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

A survey was conducted to find out the number of speakers of various languages in the world. The chart below reflects the same. Analyze this chart and write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words by selecting features that support your analysis.

Read the passage given below.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.

1. What does the writer mean by calling handicrafts a ‘valued tradition’?
2. Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with a word that means the same from lines 5-15.
   If it continues, the workcation (work + vacation) trend will be a powerful boost to domestic tourism operators failing to make progress in the economic slump caused due to the pandemic.
3. State any two reasons why artisans are choosing to work via machines rather than handcrafted tools.
4. Why do the artisans need to be ‘lured with incentives’ to impart handicrafts training?
5. List one likely impact of the support of government and private sectors towards the culture of making handicrafts.
6. How does the writer justify an artist’s act of abandoning her/his traditional craft for a more lucrative option?

Read the following excerpt from a case study.

On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.

1. Why do the researchers call pollution the ‘flip side’ of festivals?
2. Comment on the significance of the second objective of the study with reference to lines 7-12.
3. Justify the researchers’ recommendation for limiting the drastic impact of festival pollution on the environment with reference to lines 16-21.
4. Why do the researchers feel that environmental groups and eco-clubs are fighting a losing battle in the given scenario?
5. Even though a larger number of people say ‘no’ to bursting crackers than those who say ‘yes’, festival pollution persists. How does evidence from table 1 support this statement?
6. What purpose does the ‘Can’t Say’ column serve in the questionnaire (table 1)?

Read the passage given below.

i. Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans? (Paragraph 1)  (1)

1. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports.
2. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.
3. They inspire in us, deeds of valour.
4. They represent peace and calm, to us.

ii. Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below:  (1)

The more incredible the mountains - the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1)

1. The higher the stamina - the lower the food intake
2. The more you laugh - the lesser your illness
3. The smaller the car - the bigger the advantage
4. The heavier the luggage - the higher the penalty

iii. Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following:  (1)

So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports (Paragraph 1)

1. doubt
2. caution
3. conviction
4. denial

iv. Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 1.  (1)

v. The writer compares training to penance in the line - Then comes the penance of the rigorous training. (Paragraph 2)  (1)

State 1 point of similarity between training and penance.

vi. Based on your reading of the text, list 2 reasons why the writer says that
“mountaineering is not a sport that can be embraced without preparation”. (Paragraph 2)  (1)

1. ____________
2. ____________

vii. What connect does the writer draw out between unpredictable weather and setting up of camps? (Paragraph 3)  (1)

viii. The writer says, “A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the powerful forces of nature.” (Paragraph 3)  (1)

Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the forces of nature, up in the mountains.

1. survival
2. experience
3. tradition
4. directive

ix. justify the following:  (1)

While mountain climbing, an impulsive mountaineer is either disaster-prone or as good as dead.

x. Evaluate the Inappropriate reason for the feeling of exhilaration on reaching a summit, that the mountain-climbers experience.  (1)

1. Achievement of a seemingly impossible feat
2. Spectacular panoramic view
3. Application of the inculcated survival instincts
4. Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering equipment

II. Read the passage given below.

i. Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1.  (1)

The rate of tourism in the North-East of India puzzles tourism officials.

ii. Select the appropriate option to fill in the blanks.  (1)

From paragraph 1, we can infer that the ______ and ______ of the North-Eastern states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time poor’ tourists.

1. distinctiveness
2. conventionality
3. diversity
4. uniformity
5. modernity

1. 1 & 3
2. 2 & 4
3. 2 & 5
4. 1 & 4

iii. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/ phrase from paragraph 1:  (1)

aroma : cooking : : ______ : painting
(Clue: Just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly, ______ is/ are integral to painting)

iv. Select the correct option to complete the following sentence:  (1)

Travellers advocating the ‘experience economy’ seek a holiday package with ______ (Paragraph 1)

1. grand facilities, expensive hotels and excellent services to pamper them.
2. a wholesome experience within the budget they have planned for.
3. places and cities to buy things from and opportunities to spend money.
4. cost-effective services, affordable accommodation and many days of touring.

v. Select the chart that appropriately represents the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from 2011-2014, as per paragraph 2.  (1)

(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)

1. Option 1
2. Option 2
3. Option 3
4. Option 4

vi. Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option.  (1)

The study of tourist travel statistics in the North-East, from 2005 to 2014 showed ______ results.

