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SET-1
ENGLISH CORE
Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections-READING, WRITING and LITERATURE.
2. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
SECTION-A
READING SKILLS (22 MARKS)
1. Read the following text. (12 m)
(1) That large animals require luxuriant vegetation has been a general assumption which has passed from one
work to another; but I do not hesitate to say that it is completely false, and that it has vitiated the reasoning
of geologists on some points of great interest in the ancient history of the world. The prejudice has probably
been derived from India, and the Indian islands, where troops of elephants, noble forests, and impenetrable
jungles, are associated together in everyone’s mind. If, however, we refer to any work of travels through the
southern parts of Africa, we shall find allusions in almost every page either to the desert character of the
country, or to the numbers of large animals inhabiting it. The same thing is rendered evident by the many
engravings which have been published of various parts of the interior.
(2) Dr. Andrew Smith, who has lately succeeded in passing the Tropic of Capricorn, informs me that, taking
into consideration the whole of the southern part of Africa, there can be no doubt of its being a sterile
country. On the southern coasts there are some fine forests, but with these exceptions, the traveler may
pass for days together through open plains, covered by a poor and scanty vegetation. Now, if we look at
the animals inhabiting these wide plains, we shall find their numbers extraordinarily great, and their bulk
immense.
(3) It may be supposed that although the species are numerous, the individuals of each kind are few. By the
kindness of Dr. Smith, I am enabled to show that the case is very different. He informs me, that in lat. 24’,
in one day’s march with the bullock-wagons, he saw, without wandering to any great distance on either
side, between one hundred and one hundred and fifty rhinoceroses - the same day he saw several herds of
giraffes, amounting together to nearly a hundred.
(4) At the distance of a little more than one hour’s march from their place of encampment on the previous
night, his party actually killed at one spot eight hippopotamuses, and saw many more. In this same river
there were likewise crocodiles. Of course it was a case quite extraordinary, to see so many great animals
crowded together, but it evidently proves that they must exist in great numbers. Dr. Smith describes the
country passed through that day, as ‘being thinly covered with grass, and bushes about four feet high, and
still more thinly with mimosa-trees.’
(5) Besides these large animals, anyone the least acquainted with the natural history of the Cape has read of the
herds of antelopes, which can be compared only with the flocks of migratory birds. The numbers indeed
of the lion, panther, and hyena, and the multitude of birds of prey, plainly speak of the abundance of the
smaller quadrupeds: one evening seven lions were counted at the same time prowling round Dr. Smith’s
encampment. As this able naturalist remarked to me, the carnage each day in Southern Africa must indeed
be terrific! I confess it is truly surprising how such a number of animals can find support in a country
producing so little food.
(6) The larger quadrupeds no doubt roam over wide tracts in search of it; and their food chiefly consists of
underwood, which probably contains much nutriment in a small bulk. Dr. Smith also informs me that the
vegetation has a rapid growth; no sooner is a part consumed, than its place is supplied by a fresh stock. There
can be no doubt, however, that our ideas respecting the apparent amount of food necessary for the support
of large quadrupeds are much exaggerated. The belief that where large quadrupeds exist, the vegetation must
necessarily be luxuriant, is more remarkable, because the converse is far from true.
(7) Mr. Burchell observed to me that when entering Brazil, nothing struck him more forcibly than the splendour
of the South American vegetation contrasted with that of South Africa, together with the absence of all
large quadrupeds. In his travels, he has suggested that the comparison of the respective weights (if there
were sufficient data) of an equal number of the largest herbivorous quadrupeds of each country would be
extremely curious. If we take on the one side, the elephants, hippopotamus, giraffe, bos caffer, elan, five
species of rhinoceros; and on the American side, two tapirs, the guanaco, three deer, the vicuna, peccari,
capybara (after which we must choose from the monkeys to complete the number), and then place these
two groups alongside each other it is not easy to conceive ranks more disproportionate in size.
(8) After the above facts, we are compelled to conclude, against anterior probability that among the mammalia
there exists no close relation between the bulk of the species, and the quantity of the vegetation, in the
countries which they inhabit.
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
i. The author is primarily concerned with . (1)
A. discussing the relationship between the size of mammals and the nature of vegetation in their habitats
B. contrasting ecological conditions in India and Africa
C. proving that large animals do not require much food
D. describing the size of animals in various parts of the world
ii. According to the author, the ‘prejudice’ (Para 1) has led to . (1)
A. errors in the reasoning of biologists
B. false ideas about animals in Africa
C. incorrect assumptions on the part of geologists
D. doubt in the mind of the author
iii. The flocks of migratory birds (Para 5) are mentioned to . (1)
A. describe an aspect of the fauna of South Africa
B. illustrate a possible source of food for large carnivores
C. contrast with the habits of the antelope
D. suggest the size of antelope herds
iv. Darwin quotes Burchell’s observations in order to . (1)
A. counter a popular misconception B. describe a region of great splendor
C. prove a hypothesis D. illustrate a well-known phenomenon
v. Among the mammalia, there is no close relation between . (1)
A. bulk of the species B. quantity of the vegetation
C. countries they inhabit D. all of these
vi. What prejudice has vitiated the reasoning of geologists? (2)
vii. Why does Dr. Smith refer to Africa as a sterile country? (2)
viii. Select that option that is similar in meaning to Darwin’s expression ‘if there were sufficient data’. (1)
A. Enough is enough. B. I wish there was enough data.
C. There is not data. D. Let’s gather more data.
ix. To account for the ‘surprising’ number of animals in a ‘country producing so little food’, what partial
explanation does Darwin suggest? (2)
(1) Nuclear capability gives a status to the country in the community of nations. No nation can afford to make
destructive use of the nuclear energy without risking a World War. That is why America did not make use
of nuclear weapon in the Vietnam War though it had become a matter of prestige for her. Similarly Russia
preferred to pull out her missile bases from Cuba instead of coming in direct conflict with a nuclear power,
America. But India, since she started adopting nuclear technology, had decided to make only peaceful use
of nuclear energy. The fear expressed by Pakistan and the comments made in the Chinese press are more
for the sake of propaganda than for the projection of truth.
(2) India needs nuclear energy in order to meet her power shortage. She has been depending upon hydroelectric
power which is undependable because of the uncertainty of rainfall. Good quality of coal which is another
source of energy cannot be extracted commercially because it lies very deep and the cost of extraction
is very high. India is not producing much of oil, rather she has to import nearly 74 per cent of her total
consumption. So the only alternative with India is to have a cheaper and more dependable source of energy.
The known reserves of thorium in India are sufficient to last many hundred years. That is why India has
already commissioned two nuclear power stations, one at Tarapur and the other at Rana Pratap Sagar. Each
one has the installed capacity of producing 420 M.W. of electricity. Two other at Kalpakkam, are operational.
This energy will be able to meet the power shortage throughout the country. If industries work at their full
capacity, production will be higher and so per capita income will increase and inflation will be neutralized.
(3) With the help of controlled nuclear explosions, artificial dams can be made. In fact, for building a dam there
should be two huge mountain walls enclosing a deep valley just near the course of a river. These conditions
are not available at all the places. So with the help of controlled nuclear explosions mountains can be blown
up. This can also help in laying roads in the mountainous areas. In fact, some of the borders of India have
mountainous terrain and the movement of the army is quite difficult. So even for the sake of national security
it is necessary to have roads in those areas.
(4) With the help of radiation the shelf life of vegetables and fruits can be increased. In the tropical countries
like India, it is necessary that the perishable fruit stuffs are preserved for a long time. Radiation can check
the sprouting of onions and potatoes which are much in demand in foreign countries. Similarly fruits like
bananas and mangoes which have much export potential can be preserved for a very long time. The texture
and taste of the fruit do not undergo any change.
(5) Nuclear technology can also be harnessed for medical purposes. It is said that radioactive iodine is used
for detecting the disease of the thyroid glands. Similarly, ‘India of U.N. experts’, radiated vaccine which can
immunize sheep from lungworm disease, which used to take a heavy toll on sheep every year.
(6) Properly processed nuclear fuel is also used for artificial satellite in space. Weather satellites can predict
cyclones and the rainfall with extreme accuracy. Communication satellites can help in conveying the
messages to very long distances. In a huge country like India, communication satellites are necessary.
(7) Radiation is also used for preparing the mutant seeds. Many varieties of rice and some cereals have been
prepared at Tarapur laboratory. This will increase our agricultural production and help India to become
economically better off. So for India it is necessary to make peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
i. India needs nuclear energy in order to . (1)
A. gain status in the community of nations B. meet her power shortage
C. increase her might D. frighten the hostile countries
ii. Coal, another source of energy, cannot be extracted commercially because . (1)
A. it lies very deep
B. the cost of extraction is very high
C. it lies very deep and the cost of extraction is very high
D. it is risky for the miners to extract it
iii. In India are sufficient to last many years. (1)
A. nuclear power stations B. reserves of thorium
C. vegetables and fruits D. radioactive iodine
iv. is also used for preparing mutant seeds. (1)
A. Nuclear energy B. Artificial satellites
C. Radiation D. None of these
v. Hydroelectric power is not dependable because . (1)
vi. How can radiation be helpful? (2)
vii. How does nuclear technology help in the field of medicine? (2)
viii. State True or False. (1)
Nuclear energy can boost our communication by conveying the messages to very long distances.
SECTION-B
CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (18 MARKS)
3. Attempt ANY ONE of the two, in about 50 words. (4)
A. You are the Secretary of your School Literary Association. Write a notice for your school notice board,
giving details of the proposed inauguration of the Literary Association of your school. You are ‘XYZ’ of Jain
Vidyashram, Cuddalore.
OR
B. Your school is organizing a SPICMACAY programme on the occasion of the World Dance Day wherein
the renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, Geeta Chandran would be giving a lecture demonstration. As the
President, Cultural Society of your school, draft a notice informing the students about the same. You are
Rakhsita/Rohit of MVN Public School.
A. Write a formal reply accepting an invitation to be present in the birthday celebrations of your friend,
Suresh’s daughter, who lives at 1231, Chattarpur, Delhi. You are Abhishek Khanna.
OR
B. As Secretary of the Literary Club of St. Anne’s School, Ahmedabad, draft a formal invitation for the
inauguration of the club in your school.
5. Attempt ANY ONE of the two, in about 120-150 words. (5)
A. Write a letter to the Editor, Deccan Times, Bangalore about the inadequate parking facilities in the
Commercial Street, M.G. Road, which is causing a lot of inconvenience to the people. Offer your suggestions.
You are Anoop/Ritu, 24 Hennus Road, Bangalore.
OR
B. You have seen an advertisement in a national newspaper for the post of Senior Teacher in English at Sunrise
Global School, Noida. You are Karuna, M-114, Mall Road, Delhi. You are MA (English), B.Ed. from Delhi
University and yet to have any teaching experience. Write a job application to the principal.
6. Attempt ANY ONE of the two, in 120-150 words. (5)
A. You are Mridul/Mridula, an HT correspondent. You witnessed a protest rally by a youth organisation.
Mentioning the purpose of rally, places covered and reaction of public, write a report for your newspaper.
OR
B. It is very important to take significant actions to save our planet. Write an article for your school magazine
on how can we save and protect our planet. You are Akshay/Akshita of Graham Public School, Indore.
SECTION-C
LITERATURE TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLEMENTARY READING TEXT (40 MARKS)
7. Read the given extracts and answer the question for ANY ONE of the two, given. (6)
A. What a thunderclap these words were to me!
Oh! the wretches; that was what they had put up at the town-hall!
i. What has been put up at the town-hall? (1)
ii. What does the word ‘thunderclap’ refer to? (1)
iii. The narrator mumbled- “Oh the wretches” – he said so because after the announcement he finds
himself . (1)
A. inadequate B. unfortunate C. confident D. courageous
iv. State whether the given statement is TRUE or FALSE, with reference to the extract. (1)
Franz was excited to learn of the end of the French language class as he had always hated it.
v. Which figure of speech from those given below is being used by the author in the line, “What a thunderclap
these words were to me!” (1)
A. Simile B. Personification C. Metaphor D. Hyperbole
vi. Pick out the option that correctly describes the author’s feelings when he heard the news. (1)
1. Shocked 2. Surprised 3. Guilty 4. Jealousy
5. Elated 6. Disapproval
A. 2, 4, and 5 B. 1, 3, and 6 C. 1, 2, and 3 D. 4, 5, and 6
OR
B. Savita, a young girl in a drab pink dress, sits alongside an elderly woman soldering pieces of glass. As her
hands move mechanically like the tongs of a machine, I wonder if she knows the sanctity of the bangles
she helps make. It symbolises an Indian woman’s suhaag, auspiciousness in marriage. It will dawn on her
suddenly one day when her head is draped with a red veil, her hands dyed red with henna, and red bangles
rolled onto her wrists. She will then become a bride. Like the old woman beside her who become one many
years ago.
i. Pick out the option that best describes Savita. (1)
A. Young and innocent B. Old and patient
C. Young and irritable D. Old and confused
ii. “Savita, a young girl ..., sits alongside an elderly woman, soldering pieces of glass.” This means that Savita
was . (1)
A. trying to make the bangles all by herself
B. trying to help the old woman
C. hungry and disturbing the old woman in doing the work
D. getting anxious and thus scolding the old woman
iii. The line, “As her hands move mechanically like the tongs of a machine, ...” is an example of (1)
A. hyperbole B. parody
C. simile D. symbolism
iv. Choose the option that best demonstrates the significance of red colour in Indian Hindu culture. (1)
A. Aridity and boredom B. Energetic and vibrant
C. Auspiciousness and purity D. Calmness and caution
v. What does “soldering” mean? (1)
vi. What is the figure of speech used in the line “Like the old woman beside her”? (1)
8. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given. (4)
A. The presidents of the New York Central and the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroads will swear
on a stack of timetables that there are only two. But I say there are three, because I’ve been on the third
level of the Grand Central Station. Yes, I’ve taken the obvious step : I talked to a psychiatrist friend of mine,
among others. I told him about the third level at Grand Central Station, and he said it was a waking-dream
wish fulfillment. He said I was unhappy. That made my wife kind of mad, but he explained that he meant
the modern world is full of insecurity, fear, war, worry and all the rest of it, and that I just want to escape.
i. Pick out the option which is a correct description of the phrase “waking-dream wish fulfillment”. (1)
A. A pleasant wish that makes one forget the past’s terrible experiences
B. A pleasant wish that takes one to the future
C. A pleasant wish that encourages to work
D. A pleasant wish that makes one forget the present
ii. What does the ‘third level’ signify? (1)
iii. Pick out the option that best describes the mental tendency of the narrator. (1)
(1) Disappointed (2) Escapism (3) Calm (4) Satisfied
A. 1 and 3 B. 1 and 2 C. 3 and 4 D. 2 and 4
iv. “The modern world is full of insecurity, fear, war, worry...” signifies that : (1)
A. the world is full of chaos but at the same time means of happiness also for the narrator.
B. the narrator is not at all satisfied with his life.
C. the narrator wanted to explore more about the modern world.
D. the narrator enjoys the feeling of pain and insecurities in his life.
OR
B. Derry : I thought it was empty .... an empty house.
Mr. Lamb : So it is. Since I’m out here in the garden. It is empty. Until I go back inside. In the meantime,
I’m out here and likely to stop. A day like this. Beautiful day. Not a day to be indoors.
i. Why do you think Derry entered the garden knowing or thinking it was empty? (1)
ii. The old man’s response “Since I’m out here in the garden, [the house] is empty” shows . (1)
A. his rudeness
B. his annoyance at the unwelcomed guest
C. his anger at the boy
D. the truth that the house is indeed empty as he’s not inside it
iii. “In the meantime, I’m out here and likely to stop.” What do you think this sentence means? (1)
iv. Assertion (A) : Mr. Lamb states it’s a beautiful day to be outdoors. (1)
Reason (R) : Derry was trying to steal his crab apples.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
A. looked out at Young
Trees sprinting, the merry children spilling
out of their homes, but after the airport’s
security check, standing a few yards
away, I looked again at her, wan, pale
as a late winters moon and felt that old
familiar ache, ... ... ...
i. The phrase ‘Trees sprinting’ refers to . (1)
ii. The poet’s another glance at her mother’s face filled her with the feeling of . (1)
A. anxiety and fear B. only fear
C. sadness and guilt D. only guilt
iii. The mother’s pale face is compared to the . (1)
iv. The literary device used by the poet in the following line is . (1)
“... as a late winter’s moon and felt that old familiar ache, ... ”
A. personification B. allegory C. simile D. onomatopoeia
v. What did the poet do after the security check? (1)
vi. Which option lists the statement that is not true according to the extract? (1)
A. When the poet looks at the passing green trees and young children, the world around her appears
young and energetic.
B. The poet describes the youthful scenery of the world to underscore the nature years of her mother.
C. The beautiful scenery outside distracted the poet from her thoughts for a while.
D. Looking at the sprinting trees, the poet desires for the long life of her mother.
OR
B. Aunt Jennifer’s tigers prance across a screen
Bright topaz denizens of a world of green.
They do not fear the men beneath the tree;
They pace in sleek chivalric certainty.
i. Why are the tigers called ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers? (1)
ii. Match the following correctly : (1)
(i) Prance (a) to walk with long steps in a direction.
(ii) Pace (b) move about in a predatory manner.
(iii) Stride (c) to move quickly with exaggerated steps.
(iv) Prowl (d) to walk up and down in a small area many times.
A. (i)-c, (ii)-d, (iii)-a, (iv)-b
B. (i)-d, (ii)-a, (iii)-b, (iv)-c
C. (i)-b, (ii)-a, (iii)-d, (iv)-c
D. (i)-a, (ii)-c, (iii)-b, (iv)-d
iii. Why are Aunt Jennifer’s tigers prancing across the screen? (1)
A. Because they are showing their actions.
B. Because they love her.
C. Because they are real animals.
D. Because they are the product of her imagination.
iv. Name the poem and the poet of the given extract. (1)
v. Match the following stones with their colour characteristics. (1)
(i) Diamond (a) Yellow and orange
(ii) Topaz (b) Green
(iii) Emerald (c) Colourless
(iv) Ruby (d) Red
A. (i)-b, (ii)-c, (iii)-a, (iv)-d
B. (i)-c, (ii)-a, (iii)-b, (iv)-d
C. (i)-a, (ii)-b, (iii)-c, (iv)-d
D. (i)-d, (ii)-c, (iii)-a, (iv)-b
vi. What is the meaning of the word ‘denizens’? (1)
10. Answer ANY FIVE of the following six questions, in about 40-50 words. (5 × 2 = 10)
i. How is the bangle industry of Firozabad a curse for the bangle makers?
ii. What did the gift of the rattrap signify?
iii. The poem ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers’ is replete with symbols. Interpret any two symbols used in the poem.
iv. What different images does the poet use to convey the idea of her mother’s old age?
v. What tempted Franz to stay away from school?
vi. Mention any two long term consequences of the drowning incident on Douglas.
11. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words. (2 × 2 = 4)
i. Why are the youngsters called the future policy makers of the earth?
ii. How did ‘The World’ help Charley to confirm his doubts regarding the existence of a third level?
iii. What considerations influenced the Tiger King to get married?
12. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in 120-150 words. (5)
A. ‘We too are Human Beings’ highlights high caste - low caste discrimination in society. How do low caste
people suffer on account of this? What advice is given to Bama to overcome this problem?
OR
B. Discuss the qualities of Mr. Lamb which made him overlook the deformity of Derry.
A. Why do you think Gandhiji considered the Champaran episode to be a turning-point in his life?
OR
B. What did the French teacher tell his students in his last French lesson? What impact did it have on them?
Why?
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Class12 :English
SQP 1
1. i. A. discussing the relationship between the size of that the underwood vegetation probably are very nutritious
mammals and the nature of vegetation in their habitats and re-grow quickly. He indicates that these may be
ii. C. incorrect assumptions on the part of geologists adequate to feed the large herbivores.
iii. D. suggest the size of antelope herds 2. i. B. meet her power shortage
iv. C. prove a hypothesis ii. C. it lies very deep and the cost of extraction is very
high
v. D. all of these
iii. B. reserves of thorium
vi. The prejudice that vitiated the reasoning of geologists is
their belief that large animals require dense jungles as their iv. C. Radiation
habitat. The prejudice probably originates from India and the v. there is uncertainty in rainfall.
Indian islands where troops of elephants are associated with vi. Radiation can increase the shelf life of vegetables and
impenetrable jungles and noble forests in everybody’s minds. fruits. It can check the sprouting of onions and potatoes. In
vii. Dr. Smith calls Africa a sterile country because a large tropical countries like India, it is essential to preserve the
part of it lack any type of vegetation. Only on the southern perishable food items for a long time. Radiation can do it
coasts there are some fine forests. But apart from these, a without changing the texture or taste of the fruit.
traveller may pass for days through open plains, covered vii. Nuclear technology can be very helpful in the field of
by a poor and scanty vegetation. However, the animals medicine. Radioactive iodine is said to be used for detecting
inhabiting these wide plains is great. the disease of the thyroid glands. Radiated vaccine can
viii. B. I wish there was enough data. immunize sheep from lungworm disease.
ix. The partial explanation suggested by Darwin states viii. True
3.
A. JAIN VIDYASHRAM, CUDDALORE
NOTICE
1 March, 20××
School Literary Association Inauguration
All students and staff are cordially invited to the inauguration of the school’s Literary Association on Monday, 10
March 20×× in the school library, 11 a.m. onwards. Our Chief Guest, renowned writer, Ms. Arundhati Roy, shall
speak to the students on the importance of reading and writing.
XYZ
(Secretary, Literary Association)
OR
B. MVN PUBLIC SCHOOL

NOTICE
24 March, 20××
SPICMACAY Presentation by Geeta Chandran
On the occasion of World Dance Day, our school is organising a SPICMACAY programme, where Geeta Chandran
would be giving lecture demonstration. You all are hereby invited to attend the same and make the occasion
memorable.
When : 27 March, 20××
Where : School Auditorium
Rohit
(President, Cultural Society)
4. A. 1231, Aashirwad Apartment, Chattarpur,
Delhi.
15 Sept. 20××
Dear Suresh
I have received your invitation for your daughter’s birthday celebration on 30 Sept. 20×× at 7 p.m. at Hotel
Treebo. I am extremely happy to know that all our old friends are likely to be there.
I would like to confirm my participation, looking forward to the momentous occasion.
With love
Abhishek
OR
B. St. Anne’s School, Ahmedabad

Invites the students, teachers, and staff members to the
Inauguration
of
Literary Club on
Monday, 18 March, 20××
10:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
School Library
Famous writer and poet Mr. Vikram Seth shall grace the occasion with his presence.
Secretary, Literary Club
(Please be seated by 10:00 A.M.)
5. A. 24, Hennus Road

Bangalore-37
10 February, 20××
The Editor,
Deccan Times
Bangalore -42
Subject: Inadequate Parking Facility
Sir,
With due respect, I wish to say that I Anoop, own an electronic shop in the Commercial Street, M.G. Road.
There is a good number of shops on both sides of the street. Every day, huge crowds gather here for shopping.
Many shopkeepers and people come by their car in the area. Many visitors also come by their car. But the
main problem is that the parking facility is inadequate, space is less, the vehicles are more. This causes great
inconvenience to the people. Shopping in this area has become very difficult, as the passages and by-lanes get
jammed by vehicles. Besides, too many vehicles cause too much traffic, which further worsens the situation,
sometimes causing accidents even. An open field adjacent to the commercial area, is lying vacant. This can be
used as an authorised parking place, which will reduce the problem of parking in the area.
