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Key Facts: RBSE Secondary English Exam

2

RBSE subject code for English

RBSE Secondary/Praveshika 2026 subject-wise statistics

80 + 20

Typical Theory + Sessional full marks pattern (total 100)

RBSE Class 10 syllabus examination scheme

3 h 15 m

Typical theory paper duration

RBSE Class 10 syllabus

33%

Common minimum pass threshold under RBSE regulations

RBSE examination regulations (confirm circular)

2026

Main examination cycle evidenced in official subject-wise statistics

rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/statistics2026.htm

MCQ study aid

Local bank adapts knowledge to four-option MCQs; official paper is mixed format

OpenExamPrep assessment-format policy

RBSE Secondary (Class 10) English (code 2): mixed board paper, typically Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100, 3h15m. Pass about 33% per RBSE rules. Fee as per board notification. Free English MCQ study aid — not a full mixed-paper simulation.

Sample RBSE Secondary English Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the RBSE Secondary English exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Read: "The desert wind lifted dust into the sky. Farmers in the nearby village covered their wells and waited for the storm to pass." What is the main idea?
A.Farmers planted new crops during the storm.
B.A desert dust storm forced villagers to protect wells and wait it out.
C.The village had no wells at all.
D.Wind never reaches desert farms.
Explanation: Dust lifted by desert wind and farmers covering wells show a dust storm that villagers endure carefully.
2Read: "Arjun finished the experiment twice because the first readings looked inconsistent. Only then did he write the conclusion." Which detail best supports careful scientific habit?
A.He wrote with a blue pen.
B.He repeated the experiment when readings looked inconsistent before concluding.
C.The lab clock was five minutes fast.
D.His friends waited outside the building.
Explanation: Repeating the experiment to check inconsistent readings before concluding shows careful method.
3Read: "The museum ticket said free entry on Mondays for school groups. Riya's class arrived on Tuesday and paid full fare." What can you infer?
A.School groups always enter free every day.
B.The free-entry rule did not apply on Tuesday, so the class paid.
C.The museum was closed on Tuesday.
D.Riya's class never visits museums.
Explanation: Free entry is specified for Mondays; arriving Tuesday explains why they paid full fare.
4Read: "Please keep voices low near the recovery ward. Patients need rest after surgery." The writer's purpose is mainly to:
A.advertise a new cafeteria menu
B.request quiet behaviour to protect recovering patients
C.describe a mountain trek
D.argue that hospitals should close
Explanation: The notice asks for low voices because patients need rest—purpose is a quietness request.
5Read: "The river that once ran clear now carries plastic bags after every festival. Local clubs plan monthly clean-ups." Tone of the second sentence is mainly:
A.helpless despair only
B.constructive and action-oriented
C.celebratory about plastic
D.indifferent to the environment
Explanation: Planning monthly clean-ups shows constructive action rather than despair or indifference.
6Read: "By dusk the camel train had crossed the dry lakebed. Stars appeared before the last rider dismounted." What is the sequence of events?
A.Riders dismounted, then crossed the lakebed at noon.
B.They crossed the dry lakebed by dusk; stars appeared before the last rider dismounted.
C.Stars appeared at noon before any travel.
D.They never crossed the lakebed.
Explanation: Crossing finishes by dusk; stars appear while the last rider is still dismounting.
7Read: "Soft skills matter in interviews, yet many candidates still ignore eye contact and clear speech." Which statement best captures the contrast?
A.Soft skills are unimportant in all jobs.
B.Soft skills are valuable, but many candidates still neglect basic interview behaviours.
C.Eye contact is banned in interviews.
D.All candidates practise speech daily.
Explanation: The contrast is between the importance of soft skills and candidates neglecting them.
8Read: "If the reservoir falls below forty percent capacity, the city will ration water on alternate days." What is the condition for rationing?
A.Any rainfall above average
B.Reservoir capacity dropping below forty percent
C.A new swimming pool opening
D.An increase in tourism alone
Explanation: The if-clause makes rationing depend on capacity below forty percent.
9Read: "Meera's diary: 'Day 1—lost the map. Day 2—asked a shepherd. Day 3—found the ridge path.'" What does the diary primarily show?
A.A problem, help sought, and eventual solution over three days
B.That maps are never useful
C.That shepherds never speak
D.That ridge paths do not exist
Explanation: Lost map, asking a shepherd, then finding the ridge path shows problem, help, and solution across three days.
10Read: "Unlike last year's drought, this monsoon filled every village pond by mid-July." The word "Unlike" signals:
A.a comparison showing difference from last year's drought
B.a list of identical events
C.a mathematical formula
D.a synonym for always
Explanation: Unlike introduces a contrast between last year’s drought and this year’s full ponds.

