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Answer any one of the following… (English 2025 2/6/1 Q11a)

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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2025, set 2/6/1 · 6 marks · Long answer

CBSE Class 10 English 2025: question 11(a)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2025, paper 2/6/1, section C, question 11(a), for 6 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q11(a) · 6 marks · Long answerCompetency-basedThe Making of a Scientist

Answer any one of the following two questions in about 100-120 words.

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)

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2025 board paper, set 2/6/1.

Hints

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

Hint 1

Recall his early interest in butterflies.

Hint 2

What did he do after losing at the county fair?

Hint 3

Say how his example inspires you.

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. Ebright was inquisitive from childhood. By grade two he had collected all 25 species of butterfly. He was a straight-A student. He did not give up after losing at the county fair. He continued his experiments on butterflies and found the gold-spot hormone and the cell theory.

    3 marks

  2. His unwavering commitment to scientific inquiry and his refusal to give up despite setbacks inspire me to follow my dreams. His ability to overcome obstacles shows that curiosity and hard work lead to success.

    2 marks

  3. The answer is well organised, in correct language, with accurate spelling and grammar.

    1 mark

Answer: Ebright's curiosity, hard work and persistence inspire me to stay dedicated and not give up in pursuing my dreams.

Where the marks are

  • Three value points on his curiosity, achievements and persistence (3 marks)
  • Expression (2 marks)
  • Accuracy (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from The Making of a Scientist, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paper2025 board paper, set 2/6/1: every question, by section.

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