QUESTION BANK 10th English Set-1-5

QUESTIONS BANK -2024-25

set-1

Q1.Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words.4x3=12 

(A) How does the ignorance about Mijbil as a creature in the urban environment of London reveal insights about people's perceptions and knowledge regarding animals? (3)

(Mijbil the Otter)

(B) How does the imagery of the trees' movement from the house to the forest, in Trees, reflect broader themes of liberation and growth in human experiences? (3)

(C) What does the postmaster's reaction to Lencho's letter reveal about his character?

(A Letter to God) (3)

(D) Assess the narrative's effectiveness in portraying the tension between the comfort of familiarity and the allure of the unfamiliar in 'Madam Rides the Bus. (3)

(E) What kind of picture is painted by the poet through the line, "Ink trickled down to the bottom of the household? (3)

Q2. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words.(2×3=6)

(A) How does Matilda's desire for material wealth drive the plot of "The Necklace?(3)

(B) Justify the opinion that Ebright's early successes were essential for his later science achievements in (The Making of a Scientist) (3)

© How does The Book that Saved the Earth' include elements of satirical science fiction? (3)

Q3.. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.(1×6=6)

(A) Both poems 'Dust of Snow' and 'Fire and Ice' use contrasting elements of nature to convey their respective messages about life and human emotions but they do it differently. Examine these differences. (6)

(B) Both the texts, 'For Anne Gregory' and 'The Sermon at Benares, grapple with the idea that external attributes are fleeting and subject to decay. Examine the similarities. (6)

Q4 . Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.(1×6=6)

(A) Evaluate how Griffin's character is shaped by a combination of personal ambition, the unintended consequences of his scientific pursuits, and the reactions of the society he faces.(6)

(B) Evaluate how James Herriot's characterisation contributes significantly to the overarching theme of responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.

Set-2

Q1.Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words.(4×3=12)

(a) What were Lencho's feelings when he found the letter with money in 

it? What did he do after opening the letter?

(A Letter to God)

(b) What is the central idea of the poem, 'For Anne Gregory?

(c) What makes Chubukov misunderstand the purpose of Lomov's visit?

(The Proposal)

(d) What role does the diary play in Anne's life?(From the Diary of Anne Frank)

(e) What do you think about the changed attitude of the other animals and that of Belinda towards the dragon?

(The Tale of Custard the Dragon)

9. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 

40-50 words. (2×3=6)

(a) Why did Richard Ebright raise a flock of butterflies?

(The Making of a Scientist)

(b) Give examples from the text, that Bholi was a neglected child.(Bholi)

(c) Privilege often confuses actual needs for perceived ones. Evaluate this statement with reference to Mrs Pumphrey.

(A Triumph of Surgery)

Q3. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.(1x6=6)

(A) Being impressed by Custard's feat, the young seagull's sister wrote a letter to Custard seeking advice on addressing the situation with her young brother. Write Custard's response to this letter based on the advice from his experiences.

You may begin like this:

Dear Ms. Seagull

Thank you for seeking me out. I'm humbled. Based on my limited experiences, I feel...

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(B) 'True liberty is freedom from fear, deprivation, and all forms of discrimination. If you had to use the message of the given quote from the lesson-Nelson Mandela Long Walk to Freedom', what would you include in your advice? Can we say that the pilot in the story Black Aeroplane also broke the chains of fear? Write a speech of two minutes on the same.(1×6=6)

Q4.. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.

(A) "Everyone must have a chance to reform". How did Anil work upon these values and succeed?

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(B) In what ways does Think-Tank misinterpret innocent nursery rhymes as threats to the Martians

Set-3

Q1. Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words.(4x3=12)

(a) Validate the given statement with reference to the decision of the pilot of Dakota. "Certain decisions seem risky but cannot be avoided." (Two Stories about Flying-II: The Black Aeroplane)

(b) "There is a great difference between divine love and human love." Justify the statement with reference to the poem 'For Anne Gregory'.

(c) Why was Natalya surprised to see Lomov in an evening dress?

(The Proposal)

(d) Even today any person with a jackfruit-like physical appearance is easily compared to a baker. Explain.

(Glimpses of India-III: A Baker from Goa)

(e) Why does the poet say that ice will suffice to destroy the world?

(Fire and Ice)

Q2.. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words.(2×3=6)

(A) How is Mrs. Pumphrey's love for her dog. Tricki, extraordinary?

(A Triumph of Surgery)

(B) Justify that Ausable is an alert, active, passionate and intelligent secret agent. (The Midnight Visitor)

(c) Validate the importance of sincerity, devotion, dedication, perseverance and single-mindedness towards successful careers in the context of Richard Ebright, a brilliant scientist.

(The Making of a Scientist)

Q3.. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.(1×6=6)

(A) "The natural beauty of both Assam and Coorg is panoramic. It is an immense pleasure to visit both the places. Assam and Coorg have their own glimpses." Compare and contrast the natural delight of Assam and Coorg as described in 'Tea from Assam' and 'Coorg. Even Amanda wants to run away into the arms of nature to escape from the suffocating environment at home. Explain how nature provides joy to one and solace to another.

