CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2026 Solution for Apparel

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
APPAREL (SUBJECT CODE- 414)
MARKING SCHEME FOR CLASS X (SESSION 2025-2026)
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. Section A has Objective type questions whereas 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 05 questions.
ii. There is no negative marking.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (26 MARKS):
i. This section contains 16 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 10 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material
(NCERT/PSSCIVE/ Unit/ Chap.
Q. No. QUESTION Marks
CBSE Study No.
Material)
A1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. Speaking Employability skills Unit 1 1
book- class x
ii. Operating system Employability skills Unit 3 1
book- class x
iii. Stress management is the practice of Employability skills Unit 2 1
using strategies to control and reduce book- class x
stress for better mental and physical
well-being.
iv. Solar energy Employability skills Unit 5 1
book- class x
v. Letters, numbers and special Employability skills Unit 3 1
characters book- class x
vi. A person who starts, organizes, and Employability skills Unit 4 1
manages a business, taking on financial book- class x
risks with the aim of making a profit.
A2. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Shape Study material Unit 1- 1
(Teachers Note)- Elements
class x and

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principles of
design
ii. Chikankari embroidery Study material Unit 3- 1
(Teachers Note)- Traditional
class x Hand
Embroidery
iii. A type of chain stitch embroidery done Study material Unit 3- 1
with a hooked needle. (Teachers Note)- Traditional
class x Hand
Embroidery
iv. Use of colourful threads and nature Study material Unit 3 1
inspired motifs. (Teachers Note)- Traditional
class x Hand
Embroidery
v. Blunt point and large eye Apparel Book- Class Unit 3 1
ix Embroidery
Defects and
Finishing
vi. Improves the garment’s appearance Apparel Book- Class Unit 3 1
and durability. ix Embroidery
Defects and
Finishing
A3. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Stem stitch Apparel Book- Class Unit 2 1
ix Tools,
Materials
and stitches
for Hand
Embroidery
ii. Petal or leaf shape Apparel Book- Class Unit 2 1
ix Tools,
Materials
and stitches
for Hand
Embroidery
iii. The visual distribution of weight in a Study material Unit 1- 1
design. (Teachers Note)- Elements
class x and
principles
iv. To reduce eye strain and see Apparel Book- Class Unit 3 1
embroidery details clearly. ix Embroidery
Defects and
Finishing
v. Creating designs without using pre- Study material Unit 4 1
drawn templates or guides. (Teachers Note)- Application
class x of
Embroideries
vi. The brightness or dullness of a colour Study material Unit 1- 1
(Teachers Note)- Elements
class x and
principles of
design
Source Material Unit/ Chap.
Q. No. QUESTION Marks
(NCERT/PSSCIVE/ No.

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CBSE Study
Material)
A4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Colour Study material Unit 1- 1
(Teachers Note)- Elements
class x, Apparel and
principles of
design
ii. Satin stitch Apparel Book- Class Unit 2 1
ix Tools,
Materials
and stitches
for Hand
Embroidery
iii. cotton fabric Study material Unit 4 1
(Teachers Note)- Application
class x of
Embroideries
iv. Whipstitch and running stitch. Study material Unit 4 1
(Teachers Note)- Application
class x of
Embroideries
v. refers to the small unwanted spaces or Apparel Book- Class Unit 3 1
openings that appear between stitches ix Embroidery
where the fabric shows through. Defects and
Finishing
vi. Backing Apparel Book- Class Unit 3 1
ix Embroidery
Defects and
Finishing
A5. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. causes the fabric around the Apparel Book- Class Unit 3 1
embroidery to become hazy or ix Embroidery
wrinkled. Defects and
Finishing
ii. Metallic gold and silver threads Study material Unit 3 1
(Teachers Note)- Traditional
class x, Apparel Hand
Embroidery
iii. Complementary colour scheme Study material Unit 1- 1
(Teachers Note)- Elements
class x, Apparel and
principles of
design
iv. Adding fragrance to drawers or closets. Study material Unit 4 1
(Teachers Note)- Application
class x, Apparel of
Embroideries
v. Study material Unit 4 1
The opening allows the fabric to be (Teachers Note)- Application
turned inside out so that the seams class x of
remain hidden, giving the cuff a neat Embroideries
finish.

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vi. On sherwanis and kurta collars Study material Unit 4 1
(Teachers Note)- Application
class x, Apparel of
Embroideries

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material
(NCERT/PSSCIVE/ Unit/ Chap.
Q. No. QUESTION Marks
CBSE Study No.
Material)
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
A6. Hard working, Optimistic, Employability skills Unit 4 2
Independent, Energetic, Self book- class x
confident (any two)
A7. is to show whether the message Employability skills Unit 1 2
has been received, understood, and book- class x
interpreted correctly by the
receiver.
A8. McAfee virus scan, Norton Employability skills Unit 3 2
Antivirus, Quick Heal, Windows book- class x
defender (any two)
A9. reduces stress, improves Employability skills Unit 2 2
confidence, helps in better decision book- class x
making, increases motivation to
achieve goals (any two)
A10. Green skills help in reducing Employability skills Unit 5 2
pollution by promoting eco-friendly book- class x
practices like using clean energy
and managing waste properly.
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)
A11. Rhythm is the repetition or Study material Unit 1- 2
movement of design. (Teachers Note)- Elements
It can be achieved by repeating class x, Apparel and
colours, shapes or lines at regular principles of
intervals in design. design
A12. (1) includes intricate geometric Study material Unit 3 2
patterns made with vibrant (Teachers Note)- Traditional
coloured threads. class x, Apparel Hand
(2) often uses mirror work to Embroidery
enhance the decorative appeal of
the design.
A13. Gift tags are small labels attached Study material Unit 4 2
to gifts that can be used multiple (Teachers Note)- Application
times. class x, Apparel of
To create them with embroidery, Embroideries
cutout small pieces of fabric and
embroider personalized messages
or designs on them.

