SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS

&
QUESTION DESIGN
For
Vocational Education
H.S.L.C. EXAMINATION

w.e.f.
2022

MIZORAM BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

AIZAWL : 796 012
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Sl No SUBJECT Page No.

1 IT & ITES 1–6

(Domestic Data Entry Operator)

2 Automotive 7 – 12
(Auto Service Technician Level 3)

3 Apparel Made-up 13 – 18
& Home Furnishing (Hand Embroiderer)

4 Agriculture 19 – 24
(Solanaceous Crop Cultivation)

5 Beauty & Wellness 25 – 30

(Assistant Beauty Therapist)
 QUESTION DESIGN

Subject : IT & ITES Max. Marks : 30

Class : IX (Level 3) Time : 1 hour
Job role : Domestic Data Entry Operator No. of Paper : 1(one)

1. Weightage to Objectives of Learning :

Sl/no. Learning Objectives Marks Percentage
Knowledge based simple recall questions, to
1.1 know specific facts, terms, concepts, principles 10 33%
or theories; define or recite, information.
Comprehension (Comprehension – to be
familiar with meaning and to understand
1.2 11 37%
conceptually interpret, compare, contrast,
explain, paraphrase, or interpret information)
Expression – (Use abstract information in
concrete situation, to apply knowledge to new
1.3 situations: Use given content to interpret a 05 16%
situation, private an example, or solve a
problem)
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) –
(Analysis & Synthesis – Classify, compare
contrast, or differentiate between different
1.4 02 07%
pieces of information, organise and/or integrate
unique pieces of information from a variety of
sources)
Evaluation – (Appraise, judge, and/or justify
1.5 the value or worth of a decision or to predict 02 07%
outcome based values)
TOTAL 30 100%

2. Weightage to Content Area :

Unit Marks
1. Word processing 11
2. Spreadsheet Application 11
3. Presentation 8

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3. Weightage to Form of Questions :

Marks for each No. of Questions

Form of Questions Total Marks Percentage
question
Very Short Answer 1 3 3 10%
Short Answer 2 6 12 40%
Long Answer 3 5 15 50%
Total 14 30 100%

4. Scheme of Options :
There shall be no overall option in the question paper in the form of ‘ Answer any ten
question’ or so. However, internal choice on a very selective basis may be given.
If the choices are given, the alternate questions shall be based on the same objective
and the same unit. It shall also have the same mark allotment and be of the same
difficulty level.

5. Weightage to Difficulty Level of Questions :

Sl/no. Level of Question Percentage

5.1 Easy 30%
5.2 Average 50%
5.3 Difficult 20%
TOTAL 100%

6. Scheme of Section:
The question paper in the IT & ITES shall not be divided into section.

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 QUESTION DESIGN

Subject : IT & ITES Max. Marks : 30

Class : X (Level 3) Time : 1 hour
Job role : Domestic Data Entry Operator No. of Paper : 1(one)

1. Weightage to Objectives of Learning :

Sl/no. Learning Objectives Marks Percentage
Knowledge based simple recall questions, to
know specific facts, terms, concepts,
1.1 10 33%
principles or theories; define or recite,
information.
Comprehension (Comprehension – to be
familiar with meaning and to understand
1.2 conceptually interpret, compare, contrast, 11 37%
explain, paraphrase, or interpret
information)
Expression – (Use abstract information in
concrete situation, to apply knowledge to
1.3 new situations: Use given content to 05 16%
interpret a situation, private an example, or
solve a problem)
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) –
(Analysis & Synthesis – Classify, compare
contrast, or differentiate between different
1.4 02 07%
pieces of information, organise and/or
integrate unique pieces of information from
a variety of sources)
Evaluation – (Appraise, judge, and/or
1.5 justify the value or worth of a decision or to 02 07%
predict outcome based values)
TOTAL 30 100%

2. Weightage to Content Area :

Unit Marks
1. Word processing 08
2. Spreadsheet Application 11
3. Presentation 11

