Class 10 English Board Exam – Complete Solved Papers, Model Papers & MCQ Practice sets
INTRODUCTION
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SOLVED QUESTION PAPER 2025 CLASS 10
Code: 817 (BM) | Year: 2025 | Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes | Max Marks: 70
Q. Nos. 1–3
Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct option:
There is a great affinity between trees and men. We grow at much the same pace, if we are not hurt or starved or cut down. In our youth we are resplendent creatures; in our declining years we stoop a little, we remember, we stretch our brittle limbs in the sun, and then with a sigh, we shed our last leaves. Mehmood was like the banyan, his hands gnarled and twisted like the roots of the ancient tree. Ali was like the young mimosa planted at the end of the courtyard. In two years, both he and the tree would acquire the strength and confidence of their early youth.
Q.1 According to the passage, men are in a great affinity with
(A) Animals
(B) Trees
(C) Trains
(D) Birds
Q.2 Who is compared with the banyan tree?
(A) Ali
(B) Mimosa
(C) Mehmood
(D) None of these
Q.3 What is the meaning of the word resplendent?
(A) Bright
(B) Dull
(C) Black
(D) Lazy
Q. Nos. 4–8
Choose the correct option:
Q.4 We __________ in the park in the evenings.
(A) played
(B) play
(C) had played
(D) all are correct
Q.5 Savitri travels on foot. She is a
(A) Traveller
(B) Stickler
(C) Disciplinarian
(D) Pedestrian
Q.6 Rearrange the following words to make a meaningful sentence:
mother / children / her / loves / every
(A) Children her loves every mother
(B) Mother every her loves children
(C) Every mother loves her children
(D) Children loves mother her every
Q.7 Which of the following words is misspelt?
(A) Definition
(B) Damonstration (Demonstration is correct)
(C) Deficiency
(D) Diligence
Q.8 Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition:
My sister’s birthday is ______ 20th December.
(A) in
(B) into
(C) on
(D) onto
Q. Nos. 9–10
Read the passage and answer the questions:
Marriage gifts are meaningless without the sweet bread known as the bol, just as a party or a feast loses its charm without bread. Not enough can be said to show how important a baker can be for a village. The lady of the house must prepare sandwiches on the occasion of her daughter’s engagement. Cakes and bolinhas are a must for Christmas as well as other festivals.
Q.9 A sweet bread is known as
(A) mol
(B) bread
(C) bol
(D) has
Q.10 Sandwiches must be prepared for the occasion of
(A) Daughter’s birthday
(B) Daughter’s engagement
(C) Grandmother’s birthday
(D) Father’s birthday
Q.11 Who is Anne’s long-awaited friend?
(A) Her pen
(B) Her cat
(C) Her diary
(D) Her dog
Q.12 What did Mandela learn about courage?
(A) It is absence of fear
(B) It is the triumph over fear
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of these
Q.13 Where did Gautam Buddha vow to stay until his enlightenment?
(A) His palace
(B) Under a peepal tree
(C) Under a banyan tree
(D) On a mountain
Q.14 Who is the poet of The Trees?
(A) Robert Frost
(B) Walt Whitman
(C) Carl Sandburg
(D) Adrienne Rich
Q.15 The poet mentions the departure of
(A) Animals
(B) Mountains
(C) Birds
(D) Forest
Q.16 Who is Tricki?
(A) A cat
(B) A monkey
(C) A dog
(D) A rabbit
Q.17 Max entered Ausable’s room through the
(A) balcony
(B) roof
(C) back door
(D) main door
Q.18 Where did Griffin stay at Iping?
(A) In an inn
(B) In a hut
(C) In a temple
(D) In a forest
Q.19 Who is Laxmi?
(A) Bholi’s cow
(B) Bholi’s teacher
(C) Bholi’s classmate
(D) Bholi’s mother
Q.20 What was the name of the shop in which Anil lived in a room?
(A) Ruman Sweet Shop
(B) Brijwasi Sweet Shop
(C) Jumna Sweet Shop
(D) Krishna Sweet Shop
READING SECTION
Q.1 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Passage:
The status of women depicts the social, economic and mental condition in a nation. Women have been regarded as a symbol of spirituality in many great books. Yet, they have been treated badly and unequally to men. Social evils such as dowry, sati system, child marriage and female infanticide were widely prevalent in the early ages. The spread of education and self-consciousness among women has led to their progress over the period. Women of today are empowered. The female liberty is only achievable when people shift their restrictive attitudes and mindsets regarding women.
(a) What do you understand by the words “the status of women”?
Answer:
The status of women refers to their social position, economic condition, mental freedom, dignity, rights, opportunities, and equality in a society. It shows how women are treated and valued within a nation.
(b) What are the social evils that women face?
Answer:
Women face several social evils such as dowry system, sati system, child marriage, and female infanticide. These practices cause injustice, exploitation, and suffering to women in society.
(c) How can women liberate themselves?
Answer:
Women can liberate themselves through education, self-consciousness, awareness of rights, confidence, and empowerment. Supportive social attitudes and equal opportunities also help women achieve freedom.
(d) Which word in the passage means “intentional killing of infants or babies”?
Answer: Infanticide
WRITING SECTION
Q.2 Write an application to the District Magistrate regarding the problem of inadequate and contaminated water supply in your area.
To
The District Magistrate
Muzaffar Nagar
Subject: Complaint regarding inadequate and contaminated water supply
Sir,
I wish to bring to your notice the serious problem of irregular and contaminated water supply in our locality. The water supplied is dirty and unfit for drinking, causing several health problems. Repeated complaints have brought no improvement. I request you to kindly look into the matter urgently and arrange for regular supply of clean drinking water.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully
XYZ
Q.3 Write an article on The Importance of Internet.
The Internet plays a vital role in modern life. It has made communication faster and easier through emails and social media. Students use it for education, while businesses depend on it for growth. Entertainment, online services, and information are easily accessible. However, safe and responsible use of the Internet is essential to avoid misuse.
GRAMMAR SECTION
Q.4 (a) Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech:
The principal said to me, “Why are you not taking your leave?”
Answer:
The principal asked me why I was not taking my leave.
Q.4 (b) Change into passive voice:
The students did not read the book.
Answer:
The book was not read by the students.
Q.4 (c) Punctuate the sentence:
what is the colour of your dress
Answer:
“What is the colour of your dress?”
Q.4 (d) Translate into English:
आज सोमवार है। मेरे पिताजी ने आज के दिन मुझे नये वस्त्र दिलाने का वादा किया है। हम सभी शाम को बाजार जायेंगे। वहाँ मैं अपनी अन्य प्रिय वस्तुओं को भी खरीदूँगा।
Answer:
Today is Monday. My father promised to buy me new clothes today. We will go to the market in the evening. There I will also buy my other favourite things.
LITERATURE SECTION
Q.5 (a) Who helps Lencho and how?
Answer:
Lencho is helped by the postmaster and the other postal employees. They feel sympathy for Lencho’s firm faith in God. The postmaster collects money from his colleagues and also contributes a part of his own salary. The money is sent to Lencho anonymously in the name of God so that his faith in divine justice, kindness, and humanity may not be broken.
