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Subject : ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) Class : 10 SECTION - A (READING) (i) It was smal smalllpox. ox. (ii) People People in India India worsh worship ipped ped it it as a goddess goddess.. (iii) It disfigu disfigured red the the infected infected person persons. s. (iv) In Turkey, Turkey, the virus of smallpox was dried and and injected under under the skin. skin. (v) The The wife wife of a Brit British ish ambass ambassado adorr to Turke Turkey. y. (vi) It became became popular popular with with the approv approval al of the royalty royalty.. (vii) He noticed that cowherds cowherds and milkmaids milkmaids caught a disease called cowpox from the the cows. (viii) The cowherds and milkmaids milkmaids did not catch the disease. Ans. 2. A. (i) All human human beings beings will will discover discover that we we have to turn to poetry to interpret interpret for us, to sustain us. (ii) Without Without poetry, poetry, our our science science will will appear appear incompl incomplete. ete. (iii) Wordsworth defines defines poetry as the “impassioned “impassioned expression expression which which is in in the countenance countenance of all science”. (iv) The function function of poetry poetry is to interp interpret ret life life for us. B. (v) c (vi) a (vii) a (viii ) b Ans. 1.

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• ever ever growin growing g popu populatio lation n must must be check checked ed • foo food d probl problem em shou should ld be be o over vercome come • ban or partia partiall ban on priva private te vehi vehicle cless • steps steps to to put put an an end end to polluti pollution on Fourteenth birthday – hustle and bustle – got gifts – Sham, my close friend – brought a book boo k on how to achieve success in life – read it many times – got huge success in life – the book proved to be the best gift. f ) the (a) All (b) like (c) the (d) that (e) of ( f (a) which ...... who ( b) quantity ...... number (c) we w ere .....was (d) man many y ..... ..... most most (a) A solar cooker cooker is used to harness the energy energy of the sun. (b) It is used to cook those those materials which generally require slow heating. heating. (c) A solar cooker cooker does does not produce produce smoke. smoke.

SECTION - C (LITERATURE TEXTBOOK & LONG READING TEXT ) Ans. 8.

(a) Repe Repeti titi tion on (b) The narrator wants to focus on the confused noise noise heard by the sailors. (c) It means means ‘a fainting fainting fit’. O r

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(a) (b) (c) (a) (b) (c) (d)

Antony Antony is addressin addressing g a group of citizens citizens.. His regret regret is that the common people people have lost their their thinking power. It means means ‘uncivil ‘uncivilized ized or cruel’. cruel’. According to Helen, the ghosts are on strike because they are fed up with too many calls of assistance from human beings. He hypnotizes hypnotizes the wedding wedding guest to force him to hear his story. The mob in the play play is used to show that the mob is extremely fickle fickle in mind, most unthinkin unthinking g and impulsive in action, very obstinate and blind in calculation and judgement. Patol Babu was once a theatre actor. He gets a minor role which which he does with perfectio perfection. n. He believes in doing justice to what he does. He is not money-minded money-minded and even practical.


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the marin mariner er kills kills the albatross albatross without without any rhyme rhyme or reason reason has has to to pay pay a hea heavy vy price price shoul should d not kill kill or or exploi exploitt animal animalss or birds birds all all are are cre creat atur ures es of of God God O r

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arrogance arrogance is partly partly respon responsible sible for Caesar’s Caesar’s murder murder humi humilit lity, y, a posit positive ive qualit quality y must must be cult cultiv ivat ated ed has the the power power to overcome overcome any any difficu difficulty lty or defeat defeat an enemy enemy

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condition conditionss in the outer outer world world very very bad, especi especially ally for the jews jews bombi bombing ng by the the allied allied force forcess the jews jews being being sent sent to labo labour ur camp campss the the Germ Germans ans gett gettin ing g defe defeate ated d O r

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has has matu mature red d consi conside dera rabl bly y is in in love with with Peter, Peter, being being aware aware of his weakn weaknesse essess con continu tinuees to see see Pete Peterr rema remaiins opti optim misti isticc feels that the war will will end end and everythin everything g will will be fine fine O r

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greatly greatly attracted attracted by the the world world of ancie ancient nt Greece Greece fancie fancied d as if if Greek Greek gods gods were were real real read Ho Homer’s Illiad with great interest also also read read Virg Virgil il’s ’s Aeneid O r

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Subject : ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) Class : 10 SECTION - A (READING) (i)

