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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER* (THEORY)
CLASS X (2025-26)
Time allowed: 2 Hours Maximum Marks:50
General Instructions:
1) This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2) All Questions are compulsory. However, internal choices have been provided in some of the
questions.
3) Section A has 12 questions carrying 01 mark each.
4) Section B has 7 Short Answer (SA-I) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
5) Section C has 4 Short Answer (SA-II) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
6) Section D has 1 Long Answer (LA) type question carrying 04 marks.
7) Section E has 2 Source based /Case-based /Passage based Questions carrying 04 marks
each.
Q No. Section-A (12 x 1 = 12 Marks) Mark
This section contains 12 Multiple Choice questions carrying 01 mark s
each.
1 Which of the following is NOT a web service? 1
(A) Sending an email via a webmail client
(B) Making online transactions through a banking portal
(C) Sharing files through Bluetooth
(D) Conducting online classes for students
2 What does TCP/IP stands for? 1
(A) Transmission Control Program/Internet Protocol
(B) Transfer Control Program/Internet Protocol
(C) Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Provider
(D) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
3 Information retrieval refers to the process of: 1
(A) Locating and accessing information through search engines
(B) Sending and receiving emails using different email protocols
(C) Transferring files from one device to another using protocols
(D) Fetching web pages from a server
4 Which of the following is an attribute of the <body> tag? 1
(A) vlink
(B) face
(C) color
(D) font-size
5 In HTML, the bgcolor attribute is used to 1
(A) Set the background color of the webpage
(B) Set the text color of the webpage
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(C) Set the background image of the webpage
(D) Set the background text of the webpage
6 Which of the following is the use of VoIP technology? 1
(A) Transmitting multimedia content over the internet
(B) Sending and receiving emails
(C) Making voice calls over the internet
(C) Hosting websites on servers
7 Which of the following best describes the main responsibility of a web server? 1
(A) Storing files on a local device
(B) Transmitting data across the internet
(C) Hosting websites and delivering content to web browsers
(D) Encrypting files to ensure secure transfer
8 The digital divide refers to: 1
(A) The difference in privacy laws across different countries
(B) The gap between those who have access to digital devices and those who
do not
(C) The issue of intellectual property rights in the digital world
(D) The security measures taken to protect digital transactions in e-commerce
9 Which of the following is a characteristic of open-source software? 1
(A) It is free of cost and can be modified by anyone.
(B) It is free of cost, but cannot be modified.
(C) It requires a fee for usage and modification.
(D) It is available for purchase and cannot be shared.
10 Rahul wants to access another computer system remotely. Which protocol 1
should he use?
(A) SMTP
(B) POP3
(C) HTTP
(D) TELNET
Q-11 and Q-12 are Assertion (A) and Reason (R) Type questions. Choose
the correct option as:
(A) Both A and R are True, and R correctly explains A.
(B) Both A and R are True, but R does not correctly explain A.
(C) A is True, but R is False.
(D) A is False, but R is True.
11 Assertion (A):. FTP is used for transferring files over a network. 1
Reason (R): FTP encrypts all file transfers for secure communication.
12 Assertion (A): When we enter the URL of a website in the address bar, the 1
web browser retrieves the web page from a web server.
Reason (R): The web browser uses the HTTP protocol to interact with web
servers and retrieve web pages.
*Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26.
Q No. Section-B (7X2 = 14 Marks) Mark
This section contains 07 Short Answer type questions carrying 02 marks s
each.
13 What is the importance of comments. Write the syntax for writing comments in 2
an HTML page.
14 A Sanaya, a Class X student, enjoys learning through online platforms. 2
What is this approach of studying called? Mention any two advantages
of using this approach.
OR
B What do you understand by the term web-address? How is it different
from an email address?
15 Aarav is designing a webpage and wants to set the background color and text 2
color. Write code to achieve this using HTML attributes.
16 A Explain the purpose of the rowspan and colspan attributes in an HTML 2
table. Provide an example.
OR
B Shruti wants to create a numbered list on her webpage. Explain the
purpose of the type and start attributes in the <ol> tag with an example.
17 What is the purpose of Hyper-link in an HTML Page? Explain the use of the 2
href attribute with an example.
18 A An incomplete HTML code of a webpage is given below. Fill in the 2
empty spaces in the <style> tag to meet the specifications given.
<html>
<head>
<title>CSS Demo</title>
<style>
body {
: Yellow;
}
h1 {
: Red;
: Arial;
}
p{
: 16px;
}
</style>
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</head>
<body>
<h1>Welcome to My Webpage</h1>
<p>This page demonstrate CSS styling.</p>
</body>
</html>
Specifications
Set the background color of the webpage to Yellow.
The heading (<h1>) should have a Red color and use the Arial
font.
The paragraph text (<p>) should have a font size of 16px.
OR
B Nisha, a Class X student, is designing an HTML page to display a
description list and an ordered list for her project. She writes the
following code:
<html>
<body bgcolor="lightgrey">
<h2>Indian Cities</h2>
<dl>
<dt>Mumbai</dt>
<dd>The City of Dreams</dd>
<dt>Kolkata</dt>
<!-- line 1 -->
</dl>
<p>Popular Cities in India:</p>
<ol type=" " start=" "> <!-- line 2 -->
<li>Delhi</li>
<li>Mumbai</li>
<!-- line 3 -->
</ol>
</body>
</html>
Based on the above code, fill in the blanks in line 1, line 2, and line 3
as per specifications given below.
In line 1, add the description "The City of Joy" for Kolkata.
In line 2, specify the type of ordered list as Roman numerals and
set the starting value as 5.
In line 3, add the name of another city Chennai as the third list
item.
*Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26.
19 Ravi is trying to make an online payment on an e-commerce website. He sees 2
that the website's URL starts with "http". Should he continue with the payment?
Give reasons to support your answer.
Q No Section-C (4X3 = 12 Marks) Mark
This section contains 04 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks s
each.
20 The following HTML statements contain errors. Rewrite the correct versions of 3
these statements with underlined corrections, following the given
specifications:
i. <A href=[Link] acolor="purple">Click Here</A>
Specification: The color of the hyperlink when it's clicked should be
pink.
ii. <TITLE font="16px">My Webpage</TITLE>
Specification: The webpage title should be 'My Webpage' without any
font-related attributes.
iii. <FONT type=arial size=12>Welcome to my website!</FONT>
Specification: The text should use the Arial font, size 12.
21 Suchita is examining a URL [Link] and has a few questions. 3
Help her by providing answers to the following questions.
i. Which part of the URL represents the protocol?
ii. What is the meaning of "s" in https?
iii. What do the abbreviations URL and WWW stand for?
22 A Write suitable HTML Code to Embed audio and video in a webpage. 3
OR
B What is a Hypertext link? Write the HTML code to create a hyperlink
that refers to an external website in a webpage.
23 Raghav wants to add the following text to a webpage. Help him by writing the 3
suitable HTML statements for the following:
i. CO2
ii. (X+Y)2
iii. A4
Q No. Section-D (1X4 = 4 Marks) Mark
s
*Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26.
This section contains 01 Long Answer (LA) type question carrying 04
marks.
24 A Write the HTML code to design the web page as shown below, 4
considering the specifications as given below.
Specification-1 : The HTML code structure should be proper. Heading
'Class Timetable' should be the second level of heading and Background
color of the page should be LightGreen.
Specification-2 : The value of the table border attribute should be 1.
Table header tag should be used wherever required.
Specification-3 : The table should exactly contain 3 rows and 3
columns. The data in each cell should be as shown in the above table.
Specification-4 : Attribute colspan should be used wherever required.
OR
B Answer the following Questions.
i. Which HTML tag is used for inserting an image on a webpage.
ii. Rahul wants to display an image '[Link]' on a webpage. Write
the HTML command he should use to insert the image.
iii. On the same webpage, Rahul wants to create a link to another
webpage '[Link]' when the image is clicked. Write the
HTML command he should use.
iv. Explain the use of the "alt" attribute in the HTML Image tag.
Q No. Section-E (2 X 4 = 8 Marks) Mark
This section contains 2 Source based /Case-based /Passage based s
Questions carrying 04 marks each.
25 Mr. Ravi recently bought a new smartphone and began exploring online 4
platforms. He decided to book a train ticket to visit his hometown and searched
for a booking website which looks very much like the original website. After
entering his personal and payment details, he noticed that money had been
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deducted from his account, but he didn't receive any booking confirmation. He
then realized that he has been a victim of fraud.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
i. What kind of fraud is Mr. Ravi a victim of?
ii. Which sensitive information may have been exposed due to the
fraudulent activity?
iii. What should Mr. Ravi have checked in the URL before entering his
details online?
iv. What steps can Mr. Ravi take to protect his financial information in the
future?
26 Meera is a creative student who loves to design posters for her school events. 4
While preparing a poster for a cultural festival, she downloaded images and
content from the internet without seeking permission or giving credit to the
original creators.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
i. Can this incident be considered a violation of Intellectual Property
Rights (IPR)? Why or why not?
ii. Mention the type of Intellectual Property Rights violation committed by
Meera.
iii. How can Meera avoid this ethical issue while preparing her poster?
iv. Suggest any two netiquettes that Meera’s classmates should follow
when using online resources.
*Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26.
हिन्दी पाठ्यक्रम-ब (कोड 085)
प्रहिदर्श प्रश्नपत्र*
कक्षा-दसवी ीं(2025-26)
हिर्ाशरिि समय: 3 घींटे अहर्किम अींक : 80
सामान्य हिदे र् :
णनम्नणिखिर् णनदे शोां को बहुर् सावधानी से पणिए और उनका सख्ती से अनुपािन कीणजए :
(i) इस प्रश्नपत्र में कुि चार िां ड हैं - क,ि,ग,घ |
(ii) इस प्रश्नपत्र में कुि 16 प्रश्न हैं | सभी प्रश्न अणनवायत हैं |
(iii) प्रश्नपत्र में आर्ांररक णवकल्प णदए गए हैं |
(iv) प्रश्नोां के उत्तर णदए गए णनदे शोां का पािन करर्े हुए णिखिए |
िांड – क 14
( अपणिर् बोध )
1 णनम्नणिखिर् गद्ाां श को ध्यानपूवतक पिकर उस पर आधाररर् पूछे गए प्रश्नोां के उत्तर णिखिए : 7
कायत करने की क्षमर्ा को योग्यर्ा कहर्े हैं |यह सभी जीवोां में णकसी न णकसी रूप में अवश्य
णवद्मान रहर्ी है | यही व्यखि की कायत क्षमर्ा का प्रमाि होर्ी है | णवणवध शैणक्षक सांसाधनोां
के माध्यम से इसे अणजतर् और णवस्ताररर् णकया जा सकर्ा है |सामाणजक उत्थान और दे श की
प्रगणर् के णिए योग्य एवां ईमानदार नागररकोां की आवश्यकर्ा होर्ी है | इस हे र्ु उत्कृष्ट शैणक्षक
योजना का णियान्वयन आवश्यक है | णशक्षा व्यखि में गुिवत्ता का आद्ान कर योग्यर्ा का
णनधात रि करर्ी है | पाररवाररक पृष्ठभूणम उसे मजबूर् आधार प्रदान करर्ी है |बच्चे में इसके
प्रकटीकरि का आभास सवतप्रर्म मार्ा-णपर्ा को होर्ा है | वही उसकी योग्यर्ा को परिकर
र्द् नुरूप उत्तरदाणयत्व स प ां ने के णिए उत्तरदायी होर्े हैं |इससे कायत के प्रणर् णनष्ठा जागृर् होर्ी है
और कायत णसखि अवश्यांभावी हो जार्ी है अन्यर्ा असफि होने पर जीवन में अवसाद का प्रवेश
होर्ा है ,णजससे होने वािी सामाणजक एवां राष्टरीय क्षणर् का अनु मान भी नहीां िगाया जा सकर्ा|
महाराज दशरर् और रानी कैकेयी इसके उत्कृष्ट उदाहरि हैं |जह ां महाराज दशरर् राम को
अवध का राज्य दे ना चाहर्े है , वहीां कैकेयी राम एवां भरर् दोनोां की योग्यर्ाओां को पहचानर्ी
हैं |उन्हें सम्यक ज्ञान र्ा णक भरर् में भी अयोध्या का राज्य सँभािने की योग्यर्ा है , णकांर्ु राम
अधमी राक्षसोां का सांहार कर सांपूित जगर् का मांगि कर सकर्े हैं | इसीणिए दु णनया में होने
वािी अपकीणर्त की परवाह न करके भी भरर् के णिए अवध का राज्य र्र्ा राम के णिए वनवास
की याचना की|
अर्ः सांर्ान को जन्म दे ना ही मार्ा-णपर्ा का कर्त व्य नहीां है | योग्य नागररक बनाकर
योग्यर्ानुसार राष्टर-णनमात ि में णनयोणजर् करना उससे बड़ा दाणयत्व है |
(दै णनक जागरि)
(क) व्यखि की कायतक्षमर्ा का प्रमाि होर्ा है – 1
(i) शखि
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शै क्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(ii) योग्यर्ा
(iii) णशक्षा
(iv) क शि
(ि) उत्कृष्ट शैणक्षक योजना की आवश्यकर्ा क्ोां होर्ी है ? 1
(i) सांसाधन के णवकास हे र्ु
(ii) णशक्षा के प्रसार हे र्ु
(iii) व्यखित्व णनमात ि हे र्ु
(iv) योग्यर्ा णनधात रि हे र्ु
(ग) णनम्नणिखिर् कर्न और कारि पर णवचार करर्े हुए उपयुि णवकल्प 1
चुणनए :
कर्न : कैकेयी महाराज दशरर् से अणधक बुखिमान र्ी |
कारि : वह राम और भरर् की योग्यर्ाओां को अच्छी र्रह जानर्ी र्ी |
(i) कर्न सही है िेणकन कारि ग़िर् है |
(ii) कर्न और कारि दोनोां सही है |
(iii) कर्न ग़िर् है और कारि सही है |
(iv) कर्न और कारि दोनोां गिर् है |
(घ) दे श की प्रगणर् के णिए योग्य एवां ईमानदार नागररकोां की आवश्यकर्ा क्ोां होर्ी है ? 2
(ङ) महाराज दशरर् और रानी कैकेयी के उदाहरि से आप क्ा समझर्े हैं ? 2
2 णनम्नणिखिर् गद्ाां श को ध्यानपूवतक पिकर उस पर आधाररर् पूछे गए प्रश्नोां के उत्तर णिखिए : 7
दीप प्रज्ज्विन आणद सांस्कृणर्योां का अणभन्न अां ग रहा है | धाणमतक अनु ष्ठान णकसी भी पांर् का अांग
रहा है । धाणमतक अनुष्ठान णकसी भी पांर् का हो, दीप प्रज्विन के णबना आज भी सांपन्न नहीां माना
जार्ा। दीपाविी और गुरुनानक जयांर्ी, हमारे दो प्रमुि दीप पवत हैं । जगमगार्े आवासीय और
कायत पररसर जनमानस के हर्षोल्लास की अणभव्यखि दे र्े हैं , उनमें आशा एवां उत्साह का सांचार
करर्े हैं । आवासीय, शैणक्षक, औदयोणगक भवन यहाां र्क णक नाणभकीय सांयांत्र का णशिान्यास या
णकसी भी कोणट की सांगोष्ठी का उद् घाटन हम अणनवायत र्ः दीया जिा कर करर्े हैं । प्रज्वणिर् दीप
से पररवेश की नकारात्मकर्ा णनराकृर् होर्ी है , वार्ावरि शुद्ध होर्ा है , दै णवक शखियोां का
आगमन आसान होर्ा है । अणधसांख्य व्यखि क्लेश, णववाद और भ्ाां णर्योां से इसणिए त्रस्त हैं , चूांणक
उन्हें जीवन के परम उद् दे श्य और इसकी अणधप्राखि के आवश्यक साधनोां और णवणधयोां का ज्ञान
नहीां है । उद्दे श्य की स्पष्टर्ा से सुसांगर् सोच और उसी अनुरूप सांगर् णनणमतर् करें गे र्ो अभीष्ट की
प्राखि आवश्यक होगी |
प्रकाश ज्ञान और दे वत्व का प्रर्ीक है | अांधकार णकर्ना भी हो, एक जिर्े णदये से िुि हो
जार्ा | अां धकार रूपी अज्ञान को णमटाने में दीपक की भूणमका णनणवतवाद है । यह दीपक उस
सद् बुदणध और णववेक का है , जो एक ओर व्यखि की प्रभु से णनकटर्ा स्र्ाणपर् करर्ा है और
दू सरोां को सन्मागत पर चिने की प्रेरिा दे र्ा है । आवरि धोिा दे सकर्ा है । बाह्य चमक-दमक
और िीपापोर्ी की आर्ुरर्ा में अांर्ः करि की उपे क्षा हो सकर्ी है । अपने मूि दै णनक रूप की
पहचानें णनिारर्े रहें , र्ो जीवन सार्तक हो जाएगा।
-(दै णनक जागरि)
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शै क्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(क) अांधकार को णकसके समान बर्ाया गया है ? 1
(i)मूितर्ा
(ii) अज्ञान
(iii) क्लेश
(iv) णनराशा
(ि) प्रकाश को दे वत्व का प्रर्ीक क्ोां कहा गया है ? 1
(i)प्रकाश फैिाने से
(ii)सद् बुखि के प्रसार से
(iii)अांधकार को दू र करने से
(iv)भगवान की आरर्ी करने से
(ग) णनम्नणिखिर् कर्न और कारि पर णवचार करर्े हुए उपयुि णवकल्प 1
चुणनए :
कर्न : णकसी भी सांगोष्ठी का उद् घाटन दीया जिा कर होर्ा है |
कारि : दीप प्रज्ज्विन से विा में आशा और उत्साह का सांचार होर्ा है ।
(i) कर्न सही है िेणकन कारि ग़िर् है |
(ii) कर्न और कारि दोनोां सही है |
(iii) कर्न ग़िर् है और कारि सही है |
(iv) कर्न और कारि दोनोां गिर् है |
(घ) जीवन की सार्तकर्ा से आप क्ा समझर्े हैं ? 2
(ङ) दीपक की भूणमका को स्पष्ट कीणजए | 2
िांड-ि 16
(व्यावहाररक व्याकरि)
3 पदबांध पर आधाररर् पाँ च प्रश्नोां में से हकनिी ीं चाि प्रश्नोीं के उत्तर णिखिए 4x1=4
(क) 'सवतनाम पदबांध' का प्रयोग करर्े हुए एक वाक् बनाइए ।
(ि) यह िड़का हमेशा कोई न कोई शरारर् करर्ा रहर्ा है । रे िाां णकर् का पदबांध बर्ाइए?
