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CBSE has conducted Class 12th Biology exam 2021 term 1. The exam was concluded at 1 pm. Check CBSE Biology exam analysis, answer key and updates here.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has conducted Class 12 CBSE biology exam 2021 today. The CBSE 12th biology papers were distributed at 11:10 am and concluded at 1 pm. Experts and teachers have released the CBSE biology answer key 2021 and analysis.
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The CBSE Class 12th Biology exam was conducted for 90 minutes. Students were given 20 minutes to read the CBSE 12th biology question paper.
CBSE 12th Biology Question Paper 2021: Section-wise question breakup
Class 12 CBSE biology exam 2021 was divided into three sections A, B and C. Overall 60 questions were asked and students are required to answer 50 questions. The question paper will be objective in nature. The section divided are as follows:
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Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
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Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
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Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.
There is no provision for negative marking in the CBSE 12th board examination 2021 term 1.
CBSE Class 12 biology answer key 2021 (official)
Earlier, official answer keys were being sent to the exam centre for evaluation purposes. As per the new guidelines of OMR sheet evaluation , now, CBSE biology answer key will not be available at examination centres. The exam centre superintendent will seal the OMR sheets and dispatch them to the concerned regional office.
Below is the unofficial CBSE answer key of biology paper 2021 as provided in a report of ' Times Now News '
CBSE Answer Key 2021 Class 12 biology for QP Code No. 057/2/4
Question no. | Answer Key | Question no. | Answer Key | Question no. | Answer Key |
1. | c | 2. | b | 3. | d |
4. | a | 5. | a | 6. | d |
7. | c | 8. | b | 9. | d |
10. | c | 11. | b | 12. | a |
13. | b | 14. | b | 15. | a |
16. | b | 17. | d | 18. | b |
19. | b | 20. | c | 21. | c |
22. | b | 23. | c | 24. | a |
25. | c | 26. | c | 27. | d |
28. | a | 29. | b | 30. | b |
31. | d | 32. | a | 33. | c |
34. | b | 35. | d | 36. | d |
37. | c | 38. | b | 39. | a |
40. | c | 41. | c | 42. | c |
43. | d | 44. | c | 45. | d |
46. | d | 47. | b | 48. | d |
49. | b | 50. | a | 51. | a |
52. | a | 53. | d | 54. | a |
55. | b | 56. | c | 57. | b |
58. | d | 59. | b | 60. | c |
However, students can check their probable score using unofficial CBSE Class 12 biology answer key 2021. Subject experts and teachers have shared the Class 12 Biology exam analysis for students.
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December 18, 2021 | 07:25 PM IST
CBSE Class 12 Biology Term 1 Paper: Paper was rated easy
The CBSE Class 12 biology exam concluded today. The paper was easy according to the students. Download sample paper of CBSE Class 12 Biology and marking scheme .
December 18, 2021 | 07:03 PM IST
CBSE Class 12 biology exam 2021 term 1: Students on Twitter
Like what is going on cbse? How can one set be the polar opposite of another?? The set which we were given was the toughest it had neet level questions and that to we had more numericals than other set like what the hell? Numericals wo bhi in bio #cbse #cbsebiology #cbsephysics
— Glass (@Glass2xxx) December 18, 2021
December 18, 2021 | 06:28 PM IST
CBSE Class 12 Biology answer key w2021
The unofficial CBSE Class 12 biology answer key term 1 shared by The Times Now News.
Question no. | Answer Key | Question no. | Answer Key | Question no. | Answer Key |
1. | c | 2. | b | 3. | d |
4. | a | 5. | a | 6. | d |
7. | c | 8. | b | 9. | d |
10. | c | 11. | b | 12. | a |
13. | b | 14. | b | 15. | a |
16. | b | 17. | d | 18. | b |
19. | b | 20. | c | 21. | c |
22. | b | 23. | c | 24. | a |
25. | c | 26. | c | 27. | d |
28. | a | 29. | b | 30. | b |
31. | d | 32. | a | 33. | c |
34. | b | 35. | d | 36. | d |
37. | c | 38. | b | 39. | a |
40. | c | 41. | c | 42. | c |
43. | d | 44. | c | 45. | d |
46. | d | 47. | b | 48. | d |
49. | b | 50. | a | 51. | a |
52. | a | 53. | d | 54. | a |
55. | b | 56. | c | 57. | b |
58. | d | 59. | b | 60. | c |
December 18, 2021 | 05:50 PM IST
CBSE 12th biology exam 2021- Twitter reaction
ALL KILL BIOLOGY - checked answer key @cbseindia29 #CBSE #cbsebiology pic.twitter.com/D8GEQNunlT
— Ri¹³|? sobokcember ☃️ IA (@jiminxr7) December 18, 2021
December 18, 2021 | 04:54 PM IST
CBSE Class 12 biology exam 2021
As per the datesheet of class 12 2021 CBSE, next exam will be of the History paper. The CBSE term 1 board exam Class 12 will be concluded on December 22, 2021. CBSE Class 12th biology answer key 2021 is available here, check now.