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A14. Weight, thickness, construction, Apparel Book- Class Unit 2 2
appearance of the fabric and design ix Tools,
and stitches of the embroidery. Materials
and stitches
for Hand
Embroidery
A15. Use of thimble, first aid kit, good Apparel Book- Class Unit 3 2
lighting and magnifying glass, fire ix Embroidery
safety, hand care, clean and Defects and
ventilated environment, proper Finishing
posture (any four)
A16. (1) Bright, colourful silk Study material Unit 3 2
threads are used on coarse cotton (Teachers Note)- Traditional
fabric called Khaddar. class x, Apparel Hand
(2) Mainly used darning Embroidery
stitches to create floral and
geometric patterns.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
A17. Raw material- fabric used is Study material Unit 3 4
Khans(used as blouse pieces) and (Teachers Note)- Traditional
Irkal sarees. class x, Apparel Hand
cotton threads, mercerized cotton Embroidery
thread, pure silk threads are used.
Motifs-
Temple Architecture- Gopurams,
Raths, and Palanquins
Animals- Nandi Bull, Elephants,
Deer
Birds- Peacock, Swan,
Squirrel,Parrot
Everyday objects- Cradles, Chess
Squares, Anklets,Bells, Flower pots,
Rudrakshas
Colours- Orange, green, purple, red
colours and white is prominent on
the black and dark background
A18. The value of embroidered product Apparel Book- Class Unit-3 4
can be increased by improving the ix Embroidery
quality of embroidery in the Defects and
following ways: a) Print a Finishing
template(s) of your embroidery
design so you plan the embroidery
layout. Place it on the item
(garment, home décor, craft or
quilt) and critique its placement
and size. b) Build a test stash- Keep
a test polo T- shirt, stretchy T-shirt,
terry cloth towel and common

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items that you embroider on all the
time in your test stash. Use this
resource when testing a design for
a final project. Fill every available
inch with test designs then toss it
when there’s no more than you will
need so you have material to use
for a test stitch-out. So many
problems can be avoided by
stitching a test of the design with
the fabric, stabilizer and thread
combo that you will be using for
the final project. c) Press the fabric
– Use starch and steam to get the
fabric to behave. Press the
stabilizer if it’s wrinkled so it will lay
flat for the final project. d) Hoop on
a flat, sturdy surface, not on your
lap- Ironing boards work in a pinch,
but best results are achieved when
hooping on a solid surface such as a
cutting table and mat. Use the lines
on the mat to square the fabric in
the hoop. e) Select the right hoop
for the job- The best hold is
achieved with the smallest hoop for
the design. For instance, a 4” × 4”
hoop is the best choice for a 2 1⁄2”
× 3” design. f) Insert a fresh needle
when starting a new embroidery
project.
A19. Fly stitch-It is also a type of loop Apparel Book- Class Unit 2 4
stitch. The formed stitch resembles ix Tools,
the wings of a fly, and is therefore Materials
known as fly stitch. Its variation can and stitches
be made by adjusting the lengths of for Hand
the loop. It involves making a single Embroidery
loop with the thread and then
tacking it down. It helps in forming
designs like small plants, birds and
grass, etc.
French knot- It is a favourite with
embroiderers because of its
rounded, raised look that makes
the design look elevated. It is
mostly used to create the centre of
a flower and the eyes in an
embroidered figure. Figures with

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outlines, birds, animals, flowers
and leaves are selected for the
French knot. Outlines of animals
and birds can be made more
delicate by using only one strand of
the thread. The method to
embroider the French knot and the
bullion stitch is almost the same.
Thus, sometimes they can be used
to substitute each other. French
knots are used in garments like
bibs, frocks, skirts, etc. It is also
made on handkerchiefs, pillow
covers, bed sheets, etc.
A20. Fabric gapping- This defect occurs Apparel Book- Class Unit 3 4
when the fabric gaps are visible ix Embroidery
through the embroidery design in Defects and
the background, either in the Finishing
middle part of the design or on the
edges.
Missed trims- When threads are
left on the front side in the
embroidery design between the
designs, it is called missed trims.
Improper placement of
embroidery design- This is a result
of the incorrect tracing of the
design.
Bunching at the corners- When the
corners of the embroidery design
are not crisp because of gathering
up of the thread at a point, it is
known as bunching.
A21. Blanket stitch It is similar to the Apparel Book- Class Unit 2 4
buttonhole stitch and is mainly ix Tools,
used to finish the blanket’s edges. Materials
It is one of the simplest ways of and stitches
decorating or holding a garment’s for Hand
hem or edge. Embroidery
After following the general steps
for embroidering, follow the steps
for making a blanket stitch: 1. Slant
the needle to the left for the first
stitch and then insert it in the same
place for the second, but slant it to
the right.
2. Two rows of blanket stitch, one

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straight and one slanting are
worked to get a coloured binding
on the edge of the fabric.
3. The straight stitches are only half
the width of the binding.
4. Make a loop and pull the thread
from the loop to end the stitch on
the backside of the fabric.

Making a blanket stitch

Blanket stitch—final look

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