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ENGLISH

(202)

Time: 3 Hours]                                                                                                                                          [ Maximum Marks: 100

 

Note:

(i) There are 33 questions in all divided into two parts.

(ii) All questions are compulsory.

(iii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.

(iv) Q.No. 1 to 16 are Objective type questions in sub-parts that include MCQ, Fill in the blanks, True-False, Match the column, One-word answer type questions.

(v) Q.No. 17 to 22, 24, and 31 to 32 are short answer questions carrying 2 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 30 words each.

(vi) Q.No. 33 is carrying 3 marks. Answers to these questions should not exceed 40 words.

(vii) Q.No. 23 is carrying 4 marks. Answers to these questions should not exceed 100 words.

(viii) Q.No. 25 is a long answer question carrying 6 marks. Answer to this question should not exceed 150-200 words.

(ix) Q.No. 26 to 27 have 2 test items in sub-parts of 1 mark each.

(x) Q.No. 28 consists of 3 test items in sub-parts of 1 mark each.

(xi) Q.No. 29 to 30 consists of 4 test items in sub-parts of 1 mark each.

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PART – A

SECTION – A: READING

Mowgli grew up with the wolf cubs, though they, of course, were grown wolves almost before he was a boy. Father Wolf taught him the meaning of things in the jungle, until he understood every rustle in the grass, every note of the owls above his head and every splash of every little fish.

When he was not learning, he sat out in the sun and slept, and ate and went to sleep again. When he felt dirty or hot, he swam in the forest pools-when he wanted honey, he climbed trees the way Bagheera the panther showed him to do. He took his place at the Council Rock too, when the Wolf Pack met. There, he discovered that if he stared hard at any wolf, the wolf would be forced to drop his eyes and so he used to stare for fun. At other times, he would pick the long thorns out of the pads of his friends, for wolves suffer terribly from thorns and burrs in their coats.

He would go down the hillside into the cultivated lands by night and look very curiously at the villagers in their huts. He loved better than anything else to go with Bagheera into the dark warm heart of the forest at night and to sleep through the drowsy day.

 

1. Based on your understanding of the above passage, write True or False of any three.  3×1=3

 

(i) Mowgli grew up with the bear cubs in the forest.

(ii) When Mowgli felt dirty or hot he swam in the forest pool.

(iii) Bagheera showed Mowgli how to climb trees.

(iv) Mowgli would look at the villagers in their huts during the day.

 

Ans. (i) False (ii) True (iii) True (iv) False

 

2. Answer the following questions in one word. (Any three)      3×1=3

(i) Who was Bagheera?

(ii) Other than thorns what did wolves suffer terribly from?

(iii) Where did Mowgli take his place with the wolf pack?

(iv) What did Mowgli get when he climbed trees?

 

Ans. (i) Bagheera was a panther who showed Mowgli how to climb trees. He was one of Mowgli’s companions in the jungle, and Mowgli loved going with Bagheera into the dark heart of the forest at night. Bagheera played a key role in teaching Mowgli important survival skills in the jungle.

(ii) Other than thorns what did wolves suffer terribly from?

Ans. Other than thorns, the wolves also suffered terribly from burrs in their coats. Mowgli would help them by picking out both thorns and burrs from their pads and fur.

(iii) Where did Mowgli take his place with the wolf pack?

Ans. Mowgli took his place with the Wolf Pack at the Council Rock when they met.

(iv) What did Mowgli get when he climbed trees?

Ans.  Mowgli climbed trees to get honey, which Bagheera the panther had shown him how to do.

3. Pick out the correct word as instructed from the above passage. (Any one)      1×1=1

 

(i) Opposite of ‘wakeful’

(A) rustle                    (B) drowsy           (C) burrs               (D) warm

 

(ii) Meaning of ‘sound of leaves or grass moving’.

 

(A) rustle                     (B) splash             (C) stared            (D) curiously

 

Ans. (i)  (B) drowsy

(ii)  (A) rustle

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SECTION – B: WRITING

4. Answer the following questions, with reference to the context below:                     5×1=5

 

Write a letter to the Chief Minister of your state, Bihar, drawing his/her attention to the urgent need of a government hospital in your district.

