BSEB Class 10 English Question Paper 2017

1. The essay subtly critiques the modern materialistic culture by pointing out that it equates speed with what?

1. (A) Progress and efficiency.
2. (B) Leisure and well-being.
3. (C) Creativity and innovation.
4. (D) Simplicity and contentment.

2. Spot the error: Neither the students nor the teacher were present.

1. (A) Neither
2. (B) students
3. (C) nor
4. (D) were

3. What does it mean that Gillu 'reciprocate the love he receives'?

1. (A) To ignore the love.
2. (B) To return or give back love in response.
3. (C) To demand more love.
4. (D) To misunderstand the love.

4. Which of the following is a preposition?

1. (A) Running
2. (B) Jump
3. (C) Under
4. (D) Happy

5. The poem can be seen as a commentary on:

1. (A) The futility of material wealth and fame
2. (B) The importance of social status
3. (C) The benefits of a competitive lifestyle
4. (D) The necessity of public recognition

6. Choose the word with the correct spelling:

1. (A) Conscience
2. (B) Consciounce
3. (C) Consciense
4. (D) Conciounce

7. Prepositions typically show a relationship of:

1. (A) Time, place, or direction
2. (B) Conjunction
3. (C) Adjective
4. (D) Verb tense

8. Which of the following is an example of synthesizing sentences using a participle phrase?

1. (A) He saw a dog. The dog was barking loudly.
2. (B) Seeing the dog, he ran away.
3. (C) He saw a dog and it was barking.
4. (D) The dog barked loudly.

9. The poem describes the polythene bag as a 'symbol of pollution.' What does this symbolism represent?

1. (A) Our collective environmental negligence and throwaway culture.
2. (B) The ingenuity of modern manufacturing processes.
3. (C) The affordability of consumer goods in the present day.
4. (D) The limited lifespan of disposable products.

10. The passage mentions 'waterlogging'. What does this term describe?

1. (A) Excessive accumulation of water
2. (B) A shortage of water
3. (C) The process of water purification
4. (D) The flow of water in a river

11. The sentence 'He can speak French' uses 'can' to express:

1. (A) a) Obligation
2. (B) b) Permission
3. (C) c) Ability
4. (D) d) Probability

12. What does the poem suggest about the true 'price' of the 'cheap and convenient' polythene bag?

1. (A) It is a high environmental cost affecting future generations.
2. (B) It is minimal, making it an economical choice.
3. (C) It is only a temporary inconvenience for waste disposal.
4. (D) It is negligible compared to the benefits it provides.

13. What does R.C. Hutchinson primarily contrast in 'The Pace for Living'?

1. (A) The speed of city life with the calm of the countryside
2. (B) The noise of factories with the silence of libraries
3. (C) The pace of walking with the pace of cycling
4. (D) The speed of trains with the speed of cars

14. The train ____ by the time we reached the station.

1. (A) leaves
2. (B) left
3. (C) had left
4. (D) leaving

15. Which article is used before superlatives (e.g., tallest, best)?

1. (A) a
2. (B) an
3. (C) the
4. (D) no article

16. Choose the correct indirect speech for: 'Where do you live?' he asked.

1. (A) He asked me where I lived.
2. (B) He asked where do I live.
3. (C) He asked me where I live.
4. (D) He asked where I am living.

17. What did Gillu's integration into the author's life signify?

1. (A) That love and companionship are not limited to humans.
2. (B) That animals are merely objects for human amusement.
3. (C) That human-animal bonds are superficial.
4. (D) That wild animals cannot be tamed.

18. What is the meaning of 'morphed' in 'morphed into a symbol of pollution'?

1. (A) Changed gradually into a different form
2. (B) Remained the same
3. (C) Was created anew
4. (D) Became less important

19. The poem serves as a cautionary tale against our relentless pursuit of what?

1. (A) Convenience and a throwaway culture
2. (B) Technological innovation
3. (C) Economic growth
4. (D) Global connectivity

20. Choose the sentence with the correct conjunction:

1. (A) He is rich, but he is not happy.
2. (B) He is rich, so he is not happy.
3. (C) He is rich, and he is not happy.
4. (D) He is rich, or he is not happy.

21. She ______ speak three languages fluently.

1. (A) can
2. (B) could
3. (C) may
4. (D) might

22. Identify the grammatically correct sentence:

1. (A) She gave the dog a bone, and it wagged its tail.
2. (B) She gave the dog a bone, so it wagged its tail.
3. (C) She gave the dog a bone, but it wagged its tail.
4. (D) She gave the dog a bone, or it wagged its tail.