It is essential to know whether the slowdown in the temperature rise would continue or stop after a while. (ii) A slowdown in climate change has defied the understanding of the present scientists. (iii) The annual growth in the greenhouse gas emissions is 3%. (iv) Moderate warming will be beneficial for crop growth and human health. (v) He is a Danish statistician and author of ‘The Skeptical Environmentalist’. (vi) It had to be revised because the decline in trust in climate science and prediction about the melting of Himalayan glaciers. (vii) The man-made carbon-dioxide, from coal for instance, traps heat in the atmosphere. (viii) Greenhouse gas emissions have risen very high partly because of the rise in these gas emissions in China and India. Ans. 2. A. (i) The bore who comes close up to you is the most repulsive. (ii) A bore who keeps a reasonable way off can be dealt with easily. (iii) The worst situation is when a bore fixes your eyes and starts telling a funny story that is not really funny. (iv) The most humiliating situation in the company of a bore is one in which you have to have a counterfeit laughter at his bidding. B. (v) c (vi) d (vii) a (viii ) a Ans. 1.


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going on an educational tour to Europe sponsored trip departure on 23rd for London –worthseeing places on 25th – Paris Then to Rome on 27th back in Delhi on 30th

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• carried an old woman to his home • found a bag left on the seat • the bag had 100000 • returned the bag • rewarded for his honesty (a) and (b) the (c) that (a) Much ......... Many (b) clear .....clearly (c) attending ........ attend (d) A ....... the (a) what she was doing that night (b) that she had to prepare for her exam, so she would study for it (c) if he could be of any help to her `

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SECTION - C (LITERATURE TEXTBOOK & LONG READING TEXT) Ans. 8.

(a) the statue was lying in the broken condition. (b) They tell that the person was cruel and haughty. (c) The word ‘visage’ means face.


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(a) (b) (c) (a) (b)

The second sheriff was Sebastian Shultz. He warned the narrator Michael against going out. The incident occurred in the game named Wildwest. Ozymandias was a cruel and haughty king. He was proud of his achievements. Shultz’s memory was stuck in one of the games he was playing at the time of accident. Michael happened to play the same game and succeeded in rescuing him. The moment he did it Shultz came out from his coma. (c) At the end of the play the angry mob attacks Brutus and Cassius who run away and escape. However, their houses are burnt down. (d) The ghost of Helen had appeared to tell the narrator that she and other ghosts helping writers like her were on strike. The ghosts were fed up with too many calls of a ssistance from human beings.

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• The lack of mutual trust almost leads to divorce between the narator, John, and his wife, Lavinia • mutual trust, a must for success in any relation • lack of trust leads to many problems and complications at all levels, individual, societal and national • Wars have been fought only because of the lack of trust O r

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Brutus deceives Caesar proves to be a false friend, despite best intentions friendship above everything In the Mahabharta , Karan values friendship

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main theme is that hope sustains life Anne, her father, and Mr van Daan hope that the friendly ‘ invasion’ would soon start. Anne gives a message of hope to all the people suffering in the world. If there is no hope, we are bound to lose everyting. O r

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quarrelsome over-critical lacks understanding behaves immaturily biased O r

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read Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare fascinated by many tales Macbeth impressed her the most read King Lear and The Marchant of Venice with great interest weary of all critical commentaries O r

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principal of the Cambridge school loving and sympathetic broad-minded accommodating as well as rigid sympathies misunderstood

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Subject : ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) Class : 10 SECTION - A (READING) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Unstable weather causes considerable changes in the yield of agricultural crops. With the help of dynamic mathematical models it is possible to forecast yields more accurately. They can help us calculate within minutes a full picture of the growth of the crop. The characteristic feature of dynamic models is the numerous feadbacks which make their behaviour somewhat like that of living organisms. (v) It will lead to an increase in the temperature of leaves. (vi) They cannot fully solve the task of yield forecasting because it is not easy to have long-term weather forecasts of high reliability. (vii) Field experiments are done to test varieties and select optimal sowing dates and the rates of seeding for the given climatic conditions. (viii) These models will help the scientists by evaluating the influence of possible natural and anthropogeneous changes of the climate on agricultural production. Ans. 2. A. (i) The author is sad because in a foreign country she neither hears of her country nor see it projected in any good way that makes her feel proud of. (ii) Indian government and media are to be blamed for not projecting India well. (iii) The author feels insulted in the US because she cannot hear All India Road. (iv) Her suggestion to the media is to provide credible information to the Indian diaspora around the world. B. (v) c (vi) b (vii) a (viii ) d Ans. 1.


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immense role for science to overcome environment-related problems invent eco-friendly vehicles to reduce greenhouse gases discover ways and means to lessen pollution all global resources need to be pooled to solve the problem of global warming

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• Our dog Jimmy very alert • One night a man tried to climb the wall • Jimmy leapt at the man furiously • the man fled away in panic (a) out (b) was (c) no (d) then (e) some ( f ) the (a) It is believed that the robbery was planned carefully. (b) Most of the jewellery had been put in a locker. (c) Mr Jain was taking out his dog for a walk. (a) much ..... many (b) through ....... in (c) in ....... of (d) has ...... have

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(a) It is simile. (b) The crew justified the killing of the albatross as it brought with it fog and mist. (c) The word ‘slay’ means ‘kill’. O r

(a) The ghost of Helen is spoken to here. (b) He wanted to know why she had come. (c) He uttered these words in a sarcastic tone.