I hope the concerned authorities will take this matter into consideration without further delay and take
immediate action.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Anoop Jalota
OR
B. M-114,
Mall Road,
Delhi
1 March, 20××
The Principal
Sunrise Global School
Noida
Subject : Job Application for English Teacher
This refers to your advertisement in the Hindustan Times, dated 28 February 20×× for the vacancy of Senior
English Teacher post in your school. I wish to apply for the same. I have done M.A. (English) and B.Ed. from Delhi
University. I have enclosed my detailed bio-data with this letter.
Although I do not have prior work experience, I assure you that I shall give my hundred percent to my profession
and work to your full satisfaction.
I hope you shall consider my application for interview.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Karuna Singh
Encl. Bio-data
BIO-DATA
Name : Karuna Singh

Gender : Female
Father’s Name : Mr. Jayant Singh
Date of Birth : 20 March 19XX
Marital Status : Unmarried
Current Add. : M-114, Mall Road, Delhi
Contact No. : 919144××××
Academic Record:
Examination Institution Board/Uni. Marks

B.Ed. Miranda House Delhi University 65%
M.A. (English) L.S.R. Delhi University 60%
B.A. (English) L.S.R. Delhi University 60%
XII (Hum.) St. Joseph School CBSE 96%
X St. Joseph School CBSE 90%
Scholarship Awarded – Have been a Scholarship holder in XII.
References : 1. Mrs. J.S. Sharma, Principal, Miranda House, Delhi, 981871××××
2. Dr. Sutapa Banerjee, (H.O.D.) English Literature L.S.R. Delhi, 991071××××
6. A. Protest Rally Against Rampant Corruption rally saw participants from various age groups who took
— By Mridul Gupta, HT Reporter to the road at 11:00 a.m. sharp. The rally started from
New Delhi, 24 May, 20×× : Members of the Young Urban Connaught Circus and moved further to Janpath. From
Volunteers Association (YUVA), a youth organisation, there, the rally group walked to various iconic places of
held a protest rally on 23 May, 20××. Young boys and girls capital city, singing patriotic songs and shouting slogans on
of YUVA organised the rally to raise their voice against anti-corruption. The rally finally stopped at Qutub Minar
rampant corruption in the society. The four hours long where the youth representatives of YUVA performed a
street play on corruption and how to curb it. The attempt ii. D. the truth that the house is indeed empty as he’s not
to spread the message of protest against corruption proved inside it
quite successful with general public joining in and vowing iii. The old man intends to stay in the garden for some
to fight against it. time.
OR iv. C. A is true but R is false.
B. Save the planet Earth 9. A. i. fast pace of trees
– By Akshita ii. A. anxiety and fear
This is a cause of complete concern across the globe today. iii. paleness of the winter moon
The global warming has accelerated the rise of temperature
on Earth which is said to have risen by 40° C. The sea level iv. C. simile
is also rising. The glaciers are also melting away, resulting v. She looked at her mother’s pale face again.
in massive floods causing huge losses. On the other hand, vi. D. Looking at the sprinting trees, the poet desires for
there has been very less rainfall in the recent years resulting the long life of her mother.
in the scarcity of food around the world. The death rate due OR
to starvation has increased immensely. We, human beings,
B. i. Because Aunt Jennifer is embroidering pictures of
are solely responsible for bringing this calamity upon us. We
tigers on the tapestry and they represent her hidden desires.
pollute our planet in many ways. Deforestation, industrial
pollution, toxic wastes, vehicular pollution and lack of ii. A. (i)-c, (ii)-d, (iii)-a, (iv)-b
greenery are the chief causes of imbalance in the ecosystem. iii. D. Because they are the product of her imagination.
The urgent need of the hour is that each one of us take iv. Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers by Adrienne Rich.
steps to save the planet in every possible way. We should
v. B. (i)-c, (ii)-a, (iii)-b, (iv)-d
protect our forests, save fuel, plant trees, take care of toxic
pollutants, conserve water and change our lifestyle. vi. A person, an animal or a plant that lives & grows in a
Awareness programmes must be launched by the students particular place.
and NGOs to make people aware of environmental 10. i. Lack of proper infrastructure and basic amenities
problems. The public should avoid the use of polythene make the Firozabad bangle industry a curse for bangle
bags. All of us must strive hard to save our beautiful planet makers. The work places are ill-lit, glass blowing furnaces
for the future generations. have high temperatures where children and women work.
Long working hours, lack of protective eye gear affects their
7. A. i. The order from Berlin to teach only German in
health adversely.
all schools of Alsace and Lorraine had been put up at the
town hall. ii. The gift of the rattrap signified a change in the attitude
of the peddler. He was filled with gratitude and was thankful
ii. Thunderclap refers to something startling or unexpected.
to Edla for treating him like a captain. In the end, the
iii. B. unfortunate peddler’s heart had completely changed as he left three ten
iv. FALSE kronor notes, a letter of gratitude and a gift of rattrap for
v. C. Metaphor Edla. He signed the letter with his name as Captain von
Stahle because this name gave him the power to clear his
vi. C. 1. 2 and 3 conscience.
OR iii. (1) The wedding band symbolises the oppression of
B. i. A. Young and innocent women by slavery in marriage. Marriage binds a woman,
ii. B. trying to help the old woman suppressing her to be in an imposed marriage.
iii. C. simile (2) Aunt Jennifer’s death is symbolic of her complete
iv. C. Auspiciousness and purity surrender and submission to her suppression. It also
emphasises her state of complete helplessness.
v. It is a process of joining metals by heating them.
iv. The poet compared her mother to the late winter’s
vi. Simile moon to convey the idea of her old age. She looks devoid of
8. A. i. D. A pleasant wish that makes one forget the energy and enthusiasm of youth. She appears as lackluster
present as the winter moon.
ii. Human tendencies to escape from the harsh realities of v. Franz was running late, he had not revised his lessons
the present time. on participles and was dreading a scolding from his teacher,
iii. B. 1 and 2 M. Hamel. Moreover, it was a warm, bright day, the birds
were chirping at the edge of the woods. The Prussian
iv. B. the narrator is not at all satisfied with his life. soldiers were drilling in the open field at the back of the
OR sawmill. Altogether, the outdoor seemed more interesting
B. i. Because he doesn’t like being seen. to Franz than going to school.
vi. As a child, Douglas has two near drowning experiences and self-rejection and was paying undue attention to this
which left two long term consequences on him. He deformity. Mr Lamb didn’t want Derry to dwell unduly
developed a phobia of water because of which he didn’t learn on the issue of his ugly looks, so he changed the topic the
swimming. The fear of water also resulted in him missing moment the boy started elaborating it. He also wanted
out on a lot of water fun activities like fishing, boating and to impress upon Derry that in order to lead a healthy life
canoeing, etc. He felt handicapped and deprived of all fun one must accept one’s lot. Life affords us so many bounties
for a very long time. which merit appreciation. Mr Lamb’s special mention of
11. i. The youngsters, according to Geoff Green, are the healthy and ripe apples and jelly he was going to make out
future policy-makers because it is them who will bring of them was an indirect reflection on the sweetness that life
substantial changes as they grow up. More than that, the is full of, and that is available for the asking. His indifference
more educated youth of today is the hope for the earth as to Derry’s outburst indirectly aimed at helping him learn
many students are more informed and more aware of the the lesson of positivity in life.
weakening strength of the planet.
13. A. Gandhiji considered the Champaran episode to be
ii. The World was a popular newspaper which stopped
a turning point in his life perhaps because he declared that
its publication before 1894. Having reached the third level
the British could not order him in his own country. It was
of the Grand Central Station, Charley noticed The World
for the first time that Gandhiji introduced a non-violent
and the date, June 11, 1894 and confirmed that he was back
in 1894. In the beginning, when he reached the third level, resistance, which came to be known as Satyagraha, against
Charley was confused. Whatever he saw in the third level the Britishers. During this struggle, Gandhiji decided to
told him that he had travelled back to the past. This was urge the departure of the Britishers for the first time. The
confirmed when he saw The World. The lead story said Champaran episode grew out of an attempt to alleviate
something about President Cleveland and it was printed the distress of large number of poor peasants and farmers
June 11, 1894. and became the first civil disobedience movement led by
iii. So far, the Maharaja had succeeded in killing only seventy Gandhiji. He, with local support, convinced poor farmers
tigers when they became extinct in Pratibandapuram. In that they too had rights. When his lawyer friends suggested
order to fulfil his vow of killing one hundred tigers, the that having Mr. Andrews around would prove to be
Maharaja decided to get married to a girl from a royal beneficial for them, Gandhiji told them taking help from
family of a kingdom with a large tiger population. a Britisher only shows the weakness in the hearts of the
12. A. In ‘We Too are Human Beings,’ Bama highlights Indians. Gandhiji taught self reliance to his fellow Indians.
the high caste-low caste discrimination prevailing in the The Champaran episode proved that if the cause was just,
society. The high caste people have a firm social standing there was nothing to fear, not even the Britishers; the victory
and enjoy every benefit they can derive because of it. On the was inevitable.
other hand, having been segregated and marginalised, the OR
low caste people have to suffer in every walk of their life.
B. On the day of his last French lesson, M.Hamel told his
They have to face prejudices and social stigma of being born
students and village elders present in the classroom that the
in a low caste community. Whether a child or an adult, man
order had come from Berlin to teach only German in the
or woman belonging to the backward sections of the society,
schools of Alsace and Lorraine. He also told them that the
has to suffer humiliation in some way or the other.
new master was supposed to be arriving the next day. As the
In her childhood, when Bama felt the indignation caused
last lesson progressed, M. Hamel told the class that French
by learning about untouchability and discrimination, her
elder brother advised her to work hard and learn as much is the most beautiful language in the world. He asked them
as possible because only education can uplift her. It would to preserve it because it was the key to their freedom.
help her in establishing an identity and thus, a position in The whole classroom seemed so strange and solemn. On the
the society. back benches that were always empty, some of the elderly
village people sat, crying. That day, the students paid a great
OR
deal of attention, even the elder ones. The news of the last
B. So far, Derry had always been stared at and made
French lesson sounded like a thunderclap in the ears of little
conscious of his deformity by the people around him. Mr.
Lamb however, talked to Derry and viewed him from a Franz. He was shocked, at first, but soon he was overcome
totally different angle. His sympathetic understanding, with a feeling of remorse and regret. Most of all, it was M.
compassion, a considerate attitude and positivity didn’t Hamel who was saddened by the news. He regretted not
attach any importance to the outburst of Derry about his giving French language its due importance and now, their
handicap because he knew that he was drowned in self-pity mother tongue was being taken away from them.
Sample Papers
the 2024 boards
Class12 :English
SET-02
ENGLISH CORE
SECTION-A
(1) Suspense was over when my high school results finally came out. But I was upset. I had not done as well as I
had expected. My father tried to console me. “Why are you worried? You have done very well my dear.” “No,
I have not Baba,” I protested, controlling my tears, and wondering if I had disappointed him. “It does not
really matter,” he assured me. “Do you know what I got when I finished high school?” I looked into Baba’s
face and waited for the answer to his own question. “You know,” he told me “I have never told you this. I got
just a third division. But, look at me, I have done quite well.” Baba got a third division! I was almost in shock,
but the thought of my having done a lot better than that made me realize that I had no reason to complain. I
certainly felt better! “Everything is under control!” said Baba, smiling. That was his favourite phrase. Posted
in Kolkata, my father was then a senior official in the Indian Railway Service, and an expert in goods traffic
operations. He was soon to become a director with the Railway Board. By the time he retired in 1981, he was
general manager of the Central Railways. By the time Baba passed away in November 2000, his name had
found place in several hearts as well. He was open, easy to know, and full of life. We were extremely close,
but I had so much more to learn about him from many things I came to know after his death.
(2) In September 2000, he was in hospital for treatment of cancer and given just two months to live. When
he found out, his reaction was an extremely rational one. He asked me to fetch files from his cupboard, so
that he could explain the details of my mother’s pension. He also dictated his will from his hospital bed.
“Everything is under control!” After Baba’s death, Satish, our old family retainer, was inconsolable. We tried
to cheer him up. “Your Baba had scolded me only once in all these years!” he cried. Satish pointed to the
watch on his left hand. “I had been coming late for work and everyone in the family was complaining about
it,” said Satish. “Then, one day, your Baba gave me this watch and told me, ‘Now that you have a watch, you
can’t be late’. ” That was the scolding Satish received. On the fourth day after Baba’s death, my sister and I
had to perform a ceremony. Since several relatives were expected, we decided to order lunch from a caterer
in our locality, reputed for his home cooked food. But, when we went to pay to owner, we got a surprise. He
refused to accept any money! “When I wanted to start my catering business, it was your father who lent me
money,” he told us. It seems Baba never asked for it back. Now, after four or five years, the caterer wanted
to repay that debt. Of course, we made him accept the full payment for the fine food and service. “It was
Baba’s gift and it ought to remain so,” I told him.
(3) Some days later, there was yet another piece of information as we were preparing for the main ceremony.
Vikram, my brother drove me to the local market. On recognizing our car, the parking assistant, in his
twenties, came running towards us and asked why he had not seen its owner for long. We had to break the
news to him and to our utter surprise, he started crying. We were really surprised by this reaction from a
stranger – until the man told us that Baba used to pay his daughter’s school fees and buy her books. It seems,
it was on my father’s advice that he had even started sending the child to school. More than three years
after Baba’s death, as we were looking into Baba’s personal things, we came across an old file with Baba’s
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certificates and I found among them, his high school diploma from 1937, the one he told me about 30 years
earlier, about the third division that had made no difference in his life or career. It had made me see beyond
mere marks and first classes as the main road to success. But there was one more fact. Baba had actually
got a first division, a rare achievement in his day. Today, years after his passing, when I think of Baba, I see
a man who was able to sympathise with others so easily and touch their lives in such a special way.
i. “I was almost in shock ...” (1)
Pick the option in which the meaning of shock[ed] is not the same as it is in the passage.
A. Julie was deeply in shock by her grandmother’s death.
B. He completely shocked everyone with his news.
C. When she went to China, she experienced culture shock.
D. When the doctor noticed that the health of the patient was not improving, he suggested the shock
therapy.
ii. Based on your reading of the passage, choose the option that lists the correct sequence of the events. (1)
1. The narrator’s result was declared.
2. The narrator’s father told him about his high-school result.
3. The narrator went to the market with his brother, Vikram.
4. Baba passed away.
5. The narrator realised that his father had actually got a first division.
A. 5, 2, 1, 3, 4 B. 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 C. 3, 2, 1, 5, 4 D. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2
iii. After the reading of the passage, it can be concluded that the narrator’s father had a approach
towards the people and society. (1)
iv. According to the passage, the narrator’s high school result was . (1)
v. How did the father console the narrator? (2)
vi. Describe the incident that happened with Satish and father. (2)
vii. Pick out the option that correctly lists the final feelings of the narrator after finding his father’s old file. (1)
1. frustrated 2. satisfied 3. hopeful 4. arrogant
5. pessimistic 6. disappointed
viii. Choose the correct synonym of ‘rational’ as given in para 2, from the options given below. (1)
1. logical 2. reasonable 3. agitated 4. thoughtless
ix. What connection did the narrator’s father have with the parking assistant? (2)
(1) Millions of people in the United States are affected by eating disorders. More than 90% of those afflicted
are adolescents or young adult women. Although all eating disorders share some common manifestations,
anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating, each have distinctive symptoms and risks. People who
intentionally starve themselves (even while experiencing severe hunger pangs) suffer from anorexia nervosa.
(2) The disorder, which usually begins around the time of puberty, involves extreme weight loss to at least 15%
below the individual’s normal body weight. Many people with the disorder look emaciated but are convinced
they are overweight. In patients with anorexia nervosa, starvation can damage vital organs such as the heart
and brain. To protect itself, the body shifts into slow gear: Menstrual periods stop, blood pressure rates drop,
and thyroid function slows. Excessive thirst and frequent urination may occur. Dehydration contributes to
constipation, and reduced body fat leads to lowered body temperature and the inability to withstand cold. Mild
anemia, swollen joints, reduced muscle mass, and light-headedness also commonly occur in anorexia nervosa.
(3) Anorexia nervosa sufferers can exhibit sudden angry outbursts or become socially withdrawn. One in ten
cases of anorexia nervosa leads to death from starvation, cardiac arrest, other medical complications, or
suicide. Clinical depression and anxiety place many individuals with eating disorders at risk for suicidal
behavior.
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(4) People with bulimia nervosa consume large amounts of food and then rid their bodies of the excess calories by
vomiting, abusing laxatives or diuretics, taking enemas, or exercising obsessively. Some use a combination of
all these forms of purging. Individuals with bulimia who use drugs to stimulate vomiting, bowel movements,
or urination may be in considerable danger, as this practice increases the risk of heart failure. Dieting heavily
between episodes of binging and purging is common.
(5) Because many individuals with bulimia binge and purge in secret and maintain normal or above normal body
weight, they can often successfully hide their problem for years. But bulimia nervosa patients-even those
of normal weight can severely damage their bodies by frequent binge eating and purging. In rare instances,
binge eating causes the stomach to rupture; purging may result in heart failure due to loss of vital minerals
such as potassium. Vomiting can cause the esophagus to become inflamed and glands near the cheeks to
become swollen. As in anorexia nervosa, bulimia may lead to irregular menstrual periods. Psychological
effects include compulsive stealing as well as possible indications of obsessive-compulsive disorder, an illness
characterized by repetitive thoughts and behaviors. Obsessive compulsive disorder can also accompany
anorexia nervosa. As with anorexia nervosa, bulimia typically begins during adolescence. Eventually, half
of those with anorexia nervosa will develop bulimia. The condition occurs most often in women but is also
found in men.
(6) Binge-eating disorder is found in about 2% of the general population. As many as one-third of this group
is men. It also affects older women, though with less frequency. Recent research shows that binge-eating
disorder occurs in about 30% of people participating in medically supervised weight-control programs.
(7) This disorder differs from bulimia because its sufferers do not purge. Individuals with binge eating disorder
feel that they lose control of themselves when eating. They eat large quantities of food and do not stop until
they are uncomfortably full. Most sufferers are overweight or obese and have a history of weight fluctuations.
As a result, they are prone to the serious medical problems associated with obesity, such as high cholesterol,
high blood pressure, and diabetes.
(8) Obese individuals also have a higher risk for gallbladder disease, heart disease, and some types of cancer.
Usually they have more difficulty losing weight and keeping it off than do people with other serious weight
problems. Like anorexic and bulimic sufferers who exhibit psychological problems, individuals with binge-
eating disorder have high rates of simultaneously occurring psychiatric illnesses, especially depression.
i. Obese individuals also have a risk of . (1)
A. heart disease B. some types of cancer
C. gallbladder disease D. all of these
ii. How many cases of anorexia nervosa can have fatal consequences? (1)
A. 90 per cent B. Ten out of twenty
C. 50 per cent D. 1 in 10
iii. “Many people with the disorder look emaciated but are convinced they are overweight”. The word ‘emaciated’
here means . (1)
A. fat B. skeletal C. nervous D. depressed
iv. According to the passage, which of the following is correct? (1)
A. Among the suffers of anorexia nervosa, half of them will eventually develop bulimia.
B. Binge eating disorder is found mainly in children.
C. People with bulimia nervosa keep themselves in starvation.
D. More than 90% of those afflicted with eating disorders are men and old-age people.
v. What makes people socially withdrawn? (1)
vi. What are the side effects of anorexia nervosa? (2)
vii. Discuss about binge-eating disorder. (2)
Binge eating disorder is found in about 30% of the general population.
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SECTION-B
3. Attempt ANY ONE of two, in about 50 words. (4)
A. As Teacher Co-ordinator of the Quiz Club of AMM School, Pune, draft a notice informing students of the
inter-class quiz contest asking them to register their names with the Secretary of the Club within a week.
OR
B. You are Mahender, Sports Captain, St. John’s School, Lucknow. Write a notice for the school notice board
informing students about an Inter-School Football match to be played in your school. Invite them to watch
and cheer the teams.
A. You are Riya/Ryan living at 40, Krishna Colony, Manali. You decided to hold a lunch party to congratulate
your grandparents on their golden wedding anniversary. Draft a formal invitation to all family members to
attend a grand lunch at home.
OR
B. The literary club of your society is putting up the play ‘Macbeth’. As secretary of the club, draft an invitation
inviting the famous writer Rohit Sharma to be the guest of honour at the function. You are Gaurav/Garima.
5. Attempt ANY ONE of two, in about 120-150 words. (5)
A. Two main parks in your locality have suffered from neglect on the part of local authorities. They have
virtually been overtaken by undesirable elements. As a result, the residents have stopped going to the
parks. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your concern about the problems, the
neglect has created and suggest measures to reclaim the parks for children. You are Anil/Anju of 2, Sunlight
Enclave, New Delhi.
OR
B. Write a letter to Editor of local daily, New Delhi about water scarcity in you locality suggesting ways to
improve the condition of water supply. You are Bobby/Babita of Ghaziabad.
6. Attempt ANY ONE of two in about 120-150 words. (5)
A. Visiting new places and meeting new people enhance our understanding and knowledge besides being a
source of great pleasure. Write an article on ‘Travel, a Source of Knowledge and Pleasure.’ You are Gopal/
Govindi.
OR
B. You witnessed a road accident near Nalbandh Chowraha at Agra in which a bus and a scooter were involved.
Write a report for Amar Ujala signing yourself as Vivek/Vimala, Special Correspondent.
SECTION-C
A. ....... But Gandhi was vehemently opposed. He said, “You think that in this unequal fight it would be helpful if
we have an Englishman on our side. This shows the weakness of your heart. The cause is just and you must
rely upon yourselves to win the battle. ...
“He had read our minds correctly,” Rajendra Prasad comments, “and we had no reply ... Gandhi in this way
taught us a lesson in self-reliance”.
Self-reliance, Indian independence and help to sharecroppers were all bound together.
i. Gandhi taught the sharecroppers a lesson of self-reliance so that (1)
A. they could believe in themselves and be self-dependant.
B. they get to know to fight amongst themselves only.
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C. they understand that British could not be trusted
D. they learn and follow civil disobedience
ii. Find out the word from the given extract which means same as ‘ fiercely’. (1)
iii. Rajendra Prasad who was a lawyer later on became . (1)
iv. The above extract has been taken from . (1)
v. Assertion (A) : Gandhi was vehemently opposed to letting Andrews help him in Champaran. (1)
Reason (R) : Because Gandhi was always suspicious of new people who offered help.
A. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
D. A is false but R is true
vi. “He had read our minds correctly,” Rajendra Prasad commented. What is the sentiment exposed here? (1)
(i) anger (ii) satisfaction (iii) understanding
(iv) forgiveness (v) pride
A. (i), (ii) and (iii) B. (ii), (iv) and (v)
C. (i) only D. (ii), (iii) and (v)
OR
B. Once upon a time there was a man who went around selling small rattraps of wire. He made them himself
at odd moments, from the material he got by begging in the stores or at the big farms. But even so, the
business was not especially profitable, so he had to resort to both begging and petty thievery to keep body
and soul together. Even so his clothes were in rags, his cheeks were sunken, and hunger gleamed in his eyes.
i. The peddler had to resort to both begging and thievery. (1)
The above sentence demonstrates that
A. the peddler was very greedy.
B. the peddler does not like to sit idle.
C. the peddler wants to become rich.
D. the peddler’s earning was not enough for the survival.
ii. Through peddler’s appearance it is signified that he was a/an (1)
A. beggar B. thief C. unfortunate man D. crofter
iii. The peddler’s rattraps were made of . (1)
iv. Who is the author of this chapter? (1)
A. Alphonse Daudet B. Salman Rushdie
..