23. Who is the author of the chapter 'Me and the Ecology Bit'?

1. (A) Joan Lexau
2. (B) William Wordsworth
3. (C) Robert Frost
4. (D) Charles Dickens

24. The author uses the phrase 'losing the pleasure of leisure' to imply that people are missing out on:

1. (A) Relaxation and enjoyment of free time
2. (B) Opportunities for advanced learning
3. (C) The chance to travel extensively
4. (D) The benefits of physical exercise

25. Which article is used before a noun when we are referring to it for the first time in a conversation or text?

1. (A) a
2. (B) an
3. (C) the
4. (D) no article

26. What does 'wreak havoc' mean in the sentence 'these bags wreak havoc'?

1. (A) Cause great destruction or damage
2. (B) Provide significant benefits
3. (C) Improve the environment
4. (D) Solve a problem quickly

27. The author contrasts the 'fast-paced, hurried existence of people in cities' with the 'more traditional, leisurely rhythm of rural life.' This contrast serves to:

1. (A) Highlight the perceived benefits and drawbacks of different lifestyles.
2. (B) Argue for the superiority of rural living over urban development.
3. (C) Illustrate the inevitability of adopting urban speeds in all aspects of life.
4. (D) Showcase the historical evolution of human societal structures.

28. What therapeutic power does the story highlight?

1. (A) The profound impact of animal companionship on human well-being.
2. (B) The effectiveness of solitary reflection for mental health.
3. (C) The benefits of avoiding emotional attachments.
4. (D) The importance of rigorous daily schedules.

29. Who is Mahadevi Verma to Gillu?

1. (A) His rescuer and caretaker
2. (B) His owner
3. (C) His friend
4. (D) His relative

30. Who is the author of 'The Pace for Living'?

1. (A) R.C. Hutchinson
2. (B) Mahadevi Verma
3. (C) Satyajit Ray
4. (D) Leo Tolstoy

31. The poem contrasts the 'moment's convenience' of a polythene bag with its what?

1. (A) Lasting cost on the environment
2. (B) Short lifespan
3. (C) Temporary usefulness
4. (D) Ease of disposal

32. In 'Me and the Ecology Bit', Jim tells Mr. Johnson that burning leaves causes what?

1. (A) Air pollution
2. (B) Water pollution
3. (C) Noise pollution
4. (D) Soil erosion

33. What kind of animal was Gillu?

1. (A) A baby squirrel
2. (B) A tiny kitten
3. (C) A young puppy
4. (D) A small rabbit

34. According to Satyajit Ray in 'What is Wrong with Indian Films', what is the primary ingredient needed for making better films?

1. (A) Simplicity and truth
2. (B) Huge budgets
3. (C) Foreign locations
4. (D) Complex plots

35. Who delivered the 'Acceptance Speech' upon receiving the Nobel Peace Prize?

1. (A) Aung San Suu Kyi
2. (B) Martin Luther King Jr.
3. (C) Nelson Mandela
4. (D) Mahatma Gandhi

36. Which phrase best describes the central theme of 'The Unity of Indian Culture'?

1. (A) Unity in diversity
2. (B) Cultural isolation
3. (C) Religious uniformity
4. (D) Forced assimilation

37. In the story 'Little Girls Wiser Than Men', who are the two main little girls involved in the initial quarrel?

1. (A) Akulina and Malasha
2. (B) Anika and Maya
3. (C) Olga and Natasha
4. (D) Vera and Nina

38. According to the poet of 'God Made the Country', where has God made the country?

1. (A) And man made the town
2. (B) And man made the house
3. (C) And man made the sky
4. (D) And man made the road

39. The poem 'Ode on Solitude' celebrates the life of a man whose breath and fields provide what?

1. (A) A quiet rural existence
2. (B) Immense wealth
3. (C) Political power
4. (D) Fame and glory

40. In the poem 'Thinner Than a Crescent', the beloved's grief is compared to what?

1. (A) A waning moon
2. (B) A stormy sea
3. (C) A falling leaf
4. (D) A fading star

41. What is the primary subject of the poem 'The Sleeping Porter'?

1. (A) The harsh physical toil and endurance of a poor porter
2. (B) The beauty of mountain flowers
3. (C) The joy of traveling by train
4. (D) The comfort of deep sleep

42. In Walter de la Mare's poem 'Martha', where does the elderly lady sit to tell stories?

1. (A) In the hazel glen
2. (B) By the fireplace
3. (C) Under the old oak tree
4. (D) On the porch

43. Choose the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank: 'He usually ____ to office by bus.'

1. (A) goes
2. (B) go
3. (C) gone
4. (D) going

44. Identify the correct indirect speech for: He said, 'I am reading a book.'

1. (A) He said that he was reading a book.
2. (B) He says that he is reading a book.
3. (C) He said that he is reading a book.
4. (D) He told that he read a book.

45. Change the following sentence into passive voice: 'The dog chased the cat.'

1. (A) The cat was chased by the dog.
2. (B) The cat is chased by the dog.
3. (C) The cat chased the dog.
4. (D) The cat has been chased by the dog.

