MP Board कक्षा 10वीं English – Model Paper (Set A)
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Class: 10वीं Subject: English Model Paper: Set A Board: MP Board
English Model Paper Set A देखें
English Model Paper 10th - Sandipani Vidyalaya
Class 10th - English
(Model Paper 2025-26 SET - A)
Created by : D Septa | Max Marks: 75 | Time: 3 Hours
SECTION A: READING SKILLS (10 Marks)
Q.1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below: (1×5 = 5 Marks)
Discipline must be enforced early in life. Discipline at home makes for the future greatness of a child. It forms his character and makes him a fit citizen. The child who is allowed to have his own way becomes wayward. The child who is allowed all sorts of excesses like running about in the sun, exposing himself to cold, eating wholesome things, as a result, falls ill. A child, whose habits have been disciplined and who has been taught to rise early, attend to his lessons properly, take physical exercise at the proper time and avoid bad companions, will turn out to be a useful member of society. The spoilt child who has been allowed to run his own course will show vice as he grows up.
(i) What does discipline do for a child?
(a) Forms character and makes him a fit citizen(b) Makes him wayward(c) Makes him fall ill(d) None of these
👉 (a) Forms character and makes him a fit citizen
Explanation: The passage explicitly states, "It forms his character and makes him a fit citizen."
(ii) What happens to a child who is allowed to have his own way?
Explanation: The text says, "The child who is allowed to have his own way becomes wayward."
(iii) Which habits make a child a useful member of society?
(a) Rising early(b) Avoiding bad companions(c) Taking physical exercise(d) All of these
👉 (d) All of these
Explanation: The passage lists rising early, attending lessons, physical exercise, and avoiding bad companions as good habits.
(iv) Give a suitable title to the passage.
(a) A Spoilt Child(b) Value of Discipline(c) Physical Exercise(d) Bad Companions
👉 (b) Value of Discipline
Explanation: The entire passage revolves around the importance and effects of discipline in a child's life.
(v) Antonym of 'good' from the passage is:
(a) Bad(b) Vice(c) Evil(d) Wayward
👉 (a) Bad
Explanation: The phrase "avoid bad companions" uses 'bad', which is the direct antonym of 'good'.
Q.2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below: (1×5 = 5 Marks)
Garbage is a great environment hazard. It comes from various sources—used paper, tiffin packings, plastic bags, ice-cream wrappers, bottle caps, fallen leaves from trees and many more. Garbage makes the premises ugly, unkempt and breeds diseases. A lot of trash that is thrown away contains material that can be recycled and reused such as paper, metals and glass which can be sent to the nearest recycling centre or disposed of to the junk dealer. It also contains organic matter such as leaves which can enrich soil fertility. A compost pit can be made at a convenient location where the refuse can be placed with layers of soil and an occasional sprinkling of water. This would help decomposition to make valuable fertilizer.
(i) The main source of garbage in present conditions is:
(a) Household things(b) Plastic bags(c) Water pollution(d) Vegetation
👉 (b) Plastic bags (and packing materials)
Explanation: The passage mentions tiffin packings, plastic bags, wrappers etc. as major sources.
(ii) Leaves can enrich ________ fertility.
(a) Water(b) Soil(c) Air(d) Human body
👉 (b) Soil
Explanation: The passage states, "organic matter such as leaves which can enrich soil fertility."
(iii) The noun form of the word 'recycled' is:
(a) Recycle(b) Recycling(c) Recyclably(d) To recycle
👉 (b) Recycling
Explanation: 'Recycling' is the gerund/noun form of the verb recycle.
(iv) Give the meaning of 'nearest' as used in the passage:
(a) Closest(b) Farthest(c) Best(d) Worst
👉 (a) Closest
Explanation: Nearest means 'closest' in distance.
(v) Garbage can be reused by:
(a) Burning(b) Recycling(c) Throwing(d) None of these
👉 (b) Recycling
Explanation: The passage emphasizes recycling paper, metals, and glass.
SECTION B: WRITING SKILLS (16 Marks)
Q.3. Read the following passage carefully, make notes and supply a suitable title: (4 Marks)
Education is not an end, but a means to an end. In other words, we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them; the purpose is to fit them for life. In some countries, the system of education is regarded as a means of producing citizens who can read and write. But this is not enough. The true aim of education is to develop the character and personality of the students.
