NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SAMITI

REGIONAL OFFICE BHOPAL

ENGLISH CORE (301) XII

PRE BOARD EXAMINATION-1I (2025-26)

MAXIMUM MARKS: 80 TIME ALLOWED: 3HOURS

Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:

(i)This question paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.

(ii)This question paper contains three sections: Section A: Reading skills, Section B: Creative
Writing Skills and Section C: Literature.

(iii)Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the correct question
number and part thereof in your answer sheet.

(iv)Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.

(v)Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SECTION –A (READING SKILLS – 22 marks )

1. Read the following passage carefully: 12

1. Apollo, the Greek God of Music and Healing, always maintained that he was the greatest musician
in the world, until Marsyas, who was part-animal and part-human, played the flute. Apollo's jealousy
and insecurity drove him to eventually slay Marsyas so that his status as the greatest musician
remained unchallenged. One’s usual imagination of a god is a being who is all-knowing and pure in
every intention. What makes the Greek gods interesting is that they are shown as flawed beings who
do not always act like ‘Gods’.

2. In appearance, the gods resemble mortals, whom, however, they far surpass in beauty, grandeur,
and strength; they are also more commanding in stature, height being considered by the Greeks an
attractive feature in men or women. They resemble human beings in their feelings and habits,
marrying and having children with them. They require daily nourishment to maintain their strength,
and sleep to restore their energy. Their blood, a bright magical fluid called Ichor, never caused
disease, and, when shed, produced new life.

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3. The Greeks believed that the mental qualifications of their gods were much higher than those of
men, but, nevertheless, displayed human passions like revenge, deceit, and jealousy. In mythological
tales, the gods always punished the evil-doer and administered dire punishments to any mortal who
dared to neglect their worship. They often visited mankind and partook of their hospitality, and in
many tales, both gods and goddesses became attached to mortals. Although there were so many
points of resemblance between gods and men, there remained the one great characteristic and
suffered so much that they’d pray for death. The gods could transport themselves to incredible
distances with the speed of thought.

4. They could be invisible at will, and could take the forms of men or animals as it suited their
convenience. They could also transform human beings into trees, stones, or animals. Their robes
were like those worn by mortals, but were perfect in form and much finer in texture. Their weapons
also resembled those used by mankind. They often used spears, shields, helmets, bows and arrows.
Most of these divinities lived on the summit of Mount Olympus, each having his or her own palace.
Magnificent temples were erected to their honour, rich gifts were presented to them, and living
creatures were sacrificed on their altars.

5. In Greek mythology, the gods took every opportunity to reveal and establish their divinity but
also fell prey to human impulses. Perhaps the Greeks did so to help generations of readers reflect on
important life lessons to avoid tragic downfalls.

- E. M. Berens

Answer the following questions based on the above passage.

i) ... they are shown as flawed beings who do not always act like 'Gods'. (paragraph 1)
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Which of these are examples of the above statement?

I. Gods getting attached and falling in love

II. Gods punishing mortals for their wrongdoing
III. Gods showing kindness and compassion to all
IV. Gods deceiving everyone for their personal gain
V. Gods killing a mortal out of jealousy and insecurity

Select the correct option.

A. Only I and III B. Only II and V
C. Only I, IV, and V D. Only II, IV, and V

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 ii) Which of these would Apollo most likely say about Marsyas' musical ability? 1
A. 'Why does everyone think he plays music well? It is obvious that he doesn't have talent.'

B. 'Why is he challenging me like that? I wonder what is troubling him that I can heal.'

C. 'How can an animal play the flute? Such creatures must know their place.'

D. 'How dare he play better than me? I am supposed to be the best in the world.'

iii) Why does the author begin the passage with a description of Apollo? 1
A. to show that the Greek Gods have immense power and influence over the mortals
B. to emphasise the point that the Greek Gods are based in interesting stories
C. to highlight the point that the Greek Gods are more human-like in nature
D. to state that the Greek Gods are also allowed to make mistake

iv) What is ironic about Apollo being the one who slays Marsyas? Answer in about 40 words. 2
v) Based on your reading of paragraph 3, explain what 'invulnerable' means. Answer in one 1
sentence.
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vi) In 40 words, state any two ways that the Greek gods are superior to human beings.

vii) Complete the given sentence with ONE word. From the fact that the Greek gods punish any 1
mortal who neglects their worship, we can infer that they are _____________.

viii) Imagine that someone was born from Ichor. In which of these situations would the Ichor be
most useful?

