CBSE Class 10 English Literature Important Questions: In the CBSE Class 10 English Board Exam 2025, the Language and Literature paper will include short and long answer-type questions from the prescribed textbooks—First Flight and Footprints Without Feet. The literature section will feature 3-mark short answer questions and 6-mark long answer questions.
To help students prepare effectively, we have compiled important short and long answer questions from key topics in the CBSE Class 10 English syllabus. Practicing these questions will aid in self-assessment and better exam readiness. Check the CBSE Class 10 English Important Questions 2025 below to boost your preparation.
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Check all questions below and try to answer them adhering to the prescribed word limit:
CBSE Class 10 English Important Short Questions from First Flight
Answer the following questions in 40-50 words each. (3 Marks for each)
(1) Explain how the description of the devastation caused by the hailstorm reflects the sadness within Lencho, in A Letter to God?
(2) What did the Buddha want Kisa Gotami to understand?
(3) Who are Paders and why are they called friends of the chidren?
(4) Why did the woman at the control room look strangely at the pilot of old Dakota?
(5) Write a short note on the relationship between the author and his pet Mijbil.
(6) According to the poet, what do ‘Fire and Ice’ represent? Do you agree with him?
(7) What tells you that Anne loved her grandmother?
(8) Describe the magnificent views of the tea estate with reference to the lesson, ‘Tea from Assam’.
(9) What happened when Maxwell decided to transport Mijbil to England by air?
(10) What did the baker do first once he reached a house?
(11) Evaluate the line - Some say the world will end in fire/Some say in ice - in the context of volcanic eruptions, forest fires, meteor collisions, melting ice caps, etc.?
(12) What details did Valli pick up about the bus journey? How did she pick up these details?
(13) 'Paper has more patience than people'. Elucidate.
(14) Why did Lencho write a letter to God?
(15) Why was the young seagull alone at the ledge?
(16) Explain the irony in the chapter, "A Letter to God".
(17) "During our childhood in Goa, the baker used to be our friend, companion and guide." What does this statement imply in relation to the character of the baker? (Glimpses of India)
(18) It is our attitude towards a situation that makes it positive or negative. Do you agree with it? Express your views with reference to the poem 'Dust of Snow'.
(19) Belinda and other animals have been described as brave. But on seeing the pirate they behaved in a cowardly way. How did they react? (A Tale of Custard, The Dragon)
(20) Flying is a natural act in birds. Then why was the young seagull 'exhausted by the strange exercise'? Justify the given statement with reference to baby seagull's fear. (His First Flight)
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CBSE Class 10 English Important Short Questions from Footprints Without Feet
Answer the following questions in 40-50 words each. (3 Marks for each)
(1) What compels Griffin to become a homeless wanderer without clothes?
(2) The entry of one character in The Midnight Visitor brought a twist in the ending. Explain.
(3) What was the passion of Horace Danby and how did he satisfy it?
(4) Why did Matilda throw the invitation spitefully?
(5) What information did Ausable give about the imaginary balcony? Why did he do so?
(6) Richard's mother was his companion and spent a lot of time with him. A parent should try to be a companion to a child. Justify.
(7) What were the factors which contributed in making Ebright a scientist?
(8) Why was Dr Herriot confident that Tricki will be in the hospital room soon?
(9) Why was Matilda Loisel always unhappy?
(10) How is Ausable different from other secret agents?
(11) Why is Mrs. Pumphrey worried about Tricki?
(12) Why does Horace Danby steal every year?
(13) Who is Fowler and what is his first authentic thrill of the day?
(14) State one likely reason the writer of The Midnight Visitor chose to characterise Ausable as short and fat.
(15) Validate the importance of small, fun learning tasks towards successful careers, in the context of Richard Ebright in The Making of a Scientist.