 

(i) The letter will be addressed to:

(A) Chief Minister, Bihar

(B) Bihar Chief Minister

(C) The Honourable Chief Minister Government of Bihar

(D) The Honourable Chief Minister Bihar Government.

 

Ans. (C) The Honourable Chief Minister Government of Bihar.

OR

(ii) The date should be written:

(A) after the receiver’s address

(B) after the sender’s address

(C) after the subject

(D) before closing the letter

 

Ans. (A) after the receiver’s address

(iii) Choose the correct subject:

(A) Urgent need of a Government Hospital in Ganganagar, Bihar.

(B) Urgent need of a hospital in Ganganagar, Bihar.

(C) A hospital needed in Ganganagar, Bihar.

(D) A Government hospital needed in Ganganagar, Bihar.

Ans. (A) Urgent need of a Government Hospital in Ganganagar, Bihar.

(iv) Your letter will carry the concern that:

(A) Ganganagar is devoid of primary healthcare facilities.

(B) Ganganagar is well equipped with too many hospitals.

(C) There are too many mosquitoes in Ganganagar and people are falling ill.

(D) Ganganagar people have their own quack doctors and do not need any government hospitals.

Ans. (A) Ganganagar is devoid of primary healthcare facilities.

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(v) Your letter will note that with no government hospitals nearby the poor people will have to rely on :

(A) herbs and other plants for their cure

(B) private clinics

(C) quack doctors

(D) all the above

Ans. (D) all the above

(vi) Your letter will also add the problem that when there are serious cases :

(A) it is easy to transport people to big cities.

(B) it is difficult and risky to take the patient to a far off government hospital.

(C) the villagers know how to treat such patients.

(D) the doctors around are well equipped with adequate facilities.

Ans. (B) it is difficult and risky to take the patient to a far-off government hospital.

5. Answer the questions given reference to the context below:       4

You are Prem/Priya Head boy/girl of Government senior secondary school, Raipur. You have to write a notice as your school is going to celebrate its Annual Day on 16th May 2024.

 

(i) Select the appropriate subject for the notice.

(A) Annual Function Celebrate                                                                               (B) Annual Function

(C) Celebrating Annual Function                                                                            (D) Celebrate Annual Function

 

Ans. (B) Annual Function

OR

(ii) What information will be provided to the readers through this notice?

(A) number of school children participating.

(B) number of faculty members helping out.

(C) number of classrooms in the school.

(D) when and where the annual function will be held.

 

Ans. (D) When and where the annual function will be held.

(iii) How will the name of the institution be written?

(A) Government Senior Secondary School, Raipur.

(B) government senior secondary school, Raipur

(C) Government senior secondary school, Raipur.

(D) government Senior Secondary School, Raipur.

Ans. (A) Government Senior Secondary School, Raipur

(iv) Where is the word ‘NOTICE’ placed?

(A) above the name of the institution

(B) below the name of the institution

(C) below the subject

(D) after the date

Ans. (A) above the name of the institution

(v) Which of the following things should a notice include?

(A) The word ‘NOTICE’ (B) Designation

(C) Heading (D) All the above

Ans. (D) All the above

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6. Questions given below are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions. 4×1=4

You are Akshita/Akash. You want to write an article about the increasing use of cell phones by people. You write about the risks they are facing like potential health hazards, the threat of brain tumors and brain cancer, accidents that occur on the roads due to cell phones.

(i) Select the appropriate title for the article?

(A) Cell phones are a danger

(B) Cell phones cause potential health hazards

(C) Accidents are caused due to cell phones

(D) Cell phones should not be used

Ans. (A) Cell phones are a danger

OR

(ii) To whom should this article be addressed?

(A) The Government (B) No one in special

(C) Parents (D) The Public

Ans. (D) The Public

(iii) What does a by-line mean in an article?

(A) a useless piece of information (B) a specific piece of information

(C) the name of the writer (D) the subject or title

Ans. (C) the name of the writer

(iv) What points should you keep in mind while coining a title for an article?

(A) Explain the subject matter in a few words.

(B) It should be eye-catching.

(C) It should be short and relevant.

(D) All the above

Ans. (D) All the above

(v) What data would you provide in this article?

(A) increasing use of cell phones in the last twenty years.

(B) increasing number of deaths by accidents due to the usage of cell phones in the last ten years.