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3. Weightage to Form of Questions :

Marks for each No. of Questions

Form of Questions Total Marks Percentage
question
Very Short Answer 1 3 3 10%
Short Answer 2 6 12 40%
Long Answer 3 5 15 50%
Total 14 30 100%

4. Scheme of Options :
There shall be no overall option in the question paper in the form of ‘Answer any ten
question’ or so. However, internal choice on a very selective basis may be given.
If the choices are given, the alternate questions shall be based on the same objective
and the same unit. It shall also have the same mark allotment and be of the same
difficulty level.

5. Weightage to Difficulty Level of Questions :

Sl/no. Level of Question Percentage

5.1 Easy 30%
5.2 Average 50%
5.3 Difficult 20%
TOTAL 100%

6. Scheme of Section:
The question paper in the IT & ITES shall not be divided into section.

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 QUESTION DESIGN

Subject/Sector : Automotive Max. Marks : 30

Class : IX (Level 3) Time : 1 hour
Job role : Auto Service Technician Level 3 No. of Paper : 1(one)

1. Weightage to Objectives of Learning :

Sl/no. Learning Objectives Marks Percentage
Knowledge :
Knowledge based simple recall questions, to
1.1 know specific facts, terms, concepts, principles 10 33%
or theories, identify, define or recite
information, etc.
Understanding :
Comprehension - to be familiar with meaning
1.2 and to understand conceptually, interpret, 11 37%
compare, contrast, explain, paraphrase, or
interpret information, etc.
Application :
Use abstract information in concrete situation,
1.3 to apply knowledge to new situation, use given 05 16%
content to interpret a situations, private an
example, or solve a problem, etc.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) :
Analysis & synthesis – classify, compare,
contrast, differentiate between deferent pieces
1.4 02 07%
of information, organize and/or integrate
unique pieces of information from a variety of
sources.
Evaluation :
Appraise, judge and/or justify the value or
1.5 02 07%
worth of a decision or outcome, or to predict
outcomes based on values.
TOTAL 30 100%

2. Weightage to Content Area :

Sl/no Unit Marks
2.1 1. History and Evolution of Automobiles
5
2.2 2. Various types of Automobiles
2.3 3. Major Systems & Components of an Automobile 8
2.4 4. Road safety 5
2.5 5. Automobiles and our Environment 3
2.6 6. Introduction to Vehicle Maintenance and Servicing 6
2.7 7. Innovations & Developments in Automobiles 3
Total 30

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3. Weightage to Forms of Questions :

Marks for
Sl/no. Forms of Questions each No. of Question Total Marks Percentage
question
Very Short 10%
3.1 1 3 03
Answer(VSA)
3.2 Short Answer (SA) 2 6 12 40%

3.3 Long Answer (LA) 3 5 15 50%

TOTAL 14 30 100%

4. Scheme of Option :
There shall be no overall option in the question paper in the form of ‘Answer any five
question’ or so. However, internal choice on a very selective basis may be given.
If the choices are given, the alternate questions shall be based on the same objective
and the same unit. It shall also have the same mark allotment and be of the same
difficulty level.

5. Weightage to Difficulty Level:

Sl/no. Level Percentage

5.1 Easy 30%
5.2 Average 50%
5.3 Difficult 20%
TOTAL 100%

6. Scheme of Section :
The question paper in Automotive sector shall not be divided into sections.

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 QUESTION DESIGN

Subject/Sector : Automotive Max. Marks : 30

Class : X (Level 3) Time : 1 hour
Job role : Auto Service Technician Level 3 No. of Paper : 1(one)

