Organisation : Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH)
Exam : Secondary Exam (Class 10th)
Document Type : Question Paper
Subject : English
Year : March 2025
Website : https://bseh.org.in/secondary-old-question-paper-2025
BSEH Haryana Class 10th English Question Paper
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BSEH Haryana Class 10th English Questions
Section – A: (Reading Skills) [ M. M. : 20
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :
The choices we make daily – such as wearing a seatbelt, properly lifting heavy objects or intentionally avoiding dangerous situations –––– can either safeguard our well-being or lead to potentially harmful outcomes.
We must decide to take control of our lives. Exercising self-control, practicing self-discipline and setting boundaries in our lives are among the most important actions we can take. A life lacking discipline is characterized by carelessness.
We may perceive it as thrilling to live on the edge. We are drawn to the notion of “Yes, that’s me ! living on the edge ! Woo-hoo !” It has become a widely embraced perspective on life. However, it is evident that even highways have painted lines that establish margins to enhance our safety while driving.
If we veer too far to one side, we will end up in the ditch. If we cross the line in the middle, we could be in serious danger and we appreciate those lines because they help to ensure our safety. At times, we may not fully understand how boundaries contribute to our society.
I regret to admit that for the first 20 years of my professional life, I disregarded my limits. I often experienced significant physical discomfort. I often told myself, “I recognize my limits and that I have reached them, but I will disregard them to see how long I can manage.
“I consulted various doctors in an attempt to feel better through medications, vitamins, natural remedies, and anything else I could find. Some doctors would tell me, “It’s just stress”, which frustrated me greatly. I used to believe that stress indicated dissatisfaction with one’s work or an inability to cope with life; however, I genuinely love what I do.
However, I continued to push myself –––– travelling, engaging in speaking events and so forth ––– ultimately exhausting myself. Eventually, I realized that I was leading an unsustainable life and needed to adjust my perspective and life style. You and I are not obligated to confirm to others or compete with anyone else.
Each of us has a right to be exactly as we are, and there is no need to apologize for it. We are not all the same, and it’s essential to identify a comfort zone that allows us to enjoy life rather than succumbing to stress and pressure.
Questions :
(i) How can the choices we make daily impact our life ?
(a) They can safeguard our well-being
(b) They can lead to harmful outcomes
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)
(ii) A life lacking discipline is characterized by …………… .
(a) positive thinking
(b) health
(c) money
(d) carelessness
(iii) How does the writer define stress ?
(a) It indicates satisfaction with one’s work.
(b) It shows a person’s ability to cope with life.
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)
(iv) Which word in the last paragraph means the same as ‘surrendering’ ?
(a) apologize
(b) perspective
(c) succumbing
(d) realised
(v) The author aims to ……….. the readers through this write-up.
(a) rebuke
(b) question
(c) offer aid to
(d) offer advice to
(vi) How can we take control of our lives ?
(vii) What enhances our safety while driving on the highways ?
(viii) With which disease was the writer suffering from ?
(ix) What did the writer realize about his life eventually ?
(x) What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph of the passage ?
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