TBSE Class 10 Model Question Paper 2021 English

Model Question : Class X : English : 80 Marks : 2020-2021

Section A : Reading 20
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 8
a) The importance and advantages of reading books are many. Reading not only enhances
our vocabulary or language skills but also widens our horizon and improves our social and
thinking skill.s

b) The best way to begin to read is to start with the classics of literature. Classics are those
books which have become recognized for their excellence. When one wants to read a novel,
it is best to begin with the works of well known and established writers. The importance of
reading the classics is that one will develop the habit of being satisfied only with the best of
everything. Having once read the best, one will never compromise with anything less than
good. Reading of classics from one’s taste and judgement. Once this is achieved the reader
can be left to himself.

c) Modern books, however, cannot be ignored. Modern poetry or novels should be read only
after one’s taste has been formed by reading the classics. One must always keepreading
books on general topics for getting knowledge and information. In these days, it is necessary
to know a great deal of many things. Books on history, politics and science should always be
widely read.

d) It is wise to consult a teacher or a well-read librarian. Attempt should always be made
to get the best available books. One should also read books dealing with the people and
problems of one’s country. One should read books on self-improvement or related to some
vocation in order to be updated and in sync with the times.

e) The man, who has stopped reading as soon as he begins to earn, has shut the doors to
information and self-improvement. For specialized knowledge of one’s vocation, one must
continue reading as it is sureto increase one’s efficiency.

f) As for the choice of books, what is good for one may not be so for another. Thus no
reading could be compulsorily prescribed for all. A student is more likely to be attracted to
those books which are on his prescribed course of study than general reading. As one’s
interests grow, testes are more specialized and books are picked up for a variety of reasons
not always connected with one’s vocation.
g) Reading of books is a pleasure. It has a joy of its own. We forget our cares and anxieties
for the time being and live in a world created for us by the author.

Attempt the following questions on the basis of the passage you have read.
1.A Choose the correct option : 1x2
(a) According to this passage, .................. can advise us while choosing books for reading.
(i) a teacher or a librarian. (ii) a friend
(iii) a neighbor (iv) uncle

(b) The best way to start reading is to start with .................. .
(i) classics of literature (ii) Science fiction
(iii) modern novels. (iv) modern poetry
1.B Answer the following questions. 1x5
a) What do we learn from reading?
b) What are classics ?
c) What is the importance of reading a classic ?
d) Why should one read books on self improvement ?
e) What does reading of books provide us with ?
1.C Find the word from the passage which means the same as : 1
(a) to go to somebody for advice .
2. Read the (Discursive) passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
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Obesity Among Canines
a) If you thought that overwight was a problem among humans alone, then think again. A
recent study carried out in UK on the state of obesity among pets revealed startling facts.
According to this report, there are almost 45% pets in the country that are overwight.

b) According to the findings, what causes this overweight problem is the feeding of leftovers.
In fact this custom is regarded as the biggest factor causing overweight, according to 200
vets and 1000 pet owners. The report found that nearly 45% of the dogs were overweight
while the obesity rate among cats was slightly lower, at 40%. Almost one in three rabbits
(28%) and guinea pigs fell into the obese cetagory, while 15% of caged birds were also fund
to be too fat. Of their owners,what the report revealed was that two out of every three owners
believed their pets were the correct weight. Around three in four vets believe that pet obesity
is on the rise.

c) When contacted by the researchers, vets came forward with the opinion that the root
cause of pet weight gain was that the owners of these animals and birds were not following
feeding guidlines. Along with feeding them with leftoves, these pets were not given adequate
exercise. This problem was most marked among dog owners where also 78% of them were
found to be indulged in by their owners.

d) Besides lethargy and eating problems, these overweight pets suffer from a myriad of
health issues according to Zara Boland, founder vet vocice.These animals run the risk of
osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. There is nothing ‘cuddly’ above an
obese pet, shed adds.

e) Obese animals have the same symtoms as obese humans. Their obesity causes hem
discomfort, and illness and can cause result in both emotional distress and financial pres-
sures for owners, and has been proven to reduce actual life length.

f) These vets say that they are committed to continuing pushing the pet health message until
overweight pets are no longer an increasing and widespread concern. To keep their pets in
the best of health these vets advised their owners to exercise their dog for thirty minutes daily
for adult dogs, and forty minutes for cats.

