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Key Facts: UPMSP High School English Exam

917

UPMSP High School subject code for English

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70 + 30

Common Theory + Internal full marks pattern (total 100)

UPMSP Class 10 subject syllabi (e.g., Science, English PDFs)

3 h 15 m

Typical theory paper duration (confirm subject scheme)

UPMSP High School examination practice

33%

Common minimum pass threshold under UPMSP rules

Widely published UPMSP High School pass criteria (confirm circular)

6 subjects

High School candidates offer five compulsory + one optional subject

UPMSP High School subject combination rules PDF

MCQ study aid

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

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UPMSP High School (Class 10) English (code 917): mixed board paper, commonly Theory 70 + Internal 30 = 100, ~3h15m. Pass about 33% per UPMSP rules. Fee as per board notification. Free English MCQ study aid — not a full mixed-paper simulation.

Sample UPMSP High School English Practice Questions

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1Read: "The river had risen overnight. By dawn, the wooden bridge was half under water, yet the milkman still crossed on foot with his cans balanced carefully." What is the main idea?
A.The milkman cancelled his rounds because the bridge collapsed.
B.Despite floodwater covering much of the bridge, the milkman continued his delivery on foot.
C.The river froze solid overnight in winter.
D.Cans of milk were left abandoned on the riverbank.
Explanation: The passage contrasts dangerous flooding with the milkman’s continued crossing, so the main idea is that he still delivered milk despite the submerged bridge.
2Read: "Meera kept a small notebook of new English words. After each lesson she wrote two sentences using each word, then checked meanings in a pocket dictionary." What does this mainly show about Meera?
A.She avoids writing altogether.
B.She studies vocabulary through deliberate practice and checking.
C.She only memorizes spellings without meanings.
D.She refuses to use a dictionary.
Explanation: Writing sentences and verifying meanings shows systematic, active vocabulary study—not avoidance or pure rote spelling.
3Read: "Tickets for the school play sold out in two hours. Parents who arrived late stood in the corridor, hoping for cancellations." Which detail best supports the idea that demand was high?
A.The play was about a historical king.
B.Tickets sold out in two hours and latecomers waited for cancellations.
C.The corridor was painted blue last year.
D.Some parents drove cars to school.
Explanation: Selling out quickly and people waiting for cancellations are concrete signs of high demand.
4Read: "Although Ravi had prepared thoroughly, his hands shook as he stepped onto the stage. The spotlight felt hotter than he expected." What is the author’s purpose in mentioning shaking hands and the hot spotlight?
A.To list scientific facts about light.
B.To convey Ravi’s nervousness and physical tension before performing.
C.To prove Ravi had not prepared at all.
D.To advertise stage equipment.
Explanation: Physical signs (shaking, heat sensation) build atmosphere and show anxiety despite preparation.
5Read: "Plastic bags still clog city drains every monsoon. Officials fine shops that give free plastic, yet many customers ask for it quietly." What problem does the passage highlight?
A.Customers always refuse plastic bags.
B.Rules exist, but everyday behaviour still supports plastic use and drain clogging.
C.Monsoon rain has completely stopped in the city.
D.Shops never stock any bags at all.
Explanation: Fines and continued secret requests show a gap between policy and practice while plastic still clogs drains.
6In the sentence "The ancient fort stood silent, its broken walls whispering of forgotten battles," the phrase "whispering of forgotten battles" is best understood as:
A.literal speech by stone walls
B.personification suggesting the ruins recall past conflict
C.proof that the fort is newly built
D.a weather report about wind speed
Explanation: Walls cannot literally whisper; the image personifies the ruins as if they hold memories of war.
7Read: "First the seedlings are raised in a nursery. Then they are transplanted to the field. Finally the crop is harvested and sold." What text structure is used?
A.compare and contrast only
B.chronological / sequential process
C.pure dialogue between two farmers
D.a riddle with no order
Explanation: Words like first, then, and finally mark a clear step-by-step sequence.
8Read: "Sana’s essay argued that free public libraries raise reading levels more than buying expensive private textbooks alone. She cited a city survey of 2,000 students." Which title best fits this passage?
A.Why Libraries Should Be Closed Forever
B.Evidence That Free Libraries Support Student Reading
C.How to Cook School Lunches
D.A Short History of Stone Age Tools
Explanation: The passage centers on Sana’s claim and survey evidence about free libraries improving reading.
9Read: "The coach praised every player’s effort, yet she also listed three clear mistakes from the last match." What tone does this best suggest?
A.pure mockery with no purpose
B.balanced and constructive criticism
C.complete indifference
D.panic and despair only
Explanation: Praise plus specific points for improvement shows a fair, constructive coaching tone.
10Read: "Because the factory dumped untreated waste into the stream, fish died and nearby wells tasted bitter. Villagers petitioned the district officer the next week." What is the cause of the bitter wells and dead fish?
A.Villagers petitioned too early.
B.Untreated industrial waste dumped into the stream.
C.The district officer closed the school.
D.A celebration parade blocked the road.
Explanation: The word "Because" marks untreated waste as the cause of environmental harm.

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