C. Selma Lagerlof D. Louis Fischer
v. What does the idiom ‘keep body and soul together’ mean? (1)
vi. What is the name of the chapter from which the extract is taken? (1)
A. Perhaps the Earth can teach us
As when everything seems dead
And later proves to be alive
Now I will count upto twelve
And you keep quiet and I will go.
i. Pick out the option that is not correct with reference to the poem. (1)
A. Silence teaches us to live in harmony.
B. By remaining silent, we can spread peace and be productive at the same time.
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C. The Earth nurtures life and ensures that the cycle of life goes on unhampered.
D. The poet appeals to be chaotic and create noises and have fun.
ii. Which poetic device has been used by the poet in the line – (1)
“Perhaps the Earth can teach us”.
A. Metaphor B. Alliteration C. Personification D. Antithesis
iii. The poem discusses the need of (1)
A. having conversation with each other. B. maintaining peace and silence.
C. maintaining social relations. D. fulfilling the generation gap.
iv. The poem is written by . (1)
v. According to the poet, what can we learn from the earth? (1)
vi. What is the title of the poem from where this extract is taken? (1)
OR
B. A thing of beauty is a joy forever
Its loveliness increases,
it will never
Pass into nothingness;
but will keep
A bower quiet for us.
i. Pick out the option that best explains the expression — “A thing of beauty is a joy forever”. (1)
1. Its loveliness decreases day by day. 2. It lasts forever.
3. It makes a person dull. 4. It never passes into nothingness.
A. Only 1 B. Both 2 and 3 C. only 4 D. Both 2 and 4
ii. This poem ‘A Thing of Beauty’ has been taken from (1)
A. Ode to the West Wind B. Ode on Melancholy
C. Ode to Psyche D. Endymion, Book I
iii. What does the poet mean by ‘a bower quiet for us’? (1)
A. It is as beautiful as a rose. B. It is as quiet as a mouse.
C. It is as cool and pleasant as a quiet lover. D. It is as temporary as happiness.
iv. Who is the poet of this poem? (1)
A. P.B. Shelley B. John Keats C. Tennyson D. Robert Frost
v. What will never pass into nothingness? (1)
vi. When the poet says that a thing of beauty will never pass into nothingness, he means that it is . (1)
A. She crouched close to the sleeping face of the young American. It was a piteously thin face she thought, and
the lips were twisted. The man was suffering whether he knew it or not. Watching him, she wondered if the
stories they heard sometimes of the sufferings of prisoners were true. They came like flickers of rumour,
told by word of mouth and always contradicted.
i. The above extract has been taken from . (1)
ii. Which word in the above extract is the synonym of ‘confute’? (1)
A. Twisted B. Contradict C. Flicker D. Rumour
iii. The young American was wounded because he had been . (1)
iv. The wounded person who came to the house belonged to . (1)
A. the Japanese army B. the Chinese force
C. the British army D. U.S. navy
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OR
B. From that day onwards it was celebration time for all the tigers inhabiting Pratibandapuram. The state
banned tiger hunting by anyone except the Maharaja. A proclamation was issued to the effect that if anyone
dared to fling so much as a stone at a tiger, all his wealth and property would be confiscated. The Maharaja
vowed he would attend to all other matters only after killing the hundred tigers. Initially the king seemed
well set to realise his ambition. Not that he faced no dangers. There were times when the bullet missed its
mark, the tiger leapt upon him and he fought the beast with his bare hands. Each time it was the Maharaja
who won.
i. The tone of the author when he says, ‘it was celebration time for all tigers’ is . (1)
ii. Pick the pair of TRUE statements based on the extract. (1)
1. Tiger hunting was absolutely banned in the kingdom.
2. The Maharaja was extremely courageous and fearless.
3. The Maharaja paid no heed to matters related to his kingdom.
4. The Maharaja was able to fulfil his ambition, without any perils.
iii. In which of the following options can the underlined words NOT be replaced with ‘proclamation’? (1)
A. The politician shared his manifesto during the election meeting.
B. All the citizens of the kingdom had to abide by the emperor’s edict.
C. The communique made by the official had a disastrous effect.
D. The decree of the state forbade cruelty against animals.
iv. List any two characteristics of the Tiger king. (1)
10. Answer ANY FIVE of the following six questions, in about 40-50 words each. (5 × 2 = 10)
i. According to Keats what moves away the pain and suffering from human life?
ii. At the crofter’s home, why did the peddler feel very happy?
iii. Sophie was dreaming of so many things in her life. What were they?
iv. What do celebrity writers dislike most about interviews?
v. Franz reached school late. Yet, M. Hamel did not scold him. Why?
vi. How did Shukla succeed in persuading Gandhiji to visit Champaran?
i. Why Hana had to wash the wounded man herself ?
ii. What is common between Zitkala-Sa and Bama?
iii. Why did Charley run away from the third level?
12. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 120-150 words. (5)
A. Why does the writer say that promises like hers abound in every corner of his (Saheb’s) bleak world? What
can be done to help others like him?
OR
B. How did the peddler betray the confidante reposed in him by the crofter in ‘The Rattrap’?
13. Attempt ANY ONE of the following questions, in about 120-150 words. (5)
A. There are many others who, like Derry and Mr. Lamb, are differently-abled. Although provisions have been
made to make life easier for them, the society views them with pity in their eyes. How, do you think, that
makes the differently-abled feel? Base your answer on what you have understood from the story ‘On the
face of It”.
OR
B. Describe the difficulties faced by Dr. Sadao when he decided to help the enemy soldier.
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SECTION-A
(1) We often make all things around us the way we want them. Even during our pilgrimages we have begun to
look for whatever makes our heart happy, gives comfort to our body and peace to the mind. It is as if external
solutions will fulfil our needs, and we do not want to make any special efforts even in our spiritual search.
Our mind is resourceful—it works to find shortcuts in simple and easy ways.
(2) Even pilgrimages have been converted into tourism opportunities. Instead, we must awaken our conscience
and souls and understand the truth. Let us not tamper with either our own nature or that of the Supreme.
(3) All our cleverness is rendered ineffective when nature does a dance of destruction. Its fury can and will wash
away all imperfections. Indian culture, based on Vedic treatises, assists in human evolution, but we are now
using our entire energy in distorting these traditions according to our convenience instead of making efforts
to make ourselves worthy of them.
(4) The irony is that humans are not even aware of the complacent attitude they have allowed themselves to sink
to. Nature is everyone’s Amma and her fierce blows will sooner or later corner us and force us to understand
this truth. Earlier, pilgrimages to places of spiritual significance were rituals that were undertaken when
people became free from their worldly duties. Even now some seekers take up this pious religious journey as
a path to peace and knowledge. Anyone travelling with this attitude feels and travels with only a few essential
items that his body can carry. Pilgrims traditionally travelled light, on foot, eating light, dried chickpeas and
fruits, or whatever was available. Pilgrims of olden days did not feel the need to stay in special AC bedrooms,
or travel by luxury cars or indulge themselves with delicious food and savouries.
(5) Pilgrims traditionally moved ahead, creating a feeling of belonging towards all, conveying a message
of brotherhood among all they came across whether in small caves, ashrams or local settlements. They
received the blessings and congregations of yogis and mahatmas in return while conducting the dharma of
their pilgrimage. A pilgrimage is like penance or sadhana to stay near nature and to experience a feeling of
oneness with it, to keep the body healthy and fulfilled with the amount of food, while seeking freedom from
attachments and yet remaining happy while staying away from relatives and associates.
(6) This is how a pilgrimage should be rather than making it like a picnic by taking a large group along and
living in comfort, packing in entertainment, and tampering with environment. What is worse is giving a
boost to the ego of having had a special darshan. Now alms are distributed, charity done while they brag
about their spiritual experiences!
(7) We must embark on our spiritual journey by first understanding the grace and significance of a pilgrimage
and following it up with the prescribed rules and rituals - this is what translates into the ultimate and beautiful
medium of spiritual evolution. There is no justification for tampering with nature.
(8) A pilgrimage is symbolic of contemplation and meditation and acceptance, and is a metaphor for the constant
growth or movement and love for nature that we should hold in our hearts.
(9) This is the truth !
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i. Pick out the option that is not true according to the passage.
A pilgrim can keep his body healthy (1)
a. by travelling a lot of places b. by travelling light
c. by keeping free from attachment d. by eating small amount of food
e. by eating snacks and rich food
A. Both a and b B. only b
C. a, c, d, and e D. only d
ii. As given in the passage, it states that most of the time, people prefer to do . (1)
iii. Pick out the option that is TRUE about the pilgrimages, as discussed in the above passage. (1)
A. Pilgrimages have been converted into tourism nowadays.
B. Pilgrimages should be performed at the young age only.
C. One should avoid eating food while on a pilgrimage.
D. Pilgrimages should be done for the purpose of fun only.
iv. As per your understanding of the passage, choose the words that best describe the response of nature
against cleverness shown by us. (1)
1. Catastrophic 2. Gratifying 3. Buoyant 4. Detrimental
v. The word ‘Amma’ used by the writer signifies . (1)
vi. How does the human of today act? (2)
vii. How does nature show its anger? (2)
viii. Describe the traditional pilgrim. (2)
ix. Select the option that is similar to narrator’s expression, “Nature is everyone’s Amma”? (1)
A. Nature is motherly. B. Nature is the only supreme power.
C. All mothers are nature. D. Mother and nature are same.
2. Read the following text. (10m)
(1) Thick black smoke curling out of smokestacks, horrible–tasting chemicals in your drinking water, pesticides
in your food –– these are examples of pollution. Pollution is any contamination of the environment which
causes harm to the environment or the inhabitants of the environment. There are many kinds of pollution,
and there are many pollutants. Some obvious kinds of pollution are pollution of the air, soil, and water. Some
less obvious, or less salient, kinds of pollution are radioactivity, noise and light pollution, and pollution by
green-house gasses.
(2) Air pollution can be caused by particles, liquids, or gases that make the air harmful to breathe. There are
two main types of air pollution: primary and secondary. Primary pollutants enter the air directly, like smoke
from factories and car exhaust. Secondary pollutants are chemicals that mix together to pollute the air, like
mixtures of emissions, or waste output, from vehicles and factory smoke that change to form more dangerous
pollutants in the air and sunlight.
(3) Soil pollution can be caused by pesticides, leakage from chemical tanks, oil spills, and other chemicals which
get into the soil by dumping or accidental contamination. Soil pollution can also cause water pollution when
underground water becomes contaminated by coming in contact with the polluted soil.
Water pollution can be caused by waste products, sewage, oil spills, and litter in streams, rivers, lakes, and
oceans. Some scientists believe that water pollution is the largest cause of death and disease in the world,
causing about 14,000 deaths in the world each day.
(4) Radioactive pollution can be caused by leaks or spills of radioactive materials. These materials can come
from medical sources, nuclear power plants, or laboratories which handle radioactive materials. Air, soil,
and water can be polluted by radioactivity. It can cause damage to animals, both internally and externally, by
eating, drinking, or touching it. It can cause birth defects and genetic problems. It can cause certain cancers
and other deadly diseases.
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(5) Noise pollution can be caused by vehicle, aircraft, and industrial noise. It can also be caused by military
or experimental sonar. Noise has health effects on people and animals. In people, it can cause high blood
pressure, heart problems, sleep disturbances, and hearing problems. In animals, it can cause communication,
reproductive, and navigation problems – they have difficulty finding their direction. Sonar has even caused
whales to beach themselves because they respond to the sonar as if it were another whale.
(6) Light pollution can be caused by advertising signs, stadium and city lighting, and other artificial lighting (like
the light caused by night traffic). Artificial lighting has health effects on humans and animals. In people, it
can cause high blood pressure and affect sleeping and waking rhythms and immunity. It might be a factor
in some cancers, such as breast cancer. In animals, it can affect sleeping and waking rhythms, navigation,
and reproduction.
(7) In addition, greenhouse gases have caused a warming effect on the earth’s climate. The greenhouse gases are
water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and ozone. They are naturally–occurring gases in the atmosphere,
but human activity has increased their concentration in the atmosphere. For example, the levels of carbon
dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere have risen due to the burning of fossil fuels. The effect is a rise in global
temperatures. The higher temperatures cause the melting of glaciers, a rise in the water level of oceans, and
the disruption of both land and marine life, including that of humans. Although carbon dioxide is necessary
for plants to survive, it is also considered to be a kind of pollution because high levels of carbon dioxide have
caused the oceans to become more acidic.
(8) It is not possible for anyone to predict the exact timing and effects of global pollution and global climate
change brought about by pollution. There is general agreement by scientists that the global climate will
continue to change, that the intensity of weather effects will continue to increase, and that some species of
animals will become extinct. There is also general agreement, or consensus, that humans need to take steps
to reduce emissions of waste products and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, make adaptations to the
changes that are occurring, and figure out ways of reversing the trends of pollution and global warming.
i. Air pollution makes . (1)
A. air harmful to breathe B. people fall ill
C. factories to work D. children obese
ii. Burning of fossil fuels gave rise to . (1)
A. high levels of CO2 B. radioactive materials
C. sonar D. polluted soil
iii. Pick out the options that are the primary pollutants of air pollution. (1)
1. Factory smoke 2. Pesticides 3. Car exhaust 4. City lights
A. Both 1 and 3 B. Only 2 C. Both 3 and 4 D. Only 4
iv. How are whales effected by noise pollution? (1)
v. What should human beings do in order to protect environment? (1)
vi. What is pollution and its types? (2)
vii. Elaborate green-house gases. (2)
Radioactive pollutants can cause certain cancers and deadly diseases.
SECTION-B
A. You are Babul/Bubbli of S.R.M. Vidyalaya, Agra. As Coordinator of Red Cross Society wing of your school,
you propose to organise a one day blood donation camp at your school. Draft a notice to be placed on your
school notice board appealing to the students to motivate their parents and neighbours to participate in
this noble cause.
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B. As Student Co-ordinator of the Literary Club of Little Sunshine School, Delhi, draft a notice informing
students of the essay writing competition asking them to register their names with the Secretary of the Club
within a week.
A. You are Akshay/Amrita, a child psychologist. You have been invited to be the Chief Guest at a seminar on
Fundamental Rights of Children organised by the Lions Club of your district. Draft a reply declining the
invitation.
OR
B. As secretary of the Literary Club of St. Mary School, Kolkata, draft a formal invitation for the inauguration
of the club in your school.
A. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, expressing your opinion and views on the increased human
dependence on technology. Right from a small child to an adult, or even an old man, everyone wants
gadgets only - cell phone, I-pod, laptop, etc. This also has a negative effect on social relationships. You are
Rajiv/Ranjana of Krishna Colony, New Delhi.
OR
B. Games and sports are not given so much importance in the country as is given to academics. As a result of
this our achievements in the international arena are not very spectacular. Write a letter to the Editor of a
national daily on the importance of sports and games and on the need to create awareness about it. You are
Sunita/Sameer, 8/35, M.G. Road, Bangalore.
A. You had an eye opening experience at a Personality Development Workshop organised for the students of
Class-XI and XII by your school. Write a report signing yourself are Nandan/Nandini.
OR
B. Write an article about the importance of work-life balance.
SECTION-C
A. It seemed a long way down. Those nine feet were more like ninety, and before I touched bottom my lungs
were ready to burst. But when my feet hit bottom I summoned all my strength and made what I thought
was a great spring upwards. I imagined I would bob to the surface like a cork. Instead, I came up slowly. I
opened my eyes and saw nothing but water - water that had a dirty yellow tinge to it.
i. Why did the nine feet deep pool seemed ninety to Douglas? (1)
A. Because he was afraid of the water and didn’t know swimming.
B. Because he didn’t know that the pool is so deep inside.
C. Because he didn’t know the calculation.
D. Because the pool’s water is so dirty.
ii. The expression “I imagined I would bob to the surface like a cork” implies that (1)
A. Douglas was afraid to die.
B. Douglas accepted his failure and ultimate death.
C. Though Douglas was frightened he was not out of his wits.
D. Frightened, Douglas was not able to shout for help.
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iii. Choose the word from the given options which means to ‘make a quick, short movement up and down’.
(1)
A. Burst B. Tinge C. Bob D. Summoned
iv. The above extract has been taken from . (1)
A. The Last Lesson B. Indigo C. The Rattrap D. Deep Water
v. Where did the given event take place? (1)
vi. ‘It seemed a long way down.’ What was the author referring to? (1)
OR
B. His dream looms like a mirage amidst the dust of streets that fill his town Firozabad, famous for its bangles.
Every other family in Firozabad is engaged in making bangles. It is the centre of India’s glass-blowing
industry where families have spent generations working around furnaces, welding glass, making bangles
for all the women in the land it seems.
i. Whose dream is being talked about in this extract? (1)
ii. Which figure of speech is employed in the phrase “his dream looms like a mirage amidst the dust of streets”.
(1)
A. Metaphor B. Hyperbole
C. Apostrophe D. Simile
iii. Choose the statement that is NOT TRUE about Firozabad. (1)
A. Majority of the population in Firozabad is involved in bangle making.
B. Firozabad is the centre of India’s glass-blowing industry.
C. It is legal for children to work in the glass furnaces with high temperatures.
D. Children toil in the furnaces for hours, in dingy cells which affects their eyesight.
iv. Why did the narrator refer to his dream as a ‘mirage’? (1)
A. It is just an illusion.
B. His reality is different from his far-fetched dream of becoming a motor mechanic.
C. It’s an unrealistic hope that cannot be achieved.
D. Both (B) and (C)
v. What is the name of the chapter? (1)
vi. Whose family had spent generations working around furnaces? (1)
A. While greedy good-doers, beneficent beasts of prey,
Swarm over their lives enforcing benefits
That are calculated to soothe them out of their wits,
And by teaching them how to sleep they sleep all day,
Destroy their sleeping at night the ancient way.
i. Why does the poet call the good-doers ‘greedy’ and ‘beneficent beasts of prey’? (1)
ii. What will be the effect of all the benefits on the poor? (1)
iii. Why would the poor people’s sleep get destroyed? (1)
iv. Give the meaning of the word ‘beneficent’. (1)
v. The literary device used in ‘greedy good-doers’ is (1)
A. Simile B. Allegory C. Alliteration D. Personification
vi. Name the poet of the given lines of poetry. (1)
A. Robert Frost B. John Keats C. Pablo Neruda D. Adrienne Rich
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B. From our dark spirits,
Such the sun, the moon,
Trees old,
and young,
sprouting a shady boon
For simple sheep; and such are daffodils
With the green world they live in; and clear rills
i. What is the meaning of the word, ‘rills’? (1)
A. The new sprouts and blooms B. A type of song bird
C. Small streams D. An object used to catch fishes
ii. Acco rding to the extract, which of the following images are being evoked? (1)
1. Daffodils 2. Trees 3. Spider 4. Sunflower
5. Sheep
A. 3 and 4 B. 4 and 5 C. 1, 2 and 5 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
iii. The poet says that the old and young trees are spreading their shade for simple sheep. What is the basis of
this kind of ideas? (1)
A. The theory of evolution B. Logical connection
C. Inferential assessment D. Poetic imagination
iv. What does a rill do to the greenery? (1)
v. Match the following correctly. (1)
(i) rills – (a) a small area of still water
(ii) pools – (b) a natural flow of water for long distances to sea/ocean.
(iii) rivers – (c) a shallow channel cut by water flowing over rock/soil
A. (i)-(c) , (ii)-(a), (iii)-(b) B. (i)-(a), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(c)
C. (i)-(c), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(a) D. (i)-(b), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(c)
vi. Name the poem from which the given extract is taken. (1)
A. The corridor I was in began angling left and slanting downward and I thought that was wrong, but I kept on
walking. All I could hear was the empty sound of my own footsteps and I didn’t pass a soul. Then I heard
that sort of hollow roar ahead that means open space and people talking. The tunnel turned sharp left; I
went down a short flight of stairs and came out on the third level at Grand Central Station.
i. What does the phrase “I didn’t pass a soul” mean? (1)
A. That the narrator was dead.
B. That nobody was there except the narrator.
C. That there were so many dead souls roaming.
D. That the narrator was thinking about a ghost.
ii. Which is the only sound that the speaker heard when he entered the corridor? (1)
A. Chirping of the birds
B. Voices of the people talking
C. Sound of the trains moving at the Grand Station
D. Empty sound of his own footsteps
iii. ‘Began angling’ what does the phrase imply? (1)
iv. To which chapter the given extract belongs? (1)
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B. Students on Ice, the programme I was working with on the Shokalskiy, aims to do exactly this by taking
high school students to the ends of the world and providing them with inspiring educational opportunities
which will help the foster a new understanding and respect for our planet. …. With Students on Ice, he
offers the future generation of policy-makers a life-changing experience at an age when they’re ready to
absorb, learn, and most importantly, act.
i. Complete the sentence appropriately, with reference to the extract. (1)
The writer refers to the educational opportunities as ‘inspiring’ because .
ii. Which of the following would NOT be ‘a life changing experience’? (1)
A. Being given the lead role in a play.
B. Going on an adventure trip.
C. Playing a video game.
D. Meeting a great leader you admire.
iii. Select the most suitable title for the given extract. (1)
A. Adventure with a Mission
B. Adventure- The Spice of Life
C. The Wanderlust
D. Students of the Future
iv. Why does the writer refer to ‘act’ as more important than ‘absorb’ or ‘learn’? (1)
i. Why did the author appear to be doing nothing at the studios?
ii. Why did Gandhiji feel that it was useless for the peasants to go to law courts?
iii. What is your impression of Sophie’s brother Geoff?
iv. Describe the endless fountain of immortal drink.
v. Why did the peddler sign himself as Captain von Stahle?
vi. What does the title ‘Lost Spring’ convey?
i. Hana told Yumi to wash the soldier’s wounds. How did Yumi react?
ii. Why did Zitkala-Sa resist the cutting of her hair?
iii. What peculiar things does Derry notice about the old man, Mr. Lamb?
A. What do you understand about the author’s literary inclinations in the story ‘Poets and Pancakes’?
OR
B. How is Umberto Eco’s style of academic writing different from others?
13. Answer ANY ONE of the following questions, in about 120-150 words. (5)
A. What lessons can be learnt from an expedition to Antarctica?
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B. How did the Tiger King stand in danger of losing his Kingdom? How was he able to avert the danger?
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SECTION-A
(1) From the moment a baby first opens its eyes, it is learning. Sight and sensation spark off a learning process
which will determine in large measure, the sort of person it will become. Language stands head and shoulders
over all other tools as an instrument of learning. It is the language that gives man his lead in intelligence
over all the other creatures. No other creature can assemble a list of ideas, consider them, draw conclusions
and then explain his reasoning. Man can do all this because he possesses language. And if thought depends
on language, the quality of an individual’s thought will depend on that person’s language-rudimentary or
sophisticated, precise or approximate, stereotyped or original.
(2) Very young babies are soothed by human voice uttering comforting words close to them. This essentially-
emotional response provides early evidence that feeling is an important component of language learning.
Children learn to use language in interaction with other human beings and this learning proceeds best
against a background of affectionate feedback from the person who is closest to them. This is seen to
perfection in the interaction between parent and a baby: eyes locked together, the adult almost physically
drawing ‘verbal’ response from the baby, both engulfed by that unique experience of intimate and joyful
‘connecting’, which sets the pattern of the relationship between two people.
