10TH ENGLISH SOLVED PAPER - 2023 1) Read all the questions carefully. 2) Read the instructions given with the questions before attempting ...
10TH ENGLISH SOLVED PAPER - 2023
1) Read all the questions carefully.
2) Read the instructions given with the questions before attempting them.
3) Marks of each question are indicated against it. Question - 11, 12, 13 in 30 words. Question - 14, 15, 16 in 75 words.
SECTION - A ( Reading)
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions :
There, once, was a stingy baker. A poor man would stand outside his bakery every day, enjoying the nice smell of baking bread. The baker was very angry at the poor man. He felt that anyone who smelled his delicious products should pay for the smell. So he took the poor man to the court.
The judge heard the baker's complaint patiently. Then he asked the poor man, " Do you have any money?"
The poor man searched his pocket and produced two small coins. " This is all the money I have," he said to the judge.
The judge took the coins from the poor man. The baker smiled and eagerly held out his hand.
But the judge did not give the baker the money. He only jingled the coins together. He then returned them to the poor man, saying, " Punishment should fit the crime. The price for the smell of bread shall be the sound of money.
Questions :
1) How many coins were found in the poor man's pocket?
a) Twenty b) Two c) Four d) one
Ans - b) Two.
2) Give a suitable title for the above passage.
a) Kingdom of fools
b) Love begets Love
c) There is a will, there is a way
d) Tit for Tat
Ans - d) Tit for Tat.
3) Which word is the opposite of the word, "rich"?
a) Honest b) Stingy c) Poor d) Judge
Ans - c) Poor.
4) The poor man stood outside the bakery ------
a) To buy bread
b) To eat bread
c) To enjoy the smell of baking bread
d) To steal bread
Ans - c) To enjoy the smell of baking bread.
5) The baker took the poor man to --------
a) Court b) Temple c) Bakery d) His home
Ans - Court.
2. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions :
Bee went to a tank to quench its thirst, and tumbling in was almost drowned. A dove that happened to pass that way saw the dander the bee was in. It hastened to a neighboring tree and plucking off a leaf, dropped it into the water before the bee. The bee climbed onto the leaf, dried its wings, and flew away to its hive, full of gratitude to the dove that saved its life.
A few days later the same bee, while returning to its hive after a hard day's work, saw a cruel boy taking aim at the dove sitting upon the branch of a tree. At once, the bee flew to the wrist of the boy and, just when he was going to shoot the dove, stung it. The boy danced with the pain while the dove, realizing the danger to which it was exposed, flew safely away.
Questions :
1) Who saved the bee?
a) falcon b) boy c) ant d) dove
Ans - d) dove.
2) What did the bee feel when it was by the dove?
a) proud b) gratitude c) guilty d) disappoint
Ans - b) gratitude.
3) Who danced with the pain?
a) the boy b) dove c) bee d) elephant
Ans - a) the boy.
4) The meaning of the word, " tumbling" is --------
a) falling b) neighboring c) Swimming d) crying
Ans - a) falling.
5) The bee went to the tank-------
a) to quench its thirst
b) to meet another bee
c) to save the dove
d) to bath
Ans - a) to quench its thirst.
SECTION - B ( WRITING)
3. You are Manas/ Mansi, studying in Govt. Higher Secondary, Balaghat. Write an application to your principal for issuing your school leaving certificate. OR
You are Ritik/Ritika, lives in Indore. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your father's promotion party.
Date - 18th March - 2023.
To, The Principal, Govt. Higher Secondary School, Balaghat.
Subject: An Application for issuing school leaving certificate.
Respected Sir/ Madam,
With due respect, I want to state that, I am Manas, studying in 10th std, section - B, Roll. No. 1025, in your school. My father is an employee of Central Railway, Govt. of India, where getting transferred every 3 - 4 years is an unavoidable situation, So my father got transferred to Indore from Balaghat and I am not in a position to continue my studies in this school. Moreover, I am asked to submit my school leaving certificate to confirm my admission.
So, I hope, you will kindly consider my situation and issue me, a school leaving certificate and oblige.
Thanking You.
Yours Obediently,
Manas, 10th std, section - B,
Roll. No. 1025.
Ans - OR
10, Gulmohor Colony,
Khandwa.
Date - 18th March - 2023.
Dear Tarun,
Hello, I hope, you must be in good health and at your best. You will be very surprised and feel very happy, that my father got the promotion to Deputy Engineer, as an effect of his sincere efforts to bring Khandwa District, one of the best districts in the field of Energy Efficiency. From now onwards, he will be in charge of the whole district(M.P.E.B).
