2025-26Class 1023 marks11 questions
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Source: Directorate of Education, Delhi: Class X (2025-26) · English · Practice Papers-1, English, published by Delhi DoE. The official PDF
Select the option that is True from (a)–(c) for what the phrase ‘a double-edged sword’ suggests in the last paragraph of the passage.
As Aarav, the School Captain of Sunrise Public School, you are concerned about the rising cases of stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges faced by students of all age groups. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in about 120 words, stressing the urgent need to promote mental health awareness in schools. Highlight the challenges students face and propose practical solutions to support their emotional well-being.
You are the Head of your school’s Environment Club. Two people, Mr. Anil Kumar and Ms. Pooja Singh, have written to you to say they would like to be guest speakers for your Save Nature programme. Read what they wrote: Excerpt 1: I have been working as an environmental science teacher for 12 years. I have helped many schools start tree-planting drives and waste recycling projects. I also guide students on how to reduce plastic use and keep their surroundings clean. I believe my talk can give your club members practical ideas to protect nature. Best regards, Mr. Anil Kumar Excerpt 2: I am a wildlife photographer and have travelled to many forests in India. I take pictures of animals and birds and talk about how to save them. I have given talks in schools to make students aware of the importance of protecting animals and their homes. My stories and photos will inspire students to care for nature. Yours sincerely, Ms. Pooja Singh Analyse the given information and write an analytical paragraph in 100-120 words, justifying which guest speaker would be a better choice. Consider factors such as experience, relevance to the topic, and audience engagement.
How does the metaphor ‘a deep and lasting wound’ reflect the emotional and societal damage caused by apartheid, according to Mandela? Explain the significance of this comparison in the context of South Africa’s struggle for freedom. (Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom)
How does James Herriot use the bond between Mrs. Pumphrey and Tricki to reflect societal attitudes towards pet ownership and the often-misunderstood responsibilities of caregiving? Support your answer with reference to the story A Triumph of Surgery.
How do both poems, ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’ and ‘How to tell Wild Animals’, present wild animals differently—one with humour and the other with empathy? What effect does the tone have on the reader?
Griffin’s scientific brilliance is overshadowed by his misuse of knowledge and disregard for morality. Discuss how the chapter Footprints Without Feet reflects the consequences of scientific advancement when separated from ethical responsibility. Support your answer with relevant textual evidence.