2.A Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words: 2x4
a) What were the findings of the UK study on animals ?
b) What accoridng to the vets was the cause of pet weight gain ?
c) What are the health problems that overwight pets are prone to ?
d) How are vets trying to overcome this problem ?
2.B On the basis of your reading of the passage, choose the right answer : 1x2
a) There are almost ............. pets in the country that are overweight.
i) 50% (ii) 40% (ii) 45% (iv) 30%
b) The vets advised their owners to exercise their dogs for ......... twice daily.
i) 20 minutes (ii) 30 minutes (iii) 10 minutes (iv) 25 minutes.
2.C Find out the words from the passage which means the same as : 1x2
i) a lack of energy and enthusiasm (para–)
ii) a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indication of a disease (para–5)
Section - B : Writing and Grammar : 30
3. a) Write a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper complaining against the scarcity of
water in your locality. You are Bisha/Baishali of Ramnagar, Tripura. Write the lettter within
100-150 words. 8
OR
(b) You are raima/Raghu of Udaipur, Tripura. Everyone knows how important it is to
maintain a safe distance to check the spread of Corona Pandemic but the careless attitude
of people is bothering you. Write a letter to the Editor of a local daily expressing you
concern and suggesting measure that may be taken. Write the letter with 100-150 words.

4. (a) Write a story within 100-150 words with the help of the following cues and add
a suitable title to you story.

(A hungry fox in a jungle –came to see fresh grapes –jumped to reach a bunch of grapes
but failed – left the place saying ‘The grapes are too sour to eat’.)
OR
(b) Saima was just ten when she lost her parents. She lived all lone in the thick forest of
Baramura. All alone!!! not really. Forest was her foster mother. Forest lived in her heart and
she in the forest ..... (Complete the story within 100-150 words and add a suitable title).10

5. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word in the bracket. Write the answers
in your answer-sheet against the correct blank numbers. 4

Karthik, (a) ......... (which) is a writer, penned a book titled ‘The Ashes of the Prey’, a
thriller novel based (b) ........ (upon) a lawyer who (c) ............ (ruin) into piles of trouble
after (d) ....... the accident.

6. In the following paragraph, there is a word missing in each line. Write the missing
word along with the one that comes before and the one that comes after it.
Before Word After
a. The telephone there for your convenience, not ............ .. .......... .............
b. for convenience of your callers. Yet, as soon as . .......... .. .......... .............
c. we hear the phone ring, we act if we are fire fighters ........ ............ .............
d. rushing to the fire-alarm. We run pick it up as if ........... .......... ...........
our lives depend on call being answered at once.
7. Rearrange the following word or phrases to make meaningful sentences.
(a) the temple architeture/form an /the sculptures and paintings/of/essential part
(b) the architecture /engineering marvels/is both / an artistic masterpiece/and an in some
temples
(c) is/suitated in/ the Konark temple / dedicated to / north-eastern corner of Puri/the Sun
God
(d) the stone / temple / of stone / types / made / from three/ was
SECTION-C : Literature 30

8. Read the following extract and answer the questions as follows in not more than
10-15 words each.
A. On that lovely autumn day I was accompained by my daughter Zenani on the podium
Mr. de Klerk was first sworn in as second Deputy President. Then Thabo Mbeki was
sworn in as first Deputy President. When it was my turn I pledged to obey and uphold the
constitution and to devote myself to the well-being of the Republic and its people.
(a) Who is ‘T’ referred to here ?
(b) Who was sworn in as the first Deputy President ?
(c) The speaker pledged to devote ____ to the well-being of the Republic.
(Fill in the blanks)
d) Find out from the extract a word which means ‘stage’.
OR
“Some say the world will end in fire
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire”.

(a) Who is the speaker of these lines?
(b) What has the poet tasted ?
(c) What does the word ‘desire’ signify here ?
(d) The poet thinks that the world will end in -
i) storm (ii) fire (iii) flood (iv) cyclone
9. (A) Answer any three form the following questions in 30-40 words each . 2x3
i) Why does the postmaster send money to Lencho ?

ii) How does the poet, Adrienne Rich describe the ‘forest that was empty’?
iii) Where and what, according to Leslie Norris, should the tiger be doing ?
iv) What proves that ‘Baking’ was indeed a profitable profession in the old days?
(B) Answer any two to the following within 30-40 words: 2x2
(i) Why is Mrs. Pumphery worried about Tricki ?
(ii) Who was Horace Dunby ?
(iii) What was the cause of Matilda’s ruin ?
10. Answer any one of the following questions within 100-150 words. 8
a) From the Diary of Anne Frank throws light on ‘teacher-student relationship, class
atmosphere and discipline’-Illustrate.
OR
b) What lesson does ‘The Sermon at Benares’ teach? Explain your answer in the light of
Gautama Buddha’s conversation with Kisa Gotami.
11. Answer any one of the following questions (word limit-= 100-150) 8
Why do you think Bholi is called Sulekha in the end of the story ? Explain how Bholi was
neglected as a girl child and the way education transformed her to Sulekha.
OR
‘Footprints without feet’ shows the negative value of science when it is misused. What
moral does the story give out ? How should science be used ?