| name | value-based |
| description | Value-based questions appear 1-2 per paper. Easy marks if you know the format — answer with ethical reasoning + NCERT connection. Students skip these thinking they're vague — but they have clear value points. |
Value-Based Questions — Easy Marks Most Students Miss
What Are Value-Based Questions?
"Raju noticed his neighbor burning garbage in the open.
He politely explained the harmful effects and suggested alternatives.
(a) What values does Raju display? (1M)
(b) Mention two harmful effects of burning garbage. (2M)
(c) Suggest two environment-friendly alternatives. (2M)"
Total: 5M for basic knowledge + identifying values
These appear in Science and SST papers.
The Formula for Answering Value-Based Qs
STEP 1: Identify the VALUE being tested (1M)
→ Environmental awareness, social responsibility, civic sense,
empathy, scientific temperament, national integration
STEP 2: Answer the CONCEPT part (2-3M)
→ Use NCERT knowledge as usual
STEP 3: Connect VALUE + CONCEPT (1M)
→ "This shows environmental awareness because [NCERT concept]"
Common Values Tested in CBSE
Science Values
Environmental awareness: pollution, conservation, waste management
Scientific temperament: questioning, evidence-based thinking
Health consciousness: balanced diet, exercise, hygiene
Social responsibility: blood donation, organ donation, vaccination
Sustainable development: renewable energy, reduce-reuse-recycle
SST Values
National integration: unity in diversity, secularism
Democratic values: participation, accountability, transparency
Gender equality: equal rights, education for all
Economic awareness: saving, consumer rights, fair trade
Constitutional values: fundamental rights and duties
Example Answers by Subject
Science Value-Based
Q: "Priya's family installed solar panels on their roof and encouraged
neighbors to do the same."
A: (a) Values: Environmental consciousness, community leadership,
and commitment to sustainable development.
(b) Benefits of solar energy:
(i) Solar energy is renewable and does not cause pollution.
(ii) It reduces dependence on fossil fuels which are non-renewable.
(c) Priya shows social responsibility by not only adopting clean
energy but also spreading awareness in her community, contributing
to reducing carbon emissions and climate change.
SST Value-Based
Q: "During elections, Ravi noticed that many young voters were not going
to vote. He organized an awareness campaign."
A: (a) Values: Democratic participation, civic responsibility, and
awareness of fundamental duties.
(b) Importance of voting:
(i) Voting is a fundamental right that strengthens democracy.
(ii) Higher voter turnout ensures better representation.
(c) As per Article 326 of the Constitution, every citizen above 18
has the right to vote. It is our duty under Article 51A to
participate in the democratic process.
Key Tip
These questions are GIFT marks. They're the easiest 5M on the paper.
Most students write vague answers like "Raju is a good person."
Write SPECIFIC values + NCERT concepts = full marks.
