UP Board Class 10 PYQ Analysis — Most Repeated Questions Last 5 Years Subject-Wise 2027 | Padhaao Blog

In short: We analyzed UP Board Class 10 papers from 2022 to 2026 across all major subjects. The pattern is clear — some questions repeat every single year, some every 2 years. Maths alone has 15+ questions that appeared 4 out of 5 years. Science has 12+ guaranteed repeaters. If you focus on these high-frequency questions first, you can secure 45-55 marks out of 70 on the written paper before touching anything else.

Why PYQ Frequency Analysis Matters for UP Board

UP Board (UPMSP) Class 10 exams follow a consistent pattern. Unlike CBSE which shifts towards competency-based questions, UP Board papers still draw heavily from a fixed question bank. This makes Previous Year Question (PYQ) analysis one of the most effective strategies.

Key facts about UP Board question repetition:

The written paper is 70 marks (50 descriptive + 20 objective/MCQ)
Internal assessment is 30 marks
Paper setters work within a defined blueprint — certain chapter combinations repeat predictably
Exact questions often return with changed numbers or slightly rephrased wording

How We Did This Analysis

We reviewed UP Board Class 10 papers from 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 for Maths, Science, Social Science, Hindi, and English. Each question was tagged by topic, type, and marks. Questions appearing in 3 or more years out of 5 are classified as "high frequency."

Frequency	Label	What It Means
5/5 years	🔴 Every Year	Almost guaranteed to appear in 2027
4/5 years	🟠 Very High	Extremely likely — skip at your own risk
3/5 years	🟡 High	Strong chance of appearing
2/5 years	⚪ Moderate	May appear — worth preparing if time permits

Maths — Top 20 Most Repeated Questions

UP Board Maths written paper: 70 marks (50 descriptive + 20 MCQ). Here are the most repeated question types from 2022-2026:

#	Question/Topic	Marks	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	Frequency
1	Prove BPT (Basic Proportionality Theorem)	5	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
2	Prove Pythagoras Theorem	5	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
3	Heights and Distances word problem	5	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
4	Solve quadratic equation by formula method	3-5	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
5	Find sum of n terms of AP	3-5	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
6	Prove trigonometric identity	3-5	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
7	Mean/Median from grouped data	5	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
8	Surface area/Volume of combined solid	5	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
9	Nature of roots using discriminant	2-3	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	🟠 4/5
10	Tangent from external point construction/proof	3-5	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	🟠 4/5
11	Prove √2 or √3 is irrational	3	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	🟠 4/5
12	Find zeroes of polynomial and verify	3	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	🟠 4/5
13	Solve pair of linear equations (elimination/substitution)	3-5	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	🟠 4/5
14	Area of sector/segment	3	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	🟠 4/5
15	Probability from cards/dice/coins	2-3	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	🟠 4/5
16	Distance formula application	2-3	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	🟠 4/5
17	Section formula / midpoint	2-3	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	🟠 4/5
18	HCF/LCM by prime factorization	2-3	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	🟠 4/5
19	Draw ogive (cumulative frequency)	5	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	🟡 3/5
20	Mode from grouped data	3	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	🟡 3/5

Marks from 5/5 frequency questions alone: 34-43 marks out of 70. That is nearly half the paper from just 8 question types.

Science — Top 15 Most Repeated Questions

UP Board Science written paper: 70 marks (50 descriptive + 20 MCQ).

#	Question/Topic	Marks	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	Frequency
1	Draw diagram of human digestive system and label	5	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
2	Explain refraction through glass prism / spectrum	5	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
3	Balance chemical equations (given examples)	2-3	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
4	Difference between AC and DC current	2-3	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
5	Ohm's Law numerical / V-I graph	3-5	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	🔴 5/5
6	Mendeleev's periodic table vs Modern periodic table	3-5	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	🟠 4/5
7	Draw diagram of human excretory system	3-5	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	🟠 4/5
8	Explain photosynthesis with diagram	3-5	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	🟠 4/5
9	Fleming's Left/Right Hand Rule	2-3	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	🟠 4/5
10	Properties of acids and bases with examples	3	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	🟠 4/5
11	pH scale and its significance	2-3	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	🟠 4/5
12	Mirror formula numerical (concave/convex)	3-5	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	🟠 4/5
13	Mendel's experiments on pea plants	3-5	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	🟠 4/5
14	Carbon and its compounds — soaps/detergents	2-3	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	🟡 3/5
15	Diagram of human brain with functions	3-5	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	🟡 3/5

Biology diagrams repeat almost every year. Drawing the digestive system, excretory system, and brain with proper labeling is essentially free marks.

Social Science — Top 10 Most Repeated Topics

#	Topic/Question	Marks	Frequency (5 years)
1	Non-Cooperation Movement — causes, events, withdrawal	5	🔴 5/5
2	Features of Indian soil types with regions	3-5	🔴 5/5
3	Difference between organized and unorganized sectors	3-5	🔴 5/5
4	Power sharing in Belgium and Sri Lanka	3-5	🟠 4/5
5	Map work — major dams, rivers, national parks	3-5	🟠 4/5
6	Civil Disobedience Movement — Salt March significance	5	🟠 4/5
7	Consumer rights and protection	3-5	🟠 4/5
8	Importance of democracy — why democracy	3	🟡 3/5
9	Development — comparison of Kerala and Punjab/Bihar	3-5	🟡 3/5
10	Globalization and its impact on Indian economy	3-5	🟡 3/5

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Hindi — Most Repeated Question Types

