Paper Predict NotesCBSE Class 10 Maths: chapter-wise important questions
The Class 10 Maths questions that come back most years, chapter by chapter, and how to present them for full marks.
Paper Predict Notes · 04 Apr 2026
CBSE Class 10 Maths has an 80-mark paper and 20 internal marks. Most questions follow the NCERT exercises closely, so practising those well, along with sample papers, covers a lot of the paper.
This guide lists the Class 10 Maths important questions chapter-wise and how to present your working. Check the latest CBSE syllabus and sample paper for your year.
Algebra
Real numbers, polynomials, pair of linear equations, quadratic equations and arithmetic progressions. Word problems on linear and quadratic equations, the nth term and sum of an AP, and the relationship between zeros and coefficients of a polynomial are asked most years.
Geometry
Triangles and circles. Learn the proofs of the Basic Proportionality Theorem and the theorems on tangents to a circle. Similarity questions are common.
Coordinate geometry
Distance formula and section formula. These are short questions with quick marks.
Trigonometry
Introduction to trigonometry and its applications. Practise proving identities and heights and distances problems with a neat figure.
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Mensuration
Areas related to circles and surface areas and volumes. Combination-of-solids questions are common. Write the formula before substituting.
Statistics and probability
Mean, median and mode of grouped data, and simple probability with coins, dice and cards. These are scoring if you set up the table neatly.
Presentation
- Write every step; method earns marks.
- Draw figures for geometry and heights and distances.
- Box final answers with units.
- In case-based questions, answer each part separately.
Frequently asked questions
Are NCERT exercises enough?
They form the core. Add examples, the exemplar book if you have time, and sample papers.
Which chapters are most scoring?
Statistics, probability, coordinate geometry and AP are quick marks with practice.
Should I choose Standard or Basic Maths?
Standard if you plan to take Maths in Class 11. Check with your school.
The short version
Practise every NCERT exercise, learn the key theorems, draw figures, set up statistics tables neatly and write every step.
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