Series : 5FGEH SET - 3

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ENGLISH
(Language and Literature)
Maximum Marks: 80
Time allowed:3 hours

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 General Instructions:
Read the
i)
instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are
compulsory.
() The question paper
contain.s THREE sections -
Section - A:Reading Skills
Section - B:Grammar and Creative
Writing Skulls
Section-C: Literature Textbook
(i) Attempt questions based on
specific instructions for each part.
Section -A (20Marks)
Read the following text : Readíng Skills
(1) ChatGPT can search. It 10M
cannot research. The platform has
the world's attention because of the attracted
speed with which it assembles
and produces information in a logical
intelligence, as if a human being were sequence, powered by artificial
prompting it towrite.
(2) Curious about
understanding what ChatGPT can do, I opened an
account and asked if it would replace
research in the future.
Promptly, it replied: As an AI language model, I don't hold
beliefs, but Ican present arguments on both sides of the personal
(3) The answer amused me. The topic."
speed with which it typed the
information across the screen was mind-boggling. Icould not read
the answer as fast as it typed out the
sentence. But, when it had
finished, I read through the document. It was
truly informative. impressive. It was
(4) Five different points had been
explained briefly in seconds. I would
have thought of those five points in an hour or more,
depending on
the complexity of the topic. "AI : Catalyst, not Conqueror :
and the future of research" was the title that it threw up
ChatGPT
to my
question. It matched my opinion about the future of research after
ChatGPT. The write-up had an introduction and a conclusion, just
as our English teachers have taught us.
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 (5) The document came from countless databases, as that is what it's
designed to do. By contrast, when I research a subject for an 800
word article, I visit five or six authoritative sources; I don't go to a
million as most are copies.
(6) The difference between the write-up of ChatGPT and my research
search new
article is the former is a mere summary. When Iwrite, I
ideas and knit them in a way that reflect my thoughts and
perspective. I choose only what is original, unique and fresh and
.process them in my nind to create a fresh angle.

(7) Research has no value if it only summarises known information.

Even a literature survey in your subject requires you to say what

you will do with it further, and how.

(8)- Research is not a joke. Years ago, I had asked my professor, later on
journals ?"
my supervisor, "How can Ipublish an article in research
(9) He answered, When you have read everything on the subject, and
have something original to add to the existing body of research." My
head swam.
intellectual
(10) Excellent research is a daunting task and calls for hard
work. When you research, you don't go wide; you go deep.) You
thoroughly investigate a minor concept, researching it extensively,
substantiating each claim with reliable sources, experiments, models

and beyond.It took years to discover the atom and the theory of
gravitation.|ChatGPT can summarise these discoveries, but it cannot
add to them.\It does not have the mental wherewithal for that.
(openpage@thehindu.co.in/461words)

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 Answer the following questions, based on the passage above :
Which of the following statements best summarises the author's views
about ChatGPT ? 1

(A) It can summarise discoveries.

(B) It assembles and produces information.
(C) Its information is based on numerous databases.
(D) It can only search but not research.
() What did the professor suggest to the author's question of how he could
publish his research journal ? (Answer in 40 words only.) 2

(i) Complete the given analogy: 1

Dependable : reliable : rational:

(iv) Mention one basic difference between the write-up of ChatGPT and
author's research article. 2

(v Complete the sentence appropriately. 1

The author noticed that the write-up produced by ChatGPT had an

introduction and a conclusion, just as he learnt in his English class but it
still lacked

(yi) The author was moved by the with which the ChatGPT was
producing the article. 1

(A) originality (B) information

(C) rationality (D) speed
(yii) State whether the given statement is True/False: 1

Research is not beneficial if it only summarises the known information.

