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NEW DELHI: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has concluded Class 12 Economics exam today at 1 pm. The CBSE Class 12 Economics term 1 exam was pen and paper based. CBSE Class 12 Economics answer key will be released by CBSE Board for evaluation of the CBSE OMR sheet. The unofficial CBSE Board answer key has been released by third-party websites. Students can refer to these below-given answer keys to calculate the probable scores.
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CBSE board releases the official CBSE board Economics answer key to the exam centres. The exam supervisors will evaluate the answers on the basis of the answer key provided by the board. Students can contact their respective exam centres, in case any discrepancy is found in the question paper.
The below given CBSE answer key 2021 are as per Times Now News.
CBSE Answer Key Paper Code 058/1/4
Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer |
1 | (B) | 16 | (A) | 31 | (A) | 46 | (D) |
2 | (D) | 17 | (B) | 32 | (C) | 47 | (A) |
3 | (D) | 18 | (B) | 33 | (B) | 48 | (D) |
4 | (C) | 19 | (D) | 34 | (C) | 49 | (D) |
5 | (A) | 20 | (D) | 35 | (C) | 50 | (A) |
6 | (C) | 21 | (A) | 36 | (B) | 51 | (A) |
7 | (D) | 22 | (B) | 37 | (C) | 52 | (B) |
8 | (D) | 23 | (A) | 38 | (D) | 53 | (D) |
9 | (C) | 24 | (C) | 39 | (D) | 54 | (B) |
10 | (C) | 25 | (A) | 40 | (B) | 55 | (D) |
11 | (A) | 26 | (D) | 41 | (A) | 56 | (C) |
12 | (D) | 27 | (C) | 42 | (C) | 57 | (A) |
13 | (C) | 28 | (C) | 43 | (D) | 58 | (D) |
14 | (D) | 29 | (D) | 44 | (C) | 59 | (C) |
15 | (C) | 30 | (B) | 45 | (C) | 60 | (C) |
Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer |
1 | (C) | 16 | (C) | 31 | (B) | 46 | (C) |
2 | (B) | 17 | (D) | 32 | (A) | 47 | (C) |
3 | (B) | 18 | (B) | 33 | (C) | 48 | (A) |
4 | (C) | 19 | (A) | 34 | (A) | 49 | (C) |
5 | (A) | 20 | (D) | 35 | (D) | 50 | (D) |
6 | (B) | 21 | (B) | 36 | (B) | 51 | (B) |
7 | (C) | 22 | (A) | 37 | (D) | 52 | (C) |
8 | (D) | 23 | (B) | 38 | (B) | 53 | (C) |
9 | (D) | 24 | (A) | 39 | (D) | 54 | (C) |
10 | (B) | 25 | (D) | 40 | (C) | 55 | (B) |
11 | (C) | 26 | (A) | 41 | (A) | 56 | (B) |
12 | (A) | 27 | (A) | 42 | (C) | 57 | (C) |
13 | (D) | 28 | (D) | 43 | (C) | 58 | (C) |
14 | (A) | 29 | (B) | 44 | (B) | 59 | (A) |
15 | (A) | 30 | (D) | 45 | (A) | 60 | (D) |
Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer |
1 | (C) | 16 | (C) | 31 | (C) | 46 | (A) |
2 | (C) | 17 | (B) | 32 | (D) | 47 | (B) |
3 | (C) | 18 | (C) | 33 | (B) | 48 | (D) |
4 | (A) | 19 | (C) | 34 | (B) | 49 | (B) |
5 | (A) | 20 | (C) | 35 | (D) | 50 | (B) |
6 | (D) | 21 | (C) | 36 | (A) | 51 | (D) |
7 | (D) | 22 | (D) | 37 | (B) | 52 | (C) |
8 | (A) | 23 | (D) | 38 | (B) | 53 | (B) |
9 | (C) | 24 | (C) | 39 | (D) | 54 | (C) |
10 | (B) | 25 | (C) | 40 | (D) | 55 | (A) |
11 | (D) | 26 | (C) | 41 | (D) | 56 | (C) |
12 | (A) | 27 | (D) | 42 | (B) | 57 | (D) |
13 | (B) | 28 | (A) | 43 | (B) | 58 | (B) |
14 | (C) | 29 | (C) | 44 | (D) | 59 | (D) |
15 | (C) | 30 | (A) | 45 | (A) | 60 | (C) |
In the CBSE 12th Economics exam 2021-22, there were a total of 60 questions in this paper out of which 50 questions are to be attempted.
