SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2019-20)

ENGLISH – Language and Literature (Code 184)

CLASS-X

Time allowed: 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions:
1. This paper is divided into three sections: A, B and C. All questions are compulsory.
2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read
these instructions very carefully and follow them.
3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

Section A: Reading 20 Marks

Q1 Read the passage carefully.

Red Cross: How Hope Evolved

On June 24, 1859, Emperors Napoleon III and Franz Joseph I engaged in
the Battle of Solferino, commanding a combined total of about 270,000
troops onto the field for a single day of battle. Nearly 40,000 were either
dead, injured, or missing, many of whom were simply left to die on the
battlefield. Later, spectators crowded the fields, looking for loved ones,
searching for items they could sell, or simply taking in the horrors of the
battle .A Swiss businessman and social activist Jean Henri Dunant, who
was traveling in Solferino witnessed all this.

Jean Henri Dunantwitnessed the atrocities of war as well as the countries

not prepared or equipped to ease the suffering of those who had been
injured in the Battle of Solferino. Dunant organized a group of volunteers to
help bring water and food to the injured, to assist with medical treatment, or
write letters to the families of those who were dying and he urged the public
to create an organization which would assist the wounded, regardless of
which side they fought for during times of war. After that moment, he wrote
the book, A Memory of Solferino, which urged the public to create an
organization which would assist the wounded, regardless of which side
they fought for during times of war. His writing inspired countless others to
rally behind him in the creation of the International Federation of the Red
Cross.

The modern-day Red Cross began by devoting itself largely to disaster

relief and epidemic treatment. This effort continues to this day. One of the
easiest ways you can help the Red Cross is to make sure you are able to
donate blood and make an appointment at the Red Cross website. But,
donating blood isn't the only way you can help out—the Red Cross also
encourages donating your time if you can. This is what the Red Cross
wants everyone to know.

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On the basis of your reading of the passage given above, answer the 1x8=8
following questions-

a. How many soldiers fought in the battle of Solferino on June 24?

i. 270,000 ii. 40,000 iii. 230,000 iv. 23,000

b. What is the correct order of the information given below:

I. Dunant organised a camp of volunteers.
II. Emperor Napoleon III and Franz Joseph I fought a battle.
III. The book ‘A Memory of Solferino was written.
IV. Dunant travelled in Solferino.

(i) IV, III, II, I (ii) I, II, III, IV (iii) II, I, IV, III (iv) II, IV, I, III

c. The writer of 'A Memory of Solferino’ was:

i. Emperor Napoleon III

ii. Franz Joseph I
iii. Jean Henri Dunant
iv. International Red Cross

d. The modern day Red Cross does not deal with:

i. Blood donation
ii. Disaster Relief
iii. Epidemic Treatment
iv. Writing a book

e. The most appropriate sub-heading to para 2 of the passage is:

i. How International Federation of Red Cross Evolved!

ii. Functions of Red Cross
iii. The Contributions of Jean Henri Dunant
iv. The Battle of Solferino

f. The aid provided by Dunant’s volunteers during the battle of Solferino

was:

I. to help bring water and food to the injured

II. to assist with medical treatment
III. to write a book
IV. to give relief in epidemic

(i) I and III (ii) III and IV (iii) I and II (iv) II and III

g. You can donate your blood and your _________ to Red Cross.

h. Jean Henri Dunant participated in the war.( True/ False)

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Q2 Read the passage carefully-

The Road to Success

1. The Road to success is not straight; there is a curve called failure, a loop
called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution lights called family,
and you will have flats called jobs. But, if you have a spare called
determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a
driver called God, you will make it to a place called success!
2. In spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are
certain to arise. The bumps in the road are unavoidable, but you’ll never
get to your destination if you aren’t willing to drive over them. The
difference between a disaster and triumph lies in whether or not you’re
prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you’re ready, those bumps will
become stepping-stones.
3. The key thing to realize is that working harder is same as working
smarter. How do you work smarter? You just need to have the right skills.
People want improved circumstances and better life without an improved
self. They want victory without paying the price or making efforts. It really
cannot happen without the other. Any improvements that have not been
generated by improving yourself are superficial and short-lived. If you want
to have a better future, you have to change yourself. Stop worrying about
the various challenges that will come your way. Just believe in yourself and
use them as stepping-stones.