1. Weightage to Objectives of Learning :

Sl/no. Learning Objectives Marks Percentage
Knowledge :
Knowledge based simple recall questions, to know
1.1 10 33%
specific facts, terms, concepts, principles or
theories, identify, define or recite information, etc.
Understanding :
Comprehension - to be familiar with meaning and
1.2 to understand conceptually, interpret, compare, 11 37%
contrast, explain, paraphrase, or interpret
information, etc.
Application :
Use abstract information in concrete situation, to
1.3 apply knowledge to new situation, use given 05 16%
content to interpret a situations, private an
example, or solve a problem, etc.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) :
Analysis & synthesis – classify, compare, contrast,
1.4 or differentiate between deferent pieces of 02 07%
information, organize and/or integrate unique
pieces of information from a variety of sources.
Evaluation :
Appraise, judge and/or justify the value or worth
1.5 02 07%
of a decision or outcome, or to predict outcomes
based on values.
TOTAL 30 100%

2. Weightage to Contents Area :

Sl/no Unit Marks
2.1 1. Automobile and its components 08
2.2 2. Automobile Service Tools 06
2.3 3. Vehicle Servicing 08
2.4 4. Customer sales care 04
2.5 5. Innovation and Development 04
Total 30

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3. Weightage to Forms of Questions :
Marks for
Sl/no. Forms of Questions each No. of Question Total Marks Percentage
question
Very Short 10%
3.1 1 3 03
Answer(VSA)
3.2 Short Answer (SA) 2 6 12 40%

3.3 Long Answer(LA) 3 5 15 50%

TOTAL 14 30 100%

4. Scheme of Options :
There shall be no overall option in the question paper in the form of ‘Answer any five
question’ or so. However, internal choice on a very selective basis may be given.
If the choices are given, the alternate questions shall be based on the same objective
and the same unit. It shall also have the same mark allotment and be of the same
difficulty level.

5. Weightage to Difficulty Level:

Sl/no. Level Percentage

5.1 Easy 30%
5.2 Average 50%
5.3 Difficult 20%
TOTAL 100%

6. Scheme of Section :
The question paper in Automotive sector shall not be divided into sections.

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 QUESTION DESIGN

Subject : Apparel Made-ups Max. Marks : 30

& Home Furnishing
Class : IX Time : 1 hour
Job role : Hand Embroiderer No. of Paper : 1(one)

1. Weightage to Objectives of Learning :

Sl/no. Learning Objectives Marks Percentage

Knowledge :
Remembering – Knowledge based simple
1.1 recall questions, to know specific facts, terms, 06 20%
concept, principle or theories, identify, define
list, name, state (etc.)
Understanding :
Comprehension - to be familiar with meaning
1.2 and to understand conceptually, interpret, 12 40%
compare, contrast, explain, paraphrase, or
interpret information
Application :
1.3 Use abstract information in concrete situation, 04 13.33%
function and end product
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) :
1.4 Analysis & synthesis – classify, compare, 04 13.33%
contrast, examine, formulate, create etc.
Evaluation :
1.5 Judge and/or justify the value or outcomes or to 04 13.33%
predict the output based on values.
TOTAL 30 100%

2. Weightage to Content Area :

Sl/no. Unit Marks

2.1 Unit 1. Basics of Hand Embroidery 06
2.2 Unit 2. Material and Basic stitches for Hand Embroidery 09
2.3 Unit 3. Embroidery defects and finishing 05
2.4 Unit 4. Organizational Rules 05
2.5 Unit 5. Hazards safety measures, Meaning and maintenance 05
at workplace.
Total 30

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3. Weightage to Forms of Questions :

Marks for
Forms of
Sl/no. each No. of Question Total Marks Percentage
Questions
question
3.1 Objective 1 5 05 17%
Very Short 17%
3.2 1 5 05
Answer
3.3 Short Answer 2 6 12 40%

3.4 Long Answer 4 2 08 26%

TOTAL 18 30 100%

4. Scheme of Options :
There shall be no overall option in the question paper in the form of ‘Answer any five
question’ or so. However, internal choice on a very selective basis may be given.
If the choices are given, the alternate questions shall be based on the same objective
and the same unit. It shall also have the same mark allotment and at the same
difficulty level.

