CBSE Board Class 10 English Question Paper 2025 Set 3 (2-6-3) Available- Download Solution PDF with Answer Key

Question 1:

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above:

i.The central idea of this passage is that:

• (A) social interaction is necessary to nurture creativity.
• (B) creativity and ideas are gradually declining in all societies.
• (C) the creativity divide is widening in societies in line with socioeconomic trends.
• (D) more people should work in jobs that engage their creative faculties.

Select the option that is true for the assertion and reason given below:

Assertion: Creativity is the province of great individual genius is not true.

Reason: Creativity is a social process.

• (A) Both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
• (B) Both the Assertion and Reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
• (C) The Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
• (D) The Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Identify the word in paragraph 1 which means something that cannot be used up or depleted.

What important trends does a study tracking the decline in creative thinking ability in children reveal? Answer in about 40 words.

Read the given prompt and select the correct option in the brackets to fill in the blank:

Our biggest creative breakthrough comes when people learn from, compete with, and collaborate with other people.

Creativity is thus a __ (economic, industrial, social) process.

According to the passage, where does creativity thrive apart from arts and culture?

Complete the following with a suitable reason:

About thirty-three percent of citizens engage their creative faculties in tasks that use __.

In the context of the last paragraph, explain how does the passage view the future of creativity in society.

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above:

i. What does the use of the phrase 'a perfect storm of choice', by the writer, in paragraph 1, tell us about their feelings?

• (A) The consumers are elated
• (B) The consumers are confused
• (C) The consumers are confident
• (D) The consumers are decisive

Identify the word in paragraph 2 that indicates that the writer feels assisting consumers has become a profitable industry.

Based on the aspects mentioned in the table, mention the marketing approach that is primarily concerned with understanding consumers based on various factors.

Complete the following analogy approximately, based on your understanding of the table:

Cataloging people by gender, income level, personal interests, etc., is to Data utilization as Algorithms, influencers, and ad tech are to __.

Which aspect in the table pertains to presenting consumers with carefully selected choices to assist decision-making?

• (A) Challenge
• (B) Data utilization
• (C) Marketing trends
• (D) Retail assistance

Based on your understanding, fill the blank with the appropriate option from those given in brackets:

The solution to combat choice fatigue is to __ (follow / employ / recommend) lifestyle influencers on Instagram who provide self-improving content and product references.

Complete the sentence suitably:

The different approach to revolutionize consumer choices is to __.

Complete the following with a suitable reason:

The writer believes that the global product abundance cannot be equitable because __.

In the context of the last paragraph, though the startups promise simplicity of access, what are the drawbacks of such a structure?

Complete any ten of twelve of the following tasks, as directed:

i.Read the given sentence from a story. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket:

As I entered the room, the first thing that struck me as odd was the candle still _____ (burn) on the table. The curtains had been drawn back, and the room was bright.

Identify and correct the error in the sentence taken from the article – ‘The Hidden Health Risks of Bread Consumption’:

Health experts worldwide are concerning about the surge in health problems.

Error Correction

Complete the given statement by filling the blank with the correct option:

A mask is used to hide the identity __ a person.

• (A) of
• (B) for
• (C) being
• (D) at

Read the following conversation:

Student: Hello. I’ve come to ask about the English courses you run for international students.

Administrator: Are you a student at the university?

Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue:

The student greeted and mentioned that she __ to inquire about the English courses for international students. The administrator enquired if she was a student at the university.

• (A) has come
• (B) has came
• (C) had came
• (D) had come

Identify the error and supply the correct word in the format given below:

“Embrace change as an opportunity for personal growth and allowed it to improve your life.”

Error Correction

Report the dialogue between a shopkeeper and Ramesh:

Shopkeeper: What book do you want?

Ramesh: A reference book for Physics which I can use for my project work.

The shopkeeper asked Ramesh which book did he want. Ramesh replied that __.

Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete an article published in a science magazine:

There are many inventions of science __ (those / which / such) have benefitted human beings in many ways.

Complete the statement made by a career counsellor by filling the blank with the correct option:

In our country, __ universities offer a range of courses. That’s why foreign students prefer Indian universities.

• (A) more
• (B) each
• (C) many
• (D) few

Report the dialogue between the residents and the city planner by completing the sentence:

City planner: “The new park is a result of several months of research and planning.”

Residents: “We don’t know who is more excited – we or our children!”

The city planner said that the new park __ of several months of research and planning. The residents expressed their excitement, stating that they were unsure who was more excited – they or their children.

Choose the correct statement:

• (A) He sweared that he had not stolen the bag.
• (B) He swore that he had not stolen the bag.
• (C) He was swearing that he had not stolen the bag.
• (D) He swears that he had not stolen the bag.

The following is an excerpt from a travelogue. There is an error in the statement. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction:

Kanyakumari is popular for its beautiful beaches, unique Vivekananda Rock Memorial, and stunning sunrise and sunset view.

Error Correction

Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct options to conclude the report: The report concludes that _____ learners have _____ knowledge of astrophysics.

• (A) very few / some
• (B) some / every
• (C) every / no
• (D) no / a lot of

You are Mahima/Manoj, a resident of B/20, Shastri Road, Mumbai, and a volunteer with ‘Clean India’. As a concerned citizen, you have noticed that Marine Lines has become heavily polluted with plastic and garbage.

