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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Engineering Drawing (Technical Science) Exam

Subject code I1

Official MSBSHSE HSC Technical Science code for Engineering Drawing

MSBSHSE HSC Technical Science subject codes / Feb-2025 subject-wise statistics

35%

Common minimum passing floor per HSC subject under MSBSHSE

Maharashtra HSC pass-mark practice (~35% each subject)

Drawing-oriented assessment

Official Engineering Drawing centres on sheet work and related components — not pure MCQ

MSBSHSE HSC Technical Science assessment practice

Technical Science cluster

I1 sits with I2 Workshop Sci & Calculation, I3 Trade Theory, I4 Employability Skills, I5 Trade Practical

MSBSHSE HSC Technical Science subject list

Feb-2025 registered candidates

MSBSHSE overall subject-wise statistics list Engineering Drawing (I1) among registered HSC subjects

MSBSHSE HSC February-2025 overall subject-wise passing statistics

Theory MCQ adaptation only

This free local bank is not a substitute for drawing-sheet practical performance

OpenExamPrep practice policy for drawing/performance-based technical subjects

Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Technical Science Engineering Drawing (code I1) is a Class 12 technical/drawing subject assessed mainly through sheet work and related components with ~35% pass floor — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation of Engineering Drawing theory only and does not replace drawing practical performance.

Sample Maharashtra HSC Engineering Drawing (Technical Science) Practice Questions

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1Which instrument is primarily used to draw parallel lines at a chosen angle on a drawing board?
A.Set square used with a T-square
B.Only a protractor alone
C.Only a French curve alone
D.Only an eraser shield
Explanation: A set square guided along a T-square edge draws parallel lines at standard angles (commonly 30°, 45°, 60°). Protractors measure angles; French curves guide irregular curves; eraser shields protect surrounding lines while erasing.
2The T-square is mainly used on a drawing board to:
A.Provide a straight horizontal guide edge for drawing and for guiding set squares
B.Only measure diameters of circles
C.Only cut drawing paper to size
D.Only store ink bottles
Explanation: The T-square’s stock rides along the board edge so its blade gives a true horizontal guide. Set squares rest on that blade for vertical and angled lines.
3A compass used in engineering drawing is primarily intended to:
A.Only draw freehand ellipses without setup
B.Only ink title blocks exclusively
C.Draw circles and arcs of controlled radius
D.Only measure text height
Explanation: Compasses hold a pencil (or ink) point at a fixed radius from a centre point to draw circles and arcs accurately.
4Mini-drafter (drafting machine) instruments are preferred in many classrooms because they can:
A.Eliminate the need for any scale or dimensioning
B.Automatically invent missing orthographic views
C.Replace all freehand sketching practice
D.Replace separate T-square and set-square setups for drawing parallel and perpendicular lines at set angles
Explanation: A mini-drafter combines sliding parallel motion with adjustable angular heads for parallel/perpendicular lines at set angles. Scales, dimensioning judgment, orthographic reasoning, and freehand skill still matter.
5French curves are used in engineering drawing mainly to:
A.Only draw perfect circles of any radius
B.Only letter capital alphabets
C.Only hatch sectional areas at 45°
D.Draw smooth irregular curves that are not circular arcs
Explanation: French curves are templates with varying curvature for guiding smooth non-circular curves. Circles use compasses; lettering uses guides; hatching uses thin parallel lines.
6When inking a finished pencil drawing, a common recommended practice is to:
A.Erase all construction lines before any check of dimensions
B.Ink only construction lines and leave outlines in soft pencil
C.Use the darkest soft pencil instead of ink for archive prints
D.Ink permanent outlines carefully after checking the pencil layout, protecting completed lines from smudging
Explanation: Standard practice lays out in light pencil, checks geometry and dimensions, then inks permanent outlines carefully to reduce smudging.
7A divider (as distinct from a compass) is most useful for:
A.Transferring or stepping off equal lengths and comparing distances without drawing arcs
B.Only drawing large circles in ink
C.Only measuring angles in degrees
D.Only sharpening pencil leads
Explanation: Dividers have two sharp points and no pencil lead; they transfer lengths, step off equal segments, and compare distances.
8In standard engineering drawing line conventions, continuous thick (wide) lines are mainly used for:
A.Visible outlines and visible edges of objects
B.Only centre lines of holes
C.Only dimension and extension lines
D.Only hidden edges
Explanation: Continuous thick lines represent visible object outlines and edges. Centre lines are thin chain lines; dimension lines are continuous thin; hidden edges use dashed lines.
9Dashed (broken) lines in orthographic drawings commonly represent:
A.Only title-block borders
B.Hidden edges and hidden outlines not visible from that viewing direction
C.Only cutting-plane paths
D.Only section hatching
Explanation: Dashed lines show edges that exist but are not visible in the chosen view.
10Centre lines of circles, cylinders, and axes of symmetry are normally drawn as:
A.Thin long-dash short-dash (chain) lines
B.Continuous thick outlines only
C.Wavy freehand break lines only
D.Double thick solid borders only
Explanation: Centre lines and axes use thin chain lines (long dash, short dash).

