List of top Questions asked in CBSE Class X

What is stainless steel? How is it prepared? Write one important property which makes it more useful in making cooking utensils as compared to its primary metal. 

What are alloys? How is ‘Brass’ (an alloy) prepared? 

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)
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)

(I) How does electrical conductivity and melting point of a metal change when it is converted to its alloy by mixing a small amount of an element in it? 

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)
(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)

Why can’t two magnetic field lines cross each other? Draw magnetic field lines showing the direction of the magnetic field due to a current-carrying long straight solenoid. State the conclusion which can be drawn from the pattern of magnetic field lines inside the solenoid. 

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? (Bholi)
Why is Matilda unhappy with her life?
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.
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? (The Making of a Scientist)
Examine the role of Nature in the poems 'The Dust of Snow' and 'Fog'.
Explain why and how Horace Danby was mistakenly accused and caught for a theft he did not commit in the story 'A Question of Trust'.
Comment on the significance of the title 'The Proposal' in the play. Provide two examples from the play to support your explanation.
How does the poet present the concept of beauty in the poem 'For Anne Gregory'?
Mrs. Hall's suspicion of Griffin for the theft grew stronger, and she confronted him. Describe Griffin's reaction.
Mijbil the Otter is portrayed as an intelligent, friendly, and playful animal who thrives on affection. Discuss how these traits are depicted in the story 'Mijbil the Otter' by Gavin Maxwell.
Motivation influences our willingness to overcome challenges and eventually succeed. How does the young Seagull in 'Two Stories About Flying' demonstrate this? Discuss.
"The Fog comes on little feet." Highlight the significance of the metaphor employed in the poem 'Fog' by Carl Sandburg.
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Students today are becoming victims of cybercrime and cyberbullying in schools, which is affecting the mental health of students. Write an analytical paragraph in 120 words on the problems and causes of cybercrime.
-Misuse of Information Technology with the intention to trouble others.
-It comes in various forms – hacking, negative comments, spreading rumours.
Impact: Spoils image, self-doubt, results in insecurities and complexes.
Causes: Desire for power, seeking entertainment, escapism, inadequate regulations.

What are magnetic field lines? How is the direction of the magnetic field at a point determined? Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying circular loop. 
Mark on it the direction of (i) current and (ii) magnetic field lines. Name the two factors on which the magnitude of the magnetic field due to a current-carrying coil depends.

List any three techniques of contraception used by humans. Which one of these is not meant for males?

Why are testes in human males located outside the abdominal cavity in scrotum? 

Define Puberty. List any two changes seen in boys at the time of puberty.