(viii Quote the answer of ChatGPT, from the above given passage, when it was
asked whether it would replace research in the future ? 1

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 10M
Read the following text:
(1) The climate and landscape in Uttarakhand vary greatly with
altitude (186 7619 m). from the largest glaciers in the higher
elevation to thesubtropical forests in the lowest elevation.
Terai
(2) The lowlands along the border of U.P. are covered by the drier
Upper
Savanna grasslands, the moist deciduous forest of the
extensive
Gangetic Plains form the Bhabhar belt. Due to the
forests have been
agTicultural practices, m0st of these lowland
cleared. Snow and bare ice occupy the highest altitudes.
total land area).
(8) This state occupies 53,483 sq.km.. (1.63% of India's
area of 039
Out of 13 districts, Uttarkashi occupies the maximum
minimum area of 1634 sq. km.
sq. km., while Champawat covers the
Monsoon
Uttarakhand experiences four types of seasons, namely,
November), Cold
(June to September), Post-monsoon (October to
March to May).
weather (December to February) and Pre-monsoon
state is 1446 mm. Rain
The normal annual precipitation in the
until September. The
usually starts at the end of April and lasts
rainfall, This makes the state
monsoon rainfall is 78% of the annual
Bageshwar receives the maximum
prone to flood during monsoon.
of this rainfall occurs in
normal annual rainfall (1872 mm). 81% falls
normal
Haridwar receives the minimum
the monsoon season.
annual rainfall (1107 mm).
topographical features, temperatures vary
(4) Due to the differences in
During March and April, temperatures rise until they peak
widely.
maximum temperature in the
in May and June, when the mean
and 38 °C, and the mean
southern and valley regions is between 34°
24 °C. Temperatures can
minimum temperature is between 20° and
half of the state and 30 °C in
reach 42 °C in the valleys and southern
two-kilometre-high elevations on Some days. Day and night
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 temperatures begin to dip around the end of September and reach
the lowest in January and early February. January is the coldest
month, with an average maximum temperature of 20 and an
average lowest temperature of 6 °CAThe mean maximum and mean
minimum temperatures range from 10° to 12 °C at altitudes of 2 km.
(https: //www.mdpi.com /2073-4441/14/12/1879/)
(338 words)
Answer the following questions, based on the passage
above :
Fill in the blank suitably: 1
The variance in climate and landscape of
Uttarakhand as per paragraph 1
is marked by
Based on your understanding of the paragraph 2, fill in the blanks with
the appropriate option from those given in brackets. 1
Most of the lowland forests are
(maintained/cleared) due to the
(large-scale/small-scale) agricultural practices.
12) Based on the passage, which of the districts has the lowest rainfall in
Uttarakhand ? 1
(iy) In the given sentence taken from paragraph 3, select the option that
correctly replaces the underlined word, with its most likely Antonym.
Rain usually starts at the end of April and lasts until September. 1

(A) begins (B) arrives

() ends (D) commences

( This makes the state of Uttarakhand prone to flood during monsoon.

Justify the statement with reference to the passage given above in 30-40
words. 2

Which two districts have maximum and minimum rainfall in the state ? 1

(A) Bageshwar and Chamoli (B) Nainital and Rudraprayag

(C) Haridwar and Garhwal (D) Bageshwar and Haridwar

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(yit) Complete the given table : 1

Assertion Reasoning
The temperatures vary
widely in the state of
Uttarakhand.
1
(vii)How is Bhabhar belt formed ?
1
(x) State which of the given statements is not true:
(A) January is the coldest month, with an average maximum
temperature of 20 °C and an average lowest temperature of 6 °C.
range from
(B) The mean maximum and mean minimum temperatures
15to 20 °C at altitudes of 2 km.

Section - B (20 Marks)

Grammar and Creative Writing Skills

10 M
Grammar
as directed : 10 x1= 10
3. Complete any ten of twelve of the following tasks,
the sentence with the best
(iY Replace the underlined word used in
1
option given below:
chemist who invents the
Born in 1872, Richard Willstatter was a
process of paper chromatography.
(B) has invented
(A) invent
(C) willinvent (D) invented
theatre at 5 pm. Report the
(iY Rahil and Somil decided to reach the
1
question asked by Rahil to Somil.
Which movie are we going to watch ?
Rahil asked Somil

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 ( ) Read the given line and identify the error.
Wnen the rounds were completed, the hurdle and mazes appeared
on the appropriate places.
error correction

1) Fll in the blank to complete this message in a poster for satety. 1

Our planet is precious and only we save it.

