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(C) his sons always quarrelled with one-another.

व्याख्या: गद्यांश की पहली पंक्ति के अनुसार वृद्ध व्यक्ति अपने बेटों के आपस में हमेशा झगड़ने के कारण दुखी था।

(D) Sad

व्याख्या: शब्द 'distressed' का अर्थ दुखी अथवा उदास (Sad) होता है।

(C) Strong

व्याख्या: 'Weak' (कमजोर) का विलोम शब्द 'Strong' (मजबूत/बलवान) होता है।

(D) I am taking tea now

व्याख्या: सही वाक्य संरचना Subject + Verb + Object + Adverb के अनुसार option (D) सही है।

(A) Honesty is the best policy

व्याख्या: यह एक प्रसिद्ध कहावत है जिसका सही व्याकरणिक क्रम (A) है।

(C) exercise

व्याख्या: 'Exercise' की वर्तनी (Spelling) सही है। अन्य विकल्पों की सही वर्तनी Definition, Attendance तथा Division है।

(D) gone

व्याख्या: Has/Have के साथ क्रिया की तीसरी अवस्था (Past Participle - gone) का प्रयोग होता है।

(C) ugly

व्याख्या: 'Beautiful' (सुंदर) का विलोम शब्द 'Ugly' (कुरूप/भद्दा) है।

(B) Physics

व्याख्या: गद्यांश के अनुसार आइंस्टीन गणित में प्रतिभाशाली थे और भौतिक विज्ञान (Physics) में उनकी रुचि थी।

(A) A bushy droopy moustache

व्याख्या: 'Walrus Moustache' का अर्थ घनी और नीचे की ओर झुकी हुई मूंछें होता है।

(B) Kezia

व्याख्या: पाठ 'The Little Girl' में छोटी लड़की का नाम केज़िया (Kezia) था।

(B) Pungi

व्याख्या: सम्राट औरंगजेब ने पुंगी (Pungi) की अप्रिय ध्वनि के कारण राजभवन में इसके बजाने पर प्रतिबंध लगा दिया था।

(B) Tamil Family

व्याख्या: डॉ. ए.पी.जे. अब्दुल कलाम का जन्म रामेश्वरम में एक तमिल मुस्लिम परिवार में हुआ था।

(A) deep sleep

व्याख्या: प्रस्तुत कविता में 'Slumber' का अर्थ गहरी नींद अथवा मृत्यु (deep sleep) से है।

(B) Sleep

व्याख्या: कवि को मानवीय भयों से मुक्ति गहरी नींद/अचेतन अवस्था (Sleep) में होने के कारण मिली।

(C) fine gold

व्याख्या: हैप्पी प्रिंस की मूर्ति पर सोने की महीन पत्तियाँ (fine gold) चढ़ी हुई थीं।

(C) madness

व्याख्या: डर और अफरा-तफरी (madness/panic) में लोग इधर-उधर भागने लगे।

(A) Burfi

व्याख्या: बालक अपनी पसंदीदा मिठाई 'बर्फी' को देखकर आकर्षित हुआ था।

(C) Elephant

व्याख्या: ईश्वरन ने एक पागल हाथी (Elephant) की कहानी सुनाई थी।

(C) pag

व्याख्या: टोटो बंदर को दीवार में गड़े एक खूँटे (peg/pag) से बाँधा गया था।

(a) The performance of a good deed leads to happiness both of the doer and of those for whom it is done.

(b) The memory of a good deed inspires others to do likewise with their fellow men.

(c) The word in the passage opposite to 'sadness' is 'happiness'.

(d) The word in the passage which means 'something done' is 'performance' (or 'deed').

(Letter to Father)

Examination Hall,

City School,

March 10, 2025.

Respected Father,

I am quite well here and hope that all of you are in fine health by the grace of God. My classes for the new academic session have started.

I need to buy some necessary text books and notebooks for my studies. Therefore, I request you to send me Rs. 2,000/- as soon as possible so that I may purchase the required books.

Please convey my regards to dear mother and love to young brother.

Your loving son,

X.Y.Z.

(Article on Favorite Festival: Diwali)

(i) Introduction:

Diwali is one of the most famous and auspicious festivals of India. It is known as the festival of lights and is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country.

(ii) Why is it important:

This festival marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. On this day, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile and defeating Ravana.

(iii) Preparations:

People clean and decorate their homes with diyas, candles, colourful lights, and rangoli weeks before the festival. New clothes and sweets are purchased.

(iv) Religious / Social Significance:

On this evening, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped for wealth, prosperity, and wisdom. People share sweets and greetings with friends and neighbours, promoting unity and happiness.

(v) Conclusion:

Diwali brings togetherness, joy, and peace. We should celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali to protect our environment.

(a) Indirect Speech:

My sister told him that he was a good boy.

(b) Passive Voice:

A basket is bought by me.

(c) Punctuation:

The Principal said to Suresh, "Sit down and keep quiet."

(d) Translation into English:

Allahabad is an ancient city. It has a glorious history. The rivers Ganga and Yamuna meet here. It is a centre of education.

the following questions in about 30-40 words.

(a) What was Evelyn determined to do ?

Or

Why did the doctor go to the veranda ? Why was he disappointed ?

(b) Where was Margie's school ? Did she have any class mate ?

Or

When and where was Albert Einstien born ?

उत्तर:

(a) Evelyn was determined to lead a normal life and pursue her deep passion for music despite her profound hearing impairment. She worked hard and mastered percussions to prove that physical weakness cannot stop a determined person.

(b) Margie's school was right inside her home, next to her bedroom. No, she did not have any classmates because she was taught individually by a mechanical teacher on a computer screen.

any one of the following about 60 words.

(a) Give a brief character sketch of Santosh.

(b) Where did grandfather buy Toto ? How much had he to pay for him?

उत्तर:

(a) Santosh Yadav is an extraordinary Indian woman mountaineer born in a traditional family in Haryana. She was rebellious by nature against traditional social norms and preferred wearing shorts over traditional dresses. She possessed immense willpower, physical endurance, and mental toughness. She joined the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering and became the first woman in the world to scale Mount Everest twice, demonstrating courage, determination, and strong environmental concern.

(Four lines of a poem)

Wind, come softly.

Don't break the shutters of the windows.

Don't scatter the papers.

Don't throw down the books on the shelf.

(Central Idea of 'Wind')

The poem 'Wind' composed by Subramania Bharati conveys the message that the wind represents challenges and hardships in human life. It destroys weak structures and weak people, but makes strong ones even stronger. The poet advises us to build strong minds and bodies so that we can face life's obstacles courageously and turn them into our friends.

any one of the following in about 30-40 words.

(a) What sorts of books Ishwaran read?

(b) How was the child lost in the fair ?

उत्तर:

(a) Iswaran used to read popular Tamil meanderings and thriller stories. He was greatly influenced by their detailed descriptions and dramatic narrative style, which reflected in the stories he narrated to Mahendra.

any one of the following in about 60 words.

(a) How did the merchant escape the punishment ?

(b) Why did the child lose his interest in the things that he had earlier ?

उत्तर:

(a) The merchant escaped punishment because the King's stake was too large for his extremely thin body, making it impossible to execute him properly. Consequently, the King ordered to search for a fat man who would fit the stake, saving the merchant from execution.