H-251080-B
Subject : English
Time: 3
hours] [Maximum Marks : 75
Instructions
: i. Attempt all questions.
ii. Read the instruction given with
questions carefully before attempting them.
i. Before being a freelance writer Daddy held a job in ------
a) Indian Railways
b) All India Radio
c) Film Theatre
d) Medical Stores
Ans. b) All India Radio
ii. Ibn Battuta was born in ---------
a) Algeria
b) Libya
c) Tangier
d) Egypt
Ans. c) Tangier
iii. How much did Aunt Jane give Jack and Jill at their
wedding present
a) One hundred pounds
b) Ten Pounds
c) Two pounds
d) Two hundred pounds
Ans. d) Two
hundred pounds
iv. The girl did not agree to her mother’s view that girls should ------
a) Learn to cook
b) Do household chores
c) Marry at a certain age
d) Feed herself when required
Ans. c) Marry at a certain age
v. Kailash Satyarthi was awarded the
Noble Prize for---------
a) Literature
b) Physics
c) Peace
d) Economics
Ans. c) Peace
Q,1 (B) Fill
in the blanks using correct alternatives : [ 1x5=5 ]
I.
No,
I don’t want -------------- book. (any / some / much)
II.
They
are not happy because _________ food is left with them. ( few / little / a few)
III.
I
reach home _________ 6 p.m. everyday. (on / since / at)
IV.
I
have __________ one-rupee note. (a / an / the)
V.
I
went his home __________ I did not meet him. (unless / if / but)
Ans. I. any
II. little
III. at
IV. a
V. but
Q. 1 (C) Match the columns correctly to make
meaningful sentence :
|
Column A |
Column B |
|
(i) You can either take a taxi (ii)
After I have
completed my work (iii)
She had lived
in Balod (iv)
We had not eaten
anything (v)
I had gone to
market |
(a)
when you come
to my house (b) before she shifted to (d) so we went to a restaurant |
Ans: (i) (c) or reach by train
(ii) (e) and then I went to sleep
(iii) (b) before she shifted to Bilaspur
(iv) (d) so we went to a restaurant
(v) (a) when
you come to my house
Note: Answer
the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences each (Question Nos. 2 to 5):
Q.2 What is
Patriotism? [3]
Ans. Patriotism is immense love for one’s country.
It just not means to die for the sake of the country but to show respect and
love towards the country. Patriotism can be reflected from one’s actions
towards it.
Q.3 Why did
the king invite scholars and philosophers from all over the world? [3]
Ans. The
king wanted to compile all the knowledge in the universe into the books and to
get the inputs, he arranged a conference in which he invited scholars and
philosophers from all over the world.
Q.4 What did
Ibn Battuta's friends do when he fell ill in Constantine? [3]
Ans. His
friends helped him by putting him on his old donkey and hit the donkey from the
behind so that he could go quickly down the road.
Ans. The
headmaster entered the classroom with a stern and angry mood, indicated by his
flushed face and ominous look, likely because he was upset about the students'
absence the previous day and the damage to his room.
Note: Answer
the following questions in 1 to 2 sentences each (Question Nos. 6 to 10):
Q.6 What was
the little kite afraid of? [2]
Ans. The
little kite was initially afraid of flying high, fearing it would fall.
Q.7 Beinkensopp
did not line up for PE, why? [2]
Ans. Beinkensopp did not line up for PE because
he didn't had his kit. Because it was not ironed.
Q.8 What can
we understand "if we use more than our sight" in the poem 'Including
All My Friends"? [2]
Ans. It
means that the disabled children are full of capabilities. If they think more
about their capabilities they can do even better than the normal children.
Q.9 What is
the poet's demand in the poem 'About Me"? [2]
Ans. The
poet doesn't want to be judged by the prizes he never wins or by the number of
claps he doesn't earn. He requests everyone to judge him by using a new
measure.
Q.10 What
creatures does Sumba imagine in the poem? [2]
Ans. The
creatures imagined by Sumba are dragons, wolves , bears and spiders.