(C) increasing number of health hazards due to cell phones in the last five years.

(D) all the above

Ans. (D) all the above

 

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SECTION – C: GRAMMAR

7. Fill in the blanks: 3×1=3

(A) Salim Ali was a great ornithologist. As a child he     (i)     of a sparrow. He   (ii)      . He decided (iii)          to the preservation of birds.

(i) (A) was seeing the death (B) saw the death

(C) see the death (D) seeing the death

 

(ii) (A) is shocked (B) is being shocked

(C) was being shocked (D) was shocked

(iii) (A) to devote his life (B) to devotion his life

(C) to devoted his life (D) devoted his life

 

Ans. Salim Ali was a great ornithologist. As a child he saw the death of a sparrow. He was shocked. He decided to devote his life to the preservation of birds.

OR

(B) Mr. Winston sold all his property. He (i)        his small house. He (ii)         a trust. He (iii)        the living condition of the tribals.

 

(i) (A) would not sell (B) did not sell

(C) could not sell (D) need not sell

(ii) (A) was creating a trust (B) wanted to creating a trust

(C) created a trust (D) should create a trust

(iii) (A) want to improve (B) wanted to improve

(C) willing to improve (D) will want to improve

 

Ans. Mr. Winston sold all his property. He did not sell his small house. He created a trust. He wanted to improve the living condition of the tribals.

8. Fill in the blanks to complete the note. 3×1=3

(A) As I was (i)        (wait) at the bus stop, I saw a balloon (ii)         (carry) the Pepsi advertisement (iii)      (float) in the air.

 

Ans. As I was waiting at the bus stop, I saw a balloon carrying the Pepsi advertisement floating in the air.

OR

(B) When Mr. Subramanian (i)        (suffer) heavy losses in business he (ii)      (get) a shock and never (iii)     (recover) from it.

Ans. When Mr. Subramanian suffered heavy losses in business, he got a shock and never recovered from it.

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9. Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks to complete the passage. 3×1=3

(A) Dina told her friend Ragini that she was in a terrible shape. Ragini agreed and asked (i)     do ? Dina replied that since she was putting on weight she (ii)    a healthy diet, Ragini agreed and said that she (iii)    so many chocolates and junk food.

 

(i) (A) what she should (B) what could she

(C) what can she (D) what need she

 

(ii) (A) must plan (B) would plan

(C) can plan (D) will plan

 

(iii) (A) cannot eat (B) could not eat

(C) would not eat (D) shall not eat

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Ans.

Dina told her friend Ragini that she was in a terrible shape. Ragini agreed and asked what she should do? Dina replied that since she was putting on weight, she must plan a healthy diet. Ragini agreed and said that she would not eat so many chocolates and junk food.

OR

(B) Alex asked Bryan if he was attending Annie’s birthday party that night. Bryan replied (i)     as he had a couple of unit tests the next day and he (ii)      so that he (iii)      pass the tests.

 

(i) (A) that he couldn’t (B) that he can’t

(C) that he must (D) that he could

 

(ii) (A) will study hard (B) should study hard

(C) can study hard (D) will have to study hard

(iii) (A) could be able to (B) would be able to

(C) should be able to (D) can be able to

Ans.

Alex asked Bryan if he was attending Annie’s birthday party that night. Bryan replied that he couldn’t as he had a couple of unit tests the next day and he will have to study hard so that he should be able to pass the tests.

 

10. Fill in the blanks of any FOUR with correct preposition. 4×1=4

(i) Send these candidates for the interview one __________ one.

(ii) Would you like to go __________ a swim?

(iii) I bought this lovely dress __________ only two hundred rupees.

(iv) Someone threw a stone __________ the speaker.

(v) The child ran __________ his father.

 

Ans. Here are the sentences with the correct prepositions filled in:

(i) Send these candidates for the interview one by one.

(ii) Would you like to go for a swim?

(iii) I bought this lovely dress for only two hundred rupees.

(iv) Someone threw a stone at the speaker.

(v) The child ran toward his father.

11. Fill in the blanks of any TWO with correct conjunctions. 2×1=2

(i) Mr. Nitin is the proprietor __________ manager of the firm.

(ii) I am afraid __________ this action will backfire.

(iii) I want to see __________ you can solve this paper in three hours.

