CBSE Class 10 English 2023 — Set 4

Questions in this 2023 English paper (Set 4)

All 59 questions from this set, exactly as asked. Try each one, then open the question-paper PDF above for the complete paper.

1. 1.
   Q1(i): To go out for a walking tour is

   • (a) (a) to stroll.
   • (b) (b) to ramble.
   • (c) (c) to hike.
   • (d) (d) to saunter.
2. 2.
   Q1(ii): Why does the writer say that the mind is at ease when you hike?

   • (a) (a) because hiking is an inexpensive activity.
   • (b) (b) because it brings families together.
   • (c) (c) because of intolerable noise of traffic.
   • (d) (d) because the depressing daily routine is forgotten.
3. 3.
   Q1(iii): Complete the following with a phrase: The various sounds of nature acquire ___________.
4. 4.
   Q1(iv): Infer one reason for the following based on information in paragraph 2: A contact is established between us and nature.
5. 5.
   Q1(v): Complete the following analogy correctly with a word from paragraph 2: arena : cooking :: fragrance : ___________
6. 6.
   Q1(vi): Give one reason why it is a pleasure to hike in the mountains than in the plains.

   • (a) (a) because observation is sharpened.
   • (b) (b) because of the excitement of climbing up and adventure of coming down.
   • (c) (c) because it is leisure to stand, to walk.
   • (d) (d) because there are no worries.
7. 7.
   Q1(vii): Hiking gives the brain, the rest it needs because

   • (a) (a) it is a short time activity.
   • (b) (b) it is one of the healthiest sports.
   • (c) (c) it makes us sleep peacefully.
   • (d) (d) it is an escape from our busy schedule.
8. 8.
   Q1(viii): List any two examples of minute observations you make while on a hike.
9. 9.
   Q1(ix): Supply one point to justify the following: Hiking gives us a feeling of unlimited joy.
10. 10.
    Q1(x): Substitute the word 'leap with joy' with one word similar in meaning in the following sentence from the passage: The feeling of unlimited freedom makes our hearts leap with joy.
11. 11.
    Q2(i): Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1: Areas in and around Leh began to experience water shortage but life didn't grind to a halt.
12. 12.
    Q2(ii): Select from the passage the appropriate option to fill in the blanks: Agriculture is completely dependent on ___________ unlike the rest of river/stream-fed India.

    • (a) (a) rainfall patterns
    • (b) (b) climate change
    • (c) (c) glaciers melt
    • (d) (d) extreme winter conditions
13. 13.
    Q2(iii): Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph 3: icing : cake :: layers : ___________
14. 14.
    Q2(iv): Select the correct option to complete the following sentence: At the start of winter the diverted water is made to flow ___________.

    • (a) (a) on sloping hills facing distribution channels.
    • (b) (b) on high altitude.
    • (c) (c) on ice-cold water level.
    • (d) (d) on mountain range.
15. 15.
    Q2(v): From the chart select the months of water surplus.

    • (a) (a) January, February.
    • (b) (b) November, December.
    • (c) (c) July, August, September.
    • (d) (d) March, April.
16. 16.
    Q2(vi): Describe the number of months which result in large accumulation of ice.
17. 17.
    Q2(vii): Fill in the blank by selecting from the passage the correct option: The ___________ has/have been the only source of water in areas in and around Ladakh.

    • (a) (a) glaciers
    • (b) (b) rivers
    • (c) (c) streams
    • (d) (d) water springs
18. 18.
    Q2(viii): The word 'located' in paragraph 3 means:

    • (a) (a) found
    • (b) (b) locally found
    • (c) (c) situated
    • (d) (d) adapted
19. 19.
    Q2(ix): Write any two steps followed while creating the glaciers.
20. 20.
    Q2(x): List one reason why artificial glaciers seem the best option.
21. 21.
    Q2(xi): Select the most suitable title from the following for the passage:

    • (a) (a) Water Shortage.
    • (b) (b) New Ways to Pool Water.
    • (c) (c) Artificial Glacier.
    • (d) (d) River Beds.
22. 22.
    Q3(i): Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option: The mud houses are not ___________ the buildings in your city.

    • (a) (a) comparable to
    • (b) (b) comparable of
    • (c) (c) comparable as
    • (d) (d) comparable for
23. 23.
    Q3(ii): Read the conversation between a policeman and a driver. Complete the sentence by reporting the driver's reply correctly. Policeman: Why did you park your car here? Don't you see a 'no parking area'. Driver: Sorry Sir! The engine broke down. The policeman asked the driver why he had parked the car there and if he didn't see it was a 'no parking area'. The driver felt sorry and explained…
24. 24.
    Q3(iii): Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given sentence: Where were you? You ___________ be in the class at the right time.