Q.11 Read
the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
Daddy was a
freelance writer contributing short stories to Tamil magazines and scripts for
films, although the film offers were few and far between. Before I was born,
he'd once held a steady, well-paying job in Trivandrum as Malayalam news
reader, his name Nagarcoil K. Padmanabhan known to All India Radio listeners in
Kerala. He'd suddenly resigned from AIR to pursue with relentless passion, his
dream of being a writer. Among Daddy's early friends in Chennai were actors
Gemini Ganesan and Nagesh, the comedian. Ganesan continued to visit us even
after he became famous. I would look out starstruck, as his blue Fiat drove in.
He'd tease my handsome dad, calling him 'Maapilai' [Tamil for bridegroom] and
the two would go on talking shop.
Questions:
(i) Daddy
suddenly resigned from All India Radio because : [1]
(a) he wanted to pursue his dreams of being a writer
(b) he
wanted to be an actor
(c) he was
not well-paid in AIR
Ans. (a) he wanted to pursue his dreams of being a
writer
(ii) Daddy
had a relentless passion for being: [1]
(a) a writer
(b) an actor
(c) a doctor
Ans. (a) a
writer
(iii)
Daddy's friend Nagesh was : [1]
(a) a
teacher
(b) a writer
(c) a
comedian
Ans. (c) a
comedian
Note : Answer
the following questions :
(iv) What
did Gemini Ganesan use to call Daddy to tease him? [1]
Ans. Gemini
Ganesan used to call Daddy 'Maapilai' [Tamil for bridegroom].
(v) Who used
to come in the blue Fiat to meet Daddy? [1]
Ans. Ganeshan
used to come in the blue Fiat to meet Daddy.
Q.12 Do as
directed (any five) : [1×5=5]
(i) I play
tennis. (Change into present perfect tense)
(ii) The girls carry bags. (Change into
singular)
(iii) I sold
my bicycle. (Change into passive voice)
(iv) Plants
have hearts. (Add question tag)
(v) She
helps her mother in kitchen.
(Make the
sentence Emphatic using do / does / did)
(vi) (a)
Virat is playing.
(b) India need not worry.
(Combine the
sentences using 'as long as')
(vii) If you
do not work hard, you cannot get good marks.
(Rewrite the
sentence using 'Unless' in place of 'If')
Ans. (i) I
have played tennis.
(ii) The girl carry bag.
(iii) My bicycle was sold by me.
(iv) Plants have hearts, haven’t they?
(vi)
She
does help her mother in kitchen.
(vii)
As
long as Virat is playing, India need not worry.
(viii) Unless you work hard, you cannot get
good marks.
Q.13 You are
Sports Secretary of your school. Write a notice for your school notice board
about the Annual Sports Meet to be held in the coming week. [4]
OR
You are
Cultural Secretary of your school. Write a notice for school notice board
inviting names of the students interested to participate in the Inter-school
Quiz Competition to be held in upcoming week.
Ans.
Government Girls Hr. sec. school Durg
(C.G.)
NOTICE
Date: 3rd March, 2025
Annual Sports Meet
All the students are hereby informed that the school
annual sports meet will be held on 5th and 6th March 2025.
Those students who wish to participate in races, jumps, hockey, football,
crickets etc, should give their names to the undersigned within two days of
this notice.
Spors
Secretary
OR
Government Higher Secondary School,
Raipur
NOTICE
Date: 15th
March, 2025
Inter-School Quiz Competition
We are
excited to announce the Inter-School Quiz Competition,
scheduled to take place in the upcoming week. This is a fantastic opportunity
for students to showcase their knowledge, represent our school, and compete
with the brightest minds from other institutions.
Students
interested in participating are requested to submit their names to the
undersigned by [Insert Deadline Date]. Please ensure your registration is
completed within the stipulated time.
[Your Full
Name]
Cultural
Secretary
[School
Name]
Q.14 Write
an essay on any one of the following topics in about 200 words: [8]
(i) Any
Indian Festival
(ii)
Science: Boon or Curse
(iii)
Corona: A Pandemic
(iv) My
Hobby
Q.15 Write a
paragraph on 'Health is Wealth' using the clues given below: [4]
(a) Health
is a great blessing
(b) A sick
man is burden to society
(c) Money
cannot buy health
(d)
Importance of morning walk
(e) Diet,
exercise and hygiene ensure good health
OR
Write a
paragraph on 'Importance of Plantation' using
the clues
given below:
(a) Gift of
nature
(b) They
give us shade, flowers, etc.
