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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 English Set 4 With Solutions
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
- The Question Paper contains THREE Sections – Reading, Grammar & Writing and Literature.
- Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section-A
Reading Skills (20 Marks)
Question 1.
Read the following text. [10 Marks]
1. Starting Monday, the country’s low-cost Mars mission with the red planet for an extended period will enter the . “blackout” phase snapping communication with the satellite. From June 8 to 22 the Sun will block Mars from the
Earth snapping communication with the satellite.
2. A senior Indian Space Research Organisation official said, “That will be for the first time that there will be a communication break for such a long period of about 15 days. During this period there will be no communication with the satellite”, he added.
3. Expressing confidence about regaining control over the satellite once the blackout phase is over, he said, “the scenario had been seated and the line of communication will be established.” The spacecraft’s life has been extended for another six months in March due to surplus fuel.
4. Stating that the spacecraft has been “configured” for the blackout, the ISRO official said, “we are not sending any commands to the spacecraft now, till 8th June few hours of signals will be sent by the spacecraft that will be for about two to there hours per day”. In May next year, the mission will have to go through a similar phase once again, if there is another extension of mission life when the Earth will come between the Sun and Mars.
5. Scripting space history, India on September 24 last successfully placed its low-cost Mars spacecraft in orbit around the red planet in its very first attempt, breaking into an elite club of three countries.
Based on your understanding of the extract, answer the questions below:
(i) Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1. [2]
The ‘blackout’ phase is significant ___________ .
Answer:
The blackout phase is significant because it will lead to snapping all communication with satellite that is on a mission to Mars.
(ii) Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank. [1]
From paragraph 1 & 2, we can infer that there will be
1. no communication with the people.
2. blackout phase.
3. satellite will get no communication.
4. moon will block the earth.
5. the communication break will be for 15 days.
(A) 1,2 & 3
(B) 1, 3 & 4
(C) 2,3 &5
(D) 3,4 & 5
Answer:
(C) 2,3 &5
(iii) According to ISRO official till 8th June, when Sun will block Mars ___________ signal/signals per day will be sent to the spacecraft. [1]
(A) no
(B) considerable
(C) indefinite
(D) only few
Answer:
(D) only few
(iv) Complete the following sentence.
The ISRO officials are __________ about their control over the spacecraft after the blackout phase. [1]
Answer:
confident
(v) The spacecraft’s life was extended by six months because of [1]
(A) extra fuel
(B) incomplete work
(C) lack of communication amongst ISRO officials
(D) technical problems in its landing
Answer:
(A) extra fuel
(vi) Read the following sentence:
(a) The blackout was a sudden development.
(b) Because of this, the officials are very nervous about the success of the spacecraft. [1]
(A) Both (A) & (B) are true.
(B) Both (A) & (B) are false.
(C) (A) is true and (B) is false.
(D) (A) is false and (B) is true.
Answer:
(B) Both (A) & (B) are false.
(vii) Complete the sentence:
The word ‘fascination’ in the opening sentence means the same as _________. [1]
Answer:
Enchantment
(viii) Throw light on India’s script in space history in about 40 words. [2]
Answer:
On September 24, India successfully placed its low-cost mars spacecraft in orbit around the red planet in its very first attempt. This broke an elite-club of three countries, thus scripting India’s space history.
Question 2.
Read the following passage carefully: [10 Marks]
1. Tourists to Jammu and Kashmir have another attraction- a floating post office on the Dal Lake in Srinagar, the first in the country. ‘Floating Post Office, Dal Lake- claimed to be the only one such post office in the world- is built on an intricately carved maroon houseboat, fastened on the western edge of the Dal Lake.
2. This post office lets you avail of all the regular postal services available in the country while being afloat. The seal used on everything posted from Floating Post Office is unique – along with the date and address. It bears the design of a boatman rowing a Shikara on the Dal Lake. The special feature of this post office is that letters posted from here carry a special design which has the picturesque scenery of Dal Lake and Srinagar city. These pictures reach wherever these letters are posted to and hence promote Kashmir as a tourist destination across the world.