(B) Difficulties come in life but they are not bound to stay forever. They are transient they come and go. Comment referring to the poem 'Fog' and Lencho's life in 'A Letter to God. What did he do in the face of crisis? How did he overcome the crisis?

Q4.. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.(1×6=6)

(A) "Humour is a quality in something that makes us smile or laugh, for example, in a situation, in someone's words or actions, or in a book or film." "The Thief's Story' is well-stocked with indistinct, dismal and gloomy humour. Describe the statements and situations from the story that serve the very purpose of comic relief.

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(B) "Crime can never be justified. The one who causes harm to anyone, gets caught later or sooner". Examine "A Question of Trust" as a story woven around this code.

Set-4

8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words.(4×3=12)

(4) 'Family played a vital role in the first flight of the young seagull."

Give examples to substantiate the above statement.

(Two Stories about Flying-1: His First Flight)

(b) Why did Pranjol not share Rajvir's excitement at seeing the tea gardens?

(Glimpses of India-II: Tea from Assam)

(c) What stopped Valli from going to the stall to have a drink? What do we learn about Valli from this?(Madam Rides the Bua)

(d) How would the tiger behave in the forest?

(A Tiger in the Zoo)

(e) What is the colour of the woman's hair? Why will she change the colour of her hair? (For Anne Gregory)

Q2. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words.(2×3=6)

(a) The story, A Triumph of Surgery is a powerful example of the importance of saying "no", Explain.

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

(Bholi)

(c) The various elements of Robert Arthur's writing style work together to create a sense of tension, uncertainty, and suspense, well-suited to the mystery and suspense genre of the story. The Midnight Visitor Comment, with reference to any one element.

Q3.. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.(1×6=6)

(A) Amanda and Anne Frank both are teenage girls: whereas, Amanda chooses to be silent and remains lost in her own world, Anne Frank talks her way through every school day without fail and even gets punished for it. They both show the opposite sides of teenage behaviour. Do you agree? Support your answer with evidence from the poem 'Amanda! and the chapter From the Diary of Anne Frank

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(B) Read the given quote by Buddha from "The Sermon at Benares": "Death is an indispensable truth of life. It comes to one and all" Prepare a speech with reference to the given quote and compare it with Amanda's desire to wish for an orphan's life. How does the Buddha differ in his perspective about death from Amanda? The Sermon at Benaras and Amanda!

Q4.. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.(1×6=6)

(A) Imagine that M. Loisel, from The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant, writes a diary entry. exploring the theme of class and social status, and the nature of social mobility, in the context of his own experience.

Write this diary entry, as M. Loisel, in about 120 words.

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(B) A character arc is the transformation or development of a character throughout a story and refers to the changes a character undergoes as a result of their experiences, challenges, and interactions with other characters.

In the light of the above information, trace the character arc of the thief in Ruskin Bond's The Thief's Story, in about 120 words.

Set-5

Q1. Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words.(4×3=12)

(a) How is the Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery recognized in modern India? (Glimpses of India-II: Coorg)

(b) How does the boy sense his first loss and first responsibility?

(The Ball Poem)

(c) How can we say that Natalya and Lomov were not a compatible couple yet they decide to spend this life with each other?

(The Proposal)

(d) How did Kisa Gautami realise that life and death is a normal process?

(The Sermon at Benares)

(e) The 'yellow hair is a symbol in the poem. Briefly support the statement with reference to the poem 'For Anne Gregory

Q2.. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words.(2×3=6)

(a) How did Griffin find himself invisible but naked in the chilled January air for the second time?(Footprints without Feet)

(b) How did Ebright's mother help him in becoming a scientist?

(The Making of a Scientist)

(c) Was Tricki suffering from any ailment in reality? If not, then what made him inactive and lethargic?

(A Triumph of Surgery)

Q3.. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.(1×6=6)

(A) In the lesson 'A Letter to God, Lencho called the post-office employees a bunch of crooks' and in the poem Amanda Amanda was tired of the nagging behaviour of her parents. Assume they both meet each other in the post office and have a conversation with each other complaining about others' misbehaviour.

You may begin like this:

Amanda: What happened? Why is that man calling you people 'a bunch of crooks? Post office employee: Nothing Ma'am. He himself is trapped, though he is a simple, naïve, and hard-working farmer.

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(B) Custard cried for a nice, safe cage. The dragon was called a 'cowardly dragon', 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon".

The whole class was quaking in its boots, 'From the Diary of Anne Frank.

Based on the commonality of feelings in the above-given lines, what would you conclude about Custard, the dragon and Anne and her classmates? What advice would you offer them?

Q4.. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.(1×6=6)

(A) How does Think Tank compare the Martians with the people on Earth? What guesses are made by him about the books found on Earth?

(The Book That Saved the Earth)

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(B) Ostentation and vanity often land people in trouble. Matilda is an apt example of this. Justify.

(The Necklace)