46. Choose the correct preposition: 'She is fond ____ music.'

1. (A) of
2. (B) in
3. (C) at
4. (D) on

47. What is the synonym of the word 'Ancient'?

1. (A) Old
2. (B) Modern
3. (C) Fresh
4. (D) Recent

48. What is the antonym of the word 'Courage'?

1. (A) Cowardice
2. (B) Bravery
3. (C) Boldness
4. (D) Valor

49. Give one-word substitution for: 'A person who writes books.'

1. (A) Author
2. (B) Painter
3. (C) Sculptor
4. (D) Musician

50. Choose the correctly spelled word:

1. (A) Environment
2. (B) Envirnment
3. (C) Enviroment
4. (D) Enviornment

51. Fill in the blank with the correct article: 'Sun rises in ____ east.'

1. (A) the
2. (B) a
3. (C) an
4. (D) no article

52. Choose the correct tense form: 'By next month, we ____ our course.'

1. (A) will have finished
2. (B) will finish
3. (C) finished
4. (D) have finished

53. Identify the type of sentence: 'Close the door.'

1. (A) Imperative sentence
2. (B) Interrogative sentence
3. (C) Declarative sentence
4. (D) Exclamatory sentence

54. Choose the correct passive form of: 'Open the window.'

1. (A) Let the window be opened.
2. (B) The window should open.
3. (C) Let the window open.
4. (D) Open be the window.

55. Select the correct conjunction to join the sentences: 'He worked hard. He failed.'

1. (A) Yet
2. (B) Because
3. (C) And
4. (D) So

56. Who is the author of 'The Pace for Living'?

1. (A) R.C. Hutchinson
2. (B) Jim
3. (C) Mahadevi Verma
4. (D) Satyajit Ray

57. In 'The Pace for Living', the writer finds himself in a desperate situation in which English city?

1. (A) Dublin
2. (B) London
3. (C) Manchester
4. (D) Liverpool

58. In 'Me and the Ecology Bit', Jim visits Ms. Greene and advises her not to burn what?

1. (A) Plastic
2. (B) Leaves
3. (C) Paper
4. (D) Wood

59. What type of squirrel was Gillu?

1. (A) Black squirrel
2. (B) Common squirrel
3. (C) Baby squirrel
4. (D) Golden-striped squirrel

60. According to Satyajit Ray in 'What is Wrong with Indian Films', what is lacking in most Indian films?

1. (A) Simple style
2. (B) Budget
3. (C) Action sequences
4. (D) Modern technology

61. Who accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Aung San Suu Kyi?

1. (A) Her son
2. (B) Her husband
3. (C) Her friend
4. (D) Her colleague

62. In 'The Unity of Indian Culture', Humayun Kabir states that Indian culture is characterized by its capacity for what?

1. (A) Assimilation
2. (B) Isolation
3. (C) Destruction
4. (D) Rigidity

63. In 'Little Girls Wiser Than Men', what starts the initial quarrel between Akoulya and Malasha?

1. (A) A broken toy
2. (B) Splashed water
3. (C) A stolen apple
4. (D) A torn dress

64. According to the poet of 'God Made the Country', who made towns?

1. (A) Man
2. (B) God
3. (C) Nature
4. (D) Kings

65. In 'Ode on Solitude', the poet wishes to spend his days with how much care?

1. (A) Unburdened care
2. (B) A pound of care
3. (C) A load of care
4. (D) No care at all

66. What is the central theme of the poem 'Polythene Bag'?

1. (A) Economic growth
2. (B) Environmental degradation
3. (C) Modern fashion
4. (D) Rural life

67. In 'Thinner Than a Crescent', whose sorrow is depicted as increasing daily?

1. (A) The mother's
2. (B) The friend's
3. (C) The lover's
4. (D) The poet's

68. What happens to the heart in the poem 'The Empty Heart' due to greed?

1. (A) It becomes peaceful
2. (B) It breaks into pieces
3. (C) It fills with joy
4. (D) It remains satisfied

69. What does the Koel in the poem search for in the forest?

1. (A) Its lost mate
2. (B) Food
3. (C) Shelter
4. (D) Water

70. What is the physical state of the porter in 'The Sleeping Porter'?

1. (A) Energetic and joyful
2. (B) Burdened and exhausted
3. (C) Rich and relaxed
4. (D) Young and healthy

71. In the poem 'Martha', what color were the eyes of the elderly lady?

1. (A) Blue
2. (B) Black
3. (C) Hazel
4. (D) Green

72. Choose the correct form of the verb: 'If it rains, we ____ home.'

1. (A) will stay
2. (B) stayed
3. (C) would stay
4. (D) stay

73. Choose the correct passive voice of: 'She is writing a letter.'

1. (A) A letter is written by her.
2. (B) A letter was being written by her.
3. (C) A letter is being written by her.
4. (D) A letter has been written by her.