(A) may (B) shall

(C) will (D) can
(y Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction
for the line given below :
In earlier times, public libraries plays an important role in the lives
of the people.
Option No. error correction

(A) role roles

(B) of in

(C) in of

(D) plays played

(v) Report the dialogue between a guard and a visitor by completing the
sentence: 1
Guard : Good morning Sir !Park your car in the Visitor's Parking
Area.
Visitor : OK. Please help me park my car in the Visitor's Parking
Area.

The guard greeted the visitor and told him to park his car at the
Visitor's Parking Area. At this, the visitor requested him

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 (vi) ldentity the error and supply correction for the following pre-flight
1
announcement before take-off.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard flight 487 flying from Hong
Kong to San Francisco. We are currently third in line for take-off
and were expected to be in the air in approximately seven minutes
time.

Use the given format for your response.

error correction

(Vji) Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the dialogues
1
given below :
Mother: Why aren't you playing with your friends ?
Rayan : Iam not feeling well today.

Mother asked Rayan Rayan replied that he was not

feeling well that day.
(A) whether he was not playing with his friends.
(B) that he was not playing with his friends.
(C) why wasn't he playing with his friends.
(D) why he wasn't playing with his friends.
(ix Fill in the blank choosing the most appropriate option:
1

The news about the retirement of my favourite character gave me

disappointment.
(A) many (B) few

(C) little (D) much

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 Fill in the blank bychoosing the correct option, to complete the line
given below:
The roads have been widened so much that six lanes of vehicles
(will/'mayleould) be accom modated.
() Complete the given sentence with the oorrect form of verb. 1
It is important to a healthy atmosphere.
A) creates (B) creating
(C) create (D) created
(X) Fil in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the
bracket :
Mahi (shirk) the task given to her and went out to play.

Creative Writing Skills 10 M

Note : All details presented n the questions are imaginary and
created for
assessment purpose.
4 a) You have recently purchased a speaker from a retail store. On
reaching home, you found that it was not of same model which you
had purchased and paid for. You want to replace it with a
new one.
Write a letter to the retail manager in 100-120 words for
replacement. You may use the given hints: 5
Say who you are
Explain your problem
Also mention what action you want from the retail store
OR
(b) Recently you visited to your city after a span of ten years. You
were
happy to see the development of your city in the last few years. But
at the same time, you are deeply hurt to find the condition of the
road in your vicinity. You feel that the road needs repair. Write a
letter to the editor of the local daily expressing your deep concern
regarding the same. Sign yourself as Ganesh/Geeta. (100-120 words)

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 5
(a) Read the following details of achildren's park in your colony:
covered on all four sides with 2 gates
skating rink and basketball court in the park
swings in one corner for younger children
open ground for colony functions
specific timings
Analyse the details of the park and write an analytical paragraph in
about 120 words about its suitability as a children's park.
OR

(b) There is an alarming increase in the percentage of students

suffering from obesity. Given below are some of the findings of a
survey conducted to identify causes:
unhealthy diet - 40%
lack of exercise-30%

stress and anxiety - 25%

genetic factors - 5%

Analyse the causes for obesity.

Age group affected

0-5 years 13%

58 years 20%

8-12 years 28%

13- 15 years 25%

16 18 years 14%

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 Section -C (40 Marks)
40 M
Literature Textbook
6. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for any one or thewe
given : 5

a) That was twenty-four hours ago. Since then nobody had come near
him. The day before, allday long, he had watched his parents flying
about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art or
flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how todive for fish.
He had, in fact, seen his elder brother catch his first herring and
devour it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising
a proud cackle and all the morning the whole family had walked
about on the big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting
him for his cowardice.
Fillin the blank with the correct word from the bracket : 1
The use of the phrase'proud cackle' adds to a sense of
(nojse/pride) in the extract.
(Y How do the parents teach their young to be independent ? 1
( i Describe the contrasting reactions of the parents to their
children giving reasons. 2
(iv) The word 'devour in the above extract most nearly means 1
(A) scared (B). gobbled
(C) preserved (D) cooled
OR

(b) Lomov : Hear meout, I implore you !The peasants of your father's
grandfather, as I have already had the honour of
explaining to you, used to bake bricks for my aunt's
grandmother. Now my aunt's grandmother, wishing to
make them a present.
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 Natalya : Ican't make head or tail of all this about aunts and
grandfathers and grandmothers. The Meadows are ours,
that's all.
Lomov : Mine

Natalya : Ours ! You can go proving it for two days on end.

