CBSE Class 10 English 2025 — Set 6

Questions in this 2025 English paper (Set 6)

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1. 1.
   The central idea of this passage is that:

   • (a) social interaction is necessary to nurture creativity.
   • (b) creativity and ideas are gradually declining in all societies.
   • (c) the creativity divide is widening in societies in line with socio-economic trends.
   • (d) more people should work in jobs that engage their creative faculties.
2. 2.
   Select the option that is true for the assertion and reason given below: Assertion: Creativity is the province of great individual genius is not true. Reason: Creativity is a social process.

   • (a) Both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation and assertion.
   • (b) Both the Assertion and Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion…
3. 3.
   Identify the word in paragraph 1 which means something that cannot be used-up or depleted.
4. 4.
   What important trends does a study tracking the decline in creative thinking ability in children reveal? Answer in about 40 words.
5. 5.
   Read the given prompt and select the correct option in the brackets to fill the blank. Our biggest creative breakthrough comes when people learn from, compete with, and collaborate with other people. Creativity is thus a _________ (economic, industrial, social) process.
6. 6.
   According to the passage, where does creativity thrive apart from arts and culture?
7. 7.
   Complete the following with a suitable reason: About thirty-three percent citizens engage their creative faculties in tasks that use _________.
8. 8.
   In the context of the last paragraph, explain how does the passage view the future of creativity in society.
9. 9.
   What does the use of the phrase 'a perfect storm of choice', by the writer in paragraph 1, tell us about their feelings?

   • (a) The consumers are elated
   • (b) The consumers are confused
   • (c) The consumers are confident
   • (d) The consumers are decisive
10. 10.
    Identify the word in paragraph 2, that indicates that the writer feels assisting consumers has become a profitable industry.
11. 11.
    Based on the aspects mentioned in the table, mention the marketing approach that is primarily concerned with understanding consumers based on various factors.
12. 12.
    Complete the following analogy approximately, based on your understanding of the table: Cataloguing people by gender, income level, personal interests etc. is to Data utilization as Algorithms, influencers, and ad tech are to _________.
13. 13.
    Which aspect in the table pertains to presenting consumers with carefully selected choices to assist decision-making?

    • (a) Challenge
    • (b) Data utilization
    • (c) Marketing trends
    • (d) Retail assistance
14. 14.
    Based on your understanding, fill the blank with the appropriate option from those given in brackets: The solution to combat choice fatigue to _________ (follow / employ / recommend) lifestyle influencers on Instagram who provide self-improving content and product references.
15. 15.
    Complete the sentence suitably: The different approach to revolutionize consumer choices is to _________.
16. 16.
    Complete the following with a suitable reason: The writer believes that the global product abundance cannot be equitable because _________.
17. 17.
    In the context of the last paragraph though the startups promise simplicity of access, what are the drawbacks of such a structure?
18. 18.
    (Grammar) Read the given sentence from a story. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket: As I entered the room, the first thing that struck me as odd, was the candle still _________ (burn) on the table. The curtains had been drawn back and the room was bright.
19. 19.
    (Grammar) Identify and correct the error in the sentence taken from the article 'The Hidden Health Risks of Bread Consumption': Health experts worldwide are concerning about the surge in health problems. Error: _________ | Correction: _________
20. 20.
    (Grammar) Complete the given statement, by filling the blank with the correct option: A mask is used to hide the identity _________ a person.

    • (a) of
    • (b) for
    • (c) being
    • (d) at
21. 21.
    (Grammar) Read the following conversation: Student: Hello. I've come to ask about the English courses you run for international students. Administrator: Are you a student at the university? Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue: The student greeted and mentioned that she _________ to inquire about the English courses for international students. The…
22. 22.
    (Grammar) Identify the error and supply the correct word in the format given below: 'Embrace change as an opportunity for personal growth and allowed it to improve your life.' Error: _________ | Correction: _________
23. 23.
    (Grammar) Report the dialogue between a shopkeeper and Ramesh: Shopkeeper: What book do you want? Ramesh: A reference book for Physics which I can use for my project work. The shopkeeper asked Ramesh which book did he want. Ramesh replied that _________.
24. 24.
    (Grammar) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete an article published in a science magazine: There are many inventions of science _________ (those / which / such) have benefited human beings in many ways.
25. 25.
    (Grammar) Complete the statement made by a career counsellor by filling the blank with the correct option: In our country, _________ universities offer a range of courses. That's why foreign students prefer Indian universities.