Date | Subject Name |
December 15, 2021 | Economics |
December 16, 2021 | Hindi |
December 17, 2021 | Political Science |
December 18, 2021 | Biology |
December 20, 2021 | History |
December 21, 2021 | Informatics Practices, Computer Science |
December 22, 2021 | Home Science |
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CBSE board has conducted CBSE 12th economics exam 2021-22 for term 1. Check CBSE answer key 2021, analysis, marking scheme updates here.
The CBSE has released the syllabus of class 12 CBSE 2021-22. The CBSE Class 12 term 1 exam sample papers and solutions for all subjects are out now. Class 12 economics sample paper: Direct Link
CBSE board will not announce CBSE Class 12 term 1 result as pass, fail or essential repeat. The CBSE has not announced the CBSE results date and time. The final results will be declared after term 2 exams.
@cbseindia29 #cbseeconomics
— Ashutosh Kumar jha (@Ashutos07413694) December 15, 2021
Today series_ SSJ/1
Questions
49 is wrong questions/ illogical questions
Find value of money supply in economy but not any method given like M1, M2 M3 M4 we know
M3= M1 + time deposit
M1= C + DD + OD
Hence prove questions is illogical or wrong pic.twitter.com/cpe7tzkMrk
CBSE 12th economics answer key 2021 released by The TimesNow News.
CBSE Answer Key Paper Code 058/3/4
Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer |
1 | (C) | 16 | (C) | 31 | (C) | 46 | (A) |
2 | (C) | 17 | (B) | 32 | (D) | 47 | (B) |
3 | (C) | 18 | (C) | 33 | (B) | 48 | (D) |
4 | (A) | 19 | (C) | 34 | (B) | 49 | (B) |
5 | (A) | 20 | (C) | 35 | (D) | 50 | (B) |
6 | (D) | 21 | (C) | 36 | (A) | 51 | (D) |
7 | (D) | 22 | (D) | 37 | (B) | 52 | (C) |
8 | (A) | 23 | (D) | 38 | (B) | 53 | (B) |
9 | (C) | 24 | (C) | 39 | (D) | 54 | (C) |
10 | (B) | 25 | (C) | 40 | (D) | 55 | (A) |
11 | (D) | 26 | (C) | 41 | (D) | 56 | (C) |
12 | (A) | 27 | (D) | 42 | (B) | 57 | (D) |
13 | (B) | 28 | (A) | 43 | (B) | 58 | (B) |
14 | (C) | 29 | (C) | 44 | (D) | 59 | (D) |
15 | (C) | 30 | (A) | 45 | (A) | 60 | (C) |
As per the datesheet of class 12 2021 CBSE, tomorrow will be the Hindi paper. The CBSE term 1 board exam Class 12 will be concluded on December 22, 2021.
Check out the datesheet of Class 12 2021 CBSE:
December 16, 2021 | Hindi |
December 17, 2021 | Political Science |
December 18, 2021 | Biology |
December 20, 2021 | History |
December 21, 2021 | Informatics Practices, Computer Science |
December 22, 2021 | Home Science |
CBSE will conduct CBSE Class 12 Hindi tomorrow. The exam will be held from 11:30 am to 1 pm in offline mode. Students will be given 90 minutes to solve the CBSE 12th Hindi question paper.
CBSE Hindi Class 12 sample paper 2021-22 is available on the official website. Refer to Hindi Class 12 sample paper 2021 and get to know the exam pattern and number of questions asked.
Students can check the CBSE sample papers 2021 for getting to know the exam pattern and marking scheme for class 12 cbse 2021-22.
Students can use the unofficial economics answer key for checking correct responses. Experts and teachers have shared the CBSE economics exam analysis also.
Download CBSE economics question paper 2021 term 1 here. Students can download economics Class 12 question paper with solutions.