What is Lomov pleading for ? 1

(A) to be heard
(B) bricks for his aunt's grandmother
(C) documents of the Meadows
(D) for two days time to prove himself
(ü) What effect does the following sentence have on Natalya ? Why ? 2

The peasants of your father's grandfather .......used to bake

bricks for my aunt's grandmother.
(iii) Fil in the blank with the correct word from the bracket : 1

The use of the phrase 'can't make head or tail' adds to a sense
of (confusion/realization) to the extract.
(iv) What is Lomov trying to prove ? 1

(a) Belinda was as brave as a barrel full of bears, 5

And Ink and Blink chased lions down the stairs,

Mustard was as brave as a tiger in a rage,
But Custard cried for a nice safe cage.
Belinda tickled him, she tickled him unmerciful,
Ink, Blink and Mustard, they rudely called him Percival
(Tale of Custard the Dragon)
What poetic device is used in the first sentence ? 1

(iY What was ironical about Custard being referred to as Percival ? 2

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 (ji) Complete the following suitably : 1

The word 'unmerciful' in the given context implies that Belinda

is

(iv) What image of Custard is created in the above lines ? 1

OR
(b) Don't bite your nails, Amanda ! 5

Don't hunch your shoulders, Amanda !

Stop that slouching and sit up straight, Amanda !
(There is a languid, emerald sea,
where the sole inhabitant is me
a mermaid, drifting blissfully.") (Amanda)
What image does the above extract create about Amanda's
mother ? 1
(1) Why is the second verse written in brackets ? 1
(ii) Amanda calls herself a mermaid because 1

(A) Mermaid is Amanda's favourite fantasy character.

(B) Amanda loves watching a mermaid drifting in water.
(C) Amanda longs to be free like a mermaid which sails
effortlessly in the sea.
(D) Amanda wants to sail with a mermaid in the deep-sea
water.
(iv) Amanda wants to be the sole inhabitant in the sea. Elucidate. 2

Answer any four of the following five questions, in about 30-40 words:
4 x 3= 12
Y Why did Lencho not trust the post office employees ? (A Letter to God) 3
(ii) Why does Nelson Mandela feel very strongly about 'an extraordinary
human disaster ? (Nelson Mandela :Long Walk to Freedom)
(ji) Draw a comparison between the tiger in the zoo and in the forest. 3

(A Tiger in the Zoo)

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 (iv) Why did the sight of the cow which made Valli laugh in the
beginning dampen his enthusiasm later ? (Madam Rides the Bus) 3

) Why is Coorg an attractive tourist destination ? (Glimpses of India) 3

9 Answer any two of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words :
2 x 3 =6
) What led the narrator to believe that friends were more trouble
than help' ? (The Thief's Story) 3

ü) Was it easy for Bholi to refuse to marry Bishambar ? What gave her
the confidence to do so ? (Bholi)
(iii) How did M Loisel manage to buy a new necklace ? (The Necklace) 3

10 Answer any one of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words :
1x6= 6
Self-doubt and fear often act as barriers to success. On the other
hand, curiosity leads to learning new things. Justify the statement
citing instances from His First Flight'and Madam Rides the Bus'. 6
OR
(b) What distinguishes the portrayal of the tiger in the poem 'A Tiger in
the Zoo' from the depiction of the tiger in the poem How to tell Wild
Animals' ?

Answer any one of the following two questions, in about 100-120words:

1x6= 6
(a) Imagine you are Bholi and write a diary entry, explaining how you
dare totake such a bold step of refusing to marry Bishamber. (Bholi) 6
OR
In the story, 'A Triumph of Surgery, a wealthy woman's nonsensical
behaviour, is depicted. Do you think such individuals are merely
displaying foolishness or could their actions potentially, inflict harm
upon others ? Support your answer from the text.

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