CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) Previous Year Question Paper 2016 Set 3
This is the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) Previous Year Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exam, Delhi Set 3. The paper is designed for a total of 70 marks and has a duration of 3 hours. It is divided into three sections: Section A (Reading) worth 20 marks, Section B (Writing & Grammar) worth 25 marks, and Section C (Literature) worth 25 marks. Candidates are allotted 15 minutes to read the question paper before they begin writing their answers. Solving this board question paper provides valuable insights into the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, enabling students to prepare effectively and enhance their performance in the upcoming board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 10 |
| Subject | English |
| Session | 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The question paper is divided into three sections: Section A (Reading) - 20 marks, Section B (Writing & Grammar) - 25 marks, and Section C (Literature) - 25 marks. The total marks are 70 and the allowed time is 3 hours.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Computers
- Technology
- Automation
- Social Consequences
- Modern Advances
Important topics
- Role of computers in modern life
- Applications of computers
- Concept of automation
- Social impact of automation
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Question paper text
Series JSR/1
Set 3
Code No. 1/1/3
Roll No.
Candidates must write the Code on
the title page of the answer-book.
- Please check that this question paper contains 11 printed pages.
- Code number 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 check that this question paper contains 11 questions.
- Please write down the Serial Number of the question 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 students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-II ENGLISH (Communicative)
Time allowed : 3 hours
Maximum marks: 70
General Instructions:
(i) The question paper is divided into three sections :
Section A : Reading 20 marks
Section B: Writing & Grammar 25 marks
Section C: Literature 25 marks
- All questions are compulsory.
- You may attempt any section at a time.
- All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
[P.T.O.
Section-A
20 marks
(Reading)
- Read the passage given below and answer the questions that
follow: <math>1\times8=8</math>
One of the greatest advances in modern technology has been the invention of computers. They are widely used in industries and in universities. Now there is hardly any sphere of human life where computers have not been pressed into service of man. We are heading fast towards the day when a computer will be as much part of man's daily life as a telephone or a calculator.
Computers are capable of doing extremely complicated work in all branches of learning. They can solve the most complex mathematical problems or put thousands of unrelated facts in order. These machines can be put to varied uses. For instance, they can provide information on the best way to prevent traffic jams. This whole process by which machines can be used to work for us has been called 'automation'. In the future automation may enable human beings to enjoy more leisure than they do today. The coming of automation is bound to have important social consequences.
Some years ago an expert on automation, Sir Leon Bagrit, pointed out that it was a mistake to believe that these machines could 'think.' There is no possibility that human beings will be
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) Previous Year Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exam, Delhi Set 3.
What is the total marks and duration for this paper?
The paper carries a maximum of 70 marks and the allowed time is 3 hours.
How is the question paper structured?
The question paper is divided into three sections: Section A (Reading), Section B (Writing & Grammar), and Section C (Literature).
Why is solving previous year papers important?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, identify important topics, and improve their marks by practicing under exam conditions.
What are the benefits of using this 2016 paper for practice?
This 2016 paper allows students to familiarize themselves with the specific question formats and difficulty level of the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) board exam from that year.
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