(ग) णिया णवशेर्षि पदबांध का एक उदाहरि दे कर वाक् में प्रयोग कीणजए?
(घ) र्िवार की सीधमें धरर्ी फटर्ी ही जा रही र्ी - वाक् में रे िाां णकर् पदबांध की पहचान
कीणजए।
(ङ) पास में एक सुांदर और शखिशािी युवक रहा करर्ा र्ा - पांखि में प्रयुि णवशेर्षि पदबांध को
चुनकर णिखिए ?
4 रचना के आधार पर वाक् रूपाां र्रि पर आधाररर् पाँ च प्रश्नोां में से हकन्ी ीं चाि प्रश्नोीं के उत्तर 4x1=4
णिखिए -
(क) मेरे भाई साहब मुझसे पाँ च साि बड़े र्े िेणकन केवि र्ीन दरजे आगे ।
वाक् का भेद णिखिए
(ि) णफर सािाना इखिहान हुआ और कुछ ऐसा सां योग हुआ णक मैं णफर पास हुआ- वाक् भेद
णिखिए ।
(ग) जब अणवनाश बाबू ने झां डा गाड़ा र्ब पुणिस ने उनको पकड़ णिया। सांयुि वाक् में रूपाां र्ररर्
कीणजए ।
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शै क्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(घ) जो बार् उनकी ण ांदगी में र्ी वहीां उनके गीर्ोां में र्ी। यह णमश्र वाक् कैसे है ?
(ङ) सरि वाक् का एक उदाहरि णििकर उसे स्पष्ट भी कीणजए ?
5 समास पर आधाररर् पाँ च प्रश्नोां में से हकन्ी ीं चाि प्रश्नोीं के उत्तर णिखिए - 4x1=4
(क) राम भी र्ुम, र्ुम ही िक्ष्मि साणर्योां - पांखि में प्रयु ि राम, िक्ष्मि से सामाणसक पद बनाकर
भेद णिखिए।
(ि) ‘करुिाकर' सामाणसक पद में प्रयुि पूवत पद और उत्तर पद अिग कर समास का नाम
णिखिए।
(ग) 'अनार्' का सामाणसक णवग्रह कर समास का नाम णिखिए।
(घ) कमतधारय समास के णकसी एक उदाहरि का वाक् प्रयोग कीणजए।
(ङ) 'णत्रभुज' का सामाणसक णवग्रह कर समास का नाम णिखिए।
6 ‘मुहावरे ’ पर आधाररर् पाँ च प्रश्नोां में से हकन्ी ीं चाि प्रश्नोीं के उत्तर णिखिए - 4x1=4
(क) भाई साहब का रूद्र-रूप दे िकर ------- जार्े।
(उपयुि मुहावरे द्वारा ररि स्र्ान को भररए)
(ि) 'हक्का-बक्का रह जाना' मुहावरे का वाक् में प्रयोग कीणजए।
(ग) ‘आँ िोां में धूि झोांकना’ र्र्ा ‘आँ िोां में बसाना’ मुहावरे में अांर्र स्पष्ट कीणजए।
(घ) णफल्म की सांवेदना णकसी दो से चार बनाने का गणिर् जानने वािे की समझ से परे र्ी | पांखि से
मुहावरा चुनकर वाक्म में प्रयोग कीणजए?
(ङ) गायन इर्ना प्रभावी र्ा णक वह अपनी ------- िगा ।
उणचर् मुहावरे द्वारा ररि स्र्ान की मूणर्त कीणजए |
िांड – ग 28
( पाठ्य पुस्तक एवां पूरक पाठ्य पुस्तक )
7 णनम्नणिखिर् पणिर् गद्ाां श पर आधाररर् बहुणवकल्पीय प्रश्नोां के सवात णधक उपयु ि उत्तर वािे 5x1=5
णवकल्प चुनकर णिखिए :
बाइणबि और दू सरे पावन ग्रांर्ोां में नूह नाम के एक पै गांबर का ण ि णमिर्ा है । उनका असिी
नाम िशकर र्ा, िेणकन अरब ने उनको नूह के िकब से याद णकया है । वह इसणिए णक आप
सारी उम्र रोर्े रहे । इसका कारि एक ख्मी कुत्ता र्ा। नूह के सामने से एक बार एक घायि
कुत्ता गु रा। नूह ने उसे दु त्कारोां हुए कहा, 'दू र हो जा गांदे कुत्ते । 'इस्लाम में कुत्तोां को गांदा
समझा जार्ा है । कुर्े ने उनकी दु त्कार सुनकर जवाब णदया..--' न मैं अपनी मजी से कुत्ता हँ ,
न र्ुम अपनी पसांद से इनसान हो। बनाने वािा सबका र्ो वही एक है ।
(क) 'बाइणबि’ को णकस प्रकार का ग्रांर् माना जार्ा है ?
(i) पावन
(ii)धाणमतक
(iii) नीणर्
(iv)न्याय
(ि) ‘अरब ने उनको नूह के िकब से याद णकया है |’ इस पांखि में ‘िकब’ का क्ा अर्त है ?
(i)नाम
(ii)पदवी
(iii)पैगांबर
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शै क्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(iv)ग्रांर्
(ग) पैगांबर से आप क्ा समझर्े हैं ?
(i)धमतगुरु
(ii) धमतसेवी
(iii) धाणमतक
(iv)धमतप्रवर्तक
(घ) िशकर को नूह के नाम से क्ोां याद करर्े हैं ?
(i) पाश्चार्ाप करने के कारि
(ii) गिर्ी का अहसास करने के कारि
(iii) अफसोस में रोर्े रहने के कारि
(iv) कुत्ते से नफरर् करने के कारि
(ङ) णनम्नणिखिर् कर्न और कारि पर णवचार करर्े हुए उपयुि णवकल्प का चयन करके णिखिए :
कर्न - न मैं अपनी मजी से कुर्ा हँ , न र्ुम अपनी पसांद से इनसान हो।
कारि - सबको बनाने वािा एक मात्र ईश्वर है ।
णवकल्प –
(i)कर्न र्र्ा कारि दोनोां गिर् हैं |
(ii)कर्न र्र्ा कारि दोनोां सही हैं |
(iii)कर्न गिर् है र्र्ा कारि सही है |
(iv) कर्न सही है र्र्ा कारि गिर् है |
8 णनधात ररर् गद् पािोां के आधार पर णनम्नणिखिर् चार प्रश्नोां में से हकन्ी ीं िीि प्रश्नोीं के उत्तर िगभग 3x2=6
25-30 शब्ोां में णिखिए :
(क) बड़े भाई साहब के व्यखित्व की णवशेर्षर्ाओां के बारे में णिखिए।
(ि) 26 जनवरी 1931 के णदन को अपूवत णदन क्ोां कहा गया है ? ‘डायरी का एक पन्ना’ पाि
के आधार पर णिखिए |
(ग) र्र्ाँ रा से णनकोबाररयोां के प्रे म करने के कारिोां को स्पष्ट कीणजए?
(घ) शैिेन्द्र कणव नहीां गीर्कार र्े , कैसे ?
9 णनम्नणिखिर् पणिर् काव्याां श पर आधाररर् बहुणवकल्पीय प्रश्नोां के सवात णधक उपयुि उत्तर वािे 5x1=5
णवकल्प चुनकर णिखिए :
पावस ऋर्ु र्ी, पवतर् प्रदे श,
पि-पि पररवणर्तर् प्रकृणर्-वेश ।
मेििाकार पवतर् अपार
अपने सहस्र दृग-सु मन फाड़,
अविोक रहा है बार-बार
नीचे जि में णनज महाकार,
- णजसके चरिोां में पिा र्ाि
दपति-सा फैिा है णवशाि ।
(क) काव्याां श में णकस ऋर्ु की बार् की गई है ?
(i) वर्षात
(ii) ग्रीष्म
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शै क्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(iii) शरद
(iv)शीर्
(ि) र्ािाब की र्ु िना दपति से क्ोां की गई है ?
(i)णवशाि होने से
(ii) बड़ा होने से
(iii) साफ़ और खस्र्र होने से
(iv) पारदशी होने से
(ग) प्रकृणर् के स्वरूप में पि-पि पररवर्तन क्ोां हो रहा है ?
(i) बादि के कारि
(ii) वर्षात के कारि
(iii) धूप के कारि
(iv) वर्षात ऋर्ु के कारि
(घ) पवतर् बार-बार अपने को क्ोां दे ि रहा है ?
(i) सुांदर होने से
(ii)फूि खििने से
(iii) अणवश्वास के कारि
(iv)उत्साणहर् होने से
(ङ) णनम्नणिखिर् कर्न और कारि पर णवचार करर्े हुए उपयुि णवकल्प का चयन करके णिखिए :
कर्न : पवतर् अपने रूप पर मुग्ध हो रहा है ।
कारि : नीचे जमे जि में स्वरूप णदिाई दे रहा है ।
णवकल्प
(i)कर्न सही है , णकांर्ु कारि गिर् है |
(ii)कर्न गिर् है , णकांर्ु कारि सही है |
(iii)कर्न सही है और कारि कर्न की सही व्याख्या है |
(iv)कर्न सही है णकांर्ु कारि कर्न की सही व्याख्या नहीां है |
10 णनधात ररर् कणवर्ाओां के आधार पर णनम्नणिखिर् चार प्रश्नोां में से हकन्ी ीं िीि प्रश्नोीं के उत्तर िगभग 3x2=6
25-30 शब्ोां में णिखिए :
(क) मीरा कृष्ण का चाकर क्ोां बनना चाहर्ी है ?
(ि) कांपनी बाग में रिी र्ोप सै िाणनयोां से क्ा कहर्ी है ?
(ग) कणव कैफ़ी आ मी ने णजन्दा रहने के समय से म र् के क्षि को अणधक महत्वपूित क्ोां माना है ?
(घ) 'आत्मत्राि' कणवर्ा एक अिग भाव की कणवर्ा है , कैसे ?
11 पूरक पाठ्य पु स्तक ‘सांचयन’ के णनधात ररर् पािोां पर आधाररर् णनम्नणिखिर् र्ीन प्रश्नोां में से 2x3=6
हकन्ी ीं दो प्रश्नोीं के उत्तर िगभग 40-50 शब्ोां में णिखिए :
(क) ‘दोस्ती के णिए समान उम्र का होना आवश्यक नहीां होर्ा’– इस कर्न के पक्ष में 'हररहर
काका' पाि के आधार पर णवचार व्यि कीणजए |
(ि) बच्चोां की पिाई को िेकर अणभभावक उदासीन र्े - 'सपनोां के-से णदन' पाि के आधार पर
कर्न की समीक्षा कीणजए ?
(ग) ‘टोपी शुक्ला’ की कहानी में इफ्फ़न की कहानी को जानना क्ोां आवश्यक है ?
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शै क्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
िांड – घ 22
( रचनात्मक िेिन )
12 णनम्नणिखिर् र्ीन णवर्षयोां में से हकसी एक णवर्षय पर सांकेर् णबन्दु ओां के आधार पर िगभग 120 5x1=5
शब्ोां में एक अनुच्छेद णिखिए :
(क) पांचायर्ी चुनाव
पांचायर् क्ा है ?
चुनाव की आवश्यकर्ा एवां नाम?
ग्रामीि णवकास में महत्त्व
(ि) स्वास्थ्य और मोटा अनाज
स्वास्थ्य का महत्त्व
मोटा अनाज क्ा है ?
स्वस्र् रिने में भूणमका
(ग) महानगर में स्वच्छ हवा का सांकट
महानगर क्ा है ?
स्वच्छ हवा की आवश्यकर्ा
स्वास्थ्य और जीवन पर प्रभाव
13 णनम्नणिखिर् में से हकसी एक णवर्षय पर िगभग 100 शब्ोां में एक औपचाररक पत्र णिखिए - 5x1=5
(क) आप भरर्/भारर्ी हैं । णवद्ािय में 'भार्षा क्लब’ बनाने के णिए प्रधानाचायत को पत्र णिखिए।
(ि) आप हररयािा के रोहर्क णजिे के सामना गाँ व के णनवासी हैं । गाँ व के िोग स्वच्छर्ा के सांदभत में
सभा करने वािे हैं । इसकी जानकारी दे र्े हुए णकसी राष्टरीय दै णनक समाचार पत्र के सां पादक को
पत्र णिखिए।
14 णनम्नणिखिर् में से हकसी एक णवर्षय पर िगभग 60 शब्ोां में सूचना णिखिए: 4x1=4
(क) आप अनुभव/अनुभा हैं । आप अपने स्कूि के 'णहन्दी भार्षा णवकास मांच' के सणचव हैं । आपके
स्कूि में अन्तणवतद्याियी 'भार्षि प्रणर्योणगर्ा का आयोजन णकया जा रहा है । सभी णवद् याणर्तयोां
को सूणचर् करने के णिए एक सूचना र्ैयार कीणजए।
(ि) आप सवोदय सोसाइटी के सणचव हैं ।आपकी सोसाइटी में एक सिाह र्क गांगा जि की आपूणर्त
बाणधर् रहे गी । इसकी जानकारी दे र्े हुए एक सूचना णिखिए।
15 णनम्नणिखिर् में से हकसी एक णवर्षय पर िगभग 40 शब्ोां में आकर्षतक णवज्ञापन र्ैयार कीणजए : 3x1=3
(क) आपसे ‘अवनी प्रकाशन’ के प्रबांधक ने एक णवज्ञापन बनाने के णिए आग्रह णकया है । आप इस
प्रकाशन के णिए एक आकर्षतक णवज्ञापन र्ैयार कीणजए।
(ि) एन.एच.-24 सड़क अब िाि बत्ती से मुि हो गई है । णदल्ली से मेरि र्क यात्रा णबना रुके
पूरी की जा सकर्ी है । आम जनर्ा को इसकी जानकारी दे र्े हुए एक आकर्षतक णवज्ञापन र्ै यार
कीणजए।
16 (क) मैं अपने घर की बािकनी में बैिा चाय पी रहा र्ा णक अचानक र्ेज हवाएां चिने िगीां - 5x1=5
-------- पांखि से िगभग 100 शब्ोां में िघु कर्ा णिखिए।
अर्वा
(ि) आप काणर्तक / कृणर्का हैं । आपको उच्च णशक्षा के णिए 'णशक्षा-िोन' की आवश्यकर्ा
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शै क्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
है । स्टे ट बैंक ऑफ इां णडया के प्रबांधक को िगभग 80 शब्ोां में ई-मेि णििकर िोनके णिए
आवेदन कीणजए ?
