COMMON SESSION ENDING EXAMINATION 2021, CHANDIGARH REGION

CLASS IX SUBJECT:ENGLISH
MAX MARKS:80 TIME :3 HOURS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The paper is divided into two parts: A and B. All questions are compulsory
2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary. Read instructions carefully and follow them.
3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

PART:A Multiple Choice Questions 20

Marks
1 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions carefully: 10x1=10
Philosophy of Education is a label applied to the study of the purpose, process, Marks
nature and ideals of education. It can be considered a branch of both philosophy and
education. Education can be defined as the teaching and learning of specific skills, and
the imparting of knowledge, judgment and wisdom, and is something broader than the
societal institution of education we often speak of.
Many educationalists consider it a weak and woolly field, too far removed from
the practical applications of the real world to be useful. But philosophers dating back to
Plato and the Ancient Greeks have given the area much thought and emphasis, and
there is little doubt that their work has helped shape the practice of education over the
millennia.
Plato is the earliest important educational thinker, and education is an essential
element in "The Republic" (his most important work on philosophy and political
theory, written around 360 B.C.). In it, he advocates some rather extreme methods:
removing children from their mothers' care and raising them as wards of the state, and
differentiating children suitable to the various castes, the highest receiving the most
education, so that they could act as guardians of the city and care for the less able. He
believed that education should be holistic, including facts, skills, physical discipline,
music and art. Plato believed that talent and intelligence are not distributed genetically
and thus is found in children born to all classes, although his proposed system of
selective public education for an educated minority of the population does not really
follow a democratic model.

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 Aristotle considered human nature, habit and reason to be equally important
forces to be cultivated in education, the ultimate aim of which should be to produce
good and virtuous citizens. He proposed that teachers lead their students systematically,
and that repetition be used as a key tool to develop good habits, unlike Socrates'
emphasis on questioning his listeners to bring out their own ideas. He emphasized the
balancing of the theoretical and practical aspects of subjects taught, among which he
explicitly mentions reading, writing, mathematics, music, physical education, literature,
history, and a wide range of sciences, as well as play, which he also considered
important.
During the Medieval period, the idea of Perennialism was first formulated by
St. Thomas Aquinas in his work "De Magistro". Perennialism holds that one should
teach those things deemed to be of everlasting importance to all people everywhere,
namely principles and reasoning, not just facts (which are apt to change over time), and
that one should teach first about people, not machines or techniques. It was originally
religious in nature, and it was only much later that a theory of secular perennialism
developed.
During the Renaissance, the French skeptic Michel de Montaigne (1533 - 1592)
was one of the first to critically look at education. Unusually for his time, Montaigne
was willing to question the conventional wisdom of the period, calling into question the
whole edifice of the educational system, and the implicit assumption that university-
educated philosophers were necessarily wiser than uneducated farm workers, for
example.
On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer any 10 of the following
questions: (1x10=10)
1 What is the difference between the approaches of Socrates and Aristotle?
a) Aristotle felt the need for repetition to develop good habits in students; Socrates felt
that students need to be constantly questioned
b) Aristotle felt the need for rote-learning; Socrates emphasized on dialogic learning
c)There was no difference
d)Aristotle emphasized on the importance of paying attention to human nature;
Socrates emphasized upon science
2 Why do educationists consider philosophy a ‘weak and woolly’ field?
1)It is not practically applicable

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 2)Its theoretical concepts are easily understood
3)It is irrelevant for education
4)None of the above
3 What do you understand by the term ‘Perennialism’, in the context of the given
comprehension passage?
a) It refers to something which is of ceaseless importance
b) It refers to something which is quite unnecessary
c)It refers to something which is abstract and theoretical
d) It refers to something which existed in the past and no longer exists now