    • (a) (a) shall
    • (b) (b) should
    • (c) (c) will
    • (d) (d) would
25. 25.
    Q3(iv): Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following sentence: More of the fun and excitement in our lives comes from using our imagination.

    • (a) (a) Error: More → Correction: Most
    • (b) (b) Error: Our → Correction: The
    • (c) (c) Error: From → Correction: Of
    • (d) (d) Error: Using → Correction: Use
26. 26.
    Q3(v): Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option: Each of the boys ___________ rewarded.

    • (a) (a) are being
    • (b) (b) have been
    • (c) (c) was
    • (d) (d) were
27. 27.
    Q3(vi): Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket: Governments are starting programmes ___________ (teach) adults how to read and write.

    • (a) (a) that teaching
    • (b) (b) which taught
    • (c) (c) to teach
    • (d) (d) were teaching
28. 28.
    Q3(vii): Report the dialogue between Ashish and his interviewer by completing the sentence. Interviewer: Why do you want to be a computer programmer? Ashish: I have always been interested in computers. In response to the question of the interviewer about why Ashish wanted to be a computer programmer, he replied ___________.
29. 29.
    Q3(viii): Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction. Sentence: Latex was a natural polymer found beneath the bark of a mature rubber tree. Use the given format: Error | Correction
30. 30.
    Q3(ix): Kabir shared some information with Sahil about his travel plans. Report Kabir's plans. Kabir's plans: I will go to Tripura tomorrow.
31. 31.
    Q3(x): Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the slogan: ___________ ONLY WEAPON TO FIGHT INJUSTICE IS EDUCATION.

    • (a) (a) THE
    • (b) (b) A
    • (c) (c) AN
    • (d) (d) THIS
32. 32.
    Q3(xi): Select the correct option to complete the narration of a dialogue between a passerby and a farmer. Passerby: Can you tell me the way to Rampur? Farmer: Drive for four kms and then turn right. The passerby asked the farmer if he could tell him the way to Rampur. The farmer replied that ___________.

    • (a) (a) he may drive for four kms and then turn right.
    • (b) (b) he should drive for four kms…
33. 33.
    Q3(xii): Identify the error in the statement given below and supply the correction. Use the given format. Sentence: Water was vital to human health and fitness. Format: Error | Correction
34. 34.
    Q4(A): Technology today is an effective and convenient means of learning. TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION PROS: - Improves engagement and retention. - Promotes interactive collaborative learning. - Prepares students for the future. - Reduces costs. - Promotes technological skills. - Provides current information. CONS: - Distracting. - Reduces problem solving skills. - Reduces direct peer interaction…
35. 35 (a).
    Q5(A): The given pie-chart shows how water is consumed in households in a metropolitan city in India. Study the information carefully and write a paragraph analysing the given pie-chart data. Pie Chart Data - Water Consumption in Households: - Toilet: 26% - Clothes Washing: 22% - Faucets: 17% - Shower: 16% - Leaks: 14% - Bath: 2% - Dishwashing: 1% - Other: 2% Write in about 100-120 words.
36. 35 (b).
    Q5(B) OR: The chart below gives the percentage of social media users by age in India in 2020. Write a paragraph analysing the given information in 100-120 words. Internet Activities by Age Group: Activity % | Teens | 20s | 30s | 40s | 50s | 60s | 70+ Get News | 76 | 73 | 76 | 75 | 71 | 74 | 70 Online games | 81 | 54 | 37 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 32 Downloads | 52 | 46 | 27 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 6 Product…
37. 36.
    Q6(A)(i): As soon as the pilot was inside the cloud ___________.

    • (a) (a) his ears got blocked.
    • (b) (b) he choked with fear.
    • (c) (c) his vision was obstructed.
    • (d) (d) he was jumping up and down.
38. 37.
    Q6(A)(ii): The devices in the aeroplane were ___________.

    • (a) (a) malfunctioning.
    • (b) (b) broken completely.
    • (c) (c) giving wrong readings.
    • (d) (d) stopped responding completely.
39. 38.
    Q6(A)(iii): The Paris air control did not reply to the pilot's call because ___________.
40. 39.
    Q6(A)(iv): Select the option that correctly captures the application of the word 'twisted' as used in the extract.

