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Class 10 - English Language and Literature

Sample Paper - 06 (2024-25)

Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: : 3 hours

General Instructions:

Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :

i. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.

ii. The question paper contains THREE sections -
Section - A : Reading Skills
Section - B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C : Literature Text Book
iii. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.

Section A - Reading Skills

1. Read the text given below:
1. Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development highlighting not only the richness of the world's cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural
dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.
2. A recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the cultural and creative sector at generating social
cohesion, educational resource or personal well-being in times of crisis. It has also underscored the sector's potential
to generate economic growth, something which is too often underestimated.
3. With the adoption in September 2015 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the United Nations, and
the resolution on Culture and Sustainable Development adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2015, the
message of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is more important than ever. The 17
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can best be achieved by drawing upon the creative potential of the world's
diverse cultures and engaging in continuous dialogue to ensure that all members of society benefit from sustainable
development.
4. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development. Cultural diversity is
a driving force of development, not only with respect to economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more
fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. This is captured in the culture conventions, which provide a
solid basis for the promotion of cultural diversity. Cultural diversity is thus an asset that is indispensable for poverty
reduction and the achievement of sustainable development.
5. At the same time, acceptance and recognition of cultural diversity in particular through innovative use of media and
Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) are conducive to dialogue among civilizations and cultures,
respect and mutual understanding.
6. In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity. Next, in December 2002, the UN
General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249, declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue
and Development, and in 2015, the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the
resolution on Culture and Sustainable Development, affirming culture's contribution to the three dimensions of
sustainable development, acknowledging further the natural and cultural diversity of the world, and recognizing that
cultures and civilizations can contribute to, and are crucial enablers of, sustainable development.

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7. The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to
achieve the goals of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural
Expressions adopted on 20 October 2005.
Answer the following questions based on the above passage: (10)
i. Based on the reading and understanding of the above passage, list 2 points to describe the purpose of UNESCO
leading the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. (1)
(a) ________
(b) ________
ii. Select the option that corresponds to the meaning of the following sentence from para 2.
The recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the cultural and creative sector at generating
social cohesion, educational resource or personal well-being in times of crisis. (1)
A. the real worth of cultural sector at generating social cohesion during pandemics
B. the real worth of creative sector at undermining the social cohesion during an international emergency
C. questioning the real worth of creative sector at generating education resource during an international emergency
D. highlighting the real worth of cultural and creative sector at generating social cohesion and educational resource
during an international emergency
iii. Based on your reading of the passage, examine in about 40 words how Sustainable Development Goals can be
achieved. (2)
iv. What is the tone of the writer in the given line from paragraph 4? Rationalise your response in about 40 words : (2)
"Cultural diversity is an asset."
v. The phrase 'bridging the gap' in paragraph (4) refers to : (1)
A. widening the differences
B. connecting two desparate ideas
C. supporting the bridging
D. filling in the space between two connected things
vi. In sets a-e below, identify two sets of synonyms. (1)
a. richness and poverty
b. intellectual and moral
c. reduction and promotion
d. essential and intrinsic
e. urgent and crucial
Options:
A. a and c
B. b and e
C. d and e
D. b and d
vii. Complete the sentence appropriately : (1)
The Second Committee of UN General Assembly in 2015 adopted ________.
viii. Complete the following sentence : (1)
________ is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.
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2. Read the passage given below:
1. Mango (Mangifera indica) is Asia's most popular fruit, and it has gained popularity around the world. It has long
been a component of culture and religion as a useful and tasty fruit. In addition to taste, it has many good qualities