    • (a) more
    • (b) each
    • (c) many
    • (d) few
26. 26.
    (Grammar) Report the dialogue between the residents and the city planner, by completing the sentences: City planner: 'The new park is a result of several months of research and planning.' Residents: 'We don't know who is more excited – we or our children.' The city planner said that the new park _________ of several months of research and planning. The residents expressed their excitement…
27. 27.
    (Grammar) Choose the correct statement:

    • (a) He sweared that he had not stolen the bag.
    • (b) He swore that he had not stolen the bag.
    • (c) He was swearing that he had not stolen the bag.
    • (d) He swears that he had not stolen the bag.
28. 28.
    (Grammar) The following is an excerpt from a travelogue. There is an error in the statement. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction: Kanyakumari is popular for its beautiful beaches, unique Vivekananda Rock Memorial and stunning sunrise and sunset view. Error: _________ | Correction: _________
29. 29.
    (Grammar) Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct options to conclude the report: The report concludes that _________ learners have _________ knowledge of astrophysics.

    • (a) very few / some
    • (b) some / every
    • (c) every / no
    • (d) no / a lot of
30. 30 (a).
    (Creative Writing) You are Garima/Gopal, a resident of B/66, Mall Road, Guwahati and a volunteer of 'Greenpeace India'. Write a letter to the editor of 'National Times' expressing your concern about the grave and irreparable damage that environmental pollution is causing to the society. In megacities, rapid urbanization and rampant industrialization has played a key role in increasing the…
31. 30 (b).
    (Creative Writing) OR: Obesity has become a global issue. The lack of physical fitness programmes and extra-curriculars has created significant problems that could affect future health of youngsters. 39 percent of individuals around the world are overweight and 13 percent are obese. You are Shiksha/Sumit of Ramjas School, Ranchi. You believe that efforts by the government will help to turn the…
32. 31 (a).
    (Creative Writing) The Pros and Cons of using the internet in everyday life are numerous. The internet is like a double-edged sword. Based on the information provided in the table below, write an analytical paragraph on the topic 'Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet' in not less than 120 words. Pros and Cons of Internet: Pros: (1) Connectivity (2) Communication speed and versatile…
33. 31 (b).
    (Creative Writing) OR: Read the following details: Students today are becoming victims of cyber-crime and cyber bullying in schools, which is affecting the mental health of students. Write an analytical paragraph in 120 words on the problems and causes of cyber-crimes. Points to consider: - Misuse of Information Technology with the intention to trouble others. - It comes in various forms –…
34. 32 (a)(i).
    (Literature) What effect does the experience as described in the lines below have on the speaker? 'Time and again, I have seen men and women risk their lives for an idea.'
35. 32 (a)(ii).
    (Literature) Select one inference about the idea of courage from the given context: 'I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.'

    • (a) being fearless
    • (b) absence of fear
    • (c) feeding your fears
    • (d) ability to overcome fear
36. 32 (a)(iii).
    (Literature) Answer in about 40 words, with reference to the extract: According to the author, what does true courage entail? How does this perspective differ from a common misconception about courage?
37. 32 (a)(iv).
    (Literature) Fill in the blank with the correct phrase from the bracket in the context of the given extract: Men stood up to torture showing strength and resilience that is _________ (impossible to understand / seeped in reality).
38. 32 (b)(i).
    (Literature) In the context of the given extract: What was the feeling UNLIKELY to have been on seeing 'a fifty rupee note between his fingers'?

    • (a) joyous
    • (b) sad
    • (c) unhappy
    • (d) worried
39. 32 (b)(ii).
    (Literature) How does the prospect of being paid regularly affect the narrator's motivation and hope for the future? Answer in about 40 words.
40. 32 (b)(iii).
    (Literature) Fill in the blank with the correct word from the bracket: The person spoken about did not let the narrator realise that his act of stealing was caught. It reflects the _________ (nobility / dishonesty) of his character.
41. 32 (b)(iv).
    (Literature) Compare the meanings of the expressions: 'My heart sank', and 'My spirits rose'.
42. 33 (a)(i).
    (Literature) The metaphorical expression used by the poet to describe the movement of the trees is _________.
43. 33 (a)(ii).
    (Literature) Based on the tone, discuss how Adrienne Rich presents the conflict between man and nature in the passage.
44. 33 (a)(iii).
    (Literature) What is the mood or atmosphere conveyed by the imagery in the passage?

