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Sample Paper 25
English Language and Literature (184)
Class-X Exam 2025-26
Time Allowed : 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
Read the instructions carefully and follow them :
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2 The Question Paper contains THREE sections -
Section A : Reading Skills
Section B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section C : Literature Textbook
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.

SECTION A - READING SKILLS 20

1. Read the following text. 10

1. The resurgence of interest in local tourism offers a refreshing alternative to conventional
travel, encouraging exploration of nearby cultural gems and natural landscapes. This
growing trend emphasizes sustainability, supports local economies, and fosters a deeper
appreciation for one’s immediate surroundings. It’s a shift that not only benefits travelers
but also contributes significantly to the vitality of communities close to home.
2. A primary advantage of local tourism is its significant positive impact on the environment.
By reducing the need for long-distance flights and extensive transportation, it minimizes
carbon footprints associated with travel. Local excursions often encourage activities like
walking, cycling, or using public transport, further decreasing environmental strain. This
focus on proximity and sustainable modes of discovery aligns well with eco-conscious
living.
3. Furthermore, supporting local tourism directly strengthens regional economies. When
travelers explore nearby destinations, their spending on accommodation, food, local
crafts, and services directly benefits small businesses and service providers in the area.
This influx of revenue helps sustain jobs, stimulates entrepreneurship, and keeps money
circulating within the community, fostering economic resilience and growth.
4. Local tourism also plays a crucial role in cultural preservation and appreciation. It
encourages visitors to engage with local traditions, heritage sites, and community events
that might otherwise be overlooked. This interaction fosters a greater understanding of
diverse local identities and helps preserve unique customs, arts, and historical narratives.
It transforms passive observation into active cultural exchange and learning experiences.
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5. The convenience and accessibility of local travel are undeniable benefits. Spontaneous day
trips, weekend getaways, or short holidays within one’s region eliminate the complexities
of extensive planning, visa applications, and jet lag. The familiarity of the local language
and customs also reduces stress, allowing for a more relaxed and immersive experience
without the pressures often associated with international travel.
6. Ultimately, promoting local tourism is a powerful way to foster community pride and
build a stronger connection to one’s own region. It creates a symbiotic relationship
where travelers gain enriching experiences, and local communities thrive economically
and culturally. This mindful approach to travel not only reduces environmental impact
but also deepens our appreciation for the beauty and diversity that lies right on our
doorstep.
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.

i. Why does the resurgence of interest in local tourism offer a ‘refreshing alternative’ in
paragraph 1? 1

ii. According to paragraph 1, local tourism emphasizes all of the following EXCEPT: 1
(A) sustainability
(B) supporting global economies
(C) fostering deeper appreciation for surroundings
(D) exploring nearby cultural gems

iii. Complete the following by selecting the correct option from those given in the
brackets. 1
Local excursions often encourage activities like _____ (flying/cycling). (Paragraph 2)

iv. Select the option that is True from (A)-(C) given for what the phrase, ‘influx of revenue’
suggests in paragraph 3. 1
(A) A small and insignificant amount of money coming into the community.
(B) A sudden and large flow of money into the community.
(C) Money being taken out of the local economy.

v. Complete the analogy by selecting one of the two correct options (A), (B) 1
long-distance flights : carbon footprint :: _____ : _____ (Paragraph 2)
(A) local crafts: economic resilience
(B) public transport: environmental strain

vi. What are the specific ways that local tourism plays a crucial role in cultural preservation
and appreciation, as mentioned in paragraph 4? 2

vii. What are the main ideas of paragraph 4 and paragraph 5? 1

(i) Local tourism fosters cultural understanding.
(ii) Local tourism discourages engagement with heritage sites.
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(iii)The convenience and accessibility of local travel are undeniable.

