MBOSE Class 10 Question Paper 2025 for English

Meghalaya Board of School Education

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Total No. of Printed Pages—16
X/25/E (NC)

2025

ENGLISH
( New Course )

( FOR REGULAR CANDIDATES )

Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 24
Time : 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

General Instructions :

(i) Please check that this Question Paper contains
56 questions.

(ii) 15 minutes time is given for the candidates to read the
Question Paper. The Question Paper will be distributed
15 minutes before the scheduled time of the
examination. In these 15 minutes, the candidates
should only read the instructions and questions
carefully and should not write answers on the Answer
Sheet.

(iii) The Question Paper contains 4 sections, Section—A,
B, C and D.

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(iv) Section—A contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
Choose the most appropriate answer from the given
options. The answers to this Section must be provided
in the boxes provided in the Answer Sheet. Answers
given anywhere else will not be counted for marking.
(a) Questions 1 to 14 are from the English Reader
and the Supplementary Reader.
(b) Questions 15–20 are from Grammar Section.
Read the given instructions carefully before
answering.
(c) Questions 21–30 are based on the passage given.
Read the passage carefully before answering.
(v) Section—B contains questions based on Reading
Comprehension through unseen passage which is a
Case-Based Factual Passage with Visual Input,
Statistical Data or Chart. There are 10 questions. Each
question carries 1 mark.
(vi) Section—C contains Creative Writing questions.
(vii) Section—D contains questions based on English
Reader and Supplementary Reader.

SECTION—A
Multiple Choice Questions. Attempt all questions : 1×30=30
(Questions 1 to 14 are from the English Reader and the
Supplementary Reader)
1. What is Lencho’s purpose of writing his first letter to
God?
(A) To give answers
(B) To seek his help
(C) To show his gratitude
(D) To get in touch with the postmaster

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2. Chubukov thought that Lomov wanted to borrow money
because he seemed
(A) repentant (B) mortified
(C) agitated (D) docile

3. The sight of _____ maddened the young seagull.
(A) his siblings enjoying without him
(B) food
(C) his brother flying
(D) the sea in front of him

4. What was the name of the aeroplane that the pilot was
flying?
(A) Airbus (B) Boeing
(C) Apache (D) Dakota

5. Anne Frank was a German-born _____ girl.
(A) Jewish (B) Christian
(C) French (D) Russian

6. Which river obtains its water from Coorg?
(A) Narmada (B) Yamuna
(C) Tapi (D) Kaveri

7. Pranjol and Rajvir were students in a school in _____.
(A) Assam (B) Delhi
(C) Dhekiabari (D) Marian

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8. In the beginning, the Otter was _____.

(A) friendly

(B) hostile

(C) sad

(D) aloof and indifferent

9. How does the fog come?

(A) Slowly and silently

(B) Loud and fast

(C) Quickly

(D) Gently

10. The poet says, “Of a day I had rued”. What is the
meaning of ‘rued’?

(A) Destroyed (B) Ruled

(C) Ruined (D) Held in regret

11. Fire is a metaphor for
(A) desire (B) dislike
(C) distaste (D) revulsion

12. The world, as mentioned in The Ball Poem, is one of
_____.

(A) funs (B) friends

(C) balls (D) possessions

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13. Who is the narrator of the story, A Triumph of Surgery?
(A) Mrs. Pumphrey
(B) A veterinary surgeon
(C) Tricki
(D) A servant

14. How did the thief attempt at being friends with Anil?

(A) By flattering him

(B) By being friendly

(C) By being modest

(D) By introducing himself

(Questions 15 to 20 are from Grammar Section. Read the given
instructions carefully before answering)

15. Fill in the blank with the correct determiner :
“_____ book on the shelf is mine.”

(A) Some (B) This

(C) Any (D) These

16. Choose the appropriate tense for the sentence :
“She _____ a book when I called her.”

(A) reads (B) read

(C) was reading (D) has read

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17. Choose the appropriate modal verb :
“He _____ solve the problem easily if he tries hard.”
(A) can (B) should
(C) might (D) must

18. Fill in the blank with the correct verb :
“The list of items _____ on the table.”
(A) are (B) is
(C) were (D) have

19. Choose the correct reported speech form for :
He said, “I am going to the market”.

(A) He said that he is going to the market.