5. Weightage to Difficulty Level:

Sl/no. Level Percentage

5.1 Easy 30%
5.2 Average 50%
5.3 Difficult 20%
TOTAL 100%

6. Scheme of Section :
The question paper in Apparel made-ups and Home Furnishing shall not be divided
into sections.

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 QUESTION DESIGN

Subject : Apparel Made-ups Max. Marks : 30

& Home Furnishing
Class : X Time : 1 hour
Job role : Hand Embroiderer No. of Paper : 1(one)

1. Weightage to Objectives of Learning :

Sl/no. Learning Objectives Marks Percentage

Knowledge :
Remembering – Knowledge based simple recall
1.1 questions, to know specific facts, terms, concept, 06 20%
principle or theories, identify, define list, name,
state (etc.)
Understanding :
Comprehension - to be familiar with meaning
1.2 and to understand conceptually, interpret, 12 40%
compare, contrast, explain, paraphrase, or
interpret information
Application :
1.3 Use abstract information in concrete situation, 06 20%
function and end product
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) :
1.4 Analysis & synthesis – classify, compare, 03 10%
contrast, examine, formulate, create etc.
Evaluation :
1.5 Judge and/or justify the value or outcomes or to 03 10%
predict the output based on values.

2. Weightage to Content Area :

Sl/no. Unit Marks

2.1 Unit 1. Elements and Principles of Design 08
2.2 Unit 2. Advanced Hand Embroidery Stitches 06
2.3 Unit 3. Traditional Indian Embroidery 08
2.4 Unit 4. Application of Embroideries 04
2.5 Unit 5. Finishing of Embroidery garments 04
Total 30

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3. Weightage to Forms of Questions :
Marks for
Forms of
Sl/no. each No. of Question Total Marks Percentage
Questions
question
3.1 Objective 1 5 05 17%
Very Short 17%
3.2 1 5 05
Answer
3.3 Short Answer 2 6 12 40%

3.4 Long Answer 4 2 08 26%

TOTAL 18 30 100%

4. Scheme of Option :
There shall be no overall option in the question paper in the form of ‘Answer any five
question’ or so. However, internal choice on a very selective basis may be given.
If the choices are given, the alternate questions shall be based on the same objective
and the same unit. It shall also have the same mark allotment and at the same
difficulty level.

5. Weightage to Difficulty Level:

Sl/no. Level Percentage

5.1 Easy 30%
5.2 Average 50%
5.3 Difficult 20%
TOTAL 100%

6. Scheme of Section :
The question paper in Apparel made-ups and Home Furnishing shall not be divided
into sections.

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 QUESTION DESIGN

Subject : Agriculture Max. Marks : 30

Class : IX (Level – 3) Time : 1 hour
Job role : Solanaceous Crop Cultivation No. of Paper : 1(one)

1. Weightage to Objectives of Learning :

Sl/no. Learning Objectives Marks Percentage
Knowledge :
Remembering – Knowledge based simple recall
1.1 questions, to know specific facts, terms, concept, 10 33%
principle or theories, identify, define or recite,
information
Understanding :
Comprehension - to be familiar with meaning and
1.2 to understand conceptually, interpret, compare, 11 37%
contrast, explain, paraphrase, or interpret
information
Application :
Use abstract information in concrete situation,
1.3 function in concrete situation, to apply knowledge 05 17%
to new situation: Use given content to interpret a
situation, private an example or solve a problem
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) :
Analytic & synthesis – classify, compare, contrast
1.4 or differentiate between different pieces of 02 6.5%
information, organize and/or integrate unique
pieces of information from a variety of sources
Evaluation :
Appraise, judge, and/or justify the value or worth
1.5 02 6.5%
of a decision or outcome or to predict outcomes
based on values.
TOTAL 30 100%