4. “Success” is getting whatever you want out of life without violating the
rights of others.” It is not an accident. Success is the result of our
attitude and our attitude is a choice. Hence success is a matter of choice
and not chance.
5. Today success represents a holistic and positive attitude to life. Attitude
is everything. Success is not restricted within some kind of brick and mortar
premises. It assumes the individuality of a complete act executed with
perfection; material achievements do not define life. We don’t remember
sports stars for the products they endorse but the spirit of achievement
they represent. In the abundance of positive attitude underline the grandeur
of a truly rewarding rich life.
6. Success can be measured from two standpoints—the external and the
internal. Externally it is the measure of a job well done and recognition.
Internally it the feeling of achievement and wholeness derived from the
completion of a task or fulfillment of desire.

2.1 On the basis of your reading of the above extract, answer the following 2x4=8
questions in 30-40 words each:

(a) What qualities lead one to the place called success?

(b) What is the difference between disaster and triumph?
(c) How can one have a better future?
(d) Describe two ways to measure success.

2.2 On the basis of your reading of the above extract, answer the following: 1x4=4

(a) The synonym of ‘victory’ as given in paragraph 2 is ____________

(i) Planning (ii) Preparation (iii) Triumph (iv) Challenges

(b) The synonym of ‘surplus’ as given in paragraph 5 is ______________

(c) The antonym of ‘Defeat’ as given in paragraph 6 is _____________
(i) Recognition (ii) Achievement (iii) Completion (iv) Success
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 (d) The antonym of ‘deep’ as given in Paragraph 3 is ____________

Section B: Writing & Grammar 30 Marks

Q3) (8)
You are Neha/Nihal Singh, Computer In-charge of Army Public School.
Your school wishes to buy 20 computers and computer accessories from
Apple Inc., Nehru Place, New Delhi. Draft a letter placing an order for the
same. (100-150 words)
OR
The government has urged the people of India to realize the dream of
‘Clean India’. Write an article describing the measures that people can take
for a cleaner and greener India. You are Anju/Amit Kumar (100-150 words)

Complete the following story- (150-200 words) (10)

Q4)
Once there was an old man. He had four sons. They always quarreled with
one another. One fine day……………………………
OR

Taking cue from the picture given above, write a story in 150-200 words
For Visually Impaired candidates only-
Kunal- good student- determined- scored good marks- examination-
got late- helping an old man- teacher scolded- later appreciated- gave
exam- stood first

Q5) Complete the paragraph given below by filling in the blanks choosing the 1x4=4
correct option from those that follow-

Elephants (a) _____ the largest land mammals. Three species of elephants
(b) _____ living today. Elephants (c) ________other Elephantidae were
once classified with other thick skinned . The elephant’s gestation period is
22 months, (d) _________ longest for any land animal.

(a) (i) is (ii) are (iii) was (iv) were

(b) (i) are living (ii) have been living (iii) had been living (iv) will be
living
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 (c) (i) with (ii) also (iii) and (iv) but
(d) (i) a (ii) an (iii) which (iv) the

The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each
Q6) 1x4=4
line. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet
against the correct blank number.
Error Correction
Tsunami is a series in waves (a) _______ _______
generated in a body from water (b) _______ _______
through an impulsive disturbance (c) _______ _______
causing damage to property or loss of life. (d) _______ _______