(iv)International travel is always stress-free.
(v) Local languages are difficult for travelers.
Select the correct option.
Options Main idea of paragraph 4 Main idea of paragraph 5
(A) ii iv
(B) i iii
(C) v i
(D) iii v

viii. How does promoting local tourism foster community pride and build stronger connections
to one’s region? (Paragraph 6) 2

2. Read the following text. 10

1. The automobile industry in India is the world’s fourth-largest. India ranked as the
fourth-largest manufacturer of cars and the seventh-largest manufacturer of commercial
vehicles in 2019. The industry is projected to reach `18.18 trillion by 2026. It attracted
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth `1.85 lakh crore from April 2000 to March 2020,
according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
India’s automotive sector significantly contributes to the country’s GDP, generating
employment and fostering innovation.
2. Two-wheelers and passenger vehicles dominate the Indian auto market. Two-wheelers
accounted for 80.8% of sales, while passenger cars had a 12.9% share, resulting in over
21.55 million vehicles sold in FY20. According to the figure, automobile sales in India
have fluctuated between FY16 and FY20, with the highest sales recorded in FY19 at
around 26 million vehicles.
3. The government is focused on making India a global manufacturing hub and has
established National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRIP)
centres. NATRIP aims to support EV performance certification under the FAME scheme.
4. The government set an ambitious target to transition entirely to Electric Vehicles (EVs).
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has shortlisted 11 cities to introduce EVs under the
FAME-II scheme, with a budget of `10,000 crore.
5. EV sales in India grew by 20% in FY20, reaching 1.56 lakh units, driven primarily by
two-wheelers. The government expects the sector to attract `64,000-80,000 crore in
investment by 2023.
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Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.

i. What does the phrase “contributes significantly to the country’s GDP” by the writer, in
paragraph 1, suggest about the Indian automobile industry? 1
(A) The writer believes the automobile industry has little impact on India’s economy.
(B) The writer is emphasizing the important role the automobile industry plays in
generating revenue and employment.
(C) The writer feels the automobile industry is outdated and irrelevant to modern
India.
(D) The writer is indifferent to the industry’s impact on the economy.

ii. Select the option that is true for the assertion and reason given below : 1
Assertion : The automobile industry in India is projected to grow rapidly by 2026.
Reason : The growth of the automobile sector is driven by the expansion of rural markets
and an increase in middle-class income.
(A) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason explains the assertion.
(B) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not explain the assertion.
(C) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(D) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

iii. Identify the projected market size of the Indian automobile industry by 2026, as
mentioned in the passage. 1

iv. Based on the figure, in which financial year did automobile sales reach their peak, and
approximately how many vehicles were sold? 1

v. Read the given prompt and select the correct option in the brackets to fill in the
blank: 1
The Indian government has set ambitious goals to shift entirely to Electric Vehicles
(EVs) under the FAME-II scheme.
The government allocated `_____ for this initiative. (`1,000 crore/`10,000 crore/`5,000
crore)
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vi. What are some of the reasons for the growth of the automobile sector in India, as
mentioned in the passage? 1

vii. Complete the sentence suitably. 1

The Indian automotive industry attracted `1.85 lakh crore in FDI between 2000 and
2020, contributing to _____.

viii. Complete the following with a suitable reason : 1

Experts believe the government’s investment in Electric Vehicles (EVs) will succeed
because _____.

ix. In the context of paragraph 4, why are government initiatives like FAME-II important
for the future of the Indian automobile industry? 2

SECTION B - WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR 20

GRAMMAR 10
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.
i. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence.
The higher you go, the more difficult it _____ to breathe.
(A) had become (B) becomes
(C) is becoming (D) became

ii. Read the conversation between Abhishek and Inspector. Complete the sentence by
reporting Abhishek’s reply correctly.
Abhishek : I have lost my wallet.
Inspector : How did you lose it?
Abhishek : My pocket was picked.
Abhishek reported to the inspector that he had lost his wallet. The inspector asked him
how he had lost it. Abhishek replied that _____

iii. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line.
I _____ go on with the work, cause what may.
(A) may (B) will
(C) shall (D) can

iv. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line:
I don’t think there will be a severe shortage of usable water because there was some rain
fall yesterday.
Option No. Error Correction
(A) some a lot of
(B) will should
(C) think thinks
(D) was were
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v. Complete the given sentence, by filling in the blank with the correct option :
Had the police not reached there in time, the bandits _____ him.
(A) did have killed (B) will have killed
(C) would kill (D) would have killed

vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket.
The level of intoxication _____ (vary) from subject to subject.

