Hindi Medium Class 10 [कक्षा १०] - CBSE Important Questions for English - Language and Literature

As Armaan Khan, the School Literary Captain of Ujjwal Academy, Old City, Kiladerabad, you believe that languages can help bridge regional divides and promote unity.

Write a letter to the Editor of a national daily, in about 120 words, suggesting the introduction of an online regional language learning programme managed and run by student councils and language clubs in the city. The programme aims to help residents who have recently relocated to a new region in picking up the local language organically. Share the importance and credibility of such a programme and suggest a feasible way to execute it along with possible activities.

Tsering, of class X, is contesting for the post of the Junior School Captain, in the upcoming student council elections. Given below is her character traits’ graphic, shared in the public domain, by the school counsellor, for the awareness of student voters, at school.

All Tsering’s peers have been asked to write a paragraph in about 120 words, analysing these traits, to either support or oppose her candidature. As one of her peers, write this analytical paragraph, by selecting some of the traits that support your analysis.

You may begin like this:
As a responsible student voter, I believe Tsering possesses/does not possess the necessary traits to be a School Captain.

You may end like this:
For these reasons, I believe she has/does not have the potential to be a good School Captain and I support/oppose her candidature.

As the Captain of the school’s Cultural Club, you have been asked to study the given itinerary provided by a tour-organizing vendor.

A 3N/2D Educational Tour for the Senior School Students:
Jabalpur and Ranha National Park (Vandhya Pradesh)

• Tour Travel & sightseeing by bus.
• Accommodation on quad sharing basis.
• One staff complimentary for every 20 students.
• Bottled mineral water throughout the tour.
• Dance Party on 22 November.
• Insurance policy of ₹ 20,000/- per head.
• Provision of Tour Manager’s assistance to all places.

Analyse this itinerary to either approve or reject the tour proposal, while focusing on the students’ safety, interest, and physical wellness. Write this analytical paragraph in about 120 words, by selecting features that support your analysis.

You may begin like this:
A thorough analysis of the itinerary provided by the tour organizing vendor reveals that the tour proposal should be accepted/rejected.

You may end like this:
Therefore, the tour proposal for the educational trip should be approved/rejected.

When you think about your city, you feel proud of its historical monuments, places of cultural interest, shopping centres and beautiful parks. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a national daily expressing your views on 'Your City'. Also, suggest ways to increase footfall to these places like the government's recent initiative of free entry to all historical monuments on the occasion 75^th Independence Day.

You are Sangeeta/Sanjay, 45 Vijay Nagar, Delhi. (Word limit 100-120 words) 

You are Ankit/Ankita of Mahavir Public School, Delhi. You have seen an advertisement in “The Times of India’ regarding the starting of new batches of 'Astronomy Club’ by the National Science Centre. You wish to join the club. Write a letter to the Director, enquiring about the venue, duration, fee-structure, activities, etc. (Word limit 100-125 words)

In an exclusive survey conducted by a leading daily, students of class X expressed their job preferences. On the basis of the information given in the pie chart, write a paragraph analysing the careers they want to pursue after school. (word limit 100-120 words) 

Given below is a graph comparing the consumption of health care supplements amongst men and women between the age of 25-35 from the year 2018-2022 in terms of their sales. Write an analytical paragraph in about 100-120 words using the details given.

Technology today is an effective and convenient means of learning.

You are Meera/Vaibhav and would like to share your views on the pros and cons of technology in education.

Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper expressing your views in about 100-120 words.

You have been asked to present an evaluation of the approaches of the mothers of both the baby Seagull and Amanda towards helping their children. Write this presentation draft including your insights, in about 120 words, comparing the approaches of both parents.

You may begin this way:
One acknowledges that both parents, Amanda’s mother and the baby seagull’s mother both....however,...

You are Aruna/Arjun C.C.A. incharge of St. Joseph's High School, Pune Cantt. You have read an advertisement by the National Tourist Corporation, offering excellent prices for group tours.

