BSEB Class 10 English Question Paper 2021

1. What qualities does Satyajit Ray believe Indian films should possess?

1. (A) Technical skill and an honest study of society
2. (B) Maximum commercial appeal and star power
3. (C) Strict adherence to traditional storytelling
4. (D) Minimal dialogue and maximum visual effects

2. Gillu would respond to his name and even developed a taste for specific delicacies like 'sohan halwa.' This demonstrates his:

1. (A) Capacity to form attachments and recognize familiar elements in his environment.
2. (B) Innate wild instincts overriding any domestication.
3. (C) Limited cognitive abilities, only responding to basic stimuli.
4. (D) Fear of new experiences and foods.

3. Mohan said to me, "Are you going home?"

1. (A) Mohan asked me if I was going home.
2. (B) Mohan asked me if I am going home.
3. (C) Mohan asked me whether I was going home.
4. (D) Mohan asked me if was I going home.

4. What does the author mean by 'victims of this self-imposed hurry'?

1. (A) People who are forced by others to hurry.
2. (B) People who feel pressured to rush by modern society's standards.
3. (C) People who deliberately choose to live a fast-paced life.
4. (D) People who are suffering from a physical condition causing them to hurry.

5. What is a challenge for slow thinkers like Hutchinson in urban environments?

1. (A) Keeping up with quick-witted and rapid-fire conversations.
2. (B) Finding time for relaxation.
3. (C) Understanding complex technical jargon.
4. (D) Remembering detailed information.

6. The poem's tone can be characterized as:

1. (A) Urgent and concerned
2. (B) Amused and indifferent
3. (C) Critical but hopeful
4. (D) Informative and neutral

7. Spot the error: She could not came to the party yesterday.

1. (A) She could not
2. (B) came
3. (C) to the party yesterday.
4. (D) No error

8. The poem suggests that true progress lies in:

1. (A) Mindful living and environmental consciousness
2. (B) Unrestricted consumption and waste
3. (C) Technological solutions to pollution
4. (D) Increased production of cheap goods

9. What is a participle phrase, and how is it useful in synthesis?

1. (A) A phrase beginning with a preposition; used to show location
2. (B) A phrase starting with a verb form (present or past); used to modify nouns or combine sentences
3. (C) A phrase containing only adverbs; used to intensify meaning
4. (D) A phrase that is a complete sentence; used for emphasis

10. What is a verb phrase?

1. (A) A phrase that contains only a main verb.
2. (B) A phrase that consists of a main verb and its auxiliary (helping) verbs.
3. (C) A phrase that acts as a noun.
4. (D) A phrase that describes a noun.

11. What kind of work does the young narrator do in his neighbourhood?

1. (A) Recycling and pollution control.
2. (B) Gardening and tree plantation.
3. (C) Animal rescue and care.
4. (D) Water conservation and management.

12. Where did the author find Gillu?

1. (A) Near her house, fallen from its nest.
2. (B) In a park near her residence.
3. (C) On the street during a walk.
4. (D) Inside her house, exploring.

13. 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

14. She asked, "Where do you live?" Change into indirect speech.

1. (A) She asked where I lived.
2. (B) She asked where do I live.
3. (C) She asked where I live.
4. (D) She asked where I was living.

15. Hutchinson suggests that technological advancements have made life faster, but not necessarily:

1. (A) Better or more enjoyable.
2. (B) More complex or challenging.
3. (C) Less connected or social.
4. (D) More convenient or practical.

16. The story describes Gillu as an 'inseparable companion'. What does 'inseparable' mean in this context?

1. (A) Easily separated or parted.
2. (B) Unable to be separated or divided; very close.
3. (C) Occasionally present.
4. (D) Distant and aloof.

17. Words like 'each', 'every', 'either', 'neither', 'one', 'anyone', 'everyone', 'someone', and 'nobody' are always treated as ______ subjects.

1. (A) singular
2. (B) plural
3. (C) collective
4. (D) compound

18. What is a direct consequence of polythene bags choking drainage systems, as described in the poem?

1. (A) Increased waterlogging and unsanitary conditions
2. (B) Improved soil fertility and plant growth
3. (C) Enhanced marine life in water bodies
4. (D) Reduced risk of floods

19. The modal verb 'should' is used to give:

1. (A) a) Orders
2. (B) b) Advice
3. (C) c) Demands
4. (D) d) Promises

20. The meeting is scheduled …… 10 AM.

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

21. Which sentence correctly uses a preposition of purpose?

1. (A) He went to the market for buying vegetables.
2. (B) He went to the market to buy vegetables.
3. (C) He went to the market buying vegetables.
4. (D) He went to the market with buying vegetables.