About the RBSE Secondary English Exam

The Rajasthan RBSE Secondary (Class 10) English examination (subject code 2) is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE), Ajmer. Official 2026 subject-wise main-examination statistics list this paper among assessed subjects. Typical Class 10 schemes use Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100 marks and 3 hours 15 minutes. Prescribed: First Flight and Footprints without Feet (NCERT under copyright). Scheme: Reading 16, Writing 12, Grammar 10, First Flight 30, Footprints 12 (Theory 80). Official paper is English. Practice bank is English MCQ study adaptation of reading, writing craft, grammar, and literature skills. The official assessment is mixed written format, not pure multiple-choice. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept drills and self-assessment. Drill grammar transforms, unseen passage strategies, and First Flight / Footprints literature.

Exam sponsor: Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official RBSE mixed written theory paper (objective, short, and long constructed-response items as per subject design) with Theory 80 + Sessional/Internal 20 = 100 full marks, duration 3 hours 15 minutes. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper simulation or official-format substitute. Subject code 2. Prescribed: First Flight and Footprints without Feet (NCERT under copyright). Scheme: Reading 16, Writing 12, Grammar 10, First Flight 30, Footprints 12 (Theory 80).

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper)

Passing Score

Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE Secondary/Praveshika examination regulations (confirm current session circulars)

Exam / Certification Fees

As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (commonly published figures for the 2026 Secondary/Praveshika cycle have been about INR 600 regular / INR 650 private for the full board form — confirm the current circular on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in; subject papers are not separately priced on this page)

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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20%

Reading Skills

Two unseen passages (factual and discursive); vocabulary and inference — 16 theory marks in official scheme.

15%

Writing Skills

Letters/emails, short story, and short tasks — 12 theory marks; MCQs train format recognition only.

12%

Grammar

Tenses, subject-verb concord, clauses, active/passive, reported speech — 10 theory marks.

38%

First Flight Literature

Prose, poetry, and drama comprehension from First Flight (30 theory marks).

15%

Footprints without Feet

Supplementary reader character, plot, and theme questions (12 theory marks).

Preparing for the RBSE Secondary English Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE Secondary/Praveshika examination regulations (confirm current session circulars)
  • Assessment: Official RBSE mixed written theory paper (objective, short, and long constructed-response items as per subject design) with Theory 80 + Sessional/Internal 20 = 100 full marks, duration 3 hours 15 minutes. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper simulation or official-format substitute. Subject code 2. Prescribed: First Flight and Footprints without Feet (NCERT under copyright). Scheme: Reading 16, Writing 12, Grammar 10, First Flight 30, Footprints 12 (Theory 80).
  • Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper)
  • Exam / certification fees: As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (commonly published figures for the 2026 Secondary/Praveshika cycle have been about INR 600 regular / INR 650 private for the full board form — confirm the current circular on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in; subject papers are not separately priced on this page) Official sources

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RBSE Secondary English: Suggested Study Strategy

1Map every practice session to the official RBSE English unit list, not only popular coaching lists.
2After MCQ drills, write full answers from RBSE-style model papers under 3h15m timing.
3Verify facts (dates, formulas, definitions) against NCERT/RBSE prescribed books before trusting any third-party summary.
4Track weak categories and re-attempt missed items after 48 hours.
5For languages and literature, revise prescribed textbook lessons and grammar separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official RBSE Secondary (Class 10) English exam multiple-choice only?

No. Official RBSE papers mix objective and constructed-response tasks. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice only.

What are full marks and duration for RBSE English?

RBSE Class 10 / Praveshika subject schemes in the official syllabus commonly use Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100 marks with a 3 hour 15 minute theory paper. Confirm the exact scheme for code 2 in the current RBSE syllabus PDF on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in.

What is the passing score?

Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE Secondary/Praveshika examination regulations (confirm current session circulars).

How much does the exam cost?

As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (commonly published figures for the 2026 Secondary/Praveshika cycle have been about INR 600 regular / INR 650 private for the full board form — confirm the current circular on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in; subject papers are not separately priced on this page).

Where are official statistics and syllabus?

Subject-wise 2026 result statistics and board materials are published by RBSE at https://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/statistics2026.htm and syllabus PDFs under anudeshika / books sections of https://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. Prefer primary board PDFs over third-party summaries.

Is this bank an official RBSE translation?

No. OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice bank per exam ID. Target-language terms and texts may appear when they are integral to the skill, but stems, explanations, and SEO copy are English study adaptations — not official translations or language-environment simulations.

How should I use MCQs for a mixed written/practical paper?

Use MCQs for daily concept drills and self-check. Also practise full written answers from RBSE model papers under timed conditions.