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English (Core)
[Time allowed : 3 hours] [Maximum marks : 100]

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Section A
Reading
1. Read the passage given below : 12
1. Maharana Pratap ruled over Mewar only for 25 years. However, he accomplished so much
grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassed the boundaries of countries and time
turning him into an immortal personality. He along with his kingdom became a synonym
for valour, sacrifice and patriotism. Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom even
before Maharana Pratap occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with the cooperation of
their nobles and subjects, had established such traditions in the kingdom, as augmented
their magnificence despite the hurdles of having a smaller area under their command
and less population. There did come a few thorny occasions when the flag of the kingdom
seemed sliding down. Their flag once again heaved high in the sky thanks to the gallantry
and brilliance of the people of Mewar.
2. The destiny of Mewar was good in the sense that barring a few kings, most of the rulers
were competent and patriotic. This glorious tradition of the kingdom almost continued
for 1500 years since its establishment, right from the reign of Bappa Rawal. In fact only
60 years before Maharana Pratap, Rana Sanga drove the kingdom to the pinnacle of
fame. His reputation went beyond Rajasthan and reached Delhi. Two generations before
him, Rana Kumbha had given a new stature to the kingdom through victories and
developmental work. During his reign, literature and art also progressed extraordinarily.
Rana himself was inclined towards writing and his works are read with reverence even
today. The ambience of his kingdom was conducive to the creation of high quality work of
art and literature. These accomplishments were the outcome of a longstanding tradition
sustained by several generations.
3. The life of the people of Mewar must have been peaceful and prosperous during the long
span of time; otherwise such extraordinary accomplishment in these fields would not have
been possible. This is reflected in their art and literature as well as their loving nature.
They compensate for lack of admirable physique by their firm but pleasant nature. The
ambience of Mewar remains lovely thanks to the cheerful and liberal character of its
people.
4. One may observe astonishing pieces of workmanship not only in the forts and palaces
of Mewar but also in public utility buildings. Ruins of many structures which are still
standing tall in their grandeur are testimony to the fact that Mewar was not only the
land of the brave but also a seat of art and culture. Amidst aggression and bloodshed,
literature and art flourished and creative pursuits of literature and artists did not suffer.
Imagine, how glorious the period must have been when the Vijaya Stambha which is the
sample of our great ancient architecture even today, was constructed. In the same fort,
Kirti Stambha is standing high, reflecting how liberal the then administration was which
allowed people from other communities and kingdoms to come and carry out construction
work. It is useless to indulge in the debate whether the Vijaya Stambha was constructed
first or the Kirti Stambha. The fact is that both the capitals are standing side by side and
reveal the proximity between the king and the subjects of Mewar.
5. The cycle of time does not remain the same. Whereas the reign of Rana Sanga was crucial
in raising the kingdom to the acme of glory, it also proved to be his nemesis. History
took a turn. The fortune of Mewar - the land of the brave, started waning. Rana tried to
save the day with his acumen which was running against the stream and the glorious
traditions for sometime.
On the basis of your understanding of the above passage answer each of the questions
given below with the help of options that follow : [14=4]
(a) Maharana Pratap became immortal because:
(i) he ruled Mewar for 25 years.
(ii) he added a lot of grandeur to Mewar.
(iii) of his valour, sacrifice and patriotism.
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Ans. (iv) both (ii) and (iii)

