CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2026 for Automotive

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CBSE DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
AUTOMOTIVE
SUBJECTCODE-404
Sample Question Paper for Class-X
Session2025-26
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50
PART-A:- EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (10 MARKS)
OBJECTIV SHORT
E TYPE ANSWER
UNI QUESTIONS TYPE TOTAL
NAME OF THE UNIT
T QUESTIONS QUESTION
NO. S
1 MARK EACH 2 MARKS EACH

1 Communication Skills-II 1 1 2
2 Self-Management Skills- II 2 1 3
3 ICT Skills-II 1 1 2
4 Entrepreneurial Skills- II 1 1 2
5 Green Skills-II 1 1 2
TOTAL QUESTIONS 6 5 11
NO. OF QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Any 4 Any 3 07
TOTALMARKS 1 x4=4 2 x3=6 10 MARKS

PART-B:- SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS (40 MARKS)
SHORT DESCRIPTIVE/
OBJECTIVE
ANSWE LONG ANS.
TYPE
UNI R TYPE TYPE TOTAL
NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTION QUESTIONS QUESTIONS
T S QUESTION
NO. S
1MARK 2
4 MARKSEACH
EACH MARK
S
EACH
1 Automobile and its
components 4 1 1 6

2 Tools 5 1 1 7
3 Vehicle Servicing 4 1 1 6
4 Customer Sales Care 4 1 1 6
Innovation
5 4 1 1 7
and
Development

Reading of service
6 2 1 - 3
manual
TOTAL QUESTIONS 24 6 5 35
NO.OF QUESTIONS
20 Any 4 Any 3 27
TO BE ANSWERED
TOTAL MARKS 1 x20=20 2 x4=8 4 x3=12 40 MARKS

CBSE DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
AUTOMOTIVE

SUBJECT CODE - 404

Sample Question Paper for Class-X
Session-2025-26)
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50

General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 21 questions in two sections: Section A & Section B.
3. SectionAhasObjectivetypequestionswhereasSectionBcontainsSubjectivetype questions.
4. Out of the given (5+16=) 21 questions,a candidate has to answer (5+10=)15 questions
in the allotted (maximum) time of 2 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION-A:- OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS ( 24 MARKS)
i. This section has 05 questions.
ii. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
iii. There is no negative marking.
iv. Do as per the instructions given.
SECTION-B:– SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (26 MARKS):
v. This section has 16 questions.
vi. A candidate has to do10 questions.
vii. Do as per the instructions given.
viii. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

SECTION-A:- OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1x4
=4 marks)
i. In “ABC” of stress management, “A-Adversity stands for . 1
a. Have a joyful life.
b. The stressful event
c. The way you respond to the event
d. Actions and out comes of the event
ii. Yoga is practiced to achieve control of . 1
a. Mind
b. Body and mind
c. Muscles
d. Bones
iii. Which of the following is pronoun? 1
a. Red
b. Them
c. Rock
d. Carefully
iv. By default, Windows 7 has a picture for the desktop background. Name 1
That picture.
v. In Which type of entrepreneurship, research is conducted to completely 1
define a specific and core collective problem ?
a. Women
b. Social
c. Agricultural
d. Small Scale
vi. As per Collins English Dictionary„ the ability to be maintained at a 1
steady level‟ is .
a. Productivity
b. Reliability
c. Availability
d. Sustainability

Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x5 =5 marks)
i. In which design of chassis is the whole engine installed in the driver 1
cabin ?
a. Bus chassis
b. Mono chassis
c. Full forward chassis
d. Semi forward chassis

ii. Which of the following welding techniques is used to combine the body 1
structural assemblies into an integrated shell ?
a. Electric spot welding
b. Soldering
c. Electric arc welding
d. Oxy-acetylene gas welding

iii. Define engine torque ? 1

iv. SAE-20, SAE-30, SAE-50 all are classified as oils. 1
a. Gear
b. Natural
c. Multi grade
d. Mono grade
v. Which of the following percentage of fuel energy is lost in exhaust 1
gases ?
a. 35%
b. 5%
c. 15%
d. 25%
vi. Choose the element that has the greatest influence on gradient 1
resistance.
a. Mass of the vehicle
b. Material of the road surface
c. Quality of the road surface
d. Material and design of tyre tread