1. expected
2. encouraging
3. inconsistent
4. questionable

vii. Substitute the word ‘witnessed’ with one word similar in meaning, in the following, sentence from paragraph 2:  (1)

Foreign tourist arrivals in the North-East witnessed a growth of...

viii. List any 2 examples of ‘tourist facilities’ as referred to, in Paragraph 3.  (1)

ix. List one reason why the researchers recommend that the formulation of a tourism strategy in the North-Eastern States of India be sustainable.  (1)

x. Select the option that titles paragraphs 1-3 appropriately, with reference to information in the text.  (1)

1. 1. Full Speed Ahead!
   2. Ups and Downs
   3. Cause for Concern
2. 1. Winds of Change
   2. Numbers Don't Lie
   3. Time for Action
3. 1. Inspecting Trends
   2. Statistically Speaking
   3. Let's Investigate
4. 1. Cause and Effect
   2. Dynamic Data
   3. Dependable Facts

Read the passage given below:

1. Infer one reason for the following based on information in paragraph 1.  (1)
   The 'blackout' phase is significant ______.
2. Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank.    (1)
   From paragraph 1 & 2, we can infer that there will be ______.
   1. no communication with the people.
   2. blackout phase.
   3. satellite will get no communication.
   4. the moon will block the earth.
   5. the communication break will be for 15 days.
   1. 1, 2 & 3
   2. 1, 3 & 4
   3. 2, 3 & 5
   4. 3, 4 & 5
3. The communication with the satellite will break for approximately ______ days.    (1)
   1. 10
   2. 15
   3. 20
   4. 25
4. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph 2:     (1)
   aroma : cooking : : ______ : space research
   (Clue - just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly __ is/are integral to space research.)
5. According to ISRO official till 8^th July, when Sun will block Mars, ______ signal/signals per day will be sent to the spacecraft.     (1)
   1. no
   2. considerable
   3. indefinite
   4. only for few
6. Select the correct option to complete the following sentence:    (1)
   The ISRO officials are ______ about their control over the spacecraft after the blackout phase.
   
   1. doubtful
   2. apprehensive
   3. confident
   4. jittery
7. The spacecraft's life was extended by six months because of ______.       (1)
   1. extra fuel
   2. incomplete work
   3. lack of communication amongst ISRO officials
   4. technical problems in its landing
8. Read the following sentences:    (1)
   (A) The blackout was a sudden development.
   (B) Because of this, the officials are very nervous about the success of the spacecraft.
   
   1. Both (A) & (B) are true.
   2. Both (A) & (B) are false.
   3. (A) is true and (B) is false.
   4. (A) is false and (B) is true.
9. Substitute the word 'nonpareil' with one word similar in meaning in the following sentence from paragraph 5.    (1)
   India managed to get into the nonpareil club of Mars spacecraft in orbit.
10. The word 'fascination' in the opening sentence means the same as:    (1)
    1. enchantment
    2. boredom
    3. disinterest
    4. ugliness

Read the following text.

Answer the following questions based on the passage above.

i. Which of the following statements best describes the author's attitude towards studying poetry?   (1)

1. 1. Finds poetry to be a frustrating and meaningless endeavor.
   2. Believes that the emotional rollercoaster of studying poetry is not worth the effort.
   3. Recognizes the challenges of studying poetry but also acknowledges the rewards it offers.
   4. Feels that poetry is too obscure and abstract for the average person to appreciate.

ii. What is the tone of the writer in the given lines from paragraph (1)? Rationalise your response in about 40 words.    (2)

If solving a riddle is what was intended, then playing Sudoku is a better option. One is led to ponder if obscurity was the goal.

iii. Complete the sentence appropriately.   (1)

The author's use of vivid imagery in the paragraph (3), such as "curl up in a ball and cry" and "jump up and down with joy", greatly affects the reader because ______.

iv. The passage includes some words that are opposites of each other. From the sets (a) - (e) below, identify two sets of antonyms:    (1)

v. Complete the sentence appropriately.   (1)

We can say that the author's tone becomes more neutral and objective when discussing weird poems, compared to other types of poetry because ______.

vi. Based on the reading of the passage, examine, in about 40 words, how studying poetry can be like exploring a new city.    (2)

vii. What is the message conveyed by Hina’s experience, in the following case?   (1)

Hina spends hours trying to analyze a poem for her assignment and finally feels a sense of accomplishment and pride, once she understands.

1. Only those with natural talent for poetry should engage with it.
2. Persistence makes studying poetry a rewarding pursuit.
3. Study of poetry is guaranteed to impress others.
4. The efforts of studying poetry is inversely proportional to the rewards gained.

viii. State whether the following lines display an example of a simple/complex/emotionally charged/downright weird poem.   (1)

Read the following text.

