VBQs Class 1 to Class 12 with answers in PDF

Click on the following links to download Value Based Questions | VBQs for Class 1 to Class 12 and per latest format suggested by CBSE. All VBQs are available to download in PDF. In the 2026 Exams, values are the reason in Assertion Reasoning questions or the justification in Case Studies. Students have to list values like honesty and explain how that value leads to a specific decision as per the given scenario.

 

What are Value-Based Questions (VBQs)?

Questions that test the values, morals, and ethics of CBSE students are called VBQs

Why are VBQs important?

VBQs help CBSE students to develop and test critical thinking and values

Can VBQs be answered in one word?

No, generally all CBSE teachers suggest that students should provide detailed and thoughtful answers

What type of values are tested in VBQs?

Honesty, respect, empathy and responsibility type of values are tested in VBQs

Can VBQs be asked in objective format?

VBQs have to be answered in detail with reference to various values

Can VBQs appear in the 20% MCQ section of the 2026 exam?

Yes. In 2026, student must choose the most ethically sound or socially responsible option. Practicing our situational MCQs will help you solve 1 mark objective value questions.

Do you provide chapter-wise VBQs for the 2026-27 Rationalized Syllabus?

Yes, StudiesToday provides competency linked VBQs for all classes. We have updated them and have removed deleted chapters and include new topics as per the latest NCERT guidelines.

How does the 2026 Marking Scheme evaluate Value-Based answers?

Unlike older exams that gave marks for simple moral keywords, the 2026 marking scheme focuses on justification. Students receive marks for identifying the correct ethical concept and also explaining its relevance.

Are Value-Based Questions still a separate section in the 2026 CBSE Board Exams?

For the 2026-27 session, VBQs are integrated into the 50% Competency-Based weightage. They appear as situational problems or source based questions where students must apply reasoning to solve a specific actual case.