3. This is actually a heritage post office that has existed since British times. It was called Nehru Park Post Office before 2011. But after that the chief postmaster John Samuel renamed it as ‘Floating Post Office’.
4. The post office’s houseboat has two small rooms- one serves as the office and the other a small museum that traces the philatelic history of the state postal department. It has a shop that sells postage stamps and other products.
5. But for the locals, Floating Post Office is more than an object of fascination. Rupees 1-2 crore is deposited per month in Floating Post Office by communities living in and around the Dal Lake. The lake has several islets that are home to more than 50,000 people.
6. The greatest difficulty is the recurrence of 2014 like floods in which the houseboat had gone for a toss uncontrollably pushed by the flood. Rescue teams had to anchor it usingspecial mechanism at a nearby highland. Then it was brought back on the Dal after the water receded. The biggest boon is that at no time of the year, you need a fan in this post-office!
On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer the questions that follow:
(i) Complete the given statement:
Before 2011, this post office was called ___________. [1]
Answer:
Nehru Park Post Office.
(ii) What is unique about the seal used in the floating Post Office? Justify your response in about 40 words. [2]
Answer:
The seal is unique because it bears the design of a boatman rowinga Shikara unlike in any other post office in the world.
(iii) How is the post office described by the writer? [1]
Answer:
The post office is described as an intricately carved maroon houseboat moored on the western edge of Dal Lake.
(iv) Why is the Floating Post Office more than a fascination for the locals? [1]
Answer:
The locals deposit crores of money in the post office, so it is just not only an object of fascination for them.
(v) _____________ is claimed to be the only one such in the world. [1]
(A) the museum of the state postal department
(B) the shop that sells postage stamps
(C) Floating Post Office situated on Dal Lake
(D) All of the above
Answer:
(C) Floating Post Office situated on Dal Lake
(vi) Complete the given statement:
____________ renamed the post office as ‘floating post office’. [1]
Answer:
John Samuel
(vii) The special feature of this post office is that letters posted from here __________. [1]
(A) have the design a houseboat
(B) have the design of snow-capped mountains
(C) have the design of Dal Lake
(D) have the design of local handicrafts
Answer:
(C) have the design of Dal Lake
(viii) What function does the picturesque scenery of Dal Lake and Srinagar city fulfil? Answer in about 40 words. [2]
Answer:
The pictures reach wherever the letters are posted to, and hence promote Kashmir as a tourist destination across the world.
Section-B
Writing Skills & Grammar (20 Marks)
Grammar (1 x 10 = 10)
Question 3.
Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks as directed
(i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:
Dear Sir
Through this letter we wish to remind you that we ______________ (place) an order for 325 litre refrigerator to be delivered on 11 May 2023 at our place. [1]
Answer:
had placed
(ii) Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction:
Latex was a natural polymer found beneath the bark of a mature rubber tree.
Use the given format for your response: [1]
Error | Correction |
Answer:
Error | Correction |
Was | Is |
(iii) Kabir shared some information with Sahil about his travel plans. Report Kabir’s plans.
I will go to Tripura tomorrow. [1]
Answer:
Kabir told Sahil that he would go to Tripura the next day.
(iv) Select the correct option to complete the narration of a dialogue between a passerby and a farmer. Passerby: Can you tell me the way to Rampur?
Farmer: Drive for four kms and then turn right.
The passerby asked the farmer if he could tell him the way to Rampur. The farmer replied that _____________. [1]
(A) he may drive for four kms and then turn right.
(B) he should drive for four kms and then turn right.
(C) he might drive for four kms and then turn right.
(D) he had to drive for four kms and then turn right.
Answer:
(D) he had to drive for four kms and then turn right.
(v) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the slogan:
__________ only weapon to fight injustice is education. (An/ The/ This) [1]
Answer:
The
(vi) Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction:
The evil of begging is very common into our country…
Use the given format for your response: [1]
Error | Correction |
Answer:
Error | Correction |
Into | In |
(vii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line:
Rahul along with his cousins are leaving for sea.
