List of top Questions asked in CBSE Class X

Motivation influences our willingness to overcome challenges and eventually succeed. How does the young Seagull in 'Two Stories About Flying' demonstrate this? Discuss.

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.

You are Mahima/Manoj, a resident of B/20, Shastri Road, Mumbai, and a volunteer with ‘Clean India’. As a concerned citizen, you have noticed that Marine Lines has become heavily polluted with plastic and garbage.
Write a letter to the editor of a prominent newspaper to raise awareness about this issue. In your letter, explain how environmental damage can be reduced through the help of NGOs, individuals, and government organizations.

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

Report the dialogue between the residents and the city planner by completing the sentence:
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, stating that they were unsure who was more excited – they or their children.

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 benefitted human beings in many ways.

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 __.

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

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 administrator enquired if she was a student at the university.

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.

(I am Rapunzel, I have not care;
life in a tower is tranquil and rare; 
I’ll certainly never let down my bright hair!) 
Stop that sulking at once, Amanda! 
You’re always so moody, Amanda! 
Anyone would think that I nagged at you,
Amanda! (Amanda)

My head is full of whispers
which tomorrow will be silent.
Listen. The glass is breaking. 
The trees are stumbling forward into the night. Winds rush to meet them.
The moon is broken like a mirror, 
its pieces flash now in the crown 
of the tallest oak. (The Trees)

There was a fifty rupee note between his fingers. My heart sank. I thought I had been discovered. ”I made some money yesterday,” he explained. ”Now you’ll be paid regularly.” My spirits rose. But when I took the note, I saw it was still wet from the night’s rain. ”Today we’ll start writing sentences,” he said. He knew. But neither his lips nor his eyes showed anything. (The Thief’s Story)

It is from these comrades in the struggle that I learned the true meaning of courage. Time and again, I have seen men and women risk and give up their lives for an idea. I have seen men and women stand up to attacks and torture without breaking, showing a strength and resilience that defies the imagination. I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. (Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom)

(1) In today’s contemporary online shopping landscape, a perfect storm of choice engulfs consumers. Research consistently indicates that individuals presented with a limited selection tend to make more confident and efficient decisions compared to those confronted with overwhelming choices.
(2) Consequently, assisting consumers in navigating the vast expanse of options available online has evolved into a thriving industry on a global scale. Many brands and retailers now employ marketing strategies revolving around the aspects given in the table below: 
(3) For a relatively new breed of consumer product startups, a different approach emerges entirely. Rather than attempting to navigate the existing sea of products, these companies claim to revolutionize conventional consumer choices. Some brands offer limited, functional,

mid-priced products, instilling customer confidence and breaking the cycle of consumerism. 
(4) The global product abundance could be more equitable. Unfortunately, creators often prioritize wealthier consumers. 
(5) For startups promising accessible simplicity, their very structure may eventually lead them back to an overwhelming array of choices: Most of these companies rely on hundreds of millions of dollars in venture capital funding, and their inventors typically expect rapid growth. (Adapted for academic usage)