4 Were Plato’s beliefs about education democratic?

a) He believed that only the rich have the right to acquire education
b) No
c) He believed that only a select few are meant to attend schools
d) He believed that all pupils are not talented
5 Why did Aquinas propose a model of education which did not play much
emphasis on facts?
a) Facts are not important
b) Facts do not lead to holistic education
c)Facts change with the changing times
d)Facts are frozen in time
6 Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?
a) Philosophy of education
b) Education system
c) Ideals of education
d) None of these
7 Name the book on philosophy and political theory, written around 360 B.C
a) "De Magistro
b) The Republic
c) Poetics
d) None of these
8 Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the word "Millennia"
a) Depress

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 b) golden age
c) Frustrate
d) A period of thousand years
9 Choose the word which is most opposite to "Edifice"
a) Disorganization
b) Revive
c) Erection
d) None of these
10 Choose the word which is most opposite to the word "Skeptic"
a) Blatant
b) Jarring
c) optimist
d) None of these
11 Who is the French skeptic, who first critically looked at education?
a) Michel de Montaigne
b) Plato
c) Aristotle
d) None of the above
12 ------------------- means encompassing the whole of a thing, and not just the part.
a) Academic
b) Holistic
c) Scholastic
d) All of the above
2 Read the passage carefully:

Call it a blessing or a curse of Mother Nature, we have to breathe in over 10,000 litres
of air in a day to remain alive. God has wished that we try to keep the air we breathe
clean. Several harmful and noxious substances can contaminate the air we breathe.
Generally, much is said and written about outdoor air pollution, most of which is due to
vehicular and industrial exhausts. Given the fact that most of us spend over 90% of our
time indoors, it is most important to recognize that the air we breathe in at home or in
offices can be polluted. It can be a cause of ill-health. Air pollutants that are generally
present in very low concentrations can assume significance in closed ill-ventilated

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 places.

The indoor air pollution can lead to allergic reactions and cause irritation to the skin,
the eyes and the nose. It can lead to the development of fresh breathing problems,
especially in those who have allergic tendencies, or it can worsen the existing
respiratory illnesses like asthma and bronchitis.

There can be several sources of indoor air pollution. Tobacco smoke is one of the most
important air pollutants in closed places. “Passive smoking” or environmental tobacco
smoke (ETS) pollution can lead to all the harmful effects of tobacco smoking seen in
the smokers in their non-smoking companions. ETS as a health hazard has been
unequivocally proven and is also getting social recognition now. The exposure of
young children to ETS leads to increased respiratory problems. Several studies,
including those done at the PGI, have shown an increased risk of lung cancer among
women exposed to passive smoking.

The next most important source of indoor air pollution is the allergens. House dust
mites (HDM) are very small insects not visible to the naked eye and are the commonest
source of allergy in the house. Modem houses present ample breeding spaces for them
in the form of carpets, curtains, mattresses, pillows, etc. Exposure to HDM can be
prevented by the frequent washing of linen and by encasing the mattresses and pillows
in a non-permeable cover. Pets form an important part of life for some of us. But they
can add plenty of allergens to our indoor atmosphere. Cats are notorious for doing this.
Fine particles from feline fur can remain stuck to the upholstery and carpets for a long
time even after the removal of the animal and lead to the worsening of asthma and skin
allergies. Dogs, however, are quite popular and can be as troublesome. Pets should be
kept out of the bedrooms and washed frequently. To remove the fur particles, one has
to use vacuum cleaners as the ordinary broom and mop are not effective. Moulds, fungi
and several other microorganisms thrive in damp conditions and can lead to allergies as
well as infections. Humidifiers in the air-conditioning plants provide an ideal
environment for certain types of bacteria and have led to major outbreaks of
pneumonia. It is important to clean regularly the coolers, air-conditioners and damp
areas of the house such as cupboards, lofts, etc. to minimize this risk.

