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CBSE(NCERT) GRADE 10 ENGLISH 2024 SET1

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Reading Passage

(1) The words probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics may sound like variations of the same thing, but what a difference a prefix makes. The first is a category of health-promoting microbes. The latter two groups are types of beneficial molecules. But all three biotics are critical for supporting the community of microscopic organisms that live in the gastrointestinal tract, known as the gut microbiome. With both beneficial and harmful bacteria living in the human body, these diet-related factors the biotics help tip the balance in the positive direction. It is important to understand their differences, as even as they work together. (2) Despite their importance for the gut microbiome, the health benefits of these biotics , which are present in certain foods or result from their metabolism, extend beyond the digestive tract. A growing body of scientific evidence has linked prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, with improvements in metabolic diseases including obesity and cholesterol abnormalities depressive symptoms and poor sleep quality, among many other conditions. (3) Besides promoting general gut health, consuming food rich in probiotics can improve irritable bowel syndrome and antibiotic-related diarrhea, prevent travel vitamins and increase nutrient absorption, and decrease the risk of common infections. In fact, when consumed regularly, probiotics have been found to reduce the occurrence of upper respiratory tract infections (like the common cold). (4) Many different types of beneficial bacteria are considered probiotics. The most common ones include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, of match what it is Gregor Reid. Many different types of beneficial bacteria are considered probiotics. (5) Some foods, such as yogurt, kefir, kimchee, and fermented soybeans and kombucha naturally contain probiotics. But he get complicated: not all fermented foods or yogurts contain probiotics, Reid says. As a consumer, a good starting point is to look for the if specific strains of (6) Simply put, prebiotics are sources of food for those beneficial microbes the probiotics. They are typically a form of carbohydrate or fiber to digest. As a result, they move through the digestive tract to the intestine, where beneficial bacteria (probiotics) can feast on them. (7) When you consume foods that are rich in probiotics and prebiotics, the microbes in your gut consume the undigestible prebiotic fiber and produce bioactive compounds called postbiotics. They are ultimately the endgame that we want they affect how our gut operates and keeps the good bacteria there and the bad bacteria out.

Q1 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following statements best reflects the author's attitude towards probiotics?
  • A. Probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics are variations of the same thing, with just a difference of a prefix.
  • B. All fermented foods or yogurts naturally contain probiotics.
  • C. All three biotics are equally important to support microscopic organisms that live in the gut microbiome.
  • D. Only probiotics are important as they can improve irritable bowel syndrome and antibiotic-related diarrhea.

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Q2 short answer 2 marks
The health benefits of biotics extend beyond the digestive tract. Rationalise your response in about 40 words.

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Q3 short answer 1 mark
Complete the sentence appropriately. To get the right probiotic and to match it requirement, it is important to see the label for __________.

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Q4 mcq 1 mark
The passage includes some words that are opposites of each other. From the sets (A) - (E) below, identify two sets of antonyms.
  • A. increase and decrease
  • B. probiotic and postbiotic
  • C. beneficial and harmful
  • D. feast and fermented

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Reading Passage

unds called postbiotics. They are ultimately the endgame that we want they affect how our gut operates and keeps the good bacteria there and the bad bacteria out.

Q5 short answer 2 marks
Some probiotics have effects beyond the digestive tract. Rationalise your response in about 40 words.

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Q6 short answer 1 mark
Complete the sentence appropriately. The author wants to stress the fact that there is not just one type of beneficial bacteria considered as probiotic, in fact, some probiotics have _________.

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Q7 short answer 2 marks
Based on the reading of the passage, examine in about 40 words, the importance of prebiotics for the human gut and how they are related to probiotics.

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Q8 mcq 1 mark
As a consumer, if you want to pick a probiotic product, what is the most important thing to keep in mind? Pick the best answer.
  • A. Any fermented product that contains probiotics.
  • B. Checking the label for specific strains of bacteria.
  • C. oti ocery store are safe to pick.
  • D. Not specified

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Q9 mcq 1 mark
As per the statement 'their importance for the gut microbiome, the health, which are present in certain foods or result from their fermentation', how relevant are the biotics for humans? Pick the best answer.
  • A. Their relevance has been proven by scientific evidence.
  • B. Not very relevant as more study is needed.
  • C. Their relevance cannot be generalised for everyone.
  • D. Only probiotics are relevant for humans.