A. a natural disaster that causes the earth to split apart 1

B. a pandemic that has been caused by a contagious virus
C. a war that requires transforming into another form quickly
D. a competitive entrance exam that is very tough to qualify for

ix) What does the author mean by 'tragic downfalls' in paragraph 5? Give an example of a tragic 2
downfall in current times in about 40 words.

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 2. Read the following text carefully. 10

1. The Ganges is one of the largest rivers in Asia. It rises in the Himalayan Mountains and flows
over 2500 km through India and Bangladesh into the Bay of Bengal. However, the Ganges, India’s
holy river, is also one of the most polluted rivers in the world. The Ganges river basin has a size of
over 1 million square km. It lies in one of the most populous regions on earth. About 500 million
people, half of India’s overall population, live in the Ganges river plains. There are many causes
of the Ganges river pollution. About 2 million Hindus bathe in the river everyday. During religious
ceremonies, up to a hundred million people clean their sins away in the Ganges River.

2. They believe that bathing in the river will make them pure. In addition, thousands of bodies are
cremated near the river, especially around the holy city, Varanasi. The ashes are often released into
the Ganges. The Ganges also provides water for farming land, which is increasing at a tremendous
rate. Irrigation projects cause water levels to go down along the river. More and more dams are being
erected along India's holy river, mainly to produce energy for Delhi and other large cities in the area.

3. A case Study of Causes of Ganges River Pollution: Because of India’s lax environmental
regulations, industries along the river release chemicals and other poisonous materials into the
Ganges. In some places, they are a thousand times over the allowed limit. Especially India’s
traditional leather industry needs great amounts of water. In addition, fertilizers from the fields find
their way into the groundwater, and ultimately flow into the river. Altogether, the amount of
Industrial pollution has doubled in the past 20 years.

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4. This widespread pollution of the Ganges River has also led to major health problems. Many
diseases are common, including cholera, hepatitis and diarrhoea. While India’s population keeps
growing, more and more people are leaving the countryside and moving to big cities along the
Ganges. As a result, the river will not be able to cope with even more people. Life in the river is also
at risk. Recent reports have shown that there is high a level of mercury in some fish. The construction
of dams is destroying forests and vegetation, killing off many animals and plants.

5. Indian authorities are fighting an upward battle towards cleaning up the Ganges River.
International organizations have offered help. The World Bank has agreed to give India a loan of
up to a million dollars to clean up the Ganges River.

Answer the following questions, based on the above passage:

i). Does the following statement agree with the information given in the passage?
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While India's population continues to grow, an increasing number of people are leaving the
countryside and relocating to major cities along the Ganges.

Select from the following:

True - if the statement agrees with the information

False - if the statement contradicts the information
Not Given - if there is no information on this

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ii) Do you think that the widespread pollution of the Ganga is a contributing factor to the high
prevalence of influenza?

iii) The bar graph shows that the River Ganges has got polluted badly.
The sewage treatment plants have been established. Which of the following is true? 1

A. The treatment capacity is equal to the sewage generation

B. The sewage generation is less than the treatment plant.
C. The sewage generation is more than the treatment capacity installed.
D. The treatment plant is sufficient.

iv) Complete the sentence based on the following statement. 1

The Ganges River is polluted by industries along the river. This is because of _______________.

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v) Which International organisation has agreed to give India a loan of a billion dollar to clean up
the Ganges River? 1

A. WB B. IMF C. ADB D. IDA

vi) The Ganges River pollution has a wide range of causes. Give reasons for the pollution in the 2
River Ganga.
vii) Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option.
During religious ceremonies, up to a hundred million people wash their sins away in the Ganges
River, believing that bathing in the river will __________ them.
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A. wash B. purify C. cure D. corrupt

viii) Complete the sentence appropriately with one word.

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A high level of ___________ has been found in some fish, according to recent reports.

