What are the Question Paper Pattern in SECTIONS B to G of paper bearing the code XE ?

Q.1 to Q.9 (9 questions) will carry one mark each (sub-total 9 marks) NB: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Q.10 to Q.22 (13 questions) will carry two marks each(sub-total 26 marks). NB: 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Q.17 through Q.20 (2 pairs) will be common data based questions. Each will carry two marks NB: 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Q.21, Q.22 will be linked answer questions The answer to the second question of the pair of linked question will depend on the answer to the first question of the pair. If the first question in the linked pair is wrongly answered or is un-attempted, then the answer to the second question in the pair will not be evaluated. Each will carry two marks For Q.21, 2/3 mark will be deducted for wrong answer. There will be no negative mark for Q.22.