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Reading Passage

(1) After more than two years of hospitality industry is now cautiously hopeful. Tourism constituted 2019. But the sector was severely hit in India like in other countries in the past two years. (2) Indians are now travelling with a vengeance , as the phenomenon is called. And many, experts say, now prefer to travel within the country instead of flying to more expensive destinations abroad. The industry is also benefitting from new trends borne of the pandemic such as micro-holidays and workcations. (3) According to a survey, 51 percent of Indian travellers believed that international travel remained an important means of expanding their horizons and connecting with other cultures. Over two years, the survey said, Indian travellers are now dreaming about their next international trip and more than 70 percent of Indians are excited about being able to travel internationally. (4) There has also been an increase in the number of students going abroad to study. The increasing desire to study overseas is credited to the pent- -year duration. This has got further pronounced because of growing aspirations and affordability among the middle-class students from Tier II and Tier III cities.

Q10 short answer 1 mark
Complete the following analogy appropriately, based on your understanding of paragraphs 1 and 2. We can say that the situation when people were travelling with a vengeance is comparable to people going out to dine in hordes, because _________________.

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Q11 short answer 1 mark
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option from those given in brackets, based on your understanding of paragraph 1. The statement that, 'Tourism constituted 2019' is a/an ____________ (fact/opinion) because it is a/an ____________ (subjective judgement/objective detail).

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Q12 short answer 2 marks
Justify the following in about 40 words. After being cooped up inside their houses for more than two years, Indians are now excited about being able to travel internationally.

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Q13 short answer 1 mark
Based on the given table, for which purpose did Indian foreign travel increase in 2022 as compared to 2019?

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Reading Passage

30·8 LVisit 42·1 L 10·1 L 15·1 L40·9 LMedical 1,448 390 545 1,253Pilgrimage 8·8 L 1·1 L 4,139 4·6 LOthers 2·6 L 54,775 58,767 1·6 LTotal 2·5 Crore 66·2 L 77·2 L1·8 Crore

Q14 short answer 1 mark
As per the given table, for which purpose did maximum number of Indians undertake foreign travel in 2019 and in 2022 ? State any one inference that can be drawn from this.

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Q15 short answer 2 marks
Why are students today choosing to go abroad to study ? (Answer in about 40 words.)

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Q16 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is the main takeaway from the study mentioned in the passage ?
  • A. International travel remains an important means of expanding the horizons and connecting with other cultures.
  • B. Though travel, both domestic and international, has picked up, it has yet to reach its previous levels.
  • C. Indians are excited about being able to travel internationally.
  • D. The study needs to include experts from Tourism Department to offer any recommendations for further research.

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Q17 short answer 1 mark
Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the brackets, for the given portion of a letter. I am also enclosing documents ___________ (mention) our terms and conditions with this letter. Please go through the same and if you have any doubts regarding that, please feel free to call or meet me personally.

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Q18 short answer 1 mark
Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence. Its flexible to ferry up to seven adults made the Banana Boat hugely appealing. Use the given format for your response. Error Correction

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Q19 short answer 1 mark
Mihika and Nitesh had a conversation about a shopping mall they recently visited. Do you remember that cafe where we had a croissant ?

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Q20 short answer 1 mark
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the part of a notice on the school notice board. Students who want to participate in the Annual Day ___________ (could/may/should) report to the Auditorium Hall at 12·30 pm tomorrow.

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Q21 short answer 1 mark
Identify the error and supply the correction for the given pop-up. This site use cookies. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our privacy policy. Use the given format for your response. Error Correction

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Q22 mcq 1 mark
Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option. Always check the forecast so that you can be prepared for weather changes. Temperature may drop and wind may increase as you ___________ higher.
  • A. climb
  • B. will climb
  • C. climbed
  • D. climbing

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Q23 mcq 1 mark
Read the dialogue between Sameer, a passenger and the flight attendant regarding delay in flight landing. Sameer : At what time are we landing in Mumbai ? Flight Attendant : Sorry for the inconvenience, sir. The flight will be delayed by a few hours due to heavy rain. Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue. Sameer asked the flight attendant about the time they would be landing in Mumbai. The flight attendant apologized for the inconvenience and replied that ___________ due to heavy rains.
  • A. the flight would be delayed by a few hours
  • B. there would be a delay in flight landing
  • C. there will be a delay by a few hours
  • D. the flight could be delayed by a few hours