Q.5 (b) How did Buddha teach Kisa Gotami the truth of life?
Answer:
Buddha taught Kisa Gotami the truth of life by asking her to bring mustard seeds from a house where no one had ever died. She went from house to house but could not find such a family. Gradually, she realised that death is universal and unavoidable. Thus, Buddha made her understand that suffering and loss are common to all human beings and acceptance brings peace of mind.
Q.6 (a) How did Anne finally stop Mr. Keesing from punishing her?
Answer:
Anne finally stopped Mr. Keesing from punishing her by writing creative and humorous essays. Though she was repeatedly punished for talking in class, she used her intelligence and imagination to turn the essays into interesting pieces of writing. Her last essay, titled “Quack, Quack, Quack”, impressed Mr. Keesing greatly. He appreciated her talent and stopped punishing her.
Q.7 How will ice be sufficient for causing the end of this world?
Answer:
Ice symbolises hatred, cruelty, and emotional coldness among human beings. Such negative emotions destroy relationships, trust, and harmony in society. Hatred spreads silently and gradually weakens humanity from within. The poet warns that these cold emotions are powerful enough to bring destruction to the world, just like fire.
Q.8 Write the central idea of The Trees.
Answer:
The central idea of the poem The Trees is the struggle of nature against human oppression. The trees symbolise suppressed voices that seek freedom and independence. Their movement from the house to the forest represents rebellion and liberation. The poet highlights the need for ecological balance and urges human beings to live in harmony with nature.
Q.9 (a) Why does Mrs. Pumphrey wring her hands?
Answer:
Mrs. Pumphrey wrings her hands because she is extremely worried about Tricki’s health. She feels guilty for overfeeding him and spoiling him with too much care. Her fear, anxiety, and helplessness are clearly expressed through this nervous action. Her deep emotional attachment to Tricki makes her restless.
Q.10 (a) Describe the whole treatment of Tricki in detail.
Answer:
Tricki is treated with strict discipline under the supervision of the veterinary doctor, Mr. Herriot. In the beginning, he is kept on a complete fast to improve his digestion and metabolism. He is not given any food for two days. Later, light and controlled meals are introduced. Regular exercise and the company of other dogs help him regain strength. Gradually, Tricki becomes active, healthy, and energetic again.
Model Practice Set 1
Q.1–3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Rana Pratap was a great Rajput warrior and the ruler of Mewar. He is remembered for his courage, patriotism, and strong willpower. He never accepted Mughal rule and fought bravely against Emperor Akbar. The Battle of Haldighati made him a symbol of sacrifice and love for freedom in Indian history.
Q1. Rana Pratap was the ruler of —
(a) Marwar
(b) Mewar
(c) Delhi
(d) Gujarat
Q2. Rana Pratap is remembered mainly for his —
(a) wealth
(b) education
(c) courage and patriotism
(d) luxury
Q3. The Battle of Haldighati was fought against —
(a) Babur
(b) Jahangir
(c) Sher Shah
(d) Akbar
Q.4–8 Choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
Q4. Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
Rana Pratap fought bravely.
(a) Noun
(b) Adjective
(c) Adverb
(d) Verb
Q5. Fill in the correct preposition:
He jumped ___ the river.
(a) in
(b) on
(c) into
(d) over
Q6. Fill in the correct form of the verb:
She ___ her homework before dinner.
(a) do
(b) did
(c) does
(d) doing
Q7. Reorder the words to make a meaningful sentence:
always / tells / truth / he
(a) He truth tells always
(b) Always tells truth he
(c) He always tells truth
(d) Tells he always truth
Q8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Enviroment
(b) Enviornment
(c) Environment
(d) Environmant
Q.9–10 Read the passage and answer the questions:
Lencho was a poor farmer who depended completely on the crops of his field. When the hailstorm destroyed his crop, he became very sad but did not lose faith in God. He decided to write a letter to God asking for money.
Q9. Lencho depended on his —
(a) business
(b) crops
(c) job
(d) shop
Q10. Lencho wrote a letter to God to ask for —
(a) rain
(b) food
(c) hope
(d) money
Q.11–13 Answer the following MCQs :
Q11. What destroyed Lencho’s crops?
(a) Flood
(b) Earthquake
(c) Hailstorm
(d) Fire
Q12. Who helped Lencho secretly?
(a) God
(b) Postmaster
(c) Farmer
(d) King
Q13. Lencho called the post office employees —
(a) generous
(b) brave
(c) kind
(d) a bunch of crooks
Q.14–15 Read the stanza and answer the questions:
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree
Q14. Who shook the dust of snow?
(a) Sparrow
(b) Crow
(c) Peacock
(d) Parrot
Q15. The dust of snow fell from a —
(a) mango tree
(b) pine tree
(c) banyan tree
(d) hemlock tree
Q.16–20 Answer the following MCQs :
Q16. Who was Tricki?
(a) A cat
(b) A horse
(c) A dog
(d) A cow
Q17. Who was Tricki’s owner?
(a) Mrs Pumphrey
(b) Mrs Hall
(c) Mrs Lencho
(d) Mrs Smith
Q18. Who treated Tricki?
(a) Dr Watson
(b) Dr Herriot
(c) Dr Brown
(d) Dr Smith
Q19. Tricki became ill because of —
(a) lack of food
(b) too much exercise
(c) overfeeding/ malnutrition
(d) injury
Q20. The story highlights the importance of —
(a) wealth
(b) medicine
(c) discipline and care
(d) punishment
Model Practice Set 2
Q.1–3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Florence Nightingale was a famous English nurse known as the “Lady with the Lamp.” She devoted her life to the care of the sick and wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. Her hard work and compassion improved hospital conditions and laid the foundation of modern nursing.
Q1. Florence Nightingale is known as the —
(a) Queen of England
(b) Lady with the Lamp
(c) Mother of Soldiers
(d) Angel of Crimean War
Q2. She served the wounded soldiers during the —
(a) World War I
(b) World War II
(c) Crimean War
(d) French War
Q3. Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of —
(a) modern education
(b) modern medicine
(c) modern nursing
(d) modern science
Q.4–8 Choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
Q4. Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
Florence worked with great dedication.
(a) Verb
(b) Adjective
(c) Adverb
(d) Noun
Q5. Fill in the correct preposition:
Mandela spent many years ___ prison.
(a) at
(b) on
(c) in
(d) into
Q6. Fill in the correct form of the verb:
Nelson Mandela ___ the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
(a) win
(b) wins
(c) has won
(d) won
Q7. Re-order the words to make a meaningful sentence:
for / equality / fought / Mandela / justice and
(a) Mandela fought for justice and equality
(b) Fought Mandela for justice and equality
(c) Mandela for justice and equality fought
(d) Justice and equality Mandela fought for
Q8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Sacrifise
(b) Sacrifice
(c) Sacriface
(d) Sacriphice
Q.9–10 Read the passage and answer the questions:
Nelson Mandela believed that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it. He worked tirelessly to end apartheid and dreamed of a country where all people lived with equality and dignity.
