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SAMPLE PAPER-2 :2024-25
CLASS: X
SUB: ENGLISH LANG. & LIT. (CODE: - 184)

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper contains THREE sections
Section - A: Reading Skills
Section - B: Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section- C: Literature Textbook
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each Part.
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SECTION A (READING SKILLS)- 20 MARKS

1. Read the following text. 10 Marks

(1) Veteran Industrialist Ratan Tata, known for transforming Tata group into Conglomerate
through strategic acquisitions and business expansions, passed away at 86. His tenure
saw the growth and the modernization of the group, maintaining its social values.

(2) Born to Naval Tata and Sonoo Tata on December 28, 1937, Tata and his younger brother
were brought up by their grandmother Navajbai R Tata. (after their parents got divorce in
1940) in a baroque manor called Tata Palace in Downtown Bombay .( now Mumbai)

(3) Ratan Tata went to Cornell University in United States where he studied Architecture and
Structural Engineering. He travelled the country and was so charmed by the West Coast
Life style that he was ready to settle down in Los Angeles. But when Lady Navajbi’s health
deteriorated, Tata was compelled to return back to India in 1962

(4) Tata was offered a Job at Tata Plant at Jamshedpur and he worked at the shop floor and
worked as an apprentice. He was nurtured and industrially groomed by Sir JRD Tata. In
1981 he was elevated as chairman of Tata Industries when Sir JRD Tata Stepped down.
Tata had to face apprehensions within the group itself to prove his acumen, he was
distantly related to Sir JRD Tata and that irked a lot of relatives as Sir JRD hated cronyism
(5) During his tenure, the group’s revenues grew manifold. Tata was the chairman of major
Tata companies. Tata was a famous and trustworthy Indian Brand which was making salt
to satellites and they acquired famous brands like Tetley, Range-Rover, Jaguar and many
like them. Tata Consultancy services took a huge leap in the arena of IT and Consultation
and became highest Job Giver after Indian Railways. One cannot find a single house in
India devoid of a Tata product.
(6) Less than a decade from the millennium, the Tata group was bloated, unevenly managed
and excessively bureaucratic behemoth operating in India that had only begun jettisoning
the jargon of socialism and the shibboleths of policy making that has promised plenty and
delivered little. Ratan Tata changed the group for the better in a more substantial manner
than any of the luminaries under whose care the organization evolved since its inception in
1868.
(7) Ratan Tata, the chairman Emeritus of the Tata Sons was inspired to make Tata Nano after
seeing a tragic scene of an Indian Family of four riding on a scooter during rain and falling
into a pothole. He wanted to make road travel safe and more affordable for middle class
Indians. He rolled out Tata Nano during Auto Expo in January 2008 and started it sales in
2009, it was the cheapest car of the world and soon became huge hit not only in India but
also in Sri Lanka, Netherlands and other European countries.
(8) The silver haired business tycoon backed the many startups like Ola, Car-Dekho,
Snapdeal, Paytm . He famously said that he viewed these investments as a “learning
experiences” .He has a stellar track record as a businessman and a philanthropist who
donated more than $ 1.2 billion (approximately Rs. 9000 crores) philanthropic causes. He
was the true Gem of India and will be revered for the ages to come.
Created for academic usage

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.

I Why is the undertone of the writer while mentioning “Salt to Satellites” 1

(a) Tata group is making Salt and Satellites.
(b)Tata group is making plethora products.
(c)Tata group is constraint to making few products.
(d) Tata group has proven his acumen in building chemical and space technological
products.

II The writer claims in paragraph 3 that ‘Ratan Tata was compelled to return to India in 2
1962’. Infer the probable reason in your response in about 40 words.

III Complete the sentence appropriately with a vital point. 1

One cannot find a single house in India devoid of a Tata product as............

IV State whether the following statement is True or False. 1

During the last decade of the millennium the spectrum of’ ease of doing business’ was
excellent in India.
V Complete the sentence given below appropriately. 1
Ratan Tata backed up many start-ups as……………………………….

VI Based on the reading of the passage, examine in about 40 words, why the writer says . 2
“Tata had to face apprehensions within the group itself to prove his acumen”

VII The statement given below provides an Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your 1
answer as per the codes provided below.
 Assertion: Tata Nano was the cheapest car of the world.
Reason: It was cheaper than bike, and was easily available.

(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) A is false but R is true.