(b) Difficulties in the way of Mewar were:
(i) lack of cooperation of the nobility.
(ii) ancient traditions of the kingdom.
(iii) its small area and small population.
(iv) the poverty of the subjects.
Ans. (iii) its small area and small population.
(c) During thorny occasions:
(i) the flag of Mewar seemed to be lowered.
(ii) the flag of Mewar was hoisted high.
(iii) the people of Mewar showed gallantry.
(iv) most of the rulers heaved a sigh of relief.
Ans. (iii) the people of Mewar showed gallantry.
(d) Mewar was lucky because:
(i) all of its rulers were competent.
(ii) most of its people were competent.
(iii) most of its rulers were competent.
(iv) only a few of its people were incompetent.
Ans. (iii) most of its rulers were competent.
Answer the following questions briefly: [16=6]
(e) Who is the earliest king of Mewar mentioned in the passage?
Ans. Bappa Rawal
(f) What was Rana Kumbhas contribution to the glory of Mewar?
Ans. A new stature to the kingdom through victries and developmental work, literature and art
also progressed extraordinarily.
(g) What does the writer find worth admiration in the people of Mewar?
Ans. Cheerful and liberal character of its people, loving nature, firm but pleasant nature.
(h) How could art and literature flourish in Mewar?
Ans. Liberal administration, which allowed other communities and kingdoms to carryout
construction work.
(i) How did the rulers show that they cared for their subjects?
Ans. The life of people of Mewar must have been peaceful and prosperous, developmental work.
(j) What does the erection of Vijaya Stambha and Kirti Stambha in the same fort signify?
Ans. Reveal the proximity between the king and the subjects of Mewar.
(k) Find words from the passage which mean the same as each of the following : [12=2]
(i) surprising (para 4) (ii) evidence (para 4)
Ans. (i) surprising astonishing (ii) evidence testimony
2. Read the passage given below: [10]
1. To ensure its perpetuity, the ground is well held by the panther both in space and in time.
It enjoys a much wider distribution over the globe than its bigger cousins, and procreates
sufficiently profusely to ensure its continuity for all time to come.
2. There seems to be no particular breeding season of the panther, although its sawing
and caterwauling is more frequently heard during winter and summer. The gestation
period is about ninety to hundred days (Whipsnade, ninety-two days). The litter normally
consists of four cubs, rarely five. Of these, generally two survive and not more than
one reaches maturity. I have never come across more than two cubs at the heels of the
mother. Likewise, graziers in the forest have generally found only two cubs hidden away
among rocks, hollows of trees, and other impossible places.
3. Panther cubs are generally in evidence in March. They are born blind. This is a provision
of Nature against their drifting away from the place of safety in which they are lodged by
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jackals, and other predators. They generally open their eyes in about three to four weeks.
4. The mother alone rears its cubs in seclusion. It keeps them out of the reach of the
impulsive and impatient male. As a matter of fact the mother separates from the male
soon after mating and forgets all about their tumultuous union. The story that the male
often looks in to find out how the mother is progressing with her cubs has no foundation
except in what we wish it should do at least.
5. The mother carries its cubs about by holding them by the scruff of their neck in its mouth.
It trains them to stalk, and teaches them how to deliver the bite of death to the prey. The
cubs learn to treat all and sundry with suspicion at their mothers heels. Instinctively the
cubs seek seclusion, keep to cover and protect their flanks by walking along the edge of
the forest.
6. I have never had an opportunity to watch mother panther train its cubs. But in Pilibhit
forests, I once saw a tigress giving some lessons to its little ones. I was sitting over its kill
at Mala. As the sun set, the tigress materialized in the twilight behind my machan. For
about an hour, it scanned and surveyed the entire area looking and listening with the
gravest concern. It even went to the road where my elephant was awaiting my signal. The
mahout spotted it from a distance and drove the elephant away.
7. When darkness descended upon the scene and all was well and safe, the tigress called its
cubs by emitting a low haa-oon. The cubs, two in number and bigger than a full-grown
cat, soon responded. They came trotting up to their mother and hurried straight to the kill
in indecent haste. The mother spitted at them so furiously that they doubled back to its
heels immediately. Thereafter, the mother and its cubs sat under cover about 50 feet (15
m) away from the kill to watch, wait, look, and listen. After about half an hours patient
and fidgetless vigil the mother seemed to say paid for. At this signal, the cubs cautiously
advanced, covering their flanks, towards the kill. No longer did they make a beeline for it,
as they had done before.
8. The mother sat watching its cubs eat, and mounted guard on them. She did not partake
of the meal.
On the basis of your understanding of the above passage complete the statements given
below with the help of options that follow : [12=2]
(a) To protect its cubs the mother panther hides them :
(i) among rocks (ii) in the branches of the trees
(iii) behind the tree trunks (iv) at its heels
Ans. (i) among rocks
(b) The male panther :
(i) is protective of its cubs
(ii) trains its cubs
(iii) watches the progress of the mother
(iv) is impulsive and impatient
Ans. (iv) is impulsive and impatient
Answer the following questions briefly : [16=6]
(c) How many cubs does the mother panther rarely deliver?
Ans. Five.
(d) What may happen if the panther cubs are not born blind?
Ans. This is a provision of nature against their drifting away from the place of safety.
(e) Why did the mahout drive his elephant away?
Ans. The Mahout spotted tigress materialising and drove the elephant away.
(f) Why did the tigress spit at its cubs?
Ans. So that cubs double back to its heels immediately.
(g) From the narrators observation, what do we learn about the nature of the tigress?
Ans. Fidgetless vigil, furious, patience.
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Ans. Enjoys a much wider distribution and procreates sufficiently profusely.

