Board Exam Question Paper

Question Paper 1

Board Question Paper : March, 2026 – Standard 10 English

Time : 3 Hours [Total Marks : 80]

Instructions:

1. This question paper has five sections A, B, C, D, E and question numbers from 1 to 58.
2. All questions are compulsory. There are only internal options.
3. The numbers to the right represent the marks of the question.
4. New sections should be written on a new page. Write the answers in numerical order.

Section A

Read the extracts and answer the questions : 10

When Kach was missing again, Devayani said to her father, "Father, Kach went out to gather firewood but he has not come back. Surely he is lost or dead."

1. Why did Kach go out?

2. What did Devayani fear about Kach?

Her name was inside the cover of the book – 'Hollis Meynell'. He had found her address in a New York telephone directory. He had written her a letter and she had answered. The next day Blandford's army group had moved overseas but he and Hollis Meynell had continued writing to each other.

3. Which city did Hollis Meynell live in?

4. Why could they not meet each other?

Everything – from a diaper to worn out slippers – we find everything in our lakes. This is so disturbing because it is water and water is the basis of life. How can we not care for these water bodies?

5. What type of garbage do we find in lakes?

6. How is water very important?

One should never wear long, loose clothes or nylon clothes when lighting crackers. And since the powder in crackers is poisonous, they should never be carried loose in your pocket or your hand.

7. What type of clothes must not be worn when lighting crackers?

8. Is it safe if a child eats the powder of the crackers? Why?

Shubhangi : Didi, I have not seen any vulture soaring in the sky for last so many months. What is the reason?
Devangi : At present people use medicines to cure sick cattle. When that cattle dies, vulture eats its body. Diclofenac is very harmful for the vulture. After eating such flesh, it slowly dies within a few days. Nearly 97 % of the vulture population is lost.

9. What is Shubhangi's worry about the vulture?

10. How can you say that the vulture population is on the verge of extinction?

Write any one of the following short notes focusing on the questions / points : 3

11. MGP's drive for Solar Power in Sitapur District
(What is MGP? – How do they provide light? – What is the cost per week? – How has this benefitted the customers? – What are the opportunities for development? – How has it helped in business growth?)

OR

11. Mother – A Wonderful Creation
(How much care did the Lord take in creating this special creature? – What is special about all parts of a mother? – What is the strength of a mother's kiss? – How many pairs of hands and eyes does she have? – Why are tears a miracle?)

Write whether the following sentences are True or False : 4

12. Prem Chopra does not harm people.

13. Miss Sullivan sacrificed her eyesight for her student Helen.

14. The seminar 'Bring out your Best' was organized to advise the students and their parents.

15. The problem Bharat faces is that he remembers whatever he reads.

Section B

Read the stanza and answer the questions : 3

When you are alone it will sit by your side and whisper in your ear,
When you are in the crowd, it will fence you about with aloofness.
My song will be like a pair of wings to your dreams,
It will transport your heart to the verge of the unknown.

16. Where will the song carry the child's heart?

17. How will the song accompany the child in loneliness?

18. How will the song protect the child when in the crowd?

Read the paragraph and answer the questions : 5

Phatik Chakravarti was the ringleader among the boys of his village. One day he planned for a new mischief. There was a heavy log lying on the bank of the river. Phatik's plan was to roll it away with the help of his friends. The owner of the log would be angry but they would all enjoy the fun. Everyone liked the idea. But Phatik's younger brother, Makhan, sat on the log. Phatik was very angry. "Makhan", he cried, "Get up just now. If you don't, I'll thrash you!"

19. Who is the elder one between the two brothers?

20. What new mischief did Phatik plan with his friends?

21. How did Makhan become an obstacle?

22. Where did the heavy log lie?

23. Find out the similar sentence from this para : "I will beat you."

Read the given data and answer the questions : 5

PERMANENT ACCOUNT NUMBER

DKSKJ4373D

Name : ZANKHNKUMAR DAVE

Father's Name : VASUDEVBHAI DAVE

Date of Birth : 04 / 12 / 1973

Signature : ZV Dave

Commissioner of Income Tax (Computer Operations)
In case this card is lost / found, kindly inform / return to the issuing authority :
Commissioner of Income Tax, Aayakar Bhawan, Ashram Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380 009

24. What is this data?

25. Which department is the data concerned with?

26. Whose son is the owner of this card?

27. How old is the owner of this card?

28. Who will you inform to if you found this card?

Read the dialogue and answer the questions : 4

Mr Limbachiya : The idea you suggested is brilliant. It will solve the problem surely.
Abhishek : Is that so, Sir? My brain overflows with such ideas but I'm scared. People will call me crazy and laugh at me.
Mr Limbachiya : You should bring all those ideas out and try them practically. You may be successful in making some new innovations.
Abhishek : Oh, thank you, Sir.
Mr Limbachiya : Not only that. Now every school has an innovation council. You can get your original ideas registered there. If your innovation is worth, You may get help for your project and prizes also from the Govt.
Abhishek : That's really great, Sir. I'll do it today only.

29. Why does Mr Limbachiya praise Abhishek?

30. Why does Abhishek hesitate about his ideas?

31. How can one make some new innovations?

32. How is the Govt. helpful to innovators?

Section C

Match the language functions with the sentences : 3

'A'	'B'
33. I was late because I could not get up early in the morning.	a. expressing niceties
34. How did you climb up that high?	b. describing manner
35. Topped yet again! Congratulations!	c. giving reason d. asking for information

Choose and write the appropriate response to complete the conversations : 3

36. Sakshi : How to make nimbu sharbat?
Jahnavi : ......... (describing process)

• A. I don't know.
• B. Why don't you check it online?
• C. Take water, add sugar, stir well, add lemon.
• D. Ask your mother.

