Class X Ray and Martin Question Bank 2026 Page :433 Class 10 Ray and Martin Question Bank 2026 Page :433

Class X Ray and Martin Question Bank 2026 Page :433

Class 10 Ray and Martin Question Bank 2026 Page :433

Full Marks: 90

Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes

 

Section – A

Reading Comprehension (Seen)

 

1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

It is always lovely on the Big Half Moon in summer. When it is fine, the harbour is blue and calm, with little wind and ripples. Every summer, we had some hobby. The last summer before Dick and Mimi came, we were crazy about kites. A boy on the mainland showed Claude how to make them. Back on the island we made plenty of kites. Claude would go around to the other side of the island and we would play shipwrecked mariners signalling to each other with kites.

We had a kite that was big and covered with lovely red paper. We pasted gold tinsel stars all over it and had written our names full on it – Claude Leete and Philippa Leete, Big Half Moon lighthouse.

One day there was a grand wind for kite-flying. I'm not sure how it happened, but as I was bringing the kite from the house, I tripped and fell over the rocks. My elbow went clear through the kite, making a big hole.

We had to hurry to fix the kite if we wanted to send it up before the wind fell. We rushed into the lighthouse to get some paper. We knew there was no more red paper. We took the first thing that came handy – an old letter lying on the bookcase in the sitting room. We patched the kite up with the letter, a sheet on each side and dried it by the fire. We started out, and up went the kite like a bird. The wind was glorious and it soared. All at once – snap! And there was Claude, standing with a bit of cord in his hand, looking foolish. Our kite had sailed away over to the mainland.

A. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the following sentences: (1×5=5)

(a) Last summer the narrator and Claude were crazy about –

(i) cricket, (ii) kites, (iii) books, (iv) fishing.

(b) The narrator and Claude knew that there was no more –

(i) tinsel stars, (ii) red paper, (iii) cord, (iv) wind.

(c) The narrator tripped and fell over the –

(i) river, (ii) sea, (iii) heap of garbage, (iv) rocks.

(d) The Big Half Moon looked lovely during –

(i) spring, (ii) summer, (iii) autumn, (iv) winter.

(e) To play shipwrecked mariners, Claude went to –

(i) the other side of the island, (ii) the mainland, (iii) the back of the island, (iv) the harbour.

B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text: (1×3=3)

(i) They hurried to fix the kite because ……………………..

(ii) The kite soared like ……………………..

(iii) The first thing that came handy to fix the kite was ……………………..

C. State whether the following statements are True or False. Write T/F and also give supporting sentence(s): (2×2=4)

(i) The names of Claude and Philippa were written on the kite.

Supporting sentence: ……………………..

(ii) The wind was right for paragliding.

Supporting sentence: ……………………..

 

2. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:

The Mountain and the Squirrel

The mountain and the squirrel

Had a quarrel:

And the former called the latter 'Little Prig.'

Bun replied,

'You are doubtless very big;

But all sorts of things and weather

Must be taken in together,

To make up a year

And a sphere.

And I think it no disgrace

To occupy my place.

If I'm not so large as you,

You are not so small as I,

And not half so spry.

I'll not deny you make

A very pretty squirrel track;

Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;

If I cannot carry forests on my back,

Neither can you crack a nut.'

A. Tick the correct alternatives: (1×4=4)

(a) The quarrel took place between the squirrel and the –

(i) Prig, (ii) Bun, (iii) Rabbit, (iv) Mountain.

(b) The 'squirrel track' is described as –

(i) dirty, (ii) pretty, (iii) long, (iv) wide.

(c) "You are doubtless very big" – Here 'Bun' is –

(i) proud, (ii) suspicious, (iii) anxious, (iv) certain.

(d) The squirrel is –

(i) prettier, (ii) worthier, (iii) more lively and energetic, (iv) more hairy.

B. Answer the following questions: (2×2=4)

(i) What is the meaning of the word 'Prig'?

(ii) Mention the qualities of the mountain.

 

Reading Comprehension (Unseen)

 

3. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

India has come to the fore as the world's largest plastic polluter, releasing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, according to a recent study. This accounts for approximately one-fifth of the global plastic emissions.

