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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 English Language and Literature Paper 4

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Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions

• The paper consists of 3 sections: A, B, C.
• Attempt all the questions.
• Don’t write anything on the question paper.
• Read each question carefully and follow the given instructions.
• All the answers must be correctly numbered and written in the answer sheet provided to you.
• Strictly adhere to the word limit given in the question paper. Marks will be deducted for exceeding the word limit.
• Ensure that questions of each section are answered together.

SECTION A
(Reading – 20 Marks)

Question 1.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (8)

The Camera Can Lie-Sometimes

1. Much to their annoyance, pen-pushers are routinely reminded that a picture is worth a thousand words—except that sometimes they can be wrong “words” as happened last week when Reuters was forced to withdraw more than 900 pictures taken by a freelance photographer after it was suspected that he had “doctored” two recent photographs of the Israeli-Lebanon conflict.

2. In one picture, the smoke billowing from an apartment block after an Israeli air strike was allegedly thickened by the photographer, Adnan Hajj, to dramatize the impact of the bombardment – and in another two flares were suspected to have been added to an image of an Israeli jet in action over Lebanon.

3. The allegation of doctoring, first made by several bloggers, was confirmed by Reuters after an in-house investigation. Mr. Hajj, who had sold pictures to Reuters for more than 10 years, denied manipulating the two photographs and attributed the thick smoke in the first picture to “bad lighting” and the fact that he was “trying to remove dust marks.” As for the second, he said, “there was no problem with it – not at all.”

4. But Reuters was not convinced and said it was removing all of these pictures from its database and would not be using his service anymore. “This represents a serious breach of Reuters’ standards and we shall not be accepting or using pictures taken by him,” the news agency said.

5. The idea that the camera never lies is as misleading as the notion that all statistics are meant to mislead. What the “eye” sees is not always what it looks like, thanks to the many ways in which first the camera and then the photograph can be – and is often – manipulated. Indeed, a photograph can be manipulated in more ways – and more effectively – to convey a false reality than it is possible to go through the written word. Ask any clever photographer and he will tell you the tricks camera be made to play.

6. At a seminar recently, one journalist recalled how there was a time when British photographers, covering stories about famine or floods in Third World countries, would cany teddy bears ’ with them in order to use them as prop for pictures supposedly showing that all that was left in household, stricken by death and destruction, were children’s toys. (Source: The Hindu)

1.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any eight the following questions in brief: (1 x 8 = 8)
(a) Why was Reuters forced to withdraw the pictures?
(b) What was Adnan Hajj accused of?
(c) Why is photography manipulated?
(d) Teddy bears were used as props.
(e) What is the meaning of ‘doctored’?
(f) Which statement in the passage resembles the idea that he is ‘camera never lies’ is also misleading?
(g) What has been reminded by pen pushers?
(h) Who can tell us about the tricks played by the camera?
(i) Find the word in paragraph 3 which means the same as ‘controlling’.

Question 2.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (12)

1. Advertising was initially meant to make people aware of the goods available in the market. It was as simple as announcing what you have in your store or the services you offer in your premises. Over the years, advertising has evolved into a major industry that beyond informing to persuading and influencing. It is a form of brainwashing consumers.

2. Advertising has become a type of culture with ardent followers. In the process, it attracts enviable attention from manufacturers and service providers who fancy an edge over their competitors. Unfortunately, in keeping with the ever-increasing demands of the manufacturers, the advertisers have resulted to creating unnecessary wants and excess consumption in most of us. This is craving for harmful products that we are better off without. It preys on our minds rendering us completely irrational. The billboards (hoardings), television and radio advertisements target us from a very early age, forming our view of the world as we grow into adults. The buzzwords in advertising are, ‘you are cool and sophisticated’, if you use this or that product.

3. The notion that the media is primarily in place to give us news is not very true. If the truth may be told, the media is there to gather enough audience, package them into a pricey commodity and sell it to the advertisers. The advertisers, on the other hand, are always on the lookout for a target audience to persuade them that this product or service is better than that of the competitor.

4. Advertising does influence people. Most of the advertisements are filled with images that equate emotional well-being with material acquisition and associate independence and leisure with consumption of alcohol. Advertising also makes people lavish their products rather than real people, thereby destroying human relationships. We have become trapped in the web of advertising where products like brands of beer and cigarette take over our minds, doing away with our core family values.

5. When you look critically at most of the advertisements on the television, you will discover how persuasive the advertisers are in deciding for us what, when, how much and why to buy. But most people think that they are not influenced by advertisements. This is precisely what the advertisers want us to think, that in the end ‘the people decide’. If you think deeply, nobody in this profit-minded sense will pay so much money to make a thirty-second advertisement, which might not be seen by a hundred people, leave alone convince them to buy. How we strike a healthy balance between the two will definitely have a direct bearing on the future of our country.

2.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following questions in brief: (2 x 4 = 8)
(a) What was the purpose of advertising?
(b) How do advertisements make us irrational?
(c) How does advertising affect us?
(d) Give an example to show that people become trapped in the web of advertising.
(e) What do you discover when you look at advertisement critically?

2.2. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following: (1 x 4 = 4)
(a) Find the word in paragraph 2 which means the same as ‘strong desire’.
(i) desperate
(ii) wish
(iii) craving
(iv) urge

(b) Advertising has changed into ………..
(i) a major sport
(ii) a major industry
(iii) gym
(iv) a stadium

(c) Advertisements are generally filled with ……….
(i) pictures
(ii) colors
(iii) images
(iv) dresses

(d) …………. convince people to buy things.
(i) Books
(ii) Images
(iii) Looks
(iv) Advertisements

(e) In paragraph 5, ……… means ‘exactly’.
(i) vague
(ii) doubtful
(iii) precisely
(iv) strictly

SECTION B
(Writing & Grammar – 30 Marks)

Question 3.
Water scarcity in some of the areas has created a lot of problems. Write an article in about 100-120 words on “Conservation of Water: The Need of the Hour”.
OR
You are Arjun Kapoor, the resident of 43/9, Shyam Enclave, Delhi. You visited Manali with your family during the summer vacation. You had two double suites at Lake View resort. Your stay at the hotel fell far short of the description in the brochure. Write a letter of complaint to the Customer Service Department to refund for your hotel stay.

Question 4.
Complete the following story in about 150-200 words. (10)
Suresh worked in a factory. He was a watchman. He was very brave. One day he saw that Mithun was stealing something from a factory. He caught him red-handed. Mithun tried ………
OR
Given below is an outline of a story. Taking help from the outline, develop an interesting story in about 150-200 words.
Outline: Sachin and Amit arrived at a hill station/decided to explore the place on their own/ visited few tourist places/both returned home disappointed.

Question 5.
Fill in any four gaps by choosing the most appropriate words from the options given below. (1 x 4 = 4)
My mother was both a mother and a father (a) …….. me. She taught us the right values. Until she passed away, (b) …….. all looked towards her (c) …….. support. We were very scared of her. She was a wonderful cook (d) ……… taught us all how to cook. She (e) ………. to provide emotional support to us.
(a) (i) to (ii) of (iii) in (iv) at
(b) (i) they (ii) we (iii) she (iv) then
(c) (i) of (ii) for (iii) in (iv) at
(d) (i) or (ii) and (iii) but (iv) until
(e) (i) uses (ii) used (iii) using (iv) were use

Question 6.
The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the incorrect word and the correction against any four lines of the passage. (1 x 4 = 4)

Question 7.
Rearrange any four of the following groups of words and phrases to form meaningful sentences: (1 x 4 = 4)
(a) today / with / their / the / in / gadgets / children / bom / are / hands
(b) games / and / surf / they / to / video / love / intemet / play
(c) these / only / lives / their / technology / wonders revolve / of / around
(d) hampered / any / their / game / they / outdoor / as / growth / is / physical / do not / play
(e) play / physical / ground / in/ campus / education /is / and / imported

SECTION C
(Literature : Textbook & Long Reading Text – 30 Marks)

Question 8.
Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow: (1 x 4 = 4)
Never shall a young man
Thrown into despair
By those great honey-colored
Ramparts at your ear.
(a) Who is the speaker?
(b) Who is the speaker talking to?
(c) What do you mean by the ‘honey colored ramparts’ here?
(d) Why does a young man love a young woman, according to the poet?
OR
There was no answer. The radio was dead too. I had no radio, no compass and I could not see where I was. I was lost in the storm. Then in the black clouds quite near me, I saw another airplane. It had no lights on its wings, but I could see it flying next to me through the storm. I could see the Pilot’s face-turned towards me. I was very glad to see another person.
(a) What surprised the speaker most?
(b) What did he see in the black clouds?
(c) Why couldn’t he contact the Paris Control?
(d) Where was the narrator going?

Question 9.
Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each: (2 x 4 = 8)
(a) What encouraged the policy of apartheid in South Africa?
(b) Justify the title of the story “The Hundred Dresses”.
(c) Who robbed Shotover Grange? Whom did the police arrest and why?
(d) How do you assess Griffin as a scientist?
(e) How was Lencho’s life affected by the rain?

Question 10.
Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-120 words: (8)
Baking was considered an essential and profitable profession in a traditional Goan village. What reasons does the writer give to support his point?
OR
‘Presence of mind and intelligence is more powerful than a gun.’ How far is it true in case of Ausable, the secret agent?

Question 11.
Answer any one of the following questions in about 200-250 words: (10)
Write a brief pen sketch of Mrs. Edith Frank.
OR
What restrictions were imposed on the Jew’s freedom? How did the laws affect the Frank family?
OR
“Miss Sullivan’s method of imparting education to Helen was unique.” Elaborate this statement.
OR
“Mr. Michael Anagnos was an important character.” Write a character sketch of Michael Anagnos.

Answers

Answer 1.
(a) Reuters was forced to withdraw pictures as it was suspected that he had doctored two recent photographs of the Israeli-Lebanon conflict.
(b) Adnan Hajj was accused of doctoring the photos.
(c) Photography is manipulated to convey a false sense of reality.
(d) to interest the children.
(e) It means to falsify.
(f) All statistics are meant to mislead.
(g) A picture is worth a thousand words.
(h) A clever photographer.
(i) Manipulating.

Answer 2.
2.1. (a) Advertising was meant to make people aware of the goods available in the market.
(b) Advertising creates unnecessary wants and excess consumption in most of us. This is a craving for harmful products that we are better off without. It preys on our minds rendering us completely irrational.
(c) Advertising does influence people. Most of the advertisements are filled with images that equate emotional well being with a material acquisition and associate independence and leisure with consumption of alcohol.
(d) We have become trapped in the web of advertising where products like brands of beer and cigarette take over our minds, doing away with our core family values.
(e) How persuasive the advertisers are in deciding for us what, when, how much and why to buy.

2.2. (a) (iii) craving
(b) (ii) a major industry
(c) (iii) images
(d) (iv) Advertisements
(e) (iii) precisely

Answer 3.

Conservation of Water

Water is a natural resource. It is very precious. Earth’s natural resources are depleting at an alarming rate due to the increase in human population, rapid industrialization, and urbanization. Trees are being cut indiscriminately and the result is groundwater levels are falling and the day is not far when wars will be fought for water. It is needless to say that water is the most essential resource for life. If we need water in the future we should conserve it urgently. We can save water in many ways. First of all the taps should be used properly and kept turned off always. Water should not be wasted while bathing or washing floors. Reuse water wherever possible. Fix alarm to water tanks so that overflow can be prevented. We must keep in mind that water should be conserved, not wasted. Conservation helps prevent water pollution in nearby lakes, rivers, and local watersheds. Conserving water is something that we all should do.

OR

43/9, Shyam Enclave
Delhi
12th July, 20xx
Customer Service Department
Lake View Resort
Manali

Sub: Complaint about the double suites
Ref. No: Holiday reference Number BM 3278 M

Sir,
I had booked two double suites of rooms, 111 and 112, at your resort for a week from 10.05.20xx to 16.05.20xx for me and my family. My central complaint is that the hotel fell far short of the description in the brochure.
Although the rooms were billed as four-star accommodation, they were cramped, and the furnishings were worn out and dirty. The hotel grounds, described in the brochure as “Pleasant, tranquil, and spacious”, were in fact next to a busy main road. The swimming pool was closed for repairs.
I registered a formal complaint with the front office detailing these issues. I feel that we are due to a full refund for this hotel stay as it failed to meet our expectations and ruined our holiday. Looking forward to a prompt reply.

