EXAMINATION ORIENTED TIPS FOR CLASS XII

BIOLOGY(044)--- SESSION 2023-24

1. ANALYSIS OF SYLLABUS

S. UNIT Name Marks Chapters

No.
1 VI REPRODUCTION 16 3
2 VII GENETICS AND EVOLUTION 20 3
3 VIII BIOLOGY IN HUMAN 12 2
WELFARE
4 IX BIOTECHNOLOGY 12 2
5 X ECOLOGY 10 3
TOTAL 70 13

2. QUESTION PAPER DESIGN

SECTION TYPOLOGY OF NO OF TOTAL

QUESTIONS QUESTIONS MARKS
SECTION A MCQs +ASSERTION 16 1*16=16
REASON
SECTION B SHORT ANSWER 5 2*5=10
TYPE-I
SECTION C SHORT ANSWER 7 3*7=21
TYPE-II
SECTION D CASE BASED 2 4*2=08
QUESTIONS
SECTION E LONG QUESTIONS 3 5*3=15
TOTAL 33 70
3. TIME MANAGEMENT

BIOLOGY
SECTIONS TYPE OF NO. OF TIME TO TOTAL TIME
QUESTIONS QUESTIONS BE SPENT
(Per
Question)
Section A MCQ 12Q (2m each) 2 min per
question 12x2 =24+
Assertion
4Q (3 m each) +3 mins 4x2 = 12
Reason
for AR Qs =36mins
each =̃40 mins
Section B SA I 5 Q (2 m each) 4 min per 5x4=20 mins
question =̃ 20 mins
Section C SA II 7 Q (3 m each) 7 min per 7x7=49mins
question =̃50 mins
Section D Case Based 2Q (8 MCQ/SA) 12 min 12*2=24mins
Questions (12m each) each for =̃25mins
reading the
passage
Section E LA 3 Q (5 m each) 08 min per 3x08=24min
question ̃25 min
Total Time=2 hours 40 min
Revision Time=20 minutes
Question Paper Reading Time=15 minutes
4. CATEGORY OF QUESTIONS

(A) Demonstrate 50% 35 marks

Knowledge and
Understanding
(B) Application of 30% 21 marks
Knowledge/Concepts
(C) Analyse, Evaluate 15% 14marks
and Create
TOTAL 100% 70 marks
#An internal choice of approximately= 33%

5. Suggestive verbs for various competencies

• Demonstrate, Knowledge and Understanding
State, name, list, identify, define, suggest, describe, outline, summarize, etc.
• Application of Knowledge/Concepts
Calculate, illustrate, show, adapt, explain, distinguish, etc.
• Analyse, Evaluate and Create
Interpret, analyse, compare, contrast, examine, evaluate, discuss, construct,
etc.

6. DIFFICULTY LEVEL

(A) Easy Questions 30% 21 Marks

(B) Average Questions 50% 35 Marks
(C) Difficult Questions 20% 14 Marks
TOTAL 100% 70 Marks
7. TIPS ON CRACKING NEW PATTERN
• This year the biology objective section has various types of conceptual
questions from Assertion Reason to VSA to Case Based MCQS. Preparing notes
help in the process of the remembering the terms and last-minute preparation
strategies.
• Biology is heavy on theory so to facilitate what consistent interest; I would
suggest draw neat diagrams when possible as they can help you perceive the
information easily. Base the preparation structure around them. Moreover,
representing a specific information in the form of a well labelled and neat
diagram can get you more marks instead of writing the big paragraphs.
• Trick to crack case-based questions. CBSE cannot ask any MCQ in case-based
questions that is going to take you more than 1-2 minutes to solve as it will be
a one-minute MCQ each so don’t worry about the length of the question, treat
it like a normal value input or understanding or remembering based question
and move ahead. Time is of the essence.
• Prioritise your sections order. Decide which section you would want to attend
to first and which section at last. Always attempt the easy questions first. This
way your confidence will grow and you will be mentally ready to take on the
more challenging questions.
• Write most of the counsellors in bullet points (with headings) or in a tabular
form wherever possible to save time and stick to the point. CBSE paper
checkers prefer such format to make it easy to allot full marks.
• Underlying key (value) points for all answers and follow word count to save on
time.
• Explain lengthy answers with examples and diagrams.
• Recheck for all logics and calculations in case of numerical.
• Attempt one-mark questions first then 2 marks questions of question paper
sequence.
• Attempt 5 marks questions and 3 marks questions in the end.
• Don’t overwrite, cut the answer and write a fresh clearly.
• Manage your time well in advance. If short of time, be shot an attempt all such
questions quickly having very short value points.
 • All questions must be attempted --easy or difficult.
• Be brief in answering your questions. Revise if finished earlier.
• Diagrams and figures are always preferred by biology examiners so use them
frequently. Use more labelled diagrams and try to draw scientifically.
• Leave two lines after completion of each answer.
• Leave at least half inch margin on both sides of the answer sheet.

