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MARKING SCHEME -Class X 
 (2022-23) 
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184) 
 
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks) 
Note:  
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading. 
(ii)       (ii)        The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.  
(iii)       (iii)    Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought 
rather than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response. 
 
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.                         10 marks 
i.Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans? 
 
A. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports. 
B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.  
C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour. 
D. They representpeace and calm, to us. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B.They evoke the wish in us, to master them. ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
ii.Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below: 
 
The more incredible the mountains—the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1) 
 
A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake 
B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness 
C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage 
D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
D.The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty  ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
iii.Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following: 
 
So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports 
(Paragraph 1) 
 
A. doubt 
B. caution 
C. conviction 
D. denial 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C.   conviction 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
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MARKING SCHEME -Class X 
 (2022-23) 
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184) 
 
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks) 
Note:  
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading. 
(ii)       (ii)        The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.  
(iii)       (iii)    Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought 
rather than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response. 
 
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.                         10 marks 
i.Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans? 
 
A. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports. 
B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.  
C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour. 
D. They representpeace and calm, to us. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B.They evoke the wish in us, to master them. ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
ii.Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below: 
 
The more incredible the mountains—the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1) 
 
A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake 
B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness 
C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage 
D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
D.The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty  ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
iii.Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following: 
 
So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports 
(Paragraph 1) 
 
A. doubt 
B. caution 
C. conviction 
D. denial 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C.   conviction 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
iv.Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 1. 
 
Opinion Reason 
 ____________ Best experienced rather than described 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
hard to put in words 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
v.The writer compares training to penance in the line --Then comes the penance of the rigorous 
training.(Paragraph 2) 
State 1 point of similarity between training and penance. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
very difficult / requires perseverance 
(Any other relevant) 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer  
? No partial credit  
 
 
vi.Based on your reading of the text, list 2 reasons why the writer says that “mountaineering is not a sport 
that can be embraced without preparation”. (Paragraph 2) 
1) ______________________ 
2)______________________ 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
(Any 2) 
? Because mountaineering includes difficulties 
likehaving to walk on icy sheets that cannot be 
accomplished without proper preparation of 
equipment 
? Because mountaineering includes dealing with 
several Health hazards that cannot be managed 
without preparation. 
? Because managing unpredictable weather is 
essential in mountaineering and cannot be 
accomplished without being prepared with specific 
training 
? Because mountaineering presents the risk of fatality 
due to faulty decision-making and cannot be 
addressed without being prepared by 
accompanying/ engaging experienced climbers 
(Any other relevant/ correct from text) 
 
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct/ 
relevantpoints 
? Award ½ mark for 1 correct/ 
relevantpoints 
 
vii.What connect does the writer draw out between unpredictable weather and setting up of camps?  
      (Paragraph 3) 
.                                                                                                                                                            (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
If the weather is unpredictable, it makes it difficult to 
decide when to set up camp as mountaineers would prefer 
to climb when its sunny and camp when it’s snowing. 
? Award 1 mark for the complete 
explanation  
? Award ½ mark for a partial but correct 
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MARKING SCHEME -Class X 
 (2022-23) 
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184) 
 
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks) 
Note:  
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading. 
(ii)       (ii)        The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.  
(iii)       (iii)    Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought 
rather than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response. 
 
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.                         10 marks 
i.Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans? 
 
A. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports. 
B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.  
C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour. 
D. They representpeace and calm, to us. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B.They evoke the wish in us, to master them. ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
ii.Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below: 
 
The more incredible the mountains—the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1) 
 
A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake 
B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness 
C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage 
D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
D.The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty  ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
iii.Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following: 
 
So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports 
(Paragraph 1) 
 
A. doubt 
B. caution 
C. conviction 
D. denial 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C.   conviction 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
iv.Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 1. 
 
