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English Language & Literature — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [3]
Explain the reasons for Rajvir's excitement on seeing the plantation and Pranjol's lack of enthusiasm. (Glimpses of India – Tea from Assam)
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Model Answer

Rajvir's excitement: Rajvir was seeing the vast tea plantations of Assam for the first time. The magnificent view of tea bushes stretching as far as the eye could see, against the backdrop of densely wooded hills, was completely new to him. He had also read extensively about tea and was eager to observe and learn more during his visit.

Pranjol's lack of enthusiasm: Pranjol had been born and brought up on a tea plantation in Assam. For him, tea gardens were an everyday, familiar sight. He found nothing unusual or exciting in them, saying casually, "You will see enough gardens to last you a lifetime!"

Source: Glimpses of India – Tea from Assam, Chapter 5

Explanation

This is a 3-mark contrast question — examiners expect you to address both Rajvir's excitement AND Pranjol's indifference, with textual reasons for each. The key contrast is novelty vs familiarity: Rajvir is a first-time visitor from Delhi who has also done background reading; Pranjol is a local who has grown up there. Quote or closely paraphrase the text for full marks.

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