About the Maharashtra HSC Engineering Drawing (Technical Science) Exam

Maharashtra HSC Engineering Drawing under MSBSHSE is the Class 12 Technical Science subject (code I1). Official assessment is drawing-oriented: orthographic and isometric sheets, sections, scales, constructions, and related internal work as required by the year scheme — not a pure multiple-choice board paper. Theory that supports sheet skill includes drawing instruments; types of lines; lettering; dimensioning systems; orthographic projection (first- and third-angle layout); isometric views; sectional conventions; scales and RF; geometric construction; engineering curves (ellipse, parabola, hyperbola, cycloid, helix, involute); fasteners and thread representation; surface development of cylinders, cones, and prisms; introductory CAD awareness; and title-block conventions. Qualifying typically requires about 35% in the subject under the HSC framework. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for theory revision only; pair it with regular plate practice and official circulars via mahahsscboard.in. It is not a substitute for drawing practical performance.

Exam sponsor: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Maharashtra Higher Secondary Engineering Drawing is an HSC (Class 12) Technical Science subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code I1), listed with Workshop Science & Calculation (I2), Trade Theory (I3), Employability Skills (I4), and Trade Practical (I5). Official logistics place the subject within the HSC technical framework with drawing-sheet work and internal assessment as applicable; qualifying typically requires about 35% in the subject. Theory knowledge supporting drawing skill includes instruments, line types, lettering, dimensioning, orthographic and isometric projection, sections, scales, geometric construction, engineering curves, fasteners/threads representation, surface development, CAD awareness, and title-block conventions. English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of theory only — not a full drawing-practical simulation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in. MSBSHSE February-2025 overall subject-wise statistics include Engineering Drawing (I1) among registered Technical Science subjects.

Time Limit

As per MSBSHSE Technical Science Engineering Drawing (code I1) theory/practical timetable for the year

Passing Score

35%

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~7% of this local bank

Drawing Instruments

T-square, set squares, compass, dividers, French curves, mini-drafter, inking.

~8% of this local bank

Types of Lines

Outlines, hidden, centre, dimension, cutting-plane, break, phantom lines.

~6% of this local bank

Lettering

Capitals, guidelines, spacing, height hierarchy, shop readability.

~9% of this local bank

Dimensioning

Extension lines, placement, aligned/unidirectional, leaders, reference sizes.

~12% of this local bank

Orthographic Projection

First/third angle, projectors, auxiliary/partial views, reading multiviews.

~9% of this local bank

Isometric Views

Axes, ellipses, non-isometric lines, construction from orthographic sizes.

~8% of this local bank

Sections

Full/half/offset sections, hatching, ribs, revolved/removed sections.

~7% of this local bank

Scales

RF, full/enlarged/reduced, do-not-scale, diagonal/comparative scales.

~8% of this local bank

Geometric Construction

Bisectors, division, polygons, triangles, tangents, incircle.

~7% of this local bank

Engineering Curves

Ellipse, parabola, hyperbola, cycloid, helix, involute, spiral.

~7% of this local bank

Fasteners and Threads

Thread conventions, metric callouts, bolts, studs, lock nuts.

~6% of this local bank

Surface Development

Cylinder/cone/prism patterns; radial- and parallel-line methods.