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thus making it to be called as "King of Fruits". Major mango-growing states in India include Andhra Pradesh, Uttar
Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are the leading states in
mango production.
2. Mango is grown in an area of 5.58 million hectares of area in the world. India is the largest producer of mangoes with
46.02 and 45.88 percent of the total world area and production, respectively. However, India being the major
shareholder in terms of mango production, exports only 0.52% of its total production indicating the huge gap in
exporting of mangoes. Peru exports about 46%, Thailand 24%, Mexico 18% and Brazil 11% of their total mango
production. These countries are the bigger challenges for Indian mango exports. Hence, efforts are needed to evolve
cheap transportation mechanism, increase the trade agreements with major importing countries and enhance the
productivity.
3. The top importing country is United States of America, however, India exports only two percent of its total exports to
the USA. The USA, European countries, the UK, Malaysia and Russia can be the other hotspots where India can
target to export the mangoes. The critical issue for exporting to the USA is transportation cost (due to sea route
distance) and limited shelf life of mango, while for Europe transportation costs as well as competition by African
countries are the major hurdles.
The following chart shows the major export destinations of Indian mangoes in 2019-20:
Table:
Major Export Destination of Indian Mangoes in 2019-20:
S. No. Country Percentage
1. U.S.A. 2
2. Kuwait 2

3. Saudi Arabia 3
4. Qatar 6
5. Bangladesh 6

6. Oman 7
7. U.K. 9
8. Nepal 24

9. United Arab Emirates 33

10. Bahrain 2
11. Others 6
(Adapted for academic usage.)

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above: (10)

i. Complete the following analogy appropriately, based on your understanding of Para 1: (1)
We can say that for becoming the king of jungle, Lion has to be the strongest, bravest and the fiercest. Similarly,
Mango is known as the king of fruits because ________.
ii. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option from those given in brackets, based on your understanding of Para 2: (1)
The statement that, India is the largest producer of Mangoes with 45.88 percent of the total world production can be
attributed to Indian orchardists, is a/an ________ (fact/opinion) because it is a/an ________ (subjective
judgement/objective detail)
iii. Justify the following in about 40 words: (2)
India being the major shareholder in terms of mango production, exports only 0.52% of its total production.

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iv. Based on the table, which three countries were at par with each other in terms of mango import from India in 2019-
20? (2)
v. The top mango importing country is the U.S.A., however, India exports only two percent of its total exports to the
U.S.A. State any one inference that can be drawn from this. (1)
vi. In the given sentence taken from para-2, select the option that correctly replaces the underlined word, with its most
likely antonym. (1)
These countries are the bigger challenges for Indian mango exports.
A. enigmas
B. solutions
C. provocations
D. disputes
vii. Complete the statement: India described as the largest producer of mangoes in the world because…………… (1)
viii. Which of the following is the main takeaway from the study mentioned in the passage? (1)
A. India needs to produce more mangoes so that more can be exported.
B. The UAE imported most mangoes from India in 2019-20.
C. India is the largest producer of mangoes and by putting in more efforts, has the potential to be the largest exporter
too.
D. More study is needed to find ways to increase the export of mangoes from India.
SECTION B GRAMMAR
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed
1. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:
This selfless initiative ________ (carry) out with dedication and responsibility, deserves due recognition.
2. Identify the error in the given sentence, from an e-zine report and supply the correction.
Anxiety is a manifestation of the mind being afraid of venture into the unknown.
Use the given format for your response.
error correction

3. Samar shared some information with Sameer about his recent visit to a wildlife sanctuary. Report Sameer's question.
Did you spot a tiger during the safari?
4. "See my corpse, if you don't eat these cookies," my aunt said although I stated that I do not like them at all.
She ________ that I should eat some cookies with tea.
a) insisted
b) admitted
c) promised
d) denied
5. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option.
___________ (Much / Many / Few) time is required to learn a new language.
6. Identify the error in the given sentence, from a report from the News for Kids site and supply the correction.
The advertising company Clear Channel has working with The Wildlife Trusts and city governments to set up bee
bus stops in cities across the UK.
Use the given format for your response.
error correction

7. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news report:
The roof and the backside of the bus was blown away by the blast that occurred on Thursday, but no one was injured.