#	Question Type	Marks	Frequency
1	Sandhi Viched + Sandhi type identification	2-3	🔴 5/5
2	Samas Vigrah and Samas type	2-3	🔴 5/5
3	Patra Lekhan (formal letter to principal/officer)	4-5	🔴 5/5
4	Nibandh — environment/technology/festival related	5-7	🔴 5/5
5	Muhavare meanings and sentence usage	2-3	🟠 4/5
6	Kavya khand — stanza explanation (sandarb sahit vyakhya)	5	🔴 5/5
7	Gadya khand — prose passage explanation	5	🔴 5/5
8	Vakya Shuddhi (sentence correction)	2	🟠 4/5

English — Most Repeated Question Types

#	Question Type	Marks	Frequency
1	Tense conversion (fill in the blanks)	2-3	🔴 5/5
2	Active/Passive voice change	2-3	🔴 5/5
3	Direct/Indirect speech	2-3	🔴 5/5
4	Letter writing (formal/informal)	4-5	🔴 5/5
5	Translation Hindi to English passage	5	🔴 5/5
6	Reading comprehension — passage + questions	5	🟠 4/5
7	Essay writing	5-7	🟠 4/5
8	Synonyms/Antonyms from textbook	2	🟠 4/5

How to Use This Data for Your 2027 Preparation

Phase 1: Guaranteed Questions First (Weeks 1-3)

Focus exclusively on 🔴 5/5 frequency questions. These are appearing every year without exception. For Maths, this means BPT proof, Pythagoras proof, quadratic equations, AP sums, trigonometric identities, heights and distances, statistics, and mensuration.

Phase 2: Very High Frequency (Weeks 4-5)

Move to 🟠 4/5 questions. These include irrational number proofs, tangent properties, linear equations, probability, coordinate geometry in Maths. In Science, this means periodic table comparison, photosynthesis, Fleming's rule.

Phase 3: Remaining Topics + MCQ Practice (Weeks 6-8)

Now cover 🟡 3/5 and remaining syllabus topics. Also shift focus to the 20-mark MCQ section. MCQs in UP Board are largely formula-recall and definition-based.

Phase 4: Full Paper Practice (Final 2 Weeks)

Solve complete previous year papers under timed conditions. Target: finish 50-mark descriptive in 2 hours, 20-mark MCQ in 30 minutes.

Subject-Wise Marks You Can Secure from PYQ Repeaters Alone

Subject	Marks from 5/5 repeaters	Marks from 4/5 repeaters	Total "almost guaranteed"
Maths	34-43	15-20	49-63 out of 70
Science	17-21	20-28	37-49 out of 70
Social Science	11-15	15-20	26-35 out of 70
Hindi	20-27	6-9	26-36 out of 70
English	17-23	10-14	27-37 out of 70

These numbers assume you answer the repeater questions correctly. The remaining marks come from topics that rotate or appear less frequently.

Common Patterns Across Years

Maths proofs are almost fixed. BPT and Pythagoras theorem proofs appeared in every paper from 2022 to 2026. Learn these proofs word-for-word.
Science diagrams are the easiest repeaters. Digestive system, excretory system, human brain, prism refraction — practice drawing and labeling these. Diagram marks are easy to score.
Hindi grammar is formulaic. Sandhi, Samas, Muhavare — the types change but the question format stays the same. Practice 30 examples of each.
English grammar rules repeat identically. Tenses, Voice, Narration — these three topics appear every single year. Master the conversion rules.
Social Science long answers rotate between 3-4 topics. National movement questions are practically guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UP Board really repeat questions from previous years?

Yes. UP Board papers are set within a defined blueprint and question bank. While exact numerical values change in Maths and Science, the question type, format, and topic remain the same. For example, "Prove BPT" has appeared in every paper from 2022 to 2026. The wording may vary slightly, but the core question is identical.

How many previous year papers should I solve?

Solve at least 5 years (2022-2026). This gives you enough data to identify patterns. If you solve all 5 papers for a subject, you will see the same question types repeated 3-5 times, which builds confidence and familiarity with the format.

Are MCQ questions also repeated in UP Board?

MCQ topics repeat, though exact questions change. The topics from which MCQs are drawn remain consistent — trigonometric values, chemical formulas, dates in history, definitions in civics. Solving 5 years of objective sections covers most MCQ patterns.

Is the UP Board 2027 paper pattern changing?

The 70-mark written (50 descriptive + 20 MCQ) plus 30-mark internal assessment pattern has been consistent since 2021-22. As of now, UPMSP has not announced any changes for 2027. The syllabus follows NCERT, same as recent years.

Which subject benefits most from PYQ analysis?

Maths benefits the most. Nearly 50-63 marks out of 70 can be covered from questions that appeared in 4 or more years out of 5. Science is second — diagram questions and numerical types are highly predictable.

Can I score 80%+ just by studying PYQs?

PYQs alone can get you to 70-75% if you answer all repeaters correctly. For 80%+, you need to also prepare the remaining syllabus topics, practice the MCQ section thoroughly, and work on answer presentation. PYQs are the foundation, not the entire strategy.

Where can I get UP Board previous year papers?

UPMSP official website has some papers. Padhaao's exam practice mode generates UP Board pattern questions based on previous year analysis. You can also find compiled PYQ sets in UP Board reference books available at local bookstores.

Should I practice PYQs topic-wise or as full papers?

Start topic-wise. When you study quadratic equations, immediately solve all PYQ quadratic equation questions from 5 years. This builds depth. In the last 2 weeks before the exam, switch to full paper practice under timed conditions.

NCERT Solutions — Common Across All Boards

UP Board follows NCERT textbooks. Get complete step-by-step solutions for all 14 chapters: NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths →

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UP Board Class 10 PYQ Analysis — Most Repeated Questions Last 5 Years Subject-Wise 2027