English (Lang & Lit) 2023 Compartment Exams Set-2 | Past Year Papers for Class 10 PDF Download

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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on 
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  Series 
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Roll No.
 
ENGLISH 
(Language and Literature)  
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 NOTE 
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages. 
(II) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on 
the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(III) Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions. 
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book 
before attempting it. 
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper 
 will  be  distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students 
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-
book during this period. 
General Instructions :  
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :  
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.   
(ii) The question paper contains three sections : 
 Section A  Reading Skills 
 Section B  Grammar and Creative Writing Skills  
 Section C  Literature  
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.  
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on 
the title page of the answer-book. 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on 
the title page of the answer-book. 
 
  Series 
WYXZ1/C
  Set No. 2
 
  > Q.P. Code   
   
 
Roll No.
 
ENGLISH 
(Language and Literature)  
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 NOTE 
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages. 
(II) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on 
the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(III) Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions. 
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book 
before attempting it. 
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper 
 will  be  distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students 
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-
book during this period. 
General Instructions :  
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :  
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.   
(ii) The question paper contains three sections : 
 Section A  Reading Skills 
 Section B  Grammar and Creative Writing Skills  
 Section C  Literature  
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.  
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SECTION A 
 Reading Skills 20 marks 
1. Read the following passage carefully :   
1 Happiness is like the sun; it is often hidden by the clouds of thoughts, 
worries and desires. We have to scatter and dissolve these clouds to 
experience happiness. You don t have to create it, all you have to do is 
calm your mind, because when there is a quiet mind and inner peace, 
there is happiness. It is not something far away and unattainable and 
does not depend on circumstances, objects or events. Happiness is an 
inseparable part of our consciousness, of our essence, but hidden and 
covered from sight by our thoughts, desires, and worries.   
2 The mind is always in a constant race from one thought to another, 
from one worry to another. It constantly moves from one object or 
task to another. This restlessness hides the happiness that is within 
you. It is like a choppy sea that hides the bottom. When the sea gets 
calm, you can see the bottom. In the same way, when the mind gets 
quiet, you sense the happiness that is within you. 
3 You cannot see a treasure at the bottom of a stormy and muddy lake 
although it is there. However, when the wind stops, the water 
becomes still and the mud sinks, you can see the treasure. The 
treasure is there, whether you see it or not. So is happiness. It is 
always here, only hidden by thoughts, desires and worries. 
4 You can experience more happiness in your life. Only your thoughts 
stand in your way of experiencing it. Next time you feel happy, stop 
for a moment and watch the state of your mind. You will be surprised 
to discover that it is calm, and there are almost no thoughts in your 
mind. Since the mind is not accustomed to stay in this peaceful state 
for long, it soon becomes active again, and the sense of happiness 
disappears. 
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2/C/2 1 P.T.O. 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on 
the title page of the answer-book. 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on 
the title page of the answer-book. 
 
  Series 
WYXZ1/C
  Set No. 2
 
  > Q.P. Code   
   
 
Roll No.
 