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(a) John’s wife is angry as she comes to believe that her husband is having an affair with a woman called Helen. She decides to go back to her grandmother and divorce her husband. (b) The sculptor observed the feelings on the face of the king carefully. (c) Antony’s speech is more effective than that of Brutus. It is so because he is emotional in his approach. He knows how to sway the mob. (d) Patol Babu remembered the words of his mentor Gogon Pakrashi all his life that no role is small and insignificant.

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Patol Babu believed in the dignity of labour no work in the world small or insignificant a work done well, its own reward should aim at excellence, reward will follow automatically O r

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the poet wants to share his water with the snake sharing something with others a good quality should be generous in sharing will ensure good relationship, peace of mind, contentment many Indian stories promote the significance of sharing

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learnt languages read a variety of books tried to memorize foreign words had thought about the plot to finish his story ‘Cady’s Life’ continued to write her diary O r

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a shy boy sincere in love lazy but ambitious victim of parental authority O r

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The principal of the Horace Mann School Helen taken to her to learn to speak Miss Fuller made Helen feel the position of her tongue and lips gave eleven lessons in all Helen did the rest of work herself. O r

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principal of the Cambridge school loving and sympathetic broad- minded accommodating as well as rigid sympathies misunderstood

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Subject : ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) Class : 10 SECTION - A (READING) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

Adnan played piano at the age of five. No, he hasn’t. He received his formal training in a music at a school called Rugby in Canada. His classical music teacher is Pt. Shiv Kumar. In playback singing the singer had to keep in mind the character, situation and the actor he/ she was singing for. (vi) Two or three different versions give a remix. (vii) Adnan Sami presented his earliest song to Asha Bhonsle. (viii) Adnan Sami is called the child prodigy of his times. Ans. 2. A. (i) The TV adaption of the epics has increased our interest in reading the epics. (ii) They think that the electronic media could only supplement what the printed word provides. (iii) In just two decades people in India, in almost every home, are now watching various TV channels and surfing the Net. (iv) The innovative publishers have revived the past for us bringing out illustrated small magazines on epics, the Panchtantra and many other classics. B. (v) b (vi) a (vii) c (viii ) b Ans. 1.


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workers in industries go on strike on the sly production greatly affected the need to remove the causes of strikes the labour unions need to be more responsible

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• rumour of a hidden treasure in a fort • some villagers started digging • found only some statues and old papers • were despondent • were rewarded for discovering papers that shed light on an old civilization (a) and (b) some (c) is (a) witches when he (b) from the battlefied (c) challenged the witches (d) What do you (a) Malaria is caused by the bite of the female anopheles. (b) It can become dangerous if it is not taken care of. (c) Malaria is accompanied by high fever and shivering.

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(a) The literary device is simile. (b) The snake looked at the poet unattentively. (c) The word mused means thought deeply. O r

(a) Caesar is the speaker. (b) Calpurnia’s fears are that there was danger to Caesar’s life if he went out. (c) The word ‘robe’ means ‘dress.’


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(a) Sebastian Shultz was a 14 year-old schoolboy. He met with an accident and went into coma. (b) The mariner had killed the albatross. He killed it whimsically. (c) Calpurnia tries to convince Caesar that there is a danger to his life, and so he should stay at home. (d) John’s wife is angry as she thinks that her husband is having an affair with a woman called Helen.

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honesty to his role shown by Patol Babu difficult to remain honest many temptations and hindrances honesty appreciated by all O r

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most often our instincts and emotions are right reason makes coward or rash at times but sometimes our heart also misleads a balance between heart and head necessary

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the break-in made the annexe residents panicky all of them lay down on the floor Anne preparing for the return of the police Mrs van Daan most terrified A list of things to be told to Mr Kleiman on the phone prepared O r

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a bad mother dissatisfied woman in life quarrelsome, over-critical lacks the feelings of understanding O r

• during the first year studied French, German, History, English composition and literature • during the second year studied English composition, govts of America and Europe. • Helen disliked laborious explanations. O r

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well-known scientist made everything interesting very modest humorous and poetic great works for the deaf

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Subject : ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) Class : 10 SECTION - A (READING) (i) (ii)

We admire the creativity and enterprise of the American people. The basic principles enshrined in our constitution include free elections, tolerance of dissent, freedom for political activity, protection of human rights, etc. (iii) India and the United States should cooperate with each other because both face the threat of terrorism. (iv) Individual freedom is possible only in a democratic society. (v) The commitment to democratic values and processes is common between the two countries. (vi) We should help other countries that aspire for the fruits of democracy. (vii) We adopted our constitution after independence. (viii) The terrorists raise real or imaginary grievances to resort to terrorism and achieve their goals. Ans. 2. A. (i) The future of people’s freedom is uncertain. (ii) Children should be taught to rely on their own internal resources. (iii) Purposeless reading, listening to radios and watching films have become addictions in the west. (iv) Intelligent people also depend on incessant stimulation from without. B. (v) b (vi) c (vii) d (viii ) a Ans. 1.


