’s emotions and reactions in context. (1 mark)
Ref: DTI p.71
20. Student redesigns school bag using tree analogy. (4 marks) 4
Method: Analogical thinking. (1 mark)
Benefits:
Transfers natural features (branching, load distribution) to design. (1 mark)
Inspires novel, creative solutions. (1 mark)
Enhances functionality and originality. (1 mark)
Ref: DTI p.38
21. EcoBox case study. (4 marks) 4
Demonstrates sustainability: eco-friendly, reusable, compostable packaging.
(1 mark)
Key features:
Use of compostable raw materials like rice husk, corn starch. (1 mark)
Designed for reuse and lifecycle mapping. (1 mark)
Reduces environmental footprint. (1 mark)
Ref: DTI p.63
22. NGO animated short film. (4 marks) 4
Style: Motion graphics with infographics and dynamic text. (1 mark)
Educational support:
Simplifies complex ideas into visuals. (1 mark)
Increases engagement and retention. (1 mark)
Effective tool for awareness campaigns. (1 mark)
Ref: DTI p.44

ES: Employability Skills class 10 Textbook
DTI: Design Thinking and Innovation Taskbook for Grade 10

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