(3) Thus, long before they can speak, children are involved in a two-way process of communication, which is
steadily building a foundation on which their later use of language will be based. Constantly surrounded
by language, they are unconsciously building structures in their minds into which their speech and reading
will later fit grammatical constructions, tense sequences and so on. The forms of these structures will
depend on the amount and complexity of speech they hear. Fortunate are those children who listen to
articulate adults, expressing ideas and defending opinions. They will know, long before they can contribute
themselves and understand, that relationships are forged through this process of speaking and listening;
that warmth and humour have a place in the process, as have all other human emotions.
(4) Using books is the most important means of ensuring a child’s adequate language development. None of
us can endlessly initiate and maintain speech with very small children; we run out of ideas or just get plain
sick of it. Their lives are confined to a limited circle and they do not have enough experience to provide raw
material for constant verbal interaction.
(5) Parents and children who share books share the same frame of reference. Incidents in everyday life
constantly remind one or the other of a situation, a character, an action, from a jointly enjoyed book, with
all the generation of warmth and well-being that is attendant upon such sharing. All too often, there is a
breakdown of communication between parents and children when the problems of adolescence arise. In
most cases, this is most acute when the give-and-take of shared opinions and ideas have not been constantly
practised throughout childhood. Books can play a major role in the establishment of this verbal give-and-
take because they are rooted in language.
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(6) Young children’s understanding greatly outruns their capacity for expression as their speech strains to
encompass their awareness, to represent reality as they see it. Shades of meaning which may be quite
unavailable to the child of limited verbal experience are startlingly talked to toddler. All the wonderful
modifying words-later, nearly, tomorrow, almost, wait, half, lend, etc. begin to steer the child away from
the simple extremes of “Yes” and “No” towards the adult world of compromise from the child’s black and
white world to the subtle shades and tints of the real world. The range of imaginative experience opened
up by books expands the inevitably limited horizons of children’s surroundings and allows them to make
joyful, intrigued, awestruck acquaintance with countless people, animals, objects and ideas in their first
years of life.
(7) Books also open children to new points of view, besides their own as they unconsciously put themselves
into other people’s places-‘if that could happen to him, it could happen to me’. This imaginative self-
awareness brings apprehensions and fears as well as heightened hopes and joys.
(8) In books, children can experience language which is subtle, resourceful, exhilarating and harmonious;
languages that provide the human ear (and understanding) with a pointed and precise pleasure, the searing
illuminating impact of good and true words.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.
i. What makes a man superior over all the other creatures? (1)
A. Their way of observing things B. Their language
C. Their body-language D. Their skills
ii. What is an important component of language learning? (1)
A. Environment B. Education C. Feeling D. Books of literature
iii. What are the most important means of ensuring a child’s adequate language development? (1)
A. Maintaining speech
B. Providing raw material for constant verbal interaction
C. Two-way process of communication
D. Using books
iv. The parents can’t rely only on constant verbal interactions because . (1)
v. What are the advantages of books mentioned in the above passage? (1)
A. It creates self awareness in children.
B. It enables children to see things from other’s point of view.
C. Expose children to a wide range of vocabulary.
D. All of these
vi. How can language distinguish between human beings and others? (2)
vii. How do children develop language? (2)
viii. What role do books play? (2)
ix. Read the given headlines and identify the option that does not correspond with the message of the
passage. (1)
(a) Develop new viewpoints through book.
(b) Sight and sensation – The spark of learning.
(c) No role played by adults in children’s language acquisition.
(d) Communication – A two way process.
A. (a) and (b) B. (b), (c) and (d) C. Only (c) D. (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(1) Referred to as ‘nature’s theatre’, auroras have long fascinated the human race. During medieval times,
the occurrences of auroral displays were seen as harbingers of war or famine. The Menominee Indians
of North America believed that the lights indicated the location of giants who were the spirits of great
hunters and fishermen. The Inuit community of Alaska believed that the lights were the spirits of the
animals they hunted: the seals, salmon, deer, and beluga whales. Other aboriginal people believed that the
lights were the spirits of their ancestors.
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(2) The bright dancing lights of the aurora are actually collisions between electrically charged particles from
the sun that enter the earth’s atmosphere. The lights are seen above the magnetic poles of the northern and
southern hemispheres. They are known as “aurora borealis’ in the North Pole and ‘aurora australis’ in the
South Pole. Scientists have learned that, in most instances, northern and southern auroras are mirror-like
images that occur at the same time, with similar shapes and colours.
(3) Auroral displays can also be seen over the southern tip of Greenland and Iceland, the northern coast of
Norway, and over the coastal waters north of Siberia. Southern auroras are not often seen as they are
concentrated in a ring around Antarctica and the southern Indian Ocean.
(4) Auroral displays appear in many colours, although pale green and pink are the most common. Common
sightings of the same in shades of red, yellow, green, blue, and violet have been reported. Variations in
colour are due to the type of gas particles in the Earth’s atmosphere that is colliding with charged particles
released from the sun’s atmosphere. The most common auroral colour, a pale yellowish-green, is produced
by oxygen molecules located about 96 kilometres above the earth. Rare, all-red auroras are produced by
high – altitude oxygen, at heights of up to 320 kilometres from the Earth’s surface. Nitrogen produces blue
or purplish-red aurora.
(5) The lights appear in many forms from patches of scattered clouds of light to streamers, arcs, rippling
curtains or shooting rays that light up the sky with an eerie glow.
(6) Auroras are classified as diffuse or discrete. Most aurorae occur in a band known as the auroral zone.
Diffuse aurora is a featureless glow in the sky which may not be visible to the naked eye even on a dark
night. Discrete aurorae are sharply defined features within the diffuse aurora which vary in brightness from
being just barely visible to the naked eye to being bright enough to read a newspaper at night. Discrete
aurorae are usually observed only in the night because they are not as bright as the sunlit sky.
(7) Whereas some people still connect various legends with aurorae, the fact remains that it will continue to
fascinate people who experience it.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.
i. Pick out the option that is correct according to the above passage. (1)
A. Inuit community of Alaska believed the lights were the spirits of animals they hunted.
B. Aboriginal believed that the lights indicated the location of giants.
C. Menominee Indians believed the lights were the spirits of their ancestors.
D. North Americans believed that the lights were the spirits of fishermen and hunters.
ii. According to the passage the lights are seen above the magnetic poles of the hemispheres.
(1)
iii. Pick out the correct option with reference to the above passage. (1)
A. Red auroras – high - altitude oxygen B. North pole – aurora australis
C. South pole – aurora borealis D. Hemispheres-Mirror like images
iv. Pick out the words from the given options that are synonyms of ‘eerie’. (1)
1. Earthly 2. Ordinary
3. Bizarre 4. Funny
5. Uncanny
A. 1 and 2 B. 4 and 5
C. 2 and 4 D. 3 and 5
v. Pick out the option that is not true about auroras as given in the above passage. (1)
A. Since very long, auroras have fascinated the human race.
B. Diffuse aurora can be seen with the naked eyes in the night.
C. The pale yellowish–green colour of aurora is produced by oxygen molecules.
D. Auroral displays can also be seen in shades of red, yellow, green, blue and violet.
vi. What are auroras? (2)
vii. Describe about the various colours of auroral displays. (2)
Discrete aurorae are mostly observed in early morning.
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SECTION-B
A. You are Rahul, Secretary of the Arts Club, Navodaya School, Nagpur. An inter-school cultural competition
is being conducted in your school on the 25th of November. Put up a notice informing House Captains and
Badge Holders about a meeting to discuss the arrangements for the programme.
OR
B. You lost your wristwatch in your school auditorium. Write a notice in not more than 50 words for your
school notice board giving a detailed description of the watch. You are Anirudh/Arundhati of class XII of
Springfield School, Pune.
A. You have received an invitation to be the Guest of Honour for an Annual Function in J.P. Nadal School,
Delhi. Send a reply confirming your acceptance. You are Rajesh/Riya.
OR
B. Modern Public School, Delhi is organising an Inter School Music Competition. You have decided to invite
noted classical musician, Mohan Gandhi as the judge and guest of honour. Draft a formal invitation for
him. You are Neeraj/Neetu, Cultural Secretary.
A. Write a letter to the Editor, ‘The Hindu’ about the mosquito menace due to stagnant water in your locality.
Give suggestions to improve the situation. You are Raman/Renu, living in Rajaji Nagar, Tiruneveli.
OR
B. You are Raj/Rati, 115, Ram Nagar, Noida. Read the advertisement given below and write a letter to the
advertiser, applying for the job. Also give your detailed resume, which you would send along with your
letter of application for the job.
Wanted experienced Post Graduate Teacher in Chemistry to teach Classes XI and XII in a reputed ICSE
affiliated residential school. Fluency in English is a must. Working knowledge of computers is preferable;
salary commensurate with experience and expertise. Please apply to : Box No. 205, C/O The Hindu, Noida.
A. You are Neerja/Nitin, a reporter with ABP News India, posted at Ghaziabad. You are one of the first group
of reporters who reached the fire accident site in a slum near the Gajraula toll booth where a massive fire
destroyed the slum entirely. Write a report for the newspaper giving details of loss of life and damage
caused.
OR
B. There is a vast pool of women talent in our country. Given encouragement and opportunities, women can
excel in every field. They are contributing to the nation’s progress as scientists, doctors, entrepreneurs,
sports persons, etc. There is no limit to what they can achieve. Write an article on “Women Empowerment”.
You are Ram/Roma.
SECTION-C
A. No, in country money, the country scale of gain,
The requisite lift of spirit has never been found,
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Or so the voice of the country seems to complain,
I can’t help owning the great relief it would be
To put these people at one stroke out of their pain.
And then next day as I come back into the sane,
I wonder how I should like you to come to me
And offer to put me gently out of my pain.
i. What does the poet mean by the line ‘the requisite lift of spirit has never been found’? (1)
A. Boosting the mood of someone.
B. The rural people are happy.
C. It means only money that can lift their living standard is not available.
D. The city people are sad.
ii. What makes him change his mind? (1)
A. The poet hopes to get out of the village so he doesn’t have to think.
B. The poet hopes that someone would offer relief to his pain.
C. The poet is carried away by nature.
D. The poet starts favouring city people.
iii. What does the poet wish he could do for these people? (1)
iv. Which word in the passage means ‘necessary’? (1)
A. Requisite B. Relief C. Gentle D. Sane
v. What does the expression ‘country money’ refer to? (1)
vi. List out all the rhyming words in the given extract. (1)
OR
B. That for themselves a cooling covert make
‘Gainst the hot season;
the mid forest brake,
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms;
and such too is the grandeur of the dooms.
i. What is the figure of speech used in ‘cooling covert’? (1)
A. Irony B. Allusion C. Personification D. Alliteration
ii. What according to the poet is a mid-forest brake? (1)
iii. Which of the following is compared to the sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms? (1)
A. The clear rills B. To the immortal drink
C. To a fountain D. To the grandeur of dooms
iv. What does the poet mean by ‘the grandeur of dooms’? (1)
A. Our grand dreams
B. The plants that are destroyed
C. The monuments made of plants
D. The monuments we erect to honour the ‘mighty dead’
v. What is the figure of speech that is found in the lines, ‘Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms ;
And such too is the grandeur of the dooms’? (1)
A. Alliteration B. Simile C. Metaphor D. Irony
vi. Name the poem and the poet. (1)
A. Friends everywhere. People come in ....... everybody knows me. The gate’s always open. They come and sit
here. And in front of the fire in winter. Kids come for the apples and pears. And for toffee. I make toffee with
honey. Anybody comes. So have you.
i. The above lines are taken from the chapter . (1)
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ii. What does the phrase ‘gate’s always open’ show about the speaker? (1)
A. That he is very warm and welcoming. B. That he has no lock on the gate.
C. That he has some extra apples. D. That he likes some people to come.
iii. The extract shows the speaker to be . (1)
A. pessimistic B. genial C. overthinker D. none of these
iv. Name the writer of the given extract. (1)
OR
B. ‘‘The kindest thing would be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said, But neither of them moved. They were
staring with a curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
“What is he?” Hana whispered.
“There is something about him that looks American,” Sadao said. He took up the battered cap. Yes, there,
almost American warship.” He spelled it out: “U.S. Navy.” The man was a prisoner of war!
i. How did they know he was a prisoner? (1)
A. There were posters with his photo.
B. The man was unconscious when he muttered his identity.
C. The man was wearing faded cap that mentioned U.S. Navy.
D. The man said so.
ii. Why would that be kind? (1)
iii. Did they put him back in the sea? (1)
A. No, they were not allowed to do so. B. No, they didn’t put him back in the sea.
C. Yes, they didn’t put him back in the sea. D. No, he was too heavy.
iv. What did they do with him? (1)
9. Read the given extracts and answer the questions of ANY ONE of the two, given. (6)
A. Gandhi told Shukla he had an appointment in Cawnpore and was also committed to go to other parts of
India. Shukla accompanied him everywhere. Then Gandhi returned to his ashram. For weeks he never left
Gandhi’s side.
“Fix a date,” he begged.
Impressed by the sharecroppers tenacity and story Gandhi said, “I have to be in Calcutta on such-and-such
a date. Come and meet me and take me from there”.
i. Who was Shukla? (1)
A. A lawyer B. A government officer C. A politician D. A poor peasant
ii. Why was Shukla following Gandhiji? (1)
A. Because he wanted to get ideas to become famous.
B. Because he wanted to learn from him the art of speaking.
C. Because he wanted to seek his guidance for his own upliftment.
D. Because he wanted to seek his help for the poor sharecroppers of his village.
iii. Which quality of Shukla impressed and convinced Gandhi to come with him? (1)
A. His stubbornness B. His perseverance C. His arrogance D. His indecisiveness
iv. The author of this chapter is (1)
..
A. Pablo Neruda B. Selma Lagerlof C. R.K. Narayan D. Louis Fisher
v. What kind of person was Shukla? (1)
vi. What is the meaning of the word ‘tenacity’? (1)
OR
B. Mukund : Over 40! Among them a seminal piece of work on semiotics. But ask most people about Umberto
Eco and they will say, “Oh, he’s the novelist.” Does that bother you?
Umberto Eco : Yes. Because I consider myself a university professor who writes novels on Sundays. It’s not
a joke. I participate in academic conferences and not meetings of Pen Clubs and writers. I identify myself
with the academic community.
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i. ‘Does that bother you?’ What attitude of the interviewer is highlighted? (1)
A. Inquisitive B. Intruding C. Imaginative D. Arrogant
ii. Why was this question asked ? (1)
A. Because people like teasing him.
B. Because people don’t like his academic writing.
C. Because people know him only as an academician.
D. Despite being an academician and having written 40 pieces of writing, he is only known for his novel.
iii. What was the answer to the question? (1)
A. He answered that it does bother him.
B. He answered that it does not bother him.
C. He answered that it doesn’t matter.
D. He didn’t answer at all.
iv. What reason did he give for his answer? (1)
A. He said he doesn’t care.
B. He gave the reason that he considers himself a professor who writes on Sundays.
C. He said that he was angry at reading in public.
D. He said he wanted to be a full-time academician.
v. What do ‘Pen Clubs’ indicate? (1)
vi. Complete the given analogy. (1)
Identify : Recognise :: Community :
i. What does the writer mean by ‘the fiery misery of those subjected to make-up’?
ii. What did Umberto Eco identified more as? Why?
iii. Why was Sophie jealous of Geoff ’s silence?
iv. What was the news that was being spread around the village in the poem ‘A Roadside Stand’?
i. What are the different kinds of wars mentioned in the poem? What is Neruda’s attitude towards these wars?
ii. What was the content of the letter written by the peddler to Edla?
i. What are the indications for the future of humankind?
ii. What were the articles in the stalls and shops that fascinated Bama on her way back from school?
iii. What sort of hunts did the Maharaja offer to organise for the high-ranking British officer? What trait of the
officer does it reveal?
A. Zitkala-Sa’s experience in ‘Memories of Childhood’ is that of a victim of the racial discrimination. What
kind of discrimination does Bama’s experience depict? What are their responses to their respective
situations?
OR
B. What are phytoplankton? How are they important to our ecosystem?
A. What is Umberto’s opinion on the success of his novel?
OR
B. What is the role of nature in Keats’ poem?
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Sample Papers
the 2024 boards
Class12 :English
SET-5
ENGLISH CORE
SECTION-A
(1) The monsoon is such a welcome respite from the scorching summer thanks to the overcast sky, gentle rain
and lush greenery all around. Almost all of us love to savour spicy and crunchy food items, such as fritters
(pakoras) and chaats like panipuri, sevpuri teamed with cutting chai as the rainwater lashes against the
windowpane. However, the season also brings along a lot of diseases, such as dengue, malaria, conjunctivitis,
typhoid, viral fever, pneumonia, gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, food poisoning, cholera, cough and
cold and jaundice due to the presence of bacteria in the environment. The challenge lies in going about your
daily routine without falling ill. If you suffer from low immunity, you are at a higher risk of contracting these
diseases.
However, the right dietary tips can strengthen your immunity and help you stay hale and hearty.
(2) Due to the humid climate, you may not feel too thirsty and consume just one litre of water every day. But
you need to be well hydrated as sweat doesn’t evaporate quickly in monsoon. Consequently, this prevents
the body from releasing heat. So consume a lot of water as it helps to flush out toxins from the body. Ensure
that the water is clean, pure and safe to drink. Avoid aerated drinks; instead consume warm beverages, such
as green tea with holy basil leaves, ginger, pepper and honey as they have anti-bacterial properties. A bowl
of hot vegetable soup is also a good option. The hot beverages increase your body temperature (which will
in turn give you warmth) while the ingredients will boost your immunity.
(3) Consume fruits, such as cherries, bananas, apples, pomegranates, plums, litchis and pears as they are packed
with anti-oxidants and are rich in vitamin A, E, C and minerals. Vegetables, such as cauliflower, potatoes,
cluster beans, ladyfingers, kidney beans, pigeon pea and sprouted grains get spoilt easily due to the humidity.
So, they should be avoided. Opt for cooked or steamed veggies. Avoid salads as they comprise raw vegetables
that contain active bacteria which lead to various infections and affect the body’s immunity. Avoid strong
smelling or extra sweet fruits, such as mangoes and jackfruit that attract flies as their excess intake can
cause skin irritation and stomach ache. It’s also important to store vegetables the right way during the rains.
Do not wash the veggies thoroughly before storing, as the moisture will attract pathogenic fungus. These
bacteria can spread to other susceptible food items as well, making them unhygienic. Instead, pat dry and
store separate food items in different containers. Buy them in limited portions and use them as soon as
possible.
(4) Dehydration makes your hair brittle and scanty. So hydrate yourself. Zinc and iron help to keep your
tresses healthy and beautiful. Consume nuts, eggs and walnuts to maintain hair strength. Walnuts are
rich in biotin and vitamin E, which are excellent antioxidants. Proteins are important for hair strength
too. So add curd to your diet, as it is a great source of protein. Amla juice, oranges and other citrus fruits
are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C keeps your hair strong as it helps in production of collagen that among
other things strengthens the hair capillaries (ensuring proper nutrient supply to our hair). Also, ensure
that you wash your locks on alternate days and cover them well during the monsoon. Dried apricots,
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roasted sunflower seeds and lentils are better foods to consume during monsoon than other iron-rich
foods which are susceptible to microbial attack. Do not forget to eat yummy corn on cob as corn is also
rich in iron and zinc.
(5) So, the secret to enjoy the rains, without the fear of affecting your health is to go light on eating. Have a
safe and healthy monsoon.
i. Drinking water helps in and . (1)
ii. Raw vegetables should be avoided because . (1)
iii. The correct way to store veggies is to : (1)
A. wash them properly before storing
B. buy them in bulks
C. pat them dry, store separate items in different food containers
D. soak them in water
iv. Choose an appropriate heading for the given passage. (1)
A. How to Store Your Food During the Rainy Season
B. Beat the Monsoon Woes by Eating Right
C. Monsoon Sickness
D. Hair Fall Remedy
v. Which of these statements is false? (1)
A. Warm beverages like soup is healthier option than aerated drinks.
B. Vegetables such as cauliflower, bean sprouts, ladyfingers are more likely to get spoilt.
C Amla juice, oranges and other citrus fruits are rich in vitamin D.
D. Iron and Zinc helps in keeping our hair healthy.
vi. Give two merits and two demerits of monsoon. (2)
vii. How can different beverages help in monsoon? (2)
viii. Discuss about the hair care during monsoons. (2)
ix. Read the headlines given below and identify the option that corresponds with message of the passage. (1)
(i) Rains mean crispy pakoras and cutting chai
(ii) The Rains do not bring diseases
(iii) Maintain your physical well-being during rains
(iv) The best hair days are rainy days
A. (i) and (ii) B. only (iv) C. (i), (ii) and (iv) D. only (iii)
(1) The United States Postal Service (also known as USPS, the Post Office, informally known as the P.O., or the
U.S. Mail) is the third largest employer in the United States, after the Department of Defense and Walmart.
It employs over 785,000 workers in over 14,000 U.S. postal facilities.
(2) The Postal Service has certainly grown and changed since 1775 when the first Postmaster General –
Benjamin Franklin – was named to head the Post Office Department, the forerunner of the current USPS. At
that time, members of the Second Continental Congress agreed that the Postmaster General headquarters,
or most important offices, would be stationed in Philadelphia, and that the Postmaster would be paid $1,000
a year for his or her service.
(3) As the country grew westward, it became necessary for the railroad system to carry the mail. The Railway
Mail Service (RMS) was initiated in 1862. The RMS workers sorted mail on the train, and became some
of the fastest workers in the system. They sorted about 600 pieces of mail per hour. All the mail had to be
sorted before the train reached the first stop, since some of the mail was destined for that first stop on the
route.
(4) By 1918, the Post Office took over air mail from the U.S. Army. The first airplanes used in U.S. air mail
were surplus planes from World War I. The Post Office started with only four pilots flying these leftover
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planes in August 1918, but by the end of that year, the Post Office had hired 36 more pilots. By 1920, over
49 million air mail letters had been delivered.
(5) The Post Office has used alternate methods of transmission during its history. It owned and operated the
first telegraph lines from 1884 to 1887 – when the lines were privatized. It utilized “V–Mail” (Victory
Mail) during World War II when U.S. military mail was put on microfilm in the U.S. and printed near
its destination, in order to save space on military transport. During the 1980s, Electronic Computer
Originated Mail, called ECOM, was used for some bulk mailings. Computer generated mail was printed
near its destination, and bore a blue ECOM logo on its special envelopes.
(6) In 1970, the Postal Reorganization Act, signed by President Richard Nixon, replaced the Post Office
Department (a Cabinet–level department) with the independent US Postal Service.
The independent US Postal Service has streamlined its workload and modernized operations. Today’s
multi–line optical character readers (MLOCRs) can read the entire address on an envelope, print a barcode
on the envelope, and sort the mail at the rate of nine letters per second. The zip code +4, a four digit code
added to the end of the existing 5–digit code, has decreased the number of times a piece of mail needs
to be handled.
(7) Special barcode sorters assign an 11–digit zip code to each address, apply a barcode to each letter, and
sort the mail in order of delivery.
The Postal Service has installed automated customer–service equipment in lobbies, and is planning to
automate even more of its work, including more machines which will process parcels and forwarded mail.
