Hindi Medium कक्षा १० - CBSE Important Questions

Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words:

In the poem ‘Amanda’, why does the poet use the famous fairy tale character, Rapunzel? Explain. (Amanda)

Reference to Context

i. Why was Pranjol not as excited as Rajvir about the tea gardens?  (1)

1. He disliked looking at tea gardens.
2. He had worked in tea gardens himself.
3. He had grown up in and around tea gardens.
4. He was bored with tea gardens.

ii. What does Pranjol mean by saying that Assam has the largest concentration of plantations in the world?  (1)

iii. Fill in the blank with one word only.  (1)

Pranjol’s ______ comes through clearly when he exclaims, “You will see enough gardens to last you a lifetime!”

iv. How according to Rajvir does the world know about the discovery of tea?  (1)

1. Historical places
2. Traditional tales
3. Authentic anecdotes
4. Popular publications

v. Select the option that correctly captures the application of the word ‘cried’ as used in line 1 of the extract.  (1)

1. Jaspreet cried a lot in spite of winning second place in a competition.
2. Jaspreet cried out loud when she saw a white tiger in the sanctuary.
3. Jaspreet cried for hours when the police were unable to find her lost pet.
4. Jaspreet has barely cried since she was three years of age.

i. Complete the sentence appropriately.  (1)

It is clear that Personification is the poetic device used for ‘No sun bury its feet….’ because ______.

ii. The poet has used a poetic device in the given lines. What effect does she wish to create by its use?  (1)

1. emphasis
2. comparison
3. rhyme
4. humour

iii. State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE:  (1)

The extract uses trees as a symbol for conservative people.

iv. Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence, according to the extract.  (1)

The idea of a forest that has been ‘empty all these days’ is ______.

1. unnatural
2. scary
3. magical
4. legendary

v. How does the use of enjambment impact this extract?

1. It forces frequent pauses.
2. It simplifies the meaning.
3. It builds momentum.
4. It makes the lines lyrical.

What does the writer recall about his childhood in Goa?

What impressed Mr. Barua about Rajiv?

Describe the climb to the Brahmagiri hills.

Why are Kodavus permitted to carry fire arms without licence?

Kodavus have contradictory traits. Support the statement with reference to the text.

Justify the opinion that the traditional baker and his bread play a significant role in the cultural and social fabric of Goan society.

Read the following extract and answer the questions:

1. State any one inference about Griffin from the given context: “My reason for coming to Iping is a desire for solitude. I do not wish to be disturbed in my work. Besides, an accident has affected my face.”
2. State True or False:
   Even though Mrs. Hall was satisfied with Griffin, she was skeptical to excuse his strange
3. It was not difficult for Griffin to convince the landlord and his wife about his strange appearance and eccentric behaviour. Elaborate in about 40 words with reference to the context.
4. Which phrase would correctly substitute ‘set all tongues wagging’ in the given sentence from the extract?
   A stranger of such uncommon appearance ______.

Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words.

Coorg has been defined as a ‘piece of heaven’ by the writer. Justify. (Glimpses of India)

Read the following extract and do the given activities.

A1. State whether the following statements are true or false:  (2)

1. Animals show their relations to us.
2. Humans have given up many good qualities.
3. Animals sweat and whine about their condition.
4. Animals are placid and self-contained.

A2. Answer the following question with the help of the given extract:  (2)

(i) What craze do animals never display? Why?

A3. Pick out one example of Rhetorical question from the extract.   (1)

Validate the importance of small, fun learning tasks towards successful careers, in the context of Richard Ebright in The Making of a Scientist.

Mijbil and the Tiger, both were looked after by humans. Assume they both meet each other in the zoo and have a conversation about their lifestyle and feelings. Write this conversation as per your understanding of Mijbil the Otter and A Tiger in the Zoo.

[You may begin like this
Tiger: Thanks for visiting me, though I don’t usually like visitors.
Mijbil: Oh? I would love visitors, I think.]

Why does the poet wish to 'turn' and live with animals?

What did Ebright learn from his failure at the Science fair?

Mention any two reasons why Walt Whitman appreciates animals more than humans.

Why did Ebright start a project of tagging butterflies?

List any two things that animals do and humans don't.

How was 'The Tuavels of Monarch X' a turning point in Ebright's life?