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SECTION –B ( CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS)
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3. Attempt ANY ONE:

A. You are Daljeet Kaur, a member of the Teen Well-Being Association, Chandigarh. The
Association is planning to organise free pottery classes every Sunday morning at the
community hall to encourage creativity among young residents. Write a notice in about 50
words, informing the residents of the event and inviting registrations. Include all the
necessary details. Put your notice in a box.

OR

B. Your school is organizing a fete to collect funds for charity. Only school students are eligible
to put up stalls. As the Head Boy/ Head Girl of Meera International School, draft a notice 4
for the school notice board announcing the sale of stalls. Invent all necessary details.

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 4. Attempt ANY ONE

A. You are Pramita / Ranjit. You have been invited by the Youth Club of your locality to act as
one of the judges for an inter-school group song competition organized by the club. But
unfortunately, you cannot accept this invitation due to your previous engagement. Write a 4
formal letter to the Secretary of the club regretting your inability to accept the invitation.

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B. You are a student of St. Joseph Public School, Nainital. The school is holding its annual 4
function on Saturday, the 9th of October, 20xx at 5 p.m. The Education Minister, Dr. M.N.
Johri, has consented to be the Chief Guest. Design an invitation card to be sent to the parents
and other invitees.

5. Attempt ANY ONE:

A. There is a flood of advertisements on television channels these days. Useless commodities

and even superstitious beliefs are promoted through glamorous and exaggerated
presentations. Write a letter to the Editor, ‘New Indian Express’ about the negative influence 5
that such advertisements have on the minds of the people. You are Radha/Ramesh of Mayur
Vihar, Lucknow.

HINTS: unrealistic representation of real life – disrupting the mental peace of viewers –
creating impractical demands – exorbitant greed to possess expensive commodities- downfall
of ethical and moral values.

OR
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B. You are Lakshmi Kapur from 51/A, second floor, Shalimar Vihar, Delhi. You have come
across the following advertisement in The Urban Echo for the post of a Junior Marketing
Executive at a leading marketing firm. Write a letter expressing your interest in the position.
Include your bio-data along with the application.
Go through the information in the image to write your Bio-Data.

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6. Attempt ANY ONE:

A. You are Swaraj / Shweta, working in an NGO which is focused on the upliftment of socio-economic
conditions of child labourers by counselling their parents and helping children to go to school. You
find it awful that many people in educated society want the practice of child labour to continue.
Write an article on the “Role of Educated Society in Curbing Child Labour” in about 120-150
words.

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Hints: Child labour - children forced to work– deprived of study and enjoyment - exploitation
(mental, physical, social, sexual) - society, voluntary organizations and law-makers important
role to play – provision of quality education – mobilization of public opinion - effective policy
necessary for its abolishment.

OR

B. Many job seekers are so desperate to leave their own country and start a new life in another
country that they grasp any opportunity which they believe will enable them to do this. Sadly,
many of them take risks with their lives and still do not fulfil their dream. As Ayushi/ Ayush
Mehra. Write a report on the topic “Desperate Emigrants” to be published in your school
newsletter.
You can use the following hints:
• Increasing number of emigrants • Desperate in seeking profitable jobs
• Illegal means of transportation • Fall prey to unscrupulous ‘agents’
• Live under the constant threat of discovery and being deported
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 SECTION - C ( LITERATURE - 40Marks )

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7. Attempt ANY ONE of the two extracts given:
A. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:

Aunt Jennifer’s tigers prance across a screen,

Bright topaz denizens of a world of green,
They do not fear the men beneath the tree;
They pace in sleek chivalric certainty.

Aunt Jennifer’s fingers fluttering through her wool

Find even the ivory needle hard to pull.
The massive weight of uncle’s wedding band
Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand. (Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers)

i) Denizens of the world of green refer to ______.

(a) huntsmen (b) Aunt Jennifer 1
(c) uncle (d) tiger

ii) Choose the option that displays the same poetic device used in the second line of the above
extract. 1
(a) heart of stone (b) trees sprouting
(c) silver spoon (d) white murder

iii) If a student were to interpret the word ‘prance’ in a real-world context, which of the
following would it best represent?
a) An employee working under the pressure of deadlines. 1
b) A soldier standing firm and ready for battle at the frontier.
c) A child playing freely, jumping around in a park, unburdened by responsibilities.
d) A bird trapped in a cage, longing to be free and fly high.

iv) What quality of uncle can be inferred through these lines? 1

(a) compassionate nature (b) courageous

(c) confident (d) dominating

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 v) The tigers in the extract are symbolic of

(a) creativity and fear (b) courage & confidence 1

(c) cruelty and fear (d) aggression and starving

vi) Uncle’s wedding band sits heavily on Aunt Jennifer’s hand because
a) it is an expensive and heavy ring.
b) she married uncle against her will. 1
c) she feels burdened in her marriage.
d) uncle has no empathy for aunt.

