CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2025 Question Paper

The celebration of various festivals in India demonstrates:

What role does language play in Indian diversity?

Complete the following suitably. India stands as a testament to the coexistence of a multitude of identities harmoniously because ___________

Rectify the given false statement. The linguistic diversity is reflective of the people's intolerance of varied means of expression.

List any one classical music form mentioned in the passage.

What does the Indian Constitution guarantee to all its citizens?

How is Indian cuisine an example of regional diversity?

Explain in about 30-40 words, how the various Indian art forms represent cultural unity.

What is the overarching narrative of India's existence as per the passage?

Complete with a suitable reason. People go on holidays together to ___________

Fill in the blank with an appropriate word/phrase. The phrase 'driven by' in paragraph (2) suggests that the choice of holiday destination ___________ people's experiences.

Short holidays of 2-3 days are becoming popular:

Why do tourists travel abroad for sports tourism? (I. It is more economical. II. To watch family members play. III. To be spectators at world events. IV. It doubles up for both sports and leisure. V. To train for sporting events.)

Why is India a popular destination for health tourism?

Which is the most popular form of tourism and why?

Explain why business tourism is important for the travel industry.

According to the above statistics, which form of tourism is the least popular at the present moment?

You are Rishabh/Rishita, Class Prefect of Class IX A. Write an email, in 50 words, to the Principal of your school, requesting him/her to provide an interactive board in your classroom. Include valid reasons for your request.

Write a factual description, in not more than 100 words, of a working model of 'Save Your Earth' that you have prepared for your school's Earth Day Exhibition.

The National Bravery Awards are given to honour those children who have demonstrated selfless courage... Similarly, the government should institute National Environment Crusader Awards... Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, in 120 words, expressing your views on the above.

'Atithi Devo Bhava' has been India's stand... However, only tourism promotional drives do not suffice. It is important to sensitize those in the tourism industry to conduct themselves with propriety as hosts... Write a letter to the Tourism Department expressing your concerns.

Write an article for your school magazine in about 150 words describing benefits of Laughter Yoga using provided cues: cardiovascular health, immune system, antibodies, reduces stress, cost effective.

Write an article in about 150 words for your school magazine discussing the merits of startups as a boon to self-reliance using provided cues: job seeker to job creator, economic growth, freedom, flexible conditions.

Fill in the blanks: Prerna and Sushil (i) ___________ (has/have/had) spent years together. On growing up they (ii) ___________ (had got/have got/got) separated and went their own ways. Sushil (iii) ___________ (becomes/became/had become) a well-known sports personality...

Word omitted exercise: ii. This depends the physical / iii. conditions under the material forms. / iv. This results a wide range of colours...

Rearrange jumbled words: education experience / a more dynamic / for a holistic / the NEP is / and wholesome / pave the way/ approach / which will

Report: The King: How will the new policy benefit college students? Minister 2: The policy will provide for an interdisciplinary education that has flexible study plans.

Why is the mirror important for her? (Mirror)

With what hope does the woman keep coming back to the mirror every day?

Which young girl has been drowned? Where and how?

Name the literary device in 'like a terrible fish'.

Why has Ali forgotten his sport? (The Letter)

What do the above lines tell you about Ali's attitude towards nature?

What did his deep reflection of life make him realise?

What does the writer mean by 'grief of separation'?

How does Decius Brutus persuade Caesar? (Julius Caesar)

What did Calpurnia's fears make her do?

What do the above lines tell you about Caesar's character?

Why does Caesar say that he was ashamed of himself?

Despite such a tender age, what made the two boys Nicola and Jacopo work so hard? (Two Gentlemen of Verona)

'The vanity of human glory and power is transient.' Elucidate with reference to the poem 'Ozymandias'.

What does Ouija board in 'A Shady Plot' symbolize?

How, according to you, did Sebastian's normal life get revived? Give an argument in support of your answer. (Virtually True)

Why and how, according to Shakespeare, is the pen mightier than the monuments or even the mighty kings? (Not Marble, nor the Gilded Monuments)

Why, according to you, did Patol Babu long to act? Cite reasons from the story. (Patol Babu, Film Star)

From the poems 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and 'The Snake', discuss how the characters, the albatross and the snake view human attitude and perspective towards creatures.

Both, the poem 'The Frog And The Nightingale' and the story 'Mrs. Packtetide's Tiger, reflect themes of exploitation of others in pursuit of personal benefit. How... do each... manipulate situations to attain their personal desires and with what consequences?