CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2026 for Foundation Skills for Sciences

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
FOUNDATION SKILLS FOR SCIENCES (PHARMACEUTICAL &
BIOTECHNOLOGY)(SUBJECT CODE -421)
Blue-print for sample question paper for class X (Session 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50
PART A – EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (10 MARKS):
OBJECTIVE TYPE SHORT ANSWER
UNIT QUESTION TYPE QUESTION TOTAL
NO. NAME OF THE UNIT 1 MARK EACH 2 MARK EACH QUESTIONS

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 QUESTION TO BE ANY 4 ANY 3 07
ANSWERED
TOTAL MARKS 1X4=4 2X3=6 10 MARKS

PART B – SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS (40 MARKS):
OBJECTIVE SHORT
LONG ANSWER TOTAL
UNIT TYPE ANSWER TYPE
NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTION QUESTIO
NO. QUESTIONS QUESTION
N
1 MARK EACH 2 MARK EACH 4 MARKS EACH
1. Fundamental of
Scientific sales and 4 1 1 6
marketing
2. Standard operating
procedures and 4 1 1 6
fundamental
elements of quality
3. Handling glassware in 4 1 1 6
laboratory.
4. Chemical storage and 6
handling in 4 1 1
laboratory.

SHORT LONG
UNI O0BJECTIVE ANSWER TYPE TOTAL
TYPE QUESTION ANSWER
T NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIO
QUESTION QUESTION
NO. N
1 MARK EACH 2 MARK EACH 4 MARKS EACH

5. Fundamental
Science for 4 1 1 6
medicine
manufactory.
6. Fundamental of
Innovation and
Research to resolve 4 1 - 5
real life problems.

Total Question 24 6 5 35
No of Question to be 20 Ans. 4 Ans. 3 27
answered
Total Marks 1x20 =20 2x4 = 8 4x3 = 12 40 marks

CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
(SUBJECT CODE – 421)
Sample Question paper for class X. (Session 2025 – 2026)
Max. Time – 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50
General Instruction:
1 Please read the instruction carefully.
2 This question paper consists of 21 questions in two sections: Section A and
Section B.
3 Section A has objective type question where as section B contains subjective
type 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 5 questions.
ii. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
iii. There is no negative marking.
iv. Do as per the instructions given
7 Section B: Subjective type questions (26 marks):
i. This section has 15 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 10 questions.
iii. Do as per the instruction given.
iv. 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) It is the means by which the information is sent – 1
a) Feedback
b) Sender
c) Message
d) Channel
ii) Mention one skill that you should master to get success in life. 1

iii) is the ability to identify and name one’s own emotion. 1

iv) The most important software in any computer is . 1

v) have a positive relationship with society. 1

vi) How many sustainable development goals are given by the United Nations? 1

Q.2 Answer any five out of the given 6 questions (1x5=5 marks)
i) Who plays a crucial role in gathering feedback from health-care professionals, 1
patients and care givers?
a) Interviews
b) Surveys
c) Research
d) Marketing
ii) The full form of SOP is- 1
a) Standard Operating Protocols
b) Standard Operating Procedures
c) Standard Operational Process
d) Standard Operating Practice

iii) are conical shaped glass containers with a narrow neck and flat 1
bottom-
a) Test-tube
b) Graduated cylinders
c) Erlenmeyer flasks
d) Pipettes
iv) are used to determine the end point of chemical reaction and ph. 1
of a solution –
a) Salts
b) Acids
c) Indicators
d) Bases
v) It regulate the pharmaceutical industry to ensure the safety, efficacy and 1
quality of medicines-
a) Research and development
b) Regulatory Authorities
c) Manufacturing Companies
d) Healthcare Providers

vi) is a right to use an invention. 1
a) Trademarks
b) Copyright
c) Trade secrets
d) Patents
Q.3 Answer any 5 out of given 6 questions (1x5=5)
i) What is the full form of RCPA? 1
ii) Give one example of PPE 1
iii) Which laboratory deals with the experiments related to chemical reactions 1
iv) Mention one substance that are used in laboratory for staining any biological 1
specimens
v) Who deals with the spatial arrangement of atoms within molecules? 1
vi) What type of innovation happens when someone attempts for improving the 1
process.

Q.4 Answer any 5 out of given 6 questions (1x5=5)
i) Mention the two basic categories for an innovation. 1
ii) What is the full form of GMP? 1
iii) Which substance can ignite easily and can cause fires and explosions? 1
iv) Give one example of Class A glassware. 1
v) What do you mean by Quality standard? 1
vi) Mention one type of Advertising Media for Life Sciences sales and Marketing. 1

Q.5 Answer any 5 out of given 6 questions (1x5=5)
i) What are the 4P’s of marketing mix? 1
ii) Write one SOP of a factory worker working in an industry. 1
iii) Give two common examples of glass wares used in science laboratories. 1

iv) Which substances can cause serious health problems if ingested or inhaled 1
accidently.
v) What is Isomerism? 1
vi) What are the two types of research based on application? 1

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer any 3 out of given 5 questions on Employability Skills: (2x3=6)
Answer each question in 20-30 words:

Q.6. Write the 7Cs of effective communication? 2
Q.7 Give two differences between Interest and abilities. 2
What are the ways in which personal information can be leaked from a
Q.8 2
computer without our knowing?
Mention two mis – conceptions that we may have about entre
Q.9 2
premiership.
Q.10 What are the main problems related to Sustainable Development ? 2

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20-30 words each :( 2x4=8)
Q.11 Mention the importance of Sales and Marketing in the field of business. 2
Q.12 What are the two key features of a Quality Management System? 2
Q.13 Write the main use of pipettes and burettes in a chemistry laboratory. 2
Q.14 Mention two important points that you should keep it in mind while the 2
labeling of chemicals.
Q.15 What are the two benefits of implementing GMP guidelines for 2
Pharmaceutical Companies ?
Q.16 Give two differences between Research and Development (R&D) and 2
Innovation.

Answer any 3 out of given 5 questions in 50-80 words each: (4x3=12)
Q.17 What are the primary purposes of RCPA and write it’s benefits. 4
Q.18 Mention the different components of SOP. Give two advantages that we will 4
get from SOP.
Q.19 Write the importance of handling glassware’s safely in laboratories. 4
Q.20 What are the storage conditions for chemicals that one should follow in 4
laboratory to prevent accidents and minimize the risk of exposure to
hazardous substances ?
Q.21 Write a short notes on the basic principles of organic chemistry related to 4
medicine manufacturing?

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