CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Solution Early Childhood Care & Education

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CBSE Class 12 2026
Question Paper
Solution · Early
Childhood Care,
Education
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CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Solution
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Early Childhood Care, Education

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Marking Scheme

(For Internal and Restricted use only)
Senior Secondary School Examination, 2026 (XIIth)
SUBJECT NAME : Early Childhood Care & Education
(Q.P. CODE 842/366)

General Instructions: -
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1 The CBSE has decided to introduce On Screen Marking (OSM) for the evaluation of
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Class XII answer Book with the 2026 Examination.

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teaching profession. To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation,
you must read and understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
3 “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality
of the examinations conducted, evaluation done and several other aspects. Its
leakage to public in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination
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.”
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Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should

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are innovative, they may be assessed for their correctness otherwise and due
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marks be awarded to them. In Class-XII, while evaluating two competency-
based questions, please try to understand given answer and even if reply is not
from marking scheme but correct competency is enumerated by the candidate,
due marks should be awarded.
5 The Marking scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers.
These are in the nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer.
The students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, the due
marks should be awarded accordingly.
6 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
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7 Evaluators will mark ( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X’

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impression that answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is most common
mistake which evaluators are committing.
8 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part in
the OSM Portal. Marks awarded for different parts of the question will be totaled up
by the OSM System.
9 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin
in the OSM Portal. This may also be followed strictly.

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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 :-
● 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 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the
“Guidelines for Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
16 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.
17 If a candidate attempts both alternatives/options in a question where only one
option/ alternative is required to be attempted, the Evaluator shall award marks
in both the options. The system will take the higher of two scores and
disregard the other response.
18 In a question having two options/alternatives, if a candidate has attempted only
one, then the evaluator shall mark “NA” (Not attempted) against the option that
has not been attempted by the candidate.

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Early Childhood Care & Education (Subject Code- 842)
(PAPER CODE: 366) (P3660842)
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Q.No. EXPECTED OUTCOMES/VALUE POINTS Marks
SECTION – A
(Objective Type Questions)
1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills. 4x1=4
(i) (C) and (unit-1, Page No:13) 1
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(ii) (A) Narcissistic personality disorder (unit-2, Page No:38) 1
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(iii) (B) Specific (unit-2, Page No:30) 1
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(A) Dramatic play 1
(ii) Language development 1
(iii) Teacher/directress (Any one) 1
(iv) Compassionate Empathy –To understand a person’s predicament & feel 1
with them and if needed are spontaneously moved to help

(v) Dramatic play 1
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(vi) Emotional quotient 1
3.(i) (C) Right to freedom of judgement 1
(ii) United states/ United States of America
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Empathy – It is a process through which we become aware of other
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people’s emotions (thoughts and feelings) of others.
(vi) Industry – Children who are proficient compared to their peers can 1
develop self-confidence & pride.
4.(i) No child is same thus every child requires customized learning 1
experience. The instructions, motivations & play strategies need to be
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(iii) Child is at the centre of all instructions & activities. Adult is a facilitator 1
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(iv) Self -awareness 1
(v) Knowledge 1
(vi) Circle arrangement 1
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Answer any 3 out of given 5 questions on Employability Skills. Answer 3x2=6
each question in 20-30 words.

6. i) Simple sentence has one independent clause only. While complex 11=2
sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

ii) Simple sentence does not use subordinating conjunctions while complex
sentence use subordinating conjunctions like because, although, since, if
etc. (unit-1, Page No:16)

7. An individual’s motivation may come from within Intrinsic and extrinsic 1+1=2
motivation.
(i) Intrinsic motivation -
It includes activities for which there is no apparent reward but one
derives enjoyment and satisfaction in doing them.
(ii) Extrinsic motivation -
It arises because of incentives or external rewards. Lack of
motivation may lead to frustration.
(unit-2, Page No:24)
8. Spreadsheet – 2
It is an electronic document, which has row and columns. It is used to store
data in a systematic way and do calculation.
Components of Spreadsheet: (Any four)
(1) Row - A row is an arrangement of cells in a horizontal manner.
(2) Column - A column is an arrangement of cells in a vertical manner.
(3) Cell - A cell is rectangle shaped box where row and column meet.
(4) Name box - It shows the location of the selected cell.
(5) Worksheet - It is a collection of cells in the form of a grid.
(6) Workbook - It is a spreadsheet that has one or more worksheets.
(unit-3, Page No:39,41)
9. Stress management refers to the techniques and strategies to control a 11=2
person’s stress levels.
ways are stress management – (any two)
Taking a walk in nature, Doing physical activities, deep breathing
Exercises, meditation or yoga. (unit-4, page No:104)
10. Disadvantages of Electric vehicles compared to fuel powered vehicles are
as follows: (Any two)
The purchase price of electric vehicles higher than fuel vehicles
Shorter driving range on a single charge compared to fuel vehicles. 1+1=2
Charging stations is not as widespread petrol stations.

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20-30 words each. 2x4=8

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Four fundamental rights of children which come under the Rights to 0.5+0.5+0.5=0.5=2
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Survival:
- Right to be born
- Right to basic needs - food, clothing, shelter
- Right to live with respect
- Right to clean & safe drinking water, healthy & nutritious food,
hygienic & safe environment
12. Developmental benefits through art :
Motor skills - holding paint brush for colouring using scissors helps
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develop dexterity that a child needs for writing.
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Language development - Art broadens the child’s ability to interact &
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express his/her feelings. It helps to develop skills of self-expression &
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Maths skills - Children learn to sort compare, count objects. They learn
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spatial reasoning through art & colours.
Decision-making - Art fasters creativity & imagination among children &
helps children make unique pieces. 1+1=2
It helps develop critical thinking & problem solving
Cultural awareness - Through various presentations children get exposed
to diverse society around them.
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- Cooperation between the teacher & parents in carrying out the education
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-Focus on health, nutrition & Early childhood Education.
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-Pre-school education must not be expensive & should reach the villages.
-Medium of play makes the child active, creative & playful
-Attempts should be made to develop the qualities of self-sufficiency in the
child
(any four)
14. Brain area dedicated to recognize numbers is located on lateral surface of
Parietal Lobe-Intra Parietal Succulus (IPS). 1+1=2
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- Empathize with your child

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16. Curriculum advised by Gandhiji was craft & activity centered.
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10 minutes – Physical training
17. - Poor socializing skills
- May have poor attention & concentration
- May face difficulty in following instructions at home/school
- May have difficulty in following routine & schedules
- May have difficulty in expressing thoughts & ideas 1+1+1+1=4
- Get distracted easily
(Any four & consequences)
18. Any Two :-
1. Peripatetic Method – This method includes movement physically as 2+2=4
well as intellectually. This method encourages children to give
expression to their feelings.
2. Activity Method – This method involve learning by doing. It greatly
emphasize on understanding concepts by performing activities.
3. Environmental approach – This method involves learning through
nature. It focuses on enhancement of observational skills.
19. Art appreciation is recognizing the work of others.
Four categories of art appreciation: 1+1+1+1=4
- Visual representation
- Symbolism
- Critical reflection
- Self-development
(with description)
20. - Warm consistent & supportive relationships 4
- Safe encouraging environment providing clear goals & boundary
Reframing
- Negative interactions modelling self-regulation. (description)
21. - Seat belts to be provided. 1+1+1+1=4
- First aid box must be available in the bus.
- Bottle of clean drinkable water must be available.
- A book with addresses & phone nos. of children should be available.
- Bus attendant must be present in the bus.
(any other) (any four)
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