Hindi Medium इयत्ता १० - CBSE Important Questions for English - Language and Literature

What does the writer recall about his childhood in Goa?

What impressed Mr. Barua about Rajiv?

Describe the climb to the Brahmagiri hills.

Why are Kodavus permitted to carry fire arms without licence?

Kodavus have contradictory traits. Support the statement with reference to the text.

Justify the opinion that the traditional baker and his bread play a significant role in the cultural and social fabric of Goan society.

Imagine that M. Loisel, from The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant, writes a diary entry, exploring the theme of class and social status, and the nature of social mobility, in the context of his own experience.

Write this diary entry, as M. Loisel, in about 120 words.

Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words.

Coorg has been defined as a ‘piece of heaven’ by the writer. Justify. (Glimpses of India)

Mijbil and the Tiger, both were looked after by humans. Assume they both meet each other in the zoo and have a conversation about their lifestyle and feelings. Write this conversation as per your understanding of Mijbil the Otter and A Tiger in the Zoo.

[You may begin like this
Tiger: Thanks for visiting me, though I don’t usually like visitors.
Mijbil: Oh? I would love visitors, I think.]

How did Lutkins impress the lawyer?

Why did the young lawyer dislike his job in the Law firm?

Describe the young lawyer's first encounter with the hack driver.

How was the hack driver recognised?

Why was the narrator happy to go to New Mullion?

How was Lutkins described by the hack driver?

Read the given extract and answer the following questions.

1. In what way does the language used in this poem challenge traditional ideas of what poetry should be? (1)
2. What is the significance of the use of the word "little" to describe the fog in the poem and how does this word choice contribute to the overall mood and tone of the poem? Answer in about 40 words. (2)
3. Complete the sentence with the appropriate option.
   The lines from the poem tell us that the city is ______. (1)
   
   1. hilly
   2. coastal
   3. industrial
   4. under-developed
4. Identify the type of imagery used in the lines of the poem. (1)

Read the following extract and answer the questions:

1. Which of the following is not a reason why Mijbil came onto Maxwell’s bed in the small hours?     (1)
   1. He had started taking interest in his surroundings.
   2. He was becoming friendly with Maxwell.
   3. He wanted to play with Maxwell on his bed.
   4. He wanted to feel safe and not remain indifferent.
2. Maxwell says that Mijbil was neither hostile nor friendly, he was simply aloof and indifferent for the first twenty-four hours. Give reasons in not more than 40 words.     (2)
3. Read the following descriptions (A) - (D) and identify which one correctly corresponds to the extract.      (1)
   1. Owning a pet is tedious and needs commitment.
   2. A pet needs his own space and time to get adjusted to his owner’s environment.
   3. Maxwell decided to bring Mijbil because he was very sad to lose his dog.
   4. Maxwell and Mijbil loved travelling.
4. Which characteristic trait of otters is revealed when Mijbil is taken to the bathroom?    (1)

Valli’s unique maiden bus ride experience could be possible because she belonged to a small village. Do you agree? Why?/Why not? (2 reasons)

Give one reason why ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ is more a fable than a ballad.

Describe Custard the dragon.