(iv) You must switch off all the lights __________ you retire for the night.

Ans.  Here are the sentences with the correct conjunctions filled in:

(i) Mr. Nitin is the proprietor and manager of the firm.

(ii) I am afraid that this action will backfire.

(iii) I want to see if you can solve this paper in three hours.

(iv) You must switch off all the lights before you retire for the night.

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SECTION – D : LITERATURE

POEM (6 Marks) + PROSE (9 Marks) = 15 Marks

12. Complete the following sentences. (Any three) 3×1=3

The Indian Weavers are weaving a garment which is blue in (i)      . It looks like the wings of a (ii)     . They are weaving it at (iii)      of day. The garment is the robes of a (iv)      .

Ans. The Indian Weavers are weaving a garment which is blue in color. It looks like the wings of a bird. They are weaving it at dusk of day. The garment is the robes of a king.

 

13. Identify any three sentences as True or False.      3       

(i) When the smallest athlete fell none of the other athletes even looked at him.

(ii) The athletes came from all over the country.

(iii) The hundred-yard race had eight winners as all eight athletes reached the finish line together.

(iv) When the smallest athlete fell, the eight other runners turned around and went back to help him.

(Nine Gold Medals)

Ans.

(i) False — When the smallest athlete fell, the other athletes did not ignore him. Instead, they stopped and went back to help him.

(ii) True — The poem mentions that the athletes had come from all over the country.

(iii) False — The hundred-yard race had nine winners because all nine athletes joined hands and finished together.

(iv) True — When the smallest athlete fell, the eight other runners did turn around and went back to help him.

14. Read the following passage:                                                                                                                               3

 

When he returned to India, he joined the Government Dairy at Anand in Gujarat as a Dairy Engineer. But he felt it was not a challenging job for him. So, he agreed to help Mr. Tribhuvandas Patel in setting up a milk processing plant. This was how the Amul Dairy came into existence in Gujarat.                                                                                                                                                                      …..(Co-operate and Prosper)

Based on your understanding of the passage fill in the blanks of any three questions given below.

(i) When Dr. Kurien returned to India from the U.S.A. he joined the Government Dairy at __________.

(ii) Soon he found that the job was not __________ enough.

(iii) He then agreed to help Mr. Tribhuvandas Patel set up a __________.

(iv) __________ came into existence in Gujarat.

 

Ans. Here are the completed sentences based on the passage:

(i) When Dr. Kurien returned to India from the U.S.A. he joined the Government Dairy at Anand.

(ii) Soon he found that the job was not challenging enough.

(iii) He then agreed to help Mr. Tribhuvandas Patel set up a milk processing plant.

(iv) Amul Dairy came into existence in Gujarat.

15. Read the following passage: 3×1=3

 

Bismillah Khan religiously practised the Shehnai and attained perfection in a very short time. The flowing waters of the River Ganga inspired him to improve and invent ‘ragas’ that were earlier considered to be beyond the range of Shehnai. He often played the Shehnai at the Vishwanath Temple on the banks of River Ganga.

(Ustad Bismillah Khan)

Based on your understanding of the passage, identify True or False sentences of any three questions given below :

(i) Bismillah Khan religiously practised the violin in order to attain perfection.

(ii) The waters of the River Ganga inspired Bismillah Khan to invent ragas beyond the range of the Shehnai.

(iii) Bismillah Khan often played the Shehnai at the Hanuman Temple.

(iv) The Vishwanath Temple was situated on the banks of the River Ganga.

 

Ans. Based on the passage, here are the True or False answers:

(i) False — Bismillah Khan religiously practiced the Shehnai, not the violin.

(ii) True — The flowing waters of the River Ganga inspired Bismillah Khan to invent ragas that were earlier considered beyond the range of the Shehnai.

(iii) False — Bismillah Khan often played the Shehnai at the Vishwanath Temple, not the Hanuman Temple.

(iv) True — The Vishwanath Temple was situated on the banks of the River Ganga.

