Punjab Board Class 10 All Subjects Important Questions 2027 - PSEB Subject Wise

In short: Punjab Board (PSEB) Class 10 exams follow an 80-mark theory plus 20-mark internal assessment structure. Papers include MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions. The exam is expected in February-March 2027. The passing mark is only 33%. This guide covers the most important questions across all subjects — Punjabi, English, Hindi, Maths, Science, and Social Science — to help you prepare systematically.

PSEB Class 10 Exam Pattern

The paper has a balanced mix: roughly 20 marks for MCQs, 30 marks for short answers, and 30 marks for long answers. Long answer questions carry the most marks per question and decide your grade.

Mathematics Important Questions (80 marks theory)

Algebra (25-30 marks)

• Solve 2x² - 5x - 3 = 0 using the quadratic formula. Verify both roots by substitution. (5 marks)
• Find the sum of first 20 terms of the AP: 5, 8, 11, 14... Also find the 15th term. (5 marks)
• Solve graphically: x + 3y = 6 and 2x - 3y = 12. Shade the region bounded by the two lines and the x-axis. (5 marks)
• The denominator of a fraction is 4 more than the numerator. If 1 is added to both, the fraction becomes 1/2. Find the fraction. (3 marks)
• Find the zeroes of x² + 7x + 12. Verify the relationship between zeroes and coefficients. (3 marks)

Geometry (20-22 marks)

• State and prove the Basic Proportionality Theorem. (5 marks — asked almost every year)
• Prove that the tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact. (5 marks)
• Construct a triangle similar to a given triangle ABC with scale factor 2/3. Write the steps of construction. (5 marks)
• In the given figure, two tangents PA and PB are drawn from external point P. If PA = 12 cm and OP = 13 cm, find the radius of the circle. (3 marks)

Trigonometry (12-15 marks)

• Prove: (cos A/(1 + sin A)) + ((1 + sin A)/cos A) = 2 sec A. (5 marks)
• A 1.5 m tall boy stands at a distance of 30 m from a building. The angle of elevation of the top of the building from his eyes is 60°. Find the height of the building. (5 marks)
• If sin θ = 12/13, find all other trigonometric ratios. (3 marks)
• Evaluate without tables: (sin 25°/cos 65°) + (cos 35°/sin 55°) - tan 45°. (2 marks)

Statistics and Probability (8-10 marks)

• Calculate the mean of the following grouped data using step-deviation method: [frequency table]. (5 marks)
• Draw an ogive for the given data and use it to find the median. (5 marks)
• A box contains 5 red, 3 green, and 7 white balls. One ball is drawn. Find P(red) and P(not green). (2 marks)

Coordinate Geometry and Mensuration (10-12 marks)

• Find the area of the triangle with vertices A(4, 2), B(6, 5), C(1, 4). (3 marks)
• A tent is in the shape of a cylinder surmounted by a cone. If the radius is 7 m, cylinder height is 4 m, and cone height is 24 m, find the total canvas needed. (5 marks)
• A solid metallic sphere of radius 3 cm is melted and recast into a cone of radius 6 cm. Find the height of the cone. (3 marks)

For marks weightage details, see Punjab Board Class 10 Maths weightage and Punjab Board Class 10 Science weightage.

Science Important Questions (80 marks theory)

Physics (27-30 marks)

• Electricity: State Ohm's law. In a circuit, three resistors of 2Ω, 4Ω, and 5Ω are connected in series with a 22V battery. Find total resistance, current, and voltage across each resistor. (5 marks)
• Light: A concave mirror produces a 3 times magnified real image of an object placed 10 cm from it. Find the focal length and image position. Draw the ray diagram. (5 marks)
• Magnetic Effects: Draw a labelled diagram of an electric motor. Explain its principle and working. What is the role of the split ring commutator? (5 marks)
• Human Eye: What is dispersion of light? Explain the formation of a rainbow with a diagram. (3 marks)
• Sources of Energy: What are the advantages and limitations of solar energy? Explain how a solar cell works. (3 marks)

Chemistry (27-30 marks)

• Chemical Reactions: Write balanced chemical equations for: (a) combustion of methane, (b) decomposition of potassium chlorate, (c) displacement of copper from CuSO₄ by iron. Classify each reaction. (5 marks)
• Acids, Bases, Salts: How is baking soda prepared? Write its chemical formula, equation of preparation, and three uses. How is washing soda prepared from baking soda? (5 marks)
• Metals and Non-Metals: What is thermite reaction? Write the equation. Explain the extraction of iron from its ore in a blast furnace. (5 marks)
• Carbon Compounds: What are functional groups? Write the functional groups of: alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid. Give one example of each. (3 marks)
• Periodic Classification: State the Modern Periodic Law. How do atomic size and metallic character vary along a period and down a group? (3 marks)

Biology (20-22 marks)

• Life Processes: Draw a neat labelled diagram of the human digestive system. Explain the role of: (a) saliva, (b) HCl in stomach, (c) bile juice, (d) pancreatic juice. (5 marks)
• Reproduction: Draw the longitudinal section of a flower and label all parts. Explain the process of self-pollination and cross-pollination. What are the advantages of cross-pollination? (5 marks)
• Heredity: Explain Mendel's dihybrid cross experiment with tall round and dwarf wrinkled pea plants. Draw the Punnett square for F2 generation. What is the phenotypic ratio? (5 marks)
• Our Environment: What is a food chain? Draw a food chain of a grassland ecosystem. Explain the 10% law with a calculation showing energy at each trophic level. (3 marks)

Punjabi Important Questions (80 marks theory)