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B .Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :

Now we will count to twelve 6

and we will all keep still.
For once on the face of the Earth
let’s not speak in any language,
let’s stop for one second, and not move our arms so much.
It would be an exotic moment without rush, without engines,
we would all be together
in a sudden strangeness. (Keeping Quiet)

i) The poet counts up to twelve as a countdown to

(a) lift arms. (b) speak in different languages. 1

(c) stop all activities. (d) be without engines.

ii) The poet appeals to the people that they should

I. keep quiet. II. Stop doing anything for some time.

III. celebrate festivals. IV. not hibernate
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Choose the most appropriate option :

(a) Only II (b) I and II

(c) Only I (d) I and IV

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iii) The poet uses the word “let’s” to _______

a) initiate a conversation between the poet and the readers.

b) invite readers as part of the poem’s larger call to humanity.
c) welcome readers into the world of the poem and its subject.
d) address readers as fellow members of the human race.

iv) Why do you think the poet employs words like “exotic” and “strangeness”? 1

a) To highlight the importance of everyone being together suddenly for once.

b) To emphasize the frenetic activity and chaos that usually envelops human life.
c) To indicate the unfamiliarity of a sudden moment without rush or without engine.
d) To direct us towards keeping quiet and how we would all be together in this world.

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v) Complete the following sentence appropriately.

The poet of ‘Keeping Quiet’ feels that some soul-searching is needed for us to be
_____________________.

vi) “Let’s not speak in any language, let’s stop for one second,”
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Which poetic device is used here?

i) Alliteration ii) Anaphora iii) Transferred Epithet iv) Metonymy

8. Attempt ANY ONE of the given extracts: 4

A. Read the given extract carefully and answer the questions that follow:

From that day onwards it was celebration time for all the tigers inhabiting Pratibandapuram. The state banned
tiger hunting by anyone except the Maharaja. A proclamation was issued to the effect that if anyone dared to
fling so much as a stone at a tiger, all his wealth and property would be confiscated. The Maharaja vowed he
would attend to all other matters only after killing the hundred tigers. Initially the king seemed well set to
realise his ambition. Not that he faced no dangers. There were times when the bullet missed its mark, the tiger
leapt upon him and he fought the beast with his bare hands. Each time it was the Maharaja who won.( The
Tiger King )

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 i) The tone of the author when he says, ‘it was celebration time for all tigers’ is 1

a) solemn. b) sarcastic.
c) sympathetic. d) mocking.

ii) Pick the pair of TRUE statements based on the extract.

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1. Tiger hunting was absolutely banned in the kingdom.
2. Despite different oddities, the Maharaja used to win.
3. The Maharaja paid no heed to matters related to his kingdom.
4. The Maharaja was able to fulfil his ambition, without any perils.

Choose the correct option :

a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 4
c) 2 and 3 d) 1 and 4

iii) In which of the following options can the underlined word NOT be replaced with
‘proclamation’?

a) The politician shared his manifesto during the election meeting. 1

b) All the citizens of the kingdom had to abide by the emperor’s edict.
c) The communique made by the official had a disastrous effect.
d) The decree of the state forbade cruelty against animals.

iv) On the basis of this passage, pick the option that enumerates the characteristic of the king.
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1. Gullible 2. Arrogant 3. Wilful 4. Aggressive 5. Apathetic 6. Scrupulous
Choose the correct answer :
a) 1, 2 and 6 b) 3, 4 and 6
c) 3, 5 and 6 d) 2, 3 and 5

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B . Read the given extract carefully and answer the questions that follow:

MR LAMB: Look, boy, look.... what do you see?

DERRY: Just....grass and stuff. Weeds.

MR LAMB: Some call them weeds. If you like, then.... a weed garden, that.