(i) Find words from the passage which mean the same as each of the following: [12=2]
(i) moving aimlessly (para 3) (ii) came down/fell (para 7)
Ans. (i) moving aimlessly drifting (ii) came down/fell descended
3. Read the passage given below [8]
People tend to amass possessions, sometimes without being aware of doing so. They can have
a delightful surprise when they find something useful which they did not know they owned.
Those who never have to change house become indiscriminate collectors of what can only be
described as clutter. They leave unwanted objects in drawers, cupboards and attics for years
in the belief that they may one day need them. Old people also accumulate belongings for two
other reasons, lack of physical and mental energy, and sentiment. Things owned for a long
time are full of associations with the past, perhaps with the relatives who are dead, and so they
gradually acquire a sentimental value.
Some things are collected deliberately in an attempt to avoid wastage. Among these are string
and brown paper, kept by thrifty people when a parcel has been opened. Collecting small items
can be a mania. A lady cuts out from newspapers sketches of model clothes that she would like
to buy if she had money. As she is not rich, the chances are that she will never be able to afford
such purchases. It is a harmless habit, but it litters up her desk.
Collecting as a serious hobby is quite different and has many advantages. It provides relaxation
for leisure hours, as just looking at ones treasure is always a joy. One doesnt have to go out for
amusement as the collection is housed at home. Whatever it consists of - stamps, records, first
editions of books, china - there is always something to do in connection with it, from finding
the right place for the latest addition to verifying facts in reference books. This hobby educates
one not only in the chosen subject, but also in general matters which have some bearing on it.
There are other benefits also. One gets to meet like-minded collectors to get advice, compare
notes, exchange articles, to show off ones latest find. So ones circle of friends grows. Soon the
hobby leads to travelling, perhaps a meeting in another town, possibly a trip abroad in search
of a rare specimen, for collectors are not confined to one country. Over the years one may well
become an authority on ones hobby and will probably be asked to give informal talks to little
gatherings and then, if successful, to larger audiences.
(a) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage make notes on it using headings
and sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviations (wherever necessary-minimum four) and a
format you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it. [5]
Ans. The Nature of Collecting
1. What is collecting?
(i) tendency to amass. (ii) harmless habit.
2. Why do people collect?
(i) provides no with the element of surprise
(ii) one day may need them.
(iii) deliberately collect to avoid wastage
(iv) old people also collect
(a) due to lack of physical and mental energy
(b) sentimental value
3. Disadvantages
(i) Indiscriminate collection may lead to clutter
(ii) Can become a mania.
4. Advantages
(i) Can be a hobby (ii) provides relaxation
(iii) educates (iv) meet like-minded people
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Key to abbreviations
ppl. people & and
phy. physical auth. authority
(b) Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words. [3]
Ans. Collecting a harmless habit, is the tendency to amass. Collectibles have an element of surprise.
We do it with the hope that we may need them or to avoid wastage. Old people collect because
of lack of physical and mental energy and for sentimental reasons.
However, indiscriminate collection leads to a clutter and can become a mania. As a hobby, it
provides we relaxation, educates us and puts us in the company of like-minded individuals. It
may lead to travelling and even becoming an authority in that field of collecting.

Section B
Wrting Skills
4. Principal, Sunrise Global School, Agra requires a receptionist for her school. Draft a suitable
advertisement in about 50 words to be published in the classified columns of a national
newspaper giving all the necessary details of qualifications and experience required in the
receptionist. [4]
Ans.
SITUATION VACANT

Required a female receptionist for Sunrise Global School. Age between 20-30 years,
graduate atleast, good communication skills. Experience atleast 1 year. Interested
candidates can apply before 7th March, 2016 to the undersigned by sending the bio-data
with certificates
Name- Mr. Rajeev email-id : rajeevshukla@gmail.com
OR
Water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on 6th of March for cleaning of
the water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to store water for a day.
You are Karan Kumar/Karuna Bajaj, Secretary, Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar,
Kumool.
Ans.
Janta Group housing Society
NOTICE
WATER SUPPLY CUT
1March, 2016
This is to inform all the residents that water supply will be cut on 6th March, 2016 for
eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) to clean the water-tank. This is advised to store water for a
day in advance to avoid inconvenience