74. Choose the correct indirect speech for: He said to me, 'Are you happy?'

1. (A) He asked me that I am happy.
2. (B) He asked me if I was happy.
3. (C) He told me that were you happy.
4. (D) He asked me are you happy.

75. Choose the correct preposition: 'The cat jumped ____ the wall.'

1. (A) in
2. (B) on
3. (C) over
4. (D) at

76. What is the synonym of the word 'Abundant'?

1. (A) Scarce
2. (B) Plentiful
3. (C) Little
4. (D) Short

77. What is the antonym of the word 'Transparent'?

1. (A) Clear
2. (B) Opaque
3. (C) Bright
4. (D) Clean

78. Give the one-word substitution for: 'A life history written by oneself.'

1. (A) Biography
2. (B) Autobiography
3. (C) Diary
4. (D) Novel

79. Choose the correctly spelled word among the following:

1. (A) Environment
2. (B) Envirnoment
3. (C) Enviornment
4. (D) Enviroment

80. Fill in the blank with the correct article: 'He wants to become ____ engineer.'

1. (A) a
2. (B) an
3. (C) the
4. (D) no article

81. Who is the author of the essay 'The Pace for Living'?

1. (A) R.C. Hutchinson
2. (B) Jim
3. (C) Mahadevi Verma
4. (D) Satyajit Ray

82. In 'Me and the Ecology Bit', what does Jim ask Ms. Greene to save?

1. (A) Electricity
2. (B) Water
3. (C) Trees
4. (D) Paper

83. What type of injury did Gillu sustain when Mahadevi Verma first found him?

1. (A) Broken leg
2. (B) Beak wounds inflicted by crows
3. (C) Wing injury
4. (D) Tail cut off

84. According to Satyajit Ray, what should Indian films draw upon for authentic material?

1. (A) Western thrillers
2. (B) Its own life and material
3. (C) Mythological cartoons only
4. (D) Foreign advertisements

85. Who delivered the 'Acceptance Speech' on behalf of Aung San Suu Kyi?

1. (A) Her son, Alexander Aris
2. (B) Her husband
3. (C) Mahadevi Verma
4. (D) R.C. Hutchinson

86. In the poem 'God Made the Country', who is stated to have made towns?

1. (A) God
2. (B) Man
3. (C) Nature
4. (D) Kings

87. What does the poet of 'Ode on Solitude' desire to have provided by his own fields?

1. (A) Bread
2. (B) Gold
3. (C) Silver
4. (D) Clothes

88. According to the poet of 'Polythene Bag', what melts down when it is touched?

1. (A) Ice
2. (B) A polythene bag
3. (C) A plastic toy
4. (D) A heart

89. In 'Thinner Than a Crescent', whose grief is highlighted as growing day by day?

1. (A) The mother's
2. (B) The Radha-like figure
3. (C) The traveler's
4. (D) The porter's

90. What happens to the wealthy man's house in the poem 'The Empty Heart'?

1. (A) It becomes a palace
2. (B) It is deserted and ruined
3. (C) It is burned down
4. (D) It is sold

91. Choose the correct indirect speech for: He said, 'I am going to Patna.'

1. (A) He said that he was going to Patna.
2. (B) He says that he is going to Patna.
3. (C) He said that he is going to Patna.
4. (D) He told that he went to Patna.

92. Choose the correct passive voice of: 'She teaches English.'

1. (A) English is taught by her.
2. (B) English was taught by her.
3. (C) English has been taught by her.
4. (D) English is being taught by her.

93. Choose the correct preposition: 'He is afraid ____ dogs.'

1. (A) in
2. (B) on
3. (C) of
4. (D) at

94. Choose the correct tense form: 'She ____ a letter now.'

1. (A) writes
2. (B) is writing
3. (C) wrote
4. (D) has written

95. What is the synonym of the word 'Brave'?

1. (A) Coward
2. (B) Fearless
3. (C) Timind
4. (D) Weak

96. What is the antonym of the word 'Ancient'?

1. (A) Old
2. (B) Modern
3. (C) Past
4. (D) Aged

97. Give the one-word substitution for: 'A person who speaks many languages.'

1. (A) Bilingual
2. (B) Polyglot
3. (C) Linguist
4. (D) Auditor

98. Choose the correctly spelled word among the following:

1. (A) Environment
2. (B) Enviroment
3. (C) Invirenment
4. (D) Enveronment

99. Fill in the blank with the correct article: 'He reads ____ Gita every day.'

1. (A) a
2. (B) an
3. (C) the
4. (D) no article

100. Identify the type of sentence: 'What a beautiful painting!'

1. (A) Assertive sentence
2. (B) Interrogative sentence
3. (C) Imperative sentence
4. (D) Exclamatory sentence