SAMPLE QUESTION
PAPER (2022-23) ENGLISH
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184)
CLASS-X
Time allowed: 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 80
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Section A: READING SKILLS |
20 Marks |
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Read the
passage given below. |
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Mountains have always been held in great awe
by mankind. They have been a challenge to humans.
Those brave among us have always wanted to conquer them. You see, the more incredible the mountains, the greater
the thrill – a challenge to the bravery of the human race. Climbing mountains is an experience that
is hard to put into words. You are in a beautiful environment and, when you reach the top, you feel incredible.
But you also have to climb down, which
is when most accidents happen – people are tired, it gets dark, it’s harder.
So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the
most popular adventure sports along with
being challenging and risky
for the climber. |
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Without any
perceived risk, there can’t
be a feeling that any
significant challenge has been surmounted. Fair, but we have to bear in
mind that mountaineering is not a sport that can be embraced without preparation. The enthusiasts must develop in themselves the spirit of adventure,
willingness to undertake hardships and risks, extraordinary powers of
perseverance, endurance, and
keenness of purpose before climbing a mountain. They should also know how to handle the mountaineering equipment.
Then comes the penance of the rigorous training. This could very well be the lifeline up there. It helps inculcate
and hone survival instincts that allow the
climber to negotiate perilous situations. There
are numerous institutes in India and abroad
that offer such
training. |
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Mountain climbers are unanimous in agreeing
that the unpredictable weather is what they fear the most. There may be sunshine one moment and a snowstorm the
other. At higher altitudes, snow is
a regular feature and being decisive about setting up camps or proceeding
further is crucial. The icy sheets
after ice storms make walking treacherous, while the powdery snow makes a mountaineer sink deep into the snow.
Up there, where the intention is to embrace Nature’s wonder, one realises that it cannot
be done without
facing its formidable glory. A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always
respectful to the
powerful forces of nature. |
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Summiting mountains carries its own health
risks such as oxygen and altitude sickness problems, frost bites, swelling of hands and feet, fluid collection in
brain or lungs and exhaustion. Yet, the gratification mountaineers feel from mastering something that is so frightening, urges them to undertake these
endeavours. We may
think that the
mountaineers are fearless, experts say, “Not |
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at all. It’s fear that keeps them so intrigued with such arduous
journeys.” Impulse and brazenness can
be deadly foes.
In the words
of the Indian
mountaineer, Bachendri Pal, “The
biggest risk ... is to not
to take the
risk at all.
Remember that.” |
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Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. |
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Why does the writer
say that mountains inspire ‘awe’ in humans? (Paragraph 1) A. They present
us with opportunities for exciting sports. B. They evoke
the wish in us, to master them. C. They inspire
in us, deeds
of valour. D. They represent peace and calm,
to us. |
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Select the option that
corresponds to the following relation below: The more incredible the mountains—the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1) A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty |
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Select the
option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following: So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one
of the most popular adventure sports (Paragraph 1) A. doubt B. caution C. conviction D. denial |
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Complete the following with a
phrase from paragraph 1. |
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The writer
compares training to penance in the line --Then comes the penance of the rigorous
training. (Paragraph 2) State 1 point of similarity between training and penance. |
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Opinion Reason Best experienced rather than described
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Based on your reading of
the text, list 2 reasons why the writer says that “mountaineering is not a sport
that can be embraced without preparation”. (Paragraph 2) 1) 2) |
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What connect
does the writer
draw out between unpredictable weather and setting up of camps? (Paragraph 3) |
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The writer says,
“A true mountaineer may
challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the powerful forces of nature.” (Paragraph 3) Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the
forces of nature, up in the mountains. A. survival B. experience C. tradition D. directive |
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Supply 1 point to justify the
following: While
mountain climbing, an impulsive mountaineer is either disaster-prone or as
good as dead. |
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Evaluate the
INAPPROPRIATE reason for the feeling
of exhilaration on reaching a summit, that
the mountain-climbers
experience. A. Achievement of a seemingly impossible feat B. Spectacular panoramic view C. Application of the inculcated survival instincts D. Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering equipment |
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Read the passage given below. |
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The North-East of India is a melting pot of variegated
cultural mosaic of people and races, an ethnic
tapestry of many hues and shades. Yet, these states are lesser explored as
compared to the rest of the
country. The new generations of travellers who are ‘money rich and time poor’
are increasingly looking
for unique experiences --a phenomenon being
called the emergence of the ‘experience economy’. For this new and growing
breed of tourists, the North-East with
its variety and uniqueness holds immense attraction. |
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A study conducted in 2020 by Dr. Sherap
Bhutia, revealed that
the foreign tourist
arrival in the North-East increased from 37,380 persons
in 2005 to 118,552 in 2014. The overall growth
rate of tourist (both domestic and foreign) in the
North-East was as high
as 26.44% during
2005-06. A |
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high and positive growth of 12.53% was registered in
foreign tourist visits to North-East States of India during 2012 from 2011, which further rose to register a
growth of 27.93% during 2013 from 2012.