Q9. According to Mandela, courage means —
(a) having no fear
(b) hiding fear
(c) winning over fear
(d) showing anger
Q10. Mandela fought against —
(a) poverty
(b) apartheid
(c) war
(d) slavery
Q.11–13 Answer the following MCQs :
Q11. Nelson Mandela became the first Black President of —
(a) America
(b) South Africa
(c) England
(d) Kenya
Q12. Mandela spent many years in —
(a) exile
(b) hiding
(c) prison
(d) college
Q13. Mandela stood for —
(a) violence
(b) revenge
(c) racial discrimination
(d) freedom and equality
Q.14–15 Read the stanza and answer the questions:
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
Q14. According to the poet, fire stands for —
(a) love
(b) desire
(c) ice
(d) hatred
Q15. The poem “Fire and Ice” is written by —
(a) William Wordsworth
(b) John Keats
(c) Robert Frost
(d) W.B. Yeats
Q.16–20 Answer the following MCQs :
Q16. Who is the narrator of the story- "The Thief's Story "?
(a) Anil
(b) Hari Singh
(c) The police
(d) The cook
Q17. What work did Hari Singh do at Anil’s house?
(a) Clerk
(b) Teacher
(c) Cook
(d) Writer
Q18. Anil earned money by —
(a) teaching
(b) writing
(c) business
(d) farming
Q19. Why did Hari Singh return the stolen money?
(a) Fear of police
(b) Fear of Anil
(c) Realisation of trust and kindness
(d) Hunger
Q20. The story teaches the lesson of —
(a) cleverness
(b) honesty and trust
(c) punishment
(d) revenge
Model Practice Set 3
Q.1–3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Mahatma Gandhi was a great leader and freedom fighter of India. He believed in truth, non-violence, and simple living. Through peaceful movements, he united the nation against British rule. His principles inspired not only Indians but people all over the world.
Q1. Mahatma Gandhi believed in —
(a) power and authority
(b) war and violence
(c) truth and non-violence
(d) wealth and fame
Q2. Gandhi fought against —
(a) Mughal rule
(b) French rule
(c) British rule
(d) Portuguese rule
Q3. Gandhi’s ideas inspired people —
(a) only in India
(b) only in Africa
(c) only in Europe
(d) all over the world
Q.4–8 Choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
Q4. Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
Gandhi lived a simple life.
(a) Noun
(b) Verb
(c) Adjective
(d) Adverb
Q5. Fill in the correct preposition:
He succeeded ___ hard work.
(a) by
(b) with
(c) in
(d) on
Q6. Fill in the correct form of the verb:
When I reached the station, the train ___ .
(a) leaves
(b) has left
(c) had left
(d) will leave
Q7. Re-order the words to make a meaningful sentence:
message / peace / gave / Gandhi / of
(a) Gandhi of peace gave message
(b) Message of peace Gandhi gave
(c) Gandhi gave message of peace
(d) Peace of message Gandhi gave
Q8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Struggle
(b) Strugle
(c) Struggel
(d) Strugglee
Q.9–10 Read the passage and answer the questions:
Rajvir experienced the joyful tea gardens of Assam while travelling by train to Dhekiabari Tea Estate. He learned how tea leaves were plucked and processed. The sight of vast green tea fields filled him with excitement.
Q9. Rajvir was travelling to —
(a) Delhi
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Assam
(d) Kerala
Q10. The passage describes —
(a) coffee plantations
(b) sugar factories
(c) tea gardens
(d) wheat fields
Q.11–13 Answer the following MCQs :
Q11. Tea was first drunk in —
(a) India
(b) China
(c) England
(d) France
Q12. Goa is famous for its —
(a) hills
(b) deserts
(c) beaches
(d) forests
Q13. The author of Glimpses of India wants to show —
(a) political life
(b) cultural diversity
(c) military power
(d) village poverty
Q.14–15 Read the stanza and answer the questions:
He stalks in his vivid stripes
The few steps of his cage,
On pads of velvet quiet,
In his quiet rage.
Q14. The tiger is described as being —
(a) free and joyful
(b) lazy and sleepy
(c) angry but silent
(d) noisy and wild
Q15. The stanza shows the tiger’s —
(a) happiness
(b) hunger
(c) captivity
(d) friendship
Q.16–20 Answer the following :
Q16. Who was Griffin?
(a) A magician
(b) A doctor
(c) A scientist
(d) A teacher
Q17. Griffin became invisible by —
(a) magic words
(b) special clothes
(c) scientific experiment
(d) blessing of God
Q18. What happened to Griffin due to invisibility?
(a) He became famous
(b) He became rich
(c) He suffered greatly
(d) He became powerful
Q19. Griffin’s experiments mostly resulted in —
(a) success
(b) social respect
(c) destruction and trouble
(d) awards
Q20. The story gives the message that —
(a) science is harmful
(b) power without responsibility is dangerous
(c) invisibility is useful
(d) crime brings success
MODEL PRACTICE SET 4
Q.1–3 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions:
Subhash Chandra Bose was a fearless freedom fighter of India. He believed that freedom could only be achieved through courage and sacrifice. He organised the Indian National Army to fight against British rule. His inspiring leadership encouraged thousands of Indians to dedicate themselves to the national cause.
Q1. Subhash Chandra Bose was a —
(a) social reformer
(b) poet
(c) freedom fighter
(d) scientist
Q2. Bose believed freedom could be achieved through —
(a) negotiation
(b) courage and sacrifice
(c) foreign help
(d) compromise
Q3. Bose organised the —
(a) Congress Party
(b) Swaraj Party
(c) Indian National Army
(d) Forward Bloc
Q.4–8 Choose the correct option:
Q4. Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
He was a fearless leader.
(a) Noun
(b) Verb
(c) Adjective
(d) Adverb
Q5. Fill in the correct preposition:
He was proud ___ his country.
(a) for
(b) of
(c) with
(d) by
Q6. Choose the correct form of the verb:
They ___ the match yesterday.
(a) win
(b) won
(c) have won
(d) wins
Q7. Rearrange the words to make a meaningful sentence:
always / justice / believed / he / in
(a) He believed always justice in
(b) Always he believed in justice
(c) He always believed in justice
(d) Justice believed always he in
Q8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Sacrifise
(b) Sacriface
(c) Sacrifice
(d) Sacriphice
Q.9–10 Read the passage and answer the following:
Anne felt lonely and misunderstood, so she started writing a diary. She named it Kitty and wrote all her thoughts, fears, and hopes in it. The diary became her closest companion.