Over 8 million metric tonnes of plastic end up in oceans annually, according to the United Nations. Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century. Alarmingly, pollution in India and around the world is not limited to environmental degradation. The burning of plastic waste releases harmful toxins such as dioxins and furan into the atmosphere contributing to air pollution and posing serious health risks. These toxins have been linked to respiratory diseases, cancer, and disruption in immunity and reproductive systems.

Additionally, plastic pollution threatens India's biodiversity. Marine life, in particular, suffers most as fishes, turtles, and birds often mistake plastic debris for food leading to ingestion and entanglement. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) reports that over 800 marine species are affected by plastic pollution, and the number is growing each year.

In 2022, the Indian government introduced a ban on single-use plastic under the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules. While government action is crucial, tackling plastic pollution requires collective efforts at every level of society. Indian citizens can play a vital role by reducing their use of single-use plastics, supporting sustainable products, and participating in waste segregation and recycling programs.

A. Tick the right answers: (1×6=6)

(i) India’s rank as plastic polluter is – (a) 1, (b) 2, (c) 3, (d) 4.

(ii) The burning of plastic waste releases – (a) oxygen and carbon, (b) dioxins and furan, (c) nitrogen and dioxins, (d) carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

(iii) India’s plastic emission is world’s – (a) one-fourth, (b) one-third, (c) one-fifth, (d) one-fifteenth.

(iv) The full form of UNEP is – (a) Under Nations Environment Programme, (b) United Nations Environment Programme, (c) United Nations Economical Property, (d) Unity National Environment Policy.

(v) The number of marine species affected by plastic pollution is – (a) 700, (b) 800, (c) over 800, (d) 500.

(vi) The amount of plastic waste that ends up in oceans annually is over – (a) 5, (b) 3, (c) 9, (d) 8 million metric tonnes.

B. State whether the following are True or False with supporting sentences: (1+1)×3=6

(i) India is the largest plastic polluter releasing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste every year.

Supporting sentence: ……………………..

(ii) Plastic pollution has no effect on India’s biodiversity.

Supporting sentence: ……………………..

(iii) The citizens and communities have a great role in tackling plastic pollution.

Supporting sentence: ……………………..

C. Answer the following questions: (2×4=8)

(i) What are the health impacts of plastic pollution?

(ii) Who are the worst sufferers of the plastic pollution?

(iii) What initiative has the government taken to lessen the use of plastic?

(iv) How can citizens play a vital role to reduce plastic pollution?

 

Section – B

Grammar and Vocabulary

4. Fill in the blanks with correct alternatives: (1×3=3)

It (rained/has been raining/had been raining) all through the morning yesterday. So, Mili and Mumtaj (stay/stayed/has stayed) at home. At first we (had played/played/were playing) a computer game but we did not like it for long.

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

Final decision will be taken following _the__ exchange _of__ ideas _between__ the state and other stakeholders.

B. Rewrite as directed: (1×3=3)

(i) The teacher said to the students, "You must love your motherland."

[Change the mode of narration]

(ii) The teacher is late. This is unusual.

[Join into a simple sentence using adverbial phrase]

(iii) Can you guess what he is looking at?

[Change the voice]

C. Replace the underlined words with suitable phrasal verbs from the list: (1×3=3)

[give up, make out, give in, set out]

(i) They started their journey early in the morning.

(ii) I cannot understand what you are saying.

(iii) The man abandoned evil company.

6. Vocabulary – Find words from Passage No. 3 (Unseen): (2×4=8)

(i) influence – …………..

(ii) scattered pieces of rubbish – …………..

(iii) hazards – …………..

(iv) separation – …………..

 

Section – C

Writing

7. Write a dialogue between two friends about the advantages and disadvantages of online classes. (10)

8. Write a paragraph (about 120 words) on A Visit to a Place of Historic Interest. You may use these points: [Date and time of departure – place of visit – details of the journey – date of visit – friends and relatives with you – interesting sights and scenes.] (10)

9. Write a letter (within 100 words) to your friend who stays far away, describing your most favourite festival in West Bengal. (10)

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Full Marks: 90

Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes

 

Section – A

Reading Comprehension (Seen)

 

1. Read the passage and answer the questions:

A. Choose the correct alternatives:

(a) Last summer the narrator and Claude were crazy about –

Ans: (ii) kites

(b) The narrator and Claude knew that there was no more –

Ans: (ii) red paper

(c) The narrator tripped and fell over the –

Ans: (iv) rocks

(d) The Big Half Moon looked lovely during –

Ans: (ii) summer

(e) To play shipwrecked mariners, Claude went to –

Ans: (i) the other side of the island

 

B. Complete the following sentences:

(i) They hurried to fix the kite because they wanted to send it up before the wind fell.

