PART - A
1. (D) He lost his father
2. (C) Riding
3. (B) Broad
4. (B) started
5. (D) of
6. (B) Why will they not have done their work ?
7. (A) Adjective
8. (D) Inspecter
9. (D) Lencho
10. (C) Sow his field again and to live until the crop comes
11. (A) thirty-three
12. (B) ten
13. (B) Banaras
14. (D) None of these
15. (A) Stars
16. (D) The mistress
17. (A) Hari Singh
18. (D) Scientist
19. (B) Unhappy
20. (C) Radha
PART - B (Reading)
1.
a) Where does the performance of a good deed lead to?
उत्तर: The performance of a good deed leads to the happiness both of the doer and of those for whom it is done.
b) What does the memory of a good deed do?
उत्तर: The memory of a good deed inspires others to do likewise with their fellow men.
c) What is the result of the performance of good deeds?
उत्तर: The result of the performance of good deeds is happiness for both the doer and the recipient.
d) Which word means 'motivates' in the passage?
उत्तर: Inspires.
(Writing)
2. Write a letter to your father demanding money to purchase your books:
[Your Address]
[Date]
Dear Father,
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health. I am studying hard for my classes. My new academic session has started, and I need to purchase new textbooks and notebooks for my studies. The total cost of these books is about one thousand rupees.
Kindly send me the money through a money order or online transfer as soon as possible so that I can buy the books and continue my studies without any interruption. Convey my regards to Mother and love to younger ones.
Yours affectionately,
[Your Name]
OR
Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to grant you leave for seven days to attend your sister's marriage:
To,
The Principal,
[College/School Name],
[City]
Subject: Application for leave for seven days to attend sister's marriage.
Respected Sir/Madam,
Most respectfully, I beg to state that my elder sister's marriage ceremony is going to be held on [Date] at our home. Being the elder/younger brother, my presence is very essential to help my parents with the necessary family arrangements.
Kindly grant me leave for seven days, from [Start Date] to [End Date]. I shall be highly grateful to you for this kindness.
Thanking you.
Yours obediently,
[Your Name]
Class X
3. Write a report on the 'Independence Day' celebration in your school:
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Our school celebrated Independence Day with great patriotic fervor and enthusiasm last Saturday. The school building was beautifully decorated with flowers, banners, and tricolor flags. The celebration began in the morning with the hoisting of the national flag by our respected Principal. Everyone stood straight and sang the National Anthem proudly. This was followed by an impressive cultural programme including speeches, patriotic songs, and group dances. The Principal delivered an inspiring speech reminding us of the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. The function concluded with the joyful distribution of sweets to all students and teachers.
OR
Write an article on 'A visit to a historical place':
A VISIT TO A HISTORICAL PLACE
Historical places remind us of our glorious past and rich heritage. Last month, during the weekend, I visited the Taj Mahal in Agra along with my friends. We reached Agra in the morning and went straight to see the magnificent monument built of pure white marble. We saw its beautiful gardens, fountains, and intricate carvings reflecting Mughal architecture. We clicked many photographs and learned a lot about its history from a local guide. It was a wonderful, memorable, and educational experience that I will never forget.
(Grammar)
4.
a) Rewrite the following sentence by changing into indirect speech:
The teacher said to the students, "Will you play a cricket match tomorrow?"
उत्तर: The teacher asked the students if they would play a cricket match the next day.
b) Change the following sentence into passive voice:
What are you doing in the class?
उत्तर: What is being done by you in the class?
c) Punctuate the following:
the student said to the teacher may i come in sir
उत्तर: The student said to the teacher, "May I come in, Sir?"
d) Translate the following into English:
वर्षा ऋतु आ गयी है। जुलाई और अगस्त का महीना बड़ा सुहावना होता है। यह ऋतु किसानों के लिए अत्यन्त महत्वपूर्ण है। वर्षा ही कृषि का आधार है।
उत्तर: The rainy season has arrived. The months of July and August are very pleasant. This season is extremely important for farmers. Rain is the basis of agriculture.
(Literature)
5. Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each:
a) Why was Lencho angry when he received the letter?
उत्तर: Lencho was angry because he received only seventy pesos in the letter, whereas he had asked God for a hundred pesos. He firmly believed that God could not have made a mistake and that the post office employees must have stolen the remaining money.
OR
What, according to Mandela, is true freedom?
उत्तर: According to Nelson Mandela, true freedom is not just being free to cast off one's chains, but living in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. Both the oppressed and the oppressor are robbed of their humanity and need to be liberated.
b) What are main crops of Coorg?
