Madam Rides the Bus – important questions for Boards 2027

CBSE Class 10 English

1. VSA · 1 mark

   Why were Vishav and Kamal Jeet acclimatised to Uttarakhand’s cold winds and winding roads?

   Answer

   Lifelong residence in Dehradun had acclimatised Vishav and Kamal Jeet to Uttarakhand’s cold winds and narrow winding roads.

2. SA · 2 marks

   How old were Vishav Driman and Kamal Jeet when they set out to explore Uttarakhand, and how did their cycling develop from its beginnings?

   Answer

   Vishav Driman was 65 and her husband, Kamal Jeet, was 69. Their cycling began with short daily rides, grew into longer journeys and participation in city cycling events, and eventually inspired them to explore Uttarakhand by bicycle.

3. MA · 3 marks

   Complete these sentences by forming phrasal verbs from the verb and word choices in the textbook. Use the correct verb forms: (a) It was evening. She ___ the light. (b) The school bus ___ and had to be towed to the garage. (c) She hurt herself as she was ___ of the car.

   Answer

   1. At evening, she turned on the light; “turned on” is the correct form of “turn on”. 2. The bus broke down and had to be towed to the garage; “broke down” means it stopped working. 3. She hurt herself while getting out of the car; “getting out” is the correct form of “get out”.

4. LA · 5 marks

   Describe the favourite cycling route from Dehradun to George Everest point, including its approximate distance and the features cyclists encounter. How does the poem convey the boy’s speed, exhilaration and bird-like freedom as he rides downhill?

   Answer

   The couple’s favourite route crosses Uttarakhand’s mountain scenery, while the poem celebrates the speed and freedom of downhill cycling. 1. The route began at Ghanta Ghar, a popular tourist attraction in Dehradun, and continued through Kimadi, Hathi Paon, Mussoorie and Chaar Dukaan to George Everest point. 2. The ride covered approximately 100km and offered steep slopes, sharp curves, endless hills, lush forests and off-road experiences. 3. In the poem, the boy begins poised with lifted feet and hands still, then darts downhill as the air rushes past him. 4. His increasing speed makes his heart lift, his lungs laugh and his throat cry out. Comparing himself with a bird, he feels that he shares its freedom in a golden moment. The route’s varied terrain and the boy’s exhilaration make cycling an adventurous experience.

5. VSA · 1 mark

   Which activity does the author call the most thrilling way to enjoy Uttarakhand’s beauty?

   Answer

   The author considers cycling the most thrilling way to enjoy Uttarakhand’s beauty, with cool breezes and breathtaking mountain and valley views.

6. SA · 2 marks

   How did the couple’s cycling hobby grow beyond their short rides?

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7. MA · 3 marks

   Rewrite this paragraph with appropriate capital letters and full stops: “the sundarbans a unesco world heritage site is in the southeastern part of the 24 parganas district about 110 km from kolkata it takes its name from the sundari mangrove plant and lies in the delta formed by the ganga brahmaputra and meghna”

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8. LA · 5 marks

   Find words from ‘Madam Rides the Bus’ that mean: (a) curious and eager to know, (b) complicated or detailed, (c) captivating, (d) extremely large, and (e) barely or scarcely.

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9. SA · 2 marks

   How did Valli save enough money for her bus ticket?

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10. LA · 5 marks

    Describe the arrangement and physical features of Mizoram’s mountain ranges, explain how Aizawl is built, and name the three main Mizo festivals and the activities they are associated with.

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