The price of a first–class stamp - recently approved at 44 cents and good for up to one–ounce domestic
mail- seems relatively inexpensive compared to its predecessor; the first U.S. postage stamp, issued in 1847.
The first stamps, adorned with a picture of Benjamin Franklin, sold for 5 cents apiece. They were used for
letters weighing less than one ounce with a travel distance of less than 300 miles. By way of comparison,
pay records available for the 1890s indicate that a typical year’s pay for a schoolteacher was around $500,
or 10,000 times the price of a stamp. Stamp prices then seem relatively high when compared to today’s
average teacher pay, in the $40,000 per–year range, or about 1,000,000 times the price of a postage stamp!
Answer the following questions based on the passage above.
i. The second largest employer in the US is (1)
A. United States Postal Service B. Department of Defense
C Walmart D. Domino’s
ii. The railway mail service was established in (1)
A. 1775 B. 1980 C. 1862 D. 1884
iii. How did the RMS become some of the fastest workers in the service? (1)
A. By inviting people to sort the mail. B. By sorting the mail on the train before every stop
C. By using pigeons D. By using computers
iv. What was the system of transporting mail called? (1)
v. Who was the first Postmaster General? (1)
vi. How did the mail sorting work in RMS? (2)
vii. How does the independent US Postal service work? (2)
The price of first-class stamp-recently approved at 5 cents apiece.
SECTION-B
A. As Secretary of the ‘Eco Club’ of St. Ann’s School, Ahmedabad, draft a notice informing the club members
about the screening of Al Gore’s film, ‘Inconvenient Truth’ in the school’s audio-visual room.
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OR
B. As Principal of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Lucknow, draft a notice informing students of the change in school
timings with effect from the 1st of October. State valid reasons for the change.
A. On 30th November your school is going to hold its Annual Sports Day. You want Mr. Napoleon Singh, a
noted football player to give away the prizes to the budding sportspersons of the school. Write a formal
invitation requesting him to grace the occasion. You are Karuna/Karan, Sports Secretary, Sunrise Global
School, Agra.
OR
B. You are Radhika. You have been invited to participate in a seminar on ‘Fundamental Rights of Children’,
organised by the Lions Club of your district. Respond to the invitation by confirming your presence.
A. You are Maya of 2/A, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi. Write a letter to the editor of The Daily Mirror about
the poor maintenance of tourist spots in the nearby area of New Delhi.
OR
B. You are Akshay staying at T. P. Apartments, Kanpur, U.P. Your locality being away from the main city has
become the poor garbage disposal which affects the life of residents. Write a letter to the Editor, Daily
Chronicle, highlighting the problems faced by the residents.
A. Write an article on the value and appreciation of art and how it enriches our lives. You are Rajiv/Rani.
OR
B. Your school has recently organised a medical camp for screening students and staff for Swine Flu on the
occasion of Independence Day Celebrations. The parents were also invited for screening. You are Rohit/
Rashmi, Cultural Secretary of Vivekananda Kendra School, Bangalore. Write a report of the event for ‘The
Times of India’.
SECTION-C
A. It seemed a long way down. Those nine feet were more like ninety, and before I touched bottom my lungs
were ready to burst. But when my feet hit bottom I summoned all my strength and made what I thought
was a great spring upwards. I imagined I would bob to the surface like a cork. Instead, I came up slowly.
I opened my eyes and saw nothing but water – water that had a dirty yellow tinge to it. I grew panicky. I
reached up as if to grab a rope and my hands clutched only at water. I was suffocating. I tried to yell but no
sound came out. Then my eyes and nose came out of the water but not my mouth.
i. “Nine feet were more than ninety,” to the narrator because (1)
A. he felt lost in the water
B. he enjoyed the feeling of sinking in the water
C. he was struggling against the water to stay afloat and he was drowning despite his efforts
D. he felt he could go deeper than he already was
ii. What did the narrator first do when he reached to the bottom of the pool? (1)
iii. Which line/phrase says the narrator couldn’t breathe? (1)
A. I grew panicky. B. I was suffocating.
C. I tried to yell but no sound came out. D. I came up slowly.
iv. How did the water look to the narrator at the bottom of the pool? (1)
v. “I imagined I would bob to the surface like a cork.” What is the figure of speech used in the line? (1)
A. Alliteration B. Simile C. Irony D. Sarcasm
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vi. Who is the author of the given extract? (1)
A. A.K.Barton B. Anees Jung C. John Keats D. William Douglas
OR
B. “He couldn’t have addressed a more dazed and silent audience - no one knew what he was talking about and
his accent defeated any attempt to understand what he was saying.”
i. Who is ‘he’ referred to here? (1)
A. The boss Mr. Vassan B. Stephen Spender, an English poet
C. Mr. Kothamangalam Subbu D. The Legal Advisor
ii. The audience was silent and confused because (1)
A. speaker’s accent was unfamiliar.
B. his topic of speech was not understood by the audience.
C. his voice was inaudible.
D. both (A) and (B)
iii. The meaning of the word “stupefied’ is . (1)
A. bright B. dazed C. oriented D. none of these
iv. The topic of visitor’s speech was (1)
A. English as second language in India B. problems with democracy
C. problems with communism D. monarchy and its problem
v. ‘No one knew what he was talking about’ then, why was ‘he called to the Gemini Studios’? (1)
vi. Name the author of the given extract. (1)
8. Read the given extracts and answer the questions of ANY ONE of the two, given. (4)
A. Students on Ice, the programme I was working with on the Shokaskiy, aims to do exactly this by taking
which will help them foster a new understanding and respect for our planet. It’s been in operation for
six years now, headed by Canadian Geoff Green, who got tired of carting celebrities and retired, rich,
curiosity-seekers who could only ‘give’ back in a limited way. With Students on Ice, he offers the future
generation of policy-makers a life-changing experience at an age when they’re ready to adsorb, learn, and
most importantly, act.
i. Select the option to fill in the blank correctly. Students on Ice is headed by Geoff Green. (1)
A. a travelogue B. an expedition C. a globetrotting D. a tour
ii. Choose the option that makes the odd one out based on your reading of the above extract. (1)
A. Sumit donates 10% of his monthly income to the environment-friendly NGOs.
B. Manmeet and her twin plant a new plant on their birthday every year.
C. Vivek invests in eco-friendly cosmetics that are packaged in plastic containers.
D. Afsana plans to device a machine that recycles the biodegradable wastes from home.
iii. Characterise the celebrities based on your understanding programme. (1)
iv. Why did Green start his Students on Ice programme? (1)
OR
B. “I wondered, Your Excellency,” Sadao murmured.
“It was certainly very careless of me,” the General said. “But you understand it was not lack of patriotism or
dereliction of duty.” He looked anxiously at his doctor. “If the matter should come out you would understand
that, wouldn’t you?”
“Certainly, Your Excellency,” Sadao said. He suddenly comprehended that the General was in the palm of his
hand and that as a consequence he himself was perfectly safe. “I can swear to your loyalty, Excellency,” he said to
the old General, “and to your zeal against the enemy.”
“You are a good man,” the General murmured and closed his eyes. “You will be rewarded.”
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i. The general wanted to give reward to Sadao for . (1)
ii. At the end of the conversation with the General, Sadao felt . (1)
iii. Read the analysis of the General based on the given extract. Choose the option that fills in the given blanks
most appropriately: (1)
The General (i) power but is (ii) of the obligations of his job. He is so (iii)
with his health that he forgets to send the assassins to kill the prisoner. Due to his (iv) interests,
he doesn’t want to expose Sadao and agrees to keep the prisoner’s escape a secret.
A. (i) fantasizes; (ii) lonely; (iii) consumed; (iv) vested
B. (i) relishes; (ii) weary; (iii) self-absorbed; (iv) selfish
C. (i) fancies; (ii) apathetic; (iii) negligent; (iv) worthless
D. (i) desires; (ii) concerned; (iii) indisposed; (iv) narrow
iv. Pick the option that best matches the idioms with ‘hand’ with their meanings. (1)
Idioms Meanings
1. Know like the back of your hand A. Not have the ability to help or take action
2. Hands are tied B. In the care of somebody good or knowledgeable
3. Get out of hand C. To know a place very well
4. In good hands D. To get out of control
A. 1-A; 2-D; 3-C; 4-B B. 1-B; 2-C; 3-D; 4-A
C. 1-D; 2-A; 3-B; 4-C D. 1-C; 2-A; 3-D; 4-B
9. Read the extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given. (6)
A. Of all the unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits. Such the sun, the moon,
i. What does the poet mean by unhealthy and over darkened ways? (1)
ii. Is the poet hopeful despite the sadness surrounding life? Which line/phrase confirms it? (1)
A. Over darkened ways B. In spite of all
C. Moves away D. Such the sun, the moon
iii. What removes the pall from our dark spirits? (1)
A. Unhealthy and darkened ways of the soul B. Searching for the dark path
C. Shape of beauty like the sun, the moon D. Greed for things in life
iv. What does pall mean, what other words the poet uses to give similar expression? (1)
A. Over darkened ways B. Dark spirits
C. Shape of beauty D. Both A and B
v. What does ‘moves away the pall’ mean? (1)
vi. What are referred to as shapes of beauty? (1)
(1) Poem (2) Sun (3) Moon (4) Fire
(5) Ice
A. 2, 4 and 5 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 only
OR
B. Those who prepare
green wars,
wars with gas, wars with fire,
victory with no survivors,
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i. What statement does the poet make about wars? (1)
A. Wars are uneconomical and cause irrecoverable loss and damage to property and life.
B. Wars are of varied kinds – green wars, wars with gas, wars with fire.
C. Wars might be futile but its necessary for survival.
D. Both A and B
ii. Which proverb justifies the central theme of this poem? (1)
A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Adversity and loss make a man wise.
C. Speech is silver, silence is golden. D. All that glitters is not gold.
iii. Why did the poet say ‘..Victory with no survivor’? (1)
A. Wars are always fought at the expense of the civilization.
B. Victory is dependent on the number of survivors.
C. The destruction caused by any war is greater than number of survivors.
D. Both A and C
iv. Whom does ‘those’ refer to in this given extract? (1)
A. Pacifists B. Warmongers
C. Politicians, statesmen, scientist D. All of these
v. Name the poem from which the given extract is taken. (1)
vi. What are green wars? (1)
i. Why did the author go to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire?
ii. Why does the poet call the longings of the poor people childish and done in vain?
iii. Why did the villagers come to attend the class of M. Hamel?
iv. What are the different kinds of wars mentioned in the poem? What is Neruda’s attitude towards these wars?
v. What was written in the letter that the peddler left for Edla?
vi. “It is his karam, his destiny,” What is Mukesh’s family’s attitude towards their situation?
i. How do geological phenomena help us to know about the history of humankind?
ii. Why did Charley rush back from the third level?
iii. How does Derry interpret the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast? What does he feel about himself?
A. What efforts does Mr Lamb make to strike up a friendship with Derry, the small boy, who enters his
garden ?
OR
B. Giving a bribe is an evil practice. How did the Tiger King bribe the British officer to save his kingdom? How
do you view this act of his?
A. Attempt a character sketch of Sophie as a girl who lives in her dreams.
OR
B. How is a thing of beauty a source of joy? Explain in context of the poem.
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Class12 :English
SET-6
ENGLISH CORE
SECTION-A
(1) No student of a foreign language needs to be told that grammar is complex. By changing word sequences and
by adding a range of auxiliary verbs and suffixes, we are able to communicate tiny variations in meaning.
We can turn a statement into a question, state whether an action has taken place or is soon to take place, and
perform many other word tricks to convey subtle differences in meaning. Nor is this complexity inherent
to the English language. All languages, even those of so-called ‘primitive’ tribes have clever grammatical
components. The Cherokee pronoun system, for example, can distinguish between ‘you and I’, ‘several other
people and I’ and ‘you, another person and I’. In English, all these meanings are summed up in the one,
crude pronoun ‘we’. Grammar is universal and plays a part in every language, no matter how widespread it
is. So the question which has baffled many linguists is - who created grammar?
(2) At first, it would appear that this question is impossible to answer. To find out how grammar is created,
someone needs to be present at the time of a language’s creation, documenting its emergence. Many historical
linguists are able to trace modern complex languages back to earlier languages, but in order to answer the
question of how complex languages are actually formed, the researcher needs to observe how languages are
started from scratch. Amazingly, however, this is possible.
(3) Some of the most recent languages evolved due to the Atlantic slave trade. At that time, slaves from a number
of different ethnicities were forced to work together under colonizer’s rule. Since they had no opportunity
to learn each others’ languages, they developed a make-shift language called a pidgin. Pidgins are strings of
words copied from the language of the landowner. They have little in the way of grammar, and in many cases
it is difficult for a listener to deduce when an event happened, and who did what to whom. Speakers need
to use circumlocution in order to make their meaning understood. Interestingly, however, all it takes for a
pidgin to become a complex language is for a group of children to be exposed to it at the time when they
learn their mother tongue. Slave children did not simply copy the strings of words uttered by their elders,
they adapted their words to create a new, expressive language. Complex grammar systems which emerge
from pidgins are termed creoles, and they are invented by children.
(4) Further evidence of this can be seen in studying sign languages for the deaf. Sign languages are not simply a
series of gestures; they utilise the same grammatical machinery that is found in spoken languages. Moreover,
there are many different languages used worldwide. The creation of one such language was documented quite
recently in Nicaragua. Previously, all deaf people were isolated from each other, but in 1979 a new government
introduced schools for the deaf. Although children were taught speech and lip reading in the classroom,
playgrounds, they began to invent their own sign system, using the gestures that they used at home. It was
basically a pidgin. Each child used the signs differently, and there was no consistent grammar. However,
children who joined the school later, when this inventive sign system was already around, developed a quite
different sign language. Although it was based on the signs of the older children, the younger children’s
language was more fluid and compact, and it utilised a large range of grammatical devices to clarify meaning.
What is more, all the children used the signs in the same way. A new creole was born.
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(5) Some linguists believe that many of the world’s most established languages were creoles at first. The English
past tense –ed ending may have evolved from the verb ‘do’ ‘It ended’ may once have been ‘It end-did’. Therefore
it would appear that even the most widespread languages were partly created by children. Children appear
to have innate grammatical machinery in their brains, which springs to life when they are first trying to
make sense of the world around them. Their minds can serve to create logical, complex structures, even
when there is no grammar present for them to copy.
i. Why did the narrator say that it is impossible to say who created grammar? (2)
ii. The language created by children of slaves with complex grammar system is called . (1)
A. Pidgin B. Creoles C. Cherokee D. English
iii. All the following sentences about Nicaragua sign language are true EXCEPT: (1)
A. The language has been created since 1979.
B. The language is based on speech and lip reading.
C. The language incorporates signs which children used at home.
D. The language was perfected by younger children.
iv. Sign language is not simply a series of gestures because . (1)
A. they were developed from the English language
B. they incorporated the same grammatical system found in spoken languages
C. they were basically pidgin
D. children developed it with lip reading system
v. What was the main disadvantage of the sign language used in the schools for deaf in 1979? (1)
vi. Which word in para 3 have the same meaning as “extrapolate”? (1)
A. Evolved B. Opportunity C. Complex D. Deduce
vii. “Some of the most recent languages evolved due to the Atlantic slave trade.” Justify this statement. (2)
viii. How do children play a role in the creation of a language? (2)
ix. The pidgin language was created so that . (1)
A. colonisers can speak to the slaves
B. slaves can learn new languages
C. slaves with different languages could communicate with one another
D. to improve existing language of the land owners
(1) Today, India looks like it is on course to join the league of developed nations. It is beginning to establish a
reputation not just as the technology nerve centre and back-office for the world, but also as its production
centre. India’s secularism and democracy serve as a role model to other developing countries. There is
great pride in an Indian that easily integrates with a global economy, yet maintains a unique cultural
identity.
(2) But what is breathtaking is India’s youth. Despite being an ancient civilization that traces itself to the
very dawn of human habitation, India is among the youngest countries in the world. More than half the
country is under 25 years of age and more than a third is under 15 years of age.
(3) Brought up in the shadow of the rise of India’s service industry boom, this group feels that it can be at
least as good if not better than anyone else in the world. This confidence has them demonstrating a great
propensity to consume, throwing away ageing ideas of asceticism and thrift. Even those who do not have
enough to consume today feel that they have the capability and opportunity to do so.
(4) The economic activity created by this combination of a growing labour pool and rising consumption
demand is enough to propel India to double digit economic growth for decades. One just has to look at
the impact that the baby boomers in the US had over decades of economic activity, as measured by equity
and housing prices. This opportunity also represents the greatest threat to India’s future. If the youth of
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India is not properly educated and if there are not enough jobs created, India will lose its opportunity
forever. There are danger signs in abundance.
(5) Fifty-three per cent of students in primary schools drop out, one-third of children in Class V cannot
read, three quarters of schools do not have a functioning toilet, female literacy is only 45 per cent and 80
million children in the age group of 6-14 do not even attend school.
(6) India’s IT and BPO industries are engines of job creation, but they still account for only 0.2 per cent of
India’s employment. The country has no choice but to dramatically industrialize and inflate its domestic
economy. According to a forecast by the Boston Consulting Group, more than half of India’s unemployed
within the next decade could be its educated youth. We cannot allow that to happen.
(7) India is stuck in a quagmire of labour laws that hinder employment growth, particularly in the
manufacturing sector. Inflexible labour laws inhibit entrepreneurship so it is quite ironic that laws
ostensibly designed to protect labour actually discourage employment.
(8) Employment creation needs an abundant supply of capital. Controls on foreign investment have resulted
in China getting five times the foreign direct investment, or an advantage of $200 billion over the past five
years. The growing interest in India by global private equity firms offers well as they represent pools of
patient and smart capital, but they too face many bureaucratic hurdles.
(9) When it comes to domestic capital availability, budget deficits adding up to 10 per cent of the national
GDP impede capital availability for investment and infrastructure.
(10) Raising infrastructure spending, coupled with rapid privatization, may not only create employment
but also address the growing gaps in infrastructure. China has eight times the highway miles and has
increased roads significantly in the past few years while India has only inched along. Freight costs at
Indian ports are almost double the worldwide average, just to, give two examples.
(11) Moreover like the Lilliputians that kept the giant Gulliver tied down there are some 30,000 statutes in
India of which only a portion are even operational and these keep the employment creation engine tied
down. Since there are no sunset provisions in any laws the regulatory morass only grows every year.
(12) In the meantime, we as citizens of the world and descendants of India have to make a difference. We have
to ensure that India and its youth attain that potential both through our business pursuits and the support
of educational charities, on-the-ground proponents of participative democracy as well as other deserving
organizations and initiatives.
(13) I believe that hope can triumph and that this can be India’s century — not one that will happen as surely
as the sun will rise each day, but one that many willing hands will need to create together.
Answer the following questions, based on given passage.
i. India is on its way to establish a reputation as . (1)
A. technology nerve centre B. back office to the world
C. production centre D. all of these
ii. Why is India amongst the youngest countries of the world ? (2)
iii. “This confidence has them demonstrating a great propensity to consume” the confidence referred here is :
(1)
A. India being a young country.
B. The feeling that India can be at least as good if not better than anyone else in the world.
C. India being the world’s back office.
D. India being the biggest spender.
iv. The one factor that is obstructing the growth of employment in manufacturing sector in India is : (1)
A. Population growth B. Uneducated youth
C. Labour laws D. Lack of investors
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v. The narrator suggests for creating more employment. (1)
vi. Synonym of the word morass is . (1)
A. Hiatus B. Remorse C. Quagmire D. Problem
vii. According to the narrator, raising infrastructure spending and rapid privatization will create more
employment opportunities. TRUE or FALSE. (1)
viii. The narrator states ‘India is stuck in a quagmire of labour laws’. Explain. (2)
SECTION-B
A. You are the Secretary of your School Literary Association. Write a notice for your school notice board,
giving details of the proposed inauguration of the Literary Association of your school. You are ‘XYZ’ of Jain
Vidyashram, Cuddalore.
OR
B. Every year in the central park of the city a flower show is held in the month of February. Your school has
received a circular from the District Collector inviting your students to visit it. Write a notice informing the
students about the show and advising them to go and enjoy it. You are Navtej/Navita, Head Boy/Head Girl,
Sunrise Public School, Surat.
A. You are the Secretary of the Ritz Students’ Association, St. Peters School, Nainital. The 20th Alumni Meet
will be held on Sunday, 28th Sept. 20XX at 8.00 p.m. at Plaza Hotel. Write an invitation letter to all the old
students of the school to attend the meet.
OR
B. Write a formal reply to Mr. and Mrs. Jain accepting the invitation to attend the birthday of their son Raj.
A. On Teacher’s Day, you read in a newspaper that privately owned and managed schools in small towns or
even in the suburbs of metropolitan cities exploit their teachers by paying them just a fraction of their
authorised salaries. This affects their performance in the classroom and thus the lives of their students.
Write a letter to the editor of a national daily raising your voice against such exploitation. Suggest ways to
solve this problem. You are Navtej/Navita, 112 Taj Road, Agra.
OR
B. Write an application (including a resume) for the post of receptionist advertised in a national newspaper
by JKL Publishers, Peshwa Road, Pune. You are Karuna, M-114, Mall Road, Pune, a graduate from SNDT
University and have done a Secretarial Practice Course from YWCA, Mumbai.
A. On the occasion of International Museum Day, write an article, to be published in a magazine, on the
role of museums in preserving history and heritage. Also mention how students can benefit from visiting
museums.
OR
B. You are Marina, Cultural Secretary of your school, D.B. Senior Secondary School, Nagpur. A week-long
Arts and culture festival was organised by your school. Write a report for your school magazine. Invent the
details.
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SECTION-C
A. I looked again at her, wan, pale as a late
winter’s moon and felt that old familiar ache,
my childhood’s fear, but all I said was, see you soon, Amma,
all I did was smile and smile and smile...
i. Name the poem and poet of the above stanza. (1)
ii. Who is the poet talking about? Why is she likened to a ‘late winter’s moon’? (1)
iii. What is the cause of poet’s distress? (1)
iv. Identify the figure of speech used in the given lines, “pale as a late winter’s moon.” (1)
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Alliteration D. Hyperbola
v. What is the “old familiar ache” of the poet? (1)
A. Leaving the country B. Seeing happy children
C. Ageing and decaying of her mother D. Leaving her mother alone
vi. Do you think that the poet was hopeful of seeing her mother again? (1)
A. Yes, she was hopeful. B. No, she was hopeless.
C. She might be hopeful. D. None of these
OR
B. Aunt Jennifer’s tigers prance across a screen,
Bright topaz denizens of a world of green.
They do not fear the men beneath the tree;
They pace in sleek chivalric certainty.
i. The tigers referred here are : (1)
A. Real tigers
B. Aunt Jennifer’s pets
C. Aunt Jennifer’s embroidered tigers representing her spirit
D. Aunt Jennifer’s husband
ii. The tigers are in color. (1)
A. green B. bright yellow C. black D. colorless
iii. How are they different from Aunt Jennifer ? (1)
iv. Which word in the lines mean jump? (1)
A. Pace B. Prance C. Sleek D. Certainty
v. Name the poet of the above stanza. (1)
vi. The literary device used in ‘chivalric certainly’ is . (1)
A. metaphor B. simile C. alliteration D. imagery
A. Mr. Lamb : Later on, when it’s a bit cooler, I’ll get the ladder and a stick, and pull down those crab apples.
They’re ripe for it. I make jelly. It’s a good time of year, September. Look at them. .. orange and golden. That’s
magic fruit. I often say. But it’s best picked and made into jelly. You could give me a hand.
i. Why did Mr. Lamb change the topic? (1)
A. Because he was bored.
B. Because he felt uncomfortable talking about the boy’s face.
C. Because he intentionally didn’t pay attention to his insecurities.
D. Because he wanted to boast of his skills.
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ii. Mr. Lamb categorically narrates what he will do to the crab apples. Why? (1)
iii. “You could give me a hand.” What do you make of Mr. Lamb’s character from the given lines? (1)
iv. Assertion (A) : Mr. Lamb picks the crab apples only in September. (1)
Reason (R) : September is the time of year when the fruits ripen.