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शै क्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
हिन्दी (पाठ्यक्रम-अ ) कोड (002)
प्रहिदर्श प्रश्नपत्र*
कक्षा-दसवी ीं (2025-26)
हिर्ाशरिि समय: 3 घींटे अहर्किम अींक : 80
सामान्य हिदे र् :
णनम्नणिखिर् णनदे शोां को बहुर् सावधानी से पणिए और उनका सख्ती से अनुपािन कीणजए :
(i) इस प्रश्नपत्र में कुि चार िांड हैं - क,ि,ग,घ |
(ii) इस प्रश्नपत्र में कुि 15 प्रश्न हैं | सभी प्रश्न अणनवायत हैं |
(iii) प्रश्नपत्र में आर्ांररक णवकल्प णदए गए हैं |
(iv) प्रश्नोां के उत्तर णदए गए णनदे शोां का पािन करर्े हुए णिखिए |
िांड – क अांक
( अपणिर् बोध ) 14
1 णनम्नणिखिर् गद्ाां श को ध्यानपूवतक पिकर उस पर आधाररर् पूछे गए प्रश्नोां के उत्तर 7
णिखिए :
भारर्ीय सांस्कृणर्,जीवनशैिी और िान-पान में मोटे अनाजोां (णमिेट्स) का णवशेष स्र्ान रहा है |
ये णवणशष्ट अनाज हमारे स्वास्थ्य के णिए िाभदायक होने के सार्-सार् पयातवरि के णिए भी अच्छे
होर्े हैं क्ोांणक कम पानी और सांसाधन के बीच ये णवकणसर् हो जार्े हैं | यह हमारे णिए गौरव की
बार् है णक भारर् सरकार के सुझाव पर सांयुक्त राष्टर ने वषत 2023 को अांर्रराष्टरीय मोटा अनाज वषत
के रूप में घोणषर् णकया | णजसका उद्दे श्य मोटे अनाजोां को िेकर जागरूकर्ा फैिाना और इनके
उत्पादन व सेवन को बिावा दे ना है |
आमजन के बीच मोटे अनाजोां का सेवन णपछिी कई शर्ाखियोां से प्रचणिर् है , परन्तु इसके
पोषकीय और औषधीय गुिोां की जानकारी हाि ही में हुए जैव-रासायणनक अनुसांधानोां और
णचणकत्सा सांबांधी अध्ययनोां से सामने आई है | कुपोषि की समस्या के समाधान में मोटे अनाजोां की
अहम् भूणमका है | आधुणनक जीवनशैिी से उत्पन्न होने वािे रोगोां के सांदभत में मोटे अनाजोां के
अनेक स्वास्थ्य िाभोां को दु णनया ने जाना-पहचाना और सराहा है | मोटे अनाजोां में गेहूँ और धान
की अपेक्षा प्रोटीन और सांर्ुणिर् अमीनो अम्ल अणधक पाया जार्ा है | इस र्रह से ये मोटे अनाज
बाकी अनाजोां से पोषि के मामिे में श्रेष्ठ होर्े हैं | इसके अिावा, मोटे अनाज आहार सांबांधी रे शोां,
गुिवत्तापूित वसा और महत्त्वपूित िणनज जैसे- कैखलशयम, पोटै णशयम, मैग्नीणशयम, आयरन, ण ांक
र्र्ा बी-कॉम्प्लेक्स णवटाणमनोां के समृद्ध स्रोर् हैं |
मोटे अनाजोां में पोषि और स्वास्थ्य से जुड़े इर्ने फ़ायदोां के बावजूद वर्तमान समय में मानव
आबादी इनका सेवन नहीां करर्ी या बहुर् कम िोग इसे अपने िाने की र्ािी में जगह दे र्े हैं | यह
एक णवडां बना है |
स्रोर् – णवज्ञान प्रगणर् (माणसक पणत्रका)
(क) उपयुतक्त गद्ाांश णकस णवषयवस्तु पर आधाररर् है ? 1
(i) कुपोषि की समस्या पर
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शैक्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(ii) मोटे अनाज के महत्त्व पर
(iii)सांर्ुणिर् आहार के महत्त्व पर
(iv)स्वास्थ्य सांबांधी समस्याओां पर
(ि) णनम्नणिखिर् कर्न और कारि पर णवचार करर्े हुए उपयुक्त णवकल्प का चयन कर णिखिए : 1
कर्न : मोटे अनाज बाकी अनाजोां से पोषि के मामिे में श्रेष्ठ होर्े हैं |
कारि : मोटे अनाजोां में अनेक पोषकीय और औषधीय िूणबयाूँ होर्ी हैं |
णवकल्प –
(i) कर्न ग़िर् है, णकांर्ु कारि सही है |
(ii) कर्न और कारि दोनोां ग़िर् हैं |
(iii) कर्न सही है और कारि कर्न की सही व्याख्या है |
(iv) कर्न सही है णकांर्ु कारि कर्न की सही व्याख्या नहीां है |
(ग) अांर्रराष्टरीय मोटा अनाज वषत का उद्दे श्य है – 1
उणचर् णवकल्प का चयन करें -
(I)मोटे अनाज के उत्पादन को बिावा दे ना |
(II)मोटे अनाज के प्रणर् जागरूकर्ा फैिाना |
(III)मोटे अनाज को मुख्य फ़सि घोणषर् करना |
(IV)मोटे अनाज की प्रणर्ष्ठा को क्षणर् पहुूँचाना ।
णवकल्प –
(i) कर्न (I) और (II) सही हैं |
(ii) केवि कर्न (III) सही है |
(iii) कर्न (I) और (IV) सही हैं |
(iv) कर्न (I), (II) और (IV) सही हैं |
(घ) आज मोटे अनाज अपने णकन गुिोां के कारि िोकणप्रय हो रहे हैं ? 2
(ङ) कुपोषि की समस्या के समाधान में मोटे अनाजोां की क्ा भूणमका हो सकर्ी है ? 2
2 णनम्नणिखिर् काव्याांश को ध्यानपूवतक पिकर उस पर आधाररर् पूछे गए प्रश्नोां के उत्तर णिखिए : 7
गुिाब का फूि है
हमारा पिा-णििा
मैंने उसे काफी
उिट-पुिट कर दे िा है
मुझे र्ो वह ऐसा ही णदिा
सबसे बड़ा सबूर्
उसके गुिाब होने का यह है
णक वह गाूँव में जाकर
बसने के णिए
र्ैयार नहीां है
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शैक्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
गाूँव में उसकी
प्रदशतनी कौन कराएगा
वहाूँ वह अपनी शोभा की
प्रशांसा णकससे कराएगा
वह फूिने के बाद
णकसी फसि में र्ोड़े ही
बदि जार्ा है
मूरि णकसान को फूिने के बाद
फसि दे ने वािा ही र्ो भार्ा है
गाूँव में इसणिए िीक है
अिसी और सरसोां और
णर्िी के फूि
जा नहीां सकर्े वहाूँ कदाणप
गुिाब और णििी के फूि
बुरा नहीां मानना चाणहए
इस गुिाब - वृणत्त का
गाूँव वािोां को
क्ोांणक वहाूँ रहना चाणहए णसफत ऐसे हार्-पाूँव वािोां को
जो बो सकर्े हैं
और काट सकर्े हैं
कुएूँ िोद सकर्े हैं
िाई पाट सकर्े हैं
और णफर भी चुपचाप
समाजवाद पर भाषि सुनकर
वोट दे सकर्े हैं
गुिाब के फूि को
– भवानी प्रसाद णमश्र
(क) प्रस्तुर् कणवर्ा में णकस भाव की प्रधानर्ा है ? 1
(i) हास्य
(ii) प्राकृणर्क सौांदयत
(iii) व्यांग्य
(iv) आक्रोश
(ि) ‘गुिाब’ णकसका प्रर्ीक है ? 1
(i) शहर के पिे -णििे नौजवानोां का |
(ii) शहर के वार्ावरि का |
(iii) शहर की ण ांदगी का |
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शैक्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(iv) शहर की सुणवधाओां का |
(ग) णनम्नणिखिर् कर्न और कारि पर णवचार करर्े हुए उपयुक्त णवकल्प का चयन कर णिखिए : 1
कर्न : बुरा नहीां मानना चाणहए, इस गुिाब-वृणत्त का |
कारि : वह बचपन से शहर में ही पिा-बड़ा है |
णवकल्प :
(i) कर्न ग़िर् है, णकांर्ु कारि सही है |
(ii) कर्न और कारि दोनोां ही ग़िर् हैं |
(iii) कर्न सही है और कारि कर्न की सही व्याख्या है |
(iv) कर्न सही है णकांर्ु कारि कर्न की सही व्याख्या नहीां है |
(घ) गुिाब गाूँव में जाकर बसने के णिए क्ोां र्ैयार नहीां है ? 2
(ङ) कणवर्ा के आधार पर णिखिए णक णकसान को णकस र्रह के फूि भार्े हैं और क्ोां ? 2
िांड – ि 16
( व्यावहाररक व्याकरि )
3 णनदे शानुसार ‘रचना के आधार पर वाक् भेद’ पर आधाररर् पाूँच प्रश्नोां में से णकन्ीां चार प्रश्नोां के 4x1=4
उत्तर णिखिए :
(क) नवाब साहब ने र्ौणिया झाड़ा और सामने णबछा णिया |
(सरि वाक् में बदणिए)
(ि) हािदार साहब को उधर से गु रर्े समय मूणर्त में कुछ अांर्र णदिाई णदया |
(णमश्र वाक् में बदणिए)
(ग) मन्नू के एक इशारे पर िड़णकयाूँ कक्षा से बाहर णनकिकर नारे िगाने िगीां |
(सांयुक्त वाक् में बदणिए)
(घ) काणर्क आया नहीां णक बािगोणबन भगर् की प्रभाणर्याूँ शुरू हुईां |
(रचना की दृणष्ट से वाक् का भेद णिखिए)
(ङ) सबसे बड़ी बार् है णक काशी के पास उस्ताद णबखिल्ला िाूँ जैसा नायाब हीरा रहा है |
(रे िाांणकर् उपवाक् का भेद णिखिए)
4 णनदे शानुसार ‘वाच्य’ पर आधाररर् पाूँच प्रश्नोां में से णकन्ीां चार प्रश्नोां के उत्तर णिखिए : 4x1=4
(क) पर्ोह ने भगर् को दु णनयादारी से णनवृत्त कर णदया र्ा | (कमतवाच्य में बदणिए)
(ि) नवाब साहब द्वारा िीरे पर मसािा णछड़का गया। (कर्ृतवाच्य में बदणिए)
(ग) आओ,पेड़ की छाया में बैिे | (भाववाच्य में बदणिए)
(घ) मुझसे यह काम नहीां हो सकर्ा | (कर्ृतवाच्य में बदणिए)
(ङ) उद्धव द्वारा ज्ञान का उपदे श णदया गया। (वाच्य पहचानकर भेद बर्ाइए)
5 णनदे शानुसार ‘पद पररचय’ पर आधाररर् पाूँच प्रश्नोां में से णकन्ीां चार प्रश्नोां के रे िाांणकर् पदोां का पद- 4x1=4
पररचय णिखिए :
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शैक्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(क) शीिा अग्रवाि को कॉिेज वािोां ने नोणटस र्मा णदया |
(ि) िीरे की पणनयार्ी फाूँकें बहुर् स्वाणदष्ट र्ीां।
(ग) शुक्ल पक्ष में चाूँद णनरां र्र बिर्ा है।
(घ) उनकी अूँगुणियाूँ िूँजड़ी पर िगार्ार चि रहीां र्ीां |
(ङ) शाबाश ! र्ुमने णकर्ना अच्छा कायत णकया।
6 णनदे शानुसार ‘अिांकार’ पर आधाररर् पाूँच प्रश्नोां में से णकन्ीां चार प्रश्नोां की रे िाांणकर् काव्य पांखक्तयोां 4x1=4
में अिांकार पहचान कर णिखिए :
(क) प्रीणर्-नदी में पाउूँ न बोरयौ |
(ि) कोणट कुणिस सम बचनु र्ुम्हारा |
ब्यर्त धरहु धनु बान कुिारा ||
(ग) आगे नणदया पड़ी अपार, घोड़ा कैसे उर्रे पार ।
रािा ने सोचा इस पार, र्ब र्क चेर्क र्ा उस पार ।।
(घ) णसमटा हुआ सांकोच है हवा की णर्रकन का |
(ङ) सुनर् जोग िागर् है ऐसौ, ज्ौां करुई ककरी |
िांड – ग 30
( पाठ्य पुस्तक एवां पूरक पाठ्य पुस्तक )
7 णनम्नणिखिर् पणिर् गद्ाांश पर आधाररर् बहुणवकल्पीय प्रश्नोां के सवातणधक उपयुक्त उत्तर वािे 5x1=5
णवकल्प चुनकर णिखिए :
वही पुराना स्वर, वही पुरानी र्ल्लीनर्ा | घर में पर्ोह रो रही है णजसे गाूँव की खियाूँ चुप कराने
की कोणशश कर रही हैं | णकांर्ु, बािगोणबन भगर् गाए जा रहे हैं ! हाूँ , गार्े -गार्े कभी-कभी
पर्ोह के न दीक भी जार्े और रोने के बदिे उत्सव मनाने को कहर्े। आत्मा परमात्मा के पास
चिी गई, णवरणहनी अपने प्रेमी से जा णमिी, भिा इससे बिकर आनांद की कौन बार् ? मैं कभी-
कभी सोचर्ा, यह पागि र्ो नहीां हो गए, णकांर्ु नहीां, वह जो कुछ कह रहे र्े उसमें उनका णवश्वास
बोि रहा र्ा-वह चरम णवश्वास, जो हमेशा ही मृत्यु पर णवजयी होर्ा आया है । बेटे के णक्रया-कमत
में र्ूि नहीां णकया; पर्ोह से ही आग णदिाई उसकी। णकांर्ु ज्ोां ही श्राद्ध की अवणध पूरी हो गई,
पर्ोह के भाई को बुिाकर उसके सार् कर णदया, यह आदे श दे र्े हुए णक इसकी दू सरी शादी कर
दे ना।
(क) बािगोणबन भगर् जी द्वारा णकया गया कौन-सा कायत सामाणजक परां परा के णवरुद्ध र्ा ?
(I) पर्ोह से बेटे की णचर्ा को आग णदिाना |
(II) पर्ोह को उसके भाई के सार् मायके भेजना |
(III) बेटे का श्राद्ध णवणध-णवधान से करना |
(IV) बेटे की मृत्यु का उत्सव मनाना |
णवकल्प –
(i) कर्न (I) और (II) सही हैं |
(ii) केवि कर्न (III) सही है |
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शैक्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(iii) कर्न (I) और (IV) सही हैं |
(iv) कर्न (II) और (III) सही हैं |
(ि) ‘णवरहनी अपने प्रेमी से जा णमिी’ – इस कर्न में बािगोणबन भगर् के अनुसार
णवरहनी कौन है ?
(i) परमात्मा
(ii) आत्मा
(iii) काया
(iv) मृत्यु
(ग) णनम्नणिखिर् कर्न और कारि पर णवचार करर्े हुए उपयुक्त णवकल्प का चयन कर णिखिए :
कर्न : बािगोणबन भगर् ने अपने पुत्र को मुिाणग्न दे ने का कायत अपनी पुत्रवधु से करवाया |
कारि : बािगोणबन भगर् रूणिणवरोधी और नारी सम्मान के पक्षधर र्े |
णवकल्प :
(i) कर्न ग़िर् है , णकांर्ु कारि सही है |
(ii) कर्न और कारि दोनोां ही ग़िर् हैं |
(iii) कर्न सही है और कारि कर्न की सही व्याख्या है |
(iv) कर्न सही है णकांर्ु कारि कर्न की सही व्याख्या नहीां है |
(घ) िेिक को यह सांदेह है णक बािगोणबन भगर् कहीां पागि र्ो नहीां हो गए क्ोांणक
(I) वे पर्ोह को उसके भाई के सार् मायके भेज रहे र्े |
(II) वे रोने के बदिे उत्सव मनाने को कह रहे र्े ।
(III) वे पुत्र की मृत्यु के बाद गाए जा रहे र्े |
(IV) वे पर्ोह को चुप कराने की कोणशश कर रहे र्े |
णवकल्प –
(i) कर्न (I) और (II) सही हैं |
(ii) केवि कर्न (III) सही है |
(iii) कर्न (I) और (IV) सही हैं |
(iv) कर्न (II) और (III) सही हैं |
(ङ) बेटे की मृत्यु के बाद बािगोणबन भगर् अपनी बह से क्ा अपेक्षा रिर्े र्े ?
(i) वह उनकी आजीवन सेवा करे |
(ii) वह णवधवा का जीवन व्यर्ीर् करे |
(iii) वह कबीर के गीर् गाया करे |
(iv) वह पुनणवतवाह कर िे |
8 णनधातररर् गद् पािोां के आधार पर णनम्नणिखिर् चार प्रश्नोां में से णकन्ीां र्ीन प्रश्नोां के उत्तर िगभग 3x2=6
25-30 शिोां में णिखिए :
(क) ‘नेर्ाजी का चश्मा’ कहानी के आधार पर हािदार साहब के व्यखक्तत्व का पररचय
णिखिए |
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शैक्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(ि) िेखिका मन्नू भांडारी ने अपनी माूँ की र्ुिना धरर्ी से क्ोां की है ?
‘एक कहानी यह भी’ पाि के आधार पर स्पष्ट कीणजए।
(ग) ‘मेरे माणिक एक सुर बक्श दे । सुर में वह र्ासीर पैदा कर णक आूँ िोां से सच्चे मोर्ी की र्रह
अनगि आूँ सू णनकि आएूँ |’ ‘नौबर्िाने में इबादर्’ पाि के आधार पर णबखिल्ला िाूँ के इस
कर्न को स्पष्ट कीणजए।
(घ) िेिक सांस्कृणर्-असांस्कृणर् और सभ्यर्ा-असभ्यर्ा के भ्रमजाि में फूँसे मनुष्ोां से क्ा प्रश्न करर्ा
है ?
9 णनम्नणिखिर् पणिर् काव्याां श पर आधाररर् बहुणवकल्पीय प्रश्नोां के सवातणधक उपयुक्त उत्तर वािे 5x1=5
णवकल्प चुनकर णिखिए :
र्ारसप्तक में जब बैिने िगर्ा है उसका गिा
प्रेरिा सार् छोड़र्ी हुई उत्साह अस्त होर्ा हुआ
आवा से राि जैसा कुछ णगरर्ा हुआ
र्भी मुख्य गायक को ढाूँिस बूँधार्ा
कहीां से चिा आर्ा है सांगर्कार का स्वर
कभी-कभी वह योां ही दे दे र्ा है उसका सार्
यह बर्ाने के णिए णक वह अकेिा नहीां है
और यह णक णफर से गाया जा सकर्ा है
गाया जा चुका राग
और उसकी आवा में जो एक णहचक साफ़ सुनाई दे र्ी है
या अपने स्वर को ऊूँचा न उिाने की जो कोणशश है
उसे णवफिर्ा नहीां
उसकी मनुष्र्ा समझा जाना चाणहए |
(क) ‘र्ारसप्तक में जब बैिने िगर्ा है उसका गिा’ इस पांखक्त में ‘उसका’ शि णकसके णिए प्रयोग
णकया गया है ?
(i) सांगर्कार के णिए |
(ii) सांगीर्कार के णिए |
(iii) र्बिा वादक के णिए |
(iv) मुख्य गायक के णिए |
(ि) णनम्नणिखिर् काव्य पांखक्तयोां में से णकस पांखक्त से मुख्य गायक के उत्साह के क्षीि होने का पर्ा
चिर्ा है ?
सही णवकल्प का चयन कीणजए –
(I) आवा से राि जैसा कुछ णगरर्ा हुआ |
(II) प्रेरिा सार् छोड़र्ी हुई उत्साह अस्त होर्ा हुआ |
(III) कहीां से चिा आर्ा है सांगर्कार का स्वर |
(IV) उसकी आवा में जो एक णहचक साफ़ सुनाई दे र्ी है |
णवकल्प –
(i) कर्न (I) और (II) सही हैं |
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शैक्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(ii) केवि कर्न (III) सही है |
(iii) कर्न (I) और(IV) सही हैं |
(iv) कर्न (II) और (III) सही हैं |
(ग) णनम्नणिखिर् कर्न और कारि पर णवचार करर्े हुए उपयुक्त णवकल्प का चयन कर णिखिए :
कर्न : सांगर्कार की आवा में एक णहचक साफ़ सुनाई दे र्ी है और वह
अपनी आवा को ऊूँचा नहीां उिने दे ने की कोणशश करर्ा है |
कारि : दू सरोां को सफ़ि बनाने के णिए त्याग करना मनुष्र्ा होर्ी है |
सांगर्कार का त्याग उसकी मनुष्र्ा का पररचायक है |
णवकल्प :
(i) कर्न ग़िर् है, णकांर्ु कारि सही है |
(ii) कर्न और कारि दोनोां ही ग़िर् हैं |
(iii) कर्न सही है और कारि कर्न की सही व्याख्या है |
(iv) कर्न सही है णकांर्ु कारि कर्न की सही व्याख्या नहीां है |
(घ) सांगर्कार णकस प्रकार मुख्य गायक को अहसास णदिार्ा है णक वह अकेिा नहीां है ?
