DR. KIRAN SAUJIYA SR. SEC.

EDU

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Class 10 - English Language and Literature
Time Allowed: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 50

Section A
1. Mention the incident which prompted Prince Siddhartha to become a beggar. [2]
2. Grief is often seen as a measure of love. Justify your response to Buddha's sermon. [2]
3. These sights so moved him that he at once went out into the world to seek enlightenment. What were the sights [2]
that moved him? (The Sermon at Benaras)
4. Do you think Bholi could have confidently refused to marry Bishamber if she weren't educated? Give reasons. [2]
5. How did you feel when you read about Bholi being ignored and ill-treated by her parents as a child? [2]
6. What were Ram Lal and his wife’s plans regarding Bholi’s marriage? [2]
7. How did the pirate react to Belinda's dragon? (The Tale of Custard the Dragon) [2]
8. How did Custard accept his cowardice and others’ bravery? [2]
9. How was Belinda's behaviour with the dragon? (The Tale of Custard the Dragon) [2]
Section B
10. What was the role of the teacher in transforming Bholi from an innocent girl into a bold and confident person? [4]
11. Being impressed by Custard's feat, the young seagull's sister wrote a letter to Custard seeking advice on [4]
addressing the situation with her young brother. Write Custard's response to this letter. Base 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...
12. When Maxwell's pet dog died, he was too sad to mink of keeping to dog again. Imagine how me Sermon (the [4]
sermon at Benaras) would preach maxwell to overcome his loneliness.
Section C
Question No. 13 to 22 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [10]
Read the following passage carefully:
1. Organic food is very popular these days. It can also be very expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as
non-organic food. Parents of young children and even some pet owners, will pay high prices for organic food if
they think it is healthier. But many others think organic food is just a waste of money.
2. There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use agricultural
chemicals such as pesticides that stop insects from damaging crops. In many countries, foods that claim to be
organic must have special labels that guarantee they're grown organically.
3. Some people think organic also means 'locally grown' and originally it was indeed true. But over a period of time
organic farming has become a big business, with many organic foods now being grown by large agricultural
companies that sell their products far from where they're grown. Processed food made with organic ingredients has
also become more popular. At first, only small companies produced these products. But as demand overtook

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 supply, big food companies that had been selling non-organic products for many years also began selling organic
products.
4. Is organic food safer and more nutritious? This is an important part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers
believe it is safer and more nutritious. They think agricultural chemicals can cause serious illnesses such as cancer,
but there isn't much evidence proving this is true. However, recent studies have shown that eating organically-
grown produce reduces your chances of developing heart diseases. Many doctors think it is more important to stop
dangerous bacteria from contaminating foods. These bacteria can contaminate both organic and non-organic fruits
and vegetables, and doctors recommend washing produce carefully before eating it. Meat, fish and chicken can
also become contaminated so washing your hands before handling these foods is also very important.

13. People are willing to pay high prices for organic food because

a) it does not contain agricultural chemicals. b) it is produced by small companies.

c) it is not easily available. d) it helps in weight loss.

14. Select the option that displays what the writer projects with reference to the following:
Is organic food safer and more nutritious? This is an important part of the debate.

a) denial b) caution

c) confirmation d) acceptance
15. Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 3.

Opinion Reason

Big food companies have started selling organic food products.

16. The writer contrasts organic food to non-organic food.

State one point of comparison between the two.
17. Based on your reading of the text, list one benefit of eating organic food.
18. What connect does the writer draw between contamination of food and washing hands?
19. The writer says that people believe that it is safer and more nutritious to eat organic food. Select the reason for his
sceptical view.

a) it is tastier b) the price decides the popularity

c) it is marketed by big food companies d) there is no confirmed evidence

20. Supply one point to justify the following:
Some people think organic also means locally grown.
21. Supply one method of how we can control the contamination of organic and non-organic food.
22. List one factor that certifies food to be organic.
Section D
23. You are Nalini, Hostel warden of ABC Matriculation School, Pune. Write a letter to the Sales Manager Bharat [5]
Electronics and Domestic Appliances, Mumbai placing an order for a few fans, microwave ovens, and geysers
that you wish to purchase for the hostel. Also, ask for the discount permissible on the purchase.
24. A lot of money ________ required to start a new business these days. [1]

a) were b) is

c) have d) are

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25. Only when each of the committee members ________ reading the instructions then can you ________ them to [1]
the hall.

a) would finish, took b) finish, take

c) finished, take d) finishes, take

26. The price of the apples ________ very high. [1]

a) is b) was

c) were d) have
27. If he ________ early, we ________ catch the last train on time. [1]

a) is coming, can b) comes, will be able to

c) comes, could be d) will come, will

28. He and I ________ good friends but now we ________ anymore. [1]

a) were, aren't talking b) were, won't talk

c) are, weren't talking d) am, don't talking

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