VIII Match the given year with the notable event from the life and history of Tata. 1

Year Notable Event

1. 1868 a. Nano launched at Auto expo
2. 1991 b. Tata started a trading firm
3. 2008 c. forsake his dreams to start afresh
4. 1981 d. executed radical modifications
5. 1962 e. ascended on Tata throne

2. Read the following text. 10 Marks

1. The Burgeoning popularity of the reality TV has ushered in a new era of

entertainment, capturing the global audience’s fascination with unscripted/scripted
drama and real life spectacle. Among these, “Big Boss”, an Indian adaptation of
Dutch reality show “Big Brother”, has emerged as cultural phenomenon, offering
viewers a gawking glimpse into the lives of its participants. However, beneath the
veneer of entertainment. “Big Boss” has been subject of increasing scrutiny for its
potential psychological and societal repercussions.
2. Its been few days since celeb inmates have been locked up for a well rated public-
view- Big Boss 18. This show got the eyeballs thanks to a queer mix of participants
who can bicker at the drop of a hat. But an attempt to get a professional
psychoanalyse the 18 “Big Boss” inmates revealed that the reality show is on the
hate list of almost entire fraternity. “I would not recommend the show to anyone.
Being confined in a house brings out the worst in everyone and the audience
seems to be enjoying this”, said a city based psychiatrist.

3. The show has adapted its name and its core concept from the Masterpiece of
Geoge Orwell- 1984, where Big Brother is the character and the symbol, an
ostensible ruler who kept a constant watch on the inhabitants of Oceania? Are we,
the Indian audience so stressed that we have reduced our self to watching
negativity of other people’s lives for entertainment or have we lost purpose in our
lives?
4. The concept of “Big Boss” seems to be something like what was practised in
prisons in the olden days where people were confined to a restricted place and left
alone without any activities, which pushed them to be frustrated and hence break
down emotionally. Adding that the emotional drama, due to constant negative
reaction, gossip, conflicts etc is what makes this show popular.
Adapted for academic usage( Anjali Chabbriya- Hindustan Times)

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.

I Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from Para 1. 1

fast : rapid flourishing :: ...........

II Choose the most appropriate option from those given in the brackets, to fill in the 1
blanks.
Studies …………. (have/has)Shown that reality TV shows like “Big Boss” are not
just “harmless entrainment” . They ……………. (must/ can) severely damage
your mental health.

III Neeta is an ardent fan of the show mentioned in the passage. What changes 2
you can expect her to develop after watching this show? Give reasons for your
answer.

IV What should be the purpose of life? 1

V What are the reasons for the huge viewership of the mentioned reality show? 1

VI What is the nearest meaning of the phrase- On drop of a hat 1

(a) To start competing against each other.
(b) To engage in hat throwing competition.
(c) To engage in a philosophical conversation.
(d) To start something instantly without any hesistation

VII According to the passage, which of the given statement is true. 1

(a) Watching reality has positive repercussions .
(b) George Orwell is the Big Boss.
(c) Participants are on the hate-list of Big-Boss.
(d) Indian Big Boss is adapted from Dutch reality Show ‘Big Brother’.

VIII State whether the following statement is TRUE OR FALSE. 1

Living with strangers brings out the best of your capacities, curbs your
insecurities and moulds you in a healthy manner.

IX Find and write antonym of hostility from para-2. 1

 SECTION B (GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS)- 20 MARKS

GRAMMAR 10 Marks

3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed. 1x10=10

I Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the 1
given portion of a letter.

Respected Sir,
This is in response to your advertisement in “The Daily Post” dated 25
September 2024…………….. (regard) the job for a teacher in Tagore
Public School.

II Read the given sentence from a review article in a newspaper. Identify the 1
error and supply the correction in the sentence.
Several passengers injure in severe turbulence on Air India flight from
Delhi to Sydney.

Use the given format for the response.

ERROR CORRECTION

III Report the following sentence. 1

Rohan said, “I like the book.”

IV Read the dialogues between Raj and Yash. Select the correct option to 1
complete the reporting of the above dialogues.

Raj: I’m working as an HR in Air India in Delhi. By the way, what have you
been doing all these years?
Yash: I did B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering from London and have come
for an Interview at Air India.

Raj told Yash that he was working as an HR in Air India and asked
him............................. Sahil replied that he had done B.E in Aeronautical
Engineering from London and had come for an interview at the Air India.

i. What he had been doing all those years?

ii. What he had been doing all these years?
iii. What he had been doing all those years.
iv. What was he doing all these years.

V Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete an online 1

update.

Police found that a man was shooting a dangerous stunt reel inside a
Delhi Metro Coach and is now wanted. Please inform the SHO Rajeev
 Chowk Metro on 1234567890 or 1511 (control room) or 112 (police
helpline). Identity of informer.................... confidential.
(i ) will be kept
(ii ) should kept
(iii ) would keep
(iv ) keep

VI Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence. 1

I saw Richard when I’m on the flight

Use the given format for the response.

ERROR CORRECTION

VII Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the sentence
from a health magazine. 1

When HDL is at healthy levels in your blood. It …….. extra cholesterol and
plaque building up in your arteries and then sends it to your liver.