ENGLISH 
(Language and Literature)  
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 NOTE 
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages. 
(II) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on 
the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(III) Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions. 
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book 
before attempting it. 
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper 
 will  be  distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students 
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-
book during this period. 
General Instructions :  
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :  
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.   
(ii) The question paper contains three sections : 
 Section A  Reading Skills 
 Section B  Grammar and Creative Writing Skills  
 Section C  Literature  
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.  
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SECTION A 
 Reading Skills 20 marks 
1. Read the following passage carefully :   
1 Happiness is like the sun; it is often hidden by the clouds of thoughts, 
worries and desires. We have to scatter and dissolve these clouds to 
experience happiness. You don t have to create it, all you have to do is 
calm your mind, because when there is a quiet mind and inner peace, 
there is happiness. It is not something far away and unattainable and 
does not depend on circumstances, objects or events. Happiness is an 
inseparable part of our consciousness, of our essence, but hidden and 
covered from sight by our thoughts, desires, and worries.   
2 The mind is always in a constant race from one thought to another, 
from one worry to another. It constantly moves from one object or 
task to another. This restlessness hides the happiness that is within 
you. It is like a choppy sea that hides the bottom. When the sea gets 
calm, you can see the bottom. In the same way, when the mind gets 
quiet, you sense the happiness that is within you. 
3 You cannot see a treasure at the bottom of a stormy and muddy lake 
although it is there. However, when the wind stops, the water 
becomes still and the mud sinks, you can see the treasure. The 
treasure is there, whether you see it or not. So is happiness. It is 
always here, only hidden by thoughts, desires and worries. 
4 You can experience more happiness in your life. Only your thoughts 
stand in your way of experiencing it. Next time you feel happy, stop 
for a moment and watch the state of your mind. You will be surprised 
to discover that it is calm, and there are almost no thoughts in your 
mind. Since the mind is not accustomed to stay in this peaceful state 
for long, it soon becomes active again, and the sense of happiness 
disappears. 
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5 Many people connect happiness to achievement of certain goals. This 
makes happiness a reward and not an emotion that must be felt. We 
forget that it is something that comes by looking inward rather than 
waiting for an external trigger. Once you start looking inwards, you 
will have to treat yourself as you would treat a valued friend. This 
will lead to happiness. Take time to appreciate yourself, your work 
and your accomplishments. Surround yourself with happy people and 
recall positive memories. It is important to recognise that you have 
the power to feel happy within you and with practice, it will be felt 
frequently.  
 
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given 
below :  10 1=10 
(i) Why does the writer say that you have to scatter and dissolve 
these clouds to experience happiness ?  
(a) Our thoughts and worries hide the true essence of our 
happiness. 
(b) Our inner peace has to be dissolved to enhance true 
happiness.   
(c) Our desires, thoughts and worries are a part of our 
consciousness and bring happiness.  
(d)  
 
(ii) Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below :  
 Happiness is like the sun, hidden by clouds of worry.  
(a) Happiness is where there is a quiet mind and inner peace.   
(b) Less work is like a breeze which brings happiness. 
(c) The choppy sea hides the treasure of happiness.   
(d) The wind blows and brings happiness. 
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2/C/2 1 P.T.O. 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on 
the title page of the answer-book. 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on 
the title page of the answer-book. 
 
  Series 
WYXZ1/C
  Set No. 2
 
  > Q.P. Code   
   
 
Roll No.
 
ENGLISH 
(Language and Literature)  
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 NOTE 
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages. 
(II) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on 
the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(III) Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions. 
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book 
before attempting it. 
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper 
 will  be  distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students 
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-
book during this period. 
General Instructions :  
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :  
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.   
(ii) The question paper contains three sections : 
 Section A  Reading Skills 
 Section B  Grammar and Creative Writing Skills  
 Section C  Literature  
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.  
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SECTION A 
 Reading Skills 20 marks 
1. Read the following passage carefully :   
1 Happiness is like the sun; it is often hidden by the clouds of thoughts, 
worries and desires. We have to scatter and dissolve these clouds to 
experience happiness. You don t have to create it, all you have to do is 
calm your mind, because when there is a quiet mind and inner peace, 
there is happiness. It is not something far away and unattainable and 
does not depend on circumstances, objects or events. Happiness is an 
inseparable part of our consciousness, of our essence, but hidden and 
covered from sight by our thoughts, desires, and worries.   
2 The mind is always in a constant race from one thought to another, 
from one worry to another. It constantly moves from one object or 
task to another. This restlessness hides the happiness that is within 
you. It is like a choppy sea that hides the bottom. When the sea gets 
calm, you can see the bottom. In the same way, when the mind gets 
quiet, you sense the happiness that is within you. 
3 You cannot see a treasure at the bottom of a stormy and muddy lake 
although it is there. However, when the wind stops, the water 
becomes still and the mud sinks, you can see the treasure. The 
treasure is there, whether you see it or not. So is happiness. It is 
always here, only hidden by thoughts, desires and worries. 
4 You can experience more happiness in your life. Only your thoughts 
stand in your way of experiencing it. Next time you feel happy, stop 
for a moment and watch the state of your mind. You will be surprised 
to discover that it is calm, and there are almost no thoughts in your 
mind. Since the mind is not accustomed to stay in this peaceful state 
for long, it soon becomes active again, and the sense of happiness 
disappears. 
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5 Many people connect happiness to achievement of certain goals. This 
makes happiness a reward and not an emotion that must be felt. We 
forget that it is something that comes by looking inward rather than 
waiting for an external trigger. Once you start looking inwards, you 
will have to treat yourself as you would treat a valued friend. This 
will lead to happiness. Take time to appreciate yourself, your work 
and your accomplishments. Surround yourself with happy people and 
recall positive memories. It is important to recognise that you have 
the power to feel happy within you and with practice, it will be felt 
frequently.  
 