Opinion Reason 
 ____________ Best experienced rather than described 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
hard to put in words 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
v.The writer compares training to penance in the line --Then comes the penance of the rigorous 
training.(Paragraph 2) 
State 1 point of similarity between training and penance. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
very difficult / requires perseverance 
(Any other relevant) 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer  
? No partial credit  
 
 
vi.Based on your reading of the text, list 2 reasons why the writer says that “mountaineering is not a sport 
that can be embraced without preparation”. (Paragraph 2) 
1) ______________________ 
2)______________________ 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
(Any 2) 
? Because mountaineering includes difficulties 
likehaving to walk on icy sheets that cannot be 
accomplished without proper preparation of 
equipment 
? Because mountaineering includes dealing with 
several Health hazards that cannot be managed 
without preparation. 
? Because managing unpredictable weather is 
essential in mountaineering and cannot be 
accomplished without being prepared with specific 
training 
? Because mountaineering presents the risk of fatality 
due to faulty decision-making and cannot be 
addressed without being prepared by 
accompanying/ engaging experienced climbers 
(Any other relevant/ correct from text) 
 
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct/ 
relevantpoints 
? Award ½ mark for 1 correct/ 
relevantpoints 
 
vii.What connect does the writer draw out between unpredictable weather and setting up of camps?  
      (Paragraph 3) 
.                                                                                                                                                            (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
If the weather is unpredictable, it makes it difficult to 
decide when to set up camp as mountaineers would prefer 
to climb when its sunny and camp when it’s snowing. 
? Award 1 mark for the complete 
explanation  
? Award ½ mark for a partial but correct 
explanation 
 
viii.The writer says, “A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the  
powerful forces of nature.” (Paragraph 3) 
 
Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the forces of nature, up in the mountains. 
 
A. survival 
B. experience 
C. tradition 
D. directive 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
A.   survival 
 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer  
? No partial credit  
 
ix.Supply 1 point to justify the following:  
While mountainclimbing, an impulsive mountaineer is either disaster-prone or as good as dead. 
(1 mark)    
Value Points Guidance 
Survival is key in mountain climbing and it can be done with  
meticulously planning / careful decision-making/ careful 
application of training (any one or more) 
It has no room for rash or impulsive decisions/ actions—
these would lead to accidents or fatalities. 
 
? Award 1 mark for relevant justification 
? No partial credit 
 
x.Evaluate the INAPPROPRIATE reason for the feeling of exhilaration on reaching a summit,     
    that the mountain climbers experience. 
 
A. Achievement of a seemingly impossible feat 
B. Spectacular panoramic view  
C. Application of the inculcated survival instincts 
D. Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering equipment 
(1 mark)    
Value Points Guidance 
D.Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering  
equipment 
? Award 1 mark for relevant justification 
? No partial credit 
II. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 
 
i.Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1. 
  The rate of tourism in the North-East of India puzzles tourism officials. 
 
Value Points Guidance 
This is so because these states are lesser explored as 
compared to the rest of the country, in spite of having lots 
to offer. 
? Award 1 mark for the complete 
answer. 
? No partial credit 
 
ii.Select the appropriate options to fill in the blanks. 
 
From paragraph 1 we can infer that the _____________ and _________________ of the North-Eastern 
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MARKING SCHEME -Class X 
 (2022-23) 
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184) 
 
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks) 
Note:  
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading. 
(ii)       (ii)        The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.  
(iii)       (iii)    Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought 
rather than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response. 
 
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.                         10 marks 
i.Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans? 
 
A. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports. 
B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.  
C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour. 
D. They representpeace and calm, to us. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B.They evoke the wish in us, to master them. ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
ii.Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below: 
 
The more incredible the mountains—the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1) 
 
A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake 
B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness 
C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage 
D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
D.The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty  ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
iii.Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following: 
 
So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports 
(Paragraph 1) 
 
A. doubt 
B. caution 
C. conviction 
D. denial 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C.   conviction 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
iv.Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 1. 
 