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harsh laws against those who preach separatism films and literature promoted for national integration ban on parties based on casteism/regional politics one national language, national culture to be encouraged

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• Ramesh, a poor boy, wanted to be doctor • studied hard as earned money • convinced parents to allow him study further • got a scholarship and joined the medical college • at last did his MBBS, then MD • became a famous cardiologist (a) The (b) in (c) of (a) education is increasing (b) only to understand (c) but also to (d) education as a (a) washed and cleaned (b) are chopped (c) is heated


(a) the sun appeared bright as it rose (b) the poetic device used here is simile. (c) the word ‘uprist’ means ‘rose up’. Or (a) songs in praise of the Goddess Kali were sung there. (b) Patol Babu was reminded of the happening at Karali Babu’s house because he wanted to go away from the study.


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(a) Patol Babu was fully satisfied with his performance. He knew that he would get some money for it but he also knew that no one would appreciate his performance. So he left the place without taking money. (b) The crew members accused the mariner of bringing ill-luck to them by slaying the innocent albatross. (c) According to Brutus, Caesar was over-ambitious. If he had lived, he would have become a dictator and the Romans would have been treated like slaves. (d) Shultz was a 14 year-old schoolboy. He met with an accident and went into coma.

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Michael playing games to save Shultz got defeated many times but did not lose heart commitment to a cause gives strength patience is needed for success in life Or Caesar murdered because he was exceedingly rash and fearless fearlessness is a positive quality extreme fearlessness makes one rash tactfulness required to control fearlessness

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falling down of a vase all the things of Anne –exercise books, textbooks – submerged in water seeing the mess Anne was shocked started speaking German instantly out of shock however the loss was minimal Or no change – remained self-centred stingy and peevish many times unreasonable and insolent careless and irresponsible Or Helen expected college to be a dream land hoped for happy times college not a paradise found that one had no pleasures of solitude, books and imagination as one enters college Or principal of the Cambridge School loving and sympathetic broad-minded accommodating as well as rigid

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Subject : ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) Class : 10 SECTION - A (Readi ng) (i) Jawaharlal Nehru wished to make the constitution simple, easy and short. (ii) He sought to include the economic base to the constitution. (iii) At the time of independence India was still a land of many races, religions and languages. (iv) The diversity of India’s composite culture did not disturb Nehru. (v) The concept of a monolithic state in the name of oneness of culture was not acceptable to Nehru. (vi) Behind the form of democracy Nehru saw the spirit of it in all its complex yet simple processes. (vii) Nehru was accustomed to speak to large number of people in open spaces. (viii) Nehru’s speeches reflect the note of appeal. Ans. 2. A. (i) The dog farm in Michigan countryside was run by a rough-hewn woman and her very old mother. (ii) The author was himself a child, so he did not want an older dog. (iii) The puppy was of golden colour with a white blaze on his chest. (iv) The author fell in love with the dog the moment he saw it. B. (v) d (vi) a (vii) c (viii ) a Ans. 1.


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consequences of climatic changes to be serious extreme weather conditions unseasonal and excessive droughts, floods, cyclones low-lying areas near the sea to disappear

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• Ramesh and his family • hired a taxi to attend a marriage • collision with a truck • all family members died on the spot • Ramesh who was flown away by the impact escaped death (a) was (b) my (c) but (a) at..... in (b) from ..... of (c) being ......be (d) became ...... become (a) if she would come to her birthday party (b) if she was celebrating it at (c) that she had booked a few tables at McDonald’s.


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(a) Rhyme is used in the first line. (b) ‘We’ refers to the crew of the ship. (c) The word ‘burst’ means ‘entered’. Or (a) ‘I’ referred to here is the narrator Michael. (b) Sebastian was a 14 year-old boy. He was in a coma after an accident. (c) Sebastian had thanked Michael for saving his life. (a) Lavinia thought her husband was having an affair with a woman named Helen. She became jealous and suspicious. (b) The poet’s dilemma is whether to kill the snake or not. He likes the snake and so he does not kill it. (c) Caesar was first stabbed by Casca and then by other conspirators.