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Q24 mcq 1 mark
Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the opening line of a Policy document. Material featured on this website should be reproduced free of charge. However, the material has to be reproduced accurately and is not to be used in a derogatory or in a misleading context.
  • A. should / may
  • B. however / therefore
  • C. has / have
  • D. material / materialism

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Q25 short answer 1 mark
Report the following dialogue between a teacher and her student, by completing the sentence. Teacher : Why have you not completed your homework ? Student : There was a long power cut in my l

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Q26 mcq
Sameer asked the flight attendant about the time they would be landing in Mumbai. The flight attendant apologized for the inconvenience and replied that ___________ due to heavy rains.
  • A. the flight would be delayed by a few hours
  • B. there would be a delay in flight landing
  • C. there will be a delay by a few hours
  • D. the flight could be delayed by a few hours

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Q27 short answer 1 mark
Report the following dialogue between a teacher and her student, by completing the sentence. Teacher : Why have you not completed your homework ? Student : There was a long power cut in my locality and our inverter battery also ran out. The teacher asked the student why he had not completed his homework. The student answered that _____________.

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Q28 mcq 1 mark
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the part of a notice, posted on a school notice board. As per the given schedule, the Students Council election of the school for the current session ___________ held on 23rd May at 2·30 pm.
  • A. may be
  • B. should be
  • C. can be
  • D. will be

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Q29 mcq 1 mark
Complete the line in this poem by filling in the blank with the correct option. The world is transforming at a rapid pace With rising technology and heaps of e-waste. Nations today are __________ in a rat race For producing more radioactive waste.
  • A. caught up
  • B. catching up
  • C. caught
  • D. catching

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Q30 short answer 1 mark
Identify the error and supply the correction for the following note: This guide describes features that are common to most products. Some features cannot be available on your computer. Use the given format for your response. Error Correction

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Q31 long answer 5 marks
The roads in your locality have developed big potholes after the rains and have not been repaired. Despite several complaint letters to the civic authorities, the problem is still unresolved. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily, in about 120 words, expressing your concern at the situation and suggesting measures to resolve the problem and drawing attention of the concerned authorities. You are Maasumi / Mausan of 17, Crown Apartments, Harsh Vihar, Akash Nagar.

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Q32 long answer 5 marks
As Jignesh Silva / Punkhuri Shukl of 648, Sec-19, Sadar Nagar, you feel very unhappy and annoyed with the way bikes and cars are haphazardly parked in front of residential units causing inconvenience to residents. Write a letter to the RWA of your society in about 120 words, expressing your concern at the situation and suggesting measures to remove the nuisance.

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Q33 long answer 5 marks
Many Indian students go abroad for higher studies. The following graph shows the most popular fields of study for Indian students studying abroad in the academic year 2020 21. Analyze the graph and write an analytical paragraph, in about 120 words, by selecting features that support your analysis.

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Q34 long answer 5 marks
Many out-of-school children are employed in various odd jobs in India. Child labour deprives children of their right to go to school and reinforces intergenerational cycles of poverty. Based on the data given below in the pie chart, write an analytical paragraph, in about 120 words, analyzing the situation and probable reasons that lead children to become a part of the child labour force. 1. bottles collection 46% 2. shoes polishing 20% 3. car washing 12% 4. cleaning 7% 5. dishwashing 7% 6. selling and wood collection 7% 7. begging 1%

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Reading Passage

We have, at last, achieved our political emancipation. We pledge ourselves to liberate all our people from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination. Never, never, and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another. The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement. Let freedom reign. God bless Africa!

Q35 short answer 1 mark
State any one inference about Nelson Mandela from the given context.

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Q36 short answer 1 mark
State True or False : The extract reflects Nelson Mandela's concern for the well-being and welfare of only black people in South Africa.

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Q37 short answer 2 marks
Explain the significance of the pledge mentioned in the extract in about 40 words.

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Q38 short answer 1 mark
Which phrase would correctly replace 'glorious' in the given sentence from the extract. The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement.

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The expected call came within a few days. Mrs. Pumphrey was distraught. Tricki would eat nothing. Refused even his favourite dishes; and besides he had bouts of vomiting. He spent all his time lying on a rug, panting. Didn't want to go for walks, didn't want to do anything. I had made my plans in advance. The only way was to get Tricki out of the house for a period. I suggested that he be hospitalised for about a fortnight to be kept under observation.

