Solution

What was the profession of Dr. Kalam’s father?

A) Farmer

B) Businessman

C) He had no formal profession but was wise and generous

D) Teacher

Who, in Dr. Kalam’s family, had the title of ’Bahadur’?

A) His father

B) His mother

C) One of his ancestors

D) His uncle

Which word means ’remember’ in the following?

A) disadvantages

B) recall

C) undistinguished

D) forebears

He walked ............. the end of the street.

A) to

B) on

C) of

D) for

Rearrange the following word clusters to make a meaningful sentence : Crow / a / story / heard / have / thirsty / of / the / you.

A) You heard story a thirsty the crow have of?

B) The story of a crow thirsty heard you have?

C) Have you heard the story of a thirsty crow?

D) You have heard a thirsty of crow the story?

He threw the stone, ............. it missed the dog.

A) but

B) yet

C) or

D) so

Which of the following words is misspelt?

A) Committee

B) Knoledge

C) Environment

D) Tomorrow

His father is a known cobbler. (Identify the word ’cobbler’)

A) Verb

B) Noun

C) Adverb

D) Interjection

What was the people’s common reply to Kisa Gotami?

A) “No one has ever died here”.

B) “Only rich people die”.

C) “The livings are few, but the dead are many”.

D) “We do not know”.

What is the meaning of “deepest grief” in the passage?

A) Greatest sorrow

B) Great joy

C) Greatest strength

D) Deep sleep

What did Mijbil do during the second night?

A) Came on to Maxwell's bed soon after midnight.

B) Run away from Maxwell's house.

C) Slip away from Maxwell's hand.

D) None of the above

At what age did Gautama leave home for enlightenment?

A) Twenty five

B) Twenty six

C) Twenty seven

D) Twenty four

Who gave the young seagull a piece of fish ?

A) Brother seagull

B) Father seagull

C) Mother seagull

D) None of these

The poet is talking about which animal?

A) Panther

B) Leopard

C) Cat

D) Tiger

How is the tiger described when kept in the cage ?

A) Happy and playful

B) Calm and relaxed

C) Restless, stalking the length of his cage

D) Sleeping peacefully

What was Griffin by profession?

A) Doctor

B) Scientist

C) Professor

D) Chemist

Why was Mrs. Pumphrey worried about Tricki ?

A) He refused to eat.

B) He was running away.

C) He had become too fat.

D) He was sick with fever.

What was Horace Danby's hobby?

A) Painting

B) Photography

C) Gardening

D) Collecting books

What was Anil's profession in "The Thief's Story"?

A) A cook

B) A struggling writer

C) A Teacher

D) A Farmer

What physical problem did Bholi suffer from as a child ?

A) Blindness

B) Deafness

C) Polio

D) Stammering and pockmarks

(Unseen Passage Solutions)

A) Why are the Himalayas considered important for India?

(Letter / Application)

Application to the Principal requesting suitable toilet facilities

To,

The Principal,

[School Name],

[City]

Subject: Request to provide suitable toilet facilities for students.

Respected Sir/Madam,

Most respectfully, I beg to state that I am a student of your school. I want to draw your attention towards the lack of proper and clean toilet facilities on the school premises.

Currently, the existing toilets are inadequate in number and are often poorly maintained, causing immense inconvenience and health concerns for the students, especially during recess hours.

Therefore, I earnestly request you to take prompt action to construct or renovate suitable toilet facilities for the students at the earliest.

Thanking you.

Yours obediently,

[Your Name]

Class X

(Report Writing / Article)

REPORT: Annual Function Celebration

Our school celebrated its Annual Function with immense joy and enthusiasm on the 20th of December. The preparations had been going on for weeks, with students practicing zealously for various events. The school auditorium was tastefully decorated with lights and flowers. The function commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, followed by a welcome speech by the Principal. A variety of cultural programmes, including classical dances, foot-tapping folk songs, and inspiring theatrical plays, captivated the audience. Later, prizes were distributed to winners of sports and academic competitions by the Chief Guest. The event concluded with an encouraging speech by the Chief Guest and a vote of thanks by the head boy.

Grammar

A) Change the following sentence into indirect speech:

He said to me, "What are you doing?"

(Short Answer Questions)

A) What does Anne Frank tell about her family in her diary?

OR

What do the words "Pader" and "Kabai" stand for in the lesson, "A Baker from Goa?"

(Long Answer Question)

A) What were the problems faced by Nelson Mandela in achieving freedom?

OR

B) Why did Kisa Gotami come to Gautama Buddha? What did he advise her to do?

(Poetry - Lessons / Poem Lines)

What are the things the speaker asks Amanda to do?

(Central Idea)

Central Idea of the poem 'A Tiger in the Zoo'

(Supplementary Reader - Short Answer)

A) Why did the thief not run away with Anil's money?

(Supplementary Reader - Long Answer)

A) How did Madame Loisel's life change after losing the necklace?

OR

B) Why did Bholi refuse to marry Bishamber?