CBSE Class 11 Sample Paper 2026 for Early Childhood Care and Education

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (SUBJECT CODE - 842)
Blue-print for Sample Question Paper for Class XI (Session 2024-2025)
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50

PART A - EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (10 MARKS):

OBJECTIVE
SHORT ANSWER
TYPE
UNIT TYPE QUESTIONS TOTAL
NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS
NO. QUESTIONS
1 MARK EACH 2 MARKS EACH

1 Communication Skills - III 1 1 2

2 Self-Management Skills - III 1 1 2

3 ICT Skills - III 1 1 2

4 Entrepreneurial Skills - III 1 1 2

5 Green Skills - III 2 1 3

TOTAL QUESTIONS 6 5 11
NO. OF QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Any 4 Any 3 07
TOTAL MARKS 1x4=4 2x3=6 10 MARKS

PART B - SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS (40 MARKS):

SHORT DESCRIPTIVE/
OBJECTIVE
ANSWER LONG ANS.
TYPE
UNIT TYPE TYPE TOTAL
NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS
NO. QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTIONS
1 MARK 2 MARKS 4 MARKS
EACH EACH EACH
1 Introduction to Early
4 2 6
Childhood Care & Education
2 Foundations of Child
6 1 7
Development
3 Nutrition and Health Needs
6 1 1 11
of the Child
Developmentally Appropriate
4
Care & Activities for Holistic 3 1 1 6
Development
5 Inside-Outside Care and
3 1 1 5
Learning Environment
6 Ways of reaching out to
2 1 1 3
parents and community
TOTAL QUESTIONS 24 6 5
NO. OF QUESTIONS
20 4 3
TO BE ANSWERED
TOTAL MARKS 1 x 20=20 2x4=8 4 x 3 = 12 40 MARKS

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (SUBJECT CODE - 842)

Sample Question Paper for Class XI (Session 2024-2025)
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. 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 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.

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SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q 1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)

I Mansi is collecting donations in her neighbourhood to help an old age home fix their
water issues. What should she do while asking strangers to donate money?
(a) Narrate the whole story of an old age home.
(b) Directly ask for the donation money.
(c)Start a conversation and then talk about the project which needs donations.
(d) All of the above.
Ii Which characteristic is NOT essential to achieve success?
(a) Commitment
(b) Ethnicity
(c) Confidence
(d) Goal-oriented
iii Which of the following activities would be harmful to the green agriculture sector?
(a) Using chemical fertilizers
(b) Using organic manure
(c) Growing vegetables using vermicomposting
(d) Buying or selling organic potatoes
Iv ______________ developed a bio-toilet solution for safe sanitation in villages and
slums without sewage systems.
(a) Enable Green Solution Foundation
(b) Enbiolet Green Solution Foundation
(c) Environmental Green Solution Foundation
(d) All of the above

V __________ menu commands include undo, cut, copy, and paste.
(a) View
(b) Styles
(c) Edit
(d) File

Vi Rameshi works hard because he enjoys learning new things and also wants to win the
best student award at the end of the year. What type of motivation is this?
(a) Internal
(b) External
(c) Both internal and external
(d) Not any specific type of motivation

Q 2. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

I As young children develop, they advance from associative play to ______ .

Ii What does CRS stand for?

iii Which policy in India in 2020 emphasises foundational literacy and numeracy?

iv Growth measurements encompass the measurement of:
(a)Height
(b)weight
(c)head circumference

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(d)All of the above

v What is the age range considered “early childhood” in ECCE?

vi Which is NOT the principle of development?

(a)There are individual differences in development.
(b)Development is the result of coincidences.
(c)Development is a continuous process.
(d)Development is predictable.

Q 3. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i What is meant by “milestone” in child development?

ii Holding, cutting and paper folding enhance _______ skills in children.
iii Which test can be used to screen for hearing among children?

iv What are the factors that influence the maximum learning of children in school?
i. Socialisation by the family.
ii. Peer relation
iii. Cultural values
iv. Self-esteem of the children

Choose the correct option:
(a) ii and iv
(b) i), ii), iii) and iv)
(c) i), iii)
(d) iv) only
v Severe head injury may lead to abnormal speech or behaviour. (State True/ False)

vi According to Piaget theory, which cognitive development stage deals with intuitive
thinking and symbolic learning?