(i) Remove
(ii) Removes
(iii) Removed
(iv) Removing

VIII Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option. 1

The founders of Zerodha, which is an online stock trading company, have

revealed that they do not hire people who have passed out from colleges,
including the IIt, IIM. While the report……………, Zerodha’s founder, Nitin
Kamath, feels it very tough to fit such people in his organization.

(i ) might astonish you

(ii ) ought to astonish you
(iii ) astonished you
(iv ) astonish you

IX Report the dialogue between a mother and her daughter by completing the 1
sentence.

Rashi said to her mother,” I want a scoop of Ice-Cream.”

Rashi said to her mother that..........................

X Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the 1
following line:
Your overall healthy depends on your healthy food and healthy thoughts.
 Optio Error Correction
n
A Healthy Health
B Depends Depend
C Your You
D Thoughts Thought

XI Complete the line by filling the blank with the correct option. 1

It was roses, roses all the way,

With myrte mixed in paths like mad
The house roofs……………… to heave and sway
The church-spires flamed,
Such flags they had
A year ago on this day.

(i ) seem
(ii ) seems
(iii ) had seem
(iv ) seemed

XII Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence 1
from a health magazine.
Chia seeds, an excellent .................of plant-based protein, can also be
used in home-made granola bars, along with nuts and other ingredients, to
increase its nutrition content.

(i ) sourced
(ii ) sources
(iii ) source
(iv ) sourcing

WRITING (10 Marks)

Note: All details presented in the questions are imaginary and created for assessment
purpose.

4 Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. 5

A. You are Riddhi/ Rahil resident of 34 Paradise Residency, Ajmer. You know that the
playing sports and games develop us physically, mentally and socially. However facilities for
sports and games are very poor in your city. Write a letter to Municipal commissioner of your
city complaining about the same and requesting him/her to provide more such facilities for the
town’s residents. (you can invent other details as required for your answer)
OR
B. You are Gouri/Gautam resident of 56 Swami Nagar Ambala. After seeing many
newspaper reports about defacing and doing graffiti on various historical sites and
 monuments you feel as it is your moral duty the raise this alarming issue. Write a letter to the
Editor of Hindustan Times, Chandigarh expressing your concern and also suggest some
ways to curb this nuisance. Invent other necessary details as required for your answer.

5 Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. 5

A. You are Mukti/ Mohan, the senior student representative of PM Shri Kendriya
Vidyalaya Banar, Jodhpur and you have been assigned to choose your deputy from
the given display details of the five candidates .

Analyse the Candidates choose your deputy while presenting the valid reasons
for your selection

Name Motto Participation Achievement Qualities Drawbacks

in activities
Mayank Love Music club 1st prize in Humble At times lazy
conquers Art club Kala Utsav in Organized
all Solo Song Active
listener
Rahil Never give Debate club 1st prize in Hardworking Takes stress
up Quiz club inter-house consistent
quiz contest
Atharv Strive for Dance club 1st prize in Innovative At times
excellence Literary club essay writing compassionate Procrastinates
contest
Ruby Service to Sports club Gold medal in Responsible At times over
man is Science club swimming systematic thinks
service to
God
Vibha Service Social service Rajya Helpful At times too
before self club Puraskar in Curious critical
Science club Guide

You may begin like this:

As I am shouldering the responsibility of choosing the deputy student representative, I
strongly feel that.............

You may end like this:

For these reasons I believe …………… should be selected as Deputy Student
Representative.
OR

B. In the report Published by Ministry of Railways following are the major causes of the rail
accidents during the year 2022-2023 the main insight was to analyse and understand the
set reason behind train accidents.
(LC Gate- Level Crossing gate( barrier that blocks the path of the road vehicles at a railway
crossing

Summarize the information in the chart by selecting and reporting the main features and write
an analytical paragraph.
Clues-derailments-75% collision- 12.50% LC gates-2.08% fire-8.33% others-2.08%

SECTION C(LITERATURE TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLEMENTARY

READING TEXT-40 MARKS

6 Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two 5
given.

