BSEB Class 10 English Question Paper 2023

1. What kind of culture does Hutchinson subtly critique in his essay?

1. (A) A materialistic culture that equates speed with progress
2. (B) A culture that undervalues technology
3. (C) A culture that promotes excessive leisure
4. (D) A culture focused on spiritual enlightenment

2. What does R.C. Hutchinson imply when he says people are 'too busy'?

1. (A) They are occupied with activities that may not be truly important
2. (B) They have too many genuine responsibilities
3. (C) They are physically exhausted
4. (D) They lack time management skills

3. Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'She has been studying all night.'

1. (A) She
2. (B) has been studying
3. (C) studying
4. (D) all night

4. Gillu's eventual death is portrayed as a deeply felt emotional loss. This profound grief is a direct consequence of:

1. (A) The deep emotional bond and companionship they shared.
2. (B) The brevity of his lifespan.
3. (C) The natural cycle of life and death.
4. (D) The lack of proper medical care.

5. Choose the sentence with the correct adverb placement:

1. (A) He speaks fluent English.
2. (B) He speaks fluently English.
3. (C) He speaks English fluently.
4. (D) He fluently speaks English.

6. The science of the measurement of the Earth.

1. (A) Geography
2. (B) Geology
3. (C) Cartography
4. (D) Geodesy

7. What does Hutchinson imply when he says driving has become a 'competitive race'?

1. (A) People drive recklessly to get to their destinations faster.
2. (B) Driving is seen as an opportunity for leisure and enjoyment.
3. (C) Drivers follow speed limits very strictly.
4. (D) Car manufacturers are competing to make the fastest cars.

8. A plural subject requires a ______ verb.

1. (A) singular
2. (B) plural
3. (C) both singular and plural
4. (D) none of the above

9. I have ______ European friend.

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

10. When the story states, 'even the shortest of lives can leave an indelible mark on our hearts,' what universal lesson is being conveyed?

1. (A) The profound impact and lasting memory that any life, regardless of length, can create.
2. (B) The fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing moments.
3. (C) The inevitability of loss and the pain associated with it.
4. (D) The biological fact that all life eventually ends.

11. This is ______ apple ______ I ate this morning.

1. (A) a, which
2. (B) an, that
3. (C) the, which
4. (D) the, that

12. The poem's concluding thought implies that our pursuit of convenience has led to:

1. (A) A significant environmental problem
2. (B) Unprecedented economic growth
3. (C) Technological breakthroughs
4. (D) Improved global health standards

13. What does the story highlight about animals through Gillu's experience?

1. (A) Their capacity for love and loyalty.
2. (B) Their inherent wildness and untrustworthiness.
3. (C) Their limited intelligence and emotional range.
4. (D) Their primary focus on survival instincts only.

14. You ______ wear a mask when you enter the hospital.

1. (A) should
2. (B) must
3. (C) might
4. (D) will

15. Who is the author of the essay 'What is Wrong with Indian Films'?

1. (A) Satyajit Ray
2. (B) Rabindranath Tagore
3. (C) Premchand
4. (D) Mahatma Gandhi

16. It ______ rain this afternoon, so take an umbrella.

1. (A) may
2. (B) must
3. (C) shall
4. (D) will

17. The poem's conclusion serves as a call to action for readers to:

1. (A) Adopt more sustainable practices in their daily lives
2. (B) Increase their use of polythene bags for convenience
3. (C) Ignore the environmental consequences
4. (D) Focus solely on the economic advantages of plastic

18. What does Gillu's integration into Verma's daily life signify?

1. (A) The development of an extraordinary bond.
2. (B) An imposition on the author's privacy.
3. (C) A sign of the author's loneliness.
4. (D) A disruption of household order.

19. He said, "I can swim."

1. (A) He said that he could swim.
2. (B) He said that he can swim.
3. (C) He said he was able to swim.
4. (D) He said that he might swim.

20. 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.

21. Gillu's recovery and integration into Verma's life led to a unique bond. What was the effect of Verma's gentle care on Gillu?

