CBSE Class 10 English 2022 — Set 4

Questions in this 2022 English paper (Set 4)

All 7 questions from this set, exactly as asked. Try each one, then open the question-paper PDF above for the complete paper.

1. 1 (i).
   What is Milkha Singh known as? What realization did Milkha Singh have when he was on the track during the Melbourne Olympics?
2. 1 (ii).
   List any two of Milkha Singh's achievements.
3. 1 (iii).
   What strict rules and regulations did Milkha Singh follow?
4. 1 (iv).
   State two consequences of his hard and strenuous practice.
5. 1 (v).
   What motivated Milkha Singh to become the best athlete in the world?
6. 1 (vi).
   Explain the phrase 'I would start again' in the last sentence.
7. 2 (i).
   Explain J.K. Rowling's 'near magical rise to fame'.
8. 2 (ii).
   What reason did the publishers give for rejecting Rowling's book?
9. 2 (iii).
   What was the drawback of achieving fame?
10. 2 (iv).
    Why was Rowling outraged with the Italian dust jacket?
11. 2 (v).
    Find a word in the last para that means the same as 'uncontrollable'.
12. 2 (vi).
    According to the graph, how many years did it take Rowling to become very successful?
13. 2 (vii).
    What has become legendary about Rowling?
14. 3.
    A group of enterprising young adults conducted a survey on reopening of educational institutions in the National Capital. The survey results are shown below: - Can't say: 5% (less than 0.5%) - Should be opened for all classes: 15% - Only for classes 9th to 12th: 24% - Open only for classes 10th to 12th: 24% - Open with full Vaccination: 32% Write a paragraph in about 120 words analysing the…
15. 3 (ii).
    You are Vikram/Vanya, Librarian, B.S. Public School, Delhi. Write a letter to the Manager of Amar Publication House, Mumbai, placing an order for 4 sets of Social Studies books for grades 6-8 published by N.C.E.R.T. in not more than 120 words. Mention school discount, mode of payment and date of delivery.
16. 4 (a).
    The following paragraph has an error in each line. Identify the error and write the correction against the correct blank number. Air pollution is emerging like a global problem among the world. (a) Identify the error and correction for: 'Air pollution is emerging like a'
17. 4 (b).
    The following paragraph has an error in each line. Identify the error and write the correction against the correct blank number. Air pollution is emerging like a global problem among the world. (b) Identify the error and correction for: 'global problem among the world.'
18. 4 (c).
    The following paragraph has an error in each line. Identify the error and write the correction against the correct blank number. Much of our cities have industries which is responsible for 20% of the pollutants. (c) Identify the error and correction for: 'Much of our cities have'
19. 4 (d).
    The following paragraph has an error in each line. Identify the error and write the correction against the correct blank number. Much of our cities have industries which is responsible for 20% of the pollutants. (d) Identify the error and correction for: 'industries which is responsible for 20% of the'
20. 5.
    Read the following conversation and complete the passage that follows: Neha: I'm really looking forward to the class picnic tomorrow. Nanita: Yes, after a long time we will be meeting our friends and teachers. Neha told Namita (1) ________, looking forward to the class picnic __________. Namita agreed that after a long time (2) __________ friends and teachers.
21. 6 (i).
    What does the writer recall about his childhood in Goa? (Glimpses of India)
22. 6 (ii).
    "These sights so moved him that he at once went out into the world to seek enlightenment." What were the sights that moved 'him'? (The Sermon at Benaras)
23. 6 (iii).
    Mention any two issues over which Amanda was nagged and scolded.
24. 6 (iv).
    Why does the poet wish to 'turn' and live with animals? (Animals)
25. 6 (v).
    Describe Custard the dragon.
26. 6 (vi).
    What did Ebright learn from his failure at the Science fair? (The Making of a Scientist)
27. 6 (vii).
    How did Lutkins impress the lawyer? (The Hack Driver)
28. 7 (i).
    As Valli, make a diary entry sharing your joys and disappointments during the bus ride.
29. 7 (ii).
    Natalya and her father Chubukov 'turn around' when Lomov puts his proposal in the open. As a reader briefly describe what you think of Natalya and Chubukov from the play "The Proposal".
30. 7 (iii).
    The credit of Bholi's transformation to Sulekha goes to her teacher. Elaborate with reference to the text.

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How to use these papers

1. 1Start chapter-wise early in the year — solve only the English questions from a chapter you have just finished.
2. 2Switch to full timed papers 2–3 months before the exam: one complete set in the real time limit, no notes.
3. 3Self-mark against the marking scheme, then fix every mistake with our free NCERT solutions.
4. 4Re-attempt your weakest chapters until the recurring question types feel routine.

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