Write a letter to the editor of a prominent newspaper to raise awareness about this issue. In your letter, explain how environmental damage can be reduced through the help of NGOs, individuals, and government organizations.

You are Sapna/Samar, a resident of A-411, Vivek Vihar, Delhi. Write a letter to the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation to highlight your concern about the street lights in your area that have been out of order for a long time. Emphasize the safety issues and inconvenience caused by the lack of proper street lighting and request prompt repairs.

The Pros and Cons of using the internet in everyday life are numerous. The internet is like a double-edged sword. Based on the information provided in the table below, write an analytical paragraph on the topic ‘Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet’ in not less than 120 words.

Pros and Cons of Internet
 

Read the following details:

Students today are becoming victims of cybercrime and cyberbullying in schools, which is affecting the mental health of students. Write an analytical paragraph in 120 words on the problems and causes of cybercrime.

Misuse of Information Technology with the intention to trouble others.

It comes in various forms – hacking, negative comments, spreading rumours.

Impact: Spoils image, self-doubt, results in insecurities and complexes.

Causes: Desire for power, seeking entertainment, escapism, inadequate regulations.

What effect does the experience as described in the lines below have on the speaker?

Time and again, I have seen men and women risk their lives for an idea.

Select one inference about the idea of courage from the given context:

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.

• (A) being fearless
• (B) absence of fear
• (C) feeding your fears
• (D) ability to overcome fear

Answer in about 40 words, with reference to the extract:

According to the author, what does true courage entail? How does this perspective differ from a common misconception about courage?

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase from the bracket in the context of the given extract:

Men stood up to torture showing strength and resilience that is _______ (impossible to understand / seeped in reality).

i. In the context of the given extract, what was the feeling UNLIKELY to have been on seeing 'a fifty rupee note between his fingers'?

• (A) joyous
• (B) sad
• (C) unhappy
• (D) worried

ii. How does the prospect of being paid regularly affect the narrator's motivation and hope for the future? Answer in about 40 words.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the bracket: The person spoken about did not let the narrator realize that his act of stealing was caught. It reflects the _______ (nobility / dishonesty) of his character.

Compare the meanings of the expressions: "My heart sank" and "My spirits rose".

i.The metaphorical expression used by the poet to describe the movement of the trees is __.

Based on the tone, discuss how Adrienne Rich presents the conflict between man and nature.

What is the mood or atmosphere conveyed by the imagery in the passage?

• (A) Calm and tranquil
• (B) Eerie and foreboding
• (C) Joyful and celebratory
• (D) Melancholic and traumatic

Why would the whispers be silent tomorrow?

Complete the following suitably: Amanda sulked and became moody because __.

What does the girl constantly yearn for? What do you infer about Amanda from the poem?

What kind of picture is painted by the poet through the line, "life in a tower is tranquil and rare"?

The tone of the speaker in the exclamation "Stop that sulking at once, Amanda!" is:


1. uncertain

2. aggressive

3. dominating

4. meek

5. moody

• (A) 1, 2, 4
• (B) 2 and 3
• (C) 2, 4, and 5
• (D) 4 and 5

Question 8:

Answer any four of the following five questions in about 40-50 words:

i.Motivation influences our willingness to overcome challenges and eventually succeed. How does the young Seagull in 'Two Stories About Flying' demonstrate this? Discuss.

ii"The Fog comes on little feet." Highlight the significance of the metaphor employed in the poem 'Fog' by Carl Sandburg.

iii.Mijbil the Otter is portrayed as an intelligent, friendly, and playful animal who thrives on affection. Discuss how these traits are depicted in the story 'Mijbil the Otter' by Gavin Maxwell.

iv.Comment on the significance of the title 'The Proposal' in the play. Provide two examples from the play to support your explanation.

v.How does the poet present the concept of beauty in the poem 'For Anne Gregory'?

Question 9:

Answer any two out of the three questions, in about 40-50 words:

i.Mrs. Hall's suspicion of Griffin for the theft grew stronger, and she confronted him. Describe Griffin's reaction.

ii.Why is Matilda unhappy with her life?

Explain why and how Horace Danby was mistakenly accused and caught for a theft he did not commit in the story 'A Question of Trust'.

Question 10:

Answer any one of the following questions, in 100-120 words:

(a).Examine the role of Nature in the poems 'The Dust of Snow' and 'Fog'.

The journeys of Anne Frank and Valli teach us the vital lesson that optimism and self-assurance empower women to rise above circumstances and overcome obstacles. Examine the similarities.

a. Ebright's journey of becoming a leading scientist conveys a strong message to us. His inquisitiveness and competency drove him to become a great scientist. In what manner does Richard Ebright's perseverance, dedication, and inquisitiveness inspire you to pursue your dreams? (The Making of a Scientist)

b. It is truly said that a good teacher is the light that helps one cross even the darkest of paths through honing their inherent qualities which enable them to shine bright and strong in life. In what ways does Sulekha's teacher epitomize this saying? How did she become the pillar of support and strength for Sulekha? (Bholi)