1. (A) He not only regained his strength but also developed an extraordinary bond with her.
2. (B) He became aggressive and fearful of human contact.
3. (C) He showed no significant change in his behavior or health.
4. (D) He attempted to return to his wild habitat immediately.

22. Which of the following is an example of a phrase?

1. (A) He ran fast.
2. (B) She sings beautifully.
3. (C) In the garden.
4. (D) They are happy.

23. What does modern materialistic culture often equate speed with?

1. (A) Progress and efficiency
2. (B) Leisure and relaxation
3. (C) Creativity and art
4. (D) Community and togetherness

24. He is  ____  M.A. in English.

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

25. Ultimately, what kind of human experience does the essay advocate for by finding a balanced pace?

1. (A) A richer, more contemplative experience.
2. (B) A faster, more productive experience.
3. (C) A more superficial, yet exciting experience.
4. (D) A more competitive, yet fulfilling experience.

26. What does the story suggest about the language of affection?

1. (A) It is a universal language that can be understood and shared across species.
2. (B) It is primarily expressed through verbal communication.
3. (C) It is exclusive to human interactions.
4. (D) It is often misunderstood by animals.

27. The essay implies that technological advancements, while increasing speed, have not necessarily improved the quality of life. This suggests a critique of which modern trend?

1. (A) The uncritical acceptance of technology as a sole driver of progress.
2. (B) The lack of innovation in contemporary technological development.
3. (C) The prohibitive cost of advanced technologies.
4. (D) The difficulty in adapting to new technological interfaces.

28. Choose the correct sentence:

1. (A) Each of the boys have done their homework.
2. (B) Each of the boys has done their homework.
3. (C) Each of the boys have done his homework.
4. (D) Each of the boys has done his homework.

29. 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.

30. Which preposition expresses separation or removal?

1. (A) With
2. (B) Of
3. (C) By
4. (D) From

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

1. (A) R.C. Hutchinson
2. (B) Aung San Suu Kyi
3. (C) Mahatma Gandhi
4. (D) Leo Tolstoy

32. In 'Me and the Ecology Bit', who tries to teach ecology to Mr. Johnson?

1. (A) Jim
2. (B) Gillu
3. (C) Hutchinson
4. (D) Martha

33. What animal was Gillu in Mahadevi Verma's memoir?

1. (A) Baby squirrel
2. (B) A small kitten
3. (C) A wounded bird
4. (D) A tiny puppy

34. Satyajit Ray is associated with which essay in your textbook?

1. (A) What is Wrong with Indian Films
2. (B) The Unity of Indian Culture
3. (C) Acceptance Speech
4. (D) The Pace for Living

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 daughter
4. (D) Her friend

36. Who is the writer of the essay 'The Unity of Indian Culture'?

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

37. In 'Little Girls Wiser Than Men', what are the names of the two little girls?

1. (A) Akulina and Malasha
2. (B) Martha and Gillu
3. (C) Jim and Mr. Johnson
4. (D) Aung San and Suu Kyi

38. Who composed the poem 'God Made the Country'?

1. (A) William Cowper
2. (B) Alexander Pope
3. (C) Durga Prasad Panda
4. (D) Holder Panna

39. Alexander Pope wrote which of the following poems?

1. (A) Ode on Solitude
2. (B) Polythene Bag
3. (C) Koel
4. (D) The Sleeping Porter

40. The poem 'Polythene Bag' highlights the danger of:

1. (A) Non-biodegradable waste
2. (B) Air pollution
3. (C) Water scarcity
4. (D) Deforestation

41. Whose thinness is described in the poem 'Thinner Than a Crescent'?

1. (A) The girl's
2. (B) The porter's
3. (C) The cuckoo's
4. (D) The traveler's

42. In 'The Empty Heart', the greedy man's wealth kept increasing, but what happened to his peace of mind?

1. (A) It was lost completely
2. (B) It increased manifold
3. (C) It remained unaffected
4. (D) He found true happiness

43. In the poem 'Koel', who is asking questions about the bird?

1. (A) A restless soul
2. (B) A tired traveler
3. (C) An old woman
4. (D) A young child

44. The poem 'The Sleeping Porter' describes the life of a man working in the:

1. (A) Hills and mountains
2. (B) Busy city streets
3. (C) Quiet village farms
4. (D) Deep coal mines

45. Who used to tell stories to the children in the poem 'Martha'?

1. (A) Martha
2. (B) An old porter
3. (C) A village priest
4. (D) A young girl

46. Choose the correct indirect speech of: He said to me, 'I am reading a book.'

1. (A) He told me that he was reading a book.
2. (B) He said to me that he is reading a book.
3. (C) He told me that he reads a book.
4. (D) He asked me if he was reading a book.