Karan Kumar
Secretary
5. Yesterday you went to Sunrise Hospital, Market Road. New Delhi taking with you the victim of
a hit and run accident. There were chaotic conditions in the casualty department. The injured
was attended to after a lot of precious time had been lost.
Write a letter of complaint in 120-150 words to the Medical Superintendent. You are Karan/
Karuna, M114, Mall Road, Delhi. [6]
Ans. v Introduction
Yesterday I had to admit a severely injured victim in the casualty department but I was
dejected to see the condition if the department.
Unfortunately, there was no one to attend the victim for 20 minutes. I had to do the first
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v The doctors werent informed on time.

v The nurses as well didnt listen to me. Only when I shouted they responded & helped me
in doing the needful.
v Its unfortunate to note that such a reputed hospital has such provisions for the victims.
v End I want you to take some actions regarding the same as many lives would be saved
if such conditions will be improved.
OR
Lack of job opportunities in the rural areas is forcing people to migrate to cities. Every big city
thus has a number of slums in it. Life in these slums is miserable.
Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a national newspaper on how we can improve
the living conditions in these slums. You are Karan/Karuna, M114, Mall Road, Delhi.
Ans. M114, Mall Road
Delhi
1 March, 2016
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi-110001
Sir/Madam
Subject : Need to improve living conditions in slums
v Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper. I would like to draw your kind attention
towards the miserable living conditions in slums.
v Countrys growth depends upon the skills of the people and the application of knowledge,
inherited or acquired by them. The people living in slums dont have basic facilities like -
food, shelter & clothing. They only dream to be educated. The major cause is illiteracy but
above all lack of job opportunities in rural areas force these people to migrate from rural
to urban areas to earn their livelihood. Thereby many of them land up living in slums.
Even if the govt gives them houses to live. Many are unaware, a few rent these houses &
earn the money & there are some who fight to get the alloted facilities due to corruption
in India.
v All this quadruples the problems faced by these people
v Solutions
v Stephen spender in the poem The elementary school in a slum talks about the importance
of education in our lives.
v Once these people will be educated their language will be sun
v Awareness is to be spread
v Organise street plays in slum areas.
6. The policy of reservation of seats for admission to the professional courses is good for the
deprived sections of society.
Write a debate in 150-200 words either for or against the motion. [10]
Ans. v The policy of reservation of seats for admission, on the basis of caste or religion, leads to
unequal-division. This needs immediate suspension.
v Good Morning dignitaries & my dear friends I karan is infront of you to share my views
against the motion.
v India is a diverse nation where the past reveals that there was division of society on the
basis of caste colour, race etc. Unfortunately its the same in many areas even today but
it doesnt mean that we need to give reservation to anyone or everyone on the basis of the
lines been drawn in the past.
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v There are many who raised their voice to get reservation

v E.g. Issue to Jat-reservation was in limelight.
v I personally believe that reservation should be given to those who are economically
backward only.
v Even the Creamy-layer (sons whose fathers are I.A.S, CA etc being SC/ST or OBC) should
not be given reservation.
v Though reservation helps the section to get a seat bit easily but what about those who are
general candidates from humble background?
v I would like to ask you all that when govt gives R.T.E (Right to Education) to all; when it
gives mid-day meal to all the government schools, thinking that private schools already
have the facilities.
v Why reservation to deprived sections on the basis of caste, religion primarily.
v Rather than giving reservation, the steps should be taken to improve the situation of the
country.
v We need to develop, educational institutions where by facilities will be given to all.
v In schools as well equality for all; equal opportunity to all is to be maintained.
v Teachers should be trained to tackle the situations irrespective of the fact that casteism
and gender bias is still followed in many areas.
v Govt. should ensure better implementation of laws.
v Awareness should be spread not only about fundamental rights but also about fundamental
duties. Being active-citizens of the country we need to perform our duties as well.
v Once equality is ensured there will be no need of reservation for anybody.
OR
Write a speech in 150-200 words on Benefits of early rising to be delivered by you in the
morning assembly of your school. You are Karuna/Karan, Head Girl/Head Boy.
Ans. Benefits of early rising
v Early to bed & early to rise makes the man, healthy, wealthy and wise
v You can do exercises, yoga and meditation which is better to be done early morning.
v Studying early morning helps you to learn easily & retain the stuff longer.
v You can help your elders in doing household chores.
v You get time to wish your elders, grand-parents in the morning.
v Meditate & pray in the morning to give yourself time to relax, rejuvenate & understand
yourself.
v You can feel calm after looking at the beauty of nature early in the morning.
v All this helps you to stay calm, happy & energetic all throughout the day.
v You can set goals for the day ahead.
v You wont rush to reach your destination.
v Waking early in the morning is a reward,
You can see the world that is un-explored.
7. India is a land of diversity. One way in which it makes us feel proud of it is the number of
festivals we enjoy. Write an article in 150-200 words on Festivals of India. You are Karuna/
Karan. [10]
Ans. India is a land of fasts & festivals, culturally rooted, traditionally rich.
These festivals are being observed from time immemorial.
Major Indian festivals
(a) National- Republic day, independence day etc with patriotic favour.
(b) Religion based- Dussehra, Guru Nanak, Kali Puja, Diwali, Jayanti
(c) Change of season- Baisakhi, Onam etc.
Importance of these festivals
(a) Social gatherings
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(b) Meeting & understanding people