    • (a) Calm and tranquil
    • (b) Eerie and foreboding
    • (c) Joyful and celebratory
    • (d) Melancholic and traumatic
45. 33 (a)(iv).
    (Literature) Why would the whispers be silent tomorrow?
46. 33 (b)(i).
    (Literature) Complete the following suitably: Amanda sulked and became moody because _________.
47. 33 (b)(ii).
    (Literature) What does the girl constantly yearn for? What do you pattern about Amanda from the poem?
48. 33 (b)(iii).
    (Literature) What kind of picture is painted by the poet through the line, 'life in a tower is tranquil and rare'?
49. 33 (b)(iv).
    (Literature) The tone of the speaker in the exclamation 'Stop that sulking at once, Amanda!' is: 1. uncertain 2. aggressive 3. dominating 4. meek 5. moody

    • (a) 1, 2, 4
    • (b) 1, 2, 4
    • (c) 2, 4 and 3
    • (d) 4 and 5
50. 34 (i).
    (Literature) 'Not from weeping or from grieving will anyone obtain peace of mind; on the contrary his pain will be greater and his body will suffer.' Validate this preaching of Buddha with reference to the story 'A Sermon at Benaras'. (Answer in 40-50 words) (A Sermon at Benaras)
51. 34 (ii).
    (Literature) 'The Ball Poem' deals with the undertones of loss and responsibility. How is the poem very relatable to our lives and what important messages do we learn from it? (Answer in 40-50 words) (The Ball Poem)
52. 34 (iii).
    (Literature) The story, 'Mijbil the Otter', has it all – emotions, humour, certain surprising incidents and the freshness of a new and unique type of story. Explain how Maxwell has highlighted these in his story. (Answer in 40-50 words) (Mijbil – The Otter)
53. 34 (iv).
    (Literature) 'He was not falling headlong now. He was soaring gradually downwards and outwards, he was no longer afraid.' Describe the young seagull's feelings, emotions and experiences, just before this moment. (Answer in 40-50 words) (Two Stories about Flying)
54. 34 (v).
    (Literature) The idea of beauty is a one-dimensional cultural conception or one that has been created by human beings themselves. Comment on the statement with reference to the conventional ideas of beauty in the poem 'For Anne Gregory'. (Answer in 40-50 words) (For Anne Gregory)
55. 35 (i).
    (Literature) Examine the witty strategy used by Ausable in emerging as a super spy. (Answer in 40-50 words) (The Midnight Visitor)
56. 35 (ii).
    (Literature) 'The Necklace' is a lesson in discontentment and unreasonable materialism. In light of the preceding statement, discuss Matilda's greatest failing. (Answer in 40-50 words) (The Necklace)
57. 35 (iii).
    (Literature) Think-tank excelled in misinterpreting and misrepresenting things. Do you agree? Justify giving appropriate reasons. (Answer in 40-50 words) (The Book that Saved the Earth)
58. 36 (a).
    (Literature) Examine the role of Nature in the poems 'The Dust of Snow' and 'Fog'. (Answer in 100-120 words)
59. 36 (b).
    (Literature) OR: The journeys of Anne Frank and Valli teach us the vital lesson that optimism and self-assurance empower women to rise above circumstances and overcome obstacles. Examine the similarities. (Answer in 100-120 words) (Diary of Anne Frank & Madam Rides the Bus)
60. 37 (a).
    (Literature) Ebright's journey of becoming a leading scientist conveys a strong message to us. His inquisitiveness and competency drove him to become a great scientist. In what manner does Richard Ebright's perseverance, dedication and inquisitiveness inspire you to pursue your dreams? (Answer in 100-120 words) (The Making of a Scientist)
61. 37 (b).
    (Literature) OR: It is truly said that a good teacher is the light that helps one cross even the darkest of paths through honing their inherent qualities which enable them to shine bright and strong in life. In what ways does Sulekha's teacher epitomize this saying? How did she become the pillar of support and strength for Sulekha? (Answer in 100-120 words) (Bholi)

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