A. Both A and R are true, and A is the correct explanation of R.
B. Both A and R are true, but A is not the correct explanation of A.
D. A is false but R is true.
OR
B. Yes, I’ve taken the obvious step: I talked to a psychiatrist friend of mine, among others. I told him about
the third level at Grand Central Station, and he said it was a waking–dream wish fulfilment. He said I was
unhappy. That made my wife kind of mad, but he explained that he meant the modern world is full of
insecurity, fear, war, worry and all the rest of it, and that I just want to escape. Well, who doesn’t? Everybody
I know wants to escape, but they don’t wander down into any third level at Grand Central Station.
i. The narrator went to a psychiatrist because . (1)
A. he went through an experience no one else did.
B. he was unhappy and wanted to know why.
C. he was depressed.
D. he wanted to meet him.
ii. According to the psychiatrist, what is waking–dream wish fulfilment? (1)
A. Charley finding of a Third Level at Grand Central Station.
B. Charley’s realization of his wish to visit Galesburg Illinolis.
C. Charley’s escaping into his daydreaming every day.
D. Charley’s post stamp collecting habit.
iii. What was the Third Level? (1)
iv. What did the psychiatrist explain to Charley? (1)
A. To do anything else would mean to dare. And daring is not part of his growing up. When I sense a flash of
it in Mukesh I am cheered. “I want to be a motor mechanic,” he repeats: He will go to a garage and learn.
But the garage is a long way from his home. “I will walk,” he insists. “Do you also dream of flying a plane ?”
He is suddenly silent. “No,” he says, staring at the ground.
i. What was Mukesh supposed to be if not his dream to be a motor mechanic? (1)
A. Rag picker B. Pilot C. Bangle maker D. Doctor
ii. “I will walk” this line shows Mukesh’s. (1)
A. helplessness B. determination C. shyness D. disappointment
iii. With whom was the speaker sharing his dream? (1)
A. Mukesh B. Anees C. Saheb D. A garage owner
iv. Did Mukesh sound unreasonable? (1)
A. Yes B. No C. Maybe D. Can’t be determined
v. From which chapter is the given extract taken? (1)
vi. What can we understand from the line, “And daring is not part of his growing up.”? (1)
OR
B. Then, from one thing to another, M. Hamel went on to talk of the French language, saying that it was the
most beautiful language in the world – the clearest, the most logical; that we must guard it among us and
never forget it, because when people are enslaved, as long as they hold fast to their language it is as if they
had the key to their prison. Then he opened a grammar and read us our lesson. I was amazed to see how
well I understood it. All he said seemed so easy, so easy !
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i. What did M. Hamel say about the French language ? (1)
ii. What advice did M. Hamel give about the language ? (1)
iii. What was different about the lesson that day? (1)
A. Franz seem to be distracted. B. Franz found the lesson boring.
C. Franz found the lesson short. D. Franz understood his lesson very easily.
iv. “Key to their prison” means (1)
A. The mother tongue will lead them to prison.
B. Language can be used as a weapon to fight against oppression.
C. Language needs to prisoned.
D. Language plays a very little part in saving a country.
v. Why does M. Hamel urge his students to guard their mother tongue? (1)
A. Because French is the most clearest and logical language in the world.
B. Because language is rooted to one’s identity.
C. Because holding fast to one’s mother tongue is the key to the prison of slavery.
D. Both (b) and (c)
vi. Choose the option that best describes the atmosphere of the class when M. Hamel gave his speech. (1)
A. Introspective B. Energetic C. Zany D. Tranquil
i. How did the ironmaster react on seeing the stranger lying close to the furnace?
ii. Mention the hazards of working in the glass bangle industry?
iii. What did the landlords do when they know that Germany had developed synthetic indigo?
iv. Which sadness is Pablo Neruda worried about in his poem?
v. Why did the author go to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire?
vi. How did Franz’s feelings about M. Hamel and school change?
i. What are some of the peculiar things Derry noticed about Mr. Lamb?
ii. How did the Tiger King celebrate his victory over the killing of the 100th tiger?
iii. Why was Zitkala-Sa terrified when Judewin told her that her hair would be cut short?
A. After leaving the ironmaster’s house, the peddler began to do some introspection. As the peddler, write a
diary entry about how despite the stolen money, the treatment from Edla changed him.
You may begin this way:
After the amazing welcome by the ironmaster’s daughter Edla, I was intrigued to see how people like me are
still welcomed and cared for by strangers. ……
OR
B. How did a visit to Champaran become a turning point in Gandhi’s life? How does this show Gandhi’s love
and concern for the common people of India?
A. What benefits did Derry reap from his association with Mr. Lamb.
OR
B. Imagine you are an ardent environmentalist who is involved in the Save the Tiger campaign. You have been
asked to deliver a speech in a seminar related to your campaign and the need for the youth to be involved
in such campaigns.
Draft your speech.
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ENGLISH CORE
SECTION-A
(1) Subhas Chandra Bose fulfilled a promise to his father that he would sit for the Indian Civil Service
examination in London. He secured the fourth position in 1920 but then went on to fulfil his own wish.
He resigned from the coveted service the following year, saying “only on the soil of sacrifice and suffering
can we raise our national edifice”. Returning to India, he plunged into the national struggle and by 1923,
was secretary of the Bengal State Congress and President of All India Youth Congress.
(2) By 1927, he emerged, along with Jawaharlal Nehru, as leader of the new youth movement, which came
into its own by playing a major role in the anti-Simon Commission agitation which swept India that
year. He was also the chief organizer of the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress (INC) in
December 1928, which demanded that the goal of the congress be changed to ‘Purna Swaraj’ or ‘Complete
Independence’.
(3) Imprisonment in the Civil Disobedience movement followed by bad health in 1932 took him to Europe
where he observed European politics, particularly Fascism under Mussolini and Communism in the
Soviet Union. He was impressed by both and believed that authoritarian rule was essential for achieving
radical social goals.
(4) In fact, it is in this period that political views of Nehru and Bose began to diverge sharply, especially on
the issue of Fascism and Nazism. Nehru was so vehemently opposed to Fascism that he refused to meet
Mussolini even when the latter sought him out, whereas Bose not only met Mussolini but was impressed
by him. Nehru was sharply critical of the growing danger to the world from the rise of Hitler. Bose, on the
other hand, never expressed that kind of aversion to Fascism, and was quite willing to seek the support of
Germany and later Japan against Britain. However, he was not happy with the German attack on Soviet
Union in 1941, and that was one reason why he left Germany for Japan in 1943. For Bose, Socialism and
Fascism were not polar opposites, as they were for Nehru.
(5) In 1938, Bose was unanimously elected, with the full support of Gandhiji, as Congress president for the
Haripura session. But the next year, he decided to stand again, this time as a representative of militant
and radical groups. An election ensued which Bose won by 1,580 to 1,377 votes, but the battle lines were
drawn. The challenge he threw by calling Gandhian leaders rightists who were working for a compromise
with the British government was answered by 12 members of the working committee resigning and
asking Bose to choose his own committee. Nehru did not resign with other members but he was unhappy
with Bose’s casting of aspersions on senior leaders. He tried his best to mediate and persuade Bose not
to resign.
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(6) The crisis came to a head at Tripuri in March 1939, with Bose refusing to nominate a new working
Committee and ultimately resigning. The clash was of policy and tactics.
i. What is ironic about the line “Subhas Chandra Bose fulfilled a promise to his father that he would sit for
the Indian Civil Service examination in London.”? (2)
ii. Anti-Simon Commission agitation happened in the year _________ . (1)
A. 1920 B. 1923 C. 1927 D. 1928
iii. What is the meaning of ‘Purna Swaraj?’ (1)
iv. The last para states ‘the crisis came to a head…’ What crisis was being talked about? (2)
v. Which of these statements is false? (1)
A. Bose went to Europe in 1932.
B. Nehru refused to meet Mussolini.
C. For Bose, Socialism and Fascism were different things.
D. Bose resigned as congress president in 1939.
vi. What was the main bone of contention between the two leaders, Nehru and Bose? (2)
vii. Subhas Chandra Bose was secretary of the _________ . (1)
A. All India Youth Congress B. Central India Youth Congress
C. Bengal State Congress D. Both A. and C.
viii. Congress president for Haripura session was __________ . (1)
A. Bose B. Gandhi ji C. Nehru D. Mohan singh
ix. Which word in para 3 means ‘despotic’? (1)
A. Essential B. Politics C. Authoritarian D. Rule
(1) This isn’t a mountain region of mere subjective beauty. Nor one, which claims its greatness, based on just
an overwhelming opinion of a large majority. For Sikkim, it is a treasure that few know about. However,
the facts of its remarkable geography bear enough testimony to pitch Sikkim in a slot that no other
mountain region anywhere in the world could duplicate or rival. What Everest is to peaks, Sikkim is to
the mountains. Tragically, a region so wild and exotic and with such geographic and climatic extremes,
that its amazing wilds and not its unremarkable hill stations, ensure its accessibility to the adventurous
only.
(2) Just delve on these facts a bit. From the plains, in a mere 80 kms as the crow flies, the altitude reaches
28,168 feet at the very top of Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. Such a sharp elevation
is unrivalled anywhere else and is the first geographical claim of Sikkim.
(3) The second is an offshoot of the first. Nowhere else do so many 7,000 metre plus peaks crowd up such a
confined space. And the third is really a consequence of the first and the second with the sharp gradation
creating the most variegated flora and fauna possible anywhere in the mountains. The fourth uniqueness
is also a consequence of the first and the second and lies in the extremes of the climate which ranges
from the tropical to the typical arctic type. And the fifth claim is its thin permanent population and
relatively fewer travellers by virtue of its remote far-eastern Himalayan location. The startling facts about
Sikkim never seem to end. For starters, all of Sikkim lies in a mere 110 kms by 65 kms of mountains,
peaks, glaciers, rivers and forests. A little dot on the map at a latitude 27 degrees North and longitude
88 degrees East. Its 7,000 sq. kms make it about as large as the National Capital Region of India! To the
North and extending to the East of Sikkim, is Tibet/China and to the West is Nepal. To the South are
the Himalayan and sub Himalayan regions of West Bengal. It is, in fact, these geographical extremes and
the resulting ambience, that makes mountaineers trek here, when they are not climbing, besides fuelling
mountaineering dreams in the minds of trekkers, what with the closest possible proximity to magnificent
peaks while trekking.
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(5) On the subject of trekking here, it is strange but true that acclimatisation is much tougher in Sikkim than
elsewhere. It may have something to do with being closer in latitude to the Tropic of Cancer, beside the
rather sharp stages involved in each day of trekking. The closeness to the Tropic of Cancer has meant that
the snowline will always be much higher and therefore human settlements are seen even at altitudes of
16,000 feet!
Answer the following questions based on given passage.
i. “This isn’t a mountain region of mere subjective beauty.” What does “this” stand for in the line? (1)
ii. Which proverb resonates the idea of “subjective beauty” given in the first line? (1)
A. Too many cooks spoil the broth B. A rolling stone gathers no moss
C. Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder D. All that glitters is not gold
iii. Why is acclimatisation much tougher in Sikkim than elsewhere? (1)
iv. Which of these statements is incorrect? (1)
A. Sikkim lies in a mere 110 kms by 65 kms of mountains, peaks, glaciers, rivers and forests.
B. Sikkim is about 7000 sq. km.
C. Sikkim is sparsely populated.
D. Sikkim shares its eastern border with Nepal.
v. Choose an appropriate title for the given passage. (1)
A. Sikkim: A Study of its History B. The Flora and Fauna of Sikkim
C. Sikkim: Why it is So Unique D. Trekkers and Sikkim: A Study
vi. Synonym of unrivalled is __________ . (1)
A. riddled B. outstanding C. unfit D. hideous
vii. What makes Sikkim such a unique place? Mention two points. (2)
viii. The narrator states “in a mere 80 kms as the crow flies. . .”. What is significant about this statement? (2)
SECTION-B
3. Attempt ANY ONE of the two, in 50 words. (4)
A. You are Josely Mathew, the President of the school book club. The club is organising a drive for promoting
reuse of study materials and books. Draft a notice, for the school notice board, addressing students of
classes X-XII, informing them about this drive and urging them to contribute to the endeavour. Mention
how the donated books would benefit a charitable cause.
OR
B. An Inter-school Kabaddi competition is organised by your school. Write a notice, requesting the students
to be present at the venue to encourage the players. Invent all the necessary details. You are Arjun, the
sports captain of your school.
A. You are Navin/Neha, the Secretary of the Youth Club of your locality. You are organising an inter-school
group-song competition. Write an invitation to invite a prominent musician to be one of the judges.
OR
B. You are Rohan / Rani. You have been invited to participate in a seminar on ‘Fundamental Rights of
Women’, organised by the Rotary Club of your distinct. Respond to the invitation by writing a letter to
the Secretary of the club.
A. You are Sam/Sanya of DTCA Apartments, Noida. You have seen an advertisement in ‘The Hindu’ for the
post of Assistant Storekeeper at Hamley’s Children Bookshop. Apply for the job with complete bio-data.
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OR
B. You are Minu Sen, an intern in a software company in Hyderabad. You feel that the growing relationship of
companies with non-profit organisations have made Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) the buzzword
today. Your own involvement in one such project for your company has convinced you that CSR looks
beyond the company profits and focuses on benefiting the greater community.
Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, sharing your opinion about CSR and its advantages and
provide suggestions to make it an integral part of every organisation. Use the given cues along with your
own ideas to compose this letter.
4 types of CSR efforts :-
brand value
– environmental initiatives
– charity work positive public advantages increased
– ethical labor practices attention sales
poverty alleviation
– volunteer projects

A. Write an article on the pressure that students face today. Talk about how parents can play an important
role in saving their mental health.
OR
B. You are Mansi/Manav of St. George Sr. Secondary School, Nainital. Your school has recently organised a
Blood Donation Camp on Gandhi Jayanti. Write a report as an editor for your school magazine on this
widely acclaimed activity.
SECTION-C
A. A roadside stand that too pathetically pled,
It would not be fair to say for a dole of bread,
But for some of the money, the cash, whose
flow supports
The flower of cities from sinking and
withering faint.
i. It is unfair to say that these people are begging for a ‘dole of bread’. Why? (1)
A. Because they are unreasonably begging for money.
B. Because they have something to sell.
C. Because they are beggars.
D. Because they shamelessly begging for bread.
ii. ‘Pathetically pled’ means _____ _. (1)
A. the plea of the owners to stop the passers-by
B. to steal some money from the travellers
C. they plead to the rich city dwellers to buy something
D. to sell breads to the passers-by
iii. Why do the poor people look at the city money? (1)
iv. Identify the figure of speech used in “pathetically pled”. (1)
A. Alliteration B. Simile C. Personification D. Metaphor
v. Name the poem from which the given extract is taken. (1)
vi. The tone of the poet in the given extract is______ _. (1)
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OR
B. Its loveliness increases, it will never
Pass into nothingness: but will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
i. Whose loveliness will keep on increasing ? (1)
ii. Identify the phrase which says that ‘it is immortal’? (1)
A. It will never pass into nothingness B. Its loveliness increases
C. A bower quiet for us D. Full of sweet dreams
iii. Bower means _______. (1)
A. shower B. flower
C. nice and shady place D. plants
iv. What kind of sleep does the poet say we’ll get ? (1)
A. A dreamless sleep B. Sleep full of sweet dreams
C. Restless sleep D. Noisy sleep
v. Who wrote the above given lines of poetry? (1)
vi. The rhyme scheme of the given lines of poetry is ______. (1)
A. The young American, without a word, shook Sadao’s hand warmly, and then walked quite well across the
floor and down the step into the darkness of the garden. Once — twice... Sadao saw his light flash to find
his way. But that would not be suspected. He waited until from the shore there was one more flash. Then
he closed the partition. That night he slept.
i. Why did the young American shake Sadao’s hand? (1)
A. To say goodbye B. To express his gratitude
C. To show his dominance D. Both (A) and (B)
ii. What did Sadao observe about the American? (1)
A. That he used his flashlight to find his way.
B. That he was walking straight into the dark.
C. That he was rushing to get away from him.
D. That he didn’t need the flash light.
iii. For how long did Sadao watch the American? (1)
iv. Which line/phrase implies Sadao was finally relieved? (1)
OR
B. Mr. Lamb : If you’d seen me, you’d not have come in.
Derry : No.
Mr. Lamb : No.
Derry : It’d have been trespassing.
Mr. Lamb : Ah. That’s not why.
Derry : I don’t like being near people. When they stare ... when I see them being afraid of me.
i. Why is Mr. Lamb so sure that Derry wouldn’t have entered his garden if he had shown himself? (1)
ii. What makes Derry feel so scared to be near people? (1)
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iii. When Derry revealed “It would have been trespassing.” What does this reveal about his character? (1)
A. He is a good boy who knows what is right or wrong.
B. He wanted to see if he would be caught.
C. He was just trying to make up excuses.
D. He was testing Mr. Lamb.
iv. Assertion (A) : Mr. Lamb loves questioning people who come to his garden. (1)
Reason (R) : He wanted to see who is good or bad.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. Both A and R are false.
D. A is true but R is false.
A. Here I sit, she said to herself, wishing Danny would come, wishing he would come and sensing the time
passing. I feel the pangs of doubt stirring inside me. I watch for him but still there is no sign of him.
I remember Geoff saying he would never come, and how none of them believed me when I told them.
I wonder what will I do, what can I tell them now if he doesn’t come? But we know how it was, Danny and
me-that’s the main thing. How can you help what people choose to believe? But all the same, it makes me
despondent, this knowing I’ll never be able to show them they are wrong to doubt me.
i. How was Sophie feeling waiting for Danny? (1)
ii. What did Geoff say? (1)
iii. What was Sophie wondering? (1)
iv. Who all Sophie wants to prove wrong? (1)
A. Geoff B. Jansie C. No one D. Everyone
v. What does ‘pangs of doubt’ mean? (1)
A. A feeling of sudden happiness B. A sudden brief sharp feeling of doubt
C. A feeling of sudden anger D. A feeling of sudden sadness
vi. Name the author of the given extract. (1)
A. A.R. Barton B. Asokamitran C. Anees Jung D. Alphonse Daudet
OR
B. Some might make quite extravagant claims for it as being, in its highest form, a source of truth, and, in its
practice, an art. Others, usually celebrities who see themselves as its victims, might despise the interview
as an unwarranted intrusion into their lives, or feel that it somehow diminishes them, just as in some
primitive cultures it is believed that if one takes a photographic portrait of somebody then one is stealing
that person’s soul.
i. What is the most likely reason some people consider the practice of interview to be an art? (1)
This could be because it requires _________ .
A. fluency of words B. sensitive and careful handling
C. creativity and imagination D. probing and focusing on details
ii. Rewrite the sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with its inference. (1)
Celebrities feel that an interview diminishes them.
iii. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
(1)
(1) Celebrities don’t consent to be interviewed.
(2) Interviews intrude the privacy of celebrities.
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A. (1) can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
B. (1) cannot be inferred from the extract but (2) can.
C. (1) is true but (2) is false.
D. (2) is the reason for (1).
iv. Rationalise, to support the given opinion: (1)
To say that an interview, in its highest form, is a source of truth, is an extravagant claim.
v. Replace the underlined word with its antonym from the extract. (1)
Some celebrities hate the idea of having to give an interview because it makes them feel like supporters.
vi. The author’s views on interview, in the extract, can best be described as statements based on .
(1)
A. facts B. hypothesis C. beliefs D. superstitions
i. What made the lieutenant-governor drop the case against Gandhiji?
ii. Why did Edla still entertain the peddler even after she knew the truth about him?
iii. What promise did the author make with Saheb? Why had she to feel small?
iv. How does Kamala Das try to put away the thoughts of her ageing mother ?
v. How were the parents and M.Hamel responsible for the children’s neglect of the French language?
vi. Give two reasons why, according to Pablo Neruda, is ‘keeping quiet’ essential to attaining a better, more
peaceful world.
i. Why did Derry insist that he would go back to Mr. Lamb?
ii. What do you infer from Sam’s letter to Charley?
iii. Comment on any one aspect of the writing style of the author, Kalki in The Tiger King.
A. Do the poor have the right to dream? Why does the author call Mukesh’s dream ‘a mirage’?
OR
B. The poet Kamala Das ends with a painful farewell. Do you agree? Explain giving your opinions based on
the poem.
A. The Tiger King’s quest for tigers was full of hurdles and challenges. Justify the statement.
OR
B. Both Bama and Zitkala Sa experienced the harsh reality of discrimination in their childhood. Instead of
letting it pull them down, they both found a way to overcome it. You wish to include a cameo of both in
your upcoming blog post.
As a part of the research, compare and contrast the experiences faced by the two and their response/s to
these experiences.
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Sample Papers
the 2024 boards
Class12 :English
SET-8
ENGLISH CORE
SECTION-A
(1) It is generally accepted that leadership development should be a part of the education system’s responsibility
for preparing individuals to participate in a democratic and progressive society. Many schools, colleges
and universities, across nations, provide their students with leadership courses, curricular programs and
co-curricular programs that are designed to develop students’ formal knowledge about leadership as well
as opportunities and experiences to develop students as leaders and actually practise leadership. Yet, only
a handful of studies have sought to understand leader development from the students’ point of view, with
students describing their own experiences and what they learned from them in their own words.
(2) A 2014 descriptive study sought to understand student leadership with research through key events via the
following research questions:
Research Question 1: What key events do student leaders in college, report as significantly impacting their
development as a leader?
Research Question 2: What lessons do student leaders in college, report learning as a result of the key events
they have experienced?
Research Question 3: Are certain key events more likely to be linked to particular lessons? Approximately
130 students were contacted and the 72 interested, were interviewed. Two members of the research team
were present for each 15–45-minute interview. One member served as the primary interviewer while the
second ran the audio equipment.
The results for lessons learned (Table 1), were varied, but there were a few that were frequently quoted.
Table 1
Lessons learned Responses
Identity
Self Identity 58
Leadership Identity 54
Professionalism 30
Balancing Roles 19
Individual Competencies
Delegation 17
Decision Making 15
Adaptability/Flexibility 38
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Resilience/Persistence/Hard Work 18
Taking Initiative 36
Accountability/Responsibility 29
Big Picture 27
Learning to Teach/Learn 18
Support Systems
Developing and Using Support Systems 36
Being a Support System 28
Working with Others
Communication 59
Teamwork 26
Conflict 21
Diversity 32
Inspiring and motivating others 17
Other working with others 30
Getting the job done
Task skills 55
Environment 34
(3) This study described the rich array of leadership lessons that students are learning through their experiences.
It revealed that student leaders are learning foundational leadership skills and competencies that have
positively impacted how to accomplish work, how to work with others and how to be both supported by
and support others.
Answer the following questions, based on given passage.
i. Do you think the researchers of the study aimed to change the students’ outlook towards the development
of leadership skills, directly or indirectly? Support your answer with reference to the text. (1)
ii. Select the option that displays the most likely reason for including Research Question 3 in the 2014 study.