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.

i. Complete the following analogy appropriately, based on your understanding of paragraphs 1 & 2.   (1)

We can say that the situation of people living in concrete structures is comparable with a fish living in a fishbowl, and the need for vertical gardens to the need for decorations in the fishbowl because ______.

ii. Fill the blanks with the appropriate option from those given in brackets, based on your understanding of paragraph 2.   (1)

The statement that urban spaces have become more closely connected with the desired natural surroundings through the incorporation of nature and structures in vertical gardens and green walls is a _______ (fact/ opinion) because it is a _______ (subjective judgement/ objective detail).

iii. Justify the following, in about 40 words.   (2)

While the survey results suggest that vertical gardens may be effective in improving the quality of life in urban areas, further research and evaluation may be necessary to fully understand their effectiveness and potential drawbacks.

iv. Based on the survey results, which two concerns should a city government, looking to install vertical gardens, address?   (1)

v. In Table 1, statement 3, "Vertical gardens increase air quality - indoors and outdoors," received the most neutral responses from participants, with 51 respondents indicating a neutral stance. State any one inference that can be drawn from this.   (1)

vi. Select the option that correctly displays what ‘intertwined’ signifies. (Reference-Paragraph 2)   (1)

(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)	(v)

1. (i), (iv) and (v)
2. Only (ii)
3. Only (iii)
4. (ii) and (v)

vii. Infer one benefit and one drawback of vertical gardening in comparison to other solutions, such as community gardens or parks. (Answer in about 40 words)      (2)

viii. Which of the following is the main takeaway from the study mentioned in the passage?     (1)

1. Vertical gardening has minimal impact on the environment or human well-being.
2. Vertical gardening is a sustainable practice that can transform urban spaces into green areas.
3. The impact of vertical gardening on the environment and human well-being has already been thoroughly explored.
4. The study needs to include experts from horticultural firms to offer any recommendations for further research.

Read the passage given below:

1. Infer one reason for the following based on information in paragraph 1.  (1)
   The 'blackout' phase is significant ______.
2. Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank.    (1)
   From paragraph 1 & 2, we can infer that there will be ______.
   1. no communication with the people.
   2. blackout phase.
   3. satellite will get no communication.
   4. the moon will block the earth.
   5. the communication break will be for 15 days.
   1. 1, 2 & 3
   2. 1, 3 & 4
   3. 2, 3 & 5
   4. 3, 4 & 5
3. The communication with the satellite will break for approximately ______ days.    (1)
   1. 10
   2. 15
   3. 20
   4. 25
4. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph 2:     (1)
   aroma : cooking : : ______ : space research
   (Clue - just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly __ is/are integral to space research.)
5. According to ISRO official till 8^th July, when Sun will block Mars, ______ signal/signals per day will be sent to the spacecraft.     (1)
   1. no
   2. considerable
   3. indefinite
   4. only for few
6. Select the correct option to complete the following sentence:    (1)
   The ISRO officials are ______ about their control over the spacecraft after the blackout phase.
   
   1. doubtful
   2. apprehensive
   3. confident
   4. jittery
7. The spacecraft's life was extended by six months because of ______.       (1)
   1. extra fuel
   2. incomplete work
   3. lack of communication amongst ISRO officials
   4. technical problems in its landing
8. Read the following sentences:    (1)
   (A) The blackout was a sudden development.
   (B) Because of this, the officials are very nervous about the success of the spacecraft.
   
   1. Both (A) & (B) are true.
   2. Both (A) & (B) are false.
   3. (A) is true and (B) is false.
   4. (A) is false and (B) is true.
9. Substitute the word 'nonpareil' with one word similar in meaning in the following sentence from paragraph 5.    (1)
   India managed to get into the nonpareil club of Mars spacecraft in orbit.
10. The word scarcity in the passage means the opposite of:    (1)
    1. excess
    2. plenty
    3. inadequacy
    4. surplus

Read the passage given below:

1. Infer one reason for the following based on information in paragraph 1.  (1)
   The 'blackout' phase is significant ______.
2. Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank.    (1)
   From paragraph 1 & 2, we can infer that there will be ______.
   1. no communication with the people.
   2. blackout phase.
   3. satellite will get no communication.
   4. the moon will block the earth.
   5. the communication break will be for 15 days.
   1. 1, 2 & 3
   2. 1, 3 & 4
   3. 2, 3 & 5
   4. 3, 4 & 5
3. The communication with the satellite will break for approximately ______ days.    (1)
   1. 10
   2. 15
   3. 20
   4. 25
4. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph 2:     (1)
   aroma : cooking : : ______ : space research
   (Clue - just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly __ is/are integral to space research.)
5. According to ISRO official till 8^th July, when Sun will block Mars, ______ signal/signals per day will be sent to the spacecraft.     (1)
   1. no
   2. considerable
   3. indefinite
   4. only for few
6. Select the correct option to complete the following sentence:    (1)
   The ISRO officials are ______ about their control over the spacecraft after the blackout phase.
   