22. The author recounts the 'profound grief' over Gillu's absence. What does 'grief' mean?

1. (A) Extreme happiness.
2. (B) Intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
3. (C) Mild disappointment.
4. (D) Indifference.

23. The author uses his wife's enjoyment of watching slow animal movements to illustrate what?

1. (A) The beauty and wisdom found in a leisurely perspective.
2. (B) The lack of stimulation in observing nature.
3. (C) The inefficiency of focusing on minor details.
4. (D) The superiority of passive observation over active engagement.

24. He divided the sweets ______ the two children.

1. (A) between
2. (B) among
3. (C) with
4. (D) for

25. Which spelling is correct?

1. (A) Government
2. (B) Goverment
3. (C) Govenment
4. (D) Governemnt

26. What does the story suggest about the emotional intelligence of animals?

1. (A) Animals can exhibit profound emotional intelligence.
2. (B) Animals are incapable of emotional intelligence.
3. (C) Animal emotions are simple and fleeting.
4. (D) Only domestic animals possess emotional intelligence.

27. The overall message of 'Gillu' regarding empathy is that:

1. (A) Extending empathy towards animals enriches our own lives and fosters harmony.
2. (B) Empathy is only meaningful when directed towards humans.
3. (C) Animals are incapable of reciprocating empathy.
4. (D) True empathy requires understanding the complexities of human emotions first.

28. The study of the origin and history of words.

1. (A) Etymology
2. (B) Lexicography
3. (C) Philology
4. (D) Semantics

29. 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.

30. What does the poem suggest about the true price of fleeting convenience?

1. (A) It comes at the expense of the planet's health and future generations
2. (B) It leads to technological advancements
3. (C) It boosts the economy
4. (D) It makes daily life simpler

31. In 'The Pace for Living', the author describes himself as a man of what kind of mind?

1. (A) fast
2. (B) slow
3. (C) brilliant
4. (D) average

32. In 'Me and the Ecology Bit', Mr. Johnson tells Jim that saving ecology is what kind of job?

1. (A) easy
2. (B) impossible
3. (C) difficult
4. (D) unnecessary

33. What favorite food of Gillu is mentioned in Mahadevi Verma's memoir?

1. (A) Biscuit
2. (B) Kaju
3. (C) Caju
4. (D) Sohan halwa

34. Satyajit Ray states that what is the primary raw material of cinema in India?

1. (A) Music
2. (B) Incongruity
3. (C) Life
4. (D) Nature

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

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

36. In 'Once Upon a Time', who is the wise old woman speaking to?

1. (A) Her grandchildren
2. (B) Some young people
3. (C) Her neighbors
4. (D) A king

37. According to Humayun Kabir in 'The Unity of Indian Culture', Indian culture is known for its quality of:

1. (A) Rigidity
2. (B) Exclusivity
3. (C) Synthesis
4. (D) Destruction

38. In 'Little Girls Wiser Than Men', what starts the quarrel between Akoulia and Malasha?

1. (A) A stolen toy
2. (B) A splashed puddle
3. (C) A broken fence
4. (D) A lost ball

39. According to the poet of 'God Made the Country', towns were made by whom?

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

40. In 'Ode on Solitude', a happy man is one whose fields yield what?

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

41. What does the polythene bag leave behind when it is buried, according to the poem 'Polythene Bag'?

1. (A) Ash
2. (B) A bad smell
3. (C) A perpetual stink
4. (D) Nothing

42. In 'Thinner Than a Crescent', the girl is pining away for whom?

1. (A) Her mother
2. (B) Her lover
3. (C) Her friend
4. (D) Her brother

43. In 'The Empty Heart', what did the rich man desire more of after getting his initial wealth?

1. (A) Peace
2. (B) Gold
3. (C) Friends
4. (D) Land

44. What does the Koel hide itself behind in the poem 'Koel'?

1. (A) Dark clouds
2. (B) Mango leaves
3. (C) Green mango leaves
4. (D) Tall trees

45. Where does 'The Sleeping Porter' carry his heavy load?

1. (A) Down the valley
2. (B) Up the hill
3. (C) Across the bridge
4. (D) Through the market

46. What was the color of Martha's eyes, as mentioned in the poem 'Martha'?

1. (A) Blue
2. (B) Dark
3. (C) Grey
4. (D) Hazel

47. Choose the correct tense: He ________ to the cinema yesterday.

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

48. Choose the correct indirect speech: He said, 'I am reading a book.'

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

49. Choose the correct passive voice: 'She writes a letter.'

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

50. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: He is afraid ________ dogs.

