English Medium Class 10 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

You are Sunidhi Prakash, the Vice Captain of Brilliant Vidyalaya, Barra, Kanpur. You have recently noticed several posters around your school premises conveying a hazardous message:

Write a letter to the Editor of The DWA, in not more than 120 words, drawing attention towards harm caused by such advertising. Propose the implementation of “Wholesome Lunch Month’ in schools as an idea to address such practices, mention the advantages and share suggestions to foster healthy eating routines and develop positive body image among youngsters.

You are Zac Skaria, a resident of # 412, Magna Greens Apartments, Gandhi Marg, Jonpara, Mumbai. Three students of grade 10 from your residential complex have rescued and rehabilitated a few old beggars from the neighborhood. You think that their work deserves appreciation and recognition. Write a letter to the President of the RWA, seeking recommendation for these youth, to be nominated for ‘Serving Citizens’ Award’.Suggest other ways such acts of kindness could be recognised and awarded in the future.

Validate the given statement with reference to baby seagull’s fear.

‘Fear doesn’t exist anywhere else other than one’s mind.’

(His First Flight- Two Stories about Flying)

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)

How can we say that Natalya was continuously successful in maintaining an upper hand during her arguments with Lomov? (Any one example)

(The Proposal)

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.]

“Not from weeping nor from grieving will anyone obtain peace of mind"

If you had to use the message of the given quote from the Buddha’ssermon (The Sermon at Benares) to help the boy cope with the loss of his ball and what it signifies (The Ball Poem), what would you include in your advice?

Also, evaluate why it might be difficult for him to understand the notion.

You are Vikram/Vanya, Librarian, B.S. Public School, Delhi.
Write a letter to the Manager of Amar Publication House, Mumbai, placing an order for 4 sets of Social Studies books for grades 6-8 published by N.C.E.R.T. in not more than 120 words. Mention school discount, mode of payment and date of delivery.

What does the writer recall about his childhood in Goa?

"These sights so moved him that he at once went out into the world to seek enlightenment." What were the sights that moved 'him'?

As Valli, make a diary entry sharing your joys and disappointments during the bus ride.

Natalya and her father Chubukov 'turn around' when Lomov puts his proposal in the open. As a reader briefly describe what you think of Natalaya and Chubukov from the play "the Proposal".

Kisa Gotami admitted that she was being selfish in grief. Do you agree? Why/Why not?

Why did Kisa Gotami become weary and hopeless?

You are Niharika, Incharge of the Neighbourhood Library for children. Write a letter to Manautal Publishers placing an order for books 2 Sets each of Panchatantra and Amar Chitra Katha in about 120 words. Mention mode of Payment, library discount and date of delivery.

What was the objective of Lomov's visit to Chubukov's house?

How does Buddha bring about a different perspective in Kisa Gotami's understanding of life?

Why did Chubukov misunderstand the purpose of Lomov's visit?

Why does Natalaya quarrel with Lomov?

You are Rohit/Rohini of A-45, Pitampura, Delhi. You observed that the subways in Delhi are seldom used by pedestrians who are always trying to cut across traffic. You have decided to write a letter to the editor of 'Hindustan Times' highlighting the dire need of creating awareness about it. Based on the points given along with your own ideas write a letter in 100-120 words. 

• infrastructure unutilised
• pedestrians prone to accidents
• accumulation of stagnant water/garbage in subways
• need for improvement and regular cleanliness under proper supervision.