Rearrange the following sets of words and phrases to form meaningful

Q7) sentences- 1x4=4
a. of/ the world’s /sugar cane / in Asia / over 40 percent / is
produced
b. can be /used as fuel / ethyl alcohol / for cars / extracted /
sugar cane / from
c. not the /only thing / can power/ automobiles / gasoline is /
that
d. can be / alternative /energy source / an / hydrogen/ also

Section C - Literature 30 Marks

Q8 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. 1x4=4

“He should be lurking in shadow,

Sliding through long grass
Near the water hole
Where plump deer pass.”

a. The poem, “A Tiger in the Zoo” is written by

(i) Leslie Norris (ii) William Blake
(iii) Peter Niblett(iv) Robert Frost

b. The tiger should be lurking in the shadow

(i) for his prey (ii) for taking rest
(iii) for leisure (iv) for scaring others
c. The deer frequents the water hole to ________________________
d. The phrase ‘lurking in the shadow’ here means ________________

OR
“I agreed that it was pretty disrespectful treatment. We did, however,
search the house. Since it was only one storey high, Bill went round it,
peering in at all the windows. We examined the barn and stable.”

a. Who does ‘I’ refer to-

(i) Sinclair Lewis (ii) Carol Lewis
(iii) Oliver Lutkins(iv) Leslie Norris
b. What was Bill’s profession?
(i) Lawyer (ii) hack driver

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 (iii) guide (iv) drama artist
c. The disrespectful treatment faced by the speaker was ________
d. The phrase ‘peering in at all windows’ here means _____________

Answer any five of the following questions in 30 to 40 words each. 2x5=10

Q9
a. Why did Hari Singh think that Anil’s job was queer?
b. Bholi was a neglected child. Explain.
c. Why did Mr.Keesing call Anne ‘an incorrigible chatterbox’?
d. Nelson Mandela speaks of ‘Twin Obligations’. Elucidate
e. Why did Belinda tickle the dragon?
f. How is bread an important part of life in Goa?

Lencho had faith in God but lacked faith in humanity. Elaborate with 8
Q10 reference to ‘A Letter to God’.(100-150 words)

OR
Life is full of trials and tribulations which can be overcome by a human
being through his own efforts. Explain with reference to Kisa Gotami’s
life.(100-150 words)

8
Ostentation and vanity often land people in trouble. Matilda is an apt
Q11 example of this. Justify.(100-150 words)

OR

Valli shows extraordinary courage in taking a bus journey all alone. Explain
how ability and courage are essential to fulfill one’s dream. (100-150
words)

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 PRACTICE PAPER 1
CLASS: X
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
TIME :3HR MM:80
General Instructions

 The Question paper is divided into three sections: Section A – Reading 20 marks Section B –
Writing and Grammar 30 marks Section C – Literature Textbooks and Extended Reading Text 30
marks
 All questions are compulsory.
 Marks are indicated against each question.

SECTION :A (READING)
1. Read the passage given below and complete the statements that follow: 8
(1) Tourists to Jammu and Kashmir have another attraction – a floating post office on the Dal Lake in
Srinagar, the first in the country. ‘Floating Post Office, Dal Lake’ – claimed to be the only one such post
office in the world – is built on an intricately carved maroon houseboat, fastened on the western edge
of the Dal Lake.

(2) This post office lets you avail of all the regular postal services available in the country while being
afloat. The seal used on everything posted from Floating Post Office is unique – along with the date
and address, it bears the design of a boatman rowing a shikara on the Dal Lake. The special feature of
this post office is that letters posted from here carry a special design which has the picturesque
scenery of Dal Lake and Srinagar city. These pictures reach wherever these letters are posted to and
hence promote Kashmir as a tourist destination across the world.

(3) This is actually a heritage post office that has existed since British times. It was called Nehru Park Post
Office before 2011. But then the chief postmaster John Samuel renamed it as ‘Floating Post Office’.

(4) The post office’s houseboat has two small rooms – one serves as the office and the other a small
museum that traces the philatelic history of the state postal department. It has a shop that sells
postage stamps and other products.