Yours faithfully
Arjun Kapoor
Enel: Copy of the bill
Photographs for evidence

Answer 4.
Suresh worked in a factory. He was a watchman. He was very brave. One day he saw that Mithun was stealing something from a factory. He caught him red-handed. Mithun tried to give him half of the share but Suresh was a trustworthy and faithful servant. He could not be dishonest. He has always believed that honesty is the best policy. Mithun threatened him with ‘ dire consequences if he disclosed his name. But Suresh did not give in to his threat. Suresh caught hold of him (Mithun) and tried to drag him to the owner. But Mithun was stronger than him (Suresh) and overpowered him. Mithun took out a knife and stabbed him. But Suresh caught hold of him tightly with his strong arms. Meanwhile, some other workers heard the noise and reached there. All of them started beating Mithun. The master also came hurriedly. He informed the police about it and the police arrested Mithun. The master was impressed with Suresh’s honesty and bravery. Suresh was promoted and awarded by the owner. Honesty always pays.
OR
Sachin and Amit decided to go to Shimla during their autumn break. This time they had planned to travel without their parents and explore the place on their own. They had done research on the internet and had chalked out their plan accordingly. They did ail their booking outline. Everything seemed to be exactly as they had planned. Little did they know that their trip would end before it took off. They got off at Kalka and decided to take the mini train to Shimla. The train crawled slowly through the thick forest and bridges over gushing streams. Sachin and Amit decided to jump off the train to take some pictures. The train was running at a speed less than 15-20 km/hr. Judging the speed they both were sure that they could run and catch the train in five minutes. After clicking a few photographs they ran towards the train, Sachin hit a big boulder and fell down. He gave out a big scream. He had fractured his leg. Amit panicked but had the presence of mind to run along and signal to the driver to stop the train. Some passengers carried Sachin back to the train. The drivers informed the police about the emergency. When the train entered the station they saw an ambulance waiting for them. It took them to the nearest hospital where his leg was put in plaster. They came down the very next day.

Answer 5.
(a) (i) to
(b) (ii) we
(c) (ii) for
(d) (ii) and
(e) (ii) used

Answer 6.
Incorrect Correction
(a) on at
(b) being be
(c) exploring explore
(d) that those
(e) disappears disappeared

Answer 7.
(a) Today the children are born with gadgets in their hands.
(b) They love to play video games and surf the internet.
(c) Their lives revolve around these wonders of technology only.
(d) Their physical growth is hampered as they do not play any outdoor game.
(e) Physical education is imported in playgrounds and campus.

Answer 8.
(a) The young man is the speaker.
(b) The young man is talking to a young woman.
(c) The woman’s yellow hair.
(d) A young man loves a young woman because of her physical beauty.
OR
(a) The speaker was surprised to see his compass and radio, almost dead.
(b) He saw another airplane in the black clouds.
(c) He could not contact Paris Control because his radio failed to work.
(d) The narrator was going to England.

Answer 9.
(a) South Africa attracted the white people because of its minerals and gems. The war for domination ensued henceforth. After the Anglo-Boer war, the white people started ruling over the native black-skinned South Africans. This system of racial domination i.e. the apartheid was used to exploit the blacks.
(b) Wanda was a gifted painter. She had drawn exquisite hundred designs of beautiful dresses. If she had the fabric she would have made hundred real dresses. That’s why she called them dresses and not designs. She gifts these dresses to the girls. They felt sorry for her. Hence the title is perfectly appropriate.
(c) Actually, it was the lady-in-red who robbed the Shotover Grange. The police arrested Horace Danby because his fingerprints were found all over the room and on the safe. Nobody believed him when he said that the owner lady asked him to do so.
(d) Griffin was a brilliant scientist. He invented some drugs and made himself an invisible man. But he misused his scientific discovery and became a lawless person. Griffin was thus not a true scientist.
(e) Lencho was a hard-working farmer. He lived with his family on the crest of a low hill. He was going to get a very good crop this year. His field needed only a downpour. The rain started. But within a very short time, the rain turned into hailstones. It destroyed his crop completely. Thus the rain affected his life badly.

Answer 10.
Goa is very much influenced by the Portuguese. Baking was considered an essential and profitable profession in a traditional Goan village. The Portuguese are famous for preparing the loaves of bread. We can come across the bakers of bread. It is their traditional family work. The villagers were much fond of the sweet bread known as ‘bol’. The marriage gifts were meaningless without it. So the baker’s furnaces were essential. ‘Cakes’ and ‘bolinhas’ formed an important item on various occasions like Christmas and other festivals. The baker would collect the bill at the end of the month. They recorded their accounts on the wall in pencil. Baking was a profitable business in the old days. The baker and his family never starved and they looked happy and prosperous.
OR
A good spy need not be handsome, attractive and smart. Physical strength can be an added advantage but certainly not the essential one. Secret agents have to face critical situations at every step. One night, Ausable found Max in his room. There was an automatic pistol in his hand. He had come there to take the report from Ausable. Max was also a secret agent of another organization. Ausable was not the least afraid of Max’s presence. He thought of a clever trick. He convinced Max about a balcony outside the window. Just then there was a loud knock at the door. Ausable told Max that it was police to provide him security. Max had no time to think. Max rushed towards the window and dropped to the non-existent balcony and met his tragic end. Ausable did not use physical strength. He won over the critical situation by his sheer presence of mind.

Answer 11.
Mrs. Edith Frank was the mother of Anne and Margot Frank. She was born in 1900 as Edith Hollanders in Aachen, Germany. She .lived a luxurious life since her family was well placed. Servants were employed to help her in running the household. She married Mr. Otto Frank in 1925 who was eleven years older to her. They lived a comfortable life in Frankfurt, Germany, where both Margot and Anne were born. In 1933, the Franks moved to Amsterdam, Holland to escape Hitler’s persecution of the Jews in Germany. When the Nazi invaded Holland, she went into hiding with her family in 1942. Anne realized her mistake of misjudging her mother when she grew mature. However, Mrs. Edith Frank was affectionate and displayed good negotiable skills. She proved logical while resolving adults’ fights in the Annexe. Hailing from a rich background, she could not adjust to the life of the Annexe where the scarcity of basic necessities, cramped quarters and putting in hard work greatly irritated her. All these frustrations were vented out on her younger daughter Anne who thought her to be far removed from an Ideal Mother. Mrs. Frank’s partial attitude towards Margot infuriated Anne and intensified her negative feelings about her mother. Therefore she presented her mother in a negative way throughout the diary.
OR
The Franks left Frankfurt, Germany to move to Holland to escape the persecution of Hitter and the Nazis who had overtaken Germany. Bu’ when the Germans invaded Holland in 1940, the same laws imposed on Germany were extended to the Netherlands. Anne thinks the laws are unjust. She explains how the condition of the Jewish people is worsening. It is unfair that Jews cannot use streetcars, that they must wear yellow stars and attend schools meant for Jews. Though she is optimistic about her family’s safety and states that life is bearable, she realizes that they are not safe. Having been forced into hiding, Anne’s entire life and worldview is quickly transformed. She hears her friends are taken to concentration camps. Her fears grow and fail to understand why the Jewish people have been segregated for this discrimination and restrictions are imposed on them. She also questions why she remains quite safe where her friends outside are facing adverse times. On hearing that the Dutch are becoming more anti-Semitic. She is disheartened but remains quite optimistic about the future of the people at large.
OR
A wonderful teacher transforms the lives of his pupils. Real learning is possible only when the learner is ready to receive it and the teacher is genuinely involved to impart the fundamentals of education. “Any teacher can take a child to the classroom, but not every teacher can make him learn”. The arrival of Miss Sullivan was the turning point in the life of Helen. Miss Sullivan’s love for details and descriptive competency was par excellence. Above all, she was familiar with the psyche of the child. Amidst a free environment, Helen was bound to make unprecedented progress. She believed in the depth of knowledge. Sullivan took Helen out of doors to learn about facts of life. Nature was a great teacher and she incorporated this subject to supplement her teaching. The pearls from varied books were also incorporated. It was a joyful experience for Helen and she actively participated in the teaching-learning process. She had learned to accept life as it was offered to her and made the best use of the gift of life that was given to her. Helen felt an inner urge in the quest of knowledge and now generations treasure her, all due to the indomitable determination of Keller and the exemplary role of Miss Sullivan.
OR
Mr. Michael Anagnos was the director of the Perkin Institution for the blind. He recommended Miss Anne Sullivan to be Helen’s private teacher and both of them were bounded in a strong pupil-teacher relationship. He persuaded Anne to bring Helen to study every now and then at the Perkin Institution and introduced her to many people who lived in Boston. Being a good friend of Helen, he encouraged and appreciated her compositions. He got ‘The Frost King’ published in the Institution’s annual report. Soon Helen’s progress began to spread all around the United States. Anagnos hoped that Helen’s successes would prove a good advertisement for the Perkin Institution which had educated Anne as he teaches. But he was horrified to discover that the story was not the original composition of Helen. He remarked that Anne Sullivan had acted too strongly to support Keller in order to win praise for her own success with Helen. This incident put an end to their relationship and both of them could never patch up again.

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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 English Language and Literature Paper 3 are part of CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 English. Here we have given CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 English Language and Literature Paper 3.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 English Language and Literature Paper 3

Students who are going to appear for CBSE Class 10 Examinations are advised to practice the CBSE sample papers given here which is designed as per the latest Syllabus and marking scheme, as prescribed by the CBSE, is given here. Paper 3 of Solved CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 English Language and Literature is given below with free PDF download Answers.

Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions

• The paper consists of 3 sections: A, B, C.
• Attempt all the questions.
• Don’t write anything on the question paper.
• Read each question carefully and follow the given instructions.
• All the answers must be correctly numbered and written in the answer sheet provided to you.
• Strictly adhere to the word limit given in the question paper. Marks will be deducted for exceeding the word limit.
• Ensure that questions of each section are answered together.

SECTION A
(Reading – 20 Marks)

Question 1.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (8)
1. Sacred trees form an important part of the ecological heritage of India. Most temples, towns, villages- and sometimes even Muslim dargahs- are associated with trees. Some plants are sacred to the individual deity; others are sacred to the place… Several plants have been worshipped in India from time immemorial. Wherever the tulsi grows—from the Indo-Gangetic plains to the shores of the Indian Ocean at Kanyakumari—it occupies a position of pride in the central courtyard of the house, tended to, carefully, by the housewife.

2. Apart from the elaborate myths connecting it to Krishna, the tulsi plant has several medicinal properties.

3. To protect and revere this plant with so many medicinal properties, it was designated as sacred, a fitting tribute to its role in providing invaluable healthcare. The worship of plants is an ancient phenomenon in India. It is probably the oldest form of worship. The association of a single tree with a sacred sthala or sthana is reflected in the chaitya vriksha and sthala vriksha or literature and society.

4. When people turned to food production, the Mother Goddess or the Earth Mother became the chief deity. Fertility, creation, and the world of plants and animals became her blessings to her devotees. The worship of the tree was the adoration of her creative abilities, symbolizing fertility so essential or the survival of the early people. Spirits—good or bad—were believed to reside in trees. If the trees were worshipped, then the resident spirits were pleased. As sacred forests were replaced by agriculture, a single tree was left and was designated as ‘sacred’ tree.

5. The earliest temples were little more than images placed under trees. Later, the tree and the image were enclosed by a fence made of wood, followed even by stone. Numerous references are made in the literature to trees as abodes of gods.

1.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any eight of the following questions in brief: (1 x 8 = 8)
(a) What forms an important part of Indian ecological heritage?
(b) What kind of trees are found in religious places? ‘
(c) Where can we find the Tulsi plant?
(d) What is the myth regarding the Tulsi plant?
(e) What is one of the oldest forms of worship in India?
(f) How did Mother Goddess become the chief deity?
(g) Why did people in the past worship plants and trees?
(h) How were the temples constructed in the past?
(i) Find the word in paragraph 3 which means the same as ‘costly’.

Question 2.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (12)
1. The time is now to save these magnificent cats before they vanish from the earth forever. There is little time left to preserve these animals; immediate action is required.

2. I cannot imagine, nor would I wish to live in a world without tigers… without these magnificent creatures in our forests living free—without captive populations carrying on the gene pool. The power and beauty of these animals is indisputable. Tigers are an integral part of the ecosystem, as, they are a major link in the food chain. Tigers have been bestowed magical and supernatural properties by many societies, and have also been revered as gods. All living creatures of mother earth depend on one another for survival. We as human beings are brothers and sisters to every living being, from the plants to the animals to each other.

3. Crimes like these—the killing of tigers—must be stopped. They have often killed in the most barbaric, the most unbelievably cruel ways. I ask you—the reader—if learning of things like this moves you at all, then take that energy and do what you can to stop the killing of these magnificent animals. Write to your government, write to the governments of tiger countries and urge them to protect tigers. Penalties for killing tigers, and other protected wildlife need to be strongly enforced—and strong enough as to be a complete deterrent to the poaching of tigers, and also deter those who profit from such killings.

4. Extremist groups would ban all exotic animals from captivity because of small numbers of individuals that mistreat their animals, and unfortunately, the whole zoo “industry” and caring private owners get painted with the same brush. The vast majority of zoos big and small, treat their animals well, feed them well and give them proper environment and enrichment. The numbers of bad homes are small, but they do exist. The Animals Rights Organization should make sure they target only the bad homes and leave those providing a good, happy and healthy ‘ home for animals alone.

5. They don’t realize that banning all exotics from captivity could spell the end for many species of animals. Species whose numbers in the wild are extremely low, such as the Clouded Leopard, Siberian tiger, South China tiger and so forth. Zoos, sanctuaries, and responsible, knowledgeable and caring private owners are rapidly becoming the last havens to preserve ever-dwindling species of animals. These places may well, in the not so far future, hold the last remaining tigers—gems for the future who should be nurtured and protected.