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 There’s fruit and there are flowers, and trees and herbs. All sorts.
But over there.... weeds. I grow weeds there. Why is one green,
growing plant called a weed and another ‘flower’? Where’s the
difference. It’s all life....growing. Same as you and me.
DERRY: We’re not the same.
MR LAMB: I’m old. You’re young. You’ve got a burned face, I’ve got a tin leg.
Not important. You’re standing there.... I’m sitting here.
Where’s the difference? (On the face of it
i) Like the play, the given extract is a study in contrasts. 1

What does Mr. Lamb seek to do by bringing up such distinctions?

a) To explain that weeds are important and should be valued and cared for as much as flowers.

b) To emphasize that distinctions are made by man to serve specific purposes and uses.

c) To highlight that labels are arbitrary and essentially reflect a common life experience.

d) To remind Derry that the only difference that matters is that of attitude and experience.

ii) How would you describe Derry’s tone when he says – “We’re not the same”?
a) angry b) perplexed c) gloomy d) practical 1

iii) Which of the following represents Mr. Lamb’s analysis of flowers and weeds?

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a) Comparison is an act of violence against the self.

b) If you have a garden in your library, everything will be complete.

c) The distinction between weeds and flowers is arbitrary, all plants are important, just like humans.

d) The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff.

iv) Choose the option that best constitutes a message from the play:

a) People’s attitude should not stop one from experiencing life.

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b) What people say has no bearing upon how one feels about things.

c) People cannot be changed. One can and should only change oneself.

d) One’s opinions cannot be based on what people say behind one’s back.

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9. Attempt ANY ONE of the given extracts.

A . Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow :

Saul Bellow, who has consented to be interviewed on several occasions, nevertheless once described
interviews as being like thumbprints on his windpipe. Yet despite the drawbacks of the interview, it
is a supremely serviceable medium of communication. “These days, more than at any other time, our
most vivid impressions of our contemporaries are through interviews,” Denis Brian has written.
“Almost everything of moment reaches us through one man asking questions of another. Because of
this, the interviewer holds a position of unprecedented power and influence.”
( The Interview I & II)

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i) How would you describe Denis Brian’s opinion on interviews?
(1) appeasing (2) utilitarian (3) approving (4) praising
Choose the most appropriate option.
a) Options (1) and (2) b) Options (3) and (4)
c) Options (2) and (3) d) Options (1) and (4)
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ii) According to Saul Bellow, interviews are like thumbprints on his windpipe.
What emotion might best describe such an image?
a) sadness b) frustration c) pain d) fear

iii) Select the option that DOES NOT correspond with the view that an 1
interview is “a supremely serviceable medium of communication”.
a) highly effective b) a tool for training
c) versatile d) impactful
iv) The use of the word “serviceable” implies that interviews are _______. 1
a) significant b) powerful c) advanced d) useful

v) What do you understand by the expression ‘Thumbprints on his windpipes’?

a) creating excessive pressure on throat
b) creating excessive pressure on vocal chords 1
c) creating excessive pressure and tension for someone
d) none of the above
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vi) Denis Brian states that the interviewer occupies a position of power and influence as ___________
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a) everything reaches us through one man asking questions of another.

b) the interview is a supremely serviceable medium of communication.

c) our most vivid impressions of our contemporariesare through interviews.

d) none of the above

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B. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow:
“She thinks money grows on trees, don’t she, Dad?’ said little Derek, hanging on the back of his
father’s chair. Their mother sighed. Sophie watched her back stooped over the sink and wondered
at the incongruity of the delicate bow which fastened her apron strings. The delicate-seeming bow
and the crooked back. The evening had already blacked in the windows and the small room was
steamy from the stove and cluttered with the heavy-breathing man in his vest at the table and the
dirty washing piled up in the corner. Sophie felt a tightening in her throat. She went to look for her
brother Geoff.’’
( Going Places )

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i) What can you infer about the financial condition of the family from the above extract?

ii) Choose the option that supports the contention coming through Derek’s dialogue--
“She thinks money grows on trees, don’t she, Dad?”

a) Derek thought his sister could easily convert her dream to reality.

b) Derek was sceptic of Sophie’s abilities to open a boutique. 1

c) Derek thought of his sister as someone who was not realistic.

d) Derek was not at all happy to see Sophie become a boutique owner.