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fearlessness, a heroic quality being fearless Caesar went to the senate and faced his opponents fearlessness combined with rashness becomes negative one who is fearless needs to be tactful as well Or Patol Babu remains calm and contented performs a small role diligently returns home without taking his fee calm acceptance of everything, a rare virtue

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invasion fever – excitement over the possible invasion of Holland by the Allied forces. a matter of happiness and apprehensions for the annexe residents will guesses as to what could happen if the invasion took place the Germans could flood the country the Germans might send all people to Germany Or Otto Frank– a responsible person loving and caring optimistic sensitive but fails to understand Anne’s feelings practic al Or one can overcome all difficulties with determination even unattainable goal can be achieved Helen got higher education despite her handicaps showed that she had strong willpower Or an extraordinary girl honest and frank fond of books a versatile personality sociable

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Subject : ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) Class : 10 SECTION - A (READING) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)

Credit cards are useful for their ready convenience. Credit cards are criticised as their use leads to debt trap. While using credit cards we should be careful with expenses. It means that you are merely postponing payment. The author cautions us to settle a credit card bill in full. While choosing a credit card one should keep in mind acceptability, eligibility, fees, other charges, credit period, cash advance, etc. (vii) Cards carrying the Master or Visa affiliation are more acceptable in India. (viii) Yes, he recommends the credit card. Ans. 2. A. (i) The first test is that a government should serve the greatest good of the greatest number. The second test is that it should give the largest amount of freedom to every man and woman. (ii) He describes democracy as ‘government of the people, by the people and for the people’. (iii) Lord Acton defines liberty as the highest political end in itself. (iv) That goverment is the best which serves the greatest good of the greatest number. B. (v) d (vi) a (vii) a (viii ) b Ans. 1.


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internal assessment, good if impartial prevailing system faulty leads to favouritism, nepotism even principals force teachers to increase the marks should be removed

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• an old woman in the rickshaw • two snatchers on a bike appeared • tried to snatch her purse • a young man saw the event • started pelting stones at the snatchers • several men appeared • snatchers had to flee • at last he (the young men) succeeded in his mission (a) an (b) in (c) its best (a) morning. They stopped ( b) near the dam (c) in the rest (a) if she had enjoyed her holidays in London (b) it was really cold there (c) if she had seen any of the famous places there.

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(a) The poet waited for his turn as a snake had already come to his trough to drink water. (b) The other creature (snake) had come from a fissure in the earth-wall. (c) The word ‘ fissure’ here means a hole. Or (a) ‘She’ referred to here is the narrator’s wife Lavinia. (b) She was expected to faint because she was afraid of ghosts. (c) Her ‘satisfied smile’ shows that she was happy that her husband was not having an affair with


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(a) Lavinia was the wife of John, the narrator. She decided to leave her husband thinking that he was having an affair with a woman called Helen. (b) The poet feels guilty. (c) Caesar was stabbed. (d) Patol Babu rehearsed even one word he was to speak many times

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Patol Babu shows both humility and contentment. We should cultivate humility. We should be content with our lot. Only then can we be happy in life. Or Friendship something personal patriotism something impersonal difficult to decide between the two some people would however prefer friendship over patriotism, like Karan in the Mahabhara

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Anne and Peter forced to live together both felt lonely Anne’s fondness for Peter grew She bagan to open up. fell in love Or

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Mr van Daan – a responsible inmate interest in politics smokes in excess does not get along well with his wife Or

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Helen – spent her time in rural areas visited narrow dirty streets visited museums and art stores going to the theatre read a lot Or

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a well - known scientist made everything interesting very modest humorous and poetic did great works for the deaf

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Subject : ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) Class : 10 SECTION - A (READING) (i) Begusarai in Bihar is the menthol capital of the state. (ii) Barabanki is located in Uttar Pradesh. (iii) Barabanki cultivates more menthol. (iv) Surendra Kesri is a lawyer and teacher. (v) Two hundred farmers have taken to methol farming in Bakhri sub-division (vi) Menthol is sold at 500-600 per litre. (vii) The farmers lack an institute to educate them. (viii) Menthol is used in cosmetic and medicinal products. Ans. 2. A. (i) The belief in the universal brotherhood is shown in the fact that Indians welcome stimulating ideas from all directions. (ii) Looking-inward is considered highly useful even in this age. (iii) Indians should improve individually and organisationally with confidence. (iv) Continuous success depends on perpetual renewal and creativity. B. (v) c (vi) b (vii) d (viii ) c Ans. 1.


