UP Board Class 10 English Solved Model Paper 2020 Set 1

 

Class X English UP Board Solved Sample Question Paper 2020:
Comprehensive exam with reading, grammar, literature, and writing sections. To
excel in English exam

UP Board Class 10 English Solved Model Paper 2020 PDF

 

Class X English
Sample Question Paper 2019-20: set 1

Total Marks: 70                                                        Time:
3 hours 15 minutes

General Instructions:

• First 15 minutes are allotted for
  reading the question paper.
• The paper is divided into two
  sections: A and B.
• All questions from both sections
  are compulsory.
• Marks for each question are
  indicated in the paper.

Section A (Objective & Subjective – 40 Marks)

1. Reading Comprehension Passage (4 Marks)
• Read a passage and answer the
  questions based on it.
2. Short Answer Questions (60 words) (4 Marks)
• Choose one question related to
  literature or lesson-based concepts.
3. Very Short Answer Questions (25
   words each) (4 Marks)
• Answer two questions based on the
  textbook or lesson.
4. Vocabulary Matching (4 Marks)
• Match words with their meanings.
5. Poetry-Based Questions (4 Marks)
• Read a few lines from a poem and
  answer questions.
6. Central Idea of a Poem (3 Marks)
• Write the central idea of a given
  poem.
7. Short Literature-Based Questions (4 Marks)
• Answer two questions from
  literature lessons.
8. True/False Statements (4 Marks)
• Indicate whether the statements
  are true or false.
9. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (4 Marks)
• Choose the most suitable answer
  to complete the given sentences.

Section B (Grammar and Writing – 30 Marks)

10. Grammar-Based Questions (8 Marks)
• Re-order sentences, passive
  voice, indirect speech, verb forms.
11. Prepositions, Sentence Completion,
    Spelling, Punctuation (7 Marks)
12. Translation (Hindi to English) (4 Marks)
13. Letter/Application Writing (4 Marks)
• Write either a formal letter or
  an application based on a provided topic.
14. Composition Writing (6 Marks)
• Write a short composition (around
  60 words) on one of the given topics.
15. Reading Comprehension Passage (6 Marks)
• Answer questions based on the
  provided passage.

Section A

Q1: Read the following passage and answer the
questions given below it:

“The Ganga especially is the river of India, beloved of her people,
round which are intertwined her racial memories, her hopes and fears, her songs
of triumph, her victories, and her defeats. She has been a symbol of India’s
age-long culture and civilization, ever-changing ever-flowing, and yet ever the
same Ganga. She reminds me of the snow-covered peaks and the deep valleys of
the Himalayas, which I have loved so much and of the rich and vast plains
below, where my life and work have been cast.”

i) Write the name of the lesson from which the above passage has
been taken. Who is the author of the lesson? (2 Marks)

• The
  passage is taken from the lesson “The
  Ganga” by Jawaharlal
  Nehru.

ii) Why is the Ganga beloved of the Indian people? (2 Marks)

• The Ganga
  is beloved of the Indian people because it represents India’s culture,
  civilization, and the collective memories of her people, including their
  victories, defeats, and hopes.

Q2: Answer one of the following questions in
about 60 words. (4 Marks)

i) Who received the letter and how did he help Lencho?

• The
  postmaster received Lencho’s letter addressed to God. Moved by Lencho’s
  faith, he decided to collect money from his colleagues and donated a
  portion of his salary to help Lencho, ensuring Lencho received most of the
  amount he had asked for.

Q3: Answer any two of the following questions
in about 25 words each. (2+2=4 Marks)

a) Why did Yama take the form of Yaksha?

• Yama took
  the form of a Yaksha to test Yudhishthira’s wisdom and righteousness by
  asking him difficult moral and philosophical questions.

b) Who was Socrates? Where did he live?

• Socrates
  was a great philosopher who lived in Athens, Greece. He is known for his
  contribution to Western philosophy and his method of questioning to
  stimulate critical thinking.

Q4: Match the words of List-A with their
meanings in List-B. (4 Marks)

List-A	List-B
Sacred	Holy
Rescue	Save
Destroyed	Ruined
Precious	Valuable

Q5: Read the following lines of poetry and
answer the questions given below it:

“Ever in motion,
Blithesome and cheery,
Still climbing heavenward,
Never a weary;”

a) Write the title of the poem from which the above lines have been
taken. Who is the poet of the poem? (2 Marks)

• The poem
  is “The Fountain” and
  the poet is James Russell
  Lowell.

b) Each of the above four lines describes a particular quality of
the fountain. Mention them. (2 Marks)

1. Ever in
   motion – The fountain is always moving.
2. Blithesome
   and cheery – The fountain is joyful and lively.
3. Still
   climbing heavenward – The fountain is always aspiring upwards.
4. Never a
   weary – The fountain is tireless and energetic.