Opinion Reason 
 ____________ Best experienced rather than described 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
hard to put in words 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
v.The writer compares training to penance in the line --Then comes the penance of the rigorous 
training.(Paragraph 2) 
State 1 point of similarity between training and penance. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
very difficult / requires perseverance 
(Any other relevant) 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer  
? No partial credit  
 
 
vi.Based on your reading of the text, list 2 reasons why the writer says that “mountaineering is not a sport 
that can be embraced without preparation”. (Paragraph 2) 
1) ______________________ 
2)______________________ 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
(Any 2) 
? Because mountaineering includes difficulties 
likehaving to walk on icy sheets that cannot be 
accomplished without proper preparation of 
equipment 
? Because mountaineering includes dealing with 
several Health hazards that cannot be managed 
without preparation. 
? Because managing unpredictable weather is 
essential in mountaineering and cannot be 
accomplished without being prepared with specific 
training 
? Because mountaineering presents the risk of fatality 
due to faulty decision-making and cannot be 
addressed without being prepared by 
accompanying/ engaging experienced climbers 
(Any other relevant/ correct from text) 
 
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct/ 
relevantpoints 
? Award ½ mark for 1 correct/ 
relevantpoints 
 
vii.What connect does the writer draw out between unpredictable weather and setting up of camps?  
      (Paragraph 3) 
.                                                                                                                                                            (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
If the weather is unpredictable, it makes it difficult to 
decide when to set up camp as mountaineers would prefer 
to climb when its sunny and camp when it’s snowing. 
? Award 1 mark for the complete 
explanation  
? Award ½ mark for a partial but correct 
explanation 
 
viii.The writer says, “A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the  
powerful forces of nature.” (Paragraph 3) 
 
Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the forces of nature, up in the mountains. 
 
A. survival 
B. experience 
C. tradition 
D. directive 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
A.   survival 
 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer  
? No partial credit  
 
ix.Supply 1 point to justify the following:  
While mountainclimbing, an impulsive mountaineer is either disaster-prone or as good as dead. 
(1 mark)    
Value Points Guidance 
Survival is key in mountain climbing and it can be done with  
meticulously planning / careful decision-making/ careful 
application of training (any one or more) 
It has no room for rash or impulsive decisions/ actions—
these would lead to accidents or fatalities. 
 
? Award 1 mark for relevant justification 
? No partial credit 
 
x.Evaluate the INAPPROPRIATE reason for the feeling of exhilaration on reaching a summit,     
    that the mountain climbers experience. 
 
A. Achievement of a seemingly impossible feat 
B. Spectacular panoramic view  
C. Application of the inculcated survival instincts 
D. Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering equipment 
(1 mark)    
Value Points Guidance 
D.Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering  
equipment 
? Award 1 mark for relevant justification 
? No partial credit 
II. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 
 
i.Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1. 
  The rate of tourism in the North-East of India puzzles tourism officials. 
 
Value Points Guidance 
This is so because these states are lesser explored as 
compared to the rest of the country, in spite of having lots 
to offer. 
? Award 1 mark for the complete 
answer. 
? No partial credit 
 
ii.Select the appropriate options to fill in the blanks. 
 
From paragraph 1 we can infer that the _____________ and _________________ of the North-Eastern 
states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time poor’ tourists. 
 
1.  distinctiveness     
2. conventionality        
3. diversity        
4. uniformity 
5. modernity 
 
A. 1 & 3  
B. 2 &4   
C. 2 & 5  
D. 1 & 4 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
A.1&3. ? Award 1 mark for correctresponse 
? No partial credit 
iii.Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/ phrase from paragraph 1: 
aroma: cooking:: _________: painting 
 
(Clue:Just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly ___________ is/ are integral to painting) 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
hues and shades 
 
 
? Award 1 mark for correctresponse 
? No partial credit  
iv.Select the correct option to complete the sentence. 
 
Travellers advocating the ‘experience economy’ seek a holiday package with ______________ 
 
A. grand facilities, expensive hotels and excellent services to pamper them. 
B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have planned for. 
C. places and cities to buy things from and opportunities spend money. 
D. minimal services, hostel accommodation and many days of touring. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have 
planned for. 
 