Toxic gases can also pollute the indoor environment. Biomass fuels and coal, if burned

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 inside, can lead to severe contamination by carbon monoxide (CO): The poor quality of
stoves and other cooking or heating appliances that cause incomplete combustion of
LPG can also lead to the emission of CO or nitrogen dioxide. These gases can also
cause irritation to the skin or the eyes, rashes, headache, dizziness and nausea.
Formaldehyde (a gas) can be released from adhesives that are used for fixing carpets,
upholstery and also in making plywood and particleboard.

The gases are very toxic in high concentrations as may be encountered during industrial
accidents, but even in very minimal amounts, as may be prevalent in homes and
offices. Other indoor pollutants are toxic chemicals like cleansing agents, pesticides,
paints, solvents and inferior-quality personal-care products, especially aerosols. Very
old crumbling pipes, boilers, insulation or false roofing can also be important sources.
Asbestos is a hazardous product that can cause cancer in humans.

On the basis of your reading of the above passage and the visual input given, 1x10=10
answer any 10 of the following questions: Marks
1 The Almighty wants that human beings…………………
a) should try to breathe clean air
b) should not pay attention to pollutants
c) must ignore ETS
d) should become passive smokers
2 The toxic gases cause …………………
a) rashes

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 b) headache
c) dizziness
d) all of the above
3 Air conditioning plants become the cause of …………………
a) allergie
b) pneumonia
c) heart attack
d) infection
4 Asbestos is a hazardous product because it can
a) cause cancer in humans
b) cause respiratory problems
c) prove fatal to the children
d) none of these
5 We pay attention to the quality of air we breathe indoor because
a) Air is essential for our life
b) Itmay also be polluted and cause ill health
c) We should pay attention to the quality of air we breathe indoors.
d)All of the above
6 Which among the following is not a source of Indoor air pollution.
(a) Tobacco smoke
b) Mold spores
c) House dust mites
d) None of the above
7 ETS stands for
a) Active smoking
b) Passive smoking
c) outdoor smoking
d) None of the above
8 The risk of allergies can be minimized by
a) identifyingthe allergen and then prevent exposure to them.
b) Using vacuum cleaners, exposure to sun and washing linen in warm water.
c) Passive smoking
d) Both a and b

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9 How can the toxic gases pollute the indoor environment?
a) The indoor environment becomes polluted when biomass fuels and coal are burnt.
b) They release carbo dioxide and hydrogen monoxide
c) They release carbon and nitrous oxide which are detrimental to us.
d) None of the above
10 A tiny, microscopic flecks of skin shed by cats, dogs, rodents etc.
a) Dust mites
b) Pollen
c) Dander
d) All of the above
11 Made impure means:
a) alloyed
b) contaminated
c) adulterated
d) All of the above
12 Rare is the antonym of
a) Prevalent
b) Pollute
c) hazard
d) None of the above
LITERATURE TEXTBOOKS 10
Marks
3 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow; 1x5=5
A In the evening, when he came home she stood near the staircase and heard his loud
voice in the hall. “Bring me tea into the drawing room……… Has not the paper not
come yet? Mother, go away and see if my paper’s out there-and bring me my slippers.
1 Who does ‘He’ stand for in this above extract.
(i) Kezia’s father
(ii) Kezia
(iii) The writer
(iv) None of the above
2 When did Kezia’s father return from the office?
(i) Midnight

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 (ii) Morning
(iii)Evening
(iv) Afternoon
3 What was his first essentiality after entering the room?
(i) Newspaper
(ii) Tea
(iii)Spectacles
(iv) Water
4 What do these lines show about the father?
(i) He commanded in the house
(ii) He is afraid of his mother
(iii)He is afraid of his wife
(iv) None of the above
5 What did the father demand from his mother?
(i) Paper and slippers
(ii) Paper
(iii)Slippers
(iv) Tea
OR
B She was delighted! She at once put a coloured ribbon around its neck, and after
discovering the cub was a ‘boy’ she christened it Bruno.
1 Who is ‘She’?
(i) The author
(ii) The author’s wife
(iii)The author’s sister
(iv) The author’s cook
2 ‘Its’ refers to ____________.
(i) The author
(ii) Bruno
(iii) Wife of the author
(iv) None of the above
3 Why was ‘she’ delighted?
(i) Because her husband presented her a young sloth bear cub