vii. Report the dialogue between Buddha and his disciple, by completing the sentence :
Buddha : Honesty is the best policy.
Disciple : Does honesty always pay?
Buddha : It may or may not, but at least you will never feel guilty.
Buddha in his preaching said that honesty is the best policy. A disciple asked him if
honesty always pays. Buddha replied that _____

viii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
Neil Alden Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, and the
first person to walking on the Moon.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech:

I said to my friend, “Can I borrow your dictionary for one day ?”

x. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
We could eat lots of fruit and vegetables every day.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

xi. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Garima and
Karan.
Garima : So, after a decade in the industry, are you truly ‘satisfied’ ?
Karan : I love the film industry. It has its flaws though.
Garima asked Karan if after a decade in the industry he was truly ‘satisfied’. Karan told
her that _____ although it had its flaws.
(A) he loved the film industry
(B) I loved the film industry
(C) I love the film industry
(D) he loves the film industry
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xii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
Our defence academies are better than that of Afghanistan.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

WRITING 10

Note : All details presented in the questions in writing section are imaginary and created
for assessment purpose.
4A. You are Tushar Mathur of D-95, Sindhu Nagar, Jaipur. Write a letter to the General
Manager of the Jaipur Transport Undertaking complaining about the local bus service.


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4B. You are Anita/Amit, the student prefect and incharge of the school library. You have
been asked to place an order for textbooks on Mathematics. Write a letter to M/s Good
Marks (P) Ltd., 8A/1, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi placing an order for the
books. Invent the necessary details.
5A. The graph below shows the number of visitors to two different tourist attractions in
the city of Grenby during one particular week. Write an analytical paragraph in about
120 words by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where
relevant.

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5B. “The ban on single-use plastic is impractical. The purpose of articles like bags and
packaging is ultimately to make human life easier. Plastic articles do this well, so they
shouldn’t be banned.”
Write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words to analyse the given argument. You
could think about what alternative explanations might weaken the given conclusion and
include rationale/evidence that would strengthen/counter the given argument.
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SECTION C - LITERATURE TEXTBOOK 40

6. Read the given extracts and answer ANY ONE of the two questions given below 5
A. Max was slender, a little less than tall, with features that suggested slightly the crafty,
pointed countenance of a fox. There was about him - aside from the gun nothing especially
menacing. “The report,” he murmured. “The report that is being brought to you tonight
concerning some new missiles. I thought I would take it from you. It will be safer in my
hands than in yours.” Ausable moved to an armchair and sat down heavily. “I’m going
to raise the devil with the management this time, and you can bet on it,” he said grimly.
“This is the second time in a month that somebody has got into my room through that
nuisance of a balcony!”
(The Midnight Visitor)
i. What effect does Max’s appearance and manner, as described in the lines below, have
on Ausable?
Max was slender, a little less than tall, with features that suggested slightly the crafty,
pointed countenance of a fox.
Choose the most suitable option.
(A) frightens (B) reassures
(C) confuses (D) amuses

ii. Which word replaces ‘sat down heavily’ in the sentence- Ausable moved to an armchair
and sat down heavily’ ?

iii. Fill in the blank with the correct word from the bracket.
The word ‘menacing’ in the line “There was about him - aside from the gun - nothing
especially menacing” indicates that Max’s appearance was not _____ (threatening/
harmless).

iv. How was Max described in the extract? Answer in about 40 words.
B. Our entire class is quaking in its boots. The reason, of course, is the forthcoming meeting
in which the teachers decide who’ll move up to the next form and who’ll be kept back.
Half the class is making bets. G.N. and I laugh ourselves silly at the two boys behind
us, C.N. and Jacques, who have staked their entire holiday savings on their bet. From
morning to night, it’s “You’re going to pass”, “No, I’m not”, “Yes, you are”, “No, I’m
not”. Even G.’s pleading glances and my angry outbursts can’t calm them down. If you
ask me, there are so many dummies that about a quarter of the class should be kept
back, but teachers are the most unpredictable creatures on earth.
(From the Diary of Anne Frank)
i. C.N and Jacques staking their entire holiday savings on their bet implies that _____.
(A) they are quite confident of not moving up the next form.
(B) they are quite confident of just scraping through.
(C) they are quite confident of passing with flying colours.
(D) they both think that the other one will pass.