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pollution of any kind bad air and water pollution worst in cities cause of many diseases urgent steps needed to control it

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• uncle thought himself to be an excellent hunter • went to a forest • tied a goat to attract a tiger • the tiger appeared • uncle shot at it • the tiger ran away with the goat • uncle felt humiliated (a) at (b) are (c) the (a) a ........... an (b) when ......... which ( c) might ....... could (d) so ............. as (a) Lavish tombs and pyramids were built only for royalty and other high-ranking people. (b) The ancient Egyptians believed that the spirits of dead people could live on only if their bodies survived. (c) So they preserved dead bodies by making them into mummies.


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(a) The narrator had been asked to write a ghost story. (b) Jenkins was a magazine editor. (c) ‘Contradict’ means ‘oppose.’ Or (a) Antony is the speaker. The occasion is the funeral speech of Caesar. (b) Antony presented the crown thrice to Caesar. No, he did not accept it. (c) The word ‘kingly’ means ‘royal’. (a) That a woman named Helen had been trying to communicate with John through Ouija made


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(b) With the appearance of the albatross, a favourable wind began to blow. The ship came out of the cold region. All were filled with hope. (c) Antony’s speech is more effective than Brutus’s for being highly emotional. (d) Michael was a boy who had passion for computer games. He is bold, aggressive and helpful. Ans. 10. Hints :

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Brutus wrongly feels that Caesar would be a threat to democracy and the common man places patriotism over friendship should have taken care of the bond of friendship friendship is a supreme, human quality. Or Patol Babu commitment to his work commitment essential for excellence no success without commitment all great men, committed people

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thought her past to be unreal felt ashamed at being immature was a pleasant, responsible girl was misunderstood and too much reprimanded Or Anne’s mother – quarrelsome dissatisfied in life over - critical of Anne behaves immaturely Or Helen got a French grammar book in raised print tried to master the French pronunciation Mrs Irons taught Helen Latin grammar considered it to be a waste of time to analyze every word Or Miss Sullivan - a highly patient person had to spend a lot of time in controlling the unruly child in Helen had to attend Helen’s classes to spell the lectures into her hand never lost her temper always gentle, polite, caring and helpful

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Subject : ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) Class : 10 SECTION - A (READING) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

In 1947 the life expectancy in India was 31 years. Cancers can now be prevented with vaccination. The concept of adult vaccination was introduced in developed countries about 20 years ago. Because of unfounded concerns about the possible adverse reactions Indians are slow in accepting the concept of adult vaccination. (v) It was held to evolve consensus recommendations on adult immunisation. (vi) According to one of these recommendations, tetanus and diphtheria booster is recommended after every 10 years for all adults. (vii) Hepatitus B vaccination offers protection against hepatitus B virus-related chronic liver disease and liver cancer. (viii) It is recommended for all adults at the age of 65 years. Ans. 2. A. (i) Men of exceptional moral force and even ordinary people have demonstrated the power of non-violence to overcome evil. (ii) They are full of accounts of exploits showing the power of non-violence. (iii) Now some social and medical problems once considered insoluble have been solved as a result of the application of the principles of non-violence. (iv) The cruel treatment of the insane resulted in their diseases being aggrevated. B. (v) a (vi) b (vii) c (viii ) b Ans. 1.


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national integration in danger challenges from regional leaders threats from communalists and fanatics need to take steps for national integration

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• travelling in a mail train • collision with another train • lost consciousness • found myself in a hospital • a man told me how he rescued me • courtesy that man - I am alive to tell my story (a) and (b) was (c) of (a) into ........... in ( b) is ......... are (c) mean ....... means (a) He said that he was dying of hunger. (b) He asked her if she had some corn. (c) I have some corn but it is just enough for me.

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(a) The stopping of the wind was a sad event for the mariners. (b) ‘The silence of the sea’ was complete and dreadful. (c) The word ‘dropt’ means dropped, that is, ‘fell’. Or (a) The author was coming from Jenkin’s office. (b) The author was waiting for the plot of a ghost story to enter his mind. (c) The author’s mind began to wander off on insignificant, material things.


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(a) The sailors had earlier called the albatross a lucky bird. When the bird was killed, they called it unlucky for it had brought fog and mist. (b) It was in Warzone that the narrator was able to rescue Sebastian and thus cracked the video game. (c) Caesar was assassinated mainly because it was feared that he would become a dictator and threat to the freedom of the common man. (d) Brutus deceived caesar because he thought Caesar was anti-democracy. Actually, he was mistaken. He would not judge him properly, though he was his close friend.

