English Medium कक्षा १० - CBSE Important Questions for English - Language and Literature

Answer the following question in 80-100 words : 
Whenever we want to achieve something difficulties always come in our way. What did Valli have to do to go and ride in a bus?

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Education is always a great asset in the life of a woman. How did Bholi, an educated girl, face the challenge posted by Bishambar's greed?

Answer the following question  in 30-40 words :
What was the most fascinating thing that Valli saw on the street?

A ballad includes the telling of a tale as well as a surprise ending. Using evidence from the poem, explain how these features are included in ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’.

Parents play a crucial role in the upbringing of their children. Critically examine the parents of Bholi and Ebright, highlighting their impact on their children’s lives.

Valli’s unique maiden bus ride experience could be possible because she belonged to a small village. Do you agree? Why?/Why not? (2 reasons)

Give one reason why ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ is more a fable than a ballad.

Describe Custard the dragon.

Describe the pirate in the 'Tale of Custard the Dragon.'

Why did the pirate 'gape' at Belinda's dragon?

How did Custard prove 'the cowardly dragon' tag to be untrue?

What did everyone laugh at the realio, trulio dragon?

How was Belinda's behaviour with the dragon?

How does Ogden Nash's The Tale of Custard the Dragon challenge the notion that individuals should conform to societal expectations?

How does education play a transformative role in Bholi's life?

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How did Valli gather the details of the bus journey?

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Describe how Custard the dragon fights with the Pirate.

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How did Valli save money to travel by bus?

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What character trait is revealed of Custard when he accepts that the other animals are braver than him.

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Why did Valli spend her time all alone and what became her favourite pastime.