(i) मुख्य गायक के समान भारी स्वर में गाकर |
(ii) मुख्य गायक को प्रेररर् करके |
(iii) मुख्य गायक से ऊूँचे स्वर में गाकर |
(iv) मुख्य गायक के टू टर्े स्वर में अपना स्वर णमिाकर |
(ङ) सांगर्कार के स्वर में णहचक सुनाई दे ने का क्ा कारि है ?
(i) सांगर्कार में आत्मणवश्वास का अभाव है |
(ii) सांगर्कार मुख्य गायक का मान बनाए रिना चाहर्ा है |
(iii) सांगर्कार को गायन में अभी प्रवीिर्ा नहीां आई है |
(iv) सांगर्कार में भय और हीनर्ा का भाव है |
10 णनधातररर् कणवर्ाओां के आधार पर णनम्नणिखिर् चार प्रश्नोां में से णकन्ीां र्ीन प्रश्नोां के उत्तर िगभग 3x2=6
25-30 शिोां में णिखिए :
(क) गोणपयोां को उद्धव से क्ोां कहना पड़ा – ‘हरर हैं राजनीणर् पणि आए’ |
‘सूरदास के पद’ के आधार पर उत्तर णिखिए |
(ि) “सो णबिगाउ णबहाई समाजा | न र् मारे जैहणहां सब राजा’- परशुराम जी के मुूँह से ऐसा सुनकर
िक्ष्मि की क्ा प्रणर्णक्रया रही ?
(ग) ‘उत्साह’ और ‘अट नहीां रही है ’ कणवर्ाओां के आधार पर सूयतकाांर् णत्रपािी ‘णनरािा’
जी के प्रकृणर् णचत्रि का वितन अपने शिोां में कीणजए।
(घ) ‘आत्मकथ्य’ कणवर्ा के माध्यम से कणव श्री ‘जयशांकर प्रसाद’ जी के व्यखक्तत्व की जो झिक
णमिर्ी है , वह उनकी ईमानदारी और साहस का प्रमाि है , स्पष्ट कीणजए।
11 पूरक पाठ्य पुस्तक के णनधातररर् पािोां पर आधाररर् णनम्नणिखिर् र्ीन प्रश्नोां में से णकन्ीां दो प्रश्नोां के 2x4=8
उत्तर िगभग 50-60 शिोां में णिखिए :
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शैक्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(क) 'मार्ा का अूँचि' पाि में ग्राम्य सांस्कृणर् के णजस रूप का णचत्रि है - वह आधुणनक युग में पयातप्त
अांशोां में पररवणर्तर् हो चुका है। पररवणर्तर् रूप से कुछ उदाहरि दे र्े हुए इस कर्न के समर्तन में
अपने णवचार णिखिए ।
(ि) ‘यांत्रोां की दु णनया ने मनुष् को याांणत्रक व भाव शून्य बनाने का कायत णकया है , जबणक यात्राएूँ मनुष्
को भाव शून्य होने से रोकर्ी हैं।’ ‘साना-साना हार् जोणड़’ पाि के आधार पर आप अपने णवचार
णिखिए |
(ग) ‘मैं क्ोां णििर्ा हूँ ’ पाि के आधार पर बर्ाइए णक भीर्री णववशर्ा क्ा होर्ी है ? िेिक श्री अज्ञेय
जी ने इसे स्पष्ट करने के णिए णकसकी चचात की है ?
िांड – घ 20
( रचनात्मक िेिन )
12 णनम्नणिखिर् र्ीन णवषयोां में से हकसी एक णवषय पर सांकेर् णबन्दु ओां के आधार पर िगभग 120 1x6=6
शिोां में एक अनुच्छेद णिखिए :
(क) ऑनिाइन गेणमांग का बिर्ा जाि
• ऑनिाइन गेणमांग क्ा है ?
• बच्चोां और णकशोरोां पर बिर्ी पकड़
• ऑनिाइन गेणमांग के दु ष्पररिाम
(ि) स्वस्र् जीवन शैिी
• स्वस्र् जीवन शैिी की आवश्यकर्ा
• स्वस्र् आदर्ें णजनका पािन णकया जाना चाणहए
• स्वस्र् जीवनशैिी के िाभ
(ग) हाि ही में दे िी णफ़ल्म / नाटक की समीक्षा
• कहानी,पात्र,सांवाद,अणभनय कैसा िगा ?
• क्ा वास्तणवक जीवन के णनकट र्ी ?
• क्ा प्रेरिा णमिी ?
13 (क) आप आनांदी/आनांद हैं | अपने क्षेत्र में णबजिी की कटौर्ी से उत्पन्न समस्याओां का उल्लेि 1x5=5
करर्े हुए णकसी िोकणप्रय दै णनक समाचार-पत्र के सांपादक को िगभग 100 शिोां में पत्र णिखिए।
अर्वा
(ि) आप आनांदी/आनांद हैं | छोटे -मोटे रोगोां के णिए आपकी दादी माूँ द्वारा बर्ाए गए घरे िू नुस्ोां
को सांकणिर् करके आपने एक पुस्तक बनाई है | णजसका नाम आपने ‘दादी माूँ के घरे िू नुस्े’
रिा है | पुस्तक के प्रकाशन के अवसर पर अपनी दादी माूँ को आमांणत्रर् करर्े हुए उन्ें िगभग
100 शिोां में पत्र णिखिए।
14 (क) आप प्रेरिा/प्रेरक हैं । आपने णहन्दी णवषय में एम.ए.णकया है सार् ही आपके पास बी.एड. 1x5=5
की णडग्री भी है | आपके शहर के एक प्रणर्णष्ठर् णवद्ािय में णहन्दी णवषय के स्नार्क णशक्षकोां के
कुछ पद ररक्त हैं |आपको उस पद के णिए आवेदन करना है | इसके णिए िगभग 80 शिोां में
अपना एक स्ववृर् िेि र्ैयार कीणजए |
अर्वा
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शैक्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
(ि) आप प्रेरिा/प्रेरक हैं। आपके क्षेत्र में सफ़ाई व्यवस्र्ा चरमराई हुई है। सफ़ाई कमतचारी
अक्सर अनुपखस्र्र् रहर्े हैं। नगर णनगम अणधकारी को इससे अवगर् करार्े हुए िगभग 80 शिोां
में ई-मेि कीणजए ।
15 (क) सौर ऊजात के प्रयोग को प्रोत्साहन दे ने के णिए एक आकषतक णवज्ञापन िगभग 40 शिोां में 1x4=4
णवद् युर् मांत्रािय की ओर से र्ैयार कीणजए |
अर्वा
(ि) आपके णहन्दी णशक्षक/णशणक्षका का नया ‘काव्य सांग्रह’ प्रकाणशर् हुआ है | उन्ें इस अवसर
पर बधाई दे र्े हुए िगभग 40 शिोां में एक बधाई सांदेश णिखिए |
*कृपया ध्यान दें , शैक्षणिक सत्र 2024-25 की मूलयाां कन योजना वर्तमान सत्र अर्ात र् 2025-26 में भी जारी रहे गी।
ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE - Code No. 101
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS-X-(2025-26)
Time allowed: 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:
i. This question paper has 12 questions. All questions are compulsory.
ii. This question paper contains three sections:
Section A: Reading Skills,
Section B: Writing Skills
Section C: Grammar
Section D: Literature.
iii. Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the correct question
number and part thereof in your answer sheet.
iv. Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.
v. Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
SECTION A: READING SKILLS (22 marks)
1. Read the following passage carefully: 12
1 Remote, icy and mostly pristine, Greenland plays an outsized role in the daily weather
experienced by billions of people and in the climate changes taking shape all over the
planet. Think of Greenland as an open refrigerator door or thermostat for a warming world,
and it’s in a region that is warming four times faster than the rest of the globe, said New York
University climate scientist David Holland.
2 Locked inside are valuable rare earth minerals needed for telecommunications, as well as
uranium, billions of untapped barrels of oil and a vast supply of natural gas that used to be
inaccessible but is becoming less so. Many of the same minerals are currently being
supplied mostly by an Asian country, so other countries are interested. But more than the oil,
gas or minerals, there’s ice — a “ridiculous” amount, said climate scientist Eric Rignot. If that
ice melts, it would reshape coastlines across the globe and potentially shift weather patterns
in a dramatic manner. Greenland holds enough ice that if it all melts, the world’s seas would
rise by 24 feet.
Since 1992, Greenland has lost about 182 billion tons of ice each year, with losses hitting
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489 billion tons a year in 2019. Greenland will be ‘a key focus point’ through the 21st
century because of the effect its melting ice sheet will have on sea levels, said Mark
Serreze, director of the National Snow and Ice Data Center. “It will likely become a bigger
contributor in the future.” That impact is perhaps unstoppable. Greenland is also changing
colour as it melts from the white of ice, which reflects sunlight, heat and energy away from
the planet, to the blue and green of the ocean and land, which absorb much more energy.
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4 Greenland also serves as the engine and on/off switch for a key ocean current that
influences Earth’s climate in many ways, including hurricane and winter storm activity. It’s
called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, and it’s slowing down
because more fresh water is being dumped into the ocean by melting ice in Greenland. A
shutdown of the AMOC conveyor belt is a much-feared climate tipping point that could
plunge Europe and parts of North America into prolonged freezes. “If this global current
system were to slow substantially or even collapse altogether — as we know it has done in
the past — normal temperature and precipitation patterns around the globe would change
drastically,” said climate scientist Jennifer Francis of the Woodwell Climate Research
Center. “Agriculture would be derailed, ecosystems would crash, and ‘normal’ weather would
be a thing of the past.”
None of that takes into consideration the unique look of the ice-covered island that has some
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of the Earth’s oldest rocks. “I see it as insanely beautiful. It’s eye-watering to be there,” said
Holland, who has conducted research on the ice more than 30 times since 2007. “Pieces of
ice the size of the Empire State Building are just crumbling off cliffs and crashing into the
ocean. And also, the beautiful wildlife, all the seals and the killer whales. It’s just
breathtaking.”
515 words / Adapted from The Hindu (Environment -January 08, 2025 post)
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
I Why is Greenland referred to as ‘an open refrigerator door or thermostat for a 1
warming world’? (Paragraph 1)
a) It controls global temperatures directly like a thermostat.
b) It is warming at the same rate as the rest of the globe.
c) It plays a critical role in influencing global weather and climate patterns.
d) It experiences warming but has limited influence on global weather patterns.
II Complete the following with the correct option from those given in the brackets. 1
In the line 'Greenland plays an outsized role...', the word 'outsized' indicates ____
(an unusually large impact or importance / a role that exceeds expectations or
norms / a disproportionate influence compared to its size). (Paragraph 1)
III Give two reasons why ‘other countries’ might be interested in Greenland’s rare 2
earth minerals and resources. Answer in 30-40 words. (Paragraph 2)
IV What does Eric Rignot mean by ‘ridiculous’ in the phrase ‘a ridiculous amount’? 1
(Paragraph 2)
Select the correct option to complete the answer.
It means that the ice is ____.
a) unnecessary and excessive
b) vast and overwhelming in quantity.
c) beyond what scientists can measure.
d) challenging to fully comprehend.
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V Complete the following with the appropriate option. 1
The phrase 'Locked inside' brings up the imagery of a _____. (Paragraph 2)
a) vault, emphasising security and value
b) box, symbolising concealment and mystery.
c) room, highlighting stored abundance.
d) warehouse, showcasing accessibility and volume.
VI. What would be the most suitable title for paragraph 3? 1
a) Greenland’s Changing Climate and Ecosystem
b) The Rising Sea Levels and Climate Impact of Greenland
c) Greenland’s Ice Melt: A Threat to Global Energy Balance
d) Greenland’s Melting Ice: A Growing Concern for the 21st Century
VII. Which phrase from paragraph 4 bears evidence to the fact that Greenland plays a 1
critical role in controlling the AMOC?
VIII Fill in the blank by choosing the appropriate option from those given in the 2
brackets.
Paragraph 4 includes a _______ (viewpoint / warning / speculation) by Jennifer
Francis.
IX Why does Holland describe Greenland as ‘eye-watering’? Answer in 30-40 words. 2
(Paragraph 5)
2. Read the following. 10
Source: [Link] / 190 words approx. / MCB theme : Travel & Tourism
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Answer the following questions, based on your reading of the above information.
I. Why is the tag 'A Hub for Livestock Trading' suitable for the Nagaur fair instead of 2
‘Colourful Celebrations’?
II. Complete the following with the correct option. 1
The Nagaur Fair is held ____.
a) quarterly
b) once in two years
c) annually
d) twice in a year
III. State which of the following is True. 1
a) Chand Baori is referred to as ‘Abha Nagri’.
b) Chand Baori is a recent construction.
c) Chand Baori is an ancient stepwell.
IV. What does the writer wish to convey by stating that the Abhaneri Festival ‘has 1
gained immense popularity among tourists’?
V. What might be the most likely reason for the lavish decorations of animals at the 1
Nagaur Fair?
a) To celebrate the cultural heritage of Rajasthan.
b) To attract buyers and showcase the animals for trading.
c) To compete for the best-decorated animal.
d) To honour the animals as part of a religious ritual.
VI. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option from those given in the brackets. 1
The Mirchi Bazaar is most likely an attraction at the Nagaur Fair because it
provides a platform for ____ (tourists and organisers / farmers and traders) to
display an essential spice.
VII. If the Nagaur Fair highlights trading as its primary focus, what does the Abhaneri 1
Festival most likely focus on?
a) Promoting local agriculture
b) Encouraging community interaction
c) Celebrating historical heritage
d) Showcasing regional culture
VIII What might be the most likely reason why the Nagaur Fair spans across four days 2
while the Abhaneri Festival ends in two days?
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SECTION B
WRITING SKILLS (22 marks)
All the names and addresses used in the questions are fictitious. Resemblance, if any, is purely
coincidental.
3. Write an application, in not more than 50 words, requesting permission to use the 1x3=3
school transport to attend a tree plantation volunteering event. You are Lakshit
Pandey, Class X-C, Vice-President, Ecology Club.
4. Write a factual description of your favourite gadget in not more than 100 words, 1x4=4
highlighting its key features and functionalities.
5. Attempt any one of the two, (A) or (B), in 120 words 1x7=7
A. The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to technology, such as
the internet and digital devices, and those who do not. This disparity has significantly
impacted education, especially for students from marginalised segments, by limiting their
ability to access online resources and virtual classes.
As Sakshi Tripathi, 120 Kailash Nagar, Batanpur, write a letter to the editor of a national
daily highlighting the issue, its effects on students and teachers, and suggesting practical
measures to bridge this gap.
Use your own ideas along with those from MCB Unit 2: Education, to write this letter.
OR
B. India is home to a rich geological heritage, with unique landforms and rock formations like
the Lonar Crater, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters etc. that hold immense scientific, educational,
and cultural value. However, these sites often face neglect, vandalism, and lack of proper
conservation efforts.
As Tanush of 63, Lajpat Nagar, Agra, write a letter to the editor of a national daily
highlighting the importance of preserving India's geological heritage, the challenges it faces,
and suggesting measures to protect and promote these natural treasures.
Use your own ideas along with those from MCB Unit 4 E: Environment – Geological
Heritage, to write this letter.
6. Attempt any one of the two, (A) or (B), in 150 words 1x8=8
A Imagine you are Vitthal K of class X. Write an article for your school magazine on
the topic ‘Achieving Holistic Wellness: The Key to a Happy Life,’ emphasising the
role of physical health, mental well-being, and positive lifestyle habits and natural
remedies. Explain how these factors contribute to a balanced and fulfilling life, and
suggest practical steps for incorporating them into daily routines.
You may use your own ideas along with the given cues and your reading of MCB
Unit 1: Health and Wellness
holistic wellness - key aspects - simple habits can improve overall wellness -
actionable ways needed to integrate wellness into everyday routines
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B You are Kadambari Rao, class X. Write an article on the topic ‘Space Travel:
Accessible Tourism or a Risky Adventure?’ highlighting the potential benefits and
challenges of making space travel available to the general public. Discuss whether
space tourism should be pursued considering its environmental impact, safety
concerns, and accessibility. Conclude with your opinion on whether it is a step
forward or a risk not worth taking.
You may use your own ideas along with the given cues and your reading of the
MCB Unit 3: Science.
Potential Benefits - Challenges and Concerns: Environmental impact of frequent
rocket launches (carbon emissions, pollution); accessibility opportunities creating
inequalities; safety risks - Key Considerations: Should resources be focused on
improving conditions on Earth instead?
SECTION C
GRAMMAR (10 marks)
7. Fill in the blanks (i) – (iii) with the appropriate option from those in the 3x1=3
brackets.
Therapeutic gardens are a public health measure and key to Singapore’s aim of (i) _______
(become/ becoming/ will becoming) one of the world’s top wellness destinations. In a tourism
sense, wellness often (ii) _________ (had referred / refers / referring) merely to spa treatments but
Singapore’s approach is more scientific. Singapore now (iii) ________ (have view/ has viewed /
views) Therapeutic gardens as a forward-thinking tourism strategy.
8. In the following paragraph, one word has been omitted in each line. In your 4x1=4
answer sheets, remember to write the missing word along with the word
that comes before and after it, as shown below. The first one has been
done as an example
S No. Text Word Omission Word
Before After
e.g. The environment is most precious resource. is our most
i We reduce waste, conserve energy, and plant
ii more trees to combat pollution. This planet is only
iii home we have. Each action, big or small, make a
iv significant difference. We act now to safeguard
the environment and prevent it from further harm.
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9. Do as directed. 1 + 2 =3
I Rearrange the following jumbled words/phrases in the given dialogue to 1
create a meaningful sentence.
RAVI: Priya! Tell me about Orissa. I've always been curious about your state's
culture and traditions.
PRIYA: (i) for our / in the eastern / is a beautiful / state / temple architecture/ rich
heritage, part of India / and we are known / vibrant festivals / Orissa / and
exquisite
II. Report the conversation given below by filling in the blanks to complete the 2
following paragraph.
