Solution

(iv) Hanging

Explanation: According to the passage, in olden-day England a man could be hanged even for a very small offence.

(ii) Sheriffs

Explanation: The passage states that the sheriffs were the keepers of the law.

(iii) Outlaws

Explanation: Men who escaped to the forest to avoid punishment and joined other such men were called outlaws.

(ii) An

Explanation: The word 'honest' begins with a vowel sound, so the indefinite article 'an' is used: "He is an honest man."

(i) dull

Explanation: The opposite of 'bold' is 'dull' among the given options.

(iii) Grammar

Explanation: 'Grammar' is the correctly spelled word.

(i) Alas!

Explanation: 'Alas!' is an interjection used to express sorrow or grief, especially on hearing about someone's death.

(iv) By

Explanation: The correct expression is "Learn this poem by heart," which means to memorize it.

(i) Shehnai

Explanation: Bismillah Khan was a renowned shehnai player who devoted his life to Indian classical music.

(i) He loved Indian Music

Explanation: The passage clearly states that Bismillah Khan loved the Shehnai and remained devoted to Indian music throughout his life.

(iv) gradually

Explanation: Evelyn Glennie gradually lost her hearing by the age of eleven.

(i) Paigambar Bux

Explanation: Bismillah Khan was born to Paigambar Bux, a shehnai player employed in the Dumraon palace.

(ii) 13 year

Explanation: In 'The Fun They Had', Tommy was thirteen years old, while Margie was eleven.

(i) God

Explanation: In the poem 'Wind', the wind is presented as a powerful force that destroys the weak and strengthens the strong, much like a divine force.

(ii) Strong wind

Explanation: The poem says that the wind crushes weak things but makes strong fires roar and flourish.

(ii) Her neighbour

Explanation: Mr. Macdonald was Kezia's neighbour. He was a kind and loving father to his children.

(i) 1921

Explanation: Albert Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.

(iv) a brown little owl

Explanation: Kezia's father called her a 'brown little owl' because she was often quiet and timid around him.

(iv) All Subject

Explanation: Margie's mechanical teacher taught her various subjects, including geography, arithmetic and history.

(ii) 1938

Explanation: All India Radio opened its station in Lucknow in 1938.

Section – B

Riya goes to the library every Sunday.

(b) How many books does she borrow?

उत्तर:

She borrows two books every Sunday.

(c) What does reading help her improve?

उत्तर:

Reading helps her learn new words and improve her knowledge.

(d) What is the same meaning of 'visit'?

उत्तर:

The same meaning of 'visit' is 'go to' or 'call on'.

any one of the following.

(a) Write a letter to your father demanding money for buying books.

उत्तर:

12/A, Civil Lines,

Prayagraj.

10 October 2026

Dear Father,

I hope you are in good health. I am also fine here. I need some new books for my studies. My examinations are approaching, and these books will help me prepare better.

Kindly send me ₹1,000 to buy the necessary books. I promise to use the money only for my studies.

Please convey my regards to Mother.

Yours lovingly,

Rohan

Or

(b) Write an application to the Principal requesting leave for two days.

उत्तर:

To,

The Principal,

Government Inter College,

Prayagraj.

Respected Sir,

Most respectfully, I beg to state that I am suffering from fever and weakness. The doctor has advised me to take complete rest for two days.

Kindly grant me leave for two days from 11th October to 12th October 2026. I shall be highly grateful to you.

Thanking you.

Yours obediently,

Rohan Sharma

Class – IX

Roll No. – 15

Use and Misuse of Mobile Phones

By Rohan Sharma

Mobile phones have become an important part of modern life. They help us communicate with others, attend online classes, search for information and use educational applications. Students can use mobile phones to learn new topics and access useful study material.

However, excessive use of mobile phones can be harmful. It wastes valuable time and may affect studies, sleep and concentration. Social media and online games can also become distractions.

Therefore, mobile phones should be used wisely and mainly for useful purposes.

Or

My Best Teacher

My best teacher is Mr. Sharma. He teaches us English. He is sincere, kind and hardworking. His way of teaching is simple and interesting. He explains every difficult topic patiently and encourages all students to ask questions. He never discriminates between students and always helps weak learners. He also teaches us discipline, honesty and good manners. I respect him greatly because he is not only an excellent teacher but also a good human being. I feel fortunate to have such an inspiring teacher.