Q9. Anne named her diary —
(a) Anne
(b) Kitty
(c) Lucy
(d) Helen
Q10. Anne treated the diary as her —
(a) teacher
(b) guide
(c) friend
(d) critic
Q.11–13 MCQs :
Q11. Anne lived with her family in —
(a) Paris
(b) Berlin
(c) Amsterdam
(d) London
Q12. Anne was afraid of —
(a) neighbours
(b) teachers
(c) shops
(d) friends
Q13. Anne described her feelings in a —
(a) letter
(b) newspaper
(c) diary
(d) notebook
Q.14–15 Read the stanza and answer the questions:
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
Q14. The fog is compared to —
(a) dog
(b) cat
(c) tiger
(d) lion
Q15. The fog comes —
(a) noisily
(b) angrily
(c) silently
(d) slowly
Q.16–20 MCQs :
Q16. Ausable was a —
(a) policeman
(b) detective
(c) writer
(d) spy
Q17. Max entered Ausable’s room with a —
(a) knife
(b) stick
(c) pistol
(d) rope
Q18. Ausable told Max about a —
(a) door
(b) window
(c) balcony
(d) tunnel
Q19. Max died after —
(a) being shot
(b) falling from the balcony
(c) police attack
(d) illness
Q20. The story shows that intelligence is more powerful than —
(a) money
(b) strength
(c) luck
(d) age
MODEL PRACTICE SET 5
Q.1–3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a renowned Indian scientist and a great visionary. He played an important role in India’s missile and space programmes. Popularly known as the “Missile Man of India,” he inspired millions of students through his simple life, hard work, and dedication to the nation.
Q1. Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a —
(a) freedom fighter
(b) scientist
(c) politician
(d) poet
Q2. Abdul Kalam is known as the “Missile Man of India” because of his —
(a) leadership in politics
(b) contribution to education
(c) work in missile programmes
(d) service to literature
Q3. Dr Kalam inspired students mainly through his —
(a) wealth
(b) discipline and hard work
(c) humour
(d) position of power
Q.4–8 Choose the correct option:
Q4. Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
Dr Kalam was a great visionary.
(a) Verb
(b) Adjective
(c) Noun
(d) Adverb
Q5. Fill in the correct preposition:
He was devoted ___ his country.
(a) with
(b) for
(c) to
(d) by
Q6. Choose the correct form of the verb:
Dr Kalam ___ many motivational speeches in his life.
(a) deliver
(b) delivers
(c) delivered
(d) delivering
Q7. Rearrange the following words to make a meaningful sentence:
students / inspired / always / Kalam / young
(a) Inspired always Kalam young students
(b) Kalam always inspired young students
(c) Young students always Kalam inspired
(d) Always inspired Kalam young students
Q8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Inspirration
(b) Insporation
(c) Inspiration
(d) Inspirasion
Q.9–10 Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
Valli was an eight-year-old girl who was curious and determined. She wished to enjoy a bus ride like elders. After careful planning, she managed to travel by bus without help, and the journey filled her with excitement and confidence.
Q9. Valli wanted to enjoy —
(a) a train journey
(b) a boat ride
(c) a bus ride
(d) an aeroplane journey
Q10. Valli was able to travel because she —
(a) asked elders for help
(b) planned carefully
(c) knew the driver
(d) had enough courage only
Q.11–13 Answer the following MCQs :
Q11. Valli was —
(a) six years old
(b) seven years old
(c) eight years old
(d) nine years old
Q12. Valli felt thrilled because —
(a) she met relatives
(b) she bought toys
(c) she travelled alone
(d) she won a prize
Q13. The conductor treated Valli —
(a) angrily
(b) rudely
(c) kindly
(d) silently
Q.14–15 Read the stanza and answer the questions:
If ever you should go by chance
To jungles in the east;
And if there should to you advance
A large and tawny beast,
Q14. The poem gives information about —
(a) domestic animals
(b) wild animals
(c) birds
(d) insects
Q15. The tone of the poem is —
(a) serious
(b) sad
(c) humorous
(d) fearful
Q.16–20 Answer the following MCQs :
Q16. Horace Danby was a —
(a) thief
(b) scientist
(c) doctor
(d) teacher
Q17. Horace was fond of —
(a) books
(b) flowers
(c) rare books
(d) paintings
Q18. The young lady tricked Horace by pretending to be —
(a) a police officer
(b) the owner of the house
(c) a servant
(d) a neighbour
Q19. Horace later realised that the lady was —
(a) honest
(b) kind
(c) clever
(d) a thief
Q20. The story gives the message that —
(a) thieves are clever
(b) honesty is foolish
(c) crime leads to punishment
(d) appearance can be deceptive
MODEL PRACTICE SET 6
Q.1–3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Swami Vivekananda was a great Indian spiritual leader and thinker. He believed that strength, self-confidence, and service to humanity were the true aims of life. Through his inspiring speeches, he encouraged Indian youth to awaken their inner power and work for the upliftment of society.
Q1. Swami Vivekananda was a —
(a) political leader
(b) scientist
(c) spiritual leader
(d) freedom fighter
Q2. According to Vivekananda, the true aim of life is —
(a) wealth
(b) power
(c) service to humanity
(d) fame
Q3. Vivekananda inspired the youth through his —
(a) books
(b) letters
(c) speeches
(d) travels
Q.4–8 Choose the correct option:
Q4. Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
He gave an inspiring message.
(a) Noun
(b) Verb
(c) Adjective
(d) Adverb
Q5. Fill in the correct preposition:
He was known ___ his powerful ideas.
(a) for
(b) with
(c) to
(d) of
Q6. Choose the correct form of the verb:
The teacher ___ the lesson clearly yesterday.
(a) explains
(b) explained
(c) has explained
(d) explaining
Q7. Rearrange the following words to make a meaningful sentence:
confidence / builds / success / self
(a) Confidence self builds success
(b) Self confidence builds success
(c) Builds success self confidence
(d) Success builds self confidence
Q8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Strenght
(b) Strength
(c) Strenth
(d) Strenghth
Q.9–10 Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
Gautama Buddha preached that the world is full of suffering and pain. He believed that suffering is caused by desire and attachment. He taught people that peace can be attained by renouncing desire and following the path of wisdom.
Q9. According to Buddha, the world is full of —
(a) happiness
(b) wealth
(c) suffering
(d) pleasure
Q10. Suffering is caused by —
(a) poverty
(b) fear
(c) desire
(d) ignorance
Q.11–13 Answer the following MCQs :
Q11. Buddha preached that peace can be achieved by —
(a) prayers only
(b) wealth
(c) renunciation of desire
(d) punishment
Q12. Buddha attained enlightenment at —
(a) Sarnath
(b) Benares
(c) Bodh Gaya
(d) Kushinagar
Q13. Buddha taught people to follow the path of —
(a) violence
(b) wisdom
(c) luxury
(d) pride
Q.14–15 Read the stanza and answer the questions:
They do not sweat and whine about their condition,
They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins;
Q14. The poet says that animals do not —
(a) sleep
(b) complain
(c) eat
(d) play
Q15. The poet compares animals with —
(a) children
(b) birds
(c) humans
(d) gods
Q.16–20 Answer the following MCQs S:
Q16. Griffin was a —
(a) writer
(b) scientist
(c) professor
(d) magician
Q17. Griffin became invisible due to —
(a) magic
(b) accident
(c) scientific experiment
(d) blessing
Q18. Griffin’s invisibility brought him —
(a) happiness
(b) comfort
(c) trouble
(d) fame
Q19. Griffin set fire to the house because —
(a) he was angry
(b) to hide evidence
(c) for warmth
(d) by mistake
Q20. The story conveys that —
(a) science is useless
(b) invisibility is a blessing
(c) misuse of science is dangerous
(d) crime is clever
MODEL PRACTICE SET 7
Q.1–3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Lal Bahadur Shastri was a great Indian leader known for his honesty, simplicity, and dedication to the nation. Though physically weak, he was mentally strong and fearless. His famous slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” encouraged soldiers and farmers and strengthened the spirit of national unity.