Option | Error | Correction |
(A) | along | belong |
(B) | with | within |
(C) | are | is |
(D) | for | to |
Answer:
Option | Error | Correction |
(C) | are | is |
(viii) Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option:
As I stood in the balcony and watched the passers by throw paper out of their car, I was ___________ by their behavior.
(A) put up
(B) Put in
(C) put away
(D) put off
Answer:
(D) put off
(ix) Report the dialogue between father and son by completing the sentence:
Father: Which project did you enjoy working on the most?
Son: The one in which I had to build a remote control car.
In response to the question about his favorite project, the son said that __________.
Answer:
He enjoyed the one in which he had to build a remote control car.
(x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the message sent by a school.
Congratulations Students
The board has announced the results and your performance in exams __________ laurels to the school.
(A) had brought
(B) brought
(C) has brought
(D) will bring
Answer:
(C) has brought
(xi) Complete the line from a poem written by Vikram Seth, by filling in the correct option.
Next night when the nightingale
Shook her head and ___________ her tail.
Closed an eye and fluffed a using And had cleared her throat to sing .
(A) twitched
(B) will twitch
(C) twitches
(D) had twitched
Answer:
(A) twitched
(xii) Identify the error and supply correction for the following instruction from school.
Note: Students must not carried mobile phones to school during extra classes.
Use the given format for your response.
Error | Correction |
Answer:
Error | Correction |
Carried | Carry |
Writing (1 x 10 = 10)
Question 4.
(A) You are Anita/Anil of Panday Park. You recently worked on a school project on the powerful impact of media in promoting national integration. Write a letter to the editor of The Hindu, sharing your views on the role of media word limit 100-120 words. [5]
Answer:
Panday Park
Delhi
1 March 20XX
The Editor
The Hindu
Delhi
Sir,
Sub: Role of Media In National Integration
Through the columns of your esteemed paper, I would like to draw the attention of media persons to the role that they can play in promoting national integration. We know that India is a country where diversity is visible in every aspect and it is important for the people of India to stay united for the progress of the country. National integration is what aims to bind the people of India togetherand also provide themanenvironment thatisconducive to theirstaying together. In promoting national integration, media plays a very important role. Media is what keeps people in different parts of the country abreast with what is happening in the other parts and therefore acts as the most powerful means of communication. It is the role of media to present accurate information to the people of the country so that they can distinguish between the right and the wrong. With the help of media, the realities of the Indian political and social scene can be known and people can work for the betterment in all fields. It is the media that can help to remove social vices and maintain the required unity and integrity in India by helping people overcome communism and regionalism. I hope that the media people play a responsible role in advocating national integration.
Thank you
Yours truly,
Anita
OR
(B) You are Kamal/Kanishka living at G-59 Kirti Nagar. Write a letter to the Principal I.T. I Pune in about 100-120 words enquiring about the diploma course available in the institution the duration of the course the freestructure placement services and the admission process. [5]
Answer:
G-59 Kirti Nagar
Pune
1 March 2023
The Principal
I.T.I
Pune
Sub: Enquiry about diploma courses
Sir/ Madam,
I am Kaniskha and want to pursue industrial training and skill development courses. I am planning to join your institute for the same and would like to know about the diploma courses that are offered for these courses. I came to know that your institute is the best and so would wish to enrol in this institution. Please provide the details of the courses available along with their fee structure, duration and the admission process. I would also like to know what placement opportunities does your institution provide on the completion of the said courses. Kindly send the details at the earliest.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely,
Kanishka
Question 5.
(A) In an exclusive survey conducted by a leading daily, students of class X expressed their job preference. On the basis of the information given in the pie chart, write a paragraph analysing the careers they want to pursue after school. (Word limit 100-120 words) [5]
Answer:
Career Choices
Getting the right career is important for students these days. Students of grade X choose their subjects in higher school with an aim to pursue a specific career in their lives.