6. Caring for tigers is our immense responsibility. Not just to the single tiger in your care, but to his or her species, and all tigers. Simply to own a tiger and keep him or her in your backyard as a pet is not enough, nor is it acceptable to keep this animal to yourself. You, the owner, owe it to all tigers—wild and those held in captivity—and to the future generations of these animals to educate the public about tigers—and help to change people’s opinions about wildlife preservation. Education is key to developing sensitivity to and awareness of our environment. Our children hold the hope for the future of the tiger. Heightened awareness of environmental issues will help assure our children grow up to respect and care for our global environment. Think Globally—Act Locally!

2.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following questions in brief: (2 x 4 = 8)
(a) Why is the writer unable to imagine a world without tigers?
(b) What can you do to stop killing of tigers?
(c) What are the extremist groups banning? What could be its consequence?
(d) Think Globally—Act Locally! How is this possible?
(e) What should animals rights organization do for animals?

2.2. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following: (1 x 4 = 4)
(a) The power and beauty of tigers are ……….
(i) disputable
(ii) indisputable
(iii) within dispute
(iv) required

(b) ……….. should be imposed for killing tigers.
(i) awards
(ii) gifts
(iii) penalties
(iv) poachers

(c) In paragraph 6, ………. means great.
(i) immense
(ii) dense
(iii) enormous
(iv) huge

(d) In paragraph 3, the antonym of destroyed is ………
(i)) damaged
(ii) protected
(iii) harassed
(iv) exploited

(e) ………. can develop our awareness to the environment.
(i) Training
(ii) Practice
(iii) Education
(iv) Preservation

SECTION B
(Writing & Grammar – 30 Marks)

Question 3.
You are Diksha/Gopesh, the student perfect and in charge of the school library. You have been asked to place an order for textbooks on Mathematics. Write a letter to M/s Full Marks (P) Ltd., 4238A/1, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi placing an order for the books. Invent the necessary details.
OR
You have seen an advertisement for a new ‘model sports bike launched by Honda. You are a passionate racer and are keen to buy the new model of racing bikes being offered. Next month a zonal level Bike Marathon is taking place and you are keen to enroll your name as a contestant. Write a letter to M/s Honda Bikes and Scooters, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi enquiring about the price, specifications, and availability of accessories that long-distance racers would require. You are Jai Singh living in Green Park, New Delhi.

Question 4.
Write a story in about 150-200 words on the basis of the following outline. (10)
Outline: A young boy traveling by train / has a briefcase containing a lot of money / befriends a fellow traveler/ train stops / boy goes out to buy snacks/returns/find the fellow traveler unconscious / calls the railway’s medical service/boy admitted to a hospital / recovered/thanked him.
OR
Develop a story with the help of the starting line.
Tarun Patel was a wise man. When he spoke, people listened to him. And so he chose his words and actions carefully. One day a rich man ……..

Question 5.
Fill in any four gaps by choosing the most appropriate words from the options given below. (1 x 4 = 4)
Jawaharlal Nehru went from village to village (a) ………. foot, by train, bullock cart and (b) ………. bicycle. He ate with the peasants, lived in their mud huts, talked to them (c) ……….. addressed their meetings. He lost his shyness and let (d) ………. speak in public. He (e) ……….. a lawyer just like his father.
(a) (i) at (ii) by (iii) on (iv) in
(b) (i) on (ii) in (iii) by (iv) at
(c) (i) or (ii) and (iii) with (iv) so
(d) (i) to (ii) in (iii) on (iv) for
(e) (i) become (ii) becoming (iii) became (iv) becomes

Question 6.
The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the incorrect word and the correction against any four lines of the passage. (1 x 4 = 4)

Question 7.
Rearrange any four of the following groups of words and phrases to form meaningful sentences: (1 x 4 = 4)
(a) lived / his / master / Raju / with
(b) him / gave / his / to eat / master / milk and bread
(c) for / took / he / long walks / Raju / the park/in
(d) with / he / Raju / had given / to play / ball / a red
(e) his / day / day / in / out / Raju / served / master

SECTION C
(Literature : Textbook & Long Reading Text – 30 Marks)

Question 8.
Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow: (1 x 4 = 4)
One of the employees who was a Postman and also helped at the post office, went to his boss laughing heartily and showed his letter to God. Never in his career as a postman had he known that address. The Postmaster – a fat, amiable fellow – also broke out laughing, but almost immediately he turned serious and tapping the letter on his desk, commented.
(a) Who wrote a letter to God?
(b) Why did the Postmaster laugh heartily?
(c) What was the reaction of the Postmaster?
(d) Why did the Postmaster turn serious?
OR
He stalks in his vivid stripes
The few steps of his cage,
On pads of velvet quiet,
In his quiet rage.
(a) Who does ‘he’ refer to?
(b) Where is ‘he’ and what is ‘he’ doing?
(c) Do you think he likes to be in the cage?
(d) Write a rhyme scheme used in this stanza.

Question 9.
Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each: (2 x 4 = 8)
(a) Why did Wanda gift all her paintings of dresses to the girls? What does it show about her?
(b) Why did the pilot call the Paris Control Room to inform the first time? Why could he not contact it the second time?
(c) How did Horace Dandy enter the house at Shotover Grange and why?
(d) Who was Fowler? Why did he want to meet Ausable, a secret agent?
(e) What did Richard Ebright learn from the County Science Fair?

Question 10.
Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-120 words: (8)
Why did Kisa Gotami understand the message given by Buddha only the second time? In what way did Buddha change her understanding?
OR
Write the character sketch of hack driver.

Question 11.
Answer any one of the following questions in about 200-250 words: (10)
How does Anne’s diary show her double responsibilities?
OR
Explain the wonderful and significant transformation in Anne in the Annexe.
OR
What were the other sources of amusement to Helen, besides reading books?
OR
How was Helen’s experience of appearing for her first preliminary examinations of Radcliffe? How did Mr. Gilman help her?

Answers

Answer 1.
(a) Sacred trees are part and parcel of the Indian ecological heritage.
(b) The trees found are either sacred to the place or sacred to the individual deity.
(c) We find the Tulsi plant from Gangetic plains to the Kanyakumari in the south.
(d) According to Indian mythology, there is a connection between the Tulsi plant and Lord Krishna.
(e) The worship of plants is one of the oldest forms of worship in India.
(f) When people started growing plants for good production the earth became the Mother Goddess.
(g) They did so to pay their tribute and respect to plants which helped them survive.
(h) In the past stone, images were placed under the tree. Later a wall was constructed around them and thus temples came into existence.
(i) Invaluable.

Answer 2.
2.1. (a) The writer is unable to imagine a world without tigers as the power and beauty of these animals is indisputable. They are an integral part of the ecosystem and are a major link in the food chain.
(b) We can write to our government regarding the merciless killing of tigers. We can write to the various governments of tiger countries and urge them to protect tigers. Penalties for killing tigers should be strongly enforced.
(c) Extremist groups are banning all exotic animal from captivity. This could lead to the end of many species of animals for species whose numbers are extremely low such as clouded leopard. Caring by private owners are rapidly becoming the last havens to preserve them.
(d) This is possible because saving tigers from extinction is a global issue but each of us can play a part, by writing to the concerned government to protect these beautiful cats.
(e) The animal’s rights organization should make sure they target only the bad homes and leave those providing a good, happy and healthy home for animals alone.

2.2. (a) (ii) indisputable
(b) (iii) penalties
(c) (i) immense
(d) (ii) protected
(e) (ii) Education

Answer 3.
BVM, Public School
Ram Vihar
Delhi
23rd June, 20xx
M/s Full Marks (P) Ltd.
423 8A/1, Ansari Road
Daryaganj, New Delhi

Sub: Order for Mathematics textbooks

Sir,
I would like to place an order for textbooks in Mathematics with your firm for our school library. Since the school is going to have Mathematics exhibition by the end of this month we need the following books urgently.

We request you to give us a discount offered to the educational institutions. Please find enclosed a DD for 50000/-. The remaining amount shall be paid as soon as we receive the final bill. You are requested to send us these books through any courier service. Please ensure that the books are properly packed. The books found damaged will be returned at your cost. We shall feel highly obliged if you could deliver us these books within 10 days.

Yours truly
Gopesh (Student perfect)

OR

44, Green Park
New Delhi-110053
20th Aug, 20xx
M/s Honda Bikes and Scooters
Kashmere Gate
Delhi-110006

Sub: Price and specifications of new model sports bike

Sir,
My name is Jai Singh. I live in Green Park, New Delhi and am a bike enthusiast. I have participated in many race events. At present, I am training myself to compete for the upcoming zonal level Bike Marathon. Later I plan to participate in the coming Olympics. Being a racer I am always very passionate about the latest bike in the market. I have seen your advertisement this morning about the launch of a new racing sports model bike which not only comes in the attractive model but meets all international standards. I saw the picture in the advertisement. Needless to say, the model looks sleek and sporty with a striking color combination.
So I would like to say that I’m really excited about this bike model and wish to procure it. I would be grateful if you could give me information about the following:

• Its features in detail
• It’s Price
• Availability of necessary accessories

Please call back with all the information.

Thanking you

Yours truly
Jai Singh
Mobile No: 999***4446

Answer 4.
Once a young boy was traveling by train. He was going to attend his brother’s marriage who lived in a village. He had a bag containing a lot of money. He put the bag carefully on the’ berth and started having his lunch. Just then a boy of same age boarded the train and sat on the berth opposite to him. Soon he befriended that boy. While talking to him the boy revealed the purpose of his journey to the fellow traveler. He even invited him to the wedding. When the train stopped at the next station the boy got down the train and went out to buy snacks’ leaving his briefcase there. When he came back, he was shocked to see the fellow traveler unconscious. Immediately he called the railways medical service. The fellow traveler was taken to the hospital where he was admitted. The young boy took complete care of the fellow traveller. In a day or two, the fellow traveller recovered. He thanked the boy for being so helpful. He also got to know that the boy could not attend his brother’s marriage. The young traveller felt very bad also, but the boy told him that his mother had taught him that never leave a person at the time of need. They both happily parted from each other and went their way.
OR
Tarun Patel was a wise man. When he spoke, people listened to him. And so he chose his words and actions carefully.
One day a rich man invited Tarun Patel to a feast at his house. I would be honoured Tarun Ji,” said he, “If you would grace us with your presence tomorrow night”.
“I will come,” agreed Tarun Patel.
The following night, Tarun Patel put on his shabbiest and most comfortable clothes. “It is a bit chilly,” he said and added an old black coat. The holes in its elbows were patched with swatches from tom old flour sacks. On his feet, Tarun slipped a pair of ragged sandals.

When darkness fell he arrived at the rich man’s doorstep. A servant opened the door. “What do you want?” the servant demanded. “Your master has invited me to his feast,” said Tarun. The servant peered suspiciously at him. “Wait here,” he said, “I’ll be back in a moment.” The servant went in and came back with the rich man. The rich man waved his hand to the servant. The servant refused Tarun Patel to come. Tarun Patel went home. He changed into finest silk garments. He put his best cap on his head and added a handsome high-collared coat. He combed his beard.

Once again Tarun Patel reached the rich Hian’s house. This time the servant bowed respectfully and ushered him in. Tarun Patel was given a special seat at the feast.
At last, “Tarun Patel,” said the guests. “We have all been waiting for you.” The food was served. Tarun Patel was busy with his food.
“Tarun Patel Ji! What are you doing?” cried the rich man. For Tarun Ji had begun to spoon the soup over his best cap. He crumbled the bread and sprinkled over the shoulders of his handsome coat.

Tarun Ji replied, “When I arrived in rags you turned me away. Now I am dressed in finery, you treat me with honor. Clearly, it is my clothes you are welcoming, not me.
The rich man hung his head in shame.

Answer 5.
(a) (iii) on
(b) (iii) by
(c) (ii) and
(d) (i) to
(e) (iii) became

Answer 6.
Incorrect Correction
(a) spreading spread
(b) flag flagged
(c) it its
(d) within
(e) pass passed

Answer 7.
(a) Raju lived with his master.
(b) His master gave him milk and bread to eat.
(c) He took Raju for long walks in the park.
(d) He had given Raju a red ball to play with.
(e) Raju served his master day in and day out.

Answer 8.
(a) Lencho wrote a letter to God.
(b) The Postmaster laughed heartily because he had never seen such an address.
(c) Firstly the Postmaster broke out laughing, but soon he became serious.
(d) The Postmaster turned serious to see Lencho’s faith in God.
OR
(a) ‘He’ refers to the tiger.
(b) He is in the cage and pacing up and down.
(c) No, does not like to be in the cage. He is very impatient.
(d) abcb

Answer 9.
(a) Wanda had designed her paintings of dresses by keeping girls in her mind. In her new home, she had designed a hundred more of them. She liked the girls and considered them as her friends. So she gifted them to the girls. It shows that she was nice, friendly and forgiving by nature.
(b) The pilot called the Paris Control Room to inform the airport authorities about his flight to England. He also wanted to ask for the proper direction. He could not contact it the second time because his radio was dead due to storm.
(c) Horace had planned everything carefully. He knew where the housekeeper hung the key to the kitchen door. He wore a pair of gloves, took the key and entered the house at Shotover Grange. He made the dog quiet by calling him by his right name. He had entered to commit robbery.
(d) Fowler was a young romantic writer. He used to write suspense stories lull of mysterious characters and action. He wanted to meet Ausable, a secret agent, to know about his life. He wanted to know how he tackled dangerous situations. He wanted to use this in his new story.
(e) When Richard Ebright was in seventh grade, he participated in a county science fair. There he showed slides of frog tissues. But he lost. Now he learned that he would have to do some real experiments.