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

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

48. Choose the correct form of tense: He ______ to school every day.

1. (A) goes
2. (B) went
3. (C) is going
4. (D) has gone

49. Choose the correct preposition: He is afraid ______ dogs.

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

50. Choose the correct antonym of 'Ancient':

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

51. Choose the correct synonym of 'Brave':

1. (A) Courageous
2. (B) Timid
3. (C) Cowardly
4. (D) Fearful

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

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

53. Choose the correctly spelled word:

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

54. Choose the correct translation: 'वह कल पटना जाएगा।'

1. (A) He will go to Patna tomorrow.
2. (B) He went to Patna yesterday.
3. (C) He is going to Patna now.
4. (D) He has gone to Patna.

55. Fill in the blank with the correct article: Iron is ______ useful metal.

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

56. In 'The Pace for Living', the author describes himself as a man of ______.

1. (A) fast speed
2. (B) slow financial mind
3. (C) great wealth
4. (D) keen business skills

57. In 'Me and the Ecology Bit', Jim advises Ms. Greene about conserving ______.

1. (A) electricity
2. (B) water
3. (C) paper
4. (D) soil

58. Mahadevi Verma nursed Gillu back to health using ______.

1. (A) milk
2. (B) penicillin
3. (C) cotton wool and liquid food
4. (D) honey and herbs

59. According to Satyajit Ray, what is missing in Indian films that western films possess in abundance?

1. (A) Good music
2. (B) Technical polish
3. (C) Emotional depth
4. (D) Traditional plots

60. Aung San Suu Kyi's Nobel Peace Prize was accepted on her behalf by her ______.

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

61. According to Humayun Kabir in 'The Unity of Indian Culture', the special genius of India is its capacity for ______.

1. (A) assimilation
2. (B) isolation
3. (C) conquest
4. (D) destruction

62. In 'Little Girls Wiser Than Men', why did the quarrel between the girls start?

1. (A) Over a doll
2. (B) Over a puddle of dirty water
3. (C) Over some apples
4. (D) Over a stolen toy

63. According to the poet of 'God Made the Country', towns are built by ______.

1. (A) God
2. (B) man
3. (C) nature
4. (D) kings

64. In Alexander Pope's 'Ode on Solitude', a happy man desires to spend his days in ______.

1. (A) busy cities
2. (B) his own grounds
3. (C) foreign lands
4. (D) royal courts

65. The poem 'Polythene Bag' tells us that the melting point of a polythene bag is ______.

1. (A) very high
2. (B) zero
3. (C) nil
4. (D) infinite

66. In 'Thinner Than a Crescent', whose state of mind or body is compared to a waning moon?

1. (A) A lover
2. (B) A separated maiden
3. (C) An old man
4. (D) A poor farmer

67. In 'The Empty Heart', the king of the country where the greedy man lived was known for being ______.

1. (A) cruel
2. (B) wise
3. (C) generous
4. (D) indifferent

68. In the poem 'Koel', the bird's voice is described as being full of ______.

1. (A) anger
2. (B) unrest
3. (C) joy
4. (D) fear

69. The sleeping porter in the poem carries a heavy load on his ______.

1. (A) shoulders
2. (B) head
3. (C) back
4. (D) hands

70. What kind of eyes did Martha have according to Walter de la Mare's poem?

1. (A) Black and sharp
2. (B) Clear, gentle eyes
3. (C) Deep and sad
4. (D) Bright and restless

71. Choose the correct passive voice of: 'Open the door.'

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

72. 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 you are going.
3. (C) He asked me where am I going.
4. (D) He said where I was going.