16. Match the character with the story. 3×1=3

(A)   (i) Soysbai                                                              (a) The Return of the Lion

(ii) Ali Baksh                                                                   (b) The Parrot who Wouldn’t Talk

(iii) A bird catcher                                                         (c) Ustad Bismillah Khan

OR

(B) (i) The grey haired man                                               (a) A Birthday Letter

(ii) Headmaster                                                             (b) Snake Bite

(iii) Indira                                                                        (c) A Tiger Comes to Town

 

Ans. (A) (i) Soysbai – (a) The Return of the Lion

(ii) Ali Baksh – (c) Ustad Bismillah Khan

(iii) A bird catcher – (b) The Parrot who Wouldn’t Talk

Ans. (B) (i) The grey haired man – (b) Snake Bite

(ii) Headmaster – (c) A Tiger Comes to Town

(iii) Indira – (a) A Birthday Letter

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PART – B

Note: All questions are compulsory except where an internal choice is given.

SECTION – A : READING

Read the following passage carefully:

One day, a Brahmin by the name of Sevaram asked Birbal for help. He said that his forefathers had been great Sanskrit scholars and that people used to respectfully refer to them as Panditji. He said that he had no money nor need for wealth; he was content living a simple life, but he had just one wish. He wished people would refer to him as Panditji. He asked Birbal how he could achieve this.

Birbal said that the task was fairly simple. If the Brahmin were to follow his advice word for word, this task could be achieved. Then Birbal advised the Brahmin to shout at anyone who would call him Panditji from then on.

Now, the children who lived on the same street as the Brahmin did not like him since he scolded them often. They were just waiting for an opportunity to get back at him. Birbal told the children that the Brahmin would get really irritated if they were to start calling him Panditji. The children started calling him Panditji and the Brahmin, as advised by Birbal, started shouting at them. The children spread the word to all the other children in the neighbourhood that Sevaram hated being called Panditji, so they in turn all started calling him Panditji.

After a while, Sevaram got tired of scolding them, but by then, everyone was already used to calling him Panditji. Hence, the game was over, but the name stuck.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions.

 

17. What did Sevaram tell Birbal about his forefathers?

Ans. Sevaram told Birbal that his forefathers had been great Sanskrit scholars and that people used to respectfully refer to them as Panditji.

OR

18. What did Sevaram want Birbal to do for him?

Ans. Sevaram wanted Birbal to help him achieve his wish of being referred to as Panditji by others.

 

19. What advice did Birbal give Sevaram?

Ans. Birbal advised Sevaram to shout at anyone who called him Panditji.

OR

20. Why did the children start calling Sevaram ‘Panditji’?

Ans. The children started calling Sevaram Panditji because they knew it would irritate him, and Birbal had told them that this would make Sevaram react.

21. How did the name ‘Panditji’ get stuck to Sevaram?

Ans. The name ‘Panditji’ got stuck to Sevaram because, despite his irritation and attempts to scold the children, they continued calling him Panditji. Eventually, everyone in the neighborhood got used to calling him that.

 

22. Pick out the words that mean the same as:

(a) ancestors                                    (b) vexed

 

Ans. The same words:

(a) ancestors — forefathers
(b) vexed — irritated

SECTION – B: WRITING

23. Your school is holding a Musical Drama for the upcoming Annual Day. Write a letter to the Director of the Delhi School of Dance and Drama inviting him/her to be the chief guest for the occasion. You are Santosh/Sabina the cultural president of your school. 4

Ans.

  

Date: 07-09-2024

To
The Director
Delhi School of Dance and Drama
45, Road No 1, Inner Circle,
Delhi -110001

Subject: Invitation to be the Chief Guest for the Annual Day Musical Drama

Dear Sir/Madam,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits.

I am writing to extend a warm invitation to you on behalf of National School of Open Learning to be the Chief Guest at our upcoming Annual Day celebration. We are excited to announce that this year’s event will feature a special Musical Drama, showcasing the talents and creativity of our students.

The event is scheduled to take place on 15.09.2024 at 10.00AM in our school auditorium. The Musical Drama, which is a result of months of hard work and dedication, promises to be a vibrant and enchanting performance that highlights both our students’ artistic abilities and our commitment to nurturing cultural excellence.

Your presence as the Chief Guest would be a tremendous honor for us and would undoubtedly inspire our students and audience alike. We would be delighted if you could join us and share in the celebration of this artistic endeavor.

Please let us know at your earliest convenience if you are able to accept this invitation. We look forward to your positive response and to the pleasure of welcoming you to our school.

Thank you for considering our invitation.