Answer 10.
Buddha wanted Kisa Gotami to understand that the life of the mortals in this world is troubled, brief and full of pain. There is no way in which those who are born can avoid dying. All young and old, fools and wise are subject to death. The world is afflicted with death and decay. So the wise do not grief knowing the reality of the world. If one does grief, his pain would be greater and his body would suffer. Thus Gotami could understand this when she could not get mustard seeds from any house that was not visited by death. The medicine to bring her dead son back to life was Buddha’s way to tell her reality of life and death.
OR
The hack driver was a fine talker. He was most affectionate and friendly with the narrator. He befooled and duped the narrator. He developed a sort of liking for him. He was frank and free. He robbed him of money by charging him at the rate of two dollars an hour. He also charged money for the narrator’s lunch. He was a trickster. The hack driver called Lutkins as a good for nothing fellow. He had a craze for playing poker. He owed to many. He was skilled in the art of duping others. He was known for his dishonesty. He was a very cunning, clever and smart fellow.
The hack driver took the narrator to many places. The narrator took him to his own house and also took him to his own farmyard but in vain. The narrator failed because Lutkins himself was the hack driver.

Answer 11.
Anne is afraid to confide in people even in her own elder sister, Margot because she is scared that she might be ridiculed by her family and friends. When Anne remarks that paper is more patient than people, she wants to convey the difficulty she has in expressing herself openly in front of others. Anne, again and again, claims that there are two distinct sides of her personality – one who is happy, frivolous while the other one is serious, sensitive and pure. She is afraid that if people see her other side of personality which is pure and genuine, they will make fun of her and consider her ridiculous and sentimental. So she never shows her inner self. She adds that what she says is not what she feels. People in the Annexe think that she is a flirt, boy-crazy and talkative. Even if it hurts her, she pretends that it does not bother her.

Anne tends to be the happy-go-lucky in public, but we, the readers, get a direct view of her serious, sensitive and warm personality. She wears a mask of a frivolous, carefree teenager but when we go through her thoughts and feelings towards others, we find a different Anne—a very matured and serious girl. She herself admits that she is always being taken as a ‘light-hearted’. Anne thinks that she is used to putting up with. The nice Anne never comes up on stage in public. She comes up when she is alone. She sometimes feels sad and hurt as she is not able to bring out her original self because she is surrounded by negative opinions, dismayed looks and mocking faces that do not allow her to show her inner self. It is a double personality syndrome that nearly all people have, but Anne’s two personalities keep out of her diary and everyone can read and notice them.
OR
Anne moved to Annexe when she was just thirteen. She thought that she would be in the Annexe for a short while. Soon the suffocating atmosphere became part of her life, a constant companion. Her fear and depression increased. It was difficult for a teenager to control her emotions and outbursts. Gradually she experiences physical and emotional transformation. She started maturing and ripening. She accepted the prevailing circumstances and got ready for the worst. Nature now became her source of inner happiness and she learned to enjoy it from her hiding place. The scarcity of provisions stopped tormenting her. She became adjusting in nature. She found that she could be the master of her nature and needed no outside support. She acquired self-confidence and this gave her extra strength to control her temper. She stopped pinpointing faults in other people. Her thoughts underwent a change. She became pensive, thoughtful and much balanced. She penned down those ideas which could be expressed only by an intellectual. She became analytical and that gave her the power to see the world objectively. A girl transformed into a woman and that too very thoughtful and understanding.
OR
During the rainy days, Helen kept busy indoors, amusing herself like other girls of her age. She liked to knit, crochet or play a game of chess with her friends. She also loved to play solitaire with playing cards. Helen enjoyed the company of little children, the best. Their prattle frolic and interest pleased her immensely. They could not spell in her hands nor could Helen read their lips but their happiness gave great joy to Helen. Helen could not play ‘dumb show’ with them and her mistakes would let the children burst into noise laughter. Helen was interested in going to museum and art stores and these visits were very inspiring to her. She traced every line and curve with her fingertips and could sense the emotions of the artists. She was particularly impressed by the medallion of Homer, the blind poet and could imagine his glorious songs. Helen was also fond of visiting the theatre. She preferred and enjoyed the plays better when they were being performed rather than reading them. She also had the privilege of meeting some great actors and actresses like Mr. Jefferson. Helen could not forget Mr. Jefferson’s enactment of the role “Rip Van Winkle”. After the play, Helen was much excited to touch his flowing hair and his dress. So Helen’s family provided all kinds of amusement to Helen and Miss Sullivan remained her constant companion and helper in all these activities. All these amusements add to her personality and Helen enjoyed them.
OR
Helen appeared for her preliminary examinations for Radcliffe from 29th June to 3rd July in 1897. The subjects she had opted were Elementary and Advanced German, French, Latin, English, Greek and Roman History making it nine hours in all. Every student was required to pass in sixteen hours—twelve for elementary and four for advanced. The papers were brought to Radcliffe by a special messenger. Every student had a Roll. No. Helen was asked to sit in a separate room so that the noise of the typewriter should not disturb the others. On the first day of examination, Mr. Gilman read out the paper sentence by sentence and made Helen repeat the words. He read out by means of manual alphabet. The papers were difficult and Helen typed the answers on the typewriter. Mr. Gilman read out the answers and Helen made whatever corrections or changes she wished to make. Helen never had this kind of advantage later and she had no chance to correct her errors. Later Mr. Gilman dispatched her papers with his certificate. Helen could fare better in her preliminaries because of the great help rendered by Mr. Gilman and because of the subjects which had been more interesting to her. Helen passed in every subject and received honors in German and English.

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Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions

• The paper consists of 3 sections: A, B, C.
• Attempt all the questions.
• Don’t write anything on the question paper.
• Read each question carefully and follow the given instructions.
• All the answers must be correctly numbered and written in the answer sheet provided to you.
• Strictly adhere to the word limit given in the question paper. Marks will be deducted for exceeding the word limit.
• Ensure that questions of each section are answered together.

SECTION A
(Reading – 20 Marks)

Question 1.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (8)
1. One day Gandhiji and Vallabhbhai Patel were talking in the Yeravda jail when Gandhiji remarked, “At times even a dead snake can be of use.” And he related the following story to illustrate his point: Once a snake entered the house of an old woman. The old woman was frightened and cried out for help. Hearing her, the neighbors rushed up and killed the snake. Then they returned to their homes. Instead of throwing the dead snake far away, the old woman flung it onto her roof.
2. Sometime later a kite flying overhead spotted the dead snake. In its beak, the kite had a pearl necklace which it had picked up from somewhere. It dropped the necklace and flew away with the dead snake. When the old woman saw a bright, shining object on her roof she pulled it down with a pole. Finding that it was a pearl necklace she danced with joy!
3. One day a bania found a snake in his house. He could not find anyone to kill it for him and had not the courage to kill it himself. Besides, he hated killing any living creature. So, he covered the snake with a pot and let it there.
4. As luck would have it, that night some thieves broke into the bania’s house. They entered the kitchen and saw the overturned pot. “Ah”, they thought, “the bania has hidden something valuable here.” As they lifted the pot, the snake struck. Having come with the object of stealing, they barely left with their lives.
5. Once he came out of jail, Gandhiji went from city to city, village to village collecting funds for the Charkha Sangh. During one of his tours, he addressed a meeting in Orissa.
6. After his speech a poor old woman got up. She was bent with age, her hair was grey and her clothes were in tatters. The volunteers tried to stop her, but she fought her way to the place where Gandhiji was sitting. “I must see him,” she insisted and going up to Gandhiji touched his feet.
7. Then from the folds of her sari, she brought out a copper coin and placed it at his feet. Gandhiji picked up the copper coin and put it away carefully.
8. The Charkha Sangh funds were under the charge of Jamnalal Bajaj. He asked Gandhi for the coin but Gandhi refused.

1.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any eight of the following questions in brief: (1 x 8 = 8)
(a) Why did the woman cry out?
(b) What did the kite do when it saw the dead snake on the roof?
(c) How did the live snake help the bania?
(d) Why was the old woman happy?
(e) Why did Gandhiji go to Orissa?
(f) Describe the woman who went up to meet Gandhiji.
(g) Why did the old woman have to fight her way to the place where Gandhiji was sitting?
(h) Who was in charge of the Charkha Sangh funds and what did he ask Gandhiji for?
(i) Find the word in paragraph 8 which is the Antonym of ‘Accepted’.

Question 2.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (12)
1. The other day I received an unusual and very gratifying gift: I was given a tree or rather, I was given half-a-dozen trees which would be planted on my behalf. I had been invited to give a talk to an organization. After such events, the speaker is usually given a token gift. Sometimes the gift is that of a pen, or something useful. Often, the gift is in the form of a plaque or a similar token. However well-meant, such gifts are destined to gather dust in forgotten comers. Which is why I was agreeably surprised to be given a scroll which attested that, on a designated plantation established for the purpose, trees would be added in my name as part of the ‘green’ movement sponsored by the organization.
2. In an increasingly environmentally conscious world, the gift of a living tree or plant makes for a perfect present. The tradition of giving and receiving gifts has increasingly become a highly evolved marketing exercise. Apart from festivals like Diwali, Holi, Christmas, Eid and others, a whole new calendar of celebration events has been created to promote the giving of gifts: Mother’s Day, Father’s day, Teacher’s day, Valentine’s Day and so on.
3. What do you give to people – friends, relatives, spouses, children, parents, employees, clients, well-wishers who more or less have everything or at least everything that you could afford to give them as a gift?
4. Another box of chocolates? Another bottle of scent or after-shave? Another shirt or a kurta? Another another?
5. Thinking of unusual and pleasing presents which are also affordable is a full-time job. Like wedding planners and planners of theme parties, present planners—professionals who select and make up gift packages for you to give on occasions like marriages and corporate events— and doing increasingly good business.
6. However, the best-planned gifts of mine and thine go often awry. How often particularly during the so-called ‘festive seasons’ when gift giving and gift receiving reach epidemic proportions— have you had the embarrassing experience of getting back as a present a gift you yourself had given to someone who, having no use for it and not realizing that it was you who had gifted it, to begin with had unwittingly returned your gift to you? Like musical chairs, musical gifts only too often go round and round.
7. This is true not only at the individual but also at the level of the state. The diplomatic protocol also demands the exchange of gifts according to culture and tradition. Such tokens like the numbers of crudely made miniature Taj Mahals that Sarkari India has presented into the reluctant hands of foreign guests must fill entire godowns across the globe.
8. How much more preferable a living tree than a crude model of the Taj possibly made of marble from an unauthorized quarry? If the giving of tree sapling were to be institutionalized, it could lead to another green revolution in the lucrative and growing field of gift giving, with a new, eco-friendly industry taking root in plantations and nurseries specially created for the purpose. People could feel good looking at the certificate that trees had been planted in their names. Next birthday, give someone you love a tree one day the two of you might sit under the shade of the same tree.

2.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following questions in brief: (2 x 4 = 8)
(a) What was the gift? Why was it unusual and gratifying?
(b) Why is selecting a gift described as a ‘full-time job’?
(c) What does the writer mean by “However the best-planned gifts of mine and thine go often awry”?
(d) How can we cause another green revolution?
(e) What is a demand made by diplomatic protocol?

2.2. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following: (1 x 4 = 4)
(a) In paragraph 1, ………… means satisfying.
(i) gratifying
(ii) contenting
(iii) relieving
(iv) modification

(b) A token gift is usually given to …………..
(i) the listener
(ii) the speaker
(iii) the referee
(iv) the leader

(c) Procedure ………. are slanted in their names.
(i) trees
(ii) mangoes
(iii) roses
(iv) gifts

(d) In paragraph 6, the synonym of unintentionally is ……….
(i) diplomatic
(ii) initializing
(iii) unauthorized
(iv) unwittingly

(e) The giving of tree sapling should be ……….
(i) ordered
(ii) mandatory
(iii) institutionalized
(iv) lucrative

SECTION B
(Writing & Grammar – 30 Marks)

Question 3.
Write a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper complaining about employing minor children both boys and girls as full domestic help is a common feature, also advocating the need to stop such practice which deprives the children of their basic rights. You are Kunwar/Shubhangi, B-36, Mayur Vihar, Phase-II, Delhi.
OR
You are Sakshi/Saksham, a customer of Excited Broadband. Write a letter to the Customer Care Department, Excited regarding the poor service of Internet connection. You are a resident of 485, Ram Nagar, Shahdara.

Question 4.
Write a complete story in about 150-200 words on the basis of the startup lines.
Rajan was never ordinary, except his circumstances. A student of class IX ………
OR
Develop a story with the help of the following opening line-
Once a man named Mohanlal lived in a city. He had four sons ………….

