CBSE Class 10 Maths Board Paper 2026 (30/1/1) with Solutions

General instructions.

1. This question paper contains 38 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. This question paper is divided into five sections: A, B, C, D and E.
3. In Section A, Questions 1 to 18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and Questions 19 and 20 are assertion-reason based questions of 1 mark each.
4. In Section B, Q21–25 are very short answer (VSA) type questions, carrying 2 marks each.
5. In Section C, Q26–31 are short answer (SA) type questions, carrying 3 marks each.
6. In Section D, Q32–35 are long answer (LA) type questions, carrying 5 marks each.
7. In Section E, Q36–38 are case study based questions, carrying 4 marks each, with sub-parts of the values of 1, 1 and 2 marks.
8. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in 2 question of Section B, 2 question of Section C, 2 question of Section D and in the 2-mark sub-part of each question of Section E.
9. Draw neat diagrams wherever required. Take π = 22/7 wherever required, if not stated. Use of calculator is not allowed.
10. This is the official 2026 board paper (Q.P. Code 30/1/1). The step marks shown in the solutions are our marking scheme in the CBSE style; CBSE's own marking scheme may award steps differently.
11. Write your answers on paper or in the boxes below. No marks are deducted for wrong answers.

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