(B) He said that he was going to the market.

(C) He said that I am going to the market.

(D) He said that I was going to the market.

20. Select the correct reported speech form for :
“Do you like ice cream?” He asked.

(A) He asked if I liked ice cream.

(B) He asked if I like ice cream.

(C) He asked do I like ice cream.

(D) He asked if did I like ice cream.

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(Questions 21 to 30 are based on the passage given below. Read
carefully, then choose the most appropriate options for the
questions) :

Everybody wants to succeed in life. For some, success
means achieving whatever they desire or dream. For
many, it is name, fame and social position. Whatever be
the meaning of success, it is success which makes a
man popular.

All great men have been successful. They are
remembered for their great achievements. It is certain
that success comes to those who are sincere,
hardworking, loyal and committed to their goals.

Success has been man’s greatest motivation. It is very
important for all. Success has a great effect on life. It
brings pleasure and pride. It gives a sense of fulfilment.
It means all-round development. Everybody hopes to be
successful in life. But success smiles on those who have
proper approach, planning, vision and stamina. Proper
and timely application of all these elements is bound to
bear fruit. One cannot be successful without cultivating
these basic qualities. It is very difficult to set out on a
journey without knowing one’s goals and purposes.
Clarity in objective is a must to succeed in life. A focused
approach with proper planning is certain to bring
success. Indecision and insincerity are big obstacles on
the path to success.

One should have the capability and resources to turn
one’s dreams into reality. Mere desire cannot bring you
success. The next important thing is the eagerness,
seriousness and urge to be successful. It is the driving
force which decides the first step on the ladder of
success.

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One needs to pursue one’s goals with all sincerity and
passion. One should always be in high spirit. Lack of
such spirit leads to an inferiority complex which is a big
obstruction on the path to success. Time is also a
deciding factor. Only the punctual and committed
achieve success in life.
Hard labour is one of the basic requirements of success.
Every success has a ratio of five percent inspiration and
ninety-five percent perspiration. It is patience,
persistence and perseverance which play a decisive role
in achieving success. Failures are the pillars of success
as they are our stepping-stones and we must get up and
start again and remain motivated.
21. What does success mean for some?
(A) Success means living the dream
(B) Success means achieving whatever they desire or
dream
(C) Success means dreaming and desiring
(D) Success means name, fame and social position
22. What makes a man popular?
(A) Wealth
(B) Success
(C) Social status
(D) Wealth and success
23. What kind of people achieve success?
(A) Those who are sincere, hardworking, loyal and
committed
(B) Those who are intelligent and smart
(C) Those who are rich and wealthy
(D) Those who are competent

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24. Success has a great effect on life. It brings _____.

(A) humility and honesty

(B) joy and happiness

(C) health and wealth

(D) pleasure and pride

25. Where does lack of high spirit lead to?

(A) Superiority complex

(B) Failure

(C) Inferiority complex

(D) Success

26. What are the obstacles on the path to success?

(A) Indecision and insincerity

(B) Decisiveness and sincerity

(C) Indecision

(D) Insincerity

27. What is the driving force which decides the first step on
the ladder of success?

(A) Thirst and hunger for success

(B) The idea of becoming rich

(C) Competitive spirit

(D) Eagerness, seriousness and urge to be successful

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28. ‘Inspiration’ and ‘Perspiration’ mean the same as
(A) encouragement and sweat
(B) depression and absorption
(C) reality and absorption
(D) hindrance and sweat

29. How should a person pursue his goal?
(A) With passion and competition
(B) With all sincerity and passion
(C) All day and night long
(D) With all his heart and soul

30. “Continuing in a course of action without regard to
discouragement, opposition or previous failure” means
the same as
(A) patience (B) perspiration
(C) persistence (D) perseverance

SECTION—B

Read the following passage carefully and answer the
questions after the passage : 1×10=10

The 2024 Global Education Access Report highlights
disparities in educational access and digital learning
tools across different regions. The accompanying chart
provides a snapshot of the percentage of students with
access to online learning platforms and the average

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number of hours spent on digital learning per week in
various regions.