Q6: Give the central idea of one of the
following poems: (3 Marks)

a) The Village Song

• The
  central idea of The Village
  Song is the conflict between a carefree village life and the
  inevitable responsibilities of marriage. The young girl longs for freedom
  but feels bound by the expectations of society.

Q7: Answer any two of the following questions
in about 25 words each: (2+2=4 Marks)

a) Who was Edison and why is he famous?

• Thomas
  Edison was a famous American inventor known for inventing the electric
  light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera.

b) What special qualities did Vikramaditya possess?

• Vikramaditya
  was known for his sense of justice, wisdom, and the ability to fairly
  judge even the most complicated cases.

Q8: Point out ‘true’ and ‘false’ in the
following statements: (4 Marks)

·       a)
Edison bought toys with the pocket money his father gave.
False

·       b)
Jesse Owens was an American Negro.
True

·       c)
The judgment seat of Vikramaditya was made of iron.
False (It was made of gold.)

·       d)
Luz Long was jealous of Jesse Owens.
False (Luz Long was a true sportsman and helped Jesse Owens.)

Q9: Select the most suitable alternative to
complete the following statements: (4 Marks)

·       a)
Edison was fond of:
iii) making experiments

·       b)
King Vikramaditya is famous for his:
i) justice and learning

·       c)
The guilty trembled before Vikramaditya because:
iii) he was intelligent enough to discover their guilt.

·       d)
The important thing in Olympic games is—
iv) taking part

Section B

Q10: Do as indicated against each of the
following statements: (2+2+2+2=8 Marks)

i) Honesty the policy best is.

• Correct
  Sentence: Honesty is the
  best policy.

ii) He teaches us English every day.

• Passive
  Voice: English is taught to us by him every day.

iii) He said to me, “You are not looking well.”

• Indirect
  Speech: He told me that I was not looking well.

iv) Do you ________________ your teacher?

• Correct
  form of the verb: Do you obey
  your teacher?

Q11: a) Choose the correct preposition to fill
in the blanks: (2 Marks)

He has been reading the magazine ________ morning.

• since

b) Complete the following sentence: (2 Marks)
Walk properly, lest ____________.

• Walk properly, lest you should fall.

c) Complete the spellings of the following words: (1 Mark)

• i) in t e l l i g e n t
• ii) kn o w l e d g e

d) Punctuate the following, using capital letters wherever
necessary: (2 Marks)
rupa said to the teacher may i come in madam

• Rupa said to the teacher, “May I come in, Madam?”

Q12: Translate the following into English: (4
Marks)

• “एक ईमानदार व्यक्ति हमेशा न्याय और सच्चाई
  के मार्ग का अनुसरण करता है। वह कभी किसी को धोखा नहीं देता। ईमानदारी सच्चे
  सुख और शांति का स्रोत है। उसके लिए, ईमानदारी ही सबसे सर्वोच्च नीति है।”
• “An
  honest person always follows the path of justice and truth. He never
  deceives anyone. Honesty is the source of true happiness and peace. For
  him, honesty is the supreme policy.”

Q13: Write an application to the Principal of
your college requesting him to grant you leave for six days as you have to
attend the marriage of your sister. (4 Marks)

(Do not write your name and roll no.)

To,
The Principal,
[School Name],
[City]

Date: [Date]

Subject: Request for Leave for Six Days

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you that I need to attend my sister’s marriage, which
will be held from [Start Date] to [End Date]. I kindly request you to grant me
leave for six days from school so that I may attend the event.

I assure you that I will complete any missed work upon my return.

Thank you for your understanding.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Class and Section]

Q14: Write a composition on one of the
following topics in about 60 words. (6 Marks)

a) An Ideal Teacher

• An ideal
  teacher is someone who is knowledgeable, kind, and inspiring. They dress
  neatly and behave politely with everyone. Their teaching method is interactive
  and encourages students to think critically. They possess qualities like
  patience, dedication, and a passion for teaching. In conclusion, an ideal
  teacher shapes the future of students and contributes to their overall
  growth.

Q15: Read the following passage carefully and
answer the questions set thereon:

“Mother Teresa was a great lady. She is known all over the world.
She helped the poor and the needy. She served the sick and homeless. She was
born in August 1910 in Yugoslavia, but she made India her home and lived in
Kolkata. She started a home for the orphans. She named it ‘Nirmal Hridaya.’ She
looked after the sick, poor, and downtrodden. She even set up homes for lepers
who were shunned by even their own families. She was awarded the Nobel Peace
Prize. She was given the ‘Bharat Ratna’ also.”

i) What did Mother Teresa do for the orphans? (3 Marks)

• Mother
  Teresa started a home for the orphans named “Nirmal
  Hridaya”, where she took care of them, providing them
  with food, shelter, and love.

ii) What awards were given to her? (3 Marks)

• Mother
  Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace
  Prize and the Bharat Ratna
  for her humanitarian work.