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Discursive Passage for Class 10

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Discursive Passage for Class 10 – In this blog post, we’ll delve into what exactly a discursive passage entails, why it’s important, and how you can effectively navigate through it. Whether you’re preparing for exams, honing your writing skills, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of textual analysis, this guide aims to equip you with the knowledge and strategies necessary to excel in handling discursive passages.

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Discursive Passage for Class 10

1. ‘Amitabh Bachchan’, who left an indelible mark in the history of Indian cinema, was born on 11th October, 1942 in the city of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a famous Hindi poet. His mother, Teji Bachchan, was a highly educated and modern-minded woman. Amitabh’s primary education was in St. Mary’s School, Allahabad. He was then sent to Sherwood, a famous school in Nainital. He graduated from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University. While studying in this college, he decided to make ‘acting’ his career. Amitabh moved to Bombay (Mumbai) in 1969 at the age of twenty-seven.

2. Amitabh Bachchan started his career in films with the film ‘Saat Hindustani’ directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas in 1969. He was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film ‘Anand’. A new twist in Amitabh’s career came in 1973 after the release of the film ‘Zanjeer’. He came to be called the ‘Angry Youngman’ due to the performance of a police inspector in this film.

3. The film ‘Sholay’ set new records of success and became the most successful commercial film in the history of Hindi Film Industry. After this, Amitabh Bachchan became famous and popular as a superstar. Amitabh Bachchan entered politics in 1984. He was elected M.P. from Allahabad Lok Sabha seat. He resigned from his post in 1987, after 3 years without completing his term as an M.P. and made a distance from politics.

4. Through the television reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ in 2000, Amitabh Bachchan entered the world of television and not only strengthened his financial position but also reached a new height of fame and success. He has worked in more than 150 films.

5. For his achievements, he was honoured with ‘Padma Shri’ award in 1983 and ‘Padma Bhushan’ in 2005. He was voted Actor of the Millennium in 1999 by a BBC poll. In 2002, he was awarded the ‘Personality of the Year’ award by the International Films Academy. He has received 12 Filmfare Awards so far. Apart from this, he has also received ‘Best Actor’ award from Filmfare 5 times. Amitabh Bachchan was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on 29th December, 2019 by President Ram Nath Kovind.

6. Amitabh Bachchan is the pride of India. He is rich in versatility. Apart from acting, he has also performed playback songs for many films and has also produced some films as a producer. It is because of his immense success that he is called ‘Big B’ and ‘the great hero of the century’. Amitabh always emphasised that life, time and opportunity do not get repeated. Therefore, we should not lose the courage to succeed even in difficulties.

Discursive Passage for Board Exams

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight out of the ten questions by choosing the correct option.

(i) Which trait of Amitabh’s personality helped him in leaving an indelible mark on the Indian cinema?
(a) Steadfastness
(b) Irresolution
(c) Indolence
(d) Audacity

(ii) A phrase is a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit.
The writer mentions that Amitabh ‘made a distance from politics.’
Select the words from the options that is a correct phrase using ‘distance’.
(a) Beyond walking distance
(b) Within walking distance
(c) Off a distance
(d) Distance coaching

(iii) Select the option that suitably completes the given dialogue as per the context of the passage.
X. I just want to earn and live my life to the fullest.
Y. That’s why, you are (1) ………….
X. Why do you say that?
Y. (2) you ………… for others.
(a) (1) so valuable and famous (2) are an antithesis
(b) (1) so pertinent and gracious (2) are an exemplar
(c) (1) so selfless and caring (2) are so aggressive
(d) (1) so competitive and combative (2) are so apathetic

(iv) Which option represents the award that was awarded to Amitabh Bachchan by the President Ram Nath Kovind in the year 2019?
1. Padma Vibhushan
2. Dadasaheb Phalke
3. Padma Bhushan
4. Padam Shri
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) Only 4

(v) Select the option that is correct with reference to the given passage.
(a) Amitabh was just 19 years old when he moved from Allahabad to Bombay (Mumbai) to start his career in films.
(b) Amitabh’s mother was not so opened-minded in nature.
(c) Amitabh has also received ‘Best Actor’ award from Film fare 7 times.
(d) In 2002, he was awarded the ‘Personality of the Year’ award by the International Films Academy.

(vi) What is the relationship between (1) and (2)?
1. He not only strengthened his financial position but also reached a new height of fame and success.
2. Through the television reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ in 2000, Amitabh Bachchan entered the world of television.
(a) (2) is the cause of (1)
(b) (1) and (2) are independent of each other
(c) (2) elaborates upon the premise of (1)
(d) (2) sets the stage of (1)

(vii) “He came to be called ‘Angry Youngman’ due to the performance of a police inspector in this film.”
Which film and role is being referred to in given line?
(a) The role of a young policeman dissatisfied with and outspoken against the existing social and political structures in the movie ‘Zanjeer’.
(b) The role of a critic and a protector against existing social and political structures in the movie ‘Agneepath’
(c) The role of a young struggler who helps a woman awaiting surgery with seven other countrymen in the movie ‘Saat Hindustani’.
(d) The role of a young gangster dissatisfied, who helps the people of Ramgarh against existing cruelty in the movie ‘Sholay’.

(viii) Which of the following options accurately describes Amitabh Bachchan as ‘The Pride of India.’?
1. Versatile and skillful
2. Thoughtful and observant
3. Gracious and Painstaking
4. Problem solver and caring
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 2

(ix) Which quote best summarises the writer’s description of the famous superstar Amitabh Bachchan as mentioned in the passage?
(a) Everyone must accept that we will age and age is not always flattering—Amitabh Bachchan
(b) You won’t achieve success by nailing horseshoe outside your door, your feet need horseshoe to achieve success—Amitabh Bachchan
(c) I’ve accepted that I was a failure in politics. I was not qualified for the job—Amitabh Bachchan
(d) Donate and do not talk about it, they say you do nothing for the society; do and talk about it, they say you seek publicity— Amitabh Bachchan

(x) Select the option that clearly indicates the situation before and after 1987, in Amitabh’s life.

(a)	Before 1987 A superstar in the Indian Film Industry	After 1987 An MP from Allahabad Lok Sabha
(b)	Before 1987 A superstar and MP from Allahabad Lok Sabha	After 1987 Resigned as an MP and moved away from politics
(c)	Before 1987 An MP from Allahabad Lok Sabha	After 1987 An MP from Rajya Sabha
(d)	Before 1987 Won the Film fare for Best supporting actor	After 1987 Won the Film fare for Best Actor

Discursive Passage for Class 10 with Answer Pdf

(i) (a) Amitabh’s ‘steadfastness’ helped him in leaving an indelible mark on the Indian cinema.

(ii) (a) ‘Within walking distance’ is the correct phrase using ‘distance’.

(iii) (b) The phrases in option (b) are appropriate to complete the dialogue.

(iv) (b) Amitabh Bachchan was awarded Dada Saheb Phalke award by the President in 2019.

(v) (d) The sentence in option (d) is correct in reference to the passage.

(vi) (d) Because Amitabh entered the television with ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, he gained financial strength and fame and success. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.

(vii) (a) He played a role in the movie ‘zanjeer’ which is being referred to in the given line.

(viii) (a) His versatility, skillfulness, grace and painstaking attributes describes Amitabh as ‘the Pride of India’.

(ix) (b) The quote in option (b) best summarises the writer’s description of Amitabh Bachchan.

(x) (b) Before 1987, Amitabh was a superstar and an MP from Allahabad Lok Sabha and after 1987, he resigned and moved away from politics.