Foreign tourist arrivals in the North-East witnessed a growth of 39.77%
during 2014 from 2013, according to data provided from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. |
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The study
recommendations for tourism planners included the need to concentrate on some
key areas like enhancement of
tourist facilities, tourism financing, focus on community involvement and others for
the formulation of a sustainable tourism strategy in the North-East States of India. |
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Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1. The rate of tourism in the North-East of India puzzles
tourism officials. |
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Select the appropriate option
to fill in the blanks. From paragraph 1, we can
infer that the and of the
North-Eastern states aid attracting the ‘money rich and time
poor’ tourists. 1. distinctiveness 2. conventionality 3. diversity 4. uniformity 5. modernity A. 1 & 3 B. 2 & 4 C. 2 & 5 D. 1 & 4 |
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Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/
phrase from paragraph 1: aroma: cooking:: : painting (Clue: Just like
aroma is integral to cooking, similarly is/ are integral to painting) |
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Select the correct option
to complete the
following sentence: Travellers advocating the
‘experience economy’ seek a holiday package with (Paragraph
1) A. grand facilities, expensive hotels and
excellent services to pamper them. B. a wholesome experience within the budget they have planned for. C. places and cities to buy things
from and opportunities spend money. D. cost-effective services, affordable accommodation and many days of touring. |
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Select the chart that appropriately represents the trend of foreign
tourist travels in the North-East, from
2011-2014, as per paragraph 2.
A. Option 1 B. Option 2 C. Option 3 D. Option 4 For the Visually Impaired Candidates Describe the trend of foreign tourist
travels in the North-East, from 2011-2014 in ONE word,
as per paragraph 2. |
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Fill in the blank
by selecting the correct option. The study of tourist
travel statistics in the North-East, from 2005 to 2014 showed results. A. expected B. encouraging C. inconsistent D. questionable |
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Substitute the word
‘witnessed’ with ONE WORD similar in meaning, in the following, sentence from paragraph 2: Foreign tourist arrivals in the North-East witnessed a growth of... |
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List any 2 examples of ‘tourist facilities’ as referred to, in Paragraph 3. |
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List one reason why the researchers recommend that the formulation of a tourism
strategy in the
North-Eastern States of India be sustainable. |
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Select the option that
titles paragraphs 1-3 appropriately, with reference to information in the text.