Q1. Lal Bahadur Shastri was known for his —
(a) wealth and power
(b) honesty and simplicity
(c) luxury and comfort
(d) strictness
Q2. Shastri was mentally —
(a) weak
(b) confused
(c) strong
(d) careless
Q3. “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” shows respect for —
(a) soldiers and farmers
(b) teachers and students
(c) workers and leaders
(d) doctors and engineers
Q.4–8 Choose the correct option:
Q4. Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
He was an honest leader.
(a) Noun
(b) Verb
(c) Adjective
(d) Adverb
Q5. Fill in the correct preposition:
He was devoted ___ the service of the nation.
(a) with
(b) by
(c) to
(d) for
Q6. Choose the correct form of the verb:
The farmers ___ hard for the country.
(a) works
(b) work
(c) worked
(d) working
Q7. Rearrange the words to form a meaningful sentence:
nation / served / selflessly / he / the
(a) He served selflessly the nation
(b) Selflessly he the nation served
(c) He selflessly served the nation
(d) The nation he served selflessly
Q8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Honestey
(b) Honesty
(c) Honestie
(d) Honnesty
Q.9–10 Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
Lomov visited Chubukov to propose marriage to his daughter Natalya. The discussion soon turned into heated arguments over property and meadows, revealing the comic nature of the characters instead of romance.
Q9. Lomov visited Chubukov to —
(a) settle a fight
(b) borrow money
(c) ask for land
(d) propose marriage
Q10. The discussion between Lomov and Natalya became —
(a) polite
(b) emotional
(c) argumentative
(d) silent
Q.11–13 Answer the following MCQs :
Q11. Natalya was Chubukov’s —
(a) sister
(b) daughter
(c) wife
(d) neighbour
Q12. Lomov suffers from —
(a) fever
(b) heart trouble
(c) paralysis
(d) headache
Q13. The play “The Proposal” is a —
(a) tragedy
(b) historical drama
(c) comedy
(d) poem
Q.14–15 Read the stanza and answer the questions:
The boy is learning, though too young,
The epistemology of loss.
Q14. The poem describes the boy’s feeling of —
(a) joy
(b) anger
(c) loss
(d) fear
Q15. The poet of “The Ball Poem” is —
(a) John Keats
(b) Robert Frost
(c) John Berryman
(d) William Wordsworth
Q.16–20 Answer the following MCQs :
Q16. The lesson "The Making of a Scientist" is about —
(a) a teacher
(b) a doctor
(c) a scientist
(d) a writer
Q17. Richard Ebright showed keen interest in —
(a) music
(b) art
(c) butterfly collection
(d) sports
Q18. Richard’s mother encouraged him by —
(a) forcing him to study
(b) punishing him
(c) providing resources and support
(d) ignoring him
Q19. Ebright won his first science prize for research on —
(a) frogs
(b) plants
(c) monarch butterflies
(d) birds
Q20. The lesson highlights the importance of —
(a) luck
(b) money
(c) curiosity and hard work
(d) punishment
MODEL PRACTICE SET 8
Q.1–3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Marie Curie was a famous scientist known for her discoveries in the field of radioactivity. She showed great determination and worked with dedication despite many difficulties. Her contribution to science brought new hope in medical treatment and inspired generations of researchers.
Q1. Marie Curie was a —
(a) leader
(b) writer
(c) scientist
(d) teacher
Q2. Marie Curie is known for her work on —
(a) electricity
(b) radioactivity
(c) genetics
(d) astronomy
Q3. Her work inspired future —
(a) artists
(b) leaders
(c) soldiers
(d) researchers
Q.4–8 Choose the correct option:
Q4. Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
She worked with great determination.
(a) Verb
(b) Adjective
(c) Noun
(d) Adverb
Q5. Fill in the correct preposition:
She devoted her life ___ science.
(a) for
(b) to
(c) with
(d) in
Q6. Choose the correct form of the verb:
Marie Curie ___ many difficulties during her research.
(a) face
(b) faces
(c) faced
(d) facing
Q7. Rearrange the words to make a meaningful sentence:
work / success / leads / hard / to
(a) Work hard leads to success
(b) Hard work leads to success
(c) Leads success to hard work
(d) Success leads to hard work
Q8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Dedecation
(b) Dedication
(c) Dedicetion
(d) Dedikasion
Q.9–10 Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
Lencho was a poor farmer who depended entirely on the crops of his field. When a hailstorm destroyed his crops, he wrote a letter to God asking for help, as he had deep faith in divine justice.
Q9. Lencho depended on —
(a) trade
(b) business
(c) crops
(d) job
Q10. Lencho wrote a letter to God because —
(a) he was angry
(b) he was poor
(c) he lost his crops
(d) he wanted freedom
Q.11–13 Answer the following MCQs from A Letter to God:
Q11. Lencho’s crops were destroyed by —
(a) flood
(b) fire
(c) hailstorm
(d) drought
Q12. Who helped Lencho by collecting money?
(a) Villagers
(b) Postmaster
(c) Priest
(d) Teacher
Q13. Lencho called the postal employees —
(a) saints
(b) generous people
(c) helpers
(d) crooks
Q.14–15 Read the stanza and answer the questions:
Stop that sulking, Amanda!
You’re always so moody, Amanda!
Q14. The speaker scolds Amanda for being —
(a) careless
(b) lazy
(c) moody
(d) noisy
Q15. The poem reflects Amanda’s desire for —
(a) food
(b) freedom
(c) money
(d) fame
Q.16–20 Answer the following MCQs :
Q16. Who is the narrator of The Thief's Story?
(a) Anil
(b) Hari Singh
(c) The police
(d) The cook
Q17. Anil earned money by —
(a) writing
(b) farming
(c) business
(d) stealing
Q18. Hari Singh decided to steal because —
(a) he was hungry
(b) he was greedy
(c) he wanted quick money
(d) he was angry
Q19. Why did Hari Singh return the stolen money?
(a) Fear of police
(b) Fear of Anil
(c) Realisation and trust
(d) Rain
Q20. The story highlights the value of —
(a) cleverness
(b) honesty
(c) bravery
(d) money
MODEL PRACTICE SET 9
Q.1–3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi was one of the bravest women freedom fighters of India. She showed extraordinary courage during the Revolt of 1857 and fought against the British rulers to protect her kingdom. Her patriotism and sacrifice made her a symbol of women’s strength and bravery.