Yours sincerely,

Santosh/Sabina
Cultural President
NIOS Open Schooling

OR

Your brother was out of station when your school held a Musical Drama where you were the leading character. Write an email to him telling him about the drama and how you enjoyed performing in it, and how much he was missed by you.

 

Ans.

Subject: Exciting Update on the Musical Drama!

Dear Pawan,

I hope this email finds you well and enjoying your time away.

I wanted to share some exciting news with you about the Musical Drama we held at school while you were out of town. I had the opportunity to play the leading character, and it was an experience I’ll never forget!

The drama was a huge success. We worked hard for months, and it felt amazing to see all our efforts come to life on stage. The performance was received very well by everyone, and it was such a thrill to perform in front of our friends, family, and teachers. The whole experience was both exhilarating and rewarding.

However, I have to admit that your absence was felt deeply. I missed having you in the audience cheering me on. It would have been so much more special to share this moment with you. Your support and presence would have made the day even more memorable.

I can’t wait to tell you more about the drama and all the behind-the-scenes moments when you return. I hope we can catch up soon and I can share all the details with you in person.

Looking forward to seeing you and telling you all about it!

Best wishes,

Sunita

 

24. Read the telephonic conversation given below:                                                                          2

Yash: Hello! May I speak to Sanjeev?

Sangeeta: Sanjeev is not at home. I am Sangeeta, his sister. Is there a message for him?

Yash: Yes. I am Yash, his schoolmate. I called to tell him that today’s cricket coaching is cancelled as our coach had a family emergency. The class will now be held on Sunday at the same time. Please inform him.

Sangeeta: I will certainly let him know.

Yash: Thank you.

Sangeeta had to go out to meet her friend. She leaves a message for her brother. As Sangeeta write out the message.

 

Ans.

Hi Sanjeev,

I just wanted to let you know that Yash called while you were out. He informed me that today’s cricket coaching session has been cancelled due to our coach having a family emergency. The class will now be held on Sunday at the same time.

Please make a note of this change.

See you soon!

Sangeeta

25. You read in the newspaper about a baby girl found abandoned near the garbage heap of a nearby locality. You cannot understand why people still consider the girl-child a burden on them. Write an article for the newspaper on the topic, “Saving the Girl Child.” You are Naveen/Naveena. You may use the hints given below.

• value and worth of each child

• number of female foeticides in our country

• importance of balancing the boy girl ratio

• create awareness in society

 

Ans.

Saving the Girl Child

It is very sad to hear stories like the one where a baby girl was found abandoned near a garbage heap in our locality. Even though the world is progressing, some people still think of the girl child as a burden. This makes us wonder why such thinking still exists and what we can do to change it.

Every child, whether a boy or a girl, is valuable and important. Girls play a crucial role in society, from supporting families to contributing to the country’s growth. However, many girls are not treated with the respect they deserve. Female foeticide—where unborn girls are aborted just because they are girls—still happens in many parts of our country. This has led to an imbalance in the number of boys and girls.

A balanced ratio of boys and girls is necessary for the healthy growth of society. If the number of girls continues to drop, it will lead to serious problems in the future. A society without enough girls will face issues like increased violence, human trafficking, and family problems.

It is very important to make people aware of the value of the girl child. Schools, families, and the media must help change the thinking of society. People need to understand that girls are not a burden but a gift. They can contribute as much as boys, if not more, to society.

We need to save the girl child, not just by protecting their lives but also by giving them equal opportunities in education, work, and life. It’s time to create a world where every girl is respected, loved, and given the chance to reach her full potential. Together, we can make this change and create a better future for everyone.

By Naveen/Naveena

OR

You are Sachi/Sanju of Intelligence Academy. Your school conducted a seminar on the topic, “Increasing Obesity in Children”. Today there is an increasing problem of obesity among school children. Write a report on the seminar bringing out the points discussed about obesity and how to overcome it. Use the hints given below with your own.

– Sedentary life style

– Watching T.V.

– Very little physical exercise

– Social networking

– Eating junk food

Ans.

“Increasing Obesity in Children”

On 10th September 2024, Intelligence Academy held a seminar on “Increasing Obesity in Children” to make students and parents aware of the rising problem of obesity among school kids.