(A) (B) (C) (D) |
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SECTION B –GRAMMAR |
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Attempt ANY TEN
of the following questions. |
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Fill in the blank
by choosing the correct option
to complete an online update. The climate control comment by an
activist on social
media yesterday. A. blow up B. blew up C. is blown D. will be blown |
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Read the conversation between a
doctor and his patient. Complete the sentence by reporting the
patient’s reply correctly. Doctor: Do you feel down from time-to-time Mr. Gopalan? Patient: Yes, I do not
stay in a good mood. The doctor,
while trying to figure out his patient’s ailment, asked about his well-being, to which, the
patient affirmed . |
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Select the correct option to fill
in the blank
for the given
line, from a health magazine. The advertisement read, ‘If you smoke, statistically your story end 15% before it should’. A. must B. should C. will D. ought to |
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Select the option
that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news report: Last week
a child was not allowed
to board the plane at Ranchi airport. |
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Complete the given narrative, by filling in the
blank with the correct option: As I was standing on the dock,
looking out at the lake
for the last time, a feeling of emptiness over me like darkness. |
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Option no. error correction A. child children B. last previous C. the a D. at in
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A. will wash B. had washed C. will have
washed D. washed |
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Fill in the blank
by using the correct form
of the word
in the bracket, for the given
portion of a letter: Subject: Request for Approval Dear Sir This is to respectfully submit that I (seek) approval for organising a tree plantation drive to be undertaken by the
club. |
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Report the dialogue between
a grandson and
his grandfather, by completing the
sentence: Grandson: Grandpa, who are your superheroes? Grandpa: Anyone
who shows kindness and compassion to others. In response to the
question about his superheroes, grandfather says that . |
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Identify the error in the given
sentence, from a school magazine report and supply
the correction. In order to balancing the
sentiments of the Eagles and the Hawks, the Student Council suggested a rematch between the teams. Use the given format
for your response. |
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Sunil shared
some information, with
Tariq, about a holiday at sea. Report
Tariq’s question. Did you enjoy travelling by sea? |
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Fill in the blank
by choosing the correct option, to complete the
slogan by the Ministry for Child
Welfare. WE AFFORD TO NEGLECT CHILDREN? THINK TWICE!! A. WILL B. MAY C. NEED D. CAN |
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Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Latha and her father. Father: Why
ask so many questions, Latha? Latha: I believe that
if you don’t know the answer, keep asking till you do! Father asked
Latha the reason
for the many
questions she was asking. Latha
exclaimed good-humouredly that in event
of not knowing
the answer one should . A. keep asking
till one does. B. kept asking
till one does. C. keep asking
till one do. D. kept on to ask till one do. |
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Identify the error on a shop’s
hoarding and supply
the correction, for the following sales offer: Gumnaam &
Daughters Pvt. Ltd. Bindapur, Jharkhand Massive discount for all senior
citizen vaccinated with the
precautionary dose. Use the given format
for your response. |
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SECTION B –CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS |
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All the names
and addresses used in the questions are fictitious. Resemblance, if any, is purely coincidental. |
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Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. |
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You are Sunidhi
Prakash, the Vice Captain of Brilliant Vidyalaya, Barra, Kanpur. You have recently noticed several posters
around your school premises conveying a hazardous message: Lose weight
in just a month! “A WONDER DIET comes to your rescue … A privilege available for only a
few!” Write
a letter to the Editor of The DWA, in not more than 120 words, drawing
attention towards harm caused by such advertising. Propose the implementation of “Wholesome Lunch Month’ in schools as an idea to
address such practices, mention the advantages and share suggestions to foster healthy eating routines and develop positive body
image among youngsters. |
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You are Zac Skaria,
a resident of # 412,
Magna Greens Apartments, Gandhi Marg, Jonpara, Mumbai. Three students of grade 10 from your
residential complex have |
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rescued and
rehabilitated a few old beggars from the neighbourhood. You think that their work deserves appreciation and
recognition. Write a letter to the President of the RWA, seeking recommendation for these youth, to be nominated
for ‘Serving Citizens’ Award’.
Suggest other ways such acts of kindness could be recognised and awarded in the future. |
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Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. |
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Gurmeet Kaur
is an aspiring candidate for a public-funded engineering college in the
suburbs. She belongs to a nearby village,
has minimal technological skills and exposure, has the required cut-off percentage
and is looking for a complete or partial scholarship. Write a paragraph in about 100-120
words, analysing her SWOT notes to support
your stand on whether she should join/not join the college. |
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Read the following excerpt
from an online
post of a website on educational practices. Kids who appreciate how much effort,
time and care goes into growing food will understand how important farmers are,
and why it's important to take care of our
Earth. In the world of today, gardening needs to be given more
importance than sports, music and
dance in all schools because it creates environmental stewards and outdoor learning laboratories that help the child and community for years to come. Write a paragraph in 100-120 words
to analyse the given argument. You could
think about what alternative explanations might weaken the given conclusion and include rationale /
evidence that would strengthen / counter the given argument. |
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STRENGTH § Strong Curriculum § Quality
faculty § Vibrant Activity Clubs § Green location § Close proximity to residential areas WEAKNESS § Lack of diversity § Students’ behavioural problems § No hostel facility § Slow repair and maintenance work § Underutilization of IT Services § Lack of
targeted advertisements to
out-state students OPPORTUNITIES § Practice based research § Partnership
with professional organisations § Strong alumni § Acclaimed
Student Exchange Programme with European countries THREAT § Lack of publicity in areas of excellence § Public perception towards funded colleges § Declining
students’ interest towards technical subjects § Low employee morale due to budget cuts
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SECTION C - LITERATURE |
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Reference to the Context |
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Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given. |
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“Hey, a tea garden!” Rajvir
cried excitedly. Pranjol, who had been
born and brought up on a plantation, didn’t
share Rajvir’s excitement. “Oh, this
is tea country
now,” he said.
