List of top English Language and Literature Questions asked in CBSE Class X Board

Identify the error and supply correction for the following note in a toaster’s instruction manual:
Use this appliance only for its intentional use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer.
Use the given format for your response.

An area is believed to be water stressed when annual water supplies drop below 1700 cubic metres per person per year. As per an analysis, we are already surviving with around 1700-1800 cubic metres per year. As our demand for water has increased drastically over the years, per capita water availability has taken a beating.Based on the given table, write an analytical paragraph, in about 120 words, analyzing the possible causes of water scarcity in the future.

Year	Population (Million)	Per capita water availability (m³/year)
1951	361	5177
1955	395	4732
1991	846	2209
2001	1027	1820
2025	1394	1341
2050	1640	1140

As Nalini Sharda of 409, Surya Apartments, Gopalpur, you believe that pedestrian safety is very important. Footpaths on both sides of the main roads of your city need major repairs and on some stretches they need to be constructed.
Write a letter to the MLA of your city area, in about 120 words, stressing the need for footpaths for pedestrian safety. Share your concern for maintenance of existing footpaths and the need to construct new ones where they are required.

As Sohail Khan, the sports captain of Pinnacle Public School, you believe that fitness as a lifestyle should be promoted. Write a letter to the Editor of a national daily, in about 120 words, suggesting the introduction of “Cycle to School” campaign for school going students. The programme aims to develop the habit of exercising through cycling to maintain fitness and keeping children active. Share the importance and credibility of such a programme and suggest a feasible way to execute it along with possible activities.

Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option:
Excited about his newly earned powers, Midas started touching all kinds of things, ______ each item into pure gold.

Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the part of the disclaimer given in a textbook:
The authors of the book ______ all reasonable care to ensure that the contents of the book do not violate any copyright or other intellectual property rights of any person in any manner.

Complete the slogan, by filling in the blank with the correct option:
Planting a tree is a very noble deed and ______ the earth from global warming!

Read the dialogue between Meher and her mother, regarding Meher’s dance classes.
Mother : Are you enjoying your dance classes?
Meher : Oh Yes ! I am loving it. It is so refreshing to attend them after a long day.
Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue.
Meher’s mother asked her _______. In response, Meher exclaimed and said that she was loving it. She added that it was very refreshing to attend them after a long day.

Read the given sentence from an article on Yoga. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence:
Yoga should help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, all of which are not good for your heart and blood vessels.
Use the given format for your response.

Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a company’s orientation programme :
A founder’s goal, during the first phase, is to learn how to obtain feedback on low prospective and real customers are experience the product.
Use the given format for your response.

Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for a line from a Research Report:
In many low and middle income countries, health coverage has improved dramatically in the last two decades, but health outcomes may not.

Option No.	Error	Correction
A	has	have
B	improved	improve
C	may	have
D	but	thus

Manthan and Sonalika had a conversation about Sonalika’s job interview.
Report Manthan’s question.
How are you preparing for the interview?

Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:
Therefore, I request you to please consider this request of __________ (construct) a park in our society so that each and every person can benefit and we can enjoy a healthy environment amidst the concrete jungle.

Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the line of a circular issued by an organization, to its stakeholders.
In order to enable the stakeholders to ____ (access/assess/accent) all the applicable circulars at one place, the provisions of the circulars issued till January 6, 2024, are incorporated in this master circular.

How did the lady in red manage to outsmart and out maneuver the other thief, Horace Danby, by robbing the safe without leaving a single fingerprint? (A Question of Trust)

Hari Singh says "He knew it but neither his lips nor his eyes showed anything.
" Anil successfully addressed the situation by not addressing it at all. Elaborate based on your reading of The Thief's Story.

What is the twist at the end of the story "The Necklace'? (The Necklace)

What message might the Buddha's story hold for those who are in positions of power and privilege?

Scientists contribute to make the world a better place. Griffin is an antithesis to this statement. Justify. (Footprints Without Feet)

Why did Bholi's teacher feel like an artist admiring her masterpiece? (Bholi)

In the chapter 'A Baker from Goa' the narrator talks about his childhood in Goa and his fond memories. In about 120 words write a presentation draft comparing the childhood of the narrator in 'A Baker from Goa' to that of Nelson Mandela.
You may begin this way:
Childhood memories remind us of the days gone by.....
Reference: A Baker from Goa and Nelson Mandela: Long Walk

Amanda from the poem 'Amanda' is a teenager like Anne Frank and lives in her fantasy world whereas Anne is a chatter box. What conversation will Anne Frank have with Amanda about different perspectives of life? Write your answer in about 120 words.

What mood of the poet is reflected in the poem Dust of Snow' initially? What images are used by the poet to bring about the effect? Comment.

How far would you agree that one's positivity can bring in a spark of brightness even in adverse circumstances?

What makes Custard, the dragon look fearsome? Explain.