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(C) Pandit Nehru

व्याख्या: गद्यांश के अनुसार, पंडित नेहरू ने किसानों से पूछा था कि "भारत माता कौन हैं?"

(C) Bharat Mata

व्याख्या: गद्यांश में 'She' शब्द का प्रयोग भारत माता के लिए किया गया है।

(C) Farmer of India

व्याख्या: 'Peasants' का अर्थ भारत के किसान (Farmer of India) होता है।

(B) does

व्याख्या: 'Every student' एकवचन कर्ता है, इसलिए Present Indefinite Tense में इसके साथ 'does' का प्रयोग होगा।

(A) plough

व्याख्या: 'The farmers' बहुवचन कर्ता है, इसलिए Present Indefinite Tense के नियम अनुसार मुख्य क्रिया का प्रथम रूप 'plough' आएगा।

(B) younger

व्याख्या: दो व्यक्तियों के बीच तुलना के लिए Comparative Degree 'younger' का प्रयोग किया जाता है।

(A) decorate

व्याख्या: 'decorate' शब्द की वर्तनी (Spelling) पूर्णतः शुद्ध है।

(D) A good boy obeys his elders.

व्याख्या: व्याकरणिक दृष्टि से सही वाक्य-संरचना (Subject + Verb + Object) केवल विकल्प (D) में है।

(D) none of these

व्याख्या: पाठ के अनुसार, तबला वादक रॉन फोर्ब्स (Ron Forbes) ने एवलिन की प्रतिभा को पहचाना और उनका मार्गदर्शन किया, जो दिए गए विकल्पों में नहीं है।

(D) repetition.

व्याख्या: यहाँ 'waist' शब्द दोहराया गया है, अतः Repetition (पुनरावृत्ति) अलंकार है।

(C) funny

व्याख्या: मार्गी के अनुसार पुराने ज़माने के स्कूल और पुस्तकें मनोरंजक ('funny') होती थीं।

(C) music

व्याख्या: एवलिन ग्लेनी संगीत (music) के क्षेत्र में अपना करियर बनाना चाहती थी।

(A) tag

व्याख्या: केज़िया ने अपने पड़ोसी मैक्डोनाल्ड परिवार के बच्चों को पकड़म-पकड़ाई (tag) का खेल खेलते देखा था।

(C) night

व्याख्या: काव्यांश में प्रयुक्त 'starry spheres' (तारों भरा आकाश) और 'darkness' (अंधेरा) रात के समय को दर्शाते हैं।

(A) in his cottage

व्याख्या: बारिश के समय कवि अपने कॉटेज के बेडरूम में लेटा हुआ है।

(C) in his arms

व्याख्या: दयालु व्यक्ति ने मेले में खोए हुए बालक को गोद (in his arms) में उठा लिया।

(B) Toto

व्याख्या: दादाजी द्वारा टोटो (Toto) नामक बंदर को सहारनपुर ले जाने के लिए काले कैनवास का झोला तैयार किया गया था।

(B) all alone

व्याख्या: ईश्वरन द्वारा सुनाई गई कहानी में सड़क पूरी तरह सुनसान थी और वह अकेला (all alone) था।

(A) duddu

व्याख्या: मूर्खों के राज्य में प्रत्येक वस्तु का मूल्य एक 'दुड्डू' (duddu) था।

(C) the work site

व्याख्या: महेंद्र का कार्य निर्माण स्थल (work site) पर चलने वाली गतिविधियों का निरीक्षण करना था।

(i) Our country should be proud of teachers because they have lived and died for their country and lead a selfless, dedicated, and disciplined life.

(ii) Teachers follow the principle, "Live and let others live."

(iii) Teachers should teach their students the art of living and inculcate good habits in them.

(iv) The opposite word of 'devoted' is 'undevoted' or 'disloyal'.

Examination Hall,

ABC City.

10 October 2026

Respected Father,

I am quite well here and hope that all of you are in good health. My studies are going on very smoothly.

Our class teacher has informed us to deposit the examination fee by the end of this month. Moreover, I need to purchase some essential reference books and registers for my upcoming examinations.

Therefore, I request you to kindly send me Rs. 500 (Five Hundred Rupees) as early as possible so that I may pay my examination fee on time and purchase the required books.

Please convey my best regards to Mother and love to younger sister.

