As per CBSE Circular No. Acad-45/2023 dated 6th April, 2023, the theory part of Question paper for 80 Marks will consist of :
40% - Competency Based/Source Based/Case Based Questions in the form of MCQs.
20% -Select response type questions (MCQ)
40% - Constructed response questions - Short Answer/Long Answer Questions.
Blueprint of Business Studies Question Paper for March '2024:
On the basis of Sample Paper issued by CBSE on 31st march, 2023.
Though Blueprint issued by CBSE is not out, a simple blueprint has been made on the basis of Sample Paper for March 2024 Exams, issued by CBSE:
- Question Nos. 1 to 20 are of 1 mark each.
- Questions Nos. 21 to 24 are of 3 marks each.
- Questions Nos. 25 to 30 are of 4 marks each.
- Questions Nos. 31 to 34 are of 6 marks each.
- An internal choice has been provided in 2 questions of three marks, 2 questions of four marks and 2 questions of six marks.
(20) Questions of 1 Mark each = 20 Marks
(2*+2) Questions of 3 Marks each = 12 Marks
(2*+4) Questions of 4 Marks each = 24 Marks
(2*+2) Questions of 6 Marks each = 24 Marks
Total 34 Questions = 80 Marks
Q- Questions, M- Marks, * - Question with Internal Choice
Word Limit:
Answers to the questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 to 75 words.
Answers to the questions carrying 4 marks may be about 150 words.
Answers to the questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words.
Chapter wise analysis of Sample Paper 2023-24 issued by CBSE:
Unit wise Marks distribution , as mentioned in Syllabus.
MCQ type Questions can further be based on:
• True/false type.
• Fill in the blanks with options.
• Complete the sentence.
• Correct the sentence.
• Identification of a concept/term/process etc.
• Correct the sequence of steps in a process.
• Match the columns etc.
• Case Based and Source Based questions
• Assertion Reasoning questions
Board expects students to study in detail. So, all NCERT books of the concerned subject must be read carefully, rather churned by them to attempt these questions . In such questions, choices given can be too close and confusing.
To prepare well, a student must check the sample paper issued by the board.