CBSE Class 11 Sample Paper 2026 for Textile Design

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
TEXTILE DESIGN (SUBJECT CODE - 829)
Blue-print for Sample Question Paper for Class XI (Session 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 60

PART A - EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (10 MARKS):

OBJECTIVE TYPE SHORT ANSWER
UNIT TOTAL
NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS TYPE QUESTIONS
NO. QUESTIONS
1 MARK EACH 2 MARKS EACH
Communication Skills – III
1 1 1 2
Self-Management Skills – III
2 2 1 3
ICT Skills – III
3 1 1 2
Entrepreneurial Skills – III
4 1 1 2
Green Skills- III
5 1 1 2
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 (50 MARKS):

DESCRIPTIVE/
OBJECTIVE SHORT SHORT
LONG
TYPE ANS. TYPE ANS. TYPE
UNIT ANS. TYPE TOTAL
QUESTIONS QUES.- I QUES.- II
NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS
NO. QUESTIONS
1 MARK 2 MARKS 3 MARKS 4 MARKS
EACH EACH EACH EACH
Overview of textile 1
1 industries and textile fibres 8 1 1 11

Textile spinning and yarn -
2 8 1 2 11
Weaving and woven 1
3 fabrics 7 2 1 11

Other forms of textiles 1
4 9 1 1 12
TOTAL QUESTIONS 32 5 3 5 45
NO. OF QUESTIONS
26 Any 3 Any 2 Any 3 34
TO BE ANSWERED
TOTAL MARKS 1 x 26= 26 2x3=6 3x2=6 4 x 3 = 12 50 MARKS

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
TEXTILE DESIGN (SUBJECT CODE - 829)
Sample Question Paper for Class XI (Session 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 60

General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 24 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 (6 + 18 =) 24 questions, a candidate has to answer (6 + 11 =) 17 questions in
the allotted (maximum) time of 3 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (30 MARKS):
i. This section has 06 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 (30 MARKS):
i. This section contains 18 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 11 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. The shortcut command for- 1
a. Cut text in a document= ________________________
b. Copy text in a document= _______________________
ii. ___________ are a set of dreams with a deadline to achieve them. 1
iii. There are ____________ basic types of Business activities. 1
iv. GIM stands for ______________________________________. 1
v. __________________ means getting to know people, staying in touch with 1
them over time and using their knowledge or skill in a way that it helps both
parties.
vi. ____________ and __________ are examples of non- verbal communication. 1

Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 7 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. TPI is the measure of __________________. 1
ii. 1 Hank= ____________ yards. 1
iii. _________ refers to the way a fabric feels to the skin. 1
iv. Cotton fibers are transported to spinning mill in the form of a compressed 1
bunch of fibers called a _____________.
v. What is finishing? 1
vi. A problem associated with traditional handloom is ______________ 1
productivity.
vii. ___________ is obtained after the fibers proceed from blowroom to carding
and combing.

Q. 3 Answer any 6 out of the given 7 questions (1 x 6 = 6 marks)
i. Which type of twist is most common in woven and knitted fabrics? 1
ii. Name a cellulosic fiber that shows progressive shrinkage and poor 1
dimensional stability.
iii. Define knitting. 1
iv. What is resilience? 1
v. What determines the fineness of the stitches in knitted fabrics? 1
vi. Define spun yarns. 1
vii. Name any two synthetic fibers made by wet spinning process. 1

Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. What do you mean by a ‘float’? 1
ii. What renders stretchability to knitted fabrics? 1
iii. What is a textile fiber? 1
iv. State the identifying characteristic of Corduroy fabric. 1
v. What is the purpose of carding? 1
vi. Suggest an end use for a 2 X 2 basket weave fabric. 1

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Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Mention any two characteristics of braids. 1
ii. What do you mean by GSM of a fabric? 1
iii. Name the machine used for making woven fabrics. 1
iv. Mention any one usage of net. 1
v. Give the range of length of staple fibers. 1
vi. Name the type of needles used for making needle punched non woven 1
fabrics?

Q. 6 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Mention an adhesive used in non- wovens. 1
ii. How does a purl knit look like? 1
iii. Suggest a suitable end use for a shiny fabric that reflects great amount of light. 1
iv. Identify a weave that can create design repeat upto 32- 40 warp yarns. 1
v. State any two characteristics of plied yarns. 1
vi. Highlight two important characteristics of felts. 1

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. 7 Write the steps of saving a Word document. 2
Q. 8 Highlight any two principles for improving and growing business. 2
Q. 9 What is communication? State two ways in which communication is important. 2
Q. 10 Briefly explain the role of government in the success of the green economy in India. 2
Q. 11 What is team work? Mention any two benefits of team work. 2

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Q. 12 State any two important features of satin weave. 2
Q. 13 Give reasons for the following- 2
a. Rayon is not used for children's sleepwear.
b. Spandex has excellent elasticity.
Q. 14 a. Name two fabric properties that are influenced by yarn twist? 2
b. Suggest suitable end uses for a yarn with yarn fineness of 100s.
Q. 15 State two characteristic features of technical face side of a knitted fabric. 2
Q. 16 Which weave shall be chosen for- 2
a. A narrow and simple woven design.
b. Diagonal lines running through the woven fabric.
c. Minimum interlacements.
d. Maximum interlacements.

Answer any 2 out of the given 3 questions in 30– 50 words each (3 x 2 = 6 marks)
Q. 17 Name the three types of needles used for knitting by machines. 3
Q. 18 Give the classification of natural fibers (with examples) based on their origin. 3
Q. 19 Write a note on basic motions of a loom. 3

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
Q. 20 Compare the differences between Direct and Indirect Numbering system of yarn 4
count/ fineness.

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Q. 21 Classify types of looms on the basis of picking mechanism. 4
Q. 22 a. Show and explain the construction of novelty yarns. 4
b. Mention three important properties of novelty yarns.
Q. 23 Identify a man made polyamide fiber with exceptional strength and durability. 4
Highlight three of its care properties.
Q. 24 What are non wovens? Give the three categories of non- wovens. 4

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