December 18, 2021 | 04:24 PM IST
CBSE biology exam 2021- Student's reaction
Me after my last exam #cbse #cbseterm1 #CBSE #cbsebiology pic.twitter.com/Wxlfyv5zBb
— Quelqu'un (@Quelquu37319633) December 18, 2021
December 18, 2021 | 04:00 PM IST
CBSE Class 12 biology exam- Wrong diagram given, says student
Question paper code no. - 057/2/4 ka question no. 58 mein wrong diagram. @cbseindia29 #wrongdiagram .... Merko bonus mark chahiye... #cbseclass12 #cbseterm1 #cbsebiology pic.twitter.com/gBfXAbOwUw
— yuha (@Megha3659) December 18, 2021
December 18, 2021 | 03:30 PM IST
CBSE Class 12 board exam analysis 2021
Ragini Aggarwal, PGT Biology, Mt Abu Public School said that paper was moderate to easy and followed the pattern of NCERT. "Overall the paper was balanced, but in Section B- Question number 44, the options given were wrong. There was a question on case study which appeared to be tricky to students." The students who studied well and practiced sample papers thoroughly can expect marks above 33, while the average score can be around 30, the teacher said.
December 18, 2021 | 03:16 PM IST
CBSE Class 12 Biology Paper Analysis 2021: Wrong option In one question, says teacher
"Overall the paper was balanced, but in Section B- Question number 44, the options given were wrong. There was a question on case study which appeared to be tricky to students," the teacher said, as per NDTV.
December 18, 2021 | 03:01 PM IST
CBSE Biology paper Class 12: Students share memes
My biology exam went very good ㅜㅜ pic.twitter.com/Q6GOS8cfrs
— Anshika⁷•boards (@Kim_Anshika) December 18, 2021
December 18, 2021 | 02:51 PM IST
Marking scheme of Biology Class 12
The CBSE biology Class 12 contains three sections
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Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
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Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
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Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.
December 18, 2021 | 02:46 PM IST
CBSE Biology answer key is out
The unofficial CBSE Class 12 biology answer key term 1 shared by The TimesNow News.
Question no. | Answer Key | Question no. | Answer Key | Question no. | Answer Key |
1. | c | 2. | b | 3. | d |
4. | a | 5. | a | 6. | d |
7. | c | 8. | b | 9. | d |
10. | c | 11. | b | 12. | a |
13. | b | 14. | b | 15. | a |
16. | b | 17. | d | 18. | b |
19. | b | 20. | c | 21. | c |
22. | b | 23. | c | 24. | a |
25. | c | 26. | c | 27. | d |
28. | a | 29. | b | 30. | b |
31. | d | 32. | a | 33. | c |
34. | b | 35. | d | 36. | d |
37. | c | 38. | b | 39. | a |
40. | c | 41. | c | 42. | c |
43. | d | 44. | c | 45. | d |
46. | d | 47. | b | 48. | d |
49. | b | 50. | a | 51. | a |
52. | a | 53. | d | 54. | a |
55. | b | 56. | c | 57. | b |
58. | d | 59. | b | 60. | c |
December 18, 2021 | 02:43 PM IST
CBSE Class 12 biology answer key 2021
The unofficial CBSE Class 12 term 1 answer key will be released soon. Students can check CBSE term 1 answer key and check their probable scores.
December 18, 2021 | 02:12 PM IST
Class 12 CBSE biology exam 2021 experts analysis
As per review by experts, students can score around get 25-30 answers correct, out of the total 40 that needed to be attempted, as reported by Times Now News.
December 18, 2021 | 02:02 PM IST
CBSE 12th biology exam analysis 2021- Paper was balanced
Raman from RLBS, Ludhiana shares, "My students seem happy with the paper as it was fairly balanced. We made them practice CBSE Biology sample paper and they are saying that it has helped them. We'll know more once all students return from the exam centre," as per Times Now News.
December 18, 2021 | 01:52 PM IST
CBSE biology exam analysis 2021- Paper was easy
A class 12 student Vivek said, "I agree with most students that the paper was easy. Some questions were tricky but what can one say, it's Biology after all. But overall, I guess it was a good paper," as per Times Now News.
December 18, 2021 | 01:39 PM IST
CBSE Class 12 Biology Term 1 and 2 Syllabus 2021-22
Cbseacademic.nic.in Class 12 syllabus and CBSE sample paper Class 12 biology along with marking scheme are available at cbseacademic.nic.in.