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

51. Choose the correct antonym of the word 'Ancient':

1. (A) Old
2. (B) Modern
3. (C) Antique
4. (D) Stale

52. Choose the correct synonym of the word 'Happy':

1. (A) Sad
2. (B) Joyful
3. (C) Angry
4. (D) Tired

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

1. (A) Painter
2. (B) Author
3. (C) Actor
4. (D) Singer

54. Choose the correctly spelt word:

1. (A) Recieve
2. (B) Receive
3. (C) Receve
4. (D) Rieceive

55. Fill in the blank with the correct article: She wants to be ________ engineer.

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

56. In 'The Pace for Living', the corn-merchant in the play was getting the heart-break because of whom?

1. (A) His wife
2. (B) His nephew
3. (C) His accountant
4. (D) His son

57. In 'Me and the Ecology Bit', Jim visits Mr. Johnson to advise him about what?

1. (A) Planting trees
2. (B) Burning leaves
3. (C) Saving water
4. (D) Using bicycles

58. What medical treatment was given to Gillu when he was wounded by crows?

1. (A) Penicillin ointment
2. (B) Aspirin
3. (C) Tincture iodine
4. (D) Bandage only

59. According to Satyajit Ray in 'What is Wrong with Indian Films', what lacks in Indian movies compared to Western ones?

1. (A) Budget
2. (B) Simplicity and consistency
3. (C) Music and songs
4. (D) Actors

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

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

61. In 'Once Upon a Time', the young speakers visit whom to test her wisdom?

1. (A) A priest
2. (B) An old blind woman
3. (C) A village elder
4. (D) A king

62. Humayun Kabir argues in 'The Unity of Indian Culture' that the fundamental character of Indian culture is:

1. (A) Rigid isolation
2. (B) Synthesis and assimilation
3. (C) Forced conversion
4. (D) Constant division

63. In 'Little Girls Wiser Than Men', whose fault was it initially that led to the village commotion?

1. (A) The fathers
2. (B) Akoulia and Malasha
3. (C) The old grandmother
4. (D) The village chief

64. In 'God Made the Country', the poet states that towns were built by whom?

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

65. According to Alexander Pope in 'Ode on Solitude', a happy man gets his bread from:

1. (A) Imported goods
2. (B) His own fields
3. (C) The market
4. (D) Charity

66. The poem 'Polythene Bag' compares the persistence of polythene to what emotion or state?

1. (A) Joy
2. (B) Hurt
3. (C) Love
4. (D) Anger

67. In 'Thinner Than a Crescent', Vidyapati's heroine is pining away because of separation from whom?

1. (A) Her mother
2. (B) Lord Krishna
3. (C) Her friend
4. (D) Her brother

68. In 'The Empty Heart', the people of the city advised the rich man to go where to find more wealth?

1. (A) To the forest
2. (B) To the shrine of the Panthakad Aiyan
3. (C) Across the sea
4. (D) To the king's palace

69. In the poem 'Koel', what consumes the heart of the bird?

1. (A) Joy
2. (B) Unrequited love
3. (C) A fire of longing
4. (D) Cold winter

70. In 'The Sleeping Porter', the porter climbs up what kind of pass?

1. (A) Snow-covered and dangerous
2. (B) Green and lush
3. (C) Rocky and dry
4. (D) Sandy and flat

71. What kind of stories did Martha tell the children under the hazel-trees?

1. (A) Scary ghost stories
2. (B) Fairies' and witches' tales
3. (C) Historical accounts
4. (D) Moral fables

72. Choose the correct tense: By next month, we ________ this project.

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

73. Choose the correct indirect speech of: He said to me, "Where are you going?"

1. (A) He asked me where I was going.
2. (B) He told me where are you going.
3. (C) He asked me where am I going.
4. (D) He inquired that where I go.

74. Choose the correct passive voice of: 'The dog chased the cat.'

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

75. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: She is proficient ________ mathematics.

