Is the CBSE Board examination paper strictly in accordance with the design and blueprint of the sample papers?

(Celestine Preetham, Class X, St. John's, Besant Nagar, Chennai)

The Board examination question papers are based on the design and blueprint of the sample question papers published by the CBSE in terms of the type and number of questions, allotment of marks for different units/lessons, internal choices and distribution of questions to test knowledge, understanding, application and skills.