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Sample Question Paper- 2026
ENGLISH
Class : X
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80
Note : (i) This question paper is divided into four sections- A, B, C and D.
(ii) All questions are compulsory. Marks are indicated against each question.

Section– A (Reading)
Q.1- Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow-
India is a developing country; therefore there are a number of problems before us. However, the most
pressing problems of our country today, are follows:
Population problem : Population problem is the major problem. It leads to many other problems. The area of
India is 2.4 per cent of the area of the world. But it has 16.7 per cent of the world population. China has the
largest population of the world. Next comes India. Now it is around 140 crore. We are adding every year an
Australia to our population. Population problem concerns not only food, but also employment, space for the
new cities, provision of clean water and modern sanitation.
Price-rise : The price-rise is also a serious problem. When the prices shoot up, the common men sink deep
down. The price of cereals, pulses and sugar are wonderfully shooting up. How can people who are below the
poverty-line pull on their life? This turns them to be criminals.
Terrorism : The state of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East are directly under the
attack of terrorism. Pakistan is abetting and aiding terrorism in the West and North whereas China is doing the
same in the North and East. Insurgency in North-East state is another serious problem.
Unemployment : The problem of unemployment is the most serious problem faced by our country. A large
number of educated people are willing to work, but they cannot get it.
There is a problem of security of life for the citizen, abducting, kidnapping, murders and deterioration in law
and order. Add to the insecurity of people. May God save the country.
(a) How rising population affects a nation? 1
(b) Write any four pressing problems of our country? 2
(c) Explain the line, “When the prices shoot up, the common men sink deep down.”. 2
(d) Name the states affected by terrorism in India? 1

Q.2 - Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow-
In the world of sport, we have seen and heard of many captains who succeeded in making a difference to
their teams. They have many attributes in common, yet they are unique in their own ways. Some are popular
because of their looks, repartees, sense of humor or cheerful disposition. Some are famous for their personal
milestones and their ability to lead from the front. Some are remembered because of the most coveted
trophies, they won some are considered controversial figures because of being pugnacious, aggressive, and
audacious Some are notorious for making themselves look more important than the game or sports they play;
some are held and high esteem for treating the rules of the game as a sacred cow. Some mark themselves out

by being able to think on their feet. These people have different perception about leaders. In the opinion of
many, a successful leader distinguishes himself by being able to lead by example, communicate himself well

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to his teammates, take the right decision, motivate everyone to give their best, remain calm, time of crisis and
out-think their counterparts. Many tend to use the number of trophies won as a very important yardstick to
measure leader’s caliber. Winning trophies is indeed very important. However, it is not everything. A leader is
as strong as a team.
If all the players in a team are strong, the captain is going to be strong. A great leader does not need to have
many great players around him. He definitely needs to have the various attributes that a successful leader
possesses. However, it is unfair to bracket a successful leader and a great leader for the former lacks
something the latter has. A great leader’s credo revolves around the axiom “The whole is greater than the sum
of its parts”. He has the ability to suffer defeats with dignity and celebrate victories, decently. Neither defeat
nor success can affect his respect for others. Glory for the team is everything and personal glory is sacrificed
on the altar of the team’s success. Every captain or leader wants to win; he hates to lose. A great leader also
does not want to lose. However, he does not despise failure. He looks up all failure as a teacher. It helps him
see his mistakes and equip him with better weapons when his next battle arrives.
(a) Write the qualities of a successful leader? 2
(b) How does a Captain manage his team? 1
(c) What helps him to find his mistake? 1
(d) Give a suitable title to the passage. 1
(e) Choose the correct option: 2
I. Find the word from the passage which means the same as “Disputable”:
(i) Understanding (ii) Weapons (iii) Controversial (iv) Milestones
II. Find the word which is opposite in meaning to “Glory”:
(i) Failure (ii) Shame (iii) Dignity (iv) Victories
(f) Select the correct option: 2
I. In the given passage, the word “Yardstick” means:
(i) benchmark (ii) counterparts (iii) cheerful (iv) extreme
II. The opposite of the word “, Aggressive” given in the passage is:
(i) successful (ii) hostile (iii) defeat (iv) friendly