Question 5.
Fill in any four gaps by choosing the most appropriate words from the options given below. (1 x 4 = 4)
Today we (a) ………. all familiar with the use of fingerprinting. It is very important and is fighting crime. (b) ………….. many people do not know that it was in India (c) ………. fingerprints (d) ………. first used for catching criminals. Fingerprints (e) ………. be found on practically any solid surface including the human body.
(a) (i) are (ii) is (iii) were (iv) was
(b) (i) Since (ii) But (iii) And (iv) Though
(c) (i) which (ii) who (iii) that (iv) where
(d) (i) was (ii) is (iii) are (iv) were
(e) (i) should (ii) shall (iii) can (iv) will

Question 6.
The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the . incorrect word and the correction against any four lines of the passage. (1 x 4 = 4)

Question 7.
Rearrange any four of the following groups of words and phrases to form meaningful sentences: (1 x 4 = 4)
(a) love / Indians / celebrate / to / festivals
(b) enjoy / time / they / with / spending / families / their
(c) exchanged / are/and / sweets / are / gifts / distributed
(d) even/away / some / stay / people / work / from
(e) religion / of / most / are / the / festivals / India / with / in / associated

SECTION C
(Literature : Textbook & Long Reading Text – 30 Marks)

Question 8.
Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow: (1 x 4 = 4)
Did you finish your homework, Amanda?
Did you tidy your room, Amanda?
I thought I told you to clean your shoes Amanda!
(a) Who speaks these lines and to whom?
(b) What are the various works she has to do?
(c) What does the parent think she asked her Amanda to do?
(d) Does Amanda listen to her mother attentively?
OR
Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful
The land will again experience the oppression of one another.
The Sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement.
Let freedom reign. God bless Africa!
(a) Who speaks these words and when?
(b) What kind of oppression does the speaker refer to here?
(c) Explain ‘The Sun shall never set’.
(d) Who led the first non-racial government?

Question 9.
Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each: (2 x 4 = 8)
(a) Who received Lencho’s letter? Why did he answer it?
(b) Why was it difficult for Hari to rob Anil?
(c) ‘Horace was no ordinary thief.’ Explain.
(d) How did the young seagull’s mother teach him flying?
(e) What is the story about the origin of the people of Coorg?

Question 10.
Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-120 words: (8)
How did otter behave in the beginning? How did he become familiar with the author?
OR
The course of the Loisel’s life changed due to the necklace. Comment.

Question 11.
Answer any one of the following questions in about 200-250 words:
Give a character sketch of Margot Frank.
OR
What were the economic and social conditions during the war?
OR
Describe Helen’s first experience of encountering a dangerous aspect of nature.
OR
Give a brief character sketch of Helen’s mother.

Answers

Answer 1.
(a) The woman cried out for help because a snake had entered her house and that sight frightened her.
(b) The kite dropped a pearl necklace which it had picked up from somewhere and flew away with the dead snake.
(c) When the thieves entered the bania’s house they saw the snake under the pot and ran for their lives.
(d) The old woman was happy because the kite had dropped a pearl necklace on her roof while taking the dead snake.
(e) Gandhiji went to Orissa for collecting funds.
(f) The woman was old and her body was bent with age. She had grey hair and tattered clothes.
(g) The old woman had to fight her way because the volunteers tried to stop the poor woman from going to Gandhiji.
(h) Jamnalal Bajaj was in-charge of the Charkha Sangh funds and he asked for the copper coin from Gandhiji.
(i) Refused

Answer 2.
2.1. (a) The gift was a scroll which attested that on a designated plantation half a dozen trees would be planted on behalf of the writer. It was all usual and gratifying for him as it was different from the usual token of appreciation handed down to a speaker and it was for a great cause.
(b) Selecting a gift is described as a full-time job as often people have all necessities and it is impossible to choose the perfect gift for them. Also most of the time we get things in gifts we usually do possess.
(c) The writer means that sometimes even giving gifts can go totally wrong. Sometimes during the festive, season, one can receive back the same gift from another that he/she had given.
(d) We can cause another green revolution if gifting saplings were to be started. This would ‘ lead to people and even diplomats receiving and giving saplings which would lead to growth of plantations and nurseries.
(e) The diplomatic protocol also demands exchange of gifts according to culture and tradition. Such tokens like the numbers of crudely made miniature Taj Mahals that Sarkari India has presented into the reluctant hands of foreign guests must fill entire godowns across the globe.

2.2. (a) (i) gratifying
(b) (ii) the speaker
(c) (i) trees
(d) (iv) unwittingly
(e) (iii) institutionalized

Answer 3.
B-36, Mayur Vihar
Phase-II, Delhi
19th June, 20xx
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi

Sub: Stopping Child Labour

Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I want to raise my voice against the exploitation of minors by the so-called elite class. They employ some boys and girls as full-time domestic help in order to save money. These children are given very less salary.
They have to work hard the whole day whereas the children of the employer enjoy all the luxuries of life and study in good schools. Sometimes the employers go to the extent of inflicting atrocities on these children. It is really painful to see that at this tender age these children are compelled to work under most unfavorable conditions.
Most of the time, parents of these children are responsible for their plight. Just to add the income of the family they drop their children from school and engage them in doing such a job. Our Government should take some concrete steps to improve the condition of these underprivileged children. I would like you to give appropriate space to my letter in your esteemed newspaper so that the authorities concerned wake up and take appropriate action.

Yours sincerely
Kunwar

OR

485, Ram Nagar
Shahdara, Delhi
15th Sept., 20xx
The Manager
Customer Care Department (Broadband)
Excitel, Exchange Ram Nagar
Delhi-110032

Sub: Poor Broadband Service

Sir,
I am a customer of your reputed broadband service and my customer ID is 41721. The Internet service at my home is very poor and I have to restart the modem or adjust the cables 10-12 times to get it working every time. Even after that, it works only for 5-7 minutes and then the modem restarts itself.
I have already raised several complaints on the helpline number but the issue has not been rectified as yet. It seems that there is some hardware issue with modem and it needs replacement as it keeps on restarting and its indicators are also not in proper order.
I would highly appreciate if you would look into the matter to deliver the best to its customers.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully
Sakshi
Mobile No. 97604-19xxx

Answer 4.
Rajan was never ordinary, except his circumstances. A student of class IX he was always above his peers, be it neatness, punctuality or discipline. He never had time to waste. After school, he had to help his father at their small shop. He would always carry his books and when there was no customer he would quickly complete his homework. His teachers were very fond of ’ him, especially his English teacher. The moment the teacher would ask the question, Rajan would be the first one to raise his hand. The only subject that put in a spoke in his wheel v/as Maths. He envied everyone who could solve the Maths problems within no time. Rajan’s dreams were translated into reality when he got the chance to work part-time in the household of a retired college professor of Maths, Mr. Rakesh. Mr. and Mrs. Rakesh not only attended to Rajan’s drawback but also gave him excellent career guidance. With the grace of God and his hard work, Rajan cleared the IIM with flying colors.
OR
Once a man named Mohanlal lived in a city. He and his wife had four sons. Both of them passed away, while the children were still young. Their greedy relatives tricked them out of their property and the boys were left penniless. One day the eldest brother said, “It seems to me that we should master some skills which will help us to earn a lot of money and be free.” After some discussion, they decided that it would be best if they acquired magic powers, which would help to bring in a steady income. They set off in different directions. Many months later, they met at appointed place.

The eldest son said, “I have mastered a particular kind of magic. I can cover the bare bones of an animal with the right kind of flesh.
The second one said, “I have learned to add skin and hairs of the animal after the flesh has been added to the bones. The third one said, “I know how to create the limbs of the animals whose bones have been clothed with skin, flesh, and hair. And the fourth one said, “When such an animal is fully formed, I can fill life into it.

So they went into the forest to look for the bones of an animal. Soon they found some scattered bones of an animal. The three brothers who knew to change showed their magic and they saw that they had made a lion. As soon as the fourth brother muttered a spell, the huge lion arose and ate each one of them. Thus, four brothers died because of foolish ideas. This proves if you lack wisdom and common sense even the best skills cannot help you.

Answer 5.
(a) (i) are
(b) (ii) But
(c) (iii) that
(d) (iv) were
(e) (iii) can

Answer 6.
Incorrect    Correction
(a) in             on
(b) the           a
(c) with         of
(d) for           to
(e) the           a

Answer 7.
(a) Indians love to celebrate festivals.
(b) They enjoy spending time with their families.
(c) Gifts are exchanged and sweets are distributed.
(d) Some people even stay away from work.
(e) Most of the festivals in India are associated with religion.

Answer 8.
(a) These lines are spoken by Amanda’s parents to Amanda.
(b) She has to complete her homework, clean her room and her shoes.
(c) The parents think that she asked Amanda to clean her shoes.
(d) She does not listen to her mother as she is often lost in her world of imagination.
OR
(a) These words are spoken by Nelson Mandela on the ceremony of South Africa’s first democratically elected government.
(b) The speaker refers to the oppression of the blacks by the whites in South Africa.
(c) It means that the independence of the people of South Africa should last forever.
(d) Nelson Mandela.

Answer 9.
(a) Lencho’s letter was received by the postmaster. Since it was addressed to God and the postmaster, who was kindhearted and generous, did not want to shake Lencho’s faith in God. He wanted to help Lencho and his family. Therefore he answered it.
(b) Anil was the most trusting person Hari had met. He had given him a key to the door and therefore it was difficult to rob him. According to Hari, it’s easy to rob a greedy man because he can afford to be robbed. But it’s difficult to rob a careless man because sometimes he does not even notice he’s been robbed and takes all the pleasure out of work.
(c) Horace was no ordinary thief because he loved rare, expensive books. So he robbed a safe every year. Each year he planned carefully. What he would do that he stole enough to last for twelve months and secretly bought the books he loved through an agent.
(d) The young Seagull’s mother kept him hungry forth twenty-four hours. She kept playing with a piece of fish before him. She came to him with it. Then she suddenly stopped before him. It provoked him to dive for food. Thus she taught him to fly.
(e) It is said that people of Coorg are of Greek or Arabic origin. Apart of Alexander’s army is said to have settled here. This is clear from their traditions and rites which are different from the Hindus. The theory of Arab origin draws support from the long, black coat worn by the Kodavus, which is known as Kuppia.

Answer 10.
In the beginning, the otter was neither hostile nor friendly. He was simply aloof and indifferent.
He preferred to sleep on the floor near the author’s bed. But soon he got familiar with the author and started taking a keen interest in his surroundings. The second night he came on to the author’s bed and slept in the crook of his knees. Thereafter he became friendly with the author. Whenever he was in trouble, he rushed to the author for protection. When he was indoors he spent most of the time in play. He even escaped to the bathroom where it struggled with tap for water. In this way, he became familiar with the author.
OR
Matilda lost Mrs. Forestier’s necklace while she was dancing at the ball. Matilda and her husband had to return the necklace after borrowing eighteen thousand francs from lenders. They handed the jewel box to Mrs. Forestier who did not open the Jewel Box. After that Matilda and her husband spent a life of misery. A tremendous change came in the lifestyle of Matilda after this incident. She started living in a rented house, sent away the maid, and also started doing all the household work. She led a wretched, poor and humble life for ten years. Matilda’s desire to show off and one little act of negligence or one small error led to the utter ruin of their life full of pleasures. They suffered poverty for ten years due to the debt they incurred to buy a necklace.

Answer 11.
Margot Frank is Anne’s elder sister. She is sixteen at the beginning of the diary and eighteen at the end of it. She does not get much attention in the diary, yet according to Anne, she is prettier, quieter, smarter and more matured than Anne. We do come across some minor quarrels between the two sisters but Margot is Anne’s wellwisher. She sees Anne as a friend to talk to and confide in. She even encourages Anne’s relationship with Peter. Still, she remains under-appreciated by Anne. Her moves in the diary depict her as a mature and caring person. Margot is docile and not assertive like Anne. She is more self-controlled though for Anne she is weak-willed and passive. Margot is quite intelligent and good at her studies. She is not at all jealous of Anne because she has not found a friend like her so much so, she even tells her sister that she thinks of Peter as a young brother. She is not impulsive and moody. She is not critical of other’s faults. She is closer to her mother. This can be the reason why she has been under-appreciated by Anne. She is of adjusting nature and accepts life as it is. She has not developed much like Anne.
OR
The economic and social conditions worsened day by day during the war. Half a pound of coffee cost eighty guilders, half a pound of tea cost three hundred and fifty guilders and a pound of butter cost thirty-five guilders. Everyone was trading in the black market. People had to queue for vegetables and all kinds of goods. Vandalization, murders, and thefts were daily occurrences. The doctors could not visit the patients since their cars and bikes were stolen the moment they turned their back to them. The little children smashed the windows of people’s homes and stole whatever they could lay their hands on. People never left their homes in the fear of finding their belongings stolen. Even the police and night watchman were getting in on the act. Everyone wanted to put food into their stomachs and since wages had been frozen, people resolved to swindling. Everyday the newspapers were filled with reward notice for the return of stolen typewriters, prison rugs, etc. The electric clocks on street comers were dismantled and public phones were stripped down to the last wire. The police had been mightily trying to track down many girls of fifteen and older who were reported missing every day. The only good thing that came out of this was as the situation became more severe, the act of sabotage against the authorities increased.
OR
Once Helen and Miss Sullivan were returning from a walk and they decided to rest under a wild cherry tree. They decided to have lunch sitting under the tree. Helen managed to climb the tree and found a seat in the branches. Miss Sullivan went away to the house to bring the lunch. Suddenly the sky was overcast with clouds and Helen could feel the difference in the atmosphere. She sensed the sky had turned dark as the sun’s warmth had dwindled. Helen smelt a strange odor coming up from the earth, the odor that preceded a thunderstorm. Helen was very frightened. She was alone, cut off from her friends and family and away from her teacher. Moreover, she wanted to get down from the tree. The tree shivered, the branches swayed and Helen held the branches very tightly. The twigs snapped and fell on Helen, the branches heaved and lashed. Helen had been driven to great fright when luckily her teacher arrived and was greatly delighted to feel the earth under her feet. That day Helen learned another lesson. She woke up to the fact that nature is not always kind and giving. It can be cruel and dangerous also. Beneath the softest touch were hidden treacherous claws.
OR
Right from the beginning, the greatest credit of making Helen self-reliant went to Helen’s mother, who had been the epitome of encouragement and motivation. Helen noticed the entire world sitting in her mother’s lap. Her mother succeeded in making Helen understand a great deal. She learned to distinguish her clothes, do errands, make crude signs and feel all the objects. Her mother stressed on Helen’s strengths and did not complain about her deprivations. During Helen’s temperamental outbursts there was a great understanding on her part. Helen was never alienated. She was always there, within the family entertaining guests and making Christmas preparations. Helen’s mother never gave up hope for Helen’s education as she had read Dickens’ American Notes. She had read of the deaf and blind Laura Bridgman. Most of the family members doubted if Helen could ever be educated but her mother persisted in her efforts and finally, Miss Sullivan arrived at the doorstep. Helen’s mother never interfered with the innovative methods of Miss Sullivan’s teaching and provided all the support. She was a lady who could take a firm step also when things turned a little ugly at the Gilman school. Helen was immediately withdrawn. Helen’s mother tried every way to make Helen communicate. Helen’s mother remained her greatest strength and her greatest inspiration.

