Glimpses of India — Class 10 MCQs with Answers
Class 10 CBSE English · Chapter 5
20 practice questions · 20 Medium · Updated
Practise the most important Class 10 CBSE English questions from Chapter 5, "Glimpses of India". You get 2 timed quizzes made from 20 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 20 Medium. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that top scorers in CBSE Board exams get right.
To score well in "Glimpses of India", focus on comprehension, grammar and writing skills. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This helps you stay accurate when time is short, just as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Glimpses of India, then move to Medium to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 10 English mastery score. Try the sample question below: tap an option to see the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Glimpses of India — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 10 English)
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Why does Mr Barua tell Rajvir, ‘You seem to have done your homework’?
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Answer: Rajvir knew that the second flush yields the best tea
Explanation: Rajvir correctly said the second-flush period, from May to July, yields the best tea.
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Glimpses of India — FAQs
What does Class 10 English Chapter 5 (Glimpses of India) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 20 NCERT-based MCQs on "Glimpses of India": 20 Medium. Together they make 2 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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Yes. Sign in with Google to practise "Glimpses of India" free. Full unlimited access is ₹999/year. One year from the day you pay. You stay in Class 10 till 31 March; on 1 April your account moves up to Class 11 and the rest of your year carries over. No chapter is charged separately.
How should I revise "Glimpses of India" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium to practise applying them. There are 2 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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Yes. A sample question is on this page with answers: tap an option, or "Show answer", to see the correct option and a step-by-step explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Glimpses of India" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Glimpses of India (Class 10 English)?+
This page shows 1 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations. Sign in to practise all 20 questions on the chapter as timed quizzes.
Is there an online quiz for Glimpses of India?+
Yes — Class 10 English Glimpses of India has timed online quizzes at Medium levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.
Are there case study questions for Glimpses of India (Class 10 English)?+
Yes. The Glimpses of India question bank has 6 case-based (case study) questions in the CBSE board format, alongside the regular MCQs. Each comes with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in to practise them in timed quizzes.