Science TricksClass 8–10

CBSEClass10Science:DiagramsThatHaveAppearedEveryYearfor10Years

A complete list of must-practise Class 10 Science diagrams — biology, physics, and chemistry — with labelling tips and marks distribution.

5 min read·28 February 2025·ClearSteps

Based on 10 years of CBSE Class 10 Science board papers, these are the diagrams that appear year after year — in every paper, every cycle.

Biology Diagrams (Highest Frequency)

  • Human heart — 4 chambers, valves, major blood vessels
  • Nephron — Bowman capsule, glomerulus, convoluted tubules, collecting duct
  • Human digestive system — mouth to anus with all glands
  • Reflex arc — receptor, afferent nerve, spinal cord, efferent nerve, effector
  • Human brain — cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla oblongata
  • Male and female reproductive system

Physics Diagrams

  • Ray diagrams for concave mirror: object at C, beyond C, between F and C
  • Ray diagrams for convex lens: all 6 cases with image characteristics
  • Series and parallel electric circuits with ammeter and voltmeter positions
  • AC generator — coil, magnets, slip rings, brushes

Chemistry Diagrams

  • Electrolysis of water — apparatus, electrodes, gas collection
  • Distillation apparatus

Tip

For Biology diagrams, use pencil and draw large — fill at least half the page. Label with straight horizontal lines. CBSE awards 1 mark per correct label. Missing one label = losing 1 mark.

Diagram Practice Method

  1. 1.Study the diagram in textbook carefully
  2. 2.Close the book and redraw from memory
  3. 3.Check against textbook — mark any missing labels in red
  4. 4.Repeat the next day until you score 100% from memory

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