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Patol Babu meticulous and committed commitment to something is a must no success without commitment all great men have been men of commitment Or Ozymandias died, his statue decayed his fate - a lesson in humility man’s achievements nothing pride in one’s might useless one ought to be humble and submissive

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• excitement over the possible invasion of Holland by the Allied forces • a matter of happiness and apprehension • various fears - the Germans could flood the whole country, they could send the entire population to Germany Or • a responsible person in the annexe • interest in politics • smokes excessively • does not get along well with his wife Or • had great interest in theatre • touched the face and costume of Miss Ellen Terry • met the famous actor Mr Jefferson • happened to see Elsie Leslie, the little actress • watched many plays Or • an extraordinary girl • fond of getting higher education • highly determined and self-willed • fond of books, theatre, etc. • a versatile personality

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Subject : ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) Class : 10 SECTION - A (READING) (i) Pasteur faced the problem of detecting the rabies germ. (ii) They experimented with injections of saliva and blood taken from mad dogs. (iii) Pasteur was confounded when the infected saliva sometimes caused rabies but quite often it did not . And the blood had no effect at all. (iv) It was that the rabies germ does not travel in the blood. (v) The mad dog rushes about foaming at the mouth and biting.Then months later it becomes paralysed and then dies. (vi) It affects nerves that order the muscles to move. (vii) He wanted to look for the rabies germ in the brain and spinal cord. (viii) They took the samples from the brain of an infected dog and injected it under the skin of the experimental animal to test whether the rabies germ does exist in the brain or not. Ans. 2. A. (i) We sleep about seven hours and twenty minutes. (ii) Noise disturbs our sleep. (iii) Worry and depression, noise, light, heat, cold, new surrounding, etc.affect our sleep. (iv) We should avoid sleeping pills as they are addictive. B. (v) b (vi) a (vii) a (viii ) d Ans. 1.


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Tourists can be attracted by • ensuring fool-proof security • opening new hotels and resorts • presenting an image of clean India • making tourist spots attractive Ans. 4.

Ans. 5. Ans. 6. Ans. 7.

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• once upon a time a prince wanted to marry a real princess • many girls rejected • a girl came during rainy day • made to sleep on a bed with twenty mattresses with a pea concealed at the bottom • complained that she could not have a wink of sleep because of something hard in the bed • the prince married her (a) an (b) was (c) to (a) as ........... to (b) either ......... neither ( c) for ....... to (d) has ............. had (a) there was an exhibition of rare paintings (b) how well he was prepared (c) had been preparing for the whole week


(a) The poet’s state of mind is confused. (b) He heard the voices come from within. (c) The word ‘perversity’ means abnormal or wrong behaviour or action. Or (a) His wife Calpurima is being addressed to by Caesar. The occasion is when Calpurnia asks her husband not to go out of home as there is danger to his life. (b) Ozymandias was proud of his achievements. He tried to make him immortal by making his statue. Ironically, as the time passed, his statue decayed and broke.


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(c) Caesar has left a will in which Caesar has given many things to the people. It shows his love for the people. (d) Lavinia loves novelty and thrill. She is quite spendthrift. She is suspicious and jealous also. Ans. 10.

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Michael readily agrees to save Shultz in a coma being helpful is a good quality help to all in need should be one’s motto only the selfless can be helpful Or truth a great quality we cannot be perfectly truthful in this world speak the truth as far as possible purposeless lies to be avoided lies to harm others really bad

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Mother, Margot and Anne visited a dentist Anne on her bicycle Mother and Margot, after the visit, went to town asked Anne to go back home Anne was furious as she too wanted to go with them started crying - Mother and Margot made fun of her this incident continued to torment Anne Or Otto Frank - Anne’s father a responsible person loving and caring optimistic and sensitive failed to understand Anne’s feelings Or Helen got a French grammar book in raised print tried to master the French pronunciation Mrs Irons taught Helen Latin grammar considered analyzing every word a waste of time Or Miss Sullivan - Helen’s life long companion a great teacher extremely patient and helpful hard working selfless

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Subject : ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) Class : 10 SECTION - A (READING) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

Cataract forms because of aging and deficiency of food. An artificial lens has to be used after the cataract is removed. Dr Charles Kelman started it. No, there is no medical treatment. The eyes should be protected from excessive exposure to sunrays, X-rays, intense heat and injuries. (vi) Artificial lens is used after the cataract is removed. (vii) Contact lense is placed on the eye and is removable. (viii) The young can use contact lens. Ans. 2. A. (i) It is perceived to be unhealthy or having poor nutritional value. (ii) It contains high levels of fat, salt or sugar and many food additives. (iii) It is associated with class snobbery and moral judgement. (iv) According to many critics, junk food is not harmful when it is consumed as part of a balanced diet. B. (v) b (vi) b (vii) b (viii ) b Ans. 1.