(5) But for the locals, Floating Post office is more than an object of fascination. 1-2 crore is deposited per
month in Floating Post Office by communities living in and around the Dal Lake. The lake has several
islets that are home to more than 50,000 people.

(6) The greatest fear is the recurrence of 2014 like floods in which the houseboat had gone for a toss
uncontrollably pushed by the flood. Rescue teams had to anchor it using special mechanism in a
nearby highland. Then it was brought back on the Dal after the water receded. The biggest boon is
that at no time of the year do you need a fan in this post-office !

1.1 Attempt any eight of the following questions on the basis of the passage you have read : 1´8 = 8
(i) What is the location of the Floating Post Office in Srinagar?
(a) On dal lake
(b) Near centaur
(c) On Pari Mahal

(ii) What is special about the seal used in the post office?
(a) design of a houseboat on the Dal Lake
(b) design of a boatman rowing a shikara on the Dal Lake

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 (c) design of a chinar tree on the Dal Lake

iii) The post office is helpful in promoting tourism _____________

(iv) Who renamed the post office as ‘Floating Post Office’?

(a) Chief Postmaster
(b) Postman
(c) Delivery agent

(v) The two rooms of the post office are used for_____

(vi) The post office is beneficial to the locals _______

(vii) What is the greatest fear that the post office has ?
(a) Floods
(b) Earthquakes
(c) Tsunami

(viii) How is the post office a big boon to the people?

(a) You do not need fan
(b) You need airconditioning
(c) You do not need heater

(ix) The flood came in the year ______ in Kashmir valley

.
2.Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions: 12
(1) It is an indisputable fact that the world has gone too far with the innovation of new technologies
such as mobile phones, the internet and so on, due to which people are able to tour the cosmos
virtually sitting at one place using their smart devices or other technological gadgets. Though mobile
internet access is oftentimes hurried and short, it can still provide common internet features like
alerts, weather data, emails, search engines, instant messages, and game and music downloading.

(2) Due to the easy access of smart phones, communication has been very effective and instant.
People are able to convey their message all around the globe to their loved ones without spending
hefty sums of money. Adults are always fond of such gadgets and they always welcome and adopt
such new technology readily. Further, young people have been able to broaden their minds and
improve their skills by doing research on the Internet. For instance, they use smart phones to look
up any new word they come across. As we know that most of the universities have online teaching
provision and smart phones assist the students to complete their assignments on time.

(3) The mobile phone has been a lifesaver for a lot of people in case of an emergency. Likewise, use of
smart phones can be of vital importance in preventing crimes in the society by providing information
to the security forces in time.

(4) Nonetheless, for the young the use of mobile phone can be like an addiction and they can misuse
it. Young people are also prone to getting involved in undesirable activities on the Internet. This
might have adverse effect on their academic performance. Therefore, young people should always
be monitored and made aware of its bad outcomes. Also a major contributor to its popularity is the
availability of prepaid or pay as you go services from a phone shop or an online store. This allows
subscribers to load text or airtime credits to their handsets by the use of their credit cards, debit
cards or by buying a prepaid card from the network they subscribe to. This plan also doesn’t commit

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 a particular customer to a contract. If prepaid card is not that appealing to you, then you can opt to
subscribe using the pay by month plan.

1.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions in 30 – 40 words .
24 = 8
(i) How are Smart phones helpful in communication?
(ii) What are the benefits of mobile phones for the young generation?
(iii)How can Mobile phones be considered ‘lifesavers’?
(iv) Give two demerits of mobile phones?

