CBSE Class 12 Psychology 2024
34 questions · 70 marks · 15 with the board’s own marking-scheme answer, 19 with no official answer on the site.
Marks by chapter
Counted from the 34 questions listed below, as the 2024 papers print them. CBSE allocates marks per unit, not per chapter — this is what was observed, not an official CBSE weightage. Every year compared →
| Chapter | Marks | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Self and Personality4 questions | 13 | 18.6% |
| Variations in Psychological Attributes6 questions | 13 | 18.6% |
| Psychological Disorders4 questions | 11 | 15.7% |
| Meeting Life Challenges6 questions | 9 | 12.9% |
| Therapeutic Approaches4 questions | 9 | 12.9% |
| Attitude and Social Cognition7 questions | 9 | 12.9% |
| Social Influence and Group Processes3 questions | 6 | 8.6% |
34 questions from 2024
- Q1Sangeeta is a counsellor. She interacts with the client and seeks information from the client on one-to-one basis. She…1 mk
- Q2Surendra’s newborn son has no idea of his own self. This refers to which of the following? (i) He is unaware of various…1 mk
- Q3In this question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the…1 mk
- Q4Naresh endures personal stresses due to noisy surroundings, commuting, water shortage and traffic snarls. These…1 mk
- Q5Ritika’s stress level was good for her and enhanced her performance. The term used to describe her level of stress is…1 mk
- Q6In this question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the…1 mk
- Q7An ancient theory holds that abnormal behaviour can be explained by the.1 mk
- Q8Ranjeet is unable to stop thinking about locking his house. At work, he is preoccupied with this unreasonable and…1 mk
- Q9Mitali dominates and bullies others without any provocation. Thus, she exhibits which of the following type of…1 mk
- Q10Hina’s therapist at the rehabilitation centre administers to improve the basic functions of her attention and memory.1 mk
- Q11The group that is the target of prejudice is sometimes responsible for continuing the prejudice. The members of this…1 mk
- Q12Mayank helped the victims of the flood-affected region unconditionally, as he understood that they were in need. This…1 mk
- Q13In this question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the…1 mk
- Q14The relative social position given to group members by others is known as.1 mk
- Q15The stage in which there is conflict among members about how the target of the group is to be achieved is called the…1 mk
- Q16Explain the term ‘assessment’.2 mk
- Q17‘Intelligence by itself does not ensure creativity.’ Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons and examples in…2 mk
- Q18In India, Mallick and Joshi have developed the Jodhpur Multiphasic Personality Inventory (JMPI). Which test has it been…2 mk
- Q19Mukesh is preparing for an entrance examination and is anxious. He has a persistent irrational thought that he would…2 mk
- Q20The therapy which considers a person as a whole entity consisting of body, mind and emotions, also explains the…2 mk
- Q21Mridul feels very happy to join a group of people in his neighbourhood to start a tree plantation campaign. Explain any…2 mk
- Q22Mohit understands the motives, feelings and behaviours of other people and can develop a comfortable relationship with…3 mk
- Q23Describe any three life skills that can help a person meet life’s challenges.3 mk
- Q24Can a long-standing pattern of deviant behaviour be considered abnormal? Elaborate and state an example of the same. OR…3 mk
- Q25Vimal is brought up in a society which is technologically advanced. Explain the intelligence that is adopted by him. Is…4 mk
- Q26A psychologist used projective techniques to assess Rupa’s personality. What are the chief features and benefits of…4 mk
- Q27Explain any four techniques used in behaviour therapy.4 mk
- Q28Sakshi is a member of the school basketball team. Santosh is a member of a group of teachers that help with…4 mk
- Q29Discuss the interview and observation methods used in behavioural analysis. Describe the problems we face in using…6 mk
- Q30What do you understand by the term ‘dissociation’? Explain its various forms. OR What are the common features of…6 mk
- Q31Read the case study given below and answer the questions (Q. 31 and 32) that follow: The fire department received a…1 mk
- Q32Read the case study given below and answer the questions (Q. 31 and 32) that follow: The fire department received a…2 mk
- Q33Read the case study given below and answer the questions (Q. 33 and 34) that follow: Sophia Duleep Singh was the…1 mk
- Q34Read the case study given below and answer the questions (Q. 33 and 34) that follow: Sophia Duleep Singh was the…2 mk
Other Psychology years
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