The CBSE Board Class 12 Biology Paper was on 15th March, 2019. The Biology paper was a very balanced paper. Students were much more comfortable with the Biology paper than the Physics and Chemistry Paper.
| Section | Marks for each Question | Number of Questions | Marks per Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A (Very Short Answer Type Questions) | 1 | 5 | 1x5=5 |
| Section B (Short Answer Type Questions I) | 2 | 7 | 2x7=14 |
| Section C (Short Answer Type Questions II) | 3 | 12 | 3x11=36 |
| Section D (Long Answer Type Questions) | 5 | 3 | 5x3=15 |
| Total | 27 | 70 | |
There was internal choice in all the sections but no external choice.
This is the unit-wise breakup of the CBSE Board Class 12 Biology Board Exam-
| S. No | Unit | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reproduction | 14 marks |
| 2 | Genetics & Evolution | 18 marks |
| 3 | Biology & Human Welfare | 14 marks |
| 4 | Biotechnology & it’s Applications | 10 marks |
| 5 | Ecology & Environment | 14 marks |
| Total | 70 marks | |
Here is a detailed analysis of the CBSE Board Class 12 Biology Paper-