English Medium Class 10 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

Answer the following question briefly.

At the end of the scene what is the fate of Brutus and Cassius ?

How to design a Poster ?

Design a poster for promoting cleanliness in the surroundings of your colony.

On the basis of this, design a poster urging mountaineers to preserve the pristine glory of the mountainsides. Work in groups of 4-5.

Julius Caesar and Antony reveal something about their character in their words and actions. We also learn about them from what other people say. Can you pick out the words that describe them from the box given below? Also, pick out lines from the play to illustrate your choice.

In the play 'Julius Caesar', we meet the Roman mob. We find that as Brutus and Antony speak, the mob displays certain qualities and characteristics.
Given below are some characteristics of the mob. Complete the table by quoting the lines wherein these are revealed.

Antony employs a number of devices to produce the desired effect on the mob. These devices maybe described as rhetorical devices. He first speaks in such a manner that it seems to the mob that he is in full agreement with Brutus about Caesar. Then step by step he moves away from Brutus' position, depicting Brutus as a villain and Caesar as a wronged man. Copy and complete the following table by showing how Antony builds the argument in Caesar's favour.

Complete the tree of environment :

Need to rehabilitate the Environment
(a) Things that came from the environment  __________________________________________
(b) People did not get them because ___________________
(c) Therefore  ___________________________
Protecting forested mountains
(d) Source of ____________
(e) Deforestation leads to  ________________________
(f) Hence government must ___________________

Good Management of Natural Resources
(g) Degraded environment results in _______________
(h) It leads to ____________________________ and
(i)  __________________________
(J) Good management of natural resources
means   _____________________________________
(k) It is essential for ____________________________
(l) Good management possible only when we
have  ________________________________________

_______________________________________

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:

CAESAR Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.
Of all the wonders that I yet have heard.
It seems to me most strange that men should fear;
Seeing that death, a necessary end,
Will come when it will come.

a) Whom is Caesar speaking to? Why does he say these words?
b) What fears has the listener expressed?
c) What is the basis for the fears expressed?

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:

But here's a parchment with the seal of Caesar;
I found it in his closet, 'tis his will:
Let but the commons hear this testament--
Which, pardon me, I do not mean to read--
And they would go and kiss dead Caesar's wounds

a) Who speaks these words? Where is the speaker at this moment?
b) What are the contents of Caesar's will that he is referring to?
c) Why does the speaker read Caesar's will to the citizens?
d) What is the reaction of the listeners to the reading of the will?

Activity
Stage a press conference that takes place shortly after Caesar's death. The "reporters" should have their questions written down ahead of time to ask the students who play the roles of Brutus, Antony and Cassius.These questions should focus on the key events in the play, as well as the characters' intentions.

Based on your reading of Wangari Maathai’s interview answer the following question :

How does Wangari Maathai explain the essential components of development ? Label and explain the analogy of the stool.

Based on your reading of Wangari Maathai’s interview answer the following question :

What changes in the environment had Wangari Maathai noticed after growing up ?

Given below are some questions based on reading of the play 'Julius Caesar'. These
questions are not for testing in the Exam. These are for a deeper understanding of the
play and the characters.

a) Why was the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar hatched?
b) Was Caesar really ambitious? Find evidence from the play to support your answer.
c) What was Cassius' motive for murdering Julius Caesar?

d) Why was it essential for the conspirators to include Brutus in the conspiracy?

e) What were the mistakes made by Brutus that led to the failure of the conspiracy?
f) Comment on Caesar's friendship with Antony.
g) Write a brief character sketch of Antony.
h) What is the role of Julius Caesar's ghost in the play, Julius Caesar?
i) Why does Antony call Brutus 'the noblest Roman of them all'?
j) How do Brutus and Cassius meet their end?

Based on your reading of Wangari Maathai’s interview answer the following question : 

What is the importance of indigenous flora and fauna ?

Based on your reading of Wangari Maathai’s interview answer the following question :

How did the campaign to save environment lead to the empowerment of women ?

Based on your reading of Wangari Maathai’s interview answer the following question :

What transformation did Wangari Maathai see in people and the environment ?

A reporter covers the event of the assassination of Julius Caesar in the senate. Giving graphic details and a catchy headline, write the newspaper report in about 200 words.

Match the ‘environment words’ with their meanings.

Identify an area in India that needs efforts on a war footing to conserve the bio system. On the model of Wangari Maathai’s efforts, prepare in groups a power point presentation covering the environmental problem, causes, effects and solutions. Each student in the group should present a part of the presentation.

After reading the interview ofWangari Maathai, you are inspired and motivated to do a summer training under her at one of the Research Stations. Write an email to Wangari Maathai. In your mail describe Wangari’s influence on you and your desire to work under her and why you should be given a chance to work under her.

Read the inputs given as I and II and have a class discussion on ‘Food Wastage’.