2.2 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following : 1 4 = 4
(i) In para 1, synonym of ‘innovation’ is ________.
(i) production (ii) sincerity (iii) invention (iv) prevention

(ii) Mobile internet can provide access to:

(i) telegram (ii) emails (iii) schools (iv) university

(iii) Meaning of the word ‘adverse’ in para 4 is:

(i) positive (ii) negative (iii) admirable (iv) unguided

(iv) According to the passage, one can opt for __________ plan if prepaid plan doesn’t suit.
(i) yearly (ii) weekly (iii) monthly (iv) daily

SECTION - B (WRITING AND GRAMMAR)

3: Write a letter to the in-charge of text-books section of NCERT, New Delhi complaining about the non-
availability of text books even one month after beginning of new session. You are Rohit Rana reading in St.
Xavier’s school, Delhi. 8
OR
You have noticed that the number of vehicles is steadily increasing in your city. There are long traffic jams
causing a lot of inconvenience to the road users. Write an article in 100 –120 words on the topic,‘Problem
of Traffic Jams in Metropolitan Cities’. You are Renu/Rajan.

4: Write a story in about 150-200 words with the following beginning and give a suitable title to it. 10
Rahul was alone at home. Suddenly the phone rang …………………….
OR

Mukesh, the grocer, was very greedy. He would mix stones in pulses and coloured sand in spices and sell
them to the poor villagers. The villagers complained to him but he turned a deaf ear to them, as his was
the only grocery store in the village. The villagers, then decided ...

5.Complete the paragraph given below by filling in the blanks choosing the correct option from those
that follow – 4

The story of (a)__________Pashtun merchant from Kabul, (b) ______________ comes to Kolkata, each
year for selling dry-fruits. He (c) ________________ friends with a five year old girl Mini (d) __________ a
middle class aristocratic family as she reminds him of his daughter who lives in Kabul.

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 a). i.the ii.an
iii.a iv.some
b). i.who ii. An
iii.whose iv. Her
c). i.becomes ii.became
iii.become iv.has become
d). i.for ii.in
iii.from iv.to

6.The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line against which a numeral is
given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided. Remember to underline the
word that you have supplied. 4

Error Correction

a) In a kingdom of fools , the __________ ________

b) King or the minister were foolish. __________ ________
c) Under their rule peoples worked ___________ ________
d) during the night but slept during the day. ___________ _______

7. Look at the words and phrases below. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences.1X4 = 4
(a) of the residents / becomes a / it reflects / a house / the personality / home when /
(b) has to look / no rules / how our / there are / as to / home /
(c) thing is / inhabiting them / should enjoy / the important / that we /
(d) about / houses are / our lives / personal statements /
SECTION C
(LITERATURE)

8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write each answer in your
answer sheet in one or two sentences only. 4
At the age of twenty two ,a former ‘scout of the year’ excited the scientific world with a new theory on how
cells work. Richard H. Ebright and his college room-mate explained the theory in an article in the
Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

a. Who excited the scientific world with a theory on how cells work?
i. Dr.Urquhart
ii. James R.Wong
iii. Mr.Weiherer
iv. Richard E.Bright

b. How was the theory explained?

i. In a book
ii. In an article
iii. In a file
iv. In a question

c. The theory was explained in the proceedings of _________________

d. Give the antonym of ‘former’

i. Latter
ii. later
 iii. earlier
iv. sooner
OR

I stand and look at them long and long

They do not sweat and whine about their
condition
Questions :
a. ‘They’ in the above lines are________
i. Human beings
ii. Animals
iii. The poets
iv. The audience

b. The author keeps looking at them for long because he ________

i. Never finds them unhappy or dissatisfied
ii. Finds them calm and peaceful
iii. Feels more at home with them
iv. All of the above

c. They are unlike human beings who are_______

i. Always complaining
ii. Calm and quiet
iii. Contented
iv. Not prone to anger

d. The synonym of ‘cry’ in the above passage is ________

9.Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each 2x5=10

a) Where were the monthly accounts of the baker recorded?
b) Bholi was a neglected child.Explain
c) Why does Wanda’s house remind Maddie of Wanda’s blue dress?
d) How did Anne justify her being a chatterbox in her essay?
e) Why did Hari Singh think that Anil’s job was queer?