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 (ii) Because her husband presented her a beautiful dress
(iii)Because her husband presented her a beautiful watch
(iv) Because her husband presented her a new house
4 What name did the author’s wife give to the young sloth bear?
(i) Toto
(ii) Bruno
(iii)Timothy
(iv) None of the above
5 Name the lesson and its author.
(i) The Duck and the Kangaroo by Edward Lear
(ii) The Bond of Love by Kenneth Anderson
(iii)Packing by Jerome K Jerome
(iv) None of the above
4A Read the stanza carefully and answer the questions that follow; (5x1=5
Marks)
He came to the door of a cottage
In travelling around the earth,
Where a little woman was making cakes,
And baking them on the hearth,
1 Who came to the door of a cottage?
(i) And old woman
(ii) Saint Peter
(iii)The poet
(iv) A boy
2 Why was Saint Peter travelling around the earth?
(i) To preach humanity
(ii) To seek alms
(iii)To distribute letters
(iv) None of the above
3 How was the old woman by nature?
(i) Helpful
(ii) Greedy and selfish
(iii)Kind

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 (iv) Sociable
4 What was the woman doing?
(i) Making cakes on the hearth
(ii) Making sweet dishes
(iii)Making tea
(iv) None of the above
5 Name the Poem and its Poet.
(i) The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
(ii) A Legend of the Northland by Phoebe Cary
(iii)Wind by S Bharati
(iv) Rain on the Roof by Coates Kinney
OR
B Read the stanza carefully and answer the questions that follow
The snake trying
to escape the pursing stick
with sudden curvings of thin
long body. How beautiful
and graceful are his shapes !
He glides through the water away from the stroke.
1 What did the poet see one day?
(i) A beautiful bird
(ii) A beautiful snake
(iii)A tortoise
(iv) None of the above
2 What was the snake being attacked with?
(i) With a stick
(ii) With a sword
(iii)With a spade
(iv) With a knife
3 What kind of body did the snake have?
(i) Thick and short
(ii) Thin and long
(iii) Stout

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 (iv) None of the above
4 Who does ‘He’ refer to in these lines?
(i) The poet
(ii) The spectator
(iii)The snake
(iv) The poet’s friend
5 Name and Poem and its Poet.
(i) The Lake Isle of Innisfree by W.B.Yeats
(ii) No Men Are Foreign by James Kirkup
(iii) The Snake Trying by W.W.E. Ross
(iv) None of the above
GRAMMAR 10x1=10
Marks
5 Do ANY TEN questions. Choose the correct option:-
I She was reading a book when I ……………….the room.
A. entering
B. entered
C. had entered
D. none of the above
2 The match ……………….before I reached the stadium.
A. started
B. had started
C. starts
D. starting
3 I ………………….in this house for the last two years.
A. was living
B. am living
C. has been living
D. have been living
4 I ……………just ……………..from a movie.
A. am, returned
B. has, returned
C. have, returned

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 D. None of the above
5 Which tense is used to express general truths and facts?
A. Present Continuous Tense
B. Present Perfect Tense
C. Present Indefinite Tense
D. Past Perfect Tense
6 The teacher asked me if I……………prepare a chart.
A. can
B. could
C. have
D. None of the above
7 He lost his purse so he …………… not pay his fee.
A. can
B. could
C. might
D. must
8 A car is being…………….by him.
A. drove
B. driven
C. driving
D. have driven
9 During partition in 1947, thousands of people……………….
A. was massacred
B. has massacred
C. were massacred
D. Have massacred
10 The poet and philosopher ………………. dead.
A. are
B. have
C. is
D. None of the above
11 The Arabian Nights……………….interesting stories.
A. contain

