ICSE Class 10 English Literature Exam Analysis 2025: Question Paper Review, Answer Key & Students’ Reactions

The ICSE Class 10 English Literature (Paper 2) examination was conducted today, February 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This two-hour exam, administered by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), is a crucial component of the ICSE curriculum, assessing students' understanding and appreciation of English literature.

This article provides the overall exam analysis, including the difficulty level and section-wise breakdown, and shares the students' and teachers' reactions on the question paper's complexity and fairness. We have also provided the ICSE English Literature (Paper 2) question paper and answer key for students to cross-check their responses.

The answer key has been curated by subject experts to help you evaluate your performance and get an idea of the expected answers. Stay tuned for further updates and insights!

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ICSE Class 10 English Literature (Paper 2) Exam 2025: Highlights

Also Check| ICSE Class 10 English Language (Paper 1) Answer Key 2025

ICSE Class 10 English Literature (Paper 2) 2025: Difficulty Level & Student Reactions

Overall Difficulty Level

• Easy to Moderate: Many students felt the paper was balanced and well-structured.
• Section A was easy, while Sections B, C, and D had a mix of direct and analytical questions.
• Prose and drama questions were moderate, but some poetry questions were tricky, requiring deeper interpretation.

Students' Reactions

Students shared mixed reactions after the exam:

• The paper was well-balanced. Some poetry questions were slightly challenging, but overall, it was manageable.
• Drama section required in-depth analysis, but if you studied well, it was doable.
• Most questions were expected from past trends, making it a fair paper."

Teachers’ Reactions

Experts and teachers analysed the paper, stating:

• The exam followed the syllabus and specimen paper pattern, ensuring no surprises.
• The difficulty level was appropriate, with a fair mix of direct and inferential questions.
• The question paper encouraged critical thinking, which is essential for literary analysis.

ICSE Class 10 English Literature (Paper 2) 2025: Question Paper & Answer Key

The ICSE Class 10 English Literature (Paper 2) answer key 2025 are provided below. Subject experts analysed each question and provided accurate answers to help students evaluate their performance.

Also Check |

• ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024-25
• ICSE Class 10 Sample Papers 2024-25