10. Give the character-sketch of Nelson Mandela. 8

OR
Fear and lack of confidence stop one from learning new things. Do you agree? How did these two traits of
the young seagull make him coward? How did he overcome these short comings?

11. Richard Ebright displayed a well-rounded personality. Do you agree? Elucidate in the context of the
given text. 8
OR
Give a character-sketch of Griffin. Why did his discovery of invisibility make the brilliant scientist a lawless
person who brought sufferings to himself and the people around him?
 PRACTICE PAPER 2
CLASS: X
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
TIME :3HR MM:80
General Instructions

 The Question paper is divided into three sections: Section A – Reading 20 marks Section B –
Writing and Grammar 30 marks Section C – Literature Textbooks and Extended Reading Text 30
marks
 All questions are compulsory.
 Marks are indicated against each question.

SECTION :A (READING)
1. Read the passage given below and complete the statements that follow: 8
The First sign of Hope

Christy Brown was one of the thirteen children of a Dublin couple. He was born with cerebral palsy. He
could not control his cropped body and was thought to be mentally defective. Until he was five years old,
he showed no sign of being able to communicate. He was quite unable to speak in spite of his mother’s
efforts to help him. He remembers his first step that enabled him to become a famous writer.

One snowy December day, when he was five, Christy saw one of his sisters writing with a chalk on a slate.
Attracted by the color of the chalk, Christy picked up a piece of it with his left foot. His surprised family
watched him silently, and then his mother came over to him.

Taking another piece of chalk from Mona, she hesitated, and then very deliberately drew, on the floor in
front of me , the single letter ‘A’.

‘Copy that’ she said, looking steadily at me. ‘Copy it, Christy’. I couldn’t.

I looked about me, looked around at the faces that were turned towards me, tense, excited faces that
were at the moment frozen, immobile, eagerly waiting for a miracle in their midst.

The stillness was profound. The room was full of flame and shadow that danced before my eyes and lulled
my taut nerves into a sort of waking sleep. I could hear the sound of the water tap dripping in the pantry,
the loud ticking of the clock on the mantel shelf, and the soft hiss and crackle of the logs on the open
hearth.

I tried again. Put out my foot and made a wild jerking stab with chalk which produced a very crooked line
and nothing more. Mother held the slate ready for me. ‘TRY AGAIN, Chris’, she whispered in my ear .
‘Again.’

I did. I stiffened my body and put my left foot out again for the third time, drew one side of the letter. I
drew half the other side. Then the stick of chalk broke and I was left with a stump. I wanted to fling it away
and give it up. Then I felt my mother’s hand on my shoulder. I tried once more. Out went my foot. I shook;
I sweated and strained every muscle. My hands were so tightly clenched that my finger nails bit into the
flesh. I set my teeth so hard that I nearly pierced my lower lip. Everything in the room swam till the faces
around me were mere patches of white. But—I drew it –the Letter A. There it was on the floor before me.
Shaky with awkward wobbly sides and a very uneven centre line, but it was the letter A. I looked up. I saw

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my mother’s face for a moment, tears on her cheeks. Then my father stooped and hoisted me on to his
shoulder.

I had done it. It had started – the thing that was to give my mind its chances of expressing itself. True, I
couldn’t speak with my lips. But now I would speak through something more lasting than spoken words -
written words.

1.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage given above answer the following questions : 1x8=8
marks

a. Where did Christy’s mother draw the letter ‘A’?

i. on the slate
ii. on the desk
iii. on the floor
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iv. on the hand

b. What was the attitude of the members of the family when they watched him trying to draw?
i. Sad
ii. Angry
iii. Surprised and tense
iv. Nervous

c. What sounds could Christy hear in the still room?

i. The water tap dripping
ii. The tickling of the clock
iii. Crackle of the logs
iv. All the three

d. How did he draw it first time?

i. A circle
ii. A straight line
iii. A very crooked line
iv. A half circle

e. The physical challenge that Christy Brown faced was _____________

f. What were the reactions of Christy’s mother and father when he had drawn the letter?

g. Christy would speak through __________________

h. What effort did he make when he finally drew it?