Title: True Aim of Education
Notes:
1. Purpose of Edu.
1.1 Not an end, but means.
1.2 Fit children for life.
2. Modern System
2.1 Produces literate citizens.
2.2 Reading & writing not enough.
3. Real Goal
3.1 Develop character.
3.2 Develop personality.
Q.4. You are Manasvi Srivastava, studying in Govt High School, Chhindwara. Write an application to your Principal for School Leaving Certificate (Transfer Certificate).
OR
You are Himanshu, residing at 124, Civil Lines, Rewa. Write a letter to your father telling him about your study.
Answer (Formal - SLC/TC):
To,
The Principal,
Govt. High School,
Chhindwara (M.P.)
Date: 25th October 2025
Subject: Application for School Leaving Certificate.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I beg to state that I am a student of Class 10th 'A' in your school. My father is a government employee. He has been transferred from Chhindwara to Bhopal. Therefore, I cannot continue my studies here.
Kindly issue me my School Leaving Certificate/Transfer Certificate as soon as possible.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Manasvi Srivastava
Class 10th 'A'
Q.5. Write an essay on any one of the following topics in about 150 words: (5 Marks)
1. Wonders of Science
2. Importance of Trees
3. My Hobby
OR
Write a paragraph on 'Online Education'.
Answer (Essay - Wonders of Science):
Introduction: We live in the age of science. It has made our life easier and more comfortable. Science plays an important role in our daily life.
Scientific Inventions: Electricity is the greatest invention. It lights our houses and runs factories. Fans, coolers, and A.C. make us comfortable.
Communication: Mobile phones and internet are wonderful gifts. We can talk to anyone in the world in seconds. The internet gives us information about everything.
Medicine: Science has given us new medicines to cure fatal diseases. Surgery can remove defective parts of the body.
Conclusion: Science is a good servant but a bad master. We should use it for the welfare of humanity.
Q.6. On the basis of the picture given below (Imagine a picture of 'Noise Pollution' or 'Saving Water'), write a short paragraph. (3 Marks)
Answer (Assuming Picture of 'Save Water'):
Water is the most precious gift of nature. Life is not possible without water. The picture shows that we should not waste water. We must close the tap after use. We should use a bucket for bathing instead of a shower. Rainwater harvesting is also important to save water for the future. "Save Water, Save Life."
SECTION C: GRAMMAR (10 Marks)
Q.7. Fill in the blanks (Any 5): (1×5 = 5 Marks)
(i) He knows the boy ________ is wearing a blue shirt. (which/who/where)
👉 who
Explanation: 'Who' is a relative pronoun used for persons (the boy).
(ii) His brother is ________ R.J. in a local radio channel. (a/an/the)
👉 an
Explanation: 'R.J.' starts with a vowel sound 'Ar', so 'an' is used.
(iii) There is not ________ water in the pool. (some/any/many)
👉 any
Explanation: 'Any' is used in negative sentences with uncountable nouns (water).
(iv) He has ________ many plays. (write/wrote/written)
👉 written
Explanation: Present Perfect Tense (has + V3).
(v) ________ I take your pen? (May/Can/Used to)
👉 May
Explanation: 'May' is used for asking formal permission.
(vi) We ________ to follow the traffic rules. (ought/should/must)
👉 ought
Explanation: 'Ought' is the only modal here that is followed by 'to'.
Q.8. Do as directed (Any 5): (1×5 = 5 Marks)
(i) He did his work well. (Change into Negative)
👉 He did not do his work well.
Explanation: Past Indefinite Tense. 'Did' acts as the main verb here. Negative: did not + V1 (do).
(ii) The boy is my cousin. The boy has failed in the exam. (Combine using 'who')
👉 The boy who has failed in the exam is my cousin.
Explanation: 'Who' replaces the second subject 'The boy'.
(iii) Unless you work hard, you will fail. (Rewrite using 'If')
👉 If you do not work hard, you will fail.
Explanation: Unless = If + not.
(iv) They are selling their house. (Change into Present Perfect)
Explanation: Object (The truth) + is/am/are + V3 (spoken) + by + Subject (her).
SECTION D: TEXTBOOKS (39 Marks)
Q.9. Answer the following questions: (1×4 = 4 Marks)
(i) Who read the letter sent by Lencho?
(a) His wife(b) The Postmaster(c) The God
👉 (b) The Postmaster
(ii) According to Nelson Mandela, what is the greatest wealth of a nation?
(a) Minerals(b) Gems(c) Its people
👉 (c) Its people
(iii) What was Valli's favorite pastime?
(a) Standing at the front doorway(b) Playing with friends
👉 (a) Standing at the front doorway
(iv) Who is the author of 'The Diary of Anne Frank'?