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 B. containing
C. contains
D. has contain
12 Each of the players ………………rewarded.
A. were
B. am
C. was
D. have

PART: B SUBJECTIVE PAPER (40 MARKS)

6 Attempt any one of the following in 100-120 words 5 Marks
Write a Descriptive paragraph about Stephen Hawking, the British cosmetologist and
English theoretical physicist with the help of the inputs given.
Stephen William Hawking-----birth 8 January 1942----born into family of doctors----
received a degree in physics----obtained Ph. D degree in applied mathematics,
theoretical physics-----diagnosed early-onset slow----communicate through a speech-
generating device----was a Fellow of the Royal Society-----recipient of the Presidential
Medal of Freedom-----died on 14th March 2018-----age of 76.
OR
You recently visited the 24th Crafts Mela at Surajkund, Faridabad. It was Mini India
assembled at one place. Using the hints, make a diary entry of what you saw and
experienced there.
Hints: More than 20 states of India represented---Rajasthan-the theme state---
Participation of foreign countries---cultural programmes, dances at ‘Chaupal’ and
‘Rangmanch’---Food courts catering all kinds of foods---arts and handicraft from the
awarded artisans.

7 Attempt any one of the following in 100-120 words 5Marks

Construct a story based on the given outline. Give a suitable heading to the story.
A shepherd boy looked after a flock of sheep----cried ‘wolf’ for fun----neighbours
gathered in a large number----no wolf----the boy laughed at them----one day wolf

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 really came----the boy cried for help----neighbours did not believe him----the wolf
killed the boy and his sheep.
OR
Given below is the beginning of a story. Use the beginning and develop a story of your
own.
One night when Ram got up from his bed, he could hear some unfamiliar noises in the
adjacent room. He knew that his parents had gone to the neighbouring village to attend
a marriage ceremony. It was pitch dark and there was electricity failure too.
He……………………………………….

8 Answer any four questions in 20-30 words. Two questions form the book ‘Beehive’ 2x4=8M
and two questions from the book ‘Moments’ should be attempted. arks
(i)Why did Margie’s mother send for the Country Inspector?
(ii)What are the things that the child sees on his way to the fair? Why does he lag
behind?
(iii)How did Santosh Yadav begin to climb mountains?
(iv)Why does the disciple decide to stay in the kingdom of fools? It is a good idea?
(v)Why does the intruder choose Gerrard as the man whose identity he wants to take
on?
(vi)Describe the two roads that the author comes across. (Poem: The Road Not Taken)

9 Answer any four questions in 40-50 words. Two questions form the book ‘Beehive’ 3x4=12
and two questions from the book ‘Moments’ should be attempted. Marks
(i)How has Evelyn Glennie inspired handicapped people?
(ii)Which work of Albert Einstein was proclaimed by the newspaper as a scientific
revolution?
(iii)How was the butter lost and found by George & Harris?
(iv)Why did the Grandfather sell Toto back to the tonga-driver?
(v)Why was the ‘Happy Prince ‘ not really happy?
(vi)What is Behrman’s master piece? What makes Sue say so?

10 Attempt any one question in 100-120 words: 5 Marks

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 Childhood experiences and lessons learnt at school and at home turned Abdul Kalam
into a great achiever. Give reasoned answer.
OR
Einstein was a visionary and a world citizen. Evaluate the statement on the basis of the
text.
11 What values projected in the story ‘A House is not a Home’ would you like to imbibe, 5 Marks
and why? Give Examples from the text.
OR
“Kind sir, have pity, please turn your attention to a poor hungry man! For three days I
have had nothing to eat.”
You would have heard beggars speaking such sentences to awaken the feelings of pity
and compassion. Does your heart melt when you hear such sentences? Had you been in
place of advocate Sergei, what would you have done?

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