So, to celebrate his success, we have arranged a small party in the Residency Hotel. I will send you an invitation card by WhatsApp.Don't forget to bring uncle, aunt, and Rinku with you.
Give my regards to Uncle and Aunt, how is a little devil, Rinku. I think he must be preparing for his national karate championship.
So, eagerly waiting for your arrival.
Your loving friend,
Ritik.
4. Write an essay on any one of the following topics in about 250 words: - 5
1) Online Education
2) Disadvantages of Social Media
3) Population Growth
4) Electric Vehicles
5) Women's Empowerment
OR
Write a paragraph in about 150 words on the " Importance of English".
Ans - 1) Online Education -
An essay on the advantages and disadvantages of online education in 250 words:
Online education is a form of learning through digital platforms such as computers, tablets, or smartphones. Online education can be synchronous, where students and teachers interact in real-time, or asynchronous, where students access pre-recorded materials at their own pace. Online education has become more popular and accessible in recent years due to the advancement of technology and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online education has many advantages for both students and teachers. Some of these advantages are:
1) Flexibility: Online education allows students to learn from anywhere and anytime, as long as they have a device and an internet connection. This can help students balance their studies with other commitments such as work or family.
2) Affordability: Online education can be cheaper than traditional education, as it eliminates the costs of transportation, accommodation, meals, textbooks, and other fees. Sometimes the cost of textbooks and reading material is quite expensive for the students and it can be easily managed on this platform because it covers that topic only what the students need.
3)Accessibility: Online education can reach a broader range of students who may not have access to quality education due to geographical, social, economic, or physical barriers. Online education can also provide more options for students to choose from different courses and programs that suit their interests and goals. Even a student can take the opportunity on a global platform, which is impossible in the case of offline education.
4) Quality: Online education can provide high-quality programs that use various tools and techniques such as videos, podcasts, quizzes, simulations, etc. to enhance the learning experience. Online education can also enable students to access expert instructors from different parts of the world, and many complex fundamentals and different examples can be shown and explained simply with a click of a button which would be very troublesome in offline education.
However, online education also has some disadvantages that need to be considered. Some of these disadvantages are:
1) Lack of interaction: Online education can reduce the opportunities for social interaction and collaboration among students and teachers. This can affect the development of communication skills, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationships. Online education can also make it harder for teachers to monitor student progress, provide feedback, and motivate students. It misses the emotional bonding, cooperation, fun, and understanding between teachers and students, among students themselves. It lacks the live atmosphere of the classroom and for a longer time, it may appear to be monotonous for students and teachers as well.
2) Technical issues: Online education depends on reliable technology, which may not be available or affordable for everyone. Technical problems such as poor internet connection, power outage, device malfunction, etc. can disrupt the learning process and cause frustration for both students and teachers. In India, many towns do not have the required technical setup, students, and teachers are not that techno-friendly, so in some cases, it becomes rather difficult.
3) Distractions: Online education requires more self-discipline, time management, and concentration from students than traditional education. Students may face more distractions at home such as noise, family members, social media, etc. that can affect their focus and performance.
4) Health Issue - For a longer time, it may be hazardous for students' health and overall physique, as a result of screen radiation, long sitting hours, lack of physical activities, etc. So, may not be suitable for a long duration.
5) Authencity of books - Some students believe and realize that reading and understanding any topic or article from a book gives a clear concept as compared to studying from the screen, rather they believe that book reading is a more natural way of studying.
In conclusion, online education has both advantages and disadvantages that need to be weighed carefully before choosing this mode of learning. Online education can offer flexibility, affordability, accessibility, and quality to students who are willing to overcome the challenges of lack of interaction, technical issues, and distractions. But one thing is very sure one can fulfill his desire for education with the help of this platform.
OR
Ans - Paragraph on the "Importance of English".
Today, no one can deny the importance of the English language, it became an international language, the language of trade, science, technology, education, banking, agriculture, sports, political affairs, and whatnot. It is extensively used and adopted in almost all fields worldwide. Many countries use their national language for their national affairs but whenever international affairs are concerned, the English language becomes mandatory, for this, there are many reasons, and the main reason behind it is whatever latest technology and information available is in the English language.
Today everyone seeks the latest information and relies largely on electronic gadgets such as smartphones, laptops, computers, etc, and the English language is a computer-friendly language. It is becoming one global language and it unites the world in a single thread because, without communication, no country can prosper and develop. The English language enables us to go across the globe and achieve whatever we want. It is a widely spoken, written, and heard language, and because of its massive acceptance, it is becoming more and more popular.
