CBSE Class 10 English (Language and Literature) Previous Year Question Paper 2025 Set 3
This is the CBSE Class 10 English (Language and Literature) Previous Year Question Paper for 2025, Set 3. The board paper is divided into three sections: Section A (Reading Skills), Section B (Grammar and Creative Writing Skills), and Section C (Literature Textbook). It contains a total of 11 compulsory questions and is designed to be completed within 3 hours, with a maximum of 80 marks. Candidates are allotted 15 minutes to read the question paper before they begin writing. Solving this previous year's question paper is an excellent way for students to understand the exam pattern, assess their preparation level, and identify areas for improvement, ultimately boosting their confidence and performance in the board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 10 |
| Subject | English |
| Session | 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
This question paper comprises 11 compulsory questions divided into three sections: Reading Skills, Grammar and Creative Writing Skills, and Literature Textbook. The total marks are 80 and the allowed time is 3 hours.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Creativity
- Social Processes
- Cities and Innovation
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Creative Writing
- Literature
Important topics
- Creativity as a social process
- Role of cities in fostering creativity
- English Language and Literature concepts
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Question paper text
SET - 3
Series: EFG6H
Q.P. Code
2/6/3
Roll No.
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on
the title page of the answer-book.
ENGLISH (Language and Literature)
Time allowed: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 80
Please check that this question paper contains 15 printed pages.
Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions.
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer- book at the given place before attempting it.
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
530-3
P.T.O.
2/6/3
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General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are
compulsory.
- The question paper contains THREE sections –
Section – A: Reading Skills
Section – B: Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C: Literature Textbook
- Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section - A
(20 Marks)
Reading Skills
- Read the following text:
10 M
- Creativity is our most precious resource and the most inexhaustible one. As anyone who has ever spent any time with children knows, every single human being is born creative; every human being is innately endowed with the ability to combine data and perceptions, materials and ideas and devise new ways of thinking and doing. What fosters creativity? More than anything else: the presence of other creative people, contrary to that creativity is the province of great individual geniuses. In fact creativity is a social process. Our biggest creative breakthrough comes when people learn from, compete with, and collaborate with other people.
- Cities are centres of creativity. With their diverse populations, dense social networks and public spaces, people can meet spontaneously and spark or catalyse new ideas. With their infrastructure for finance, organization and trade, they allow the idea to swiftly reach its destination.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 10 English (Language and Literature) Previous Year Question Paper for the 2025 board examinations, Set 3.
What is the structure of the paper?
The paper has 11 compulsory questions divided into three sections: Reading Skills, Grammar and Creative Writing Skills, and Literature Textbook.
What is the duration and maximum marks for the exam?
The exam is for 3 hours and carries a maximum of 80 marks.
How can solving this previous year paper help students?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the board pattern, assess their preparation, and improve their scores in the final exams.
What specific instructions should candidates follow?
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on the answer-book, attempt questions based on specific instructions, and are given 15 minutes to read the paper before writing.
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