There are various career options available to students and students often express their preferences. According to the chart provided, maximum number of students wish to be teachers or IT professionals. Fashion designers and scientists are also career options for a significant number of students. On the other hand, there are only about 10 % who wish to become doctors, engineers and photographers.
It is important that students understand their career preferences early so that they can choose the right subjects that would help them in shaping their career in the right manner.
OR
(B) Given below is a graph comparing the consumption of health care supplements amongst men and women between the age 25-35 from the year 2018-2022 in terms of their sales. Write an analyitcal paragraph in about 100-120 words using the details given. [5]
Answer:
Healthcare Supplements
Everyone wants to stay healthy and fit. Men and women not only eat healthy food but also follow exercise routines that can help them maintain a healthy mind and body. These days, lifestyle changes often do not let everyone get the right diet to maintain a healthy body. In this case, healthcare supplements are often used by men and women.
These healthcare supplements provide the nutrients to the body that diet cannot provide. The graph shows that the sales of healthcare supplements has increased over the last few years. As compared to the year 2018, the sales of these supplements have increased in years 2021 and 2022. Moreover, both men and women contribute to the sales of these supplements almost equally and significantly.
The given graph clearly shows that right from 2018-2022, men had been more conscious about taking health supplements than women.
The healthcare supplements must be taken to provide the required nutrition that the body lacks but these cannot be substitutes for food.
Section-C (40 Marks)
Literature Textbook and Supplementary Reading Text
Question 6.
Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two given. [5]
(A) Max was slender, a little less than tall, with features that suggested slightly the crafty, pointed countenance of a fox. There was about him — aside from the gun — nothing especially menacing. “The report,” he . murmured. “The report that is being brought to you tonight concerning some new missiles. I thought I would take it from you. It will be safer in my handts than in yours.” Ausable moved to an armchair and sat down heavily. “I’m going to raise the devil with the management this time, and you can bet on it,” he said
frimly. “This is the second time in a month that somebody has got into my room through that nuisance of a alcony!”
(i) Owning a gun gave a menacing impression to Max’s character because: [1]
(A) a gun is only used by police officials.
(B) he was carrying it without any official license.
(C) a gun has a threatening implication.
(D) the gun was particularly huge.
Answer:
(C) a gun has a threatening implication.
Explanation:
Max’s further actions were totally influenced by the presence of that gun.
(ii) Choose the option that displays the correct analogy. [1]
(A) crafty : fox :: menacing : gun
(B) report : missile :: management : devil
(C) crafty : fox :: management : balcony
(D) armchair : grim :: balcony : nuisance
Answer:
(A) crafty : fox :: menacing : gun
(iii) Ausable thought Maxwell entered his room through a ____________. [1]
Answer:
Balcony
(iv) Who was Max? Which words describe his physique? [2]
Answer:
Max was another secret agent. The words slender, a little less than tall and had crafty, pointed countenance give the reader his description.
OR
(B) “Mr Keesing had a good laugh at my arguments, but when I proceeded to talk my way through the next lesson, he assigned me a second essay. This time it was supposed to be on ‘An Incorrigible Chatterbox’. I handed it in and Mr Keesing had nothing to complain about for two whole lessons. However, during the third lesson, he’d finally had enough. “Anne Frank, as a punishment for talking in class, write an essay
entitled-‘Quack, Quack, Quack, said Mistress Chatterbox’.’ [1]
(i) What convincing argument was made by Anne?
(A) She was talkative just like any other student in the class.
(B) She had the right to be talkative, as it was a classroom and not a prison.
(C) She had inherited the trait from her mother, so couldn’t stop being talkative.
(D) She found it impossible to be quiet like the others as she couldn’t change herself.
Answer:
(C) She had inherited the trait from her mother, so couldn’t stop being talkative.
Explanation:
Anne said that she had inherited talkativeness from her mother, who was equally talkative as Anne was.