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Option no. Error Correction

A was were
B away off

C occurred occur

D but yet
8. Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option:
It has been two weeks, but the team has still not ________ from its defeat.
a) got in
b) got over
c) got about
d) got along
9. Maria shared some information with Mathew about her flight to Kanpur. Report Mathew’s question.
Were you nervous on your first flight?
10. He said to his servant, "Why are you so lazy today?"
Reported speech: ________
a) He asked his servant why was he so lazy today.
b) He asked his servant why he had been so lazy that day.
c) He asked his servant why he was being so lazy that day.
d) He asked his servant why he was so lazy that day.
11. Complete the line from a self-awareness song, by filling the blank with the correct option.
"Where words come out from the depth of truth
Where tireless striving ________ its arms to ward perfection
Where the clear stream of reason ________ not ________ its way
Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit."
A. stretches, had lost
B. stretches, has lost
C. stretched, has lost
D. stretched, had lost
12. Identify the error and supply the correction, for the following:
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
28TH CONVERGENCE INDIA EXPO
Network and interact with industry leaders live and on person.

Use the given format for your response.

error correction

SECTION B CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS

4. You are Ram/Rani of B-107, Fateh Nagar, New Delhi. The government has banned single-use plastic in the country. You
feel that the government has taken a right step towards the improvement of environment and if implemented sincerely at
all levels, it can produce a great change. Write a letter in 100 - 150 words to the editor of a local newspaper expressing
your views on the use of plastics.

OR

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You are Anita/Ashok. You came across the following advertisement:
Manthan: We Lead the Future Leaders
Web designing is not only about creating the best pages and displaying content. It is about converting the idea and
turning it into a beautiful website.

Write a letter in 100-120 words to the Director, Manthan, inquiring about their short-term courses and asking for all
necessary details such as eligibility, duration, fees and placement services.
5. A survey was conducted in the National Capital in over twenty schools about the different activities that interest the
children in the age group of 13 years to 15 years. Write a paragraph in not more than 120 words, analyzing the following
information.

OR

The reintroduction of cheetah in India has excited the people because it is a step forward in the strategy to conserve
threatened species and restore ecosystem functions.
Reasons for extinction:
- hunting, poaching, illegal trade
- diminishing habitat due to deforestation
- Climate change
- increase in human population
Strategies to conserve wild life
- mapping water bodies
- conserving suitable habitat
- government support - strict laws
Based on the above information write a paragraph in about 100-120 words analysing the status of threatened species in
India.
SECTION C - LITERATURE
6. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
1. Read the following extracts and answer the question/complete the sentences that follow:
“She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the poverty of her
apartment, the shabby walls and the worn chairs. All these things tortured and angered her. When she seated herself
for dinner opposite her husband who uncovered the tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the good potpie! I know
nothing better than that...,” she would think of elegant dinners of shining silver; she thought of the exquisite food
served in marvellous dishes. She had neither frocks nor jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things. She had a
rich friend, a schoolmate at the convent, who she did not like to visit- she suffered so much when she returned. She
wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”
i. Choose the option that is NOT TRUE according to the given extract. (1)

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a. Matilda was very pleased with her life.
b. Matilda envied her friend for being well-off.
c. Matilda despised the fact that she lived a life of poverty.
d. Matlida thought of grand dinners and silverware sitting at the dinner table.
ii. Why was Matlida Loisel always unhappy? (2)
iii. A characteristic displayed by Mr Loisel in the extract is ________. (1)
iv. What do you mean by 'Tureen' given in the following line: ......... who uncovered the tureen with a delighted air,
saying, "Oh! the good potpie!" (1)
2. Read the extract given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin or his background or his religion. People must
learn to hate and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human
heart than its opposite. Even in the grimmest times in prison, When my comrades and I were pushed to our limits, I
would see a glimmer of humanity in one of the guards, perhaps just for a second, but it was enough to reassure me
and keep me going. Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.
i. State any one inference about Nelson Mandela from the given extract. (1)
I would see a glimmer of humanity in one of the guards, perhaps just for a second.
ii. State TRUE OR FALSE. (1)
None of the terms (a)-(d) can be applied to the question- No one is born hating another person because of the
colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion.
i. A hypothesis- a proposed explanation for a phenomenon
ii. An assumption- something that is taken for granted or assumed to be true without proof.
iii. A premise- a proposition that forms the basis of an argument.
iv. A theory- a well-substantiated explanation for a natural phenomenon.
iii. Nelson Mandela is of the view that 'Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.'
Elaborate in about 40 words with reference to the extract. (2)
iv. Which phrase would correctly substitute the word ‘extinguished ’ in the given sentence from the extract. (1)
Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never *extinguished*.
7. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
1. Read the following extracts and answer the question/complete the sentences that follow:
Though to distinguish beasts of prey
A novice might nonplus,
The crocodile you always may
Tell from the Hyena thus;
Hyenas come with merry smiles;
But if they weep they're Crocodiles.
1. A novice would get confused to differentiate between ________.(1)
2. How are the crocodiles identified in the forest?(1)
3. What, according to the extract, would cause bewilderment?(1)
a. Discovering the similarity between different preys of beasts.
b. Analysing habits of beasts that prey on hyenas.
c. Knowing the difference between several beasts of prey.
d. Drawing the similarities between crocodiles and hyenas.
4. What differences can be drawn between a hyena and a crocodile as given in the extract?(2)
2. He stalks in his vivid stripes
The few steps of his cage
On pads of velvet quiet

