Upper Primary Certificate Exam 2025 Sample Question paper With Answer
Q1.1 (a) Poison (Venom is a type of poison)
Q1.2 (b) Scholarship
Q1.3 (b) lives (She is a singular subject, so the verb needs to be in the third person singular form)
Q1.4 (a) purity of gold
Q1.5 (b) forest (In this context, “wood” refers to a forested area)
Q1.6 (d) Dr Pramod Sethi (Sudha Chandran was fitted with a prosthetic leg by Dr. Pramod Sethi)
Q1.7 (b) younger (When comparing two people, we use the comparative form of the adjective, which is “younger” in this case)
Q1.8 (a) a blind man
Q1.9 (b) He does not go to school
Q1.10 (b) knitting
Q1.11 Grandmother sat on a chair/stool/bed
Q1.12 In Thai language ‘Thai’ means free
Q1.13 Raju is familiar with computer but he is unfamiliar with typewriter.
Q1.14 I love music and I want to become a musician.
Q1.15 Ravi Varma was invited to draw the king’s portrait.
Q2.
- Who said: Bird, To whom: The bird
- Who said: Squirrel, To whom: The Mountain
- Who said: Poet, To whom: To the man
- Who said: Boy, To whom: Not specified in the image
Q.3 Jerusha Abbott is a young orphan girl
Q.4 Why did the mountain call the squirrel a ‘little prig’?
Q5, try to use specific examples of how your teacher is brilliant or kind. For example, you could say:
- “My teacher is brilliant at explaining difficult concepts.”
- “My teacher is always kind and patient with me.”
For Q6, think about what you appreciate about your teacher or what you would like to learn from them. For example, you could say:
- “You should be more patient with yourself.”
- “I would like to learn more about your subject.”
For Q7, try to brainstorm other words and phrases that are related to the word “examination.” For example, you could include words like:
- test
- quiz
- assessment
- study
- review
Q.9 Why did the poet say the lines given below in the poem “Fog”? “And when it grew so black, That I could know no place”
Answer: The poet said these lines to describe the intensity and density of the fog. The fog was so thick that it completely obscured everything, making it impossible to see or recognize any landmarks. It created a sense of disorientation and loss of bearings.
Q.10 Why is Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore famous?
Answer: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is famous for being an Olympic silver medalist in shooting (specifically, double trap). He is also a prominent politician in India.
Q.11 Choose the correct option and fill in the blanks:
a. I have to finish my work by tomorrow. b. The frog jumped into the pond. c. They were playing in the ground.
Q.12 Rearrange the following words to make a sentence:
a. for us/cooks/dinner/she. Answer: She cooks dinner for us.
b. am/I/school/to/going. Answer: I am going to school.
c. written/I/a/letter/have Answer: I have written a letter.
Q.13 Study the image given below carefully and complete the story with the hints given:
There was a fox. One day, he saw a beautiful bunch of grapes hanging from a wine trailed along the branches of a tree. The grapes were juicy. The fox’s mouth watered as he wanted to eat them. He tried again and again but could not reach them. So, he walked off saying that the grapes are sour.
Q.14 Write four things you like about yourself.
I work hard and never give up.
I think of creative ideas.
I like helping others.
I stay positive in every situation.
Q.15 Arrange the given sentences in correct sequence and put the correct sequence number in the given box:
- Firstly, I love to see water droplets falling on the leaves. [1]
- Secondly, I enjoy putting paper boats in rushing water. [2]
- Lastly, it is fun to get wet in the rain. [3]
- I like rains for many reasons. [4]
Q.16 If you were given a chance to ask President Kalam 2 questions, what would they be?
This is another personal question, but here are some examples of questions you might ask:
- What was the biggest challenge you faced in your career, and how did you overcome it?
- What advice would you give to young people who want to make a difference in the world?
- What do you think is the most important quality for a leader to have?
- What are your hopes for the future of India?
- What are some of the most important lessons you learned from your life experiences?
Q.17 Write bio-data from the given paragraph:
- Name: Teejan Bai
- Date of birth, village: 1956, Ganiyar
- First concert: Chandrakhuri
- Interest: Music (Pandavani)
- Awards: Padmashri, Sangit Natak Academy Award
Q.18
a. When was Devdas Banjare born? Devdas Banjare was born on 1st January, 1937.
b. Who raised Devdas Banjare? Phool Singh Banjare raised Devdas Banjare.
c. Which sport was Devdas Banjare good at? Devdas Banjare was good at Kabaddi.
d. What kind of dance did Devdas Banjare do? The text indicates he was exposed to “Panthi” and it required strength, so he likely performed Panthi dance.
e. What does the Panthi dance require? The Panthi dance requires strength and vigor.
Q.19
a. How many people travel to Delhi? Three people traveled to Delhi: Rohan and his parents.
b. When did they start their journey? They started their journey on 14th January.
c. Name the places they visited. They visited:
- Jantar Mantar
- Qutub Minar
- Mughal Garden
- Red Fort
- India Gate
Q.19 (continued)
d. Where did they have dinner? They had dinner at the “Parathe wali gali”.
e. By what means did they travel? They traveled by train.
f. What was the purpose of his visit? The purpose of his visit was to travel with his parents and visit Delhi.
Q.20
Option 1: Description of a Friend
I’ll give an example using the words provided. You can adapt it to fit your own friend.
“My friend, Priya, is slim and has long, curly hair. She has a fair complexion and is very beautiful. Priya is also incredibly smart and brilliant in her studies. She’s always punctual and hardworking, whether it’s schoolwork or helping others. She loves music and is a talented singer. We often play cricket together in the evenings.”
Option 2: Description of the Picture
“The black and white photograph captures a bustling marketplace scene. A row of stalls lines the street, their canvas awnings providing shade. People of various ages are gathered, some browsing the goods on display, others engaged in conversation. The stalls are filled with a variety of items, possibly fruits, vegetables, or handicrafts, judging by the baskets and arrangements. A few trees are visible in the background, adding a touch of nature to the urban setting. The overall atmosphere is one of activity and community, suggesting a typical day in a vibrant local market.”