? Award 1 mark for correctresponse 
? No partial credit  
v.Select the chart that appropriately represents the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from 
2011-2014, as per paragraph 2.  
 
 
 
A. Option 1 
B. Option 2 
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MARKING SCHEME -Class X 
 (2022-23) 
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184) 
 
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks) 
Note:  
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading. 
(ii)       (ii)        The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.  
(iii)       (iii)    Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought 
rather than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response. 
 
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.                         10 marks 
i.Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans? 
 
A. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports. 
B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.  
C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour. 
D. They representpeace and calm, to us. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B.They evoke the wish in us, to master them. ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
ii.Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below: 
 
The more incredible the mountains—the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1) 
 
A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake 
B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness 
C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage 
D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
D.The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty  ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
iii.Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following: 
 
So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports 
(Paragraph 1) 
 
A. doubt 
B. caution 
C. conviction 
D. denial 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C.   conviction 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
iv.Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 1. 
 
Opinion Reason 
 ____________ Best experienced rather than described 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
hard to put in words 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit 
 
v.The writer compares training to penance in the line --Then comes the penance of the rigorous 
training.(Paragraph 2) 
State 1 point of similarity between training and penance. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
very difficult / requires perseverance 
(Any other relevant) 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer  
? No partial credit  
 
 
vi.Based on your reading of the text, list 2 reasons why the writer says that “mountaineering is not a sport 
that can be embraced without preparation”. (Paragraph 2) 
1) ______________________ 
2)______________________ 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
(Any 2) 
? Because mountaineering includes difficulties 
likehaving to walk on icy sheets that cannot be 
accomplished without proper preparation of 
equipment 
? Because mountaineering includes dealing with 
several Health hazards that cannot be managed 
without preparation. 
? Because managing unpredictable weather is 
essential in mountaineering and cannot be 
accomplished without being prepared with specific 
training 
? Because mountaineering presents the risk of fatality 
due to faulty decision-making and cannot be 
addressed without being prepared by 
accompanying/ engaging experienced climbers 
(Any other relevant/ correct from text) 
 
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct/ 
relevantpoints 
? Award ½ mark for 1 correct/ 
relevantpoints 
 
vii.What connect does the writer draw out between unpredictable weather and setting up of camps?  
      (Paragraph 3) 
.                                                                                                                                                            (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
If the weather is unpredictable, it makes it difficult to 
decide when to set up camp as mountaineers would prefer 
to climb when its sunny and camp when it’s snowing. 
? Award 1 mark for the complete 
explanation  
? Award ½ mark for a partial but correct 
explanation 
 
viii.The writer says, “A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the  
powerful forces of nature.” (Paragraph 3) 
 
Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the forces of nature, up in the mountains. 
 
A. survival 
B. experience 
C. tradition 
D. directive 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
A.   survival 
 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer  
? No partial credit  
 
ix.Supply 1 point to justify the following:  
While mountainclimbing, an impulsive mountaineer is either disaster-prone or as good as dead. 
(1 mark)    
Value Points Guidance 
Survival is key in mountain climbing and it can be done with  
meticulously planning / careful decision-making/ careful 
application of training (any one or more) 
It has no room for rash or impulsive decisions/ actions—
these would lead to accidents or fatalities. 
 
? Award 1 mark for relevant justification 
? No partial credit 
 
x.Evaluate the INAPPROPRIATE reason for the feeling of exhilaration on reaching a summit,     
    that the mountain climbers experience. 
 
A. Achievement of a seemingly impossible feat 
B. Spectacular panoramic view  
C. Application of the inculcated survival instincts 
D. Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering equipment 
(1 mark)    
Value Points Guidance 
D.Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering  
equipment 
? Award 1 mark for relevant justification 
? No partial credit 
II. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 
 
i.Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1. 
  The rate of tourism in the North-East of India puzzles tourism officials. 
 
Value Points Guidance 
This is so because these states are lesser explored as 
compared to the rest of the country, in spite of having lots 
to offer. 
? Award 1 mark for the complete 
answer. 
? No partial credit 
 
ii.Select the appropriate options to fill in the blanks. 
 
