English Medium कक्षा १० - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for English - Language and Literature

Answer the following in about 100-120 words:

“As ripe fruits are in danger of falling early, so mortals when born are always in danger of death’. With this statement of the Buddha find out the moral values that Kisa Gotami learnt after the death of her child. 

Answer the following in about 100-120 words:

'No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background or his religion'. Do you agree? Elaborate on the basis of the chapter "Nelson Mandela - Long walk to freedom". 

Answer the following in about 40-50 words:

How did Valli save money to travel by bus?

Answer the following in about 40-50 words:

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

Read the following extract and answer the questions:

1. Which of the following is not a reason why Mijbil came onto Maxwell’s bed in the small hours?     (1)
   1. He had started taking interest in his surroundings.
   2. He was becoming friendly with Maxwell.
   3. He wanted to play with Maxwell on his bed.
   4. He wanted to feel safe and not remain indifferent.
2. Maxwell says that Mijbil was neither hostile nor friendly, he was simply aloof and indifferent for the first twenty-four hours. Give reasons in not more than 40 words.     (2)
3. Read the following descriptions (A) - (D) and identify which one correctly corresponds to the extract.      (1)
   1. Owning a pet is tedious and needs commitment.
   2. A pet needs his own space and time to get adjusted to his owner’s environment.
   3. Maxwell decided to bring Mijbil because he was very sad to lose his dog.
   4. Maxwell and Mijbil loved travelling.
4. Which characteristic trait of otters is revealed when Mijbil is taken to the bathroom?    (1)

Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words.

Nelson Mandela in his inauguration speech says, “We, who were outlaws not so long ago, have today been given the rare privilege to be host to the nations of the world on our own soil.”

What is the significance of this statement with reference to the political system that prevailed before this?

Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words.

What argument do Lomov and Natalya give over the superiority of their dogs, Guess and Squeezer? (The Proposal)

Answer of the following question in 100–120 words:

Grief or sadness is an emotion natural to all types of loss or significant change. You have been asked to present an analysis of the approaches of Lencho and Kisa Gotami in dealing with their respective losses. Write this presentation draft including your insights, and comparing the approaches of both.

You may begin like this: One acknowledges that Lencho had unwavering faith in God whereas Kisa Gotami in her grief, believed that her son ______ however ______. 

(Reference – A Letter to God and The Sermon at Benares).

You have been chosen to address the school assembly on the occasion of Women’s Day. You choose to speak on the resilience and indomitable spirit of the young girls: Anne Frank and Valli. Prepare the speech draft, with reference to the commonality and contrast in the situations and circumstances of both the girls. (Madam Rides the Bus and From the Diary of Anne Frank)

You may begin like this: Good morning everyone. Today, I’d like to express my insights on the resilience of two young girls ______.
You may end this way: To conclude I’d like to say that ______.
Thank you.

Try to guess the meaning of the word ‘black’ in the sentence given below. Check the meaning in the dictionary and find out whether you have guessed right.

Go and have a bath; your hands and face are absolutely black.

Why does the narrator say, “I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota…”?

What made the woman in the control centre look at the narrator strangely?

Who do you think helped the narrator to reach safely? Discuss this among yourselves and give reasons for your answer.

We know that the word ‘fly’ (of birds/insects) means to move through air using wings. Tick the words which have the same or nearly the same meaning.

Where is Coorg?

What is some of the thing you now know about the people of Coorg?

What is some of the thing you now know about the main crop of Coorg?

What is some of the thing you now know about  the sports it offers to tourists?