Q1. Rani Lakshmibai fought against the —
(a) Mughals
(b) Marathas
(c) British
(d) French
Q2. Rani Lakshmibai is remembered for her —
(a) beauty
(b) intelligence
(c) courage and sacrifice
(d) wealth
Q3. She became a symbol of —
(a) luxury
(b) women’s strength
(c) royal power
(d) peace
Q.4–8 Choose the correct option:
Q4. Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
She fought bravely for her kingdom.
(a) Noun
(b) Verb
(c) Adjective
(d) Adverb
Q5. Fill in the correct preposition:
She fought ___ the enemy without fear.
(a) with
(b) against
(c) to
(d) for
Q6. Choose the correct form of the verb:
The soldiers ___ their lives for the nation.
(a) sacrifice
(b) sacrifices
(c) sacrificed
(d) sacrificing
Q7. Rearrange the words to make a meaningful sentence:
freedom / for / bravely / fought / she
(a) She for freedom bravely fought
(b) Bravely she fought for freedom
(c) Fought bravely freedom for she
(d) She fought bravely for freedom
Q8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Courrage
(b) Courage
(c) Corage
(d) Courragee
Q.9–10 Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
The author gifted an otter named Mijbil to a friend. Mijbil was playful and curious by nature and loved water. His intelligence and affectionate behaviour made him a delightful companion for the author.
Q9. Mijbil was a —
(a) dog
(b) cat
(c) otter
(d) monkey
Q10. Mijbil loved —
(a) fire
(b) darkness
(c) water
(d) food only
Q.11–13 Answer the following MCQs :
Q11. Mijbil was brought from —
(a) India
(b) London
(c) Iraq
(d) Africa
Q12. Mijbil was playful and —
(a) lazy
(b) aggressive
(c) curious
(d) fearful
Q13. The lesson highlights the bond between —
(a) animals and nature
(b) humans and animals
(c) animals and food
(d) land and water
Q.14–15 Read the stanza and answer the questions:
The trees inside are moving out into the forest,
The forest that was empty all these days…
Q14. The poem suggests that trees —
(a) enjoy cities
(b) need forest freedom
(c) hate humans
(d) like cages
Q15. The poem highlights the issue of —
(a) pollution
(b) deforestation
(c) climate change
(d) animal cruelty
Q.16–20 Answer the following MCQs :
Q16. The Book That Saved The Earth story belongs to the genre of —
(a) tragedy
(b) science fiction
(c) biography
(d) drama
Q17. The Martians wanted to —
(a) help Earth
(b) explore oceans
(c) invade Earth
(d) save Earth
Q18. Who misunderstood the Earth book?
(a) Historian
(b) Think-Tank
(c) Captain
(d) Commander
Q19. The book that confused the Martians was about —
(a) war
(b) weapons
(c) rhymes
(d) human history
Q20. The story teaches that —
(a) books are dangerous
(b) humans are weak
(c) intelligence can save the world
(d) war is necessary
MODEL PRACTICE SET 10
Q.1–3 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions:
Dr B.R. Ambedkar was a great scholar, social reformer, and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. He devoted his life to removing social discrimination and worked tirelessly for equality and justice. His contribution helped shape modern democratic India.
Q1. Dr B.R. Ambedkar was the chief architect of —
(a) Indian economy
(b) Indian Constitution
(c) Indian education system
(d) Indian judiciary
Q2. Ambedkar mainly fought against —
(a) poverty
(b) illiteracy
(c) social discrimination
(d) foreign rule
Q3. His work helped in building a —
(a) monarchy
(b) dictatorship
(c) democratic nation
(d) colonial system
Q.4–8 Grammar (Choose the correct option):
Q4. Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
He worked tirelessly for justice.
(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Adjective (d) Adverb
Q5. Fill in the correct preposition:
He struggled ___ equality throughout his life.
(a) to (b) against (c) for (d) with
Q6. Choose the correct verb form:
The leader ___ many reforms for society.
(a) bring (b) brings (c) brought (d) bringing
Q7. Rearrange to form a meaningful sentence:
justice / believed / in / he
(a) He believed in justice
(b) Believed he justice in
(c) Justice believed he in
(d) In justice believed he
Q8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Equalety (b) Equallity (c) Equality (d) Equaliti
Q.9–10 MCQs :
Q9. Matilda was unhappy because —
(a) she was poor
(b) she had no friends
(c) she wanted luxury
(d) she was ill
Q10. The necklace borrowed by Matilda was —
(a) real
(b) broken
(c) expensive
(d) imitation
Q.11–13 MCQs :
Q11. Who was Matilda’s husband?
(a) A doctor
(b) A clerk
(c) A shopkeeper
(d) A writer
Q12. Matilda lost the necklace at —
(a) home
(b) office
(c) party
(d) market
Q13. The lesson teaches the danger of —
(a) simplicity
(b) pride
(c) honesty
(d) patience
Q.14–15 MCQs :( Poem : Dust of Snow )
Q14. The poet’s mood changed because of —
(a) rain
(b) crow
(c) snowfall
(d) wind
Q15. The poem suggests that —
(a) nature always harms
(b) small events can change life
(c) birds are cruel
(d) trees are dangerous
Q.16–20 MCQs :
Q16. Bholi’s real name was —
(a) Sulekha
(b) Kamla
(c) Rukmini
(d) Radha
Q17. Bholi suffered from —
(a) blindness
(b) stammering
(c) deafness
(d) lameness
Q18. Who changed Bholi’s life?
(a) Her parents
(b) Her teacher
(c) Her sister
(d) Her husband
Q19. Bholi refused marriage because —
(a) she was angry
(b) groom demanded dowry
(c) she disliked him
(d) she was afraid
Q20. The story highlights the power of —
(a) wealth
(b) beauty
(c) education
(d) luck
MODEL PRACTICE SET 11
Q.1–3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Lal Bahadur Shastri was a humble and honest leader of India. He believed in simple living and high thinking. His leadership during difficult times made him respected across the nation. His famous slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” motivated soldiers and farmers alike.
Q1. Lal Bahadur Shastri believed in —
(a) luxury and power
(b) discipline and fear
(c) simple living and high thinking
(d) wealth and fame
Q2. His slogan motivated —
(a) teachers and students
(b) soldiers and farmers
(c) doctors and nurses
(d) traders and workers
Q3. Shastri was respected for his —
(a) strictness
(b) honesty
(c) anger
(d) pride
Q.4–8 Choose the correct option :
Q4. Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
He ruled the country with great honesty.
(a) Verb
(b) Adjective
(c) Noun
(d) Adverb
Q5. Fill in the correct preposition:
He was known ___ his integrity.
(a) with
(b) for
(c) to
(d) of
Q6. Choose the correct verb form:
The leader ___ tough decisions bravely.
(a) take
(b) takes
(c) took
(d) taking
Q7. Rearrange the words to make a meaningful sentence:
nation / the / served / selflessly / he
(a) He served selflessly the nation
(b) Served he selflessly the nation
(c) He selflessly served the nation
(d) Selflessly served he the nation
Q8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Humblety
(b) Hummility
(c) Humility
(d) Humiliti
Q.9–10 Read the passage and answer the questions:
The narrator hired a hack driver to meet a witness named Oliver Lutkins. The driver appeared friendly and helpful but cleverly misled the lawyer throughout the day, enjoying the deception.
