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Key Facts: UPMSP High School English Exam

917

UPMSP High School subject code for English

UPMSP subject directory / Board_Syllabus.aspx

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

OpenExamPrep assessment-format policy

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.

About the UPMSP High School English Exam

The Uttar Pradesh UPMSP High School (Class 10) English examination (subject code 917) is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), Prayagraj. Official Board Syllabus pages on upmsp.edu.in list Class 9/10 PDFs for code 917. High School candidates offer six subjects under the published subject-combination rules (five compulsory + one optional). Common full-marks pattern is Theory 70 + Internal/Practical/Project 30 = 100 with approximately 3 hours 15 minutes for the theory paper (confirm the subject PDF). Official assessment language is English. Bank aligns to UPMSP Class 10 English scheme (Reading, Writing, Grammar, First Flight, Footprints Without Feet). Focus: English reading, writing craft, grammar, and prescribed literature (First Flight / Footprints Without Feet). The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept drills and self-assessment.

Exam sponsor: Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official UPMSP High School mixed written theory paper (objective and constructed-response items as per subject design) with common Theory 70 + Internal 30 = 100 full marks pattern for many Class 10 subjects, duration typically 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 917. Official assessment language is English. Bank aligns to UPMSP Class 10 English scheme (Reading, Writing, Grammar, First Flight, Footprints Without Feet). Subject code 917.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (typical UPMSP High School theory paper; confirm current scheme for the subject)

Passing Score

Minimum 33% marks in the subject (commonly 33/100 combined theory + internal/practical as applicable); for theory+internal schemes, school sources often cite minimum 23/70 theory and 10/30 internal — confirm current UPMSP regulations/circulars.

Exam / Certification Fees

As per UPMSP High School examination fee notification for school (institutional) and private candidates for the current examination year on upmsp.edu.in / prereg.upmsp.edu.in — confirm the latest circular; subject papers are not separately priced on this page. Class 9/11 advance registration fee of INR 50 per student is a separate pre-registration charge, not the High School exam form fee.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: See UPMSP High School results for the current cycle on results.upmsp.edu.in.. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

14%

Reading

Unseen passages MCQ and short-response comprehension concepts.

14%

Writing skills

Letter/application and paragraph/report/article craft recognition.

22%

Grammar

Parts of speech, tenses, articles, narration, voice, punctuation, translation concepts.

33%

First Flight literature

Prose and poetry from First Flight text book.

17%

Footprints Without Feet

Supplementary reader comprehension and themes.

Preparing for the UPMSP High School English Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Minimum 33% marks in the subject (commonly 33/100 combined theory + internal/practical as applicable); for theory+internal schemes, school sources often cite minimum 23/70 theory and 10/30 internal — confirm current UPMSP regulations/circulars.
Assessment: Official UPMSP High School mixed written theory paper (objective and constructed-response items as per subject design) with common Theory 70 + Internal 30 = 100 full marks pattern for many Class 10 subjects, duration typically 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 917. Official assessment language is English. Bank aligns to UPMSP Class 10 English scheme (Reading, Writing, Grammar, First Flight, Footprints Without Feet). Subject code 917.
Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (typical UPMSP High School theory paper; confirm current scheme for the subject)
Exam / certification fees: As per UPMSP High School examination fee notification for school (institutional) and private candidates for the current examination year on upmsp.edu.in / prereg.upmsp.edu.in — confirm the latest circular; subject papers are not separately priced on this page. Class 9/11 advance registration fee of INR 50 per student is a separate pre-registration charge, not the High School exam form fee. Official sources

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UPMSP High School English: Suggested Study Strategy

1Map every practice session to the official UPMSP Class 10 English (code 917) syllabus PDF.

2After MCQ drills, write full answers from UPMSP-style model papers under timed conditions.

3Verify facts against UPMSP-prescribed textbooks and official PDFs before trusting third-party summaries.

4Track weak categories and re-attempt missed items after 48 hours.

5Complete internal assessment and any practical/performance components required by the school/board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official UPMSP High School English exam multiple-choice only?

No. Official UPMSP papers mix objective and constructed-response tasks, with internal/practical components as applicable. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice only.

What are full marks and duration for UPMSP English?

Many UPMSP Class 10 subjects use Theory 70 + Internal/Practical/Project 30 = 100 with a theory paper of about 3 hours 15 minutes. Confirm the exact scheme for code 917 in the Class 10 PDF on https://www.upmsp.edu.in/Board_Syllabus.aspx.

What is the passing score?

How much does the exam cost?

Where is the official syllabus?

Class 9 and Class 10 subject PDFs including code 917 are linked from https://www.upmsp.edu.in/Board_Syllabus.aspx on the UPMSP website.

Is this bank an official UPMSP translation?

No. OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice bank per exam ID. Target-language terms and texts may appear when 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 UPMSP model papers and complete required practical/project work under school guidance.