English Medium कक्षा १० - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

Do you find ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ to be a serious or a light-hearted poem? Give reasons to support your answer.

This poem, in ballad form, tells a story. Have you come across any such modern song or lyric that tells a story? If you know one, tell it to the class. Collect such songs as a project.

Answer the following question in 30-40 words:

Why is Coorg called the land of rolling hills?

Attempt the following question in 100-120 words:
The poet in the poem, 'For Anne Gregory' conveys that we should give importance to the inner beauty and not to the physical appearance. Elaborate with reference to the poem.

State whether the following statement is true or false.

Animals suffer humiliation.

Justify how ‘Animals’ by Walt Whitman is a criticism of mankind and its ways.

Comment on the tone of the speaker when she says ‘Will you please look at me when I’m speaking to you, Amanda!’.

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’.

Pranjol and Rajvir discuss their next vacation destination. They shortlist Coorg and Goa. Rajvir is keen on Coorg and tries to convince Pranjol. Develop a conversation between the two, based on your understanding of Glimpses of India.

You may begin like this:

Rajvir: Hey Pranjol! I think we should be visiting Coorg. It is a beautiful place with coffee plantations. I can smell the aroma already!

Pranjol: I gave you the opportunity to explore a tea plantation last year, in Assam; I want to…

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)

i. What is the poet’s tone in the extract?  (1)

1. thoughtful
2. authoritative
3. agitated
4. insulting
5. argumentative

Select the appropriate option.

1. 1, 4
2. 3, 5
3. 2, 4
4. 1, 5

ii. What causes the young men to ‘despair’, according to the extract?  (1)

iii. Identify the reason for the speaker’s need to colour her hair, as per the extract.  (1)

1. Her control over what makes her look beautiful.
2. Her desire to be loved for inner beauty
3. Her need to change people’s perception about beauty
4. Her conviction that she is beautiful inside

iv. Complete the analogy about the speaker’s hair.  (1)

yellow : blonde : : ______ : carrot

v. Select the sentence in which the word ‘set’ is used in a similar manner as line 2 of the extract.  (1)

1. I want to set him up and get my work done this time.
2. Do you have another set of books that I can read?
3. The dessert needs to set for two hours before being served.
4. The set for the school play looked quite grand.

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

Mention any two issues over which Amanda was nagged and scolded?

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

Describe Custard the dragon.

Amanda did not agree with the restrictions put on her. Give two reasons to support the statement.

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

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

Describe the climb to the Brahmagiri hills.