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Aayush Goyal <[Link].ag1@[Link]> Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 8:46 pm

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Analysis by Chapter/Topic (Average over 4 papers: 2019–20, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–

25)
This analysis assumes an 80-mark paper. "Mixed Topics" refers to questions that combine concepts from two or more listed chapters.

Avg. Primary
Average
Chapter / Topic Weightage Question Key Focus & Typical Questions
Marks
(%) Type(s)
Highest-weightage chapter. Dominated by 4–6 mark proofs using
compound, multiple, and transformation formulas (e.g., sin 10° sin
Trigonometry 11.25 14.06% LA / SA
50° sin 60° sin 70° = √3/16). Equation solving is also
common.
A guaranteed long-answer question (6 marks) calculating mean,
Statistics (Mean,
9.5 11.88% LA standard deviation, or variance from a grouped frequency distribution.
SD, Variance)
High-yield.
Standard 6-mark questions: find equation of a circle under given
Circle 6.5 8.13% LA conditions (diameter form, through three points, with a given chord,
etc.).
Sequences & Mostly long-answer problems: sum of n terms, insertion of means,
6.0 7.50% LA
Series (AP, GP) mixed AP/GP scenarios.
Quadratic
Mix of 2–4 mark questions on nature of roots and 4–6 mark problems
Equations & 5.5 6.88% SA / LA
forming equations or solving complex inequalities.
Inequalities
MCQ / VSA; Mostly 1–2 mark questions on roster form, domain/range, etc.
Sets & Functions 5.25 6.56%
SA (proofs) Occasionally a short-answer proof on function properties.
Finding equations of lines (bisectors, through intersections, with
Straight Lines 5.0 6.25% SA / LA
distance constraints) — regular 4-mark tasks.
Limits & Mix of short (limit evaluation) and long (first-principles derivative)
5.0 6.25% SA / LA
Derivatives questions — core Calculus material.
Permutations & Conditional counting problems ("at least," "not together," "vowels
4.5 5.63% SA / LA
Combinations together") — popular 4-mark questions.
Basic properties (cube roots of unity, modulus) for 1–2 marks; square
Complex Numbers 4.0 5.00% MCQ/VSA; SA
roots and equation solving for 2–4 marks.
Mostly appears in Section B/C (optional). Basic properties (eccentricity,
Conic Sections 3.5 4.38% MCQ/VSA; SA
foci) as MCQs; deriving equations as short answers.
Finding specific or middle terms, or solving for n using given
Binomial Theorem 3.0 3.75% SA / LA
coefficients.
Probability & Mostly in Section B/C. Probability as short answers; correlation
2.75 3.44% SA / LA
Correlation coefficient calculations (rank, Karl Pearson's) as long answers.
Section formula, distance between points, direction ratios — mainly 1–2
3D Geometry 2.5 3.13% MCQ/VSA; SA
mark questions in Section A and optional sections.
Consistently appears as 4–6 mark questions that blend concepts (e.g.,
Mixed Topics 4.25 5.31% LA
Complex Numbers with Quadratic Eqs, or AP/GP with Algebra).

Question Type-Wise Weightage (by Chapter)

This maps which chapters predominantly contribute to each question type.
 Avg. Marks
Primary Question
Chapters Dominating this Type Contributed Reason
Type
(approx.)
These are the problem-solving heavyweights and form
Long Answer (LA) Trigonometry, Statistics, Circle,
~38 marks the core of the paper's most challenging, high-value
(4–6 marks) Sequences & Series
questions.
Short Answer Quadratic Eqs, Straight Lines, Focused multi-step questions that test application
~22 marks
(SA) (2–4 marks) Limits, P&C, Binomial Theorem without being as long as LA problems.
MCQ / VSA (1–2 Sets, Complex Numbers, Conics, Test basic definitions, quick formula application, and
~19 marks
marks) 3D Geometry simple computations — the easier marks.

Chapter-Wise Breakdown of Question Types (Summary)

Primary Question
Chapter / Topic Why? (as seen in papers)
Type(s)
High weightage for proofs and equation solving; multi-step identity proofs are
Trigonometry LA / SA
classic 6-markers.
Almost exclusively long-answer: a guaranteed 6-mark question on
Statistics LA
mean/SD/variance from grouped data.
Circle LA Standard 6-mark topic: deriving the equation of a circle from given conditions.
Sequences & Series LA Long-answer heavy: summation problems and mixed AP/GP scenarios.
Quadratic Equations &
SA / LA Mix of short root-based problems and longer inequality solving.
Inequalities
MCQ/VSA / SA
Sets & Functions Mostly 1–2 mark basics; occasional short proof questions.
(Proofs)
Straight Lines SA / LA Reliable source of 4-mark geometric constraint questions.
Limits & Derivatives SA / LA 2–3 mark limit evaluations and 4–5 mark derivative-from-first-principles items.
Permutations &
SA / LA Primarily 4-mark conditional counting problems.
Combinations
Complex Numbers MCQ/VSA / SA Basic properties and equation solving in short formats.
Conic Sections MCQ/VSA; SA Optional-section focus: basic MCQs and short derivations.
Binomial Theorem SA / LA Specific-term questions (2–4 marks) and n-solving problems (4–5 marks).
Probability & Correlation SA / LA Optional-section probability (SA) and correlation coefficient computations (LA).
3D Geometry MCQ/VSA; SA Section-A style 1–2 mark items, occasional SA in optional sections.
Mixed Topics LA Consistent 4–6 mark integrative problems combining multiple chapters.

Strategic Takeaways Based on Chapter Analysis

1. Big Four for Long Answers: Prioritize Trigonometry, Statistics, Circle, and Sequences & Series — mastering these targets a
large chunk (~48%) of the paper.

2. Trigonometry is king: With ~14% average weight, invest heavy time in identity proofs and equation techniques.

3. Statistics = reliable marks: The grouped-data mean/SD/variance LA question is effectively a near-guaranteed high-value item.
Learn formula application and tabulation thoroughly.

4. Strengthen mid-weight problem chapters: Quadratics, Straight Lines, and P&C supply most SA marks; regular timed practice
builds speed and accuracy.

5. Lock down fundamentals for MCQs/VSA: Sets, Complex Numbers, Conics, and 3D Geometry yield quick marks — ensure crisp
definitions and common results.

6. Practice integrative problems: Mixed-topic LAs (≈5% of paper) require combining techniques; use past papers to practice
blending topics.