73. Choose the correct form of the verb: Look! The baby ______.

1. (A) sleep
2. (B) is sleeping
3. (C) sleeps
4. (D) slept

74. Choose the correct preposition: He is good ______ mathematics.

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

75. Choose the correct synonym of 'Abandon':

1. (A) Keep
2. (B) Leave
3. (C) Adopt
4. (D) Join

76. Choose the correct antonym of 'Artificial':

1. (A) False
2. (B) Synthetic
3. (C) Natural
4. (D) Man-made

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

1. (A) Biography
2. (B) Autobiography
3. (C) Bibliography
4. (D) History

78. Choose the correctly spelled word:

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

79. Choose the correct translation: 'किताब मेज पर है।'

1. (A) The book is on the table.
2. (B) The book is in the table.
3. (C) The book was on the table.
4. (D) A book is on table.

80. Fill in the blank with the correct article: Sanskrit is ______ difficult language.

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

81. In 'The Pace for Living', where did the corn-merchant live?

1. (A) London
2. (B) Dublin
3. (C) New York
4. (D) Paris

82. In 'Me and the Ecology Bit', what does Jim tell the people about paper bags?

1. (A) To burn them
2. (B) To collect them for recycling
3. (C) To throw them in the park
4. (D) To bury them deep

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

1. (A) A broken leg
2. (B) Wounds from crows' beaks
3. (C) A hurt wing
4. (D) A wounded tail

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

1. (A) Foreign novels
2. (B) Life and material around us
3. (C) Hollywood blockbusters
4. (D) Ancient folklore only

85. In 'Acceptance Speech', what does Aung San Suu Kyi say her people desire most?

1. (A) Wealth and luxury
2. (B) Peace and freedom
3. (C) Advanced technology
4. (D) Foreign aid

86. In 'The Unity of Indian Culture', Humayun Kabir states that Indian culture is characterized by:

1. (A) Rigid isolation
2. (B) Continuous synthesis and tolerance
3. (C) Sudden destruction
4. (D) Foreign domination

87. In 'Little Girls Wiser Than Men', who finally resolves the dispute between Akoulya and Malasha?

1. (A) Their mothers
2. (B) An old grandmother
3. (C) The village chief
4. (D) Their fathers

88. In 'God Made the Country', the poet feels that field and grove are crafted by:

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

89. In 'Ode on Solitude', what does the quiet home provide the happy man?

1. (A) Loud music
2. (B) Health and peace
3. (C) Endless work
4. (D) Political power

90. In the poem 'Polythene Bag', where does the inert bag often linger?

1. (A) In deep rivers
2. (B) Under the turf
3. (C) Inside high mountains
4. (D) On cloud tops

91. In 'The Empty Heart', the miserly rich man's mind was constantly troubled by:

1. (A) Loss of his health
2. (B) Greed for more wealth
3. (C) Fear of wild animals
4. (D) Darkness at night

92. In the poem 'The Sleeping Porter', the porter's heart beats:

1. (A) Slowly
2. (B) Violently
3. (C) Steadily
4. (D) Barely at all

93. Choose the correct indirect speech of: He said, 'I am going home.'

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

94. Choose the correct passive voice of: 'They are playing cricket.'

1. (A) Cricket was played by them.
2. (B) Cricket is being played by them.
3. (C) Cricket has been played by them.
4. (D) Cricket will be played by them.

95. Choose the correct form of the verb: If it rains, we ______ stay at home.

1. (A) will
2. (B) would
3. (C) shall
4. (D) can

96. Choose the correct preposition: Divide the apples ______ four boys.

1. (A) between
2. (B) among
3. (C) in
4. (D) on

97. Choose the correct synonym of 'Joy':

1. (A) Sorrow
2. (B) Happiness
3. (C) Anger
4. (D) Fear

98. Choose the correct antonym of 'Fresh':

1. (A) New
2. (B) Stale
3. (C) Clean
4. (D) Bright

99. Give one-word substitution for: 'A person who does not believe in the existence of God.'

1. (A) Theist
2. (B) Atheist
3. (C) Optimist
4. (D) Pessimist

100. Choose the correctly spelled word:

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