Hindi Medium Class 10 [कक्षा १०] - CBSE Important Questions

Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words.

Coorg has been defined as a ‘piece of heaven’ by the writer. Justify. (Glimpses of India)

Mijbil and the Tiger, both were looked after by humans. Assume they both meet each other in the zoo and have a conversation about their lifestyle and feelings. Write this conversation as per your understanding of Mijbil the Otter and A Tiger in the Zoo.

[You may begin like this
Tiger: Thanks for visiting me, though I don’t usually like visitors.
Mijbil: Oh? I would love visitors, I think.]

How did Lutkins impress the lawyer?

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

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

How was the hack driver recognised?

Why was the narrator happy to go to New Mullion?

How was Lutkins described by the hack driver?

Read the given extract and answer the following questions.

1. In what way does the language used in this poem challenge traditional ideas of what poetry should be? (1)
2. What is the significance of the use of the word "little" to describe the fog in the poem and how does this word choice contribute to the overall mood and tone of the poem? Answer in about 40 words. (2)
3. Complete the sentence with the appropriate option.
   The lines from the poem tell us that the city is ______. (1)
   
   1. hilly
   2. coastal
   3. industrial
   4. under-developed
4. Identify the type of imagery used in the lines of the poem. (1)

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)

Valli’s unique maiden bus ride experience could be possible because she belonged to a small village. Do you agree? Why?/Why not? (2 reasons)

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

Describe Custard the dragon.

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

Why did the pirate 'gape' at Belinda's dragon?

How did Custard prove 'the cowardly dragon' tag to be untrue?

What did everyone laugh at the realio, trulio dragon?

How was Belinda's behaviour with the dragon?

How does Ogden Nash's The Tale of Custard the Dragon challenge the notion that individuals should conform to societal expectations?

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