Q9. The narrator hired the hack driver to —
(a) travel for pleasure
(b) attend a wedding
(c) find Oliver Lutkins
(d) go to a market
Q10. The hack driver was actually —
(a) honest
(b) innocent
(c) clever and deceitful
(d) frightened
Q.11–13 MCQs :
Q11. Oliver Lutkins was wanted for a —
(a) business deal
(b) marriage proposal
(c) court case
(d) hospital enquiry
Q12. The hack driver fooled the narrator by —
(a) refusing help
(b) lying directly
(c) pretending to help
(d) running away
Q13. The story highlights the theme of —
(a) friendship
(b) appearance versus reality
(c) courage
(d) honesty
Q.14–15 Read the stanza and answer the questions:
Never shall a young man,
Thrown into despair
By those great honey-coloured
Ramparts at your ear,
Q14. The poet suggests that love should be based on —
(a) outer beauty
(b) wealth
(c) inner qualities
(d) fame
Q15. The poet of the poem is —
(a) Robert Frost
(b) W.B. Yeats
(c) William Wordsworth
(d) John Keats
Q.16–20 Answer the following MCQs :
Q16. Goa was influenced by the —
(a) British
(b) French
(c) Portuguese
(d) Dutch
Q17. Goan bread-makers are known as —
(a) bakers
(b) paders
(c) farmers
(d) traders
Q18. The traditional Goan dress mentioned is —
(a) kimono
(b) kimono
(c) kunbi
(d) saree
Q19. The author highlights Goa’s —
(a) poverty
(b) culture
(c) industries
(d) army
Q20. The lesson focuses on —
(a) political history
(b) cultural heritage
(c) scientific growth
(d) freedom struggle
MODEL PRACTICE SET 12
Q.1–3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was a fearless nationalist who believed that freedom could not be begged for. He organised the Indian National Army and encouraged Indians to rise against colonial rule. His determination and courage inspired millions.
Q1. Netaji believed freedom must be —
(a) gifted
(b) borrowed
(c) demanded
(d) achieved by sacrifice
Q2. Netaji formed the —
(a) Congress Party
(b) Indian National Army
(c) Muslim League
(d) Swaraj Party
Q3. His leadership inspired —
(a) only soldiers
(b) only students
(c) millions of Indians
(d) politicians only
Q.4–8 Choose the correct option (Grammar):
Q4. Identify the part of speech of the bold word:
He spoke fearlessly before the crowd.
(a) Noun
(b) Verb
(c) Adjective
(d) Adverb
Q5. Fill in the correct preposition:
He believed ___ action rather than words.
(a) with
(b) on
(c) in
(d) for
Q6. Choose the correct verb form:
The leader ___ a new movement in 1943.
(a) start
(b) starts
(c) started
(d) starting
Q7. Rearrange the words to make a meaningful sentence:
freedom / must / earned / be
(a) Must freedom earned be
(b) Freedom be must earned
(c) Freedom must be earned
(d) Earned freedom must be
Q8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
(a) Sacrifise
(b) Sacriphise
(c) Sacrifice
(d) Sacrifiece
Q.9–10 Read the passage and answer the questions:
Bholi was a shy and speech-impaired girl who lacked confidence. Education changed her life completely and gave her courage to stand against injustice.
Q9. Bholi initially suffered from —
(a) blindness
(b) stammering
(c) deafness
(d) illness
Q10. Education helped Bholi to gain —
(a) wealth
(b) beauty
(c) confidence
(d) fame
Q.11–13 MCQs :
Q11. Bholi’s teacher treated her —
(a) strictly
(b) kindly
(c) carelessly
(d) angrily
Q12. Bholi refused marriage because —
(a) she disliked weddings
(b) groom insulted her
(c) of illness
(d) of fear
Q13. The lesson highlights the power of —
(a) beauty
(b) education
(c) wealth
(d) fate
Q.14–15 Read the stanza and answer the questions:
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
Q14. ‘Fire’ in the poem stands for —
(a) coldness
(b) desire
(c) hatred
(d) fear
Q15. The poem suggests the world may end because of —
(a) water
(b) wind
(c) human emotions
(d) animals
Q.16–20 Answer the following MCQs :
Q16. The story is written as a —
(a) historical account
(b) science fiction
(c) autobiography
(d) biography
Q17. The Martians planned to —
(a) attack Mars
(b) save Earth
(c) invade Earth
(d) visit Earth peacefully
Q18. The Martians misunderstood the book because —
(a) it was dirty
(b) it was torn
(c) they lacked human sense
(d) it was old
Q19. Who helped save the Earth unintentionally?
(a) Think-Tank
(b) Noodle
(c) Historian
(d) Captain
Q20. The lesson of the story is that —
(a) books are dangerous
(b) humans should hide books
(c) intelligence and knowledge are powerful
(d) war is necessary
Class 10 English Model Paper
SECTION – A : READING
Q.1 The author felt sad about the latter part of his life because—
(a) He was nostalgic about his childhood
(b) The world had not become prosperous
(c) The author had not won further victories
(d) The world was painfully disturbed during that period
Q.2 The victories of the past—
(a) Brought permanent peace
(b) Ended injustice forever
(c) Proved to be temporary
(d) Created pessimism
Q.3 The word ‘definitive’ means—
(a) Defined
(b) Final
(c) Temporary
(d) Incomplete
Grammar (Q.4–8)
Q.4 She bought a beautiful watch. What is beautiful?
(a) Verb
(b) Adjective
(c) Preposition
(d) Adver
Q.5 He jumped ___ the river.
(i) in (ii) into (iii) on (iv) over
Q.6 The noun form of good is—
(a) good
(b) better
(c) best
(d) goodness
Q.7 Rearrange the words to make a meaningful sentence:
Life / is / not / bed / of / roses
(a) Life is a bed of roses
(b) Life is not a roses of bed
(c) Life is not a bed of roses
(d) Roses of bed is life
Q.8 Which word is correctly spelt?
(a) studant
(b) hight
(c) charming
(d) corruption
Prose: Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom (Q.9–13)
Q.9 A man who takes away another man’s freedom is—
(a) criminal
(b) oppressor
(c) white
(d) rude
Q.10 According to Mandela, freedom is not free if—
(a) one is poor
(b) others are oppressed
(c) laws exist
(d) none of these
Q.11 Whom did Mandela want to thank but couldn’t?
(a) his family
(b) white rulers
(c) African patriots who no longer existed
(d) military
Q.12 Nelson Mandela became the first black ___ of South Africa.
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Vice-President
(c) President
(d) President
Q.13 What is a country’s greatest wealth?
(a) its minerals
(b) its people
(c) its people
(d) its technology
Poetry: Fire and Ice (Q.14–15)
Q.14 Who is the poet of Fire and Ice?