5. Look at the visual input given below and write a small paragraph of about 75 words.
Ans - The above visual is of the sunrise. The sunrise is a breathtaking phenomenon that makes the beginning of a new day. As the sun slowly rises above the horizon, the sky changes from dark hues of blue and purple to bright shades of orange, pink, and yellow. The first rays of sunlight warm the earth, casting a soft glow over everything in its path. the world seems to awaken as the birds begin to chirp and day slowly comes to life. The trees and crystal clear river water welcome the sunrise and appear more lively as compared to the rest of the day. The sunrise is a daily reminder of the beauty and wonder that surrounds us, and it inspires us to embrace each new day with hope and optimism.
6. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions :
Since time began, the natural broad-leaved mixed forests of the Himalayas have played a crucial role in the life of the people of that region. In fact, the forests are the foundation of the world economy of the hill villages. Green leaves and grass, for example, provide fodder for the animals whose dung is used as fertilizer. Dry twigs and branches are the only sources of domestic cooking fuel. The forests also provide large supplies of fruits, edible nuts, fibers, and herbs for local consumption. The forest breaks the flow of the seasonal rainfall that lashes the slopes of this mountain range every year during the monsoon. This creates springs and perennial streams which are vital for the mountain people and animals during the hot summer months.
For many years, however, large areas of these rich forest resources have been destroyed. For example, the forests of Tehri Garhwal were exploited to supply timber for the expanding railway network in the plains. The people of Tehri Garhwal 1930 began a non-cooperation movement called Satyagraha form of peaceful resistance to obtain justice in opposition to the oppressive forest laws.
Questions :
1) based on your reading of the above passage make a note of it using abbreviations if needed.
2) Give a suitable title to it.
Ans - 1) Notes
1) Himalayan forests have always played a vital role in the mountain people and their economy and survival.
2) They always have been a source of many useful products, such as green leaves, grass, cooking fuel, fruits, edible nuts, fibers, and herbs, and caused enough rainfall.
3) Unfortunately many rich forests, such as Tehri Garhwal have been destroyed and exploited in the name of so-called,' Infrastructure'.
4) So, the people of this region started a non-cooperation movement called Satyagraha against the destruction of forests.
Ans - 2) Title of the above passage, " Lifeline of the nature - The Forest".
SECTION - C
( GRAMMAR)
7. Fill in the blanks : ( any five)
1. July comes--------- August. ( before, after, with)
Ans - before
2. Ashoka was one of-------- greatest kings of India. ( a, an, the)
Ans - the
3. We------- follow the traffic rules. ( must, should, might)
Ans - must
4. He died------- cancer. (of, off, on)
Ans - of
5. Ritu has------- friends. (much, many, any)
Ans - many
6. She-------- a song. ( singing, sings, sung)
Ans - sings
7. --------- you live long! (can, might, may)
Ans - may
8. Do as directed : ( any five)
1. He is so fat that he cannot run fast. ( too ----to)
Ans - He is too fat to run fast.
2. The boy is my nephew. The boy is wearing a blue shirt. ( Rewrite the pair of sentences using, 'who')
Ans - The boy is my nephew who is wearing a blue shirt.
3. Unless you run fast, you will miss the train. ( Use' If' in place of ' Unless ')
Ans - If you run fast, you will not miss the train.
4. Police arrested the thief. ( Make negative)
Ans - The police did not arrest the thief.
5. Ram writes a letter. ( Change the voice)
Ans - A letter is written by Ram.
6. Swimming is a good habit. ( Rewrite the sentence beginning with' It')
Ans - It is a good habit to swim.
7. Mamta goes to school every day. ( Make interrogative)
Ans - Does Mamta go to school every day.
SECTION - D
( Text Books)
9. Answer the following questions :
1) According to Nelson Mandela, what comes naturally to the human heart?
a) hatred b) love c) unity d) discrimination
Ans - b) love
2) What was the name of Anne's diary?
a) Betty b) Kitten c) Kitty d) Ketty
Ans - c) Kitty
3) Coorg is famous for-------
a) Tea b) Coffee c) Sandal d) Jute
Ans - b) Coffee
4) What name was given to the otter?
a) Major b) Taro c) Jim d) Mijbil
Ans - d) Mijbil
10. a) Read the extract carefully and answer the questions given below it :
The moon was coming up in the east, behind me, and stars were shining in the clear sky above me. There wasn't a cloud in the sky. I was happy to be alone high up above the sleeping countryside. I was flying my old Dakota aeroplane over France back to England. I was dreaming of my holiday and looking forward to being with my family. I looked at my watch: one thirty in the morning.
