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RIMC Dec 2018

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Loge RASHTRIYA INDIAN MILITARY COLLEGE, DEHRADUN . 3480. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION - DEC 18 SUBJECT: ENGLISH TIME: 2 hrs MM: 125 struction: 1. Read all the questions thoroughly before answering. 2, The question paper can be retained by the candidates post exam. 3. The question paper comprises three sections. (2) — Reading Section - 20Marks (b) Writing Section - 50 Marks (©) Grammar ~ 55 Marks READING SECTION (20 MARKS) Q.1 Read the following passage carefully and briefly answer the questions that follow: (8 Marks) ‘An old society undergoing massive changes is bound to encounter obstacles and setbacks. The turmoil that India is currently undergoing has some positive aspects : its people are demanding changes and Pointing towards the new goals that society should set for itself. The country’s achievements in food self- Sufficiency, science and technology and industralisation cannot be lightly dismissed. It is good that problems of environmental degradation, ecological damage and imbalances, alternative sources of energy are now being debated with a degree of passion the country had not experienced before. This shows a living concern for the future. The most hopeful signals are that the common citizens of the country are no longer willing to be taken for granted, or taken for a ride. ‘This makes India an exciting country to live in and in which to share society's ew concems. Contemporary Indian Society is undergoing a trauma of change and is confronting a series of dilemmas and paradoxes. They hurt, but they are unavoidable. It is necessary for society to view the Problems of all categories of its people with empathy, find solutions to the problems of economic disparities and injustice, launch a programme of enlarging mass consciousness, promote a true sense of history as against subservience to myth, and initiate processes of participatory decision-making. While some aspects of tradition will survive because of their vitality and usefulness, many of the scaly prejudices of the part will have to be eradicated and structures of exploitation and tyranny demolished. The road ahead is long, the process ‘may be painful, but each one of us __ every citizen of India _ has a stake in the future. (2) What are the positive aspects of the present turmoil in India? (b) Name some of the achievements made by the nation? (©) What does the author praise the Indian citizen for? (4) Whatis necessary for a society to grow? (©) Which traditional aspects need to be abolished? () Write the meaning of the following : Trauma (i) Demolish (ii) Tyranny Q.2 Make a précis of the following passage in 60-80 words. Also assign a suitable tite to it. (5 Marks) As daylight can be seen through very small holes, so little things will ilustrate @ person's character. Indeed character consists in ltie acts well and honourably performed: dally lfe being the quarry from which we build it up. One of the most marked tests of character is the manner in which we conduct ourselves towards others. A graceful behaviour towards our superiors, inferiors and equals is a constant source of pleasure. It pleases others because it indicates respect for their personality, but it gives tenfold more pleasure to ourselves. Every man may, to a large extent, be a self educator in good behaviour as in everything else; he can be civil and kind if he wil, though he does not a penny in his purse. Gentleness in society is like the silent influence of light which gives colour to all nature; itis far more powerful than loudness of force and far more fruitful. Q.3 Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow :~ (7 Marks) BALTIMORE When | sailed out of Baltimore, With twice a thousand head of sheep, They would not eat, they would not drink, But bleated over the deep., Inside the pens we crawled each day, To sort the living from the dead; ‘And when we reached the Mersey's mouth, Had lost five hundred head, ‘That had no fear of man or sea, Struck through the bars its pleading face, And I stroked it And to the sheep-men standing near, "You are”, | said, “this one tame sheep?” It seems a child has lost her pet. “And cried herself to sleep". ‘And every time we passed it by, Sailing to England's slaughter — house: Eight raged sheep -men-tramps Training and thieves Would stroke that sheep's black nose. __William H. Davis, (2) With what or whom did the poet start from Baltimor (b) What was the condition of the animals in the