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In his quiet rage.
He should be lurking in shadow
Sliding through long grass
Near the water hole
Where plump deer pass
i. He is in a rage because he is (1)
a. hungry
b. tied
c. thirsty
d. in a cage
ii. Why is the tiger lurking in the shadow? Answer in 40 words. (2)
iii. The above lines express the tiger's ________. (1)
a. resignation
b. fear
c. anger
d. acceptance
iv. Complete the sentence appropriately: (1)
It is clear that metaphor is the poetic device used for pads of velvet - because ________. (Clue : explain how
metaphor is applied here.)
v. The contrast in the above extract is between life in the forest and life in the (1)
a. circus
b. national park
c. cave
d. zoo
8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words
1. How did Rajvir describe the tea garden at Dhekiabari?
2. What is a 'dust of snow'? How did it help the poet?
3. What did Lencho write in his second letter?
4. Grandma had a significant place in Anne's heart. Explain.
5. Do you find 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon' to be a serious or a light-hearted comedy? Give reasons to support your
answer.
9. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words.
1. What made Mrs. Pumphrey call the veterinary?
2. For what unusual reasons is Bholi sent to school?
3. The balcony plays a significant role in the story "The midnight visitor", How?
10. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words
1. Read the extracts given below and comment on the difference in the nature of help both the characters, of these two
stories, received.
a. Suddenly I came out of the clouds and saw two straight lines of lights in front of me. It was a runway! An airport!
I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane but the sky was empty. [The Black Aeroplane]
b. All through the night Lencho thought only of his one hope: the help of God...The following Sunday, at daybreak
he began to write a letter...It was nothing less than a letter to God...The following Sunday Lencho came a bit
earlier than usual to ask if there was a letter for him.... Lencho showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the
money, such was his confidence. [A Letter to God]
2. Mijbil and the Tiger, both were looked after by humans. Assume they both meet each other in the zoo and have a
conversation about their lifestyle and feelings. Write this conversation as per your understanding of Mijbil the Otter

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and A Tiger in the Zoo.
You may begin like this
Tiger: Thanks for visiting me, though I don’t usually like visitors.
Mijbil: Oh? I would love visitors, I think.
11. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.
1. Imagine you are Richard. You have been invited by Mr. Weiherer to deliver a short address to the students at your
erstwhile school. You have been asked to encourage them to take an interest in the study of Science and how research
in Science can help the world. Write that short speech.
2. Education, love and sympathy can transform even a thief. How is it true in the case of Hari Singh?