(a) Anne Frank(b) Ruskin Bond
👉 (a) Anne Frank
Q.10. (A) Read the extract from Prose and answer the questions: (3 Marks)
"The house — the only one in the entire valley — sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest."
(i) Where was the house situated?
(a) Bottom of the hill(b) Top of a low hill
👉 (b) Top of a low hill
(ii) What could one see from the height?
(a) The river and field of ripe corn(b) The ocean
👉 (a) The river and field of ripe corn
(iii) Which lesson is this extract from?
(a) A Letter to God(b) Nelson Mandela
👉 (a) A Letter to God
Q.10. (B) Read the extract from Poetry and answer the questions: (3 Marks)
"The way a crow Shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree"
(i) Who shook down the hemlock tree?
(a) Crow(b) Cuckoo
👉 (a) Crow
(ii) What fell on the poet?
(a) Dust of tree(b) Dust of snow
👉 (b) Dust of snow
(iii) The poem 'Dust of Snow' is composed by:
(a) Robert Frost(b) Leslie Norris
👉 (a) Robert Frost
Q.11. Answer the following questions from 'First Flight' (Prose) in about 30 words (Any 6): (2×6 = 12 Marks)
(i) What did Lencho hope for?
(ii) Why was the young seagull afraid to fly?
(iii) Why does Anne want to keep a diary?
(iv) What is Coorg known for?
(v) Why was the otter named 'Maxwell's Otter'?
(vi) Why did Valli stand up on the seat?
(vii) Why did Kisa Gotami go to Buddha?
(i) Lencho hoped for a good rain as it was much needed for a good harvest.
(ii) The young seagull was afraid that his wings would not support him and he would fall into the sea.
(iii) Anne wanted to keep a diary because she didn't have a true friend to confide in.
(iv) Coorg is known for its coffee plantations, evergreen rainforests, and spices.
(v) It was a race previously unknown to science, so zoologists named it Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli.
(vi) She stood up because a canvas blind covered the lower part of the window, blocking her view.
(vii) She went to Buddha to get medicine to cure her dead son.
Q.12. Answer the following questions from Poetry in about 30 words (Any 2): (2×2 = 4 Marks)
(i) What does 'ice' stand for in the poem 'Fire and Ice'?
(ii) Where did the ball go? (The Ball Poem)
(iii) How does the fog come?
(i) In the poem, 'ice' stands for hatred, coldness, and rigidity.
(ii) The ball went bouncing down the street and then merrily into the water.
(iii) The fog comes silently on little cat feet.
Q.13. Answer the following questions from 'Footprints without Feet' in about 30 words (Any 2): (2×2 = 4 Marks)
(i) Why was Mrs. Pumphrey worried about Tricki?
(ii) What was Anil's job?
(iii) Why was Bholi's father worried about her?
(i) She was worried because Tricki would eat nothing, refused food, and spent all his time lying on a rug, panting.
(ii) Anil was a writer. He wrote for magazines to make a living.
(iii) He was worried because Bholi was neither good-looking nor intelligent, so it would be difficult to find a bridegroom for her.
Q.14. Answer the following in about 75 words (Any 1 from Prose): (3 Marks)
Describe the character of Lencho.
OR
What were the difficulties faced by Nelson Mandela in achieving freedom for his people?
Answer: Lencho was a simple, hardworking farmer with immense faith in God. When his crop was destroyed, he wrote a letter to God asking for money. He was naive but his faith was unshakable. He didn't even suspect that the post office employees helped him; instead, he called them a "bunch of crooks" for the missing money.
Q.15. Answer the following in about 75 words (Any 1 from Poetry): (3 Marks)
What is the central idea of the poem 'A Tiger in the Zoo'?
OR
Write the central idea of the poem 'Amanda'.
Answer: The poem contrasts a tiger in the zoo with the tiger in its natural habitat. The poet wants to show the cruelty of keeping wild animals in small cages. In the cage, the tiger is angry and helpless, but in the forest, he is majestic and free. Freedom is essential for all living beings.
Q.16. Answer the following in about 75 words (Any 1 from Supplementary): (3 Marks)
How did the invisible man become visible? (Footprints without Feet)
OR
Why did Bholi refuse to marry Bishamber?
Answer: Bholi refused to marry Bishamber because he was a greedy, mean, and hateful person. He demanded 5000 rupees as dowry from her father to overlook her pock-marks. Bholi realized that self-respect was more important than marriage. She decided not to marry a coward and heartless man, showing her transformation into a confident woman.
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