CBSE Class 10 English 2024 — Set 5

Questions in this 2024 English paper (Set 5)

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1. 1.
   Which of the following statements best describes the author's attitude towards probiotics?

   • (a) Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics are variations of the same thing, with just a difference of a prefix.
   • (b) All fermented foods or yogurts naturally contain probiotics.
   • (c) All three biotics are equally important to support microscopic organisms that live in the gut microbiome.
   • (d) Only probiotics…
2. 2.
   According to the writer, health benefits of all the 'biotics' extend beyond the digestive tract. Rationalise your response in about 40 words.
3. 3.
   Complete the sentence appropriately. To get the right probiotic and to match it with your body's requirement, it is important to see the label for __________.
4. 4.
   The passage includes some words that are opposites of each other. From the sets (A) - (E) below, identify two sets of antonyms. (A) increase and decrease (B) probiotic and postbiotic (C) beneficial and harmful (D) feast and fermented (E) consuming and digestive
5. 5.
   Complete the sentence appropriately. The author wants to stress the fact that there is not just one type of beneficial bacteria considered as probiotic, in fact, some probiotics have __________.
6. 6.
   Based on the reading of the passage, examine in about 40 words, the importance of prebiotics for the human gut and how they are related to probiotics.
7. 7.
   As a consumer, if you want to pick a probiotic product, what is the most important thing to keep in mind? Pick the best answer.

   • (a) Any fermented product that contains probiotics.
   • (b) Checking the label for specific strains of bacteria.
   • (c) All products under "probiotics" section in a grocery store are safe to pick.
   • (d) Checking the label which clearly says "probiotics" is sufficient.
8. 8.
   "Despite their importance for the gut microbiome, the health benefits of these 'biotics', which are present in certain foods or result from their metabolism, extend beyond the digestive tract." As per this statement from the passage, how relevant are the 'biotics' for humans? Pick the best answer.

   • (a) Their relevance has been proven by scientific evidence.
   • (b) Not very relevant as more study is…
9. 9.
   Complete the following analogy appropriately, based on your understanding of paragraphs 1 and 2. We can say that the situation when people were travelling with a vengeance is comparable to people going out to dine in hordes, because __________.
10. 10.
    Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option from those given in brackets, based on your understanding of paragraph 1. The statement that, 'Tourism constituted almost 3% of India's GDP and generated around 100 million jobs in 2019', is a/an __________ (fact/opinion) because it is a/an __________ (subjective judgement/objective detail).
11. 11.
    Justify the following in about 40 words. After being cooped up inside their houses for more than two years, Indians are now excited about being able to travel internationally.
12. 12.
    Based on the given table, for which 'purpose' did Indian foreign travel increase in 2022 as compared to 2019?
13. 13.
    'The industry is also benefiting from new trends borne of the pandemic such as micro-holidays and workcations.' Which 'industry' is being talked about here?
14. 14.
    As per the given table, for which purpose did maximum number of Indians undertake foreign travel in 2019 and in 2022? State any one inference that can be drawn from this.
15. 15.
    Why are students today choosing to go abroad to study? (Answer in about 40 words.)
16. 16.
    Which of the following is the main takeaway from the study mentioned in the passage?

    • (a) International travel remains an important means of expanding the horizons and connecting with other cultures.
    • (b) Though travel, both domestic and international, has picked up, it has yet to reach its previous levels.
    • (c) Indians are excited about being able to travel internationally.
    • (d) The study needs to…
17. 17.
    (Grammar - Q3.i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets, for the given portion of a letter. Thank you for exceeding company expectations and __________ (inspire) your team with your spectacular work ethic.
18. 18.
    (Grammar - Q3.ii) Read the given sentence from a movie review article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence. "The movie doesn't let you rest and is packed with engaged action sequences." Provide the Error and Correction.
19. 19.
    (Grammar - Q3.iii) Akshat and Niharika had a conversation about the felicitation of Akshat's achievements. Report Niharika's question. What will you be wearing for tomorrow's function?
20. 20.
    (Grammar - Q3.iv) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the disclaimer given before a documentary film. The film has been created by taking creative liberties and dramatizing the events __________ (about/for/on) cinematic expressions.