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Class 10 - English Language and Literature

Sample Paper - 06 (2024-25)

Solution

Section A - Reading Skills

1. i. a. Highlighting the richness of the world's cultures.
b. Emphasizing the essential role of intercultural dialogue in achieving peace and sustainable development.
ii. (D) highlighting the real worth of cultural and creative sector at generating social cohesion and educational resource
during an international emergency.
iii. By drawing upon the creative potential of diverse cultures and engaging in continuous dialogue to ensure all
members of society benefit from sustainable development.
iv. Positive and affirmative
v. (b) filling in the space between two connected things
vi. (c) intellectual and moral and essential and intrinsic
vii. the resolution on Culture and Sustainable Development.
viii. Bridging the gap between cultures
2. i. of its widespread popularity, cultural significance, and numerous beneficial qualities that make it highly valued
across different cultures and regions.
ii. fact, objective detail
iii. India's low export percentage despite high production is because of the challenges such as transportation costs,
limited shelf life, and competition from other exporting countries, which hinder its ability to export a larger share
of mangoes.
iv. According to the given table, the three countries Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bangladesh were at par with each other,
each importing 6% of Indian mango exports in 2019-20.
v. One inference that can be drawn is that despite the U.S.A. being a major importer of mangoes, India faces significant
challenges or constraints that limit its mango exports to the U.S.A., such as high transportation costs or strict quality
standards.
vi. Option (B) solutions
vii. India is described as the largest producer of mangoes because of its vast geographical area suitable for mango
cultivation, favorable climate conditions, and significant agricultural expertise, which collectively contribute to its
high mango production output.
viii. Option (C) India is the largest producer of mangoes and by putting in more efforts, has the potential to be the largest
exporter too.
SECTION B GRAMMAR
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed
1. carried

2. error correction
venture venturing
3. Sameer asked Samar whether/if he had spotted a tiger during the safari.
4. (a) insisted
Explanation: insisted
5. Much

6. error correction

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has working is working
7. (A) was - were
8. (b) got over
Explanation: "Got over" means to recover from or come to terms with something, such as a defeat. In this context,
the team has not yet fully recovered emotionally from their loss.
9. Mathew asked Maria whether/if she was nervous on her first flight.
10. (d) He asked his servant why he was so lazy that day.
Explanation: He asked his servant why he was so lazy that day.
11. B. stretches, has lost
The whole stanza describes the general situation, i.e., present state.

12. error correction

on in
SECTION B CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
4. B-107, Fateh Nagar
New Delhi
18 May 2024
The Editor
Hindustan Times
20-22 KG Marg
New Delhi
Subject: Plastic Ban
Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my wholehearted support for the government's ban on single-use plastic. Plastic pollution has
become a major environmental concern, harming our wildlife and ecosystems. This decisive step is a welcome move
towards a cleaner and healthier future.
Single-use plastics are a menace. They clog landfills, pollute our water bodies, and endanger animals. Implementing this
ban sincerely at all levels, from manufacturers to consumers, can create a significant positive impact. We, as responsible
citizens, must also do our part by carrying reusable bags and refusing unnecessary plastic items.
I believe this ban, coupled with public awareness campaigns, can be a turning point. Together, let's embrace a more
sustainable lifestyle and protect our environment for generations to come.
Sincerely,
Ram/Rani
B-107, Fateh Nagar
New Delhi

OR

PO Box 25120
Bangalore
30th September 2023
The Director
Manthan,
Bangalore
Subject: Inquiry about short-term courses details
Sir,
I hope this letter finds you well. I recently came across your advertisement for Manthan and was impressed by your

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commitment to nurturing future leaders in web design. I am eager to enhance my skills in this field and would appreciate
more information about your short-term courses.
Could you kindly provide me with details regarding eligibility requirements, course durations, fees, and any placement
services Manthan offers? Having these specifics will help me make an informed decision about enrolling in your
programs.
I eagerly await your response and the opportunity to explore how Manthan can help me achieve my goals in web design.
Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Yours faithfully
Anita/Ashok
5. A survey conducted in the national capital in over twenty schools highlights the interests of children (13-15 years age
group) in different activities. The data indicate that music was the most loved activity with 60% of children showing
their inclination towards it. Cricket was the second most-liked activity with 40% of students having voted for it.
Theatre is also a significant field of interest among the students as it garnered 35% of their votes. The percentage of
respondents who were in favour of art and dance was around 25% each. This clearly shows the variety and preference of
interests among young children are unique in their own way. The best part that can be discerned from this poll is that the
children still prefer real actual activities where both their physical and mental involvement is a must. This is better than
the digital ones which make them more sessile as they get stuck to the screens.