   1. doubtful
   2. apprehensive
   3. confident
   4. jittery
7. The spacecraft's life was extended by six months because of ______.       (1)
   1. extra fuel
   2. incomplete work
   3. lack of communication amongst ISRO officials
   4. technical problems in its landing
8. Read the following sentences:    (1)
   (A) The blackout was a sudden development.
   (B) Because of this, the officials are very nervous about the success of the spacecraft.
   
   1. Both (A) & (B) are true.
   2. Both (A) & (B) are false.
   3. (A) is true and (B) is false.
   4. (A) is false and (B) is true.
9. Substitute the word 'nonpareil' with one word similar in meaning in the following sentence from paragraph 5.    (1)
   India managed to get into the nonpareil club of Mars spacecraft in orbit.
10. The word 'instinct' in the passage means the same as:    (1)
    1. lack
    2. impulse
    3. inability
    4. incapacity

Read the following passage carefully:

Answer the following questions, based on the above passage:

1. Which of the following statements best describes the reason why plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues?
   1. Plastic trash collection systems have become inefficient or nonexistent.
   2. Rapidly increasing production of disposable plastic products overwhelms the world’s ability to deal with them.
   3. Some plastics have a lifespan of mere minutes to hours, yet they may persist in the environment for hundreds of years.
   4. The developed world, especially in countries with low recycling rates, has trouble properly collecting plastics.
2. What is the tone of the writer in the given lines from paragraph 2? Rationalise your response in about 40 words.
   ‘It transformed the modern age so much that life without plastics is unrecognizable today.'
3. The passage includes some words that are opposites of each other. From the sets (A) – (E) below, identify two sets of synonyms.
   1. garbage and trash
   2. starvation and strangled
   3. disposable and reductio
   4. persist and downstream
   5. transformed and revolutionized
4. Complete the sentence appropriately:
   The writer says that most of the plastic trash is found in the Earth’s last sink and the reason it is transported around the world is _______.
5. Based on the reading of the passage, examine, in about 40 words, the downside of the convenience that plastic offers.
6. Complete the sentence appropriately:
   According to conservationists, the two ways in which most of the deaths of animals are caused are _______.
7. Based on the passage, how can we contribute to the reduction of plastic waste?
   1. by internationalising the waste management system
   2. by minimizing the use of single-use plastics
   3. by not abandoning fishing gear
   4. by not using helmets made of plastic
8. State one reason why plastic pollution is most visible in developing Asian and African nations.

Read the following passage carefully:

Answer the following questions, based on the above passage:

1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option from those given in brackets, based on your understanding of para 2.
   One of the reasons that there has been an intensification of agriculture in the country is the development of irrigation facilities is a/an ______ (fact/opinion) because it is a/an ______ (subjective judgement/objective detail).
2. Based on your understanding of paras 1 and 2, state whether the following statement is true or false.
   If proper irrigation facility is provided, higher agricultural returns can be obtained by making crop rotation more sustainable.
3. Justify the following in about 40 words.
   Crop rotation may fetch more income to the farmers, but depletes the soil fertility at a faster pace.
4. Based on the table, mention the years when the land was left fallow for maximum number of days.
5. The study conducted in village Banhera (Tanda) reflects that during the years 1960 to 1965, from April to June, the land was left fallow or uncultivated throughout. State any one inference that can be drawn from this.
6. Select the option that correctly states the significance of crop rotation as given below:
   1. Crop rotation is done to obtain higher agricultural returns.
   2. Higher agricultural returns can be obtained by harvesting soil-exhaustive crops.
   3. Crop rotation demands that land should be left fallow for a few months to increase the fertility of soil.
   4. Better irrigation facility to the arable land has helped in the intensification of agriculture.
   5. If crops to be harvested are chosen wisely, crop rotation can help in maintaining fertility of soil.
      1. (1), (2) and (4)
      2. (1) only
      3. (3) and (5)
      4. (1) and (5)
7. Crop rotation is helping in making agriculture more sustainable. Mention one benefit and one drawback of crop rotation. (Answer in about 40 words)
8. Which of the following is the main takeaway from the study mentioned in the passage?
   1. The study needs to include more valid data to support the practice of crop rotation
   2. Crop rotation is a sustainable practice that can transform the agricultural sector.
   3. The impact of crop rotation on farmer’s upliftment has been thoroughly explained.
   4. Crop rotation is independent of the type of crops harvested and availability of water for irrigation.