Section– B (Writing)
Q.3. You are Shivansh /Shivani of 44 Vasu Vatika, Gopinath Mandir Road, Gopeshwar, Chamoli. Devansh is
your younger brother. He takes no interest in games and other activities and has become lazy. Write a letter to
him, telling him the benefits of game and physical activities in human life. 6
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You are Pushpendra/Ankita, a resident of the remote village of Kanda in the Tawaghat region of
Pithoragarh district. There is no electricity and proper road connecting the village to the nearest town. Write a
letter to the District Magistrate of your district requesting the concerned department to take necessary action to
provide electricity and road connectivity to the villagers.

Q.4. Write a paragraph on any one of the following in about 60 words. 4
(i) If I were a teacher.
(i) Value of good Education.
(iii) My favourite person.

Q.5. On the basis of hints given below, write a paragraph in about 80 words on “Role of Education”. 5
Hints: Education………….. Importance of Education………………….. Role in Society ……………..
benefits us and the nation …………… opportunities……………….success.
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Section– C (Grammar)
Q.6. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of non-finites given in brackets: 1/2x4=2
(a) Education enables us ………………………..(achieve) our goals and lead a meaningful life.
(b)………………………………………… (receive) proper education is the right of every child.
(c) The teacher advised the students……………………………. (work) hard to succeed in life.
(d) People without education often struggle…………………………..(find) good employment
opportunities.

Q.7. Combine the following pairs of sentences using sentence connectors given in brackets: 1x2=2
(a). Education shapes an individual’s personality. It also strengthens the moral fabric of society.
(Use: not only… but also)
(b) Many people in rural areas remain uneducated. The government has launched several literacy
programmes.
(Use: although)

Q.8. Join the following pair of sentences as directed: 1x2=2
(a) Education is important. Many people still ignore its value. (Join using though.)
(b) The government should invest in education. The country can progress rapidly. (Join using so that.)

Q.9. Fill in the blanks with correct form of the verbs given in brackets: 1x3=3
Modern technology has …………………………….. (transform) the way people communicate. Social
media platforms enable users to share ideas instantly, yet they sometime …………………. (create) a sense of
isolation. Experts believe that if we ……….(use) technology wisely, it could greatly improve human
connection.

Q.10. Complete the following sentences using suitable modals: 1x2=2
(a) Students………….. submit their assignments before the deadline to avoid penalties.
(b) Scientists warn that global warming ………………cause severe weather changes in the future.

Q.11. (a) Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences: 1x2=2
(i) Danby/rare/Horace/loved/and/books/expensive.
(ii) Coorg/most/is/of/one/the/regiment/the/in/Army/the/Indian/decorated.
(b) Transform the following sentences into passive voice: 1x2=2
(i) Nobody has touched it.
(ii) You should respect your elders.

Section– D (Text Book)
(Prose)
Q.12. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follows :
In life, every man has twin obligations- obligations to his family, to his parents, to his wife and children;
and he has an obligation to his people, his community, his country. In a civil and humane society, each man is
able to fulfill those obligations according to his own inclinations and abilities. But in a country like South

Africa, it was almost impossible for a man of my birth and color to fulfill both of those obligations. In South
Africa, a man of colour who attempted to live as a human being was punished and isolated.

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(a) Who is the writer of the above passage? 1
(b) What are the twin obligations according to the writer? 1
(c) Complete the sentence – “In South Africa, a man of color ………………..” 1
(d) Meaning of “Indication”- 1
(i) Contradiction (ii) Obligations (iii) Signal (iv) Season

Q.13. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows :
The Buddha answered. “I want a handful of mustard-seed”. And when the girl in her joy, promised to
procure it, the Buddha added. “The mustard-seed must be taken from a house where no one has lost a child,
husband, parent or friend.” Poor Kisa Gotami now went from house to house and the people pitied her and
said, “Here is mustard-seed; take it!” But when she asked, “Did a son or daughter, a father or mother, die in
your family?” they answered her, “Alas! the living are few, but the dead are many. Do not remind us of our
deepest grief.” and there was no house, but some beloved one had died in it.
(a) Why did the girl go from house to house? 1
(b) “ I want a handful of mustard -seed” Who said it and why? 1
(c) Who was Kisa Gotami? 1
(d) Find out the opposite word of “grief” from the given option. 1
(i) Condolence (ii) Beloved (iii) Joy (iv) Great