Ans key of 058/2/4#cbseeconomics #CbseTerm1 pic.twitter.com/uyXD0nuEWo
— p? (@DurrFitteMuh) December 15, 2021
#cbseeconomics
— Ashutosh Kumar jha (@Ashutos07413694) December 15, 2021
Illogical questions
Money supply but by which method not stated please request to cbse to cancel this particular questions pic.twitter.com/RvRbFdFxRd
“The paper was good but very lengthy. The major portion of the paper had assertion and statement-type questions. Such questions need a lot of thinking, analysis, and in-depth knowledge of the syllabus. This was time-consuming. The vocabulary used in some portion of the question paper was quite difficult.” said Biju V G, PGT Economics, VidyaGyan Bulandshahr.
The CBSE Class 12 answer key for paper code 058/2/4 is released by TimesNowNews.
Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer |
1 | (C) | 16 | (C) | 31 | (B) | 46 | (C) |
2 | (B) | 17 | (D) | 32 | (A) | 47 | (C) |
3 | (B) | 18 | (B) | 33 | (C) | 48 | (A) |
4 | (C) | 19 | (A) | 34 | (A) | 49 | (C) |
5 | (A) | 20 | (D) | 35 | (D) | 50 | (D) |
6 | (B) | 21 | (B) | 36 | (B) | 51 | (B) |
7 | (C) | 22 | (A) | 37 | (D) | 52 | (C) |
8 | (D) | 23 | (B) | 38 | (B) | 53 | (C) |
9 | (D) | 24 | (A) | 39 | (D) | 54 | (C) |
10 | (B) | 25 | (D) | 40 | (C) | 55 | (B) |
11 | (C) | 26 | (A) | 41 | (A) | 56 | (B) |
12 | (A) | 27 | (A) | 42 | (C) | 57 | (C) |
13 | (D) | 28 | (D) | 43 | (C) | 58 | (C) |
14 | (A) | 29 | (B) | 44 | (B) | 59 | (A) |
15 | (A) | 30 | (D) | 45 | (A) | 60 | (D) |
The answer key is released by TimesnowNews for question paper code 058/1/4
Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer | Q. No. | Answer |
1 | (B) | 16 | (A) | 31 | (A) | 46 | (D) |
2 | (D) | 17 | (B) | 32 | (C) | 47 | (A) |
3 | (D) | 18 | (B) | 33 | (B) | 48 | (D) |
4 | (C) | 19 | (D) | 34 | (C) | 49 | (D) |
5 | (A) | 20 | (D) | 35 | (C) | 50 | (A) |
6 | (C) | 21 | (A) | 36 | (B) | 51 | (A) |
7 | (D) | 22 | (B) | 37 | (C) | 52 | (B) |
8 | (D) | 23 | (A) | 38 | (D) | 53 | (D) |
9 | (C) | 24 | (C) | 39 | (D) | 54 | (B) |
10 | (C) | 25 | (A) | 40 | (B) | 55 | (D) |
11 | (A) | 26 | (D) | 41 | (A) | 56 | (C) |
12 | (D) | 27 | (C) | 42 | (C) | 57 | (A) |
13 | (C) | 28 | (C) | 43 | (D) | 58 | (D) |
14 | (D) | 29 | (D) | 44 | (C) | 59 | (C) |
15 | (C) | 30 | (B) | 45 | (C) | 60 | (C) |
CBSE Economics answer key 2021-22 is out now. The CBSE answer key is released by TimesNowNews. Students can refer to the answer key and calculate their probable scores.
Raveena Punjani, PGT Economics, Mount Abu Public School, Rohini analyzed the Class 12 Economics paper as easy and scoring. According to the teacher, "The paper was easy, scoring and balanced. Equal weightage was given on every section, and it follows the pattern of NCERT and sample papers." The students can easily score full marks (40 out of 40), the average score can be between 30 to 35, the teacher said.
On a critical evaluation of today’s Economics paper, our Economics faculty was of the opinion that overall, the paper was average; not easy. There were multiple questions on assertion and reasoning. However, these questions were good. The paper was almost close to the CBSE sample papers. Some of the students we spoke felt that it was good. But some found it is confusing. Even though the paper started a bit late, students were able to complete the paper on time. The paper ended at 1.20. There was no problem of time constraints raised by the students, said Dr. Mala Kapoor, Principal, Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad, as per the reports by NDTV.