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given 
below :  10 1=10 
(i) Why does the writer say that you have to scatter and dissolve 
these clouds to experience happiness ?  
(a) Our thoughts and worries hide the true essence of our 
happiness. 
(b) Our inner peace has to be dissolved to enhance true 
happiness.   
(c) Our desires, thoughts and worries are a part of our 
consciousness and bring happiness.  
(d)  
 
(ii) Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below :  
 Happiness is like the sun, hidden by clouds of worry.  
(a) Happiness is where there is a quiet mind and inner peace.   
(b) Less work is like a breeze which brings happiness. 
(c) The choppy sea hides the treasure of happiness.   
(d) The wind blows and brings happiness. 
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(iii) Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with 
reference to the following : (Paragraph 1) 
 Happiness is not something far away and unattainable.  
(a) doubt 
(b) caution 
(c) conviction 
(d) denial 
(iv) Select the phrase that states reference to the following  
reason (Paragraph 2) : 
Opinion Reason 
 This restlessness hides the happiness within 
(v) The writer compares the choppy sea hiding the bottom to 
_______________. 
(vi) Based on your reading of the text, list two reasons why the writer 
says happiness is an inseparable part of our consciousness . 
(a) ______________ 
(b) ______________ 
(vii) What connect does the writer draw out between the treasure that 
cannot be seen and happiness ? (Paragraph 3)  
(viii) The writer says time you feel happy, stop for a moment and 
watch the state of your mind The state of your mind will be :  
(a) resolute 
(b) calm   
(c) firm  
(d) decisive  
(ix) Supply one point to justify the following :  
 Connecting happiness to achievement of certain goals makes it a 
reward, not an emotion. 
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2/C/2 1 P.T.O. 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on 
the title page of the answer-book. 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on 
the title page of the answer-book. 
 
  Series 
WYXZ1/C
  Set No. 2
 
  > Q.P. Code   
   
 
Roll No.
 
ENGLISH 
(Language and Literature)  
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 NOTE 
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages. 
(II) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on 
the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(III) Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions. 
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book 
before attempting it. 
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper 
 will  be  distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students 
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-
book during this period. 
General Instructions :  
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :  
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.   
(ii) The question paper contains three sections : 
 Section A  Reading Skills 
 Section B  Grammar and Creative Writing Skills  
 Section C  Literature  
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.  
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SECTION A 
 Reading Skills 20 marks 
1. Read the following passage carefully :   
1 Happiness is like the sun; it is often hidden by the clouds of thoughts, 
worries and desires. We have to scatter and dissolve these clouds to 
experience happiness. You don t have to create it, all you have to do is 
calm your mind, because when there is a quiet mind and inner peace, 
there is happiness. It is not something far away and unattainable and 
does not depend on circumstances, objects or events. Happiness is an 
inseparable part of our consciousness, of our essence, but hidden and 
covered from sight by our thoughts, desires, and worries.   
2 The mind is always in a constant race from one thought to another, 
from one worry to another. It constantly moves from one object or 
task to another. This restlessness hides the happiness that is within 
you. It is like a choppy sea that hides the bottom. When the sea gets 
calm, you can see the bottom. In the same way, when the mind gets 
quiet, you sense the happiness that is within you. 
3 You cannot see a treasure at the bottom of a stormy and muddy lake 
although it is there. However, when the wind stops, the water 
becomes still and the mud sinks, you can see the treasure. The 
treasure is there, whether you see it or not. So is happiness. It is 
always here, only hidden by thoughts, desires and worries. 
4 You can experience more happiness in your life. Only your thoughts 
stand in your way of experiencing it. Next time you feel happy, stop 
for a moment and watch the state of your mind. You will be surprised 
to discover that it is calm, and there are almost no thoughts in your 
mind. Since the mind is not accustomed to stay in this peaceful state 
for long, it soon becomes active again, and the sense of happiness 
disappears. 
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5 Many people connect happiness to achievement of certain goals. This 
makes happiness a reward and not an emotion that must be felt. We 
forget that it is something that comes by looking inward rather than 
waiting for an external trigger. Once you start looking inwards, you 
will have to treat yourself as you would treat a valued friend. This 
will lead to happiness. Take time to appreciate yourself, your work 
and your accomplishments. Surround yourself with happy people and 
recall positive memories. It is important to recognise that you have 
the power to feel happy within you and with practice, it will be felt 
frequently.  
 
