List of top Questions asked in CBSE Class X- 2026

What is the contribution of the extended metaphor in the poem “Fog”?
Working through his project of collecting and tagging butterflies, Ebright developed a scientific temperament. Elaborate. \hfill (Making of a Scientist)
Read the conversation between a professional writer and a school student: Student: What prompted you to become a professional writer? Writer: My childhood library housed books of all kinds. I was fascinated with the compelling stories and wanted to create my own. Report the student’s question.
Read the following details about the characteristics of the Indian start-up ecosystem:
  • One of the most vibrant and largest in the world
  • Drives innovation across various fields
  • Brings unique solutions to major challenges both domestic and international
  • Has entered various fields – healthcare, e-commerce, agriculture
  • Supported by funding and government initiatives
In about 120 words analyse the future of startups in India considering factors that have supported its growth in the country. Focus on aspects of the need, benefits, and support required for these startups.
“Improvements in sports infrastructure with a focus on multi-purpose sustainable facilities as well as the integration of technology along with a grassroots centric approach is the key to bring Indian athletes on the world stage.” Write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words, expressing your views on how improved infrastructure can help Indian athletes win accolades for the nation.
Complete the given sentence about the reaction of a tourist by selecting the correct option: Yesterday you loved the spicy Indian curry, _______} you?
You are Nirmala/Nirmal, a resident of Jhunjhunu Colony. Recently there have been a series of accidents and petty crimes in your colony. One of the reasons is poor street lighting. Write a letter to the Commissioner of the Works department, drawing attention to the urgent need to install street lights to avoid further crimes and accidents.
Select the correct option to complete the given sentence from the memoir of your grandparent: “When I was the team Captain, I _______} often organise get-togethers to develop bonding among the team mates.”
Complete the given line from Rules and Regulations’ section of a school diary: Minimum 75% attendance is _______} to appear for the final examinations.
Identify and correct the error in the given line taken from a critical review of a recently staged play: As an actor, Ravi Raj, is superior then any other contemporary actor.
Detect the error and supply the correction for the given newspaper report on a proposal by a Member of Advisory Board: After the meeting it was obvious that most stakeholders would not support _______} proposals.
Read Somil’s request to his mother:
“Can you teach me to swim?”
Report Somil’s request by completing the following sentence correctly:
Somil asked his mother _________
Report the dialogue between a flight attendant and a passenger by filling in the blank: Attendant: Did you have your dinner, sir? Passenger: Yes, thank you! The flight attendant asked the passenger _________. The passenger replied in affirmation and thanked him.
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Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete a newspaper clipping: The verdict is yet to come since the members of the jury _________ (is/are) divided in their opinion.
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Read the given sentence from a self-help book. Identify the error and supply the correction in the given format: To identifying your goal is the biggest step in your success story.
Yamini asked her friend Shifa, “Would you like to come for my birthday party tomorrow?” Report Yamini’s question correctly.
Giving reason explain what type of materials are used in fuse wires.
Distinguish between overloading and short-circuiting of a circuit.
How will you identify live wire and neutral wire in a domestic electric circuit?
Write any two differences between direct current and alternating current.
List any two features of the electric current used in the houses of India.
When the path of a light ray refracted through a glass prism is reversed, how will the angle of deviation change? Explain.
Draw the ray diagram for refraction of light through a glass prism and mark angle of refraction and angle of deviation.
An object is placed at a distance of 30 cm in front of a convex lens of focal length 15 cm. Use lens formula to determine the position of the image. What will be the size of the image in this case?
How to connect three resistors each of resistance 8 $\Omega$, so that the equivalent resistance of the combination is 12 $\Omega$? Draw diagram of the combination and justify your answer.