#CBSE while setting economics paper today why so tough man?#cbseterm1 #economics pic.twitter.com/jAFJXgVNuS
— angad sharma (@angadsh12051189) December 15, 2021
Seema Behl, Principal, Brain International School reviewed the Class 12 Economics paper as easy. According to the principal, "The paper followed the pattern of NCERT and sample papers. There were as such no such difficulties in the paper and options were not at all confusing. Equal weightage was provided to every sections." The average students can expect a good score in the paper, as per NDTV. Students will son get the CBSE economics answer key 2021 12th.
The CBSE Board Class 12 answer key for economics will be released soon on third-party websites. The unofficial CBSE answer key 2021 can be used to evaluate the probable score of a student. The answer key for students will be released through subject matter experts soon.
Students who are not satisfied with any question asked in the CBSE board economics exam 2021, can contact their exam centre. The exam centre will then notify the query to the CBSE officials.
The experts will review the CBSE 12th economics question paper and provide the exam analysis soon. The Economics question paper comprises 60 questions, out of which students need to attempt 50 questions.
The CBSE 12th Economics exam has been concluded now. As per the class 12 board date sheet 2021, the next exam will be Hindi, which will be held on December 16, 2021.
As per the reports by TimesNowNews, the economics question paper was moderate with a few tricky questions. “The paper was ok and easy. There were only a few questions which were tricky but there were enough choices,” said Kiara, a class 12 student.
The CBSE Board will release the answer key for exam centers. It will be used to evaluate the OMR sheet. The answer key for students will be released through subject matter experts soon.
There were a total of 60 questions in this economics paper. The question paper was divided into three sections, A, B, and C. There was no negative marking in the question paper.
CBSE board has concluded the 12th economics exam at 1 pm. The CBSE economics answer key and exam analysis will be released soon.
The CBSE term 1 result will not be released by the board. The final CBSE term1 result will be declared after the term 2 examinations in May/June 2022, tentatively.
The economics exam has begun at 11:30 am. The answer key for the economics exam will be released by third-party websites for student's reference. The answer key of CBSE 12th economics will be made available after the exam.
Sections | No. of questions | Questions to attempt |
Section A | 24 questions | 20 questions |
Section B | 24 questions | 20 questions |
Section C | 12 questions | 10 questions |
December 16, 2021 - Hindi
December 17, 2021 - Political Science
December 18, 2021 - Biology
December 20, 2021 - History
December 21, 2021 - Informatics Practices, Computer Science
December 22, 2021 - Home Science
CBSE Board has started the Class 12 Economics exam. The exam is being held in offline mode. The questions are objective in nature. The exam will conclude at 1 PM.
The CBSE 12th Economics question paper has already been distributed to the students, and the exam will commence in the next 10 minutes.
The question paper will start distributing at 11:10 am. Students must reach the exam centre by 11 am. 20 minutes will be given to read the question paper. The exam will start at sharp 11:30 am.
There will be a total 60 questions in the economics paper out of which, students have to attempt 50 questions. All questions will carry equal marks. There is no negative marking in the CBSE 12th economics paper.
The CBSE sample paper economics class 12 is available to download from the official website cbseacademic.nic.in class 12. Students can download the sample papers in PDF format and practice it to score well in the exams.
Units | Marks |
Part A: Introductory Macroeconomics | |
Money and Banking | 6 |
Government Budget and the Economy | 6 |
Balance of Payments | 6 |
Part B: Indian Economic Development | |
Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991 | |
Indian Economy on the eve of Independence | 12 |
Indian Economy (1950-90) | |
Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation : An Appraisal | |
Current challenges facing Indian Economy | 10 |
Poverty | |
Human Capital Formation | |
Rural development | |
Total | 40 |
Project Work (Part 1) | 10 |
Students who are going to appear must practise with the latest CBSE sample paper economics class 12 2021-22. They can download the CBSE 12th economics sample paper with solutions from the official website: cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Students can check their upcoming CBSE term 1 exam dates for major subjects in the following table:
Date | Subject Name |
December 15, 2021 | Economics |
December 16, 2021 | Hindi |
December 17, 2021 | Political Science |
December 18, 2021 | Biology |
December 20, 2021 | History |
December 21, 2021 | Informatics Practices, Computer Science |
December 22, 2021 | Home Science |
Entry to exam hall: 11 am
Question paper distribution: 11:10 to 11:30 am
Exam start time: 11:30 am
Exam end time: 1 pm