Your loving son,

X.Y.Z.

any one of the following in about 80-100 words :

(i) You love your neighbour very much (Hints: Name and Qualification, Nature, Dress, Qualities, His Hobby, Conclusion.)

(ii) Write an article on 'Marriage Party'.

उत्तर:

(i) My Neighbour

Name and Qualification:

Shri Ram Sharma is my next-door neighbour. He is an M.A., B.Ed. and works as a senior teacher in a local government school.

Nature:

He is very polite, gentle, and kind-hearted. He possesses a helpful nature and is always ready to assist others in times of need.

Dress:

He prefers simple, clean, and elegant clothes. Usually, he wears a simple shirt and trousers, which reflects his simple living and high thinking.

Qualities:

He is punctual, disciplined, and honest. He treats everyone with dignity and respect. He often helps poor children in their studies without taking any fee.

His Hobby:

Gardening and reading classic books are his favorite hobbies. He maintains a beautiful garden in front of his house.

Conclusion:

Because of all these noble qualities, everyone in our locality respects him. I feel fortunate and proud to have such a wonderful neighbour.

(i) Indirect Speech:

He asked me if I was going to Agra.

(ii) Passive Voice:

A letter was written by her to her mother.

(iii) Punctuated Sentence:

Boys, do not make a noise.

(iv) Translation into English:

There is a government school in Phoolpur. There are 15 female teachers and 200 girl students in the school. The school building is small. There is a playground in front of the school. Girl students play there.

the following in about 30-40 words each :

(a) Did Margie like the printed book ?

Or

How is a Shehnai different from pungi ?

(b) How is Evelyn an inspiration for the handicapped people ?

Or

Why was Kezia afraid of her father ?

उत्तर:

(a) Margie found the printed book very strange and funny because the words printed on paper stood still instead of moving on a screen. However, she was deeply fascinated by reading about the old type of schools.

अथवा (Or)

A Shehnai is an improved version of a pungi. It has a longer and broader hollow tube with seven holes on its body, and it produces much sweeter and more melodious sound than the shrill, unpleasant sound of a pungi.

(b) Evelyn became a great source of inspiration for disabled people by achieving extraordinary mastery in percussion music despite her complete deafness. She proved that strong determination and hard work can overcome any physical impairment.

अथवा (Or)

Kezia was afraid of her father because he was big, strict, and authoritative. He rarely played with her and spoke to her sternly. His harsh commands and strict manner terrified her deeply.

any one of the following in about 60 words :

(a) Who was Ron Forbes ? What quality did you find in him as a music teacher ?

(b) What message does the author wish to convey through Kezia's story ?

उत्तर:

(a) Ron Forbes was a famous percussionist at the Royal Academy of Music. While other teachers discouraged Evelyn due to her hearing loss, Ron Forbes recognized her extraordinary potential. As a teacher, he was encouraging, highly observant, creative, and empathetic. He taught Evelyn to feel the musical notes through different parts of her body rather than listening through her ears. His encouragement and innovative guidance transformed Evelyn into a world-renowned musician.

Four lines from the poem 'Rain on the Roof':

When the humid shadows hover

Over all the starry spheres

And the melancholy darkness

Gently weeps in rainy tears.

Central Idea of 'Rain on the Roof':

The central idea of the poem 'Rain on the Roof' composed by Coates Kinney revolves around the healing power of rain and nature. The sound of raindrops falling gently on the roof brings back fond childhood memories to the poet's mind, particularly the loving memory of his mother. Nature's rain soothes his mind and restores peace and joy to his heart.

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

(a) How does Toto come to grand father private zoo ?

(b) In what way is Ishwaran as assets to Mahendra ?

उत्तर:

(a) Grandfather bought Toto from a tonga-driver for five rupees. The tonga-driver used to keep the little red monkey tied to a feeding-trough, and Grandfather decided to add him to his private zoo.

any one of the following in about 60 words :

(a) What happened when Toto tried to escape ?

(b) Give the character sketch of Mahendra.

उत्तर:

(b) Character Sketch of Mahendra:

Mahendra was a simple, hard-working, and obedient young man who worked as a junior supervisor in a firm. His job required him to move frequently from one construction site to another, such as railway bridges, factories, and dams. He led a simple life and adapted easily to all kinds of odd conditions. He was deeply attached to his cook, Iswaran, who cooked his food, washed his clothes, and entertained him with thrilling stories. Mahendra was a patient listener and enjoyed Iswaran's dramatic storytelling skills.