Aanya: Hey, Rohan! Did you hear about the new discovery in space
announcement yesterday?
Rohan: I heard about finding a planet with water vapour in its atmosphere!
Anya asked Rohan (i) ___________. Rohan exclaimed (ii) __________ in its
atmosphere. Then, Aanya added that the new planet was in the ‘habitable zone’
with life-supporting conditions.
SECTION D: LITERATURE TEXTBOOK (26 MARKS)
10. Read the given extract and answer the questions briefly, for any two extracts, 2X4=8
of the three, given.
A. "I thought you picked fruit for a living," I said.
"We do many things, sir," Nicola answered seriously. He glanced at us hopefully. "Often we
show visitors through the town ... to Juliet's tomb ... and other places of interest."
Alright, "I smiled. "You take us along."
As we made the rounds, my interest was again provoked by their remarkable demeanour. They
were childish enough, and in many ways quite artless. Jacopo was as lively as a squirrel.
Nicola's smile was steady and engaging. Yet in both these boyish faces there was a
seriousness which was far beyond their years.
(Two Gentlemen of Verona)
I What might have been the most likely tone of the statement in ‘I thought you picked 1
fruit for a living…’?
II Why did Nicola glance hopefully at the narrator? 1
III What does the boys' willingness to engage in multiple tasks reveal about their attitude 1
toward life?
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IV What does the narrator’s growing interest in the boys suggest about his perception of 1
them?
B. “My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
Look upon my works, ye Mighty, and despair!"
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level sands stretch far away. (Ozymandias)
I How does the phrase ‘king of kings’ reflect Ozymandias’ perception of himself? 1
II What does the line ‘Look upon my works, ye Mighty, and despair!’ imply about 1
Ozymandias’ intentions for future rulers?
III How does the imagery of ‘boundless and bare’ and ‘lone and level sands’ challenge 1
Ozymandias’ boast?
IV What message does the phrase “Nothing beside remains” convey about human 1
ambition?
C. MRS. JORDAN: What bureau was that, Father?
ABEL: Why, my bureau the one I bought
MRS. JORDAN: (pointing to the bureau) Was it that one. Father?
ABEL: Ah, that's it. What's it doing here? Eh? (A pause. The clock on the
mantelpiece strikes six. Everyone looks at it.)
Drat me if that isn't my clock too! What the devil's been going on in
this house? (A slight pause.)
BEN: Well, I'll be hanged.
MRS. JORDAN: I'll tell you what's been going on in this house. Father. Nothing short of
robbery.
MRS. SLATER: Be quiet, Elizabeth.
MRS. JORDAN: (rising) I’ll not be quiet. Oh, I call it double-faced.
HENRY: Now now, Elizabeth.
MRS. JORDAN: And you, too. Are you such a poor creature that you must do every dirty
thing she tells you?
MRS. SLATER: (rising) Remember where you are, Elizabeth.
HENRY: (rising) Come, come. No quarrelling.
(The Dear Departed)
I What does the dialogue between Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Slater reveal about their 1
relationship?
II What is Mrs. Jordan implying about Henry when she says, "And you, too. Are you 1
such a poor creature that you must do every dirty thing she tells you?"
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III How does Mrs. Jordan's accusation of ‘robbery’ impact the atmosphere of the scene 1
in the extract?
IV What does Abel’s reaction to finding his possessions in the living room suggest about 1
his awareness of his daughters' intentions?
11. Answer any five of the following six questions in about 30-40 words each. 5x2=10
I Support the view that the villagers were active participants in supporting Mrs. 2
Packletide’s ambition in the story ‘Mrs. Packletide’s Tiger’?
II Explain briefly how the story ‘Patol Babu’ portrays the conflict between material 2
rewards and self-satisfaction.
III How does the mood shift throughout the story, ‘The Letter’? 2
IV How does the author use technology as a plot device in the story ‘Virtually True’? 2
V What role does the bog's audience play in the downfall of the nightingale in the poem 2
‘The Frog and the Nightingale’?
VI How does the structure of a Shakespearean sonnet enhance the impact of the poem, 2
‘Not Marble, nor the Gilded Monuments’?
12. Answer any one of the following two questions in about 150 words. 1x8=8
I Discuss how the supernatural is portrayed in the drama excerpt ‘Julius Caesar’ and ‘A
Shady Plot’ and examine how these portrayals serve to influence the characters'
actions and the progression of the plot in each work?
OR
II Both poems, ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ and ‘Snake’, depict the killing or harm
of an innocent creature. Compare how the poets use these actions to reflect on
human guilt and morality.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - Code No. 184
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS-X- (2025-26)
Time allowed: 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
Read the instructions carefully and follow them:
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper contains THREE sections –
Section – A: Reading Skills
Section – B: Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section – C: Literature Textbook
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each Part.
SECTION A
READING SKILLS (20 marks)
1. Read the following passage. 10
1 The growing preference for indigenous craft items is a welcome trend in today’s globalised
world, where mass-produced goods often dominate markets. These handcrafted
products, rooted in the cultural and artistic traditions of their regions, offer more than just
aesthetic appeal. They symbolise sustainability, support local economies, and preserve
the heritage of diverse communities.
2 One of the primary reasons for choosing indigenous crafts is their eco-friendliness. Unlike
factory-made products, most traditional crafts are created using natural, locally sourced
materials. Artisans often employ time-tested methods that minimise waste and avoid
harmful industrial processes. For example, pottery made from local clay, handwoven
textiles using organic dyes, and bamboo-based crafts all have a much lower
environmental footprint compared to their machine-made counterparts. By opting for these
items, consumers indirectly contribute to reducing pollution and promoting sustainable
practices.
3 Supporting indigenous crafts also strengthens local economies. Many artisans depend
solely on their craft for livelihood, often working in small communities where opportunities
for other forms of employment are limited. When people purchase their products, it
provides a direct income to these artisans, empowering them and encouraging their
craftsmanship. Initiatives like fair trade further ensure that artisans receive fair wages,
fostering economic stability within their communities.
4 Moreover, indigenous craft items help preserve cultural heritage. Every handcrafted
product carries a story—a glimpse into the traditions, beliefs, and skills passed down
through generations. In India, whether it’s paintings, terracotta jewellery, sculptures,
athangudi tiles, mud work frames or many others, each item reflects the unique identity of
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its region. By choosing these crafts, people not only appreciate the artistry but also help
keep these traditions alive in an era where cultural homogenisation threatens diversity.
5 In addition to their economic and cultural value, indigenous crafts add a personal touch to
homes and wardrobes. Unlike mass-produced items, which often lack individuality,
handcrafted products are unique. Each piece bears the imprint of the artisan’s effort,
creativity, and dedication, making it special for the buyer.
6 However, the preference for indigenous crafts requires sustained efforts to thrive.
Governments, organisations, and consumers all have roles to play. Policies that promote
local craftsmanship, provide training to artisans, and create global platforms for
showcasing their work can boost the visibility and demand for these products. Consumers,
too, must actively seek out and invest in handmade crafts rather than opting for cheaper,
factory-made alternatives. Choosing indigenous craft items is a meaningful step toward a
more sustainable and culturally enriched world.
Created for academic usage / 403 words
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
I Why is the growing preference for indigenous craft items described as a ‘welcome 1
trend’ in paragraph 1?
II According to paragraph 1, the indigenous craft items have all of the following 1
qualities EXCEPT being:
A. handcrafted products
B. rooted in artistic traditions
C. aesthetic in appeal
D. easily accessible
III Complete the following by selecting the correct option from those given in the 1
brackets.
The usage of locally sourced materials makes the indigenous crafts ________
(traditional / eco-friendly). (Paragraph 2)
IV Select the option that is True from (a)-(c) given for what the phrase, ‘time-tested 1
methods’ suggests in paragraph 2.
A. Artisans use traditional techniques that have been refined and proven effective
over generations
B. Artisans use outdated practices that are no longer relevant in today's
commercial markets.
C. Artisans follow techniques that prioritise speed and mass production over
craftsmanship.
V Complete the analogy by selecting one of the two correct options (a), (b) 1
fair trade: fair wages:: _______ : _______ (Paragraph 3)
(a) employment: job security (b) mass production : reduced prices
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VI Why is supporting indigenous crafts considered an effective way to improve the 2
economic conditions of small communities? (Paragraph 3)
VII What are the main ideas of paragraph 4 and paragraph 5?
1
i) Choosing indigenous crafts helps preserve cultural heritage
ii) Handcrafted products lack individuality.
iii) Indigenous crafts reflect the artisan’s creativity.
iv) Indigenous crafts promote uniformity by erasing regional differences in artistic
traditions.
v) Cultural homogenisation encourages people to choose indigenous crafts over
mass-produced goods.
Select the correct option.
Options Main idea of paragraph 4 Main idea of paragraph 5
A. ii iv
B. v ii
C. i iii
D. iv ii
VIII Why is it important for consumers to take an active role alongside government 2
and organisations in sustaining indigenous crafts? (Paragraph 6)
2. Read the following passage. 10
1 A recent study conducted across two age groups—students aged 10–12 and 13–16—
explored their preferences for ballpoint and micro-tip pens for various writing activities
such as note-taking, examinations, and personal writing. The study aimed to understand
trends in writing habits and the factors influencing pen selection among students.
2 The results revealed distinct patterns based on age groups and writing purposes. Among
students aged 10–12, 65% preferred ballpoint pens for note-taking, citing ease of use and
affordability as key factors. However, 35% opted for micro-tip pens, valuing their precision
and smooth writing. For examinations, ballpoint pens were the overwhelming choice, with
78% favouring them for their speed and reliability, while 22% stuck with micro-tip pens,
appreciating their fine control.
3 In the 13–16 age group, preferences shifted slightly. For note-taking, 60% favoured micro-
tip pens, highlighting their ability to produce neat, legible notes, while 40% continued to
use ballpoint pens. During examinations, however, 70% still relied on ballpoint pens,
indicating their consistency under time constraints. When it came to personal writing, such
as journalling or creative tasks, 58% in this group chose micro-tip pens, appreciating the
aesthetic appeal of finer lines, while 42% stuck with ballpoint pens for their convenience.
4 These findings point to the importance of understanding age-specific preferences and
task requirements, enabling manufacturers to innovate products. Manufacturers could
further explore incorporating hybrid features, such as pens offering the speed of ballpoint
pens with the precision of micro-tip pens, to cater to a wider range of student preferences.
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Answer the following questions, based on the passage above
I Why did the study most likely focus on the two specific age groups of 10–12 and 1
13–16? (Paragraph 1)
This is so because these age groups ____.
A. represent the largest population of growing students.
B. are when students develop and refine their writing habits.
C. were the easiest to survey across various schools.
D. have a natural preference for ballpoint pens.
II Identify the phrase in paragraph 1 that conveys the writer's reference to the 1
patterns or preferences observed in how students use pens for various writing
tasks.
III Complete the following by selecting the correct option from those given in the 1
brackets. (Paragraph 2)
Geetha, aged 11, wishes to complete her practical file neatly, ensuring her work is
legible and appealing. She is most likely to choose a micro-tip pen for this task
because the ________ (speed / precision) offered by this type of pen helps
produce tidy work.
IV What does the writer mean by ‘affordability’ while citing the high percentage of ball 1
point pen usage? (Paragraph 2)
V Complete the following with the correct option.
1
When the writer says ‘distinct patterns’ in the line ‘The results revealed distinct
patterns based on age groups and writing purposes,’ of paragraph 3, s/he means
that _______.
A. students in both age groups use pens in the same way for all the listed purposes.
B. the preferences for pens varied according to the students' age and the type of
writing task.
C. only micro-tip pens were popular across all writing tasks in the 13-16 age group.
D. students of all age groups preferred ballpoint pens for completing creative
writing tasks.
VI Complete the following appropriately.
The one likely reason why more than 40% of students still chose ballpoint pens for 1
creative tasks, even though micro-tip pens are better suited for such activities is
_____________________. (Paragraph 3)
VII How are ‘aesthetic appeal’ and ‘finer lines’ connected? (Paragraph 3) 1
VIII Elaborate how hybrid features in pens would lead to a commercially viable product.
(Paragraph 4) 2
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IX Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word. (Paragraph 4) 1
Understanding age-specific preferences helps manufacturers design products that
cater to the unique needs of different age groups, ensuring their products are both
________ as well as appealing.
SECTION B: WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR (20 marks)
GRAMMAR 10
3. Complete any ten of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.
I Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket for the given 1
portion of a market research:
The special subscriptions of newspapers are well _____(illustrate), to make
reading interesting for school students.
II Identify the error and write the correction in the given sentence from a life skills’ 1
book.
The road to success is not the bed of roses.
Use the given format.
Error Correction
III Fill in the blank with the correct form of verb given in the brackets. 1
I’m so happy to see my plants again! They _____ (grow) so much since I last saw
them.
IV Read the given statement. 1
They said to the guide, “We’d love to come here again next year.”
Report it correctly by completing the following.
They told the guide that _____.
V Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the conclusion of a 1
letter of placing order.
There would be no compromise _________the quality of items supplied.
A. regards
B. regard
C. regardless
D. regarding
VI Report the following by completing the sentence correctly. 1
"Don't try mending the trousers yourself," she warned him.
She warned him _____.
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VII Complete the given opinion by filling the blank with correct option. 1
The experience of watching the movie left me _____ grateful for knowing the
importance of being empathetic to others.
A. having felt
B. feeling
C. felt
D. feels
VIII The given question has an error. Select the option that correctly identifies the error 1
and the correction.
Which kind of person does something like that?
No. Error Correction
A. Which What
B. kind kinds
C. something somethings
D. that this
1
IX Report the following question.
She said to her sister, “Are you joining us for lunch today?”
X Fill in the blank with the correct option from those given in the brackets. 1
Everyone is saying that Farhana’s chances are bright in the upcoming tournament
and she ______ (must / may) become the youngest football player ever.
XI Fill in the blank to complete the sentence in a teacher’s diary by choosing the 1
correct option.
_____ student in the class submitted their assignment on time.
A. All
B. One
C. Every
D. A
XII Choose the correct option to fill the blank. 1
I looked inside the bucket and saw there was ______water in it, so they had to
add more to use.
A. little
B. any
C. few
D. least
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WRITING
NOTE: All details presented in the questions in writing section are imaginary and created for
assessment purpose.
4A As Vaibhav, the Club in-charge of your school’s Ecology Club, you strongly believe 5
in the importance of starting Eco-Clubs in schools in the rural areas surrounding
your city to promote the preservation and conservation of nature. Write a letter to
the Education Secretary of your city, in about 120 words, highlighting the
significance of ecological awareness and suggesting the need to establish Eco-
Clubs in these schools.
OR
4B As Amitha, the Vice Head Girl of Vidya Mandir, you are aware of the increasing 5
prevalence of cyber-attacks and unauthorised exploitation of systems, networks,
and technologies affecting individuals across all demographics. Write a letter to the
editor of a national daily in about 120 words, stressing the urgent need to promote
digital security among all age groups. Highlight the challenges posed by cyber
threats and propose practical solutions to address this growing issue.
5A You are the President of the Debate Society in your school. Two guest speakers 5
--Mr. Rajan Sharma and Ms. Meera Kapoor, have written to express their interest
in participating in your upcoming debate competition. Below are excerpts from
their letters.
Excerpt 1
...I am thrilled to express my interest in participating as a guest speaker at your
school's debate competition. With over 10 years of experience as a public
speaker and debate coach, I have guided numerous students to success in
national-level competitions. My approach focuses on encouraging critical thinking
and fostering a passion for debating. I have previously spoken at various schools
and universities, often receiving positive feedback for my engaging sessions and
practical insights. I believe my experience and knowledge can inspire and
empower your students to excel in debating.
Best regards
Mr. Rajan Sharma
Excerpt 2:
...It would be a privilege to participate as a guest speaker at your school's
upcoming debate competition. I have participated in international debate
forums and have won accolades for my arguments on global and social issues.
My strength lies in connecting with young audiences and making debates
relevant to real-world scenarios. I also emphasise how debating can improve
public speaking, confidence, and interpersonal skills. I look forward to sharing
my journey and experiences with your students to inspire them to use debating
as a tool for personal growth.
Yours sincerely
Ms. Meera Kapoor
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Analyse the information in a paragraph, justifying which guest speaker would be
a better choice. Consider factors such as experience, relevance to the topic, and
audience engagement.
OR
5B Jaspreet, class X, is known for her creativity, excellent communication skills, and 5
ability to think outside the box. However, she sometimes struggles with time
management and prefers collaborative efforts over working solo. She has been
assigned an art-integrated project presentation and must choose a partner from
Sunaina, Tabassum, and Alice. Below are the profiles of the three candidates.
Sunaina: Sunaina is highly disciplined and excels in meeting deadlines. She is
known for her strong organisational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
efficiently. However, she is slightly reserved and prefers working in structured,
predictable environments.
Tabassum: Tabassum is enthusiastic and spontaneous, with a talent for
generating unique ideas. She is an excellent artist and thrives in creative settings.
However, she occasionally struggles to stay focused on tasks and complete them
on time.
Alice: Alice is confident and articulate, with a flair for delivering polished
presentations. She is detail-oriented and ensures that the final product is of high
quality. However, she sometimes prefers to take control and may overlook
collaborative efforts.
Based on the features of each candidate, analyse and decide who would be the
best partner for Jaspreet. Consider aspects such as complementary strengths,
teamwork, and the project's requirements.
SECTION D
LITERATURE TEXTBOOK (40 marks)
6 Read the given extracts A and B and answer ANY ONE of the two. 5
A. He just felt a bit dizzy Then he flapped his wings once and he soared upwards. “Ga, ga,
ga, Ga, ga, ga, Gaw-col-ah,” his mother swooped past him, her wings making a loud noise.
He answered her with another scream. Then his father flew over him screaming. He saw
his two brothers and his sister flying around him curvetting and banking and soaring and
diving. Then he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly, and commended
himself to dive and soar and curve, shrieking shrilly.
(Two Stories About Flying - First Flight)
I Contradict the view that the young seagull celebrated his maiden flight alone. 2
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II Which of the following statements best explains the young seagull’s 1
experience as he starts flying?
a) The young seagull immediately mastered flying and was no longer afraid.
b) The young seagull gradually gained confidence and joined his family in
the air.
