CBSE CLASS X ( LITERATURE) SAMPLE PAPER QUESTIONS

What is the significance of the Buddha’s request for a handful of mustard seeds and the addition of a condition to it?  2

 ii.  Justify how ‘Animals’ by Walt Whitman is a criticism of mankind and its ways.  2

 iii. Comment on the tone of the speaker when she says ‘Will you please look at me when I’m speaking to you, Amanda!’.  2

 iv. A ballad includes the telling of a tale as well as a surprise ending. Using evidence from the poem, explain how these features are included in ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’.   2

 v.  Which two issues about himself convinced Lomov of his decision to get married?  2 




vi.  Briefly state how Matilda invited ‘a dreadful life of necessity’ into her family.  2

 vii.  The hack driver successfully trapped the narrator in his web of words. Comment.  2


 7.  Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 120 words each. 4*2 

 i. Parents play a crucial role in the upbringing of their children. Critically examine the parents of Bholi and Ebright, highlighting their impact on their children’s lives.   4

 ii.  Pranjol and Rajvir discuss their next vacation destination. They shortlist Coorg and Goa. Rajvir is keen on Coorg and tries to convince Pranjol.  

 Rajvir:  Hey  Pranjol!  I  think we  should be  visiting  Coorg.  It  is  a  beautiful  place  with  coffee  plantations.  I  can smell the aroma already! Pranjol: I  gave  you  the  opportunity  to  explore  a  tea  plantation  last  year,  in  Assam;  I  want  to…  

 iii. Farce  is  a  kind  of  comedy which  includes situations  and  dialogues exaggerated  and even absurd.  Evaluate  the  play that are  ridiculous, The  Proposal , as  a farce.

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