December 18, 2021 | 01:30 PM IST
CBSE biology Class 12 paper analysis 2021
Students and parents are searching, How was the CBSE Class 12 Biology paper? What was the difficulty level? Follow the blog for biology paper analysis and answer key.
December 18, 2021 | 01:20 PM IST
CBSE Class 12 biology exam 2021 analysis- Students are happy
Kavya, a Class 12 Science student said, "My Bio paper went well and I am happy today. My main aim is to go through NCERT nicely and that helped me a lot today. I hope others also felt the way I did," as per Times Now News.
December 18, 2021 | 01:15 PM IST
CBSE term 1 biology question paper pattern 2021
There were a total of 60 questions in this CBSE 12th biology paper 2021. The Class 12th biology question paper was divided into three sections, A, B, and C. There was no negative marking in the question paper.
December 18, 2021 | 01:10 PM IST
CBSE 12th biology exam analysis soon
Experts will analyse and release the CBSE Class 12 biology exam analysis 2021 soon. Check this live blog to get all updates on CBSE 12th biology exam analysis 2021.
December 18, 2021 | 01:03 PM IST
CBSE Class 12 term 1 biology 2021 answer key soon
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday, December 16 said the OMR answer sheets will not be evaluated at the exam centres. The board will not provide answer keys for evaluation to exam centres. After the change in the policy, the official CBSE answer key 2021 may not be available at the end of the exam.
December 18, 2021 | 01:00 PM IST
CBSE 12th Biology exam 2021 concluded
CBSE has conducted Class 12 biology board exam 2021 term 1 today at 1 pm. Soon CBSE biology answer key and analysis will be available.
December 18, 2021 | 12:58 PM IST
Computer science syllabus class 12 CBSE 2021-22 term 1- CBSE biology exam
The Class 12 computer science syllabus 2021-22 is available on CBSE website, cbse academic.nic.in class 12.
December 18, 2021 | 12:36 PM IST
CBSE term 1 exam date 2021 Class 12
Check datesheet of class 12 2021 CBSE:
December 20, 2021 |
History |
December 21, 2021 |
Informatics Practices, Computer Science |
December 22, 2021 |
Home Science |
December 18, 2021 | 12:25 PM IST
CBSE Class 12 Term 1 Exam 2021: Upcoming exam
CBSE Class 12 Biology paper 2021 term 1 will be concluded today at 1 pm. The CBSE Class 12 next exam will be of History that will be conducted on December 20, 2021. To download sample question paper and syllabus, go to cbseacademic.nic.in.
December 18, 2021 | 11:56 AM IST
Computer science syllabus class 12 CBSE 2021-22 term 1- CBSE biology exam
The Class 12 computer science syllabus 2021-22 is available on CBSE website, cbse academic.nic.in class 12.
December 18, 2021 | 11:45 AM IST
Biology class 12 notes 2021
Students appearing in the exam must revise the notes of biology quickly. Do not start any new topic at the very last moment. Stay connected to this live blog to get all CBSE latest news for Class 12.
December 18, 2021 | 11:30 AM IST
CBSE 12th Biology exam begins
CBSE is conducting Class 12 biology exam 2021 today at 11:30 am. Students reached the examination center and papers were distributed at 11:10 am. The exam will conclude at 1 pm. Soon after the conclusion of exam, students can check for CBSE biology answer key 2021 here.
December 18, 2021 | 11:26 AM IST
CBSE Class 12 Biology exam to begin soon
CBSE 12th biology exam begin at 11:30 am, students are advised to keep their admit card and stationary. The CBSE Biology exam 2021 term 1 will conclude at 1 pm. After that, students can get CBSE biology answer key 2021 on various unofficial websites.
December 18, 2021 | 11:20 AM IST
CBSE 12th biology sample question paper 2021
December 18, 2021 | 11:13 AM IST
CBSE biology answer key 2021
As per the new rules of CBSE, The practice of evaluation on the same day in the examination centre is being stopped from December 16. All the Centre Superintendents will pack and seal the OMR sheets within 15 minutes after the examination is over in the presence of the Observer. The Centre Superintendent and Observer will sign on the sealed parcel and will mention the time of packing also," Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj said in a letter to affiliated schools.
December 18, 2021 | 11:04 AM IST
CBSE Class 12 biology answer key 2021
After the exam, students can check their answers using CBSE answer key 2021. They use unofficial CBSE biology answer key 2021 to evaluate their probable score.
December 18, 2021 | 10:50 AM IST
CBSE biology answer key 2021 term 1
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on December 16, 2021 said it has decided to stop the physical evaluation of OMR answer sheets at the exam centres. The CBSE biology answer key 2021 will now not be available at examination centres.