(ii) What does ‘had a good laugh’ imply, in the context of Mr. Keesing? [1]
Answer:
Here, ‘Had a good laugh’ means laughing heartily in a positive sense. Mr. Keesing neither pulled up nor ridiculed Anne. He was not celebrating her ability to write essay as well. He realised the wittiness behind Anne’s remark.
(iii) Based on this extract, pick the option with the list of words that best describe Mr Keesing. [1]
(A) Jovial and creative
(B) Strict and innovative
(C) Tolerant and stri
(D) Innovative and jovial
Answer:
(B) Strict and innovative
Explanation:
Mr. Keesing was very particular about discipline in his class, so he was strict Yet, he found new ways to make Anne realise that she is talkative by making her write essays. So, in that sense, he was innovative too. Jovial means cheerful which Mr. Keesing was not.
(iv) Why do you think Mr Keesing chose the title – ‘An Incorrigible Chatterbox’ – for Anne, to write on? [2]
Answer:
Mr. Keesing wanted Anne to realise that she was too talkative and not maintaining discipline in class. He wanted to embarrass her and maintain discipline in future classes.
Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two given. (5 x 1=5)
Question 7.
(A) What is the boy now, who has lost his ball,
What, what is he to do? I saw it go
Merrily bouncing, down the street, and then
Merrily over — there it is in the water!
(i) The extract suggests that the poet is: [1]
(A) An onlooker observing
(B) A parent recounting the incident
(C) The boy talking about himself
(D) Imagining the incident
Answer:
(A) An onlooker observing
(ii) What has the poet indicated by stating the merry bouncing of the ball? [2]
Answer:
The happiness of the bouncing ball has been compared and contrasted with the disappointed feelings of the boy.
(iii) Choose the situation that corresponds to the emotion behind the exclamation mark in the poem. [1]
(1) | Hey ! Hey! That’s no way to dispose off the garbage. Have you no community sense? Please put it in the bin. |
(2) | I knew it! I knew he’ll fare well in his auditions for ‘Young Chef. Now, we prepare for the semi-finals. |
(3) | I dont know where I’ve placed my ID-card. Let me check the bag once more. Ah, finally! |
(4) | I’ve been trying to call mom for the past 20 minutes and can’t get through. I don’t know how…Aarrgh! Again! |
(A) Option 1
(B) Option 2
(C) Option 3
(D) Option 4
Answer:
(C) Option 3
Explanation:
The exclamation mark used in the poem denotes confusion which is represented in option 3.
(iv) The poem begins with a question. Based on your reading of the poem, the speaker ____________. [1]
Answer:
is thinking to himself.
Explanation:
The speaker is not asking the questions from the reader in particular. He is trying to find the answers on his own.
OR
(B) “Ink trickled down to the bottom of the household,
And little mouse Blink strategically mouseholed.
But up jumped Custard, snorting like an engine,
Clashed his tail like irons in a dungeon,
With a clatter and a clank and a jangling squirm,
He went at the pirate like a robin at a worm”
(i) Why do you think Custard jumped up? [2]
Answer:
When all the pets hid themselves, it was the coward dragon, Custard, who came to their rescue. He jumped in front of the pirate and made huge sounds like an engine, in anger. He moved his tail and made clattering sounds like an iron rod striking the walls of a prison in a dungeon. Making all these dangerous sounds, he followed the pirate like a robin who follows a worm to eat it.
(ii) When the speaker says trickled, he refers to forming a line and _____________ some place. [1]
Answer:
Entering
Explanation:
In the poem, trickled has been used to refer to forming a line and entering some place.
(iii) Select the option that fits with the reaction of the characters in the context of the extract.
Ink: terrified :: Blink: (i) ___________
Pirate: (ii) ______________ :: Custard: undaunted [1]
(A) (i) shocked (ii) displeased
(B) (i) petrified (ii) wondered
(C) (i) upset (ii) dazed
(D) (i) petrified (ii) shocked
Answer:
(D) (i) petrified (ii) shocked
Explanation:
Just as Ink was terrified, Blink appeared petrified or alarmed. Similarly, Pirate was dazed or amazed while Custard remained undaunted.
