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Answer the following. (English 2023 2/1/1 Q8)

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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2023, set 2/1/1 · 12 marks · Short answer

CBSE Class 10 English 2023: question 8

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2023, paper 2/1/1, section C, question 8, for 12 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q8 · 12 marks · Short answerGlimpses of India

Answer the following.

  1. (a)

    Attempt any four out of the five questions given below in 40-50 words each. What did Pranjol and Rajvir do during the journey ? Why ?

    3 marks
  2. (b)

    Attempt any four out of the five questions given below in 40-50 words each. Who read the letter sent by Lencho ? What did he do then ?

    3 marks
  3. (c)

    Attempt any four out of the five questions given below in 40-50 words each. Where is Coorg located ? Write any two characteristics of the people of Coorg ?

    3 marks
  4. (d)

    Attempt any four out of the five questions given below in 40-50 words each. How does the poem ‘The Tale of Custard The Dragon’ differ from the traditional ballad ?

    3 marks
  5. (e)

    Attempt any four out of the five questions given below in 40-50 words each. What does the Buddha say about the world ?

    3 marks

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2023 board paper, set 2/1/1.

Hints

Open one hint at a time and try again before the next.

Hint 1

Recall the chapter or poem and pick the key points asked for.

Hint 2

Keep each answer to 40-50 words and cover both parts of the question.

Hint 3

Write complete sentences and check spelling.

Step-by-step solution

Each step shows the marks it earns, as an examiner would award them. Checked by an independent re-solve from the question paper.

  1. (a) During the journey Pranjol either read detective stories or listened to Rajvir. Rajvir enjoyed the greenery outside and shared his knowledge of tea with Pranjol. Pranjol had lived in a tea garden since childhood, so it did not excite him. Rajvir found the experience new and thrilling.

    3 marks

  2. (b) The postmaster read Lencho's letter. He became serious and was impressed by Lencho's faith in God. He decided to help him. He collected contributions from his employees and added some money himself. He put it in an envelope with a letter signed 'God'.

    3 marks

  3. (c) Coorg lies midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore. Its people are fiercely independent and brave. They also have martial traditions and are very hospitable.

    3 marks

  4. (d) A traditional ballad tells a story of courage and heroism. 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon' departs from this by using humour. The hero Custard is a cowardly dragon, while the others are brave. The poem makes fun of the ballad form.

    3 marks

  5. (e) The Buddha says that everything in the world is transitory. Peace comes only when one accepts this truth and gives up selfishness and attachment.

    3 marks

Answer: Model answers given for (a)-(e); any four are to be attempted

Where the marks are

  • Each answer: complete content (2 marks)
  • Each answer: organised expression (1 mark)
  • Deduct ½ mark for more than 3 language errors

Revise the chapter

  • Chapter: Glimpses of India (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Glimpses of India, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paper2023 board paper, set 2/1/1: every question, by section.

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