(a) Robin Klein
(b) Ogden Nash
(c) Robert Frost
(d) Leslie Norris
Q.15 The poet says that he has tasted—
(a) love
(b) hatred
(c) desire
(d) both fire and ice
Supplementary Reader: The Thief’s Story (Q.16–20)
Q.16 The narrator of The Thief’s Story is—
(a) Anil
(b) Hari Singh
(c) the shopkeeper
(d) Hari
Q.17 Anil was watching a ___ match.
(a) hockey
(b) wrestling
(c) cricket
(d) football
Q.18 I could catch the 10.30 Express to—
(a) Mahoba
(b) Rae Bareli
(c) Lucknow
(d) Prayagraj
Q.19 What did Hari Singh want from Anil?
(a) work
(b) money
(c) eatables
(d) home
Q.20 In which profession was the boy (Hari Singh) trained?
(a) typing
(b) theft
(c) household work
(d) cooking
SECTION – B : WRITING SKILLS
Q.21 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Florence Nightingale was born on 15 May, 1820 at Florence in Italy and her parents called her after the name of the place where she was born. Her sole ambition was to be a nurse and serve the poor and helpless. She refused to get married and devoted herself to the service of the sick. She worked day and night. She used to visit hospitals and look after the patients personally. She visited every bed in the hospital at night. Day and night, she visited every bed in the hospital. At night she used to take a lamp in her hand. She moved from bed to bed to see that no patient was suffering. She tried her best to make them as comfortable as possible. The soldiers loved her very much. They called her “The Lady with the Lamp.” That is the name by which the world remembers her even today.
Questions with Answers:
(i) What was Florence Nightingale’s sole ambition?
Ans. Florence Nightingale’s sole ambition was to become a nurse and serve the poor and helpless.
(ii) Why did she give up the thought of marriage?
Ans. She gave up the thought of marriage because she wanted to devote her entire life to the service of the sick.
(iii) Why did she visit every bed in the hospital?
Ans. She visited every bed in the hospital to see that no patient was suffering and to make them as comfortable as possible.
(iv) Find the word from the passage which means ‘great desire’.
Ans. The word is ambition.
Q.22
Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to give you a transfer certificate and character certificate.
OR
Write a letter to your friend inviting him to the marriage of your sister/brother.
Answer (Application):
To
The Principal,
K.I.C. College,
Lucknow.
Subject: Request for Transfer Certificate and Character Certificate
Sir,
I respectfully state that I have completed my studies in your esteemed institution. As I am seeking admission in another college, I need my Transfer Certificate and Character Certificate.
I kindly request you to issue me the above certificates at the earliest. I shall be highly obliged to you.
Thanking you.
Yours obediently,
X Y Z
Date: ______
Q.23 Write a report on the celebrations of your school function
Our school celebrated its Annual Function with great enthusiasm on 15 February. The programme began with the lighting of the lamp by the chief guest. Students presented cultural dances, songs, and a short play conveying moral values. Prize distribution was the highlight of the event. The Principal motivated students to remain disciplined and hardworking. Parents appreciated the efforts of teachers and students. The programme ended with the National Anthem, leaving everyone inspired and joyful.
OR
A Visit to a Fair
Last Sunday, I visited a village fair with my friends. The fair was colourful and lively with shops, swings, and food stalls. Children enjoyed rides while elders watched folk performances. I bought toys and sweets. Though the fair was crowded, it reflected rural culture and unity. The visit refreshed my mind and gave me great happiness.
SECTION – C : GRAMMAR
Q.24 (a) Change into Indirect Speech
He said, “The students were learning their lesson.”
Answer:
He said that the students were learning their lesson.
(b) Change into Passive Voice
People always admire the freedom fighters.
Answer:
The freedom fighters are always admired by people.
(c) Punctuate the sentence
radha said to ravi who are you and what do you want
Answer:
Radha said to Ravi, “Who are you and what do you want?”
(d) Translate the following into English
लाल बहादुर शास्त्री को कौन नहीं जानता है। वे भारत के द्वितीय प्रधानमंत्री थे। वे गांधीजी के सच्चे शिष्य थे। वे सादा जीवन उच्च विचार में विश्वास करते थे। वे 2 अक्टूबर, 1904 को मुगलसराय के एक निर्धन परिवार में पैदा हुए थे। उनका देहान्त 11 जनवरी, 1966 को हुआ।
Who does not know Lal Bahadur Shastri? He was the second Prime Minister of India. He was a true disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. He believed in a simple life and high thinking. He was born on 2 October 1904 in a poor family at Mughalsarai. He passed away on 11 January 1966.
SECTION – D : LITERATURE
Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom
Q.25 (a) Why were two national anthems sung?
Two national anthems were sung to show unity and respect for both old and new South Africa. It symbolised reconciliation between blacks and whites and marked the birth of a democratic nation.
OR
What is true freedom according to Mandela?
According to Mandela, true freedom means not only freedom from oppression but also respecting the freedom of others and living with dignity, equality, and responsibility.
Q.25 (b) What is Nelson Mandela’s dream for South Africa?
Mandela dreams of a South Africa free from racial discrimination where all citizens enjoy equality, peace, justice, and live together with mutual respect and harmony.
Q.26 Who was Nelson Mandela? What ideals did he set for South Africa?
Nelson Mandela was a great freedom fighter and the first black President of South Africa. He fought against apartheid and racial discrimination. He believed in equality, forgiveness, peace, and unity. His ideals aimed at creating a democratic nation where people live with dignity and mutual respect.
POETRY
Q.27 What do people say about the ending of the world?
People believe that the world may end either in fire caused by uncontrolled desire or in ice caused by hatred. The poet feels that both emotions are equally destructive.
Q.28 Central Idea of the Poem
(a) Fire and Ice
The poem Fire and Ice highlights the destructive power of human emotions. Fire symbolises uncontrolled desire, while ice represents hatred and cold indifference. The poet suggests that both desire and hatred are capable of destroying the world, warning humans to control their emotions for survival.
(b) Dust of Snow
The poem Dust of Snow conveys that even a small and seemingly insignificant incident can bring a positive change in life. The falling dust of snow changes the poet’s mood, removes his sadness, and teaches that nature has the power to heal and inspire hope.
(c) A Tiger in the Zoo
The poem A Tiger in the Zoo contrasts the tiger’s natural freedom in the jungle with its miserable life in captivity. The poet highlights how confinement destroys the dignity and natural instincts of wild animals, raising concern about cruelty and loss of freedom caused by human interference.
SUPPLEMENTARY READER – The Thief’s Story
Q.29 (a) What kind of thief was Hari Singh?
Hari Singh was a young and clever thief who frequently changed his name to avoid being caught. He was intelligent but inexperienced and easily influenced by emotions.
(b) How many rupees did Hari Singh steal?
Hari Singh stole six hundred rupees from Anil.
Q.30 (a) Why did the thief return to Anil’s room?
The thief returned to Anil’s room because his conscience troubled him. He realised that education and trust were more valuable than stolen money. He wanted to change his life and become honest.
(b) Character Sketch of Hari Singh
Hari Singh was dishonest but sensitive. Though he stole money, his inner voice awakened. He was intelligent, emotional, and capable of reform. His decision to return the money shows moral transformation.
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