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 iii) Complete the sentence appropriately –
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The inference that can be drawn from the phrase ‘the evening had blacked’ is

_____________________.

iv) Choose the correct option about Sophie’s parents based on the extract given above.

a) Sophie’s parents’ marriage was an example of harmony and affection.

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b) Sophie’s relationship with her parents was warm and friendly.

c) Sophie’s mother was subdued while her father was detached.

d) Sophie and her brother didn’t like to stay with their parents.

v) It could be inferred that Sophie’s mother was fatigued and burdened.

Choose the option listing the elements that form the basis of this inference.
1) her sigh 2) her delicate bow 1
3) her apron’s strings 4) her crooked back
Choose the correct answer -
a) 1, 2 b) 3, 4 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 4
vi) “Sophie felt a tightening in her throat.”
Pick the option that lists Sophie’s feelings in this context.
1) anxious 2) annoyed 3) uneasy 4) terrified 1
Choose the correct answer :
a) Options 1 & 3 b) Options 2 & 3
c) Options 1 & 4 d) Options 2 & 4
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10. Answer ANY FIVE of the following six questions in about 40-50 words each.

I ‘Together they have imposed the baggage on the child that he cannot put down.’ Who do ‘they’
refer to? What is the ‘baggage’ and why can’t the child get rid of it? (Lost Spring) 2

II “He had the courage to hear every lesson to the very last.” What led Franz make this remark?
( The Last Lesson ) 2

Imagine That John Keats meets someone who is feeling sad. What advice would he give to
III such a person? State any one feature of beauty from ‘A Thing of Beauty’ and relate the advice 2
to it.

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 IV Imagery was an effective literary device to bring out the contrast between the “merry children” 2
and mother. Comment in reference to the poem ‘My Mother at Sixty Six’ by Kamala Das.

V “Subbu was a charitable and improvident man”, says Ashokamitran. Provide two reasons to 2
justify the quoted statement in reference to the text ‘Poets and Pancakes’.

VI
Though the sharecroppers of Champaran received only one-fourth of the compensation, how
could the Champaran struggle still be termed a huge success and victory? (Indigo) 2

11. Answer ANY TWO of the following questions in about 40-50 words each: 4

I For the narrator (Tishani Doshi), spending two weeks in Antarctica is a challenge not only for
the body but also for the mind. Elaborate and explain in the context of the text ‘Journey to the 2
End of the Earth’.
II What is ironical about Sam reaching the third level and Charlie still desperately searching for 2
it? (The Third Level)

III Give two reasons why Dr. Sadao was not sent abroad along with the Japanese soldiers during
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the time of war.( The Enemy )
12. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions in 120-150 words. 5

A In the poem ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers’, the poet Adrienne Rich has highlighted the unspoken 5
pain and ordeals that Aunt Jennifer had to endure and survive throughout her life. Similarly,
in the poem ‘Roadside Stand’, the poet Robert Frost has vividly depicted the “trusting sorrows
left unsaid” of the village dwellers. Make a comparative study of the two poems in the context
of the given statements.

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Sophie’s story in ‘Going Places’ is not just about dreams but also about the gap between
B fantasy and reality. Do you think Sophie’s unrealistic dreams reflect a common teenage
experience? Support your answer with examples from the story.

13. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions in 120-150 words. 5

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A. Both Derry and Mr Lamb are physically impaired and lonely. It is the responsibility of society
to understand and support people with infirmities and disabilities so that they don’t suffer from
a sense of alienation and abandonment. Do you agree with the given statement? As a
responsible citizen, write what you would do to bring about a change in the lives of such
people.
You may begin in this way …………..

As a responsible citizen, I feel it is my moral duty and obligation to assist…….

B. OR 5

Both Bama and Zitkala Sa experienced the harsh reality of discrimination in their childhood.
Instead of letting it pull them down, they both found a way to overcome it. You wish to include
a cameo* of both in your blog post. Compare and contrast the experiences faced by the two
and their responses to these experiences in 120-150 words.
(*cameo- a short description that neatly encapsulates someone or something)

You may begin in this way:

Today in my blog I will discuss about two extraordinarily brave women belonging to
marginalized communities …………….

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