Q.14. Answer the following question in about 80 words: 5
Do you think that paper has more patience than people? Yes or No. Recall your lesson “Anne Frank”.
OR
“A baker from Goa” is a nostalgic sofa of childhood memories.
Connect your childhood memories with the lesson to summarize.
Q.15. Answer the following question in about 30-40 words: 3
“The proposal is a conflict of egos.” Explain it in your own words with reference to the story.
OR
What do you mean by “Oxen Meadow”? What does Lomov say about it?

(Poetry)
Q.16. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow -
He senses first responsibility
In a world of possessions. People will take
Balls, balls will be lost always, little boy.
And no one buys a ball back. Money is eternal.

(a) Name the poem and the poet of the given stanza. 1
(b) What does he sense? 1
(c) Why is money called eternal? 1
OR
I am an orphan, roaming the street.
I pattern soft dust with my hushed, bare feet.
The silence is golden, the freedom is sweet.

(a) Why does Amanda wish to be an orphan ? 1
(b) Complete the sentence. The silence is……… 1
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(c) Write the name of the poet of the above stanza. 1
Q.17. Answer any two of the following question in about 30-40 words each : 2x2= 4
(a) What message has Robert Frost given in his poem “ Dust of Snow” ?
(b) Why do you think the tiger looks at the stars?
(c) “Belinda tickled him, she tickled him unmerciful.” Why?

(Supplementary Reader)
Q.18. Answer the following question in about 100 words : 7
“Trust and compassion can reform a person”. Justify on the basis of the story “The thief’s story”
OR
The course of the Loisels’ life changed due to the Necklace. Comment.

Q.19. Answer the following question in about 30-40 words - 3
Why did Mr. Herriot want to keep Tricki, as a permanent guest?
OR
“Griffin was a scientist or a lawless person.” How can you justify it?

Q.20. Answer the following question in about 20-30 words - 2
Who is the real culprit in the story ‘A Question of Trust’?
OR
Who was behind Richard Ebright’s to becoming a great scientist?

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Sample Question Paper- 2026
ENGLISH
Class : X

Time : 3 Hours Max, Marks : 80

Note : (i) This question paper is divided into four sections- A, B, C and D.
(ii) All questions are compulsory. Marks are indicated against each question.

Section- A (Reading)
Q.1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follows: (06)
Now a days, Mother’s Day celebrations are held throughout the world though they may
not fall at the same time. The way of celebrating may also differ but the purpose is the same. It is
to honour the mother and to feel and cherish the beautiful bond shared with her. It would be
interesting to find out how the idea of Mother’s Day first took root and who its originator was.
The first celebrations were held in ancient Greece, by paying tribute to Rhea, ‘Mother of
Gods’. During the 17th century, England honoured mothers by celebrating ‘Mothering Sunday’
on the fourth Sunday in Lent. In the United States, Julia Home suggested the idea in 1872 and
perceived Mother’s day as being dedicated to peace.
It was Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, who brought about the official observances of
Mother’s Day. She wanted this day to be a holiday and launched a campaign for it. This she did
in memory of her mother who died in 1905.In the late 19th century, she tried to establish
‘Mother’s friendship Day’ as a way to heal the scars of the Civil War.
Mother’s Day is celebrated all over world now. Although it is a gesture to show love and
respect yet it has given much more love and feeling of importance to women. They feel very
special on the day. Such days should be regularly celebrated to make our mothers litte more
special.
(a) What is the importance of celebrating Mother’s Day? 01
(b) What is the history of Mother’s Day? 02
(c) What was the idea behind the celebrating of Mother’s Day? 01
(d) Find from the passage words and phrases which means the following- 02
(i) Showing respect and admiration
(ii) A course of action to achieve a goal

