CBSE Class 11 Sample Paper 2026 Solution for Early Childhood Care & Education

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (SUBJECT CODE-842)
MARKING SCHEME FOR CLASS XI (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/PSSC
Q. No. Answer Unit/ Chap. No. Marks
IVE/ CBSE
Study
Material)
Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. (c) Start a conversation and then talk NCERT Communication Skills- 1
about the project which needs III
donations.
ii. (b) Ethnicity NCERT Entrepreneurship 1
Skills-III
iii. (a) Using chemical fertilizers NCERT Green Skills-III 1

iv. (b) Enbiolet Green Solution Foundation NCERT Green Skills- III 1

v. (c)Edit NCERT ICT Skils-III 1

vi. (c) Both internal and external NCERT Self- Management 1
Skils-III
Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Cooperative play CBSE Unit 4 1

ii. Congenital Rubella Syndrome CBSE Unit 3 1

iii. National Education Policy (NEP) CBSE Unit 1 1
2020

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iv. d) All of the above CBSE Unit 1 1

v. 0 to 8 years CBSE Unit 1 1

vi. 1. Physical development CBSE Unit 2 1
2. Cognitive development
3. Language development
4. Social development
5. Emotional development
Q. 3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. A milestone is a key skill or ability that CBSE Unit 2 1
most children achieve by a certain age,
such as walking, talking, or smiling.

ii. Fine motor skills CBSE Unit 2 1

iii. Pure Tone Audiometry CBSE Unit 3 1

iv. a) ii) and iv) CBSE Unit 2
1
v. True CBSE Unit 3 1

vi. Preoperational Stage CBSE Unit 3 1

Q. No. ANSWER Unit/ Chap. No. Marks
Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. b) Stunting CBSE Unit 3 1

ii. Pre-Frontal Cortex CBSE Unit 2 1

iii. Occification CBSE Unit 3 1

iv. Integrated Child Development Scheme CBSE Unit 1 1
(ICDS) is the world’s largest
programme imparting ECCE. It
provides a holistic package of services
including health, nutrition, and early
education for children under six years.

v. Vericella zoster CBSE Unit 4 1

vi. b) Health and sexual safety in schools CBSE Unit 4 1

Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. b) Negative reinforcement CBSE Unit 6 1

ii. b) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt CBSE Unit 2 1

iii. b) Community outreach activity CBSE Unit 5 1

iv. c) Developing healthy eating CBSE Unit 6 1
behaviour through positive
reinforcement

v. Specific activity areas (e.g., reading CBSE Unit 5 1

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corner, art corner) designed to support
different kinds of learning through
play.

vi. Content CBSE Unit 5 1

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material
Q. No. ANSWER (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ Unit/ Chap. No. Marks
CBSE Study Material)
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Q. 6 The values that make an NCERT Entrepreneurship 2
entrepreneur successful are as Skills- III
follows:
1. Confidence
2. Perseverance
3. Openmindedness
4. Independence
Q. 7 Track changes in a word document NCERT ICT Skills- III 2
means to keep a record of the
changes made in a document.
Ctrl+ F12 shortcut keys are used to
insert a table in a LibreOffice Writer
document.
Q. 8 7C’s are an effective way of NCERT Communication 2
communication that is applicable for Skills-III
both written as well as oral
communication. These are:
1. Concise
2. Clear
3. Concrete
4. Correct
5. Courteous
6. Coherent
7. Complete

Q. 9 NAPCC stands for National Action NCERT Green Skills- III 2
Plan on Climate Change.
Following steps taken by the
Government of India under the
sustainable development or green
economy (any three):
a) National Mission on sustainable
agriculture.
b) National Mission for Greener
India.
c) National Solar Mission.
d) National Water Mission.
Q. 10 Goal setting is all about finding and NCERT Self-Management 2
listing your goals and then planning Skills- III

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on how to achieve them.
The benefits of goal settings are as
follows:(any two)
1. It boosts our confidence.
2. It helps us to be focussed.
3. It helps us to prioritize our tasks.
4. It helps us to achieve our goals in
a specific time.
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)

Q. 11 Yes, Play helps in language CBSE Unit 4 2
development, creativity, critical
thinking, enhances emotions, helps
in self regulation and co regulation.
Q. 12 CBSE Unit 1 2
A few techniques are description,
parallel talk, self-talk, expansion and
expansion plus.

Q. 13 1. Holistic development CBSE Unit 1 2
2. Play based approach
3. Parents involvement

Q. 14 1. It enhances brain development CBSE Unit 6 2
and learning.
2. Encourages curiosity, exploration,
and creativity.
Q. 15 1. Safe, clean, and accessible CBSE Unit 5 2
furniture and materials
2. Bright, welcoming, and organized
learning areas.
Q. 16 A balanced diet provides essential CBSE Unit 3 2
nutrients needed for physical
growth, brain development, and
overall health.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
Q. 17 Gross motor skills / fine motor skills CBSE Unit 2 4
1. Involve large muscles/ 1. Involve
small muscles (hands/fingers)
2. Examples: running, jumping /2.
Examples: writing, buttoning
3. Develop balance and
coordination/ 3. Develop precision
and control/
4. Needed for movement/ 4. Needed
for manipulation of objects

Q. 18 1. Symbolic thinking– Use of CBSE Unit 4 4
language and imagination in play.
2. Egocentrism– Difficulty seeing
others’ viewpoints.
3. Improved memory– Start to recall
past experiences and routines.
4. Basic reasoning– Begin to

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understand cause and effect.

Q. 19 A stimulating environment: CBSE Unit 5 4
- Cognitive: Encourages exploration,
problem-solving, and curiosity.
- Social: Promotes interaction,
sharing, and teamwork.

Q. 20 i) Kabir is in the stage of Initiative vs CBSE Unit 3 4
Guilt. The developmental conflict: he
takes initiatives, explores ideas and
develops a sense of responsibility. If
not encouraged then he may develop
a sense of guilt.
ii) An early childhood educator can
help enhance socio emotional
development in the early years in the
following ways:
a) By positive reinforcement.
b) By story telling
c) By promoting emotional
expression
d) By free conversations

Q. 21 CBSE Unit 6 4
i) Form: One-way communication

Limitations:

1. Parents cannot share
feedback or concerns.
2. Limited scope for building
collaboration between
school and families.

ii) Feedback ensures children’s
holistic development and
strengthens school–family
collaboration.
Two way communication

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