Q39 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is not a reason why Mr. Herriot thinks Tricki needs to be taken out of the house for a period ?
  • A. He wanted to keep Tricki away from Mrs. Pumphrey.
  • B. He wanted to keep Tricki under observation.
  • C. He wanted to do an experiment on Tricki.
  • D. He wanted to improve Tricki health.

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Q40 short answer 2 marks
What was the main reason for Mrs. Pumphrey to be distraught ? Answer in about 40 words.

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Q41 short answer 1 mark
State True or False : When Mr. Herriot says 'The expected call came', what he actually means is, he had already seen this trauma coming for Tricki.

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Q42 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following best describes Mrs. Pumphrey ?
  • A. unkind and inconsiderate
  • B. impractical but compassionate
  • C. anxious and ambitious
  • D. fearful but confident

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Reading Passage

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 external. He is learning, well behind his desperate eyes, The epistemology of loss, how to stand up Knowing what every man must one day know And most know many days, how to stand up.

Q43 short answer 1 mark
Fill in the blank with one word. 'In a world of possessions. People will take Balls, Balls will be lost __________.'

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Q44 short answer 2 marks
The poet says that money is external. What inference can be drawn from this statement ? Answer in about 40 words.

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Q45 mcq 1 mark
Which word best describes the boy's attitude towards material possessions ?
  • A. indifferent
  • B. emotional
  • C. casual
  • D. respectful

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Don't bite your nails, Amanda! Don't hunch your shoulders, Amanda! Stop that slouching and sit up straight, Amanda! (I am Rapunzel, I have not a care; life in a tower is tranquil and rare;) Stop that sulking at once, Amanda! You are always so moody, Amanda! (Anyone would think that I nagged at you, Amanda!)

Q46 short answer 2 marks
What is the central idea of the poem as reflected in the lines above ? Answer in about 40 words.

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Q47 mcq 1 mark
Complete the sentence with the appropriate option. The tone of the speaker in the poem is __________.
  • A. loving
  • B. relaxed
  • C. authoritative
  • D. thoughtful

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Q48 short answer 1 mark
Identify any one poetic device used in the above extract.

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Q49 short answer 1 mark
For what reason does Amanda imagine herself to be Rapunzel ?

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Q50 short answer 3 marks
Maxwell decides to keep an otter as a pet. Elucidate with reference to the fact that owning a pet is a life of commitment. (Mijbil the Otter)

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Q51 short answer 3 marks
How does Ogden Nash create humour and entertainment in the poem?

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Q52 short answer 3 marks
One should never judge a book by its cover. Explain with reference to Ausable and how he outwits Max with his presence of mind. (The Midnight Visitor)

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Reading Passage

ne, Amanda! Amanda! (I am Rapunzel, I have not a care; life in a tower is tranquil and rare;) (Amanda)

Q53 mcq 1 mark
Complete the sentence with the appropriate option. 1 , __________.
  • A. loving
  • B. relaxed
  • C. authoritative
  • D. thoughtful

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Q54 short answer 3 marks
How can one say that Ebright s curiosity / inquisitiveness drove him to become a scientist ? (The Making of a Scientist)

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Q55 long answer 6 marks
You have been asked to present an evaluation of the approaches of both, the Baby Seagull and the Pilot who was lost in the clouds, towards achieving their dreams of conquering the skies. Write this presentation draft including your insights, comparing the approaches of both. You may begin this way : One acknowledges that both, the Seagull and the Pilot, wanted to ...................... however, ...................... . (Reference : Two Stories About Flying)

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Q56 long answer 6 marks
You have been chosen to address the school assembly, to speak on the epistemology of loss and the resilience of the human spirit during times of crisis. Prepare the speech draft. You may begin this way : Good morning everyone. Today, ces of literature that offer a powerful insight into how to deal with loss and the resilience of the human spirit required during times of crisis. You may end this way : ...................... . Thank you.

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Q57 long answer 6 marks
Imagine that Bholi writes a diary entry, exploring the themes of , in the context of her own experiences. Write this dairy entry, as Bholi.

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Q58 long answer 6 marks
A character arc is the transformation or development of a character throughout a story and refers to the changes a character undergoes as a result of his/her experiences, challenges and interactions with other characters. In light of the above information, trace the character arc of Griffin in H.G. Wells Footprints without Feet .

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