Chart : Educational Access and Digital Learning (2024)

Region Percentage of Students Average Weekly
with Online Learning Digital Learning
Access (%) Time (Hours)
North America 95 12
Europe 90 10
Asia 75 8
South America 60 6
Africa 45 4

31. What percentage of students in North America has
access to online learning platforms?

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32. Which region has the highest average weekly digital
learning time?

33. How many hours per week do students in South America
spend on digital learning on average?

34. What is the percentage of students with online learning
access in Africa?

35. What is the average weekly digital learning time for
students in Europe?

36. Which region has the lowest average weekly digital time?

37. What percentage of students in Asia has access to online
learning platforms?

38. How many hours do students in Europe spend on digital
learning weekly?

39. What percentage of students in South America has
access to online learning?

40. Which region has the second highest average weekly
digital learning time?

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SECTION—C

(Creative Writing Skill)

Answer any two : 8×2=16

41. You are Meena/Madhav of 1/117, Kailash Colony,
Mathura. You are preparing for your Class X Board
examination, but due to frequent electricity cuts, it is
becoming difficult for you to concentrate. Write a letter to
the Chairman of your local Electricity Board stating the
problem. (100 words)

42. India is a land of diversity. This makes us feel proud of
the number of festivals we enjoy. Write an article in
about 150 words on ‘Festivals of India’. You are Sam/
Sandra.

43. The given pie chart represents the amount of money
spent by a family on different items in a month. Write an
analytical paragraph using the information given in the
chart. (100–120 words)

Distribution of Household Income

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SECTION—D

(Reader and Supplementary Reader)

Questions 44–49 are Short Answer-type Questions. Answer
any three : 2×3=6

44. What ‘twin obligations’ does Mandela mention?

45. Why was Lencho’s soul filled with sorrow?

46. How does the tiger act inside the cage?

47. Why does Amanda seem moody most of the time?

48. Why did Hari Singh feel bad after stealing Anil’s money?

49. Why was Bholi sent to school?

Questions 50–53 are Long Answer-type Questions. Answer
any two : 5×2=10

50. What lesson on death and suffering did the Buddha
teach Kisa Gotami in the chapter, The Sermon at
Benares?

51. How did Valli plan to go on her first bus ride?

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52. What message does Adrienne Rich want to convey
through the poem, The Trees?

53. Physical beauty is not permanent but inner beauty is.
Justify on the basis of your understanding of the poem,
For Anne Gregory.

Answer any two questions from 54–56 : 4×2=8

54. Read the extract and answer the questions that
follow : 1×4=4

“All I can think about when I’m with friends is having a
good time. I can’t bring myself to talk about anything but
ordinary everyday things. We don’t seem to be able to get
any closer, and that’s the problem. Maybe it’s my fault
that we don’t confide in each other. In any case that is
how things are, and unfortunately they’re not liable to
change. This is why I’ve started the diary.”

(a) What is Anne’s view on friends?

(b) What is Anne’s fault?

(c) What does “unfortunately they’re not liable to
change” mean?

(d) Why did Anne think she could confide more in her
diary than in people?

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55. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow :
1×4=4
“The pirate gaped at Belinda’s dragon,
And gulped some grog from his pocket flagon,
He fired two bullets, but they didn’t hit,
And Custard gobbled him every bit.”
(a) What did the pirate gulp?
(b) How did the pirate attack Custard?
(c) What did the dragon do to the pirate?
(d) Which word in the given extract means the same as
swallowed?

56. Read the extract and answer the questions that
follow : 1×4=4
“He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his
wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What
is the matter?” By a violent effort, she had controlled her
vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist
cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no dress and consequently
I cannot go to this affair ....” She reflected for some
seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without
refusal and a frightened exclamation from the
economical clerk.”
(a) What does ‘economical clerk’ indicate?
(b) How did M. Loisel feel at the sight of his wife
weeping?
(c) Why was Matilda crying?
(d) Give one word for “a state of being annoyed,
frustrated or worried”.
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