2.Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions: 12
1. Great people are born to produce an influence on society. One such personality, who was so
humble and lived his complete life with determination and purpose to achieve certain aims was
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. He was a great social reformer, writer, educator and worked endlessly
to transform the society. He strongly protested against polygamy and child marriage. He favoured

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 widow remarriage and women’s education in India. The Widow Remarriage Act was passed in
1856 making the marriage of widows legal because of his efforts to solve these problems
2. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar refined the way the Bengali language was written and taught. His book
`Homo Porichoy’ (Introduction to the Alphabet) is still used as the introductory text to teach
Bengali alphabet. Thus, he brought about a revolution in the Bengali Education System. Vidyasagar
is credited with the role of completely changing the old method of teaching which prevailed in
Sanskrit College. As a professor at Sanskrit College, he brought modern outlook into the method of
teaching. He included English and Bengali as mediums of learning, besides Sanskrit. He, also,
introduced courses in European History, Philosophy and Science alongside Vedic scriptures. He
encouraged students to study these subjects and make the best of both the worlds.
3. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a strong advocate of women education. He rightly viewed
education as the primary way for women to achieve emancipation from society’s oppression they
had to face at that time. He exercised his power to open schools for girls and even outlined a
suitable curriculum to educate them. He went from door to door, requesting heads of families to
allow their daughters to be enrolled in schools.
4. Ishwar Chandra was a man who defined his own path of action. He never listened to what others
said about his work and made decisions based on his own judgement. He was famous for all these
qualities. He was also known for his great courage. Vidyasagar had a very soft heart that
sympathised with those in trouble. He was easily moved to tears when he saw someone in pain
and was always the first one to offer his help to colleagues and friends in distress. After his death,
Rabindranath Tagore said, “One wonders how God, in the process of producing forty million
Bengalis, produced a man!”
2.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following questions in about 30-
40 words each: 2x4=8

(i) What kind of life did Ishwar Chandra lead?

(ii) What changes did Vidyasagar bring about in the method of teaching at Sanskrit college?

(iii) What was Vidyasagar’s contribution as a professor in the Sanskrit college?

(iv) How did Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar promote women education?

(v) How can we say that Vidyasagar was a soft-hearted man?

2.2 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following: 1x4=4
(i) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was dead against …………..
(a) widow remarriage (b) women’s education
(c) child marriage (d) all of these

(ii) The old method of teaching which prevailed in…………. College was completely changed by Ishwar
Chandra Vidyasagar.
(a)English (b) Sanskrit (c) Hindi (d) Bengali

(iii) In paragraph 3, the synonym of an advocate is ……………..

(a) caretaker (b) promoter (c) neighbour (d) aggressor

(iv) In paragraph 4, distress means …………..

(a) unhappiness or pain (b) safety
(c) calmness (d) joy

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(v) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar had ……………
(a) humility (b) strong determination
(c) soft heart (d) all of these

SECTION - B (WRITING and Grammar)

3: 3.Write a letter to M/s. Oxford Publishing House, London complaining that the books sent by them
were not those you had ordered for. Ask for replacement. You are Varun Joshi, Sector-20, Gurgaon. 8
OR
Write an article on ‘Importance of Newspapers for students’ in 100-120 words.You are Rashmi/Rohan
News of the world – make one aware of various activities – various government policies-public reaction –
sports news- a good reading habit – more news than on TV – can be read at one’s convenience

4: Write a story in about 150-200 words with the following beginning and give a suitable title to it. 10
It had been over two hours waiting for the train. Ruhi was getting restless. Suddenly she………………………
OR
Two friends —Sheena and Seema —loved to dance —competition held —both participants at inter-school
dance competition — both wished each other —audience applauded both of them —the result time —
both stood first —became best friends forever.