Q 4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i Failure to achieve genetically potential height due to chronic malnutrition is termed
as:

(a) Wasting

(b) Stunting

(c) Underweight

(d) Malabsorption

ii Which part of the brain controls decision making and impulse control?

iii What is the process called that involves the hardening and strengthening of bones?

iv Define ICDS.

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v What is the causative agent of Chicken pox?

vi A school organizes workshops on personal hygiene, balanced diet, and “Good touch–
Bad touch” awareness for children. This covers:
a) Only classroom safety
b) Health and sexual safety in schools
c) Discipline and punishment in schools
d) Academic excellence only

Q 5. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i A child throws blocks during playtime, and the teacher removes the blocks for the rest
of the day. This is an example of:
a) Positive reinforcement
b) Negative reinforcement
c) Positive punishment
d) Negative punishment
ii Aarav, a 3-year-old, insists on choosing his own clothes and feels proud when allowed
to dress himself. According to Erikson theory, he is in which stage of psychosocial
development?
iii An ECCE centre organizes a health awareness camp in the neighbourhood with doctors
and nutritionists for parents and community. This is an example of:
a) Ignoring parent involvement
b) Community outreach activity
c) Informal discussion
d) Home visit
iv Barkha often refuses to eat vegetables. Her mother mixes finely chopped vegetables
into her favourite dish and praises her for finishing the meal. This practice encourages:
a) Force-feeding the child against her will
b) Allowing the child to eat only what she likes
c) Developing healthy eating behaviour through positive reinforcement
d) Ignoring the child’s food preferences completely

v What is meant by “learning corners” in a preschool classroom?

vi Which component of the curriculum refers to the subject matter children are
expected to learn?

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Answer each question in 20 – 30 words.
Q 6. What are the values that make an entrepreneur successful?

Q 7. What is Track change in LibreOffice? Which shortcut keys will you use to insert a table in a
LibreOffice Writer document?

Q 8. What is 7C’s model that is applicable for effective communication?

Q 9. What does NAPCC stand for? Mention any two steps taken by the Government of India
under the sustainable development or green economy?

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Q 10. What is Goal setting? List any two benefits of setting goals for yourself.

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)
Q 11. ‘Play in various forms leads to the balanced development of an overall child’s personality.’
Do you agree with the statement? Justify.
Q 12. List a few techniques that help in language development of children.

Q 13. Mention the significant features of ECCE as stipulated in NEP, 1986 and its programme of
action.

Q 14. State two reasons why a stimulating environment is important for young children.

Q 15. What are two features of a child-friendly classroom setting?

Q 16. Why is a balanced diet important for growing children?

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
Q 17. Describe four differences between gross motor and fine motor skills with suitable
examples.

Q 18. Discuss four main characteristics of cognitive development in children aged 3–6 years.

Q 19. Explain the role of a stimulating environment in fostering cognitive, social, and emotional
development.

Q 20.
Kabir is a preschooler who loves pretending to be a shopkeeper during free play. He creates
simple price tags, arranges toy items neatly, and invites friends to “buy” things. Sometimes,
his ideas for the game don’t work out as planned, but his teacher encourages him to try
again and praises his creativity. She also gives him small responsibilities like handing out
crayons or leading the class in a song.
On the basis of case study, answer the following questions:
i) Identify the stage of Erikson’s theory that Kabir is navigating. Which developmental
conflict is Kabir experiencing as he takes on new tasks and responsibilities?
iii) List any four ways in which an early childhood educator can help enhance socio
emotional development in the early years.

Q 21. At a Preschool, teachers initially sent circulars and notices to inform parents about events
and activities. While parents were aware of school updates, they felt their concerns were
not being heard. Later, the school introduced regular parent–teacher meetings and
feedback sessions. This allowed parents to share suggestions and discuss their child’s
progress, creating a stronger partnership between the school and families.
On the basis of case study, answer the following questions:
i) Identify the form of communication used when the school only sent circulars and
notices. Give two limitations of this approach.
ii) Why is it important for schools to consider parents’ feedback in early childhood care
and education? Which type of communication being reflected here?

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