~4% of this local bank

CAD Awareness

Layers, CAD advantages, object snaps, model vs paper space.

~2% of this local bank

Title Block Conventions

Contents and bottom-right placement.

Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Engineering Drawing (Technical Science) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 35%
  • Assessment: Maharashtra Higher Secondary Engineering Drawing is an HSC (Class 12) Technical Science subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code I1), listed with Workshop Science & Calculation (I2), Trade Theory (I3), Employability Skills (I4), and Trade Practical (I5). Official logistics place the subject within the HSC technical framework with drawing-sheet work and internal assessment as applicable; qualifying typically requires about 35% in the subject. Theory knowledge supporting drawing skill includes instruments, line types, lettering, dimensioning, orthographic and isometric projection, sections, scales, geometric construction, engineering curves, fasteners/threads representation, surface development, CAD awareness, and title-block conventions. English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of theory only — not a full drawing-practical simulation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in. MSBSHSE February-2025 overall subject-wise statistics include Engineering Drawing (I1) among registered Technical Science subjects.
  • Time limit: As per MSBSHSE Technical Science Engineering Drawing (code I1) theory/practical timetable for the year
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Maharashtra HSC Engineering Drawing (Technical Science): Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorise line-type roles (thick outline, thin dimension, dashed hidden, chain centre) before speed drills — hierarchy errors cost easy marks on theory items.
2For orthographic layout, always decide first-angle vs third-angle before placing top/side views; sketch the projection symbol on practice plates.
3Drill isometric axes at 30° and remember circles on isometric faces become ellipses — a frequent MCQ and plate trap.
4In sections, hatch cut solid at ~45° and leave longitudinal ribs/webs unhatched so they do not look like massive slabs.
5After MCQ concept checks, complete timed orthographic, isometric, section, and development sheets — theory MCQs cannot certify drawing-plate skill for practical marks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Maharashtra HSC Technical Science Engineering Drawing officially examined?

Engineering Drawing is examined under the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 Technical Science subject (MSBSHSE subject code I1). Assessment is drawing- and practice-oriented — sheet orthographic/isometric work, sections, constructions, and internal components as required by the year’s scheme — within the HSC technical framework. Candidates generally need about 35% in the subject to pass. Confirm the year’s syllabus, practical timetable, and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official HSC Engineering Drawing exam?

No. Official MSBSHSE HSC Engineering Drawing is primarily a drawing-sheet and practical assessment, not a pure multiple-choice paper. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for Engineering Drawing theory and conventions only — not an official translation, plate simulation, or substitute for drawing practical performance.

Does this free MCQ bank replace drawing practical and plate work?

No. Sheet drawing skill, instrument handling, neat lettering/dimensioning on plates, and internal components are essential for HSC Engineering Drawing and are not replaced by multiple-choice practice. Use MCQs for theory recall and convention checks, and continue regular plate practice for marks that require performance.

What theory topics does this bank cover?

It covers drawing instruments; types of lines; lettering; dimensioning; orthographic projection; isometric views; sections; scales; geometric construction; engineering curves; fasteners/threads representation; surface development; CAD awareness; and title-block conventions. Always confirm the current MSBSHSE/college I1 syllabus for your year.

What is the pass mark for Maharashtra HSC Technical Science Engineering Drawing?

MSBSHSE commonly requires a minimum of about 35% in each subject (including Engineering Drawing) out of the full subject total with practical and internal components as applicable. Always verify the current Higher Secondary notification for your sitting.

What is the official subject code for HSC Technical Science Engineering Drawing?

MSBSHSE lists Engineering Drawing as Technical Science subject code I1 (see HSC subject-code lists and college registration). Related Technical Science codes include Workshop Science & Calculation (I2), Trade Theory (I3), Employability Skills (I4), and Trade Practical (I5). Confirm against your college subject registration and admit card. February-2025 board statistics report registered candidates for I1 Engineering Drawing.

Where should I check official syllabus, papers, and results?

Use the MSBSHSE site at mahahsscboard.in for circulars and question papers, mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm for subject codes, Balbharati digital materials where available, your junior college technical/drawing department for practical schedules, and divisional board portals for results and hall tickets.