2. Weightage to Content Area :

Unit Unit Marks
1 Introduction to Horticulture 12
2 Seed selection and Seeding production 09
3 Filed Preparation and Transplanting in Solanaceous crops 02
4 Nutrient management in vegetable crops 04
5 Occupational Health, Hygiene and First aid Practices 03
Total 30

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3. Weightage to Form of Questions :
Marks for
Form of No. of
Sl/no. each Total Marks Percentage
Questions Questions
question
Very Short 10%
3.1 1 3 03
Answer
3.2 Short Answer 2 6 12 40%

3.3 Long Answer 3 5 15 50%

TOTAL 14 30 100%

4. Scheme of Option :
There shall be no overall option in the question paper in the form of ‘Answer any five
question’ or so. However, internal choice on a very selective basis may be given.
If the choices are given, the alternate questions shall be based on the same objective
and the same unit. It shall also have the same mark allotment and at the same
difficulty level.

5. Weightage to Difficulty Level of Questions :

Sl/no. Level of Question Percentage

5.1 Easy 30%
5.2 Average 50%
5.3 Difficult 20%
TOTAL 100%

6. Scheme of Section :
The question paper in Agriculture – Solanaceous crop cultivation (Theory) shall not
be divided into sections.

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 QUESTION DESIGN

Subject : Agriculture Max. Marks : 30

Class : X (Level – 3) Time : 1 hour
Job role : Solanaceous Crop Cultivation No. of Paper : 1(one)

1. Weightage to Objectives of Learning :

Sl/no. Learning Objectives Marks Percentage
Knowledge :
Remembering – Knowledge based simple recall
1.1 questions, to know specific facts, terms, concept, 10 33%
principle or theories, identify, define or recite,
information
Understanding :
Comprehension - to be familiar with meaning and
1.2 to understand conceptually, interpret, compare, 11 37%
contrast, explain, paraphrase, or interpret
information
Application :
Use abstract information in concrete situation,
1.3 function in concrete situation, to apply knowledge 05 17%
to new situation: Use given content to interpret a
situation, private an example or solve a problem
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) :
Analytic & synthesis – classify, compare, contrast
1.4 or differentiate between different pieces of 02 6.5%
information, organize and/or integrate unique
pieces of information from a variety of sources
Evaluation :
Appraise, judge, and/or justify the value or worth
1.5 02 6.5%
of a decision or outcome or to predict outcomes
based on values.
TOTAL 30 100%

2. Weightage to Content Area :

Unit Unit Marks
1 Irrigation management in vegetable crops 12
2 Weeds control and management in vegetable crops 08
3 Integrated pest and disease management in vegetable crops 02
4 Harvest and post harvest management in Solanaceous crop 07
5 Basic Farm Management 01
Total 30

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3. Weightage to Form of Questions :
Marks for
Form of No. of
Sl/no. each Total Marks Percentage
Questions Questions
question
Very Short 10%
3.1 1 3 03
Answer
3.2 Short Answer 2 6 12 40%

3.3 Long Answer 3 5 15 50%

TOTAL 14 30 100%

4. Scheme of Option :
There shall be no overall option in the question paper in the form of ‘Answer any five
question’ or so. However, internal choice on a very selective basis may be given.
If the choices are given, the alternate questions shall be based on the same objective
and the same unit. It shall also have the same mark allotment and at the same
difficulty level.

5. Weightage to Difficulty Level of Questions :

Sl/no. Level of Question Percentage

5.1 Easy 30%
5.2 Average 50%
5.3 Difficult 20%
TOTAL 100%

6. Scheme of Section :
The question paper in Agriculture – Solanaceous crop cultivation (Theory) shall not
be divided into sections.