In order to find out if... (1)
A. learning opportunities shape students’ overall personality.
B. leadership lessons are the result of the designed learning opportunities.
C. all learning opportunities cater to a specific lesson.
D. certain lessons are common in more than one learning opportunity.
iii. Complete the sentence based on the following statement. (1)
More than 50% of the identified student respondents were keen to participate in the 2014 study.
We can say this because .
iv. Select the option that displays the key event designed with “Balancing Roles” (Table 1) as the objective. (1)
A. Students will be able to debate the issue at hand, with different teams.
B. Students will be able to manage the responsibilities of a mentor, planner, researcher and presenter.
C. Students will be able to surmount minor problems and focus on the final goal.
D. Students will be able to explain concepts and clarify them for peers.
v. Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option. (1)
The 2014 study attempts to understand student leadership by focussing on .
A. experiences that shaped students’ overall personality.
B. lessons gained by students as they grew up.
C. relationship of key events with particular lessons.
D. students in leadership roles.
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vi. The lessons for ‘Individual competencies’ had a range of responses. (2)
Give one reason why having the least number of responses for ‘Decision Making’, is a matter that needs
attention.
vii. Complete the sentence appropriately with one/ two words.
In the context of “Working with Others” in Table 1, the lesson of ‘Conflict’ refers to . (1)
viii. Based on the reading of the text, state a point to challenge the given statement.
When theoretical knowledge about leadership suffices, it is a waste of funds by educational organisations,
to organise leadership camps and programmes. (2)
(1) In the summer of 1967, when I was 10 years old, my father caved into my persistent pleas and took me
to get my own dog. Together we drove in the family station wagon far into the Michigan countryside to
a farm run by a rough-hewn woman and her ancient mother. The farm produced just one commodity-
dogs. Dogs of every imaginable size and shape and age and temperament. They had only two things in
common : each was a mongrel of unknown and distinct ancestry, and each was free to a good home.
(2) I quickly decided the older dogs were somebody else’s charity case. I immediately raced to the puppy
cage.“You want to pick one that’s not timid,” my father coached. “Try rattling the cage and see which ones
aren’t afraid.”
(3) I grabbed the chain-link gate and yanked on it with a loud clang. The dozen or so puppies reeled backward,
collapsing on top of one another in a squiggling heap of fur. Just one remained. He was gold with a white
blaze on his chest, and he charged at the gate, yapping fearlessly. He jumped up and excitedly licked my
fingers through the fencing. It was love at first sight.
(4) I brought him home in a cardboard box and named him Shaun. He was one of those dogs that gives
dogs a good name. He effortlessly mastered every command I taught him and was naturally well behaved.
I could drop a crust on the floor and he would not touch it until I gave the okay.
(5) Relatives would visit for the weekend and returned home determined to buy a dog of their own, so
impressed were they with Shaun-or “Saint Shaun”, as I came to call him. Born with the curse of an uncertain
lineage, he was one of the tens of thousands of unwanted dogs in America. Yet by some stroke of almost
providential good fortune, he became wanted. He came into my life and I into his-and in the process, he
gave me the childhood every kid deserves.
(6) The love affair lasted fourteen years, and by the time he died I was no longer the little boy who had brought
him along on that summer day. I was a man, out of college and working across the state in my first real
job. Saint Shaun had stayed behind when I moved on. It was where he belonged. My parents, by then
retired, called to break the news to me. My mother would later tell me, “In fifty years of marriage, I’ve
only seen your father cry twice. The first time was when we lost Mary Ann”–my sister, who was stillborn.
“The second time was the day Shaun died.”
Saint Shaun of my childhood. He was a perfect dog. At least that’s how I will always remember him.
It was Shaun who set the standard by which I would judge all other dogs to come.
i. What advice did the narrator’s father have for picking a pet? (1)
ii. What color was the dog’s fur? (1)
A. Golden B. White
C. Golden with a white blaze on his chest D. Brown
iii. “I quickly decided the old ones were somebody else’s charity case”. What can you infer from this statement?
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iv. Choose an appropriate title for the given passage. (1)
A. I Love my Pet B. How I Got my First Dog
C. How I Met Shaun-Love at First Sight D. How I Lost Shaun
v. Antonym of effortless is . (1)
A. easy B. smooth C. onerous D. plight
vi. What are the two things in common among the dogs in that countryside farm? (2)
vii. State True or False. (1)
The passage perfectly shows how animals and human beings can develop a deep bond of love and connection
despite their differences.
viii. Mary Ann was the narrator’s . (1)
A. aunt B. sibling C. pet D. mother
ix. Give evidence from the passage that shows how Shaun changed the narrator’s life. (2)
SECTION-B
A. As Sports Secretary of G.D.G. Public School, Pune. Draft a notice for your school notice board informing
the students about the sale of old sports goods of your school. You are Rohini/Rohit.
OR
B. You are Manpreet/Anushka. You have planned a two week creative writing workshop to be arranged to
inspire and educate young aspiring writers of Modern School, Bangalore to hone their creative writing
skills. Draft a notice stating the objective of the cause, also provide the necessary details and requesting
students to participate in the workshop.
A. You are an English teacher of St. George High School. Draft an invitation to the author, Ms. Karuna K.
requesting her to conduct a workshop on creative writing in your school.
OR
B. Draft a formal reply accepting an invitation to be present on the occasion of the wedding of Ankush S/o Mr
& Mrs Shankar of 24, Green Park Road, Kanpur. You are Vikram Gaur of Raja Ki Mandi, Agra.
A. You are Arun/Anjali of 21 Kailash Park, New Delhi. Write a letter to the Editor of the local newspaper about
the menace of stray animals in your colony.
OR
B. You are Kirti/Ketan of, 34, Raj Lanes, Delhi-12. You saw an advertisement in The Hindu for the post of
accountant in a reputed firm. Write an application to the The Area Manager, ABC Consultants 2, Chandni
Chowk, New Delhi-06, giving your detailed bio-data.
6. Attempt ANY ONE of the two, in 120-150 words. (5)
A. Write an article throwing light on child abuse and what we can do to prevent it.
OR
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B. You are Latha/Lalith of Gurgaon. You attended the inaugural ceremony of the newly opened vocational
stream and hobby classes at the secondary school level in Paras Public School, Gurgaon. Draft a report to
be published in ‘Gurgaon Times’. Invent other details.
SECTION-C
7. Read the given extracts and answer the question for ANY ONE of the two, given. (6)
A. A report came in that a peasant had been maltreated in a nearby village. Gandhi decided to go and see;
the next morning he started out on the back of an elephant. He had not proceeded far when the police
superintendent’s messenger overtook him and ordered him to return to town in his carriage. Gandhi
complied. The messenger drove Gandhi home where he served him with an official notice to quit Champaran
immediately. Gandhi signed a receipt for the notice and wrote on it that he would disobey the order.
The consequence, Gandhi received a summon of appear in court the next day.
i. What was in the report? (1)
ii. Who ordered Gandhi to return to town in his carriage? (1)
A. Police B. Villagers
C. Police superintendent D. Superintendent’s Messenger
iii. What did Gandhi do with the legal notice? (1)
iv. The word summon means . (1)
A. happy B. command C. request D. receipt
v. Why did Gandhi receive summon to appear in court? (1)
vi. What was Gandhi ordered to do by the police superintendent? (1)
A. He was ordered to come to lunch with him.
B. He was ordered to quit Champaran immediately.
C. He was ordered to appear in court.
D. He was ordered to take some policemen along with him for security.
OR
B. A girl from the countryside, she hadn’t gone through all the stages of worldly experience that generally
precede a position of importance and sophistication that she had found herself catapulted into. She never
quite recovered from the terror she felt that day. That was the end of a brief and brilliant acting career —
the legal adviser, who was also a member of the Story Department, had unwittingly brought about that sad
end. While every other member of the Department wore a kind of uniform — khadi dhoti with a slightly
oversized and clumsily tailored white khadi shirt — the legal adviser wore pants and a tie and sometimes a
coat that looked like a coat of mail. Often, he looked alone and helpless …
(Poets and Pancakes)

i. Select the option that completes the given sentence appropriately. (1)
‘Stages of worldly experience’ in the given context would refer to .
A. good education to gain knowledge. B. situations that require one to be street smart.
C. smaller, not so important roles in acting. D. training in soft skills.
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ii. Select the suitable word from the extract to complete the following analogy: (1)
sealed: closed :: propelled:
iii. Select the correct option to fill in the blank. (1)
The harm done to the actress was a/an
A. well-planned act. B. unintentional act.
C. act of jealousy. D. act of male dominance.
iv. Based on the above extract, choose the statement that is TRUE for the legal adviser. (1)
A. He disliked the actress from the countryside.
B. He acted after thinking through things carefully.
C. He did not gel well with others in the Department.
D. He was always dressed smartly.
v. Identify the textual clue that allows the reader to infer that the writer is sympathetic towards the professional
fate of the actor. (Clue: a phrase) (1)
vi. Complete the sentence with an appropriate explanation, as per the extract. (1)
The writer uses the word ‘uniform’ to refer to the outfits of the Department members because just like a
uniform .
A. Full of sweet dreams,
and health,
and quiet breathing.
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth.
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
i. What are all the words that are associated with ‘despondence’? (1)
(a) Infirmity (b) Feeling sad (c) Desperate (d) Hopeless
(e) Pondering
A. (a), (d) and (e) B. (a), (b) and (c) C. (b) and (d) D. (c), (d) and (e)
ii. What is referred to as inhuman dearth of noble natures? (1)
A. The inhuman and hostile attitude that makes our days sad and dark.
B. The inhumanity of nature
C. The nobility of nature
D. Keats’ life and his struggles
iii. Why are we wreathing a flowery band on every morrow? (1)
iv. What are the words that are similar to the word ‘dearth’? (1)
(1) Absence (2) Presence (3) Abundance (4) Poverty
(5) Lack of something
A. (1) and (2) B. (3), (4) and (5) C. (1), (4) and (5) D. (1), (2) and (3)
v. What do the ‘we’ and ‘us’ in the extract refer to ? (1)
A. Keats’ friends B. The human beings C. Keats’ family D. The animal kingdom
vi. What is the rhyming scheme of the poem? (1)
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OR
B. it would be an exotic moment
without rush, without engines,
we would all be together
in a sudden strangeness
Fishermen in the cold sea
would not harm whales.
and the man gathering salt
would look at his hurt hands.
i. Name the poem. (1)
ii. ‘exotic moment’ referred here means: (1)
A. Moment of destruction B. Moment where human activities are suspended
C. Moment of anger D. Moment of war
iii. What does the poet want from the fishermen ? (1)
iv. Which word in the given lines means different? (1)
A. Rush B. Moment C. Harm D. Exotic
v. The poetic device used in the line ‘in a sudden strangeness’ is . (1)
vi. When the poet says ‘without rush, without engines’ it shows . (1)
A. a violent scene B. total inactivity
C. a calm procession D. total chaos
A. “All those who are born will one day have to die. We don’t need your predictions to know that. There would
be some sense in it if you could tell us the manner of that death,”
i. Who is the speaker of the above lines? (1)
A. Chief astrologer B. Tiger King C. Dewan D. British officer
ii. Which of the following is an antonym of the word ‘prediction’? (1)
A. Forecast B. Reality C. Foretell D. Prognosticate
iii. How old was the speaker when he spoke the above lines? (1)
iv. To whom the above lines are addressed? (1)
OR
B. Things were quite different then; humans hadn’t arrived on the global scene, and the climate was much
warmer, hosting a huge variety of flora and fauna. For 500 million years Gondwana thrived, but around
the time when the dinosaurs were wiped out and the age of the mammals got under way, the landmass was
forced to separate into countries, shaping the globe much as we know it today.
i. “Shaping the globe much as we know it today” means . (1)
A. the continents and countries B. the rivers and mountains
C. the flora and fauna D. all of the above
ii. In the given lines, what did the narrator show for Gondwana? (1)
A. Appreciation B. Wonder C. Excitement D. Enthusiasm
iii. What does ‘then’ refer to in the first line? (1)
iv. Why is Gondwana important? (1)
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i. Why did Sophie like her brother, Geoff more than any other person?
ii. What made the peddler finally change his ways?
iii. How was Gandhi ji treated at Rajendra Prasad’s house?
iv. How did M Hamel end his last day teaching French?
v. What is the underlying message in the poem ‘A Thing of Beauty’?
vi. How can we say that marriage was a compromise for Aunt Jennifer? Support your response with two
justifications.
i. Why did the General spare the American soldier?
ii. What advice did Annan offer Bama?
iii. Why did Geoff Green decide to take high school students to Antarctica?
A. What values does one learn from ‘Deep Water’? How is it relevant in one’s daily life?
OR
B. In one’s approach to life, one should be practical and not live in a world of dreams. How is Jansie’s attitude
different from that of Sophie?
A. Do you think Charley was really a worried man as his psychiatrist friend and others believed?
OR
B. What are some of the values we can inculcate from Dr. Sadao? Base your answer on your understanding of
the story ‘The Enemy’.
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SET-9
ENGLISH CORE
SECTION-A

(1) Though the U.S. prides itself on being a leader in the world community, a recent report shows that it lags far
behind other industrialised countries in meeting the needs of its youngest and most vulnerable citizens. The
U.S. has a higher infant mortality rate, a higher proportion of low birth weight babies, a smaller proportion
of babies immunised against childhood diseases and a much higher rate of adolescent pregnancies. These
findings, described as a “quiet crisis” requiring immediate and far-reaching action, appeared in a report
prepared by a task force of educators, doctors, politicians and business people. According to the report,
a fourth of the nation’s 12 million infants and toddlers live in poverty.
(2) As many as half confront risk factors that could harm their ability to develop intellectually, physically and
socially. Child immunisations are too low, more children are born into poverty, more are in substandard
care while their parents work and more are being raised by single parents. When taken together, these and
other risk factors can lead to educational and health problems that are much harder and more costly to
reverse. The crisis begins in the womb with unplanned parenthood. Women with unplanned pregnancies
are less likely to seek pre-natal care.
(3) The problems continue after birth where unplanned pregnancies and unstable partnerships often go hand
in hand. Since 1950, the number of single parent families has nearly tripled. More than 25 percent of all
births today are to unmarried mothers. As the number of single parent families grows and more women
enter the work force, infants and toddlers are increasing in the care of people other than their parents.
Most disturbingly, recent statistics show that American parents are increasingly neglecting or abusing their
children. In only four years from 1987-1991, the number of children in foster care increased by over 50
percent.
(4) Babies under the age of one are the fastest growing category of children entering foster care. The crisis
affects children under the age of three most severely, the report says. Yet, it is this period-from infancy
through preschool years-that sets the stage for a child’s future.
Answer the following questions, based on the above passage.
i. Where is the US lagging behind in the global picture? (1)
ii. “infant mortality rate” means . (1)
A. the number of infants that died before birth
B. the number of infant deaths for every 1000 live births
C. the age at which an infant dies
D. the rate at which infants are born
iii. What type of women do not seek pre-natal care? (1)
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iv. “unstable partnerships” means . (1)
A. biological parents separating and not having a stable relationship
B. changing sexual partners
C. changing living conditions constantly
D. changing priorities of the biological parents
v. Which of these statements is false based on the passage? (1)
A. In only four years from 1987-1991, the number of children in foster care increased by over 50 percent.
B. According to the report, a fourth of the nation’s 12 million infants and toddlers live in poverty.
C. The US has the lowest infant mortality rate in all over the world.
D. The crisis affects children under the age of one most severely.
vi. Synonym of ‘severely’ is . (1)
A. slowly B. rapidly C. acutely D. largely
vii. Based on the passage, define “quiet crisis”? (2)
viii. How is the quiet crisis directly related to the increase in children under foster care system? (2)
(1) What an amazing news for the new generation of students – Maths to be optional – is the new mantra from
government that will potentially revolutionise the lives of students in grade 10 and upwards. I remember
never enjoying Maths and to a degree I blame my poor understanding for many of my trials and tribulations
at school and college. The horrors of long division and the dread of algebra. However, are we really going to
now ‘educate’ innumerate kids or is there enough practical maths given to survive in the world before grade
10?
(2) I was an above-average kid in school. There used to be a ranking system, where I always competed to be in
the top five. To be there, I’ve had many sleepless nights, long hours of tuition and this never-ending struggle
with my least favourite subject that used to always obstruct me from being the first name on the blackboard
on the open-house day. I tell you though from these trials and tribulations I got my sense of competitiveness
with myself and this is where my drive comes from. Nobody told me to take it easy, that’s how our education
system works. The world of sin, cos, tan was making me sad, however, there was no solution to escape from
it. I struggled on until graduation. However, I am all too aware of the negative impact that this can and is
having on children.
(3) The prospect of failing through no fault of your own terrifies most adults and can have serious implication
for youngsters. The real danger in sticking with the old system I went through is that kids get a sense of being
ostracised from their peers and this can impact how they interact with group later. This move by Bombay
HC may prove a blessing to so many mathematically challenged students, thanks in part to the psychiatrist
who brought it to the court’s attention. Allowing them to drop maths in grade 10 is sensible because of the
huge pressure felt by the students, who fail to progress due to this single subject being impossible for them
to comprehend.
(4) Dropping maths as one of the compulsory subjects for matriculation –an idea that was first introduced in
the 1960’s and is clearly now considered not the best way forward for all. The effect will be felt from 2017 but
unfortunately as yet there is no system to retrospectively activate it for kids passing through grade 10 from
2015-2017. Will this create a two tier university entrance system or will it be a fairer way of allowing more
students to enter subjects such as the arts or languages? It’s hard to say but there’s no doubt that at the root
of the decision is student welfare and rights. This can only be a good thing and having passed through until
grade ten everyday maths won’t be a problem for most – the problem is that the more academic subject of
maths is not attainable for everyone. One option put forward is the study of Sanskrit. This has raised some
eyebrows but there is no doubt as time goes on people will settle to the idea or there will be more elective
subjects put forward. This however may look like a different system so much so that rather than a rigid set
of 7 or 8 subjects, students will have the choice from a broader range allowing them to choose whatever they
want and drop whatever they want.
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Answer the following questions, based on the given passage.
i. What came in the way for the narrator topping the class? (1)
ii. The idea of dropping maths as the compulsory subject for passing matriculation was first discussed
in . (1)
A. 2015 B. 2016 C. 2017 D. the 1960s
iii. “This has raised some eyebrows” meaning (1)
A. the suggestion was accepted happily
B. the suggestion was received with doubts and disapproval
C. the suggestion was totally discarded
D. the suggestion was paid attention to
iv. “that kids get a sense of being ostracised from their peers” the word ‘ostracised’ here means . (1)
A. being demonised B. being blackmailed
C. being shunned D. being pitied
v. Antonym of rigid is . (1)
A. definite B. tough C. indulgent D. stern
vi. Based on the passage, state TRUE or FALSE. (1)
The narrator believes that the removal of Maths in the education system will be a good thing for all students.
vii. The author supports the idea of making Maths optional for students above 10 onwards. Yes/No? Cite
evidence from the passage to support your answer. (2)
viii. Describe how the idea for Maths to be made optional came about? (2)
ix. The author believes that removing Maths may bring about a change in students’ interest in other subjects
like the arts and languages. Elaborate in about 40 words. (2)
SECTION-B
A. You are Secretary of the History Club of Vidya Mandir School. Draft a notice informing students of a
proposed visit to some important historical sites in your city.
OR
B. You are Sonu/Sonali, Sports Secretary of Maharani Public School, Gwalior. Write a notice for the school
notice board, asking students interested in playing hockey to give their names for selection in the school
hockey team. Invent date, time, eligibility criteria, etc.
A. You are a student of Newton Public School, Nagpur. The school is holding its annual function on Saturday,
the 15th of November, 20×× at 11 a.m. The HRD Minister, Dr. M.M. Joshi has consented to be the chief
guest. Design an invitation to be sent to the parents and other invitees.
OR
B. You are Dr Avinash Bhalla. You have received an invitation from the Director, Health Services, Haryana
who has invited leading medical practitioners of the state to attend a workshop on ‘child care’ on 20 May,
20×× at 10 a.m. in Civil Hospital Ambala. Respond to the invitation.
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A. You are Apoorva, B-120, Malviya Nagar, Chennai. Read the advertisement given below and write a letter to
the advertiser, applying for the job.
INDIAN PHARMACEUTICALS,
20 Coast Road, Kochi, requires
Trainee Medical Representatives.
Candidates should be Science or Pharmacy graduates and below 25 years of age. Fluency in English and
any one of the regional languages is essential. Attractive stipend with handsome working allowances
will be offered during training period. After successful completion of the training, the candidates will
be appointed on regular basis. Please apply with complete resume and a passport size photograph at the
above address.
OR
B. There is a flood of advertisements on television channels these days. Useless commodities and even
superstitious beliefs are promoted through glamorous and exaggerated presentations.
Write a letter to the Editor, ‘New Indian Express’ about the negative influence such advertisements have on
the minds of the people. You are Radha/Ramesh of Mayur Vihar, Lucknow.
A. Write an article against Gender Discrimination in India.
OR
B. Your school organised a seminar on ‘Swine Flu’ for creating awareness among students of your school, and
their parents. As secretary of the Health Club of Oasis Public School, Hyderabad, write a report for ‘The
Deccan Herald’.
SECTION-C
A. It is in the news that all these pitiful kin
Are to be bought out and mercifully gathered in
To live in villages, next to the theatre and the store,
Where they won’t have to think for themselves anymore,
While greedy good-doers, beneficent beasts of prey,
Swarm over their lives enforcing benefits
That are calculated to soothe them out of their wits,
And by teaching them how to sleep they sleep all day,
Destroy their sleeping at night the ancient way.
i. What is the tone of the poet in the above lines? (1)
(a) aggressive (b) tolerant (c) sarcastic (d) resigned
(e) sentimental
Choose the most appropriate option.
A. Only (a) B. (b) and (c) C. (a), (d) and (e) D. Only (c)
ii. Identify the phrase from the extract, that suggests the following: (1)
No one bothers to take ‘their’ consent before pushing the promise of a better life, their way.
iii. What quality of the villagers can be inferred through these lines? (1)
A. gullible B. futuristic C. hypocritical D. ambitious
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iv. Complete the following analogy correctly. Do NOT repeat from used example. (1)
greedy good doers: alliteration :: : oxymoron
v. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to (1) and (2) given below. (1)
1. The city dwellers make promises for the betterment of the villagers.
2. The city dwellers have ulterior motives.
A. 1 is true but 2 is false.
B. 2 is true but 1 is false.
C. 2 is the reason for 1.
D. Both 1 and 2 cannot be inferred from the extract.
vi. Fill the blank with an appropriate word, with reference to the extract. (1)
‘… calculated to soothe them out of their wits’ implies that ‘them’ are being .