(16) Do you think Bholi could have confidently refused to marry Bishamber if she wasn't educated? Give reasons. (Bholi)
(17) Who was Henry? What role did he play in Ausable's plan? (The
Midnight Visitor)
(18) Horace Danby was a typical thief. Describe how he planned his work. (A Question of Trust)
CBSE Class 10 English Important Long Questions from First Flight
Answer the following questions in 100-120 words. (6 marks for each)
(1) ‘Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ describes the value of freedom in life and how it is necessary for civilization to grow. What value do you derive out of it to make life an enjoyable experience?
(2) How did Anne Frank use her writing skills in convincing her teacher?
(3) Is it right to confine wild animals into cages? Why or Why not?
(4) What do you think is the value of courage? Discuss it in relation to the story 'His First Flight'.
(5) Paper has more patience than people. This was how Anne the girl feels in the lesson “From the Diary of Anne Frank”.
(6) As a girl/boy of almost the same age group can you identify yourself with Anne’s emotions. Also refer to the similar feelings of Amanda. Describe how Anne and Amanda must have felt and highlight the reasons which would have forced Anne to write a diary and Amanda to long for loneliness.
(7) His father and mother had come around calling to him shrilly, upbraiding him, threatening him. What role was played by the family of the seagull to train him in the art of flying?
(8) It is true that without the help of the members of family, the young seagull could not fly. Elaborate.
(9) Our attitude towards a situation evokes both negative and positive responses. Analyse this with reference to the poem, “Dust of Snow” to bring out the inherent valuable lessons.
(10) Valli was sensitive, but at the same time, she was fearless and quite determined. Think of another character from your text book, who displayed similar character traits.
Compare and contrast the lives of Valli and the other character, that you have chosen from the text of Two Stories about Flying.
You may begin this way.
The characters who are fearless and determined from two texts are Valli and (Reference: Madam Rides a Bus & Two Stories about Flying)
(11) Based on your understanding of the Play "The Proposal', what do you think of relationships?
Prepare a speech draft on relationships based on Natalya's and Anne Frank's characters.
You may begin this way.
Good morning everyone.
Relationships are the bond between two people based on mutual
likes, understanding, need or love. I'd like to discuss relationships as portrayed in the two texts......
You may end this way
To conclude, I'd like to say that
Thank you,
(Reference: The Proposal & from the Diary of Anne Frank)
CBSE Class 10 English Important Long Questions from Footprints Without Feet
Answer the following questions in 100-120 words. (6 marks for each)
(1) Hari Singh didn’t board the express and returned to Anil. It shows that everyone has some conscience that they do not put in practice. Elaborate with reference to ‘The Thief’s story’.
(2) What changes occurred in Matilda’s lifestyle after she had lost the necklace?
(3) The story, A Triumph of Surgery is a powerful example of the importance of saying “NO”. Explain giving examples from the text related to Tricky and his illness.
(4) “Show off and a fake life may give temporary happiness but bring misfortune and problems in future.” Explain the statement by linking it to the desires and behaviour of Matilda Loisel.
(5) ‘Science should be used as a boon and not as a bane”. Analyse this in detail with reference to Griffin the lawless scientist in the lesson “Footprints without Feet”.
(6) “Living beyond your means can cause mental agony and ruin.” Forgetting ground realities and having endless aspirations is not good. Elaborate this with reference to the story “The Necklace”
(7) Why did the thief befriend Anil? Why did he steal Anil's money? Why did he come back and put Anil's money back?
(8) How does Think Tank compare the Martians with the people on the Earth? What guesses are made by him about the books found on earth?
(9) In the story ‘A Questions of Trust’, Horace Danby carefully planned his theft, but was outwitted by another thief ‘The lady in red’. Would you agree that over confidence may prove fatal one day? Discuss.
(10) Griffin's brilliance as a man of science fades before his darker traits. Give reasons from the text to support your answer. (Footprints Without Feet)
(11) Hari Singh says "He knew it but neither his lips nor his eyes showed anything." Anil successfully addressed the situation by not addressing it all. Elaborate based on your reading of 'The Thief's Story'.
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