    • (a) (a) Ragini twisted Raghav's wrist.
    • (b) (b) Ragini twisted the story to suit the occasion.
    • (c) (c) Ragini did not appreciate Raghav's twisted bent of mind.
    • (d) (d) Ragini watched the swimmer as he twisted twice in the air before diving into the water.
41. 40.
    Q6(A)(v): Fill in the blank with ONE WORD only: The narrator's ___________ comes through clearly when he sees the compass turning round and round.
42. 41.
    Q6(B)(i): The subject of dispute was regarding:

    • (a) (a) free use of Meadows.
    • (b) (b) making of bricks.
    • (c) (c) peasants using Meadows.
    • (d) (d) ownership of Meadows.
43. 42.
    Q6(B)(ii): Find the word from the extract that means 'continuance':

    • (a) (a) dispute
    • (b) (b) perpetuity
    • (c) (c) belonging
    • (d) (d) reckoned
44. 43.
    Q6(B)(iii): Lomov's aunt's grandmother gave Oxen Meadows to Natalya's father's grandfather in lieu of ___________.
45. 44.
    Q6(B)(iv): According to Natalya why did Oxen Meadows belong to them?
46. 45.
    Q6(B)(v): Fill in the blank with ONE WORD only: The peasants had free use of Meadows for ___________ years.
47. 46.
    Q7(A)(i): The Speaker's tone is:

    • (a) (a) loving
    • (b) (b) hopeful.
    • (c) (c) instructive.
    • (d) (d) indifferent.
48. 47.
    Q7(A)(ii): Complete the analogy with a word from the extract: rare : uncommon :: peace : ___________
49. 48.
    Q7(A)(iii): State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: Amanda did not want any person to invade her privacy and silence.
50. 49.
    Q7(A)(iv): Select the appropriate option: Amanda's mother is continuously ___________ Amanda.

    • (a) (a) encouraging
    • (b) (b) reprimanding
    • (c) (c) motivating
    • (d) (d) disappointing
51. 50.
    Q7(A)(v): Which word in the extract is opposite in meaning to the word 'dull'?

    • (a) (a) dreary
    • (b) (b) shady
    • (c) (c) bright
    • (d) (d) angry
52. 51.
    Q7(B)(i): 'Quiet rage' refers to the tigers ___________.

    • (a) (a) helplessness
    • (b) (b) he has not been able to hunt
    • (c) (c) his prey has not come to the water hole
    • (d) (d) he is not free
53. 52.
    Q7(B)(ii): He is lurking in shadows because ___________.
54. 53.
    Q7(B)(iii): Complete the sentence appropriately: It is clear that metaphor is the poetic device used for 'pads of velvet' because ___________ (clue-explain how metaphor applies here).
55. 54.
    Q7(B)(iv): Find a word from the extract which means - to walk with measured, stiff or haughty strides:

    • (a) (a) steps
    • (b) (b) lurking
    • (c) (c) pads
    • (d) (d) stalk
56. 55.
    Q7(B)(v): State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: The tiger is stealthily waiting for the deer to come to the water hole.
57. 56 (a).
    Q8(a): Why did the night after the rains turn sorrowful for Lencho? (A Letter to God) [Answer in about 40-50 words]
58. 56 (b).
    Q8(b): Describe the young seagull's first flight. (Two Stories About Flying) [Answer in about 40-50 words]
59. 56 (c).
    Q8(c): Who are paders and why are they friends of children? (Glimpses of India) [Answer in about 40-50 words]
60. 56 (d).
    Q8(d): How did Valli gather the details of the bus journey? (Madam Rides the Bus) [Answer in about 40-50 words]
61. 56 (e).
    Q8(e): Describe how Custard the dragon fights with the Pirate. (The Tale of Custard the Dragon) [Answer in about 40-50 words]
62. 57 (a).
    Q9(a): How did Mrs. Pumphrey treat Tricki? (The Triumph of Surgery) [Answer in about 40-50 words]
63. 57 (b).
    Q9(b): How did Ausable get rid of Max without using a weapon. (The Midnight Visitor) [Answer in about 40-50 words]
64. 57 (c).
    Q9(c): Why did Richard Ebright raise a flock of butterflies? (Making of a Scientist) [Answer in about 40-50 words]
65. 58 (a).
    Q10(a): 'As ripe fruits are in danger of falling early, so mortals when born are always in danger of death.' With this statement of the Buddha find out the moral values that Kisa Gotami learnt after the death of her child. [Answer in about 100-120 words]
66. 59 (a).
    Q11(a): Contentment in one's life is very important to lead a peaceful life. We should be happy with what we have and should not crave for what we don't have. Matilda suffered because she was not content in her life. Her desires led to her disaster. What do you learn from her mistake in life? [Answer in about 100-120 words]

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