“Assam has the largest concentration of plantations in the
world. You will
see enough gardens
to last you a lifetime!” “I have been
reading as much
as I could about tea,” Rajvir
said. “No one really knows
who discovered tea but there
are many legends.” (Glimpses of India) |
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Why was Pranjol not as excited as Rajvir about
the tea gardens? A. He disliked looking at tea gardens. B. He had
worked in tea
gardens himself. C. He had
grown up in and around
tea gardens. D. He was bored with
tea gardens. |
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What does
Pranjol mean by saying that
Assam has the largest concentration of plantations in the world? |
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Fill in the blank with
ONE WORD only. Pranjol’s comes through clearly when he exclaims, “You will see
enough gardens to last you
a lifetime!” |
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How according to Rajvir does the world
know about the discovery of tea? A. Historical places B. Traditional tales C. Authentic anecdotes D. Popular publications |
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Select the option that correctly captures the application of the word ‘cried’ as used in line
1 of the extract. A. Jaspreet cried a
lot in spite
of winning second
place in a competition. B. Jaspreet cried out
loud when she saw a white tiger
in the sanctuary. C. Jaspreet cried for hours when
the police were unable
to find her lost pet. D. Jaspreet has barely cried since she was three years
of age. |
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1.B |
OMEGA: It shall
be done, Sir.
Remove vitamins. (Crew
takes vitamins from boxes
on their belts.)
Present vitamins. |
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(They hold vitamins
out in front of them, stiffly.) Swallow vitamins. (They pop the
vitamins into their mouths and gulp simultaneously. They open their
eyes wide, their heads shake,
and they put their hands
to their foreheads.) THINK-TANK: Excellent. Now,
decipher that code. ALL: It shall be done, Sir.
(They frown over
the book, turning
pages.) OMEGA: (brightly) Aha! IOTA: (brightly) Oho! OOP: (bursting into laughter) Ha, ha, ha. THINK-TANK: What does it say? Tell
me this instant. Transcribe, Omega. (The Book
that Saved the
Earth) |
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i. |
Select the option that correctly captures the usage of the word ‘present’ from line 1 of the
extract. A. Oops received a nice present from Think Tank. B. Iota needs
to present his opinion firmly. C. Omega must
focus on the
present and leave the
past behind. D. Oops didn’t
know anyone even
though a crowd
was present. |
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Complete the analogy by selecting the suitable word
from the text frown: smile::
gloomily: |
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Select the
option that displays the reason why all crew
members were asked
to have vitamins. In order to - A. boost their
physical energies. B. adapt to their circumstances. C. quickly turn
all the pages. D. accomplish a specific task. |
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According to the extract,
what did THINK-TANK most likely want OMEGA to do when he said ‘Transcribe…’? 1. read aloud 2. translate 3. make notes 4. interpret 5. record reactions Select
the correct option. A. 1 & 3 B. 2 &
4 C. Only 3 D.
1, 4 and
5 |
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The playwright places
certain words and sentences in brackets in the given extract. List
any ways these benefit both the director and actors. i)
ii) |
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Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given. |
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The trees
inside are moving
out into the
forest, the forest
that was empty
all these days where no bird could sit no insect hide no sun bury its
feet in shadow the forest
that was empty
all these nights will be full of trees
by morning. (The Trees) |
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i. |
Complete the
sentence appropriately. It is clear that Personification is the poetic
device used for ‘No sun bury its feet….’ because . (Clue: explain how personification applies here) |
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The poet has used a poetic device in the given lines. What effect
does she wish
to create by its use? …no bird could sit
no insect hide no sun… A. emphasis B. comparison C. rhyme D. humour |
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State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: The extract uses trees
as a symbol for conservative people. |
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Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence, according to the extract. The idea of a forest
that has been
‘empty all these
days’ is . A.
