CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Board Papers 2020
The actual CBSE Class 10 Mathematics board exam paper from 2020 — 5 sets, free PDF. Tap any set to open it.
What was tested in Mathematics 2020
Chapter breakdown across the 5 classified 2020 sets (250 questions) — a guide to what this exam emphasised.
- Triangles27 questions11%
- Coordinate Geometry26 questions10%
- Introduction to Trigonometry25 questions10%
- Arithmetic Progressions22 questions9%
- Statistics21 questions8%
- Circles21 questions8%
- Quadratic Equations18 questions7%
- Polynomials17 questions7%
- Real Numbers17 questions7%
- Surface Areas and Volumes16 questions6%
- Probability15 questions6%
- Some Applications of Trigonometry10 questions4%
- Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables9 questions4%
- Areas Related to Circles6 questions2%
Class 10 Mathematics exam pattern (80 marks)
The theory paper carries 80 marks over 3 hours (38 questions, with internal choice in some). Section-wise structure:
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Total | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 1 | 20 | MCQ + Assertion–Reason |
| B | 5 | 2 | 10 | Very Short Answer |
| C | 6 | 3 | 18 | Short Answer |
| D | 4 | 5 | 20 | Long Answer |
| E | 3 | 4 | 12 | Case-study / source-based |
| Total | 38 | 80 | 3 hours |
Structure per the CBSE 2023-24 sample-paper design; question wording varies by set.
These are the real CBSE Class 10 Mathematics board question papers for 2020. CBSE runs each exam in several sets across regions — same syllabus, difficulty and marking scheme. Solve under timed conditions, then check answers against the NCERT textbook and NCERT Solutions.
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How to use these papers
- 1Start chapter-wise early in the year — solve only the Mathematics questions from a chapter you have just finished.
- 2Switch to full timed papers 2–3 months before the exam: one complete set in the real time limit, no notes.
- 3Self-mark against the marking scheme, then fix every mistake with our free NCERT solutions.
- 4Re-attempt your weakest chapters until the recurring question types feel routine.
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics 2020 — FAQ
How many CBSE Class 10 Mathematics 2020 question papers are there?
5 sets — CBSE issues the 2020 Mathematics exam in several sets across regions, all on the same syllabus and marking scheme. Each is a free PDF.
Is this the real CBSE Class 10 Mathematics 2020 board paper?
Yes — every set here is an actual 2020 board question paper issued by CBSE. None are sample or mock papers.
How should I use the 2020 Mathematics paper?
Solve a full set in one sitting under the real time limit, then check each answer against the NCERT textbook. Comparing sets shows how CBSE varies the same syllabus across regions.
Which chapters were most tested in Mathematics 2020?
Triangles (11%), Coordinate Geometry (10%), Introduction to Trigonometry (10%), Arithmetic Progressions (9%) led the 2020 Mathematics paper — see the full chapter breakdown above.