III What can be inferred about the young seagull’s emotional state after flying with 1
his family?
IV Read the following sound and movement words. 1
i) flapped
ii) shrieking
iii) swooped
iv) soared
v) screaming
Select the option that correctly categorises (i) –(v) into sound and movement
words.
No. Sound Movement
A i, ii, v iii, iv
B iv, v i, ii, iii
C ii, v i, iii, iv
D v i, ii, iii, iv
OR
B. Historian: ...You haven’t heard about the Martian invasion of 2040? Tsk, tsk. What do
they teach children nowadays? Well, you know, the invasion never really happened,
because a single book stopped it. What was the book, you ask? A noble encyclopaedia?
A tome about rockets and missiles? A secret file from outer space? No, it was none of
those. It was — but here, let me turn on the historiscope and show you what happened
many centuries ago, in 2040. (She turns on projector, and points it left. Spotlight on
Historian goes out...)
(The Book That saved the Earth)
I What does the pause indicated by the dash in the line ‘It was — but here, let 1
me turn on the historiscope and show you’ convey?
i) a sense of impatience and frustration
ii) a point of suspense and anticipation
iii) a moment of confusion and hesitation
iv) a sudden shift to lightheartedness
v) a reflective moment of deep thought
A. i, ii, v
B. Only ii
C. iii and iv
D. Only v
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II How do the stage directions, such as ‘Historian turns on projector’ and 2
‘Spotlight on Historian goes out,’ contribute to the atmosphere and
understanding of the scene in this part of the play?
III Select the option that correctly completes the following. 1
The Historian dismisses the noble encyclopaedia and rockets because she
wants to _____
a) convey the importance of scientific knowledge and military power in stopping
the invasion.
b) stress the surprising and unexpected nature of the book that stopped the
invasion.
IV What emotion is the Historian most likely conveying with the phrase ‘Tsk, tsk’? 1
7 Read the given extracts A and B and answer ANY ONE of the two. 5
A. He is learning, well behind his desperate eyes,
The epistemology of loss, how to stand up
Knowing what every man must one day know
And most know many days, how to stand up.
(The Ball Poem)
I What emotions are most appropriately conveyed by the phrase ‘desperate 1
eyes’ and ‘epistemology of loss’?
i) despair
ii) anger
iii) frustration
iv) confusion
v) helplessness
Select the correct option.
A. i, iii
B. i, iv, v
C. ii, iii, iv
D. iv, v
II What does the phrase ‘how to stand up’ suggest about the boy’s emotional 2
growth?
III Which phrase from the extract conveys the poet's idea that loss is universal? 1
IV Fill in the blank with a phrase to suitably complete the sentence. 1
The loss of his ball symbolises _______ in life.
OR
B. Or if some time when roaming round,
A noble wild beast greets you,
With black stripes on a yellow ground,
Just notice if he eats you.
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This simple rule may help you learn
The Bengal Tiger to discern.
(How to tell Wild Animals)
I What does the poet imply by referring to the Bengal Tiger as a ‘noble wild 1
beast’?
A. The tiger is majestic and dignified despite its ferocity.
B. The tiger is kind and considerate toward humans.
C. The tiger has a royal lineage and should be revered.
D. The tiger is a symbol of fear and destruction.
II Complete the following suitably. 1
The word ‘ground’ in the line ‘With black stripes on a yellow ground’ refers to
_____.
III How does the poet use humour in the description of the Bengal Tiger? 2
IV Identify the phrase in the poem that is advisory in nature. 1
8 Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 50 words 4x3=12
each.
I Otters are known for their peculiar behavioural traits. Support this statement 3
with reference to any two traits mentioned in ‘Mijbil the Otter.’
II How does the use of repetition in the poem ‘Amanda!’ highlight the speaker's 3
expectations and Amanda's responses?
III How can Nelson Mandela’s vision of ‘liberating both the oppressed and the 3
oppressor’ be applied in modern-day societies to address issues of inequality
and discrimination? (Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom)
IV How does the line ‘and then moves on’ reflect the transient nature of the fog 3
thereby contributing to the poem's deeper message about life's
impermanence? (Fog)
V How does Chubukov’s reaction to Lomov’s marriage proposal reflect his 3
priorities and values? (The Proposal)
9 Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words. 2x3=6
I How does ‘The Necklace’ illustrate the significance of honesty as the 3
key element for leading a happy and stress-free life?
II Briefly evaluate the validity of the adage ‘Values are caught, not taught’, in the 3
context of the relationship between Anil and Hari Singh in ‘The Thief’s Story’.
III Griffin’s experiences moments of comfort and normalcy while being invisible. 3
How do these fleeting moments impact his sense of identity and his actions
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throughout 'Footprints Without Feet'?
10 Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words 1x6
A. How does literature like ‘The Baker from Goa,’ ‘Coorg,’ and ‘Tea from Assam’ 6
contribute to promoting tourism and raising awareness about regional cultures
and traditions?
OR
B. The poems, ‘The Trees’ and ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’ resonate the theme of 6
importance of freedom and the desire to break free from any kind of
dominance. Examine.
11 Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words. 1x6
A. How does the author use the narrative technique of misdirection in 'The 6
Midnight Visitor', to enhance the suspense and the story’s unexpected ending?
OR
B. Comment critically on the role of the Surgery in the ‘The Triumph of Surgery’. 6
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SOCIAL SCIENCE-Code- 087
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS: X (2025-26)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. There are 38 questions in the Question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper has Four Sections – A-History, B-Geography C- Political Science, and D-
Economics.
3. Each Section is of 20 Marks and has MCQs, VSA, SA, LAs and CBQ.
4. Very Short Answer Type Questions (VSA), carry 2 marks each. Answers to each question should
not exceed 40 words.
5. Short Answer Type Questions (SA), carry 3 marks each. Answers to each question should not
exceed 60 words.
6. Long answer type questions (LA), carry 5 marks each. Answers to each question should not
exceed 120 words.
7. There are case based questions (CBQ) with three sub questions and are of 4 marks each.
Answers to each question should not exceed 100 words.
8. The map-based questions, carry 5 marks with two parts- Q9. In Section A-History (2 marks) and
Q19. In Section B -Geography (3 marks)
9. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided
in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions must be attempted.
10. In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for Visually Impaired
candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, map etc. Such questions are to be attempted
by Visually Impaired candidates only.
[Link] SECTION A Marks
HISTORY (20 marks)
1. Match the following and Choose the correct option: 1
COLUMN I COLUMN II
A Frederic Sorrieu 1 Torch of enlightenments
B Statue of Liberty 2 Shattered remains of absolutist
Institutions
C Foreground in front of the Statue 3 Democratic and Social
of Liberty Republics
D Sorrieu’s utopian vision. 4 French Artist
1.A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
2.A-2, B-4, C-4, D-1
3.A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
4.A-4, B-1, C-3, D-4
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2. Identify and name the leader shown in the picture given below: - 1
Source-India and the Contemporary World-II, NCERT
A. Lala Lajpat Rai
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Gopal Krishan Gokhale
D. Raja Rammohan Roy
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Q. No. 2
Which one option from the following is the appropriate reason for the formation of the
Swaraj party?
A. To ask for Poorna Swaraj for Indians.
B. To return to Council Politics.
C. To ask Dominion State for India.
D. To oppose Simon Commission.
3. Thousands of people fled Europe for America in the 19th century due to - 1
A. Widespread poverty and deadly diseases
B. Frequent famines and poor living conditions
C. Continuous wars and political instability
D. Harsh climate and repeated natural disasters
4. Louise-Sebastien Mercier proclaimed “Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world! 1
Tremble before the virtual writer!” Who are referred to as the tyrants in this context?
A. Educated classes who wanted to change the society
B. Absolutist institutions like monarchy and church
C. Authors of the new books
D. Printing press
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5A. “The Silk route was a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links 2
between distant parts of the world.” Explain the statement with any two examples.
OR
5B. ‘Sometimes the new crops could make the difference between life and death.’.
Explain the statement.
6 A. ‘A variety of cultural processes played an important role in developing a sense of 3
nationalism in India’. Support the statement with suitable examples.
OR
6 B. Salt March 'became an effective tool of resistance against colonialism.’ Justify the
statement with suitable arguments.
7A. ‘In Britain the formation of the nation-state was not the result of a sudden upheaval 5
or revolution but was the result of a long-drawn-out process.’ Analyze this statement
with suitable reasons.
OR
7B. ‘The Treaty of Vienna was drawn up in 1815 with the object of undoing most of the
changes that had come about in Europe during the Napoleonic wars.’ Highlight the
significant provisions of this treaty.
8. Read the given text and answer the following questions:(1+1+2=4) 4
Why Newspapers?
Krishnaji Trimbuck Ranade inhabitant of Poona intends to publish a Newspaper in
the Marathi Language with a view of affording useful information on every topic of
local interest. It will be open for free discussion on subjects of general utility, scientific
investigation and the speculations connected with the antiquities, statistics,
curiosities, history and geography of the country and of the Deccan especially... the
patronage and support of all interested in the diffusion of knowledge and Welfare of
the People is earnestly solicited.
Bombay Telegraph and Courier, 6 January 1849
"The task of the native newspapers and political associations is identical to the role
of the Opposition in the House of Commons in Parliament in England. That is to
critically examine government policy to suggest improvements, by removing those
parts that will not be to the benefit of the people, and also by ensuring speedy
implementation.
These associations ought to carefully study the particular issues, gather diverse
relevant information on the nation as well as on what are the possible and desirable
improvements, and this will surely earn it considerable influence”.
Source: Native Opinion, 3 April 1870
.
8.1. Explain the main reason for publishing newspapers by Krishna ji.
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8.2. How was the task of native newspaper and political association seen identical
to the role of the opposition?
8.3. Analyze the reasons for the popularity of newspapers during the 19th century.
MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTION (2 marks)
9. Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India. Identify (1+1=
them and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map. 2)
A) The place where the Civil Disobedience Movement was launched.
B) The city where Indian National Congress session was held in September
1920.
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Question 9.
A) The place where the Civil Disobedience Movement was launched.
B) The place where Indian National Congress session was held in September 1920
SECTION B
GEOGRAPHY (20 marks)
10. What is essential for resource development to contribute to overall development? 1
A. The availability of resources alone is enough.
B. The presence of foreign invaders and their governance.
C. Technological development and institutional changes.
D. Only human resources can contribute to development.
11. Identify the appropriate option to fill in the empty boxes: 1
Classification of Soils
Alluvial ? ?
Ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, Ideal for suitable for crops
wheat and other cereal and pulse crops. growing cotton like cashew nut.
A. Black soil, Red and Yellow soils
B. Laterite soil, Black soil.
C. Red & Yellow soils & Black soil.
D. Black soil & Laterite soil.
12. A total of 628 tigers died in India during the past five years due to natural causes and 1
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other reasons, including poaching, according to government data. Meanwhile, 349
people were killed in tiger attacks during this period, with Maharashtra alone
recording 200 deaths.
[source: [Link]
Which of the following is the most significant indirect consequence of poaching on
the tiger population?
A. Reduction in the prey species, dwindling tiger's food supply.
B. Increase in human-wildlife conflicts in protected areas
C. Rise in the tiger population.
D. Decrease in tourism revenue in national parks
13. Based on the classification of forests, which of the following statements would most 1
likely apply to states like Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala?
A. These states mostly have forests managed as reserved or protected forests for
conservation.
B. They rely on unclassed forests and local community management for forest
conservation.
C. They have forest resources and primarily focus on industrial development.
D. There are no classified forests and forest management is entirely left to private
ownership.
14. Which one of the following states has made roof top water harvesting compulsory in 1
India?
A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Assam
D. Tamil Nadu.
15. Which of the following statements best evaluates the overall goal of the Pradhan 1
Mantri Krishi Sinchaee Yojana?
A. Addressing the negative ecological effects of large dams by reducing water usage.
B. To provide better irrigation systems and sustainable water conservation practices
for farmers.
C. Shifting farmers from traditional crops to more commercial, water-intensive crops.
D. Preserve the natural river flow and prevent the fragmentation of aquatic
ecosystems.
16. Rice is grown as a commercial crop in Haryana and Punjab, but as a subsistence 2
crop in Odisha. Using your understanding of geographical factors and economic
practices, explain why rice cultivation differs in these regions.
17A. Person P is willing to establish a mineral based industry. He has been advised to set 5
up a bauxite industry in Odisha as a suitable way to make a profitable venture.
Analyse the possible reasons behind the advice given to her.
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17B. ‘Coal is the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India.’ Justify the statement
by evaluating the significant role it plays in the growth of the Indian economy in its
different forms.
18. Read the given text and answer the following questions:(1+2+1=4) 4
Global pollution is rising due to rapid economic growth, population increases, and
insufficient environmental management. This poses serious health risks for people
and ecosystems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Contributing to
these challenges, the global economy relies on deeply intertwined supply chains,
sustained by more than 100 billion tons of raw materials entering the system each
year. Intensive material consumption depletes natural resources and causes
negative environmental impacts at every stage of the product lifecycle. Global waste
is expected to increase to 3.4 billion tons by 2050.
Pollution of all types hinders development outcomes. Exposure to air pollution, water
pollution, and hazardous chemicals and wastes like mercury, lead and persistent
organic pollutants (POPs) causes debilitating and fatal illnesses, creates harmful
living conditions, and destroys ecosystems. Pollution undermines sustainable
economic growth, exacerbates poverty and inequality in both urban and rural areas,
and significantly contributes to climate change. Poor people, who cannot afford to
protect themselves from the negative impacts of pollution, end up suffering the most.
Pollution is the largest environmental cause of disease and premature death. It is
estimated to be several times more deaths than from AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria
combined. Global health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, are reminders of
the strong linkages between environment and health and of the need to address such
linkages systematically. [Source: [Link]
18.1 Why do you think is global waste expected to increase by 2050?
18.2 How do manufacturing industries cause pollution of different types? Explain with
examples.
18.3 Is it correct to consider pollution as a possible cause for worsening of the current
global trends of poverty and inequality? Justify.
MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTION (3 marks)
19. On the same outline map of India locate and label the following with suitable symbols: 1
I.(p) The dam in the Sutlej-Beas river basin, which is being used both for hydel
power production and irrigation.
OR
(q) The dam in the Mahanadi basin that integrates conservation of water with
flood control.
II. Any two of the following: (1x2=
(i) A major sea port in West Bengal 2)
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(ii) An international airport in Tamil Nadu
(iii) An international airport in Punjab
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Q. No. 19.
b) Answer any three of the following:
i Name the dam in the Mahanadi basin that integrates conservation of water
with flood control.
ii Specify the name of a major sea port in West Bengal.
iii Name an international airport in Tamil Nadu.
iv State the name of an international airport in Punjab.
SECTION C
POLITICAL SCIENCE (20 marks)
20. Which of the following statement(s) are true with respect to the ethnic composition of 1
Belgium?
I. 59 percent of the total population of Belgium lives in the Wallonia region and
speaks French.
II. 40 percent live in the Flemish region and speak Dutch.
III. One percent of the Belgians speak German.
IV. In the capital city Brussels, 80 percent people speak French while 20 per cent
are Dutch speaking.
Choose the correct option:
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I, II and III
D. I and IV
21. The cartoon below depicts Germany’s government that was formed after the 2005 1
elections. It included the two major parties of the country, namely the Christian
Democratic Union and the Social Democratic Party. The two parties are historically
rivals to each other. Which of the following options best explains the cartoon?
Source-Democratic Politics, NCERT
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A. Coalition Government.
B. Two Party System.
C. Democratic government.
D. Bi-party system.
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Q. No. 21
Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct
statement(s) -
I. Imposing the will of the majority community over others.
II. It helps in reducing the possibility of conflict between the social groups.
III. Power Sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.
IV. It brings socio- political opposition among parties.
Choose the correct option:
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and IV
D. II and III
22. Consider the following case and choose the correct option- 1
Suppose the Government of India plans to issue new currency. The Government of
one state is opposed to this policy of the Central Government. Can the state
government stop the union government from implementing this policy?
A. Yes, because Currency is the subject of State List
B. No, because Currency is a subject of Union List
C. Yes, because the approval of both the governments is necessary to implement
this change.
D. No, because any such change must be approved by the local government also.
23. Two statements are given as Assertion (A) and Reason(R). Study the statements 1
carefully and identify the correct alternative:
ASSERTION (A): Exclusive attention to caste can produce negative results in
democracy.
REASON (R): It can divert attention from other issues.
Choose the correct option:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true
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24. Highlight any two key features of federalism. 2
25. ‘Women in India face discrimination, disadvantages and oppression in many ways.’ 2
Highlight any two aspects of life where you witness this inequality.
26. ‘Democracy leads to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens in every sphere.’ 3
Support this statement with suitable arguments.
27A. ‘Political parties play a significant role in the effective working of a democracy.’ 5
Explain.
OR
27B. ‘The challenge of dynastic succession is undoubtedly a major challenge for political
parties in India.’ Analyse the statement’.
28. Read the given text and answer the following questions:(1+1+2=4) 4
Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1948. The leaders of the Sinhala
community sought to secure dominance over government by virtue of their majority.
As a result, the democratically elected government adopted a series of
MAJORITARIAN measures to establish Sinhala supremacy. Over the years, it
created feelings of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils. They felt that none of
the major political parties led by the Buddhist Sinhala leaders was sensitive to their
language and culture. As a result, the relations between the Sinhala and Tamil
communities strained over time. On the other hand, the Belgian leaders took a
different path. They recognised the existence of regional differences and cultural
diversities. Between 1970 and 1993, they amended their constitution four times to
work out an arrangement that would enable everyone to live together within the same
country. Source-Adapted from Power Sharing,NCERT
28. 1 State any two demands of Tamils in Sri Lanka.
28. 2 State the results of the Majoritarian Government in Sri Lanka.
28. 3 Explain any two provisions of the Belgian model of power sharing.
SECTION D
ECONOMICS (20 marks)
29. Underemployment is caused when - 1
A. More workers are employed than actually required
B. Fewer workers are employed than actually required
C. Workers are paid more than their actual output
D. Jobs are given only to highly educated workers
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30. What can be inferred about the limitations of using per capita income (average 1
income) to compare well-being across countries? Choose the correct option as the
answer.
