CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Question Paper 2020 Code 349 is available for download here. CBSE conducted the Class 12 Shorthand English exam on March 18, 2020 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The Shorthand English theory paper is of 60 marks.

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The Shorthand English question paper includes the following types of questions:

  • Section A - Employability Skills (10 marks): 6 questions of 1 mark each (attempt any 4) and 5 questions of 2 marks each (attempt any 3)
  • Section B - Subject Skills (50 marks): 12 questions of 1 mark each (attempt any 10), 7 questions of 2 marks each (attempt any 5), 7 questions of 3 marks each (attempt any 5) and 5 questions of 5 marks each (attempt any 3)
  • Total: 42 questions, of which 30 are to be attempted

CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Question Paper 2020 Code 349 PDF

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CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English 2020 Question Paper Details

Exam CBSE Class 12 Board Examination 2020
Subject Shorthand English
Paper code 349
Exam date March 18, 2020
Time allowed 3 hours
Maximum marks 60
Total questions 42 (attempt 30)

CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Question Paper Pattern and Marking Scheme

The CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English 2020 question paper is of 60 marks and has 42 questions, of which 30 are to be attempted. The tables below give the section-wise paper pattern and the split of marks, as printed in the official question paper.

CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Question Paper Pattern 2020

Section Questions Question Type Choice Marks per Question Marks
Section A: Employability Skills Q1 - Q6 1-mark questions Any 4 of 6 1 4
Q7 - Q11 2-mark questions Any 3 of 5 2 6
Section B: Subject Skills Q12 - Q23 1-mark questions Any 10 of 12 1 10
Q24 - Q30 2-mark questions Any 5 of 7 2 10
Q31 - Q37 3-mark questions Any 5 of 7 3 15
Q38 - Q42 5-mark questions Any 3 of 5 5 15
Total 42 questions Attempt 30 60

CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Marks Distribution 2020

Question Type Questions to Attempt Marks per Question Total Marks
1-mark questions (Employability Skills) 4 1 4
2-mark questions (Employability Skills) 3 2 6
1-mark questions (Subject Skills) 10 1 10
2-mark questions (Subject Skills) 5 2 10
3-mark questions (Subject Skills) 5 3 15
5-mark questions (Subject Skills) 3 5 15
Total 30 60