Section-A (Multiple Choice Questions)
1. An old man was distressed because:
(A) his sons quarrelled sometimes with him.
(B) his sons quarrelled with their friends.
(C) his sons always quarrelled with one another.
(D) his sons did not quarrel.
2. An old man was distressed. It means he was:
(A) happy
(B) helpful
(C) angry
(D) sad
3. Which word in the passage is the opposite of 'weak'?
(A) distressed
(B) quarrelled
(C) strong
(D) disunited
4. You ______eating junk food.
(A) must
(B) were
(C) should not
(D) did not
5. "My friend is a hard working man". Identify the verb.
(A) working
(B) is
(C) hard
(D) man
6. He has no desire ______fame.
(A) of
(B) for
(C) to
(D) at
7. Football/play/not/boys/these/do?
(A) These boys not do play football.
(B) Do these boys not play football?
(C) These boys do not play football.
(D) Do not play these boys football?
8. Which of the following words is misspelled?
(A) believe
(B) achieve
(C) receive
(D) decive
9. A man who takes away another man's freedom is:
(A) oppressor
(B) a Prisoner of hatred
(C) white
(D) criminal
10. A strong dislike without any good reason:
(A) prejudice
(B) revenge
(C) irritation
(D) strong feeling
11. What did she write in her last essay?
(A) a poem
(B) a joke
(C) a paragraph
(D) a funny poem
12. What are the bakers known in Goa?
(A) pader
(B) portugese
(C) peker
(D) baker
13. The Pito was not able to ______anything.
(A) see
(B) hear
(C) speak
(D) all of them
14. 'He' here refers to:
(A) gardener
(B) tiger
(C) care taker
(D) forest officer
15. The tiger is locked in a:
(A) wooden cage
(B) plastic box
(C) concrete cell
(D) zoo
16. Who was Mrs. Pumphrey?
(A) the maid
(B) the caretaker
(C) the nurse
(D) the mistress
17. What did Hari Singh want from Anil?
(A) work
(B) money
(C) eatables
(D) home
18. Who was Max?
(A) fowler's friend
(B) ausable's friend
(C) a soldier
(D) secret agent
19. What was the colour of her dress?
(A) red
(B) white
(C) green
(D) black
20. Whose were the muddy footprints?
(A) the landlord
(B) two girls
(C) two boys
(D) Mrs. Hall
Section-B (Descriptive Type Questions)
22. Write an application to the principal requesting him to change your subjects.
To,
The Principal,
[College Name],
[City].
Subject: Application for change of subjects.
Respected Sir/Madam,
Most respectfully, I beg to state that I am a regular student of Class 10 in your esteemed institution. I had opted for [mention current optional subject, e.g., Computer Science / Sanskrit], but due to personal interest and future career planning, I wish to change it to [mention desired subject, e.g., Home Science / Economics].
My parents also fully agree and approve of this change. Therefore, I earnestly request you to kindly grant me permission to change my subject at your earliest convenience. I shall be highly obliged to you for this act of kindness.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
[Your Name]
Class: 10th
Roll No: [Your Roll Number]
23. Write an article on 'Picnic Tour' in about 80-100 words.
Picnic Tour
Picnic tours play a vital role in breaking the monotonous routine of daily academic life. Recently, our school organized a one-day picnic tour to a historical garden. We gathered at the school premises early in the morning with great excitement and boarded the bus. During the journey, we sang songs, clapped, and enjoyed the picturesque landscapes outside. Upon reaching the spot, we explored the lush green lawns, blooming flowers, and magnificent fountains. We shared delicious homemade snacks, played outdoor games like badminton and hide-and-seek, and clicked numerous photographs to preserve the memories. Such tours foster deep bonds of friendship, refresh our minds, and teach us cooperation and joy.
24. Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
(A) She said to him, "Let us play now." (Indirect Speech)
Ans: She proposed to him that they should play then.
(B) He is helping his brother. (Passive Voice)
Ans: His brother is being helped by him.
(C) Punctuate the following:
mohan said may god help you
Ans: Mohan said, "May God help you!"
(D) Translate the following into English:
[Provide translation based on standard translation text corresponding to the board paper pattern].
25. Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each:
(A) Describe your views about Mr. Keesing as your teacher.
Ans: Mr. Keesing was Anne Frank's maths teacher. Although he was strict and often annoyed by her talkative nature in class, giving her extra homework as punishment, he was not unfair. He had a good sense of humor, and after reading her witty essays written in self-defense, he took the jokes in the right spirit and stopped punishing her.
OR
Who according to Mandela is not free?
Ans: According to Nelson Mandela, both the oppressed and the oppressor are robbed of their humanity and are not truly free. A man who takes away another man's freedom is a prisoner of hatred, locked behind the rigid bars of prejudice and narrow-mindedness, making him just as unfree as the one whose freedom is snatched away.
(B) What risk did the writer take while flying? Why?
Ans: The writer took the risk of flying his old Dakota aeroplane straight into the massive, dark storm clouds instead of turning back around to Paris. He took this risky step because he was eagerly dreaming of spending his holiday with his family back in England and wanted to have an English breakfast with them the next morning.
26. Answer any one of the following questions in about 60 words:
(A) Give the character sketch of Lencho.
Ans: Lencho is the central character of G.L. Fuentes' story 'A Letter to God'. He is a hardworking, simple-minded farmer who works like an ox in his fields. He has deep, unshakable faith in God, believing that God sees everything and helps those in extreme need. When a devastating hailstorm destroys his entire crop, he writes a letter directly to God asking for financial help. Although he is somewhat naive and suspects the honest post office employees of stealing part of the money out of ignorance, his innocent and profound faith remains inspiring.
27. Why does the poet hold with those who favour fire? (in about 40 words)
Ans: The poet Robert Frost supports those who believe the world will end in 'fire' because he has closely observed the intense, unbridled human desires, greed, and passions in the world. Based on his personal experiences ("From what I've tasted of desire"), he knows that consuming and fiery passions are powerful enough to destroy the world completely.
28. Write the central idea of the poem 'A Tiger in the Zoo':
Ans: Leslie Norris’s poem 'A Tiger in the Zoo' draws a powerful contrast between a tiger living in its natural, free habitat and one imprisoned behind the bars of a concrete cell in a zoo. The central idea of the poem is to highlight the agonizing plight of wild animals confined by humans for entertainment. The poet emphasizes that wild creatures deserve freedom, vast forests, and natural prey, rather than being stripped of their majesty and locked up in artificial cages.
29. Answer any one of the following questions in about 30-40 words:
(A) What treatment did the doctor give to Tricki?
Ans: Dr. Herriot cured Tricki without any medical surgeries or heavy medicines. For the first couple of days, he gave the dog no food at all, only plenty of water. As days passed, he increased his diet progressively and allowed him to run around and play freely with the other larger dogs, which naturally restored his health and agility.
30. Answer any one of the following questions in about 60 words:
(A) Write the character sketch of Hari Singh.
Ans: Hari Singh is a fifteen-year-old boy in Ruskin Bond's 'The Thief's Story' who is an experienced, clever, and fairly successful thief. Despite his criminal background, he is intelligent and capable of deep transformation. He wants to learn to read and write, recognizing the value of education. Although he steals Anil's money, his inner conscience prevents him from running away. His desire to lead an honest life and learn makes him a sympathetic character, proving that love, trust, and education can reform even a misguided youth.