8. 15 MINUTE READING TIME HACK

• There is 30-50 % internal choice this time in each section. You get good 15
minutes in the beginning to read the question paper. Use this time to mark the
choice questions you are more confident in attempting to avoid wasting critical
thinking time while writing the exam.
• Mark the tough questions you definitely don’t know the answer to or where do
you feel you will struggle, and remember to leave space to come back to
answering them

9. COMMON ERRORS/MISTAKES COMMITTED BY THE STUDENTS

• Generally, students commit following mistakes which are to be taken care off:
1. Brain is not relaxed when they reach examination Hall.
2. They do not read the question paper thoroughly.
3. Not writing the question number in answer book.
4. Parts of some questions are attempted at different pages and not
numbered properly.
5. They forget to cross the wrong answer, while right answer is written in
following page.
6. Diagrams are not drawn properly/ labelled properly.
7. Unnecessary shading and beautification of diagrams.
8. They do not think about correct value points before answering the
questions.
9. They unnecessarily extend the answer. The answer should be brief, to
the point and based on value points.
10. Handwriting of students sometimes very bad which is to be taken care
of.
11. Students sometimes use coloured pens which are not recommended.
12. Students do not revise the answer script-- which is very much necessity.
9. PREPARATION FOR EXAMINATION:
• BEFORE THE EXAMINATION
(a) Always be attentive in the class.
(b) Make active participation and discussion a habit.
 (c) Read regularly throughout the year.
(d) Prepare notes (class work and homework).
(e) Keep the notes, notebooks, text books, etc. within reach.
(f) Sufficient practice of diagrams and their labels.
(g) Make schedule of revision for each subject. Strictly follow the schedule and
complete the task.
(h) Don’t get confused at the last moment.
(i) Start answering the questions in which you are most confident.

• DURING EXAMINATION
(a) Reach examination centre half an hour before time in search for your seat
in advance.
(b) Your escort teacher will help you so ask him/ her in case of need
immediately.
(c) Always go to examination centres in school uniform.
(d) Ensure your admit card is in your possession. Don’t panic if forgot consult
escort teacher.
(e) After distribution of answer sheets, 15 minutes are meant for entry, filling
and reading of instructions.
(f) Use another 15 minutes meant for reading the question paper.
(g) Write your Roll number very legibly in figures and in words.
(h) Take full sleep at night during examination days and take proper food.
(i) Be careful from contagious diseases like chicken pox and COVID 19.
• AFTER EXAMINATION RESULT
(a) Get registered and see your results through internet but confirm from the
school records.
(b) Immediately after declaration of result, admission process in Delhi
University begins. Be careful for getting admission in higher courses.
(c) Entrance tests (like NEET etc.) application forms are being sold from
October. Be in touch with carrier counsellor/ newspapers.
(d) Have many copies of your photographs ready for future application forms
and get your document photocopies attested well in advance.
(e) Your Provisional Certificate and Marks sheet along with character
certificate will be given to you within a week after result. Original pass
certificate will come a little later.
(f) Apply in many fields and try to get admission as early as possible. You may
also change your course for better prospects.