    • (a) about
    • (b) for
    • (c) on
    • (d) None of these
21. 21.
    (Grammar - Q3.v) Identify the error and supply the correction for the given sentence from a comment posted by an admirer of a reporter. "The report was well document, so no one could claim that it was just one person's opinion." Provide the Error and Correction.
22. 22.
    (Grammar - Q3.vi) Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option. Now that many employees have shown high productivity working from home, will their bosses hereafter __________ them to take working vacations?

    • (a) expecting
    • (b) expected
    • (c) have expected
    • (d) expect
23. 23.
    (Grammar - Q3.vii) Read the dialogue between Karan and his teacher regarding his absence from school. Teacher: Karan, why were you absent yesterday? Karan: Yesterday I had cold and fever, sir. I couldn't inform you beforehand. Teacher: That's okay. Take care of your health. Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue: The teacher asked Karan __________. Karan…
24. 24.
    (Grammar - Q3.viii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the opening line, from a Terms and Conditions document. "Though all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the content on this website, the same could not be construed as a statement of law or used for any legal purposes."

    • (a) Error: efforts, Correction: effort
    • (b) Error: ensure, Correction…
25. 25.
    (Grammar - Q3.ix) Report the following dialogue between a hawker and his customer, by completing the sentence. Hawker: Do you want any tomatoes? Customer: Yes, indeed! Although they are a bit expensive, I like to add tomatoes to my diet. The hawker asked the customer whether she wanted any tomatoes. The customer answered in the affirmative and explained that __________.
26. 26.
    (Grammar - Q3.x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the part of the grievance posted by a citizen on a social media platform. Crossing this stretch at any time of the day is a challenge. Even during afternoons, there __________ ice cream vendors on the road with people crowding around their carts.

    • (a) were
    • (b) are
    • (c) have been
    • (d) would be
27. 27.
    (Grammar - Q3.xi) Complete the line from a 'Save the Planet' song, by filling in the blank with the correct option. Let's see what we can do To save the planet for me and you E is for environment, keep it clean If we __________ together, we'll make the best team.

    • (a) will be standing
    • (b) stand
    • (c) had stood
    • (d) are standing
28. 28.
    (Grammar - Q3.xii) Identify the error and supply the correction for the following note in a smart watch's instruction manual. "When the watch is connected to the mobile phone, the watch may automatically calibrate and synchronize with the time of the mobile phone." Provide the Error and Correction.
29. 29 (a).
    (Creative Writing - Q4.a) The problem of open manholes and drains in your locality is posing a threat to the lives of people. As a young citizen, who cares about the upkeep of the locality and safety of the residents, write a letter to the editor of a local daily, in about 120 words, expressing your concern at the situation and suggesting measures to resolve the problem and drawing attention of…
30. 30 (a).
    (Creative Writing - Q5.a) The detailed global millets production data from different countries is depicted in the pie chart given below. Analyze this chart and write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words, by selecting features that support your analysis and suggesting possible reasons for the variation in production by different countries. Global Millet Production Statistics (FAO 2018)…
31. 31 (a)(i).
    (Literature - Q6.a.i) State any one inference about Nelson Mandela from the given context: "We have, at last, achieved our political emancipation."
32. 31 (a)(ii).
    (Literature - Q6.a.ii) State True or False: When Mandela says, "God bless Africa", he intends to mean well-being and welfare of only black people in South Africa.
33. 31 (a)(iii).
    (Literature - Q6.a.iii) "Nelson Mandela's speech is full of optimism." Elaborate in about 40 words with reference to the extract.
34. 31 (a)(iv).
    (Literature - Q6.a.iv) Which phrase would correctly substitute 'so glorious', in the given sentence from the extract? "The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement."
35. 31 (b)(i).
    (Literature - Q6.b OR - A Triumph of Surgery) Which of the following is NOT a reason why Mr. Herriot thinks Tricki needs to be taken out of the house for a period?

