Exercise makes the body more efficient and lends greater endurance

Are there negative markings for exceeding the word limit? A student from Ahmedabad

No marks are cut for exceeding the word limit. However, it is better to adhere to the specified word limit. This should be practised at the time of revision, which will also help in completing the paper in the allotted time.

Will a student lose marks if he or she opts for Hindi as the medium of answering more than two papers? A student from Surat

Certainly not. The board gives students the option of answering questions in Hindi or English. Marks are deducted only in the case of wrong answers.

Does poor handwriting affect a student’s performance in the board exams? A student from Porbander

All answers should be written in a hand that can be read easily by the examiner. Being neat and legible is important. There is no speed rate prescribed and it is better to divide time and plan the answers while reading the question paper at the beginning of the examination.

I have heard of irregularities in the CBSE assessment. What if my marks are adversely affected? A student from Vadodara

Have faith in the CBSE system. There will always be rumours about unfair checking, but one cannot ignore the fact that the results over all these years have, more often than not, been fair.

How does exercise help at the time of preparations for the examinations? A student of Patan

Regular aerobic exercise including swimming, bicycling and jogging improves the function of the cardiovascular system. This makes circulation better and the lungs are able to process oxygen more effectively, so that there is less exertion. The heart pumps blood with fewer heartbeats (the pulse of athletes is always low). Exercise results in better blood flow, leading to better oxygenation. All these make the body more efficient and lend greater endurance, giving the person more stamina for work. The student can sit longer hours without discomfort. This will make you study harder and better. Exercise is a stress-buster.

How many sets of question papers are distributed in the examination hall during the boards? A student from Rajkot

The CBSE prepares three sets of question papers in all main subjects, with similar level of difficulty.

With the board exams round the corner, students and their parents are in a tizzy over preparations. DNA lends a shoulder of support to those seeking help and advice on how to make it through these exacting weeks. Jaydeb Kar will answer queries posed by students and parents alike.

Jaydeb Khar/ DNA-Daily News & Analysis Source: 3D Syndication