(iv) ‘He went at the pirate like a robin at a worm’. Why has this comparison been used here?
Just like the robin catches the worm, [1]
(A) Custard attacked the pirate after careful observation.
(B) Custard attacked the pirate without delay.
(C) Custard attacked the pirate valorously.
(D) Custard attacked the pirate stealthily.
Answer:
(B) Custard attacked the pirate without delay.
Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions in about 40-50 words each. (4 x 3 = 12)
Question 8.
(A) Why did the night after the rains turn sorrowful for Lencho? (A letter To God) [3]
Answer:
In the short story “A Letter to God” by Gregorio Lopez y Fuentes, the night after the rains turned sorrowful for Lencho because the hailstorm had destroyed his entire crop, leaving him with no means to provide for his family. Nothing was left in his fields. He had suffered huge loss due to the hailstorm.
(B) Describe the young seagull’s first flight. (Two Stories About Flying) [3]
Answer:
The young seagull who always underestimated himself; was hungry and thus he dived at the fish. After holding her he fell downwards and outwards into the area. The young seagull thought he would die but suddenly his wings spread outwards automatically. He moved outwards and downwards but landed safely on the sea and now he floated on the water without any fear. Thus, he completed his first flight which led
him to lead a life of freedom from fear and dependency.
(C) Who are paders and why are they friends of children? (Glimpses of India) [3]
Answer:
The bakers of Goa are known as ‘Paders’. The thud and jingle of the traditional baker’s bamboo are the signal of their arrival in the morning. When the writer was a child, the jingling thud of baker’s bamboo used to wake him up. For children, the very sight of the baker was quite exciting. He was their friend, companion and guide. They ran to meet and greet him. It was not so much for the love of the loaf. What they longed for were the bread-bangles. Sometimes they liked the sweet bread of special make. Thus, arrival of Paders brought joy and belongingness among the children.
(D) How did Valli gather the details of the bus journey? (Madam Rides The Bus) [3]
Answer:
Valli found out that the bus journey to the town took 45 minutes and the two-way fare was 60 paise. She found out these details by listening carefully to the conversations between her neighbours and people who regularly used the bus and asked a few questions here and there. This way, she picked up every small detail about the bus journey.
(E) Describe how Custard the dragon fights with the Pirate. (The Tale of Custard the Dragon) [3]
Answer:
When the pirate entered, all were scared and ran away and disappeared except Custard who faced him boldly, attacked him, hit him hard with his forceful tail and gobbled every bit of him. All of them later felt obliged to Custard for saving their lives. Custard jumped in front of the pirate to fight him. The pirate fired two bullets at him but missed both of them. Then Custard gobbled the whole of the pirate and left no trace of him. Thus custard proved his worth in front of all the others.
Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions in about 40-50 words each. (2 x 3 = 6)
Question 9.
(A) Why did Hari Singh smile in his most appealing way towards the end of the story? [3]
Answer:
Hari Singh smiled in the most appealing way towards the end of the story as he had now transformed into an honest person. Throughout the story, he was only dishonest and wanted to rob Anil. However, at the end of the story, Hari Singh truly wants to be educated and work for Anil and therefore smiles in the most appealing way to make his way into Anil’s life.
(B) What excuses did Mrs. Pumphrey make about Mr. Herriot’s advice? [3]
Answer:
Mrs. Pumphery did not pay heed to advice given by Mr. Herriot. Mr. Herriot had advised that Tricki must be given lots of water and his diet must be cut down for him to stay healthy. The excuse she gave was that Tricki was very weak and she had to relent and give him whatever he asked for to eat and drink.
(C) What lesson did Ebright learn when he did not win anything at a science fair? [3]
Answer:
When Ebright did not win anything at the science fair, he realised that merely putting up a model of what was learnt in class was not enough. He realised that winners had to work hard and conduct real experiments to show that they had learnt and assimilated the knowledge. He learnt that science was not just about display but could help one learn a lot.
Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 40-50 words each. (1 X 6 = 6)
Question 10.
