CBSE Competency-Based Question Generator
SmartPrep CBSE generates competency-based questions (CBQs) for CBSE: case-study, assertion–reason and source-based questions built from the NCERT chapter, alongside MCQ and short and long answer questions, so teachers can match the board’s current paper pattern under NEP 2020.
How it works
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Choose the chapter
Pick the NCERT chapter you are teaching.
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Select CBQ formats
Add case-study, assertion–reason or source-based questions in the mix you want.
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Check the balance
The Bloom’s taxonomy distribution updates live, so papers are not all recall questions.
What you get
Case studies from the chapter
Passages and data built on the chapter’s concepts, with linked sub-questions.
Assertion–reason
Paired statements with the standard four-option CBSE answer format.
Gradable online or on paper
Assign CBQs online or on paper. SmartPrep marks typed and handwritten answers; the teacher confirms every mark.
Who it is for
- Teachers of Classes 6–12 preparing for the competency-based board pattern
- Coordinators aligning school assessments with NEP 2020
Good to know
- CBSE announces pattern changes each year; always check the current CBSE sample paper for the exact weightage.
Frequently asked questions
What are competency-based questions in CBSE?
Competency-based questions test applying concepts to real situations rather than recalling facts. In CBSE papers they appear as case-study, assertion–reason, source-based and application MCQs, following NEP 2020.
Can SmartPrep generate CBSE case-study questions?
Yes. SmartPrep CBSE generates case-study questions with sub-questions from the NCERT chapter you select, and teachers can edit them before use.
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Further reading
- CBSE Competency-Based Assessment: NEP 2020 Reforms Explained
- CBSE Sample Papers 2026: How to Download & Use Them Effectively
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