From paragraph 1 we can infer that the _____________ and _________________ of the North-Eastern 
states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time poor’ tourists. 
 
1.  distinctiveness     
2. conventionality        
3. diversity        
4. uniformity 
5. modernity 
 
A. 1 & 3  
B. 2 &4   
C. 2 & 5  
D. 1 & 4 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
A.1&3. ? Award 1 mark for correctresponse 
? No partial credit 
iii.Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/ phrase from paragraph 1: 
aroma: cooking:: _________: painting 
 
(Clue:Just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly ___________ is/ are integral to painting) 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
hues and shades 
 
 
? Award 1 mark for correctresponse 
? No partial credit  
iv.Select the correct option to complete the sentence. 
 
Travellers advocating the ‘experience economy’ seek a holiday package with ______________ 
 
A. grand facilities, expensive hotels and excellent services to pamper them. 
B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have planned for. 
C. places and cities to buy things from and opportunities spend money. 
D. minimal services, hostel accommodation and many days of touring. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have 
planned for. 
 
? Award 1 mark for correctresponse 
? No partial credit  
v.Select the chart that appropriately represents the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from 
2011-2014, as per paragraph 2.  
 
 
 
A. Option 1 
B. Option 2 
C. Option 3 
D. Option 4 
 
For the Visually Impaired Candidates 
Describe the trend of foreign tourist travels in the North-East, from 2011-2014 in ONE word, as  
per paragraph 2.  
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B. Option 2 
 
For the visually impaired candidates 
rising/ growing/ increasing (any other relevant, correct) 
 
 
? Award 1 mark for correct response 
? No partial credit 
vi.Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option. 
 
The study of tourist travel statistics in the North-East, from 2005 to 2014 showed ____________ results. 
 
A. expected 
B. encouraging 
C. inconsistent 
D. questionable 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B.encouraging 
 
? Award 1 mark for correctresponse 
? No partial credit  
 
vii.Substitute the word ‘witnessed’ with ONE WORD similar in meaning, in the followingsentence from  
     paragraph 2: 
 
Foreign tourist arrivals inthe North-East witnessed a growth of... 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
observed/ recorded/ showed/ displayed  
   (Any other similar relevant) 
 
? Award 1 mark for correct response 
? No partial credit 
viii.List any 2 examples of ‘tourist facilities’as referred to, in Paragraph 3. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
(Any 2) 
Accommodation—hotels, hostels, camps 
Recreation—Parks, Gardens, Museums, Shopping areas  
Essential- eating outlets, toilets, water points, kiosks for 
maps / currency exchange (if needed), certified travel guide 
availability 
Transport-dedicated shuttle service, sight-seeing buses, 
cards or passes, car hiring stations 
Digital upgrades –WiFi availability, websites, ticketing, 
forums 
(Any other relevant) 
 
? Award 1 mark for 2 relevant examples 
? Award ½ mark for 1 relevant example  
 
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Ans. The key components of the CBSE marking scheme for Class 10 English exam include the allocation of marks for reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar, and literature. It also outlines the criteria for awarding marks based on the content, language, and presentation of the answers. Additionally, it may provide guidelines for word limits, formats, and expected answer patterns.
4. How does the CBSE marking scheme for Class 10 English exam help in scoring better marks?
Ans. The CBSE marking scheme for Class 10 English exam helps in scoring better marks by providing a clear understanding of the expectations and criteria for awarding marks. Students can align their preparation and answers according to the marking scheme, ensuring they address all the required components and meet the specified criteria. It helps students to present their answers in a structured and comprehensive manner, increasing the chances of scoring higher marks.
5. Is the CBSE marking scheme for Class 10 English exam applicable for all schools following the CBSE curriculum?
Ans. Yes, the CBSE marking scheme for Class 10 English exam is applicable for all schools following the CBSE curriculum. It serves as a standard guideline for evaluating the answer scripts of students across different schools. The marking scheme ensures fairness and consistency in the evaluation process, regardless of the school or examiner.
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