CBSE Class 10 English (Language & Literature) — Long Answer Questions

Evaluate how "A Triumph of Surgery" is a lesson in thoughtful parenting.

Evaluate how "The Necklace" critiques the obsession with appearances and social status.

"The Sermon at Benaras" and "For Anne Gregory", deal with the themes of 'love' and 'life'. Discuss.

Attempt ANY ONE from (A) and (B) given below : Note : All details presented in the questions are imaginary and created for assessment purpose. (A) You are Divya/Divij Kumar, Director, Nurturing India, an organization providing skill education to youth. You believe that today's youth needs vocational and skill education that will encourage an independent and entrepreneurial lifestyle. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily expressing your views on the need and importance of skill education in creating employability and a self-employed independent generation.

Attempt ANY ONE from (A) and (B) given below : (A) Improvements in sports infrastructure with a focus on multi-purpose sustainable facilities as well as the integration of technology along with a grassroot centric approach is the key to bring Indian athletes on the world stage. Write an analytical paragraph on the above statement in about 120 words, expressing your views on how improved infrastructure can help Indian athletes win accolades for the nation.

Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two given : (A) We have, at last, achieved our political emancipation. We pledge ourselves to liberate all our people from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination. Never, never, and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another. The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement. (Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom)

Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two given : (A) Some say the world will end in fire some say in ice. From what I've tasted of desire I hold with those who favour fire. (Stanza 1) But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice. (Fire and Ice)

OR (B) You are Nirmala / Nirmal, a resident of Jhunjhunu Colony. Recently there have been a series of accidents and petty crimes in your colony. One of the reasons is poor street lighting. Write a letter to the Commissioner of the Works department, drawing attention to the urgent need to install street lights to avoid further crimes and accidents.

OR (B) Read the following details about the characteristics of the Indian start-up ecosystem : 1. one of the most vibrant and largest in the world. 2. drives innovation across various fields. 3. brings unique solutions to major challenges both domestic and international. 4. has entered various fields - healthcare, e-commerce, agriculture. 5. supported by funding and government initiatives. In about 120 words analyse the future of startups in India considering factors that have supported its growth in the country. Focus on aspects of the need, benefits, and support needed for these startups.

OR (B) OOP : I haven't a clue. I've been to seven galaxies, but I've never seen anything like this. Maybe they're hats. (He opens a book and puts it on his head.) Say, maybe this is a haberdashery! OMEGA : (bowing low) Perhaps the Great and Mighty Think-Tank will give us the benefit of his thought on the matter. THINK-TANK : Elementary, my dear Omega. Hold one of the items up so that I may view it closely. (Omega holds a book on the palm of her hand.) Yes, yes, I understand now. Since Earth creatures are always eating, the place in which you find yourselves is undoubtedly a crude refreshment stand. OMEGA : (to Iota and Oop) He says we're in a refreshment stand. OOP : Well, the Earthlings certainly have a strange diet. (The Book that Saved the Earth)

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

Examine the similarities and differences between the tiger in "A Tiger in the Zoo" and the dragon in "The Tale of Custard the Dragon".

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