unnatural B. scary C. magical D. legendary |
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How does the use of enjambment impact this extract? A. It forces
frequent pauses. B. It simplifies the meaning. C. It builds
momentum. D. It makes the lines lyrical. |
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2.B |
But I can get a hair-dye
And set such colour there, Brown,
or black, or carrot, That young
men in despair May love me for myself alone And not
my yellow hair.” (For Anne
Gregory) |
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What is the poet’s
tone in the extract? 1.
thoughtful 2. authoritative 3. agitated 4. insulting 5. argumentative Select the appropriate option. A. 1, 4 B. 3, 5 C. 2, 4 D. 1, 5 |
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What causes
the young men to
‘despair’, according to the extract? |
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iii. |
Identify the
reason for the speaker’s need
to colour her hair, as per the extract. A. Her control
over what makes
her look beautiful. B. Her desire
to be loved for inner beauty C. Her need
to change people’s perception about beauty D. Her conviction that she is beautiful inside |
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Complete the analogy about the
speaker’s hair. yellow: blonde
:: : carrot |
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Select the sentence in which the word ‘set’
is used in the
similar manner as line 2 of the extract. A. I want to
set him up and get my
work done this time. B.
Do you have another set of the books
that I can read? C.
The dessert needs
to set for
two hours before
being served. |
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D. The set for the school
play looked quite
grand. |
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VI |
Answer ANY FOUR of the following in about 40-50
words each. |
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i. |
Validate the
given statement with
reference to baby
seagull’s fear. ‘Fear
doesn’t exist anywhere else other than one’s mind.’ (His First Flight-
Two Stories about
Flying) |
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ii. |
Explain why the poet
personally holds the conviction that the world will primarily end in fire? (Fire and
Ice) |
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iii. |
Valli’s unique
maiden bus ride experience could be possible
because she belonged to a small village. Do you agree? Why?
/Why not? (2 reasons) (Madam Rides a Bus) |
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iv. |
Give one
reason why ‘The Tale
of Custard the
Dragon’ is more
a fable than
a ballad. |
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v. |
How can we say that Natalya
was continuously successful in maintaining an upper hand
during her arguments with Lomov? (Any one example) (The Proposal) |
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VII |
Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 40-50
words each. |
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Dr. Herriot
knew his patients as well as their owners
really well. Discuss. (The Triumph of Surgery) |
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ii. |
State one likely reason
the writer of The Midnight Visitor chose
to characterise Ausable as short
and fat. |
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iii. |
Validate the importance of small, fun learning tasks towards successful careers, in the context of Richard
Ebright in The Making of a Scientist. |
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VIII |
Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120
words. |
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i. |
Mijbil and the Tiger, both were looked
after by humans.
Assume they both meet each
other in the zoo and have a conversation about
their lifestyle and feelings. Write this conversation as per your understanding of Mijbil
the Otter and A Tiger in the
Zoo. You may begin like
this Tiger: Thanks for visiting me, though I don’t usually like visitors. Mijbil: Oh? I would love
visitors, I think. |
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ii. |
“Not from
weeping nor from grieving will
anyone obtain peace of mind’. If you had to use the message of the given quote from the Buddha’s sermon (The Sermon at Benares) to help the boy cope with
the loss of his ball and what it signifies (The Ball Poem), what would you include
in your advice? Also, evaluate why it might
be difficult for him to understand the notion. |
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Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120
words. |
1*6=6 |
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i. |
Fiction writers
prefer creating grey
characters rather than black and white. Analyse
this in detail, with
reference to both
the characters of The Thief’s Story |
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‘Honour among
thieves’ is considered a popular code. Examine A Question of Trust as
a story woven
around this code. |
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