Q.2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (09)
Glacier is a high mountainous structure made from the ice cemented with mud. It is a
frozen river of ice and settled in such a way that it looks like a huge staircase. Pindari glacier is a
range of four glaciers found in Uttarakhand. It is in district, Bageshwar. The other three glaciers

are Sundardhuga, Namik and Kafni. To go to the Pindari glacier, there is a long treck and the
walking part is normally covered in four days from the last village. In this treck we cross many
mountains and forests seeing a lot of wildlife. It rains heavily there. The weather is cloudy, most
of the time. However we see open sky for a while in the early morning, but then the weather gets
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overcast again. It’s too cold out there. There is no vegetation at all because it faces avalanches
every now and then. There is a steep climate at some places and one gets affected by the high
altitude sickness very easily. As we climb up, we feel very tired because of the lack of oxygen.
Pindari glacier is surrounded on all sides by snow covered peaks, such as Nanda Devi,
Nanda Koti, Nanda Khat and many more. Here we see physical features at Gorge, Moraine,
Hanging Valley, etc. It is the source of river Pindar, one of the major constituents of the Ganga.
(a) How are Glacier formed? 01
(b) There is no vegetations around the glaciers, why? 02
(c) Write the names of any two Glaciers other than Pindari Glacier? 01
(d) What are the problems faced by the climbers while climbing the Glaciers? 01
(e) Choose the correct option and write it in your answer book- 1x2=02
(i) Find from the passage which means “A very large amount of snow that slides quickly
down the sides of the mountains”.
(a) Glacier (b) Avalanche (c) Moraine (d) Constituents
(ii) Find the opposite of the word “Bright” from the passage.
(a) Gorge (b) Altitude (c) Lack (d) Overcast
(f) Select the correct option and write in your answer book- 1x2=02
(i) Pindari Glacier is situated in district–
(a) Uttarkashi (b) Chamoli (c) Bageshwar (d) Pithoragarh
(ii) Nanda Devi, Nanda Koti and Nanda Khat are –
(a) Glaciers (b) Peaks (c) Avalanche (d) Valley

Section- B (Writing)

Q.3. You are Tania/Tanuj of village Garhkot, Pauri Gharwal. Your examination admit card was
not delivered by the postman. Write a letter to the postmaster of your town about the irregularity
in the distribution of letters in your locality. (06)
OR
You are Priyanka/ Priyanshu of Avas Vikas, South City Aliganj Road, Kashipur. Your school is
organising a tour to Nainital. You want to join the tour but you have no money. Write a letter to
your father asking him to send money for this purpose.

Q.4. Write a paragraph on any one of the following in about 60 words- (04)
(a) Flood scene of Uttarakhand
(b) Conservation of Wildlife
(c) My first day in my new school

Q.5. On the basis of hints given below, write a paragraph in about 80 words on “My Childhood”-
(05)
Hints- Name of the birthplace………. started to walking………. Development………..… My
school days and friends………….… memories…………. everlasting impression………..

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Section- C (Grammar)
Q.6. Fill in the blanks with correct form of non-finites given in the brackets- (1/2x4=02)
(a) Rahul enjoyed …………… (drink) cold drink in the party.
(b) The thief tried …………… (escape) from the police but he was caught.
(c) He must remember …………… (call) me after reaching market.
(d) This book is not worth …………… (buy).

Q.7. Combine the following pair of sentences using sentence connectors given in the brackets-
(1x2=02)
(a) Mukesh joined the school 15 years ago. He has been working as a clerk. (since)
(b) Man’s body is strong. His thoughts are stronger. (than)

Q.8. Join the following pair of sentences as directed- (1x2 = 02)
(a) Who is making the noise? Let me know. (Begin with let me know)
(b) Who can you drive this car? I will tell you. (Begin with I will tell you)

Q.9. Fill in the blanks with correct form of verbs given in the brackets- (1X3 =03)
Some people ………….. (arrest) by the police last evening. Amar Ujala newspaper
………… (print) this news in a column. The owner of the company …………… (complain)
against it.

