Question 151 markMCQSection A

Find the meaning of the word: condemnation (Para 3)

Reading Passage 2
Vocabulary

Options

(i)disapproval
(ii)dismissal
(iv)annoyance
(iii)revenge

Official answer

(i) disapproval — 'condemnation' means strong criticism or disapproval of an act or idea.

Answer keywords:disapproval

Marking scheme

  1. 1.1 mark for option (i).

Hint

How the animals feel about the panther's arrival.

Quick oral answer

It means strong disapproval.

Analysis and explanation

'Condemnation' is a noun meaning strong disapproval or denunciation of something considered wrong, derived from the verb 'condemn' (to criticise strongly).


Concept

  • The word expresses a strong negative judgement/criticism, not a physical punishment.

Common mistakes

  • Students often confuse 'condemnation' with 'punishment' or 'sentencing' (its legal sense, e.g., 'condemned cell'); in ordinary comprehension usage it simply means strong disapproval/criticism.

Real-world

  • E.g., "international condemnation of the attack" means widespread global disapproval, not a legal sentence.

Question details

Q15 of 36 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
English (Communicative)
Year
2017
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Reading Passage 2
Topic
Vocabulary
Bloom's level
understand
Syllabus topic
Vocabulary
Updated
2026-02-19
Author
Padhantu
Reviewed by
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How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017 examination.

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This question is from the chapter "Reading Passage 2" in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) syllabus.

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This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017 paper.