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

Why did Ebright start a project of tagging butterflies?

Why did the young lawyer dislike his job in the Law firm?

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

Describe the young lawyer's first encounter with the hack driver.

What role did Ebright's mother play in his success?

How was the hack driver recognised?

As a reader do you sympathise with Matilda? Give reasons from the text to support your answer.

How did Ebright get the idea of his new theory about cell life?

Why was the narrator happy to go to New Mullion?

Why did Viceroy butterflies copy the Monarchs?

How was Lutkins described by the hack driver?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

1. The boys were surprised to see a barefooted man in London because ______.     (1)
   1. everybody in London moved around in shoes.
   2. it was very cold in London to move around barefoot.
   3. the muddy footprints were fresh.
   4. only a homeless person would walk barefoot.
2. Select the option that correctly captures the usage of the word' started' in the above extract.    (1)
   1. When I reached the theatre the movie had already started.
   2. The fire started from the kitchen.
   3. On hearing the bell ring, the sleeping Raman started and jumped out of bed.
   4. Taking a deep breath, Ravi started down the stairs.
3. The boys reaction can best be described as:    (1)
   1. captivated, bored
   2. repulsed, absorbed
   3. curious, unhappy
   4. captivated, interested
4. Complete the analogy by selecting the suitable word from the text:     (1)
   Disappeared: Vanished:: Extraordinary: ______. 
5. According to the extract the boys were ______ when they saw the footmark.   (1)
   1. terrified
   2. nervous
   3. delighted
   4. curious
   5. puzzled
   Select the correct option:
   
   1. 1, 2, 4
   2. Only 1
   3. 4 and 5
   4. 2 and 3

Why did Hari Singh smile in his most appealing way towards the end of the story?

What excuses did Mrs. Pumphrey make about Mr. Herriot's advice?

Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:

Destiny had been cruel to Bholi yet she made a place for herself in a conservative society. Discuss.

Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:

Matilda was very proud of her beauty and charm and this led to her downfall. Elaborate.

Read the given extract and answer the following questions.

i. State any one inference about Dr Urquhart from the given context:   (1)

Everyone assumed the spots were just ornamental,” Ebright said.
“But Dr Urquhart didn’t believe it.”

ii. State TRUE or FALSE.    (1)

None of the terms (a) -(d) below, can be applied to the question - What is the purpose of the twelve tiny gold spots on a monarch pupa?

1. A hypothesis - a proposed explanation for a phenomenon
2. An assumption - something that is taken for granted or assumed to be true without proof
3. A premise - a proposition that forms the basis of an argument
4. A theory - a well-substantiated explanation for a natural phenomenon

iii. Ebright's approach towards finding the purpose of the gold spots on a monarch pupa was highly effective. Elaborate in about 40 words with reference to the extract.   (2)

iv. Which phrase would correctly substitute 'a chance' in the given sentence from the extract.   (1)

He also got a chance to work during the summer at the entomology laboratory of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

The story, A Triumph of Surgery is a powerful example of the importance of saying “no”. Explain.

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

The various elements of Robert Arthur's writing style work together to create a sense of tension, uncertainty, and suspense, well-suited to the mystery and suspense genre of the story, The Midnight Visitor. Comment with reference to any one element.