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given 
below :  10 1=10 
(i) Why does the writer say that you have to scatter and dissolve 
these clouds to experience happiness ?  
(a) Our thoughts and worries hide the true essence of our 
happiness. 
(b) Our inner peace has to be dissolved to enhance true 
happiness.   
(c) Our desires, thoughts and worries are a part of our 
consciousness and bring happiness.  
(d)  
 
(ii) Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below :  
 Happiness is like the sun, hidden by clouds of worry.  
(a) Happiness is where there is a quiet mind and inner peace.   
(b) Less work is like a breeze which brings happiness. 
(c) The choppy sea hides the treasure of happiness.   
(d) The wind blows and brings happiness. 
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(iii) Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with 
reference to the following : (Paragraph 1) 
 Happiness is not something far away and unattainable.  
(a) doubt 
(b) caution 
(c) conviction 
(d) denial 
(iv) Select the phrase that states reference to the following  
reason (Paragraph 2) : 
Opinion Reason 
 This restlessness hides the happiness within 
(v) The writer compares the choppy sea hiding the bottom to 
_______________. 
(vi) Based on your reading of the text, list two reasons why the writer 
says happiness is an inseparable part of our consciousness . 
(a) ______________ 
(b) ______________ 
(vii) What connect does the writer draw out between the treasure that 
cannot be seen and happiness ? (Paragraph 3)  
(viii) The writer says time you feel happy, stop for a moment and 
watch the state of your mind The state of your mind will be :  
(a) resolute 
(b) calm   
(c) firm  
(d) decisive  
(ix) Supply one point to justify the following :  
 Connecting happiness to achievement of certain goals makes it a 
reward, not an emotion. 
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(x) Evaluate the inappropriate reason for having the power to feel 
happy to be within ourselves. 
(a) recalling positive memories 
(b) appreciating yourself   
(c) achievement of certain goals 
(d) looking inwards  
2. Read the following passage carefully :  
1 There was a time when human interference was minimum, the 
number of wild animals was quite high and there was no problem of 
their protection or conservation.   
2 Due to the irrational use of natural and biotic resources of the Earth 
in the past, most of the wildlife has been destroyed beyond retrieval. 
According to an estimate, in India about 200 species of wild animals 
and birds have become extinct and another 2500 are on the verge of 
extinction. Some of them are black buck, chinkara, wolf, swamp deer, 
nilgai, Indian gazelle, antelope, tiger, rhinoceros, gir lion, crocodile, 
flamingo, pelican, bustard, white crane, grey heron, mountain quail, 
etc.   
3 In India, the Government and NGOs are taking keen interest in 
protection of wildlife. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, has several 
provisions for the conservation of wildlife. As many as 165 game 
sanctuaries and 21 national parks have been deployed to protect the 
natural habitat and wild animals. Apart from this, Wildlife 
Conservation Week is also celebrated from 1
st
 to 7
th
 October every 
year. But still there is a long way to go in this direction.