English - Language and Literature Outside Delhi Set 3 2022-2023 English Medium Class 10 Question Paper Solution

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below:

1. When was King Tutankhamen burled?      (1)
   1. 1717
   2. 1886
   3. 3300 years ago
   4. 1848
2. Why did Egyptians hold gold in great esteem?      (1)
   1. because it is a good conductor of electricity.
   2. because of its religious significance.
   3. for lovely gold ornaments.
   4. because it is indestructible.
3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?       (1)
   1. Gold is the best conductor of electricity.
   2. Apart from gold, copper and silver are good conductors of electricity.
   3. Gold can be easily beaten, hence it is easy to work with.
   4. Gold plays an important role in the modern electronics industry.
4. Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference of the following:      (1)
   The wandering Israelites worshipped a golden calf ______.
   1. importance of religion
   2. importance of the metal
   3. good conductor
   4. can replace money
5. How were the black labourers exploited?         (1)
6. Complete the following with the phrase from paragraph 1:    (1)
   

   Opinion	Reason
   	King Tutankhamen was buried in a solid gold coffin 3300 years ago.

7. Based on your reading of the text list 2 reasons why the writer says that,
   Not only is gold beautiful but it is virtually indestructible.      (1)
8. Who launched South Africa into the gold age?      (1)
   1. Issac Newton
   2. George Harrison
   3. George Bernard Shaw
   4. A farmer
9. Select the option that corresponds to the following:    (1)
   The ancient Egyptians and the modern electronic industry both hold gold in high esteem.
   1. The hardworking student came first because of his diligent practice.
   2. Honesty is underrated whereas strategy is appreciated.
   3. The vibrant colours made the interiors look luminous.
   4. The steaming food was both appetizing and tasty.
10. Supply one point to justify the following:     (1)
    The desire to hoard gold at home has been primarily an occupation of the working and peasant classes.

Read the passage given below:

1. Infer one reason for the following based on information in paragraph 1.  (1)
   The 'blackout' phase is significant ______.
2. Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank.    (1)
   From paragraph 1 & 2, we can infer that there will be ______.
   1. no communication with the people.
   2. blackout phase.
   3. satellite will get no communication.
   4. the moon will block the earth.
   5. the communication break will be for 15 days.
   1. 1, 2 & 3
   2. 1, 3 & 4
   3. 2, 3 & 5
   4. 3, 4 & 5
3. The communication with the satellite will break for approximately ______ days.    (1)
   1. 10
   2. 15
   3. 20
   4. 25
4. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph 2:     (1)
   aroma : cooking : : ______ : space research
   (Clue - just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly __ is/are integral to space research.)
5. According to ISRO official till 8^th July, when Sun will block Mars, ______ signal/signals per day will be sent to the spacecraft.     (1)
   1. no
   2. considerable
   3. indefinite
   4. only for few
6. Select the correct option to complete the following sentence:    (1)
   The ISRO officials are ______ about their control over the spacecraft after the blackout phase.
   
   1. doubtful
   2. apprehensive
   3. confident
   4. jittery
7. The spacecraft's life was extended by six months because of ______.       (1)
   1. extra fuel
   2. incomplete work
   3. lack of communication amongst ISRO officials
   4. technical problems in its landing
8. Read the following sentences:    (1)
   (A) The blackout was a sudden development.
   (B) Because of this, the officials are very nervous about the success of the spacecraft.
   
   1. Both (A) & (B) are true.
   2. Both (A) & (B) are false.
   3. (A) is true and (B) is false.
   4. (A) is false and (B) is true.
9. Substitute the word 'nonpareil' with one word similar in meaning in the following sentence from paragraph 5.    (1)
   India managed to get into the nonpareil club of Mars spacecraft in orbit.
10. The word 'instinct' in the passage means the same as:    (1)
    1. lack
    2. impulse
    3. inability
    4. incapacity

The coach hoped that in his absence the team would ______ with the practice.

carried by

carry into

carry on

carry in

Read the conversation between a tourist and a guide. Complete the sentence by reporting the reply correctly:

The tourist asked the guide where the exhibit section of the fort was to which the guide replied ______.

The treasurer and secretary ______ left from the bank.

have

has

are

is

Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line:

The children cheers loudly when their captain scored the winning goal.

The teacher is hoping to ______ an art exhibition before the end of the year.

put off

put down

put up

put on

The school ______ (is) organize an educational tour to Kashmir in the summer break.

Report the dialogue between Lata and Usha, by completing the sentence:

Lata asked Usha what activity did she enjoy the most in the summer camp. Usha replied that she ______.

Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction:

The orchestra performed on the central theatre in front of a huge audience.

Use the given format for your response:

Bela shared some information about her visit to her grandmother with Malini. Report Malini's question.

Is your grandmother feeling better now?

Schools ______ instruct students to wear full sleeved shirts during monsoon time.

ought

would

might

ought to

Select the correct option to complete the narration of a dialogue between Raj and his wife:

Raj told his wife that he had invited his friends for dinner. The wife added that ______.

she will invite her friends too.

she would invite her friends too.

she can invite her friends too.

she could invite her friends too.