Sahitya (Literature) — 30-35 marks

• ਦਿੱਤੇ ਗਏ ਪਾਠ ਦਾ ਸਾਰ ਆਪਣੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਿਖੋ। (Write the summary of the given lesson in your own words.) (5 marks)
• ਕਵਿਤਾ ਦਾ ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਭਾਵ ਲਿਖੋ। (Write the central theme of the given poem.) (5 marks)
• ਸੰਦਰਭ ਸਹਿਤ ਵਿਆਖਿਆ ਕਰੋ। (Context-based explanation from prose.) (3 marks each)

Vyakaran (Grammar) — 25-30 marks

• ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ ਅਤੇ ਅਖਾਣ ਵਾਕਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਰਤੋ। (Use idioms and proverbs in sentences.) (1 mark each)
• ਪੈਰ੍ਹਾ ਰਚਨਾ — ਦਿੱਤੇ ਵਿਸ਼ੇ 'ਤੇ ਪੈਰ੍ਹਾ ਲਿਖੋ। (Paragraph writing on a given topic.) (5 marks)
• ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ ਅਤੇ ਸ਼ੁੱਧ-ਅਸ਼ੁੱਧ। (Word formation and correct/incorrect.) (2 marks)

Rachna (Composition) — 15-20 marks

• ਪੱਤਰ ਲੇਖਨ — ਰਸਮੀ ਜਾਂ ਗ਼ੈਰ-ਰਸਮੀ ਪੱਤਰ। (Letter writing — formal or informal.) (5 marks)
• ਲੇਖ — ਦਿੱਤੇ ਵਿਸ਼ੇ 'ਤੇ 200 ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਲੇਖ। (Essay on a given topic in 200 words.) (5 marks)

English Important Questions (80 marks theory)

Literature (30-35 marks)

• Read the passage and answer comprehension questions based on prescribed prose lessons. (5 marks)
• Explain the central idea of the given poem. Quote relevant lines. (5 marks)
• Answer context questions from prose: who said it, to whom, and in what context. (2 marks each)
• Write a character sketch of a given character from the prescribed text. (5 marks)

Grammar (25-30 marks)

• Change the voice: Active to Passive and Passive to Active. (3 marks)
• Transform sentences: Direct to Indirect speech. (3 marks)
• Fill in the blanks with correct tense forms, prepositions, and articles. (5 marks)
• Do as directed: combine sentences, change degree of comparison, use correct modal verbs. (5 marks)

Composition (15-20 marks)

• Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about a local issue. (5 marks)
• Write a paragraph on a given topic in 120-150 words. (5 marks)
• Write a story based on the given outline. (5 marks)

Hindi Important Questions (80 marks theory)

Gadya and Padya (Literature) — 30-35 marks

• गद्यांश की संदर्भ सहित व्याख्या करो। (Explain the prose passage with context.) (5 marks)
• कविता का केंद्रीय भाव लिखो। (Write the central theme of the poem.) (5 marks)
• पात्र का चरित्र चित्रण करो। (Character sketch of a given character.) (5 marks)

Vyakaran (Grammar) — 25-30 marks

• समास के प्रकार बताओ और उदाहरण दो। (Types of compound words with examples.) (3 marks)
• मुहावरों और लोकोक्तियों को वाक्यों में प्रयोग करो। (Use idioms in sentences.) (3 marks)
• पत्र लेखन — औपचारिक या अनौपचारिक। (Letter writing.) (5 marks)
• निबंध लेखन — 200 शब्दों में। (Essay writing.) (5 marks)

Social Science Important Questions (80 marks theory)

History (20 marks)

• Describe the Non-Cooperation Movement. Why did Gandhi call it off? (5 marks)
• Explain the role of Bhagat Singh in the Indian independence movement. Why is he important for Punjab's history? (5 marks)
• Compare the causes and impacts of World War I and World War II. (5 marks)

Geography (20 marks)

• Describe the major soil types of India with distribution and conservation methods. (5 marks)
• Map work: locate and mark major rivers, dams, mineral deposits, and industrial centres of India. (5 marks)
• Describe the factors affecting the climate of India with reference to Punjab. (3 marks)

Civics (20 marks)

• What are Fundamental Rights? Why are they important in a democracy? Explain each right briefly. (5 marks)
• What is federalism? Explain the three tiers of the Indian federal system. (5 marks)
• What challenges do political parties face in India? Suggest reforms. (3 marks)

Economics (20 marks)

• What is globalisation? Discuss its impact on Indian workers, farmers, and small businesses. (5 marks)
• Differentiate between formal and informal sources of credit. Why do small farmers depend on informal sources? (5 marks)
• Explain the role of MNREGA in rural employment. (3 marks)

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Last 30 Days Strategy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 33% passing mark really low?

33% is the minimum passing mark, not your target. This translates to about 27 out of 80 in theory. To get into good higher secondary schools, aim for 60%+.

Is PSEB Class 10 syllabus aligned with NCERT?

PSEB follows NCERT-based content with some Punjab-specific additions (especially in Social Science and languages). Use PSEB textbooks as primary source.

How important is the internal assessment?

Internal assessment carries 20 marks per subject and includes tests, projects, and practical work. Most students score 14-18. Focus your exam preparation on the 80-mark theory paper.

Should I write exams in Punjabi or English medium?

Choose the medium you are most comfortable expressing yourself in. Content is identical across mediums. If you think and write faster in Punjabi, choose Punjabi medium.

How many subjects does PSEB Class 10 have?

Six main subjects: Punjabi, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. Some students may have additional optional subjects.

How do I prepare for three language papers?

Focus on grammar sections — they are the most scorable and predictable. For literature, read the textbook stories and poems carefully. For composition, practice letter writing and essay formats.

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