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Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions

• The paper consists of 3 sections: A, B, C.
• Attempt all the questions.
• Don’t write anything on the question paper.
• Read each question carefully and follow the given instructions.
• All the answers must be correctly numbered and written in the answer sheet provided to you.
• Strictly adhere to the word limit given in the question paper. Marks will be deducted for exceeding the word limit.
• Ensure that questions of each section are answered together.

SECTION A
(Reading – 20 Marks)

Question 1.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (8)
1. Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. When areas in and around Leh began to experience water shortages, life didn’t grind to a halt. Why? Because Chewang Norphel, a retired civil engineer in the Jammu and Kashmir government came up with the idea of artificial glaciers.
2. Ladakh, a cold desert at an altitude of 3,000-3,500 meters above sea level, has a low average annual rainfall rate of 50mm. Glaciers have always been the only source of water. Agriculture is completely dependent on glacier melt unlike the rest of river/monsoon-fed India. But over the years with increasing effects of climate change, rainfall and snowfall patterns have been changing, resulting in severe shortage and drought situations. Given the severe winter conditions, the window for farming is usually limited to one harvest season.
3. It is located between the natural glacier above and the village below. The one closer to the village and lowest in altitude melts first, providing water during April/May, the crucial sowing season. Further layers of ice above melt with increasing temperature thus ensuring continuous supply to the fields. Thus, farmers have been able to manage two crops instead of one. It costs about Rs. 1,50,000 and above to create one.
4. Fondly called the “glacier man”, Mr. Norphel has designed over 15 artificial glaciers in and around Leh since 1987. In recognition of his pioneering effort, he was conferred the Padma Shri by President Pranab Mukherjee, in 2015.
5. There are few basic steps followed in creating the artificial glacier.
6. River or stream water at higher altitude is diverted to a shaded area of the hill, facing north, where the winter sun is blocked by a ridge or a mountain range. At the start of winter/November, the diverted water is made to flow onto sloping hill face through distribution channels. Stone embankments are built at regular intervals which impede the flow of water, making shallow pools and freeze, forming a cascade of ice along the slope. Ice formation continues for 3-4 months resulting in a large accumulation of ice which is referred to as an “artificial glacier”. (349 words)

1.1. Attempt any eight of the following questions on the basis of the passage you have read. (1 x 8 = 8)
(a) Who was Chewang Norphel?
(b) What kind of land form is Ladakh?
(c) Why have Glaciers been the only source of water for Ladakh?
(d) Why has the pattern of snowfall and rainfall changed?
(e) How are Glaciers significant for irrigation?
(f) How do farmers manage to grow two crops instead of one?
(g) In which year did President Pranab Mukherjee confer Padma Shri to Mr. Norphel?
(h) How many months does the ice formation continue for?
(i) Find the word in the paragraph 6 which means the same as ‘gathering’?

Question 2.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
1. Have you ever failed at something so miserably that the thought of attempting to do it again was the last thing you wanted to do?
2. If your answer is yes, then you are “not a robot.” Unlike robots, we human beings have feelings, emotions, and dreams. We are all meant to grow and stretch despite our circumstances and our limitations. Flourishing and trying to make our dreams come true is great when life is going our way. But what happens when it’s not? What happens when you fail despite all of your hard work? Do you stay down and accept the defeat or do you get up again and again until you are satisfied? If you have a tendency to persevere and keep going then you have what experts call, grit.
3. Falling down or failing is one of the most agonizing, embarrassing, and scariest human experiences. But it is also one of the most educational, empowering, and essential parts of living a successful and fulfilling life. Did you know that perseverance (grit) is one of the seven qualities that have been described as the keys to personal success and betterment in society? The other six are curiosity, gratitude, optimism, self-control, social intelligence, and zest. Thomas Edison is a model for grit for trying 1,000 plus times to invent the light bulb. If you are reading this with the lights on in your room, you know well he succeeded. When asked why he kept going despite his hundreds of failures, he merely stated that what he had been not failures. They were hundreds of ways not to create a light bulb. This statement not only revealed his grit but also his optimism for looking at the bright side.
4. Grit can be learned to help you become more successful. One of the techniques that help is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice that helps the individual stay at the moment by bringing awareness of his or her experience without judgment. This practice has been used to quiet
the noise of their fears and doubts. Through this simple practice of mindfulness, individuals have the ability to stop the self-sabotaging downward spiral of hopelessness, despair, and frustration.
5. What did you do to overcome the negative and self-sabotaging feelings of failure? Reflect on what you did, and try to use those same powerful resources to help you today.

2.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following questions in about 30-40 words each. (2 x 4 = 8)
(a) According to the passage, what are the attributes of a human?
(b) What is perceived as grit?
(c) How is ‘failing’ an educational and empowering part of human life?
(d) In what ways can grit be developed?
(e) How does mindfulness help?

2.2. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following: (1 x 4 = 4)
(a) While inventing the light bulb, Thomas Edison had failed …………
(i) 1000 times
(ii) 10000 plus times
(iii) 1000 plus times
(iv) 10000 times

(b) Failure is a part of …… life.
(i) normal
(ii) common
(iii) human
(iv) ordinary

(c) In paragraph 2, ……… means continue.
(i) robots
(ii) satisfied
(iii) persevere
(iv) flourishing

(d) In paragraph 3, the synonym of distressing is …………
(i) embarrassing
(ii) scariest
(iii) agonizing
(iv) failing

(e) ………….. helps in preventing individuals from going down the lines of despair.
(i) success
(ii) fear
(iii) doubt
(iv) mindfulness

SECTION B
(Writing & Grammar – 30 Marks)

Question 3.
You are Sujal/Sujata of Pragya Public School, Nangal, Punjab who had arranged a trip for fifty students of Nanital in summer vacations for ten days with ‘Mount Travels and Tourism’. The arrangements done by the travel agency were far below standard. The accommodation and food facilities were inferior in quality. Write a letter of complaint . to the director of the agency to stop duping tourists with false promises as it tarnishes the image of locals. (100-120 words) (8)
OR
India is a highly populated country. People lack in maintaining proper sanitation and hygiene, as a result, they suffer from various diseases. India has a serious sanitation challenge; around 60 percent of the world’s open defecation takes place in India. Poor sanitation causes health hazards including diarrhea, particularly in children under S years of age, malnutrition, and deficiencies in physical development and cognitive ability. You are Nitish/Nikita, head boy/girl of Anand Public School, Jaipur. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, highlighting the problem and suggesting practical ways to ensure public sanitation and the right to dignity and privacy. (100-120 words) (8)

Question 4.
Develop a short story with the help of the given visual/starting line. Give a suitable title to your story. (150-200 words)

OR
It was an amazing day. Full of fun and frolic. We all stood aghast to see a strange flying object over our heads. We started guessing… (write in 150-200 words).

Question 5.
Fill in any four of the blanks choosing the most appropriate option from the ones given in the box. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank numbers. (1 x 4 = 4)
Butterflies are abundant (a) ……….. the Central African Republic. It (b) ………… home to nearly 600 identified species. Many butterflies are brilliantly colored and small (c) ……….. some are as big as saucers. Farmer Philippe (d) …………. solace in collecting butterfly wings from his fields and turning them into works of art. My favorite hobby, since my childhood, is (e) ………… butterflies.
(a) (i) in (ii) from (iii) for (iv) into
(b) (i) has (ii) is (iii) was (iv) are
(c) (i) if (ii) therefore (iii) so (iv) while
(d) (i) find (ii) to find (iii) finding (iv) finds
(e) (i) catch (ii) caught (iii) catching (iv) has been catching

Question 6.
In the following passage, one word has not been edited in each line. Write the incorrect word along with the correct word in the space provided. Do any four. (4)

Question 7.
Rearrange any four of the following groups of words or phrases to make meaningful sentences. (4)
(a) enters / millions tons / the / every year / of7ocean / plastic
(b) are / waters / sightings / junk-filled / of / common
(c) population / middle-class / increasing / is / coastlines/along
(d) trash / increase / has led / waste management / lack / of / in / to
(e) close / like / others / helping / my / friends

SECTION C
(Literature : Textbook & Long Reading Text – 30 Marks)

Question 8.
Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow: (1 x 4 = 4)
The moon was coming up in the east, behind me, and stars were shining in the clear sky above me. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. I was happy to be alone high up above the sleeping countryside.
(a) Who narrates the above lines?
(b) Which type of weather conditions is being discussed in the above lines?
(c) Explain the term ‘the sleeping countryside’?
(d) Why is the narrator happy?
OR
At about the age of twenty-five, the Prince, thereof shielded from the sufferings of the world, while hunting out glanced upon a sick man, then an aged man, then a funeral procession, and finally a monk begging for alms. These sights so moved him that he at once became a beggar and went out into the world to seek enlightenment concerning the sorrows he had witnessed.
(a) Whose age has been referred here?
(b) What was the effect of those sights on the prince?
(c) How did witnesses sorrow change him?
(d) What does ‘glance’ imply in the given lines?

Question 9.
Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each: (2 x 4 = 8)
(a) Hari Singh is both a thief and a human being. Explain.
(b) How does the necklace change the course of the Loisel’s life?
(c) Explain the qualities of the post office employees?
(d) Why would you not agree with Lencho calling them ‘a bunch of crooks’?
(e) Bholi’s heart was overflowing with a ‘New hope and a new life’. What does the phrase ‘the new hope and the new life’ mean?

Question 10.
Attempt any one out of two long answer type questions in (100-120 words). (8)
People should always try to live within their means. Aspirations have no limits but one should never forget the ground realities. Elaborate on the basis of the chapter, “The Necklace”.
OR
Simple moment proves to be very significant and saves rest of the day of the poet from being wasted. Explain on the basis of the poem ‘Dust of Snow’.

Question 11.
Answer the following questions in about 200-250 words: (10)
Kitty plays a vital role in Anne’s life. Elucidate.
OR
In spite of the heartrending circumstances in which ‘The Diary’ was written, it was not an inspiring rather depressing book. Explore.
OR
How did Miss Anne Sullivan help Helen to communicate properly?
OR
Give a pen portrait of Helen Keller.

Answers

Answer 1.
1.1. (a) Chewang Norphel was a retired civil engineer.
(b) Ladakh is a cold desert.
(c) Because Ladakh is a cold desert at 300-3500 meters. The annual rainfall rate is just 50 mm.
(d) The pattern of snowfall and rainfall has changed because of climate change.
(e) Glaciers provide water in the months of April/May. It is crucial for irrigation.
(f) Glaciers and their layers close to the village melt with increasing temperature and provide the continuous supply of water to the fields.
(g) In 2015 president Pranab Mukherjee conferred Padma Shri to Mr. Norphel.
(h) The ice formation continues for 3-4 months.
(i) Accumulation.

Answer 2.
2.1. (a) According to the passage, grit, curiosity, gratitude, optimism, self-control, social intelligence and zest are the attributes of a human.
(b) If you have a tendency to persevere and keep going, we have what experts call grit.
(c) Failing teaches us how to be perseverant and keep going for one’s goals. Each failure makes one understand what to do and what not to do.
(d) We should not accept defeat. Instead, we should make efforts to overcome our limitations, and not to stay down. Thus, we can develop grit.
(e) Mindfulness is a practice that helps the individual stay in the moment by bringing awareness of his or her experience without judgment. This practice is a technique that many have used to quiet the noise of their fears and doubts.

2.2. (a) (iii) 1000 plus times
(b) (iii) human
(c) (iii) persevere
(d) (iii) agonizing
(e) (iv) mindfulness

Answer 3.
Pragya Public School
Nagal, Punjab
23rd November, 20xx
The Director
Mount Travels and Tourism
Nagal, Punjab.