beginning? (©) What had happened when they reached the Mersey's mouth? (@) Why was one of the sheep waiting? (e) There was one sheep in particular, why was it particular? () Find words/phrases from the poem which mean the same as the following :- () — Aplace where sheep are kept (i) Shepherds SECTI IRITING (50 MARKS} @.4 Write a paragraph on any two in 100 words :~ (20 Marks) (a) _Itis better to light a candle than to curb the darkness. (b) Television is rightly called an idiot box. (©) Abird in hand is worth two in the bush. Q.5. Study the picture given below. Write a story or description on an account of what the picture suggests to you. There must be a clear connection between the picture and the composition, (10 Marks) Q.6, Write a letter to The Hindu expressing your views about the importance of co-curricular activities in the all-round development of students. Sign yourself as Manoj Pandey, a resident of Dehradun, Uttarakhand (10 Marks) Q.7. You have been asked by your class teacher to deliver a speech on the topic ‘Man is the most dangerous animal in the world’ in the moming assembly. Write the speech in about 130-150 words. (10 Marks) SECTION-C GRAMMAR (55 MARKS) Q.8. Correct the following statements. Write the complete sentence. ( Marks) (a) The chair is made of a wood. {b) The number of board members are very small (©) Sheis the most cleverest girl of the class. (6) We don't agree to what Mr Sharma says. {€) He wishes the train moves faster. Q.9._Fillin the blanks with appropriate modals. (5 Marks) (@) __Ifwishes were horses, beggars ride, (could Gi) might (i) would (iv) perhaps ) you visit Dehradun, you must stay with us. wit (i) should (ji) may (iv) can © You a letter will do. () should Gi) can't. (iv) None of these (4) Killthe snake lest it sting you. () shall i may q (iv) should (e) — Ourfriends ‘tum into enemies. () may ight (ii) could (iv) should Q.10. Read the conversation given below and complete the exercise. Write the correct answer in answer sheet against the correct blank number. Don't copy whole sentence (6 Marks) Wife : Our servant has run away. Husband : Is anything missing? Wife : Yes, my gold watch. Husband : Where did you keep it? Wife : On the dressing table. As usual. Husband : | am going to the police to report Wife told her husband that (a) Husband asked the wife (b) The wife told him that (c) The husband then aksed her where (4) and told her that he (e) Q.11. Rewrite the following sentences as directed (5 Marks) (2) Assoon as the newspaper reaches the stands itis sold out. (Begin with -'No sooner—) (b) My father goes for a walk every moming. (Rewrite using ‘ail) {€) He could not complete the race as he had injured his foot. (Use ‘prevented’ () Jhon has probably forgotten the date of examination. (Begin with - ‘in’ (©) __ Ifyou don't come, | will not go out. (Begin with ~ Only’) Q. 12. Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using ‘and’, ‘but’ or ‘so’ ( Marks) (2) Tom may run fast. He cannot catch the train. (©) Sophia is a quiet girl. She is an introvert. (c) He completed the work on time. There were may obstacles. (@) Dinesh received my note. He sent his reply within a week. (e) Jennifer saw that | was confused. She came to my rescue. Q.13. Below are given idioms each followed by four alternates, marked by (a), (b), (c) and (4) choose the most appropriate one as your answer. ( Marks) (2) Toegg on () toeagonslowly (i) todestroy slowly (ii) to give a walkover (iv) to urge someone (&) Inthe swim (knowing latest things (i) to-cross a river by rowing (ii) to cross. a river by swimming (iv) to be in the river (©) Tobe onthe carpet () tobe subjectofcriticism (ii) to be under consideration. Gi) a heartfelt welcome (iv) tobe on the ground (® Tobe in doldrums (2) () to bein low spirits (ij) to be within doors (ji) to praise loudly (iv) to be in a crisis No love lost ()— tohavea fight (i) to disike eachother (ii) areas friendly as ever (iv) are upset Q. 14, Q.15. 