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 QUESTION DESIGN

Subject : Beauty and Wellness Max. Marks : 30

Class : IX Time : 1 hour
Job role : Assistant Beauty Therapist No. of Paper : 1(one)

1. Weightage to Objectives of Learning :

Sl/no. Learning Objectives Marks Percentage
Knowledge : (Knowledge based simple recall
questions, to know specific facts, terms,
1.1 09 30%
concepts, principles or theories, identify, define
or recite information)
Understanding : (Comprehension – to be
familiar with meaning and to understand
1.2 09 30%
conceptually, interpret, compare, contrast,
explain, paraphrase, or interpret information)
Application : (Use abstract information
in concrete situation, to apply knowledge
1.3 to new situations: Use given content to 06 20%
interpret a situation, private an example,
or solve a problem)
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) :
(Analysis & Synthesis – Classify, compare
contrast, or differentiate between different
1.4 03 10%
pieces of information, organise and/or integrate
unique pieces of information from a variety of
sources)
Evaluation : (Appraise, judge, and/or justify
1.5 the value or worth of a decision or outcome, or 03 10%
to predict outcomes based values)
TOTAL 30 100%

2. Weightage to Content Area :

Unit Marks
2.1. Introduction to Beauty and Wellness Industry and Beauty Therapy 10

2.2. Manicure, Pedicure and Mehendi Services 10

2.3. Hair care 10

Total 30

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3. Weightage to Form of Questions :

Marks for each

Form of Questions No. of Questions Total Marks Percentage
question
Very Short Answer 1 6 6 20%
Short Answer 2 6 12 40%
Long Answer 3 4 12 40%
Total 16 30 100%

4. Scheme of Options :
There shall be no overall option in the question paper in the form of ‘ Answer any ten
question’ or so. However, internal choice on a very selective basis may be given.
If the choices are given, the alternate questions shall be based on the same objective
and the same unit. It shall also have the same mark allotment and be of the same
difficulty level.

5. Weightage to Difficulty Level of Questions :

Sl/no. Level of Question Percentage

5.1 Easy 30%
5.2 Average 50%
5.3 Difficult 20%
TOTAL 100%

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 QUESTION DESIGN

Subject : Beauty and Wellness Max. Marks : 30

Class : X Time : 1 hour
Job role : Assistant Beauty Therapist No. of Paper : 1(one)

1. Weightage to Objectives of Learning :

Sl/no. Learning Objectives Marks Percentage
Knowledge: (Knowledge based simple recall
questions, to know specific facts, terms,
1.1 09 30%
concepts, principles or theories, identify, define
or recite information)
Understanding : (Comprehension – to be
familiar with meaning and to understand
1.2 09 30%
conceptually, interpret, compare, contrast,
explain, paraphrase, or interpret information)
Application : (Use abstract information
in concrete situation, to apply knowledge
1.3 to new situations: Use given content to 06 20%
interpret a situation, private an example,
or solve a problem)
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) :
(Analysis & Synthesis – Classify, compare
contrast, or differentiate between different
1.4 03 10%
pieces of information, organise and/or integrate
unique pieces of information from a variety of
sources)
Evaluation : (Appraise, judge, and/or justify
1.5 the value or worth of a decision or outcome, or 03 10%
to predict outcomes based values)
TOTAL 30 100%

2. Weightage to Content Area :

Unit Marks
2.1. Basic Skin care services 10

2.2. Basic Depilation services 10

2.3. Simple Make up services 6

2.4. Create a positive impression at the workplace 4

Total 30

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3. Weightage to Form of Questions :

Marks for each

Form of Questions No. of Questions Total Marks Percentage
question
Very Short Answer 1 6 6 20%
Short Answer 2 6 12 40%
Long Answer 3 4 12 40%
Total 16 30 100%

4. Scheme of Options :
There shall be no overall option in the question paper in the form of ‘ Answer any ten
question’ or so. However, internal choice on a very selective basis may be given.
If the choices are given, the alternate questions shall be based on the same objective
and the same unit. It shall also have the same mark allotment and be of the same
difficulty level.

5. Weightage to Difficulty Level of Questions :

Sl/no. Level of Question Percentage

5.1 Easy 30%
5.2 Average 50%
5.3 Difficult 20%
TOTAL 100%

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