Sub: Inferior quality of food and accommodation.

Dear Sir,
I am constrained to express my displeasure and resentment at inferior arrangements made during our tour to Nainital summer vacations. Our tour was for ten days and arrangement made by your agency was below standard when we came back home, most of the students fell ill and they are unable to attend classes. During our negotiation for the tour, following promises were made:
(a) Stay in good hotels
(b) Food at a good restaurant.
As above promises were fulfilled, we stayed in a lodge and were forced to eat local foods. Consequently, most of the students fell ill.
Certainly, we are cheated by our agency. You are requested that you should not dupe local people because it tarnishes our image.

Yours sincerely
Sujal/Sujata

OR

Anand Public School
Jaipur
23rd November, 20xx
The Editor
Rajasthan Patrika
Jaipur.

Sub: Need for public sanitation.

Sir,
Through the column of your esteemed daily, I want to highlight the serious problem of sanitation. Everybody knows that India is a highly populated country. The people have no proper sanitation and hygiene facilities. Around 60 percent of the world’s open defecation takes place in India. As a result, people suffer from various diseases. Diarrhea, among various health hazards, is very common among the children of below five years of age. Poor sanitation also causes deficiencies in physical development and cognitive ability among people.
The government and the concerned authorities must take steps in this regard. They should put the public sanitation facilities at important places of villages, towns, and cities. Besides, people should be made aware of diseases caused by open defecation. Sanitation should become our right to ensure dignity and privacy.

Yours faithfully
Nitish
Head Boy.

Answer 4.

A Brave and Courageous Sailor

Yesterday I went to the beach with my friends. We were quite happy. We arrived at the beach at around 10:30 am. We selected a sport by the sea and placed our packets on the benches. After reaching the beach, we decided to play some games on the sand. As we had brought two footballs and there were six children, we started jumping and exchanging the ball with one another. During our play, the ball slipped away near the date tree and I hurried towards the tree to bring back the ball. Fortunately, I watched a strange man near some bench. He was a tall man and wearing a long coat and hat. A big knife was fitted into his strong belt. As he had a different look and dress, I became interested in the man and watched him.

I went near the man who was calling someone and a hawk was flying near his leg. But the strange man was lame in his left leg and he was filled with courage and excitement. I thought him to be seaman and desired to meet him. Fortunately, his eyes caught my presence and he called me there and then.

I gathered courage and approached him. The man was pleased with me. I asked him several questions, and he politely answered them all. During our gossip, I came to know that he was John and a sailor by profession. He had brought up the hawk since he was of five years. He belonged to France and his father was also a sailor.
In the meantime, my friends arrived at the spot. They were also surprised at the sailor. Although he was lame, he often liked to visit the new places. Now he is in our country and would stay for two more days. Really he was the bold and courageous sailor.

OR

A Spy Camera

It was an amazing day, full of fun and frolic. We all stood aghast to see a strange flying object over to our heads. We started guessing about the object. My friend Deepak is very intelligent. He always gets high scores in science. I called him and wanted to take his help. He came to the place where I was standing and stared at the object. After some observation, he said, “I think the strange object may be a part of the plane and may have detached away from the plane body. Now it is flying in the air and may fall upon the ground anytime.”

As I was not satisfied with my friend’s observations, I decided to make my own observation because two strange objects was a curious thing for me. Certainly, I was filled with curiosity and wanted to know the object in detail. But Deepak wanted to go back home as it was getting dark. Certainly, I could not stay Deepak further on the spot so my friend left me and I remained on the spot.

When the evening set in there was faint dark everywhere. I was still standing watching the strange object or UFO. When the strange object was at the short distance over my head, I could clearly see it. I found that it was a very big box fitted with huge cameras. It was an act of some enemy country because it was a sky camera. I found the country was in danger. So, I immediately called the police. The camera was brought down on the ground with the help of the helicopter, and an extensive investigation was made. My information was correct. Hence, I helped the country.

Answer 5.
(a) (i) in
(b) (ii) is
(c) (iv) while
(d) (iv) finds
(e) (iii) catching

Answer 6.
Incorrect Correction
(a) a the
ib) or and
(c) has is
(d) irrigating irrigate
(e) requiring require

Answer 7.
(a) Millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean every year.
(b) Sightings of junk filled waters are common.
(c) The middle-class population is increasing along the coastline.
(d) Lack of waste management has led to increasing in trash.
(e) My close friends like helping others.

Answer 8.
(a) The pilot narrates the above lines.
(b) Weather was favorable, as the sky was clear.
(c) It means everything was going well.
(id) Because he is all above.
OR
(a) Gautam Buddha’s age has been referred here.
(b) All the sights moved the prince.
(c) He left his palace and went in search of enlightenment.
(d) ‘Looked at’.

Answer 9.
(a) No doubt Hari is a thief as well as good human being. Situations compel a person to become either beast or remain as a human being. Even goodness and nobility of a person change anyone’s heart and mind.
(b) Only because of the necklace and showing off, Loisel fell in a debt trap which forced her to live like an ordinary lower-middle-class housewife. She started doing all the household chores which a lady of her status normally does not do. Aspirations have no limits but one should never forget the ground realities.
(c) The post office employees were kind and helpful.
(d) Lencho was not at all justified in calling them ‘a bunch of crooks because they helped him by collecting money.
(e) It means, ‘To serve her parents in old age and to teach the students in the same school when she had learned too much’.

Answer 10.
Matilda was a pretty young woman. But she was a day-dreamer. Although she was born in a poor family, yet she dreams to have costly dresses and jewelry. She wanted to be honored ‘ and respected like rich. One day her husband showed her an invitation from a minister. She emotionally forced to buy a new and costly dress for the ball. After this, she borrowed a diamond necklace from her friend Forestier. She enjoyed the party heartily. She danced with enthusiasm. But she lost the necklace and in this way, their problems started. To replace the necklace her husband had to borrow amount on a very high rate of interest. To repay that amount, they lived in the rented house. She did all the household work herself. Mr. Loisel worked extra to earn small wages.

Thus, it is correctly said that we should always they to live within one means. Our aspirations have no limits. But we should never forget the ground realities. If Matilda had knowledge of this fact, her life would not have changed into realities.
OR
In this poem, Robert Frost praises and describes different positions of nature. Here he touches different aspects of natural sights. There are many things in nature that are not considered auspicious like—crow and hemlock. Crow is not considered a good bird. Similarly, hemlock tree is a poisonous tree and that is why it is the symbol of sadness. When the crow shakes off the dust of snow from the hemlock tree, it falls on the poet. Thus the poet’s mood changes due to this incident. Robert Frost, in this poem, represents the crow and hemlock tree as inauspicious. But when the crow shakes off the dust of snow from the hemlock tree, it falls on the poet. It changes his dejected mood and saves the day from being spoilt.

Answer 11.
Anne received a number of gifts from her parents and friends on her thirteenth birthday which was celebrated on 12th, June 1942. She received a diary, a bunch of roses, a decorative plant and some peonies (plants with showy flowers) from her parents. The first gift she opened was a diary which she liked the most. Other things she received from various friends were Camera Obscura, a party game, lots of sweets, chocolates, a puzzle game, an ornamental brooch. The books she received were “Tales and Legends of the Netherlands” by Joseph Cohen and “Daisy’s Mountain Holiday” which were terrific books. She also got some money with which she was able to buy “The Myths of Greece and Rome.” It was that diary which became her confidant in her hiding in Amsterdam. She named it “Kitty” and considered it her best friend and wrote all her experiences of the two years hideout in the Secret Annexe. Obviously, it became her proud possession.
OR
Though Anne had daring parents and a sister Margot Frank, thirty friends, relatives, uncles and aunts who cared for her a lot, a number of boyfriends who were anxious to become her close friends, but she still lacked something in her life. She could make fun and joke of them but would not disclose her inner feelings of a young girl turning into a woman.

There was a saying that “paper is more patient than men” which clicked in her mind one sad day. She found the diary to be her intimate friend she could trust completely. Undoubtedly she had waited so long for such a great thing. The main reason behind Anne’s writing a diary was that she had no such real friend. Moreover, she understood that it was only a diary that could listen to her patiently without any comments and complaints. She called it “Kitty”. She made her first entry in that diary on 14th June 1942. She knew that no one would be interested in knowing the secrets of a thirteen-year-old schoolgirl. She put all her deeply buried thoughts in this diary.
OR
The child who can hear learns the everyday expressions through constant repeating and imitation. The conversation he hears in his home stimulates his mind and he puts forward his own thoughts orally. This natural exchange of ideas is denied to the deaf child. Miss Sullivan overcame this deficiency of a deaf child (the narrator) by being determined to supply the kind of stimulus that the narrator lacked. She did it by repeating to her as far as possible, by spelling word by word on the hand, what she heard, and by showing her how she could take part in the conversation.

For a long time, the narrator was still. She was not thinking of the beads in her lap but was trying to find a meaning for the word ‘love’. At that time the sun had been under a cloud all day, and there had been brief showers, but suddenly the sun broke forth in all its southern splendor. She enquired from Miss Sullivan if what she saw was ‘love’. Miss Sullivan replied that love is something like the clouds that were in the sky before the sun came out. She explained that one cannot touch the clouds, but one can feel the rain and know how glad the flowers and the thirsty earth are to have it after a hot day. She said that one cannot touch love either, but one can feel the sweetness it pours into everything. She added that without love one would not be happy or want to play.
OR
Like Wordsworth, Helen learned to find solace in nature and its peaceful serenity. Her power of observation was commendable. How beautifully she has described the details of her observations! Even those with eyes and ears cannot describe as beautifully as she has done. Natural beauty was abundant around her house. The Keller homestead was quite near a rose- bower. Its old-fashioned garden was the paradise of her childhood. Before Miss Sullivan’s arrival, this garden was the place where Helen went to find comfort and hide her hot face in the cool leaves and grass. Helen felt extremely happy in that garden of flowers, wandering happily from spot to spot. She could recognize each vine and plant by touching them.

Helen was a prodigy child since her early childhood! However, the challenges she faced were quite arduous—as if Nature had planned a special obstacle course for her to help her bring her best out! After being rendered blind and disabled in hearing and speaking, Helen’s frustration to learn more and more about life mounted very high. Her hearing disability combined with a visual disability made the teaching and learning more challenging. Helen was a very industrious girl; she always did her best to learn. She had such a natural, innate passion for learning which always motivated her. Manual alphabet, reading, arithmetic, etc., all were formidable challenges for her initially, but Helen overcame them. The most arduous of all of them was learning to speak. Learning to speak is almost an impossible task for those who have a hearing disability. So Helen had to work very hard. She had to repeat each word and sentence many times for the right tone and pronunciation. She practiced untiringly. At times she became discouraged and weary too, but she never gave up. She faced all the difficulties courageously. Her courage and perseverance are the source of inspiration for all mankind!.

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Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:

• All questions are compulsory within each Section.
• Programming Language in SECTION A : C++.
• Answer the questions after carefully reading the text.

SECTION A

Question 1.
(a) Find out the reserved keywords which are commonly used in C++ out of the following:
char, Void, virtual, NEW, struct, Throw, auto, iF
(b) Which C++ header file(s) are essentially required to be included to run/execute the following C++ source code?

void main()
{
char Txt[50];
strcpy(Txt, "COMPUTER");
cout<<Text;
}

(c) Rewrite the following program after removing the syntax error(s), if any. Underline each correction.
Note: Assume all required header files are already being included in the program.

void main()
{
One = 10, Two = 20;
func(0ne;Two);
func(Two);
}
void func(int x, int y = 20)
x = x+y;
cout<>y;
}

(d) Find and write the output of the following C++ program code:
Note: Assume all required header files are already being included in the program.

#include<iostream.h>
struct Company
{
int Salary,Bonus;
};
void Work(Company &C, int N=10)
{
C.Salary++;
C. Bonus += N;
}
void main()
{
Company C = {100, 25};
Work(C, 15);
cout<<C.Salary<<":"<<C.Bonus<<endl;
Work(C);
cout<<C.Salary<<":"<<C.Bonus< Work(C,20);
cout<<C.Salary<<":"<<C.Bonus<<endl:
}

(e) Write the output of the following program:
Note: Assume all required header files are already being included in the program.

class Inc
{
private:
unsigned int count:
public:
Inc()
{
count = 0;
}
void inc_count()
{
count++;
}
int get_count()
{
return count;
}
};
void main()
{
Inc C1, C2;
cout<<"\tC1 = "<<C1.get_count():
cout<<"\tC2 = "<<C2.get_count();
C1.inc_count();
C2.inc_count():
cout<<"\tC1 = "<<C1.get_count():
cout<<"\tC2 = "<<C2.get_count();
}

(f) In the following program, find the correct possible output(s) from the options (i) to (iv) following it. Also, write the maximum and minimum values that can be assigned to variable ‘ToGo’.
Note: Assume all required header files are already being included in the program.
random(n) function generates an integer between 0 to n-1

void main()
{
randomize();
char Name[][10] = {"Naksh","Saurish","Eashita", "Varun"};
int ToGo;
for(int I=0; I<3; I++)
ToGo = random(2)+1;
cout<<Name[ToGo]<<":";
}
}

Outputs
(i) Saurish: Eashita: Saurish:
(ii) Naksh: Saurish: Eashita:
(iii) Saurish: Eashita: Varun:
(iv) Saurish: Eashita: Eashita:

Question 2.
(a) Differentiate between a data type struct and a data type class in C++.
(b) Observe the following C++ code, answer the questions (i) and (ii).
Note: Assume all necessary header files are included.

class TestMeOut
{
public:
~TestMeOut() //Function1
{
cout<<"Leaving the examination hall”<<endl;
}
TestMeOut() //Function2
{
cout<<"Appearing for examination''< 
}
void MyWork() //Function3
{
cout<<"Attempting Questions"<<endl;
}
};

(i) In Object Oriented Programming, what is Functiona1 referred to as and when does it get invoked/called?
(ii) In Object Oriented Programming, what is Function2 referred as and when does it get invoked/called?
(c) Define a class Taxi in C++ with the following description:
Private members

• A data member Taxino of type integer
• A data member Taxiname of type string
• A data member Destination of type string
• A data member Distance of type float
• A data member Fuel of type float
• A member function CALC() to calculate the value of fuel as per the following criteria:

Public members

• A function INPUT() to allow the user to enter values for Taxino, Taxiname, Destination, Distance and call function CALC() to calculate the quantity of Fuel.
• A function SHOW() to allow the user to view the content of all the data members.