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wastage of every kind wastage of time wastage of money wastage of food items

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• Rakesh borrowed money from his friend Ramesh • did not return money • went on telling lies about his financial condition • one day received money from one of his customers • just then Rakesh entered and saw the money • Ramesh could not make an excuse this time. (a) and (b) to (c) with (a) all the blessings (b) arises in my (c) deterred by my (a) Only 300 out of the 2700 known species are venomous. (b) Snake venom is a yellow liquid, 90% of which is water. (c) It is a substance that is expelled from the poison gland.

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(a) The narrator’s wife Lavinia is referred to here (b) She was expected to faint as she was afraid of ghosts (c) Her ‘satisfied smile’ revealed that she was happy to know that her husband was not having an affair with any woman. Or (a) Metellus Cimber is petitioning before Caesar. (b) The petition is for the repeal of his banished brother. (c) The word ‘spurn’ means ‘reject proudly’. (a) Ozymandias was mighty king. He was very proud and boastful. (b) The ghosts went on strike because they were being excessively called by human bein


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(c) The news of the ‘miracle recovery’ shocked Michael because he could not think that Sebastian Shultz he had met in the game was actually a 14 year-old boy by the same name, who had recovered from his coma. (d) Antony’s speech is more effective than Brutus’s as being emotional it greatly appeals to the listeners. Ans. 10. Hints :

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rationality a cherished value without rationality one is bound to suffer a lot however, too much rationality turns one into a boring person excessive rationality may make us cruel Or must cultivate courage and daring timidity a negative quality no success without courage all great men have been courageous

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living in the annexe becoming unbearable food shortage - an acute problem same food, boring and unpalatable problem of security growing quarrels Or bold and sincere in love moody and sentimental inward maturity objectivity self-awareness Or during the first year Helen completed arithmatic, reviewed her Latin grammar read books in German studied English literature read Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ Or well-known scientist made everything interesting very modest humorous and poetic did a lot of work for the deaf

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Subject : ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) Class : 10 SECTION - A (READING) (i) Maria Montessori is credited with giving kindergartens. (ii) Children get an atmosphere of freedom and confidence. (iii) She was born in 1870. (iv) She was dull as a student. (v) Maria’s father opposed her choice of study of medicine. (vi) She graduated from the University of Rome. (vii) The disabled children expected help from Maria. (viii) She held the position of professor of anthropology at the university. Ans. 2. A. (i) The civilized society expects punctuality from all because without punctuality there will be chaos. (ii) The energetic, quick-minded people are considered more useful citizens. (iii) These guests are in the habit of reacjomg half an hour before the given time. (iv) The harder situation is the one when you are in time and yet see the train go without you. B. (v) b (vi) b (vii) a (viii ) a Ans. 1.


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the prices of essential commodities rising fast the common man hard-pressed hoarding, profiteering, wrong economic policies need to bring down the prices by action against hoarders, profiteers, etc.

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• Mohit , a spoilt and pampered son of millionaire • would quarrel with everyone • beat a man turned out to be powerful politician • got arrested, no bail • realized his mistake-too late (a) in (b) and (c) an (a) gained a worldwide (b) as an efficient (c) system of analysis (d) and of physical (a) that he had been watching the sea and there had not been any trace of a ship (b) that he told him the previous day too that they would be rescued. (c) why he asked him to keep quiet whenever he said something.


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(a) Sebastian Shultz was an unusual name. (b) He was a 14 year-old-boy who was in a coma. (c) ‘Come across’ means ‘meet by chance’. Or (a) Antony utters these words all alone before the dead of Caesar. (b) Caesar’s blood is referred to here ? Cassius, Caska, Brutus and others have shed the blood. (c) The word ‘meek’ means ‘humble’. (a) John wishes he were dead because his suspecting wife was going back to her grandmother and intending to divorce him. (b) The sculptor had read the feelings of scorn and pride on the king’s face. (c) Brutus justifies Caesar’s murder. Caesar had been killed because he was ambitious and dictatorial.


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(d) The mob behaves whimsically in ‘Julius Caesar’. At first it feels elated at Caesar’s death. Then they get angry at his death and swear revenge for his murder. Ans. 10. Hints :

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Patol Babu sincere, meticulous rehearses a single word many times to make his role natural sincerity highly desirable quality sincere men praised and respected in the world Or Ozymandias a mighty king-vain, proud erects his statue which decays badly after his death to perpetuate one’s memory is sign of human vanity people do many things to be remembered after death

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main theme - hope sustains life all men in hiding find ways to while away the time continue to struggle against heavy odds Anne feels that better days would come Or selfish, vain, stupid greedy, stingy quarrelsome timid and fearful needs a tactful handling Or Helen wanted to speak taken to Miss Sarah Fuller Miss Fuller first made Helen feel the position of her tongue and lips Helen learnt six elements of speech got 11 lessons in all had to work hard to utter words Or principal of the Cambridge school loving and sympathetic accommodating as well as rigid broad-minded ****

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