A Marriage gifts are meaningless without the sweet bread known as the bol, just
as a party or a feast loses its charm without a bread. Not enough can be said to
show how important a baker can be for a village. The lady of the house must
prepare sandwiches on the occasion of her daughter’s engagement.
(Glimpses of India- A Baker from Goa)

i State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE 1

Sandwiches were a must have delicacy to be prepared by mother of the
going-to-be-bride.
ii What was the importance of a Baker in a Goan Village? 2
iii Which word from the passage means similar to the ‘celebration meals’? 1
(a) Charm
(b) Occasion
(c) Engagement
 (d) Feast

Iv What was the importance of Bol during Goan weddings? 1

OR
B Then a monstrous terror seized him and his heart stood still. He could hear
nothing. But it only lasted a minute. The next moment he felt his wings spread
outwards. The wind rushed against his breast feathers, then under his stomach
and against his wings.
(His First Flight)

I Which of the following depicts the correct state of the Seagull 1

(a) Seagull was calm and composed and was sure about his acumen in
aviation.
(b) Seagull was on the brink of the painful death.
(c) Seagull was at complete mercy of the Gods and his mother was
hoping for a miracle.
(d) Seagull’s intuitions and latent skills helped him in conquering over
his fright
Ii ‘Seagull waited in the moment of surprise to let his intuitions assist him to 2
overcome his cardinal fear’. Justify or refute the statement with suitable
evidence from the given extract. Answer in about 40 words
Iii What did he feel about his wings? 1

iv Complete the analogy by selecting the most suitable option from the above 1
extract.
begin: last :: moving : ………

7 Read the following stanzas below and attempt the questions for ANY 5
ONE that follow.

A He should be lurking in the shadow

Sliding through the grass
Near the waterhole
Where plump deer pass.
(A tiger in the Zoo)

I Fill in the blank appropriately with ONE word only. 1

……………….. is the poetic device used as sentence is continuing to the
next line without any punctuation mark.
Ii Why does the Tiger lurking in the shadow? 2
Iii What does the poet try to create? 1
(a) Image of bearing skills of Tiger
(b) Image of survival skills of deer
 (c) Image of hunting skills of Tiger
(d) Image of bravery of Deer

iv Select a word from the stanza which means opposite to the - Skinny 1
OR
B The night is fresh, the whole moon shines
Ina sky open
The smell of leaves and lichen
Still reaches like a voice into the rooms.

(The Trees)

I On the first glimpse the line- ‘Still reaches like a voice into the room’ seems 1
to be powered by-
(a) simile (b) refrain (c) alliteration (d) repetition
Ii What is the theme(s) of the given lines? Elaborate it in about 40 words. 2
Iii What does the poet symbolize when he uses the phrase ‘smell of leaves’? 1
iv Select a word from the stanza which means opposite to the - Dull 1

8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following questions, in about 40-50 words. 4x3=12
i What was demanded in the letter? How were the demands met? 3
(A letter to God)

Ii How did the Mijbil pass his time in the author’s home in London? 3
(Mijbil the otter)
iii What was the remedy suggested by Gautam Buddha to revive the 3
dead son of the grief stricken mother?
(Sermon at Benaras)
iv What made the woman at the control room looked at the narrator 3
strangely?
( The Black Aeroplane)
v Give a brief pen-portrait of Lomov. 3
( The Proposal)
` Answer ANY TWO of the following questions, in about 40-50 words. 2X3=6
I Why changes came into the life of Loisels after borrowing money? 3
(The Necklace)
Ii Griffin became a law-less person? What did he do to earn such a 3
name?
(Footprints Without Feet)
iii The Martians misunderstood the books and gave wrong 3
interpretations of it. List three examples.
( The Book That Saved The Earth)
10 Answer ANY ONE of the following questions, in about 100-120 words. 1X6=6

A Dalai Lama has said

“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better”

The poems The dust of Snow and Fog both shed light on apprehensive and
anxious nature of the man. Describe some reasons for anxiety and suggest
some ways to curb these pessimistic thoughts to live a happy and peaceful life.

(Reference – The Dust of Snow and Fog)

B
Read the following quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

“Bravery and courage are never out of Fashion”

In Madam rides the bus, “ Never Mind she said, “ I can get on by myself.” “You
don’t have to help me,” said the Valli to the conductor she shows extraordinary
courage in making the bus journey all alone.
In Long Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela was the hero of South Africa’s
freedom movement. He also shows extraordinary courage like Valli.
Evaluate the above to understand the notion of courage in the two personalities.

(Madam rides the bus and A Long Walk to Freedom)

11 Answer ANY ONE of the following questions, in about 100-120 words. 1x6=6

A TED is a non-profit organisation devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form

of short powerful talks often called “TED Talks” Bholi was praised for showing
extraordinary strength, showing immense courage against societal norms and
evils and emerged as a warrior and subsequently was invited for TED Talks.
As Bholi deliver a short speech on “What Made me Strong” in around 100-120
words
(Bholi)
B Read the following quote by Novelist J.M. Barrie
“All the world is made of faith, and trust and pixie dust”
Hari Singh denounced his old ways and made up his mind to leave his shady
past behind and start afresh and to adore Education as the building block of his
newer self and gradually he became an IAS Officer
As a mentor and guide of Hari- Singh, Anil decided to write a to Hari Singh to
honour his honesty and efforts to become a better person.

Write a letter as Anil in around 100-120 words

( A Thief’s Story)