(A) Motivation plays an important role in taking risks in life and in succeeding. You have been chosen to address a student gathering in your school to spread light on the topic with reference to the pilot of the old, Dakota and the young seagull. Prepare the speech draft in not more than 120 words. [6]
Answer:
Good morning everyone
Motivation plays a very important role in taking risks in life and succeeding. Without motivation, it is not possible to reach the aims in life and be successful. The pilot of old Dakota is motivated to meet his family and have dinner with them. So, when he sees dark clouds ahead, he does not stop and risks his as well as the life of passengers to reach his destination.
The young seagull is afraid of flying. The seagull would go hungry because no one from his family gave him food. He saw others flying and when once risked to jump to take food from his mother, realised that he had to fly to live. Hunger is what motivated the young seagull to fly.
These two stories effectively illustrate the role that motivation plays in taking chances and succeeding.
Motivation fuels our actions, which pushes us to leave our comfort zones and take on problems head-on. It acts as a guiding light, showing the way forward even when the obstacles appear insurmountable. You are at a pivotal point in your lives as students.
You are perched on the edge of an unlimited number of opportunities. Realising the importance of motivation in determining your destiny is crucial.
To conclude, the pilot and the young seagull are two examples of how motivation may inspire people to take
chances and succeed.
OR
(B) Valli was an extra-ordinary girl who had self confidence and coinage to realise her ambition by planning and drawing on her spirit of adventure. Discuss in reference to the chapter ‘Madam Rides the Bus’. [6]
Answer:
Valli is an extraordinary girl who is self-confident and has an adventurous spirit that she uses to release her ambitions of seeking different adventures. As a young girl, she is curious and wants to learn a lot from others. She is a keen observer and listens to conversations to gain knowledge from them. She also asks a lot of questions and sometimes about different places and journeying to them. She even befriends a conductor to get knowledge to fulfil her hunger for adventure. It is through all her planning and ability to know and learn that she is able to achieve her dreams of adventures.
Answer ANY ONE of the two questions given below in about 100-120 words: (1 X 6 = 6)
Question 11.
(A) Parents play a crucial role in the upbringing of their children. Critically examine the parents of Bholi and Ebright, highlighting their impact on their children’s lives. [6]
Answer:
Parents play the most crucial role in child’s life. They are the child’s first teacher, who provide comfort and security, which has a direct impact on the development of the child’s brain
Ebright’s mother played the role of a friend, philosopher and guide. She fulfilled the vacuum created by the death of his father. She tirelessly assisted him in his research on butterflies and provided everything necessary to enhance his knowledge. It was only because of her that Ebright became a renowned scientist.
Contrary to Ebrights mother, Bholi’s parents detested her from the day of her birth on account of her gender. Their insensitive behaviour proved detrimental to Bholi’s physical, and mental development. Bholi grew up to be timid child who would stammer much to her parents’ annoyance.
In a nutshell, love, care and guidance from parent make a difference in shaping the child’s future.
OR
(B) A new secret agent has asked Ausable’s opinion on the traits they shoukl be looking for in a person filling in his shoes. Create a conversation between Ausable and the new agent about indispensable traits that a secret agent. [6]
must have.
Answer:
New agent: Monsieur Ausable, you have been famous as a committed employee in our department. I have also heard a lot about your quick wittedness, intelligence and hard work. But when I saw you I was really surprised to see your simple way of living. Please guide me by throwing some light on the traits a secret agent must have.
Ausable: Well! Being a secret agent in real life may not match the glamorous and flashy images from movies and television. Spying is often a low-key, tireless and thankless endeavour. However, it is certainly not for those who lack commitment or the joint of heart. One needs to develop a number of practical and risk averse characteristics for spying. As a spy, you need to have keen senses and develop them further through training in aspects like how to collect and evaluate vital information. Also, you must have a natural adaptable and high functioning ability to interact with others. While doing so, it is essential that you keep your composure and be able to work independently. You see appearances are deceptive. You need to have a clever mind and be witty to become a successful secret agent.