A. It shows how equally or unequally income is distributed among the people in a
country.
B. The only measure needed to understand a country’s development is Per capita
income.
C. It gives a basic idea of economic well-being but hides the income inequality.
D. It only reflects the industrial growth of a country and does not consider other
important factors.
31. Which of the following examples best demonstrates how the tertiary sector supports 1
both the primary and secondary sectors?
A. Farmers grow vegetables and sell them directly to consumers, with no
transportation or storage involved.
B. A factory makes shoes and uses raw materials like leather to create the product,
relying on transport and retail stores to distribute the shoes.
C. A bakery bakes bread and uses delivery services to send the bread to local
shops for sale, without any direct involvement of raw materials.
D. A company produces furniture from wood, but does not require any transport or
retail services to sell the product.
32. Which one of the following issues currency notes in India? 1
A. Finance Ministry.
B. Reserve Bank of India.
C. State Bank of India.
D. Central Bank of India.
33. Person Z tries to explain how the requirement of a double coincidence of wants in a 1
barter system limits trade and exchange. Which of the following justification do you
think will be used by him/her?
A. It makes trade more complicated, as each person must have what the other
person wants, limiting the pool of potential trade partners.
B. The barter system allows trade to be conducted more efficiently since both parties
already know what they need from the transaction.
C. It increases the number of exchanges because each person can trade for exactly
what they want.
D. The system creates value for goods by ensuring that both parties have a direct
need for each other’s goods.
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34. Recognize and choose the option that correctly matches the effects and consequent 1
outcomes of globalization.
Column A Column B
(Effects of globalisation) (Outcomes)
[Link] foreign investment i. Expansion of global markets and access to
technology
[Link] exchange and ii. Loss of traditional jobs due to automation and
awareness cheaper labor elsewhere
[Link] exchange iii. Spread of cultural practices, ideas, and values
and awareness across borders
[Link] of multinational iv. Large companies becoming dominant players
corporations in global markets
Choose the correct option:
A. 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iv
B. 1-iv, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iii
C. 1-ii, 2-iv, 3-iii, 4-i
D. 1-i, 2-iii, 3-ii, 4-iv
35. Evaluate the utility of public services in contributing to the overall well-being of 3
individuals and society.
36. ‘Expanding access to loans in the formal sector is important, yet it is equally critical 3
that these loans are accessible to all people for national development.’ Justify the
statement.
37. Highlight the significant three factors that have contributed to the growth of 3
globalisation.
38A. A research student spoke with two people, M and N to learn about their work-related 5
differences. On the basis of the interview conducted with both of them, the student
concludes that while person M was working in an organized sector, person N was an
employee of a workplace that was functioning in an unorganised way. Analyse the
key differences between the two sectors that must have enabled the research
student to come to this conclusion.
OR
38B. Privatisation can have both positive and negative effects on the economy. Support
the statement with argument.
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Map for Q. no. 9 (Section A) & Q. no. 19 (Section B)
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SCIENCE – Code no. 086
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER*
CLASS – X (2025-26)
Max. Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 3 hours
General Instructions:
(i) This question paper consists of 39 questions in 3 sections. Section A is Biology,
Section B is Chemistry and Section C is Physics.
(ii) All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
Section – A Marks
1 Select the group in which all organisms have the same mode of nutrition. 1
A. Cuscuta, yeast, legumes, leeches and tapeworm
B. Cactus, ticks, lice, leeches and cow
C. Cuscuta, ticks, lice, leeches and tapeworm
D. Cactus, grass, lice, lion and tapeworm
2 Which of the following options indicates the products formed after breakdown 1
of the glucose in our muscle cells when there is lack of oxygen?
A. Ethanol + carbon dioxide + Energy
B. Lactic acid + Energy
C. Lactic acid + carbon monoxide + Energy
D. Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy
3 Which of the following is a correct combination of function and part of the 1
brain?
A. Posture and balance: Cerebrum
B. Salivation: Medulla in midbrain
C. Hunger: Pons in hindbrain
D. Blood pressure: Medulla in hindbrain
4 The blood glucose level in a patient was very high. It may be due to 1
inadequate secretion of:
A. growth hormone from pituitary gland
B. oestrogen from ovary
C. insulin from pituitary gland
D. insulin from pancreas
5 In a cross between black furred rabbit (B) and white furred rabbit (b), all 1
offspring were found to have black fur. What can be inferred about the genetic
makeup of the parent rabbits?
A. BB X bb
B. Bb X Bb
C. Bb X bb
D. bb X bb
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6 Which are the correct statements related to ozone? 1
(i) Ozone layer helps in increasing the UV radiations reaching earth.
(ii) Ozone is a deadly poison.
(iii) Ozone layer shields the earth from UV radiations.
(iv) Ozone layer prevents UV rays which cause skin cancer.
(v) Ozone is formed with the help of Chloroflurocarbons.
A. (i), (ii), (iii)
B. (ii), (iii), (iv)
C. (iii), (iv), (v)
D. (i), (iv), (v)
7 Which of the following human activities has resulted in an increase of non- 1
biodegradable substances?
A. Organic farming
B. Increase in tree plantation
C. Use of plastic as packaging material
D. Composting of kitchen waste
The following two questions consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions by selecting the appropriate option given below:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
8 Assertion (A): Tallness of a pea plant is controlled by an enzyme. 1
Reason (R): The gene for that enzyme makes proteins which help the plant to
be tall.
9 Assertion (A): Vulture will always have the least amount of pesticides in a food 1
chain.
Reason (R): Vulture occupies the last trophic level and it gets only 10% of
energy of the previous trophic level.
10 Unlike animals, plants do not have any excretory products as they do not eat 2
food. Comment upon the statement with justification.
11 Students to attempt either option A or B. 2
A. How many chambers are there in the heart of the following organisms?
How is mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood prevented in their
body?
(i) Fishes
(ii) Humans
OR
B. Explain the mechanism by which the water is transported in plants?
12 About 100 acres of forest land was declared as Natural reserve park. The 2
following organisms were predominant in the Natural reserve park:
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rabbit, frog, grass, fish, fox, water insects, zebra, peacock, snake, trees, bird,
owl, insects, tiger, vulture, duck.
Create a food web comprising two separate food chains with different
producers by using the above data.
13 Draw and explain how the nerve cells help in transmission of impulses? 3
14 In a genetic experiment, plants with pure round green seeds (RRyy) were 3
crossed with plants with wrinkled yellow seeds (rrYY).
(i) Show the gametes formed when F1 was self-pollinated.
(ii) A total of 144 seeds were produced which developed into saplings.
Show the ratio in which these traits are independently inherited in
these144 sapling.
15 Neha consumed boiled sweet potatoes and boiled eggs for breakfast. Help her 4
to understand some steps in the process of digestion of the food taken by her
by answering the questions given below.
Attempt either subpart A or B.
A. Which of these food items is rich in proteins? In which part of the
alimentary canal is the digestion of this component initiated? Name the
enzymes, conditions required and the glands associated with the
digestion here.
OR
B. Which of these food items contains fats? How is it digested?
C. Which of these food items is rich in starch? How is its digestion initiated?
D. The figure given below represents parts of the human alimentary canal.
Which of these parts will have the maximum amount of digested food as
soon as the process of digestion is completed?
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D. How will the digested food be taken up by the alimentary canal?
16 Attempt either option A or B. 5
A. Puneet wanted to grow banana plants.
(i) Based on your knowledge on plant reproduction should he opt for seeds
or any alternate method of reproduction. Justify your answer.
(ii) Offsprings of a banana plant usually show very little variation. What
causes variation and are variations good or bad? Justify.
OR
B. Annie was conducting research on the number of fruits produced by
watermelon under different conditions. She grew 25 watermelon plants
each in both glass house A and B. She introduced pollinators in glass
house A only.
(i) What difference will she observe in the number of fruits produced in the
two glass houses? Explain with reason.
(ii) List 3 changes that will occur in a flower once it gets fertilized.
Section – B
17 Which of the following equations represent redox reactions and what are the
values for ‘p’ and ‘q’ in these equations? 1
Equation 1: Fe2O3(s) + 2Al(s) Al2O3 (s) + p Fe(l) + heat
Equation 2: 2C4H10(g) + 13O2(g) △ 8CO2(g)+ q H2O(g)
A. Only equation 1 is a redox reaction, p =1 and q=3
B. Both equations 1 and 2 are redox reactions, p= 2 and q=4
C. Only equation 2 is a redox reaction, p= 2 and q= 10
D. Both equations 1 and 2 are redox reactions, p= 2 and q=10
18 Four statements about the reactions of oxides with dilute hydrochloric acid and
aqueous sodium hydroxide are listed. 1
I. Aluminium oxide reacts with both dilute hydrochloric acid and aqueous
sodium hydroxide.
II. Calcium oxide reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid and aqueous sodium
hydroxide.
III. Zinc oxide reacts with both dilute hydrochloric acid and aqueous sodium
hydroxide.
IV. Sulphur dioxide does not react with either dilute hydrochloric acid or
aqueous sodium hydroxide.
Which statements are correct?
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and IV
D. III and IV
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19 An iron nail is added to each of the two test tubes ‘P’ and ‘Q’ containing
aqueous copper (II) sulphate, and aqueous silver nitrate respectively. Which of 1
the following observation is correct?
A. In test tube ‘P’ iron nail is coated with a blue coating and in test tube ‘Q’
there is no reaction.
B. Iron nail is coated with a brown coating in test tube ‘P’ and silver coating
in test tube ‘Q’.
C. There is no reaction in either of the test tubes ‘P’ or ‘Q’.
D. There is no reaction in test tube ‘P’ but a silver coating on iron nail is
seen in test tube ‘Q’.
20 Methyl orange is added to dilute hydrochloric acid and to aqueous sodium
hydroxide. What is the colour of the methyl orange in each solution? 1
Sample colour in dilute colour in aqueous
hydrochloric acid sodium hydroxide
A Orange Red
B Red Yellow
C Red Orange
D Yellow Red
21 Which of the following substances when dissolved in equal volume of water,
will have the highest pH value? 1
A. Sulphuric acid
B. Acetic acid
C. Magnesium hydroxide
D. Sodium hydroxide
22 When excess of carbon dioxide is passed through lime water, the milkiness
disappears because 1
A. water soluble calcium carbonate converts to water soluble calcium
bicarbonate.
B. insoluble calcium carbonate converts to water soluble calcium
bicarbonate.
C. water soluble calcium carbonate converts to insoluble calcium
bicarbonate.
D. insoluble calcium carbonate converts to insoluble calcium bicarbonate.
23 In the reaction of aqueous solution of barium chloride with aqueous solution of 1
sodium sulphate, the aqueous solution formed will be:
A. BaCl2
B. BaSO4
C. Na2SO4
D. NaCl
The following question consists of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer
these questions by selecting the appropriate option given below:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
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C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
24 Assertion (A): C4H8, C4H6 and C4H10 are members of the same homologous 1
series
Reason (R): C4H8, C4H6, C3H4, C3H6, C2H4, C2H2 are unsaturated
hydrocarbons.
25 The following activity is set-up in the science lab by the teacher. 2
He clamped an aluminium wire on a stand and fixed a pin to the free end of
the wire using wax. Then he heated the wire with a burner from the end where
the wire is clamped. Students observed the pin fall off.
A. If the teacher replaces aluminium wire by silver wire, will the students’
observation change? Justify your answer.
B. Will the aluminium wire melt? Give reason for your answer.
26 Attempt either option A or B.
3
A. An element ‘X’ is stored in kerosene, and cannot be extracted from its ore
using a reducing agent. ‘X’ forms an ionic compound on reaction with
chlorine.
(i) Can we store ‘X’ in water? Give reason to support your answer.
(ii) Identify element ‘X’. Name the process used and write the equation for
extraction of ‘X’ from its ore.
OR
B. The domes of many building in Europe are made of copper. These domes
now appear greenish in colour.
(i) Why do the domes appear greenish though copper is orange-red in
colour?
(ii) In your opinion, should the copper domes be replaced by iron domes to
overcome the problem of change of colour of copper domes?
(iii) Domes used to be made from thin sheets of metals. Why did the ancient
architects use copper to make domes?
27 Amrita electrolysed distilled water using the set-up shown in figure 1. She was 3
expecting two gases to be evolved at the anode and cathode respectively
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Fig.1
Suddenly, she realised that the bulb in the circuit did not glow when she used
distilled water (figure 2)
Fig. 2
After this realization, she added a substance to the distilled water for
electrolysis to take place.
Answer the following questions based on the information given above:
A. Which gas was she expecting to be formed at the anode and which one
at the cathode respectively?
B. Why did the bulb not glow when Amrita passed electricity through
distilled water?
C. Which substance was added by Amrita to distilled water to get the
expected result?
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Identify the type of reaction:
A. ZnO + C Zn + CO
B. ZnCO3 heat ZnO + CO2
C. 2Mg + O2 2 MgO + heat
28 Sara took 2 mL of dilute NaOH solution in a test tube and added two drops of 4
phenolphthalein solution to it. The solution turned pink in colour. She added
dilute H2SO4 to the above solution drop by drop until the solution in the test
tube became colourless. 40 drops of dilute H2SO4 were used for the change in
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colour from pink to colourless. When Sara added a drop of NaOH to the
solution, the colour changed to back to pink again.
Sara now tried the activity with different volumes of NaOH and recorded her
observation in the table given below:
S. No. Volume of dil. Drops of dil.
NaOH taken (mL) H2SO4 used
1 2 20
2 3 30
3 4 40
Answer the following questions based on the above information:
A. If Sara used concentrated H2SO4 in place of dilute H2SO4, how many drops
will be required for the change in colour to be observed?
(a) 40
(b) < 40
(c) >40
Justify your answer.
B. Sara measured 20 drops of dil. H2SO4 and found its volume to be 1 mL. If
Sara observed a change in colour of NaoH solution by using 3 mL of
H2SO4, how many mL of NaOH did she add to the test tube initially?
OR
Sara takes 10 drops of dilute H2SO4 in the test tube and adds two drops of
phenolphthalein solution to it. Then she adds NaOH dropwise. Sara
observes a change in colour after adding 20 drops of NaOH. What change
in colour would she observe and why?
C. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction taking place in the
above experiment. Which of the following is true and why? The reaction is
a
(a) neutralisation and double displacement reaction
(b) neutralisation and precipitation reaction
(c) precipitation and double displacement reaction
(d) neutralisation, double displacement as well as precipitation reaction.
29 Attempt either option A or B. 5
A. A hydrocarbon with the formula CxHy undergoes complete combustion as
shown in the following equation:
2CxHy + 9O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O.
(a) What are the values of ‘x’ and ‘y’?
(b) Give the chemical (IUPAC) name of the hydrocarbon.
(c) Draw its electron dot structure.
(d) Name the alcohol which on heating with conc. H2SO4 will produce the
above hydrocarbon CxHy.
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(e) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of CxHy with
hydrogen gas in presence of Nickel.
OR
B. The electronic structures of atoms P and Q are shown below
Based on the information given above, answer the following questions:
(a) If P and Q combine to form a compound, what type of bond is formed
between them?
(b) Give the chemical formula of the compound formed.
(c) The compound so formed is dissolved in water. Is the resultant solution
acidic or basic in nature? Justify your answer.
(d) Write the chemical equation for the reaction between ‘Q’ and ethanol.
(e) What will be the formula of the compound formed when ‘P’ undergoes
bonding with carbon?
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A. A hydrocarbon with the formula CxHy undergoes complete combustion as
shown in the following equation:
2CxHy + 9O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O.
(a) What are the values of ‘x’ and ‘y’?
(b) Give the chemical (IUPAC) name of the hydrocarbon.
(c) Is CxHy a saturated or an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
(d) Name the alcohol which on heating with conc. H2SO4 will produce the
above hydrocarbon CxHy.
(e) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of CxHy with
hydrogen gas in presence of Nickel.
OR
B. Oxygen can combine with both metals and non-metals. It combines with
Calcium to form CaO and with carbon to form CO2.
(a) What type of bond is formed between carbon and oxygen?
(b) Identify the type of bond formed between Calcium and oxygen.
(c) Which of the above compounds will be a good conductor of electricity
in molten state and why?
(d) Comment on the physical state (solid, liquid or gas) of CaO and CO2.
(e) What is the valency of carbon in CO2?
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Section – C
Arnav was making notes and he wrote down the following statements from his 1
30
understanding of reflection from curved surfaces.
I. Concave mirrors can produce both real and virtual images depending on
the position of the object.
II. Convex mirrors always produce real, inverted images regardless of the
object’s position.
III. In both concave and convex mirrors, the image location can be
1 1 1
determined using the mirror formula = + where f is the focal length,
𝑓 𝑣 𝑢
v is the image distance, and u is the object distance.
Choose from the following the correct option that lists the correct statements
about reflection from curved surfaces.
A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II and III
D. I and III
31 Choose the correct option from the below which explains the reason for us to 1
perceive the day sky as blue.
A. As sunlight passes through the atmosphere, shorter wavelengths, such
as blue are scattered more than other colors.
B. The sky appears blue because all colors are scattered equally, but
blue light is stronger and more visible to the human eye.
C. The blue color of the sky is due to longer wavelengths like red and
orange scattering more than shorter wavelengths, making blue stand
out more.
D. The atmosphere contains blue-colored particles that give the sky its
blue appearance.
The following question consists of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer
these questions by selecting the appropriate option given below:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
32 Assertion (A): A point object is placed at a distance of 26 cm from a convex 1
mirror of focal length 26 cm. The image will not form at infinity.
1 1 1
Reason (R): For above given system the equation 𝑓 = 𝑣 + 𝑢 gives v = ∞.
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33 2
The above image shows the formation of an image with an optical instrument.
A. Identify the optical instrument (shown schematically as a rectangle) in
the image.
B. What type of image is formed in this case?
C. Based on the measurements given in the image, calculate the focal
length of the instrument.
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A. Under what conditions can a convex lens form a virtual image?