The main cause discussed was the sedentary lifestyle that children have today. Many students spend a lot of time sitting indoors, using mobile phones, playing video games, or watching TV. This lack of movement is one of the reasons why children are gaining weight.

Another important point was watching too much TV. When children sit for hours in front of the TV, they not only avoid physical activity but also eat unhealthy snacks, which adds to weight gain.

It was highlighted that there is very little physical exercise among children nowadays. Instead of playing outside or joining sports, many children choose to stay indoors. This leads to unhealthy weight gain and poor fitness levels.

Social networking was also discussed as a reason for children staying indoors. Instead of playing outside with friends, children often spend time on their phones or computers, which keeps them inactive.

Finally, the talk focused on the increased consumption of junk food like chips, burgers, and sugary drinks. Eating too much junk food is a major reason for obesity as it has lots of calories and very little nutrition.

The seminar ended with advice on how to stay healthy. Children were encouraged to be more active, play outdoors, reduce screen time, and eat healthier meals. Parents were also asked to help by offering healthier food choices and encouraging physical activities.

In conclusion, the seminar showed the main reasons for obesity in children and gave simple tips to overcome it. By following these suggestions, children can stay fit and healthy.

Report on Seminar: “Increasing Obesity in Children”
By Sachi/Sanju, Intelligence Academy

SECTION – C : GRAMMAR

26. Complete the following dialogue by filling in the blanks with suitable words. The first one has been done as an example. 2

System: How may I help you?

User: I have a question

System: Ok, what is your question?

User: I __________ like to know my account balance.

System: I __________ help you with that, what is your account number?

 

Ans.

System: How may I help you?

User: I have a question

System: Ok, what is your question?

User: I would like to know my account balance.
System: I can help you with that, what is your account number?

27. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: 2

Mr. Kumar works __________ the furniture department __________ the second floor.

(A) in, at (B) at, on (C) in, on (D) on, at

 

Ans.

(C) in, on

Mr. Kumar works in the furniture department on the second floor.

 

28. Change to reported speech:       3×1=3

(i) The captain said, “The aircraft will be taking off in a few minutes’’.

(ii) She said, “This letter gave me a pleasant surprise yesterday”.

(iii) The teacher said to Shivani, “which lines of this poem have you not understood?”

 

Ans.

(i) The captain said that the aircraft would be taking off in a few minutes.

(ii) She said that the letter had given her a pleasant surprise the day before.

(iii) The teacher asked Shivani which lines of the poem she had not understood.

 

29. Complete the passage given below with conjunctions: 4×1=4

A war was raging all around (i)        the entire village was in panic (ii)        the two children slept soundly on a cot. The old lady spent the whole night trembling with fear, (iii)       the morning came, she realised she was without food (iv) she had money with her, there was no possibility of getting anything to eat.

 

Ans.

A war was raging all around and the entire village was in panic but the two children slept soundly on a cot. The old lady spent the whole night trembling with fear, when the morning came, she realised she was without food though she had money with her, there was no possibility of getting anything to eat.

 

30. Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks using correct form of verbs given in brackets. 4×1=4

Someone should have (i)       (nuture) her talent. It could have (ii)       (blossom). She could have (iii)       (touch) great heights in the tinsel world. She had the potential of (iv)     (become) a very sensitive artist.

 

Ans.

Someone should have nurtured her talent. It could have blossomed. She could have touched great heights in the tinsel world. She had the potential of becoming a very sensitive artist.

 

SECTION – D: LITERATURE

POEM (6 Marks) + PROSE (9 Marks) = 15 Marks

31. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each. 3×2=6

 

(i) What can’t the children rebuilt?

(My Only Cry)

OR

(ii) What should humans do to make the world a better place to live in?

(A Prayer For Healing)

(iii) Why are words referred to ghosts in the poem?

(Truth)

(iv) How did the race in the poem ‘Nine Gold Medals’ end?

(Nine Gold Medals)

Ans.

(i) What can’t the children rebuilt?

Ans. According to the poem, children cannot rebuild the world that adults have destroyed. The line “All the children of the world, oh adults of the world, Could not rebuild what you destroy” emphasizes that the damage caused by adults, particularly through war and destruction, is beyond the children’s capacity to repair.

(ii) What should humans do to make the world a better place to live in?