Questions :
1. How was the weather when the pilot started flying aeroplane?
a) Clear b) Foggy c) Rainy d) Sunny
Ans - a) Clear
2) Pilot was going to--------
a) France b) India c) USA d) England
Ans - d) England
3) The above passage is taken from which lesson?
a) His First Flight b) Black Aeroplane c) A Letter to God d) Glimpses of India
Ans - b) Black Aeroplane
b) Read the extract carefully and answer the questions :
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbour and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
Questions :
1) What has been personified in the above-given lines?
a) harbour b) city c) fog d) cat
Ans - c) fog
2) After sitting fog----------
a) disappears b) moves on c) sits there only d) gets dense
Ans - b) moves on
3) The poet of the above poem is---------
a) Pablo Neruda b) Robert Frost c) Robin Klein d) Carl Sandburg
Ans - d) Carl Sandburg
11. Answer the following questions in 30 words : (any two)
1) In reference to the poem ' Fire and Ice, how will the world end?
2) What are the things that Amanda's mother asks her to do and not to do?
3) How will the departure of the trees affect the house?
Ans - 1) In this poem, the poet says two possible ways by which the world will come to an end and that is either by Fire or Ice. Here, Fire is a symbolic representation of desire and ice is of hatred. So whenever the world ends, it will end with these two evil qualities of human beings, desire or hatred.
Ans - 2) Amanda's mother asks her to finish homework, clean her shoes, tidy her room, look at her mother while speaking, and scold her not to nail biting, eat chocolate, to be in a bad mood. Amanda's mother is not at all satisfied with Amanda's behaviour, just like any other mother of a school-going girl aged 11 to 13.
Ans - 3) As the poem suggests in place of natural habitat, the poet has planted trees in his house, but the trees are continuously trying to get out of the house just as the patient wants to leave the hospital. The departure of the trees from the house will make it empty and silent, as there will be no more struggle of the trees in the house.
12. Answer the following questions ( 30 words) : (any two)
1) How did the narrator cure Tricki?
2) How did Ausable get rid of Max?
3) How did Griffin become invisible?
Ans - 1) Tricki was Mrs. Pumphery's little one-loved pet doggy and out of extra love, care, and affection, she fed him more than necessary diet and did not take care of his exercise, Tricki became habitual of overeating and that was the problem of him. When Mrs. Pumphery calls the narrator or writer to treat Tricki, at a glance, he understands the problem of Tricki, he takes Tricki to his clinic, stops his extra diet, allows him to play with other dogs, as a bit of exercise, and within two to three days, the narrator completely cured Tricki.
Ans - 2) Ausable was a detective having some important report about the missiles, and he was about to hand it over to Fowler, a journalist. But suddenly in that French hotel room, another spy Max came in and asked for the same report from Ausable at gunpoint, but Ausable acted smartly, and asked Max to hide on the balcony, as there were police at the door, actually, it was the waiter of room service, Max went into the balcony, but as there was no balcony of that room, so Max died.
Ans - 3) Griffin, the scientist, had carried out experiment after experiment to prove that the human body could become invisible. Finally, he swallowed certain rare drugs and his body became as transparent as a sheet of glass- though it also remained as solid as glass.
13. Answer the following questions : (any six)
1. Who or what did Lencho have faith in? What did he do?
2. What Nelson Mandela thought about the oppressor?
3. Why were two national anthems sung?
4. What compelled the young seagull to take his first flight?
5. What is the Chinese legend about tea?
6. How did Valli react to the dead cow?
7. Why did Siddhartha Gautama abandon his luxurious life?
8. Where did Siddhartha Gautama get enlightenment? What name was given to him after that?
Ans - 1) Lencho had great faith in God, and because of the hailstorm, his corn harvest was completely destroyed, so he decided to write a letter to God, asking him for the help of 100 pesos so that he could sow his corn field once again to save his family from hunger. He had a strong belief that God would definitely help him.
Ans - 2) According to Nelson Mandela, the oppressor is the person, who takes away another man's freedom and is a prisoner of hatred and locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow-mindedness. The oppressed and the oppressor alike were robbed of their humanity.
Ans - 3) On that sworn day of Nelson Mandela as a newly elected president of South Africa, two national anthems were sung, one was the old one of the Republic, ' Die Stem" for blacks, and another was the new one for the whites, " Nkosi Sikelel - iAfrika", but neither of the group knew the complete lyrics of it.