OR
B. … old
familiar ache,
my childhood’s fear,
but all I said was,
see you soon,
Amma,
All I did was smile and smile and smile…
i. What does the phrase, ‘familiar ache’ mean ? (1)
ii. What was the poet’s childhood fear ? (1)
iii. What does the repeated use of the word ‘smile’ mean ? (1)
A. It means the poet is happy.
B. It means that the poet tried to hide her true feelings under the garb of false smile.
C. It means the poet has no worries in her mind.
D. It means the poet is enjoying the mood.
iv. What did the poet tell her mother? (1)
A. The poet said “see you soon” to her mother. B. The poet asked her mother to smile.
C. The poet did not say anything to her mother. D. The poet said goodbye to her mother.
v. Name the poet of the given lines. (1)
vi. What were the poet’s parting words? (1)
A. Take care, Amma B. Get well soon, Amma
C. Go back safely, Amma D. See you soon, Amma
A. Students on Ice, the programme I was working with on the Shokalskiy, aims to do exactly this by taking
which will help them foster a new understanding and respect for our planet. It’s been in operation for
six years now, headed by Canadian Geoff Green, who got tired of carting celebrities and retired, rich,
curiosity-seekers who could only ‘give’ back in a limited way. With Students on Ice, he offers the future
generation of policy-makers a life-changing experience at an age when they’re ready to absorb, learn, and
most importantly, act.
i. Complete the sentence appropriately, with reference to the extract. (1)
The writer refers to the educational opportunities as ‘inspiring’ because .
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ii. Which of the following would NOT be ‘a life changing experience’? (1)
A. Being given the lead role in a play. B. Going on an adventure trip.
C. Playing a video game. D. Meeting a great leader, you admire.
iii. Select the most suitable title for the given extract. (1)
A. Adventure with a Mission B. Adventure – The Spice of Life
C. The Wanderlust D. Students of the Future
iv. Why does the writer refer to ‘act’ as more important than ‘absorb’ or ‘learn’? (1)
OR
B. Now I don’t know why this should have happened to me. I’m just an ordinary guy named Charley, thirty-
one years old, and I was wearing a tan garbardine suit and a straw hat with a fancy band; I passed a dozen
men who looked just like me. And I wasn’t trying to escape from anything; I just wanted to get home to
Louisa, my wife.
i. The incident mentioned in the extract took place while . (1)
A. Charley was going to visit his father. B. Charley was going to work.
C. Charley was going to his psychiatrist friend. D. Charley was returning late from work.
ii. What can be inferred about Charley from the given lines? (1)
A. He fancied going to his old town. B. He was a very amiable man with a lot of friends.
C. He wanted to lead a normal life with his wife. D. He had a great imagination.
iii. The narrator said that he was not trying to escape from anything. Why? (1)
iv. “Now I don’t know why this should have happened to me.” What does ‘this’ refer to in the given line? (1)
A. The old man was just as generous with his confidences as with his porridge and tobacco. The guest was
informed at once that in his days of prosperity his host had been a crofter at Ramsjo Ironworks and had
worked on the land. Now that he was no longer able to do day labour, it was his cow which supported him.
Yes, that bossy was extraordinary. She could give milk for the creamery every day, and last month, he had
received all of thirty kronor in payment.
i. The old man offered to the peddler. (1)
A. money B. water C. porridge and tobacco D. milk
ii. The old man who hosted him had worked as a . (1)
iii. “that bossy was extraordinary.” Who was extraordinary? (1)
A. The crofter’s cow B. The peddler
C. The crofter D. The ironmaster
iv. What was ‘the guest’ doing at the old man’s home? (1)
v. What can you infer from the line “The old man was just as generous with his confidences as with his
porridge and tobacco”? (1)
vi. Which word means magnanimous? (1)
A. Property B. Labour C. Extraordinary D. Generous
OR
B. Then all efforts ceased. I relaxed. Even my legs felt limp; and a blackness swept over my brain. It wiped out
fear; it wiped out terror. There was no more panic. It was quiet and peaceful. Nothing to be afraid of. This
is nice... to be drowsy... to go to sleep... no need to jump... too tired to jump... it’s nice to be carried gently...
to float along in space... tender arms around me... tender arms like Mother’s... now I must go to sleep... I
crossed to oblivion, and the curtain of life fell.
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i. Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below. (1)
Statement 1: The author tried his best to jump out of water.
Statement 2: After a while, the author was not anxious in water.
A. If Statement 1 is the cause, Statement 2 is the effect.
B. If Statement 1 is the effect, Statement 2 is the cause.
C. Both the statements are the effects of a common cause.
D. Both the statements are the effects of independent causes.
ii. How did the narrator get into the water? (1)
iii. Which option indicates that the narrator lost consciousness? (1)
A. ‘It was quiet and peaceful.’ B. ‘I crossed to oblivion.’
C. ‘Tender arms like Mother’s.’ D. ‘It wiped out fear.’
iv. Name the narrator of this extract who’s also the author of the chapter. (1)
v. The ‘curtain (of life) fell’ corresponds to an aspect of . (1)
A. geometry B. history C. sports D. drama
vi. The purpose of using “…” in the above passage is to . (1)
A. show omission B. indicate pauses C. shorten a dialogue D. replace an idea
i. What were the contents of the package left by the peddler as a Christmas gift for Edla Willmansson?
ii. ‘All we have to fear is fear itself.’ When did Douglas learn this lesson?
iii. Why did Gandhiji tell the court that he was involved in a ‘conflict of duties’?
iv. The author says that Seemapuri is a place on the periphery of Delhi yet miles away from it, metaphorically.
What is the meaning of her statement?
v. What was the opinion of the Khadi clad poets of Gemini Studios about communism?
vi. How does a thing of beauty provide shelter and comfort?
i. Comment on the ending of the play ‘On the face of It’.
ii. What does the third level refer to?
iii. Why did the maharaja decide to get married?
A. Exploitation of the poor and the downtrodden started a long time ago and ‘Indigo’ is a proof of that.
However, the poor are still being exploited by the rich and it must be stopped.
Based on your understanding of the chapter ‘Indigo’, how do you think exploitation can be defeated in
present scenario?
OR
B. What is Pablo Neruda’s visualisation of an ideal world in the poem ‘Keeping Quiet’.
A. There are moments in life when we have to make hard choices between our roles as private individuals and
as citizens with a sense of national loyalty. Discuss with reference to the story ‘The Enemy’.
OR
B. “In two days a bill for three lakh of rupees came from the British jewellers. The Maharaja was happy that
though he had lost three lakh of rupees, he had managed to retain his kingdom.”
In the light of the given excerpt of the story ‘The Tiger King’ explain why did the king feel the need to bribe?
Was he right at doing so? What is your opinion about the king after reading this excerpt?
Draft your speech.
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SET-10
ENGLISH CORE
SECTION-A
I. Read the passage given below. (10 m)
(1) Torrential rains and swollen rivers have caused chaos across central and eastern Europe, while a massive
heat wave in southern Europe has helped reduce the Portuguese wood land to tinder. Tens of thousands of
people face a massive relief operation as the extent of the devastation slowly becomes clear. The death toll
continues to mount steadily across the continent. The latest estimate puts the number since mid August,
2005 at over 150. “Unfortunately, we are expecting the number of victims to rise by the hour,” said Romanian
interior minister Vasile Blaga. Though the heat wave persists in Portugal and Spain, forest fires in Portugal
have been brought under control. By August 26, 2005, the waters began to recede across Germany and the
Czech Republic, the countries hardest hit by the floods. The situation also improved in Croatia, Austria,
Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary and Slovenia. But some areas of Switzerland and Germany remained on alert.
Huge damages were reported from all over Europe. Thousands of people had to be evacuated from their
homes. Many villages were abandoned in Portugal, while helicopters were used in Switzerland and Austria
to airlift people from flooded houses and landslides. The floods worst impact was along the Danube, Morava
and Elbe rivers and their tributaries. Dresden in Germany was one of the hardest hit. Germany puts the
damages at around US $14 billion, but the German state of Saxony alone puts its own costs at around US
$16 billion. Austria quotes a clean up bill of US $2 billion, and the ‘Czech Republic US $3 billion. But all
these figures are speculative. What is disturbing is that relief operations appear stretched. In Germany,
only US $200 per adult is currently available from both the EU and the government. The reason behind
the bedlam is the jet stream, high-speed winds usually found just below the tropopause, which drives the
depressions and fronts that affect the weather. Usually found between 7,620 metres (in) and ‘13,716(m)
altitude, it flows eastwards at speeds up to 200 m per hour around the Earth. It is formed when cold air
from the Arctic meets warm air from the tropics. Because the jet stream fluctuates, its track makes huge
differences to the weather. This year it positioned around Europe locking high pressure over southwest
Europe which in its turn is responsible for creating intense drought in some parts and deluges of rain in
other parts.
(2) While many blame global warming for the disaster, some scientists are reluctant to draw a direct link.
“We are linking these events to climate change... There are also other things happening building up of
the land, bad land use plans, bad fire prevention in the south... But all the factors together are more and
more exacerbated by global warming,” explains Martin Hiller spokesperson for Worldwide Fund for Nature
Malcolm Haylock of the University of East Anglia the UK, is more dithering. You can say that due to the
Earth getting warmer there will be on an average more extreme events but you can’t attribute any specific
event to climate change.
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(3) Despite growing consensus about global warming, it is hard to find long-term trends in rainfall that would
have direct effect on the droughts and floods. Some experts believe the North Atlantic Oscillation climate
system has caused a drift towards drier conditions in southern Europe and more rainfall in the north
during winters; its effects during summers are not as clear.
i. The narrator states “all these figures are speculative”. What is he talking about? (2)
ii. Which country had the forest fire under control despite the heat wave? (1)
iii. There was a bedlam in carrying out the relief operations. Provide evidence from the text to prove this. (2)
iv. What is the reason for the mayhem? (1)
v. “But all the factors together are more and more exacerbated by global warming” meaning : (1)
A. Global warming combined with the other factors made little difference.
B. Global warming slowed down the impact of other factors.
C. Global warming was the root cause of the other factors.
D. Global warming made all the factors turn worse.
vi. “Despite growing consensus about global warming,”what is the growing consensus referred here? (1)
vii. Which of the following statements is false? (1)
A. Torrential rains and swollen rivers have caused chaos across central and Eastern Europe.
B. In Germany, only US $200 per adult is currently available from both the EU and the government.
C. Many villages were abandoned in Spain during the flood.
D. The floods worst impact was along the Danube, Morava and Elbe rivers and their tributaries.
viii. “deluges of rain” means . (1)
A. short period of rain B. heavy rain coming down at the same time
C. little episodes of rain D. frequent rain
(1) By the time Michael Phelps, the world famous swimmer, finished at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics, having
come out of retirement, he had bagged five gold medals. This was one short of the six overall medals India
has won in 70 years since independence.
(2) But put the swimmer’s four Olympics together, since Athens 2004, and he has 28 medals, including 23 gold.
India has 23 medals in total since 1948.
(3) This comparison was cited often after India bagged a disappointing two medals in Rio, a slide since London
2012 when it won – by its standards, a record – six medals.
(4) When seen in comparison to India’s overall size and population, we have the lowest number of medals per
capital. India has never played the football world cup, has won a single individual gold medal at the Olympics
and has had only a handful of people ranked No. 1 in their sport. The country’s only worthwhile success has
come in a sport played by just a dozen nations.
(5) If we take into account the country’s sporting achievements since independence, the successes seem limited
considering all disciplines except cricket – Olympic sports and others like chess, squash, racing, etc. In many,
participation has not been credit-worthy. Gymnast Dipa Karmarkar, who finished fourth in the vault at Rio,
and Dipika Pallikal, who got into the top 10 ranking in women’s squash in 2012, were significant achievements
for Indian sportswomen. Yet – and cruelly so – they were no big achievements in the world of sport.
(6) But why is India so poor in sports? Football is a craze in Bengal, Goa and Kerala, then why is the Indian
football team ranked no. 97 in the World? Over the years, experts and fans have offered several reasons to
explain our lack of success : hereditary characteristics, poverty (therefore lack of nutrition), social divisions
and an absence of sporting culture. Hereditary characteristics are used to explain why we do well in sports
that do not require high athletic ability, speed and strength. Like cricket, billiards, chess, archery, shooting
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and tennis doubles (as opposed to singles which requires the entire court to be covered). But the Chinese,
Koreans and Japanese share relatively the same height and physicality as Indians – China won 27 gold medals
in Rio. If poverty were the reason, then it becomes difficult to explain the success of nations like Jamaica
(11 medals in Rio, for example, and Usain Bolt), Ethiopia (8) and Kenya (14) in athletics. Lack of sporting
culture may be one reason. For generations, Indians have felt the need to focus on academics as their ticket
to a better life. Many schools and colleges do not have sports programmes, grounds or facilities. Politics,
administration and corruption are a few obstacles responsible for robbing aspiring athletes of success in
their fields. Scandals, scams and abuse of power have weakened several associations.
(7) But there are reasons why we are collectively feeling optimistic post London 2012. A bunch of non-
governmental organisations are trying (and succeeding) to fill the gaps that administrations have left
behind, in providing funds to promising athletes. There is a change in mindset too. Parents are now able
to allow their children to focus on sports, believing it to be a genuine career choice. Successful champions
are investing in the growth of talent. Be it Geet Sethi, Viswanathan Anand, Prakash Padukone or P. Gopi
Chand, they are bringing their star appeal and expertise to back their chosen sport. Leagues have started
among many sporting disciplines, which, if continued and successful, are bound to create talent pools in
the years to come, besides being financially rewarding.
(8) The growth of cricket, since the 1983 World Cup, through the business sense of the Board of Control for
Cricket in India (BCCI) and thanks to the marketability of Sachin Tendulkar and M.S. Dhoni, among others,
has seen the sport grow in small towns. Class and caste distinctions are less visible in cities, making sport
more widely accessible. India’s growing economic strength is helping too – corporate giants as well as new
businessmen are investing money and technology in sports businesses.
Answer the following questions based on the above passage.
i. What is ironic about the medals won by Michael Phelps at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics? (2)
ii. Is it justifiable to say India’s non-performance in the international sporting world is attributed to its poverty
and hereditary characteristics? (2)
iii. India’s best performance in the Olympics was at . (1)
iv. India has never played . (1)
A. in Olympics B. in Cricket World Cup
C. in Football World Cup D. individual sports
v. “The country’s only worthwhile success has come in a sport played by just a dozen nations.” Which sport is
the author referring to? (1)
vi. The Indian states like Kerala, West Bengal and Goa are known for . (1)
A. their craze for football B. their craze for chess
C. their craze for hockey D. their craze for wrestling
vii. Citing evidence from the text, provide how NGOs are helping fill the gap for athletes and upcoming athletes.
(2)
viii. A few obstacles hindering aspiring athletes are . (1)
A. administration B. politics C. corruption D. all of these
ix. Which of the words in the para 7 means talented? (1)
A. Promising B. Genuine C. Expertise D. Appeal
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SECTION-B
A. You are Praveen /Prabha. As the Secretary, Science Club of your school, write a notice informing students
about an Inter-School Science Exhibition and encouraging them to participate in it.
OR
B. You are Pradeep/Asha. As President of the Dramatic Club of your school, you have organised an inter-
school competition in one-act plays on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of your school. Write
a notice, informing the students of your school about this proposed event.

A. Your parents have completed 25 years of happy married life. Invite your aunt, living in Hyderabad, to
join you in the silver jubilee celebration of their marriage at your residence.
OR
B. You are Manoj/Mini. You have been invited to attend a birthday party of your closest friend. Respond to
this invitation, accepting it.
A. Read the advertisement given below and write a letter applying for the job. Also give your detailed resume
to be sent along with the letter. You are Praveen Kumar of 95, HAL Colony, Bangalore.
Applications are invited for the post of Junior Engineer. The candidate must have at least a diploma in
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A. India is standing at the threshold of joining the developed nations but that is not possible till we achieve
complete literacy in the country. The contribution of students may be very significant in achieving our
goals. Write an article on ‘The Role of the Students in Removing Illiteracy.’
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SECTION-C
A. Those who prepare green wars,
wars with gas, wars with fire,
victory with no survivors,
would put on clean clothes
and walk about with their brothers –
in the shade, doing nothing.
i. Name of the poet. (1)
A. John Keats B. Kamala Das C. Pablo Neruda D. Adrienne Rich
ii. What does the poet mean by green wars ? (1)
iii. “victory with no survivors” means (1)
A. Celebration of war B. The war won with a lot of gain
C. War won with loss from both sides D. War won with the help of soldiers
iv. What does the poet want from the lovers of the war ? (1)
v. The stanza has been taken from the poem : (1)
A. A Roadside Stand B. A Thing of Beauty
C. Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers D. Keeping Quiet
vi. What literary device is used in the line? (1)
‘victory with no survivors,
would put on clean clothes
and walk about with their brothers’
OR
B. When Aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie.
Still ringed with ordeals she was mastered by.
The tigers in the panel that she made
Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.
i. Why are Aunt Jennifer’s hands terrified? (1)
A. Due to the ordeals and hardships she has had to face being in a patriarchal society.
B. Due to old age, her hands were shaking.
C. Due to the terror she spread while alive.
D. Due to her own insecurities.
ii. Why did she make the tigers? (1)
A. Because she wanted the tiger’s design in the embroidery.
B. Because she has created tigers which are symbols of confidence and fearlessness as she wants to be like
them.
C. Because tigers will take care of the bad people.
D. Because tigers were lucky for Aunt Jennifer.
iii. How are the tigers that Aunt Jennifer created? (1)
iv. “ringed with ordeals” signifies (1)
A. The ring on her hands B. The burden of marriage and patriarchy
C. Aunt Jennifer’s happy life D. The tiger
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v. Do you think Aunt Jennifer will be able to escape the oppressive society she lives in? Why? (1)
vi. Name the poet of ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers’. (1)
A. Barring the office boys and a couple of clerks, everybody else at the Studios radiated leisure, a pre-requisite
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appreciation for political thought of any kind. Naturally, they were all averse to the term ‘Communism’. A
communist was a godless man-he had no filial or conjugal love; he had no compunction about killing his
own parents or his children; he was always out to cause and spread unrest and violence among innocent and
ignorant people. Such notions, which prevailed everywhere else in South India at that time also, naturally,
floated about vaguely among the khadi-clad poets of Gemini Studios. Evidence of it was soon forthcoming.
i. The notion of prevailed everywhere else in South India among the khadi-clad poets of the
studio. (1)
ii. Based on the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below. (1)
Statement 1: At Gemini Studios, the poets had a profound knowledge about Communists.
Statement 2: Communists were responsible for anarchy and discontent in the country.
A. Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
B. Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.
C. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 cannot be inferred.
D. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 can be inferred.
iii. Why do you think leisure is a pre-requisite for poetry? (1)
A. Poetry means freedom of expression.
B. One can enjoy poetry when there’s free time.
C. In order to write poetry, one needs free time.
D. Poetry means freedom from work.
iv. Asokamitran says that leisure is a pre-requisite for poetry. He says this because poets . (1)
A. need to relax for a period of time before composing lines
B. maintain a leisured pace in all tasks they do
C. are creative and need to have free time to weave their thoughts
D. begin poetic compositions in rushed way and end in a relaxed manner
v. What do you mean by the term ‘averse’ as used in the above extract? (1)
vi. Pick the option that uses the same figure of speech as ‘A communist is a godless man.’ (1)
A. She is as determined as Gandhi when it is a fight against injustice.
B. She is a Gandhi when she raises her voice against ‘hinsa’ or violence.
C. She, like Gandhi, feels that the earth is crying for deliverance.
D. She lives a life of opulence and calls herself a follower of Gandhi.
OR
B. “It is queer that things have gone downhill with him as badly as that,” said the daughter. “Last night I did
not think there was anything about him to show that he had once been an educated man.” “You must have
patience, my little girl,” said the father. “As soon as he gets clean and dressed up, you will see something
different. Last night he was naturally embarrassed. The tramp manners will fall away from him with the
tramp clothes.”
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i. Why did the daughter say things are queer? (1)
A. Because their guest didn’t look like an educated man.
B. Because their guest didn’t interact with them.
C. Because their guest asked money from them.
D. Because their guest didn’t eat the food they offered.
ii. How did the father react to his daughter’s doubts? (1)
A. The father said he will confront their guest.
B. The father said as soon as he gets clean and dressed up, her doubts will be gone.
C. The father scolded his daughter for doubting his old friend.
D. The father was just as confused as his daughter.
iii. According to the father, their guest was . (1)
iv. Which of the words in the passage means ‘demeanour’? (1)
A. Queer B. Educated C. Patience D. Manners
v. Who is ‘he’ in the given extract? (1)
vi. ‘Things have gone downhill’ means . (1)
A. to be removed completely B. to gradually become worse
C. to get better with age D. to be terminally ill
9. Read the given extract and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given. (4)
A. At midnight when the town slept in peace, the dewan and his aged wife dragged the tiger into the car and
shoved it into the seat. The dewan himself drove the car straight to the forest where the Maharaja was
hunting. When they reached the forest the tiger launched its satyagraha and refused to get out of the car.
The dewan was thoroughly exhausted in his efforts to haul the beast out of the car and push it down to the
ground. On the following day, the same old tiger wandered into the Maharaja’s presence and stood as if in
humble supplication, “Master, what do you command of me?” It was with boundless joy that the Maharaja
took careful aim at the beast. The tiger fell in a crumpled heap.
i. What happened when the dewan and his wife reached the forest? (1)
A. They hunted the tiger.
B. The tiger protested and refused to get out of the car.
C. The tiger ate the dewan and his aged wife.
D. They were waiting for the king to come and appreciate them.
ii. Select the option that lists the dewan’s attitude. (1)
a. Desperate b. Submissive c. Servile d. Dishonourable
e. Flattering
A. b, c and d B. a, d and e C. a, b and c D. c, d and e
iii. What actually happened with the tiger? (1)
iv. Why did the dewan and his aged wife take the tiger to the forest? (1)
OR
B. Will the West Antarctic ice sheet melt entirely? Will the Gulf Stream Ocean current be disrupted? Will it be
the end of the world as we know it? Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, Antarctica is a crucial element in this
debate – not just because it’s the only place in the world, which has never sustained a human population
and therefore remains relatively ‘pristine’ in this respect; but more importantly, because it holds in its
ice-cores half-million-year-old carbon records trapped in its layers of ice.
i. What does “Maybe. Maybe not.” indicate? (1)
A. Suspicion B. Foretelling C. Uncertainty D. Pristine
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ii. Synonym of perfect is . (1)
A. crucial B. sustained C. disrupted D. pristine
iii. Antarctica holds importance because . (1)
iv. What is the significance of the questions asked by the narrator? (1)
i. What are the difficulties that Aunt Jennifer faced in her life?
ii. Which two incidents in Douglas’ early life made him scared of water?
iii. What does the writer mean when she says, ‘Saheb is no longer his own master’?
iv. How, according to Neruda, can keeping quiet change our attitude to life?
v. Why have the poor farmers put up a new shed on the edge of the highway?
vi. Why was the legal adviser referred to as the opposite by others?
i. What did Derry’s mother think of Mr Lamb?
ii. What was the second thing that happened in the afternoon? Why did this frighten the doctor’s wife, Hana
too much?
iii. Why did the Maharaja ban tiger hunting in the state?
A. Given his temperament, Edla’s father would have failed in reforming the peddler. How did Edla succeed?
OR
B. The prose selections, Deep Water and Indigo, bring out the importance of overcoming fear, in order to be
able to lead our lives successfully.
Imagine yourself to be a motivational speaker who has to address high school students. Write this address
in 120 – 150 words elaborating on occurrences from the two texts to inspire your audience and to convince
them about the importance of overcoming fear.
You may begin like this …
Good morning, students!
We all know what it’s like to be afraid. Fear is our body’s natural response to a perceived threat or danger.
But when …
A. What was Charley’s strange experience at the Grand Central Station?
OR
B. What explains the attitude of the General in the matter of the enemy soldier? Was it human consideration,
lack of national loyalty, dereliction of duty or simply self-absorption?
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