37. Nilam : Do you know the specialty of Karamsad?
Dharati : ......... (describing place)

• A. No, what is it?
• B. It's the village where Sardar Patel was born.
• C. It's a village.
• D. Nothing special.

38. Shreya : How can one get a prize in an elocution competition?
Spandan : ......... (describing condition)

• A. You get the prize if you speak eloquently.
• B. You will, when you speak eloquently.
• C. By attending public speaking classes.
• D. Shout louder than others and you win the prize.

Complete the sentences choosing the correct option focusing the functions in the brackets : 3

39. ......... will come for your help. (showing alternatives)

• A. Both Mehul and Mayur
• B. Not only Mehul but Mayur also
• C. Either Mehul or Mayur
• D. Either Mehul nor Mayur

40. The small arrow ......... (specifying location)

• A. hit him hard.
• B. on the top of the pole is astonishing.
• C. is very pointed and sharp.
• D. cannot be touched by anybody.

41. Abhay danced most gracefully ......... (showing result)

• A. although he did not get the prize.
• B. but he got the first prize.
• C. because he is a trained Kathak Artist.
• D. therefore he was given the first prize.

Complete the paragraph filling in the blanks with the appropriate words from the brackets : 3

(adhere, assigned, spree)

42. The real (A) ......... of work is that even in the most awkward times, you can (B) ......... to the task (C) ......... to you.

Find and write the word having nearest meaning : 3

43. erect : straight, bended, throw away, correct

44. resist : again, stick, help, stop

45. hind : upside, backside, a country, frontside

Section D

Read the dialogue and complete the indirect narration given below choosing the correct options from the brackets : 2

Warrior : "Now, I am ready to die. Split my head in two."
Youth : "You're a murderer. But I've learnt much from you in these last few years. How can I kill my teacher?"

46. The warrior told that he was ready to die (than / then / that day) and requested to split his head in two. The youth told that he (were / had been / was) a murderer but (I / you / he) had learnt much from him in those last few years. He further (told / exclaimed with anger / asked) how he could kill his teacher.

Join the sentences using the appropriate conjunctions given in the brackets : 3

47. Mantra met his astrologer friend. He can get some advice about his problem. (and, so that, otherwise)

48. Dr Joshi made a phone call. He discussed about the critical condition of his patient. (and, but, therefore)

49. He ran very fast. He could not win the race. (because, so, though)

Rewrite the paragraph filling in the blanks with the appropriate words given in the brackets : 3

50. Sonu advised Monu (for, to, from) hide (their, than, there) but Monu (was, may, could) not do so and was caught.

Do as directed : 4

51. Nidhip wrote a letter to Ashokbhai. He informed Ashokbhai about his new business. Ashokbhai advised him in that matter.
Begin like this : A letter was written by Nidhip ...

52. India carried out 'Operation Sindoor' against her enemy. She showed what she could do in her brief war. Her enemy was crushed and brought to her knees.
Begin like this : We carried out 'Operation Sindoor' against our enemy ...

Select the questions to get the underlined words / phrases as their answers : 3

53. The Akhand Jyoti temple situated at the top of Gabbar Hill remains open 24x7.

• A. Where is the Akhand Jyoti temple situated ?
• B. Which Akhand Jyoti temple remains open 24x7 ?
• C. Which temple situated at the top of Gabbar Hill remains open 24x7 ?
• D. How does the Akhand Jyoti temple remain open 24x7 ?

54. Utpalbhai often sends books from Jamnagar.

• A. Whom does Utpalbhai often send books ?
• B. Where does Utpalbhai often send books from ?
• C. What does Utpalbhai often send from Jamnagar ?
• D. Who often sends books from Jamnagar ?

55. Bhavnaben consulted many doctors to find out the reason.

• A. Who consulted many doctors to find out the reason ?
• B. What did Bhavnaben do to find out the reason ?
• C. Why did Bhavnaben consult many doctors ?
• D. Whom did Bhavnaben consult to find out the reason ?

Section E

Write a paragraph in about 125 words on the following : (any one) 6

56. The Problems Faced by Homemakers
(popularly known as housewives – most important role in the family – expectations of each family member – endless work but thankless work – rising very early – going to bed late – no holidays – problems at home – dedicated work never appreciated – not respected as the working and earning women are – selfless love for the family – expectation of family support – desire for a vacation from household work)

OR

56. My Favourite Feathered Friend
(different types of birds – your favourite one – habitat – special features – shape, size, colours, food, etc. – usefulness – reasons for your special liking – feelings when you see it)

OR

56. Save the Environment
(importance of air, water, soil, etc. – pollution of various types – air, water, soil, noise, etc. – reasons – how to prevent – role of the Government – role of each of us an individual)

Write any one of the following : 5

57. Mittal Desai writes an e-mail in about 40 words to her elder sister Kavya on dida7701@gmail.com telling her about how she has prepared for the exams.

OR

57. Write a report on the 'International Day of Yoga' celebrated at your school in about 60 words :
(21st June – early morning – guests – gathering – message from the Prime Minister – Yogic Protocol and follow up – asana – pranayama – message to the society)

Describe the picture in about ten sentences : 5

[Scene showing a rural village morning landscape with hills, rising sun, flying birds, cows with a calf, huts, trees, a peacock on a hut, an elephant bathing in the river, and fishes swimming in the water]

58. Describe the picture above in about ten sentences.