(ii) The kite soared like a bird.

(iii) The first thing that came handy to fix the kite was an old letter lying on the bookcase.

 

C. True/False with supporting sentences:

(i) The names of Claude and Philippa were written on the kite.

Ans: True

Supporting sentence: “We pasted gold tinsel stars all over it and had written our names full on it – Claude Leete and Philippa Leete, Big Half Moon lighthouse.”

(ii) The wind was right for paragliding.

Ans: False

Supporting sentence: “One day there was a grand wind for kite-flying.”

 

2. Read the poem and answer the questions:

A. Tick the correct alternatives:

(a) The quarrel took place between the squirrel and the –

Ans: (iv) Mountain

(b) The 'squirrel track' is described as –

Ans: (ii) pretty

(c) "You are doubtless very big" – Here 'Bun' is –

Ans: (iv) certain

(d) The squirrel is –

Ans: (iii) more lively and energetic

 

B. Answer the following questions:

(i) What is the meaning of the word 'Prig'?

Ans: 'Prig' means a self-important, arrogant person.

Prig means one who puts on an appearance of being morally correct.

(ii) Mention the qualities of the mountain.

Ans: The mountain is big and capable of carrying forests on its back.

The mountain is big  and it can carry forests on its back.

 

Reading Comprehension (Unseen)

 

3. Read the passage and answer the questions:

A. Tick the right answers:

(i) India’s rank as plastic polluter is –

Ans: (a) 1

(ii) The burning of plastic waste releases –

Ans: (b) dioxins and furan

(iii) India’s plastic emission is world’s –

Ans: (c) one-fifth

(iv) The full form of UNEP is –

Ans: (b) United Nations Environment Programme

(v) The number of marine species affected by plastic pollution is –

Ans: (c) over 800

(vi) The amount of plastic waste that ends up in oceans annually is over –

Ans: (d) 8 million metric tonnes

 

B. True/False with supporting sentences:

(i) India is the largest plastic polluter releasing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste every year.

Ans: True

Supporting sentence: “India has come to the fore as the world’s largest plastic polluter, releasing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually.”

(ii) Plastic pollution has no effect on India’s biodiversity.

Ans: False

Supporting sentence: “Additionally, plastic pollution threatens India’s biodiversity.”

(iii) The citizens and communities have a great role in tackling plastic pollution.

Ans: True

Supporting sentence: “Indian citizens can play a vital role by reducing their use of single-use plastics, supporting sustainable products, and participating in waste segregation and recycling programs.”

 

C. Answer the following questions:

(i) What are the health impacts of plastic pollution?

Ans: Plastic pollution causes respiratory diseases, cancer, and disruption in immunity and reproductive systems.

(ii) Who are the worst sufferers of the plastic pollution?

Ans: Marine life such as fishes, turtles, and birds are the worst sufferers of plastic pollution.

(iii) What initiative has the government taken to lessen the use of plastic?

Ans: In 2022, the Indian government introduced a ban on single-use plastic under the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules.

(iv) How can citizens play a vital role to reduce plastic pollution?

Ans: Citizens can reduce the use of single-use plastics, support sustainable products, and participate in waste segregation and recycling programs.

 

Section – B

Grammar and Vocabulary

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4. Fill in the blanks with correct alternatives:

It had been raining all through the morning yesterday. So, Mili and Mumtaj stayed at home. At first we were playing a computer game but we did not like it for long.

 

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks:

Final decision will be taken following the/an exchange of ideas between the state and other stakeholders.

B. Rewrite:

(i) The teacher told the students that they must love their motherland.

(ii) It is unusual for the teacher to be late. Or 

The teacher's lateness is unusual

(iii) Can it be guessed what he is looking at by you?

C. Phrasal verbs:

(i) They set out their journey early in the morning.

(ii) I cannot make out what you are saying.

(iii) The man gave up evil company.

 

6. Vocabulary (from unseen passage):

(i) influence – impact

(ii) scattered pieces of rubbish – debris

(iii) hazards – risks

(iv) separation – segregation