Write a letter to enquire about the following:

• Duration of tour
• Sight seeing itinerary
• Cost of package discount
• Mode of transport
• Destinations being offered

You have been chosen to address a student gathering from the neighbourhood schools to speak on the resilience of human spirit required to transcend discrimination. Prepare the speech draft in not more than 120 words, referencing the common themes in Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and The Trees by Adrienne Rich.

You may begin this way:
Good morning, everyone. Today, I'd like to discuss two pieces of literature that offer a powerful insight into the resilience of the human spirit required to transcend discrimination.

You may end this way.
To conclude, I’d like to say that ...
Thank you

Stakeholders associated with education of children are concerned about the poor reading habits of students today. There are multiple reasons for this disinterest in students. Academic pressure, technology and distraction, social media, parents don't read, children don't visit libraries, lack of leisure time are some of the reasons. As a concerned parent write a letter to the editor in about 100-120 words, expressing your concern. Suggest innovative ways in which children can be brought back to books. You are Sahil/Sushila.

You are Aruna/Arjun C.C.A. incharge of St. Joseph's High School. You have read an advertisement in a newspaper regarding admission into a foreign languages institute.

Write a letter in about 100-120 words to the Director of the institute 'Lingua for All' making relevant inquires:

1. Eligibility
2. Duration of Course
3. Time Schedule
4. Fee Structure
5. Faculty
6. Placement

Today the ratio of car to house member is one is to one. This has led to parking issues in colonies. Cars are parked on the road which narrows road space leading to congestion.

You have read about incidents of short tempered brawls and physical violence in colonies because of lack of parking space. Write a letter to the editor of 'Times of India' in about 100-120 words, drawing attention to this problem and what measures can be taken to resolve the problem. You are Sharan/Sunita from Maya Nagar.

You are Rita/Rahul, you purchased a T.V. set from Capital Electronics. However after a month the T.V. set stopped working properly. The volume could not be adjusted and the screen kept going dark. 

Write a letter of complaint to the Manager of the store asking them to send a technician and if required replace the T.V. set since it was within warranty period.

The reintroduction of cheetah in India has excited the people because it is a step forward in the strategy to conserve threatened species and restore ecosystem functions.

Reason for extinction:

• hunting, poaching, illegal trade
• diminishing habitat due to deforestation
• Climate change
• increase in human population

Strategies to conserve wild life:

• mapping water bodies
• conserving suitable habitat
• government support- strict laws

Based on the above information write a paragraph in about 100-120 words analysing the status of threatened species in India.

A survey was conducted by your school on how many children walk down to school, how many use their own transport, how many use the school bus and how many come in private vans. The findings are given below.

Based on the pie-chart given above write a paragraph analysing the information 'Preference of Private vans to school buses'. Think of reasons for this preference by some parents is it more convenient and safer. (100-120 words)

The street lights of your locality are not functioning properly leaving stretches of dark/blind spots at night. Due to this problem, chain and mobile snatching incidents have increased.
Write a letter to the editor of a local daily, in about 120 words, expressing your concern at the situation and suggesting measures to resolve the problem and drawing attention of the concerned authorities. You are Tamay Saroha/Gauri Saroha of 709, Gold Apartments, Prem Vihar, Amar Nagar.

Libraries provide access to resources and materials that might not be available or affordable otherwise, allowing students to further their learning, understanding and research. The following chart shows the library framework and the importance of libraries. Based on the given information, write an analytical paragraph, in about 120 words, assessing the importance of libraries for us.

As Sarla Mehta/Santosh Mehta of 983, Sterling Apartments, Vikas Nagar, you believe in the importance of staying fit and exercising. Your society does not have an open gym in the premises. Write a letter to the RWA of your society, in about 120 words, requesting them to set up an open gym in the garden area where residents can exercise, emphasizing upon the importance of staying fit and healthy.