Ans - 4) Young seagull was frightened to take his first flight because he always thought that his wings were not strong enough to fly, but his parents desperately wanted him to learn to fly so that he could become independent. One day he was very hungry and his parents, brothers, and sisters were busy hunting fish, when his mother flew near to him with a piece of fish in her beck, to catch that piece he unknowingly came out of the nest and started flying, actually, his mother wanted to teach him to take his first flight.
Ans - 5) The Chinese legend about tea was, once upon a time, there was a Chinese Emperor who always boiled water before drinking it, one day a few leaves of the twigs burning under the pot fell into the water giving it a delicious flavour. It is said that they were tea leaves.
Ans - 6) Valli felt very sad to see the dead cow and all her joy and happiness of the first ride on the bus vanished suddenly, because just before some time she witnessed the same cow running toward the bus full of joy, energy, and life, and very soon, she became lifeless because of the fast-moving vehicle must have struck to her. For Valli, it was difficult to digest the death of such a beautiful creature within a short period.
Ans - 7) Siddharth Gautama, abandoned his luxurious life as a prince at the age of twenty-five when he witnessed hardships and sufferings of a common man such as a sick man, an aged man, a funeral procession, and a monk begging for alms. He was so touched by the sorrows of the common man and decided to seek enlightenment under a peepal tree.
Ans - 8) Siddharth Gautama got enlightenment under the Peepal tree in seven days, later renamed as a Bodhi Tree (Tree of Wisdom) and he became known as the Buddha ( the Awakened or the Enlightened.
14. Noodle avoids offending Think-, but at the same time, he corrects his mistakes. How does he manage to do that?
OR
The course of the Loisels' life changed due to the necklace. Comment.
Ans - 14) Noodle always avoided offending Think-tank, but at the same time, he wanted to correct his mistakes. whenever he had to say the opposite of what the Think-tank said, he would present his thoughts by referring to them as being of no particular importance.
OR
Mathilde Loisel was an extraordinarily beautiful and ambitious lady, and always wanted to spend her life lavishly and luxuriously with good clothes, jewelry, a team of servants, and comfortable furniture but unfortunately born and married into a poor family. When her husband brought an invitation to a ball dance party, she did not have a gown and jewelry to wear, so she borrowed a diamond necklace from her wealthy friend Madam Frostier, but unfortunately lost it which cost about 36,000 Franks and to repay the loan amount, they worked very hard for 10 years, and in those 10 years, she lost her beauty in absence of proper care. So, the diamond necklace, which was an artificial one, drastically transformed her life.
15. How did Valli plan her bus ride? What did she find out about the bus, and how did she save up the fare?
OR
How did the marriage take place finally?
Ans - 15) For Valli, the best pastime was to watch the bus that used to go to a nearby town that was six miles away from her village, it took about one hour and forty-five minutes to go and come back, and the fair for one side was thirty paise only, but that was a big amount for her. She gathered all the information about the bus from the daily passengers and planned to ride the bus. She saved the fare for the same from the pocket money she got, and she took the chance in the afternoon because her mother used to take an afternoon nap for one to four hours. In this way, she planned her ever first bus ride for a quite long time and successfully rode the bus.
OR
Ans - 15) The Proposal is a Russian play, and the main characters are Lomov, Chubkov, and his daughter Natalaya. They represent wealthy neighbors, Lomov is thirty-five and wants to marry Natalaya because he thinks that she is well-educated a good housekeeper, and a balanced girl, and at the same time he is not in good health and wants somebody to look after him. One day, he goes to their house to propose to Natalaya, but on ownership of oxen meadows, they start unending fighting because she does not know his intention but when she comes to know, she agrees to his proposal and finally gets married.
16. What does the young boy say to Anne Gregory?
OR
Why did Custard cry for a nice safe cage? Why is the dragon called, a " cowardly dragon"?
Ans - 16) The young boy says to Anne Gregory that she has very beautiful yellow colored hair that appears like the Rampart of the castle, and is unable to see beyond that hair, that is her soul but she wants the boy should like her personality as a whole but should not like her only because of her yellow colored hair. Here the poet wants to suggest that outer appearance is not important but the beauty of the soul to be considered as the first priority.
OR
Ans - 16) Custard cried for a nice, safe cage because it was a coward. It is called a ' cowardly dragon' because everybody else in the house is brave. Belinda was as brave as a barrel of bears. Ink and Blink are described as so brave that they could chase lions down the stairs and Mustard was as brave as a tiger in rage.
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