Q.10. Complete the following sentences using modals- (1X2 =02)
(a) I ………… drive a car when I was only 10.
(b) Soldiers ………… obey their officers on duty.

Q.11. (a) Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences- (1x2 =02)
(i) stories/me/my/telling/mother/loves
(ii) big/rivers/thick/and/has/forest/it

(b) Transform the following sentences into passive voice- (1x2 =02)
(i) She is playing Kho-Kho.
(ii) He wants to become a doctor.

Section- D (Textbook)
PROSE
Q.12. Read the passage and answer the question that follow- (04)
The baker or bread-seller of those days had a peculiar dress known as the Kabai. It was a
single piece long frock reaching down to the knees. In our childhood we saw bakers wearing
shirt and trousers which were shorter than full-length ones and longer than half pants. Even

today, anyone who wears a half pant which reaches just below the knees invites the comment
that he is dressed like a pader!
(a) What was the distinctive garment called that bakers or bread-sellers used to wear in earlier
days? 01

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(b) What kind of comment does a person invite today if he wears half pants reaching just below
the knees? 01
(c) How was the dress of bakers in the narrator’s childhood different from the traditional one? 01
(d) The bakers in the past used to wear- 01
(i) Shirts and Trousers (ii) Dungarees
(iii) single-piece long frocks (iv) ruffle tunics and pantaloons

Q.13. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow- (04)
Mr. Keesing was trying to play a joke on me with this ridiculous subject, but I’d make
sure the joke was on him. I finished my poem, and it was beautiful! It was about a mother duck,
and a father swan with three baby ducklings who were bitten to death by the father because they
quack too much. Luckily, Mr. Keesing took the joke the right way. He read the poem to the
class, adding his own comments, and to several other classes as well. Since then, I have been
allowed to talk and haven’t been assigned any extra homework. On the contrary, Mr. Keesing’s
always making jokes these days.
(a) How did Mr. Keesing’s attitude change after reading the poem? 01
(b) Who took the joke the right way? 01
(c) Write the name of the lesson of the given extract? 01
(d) Upon regarding Anne’s poetic work, Mr Keesing was– 01
(i) Angry (ii) Disappointed (iii) Impressed (iv) Amused

Q.14. Answer the following questions in about 80 words: (05)
“If you don’t help me my family and I will go hungry this year.”Who wrote it and to whom?
Discuss.
OR
Describe the journey of prince Siddhartha Gautama becoming the Buddha?

Q.15. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words. (03)
What was Valli’s deepest desire? How did she fulfill it?
OR
Write about the wildlife of Coorg?

POETRY
Q.16. Read the following stanza and answer the questions that follows- (03)
The fog comes
On little cat feet.
It sits looking
Over harbour and city
On silent haunches
And then moves on.
(a) Name the poem and its poet? 01

(b) How does the fog comes? 01
(c) Why does the poet compare the fog with the cat? 01
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He stalks in his vivid strips
The few steps of his cage
On pads of velvet quiet.
In his quiet rage.
(a) What is the tiger doing in his cage? 01
(b) Name the poem and its poet? 01
(c) Write the rhyming word from the stanza? 01

Q.17. Answer any two of the following questions in about 30-40 words. (2x2=04)
(a) What is the central idea of the poem “Dust of Snow”?
(b) How is the Bengal Tiger described by the poet?
(c) Why was Amanda unhappy?

SUPPLEMENTARY READER

Q.18. Answer the following questions in about 100 words- (07)
Horace Denby was a meticulous planner but still he faltered. Where did he went wrong and
why? Write in brief.
OR
If you were caught in a situation like this, how would you have deal with it? On the basis
of story “The Necklace”. Discuss it.

Q.19. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words- (03)
Griffin was a scientist but rather a lawless person.” Comment.
OR
“Education plays an important role in everyone’s life.” How it changes Bholi’s life?

Q.20. Answer the following questions in 20-30 words- (02)
Why did Hari Singh take a new name every month?
OR
Who was Tricki? Why did his mistress worry about him?

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