    • (a) He wanted to keep Tricki away from Mrs. Pumphrey.
    • (b) He wanted to keep Tricki under observation.
    • (c) He wanted to do an experiment on Tricki.
    • (d) He wanted to improve Tricki's health.
36. 31 (b)(ii).
    (Literature - Q6.b OR - A Triumph of Surgery) What was the main reason for Mrs. Pumphrey to be distraught? Answer in about 40 words.
37. 31 (b)(iii).
    (Literature - Q6.b OR - A Triumph of Surgery) State True or False: When Mr. Herriot says, "I had made my plans in advance" -- what he actually means is, he had already seen this trauma coming for Tricki.
38. 31 (b)(iv).
    (Literature - Q6.b OR - A Triumph of Surgery) Which of the following best describes Mrs. Pumphrey?

    • (a) unkind and inconsiderate
    • (b) impractical but compassionate
    • (c) anxious and ambitious
    • (d) fearful but confident
39. 32 (a)(i).
    (Literature - Q7.a - The Ball Poem) Fill in the blank with one word. When the speaker says "People will take balls, Balls will be lost always, little boy", his tone is __________.
40. 32 (a)(ii).
    (Literature - Q7.a - The Ball Poem) The poet says that money is external. What inference can be drawn from this statement? Answer in about 40 words.
41. 32 (a)(iii).
    (Literature - Q7.a - The Ball Poem) Which of the following best describes the speaker's attitude towards material possessions?

    • (a) indifferent
    • (b) emotional
    • (c) casual
    • (d) respectful
42. 32 (a)(iv).
    (Literature - Q7.a - The Ball Poem) Identify the poetic device used in "And no one buys a ball back".
43. 33 (i).
    (Literature - Q8.i) Maxwell decides to keep an otter as a pet. Elucidate with reference to the fact that owning a pet is a life of commitment. (Mijbil the Otter) (Answer in 40-50 words)
44. 33 (ii).
    (Literature - Q8.ii) 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon' is a humorous ballad. How does Ogden Nash create humour and entertainment in the poem? (Answer in 40-50 words)
45. 33 (iii).
    (Literature - Q8.iii) Justify the title of the play 'The Proposal' with reference to the characters and plot. (Answer in 40-50 words)
46. 33 (iv).
    (Literature - Q8.iv) The author says -- 'During our childhood in Goa, the baker used to be our friend, companion and guide.' Elaborate. (Glimpses of India) (Answer in 40-50 words)
47. 33 (v).
    (Literature - Q8.v) Do you think you can love a person for his/her inner beauty alone and not care about the physical appearance? Justify with reference to the theme of the poem 'For Anne Gregory'. (Answer in 40-50 words)
48. 34 (i).
    (Literature - Q9.i) One should never judge a book by its cover. Explain with reference to Ausable and how he outwits Max with his presence of mind. (The Midnight Visitor) (Answer in 40-50 words)
49. 34 (ii).
    (Literature - Q9.ii) "Horace Danby is a thief who was cheated by another thief." Justify. (A Question of Trust) (Answer in 40-50 words)
50. 34 (iii).
    (Literature - Q9.iii) How can one say that Ebright's curiosity / inquisitiveness drove him to become a scientist? (The Making of a Scientist) (Answer in 40-50 words)
51. 35 (a).
    (Literature - Q10.a) You have been asked to present an evaluation of the approaches of both, the Baby Seagull and the Pilot who was lost in the clouds, towards achieving their dreams of conquering the skies. Write this presentation draft including your insights, comparing the approaches of both. You may begin this way: One acknowledges that both, the Seagull and the Pilot, wanted to…
52. 36 (a).
    (Literature - Q11.a) Imagine that Bholi writes a diary entry, exploring the themes of 'Girl Child' and 'Impact of Education', in the context of her own experiences. Write this diary entry, as Bholi. (Answer in 100-120 words)

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