ii. Anne says that there were so many dummies in the class that about a quarter of them
shouldn’t be promoted. Is she being rude or brutally honest? Evaluate in about 40 words.
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iii. Fill in the blank with the correct word from the bracket.
The word ‘quaking’ in the line “Our entire class is quaking in its boots.” indicates that
the class was feeling _____ (nervous/excited) about the forthcoming meeting.

iv. Which emotion is portrayed in the expression ‘quaking in their boots’ ?

7. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given. 5
A. He should be lurking in shadow,
Sliding through long grass
Near the water hole
Where plump deer pass.
(Tiger in the Zoo)
i. According to the extract, the poet wishes for the tiger to be ‘sliding’ through the foliage
as this would
(A) assist in keeping the prey unsuspecting of the predator’s sound.
(B) aid in camouflaging the presence of the predator before it rushes in.
(C) help the predator pounce on the prey comfortably without getting tired.
(D) support the predator’s vision as it eyes its prey.

ii. Fill the blank with ONE word.

‘Shadow’ here, refers to the shadow of long _____.

iii. What is the poet trying to convey in the given extract? Answer in about 40 words.

iv. Which word in the extract means the same as ‘fat’ ?

B. There is a languid, emerald Sea

where the sole inhabitant is me-
a mermaid, drifting blissfully.
(Amanda!)
i. What kind of atmosphere is created through these lines?
Select the correct option:
1. Tranquility
2. Isolation
3. Joy
4. Fantasy
5. Longing
(A) 1 and 4 (B) 2 and 5
(C) 1, 2, and 4 (D) 3 and 5

ii. Complete the following suitably.

The word ‘languid’ implies that the sea _____.

iii. Why is the extract given in paranthesis?

iv. What does Amanda want to be a mermaid? Answer in about 40 words.

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8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words. 4 # 3 = 12
i. What ideals does Mandela set out for the future of South Africa in his speech?
(Nelson Mandela - Long Walk to Freedom)
ii. What did Frederick Forsyth think when he called Paris Control ?
(Two Stories About Flying)
iii. What attractions in Coorg wait to be discovered by tourists?
(Glimpses of India)
iv. With what does the poet compare the fog?
(Fog)
v. ‘Dust of Snow’ is one of Frost’s most loved poems. Elaborate why you think this is so.

9. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words. 2#3 = 6
i. Why did Mrs. Pumphrey take Tricki to the doctor?
(A Triumph of Surgery)
ii. How did Ebright’s mother encourage his interest in learning?
(The Making of a Scientist)
iii. What was Oop’s opinion about the ‘sandwiches’ he had eaten?
(The Book that Saved the Earth)

10. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words. 6
i. “If you don’t help me, my family and I will go hungry this year.” Lencho had faith in
God but he didn’t manage to solve the problem by himself. Did he lack the courage to
resolve his matter himself? What values did he lack ? Explain.
(A Letter to God)
ii. Being impressed by Custard’s feat, the young seagull’s sister wrote a letter to Custard
seeking advice on addressing the situation with her young brother. Write Custard’s
response to this letter. Base the advice from his experiences.
You may begin like this:
Dear Ms Seagull,
Thank you for seeking me out. I am humbled. Based on my limited experiences I feel...
(The Tale of Custard the Dragon)

11. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words. 6
i. Who do you think is the real culprit in the story ‘A Question of Trust’ ? Explain.
ii. Read the following quote.
“We are too involved in materialistic things, and they don’t satisfy us. The loving
relationships we have, the universe around us, we take these things for granted.” – Mitch
Albom Matilda was never satisfied with her life and desired more. The given quote
reflects her character. Justify.
(The necklace)


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