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

76. Choose the correct antonym of the word 'Artificial':

1. (A) False
2. (B) Natural
3. (C) Synthetic
4. (D) Manmade

77. Choose the correct synonym of the word 'Courage':

1. (A) Fear
2. (B) Bravery
3. (C) Cowardice
4. (D) Weakness

78. Give one-word substitution for: 'A government by the people.'

1. (A) Monarchy
2. (B) Autocracy
3. (C) Democracy
4. (D) Oligarchy

79. Choose the correctly spelt word:

1. (A) Environment
2. (B) Enviroment
3. (C) Envirinment
4. (D) Inviornment

80. Fill in the blank with the correct article: He is ________ honest man.

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

81. In 'The Pace for Living', R.C. Hutchinson says that standard jet age speeds are designed for people with what?

1. (A) More time
2. (B) More money
3. (C) A different kind of mind
4. (D) No patience

82. In 'Me and the Ecology Bit', what does Jim try to collect from the neighborhood houses?

1. (A) Old clothes
2. (B) Postage stamps
3. (C) Ecology check-ups
4. (D) Garbage

83. What medical ointment was applied to Gillu's wounds by Mahadevi Verma?

1. (A) Penicillin
2. (B) Aspirin
3. (C) Penicillin ointment
4. (D) Iodine

84. According to Satyajit Ray, what should Indian films primarily reflect instead of imitation?

1. (A) Western trends
2. (B) Its own life and material
3. (C) Ancient folklore only
4. (D) Foreign music

85. Who delivered the Acceptance Speech in Oslo on December 10, 1991?

1. (A) Aung San Suu Kyi
2. (B) Alexander Aris
3. (C) Nelson Mandela
4. (D) Mahatma Gandhi

86. In 'Once Upon a Time', what is the main language used by the old woman to address the young visitors?

1. (A) English
2. (B) Latin
3. (C) Her native language
4. (D) French

87. Humayun Kabir points out that Indian culture possesses a remarkable capacity for what?

1. (A) Isolation
2. (B) Absorption and assimilation
3. (C) Destruction
4. (D) Stagnation

88. In 'Little Girls Wiser Than Men', who actively tries to stop the fighting among the adults?

1. (A) Akoulia's grandmother
2. (B) Malasha's mother
3. (C) The old grandfather
4. (D) The village chief

89. In 'God Made the Country', the poet reminds us that human health and virtue are best preserved in:

1. (A) Large capitals
2. (B) Busy markets
3. (C) The country
4. (D) Crowded streets

90. According to 'Ode on Solitude', a quiet life is accompanied by:

1. (A) Fame and glory
2. (B) Health and peace
3. (C) Wealth and gold
4. (D) Power and status

91. What is described as emitting a foul smell when it is burnt, in the poem 'Polythene Bag'?

1. (A) Plastic wrappers
2. (B) The polythene bag
3. (C) Dry leaves
4. (D) Rubber waste

92. In Vidyapati's poem 'Thinner Than a Crescent', the friends of the girl are deeply concerned about her what?

1. (A) Wealth
2. (B) Studies
3. (C) Rapidly declining health
4. (D) Travel plans

93. In 'The Empty Heart', the rich man's growing greed eventually leads him to experience what?

1. (A) Complete satisfaction
2. (B) Deep sorrow and frustration
3. (C) Peace of mind
4. (D) Endless joy

94. What awakens the speaker's soul in the poem 'Koel'?

1. (A) The morning sun
2. (B) The flight of eagles
3. (C) The restless, hidden voice of the koel
4. (D) The rustling of leaves

95. In 'The Sleeping Porter', the porter's heart is beating against what?

1. (A) His ribs
2. (B) A heavy rock
3. (C) His shield
4. (D) The mountain wall

96. Choose the correct indirect speech for: He said to me, 'I am ready.'

1. (A) He told me that he was ready.
2. (B) He said me that I am ready.
3. (C) He told to me that he is ready.
4. (D) He says that he is ready.

97. Choose the correct passive voice for: 'Open the door.'

1. (A) Let the door be opened.
2. (B) The door is opened.
3. (C) Open is the door.
4. (D) Let the door opened.

98. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: She congratulated him ________ his success.

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

99. Choose the correct synonym of the word 'Abundant':

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

100. Give one-word substitution for: 'A person who knows everything.'

1. (A) Omnipotent
2. (B) Omnipresent
3. (C) Omniscient
4. (D) Optimist