(c) They
provide fuel and timber
(d) Trees
are life of man
Q.16 You are
a student of Class X in Govt. Higher Secondary School, Sector IX, Bhilai. Write
an application to your Principal requesting him/her to grant you full fee concession. [4]
Ans.
To,
The
Principal,
Govt. Higher
Secondary School,
Sector IX,
Bhilai.
Date:
[Insert Date]
Subject:
Request for Full Fee Concession
Respected
Sir/Madam,
I am writing
to humbly request your kind consideration for granting me a full fee
concession. I am a student of Class X in your esteemed school, and I have been
consistently performing well in academics and extracurricular activities.
Due to
unforeseen financial constraints in my family, it has become increasingly
difficult for us to manage my educational expenses. My parents are committed to
my education, but the current circumstances have posed significant challenges.
I assure you of my continued dedication to my studies and maintaining the high
standards of conduct expected by our school.
I kindly
request you to grant me a full fee concession so that I can continue my studies
without any hindrance. Your support would be invaluable to me in this critical
phase of my education.
Thank you
for considering my application. I shall be highly obliged for your generosity.
Yours
obediently,
[Your Full
Name]
Class X
Roll No.:
[Insert Roll No.]
OR
You are
Sushil living at Teachers' Colony, Ambikapur (C.G.). Your friend Amit, who
lives in Railway Colony, Durg, has passed his examination in 1st division
scoring 85% marks. Write a letter congratulating him for his success.
Ans.
Teacher’s
Colony
Ambikapur
(C.G.)
Date:
[Insert Date]
Dear Amit,
I hope this
letter finds you in great health and high spirits. I am overjoyed to hear the
fantastic news of your success in the recent examination! Scoring 85% marks and
passing in the 1st division is truly a remarkable achievement, and I could not
be prouder of you.
Your hard
work and determination have finally paid off, and this accomplishment is a
testament to your dedication and focus. I am sure your parents and teachers
must be equally proud of you. Achievements like these not only make our loved
ones happy but also inspire others to aim higher.
I am
confident that you will continue to shine in your future endeavours and achieve
even greater milestones. Let’s celebrate your success when we meet next—it
calls for a special treat from you!
Keep up the
excellent work, my friend. Wishing you continued success in all your academic
and personal pursuits.
Yours
sincerely,
Sushil
Q.17 Read
the following passage carefully and answer the given questions :
Forest is an important part of civilization. They do not only form a considerable portion of the national wealth of a
country but also play an important role in maintaining the environmental
balance. We often forget that a peaceful sensitive and well-balanced co-
existence of man-made civilization and given flora and fauna is absolutely
important for human existence on earth. Deforestation for the urbanization
project led to destruction of past civilization such as Mohenjo-Daro. Trees
have an enormous impact in our climate. The overall temperature of the planet
is increasing.
Questions :
1. Which is
an important part of civilization? [1]
Ans. Forest
is an important part of civilization.
2. What
important role does the forest play?
[1]
Ans. Forest play
an important role in maintaining the environmental balance.
3. What do
the forests form? [1]
Ans. Forest form
a considerable portion of the national wealth of a country.
4. What was
the reason behind the decline of Mohenjo- Daro Civilization? [1]
Ans. Deforestation
was the reason behind the decline of Mohenjo- Daro Civilization.
5. Choose
the correct option: [1x2=2]
(i) Trees
have an enormous impact in our
(a) city
(b)
civilization
Ans. (c)
climate
(ii) The
increasing of the temperature of planet results in
(a)
afforestation
(c)
urbanization
Ans. (b)
deforestation
6. Choose
the words from the passage which mean:
[1×2=2]
(i) Very big
and very great.
(ii) Plants
and animals
Ans. I.
Enormous
II. Flora and Fauna
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