He is known to everybody.

Explanation: In the passive voice, the object 'him' becomes the subject, and the sentence changes to "He is known to everybody."

(b) He said, "Honesty is the best policy." [Indirect]

उत्तर:

He said that honesty is the best policy.

Explanation: The statement expresses a universal truth, so the tense does not change.

(c) Ram says Mohan writes a book. [Punctuation]

उत्तर:

Ram says, "Mohan writes a book."

Explanation: A comma is placed after 'says', and the reported words are enclosed in quotation marks.

(d) Change into English.

उत्तर:

The Hindi passage to be translated is not present in the uploaded paper, so its English translation cannot be determined from the source.

the following in about 30–40 words each. (Any two)

(1) Why did Kezia avoid her father?

उत्तर:

Kezia avoided her father because she was afraid of him. He appeared strict and frightening to her because of his loud voice, large hands and stern manner. She found it difficult to speak freely in front of him.

(2) How did Evelyn lose her power of hearing?

उत्तर:

Evelyn gradually lost her power of hearing. By the age of eleven, her deafness had become severe. Although doctors could not restore her hearing, she learned to sense music through vibrations in different parts of her body.

(3) When and where did Einstein meet Mileva Marie?

उत्तर:

Einstein met Mileva Marie at the Swiss Federal Polytechnic in Zurich. They studied together there and developed a close relationship. Later, they married in 1903.

any one of the following in about 60 words.

(a) Why did Einstein write a letter to Franklin Roosevelt?

उत्तर:

Einstein wrote a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 because he feared that Nazi Germany might develop an atomic bomb. He informed Roosevelt about the possibility of powerful bombs being made from uranium and urged the United States to be alert to this danger.

Or

(b) When and how did Bismillah Khan get his big break?

उत्तर:

Bismillah Khan got his big break in 1938 when All India Radio opened a radio station in Lucknow. He became a frequently heard shehnai player on the radio. His performances brought him recognition and helped establish the shehnai as a classical musical instrument.

The poet asks the wind to come softly because strong winds can destroy weak houses, doors, windows and everything that is weak. He wants the wind to be gentle and not cause destruction.

Or

Write four lines of any poem in your textbook.

उत्तर:

Four lines from 'Wind':

The wind blows out weak fires.

He makes strong fires roar and flourish.

His friendship is good.

We praise him every day.

The poem 'Rain on the Roof' describes the soothing effect of rain. The sound of raindrops falling on the roof creates sweet memories in the poet's mind. It reminds him of his childhood and his loving mother and fills his heart with peace and happiness.

(b) Central Idea of 'Wind'

उत्तर:

The poem 'Wind' teaches us to become physically and mentally strong. The wind destroys weak things but makes strong fires stronger. Similarly, difficulties defeat weak people but make strong people more powerful. We should therefore face challenges with courage.

(c) Central Idea of 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree'

उत्तर:

The poem expresses the poet's deep desire for peace and solitude in nature. The poet wishes to live at Innisfree, where he can enjoy a simple life surrounded by natural beauty. The peaceful environment provides him freedom from the noise and stress of city life.

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

(a) Where was the child lost and how?

उत्तर:

The child was lost at a crowded fair. While he was moving through the crowd with his parents, he became separated from them. He searched everywhere but could not find them and began crying for his mother and father.

(b) How did Toto almost boil himself alive?

उत्तर:

Toto once climbed into a large kettle of warm water that was being heated on the fire. He enjoyed the warm water and gradually the water became very hot. He nearly boiled himself alive before Grandfather rescued him.

any one of the following in about 60 words.

(a) Who was Mulukchand? What did he do for his servants?

उत्तर:

The question as printed in the uploaded paper refers to 'Mulukchand' and asks what he did for his servants. However, the source paper does not provide any passage or contextual information about Mulukchand. Therefore, a source-based answer cannot be reliably prepared without the relevant lesson/text.

Or

(b) Why did the king and the minister decide to die?

उत्तर:

In 'In the Kingdom of Fools', the king and the minister decided to die because their own foolish system created a dangerous situation. They feared that if they did not sacrifice themselves, they might lose their lives. Their decision also reflects the absurdity and foolishness of the kingdom's rulers.