Section C (GRAMMAR)
5. Complete the paragraph given below by filling in the blanks choosing the correct option from those
that follow – 4

There (a)________________ a general brief (b)_______________ students that (c)________________

who write long sentences get (d)_____________ marks but it is a misconception.

a. i. Was ii. Has been

iii. is iv. had been

b. i. in ii. Of
iii. among iv. Between

c. i. they ii. Those

iii. all iv. Them

d. i. more ii. Many

iii. most iv. Much

6.The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line against which a numeral is
given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided. Remember to underline the
word that you have supplied. 4

Error Correction

In Himalayas, the desert is turning green. e.g. the a

Climate change in a Indian region of (a)_________ ________
Ladakh has shrunk glaciers or has made rainfall (b)__________ ________
And temperature unpredictable. Water has (c) __________ ________
Needed to irrigating the fields. Farmers may require (d) __________ ___________
aid from the government.

7. Look at the words and phrases below. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences.1X4 = 4

(a) in ancient times / sandal and turmeric / blemish-free skin / for a / was used / a paste of / by women /

(b) the sandalwood trees / the purest / comes from / renowned sandal oil / and the / of Mysore

(c) the then ruler / of sandalwood / in 1792. / of Mysore / the commercial significance / Tipu Sultan
/recognized /

(d) the sandal city / the sandal tree / and Mysore / called the / was then / Royal tree / was called /

SECTION D
(LITERATURE)

8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write each answer in your
answer sheet in one or two sentences only. 4
But he is locked in a concrete cell,
His strength behind bars,
Stalking the length of his cage,
Ignoring vistors
Questions :
a. What kind of a cage is the tiger locked in ?
i. An iron cage
ii. A wooden cage
iii. A cage made of bricks and cement
iv. A cage made of stones

b. “His strength behind bars” suggests:

i. The bars of his cage are strong
ii. The tiger is very strong but his cage is not.
iii. The tiger’s power is locked in the cage
iv. The tiger will use his power to break the bars

c. The tiger ignores the visitors because____________

d. Find a word which means ‘to approach stealthily’
OR

Writing in a diary is a really strange experience for someone like me. Not only because I’ve never written
anything before, but also because it seems to me that later on neither I nor anyone else will be interested
in the musings of a thirteen year old school girl. Oh well, it does not matter.I feel like writing and I have an
even greater need to get all kinds of things off my chest.
“Paper has more patience than people”. I thought of this saying on one of those days when I was feeling a
little depressed and was sitting at home with my chin in my hands ,bored and listless, wondering to stay in
or go out.
a. Whom does ‘I’ refer to ?
i. Anne Frank
ii. Margot Frank
iii. Van Daan
 iv. Mr.Keesing

b. Paper has more patience than people. Why did Anne Frank say so?
i. Paper does not offend
ii. Paper is more mature and serious
iii. One can rely on paper to confide
iv. Paper can be hidden easily

c. Writing in a diary was really a strange experience for a new hand. (True/False)

d. Which word means ‘tired and without energy’?

9.Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each 2x5=10

a) What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about?
b) What was Horace Danby suffering from? How did it affect him?
c) What important decision did Maddie make? Why did she have to think hard to do so?
d) How does Anne feel about her father, her grandmother, Mrs Kuperus, and Mr Keesing? What do these
tell you about her?
e)What is think tank proud of ? How do you know?

10.“Paper has more patience than people.” Elucidate. 8

OR
What message does the story ‘His First Flight’ convey?

11. Discuss the role of Ebright’s mother in making him a scientist. 8

OR
How would you assess Griffin as a scientist and a human being? What qualities or values would you
suggest will make him a better person?