Identify the error in the statement given below and supply the correction: 

Use the given format for your response.

The evil of begging is very common into our country.

You are Anita/Anil of Panday Park. You recently worked on a school project on the powerful impact of media in promoting national integration. Write a letter to the editor of The Hindu, sharing your views on the role of media-word limit 100-120 words.

You are Kamal/Kanishka living at G-59, Kirti Nagar. Write a letter to the Principal I.T.I. Pusa in about 100-120 words, enquiring about the diploma course available in the institution, the duration of the course, the fee-structure, placement services and the admission process.

Global weather has been undergoing a drastic change and global warming is responsible for creating arctic melt downs. Use the given pie-chart to write a paragraph analysing the reasons for climate change in about 100-120 words.

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

1. The narrator 'I' refers to _____.    (1)
   1. Mr. Keesing
   2. Mrs. Kuperus
   3. Anne Frank
   4. Miss Margot
2. The phrase 'right away' in this extract most nearly means:     (1)
   1. with delay
   2. the correct way
   3. immediately
   4. overtaking from right
3. What does the narrator mean by saying 'we were both in tears'?       (1)
4. Complete the analogy by selecting a word from the text:     (1)
   dawn: dusk:: mourning: ______.
5. Select the option that correctly captures the application of the word 'form' as used in the extract.      (1)
   1. Raghav was in good form while playing the match.
   2. Saheb was promoted to the next form after the annual exam.
   3. My brother did not know how to form a circle.
   4. Anne saw the form on the headmaster's desk.

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

1. The boys were surprised to see a barefooted man in London because ______.     (1)
   1. everybody in London moved around in shoes.
   2. it was very cold in London to move around barefoot.
   3. the muddy footprints were fresh.
   4. only a homeless person would walk barefoot.
2. Select the option that correctly captures the usage of the word' started' in the above extract.    (1)
   1. When I reached the theatre the movie had already started.
   2. The fire started from the kitchen.
   3. On hearing the bell ring, the sleeping Raman started and jumped out of bed.
   4. Taking a deep breath, Ravi started down the stairs.
3. The boys reaction can best be described as:    (1)
   1. captivated, bored
   2. repulsed, absorbed
   3. curious, unhappy
   4. captivated, interested
4. Complete the analogy by selecting the suitable word from the text:     (1)
   Disappeared: Vanished:: Extraordinary: ______. 
5. According to the extract the boys were ______ when they saw the footmark.   (1)
   1. terrified
   2. nervous
   3. delighted
   4. curious
   5. puzzled
   Select the correct option:
   
   1. 1, 2, 4
   2. Only 1
   3. 4 and 5
   4. 2 and 3

Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate option:

1. One can find out that it is a leopard by the way it ______.     (1)
   
   1. leaps
   2. eats
   3. looks
   4. roars
2. State whether the following statement is true or false:   (1)
   When an animal repeatedly leaps at a person, it is a leopard.
3. Complete the sentence appropriately:  (1)
   It is clear that repetition is a poetic device used for 'lep and lep again' because ______.
   (Clue: explain how repetition is applied here.)
4. The Royal Bengal Tiger has black stripes on yellow skin whereas a leopard has ______.      (1)
5. Complete the analogy with a word from the extract:      (1)
   claws : nails :: ? : skin

Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate option:

1. 'He' is in a rage because he is ______.         (1)
   1. hungry
   2. tied
   3. thirsty
   4. in a cage
2. He is lurking in the shadow because ______.       (1)
3. The above lines express the tiger's ______.     (1)
   1. resignation
   2. fear
   3. anger
   4. acceptance
4. Complete the sentence appropriately:   (1)
   It is clear that metaphor is the poetic device used for ‘pads of velvet’ — because ______.
   (Clue: explain how metaphor is applied here.)
5. The contrast in the above extract is between life in the forest and life in the ______.      (1)
   1. circus
   2. national park
   3. cave
   4. zoo

What did Kisa Gotami do after the death of her only son?

What are the raindrops compared to and why?

How is the Goan baker still an important part of the life of a Goan village?

Chubukov suspicious one accused when Lomov comes to his house. Explain.

Amanda's mother gives her a list of do's and don'ts. What impact does this have on Amanda?

Why did Hari Singh smile in his most appealing way towards the end of the story?

What excuses did Mrs. Pumphrey make about Mr. Herriot's advice?

Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:

Motivation plays an important role in taking risks in life and in succeeding. Do you agree? Discuss with reference to the pilot of the old Dakota and the young seagull.

Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:

Valli was an extra-ordinary girl who had self-confidence and courage to realise her ambition by planning and drawing on her spirit of adventure. Discuss in reference to the chapter 'Madam Rides the Bus'.

Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:

Destiny had been cruel to Bholi yet she made a place for herself in a conservative society. Discuss.

Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:

Matilda was very proud of her beauty and charm and this led to her downfall. Elaborate.