उत्तर: Coffee is the main crop of Coorg. During the monsoon season, heavy showers nourish the coffee plantations, and evergreen rainforests, spices, and coffee make up a major part of the region's produce.
OR
What information did Valli collect for her first bus ride?
उत्तर: Valli collected detailed information that the town was six miles from her village, the bus fare was thirty paise one way, and the trip took forty-five minutes. She calculated that if she took the afternoon bus, she could be back home by about 2:45 p.m.
6. Answer any one of the following in about 60 words:
a) What did Buddha say about the mortals of the world?
उत्तर: In the lesson 'The Sermon at Benares', Lord Buddha taught that the lives of mortals in this world are troubled and brief, combined with pain. As ripe fruits are early in danger of falling, so mortals when born are always in danger of death. All earthly beings—fathers, mothers, relatives—are subject to death; none can escape it. Wise people do not grieve, knowing the terms of the world, because crying or grieving only brings more pain to the body and peace of mind can never be attained through lamentation.
OR
b) Give a brief sketch of Anne's life.
उत्तर: Anne Frank was a bright, expressive Jewish girl born on June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany. Due to brutal Nazi persecution and anti-Jewish laws, her family migrated to Amsterdam, Netherlands. When the Nazis occupied Holland, her family went into hiding in a secret annex for over two years. During this solitary period, she maintained a diary named 'Kitty' to share her innermost thoughts and feelings. Tragically, their hiding place was betrayed, and she died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, leaving behind a world-famous diary.
7. Who has composed the poem 'Dust of Snow'? What does the poet teach us through this poem?
उत्तर: The poem 'Dust of Snow' has been composed by Robert Frost. Through this poem, the poet teaches us that small, seemingly insignificant natural moments—like a crow shaking snow dust off a hemlock tree—can completely change a person's gloomy mood into a positive one and save a part of the day from being wasted in regret.
OR
Write four lines of any poem prescribed in your syllabus:
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
8. Write the central idea of any one of the following poems (in about 40-50 words):
a) The Trees
उत्तर: The central idea of Adrienne Rich's poem 'The Trees' is the conflict between man and nature. Trees, which have been cooped up inside artificial glass houses, are striving to break free and return to their natural habitat in the forest, symbolizing the unstoppable urge of nature and women for freedom and liberation.
OR
b) A Tiger in the Zoo
उत्तर: The central idea of Leslie Norris's poem 'A Tiger in the Zoo' is the contrast between freedom and captivity. It highlights the pathetic plight of a caged tiger who is locked behind concrete cell bars, forced to suppress his natural ferocity, and longing for his natural habitat in the wild where he can roam freely.
OR
c) Fog
उत्तर: The central idea of Carl Sandburg's poem 'Fog' is the silent and mysterious arrival of nature. The poet compares the fog to a cat, describing how it moves quietly and stealthily over the harbor and city before moving on.
9. Answer any one of the following in about 30–40 words:
a) Who was responsible for poor condition of the dog named Tricki?
उत्तर: Mrs. Pumphrey, Tricki's overly affectionate and wealthy mistress, was entirely responsible for his poor condition because she overfed him with rich food like malt, cod-liver oil, and cakes, and gave him no physical exercise.
OR
b) What did Griffin want to prove? Could he do that?
उत्तर: Griffin wanted to prove that the human body could become completely transparent and invisible through scientific experiments. Yes, he successfully carried out the experiments and swallowed certain rare drugs that made his body as transparent as a sheet of glass.
10. Answer any one of the following in about 60 words:
a) Give a character sketch of Matilda.
उत्तर: Mathilde (Matilda) Loisel was a pretty and charming young woman born into a clerk's family. However, she was deeply ambitious, vain, and dissatisfied with her modest lifestyle, believing she was born for all luxuries. Her obsession with wealth and social status led her to borrow a necklace, lose it, and spend ten miserable years of poverty repaying debts. Her character illustrates how vanity, pride, and discontentment can ruin a person's life.
OR
b) Describe the role of Bholi’s teacher in her life.
उत्तर: Bholi's teacher played a transformative and noble role in her life. Initially, Bholi was a neglected, timid, and stammering girl who lacked confidence. On her very first day at school, her teacher spoke to her with deep affection, encouragement, and soothing words, which inspired confidence in her. The teacher gave her a book and assured her she would soon read better than anyone else. This gentle guidance, education, and love turned Bholi into a bold, self-respecting, and educated young woman who could stand up for her rights.