December 18, 2021 | 10:41 AM IST
CBSE 12th biology syllabus 2021-22
This year, the CBSE board is conducting the board exams in two terms: Term 1 and Term 2. The CBSE 12th syllabus 2021-22 has also been bifurcated in two terms comprising 50 percent of the syllabus for each term.
December 18, 2021 | 10:32 AM IST
CBSE Class 12 Biology exam 2021 to begin in an hour
CBSE will be conducting Class 12 Biology exam at 11:30 am today. The exam is about to begin in an hour. Soon after exam completion, students can check the CBSE biology exam analysis and answer key here.
December 18, 2021 | 10:22 AM IST
Sample paper biology Class 12 2021 term 1
The biology Class 12 sample paper 2021-22 with answers is available to download in pdf format. Students can download the CBSE sample question paper from the official website cbse.gov.in.
December 18, 2021 | 10:13 AM IST
CBSE Class 12 board exam 2021 biology term 1
December 18, 2021 | 10:06 AM IST
CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2021- Biology exam
As per CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2021, the board will conduct biology exam today. The CBSE 12th exam will be History, which will be conducted on December 20, 2021.
December 18, 2021 | 09:55 AM IST
CBSE Class 12 Biology Board Exam 2021: Exam day guidelines
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Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
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Check the admit card and other documents such as school ID, etc.
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Bring your own water bottle and sanitizer.
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Read the question paper carefully.
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Use only blue or black ink pen to fill the OMR sheet.
December 18, 2021 | 09:47 AM IST
CBSE 12th Biology Exam 2021-22
There were a total of 60 questions in the examination, out of which students had to attempt only 50 questions. There is no negative marking in the examination.
December 18, 2021 | 09:37 AM IST
CBSE Class 12 Biology Exam 2021-22- Marking scheme
Below, we have given the CBSE 12th biology exam 2021 term 1 marking scheme.
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Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
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Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
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Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.
December 18, 2021 | 09:29 AM IST
CBSE Class 12th 2021-22 syllabus for Biology (Term 1)
CBSE 12th biology syllabus 2021 term 1 is given-below:
Term 1 |
|
Topics |
Marks |
Reproduction: Chapter - 2, 3 and 4 |
15 |
Genetics and Evolution: Chapter – 5 and 6 |
20 |
December 18, 2021 | 09:20 AM IST
CBSE Class 12 biology sample paper 2021
Students can download CBSE 12th biology sample papers 2021 from CBSE's official website, cbseacademic.nic.in 2022. Revise and practice CBSE sample papers 2021 to score well in exams.
December 18, 2021 | 09:07 AM IST
CBSE 12th biology exam 2021-22 - Revision tips
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Go through the short notes for each topic.
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Read the summary of chapters.
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Read the flowcharts and mind maps to revise particular topics.
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Do not start anything news at the last moment.
December 18, 2021 | 08:57 AM IST
How to download sample paper biology Class 12 term 1
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Go to the CBSE website, cbseacademic.nic.in.
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On the home page, click on the sample question paper link, and then select class 12.
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From the list of subjects, click on the Political science subject sample papers.
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The sample papers will get displayed on the screens.
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Download it in PDF format to practice further.
December 18, 2021 | 08:52 AM IST
CBSE Class 12 biology board exam key 2021
After exam, students can find the CBSE Class 12 biology answer key 2021 here. The CBSE answer key 2021 will help them to evaluate their probable score.
December 18, 2021 | 08:52 AM IST
CBSE Class 12 datesheet 2021
Check the upcoming exam dates for Class 12 term 1 exams below:
December 18, 2021 |
Biology |
December 20, 2021 |
History |
December 21, 2021 |
Informatics Practices, Computer Science |
December 22, 2021 |
Home Science |
December 18, 2021 | 08:51 AM IST
CBSE Class 12 biology exam analysis 2021
CBSE Class 12 biology exam 2021 will conclude at 1 pm. After that, students can find the CBSE 12th biology exam analysis 2021 here. Experts will analyse and release CBSE biology answer key 2021.
December 18, 2021 | 08:51 AM IST
CBSE Class 12th biology answer key 2021
The CBSE Class 12 biology answer key 2021 will be available after the exam concludes. The CBSE biology exam term 1 will conclude at 1 pm. The unofficial CBSE biology answer key 2021 is provided by subject experts and teachers.
December 18, 2021 | 08:51 AM IST
CBSE Class 12 biology exam timing 2021-22 term 1
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Exam day and date: Saturday, December 18, 2021
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Question paper distribution: 11:10 to 11:30 am
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Exam starting time: 11:30 am
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Exam concluding time: 1 pm
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