B. Why does a piece of paper catch fire if we allow sunlight to pass
through a convex lens onto the paper?
34 Attempt either option A or B. 2
A.
Find out the following in the electric circuit given in the figure-
(i) Effective resistance of two 8 ohm resistors in the combination.
(ii) Current flowing through the 4-ohm resistor
OR
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B.
Study the circuit and find out-
(i) Current in 12 ohm resistor
(ii) Difference in the readings of ammeter A1 and A2 if any
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A. You are given four resistors each having resistance of R ohm. Find the
maximum and minimum resistance that can be made with these four
resistors.
OR
B. A copper wire has a length L=2 m, a cross-sectional area A=0.5 mm2, and
resistivity ρ=1.7×10−8 Ω-m. Calculate the resistance of another wire made
of the same material whose length is twice the length of the wire but has
the same cross-sectional area.
35 3
The above image shows a corrective measure for a particular defect of vision.
(i) Identify the defect of vision and state what kind of lens is used to correct
this deficiency.
(ii) Draw and label a ray diagram that shows the defect of vision in the above
case before correction.
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(i) What is dispersion of light?
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(ii) Explain the condition under which dispersion happens?
(iii) Give one reason that causes presbyopia.
36 A student needs to make a 0.12 Ω resistor. She has some copper wire of 0.80 3
mm diameter. Resistivity of copper is 1.8 × 10–8 Ωm
(i) Determine the cross-sectional area of the wire.
(ii) Calculate the length of wire required for the 0.12 Ω resistor.
37 Magnetic field lines are shown in the given diagram. A student makes a 3
statement that the magnetic field at X is stronger than at Y.
(i) Explain with reason if the student’s claim is correct.
(ii) Also redraw the diagram and mark the direction of magnetic field lines.
38 4
The above image is that of a Digital Single Lense Reflector (DSLR) Camera
which are used to take high resolution photographs by professional
photographers. The second image of the above two is a schematic diagram of
how an image is formed on the sensor of the camera. Based on your
understanding of the lenses, answer the following questions.
A. What type of lens is used in the DSLR camera shown in the image?
B. What type of image is formed on the sensor?
Attempt either subpart C or D.
C. A photographer is using a DSLR camera with a lens of focal length
f=50 mm to take a close-up photograph of a small object. The lens
projects an image onto the camera sensor that is located 60 mm behind
the lens. Calculate the object distance (i.e., the distance between the
object and the lens).
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D. A photographer is using a DSLR camera to take a picture of a flower.
The flower is positioned 150 mm away from the camera lens. The actual
height of the flower is 80 mm, and the image height formed on the
camera’s sensor is measured to be 20 mm. Calculate the focal length of
the camera lens.
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Zarina worked as an apprentice in a factory where flashlights and solar cookers
are made. She learnt to make the circuits, the design of the light-box and light
concentrators of the solar cookers as well. She learnt the uses of lenses in
making all those tools. Based on your understanding of lenses, answer the
following questions.
A. What kind of lenses are used in the flashlight and light concentrator of the
solar-cooker?
B. Give reasons for your choices in your answer for part A.
Attempt either subpart C or D.
C. An object is placed 40 cm away from a lens which is normally used in a
solar-cooker. The image formed is twice the size of the object. Calculate
the focal length of the lens.
OR
D. An object is placed 20 cm in front of a lens which is used in a flashlight,
and the image is formed 10 cm away from the lens on the same side as
the object. Calculate the focal length of the lens.
39 Attempt either option A or B. 5
A.
The arrangement of resistors shown in the above figure is connected to a
battery.;
The power dissipation in the 100 Ω resistor is 81 W. Calculate
(i) the current in the circuit
(ii) the reading in the voltmeter V2
(iii) the reading in the voltmeter V1
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OR
B.
An electric heater consists of three similar heating elements A, B and C,
connected as shown in the figure above. Each heating element is rated as 1.2
kW, 240 V and has constant resistance. S1, S2 and S3 are respective
switches.
The circuit is connected to a 240 V supply.
(i) Calculate the resistance of one heating element.
(ii) Calculate the current in each resistor when only S1 and S3 are
closed.
(iii) Calculate the power dissipated across A when S1, S2 and S3 are
closed.
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For visually impaired students
A.
(i) Explain why in household circuits only the fuse is connected in series
with all the rest of the appliances but all appliances are connected in
parallel to each other.
(ii) In a household circuit, an electric heater of power 1500 Wand a fan of
power 500 W are connected in parallel to a 220 V supply. A fuse rated
for 10 A is connected to the circuit to protect it from excessive current.
(a) Calculate the total current drawn by the heater and the fan.
(b) Determine whether the 10 A fuse is appropriate for this circuit or
if it will blow.
OR
B. Two resistors, R1=6 Ω and R2=12 Ω, are connected in parallel to a 24V
battery. The circuit operates for 5 minutes.
(i) Calculate the total heat generated in both resistors.
(ii) If each resistor has a power rating of 100 W, determine whether it is safe
to use these resistors in the circuit.
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MATHEMATICS STANDARD – Code No.041
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS – X (2025-26)
Maximum Marks: 80 Time: 3 hours
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:
1. This question paper contains 38 questions. All Questions are compulsory.
2. This Question Paper is divided into 5 Sections A, B, C, D and E.
3. In Section A, Question numbers 1-18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and questions no.
19 and 20 are Assertion- Reason based questions of 1 mark each.
4. In Section B, Question numbers 21-25 are very short answer (VSA) type questions, carrying 02
marks each.
5. In Section C, Question numbers 26-31 are short answer (SA) type questions, carrying 03 marks
each.
6. In Section D, Question numbers 32-35 are long answer (LA) type questions, carrying 05 marks
each.
7. In Section E, Question numbers 36-38 are case study-based questions carrying 4 marks each
with sub parts of the values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
8. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice in 2 questions of Section B, 2 questions
of Section C and 2 questions of Section D has been provided. An internal choice has been
provided in all the 2 marks questions of Section E.
22
9. Draw neat and clean figures wherever required. Take 𝜋 = wherever required if not stated.
7
10. Use of calculators is not allowed.
(Section A)
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each.
[Link]. Questions Marks
1. If 𝑎 = 22 × 3𝑥 ,𝑏 = 22 × 3 × 5,𝑐 = 22 × 3 × 7 and LCM (𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐) = 3780, then 𝑥 is 1
equal to
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 0
2. The shortest distance (in units) of the point (2,3) from y-axis is 1
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 5 (D) 1
3. If the lines given by 3x +2ky =2 and 2x+5y +1=0 are not parallel, then k has to be 1
15 15
(A) (B) ≠ 4
4
(C) any rational number (D) any rational number having 4 as denominator
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4. A quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to circumscribe a circle. If BC=7cm, CD=4cm and 1
AD=3cm, then the length of AB is
(A) 3cm (B) 4cm (C) 6cm (D) 7cm
5. If 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝛳 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝛳 = 𝑥 ,then 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝛳 − 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝛳 will be 1
2 1
(A) 𝑥 (B) 𝑥 2 (C) 𝑥 (D) 𝑥
6. Which one of the following is not a quadratic equation? 1
(A) (𝑥 +2)2 =2(𝑥 +3) (B) 𝑥 2 +3𝑥 =(- 1)(1- 3𝑥)2
(C) 𝑥 3 - 𝑥 2 +2 𝑥 +1 =( 𝑥 +1)3 (D) ( 𝑥 +2)( 𝑥 +1) = 𝑥 2+ 2𝑥 +3
7. Given below is the picture of the Olympic rings made by taking five congruent circles 1
of radius 1cm each, intersecting in such a way that the chord formed by joining the
point of intersection of two circles is also of length [Link] area of all the dotted
regions (assuming the thickness of the rings to be negligible) is
𝜋 √3 𝜋 √3
(A) 4[12 - ] cm2 (B) [6 - ] cm2
4 4
𝜋 √3 𝜋 √3
(C) 4[ 6 - ] cm2 (D) 8[6 - ] cm2
4 4
For Visually Impaired candidates
The area of the circle that can be inscribed in a square of 6 cm is
(A) 36𝜋cm2 (B) 18𝜋cm2 (C) 12𝜋cm2 (D) 9𝜋cm2
8. A pair of dice is tossed. The probability of not getting the sum eight is 1
5 31 5 5
(A) 36 (B) 36 (C) 18 (D) 9
9. If 2sin5𝑥 = √3 ,0˚≤ 𝑥 ≤90o, then 𝑥 is equal to 1
(A) 10o (B) 12o (C) 20o (D) 50o
10. The sum of two numbers is 1215 and their HCF is 81, then the possible pairs of such 1
numbers are
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C ) 4 (D) 5
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11. If the area of the base of a right circular cone is 51cm2 and it's volume is 85cm2, then 1
the height of the cone is given as
5 5 5
(A) 6 cm (B) 3cm (C) 2cm (D) 5cm
12. If zeroes of the quadratic polynomial a𝑥 2 + b𝑥 +c (a, c ≠0) are equal, then 1
(A) c and b must have opposite signs (B) c and a must have opposite signs
(C) c and b must have same signs (D) c and a must have same signs
13. The area (in cm2) of a sector of a circle of radius 21cm cut off by an arc of length 1
22cm is
(A) 441 (B) 321 (C) 231 (D) 221
14. If ∆ABC ~∆DEF, AB=6cm, DE=9cm, EF=6cm and FD=12cm, then the perimeter of 1
∆ABC is
(A) 28cm (B) 28.5cm (C) 18cm (D) 23cm
15. If the probability of the letter chosen at random from the letters of the word 1
2
“Mathematics” to be a vowel is 2𝑥+1, then 𝑥 is equal to
4 9 11 4
(A) 11 (B) 4 (C) (D) 9
4
16. The points A(9,0), B(9, -6) ,C(-9,0) and D(-9,6) are the vertices of a 1
(A) Square (B) Rectangle (C) Parallelogram (D) Trapezium
17. The median of a set of 9 distinct observation is 20.5. If each of the observations of a 1
set is increased by 2,then the median of a new set
(A) is increased by 2
(B) is decreased by 2
(C) is two times the original number
(D) Remains same as that of original observations
18. The length of a tangent drawn to a circle of radius 9 cm from a point at a distance of 1
41cm from the centre of the circle is
(A) 40cm (B) 9cm (C) 41cm (D) 50cm
DIRECTIONS: In the question number 19 and 20, a statement of Assertion (A) is
followed by a statement of Reason (R).
Choose the correct option:
(A) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(B) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(C) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
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19. Assertion (A): The number 5n cannot end with the digit 0, where n is a natural 1
number
Reason (R): A number ends with 0, if its prime factorization contains both 2 and 5
20. Assertion (A): If cosA + cos2A=1, then sin2A + sin4A =1 1
Reason (R): sin2A + cos2A =1
(Section – B)
Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.
21.(A) The A.P 8, 10, 12,……. has 60 terms. Find the sum of last 10 terms. 2
OR
(B) Find the middle term of A.P 6,13, 20, ……., 230
22. If 𝑠𝑖𝑛(𝐴 + 𝐵) = 1 and 𝑐𝑜𝑠(𝐴 − 𝐵) =
√3
,0° < 𝐴, 𝐵 < 90°, find the measure of 2
2
angles 𝐴 and 𝐵.
23. If AP and DQ are medians of triangles ABC and DEF respectively, where 2
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝑃
∆ABC~ ∆DEF, then prove that 𝐷𝐸 = 𝐷𝑄
24. A horse, a cow and a goat are tied, each by ropes of length 14m, at the corners A, B 2
(A) and C respectively, of a grassy triangular field ABC with sides of lengths 35m, 40m
and 50 m. Find the area of grass field that can be grazed by them.
OR
(B) Find the area of the major segment (in terms of 𝜋) of a circle of radius 5cm, formed
by a chord subtending an angle of 90˚ at the centre.
25. A ∆ABC is drawn to circumscribe a circle of radius 4 cm such that the segments BD 2
and DC are of lengths 10 cm and 8 cm respectively. Find the lengths of the sides AB
and AC, if it is given that ar(∆ABC) = 90cm2
For Visually Impaired candidates:
A circle is inscribed in a right-angled triangle ABC, right angled at B. If BC=7cm and
AB=24cm, find the radius of the circle
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(Section – C)
Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each.
26. In Figure, XY and X′Y′ are two parallel tangents to a 3
circle with centre O and another tangent AB with
point of contact C intersecting XY at A and X′Y′ at B.
Prove that ∠ AOB = 90°
For Visually Impaired candidates:
Two tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle with centre O from an external point
P. Prove that ∠APB= 2(∠OAB)
27. In a workshop, the number of teachers of English, Hindi and Science are 36, 60 and 3
84 respectively. Find the minimum number of rooms required, if in each room the
same number of teachers are to be seated and all of them being of the same subject.
28. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 2𝑥 2 – (1 + 2√2) 𝑥 + √2 and verify the 3
relationship between the zeroes and coefficents of the polynomial.
29. If 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛳 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝛳 = √3 ,then prove that 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝛳 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝛳 = 1 3
OR
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴−𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴+1
Prove that 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴+𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴−1 =cosecA + cotA
30. On a particular day, Vidhi and Unnati couldn’t decide on who would get to drive the 3
car. They had one coin each and flipped their coin exactly three times. The following
was agreed upon:
1. If Vidhi gets two heads in a row, she would drive the car
2. If Unnati gets a head immediately followed by a tail, she would drive the car.
Who has greater probability to drive the car that day? Justify your answer.
31.(A) The monthly income of Aryan and Babban are in the ratio 3:4 and their monthly 3
expenditures are in ratio 5:7. If each saves ₹ 15,000 per month, find their monthly
incomes.
OR
(B) Solve the following system of equations graphically:
2𝑥 + 𝑦 =6, 2 𝑥 – 𝑦 – 2=0. Find the area of the triangle so formed by two lines and 𝑥 -
axis.
For Visually Impaired candidates:
Five years hence, fathers age will be three times the age of son. Five years ago,
father was seven times as old as his son. Find their present ages.
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(Section – D)
Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each
32. A train travels at a certain average speed for a distance of 63km and then travels at 5
a distance of 72km at an average speed of 6km/hr more than its original speed. If it
takes 3 hours to complete the total journey, what is the original average speed?
33. Prove that if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two 5
sides in distinct points, the other two sides are divided in the sameratio.
Hence in ΔPQR, prove that a line ℓ intersects the sides PQ and PR of a ∆PQR at L
and M respectively such that LM II QR. If PL = 5.7cm, PQ=15.2cm and MR=5.5cm,
then find the length of PM (in cm)
34.(A) From a solid right circular cone, whose height is 6cm and radius of base is 12cm, a 5
right circular cylindrical cavity of height 3cm and radius 4cm is hollowed out such that
bases of cone and cylinder form concentric circles. Find the surface area of the
remaining solid in terms of 𝜋.
OR
(B) An empty cone of radius 3cm and height 12cm is filled with ice-cream such that the
1
lower part of the cone which is (6 )th of the volume of the cone is unfilled (empty) but
a hemisphere is formed on the top. Find the volume of the ice-cream.
35.(A) If the mode of the following distribution is 55, then find the value of 𝑥. Hence, find the 5
mean.
Class 0 − 15 15 − 30 30 − 45 45 − 60 60 − 75 75 − 90
Interval
Freque 10 7 𝑥 15 10 12
ncy
OR
(B) A survey regarding heights (in cm) of 51 girls of class X of a school was conducted
and the following data was obtained:
Heights (in cm) Number of girls
less than 140 04
less than 145 11
less than 150 29
less than 155 40
less than 160 46
less than 165 51
Find the median height of girls. If mode of the above distribution is 148.05, find the
mean using empirical formula.
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(Section – E)
Section E consists of 3 case study-based questions of 4 marks each.
36. In a class, the teacher asks every student to write an example of A.P. Two boys
Aryan and Roshan writes the progression as −5, −2,1,4, …… and 187, 184, 181, ….
respectively. Now the teacher asks his various students the following questions on
progression.
Help the students to find answers for the following:
i. Find the sum of the common difference of two progressions. 1
ii. Find the 34th term of progression written by Roshan. 1
iii. (A) Find the sum of first 10 terms of the progression written by Aryan. 2
OR
(B) Which term of the progressions will have the same value? 2
37. A group of class X students goes to
picnic during winter holidays. The
position of three friends Aman, Kirti
and Chahat are shown by the points
P, Q and R
(i) Find the distance between P and R. 1
(ii) Is Q, the midpoint of PR? Justify by finding midpoint of PR. 1
(iii) (A) Find the point on x-axis which is equidistant from P and Q. 2
OR
(B) Let S be a point which divides the line joining PQ in ratio 2:3. Find the 2
coordinates of S.
For Visually Impaired Candidates:
A group of class X students goes to picnic during winter holidays. Aman, Kirti and
Chahat are three friends. The position of three friends Aman, Kirti and Chahat are
shown by the points P, Q and R.
The co-ordinates of P (2,5), Q (4,4) and R (8,3) are given.
(i) Find the distance between P and R. 1
(ii) Is Q the midpoint of PR? Justify by finding midpoint of PR. 1
(iii) (A) Find the point on x-axis which is equidistant from P and Q. 2
OR
(B) Let S be a point which divides the line joining PQ in ratio 2:3. Find the 2
coordinates of S.
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38. India gate (formerly known as All India war
memorial) is located near Karthavya path.
(formerly Rajpath) at New Delhi. It stands
as a memorial to 74187 soldiers of Indian
Army, who gave their life in the first world
war. This 42m tall structure was designed
by Sir Edwin Lutyens in the style of Roman
triumphal arches. A student Shreya of
height 1 m visited India Gate as a part of
her study tour.
i. What is the angle of elevation from Shreya’s eye to the top of India Gate, if 1
she is standing at a distance of 41m away from the India Gate?
ii. If Shreya observes the angle of elevation from her eye to the top of India Gate 1
to be 60o, then how far is the she standing from the base of the India Gate?
iii. (A) If the angle of elevation from Shreya’s eye changes from 45° to 30°, when 2
she moves some distance back from the original position. Find the distance
she moves back.
OR
41
(B) If Shreya moves to a point which is at a distance of m from
from the
mfrom India Gate, 2
√3
then find the angle of elevation made by her eye to the top of India Gate.
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