Download the 10th Science Quarterly Question Paper 2025 PDF free, along with the 2023 and 2022 papers. The 2025 paper is for 75 marks, 3 hours, 35 questions, without answers. Common quarterly papers are given to state board schools; each paper covers the lessons taught from June to September.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TN Class 10 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2025 Science | View PDF |
| 2023 | TN Class 10 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2023 Science | View PDF |
| 2022 | TN Class 10 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2022 Science | View PDF |
10th Science Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) |
| Class | Class 10 |
| Exam | Quarterly exam (first term summative assessment) – September, before the quarterly holidays |
| Subject | Science |
| Papers on this page | 2025, 2023, 2022 |
| Marks and time | 75 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English and Tamil |
10th Science Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Read Online
10th Science Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | Answer all MCQs | 12 × 1 = 12 |
| Part II | Short answers, any 7 of 10 (Q22 compulsory) | 7 × 2 = 14 |
| Part III | Answers with sub-parts, any 7 of 10 (Q32 compulsory) | 7 × 4 = 28 |
| Part IV | Long answers with diagrams, all questions | 3 × 7 = 21 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025 Paper
- Laws of Motion and Optics (inertia, Newton's laws, eye defects, dispersion)
- Electricity (resistance, circuit symbols)
- Atoms and Molecules, Solutions and Periodic Classification
- Transportation in Plants and Animals, Nervous System
- Plant Hormones and Heredity (Mendel, sexual reproduction in flowers)
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- Part II and Part III let you choose any 7 questions, but Q22 and Q32 are compulsory.
- Part IV asks you to draw diagrams wherever necessary, so practise labelled diagrams.
- The paper is printed in English followed by a Tamil copy.
- Solve the 2025 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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10th Science Quarterly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the 10th Science Quarterly Question Paper 2026 available?
Not yet. We add it here as soon as we get it; the 2025 paper is the latest one on this page.
Does the 10th Science Quarterly Question Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
Which medium is the 10th Science Quarterly Question Paper in?
The 2025 paper is in English and Tamil.
How many marks is the 10th Science Quarterly Question Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 75 marks, 3 hours, 35 questions – Part I: 12 × 1 = 12; Part II: 7 × 2 = 14; Part III: 7 × 4 = 28; Part IV: 3 × 7 = 21.
Which chapters come in the 10th Science Quarterly exam?
In the 2025 paper: Laws of Motion and Optics; Electricity; Atoms and Molecules, Solutions and Periodic Classification; Transportation in Plants and Animals, Nervous System; Plant Hormones and Heredity.
Where can I download the 10th Science Quarterly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.