Ans. According to the poem “A Prayer for Healing,” humans should join with the earth and each other to:

• Restore nature: Bring new life to the land, refresh the air, restore waters, and renew forests.
• Protect creatures and plants: Care for plants and protect creatures.
• Celebrate natural beauty: Rejoice in sunlight, the seas, and the stars.
• Promote justice and peace: Recreate human communities that promote justice, peace, and harmony.
• Ensure a better future: Remember children and work together to heal the earth and renew all life.

These actions would contribute to making the world a better place to live.

(iii) Why are words referred to ghosts in the poem?

Ans. In the poem, words are referred to as ghosts because, unlike physical injuries that heal over time, the hurtful impact of words lingers in the mind and heart. They “haunt” a person, leaving lasting emotional scars. Words may not cause visible damage like sticks or stones, but their psychological effect can remain long after the wounds from physical pain have healed.

(iv) How did the race in the poem ‘Nine Gold Medals’ end?

Ans. In the poem “Nine Gold Medals,” the race ended with all nine athletes holding hands and crossing the finish line together. After one of the runners, the smallest athlete, fell, the other eight athletes turned back to help him. Instead of continuing to compete individually, they joined hands, walked to the finish line, and were all awarded gold medals, showing a spirit of unity and compassion.

32. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each. 3×2=6

 

(i) What message did the Attendant give Rani Jijabai?  (The Return of the Lion)

OR

(ii) What did Sardar Vallabhbai Patel determine to bring into the lives of the farmers of Gujarat and why? (Co-operate and Prosper)

(iii) Why did Kondiba take to begging even though he hated it ?

(Kondiba – A Hero)

(iv) What did the master have to say about words like ‘beast’ and ‘brute’ ?

(A Tiger Comes To Town II)

 

(i) What message did the Attendant give Rani Jijabai?

Ans.

The attendant informed Rani Jijabai that three holy men, or bairagi sadhus, had arrived at the gate of the palace. They were from the north and were dressed in rags with their heads shaven and bodies painted with ashes. The attendant mentioned that they might have come to beg from Jijabai but assured her that they were holy men and had traveled a long way, which made it difficult to refuse them. The message conveyed was that the sadhus wished to see Jijabai, and they might have news or blessings to offer.

(ii) What did Sardar Vallabhbai Patel determine to bring into the lives of the farmers of Gujarat and why?

Ans.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was determined to bring prosperity into the lives of the farmers of Gujarat because, despite their hard work in rearing cattle, they remained poor and in need. Moved by their plight, Patel aimed to organize them into a cooperative force to provide them with a steady source of income and improve their living conditions.

(iii) Why did Kondiba take to begging even though he hated it?

Ans.

Kondiba took to begging even though he hated it because the famine in Maharashtra in 1972-73 had driven him from his home in Aurangabad to Mumbai in search of food and survival. Initially, he tried selling brooms, but had little success. Being blind and unable to find other means of livelihood, Kondiba resorted to begging as a last option to sustain himself in the difficult circumstances.

 

(iv) What did the master have to say about words like ‘beast’ and ‘brute’?

Ans.

The master did not like the use of words like “beast” and “brute” to describe the tiger. He found these terms offensive and urged others not to call the tiger by such names, as he believed he understood the tiger well and could tame it.

33. Answer any one question in 30 – 40 words each: 1×3=3

 

(i) What was the magic cure that the grey old man performed on Raja?                                          (Snake Bite)

Or

(ii) What made Aunt Ruby go ruby red?

Ans. – (i)

The magic cure that the old grey-haired man performed on Raja involved reciting some mantras while sitting in front of Raja and his grandfather. He also used water in a small brass vessel as part of the ritual. After a few minutes, the old man washed Raja’s finger and gave him some water to drink, declaring that Raja was out of danger. Although Raja had only been stung by a bee, everyone believed the cure was for a snake bite.

Or

Ans. (ii) Aunt Ruby went ruby-red when the parrot, which she had tried to teach to talk, started mimicking her own words. The parrot had escaped earlier but returned, and to Aunt Ruby’s shock, it repeated the exact insults she had often used towards it: “You’re no beauty! Can’t talk, can’t sing, can’t dance!” Embarrassed and surprised, Aunt Ruby’s face turned red, and she quickly dashed indoors.

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