16. Q.17 Q. 18. Choose the word which Is opposite in meaning to the word underlined (5 Marks) (a) __ Religious leaders are venerated in all communities, be (defamed (i) respected (li) criticised = (iv) accused (b) The student's labour met with fervent appreciation from her teachers. @ fury (i) lukewarm (il) sympathetic (iv) arduous (©) Allthe employees look for docile servants. , (dutiful (i) insincere (ii) unmanageable (iv) haughty () _—_ Overuse of cometic aids made the model look ghastly. () horrible (i) attractive (il) disgusting (v)_ foul (©) The news of the team’s victory brought expressions of rapture on the faces of all those present. @ happiness (i) ecstasy (i) anguish ~— (iv). joy Choose the synonym of the underlined words (5 MARKS) (@)__ The price of all commodities in the market is exorbitar () exaggerated (i) preposterous (b) The bomb biast mutilated the bodies of the victims. () annihilated (ii) demolished (ji) ~~ mangled ~—(jv)_—_ dismantled ) __ Ithad never been forseen that the audience would pass unsavoury comments on your stecitation. sumptuous (iv) excessive (@) delicious i) fasteless (i). nasty (wv) pleasant (@) The mountain air flowing from the north has proved salubrious for the people settled here. () wholesome (i) toxic Gil) virulent (iv) pleasant {) No one is allowed to transaress beyond the line of control. @) exceed (i) trespass (il) wander (™) confine Give one word for each of the following expressions. (6 MARKS) (2) One who comes as a settler into a foreign country, (©) The state of absence of government in a country. (©) Apperson who draws maps and charts, (@) A sstate of extreme excitement () Apperson, an animal or a plant that lives, grows ors often found in a particular place. Fill in the blanks with appropriate phrasal verbs. (6 MARKS) (a) Let's the meeting. We can have it tomorrow. @) ~calo® (i) put off (i) wrapup (iv) hurryup (b) _ Assoon as he fell down he . Aftet some time he regained consciousness. () passed off (i) “passed out (ii) passed away (iv) passed down (©) He me when he saw me doing what didn't like. 0 imped at (i) jumpedon (ii) _ jumped out at (iv) _leoped out at (d) You should stop smoking. It your health. @ — tellson (i) els of Gi) winds up (iv) tells apart (©) Whenever he calls me up he usually. my parents. He doesn't want to talk them. He just wants to know about their health, arene @ asks around (i) asks out (ii) asksfor ~~ (v)_—asks after Change the following sentences into passive voice, (MARKS) (2) Open the recently painted windows which are far from the main door. (b) Why are you singing a song when everyone is in the land of nod? (©) The candy you bought yesterday does not taste sweet. (¢) Didn't they know that you are the son of a cricketer? (©) He could buy a car if he wanted. ALL THE BEST afe/ RASHTRIYA INDIAN MILITARY COLLEGE, DEHRADUN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION - DEC 2018 ‘SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS 3480 TIME: 4Hr 30 Mins MM: 200- ructions: Attempt all 30 questions. Write your answers separately on the answer sheet to be provided at the exam centre. ‘wet 30 wet at ea fire) are Tene GAT We fAfay at Ty wt ser wer ah ore 2. Part‘A’ contains 20 questions and each question in this part carries ‘Five marks” ar BS wh wes te aiet &, ote ge Ger 20 we ET 3. Part’B’ contains 10 questions and each question in this part carries "Ten marks’, ant @ & whl wea ce afat & @ otk ei | 10 eT a) 4, Use of Calculator is Prohibited. Marks will be awarded for steps. Boyeer a yah He HHT HA Bl sis wy a PY aa) 5. Take the value of nas aor a 2 fea | 6. ‘The question paper can be retained by the candidates post exam/ Wet @ are Ufa wea aa at a wT waraT 81 PART. 100. Q1 How much pure alcohol be added to 400 mlof a 15% solution to make it’s strength 32%, 15 after ther & 400 fret. Bt Bar 32 Mites we S fare gat frat Ye arewtete Prat we? QZ Abag contains 10 paise, 25 paise and 50 paise coins. The number of 25 paise coins is three times the number of 10 paise coins. f 50 paise coins are 5 more than 25 paise coins and the total value of money in the bag is Rs 120, find the number of 10 paise coins. wm aa 10 FR, 25 8 cer 60 TS fe wa Bl 25 A S feat A der 10 TS eat Bt Wer at de De] aR 50 88 feet wee 25 8 Rel A eS 5 ate & oer aa A ea tel OT TT 20. WHat ah 10 tad Raat at em ara AE] Q3 — Howmany 2 kg pieces can be cut froma cake of weighing 4 kgs? 4 rata gore & der & 2 frets Gort & fer Gos we OT Wd FI Q4 The proprietor of @ departmental Store, who is dishonest, professes to sell sugar at his cost price but uses a false weight of 950 gms for each kilogram. Find his gain percent. We aS Gor oT SH Fee, A Tt Tad wa TS RH wr ait See 8, aor sole fect FI 50 mH & Heh are wr Tver ee | SA aM wT AT aT ay min yo yntl yx yltm (etx xtxx!)? QS Simplify! wer foe Q6 — Factorise/ Tres Bt (a?- 5a) —36 Qait qaz Qs que qus Q16 Qa7 Qs qs Q20 Find the sum ofp, q.r,s,tu,vandw /p, qr,s,tu,r ate w 2 aMr sit ag | Hariram purchased 25 kg of wheat at Rs 4 per kg and 35 kg of wheat at Rs 4.50 per kg, He sold the mixture at Rs 4.50 per kg, Find his profit or loss. ‘efter 3 2s form, TE 4 wed of ay & fara @ GRE ate 35 flo, TE 450 wit

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