OR

The reintroduction of cheetahs in India has stirred excitement among the populace, marking a significant milestone in the
country's endeavours to conserve threatened species and rejuvenate ecosystem functions. India's biodiversity has faced
threats leading to the endangerment of various species, including hunting, poaching, and illegal trade, which have driven
them towards extinction. Furthermore, habitat loss due to deforestation, the adverse impacts of climate change, and the
escalating human population have compounded these challenges. In response, comprehensive strategies are being
implemented, encompassing vital measures such as mapping water bodies, preserving suitable habitats, and enforcing
strict government support through stringent wildlife protection laws. These initiatives represent a hopeful stride towards
securing India's diverse wildlife heritage and sustaining the delicate balance of its ecosystems.
SECTION C - LITERATURE
6. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
1. i. (a) Matilda was very pleased with her life.
ii. Matlida Loisel was very pretty. She considered herself born for a luxurious life. But in reality, she was married to
a petty clerk. The poverty of her apartment and the lack of fashionable clothes and jewellery too added to her
unhappiness.
iii. Contented, Explanation- She struggled to be happy.
iv. Tureen means a deep covered dish from which soup is served.
2. i. We can infer that
In the long walk of struggle when Nelson Mandela was pushed into prison, he sensed humanity.
He feels that humanity is still alive.
He observed some essential goodness in one of the guards of the prison.
This goodness gave him the strength to keep going and fight racial discrimination.
ii. True
Explanation: The statement is a powerful assertion that emphasizes the idea that hate and prejudice are learned
behaviours and not innate characteristics.
iii. This line shows that Nelson Mandela is very optimistic and inspirational as he believes that goodness in human
beings can be suppressed but never eliminated. This means that each human being has the light and fire of
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light of goodness, it becomes lighted and dispels the darkness. This light may remain burning at low intensity, but
it never burns out; nor can it be extinguished.
iv. to cause something to stop burning/ blow out something/put a stop.
7. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
1. i. Wild animals like crocodile and hyena.
ii. tears/weeping while they eat their prey.
iii. (c) Knowing the difference between several beasts of prey.
iv. Hyenas are very deceptive. They will attack their victim with weird smiles and kill them. Crocodiles pretend to be
weeping before attacking or killing their prey.
2. i. (d) in a cage
ii. he wants to catch his prey/he wants to hunt.
iii. (c) anger
iv. it compares the texture of the tiger's paws to the softness and smoothness of velvet, emphasizing the quiet and
graceful movement of the tiger.
v. (d) zoo
8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words
1. Rajvir's visit to Dhekiabari, where Pranjol's father worked as a manager, was a novel experience and he found it
extremely fascinating. As they proceeded along the gravel road, with a neatly pruned sea of tea bushes spreading
over acres of land, he saw groups of tea-workers, wearing plastic aprons and baskets of bamboo sticks on their back,
plucking the newly sprouted tea leaves. Pranjol’s father highlighted that the season was the second-flush or sprouting
period. Rajvir mentioned that it lasted from May to July and yielded the best tea.
2. A 'dust of snow' are snowflakes or small and soft particles of snow that settle down on the various objects on the
Earth during a snowfall. This dust of snow changed the poet's mood. He was holding the day in regret when this dust
of snow fell on him and this simple little thing brought him some joy.
3. When he got a letter from God, he found only seventy pesos. He became angry as he knew God couldn't make a
mistake and he had been cheated by the post office employees. Thus, he wrote a second letter to God to send him the
remaining amount, but not through the mail as he felt that the employees of the post-office were a bunch of crooks.
4. Anne loved her grandma very much. Her grandma died in January 1942. Since Anne and her sister, Margot was sent
to Aachen to stay with their grandmother, Anne was attached to her. Anne still loved her and missed her. On her
grandma's birthday in 1942 Anne lit a candle in her memory.
5. It is extremely funny to imagine a fierce looking dragon crying for a safety cage or a mouse raging like a lion. Thus,
'The Tale of Custard the Dragon' is a humorous, light-hearted poem as the characters display behaviour contrary to
their appearance as well as nature.
9. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words.
1. The deteriorating condition of Mrs Pumphrey's pet Tricki’ condition made her call the vet for help. Tricki had
become fat and lazy. He just used to lie on his rug and pant. He also refused to eat food, even his favourite dishes. His
vomiting bouts increased Mrs. Pumphrey's concern. Therefore, she sought James Herriot's intervention.
2. The Tehsildar Sahib advised Ram Lal that, being a representative of the government, he must send his daughters to
school. Ram Lal did not have the courage to disobey him. He also felt that there was a little chance of Bholi's getting
married due to her ugly face and lack of sense.
3. Max thought balcony as a means to escape from the police and Ausable created the balcony which did not exist as to
dupe Max.
10. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words
1. Both Lencho and the pilot of the Dakola plane needed help and there is no doubt that both of them received the help
too. But still there is a lot of difference between the help received by both of them.
In 'The Black Aeroplane' the pilot was caught in the storm and it was difficult to come out of it. But suddenly, out of