(d) Answer the questions (i) to (iv) based on the following code:

class Cars
{
char DCode[5];
protected:
float Price:
void CalcPrice(float);
public:
Cars():
void CInput();
void CShow();
};
class Jeep:public Cars
{
char JName[20];
float Weight;
public:
Jeep();
void JInput();
void JShow();
};
class ElectronicCars:public Cars
{
char ECName[20];
char BatteryType[10];
int Batteries;
public:
ElectronicCars();
void ECInput();
void ECShow();
}

(i) Which type of inheritance out of the following is illustrated in the above example?
I. Single Level Inheritance
II. Multi-Level Inheritance
III. Multiple Inheritance
IV Hierarchical Inheritance
(ii) How many bytes will be required by an object of the class ElectronicCars?
(iii) Write the names of all the data members, which are directly accessible from member functions of the class Jeep.
(iv) Write the names of all member functions, which are directly accessible by an object of the class ElectronicCars.

Question 3.
(a) Write a function void Merge(int A[ ], int B[ ], int C[ ], int n) in C++, which combines the contents of two equi-sized arrays A and B by computing their corresponding elements with the formula 2 * A[i] + 3 * B[i], where value i varies from 0 to n-1 and transfers the resulting content in the third same sized array namely C.

(b) An array VAL([1…20] [1…15]) is stored along the row in the memory with each element requiring 4 bytes of storage. If the base address of array VAL is 1500, determine the location of VAL[10] [9], when the array VAL is stored.
(c) Write a function in C++ to print the sum of all the values, which are either divisible by 4 or are divisible by 5 present in a two dimensional array passed as the argument to the function.
e.g. If the array contains:
5 4 3
6 7 8
10 2 9
Output will be
The sum is: 27
(d) Convert the following infix expression to its equivalent postfix expression showing stack contents for the conversion
(P + Q * (R – S)/T)
(e) Write a function in C++ to perform push operation on a dynamically allocated stack containing real numbers. Consider the following definition
of node in the code:

struct Node
{
float info;
Node * Next;
};
class Stack
{
Node * Top;
public:
stack(); {Top=Null;}
void Push();
void Pop();
~Stack();
};

Question 4.
(a) Find the output of the following C++ code considering that the binary file “s1data.dat” exists on the hard disk with records of 500 members.

class Subject
{
int sid;
char Name[20];
public:
void Enter();
void Result();
};
void main()
{
fstream f;
f.open("sIdata.dat", ios::binary | ios::in);
Subject S;
int c=0;
while(c<=2)
{
f.read((char*)&S.sizeof(S));
C++;
int POS=f.tellg()/sizeof(S);
cout<<"\nPresent Record:"<<POS<<endl; 
f.close(); 
}

(b) Write a function in C++ to count and display the number of lines that are not starting with alphabets ‘c’ or ‘C’ present in a text file “COM.TXT’. e.g. If the file “COM. TXT” contains the following lines: Computer is must I like computer Students are sitting Come and use computer Characters are not allowed in the password The function should display the output as 2.
(c) Write a function in C++ to add new objects at the bottom of & binary file “COLLEGE.DAT”, assuming the binary file is containing the objects of the following class:

class COLLEGE 
{ 
int Regno: 
char Name[20]; 
public: 
void Input() 
{ 
cin>>Regno;
gets(Name);
}
void Show()
{
cout<<Regno<<Name< 
}
};

SECTION B

Question 5.
(a) Observe the following table CLASS and answer the following questions which are asked:

(i) Write the most appropriate primary key for the above table and justify your answer.
(ii) What is the degree and the cardinality of the above table?
(b) Consider the following CLUB and COACHES tables. Write SQL queries for (i) to (iv) and find outputs for SQL queries (v) to (viii).

To show all information about the swimming coaches in the CLUB.
(ii) To list names of all coaches with their date of appointment (DateofApp) in descending order.
(iii) To display a report showing CoachName, Pay, Age and bonus (15% of pay) for all the coaches.
(iv) To display the CoachName, SportsPerson from table CLUB and COACHES with their nfatching CoachID.
(v) SELECT COUNT(DISTINCT Sports) FROM CLUB;
(vi) SELECT MIN(Age) FROM CLUB WHERE Sex = ‘F’;
(vii) SELECT A.CoachID, A.CoachName, B.SportsPerson FROM CLUB A, COACHES B
WHERE A.CoachID = B.CoachID AND SportsPerson =’VINOD’;
(viii) SELECT CoachName, Age, Sports, SportsPerson, Pay FROM CLUB, COACHES WHERE CLUB.CoachID = COACHES.CoachID AND Pay>1000;

Question 6.
(a) Prove algebraically X.Y + \(\bar { X }\).Z + Y.Z = X.Y + \(\bar { X }\).Z
(b) Obtain the Boolean expression for the logic circuit shown below:

(c) Write the POS form of a Boolean function G, which is represented in a truth table as follows:

(d) Reduce the following Boolean expression using K-map
H(X Y, Z, W) = Σ (0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15)

Question 7.
(a) What is the important property of circuit switching?
(b) Which protocol provides an error-free connection, which is always faster than the latest conventional modems?
(c) “Mesh topology is excellent for long distance networking”. Justify the statement.
(d) Differentiate between bridge and router.
(e) Give two examples of Web browser and Web server.
(f) Categorize the following under guided media and unguided media:
(i) Bluetooth
(ii) Ethernet
(iii) Infrared
(iv) Fiber
(g) The computer organization has set-up its new branch at Mizoram for its office and Web-based activities. It has 4 wings of building as shown in the diagram.


(i) Suggest the most suitable cable layout of connections between the wings and topology.
(ii) Suggest the most suitable place (i.e.Wing) to house the server of this organization with a suitable reason with justification.
(iii) Suggest the placement of the following devices with justification:
I. Repeater
II. Hub/Switch
(iv) The organization is planning to link its head office situated in Delhi with the office at Mizoram. Suggest an economical way to connect it, the company is ready to compromise on the speed of connectivity. Justify your answer.

Answers

Answer 1.
(a) Reserved keywords are char, virtual, struct, auto

(b) (i) → strcpy()
(ii) → cout()

(c) Correct code is:

void func(int x, int y=20);
void main()
{
int One = 10, Two = 20;
func(One, Two);
func(Two);
}
void func(int x, int y)
{
x = x + y;
cout<<x<<y:
}

(d) Output
101 : 40
102 : 50
103 : 70
(e) C1 = 0 C2 = 0 C1 = 1 C2 = 1
(f) The possible outputs are:
(i) Saurish : Eashita : Saurish:
(iv) Saurish: Eashita: Eashita:
The minimum value of ToGo is : 1
The maximum value of ToGo is : 2

Answer 2.
(a) Differences between data type struct and data type class are as follows:

(b) (i) The Function1 is referred as destructor and is automatically invoked when the object goes out of scope.
(ii) The Function2 is referred as constructor and is automatically invoked as soon as the object is allocated memory.

(c) class Taxi
{
int Taxino;
char Taxiname[20];
char Destination[20];
float Distance,Fuel;
void CALC();
public:
void INPUT():
void SHOW();
};
void Taxi::CALC()
{
if(Distance<=300)
Fuel=300;
else if(Distance<=700)
Fuel=700;
else
fuel=1000;
}
void Taxi::INPUT()
{
cout<<"Enter Taxi number:"; cin>>Taxino;
cout<<"Enter Taxi name:";
gets(Taxiname);
cout<<"Enter Destination:";
gets(Destination);
cout<<"Enter Distance:"; cin>>Distance;
CALC();
}
void Taxi::SHOW()
{
cout<<"Taxi number:"<<Taxino<<endl;
cout<<"Taxi name:"<<Taxiname<<endl;
cout<<"Destination:"<<Destination<<endl;
cout<<"Distance:"<<Distance<<endl;
cout<<"Fuel:"<<Fuel<<endl;
}

(d) (i) IV. Hierarchical Inheritance
(ii) 41 Bytes
(iii) JName, Weight, Price
(iv) ECInput(), ECShow(), Clnput(), CShow()

Answer 3.

(a) void Merge(int A[], int B[], int C[], int n)
{
int i;
for(i=0; i<n; i++)
C[i] = 2*A[i]+3*B[i ];
cout<<"Elements of array C are"<<endl;
for(i=0; i<n; i++)
cout<<C[i]<<" ":
}

(b) Base address, B = 1500
Storage, W= 4 bytes
Row Lower Bound, Ir = 1
Row Upper Bound, Ur = 20
Column Lower Bound, Ic = 1
Column Upper Bound, Uc = 15
Number of columns, Nc = 15
The number of rows, NR = 20.
I = 10
J = 9
Using Row Major
VAL [I][J] = B + [(I-Ir) * Nc + (J-Ic)] * W
i.e. VAL [10][9] =1500 + [(10-1) * 15 + (9-1)] * 4
= 1500 + (135 + 8) *4
= 1500 + 143 *4
= 1500 + 572
= 2072

(c) void SumArr(int A[]C30], int R, int C)
{
int Sum = 0;
for(int i=0; i<R; i++)
for(int j=0; j<C; j++)
{
if(A[i][j]%4==0 || A[i][j]%5==0)
Sum+=A[i][j];
}
cout<<"The sum is: "<<Sum<<endl;
}

(d) Given expression as (P + Q * {R – S)/T)

So, postfix expression PQRS-*T/+

(e) void Push()
{
Node *Temp;
Temp=new Node;
cout<<"Enter information for new node"; cin>>Temp->info:
if(Top==NULL)
Top=Temp:
else
{
Temp->Next=Top;
Top=Temp:
}
}

Answer 4.
(a) Output
Present Record : 3

(b) void CountNonC()
{
ifstream Fin("COM.TXT", ios::in);
char line[255];
int count=0;
while(!Fin.eof())
{
Fin.getline(line, 255);
if(line[0]!='c' && line[0]!='C')
count++;
}
Fin.close():
cout<<"Total lines not starting with c/C are";
cout<<count<<endl;
}
(c) void Addob()
{
fstream FILE;
FILE.open("COLLEGE.DAT", ios::app | ios::binary);
COLLEGE C;
char ans;
do
{
C.Input();
FILE.write!(char *)&C, sizeof(C));
cout<<"Want to enter more records(Y/N)?"; cin>>ans;
while(ans!='N' && ans!='n');
FILE.close();
}

Answer 5.
(a) (i) Primary key is ID because it ensures that a column have an unique identity.
(ii) Degree 4 and cardinality 5

(b) (i) SELECT * FROM CLUB WHERE Sports = "SWIMMING";
(ii) SELECT CoachName FROM CLUB ORDER BY DateofApp DESC;
(iii) SELECT CoachName, Pay, Age, 0.15* Pay AS Bonus FROM CLUB;
(iv) SELECT CoachName, SportsPerson FROM CLUB, COACHES
WHERE CLUB.CoachID=COACHES.CoachID;

Answer 6.

Answer 7.
(a) The important property of the circuit switching technique is to set-up an end-to-end path (connection) between computers before any data is transmitted.
(b) Telnet
(c) The mesh topology is excellent for long distance networking because it provides extensive back-up, rerouting and pass-through capabilities.
(d) Differences between bridge and router are as follows:

(e) Web browser → Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
Web server → Apache HTTP server, Internet Information Services
(f) Guided media
(ii) Ethernet
(iv) Fiber
Unguided media
(i) Bluetooth
(ii) Infrared
(g) (i) Cable Layout

(ii) According to the situation, the server can be housed in Wing Zas it has the maximum number of computers, i.e. 130 and if any other wing will house the server the network traffic will be more.
(iii) I. The repeater as per one layout (shown in (i)), the repeater can be avoided as all distance between the wings are <= 100m.
II. HUB/Switch will be required for connecting computers inside each wing since each wing have many computers.
(iv) To connect the head office in Delhi to the office at Mizoram, Wide Area Network (WAN) will be used. Since it has no physical medium but the air channel, no lengthy and expensive cabling system will be required. The connectivity can be done by using satellite transmission since its area coverage is quite large.

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