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Key Facts: Punjab PSEB Matric Science Exam

80 + 20

Theory + Internal Assessment (INA) full marks

PSEB Science scheme 2025–26 (code 05)

33%

Typical minimum pass of total subject marks

PSEB Matric Science pass criteria (confirm circular)

≥25% theory

Minimum theory score often required with 33% overall

PSEB Science scheme 2025–26

~3 hours

Typical PSEB Matric Science written exam duration

PSEB Matric exam pattern (confirm timetable)

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Matric paper format

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PSEB Matric Science is a Class 10 Punjab Board subject with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology: Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100, mixed written paper (~3 h), pass typically 33% total with min ~25% theory — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for NCERT/PSEB-focused Science concepts and calculations.

Sample Punjab PSEB Matric Science Practice Questions

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1Which of the following is an example of a combination reaction?
A.CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂
B.2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
C.Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu
D.2AgCl → 2Ag + Cl₂
Explanation: In a combination reaction two or more reactants form a single product. Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.
2When iron nails are placed in copper sulphate solution, the blue colour fades because:
A.iron oxidises copper ions only
B.copper is displaced by iron and copper metal deposits
C.copper sulphate evaporates
D.iron dissolves without any chemical change
Explanation: Iron is more reactive than copper, so Fe displaces Cu²⁺ from CuSO₄: Fe + CuSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Cu. The blue Cu²⁺ concentration falls as copper metal forms.
3Which reaction is a double displacement (precipitation) reaction?
A.2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO
B.Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnSO₄ + H₂
C.Na₂SO₄ + BaCl₂ → BaSO₄ + 2NaCl
D.2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂
Explanation: Na₂SO₄ and BaCl₂ exchange ions; insoluble BaSO₄ precipitates. That is a classic double displacement precipitation reaction.
4In the reaction 2PbO + C → 2Pb + CO₂, the substance that is oxidised is:
A.PbO
B.C
C.Pb
D.CO₂
Explanation: Carbon gains oxygen (forms CO₂), so carbon is oxidised. PbO loses oxygen and is reduced to lead.
5When the equation Fe + H₂O → Fe₃O₄ + H₂ is balanced, the coefficient of H₂O is:
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.6
Explanation: Balanced equation: 3Fe + 4H₂O → Fe₃O₄ + 4H₂. The coefficient of water is 4.
6Rancidity of oils and fats is mainly due to:
A.reduction by hydrogen
B.oxidation of unsaturated fats/oils
C.addition of antioxidants only
D.dissolving in water
Explanation: Unsaturated fats and oils slowly oxidise in air, producing foul-smelling compounds (rancidity). Antioxidants and airtight packing slow oxidation.
7Which observation indicates a chemical reaction when dilute HCl is added to zinc granules?
A.Only a temperature drop with no gas
B.Evolution of hydrogen gas and warming of the mixture
C.Formation of a solid precipitate of zinc metal
D.No change at all
Explanation: Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂ is a displacement reaction. Hydrogen gas evolves and the reaction is typically exothermic (mixture warms).
8According to the law of conservation of mass, in a closed system the total mass of reactants is:
A.always less than products
B.always greater than products
C.equal to the total mass of products
D.unrelated to products
Explanation: Mass is neither created nor destroyed in ordinary chemical reactions. In a closed system, mass of reactants equals mass of products.
9Which of the following turns blue litmus red?
A.NaOH solution
B.Lime water
C.Dilute HCl
D.Soap solution
Explanation: Acids turn blue litmus red. Dilute HCl is acidic; NaOH, lime water, and soap solution are basic/alkaline.
10The pH of pure water at 25 °C is approximately:
A.0
B.7
C.14
D.1
Explanation: Pure water is neutral with [H⁺] = 10⁻⁷ mol L⁻¹ at 25 °C, so pH = 7.

About the Punjab PSEB Matric Science Exam

Punjab PSEB Matric Science for Class 10 covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology aligned to the Board’s Matric syllabus and NCERT-style Class 10 Science. Core topics include chemical reactions and equations; acids, bases and salts; metals and non-metals; carbon compounds; life processes; control and coordination; how organisms reproduce; heredity; light reflection and refraction; the human eye and colourful world; electricity; magnetic effects of electric current; and our environment. Official assessment under the 2025–26 scheme is Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100, with a mixed objective/descriptive theory paper and pass commonly 33% total with min ~25% theory. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision and numerical practice; pair it with official syllabus materials and school INA work via pseb.ac.in. Official media may include English, Punjabi, and Hindi; this bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only.

Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

PSEB Matric Science (2025–26 scheme: Science code 05) is assessed as Theory 80 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100 marks. The written board paper is mixed-format (objective and descriptive), typically about 3 hours — not a pure multiple-choice exam. Exact section splits and blueprints are set by PSEB for each academic year; always confirm the current syllabus and circulars on pseb.ac.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept and numerical fluency — it does not simulate the official constructed-response Matric paper or INA tasks.

Time Limit

About 3 hours (theory/written public examination; confirm year’s timetable)

Passing Score

Typically 33% of total subject marks (Theory + INA), with a minimum of about 25% in theory under the 2025–26 Science scheme. Always verify the current PSEB circular.

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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.

~29% of this local bank

Chemistry

Chemical reactions and equations (types, balancing, redox, rancidity); acids, bases, salts, pH and indicators; metals and non-metals (reactivity, extraction, corrosion, alloys); carbon compounds (bonding, functional groups, soaps, isomers).

~32% of this local bank

Biology

Life processes (nutrition, respiration, transportation, excretion); control and coordination (nervous system, hormones, plant tropisms); reproduction; heredity; our environment.

~32% of this local bank

Physics

Light reflection and refraction (mirrors, lenses, power, refractive index); human eye and colourful world; electricity (Ohm’s law, series/parallel, heating effect, power, kWh); magnetic effects of current and domestic circuits.

~7% of this local bank

Our Environment

Ecosystems and food chains, energy flow, biodegradable waste, ozone, biomagnification, greenhouse gases, and reduce–reuse–recycle.

Preparing for the Punjab PSEB Matric Science Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Typically 33% of total subject marks (Theory + INA), with a minimum of about 25% in theory under the 2025–26 Science scheme. Always verify the current PSEB circular.
  • Assessment: PSEB Matric Science (2025–26 scheme: Science code 05) is assessed as Theory 80 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100 marks. The written board paper is mixed-format (objective and descriptive), typically about 3 hours — not a pure multiple-choice exam. Exact section splits and blueprints are set by PSEB for each academic year; always confirm the current syllabus and circulars on pseb.ac.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept and numerical fluency — it does not simulate the official constructed-response Matric paper or INA tasks.
  • Time limit: About 3 hours (theory/written public examination; confirm year’s timetable)
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through schools for regular Matric sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Punjab PSEB Matric Science: Suggested Study Strategy

1Balance revision time roughly equally across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology — PSEB Matric Science spans all three portions.
2Memorize core equations (reaction types, Ohm’s law, lens/mirror formula) and practise unit consistency before every numerical.
3Draw ray diagrams, circuit diagrams, and labelled life-process pathways even for MCQs — the same diagrams win descriptive Matric marks.
4Treat INA skills as theory too: indicators, reactivity demos, Ohm’s law apparatus, and plant/animal specimens appear as conceptual items.
5After each MCQ set, rewrite one related short or long Matric-style answer so you transfer MCQ speed into the official mixed written format.
6Use current PSEB syllabus and model materials from pseb.ac.in to allocate revision time by chapter weightage for your year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is PSEB Matric Science officially examined?

Science is a Matric (Class 10) board subject under PSEB covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Under the 2025–26 scheme, full marks are Theory 80 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100 (Science code 05). The written paper is mixed objective/descriptive, typically about 3 hours. Pass is commonly 33% of total marks with a minimum of about 25% in theory. Confirm the year’s syllabus and circulars on pseb.ac.in.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official PSEB Matric Science paper?

No. Official PSEB Matric Science papers mix objective and descriptive questions and include INA components. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and numericals only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or INA simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to Punjab PSEB Matric (Class 10) Science — the standard NCERT-style Class 10 Science scope: chemical reactions, acids–bases–salts, metals and non-metals, carbon compounds, life processes, control and coordination, reproduction, heredity, light, human eye, electricity, magnetic effects, and our environment. See the Class 10 syllabus catalog on pseb.ac.in.

What is the pass mark for PSEB Matric Science?

Under the 2025–26 Science scheme, candidates typically need 33% of the total subject marks (Theory + INA) and a minimum of about 25% in theory. Always verify the current PSEB notification on pseb.ac.in.

In which languages is the official exam offered?

PSEB Matric Science is commonly examined in English, Punjabi, and Hindi media (as notified). This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept revision.

Where should I check official syllabus and notifications?

Use the Punjab School Education Board portal at https://www.pseb.ac.in and the Matric/Class 10 syllabus page at https://www.pseb.ac.in/syllabus?catid=14 for syllabi, schemes, timetables, and fee circulars.