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nowhere, a black aeroplane appeared and helped him come out of the storm. The black aeroplane was without lights
but it steered the pilot through the dark clouds. He landed at an airport. He was so happy. He decided to thanks the
pilot of that mysterious aeroplane but was told by the lady in the control room that there was no other aeroplane in
the air other than his. It is a mystery which was not resolved. The only thing was that he received an unexpected help
and was thankful for it.
On the other hand, in 'A letter to God', Lencho needed help in the form of pesos to look after his family. He wrote a
letter to God and asked for hundred pesos. His conviction touched the postmaster who raised money from his staff
and sent it to Lencho. In this case, Lencho received help as he had asked for it. The source of his aid has clearly been
revealed whereas it was not revealed in the case of pilot unlike the pilot in The Black Aeroplane', Lencho is not
happy and satisfied with the help that he had received.
2. Tiger: Thanks for using me though I don't usually like visitors
Mijbil: oh? I would love visitors, I think
Tiger: Tell me, Do you like humans?
Mijbil: Yes, I adore them especially my owner, he takes good cane of me; feeds me well and plays along!
Tiger: I detest humans. I think they are the most self-centered. we across on Earth. I blame them for caging me
Mijbil: Oh! I Understand your desire to roam freely in your natural habitat. I don't mess that for I am not Captivated,
it is that me and my owner leave together amicably.
Lion:- Ah! May be some day those humans will comprehend me value of peaceful co-existence. You are Lucky my
does friend, Hope to meet you soon. Bye!
11. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.
1. Hello,
My dear young friends,
It's an honour to stand amongst you and say a few words on how Science has changed the life of a man. Don't you
think so what am saying is true; I sincerely feel that study of science has brought a revolution in the world in terms of
progress and growth. There has been research after research carried on by scientists which has brought the world
closer as a one single unit. Scientific development in one corner of world is affecting every person's life in some way
or the other. All comforts that we enjoy in life be it Computers, T.V., Fridge, Mobiles or Airplanes are all the
products of scientist's efforts and labour. I very earnestly feel that every child in his school time should pick up the
study of science which prepares him to face the world with much more confidence. Being a science student myself, I
feel highly blessed to take up the study of science which has developed me into a sound individual.
Thanks!
Have a great day!
Good day.
2. For some people, deception is a way to lead life easily, i.e., by changing name, by making excuses, by making new
way of making money etc. Anil was the most trusting person. Hari Singh had ever met. But he took undue advantage
of his trust. He was a thief and couldn't be expected to be honest with Anil. He came to Anil with a false identity.
Anil had a blind faith in human nature. He employed him just out of sympathy and compassion for him. He trusted
him and ignored his misdeed. He handed over all the financial transactions without any verification. In a way, he
gave him a chance to improve. Hari stole money and then came back with a change of mind. Anil knew even this fact
also, but said nothing. It made Hari Singh to decide to leave the style of deception as a way of life. Living a simple
and straight life over-powered Hari's deceptive life. Finally, he opted for the simple life by educating himself and
becoming a clever, big and respectable man in future. It was very good decision of Hari Singh.

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