Q. 3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x5 = 5 marks)
i. Name the equipment used for lifting an automobile and carry out the 1
work under the chassis.
ii. Choose the special tool in given option. 1
a. Fixed tool
b. Tools wrench
c. Hammer
d. Universal clutch holding tool
iii. Normally, wheel helps in minimizing tire vibration and bounce. 1
a. Rotation
b. Size
c. Balancing
d. Alignment
iv. Out of the following applications the rotary screw air compressor 1
become the most preferred source of compressed air?
a. Domestic applications
b. Marine applications
c. Automotive applications
d. Industrial applications
v. Choose the tool used to precisely apply a specific twisting force to a 1
fastener.
a. Torque wrench
b. Open-ended wrench
c. Pneumatic wrench
d. Adjustable wrench

vi. While checking the engine oil of a car, the hand brake and 1
the engine are suggested.
a. Off, off
b. On, on
c. On, off
d. Off, on

Q.4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x5 = 5 marks)
i. It is advised to clean the side walls of tyres with . 1
a. Steel wool
b. Plastic brush
c. Wire brush
d. Cloth
ii. Vikash is an auto mechanic, which manual he will refer for vehicle 1
servicing.
iii. Owner manual does not consist of following information 1
a. Information of dashboard
b. Information of vehicle feature
c. Procedure of vehicle service
d. Procedure to dismantle of engine
iv. Mention any two characteristics that an ideal engine coolant should 1
Have in it.
v. Pick the employees who will help consumers with the purchase or 1
maintenance of their vehicles.
a. Technician
b. Dealership manager
c. Customer service executive
d. Service Advisor
vi. Which of the following results from a positive customer relationship? 1
a. A good sale for the outlet
b. Tension for the executive
c. Headache for the outlet
d. Repeated complaints to the outlets

Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x5 = 5 marks)
i. Choose the employee that never leaves a customer with an 1
unanswered query.
a. Customer service executive
b. Technician
c. Service Advisor
d. Dealership manager
ii. A customer service professional or a sales executive dealer may also 1
be called.
a. Expert technician
b. Information expert
c. Sales manager
d. Service advisor
iii. Give the temperature range that automotive micro processors must 1
With stand.
iv. Select the correct complete form of the SAE. 1
a. Society of Automatic Engineering
b. Society of Artificial Intelligence Engineers
c. Society of Automotive Engineers
d. Society of Automobile Engineering
v. Innovation leads to of a technology. 1
a. Deterioration
b. Descent
c. Development
d. Degradation

vi. Bringing a new model of a car to market often takes this much time in 1
laboratories.
a. 5-7years
b. 6-9months
c. 1-2years
d. 2-3years

SECTION-B:- SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills (2x3 = 6 marks)
Answer each question in 20 – 30 words.

Q. 6 Enlist 7C‟s of Communication. 2
Q. 7 Enlist any two advantages of stress management. 2
Q. 8 Name any two ways by which a computer can get infected with virus. 2
Q. 9 List any two positive impacts of entrepreneurship on society. 2
Q. 10 What is 4Rs‟ and 1Uof Sustainability ? 2

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20–30 words each (2x4 = 8 marks)

Q. 11 Write contents of service manual. 2
Q. 12 Enlist any two functions of the front axle of RWD automobile. 2
Q. 13 Write any two advantages of using special tools in automobile 2
Workshops.
Q. 14 List the various precautionary measures that must be taken when 2
Washing an automobile.
Q. 15 In your own words ,illustrate the usefulness of the term "Anticipate 2
Guest Needs."
Q. 16 Address at least two advancements in the area of alternative fuels. 2

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50–80 words each (4x3= 12 marks)

Q. 17 Explain the discharging and charging action of a lead-acid battery. 4
Q. 18 Write the uses of the following special tools/equipment: 4
a. Universal clutch holding tool
b. Flywheel puller
c. Pneumatic wrench
d. Two post lift
Q. 19 Explain the importance of changing engine coolant. 4
Q. 20 Alfred was picked for an interview for the position of salesperson in an 4
automobile dealership. The interviewer asked him to tell (any four)
areas in which he is valuable to the organization as a salesperson.
Explain.
Q. 21 Give a brief explanation of recent advances in automobile safety 4
technologies. Name four features that are linked to it.

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