(c) Mythology, customs, traditions, history is learnt and valued.
(a) all these festivals teach us to forget enmity, narrowness & bitterness & join our hands
with each other for the sake of society and religion for universal brotherhood, peace &
love.
v Its our sacred duty to value and celebrate these festivals
v Its celebration of life, away from hustle-bustle of life. We then get time for ourselves.
These festivals bring peace & joy the masses.
v All these festivals should be celebrated with simplicity. All these celebrations should not
harm anyone physically or emotionally.
OR
Rising pollution, fast and competitive lifestyle, lack of nutritious food etc. have caused health
woes for a large section of our population. Providing health care used to be a charitable and
ethical activity. Today it has become commercialized, a money spinning business. Write an
article in 150-200 words on How to provide proper health care to the common man. You are
Karan/Karuna.
Ans. v In the rat-race of earning more and living better life style. Everyone is busy giving no time
to oneself. Exercising, yoga, meditation is uncommon these days. Apart from all this the
health care has turned to be big business wherein minting money is more common than
charity.
v Every now & then there are articles & reports revealing the cases wherein illegally stealing
of kidneys in the hospitals is done.
v The poor vagabond who has no security of two square meal in a day cant afford the fees
the doctors these days ask for.
v Many govt hospitals are in a condition which is beyond explanation.
v Inclusion of private sector in health care has made the entire situation commericalised
to such an extent that there are many who do uncessary operations without any human
concern.
v We expect the government to take necessary steps in the 2016 budget to give additional
investment to the health care in India.
v We look forward to see better conditions of Primary health care centres in rural areas
primarily where there are cases wherein pregnant ladies have delivered the babies on the
road at times.
v Health insurance is to be improved.
v Awareness is to be spread among the masses.
v Univeral health coverage & unimpeded access to reproductive & sexual health services is
needed.
v Above all, one should remember
Prevention is better than cure
Therefore proper care should start at ones place.
With all this well be able to dream about a nation which will be healthy, wealthy & wise.
Well be able to meet the millenium Development goals with quality.

Section C
Literature : Text Books and Long Reading Text
8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : [4]
Its loveliness increases, it will never
Pass into nothingness; but will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.

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(a) Whose loveliness will keep on increasing ? [1]

(b) Identify the phrase which says that it is immortal. [1]
(c) What is a bower ? [1]
(d) Why do we need sweet dreams, health and quiet breathing in our lives ? [1]
Ans. (a) The loveliness of a thing of beauty will keep on increasing.
(b) The phrase which says that it is immortal is : it will never pass into nothingness.
(c) According to the poem bower stands for a shady place where one can rest.
(d) We need sweet dreams, health and quiet breathing to enjoy the life to the fullest.
OR
Old
familiar ache, my childhoods fear,
but all I said was, see you soon,
Amma,
all I did was smile and smile and
smile......
(a) What does the phrase, familiar ache mean ? [1]
(b) What was the poets childhood fear ? [1]
(c) What do the first two lines tell us about the poets feelings for her mother ? [1]
(d) What does the repeated use of the word, smile mean ? [1]
Ans. (a) The poet Kamala Das as a child experienced the same pain of separation and now it has
returned.
(b) The poets childhood fear was always that she would lose her mother at some point or the
other.
(c) The poet is very anxious about her mothers well being due to her old age and weakness.
(d) The poet is helpless here that she could do nothing but smiled just to overcome her feeling
of pain.
9.
Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each: [34=12]
(a) Describe the irony in Sahebs name.
Ans. Sahebs name is a great example of irony. His full name is Saheb-e-Alam and moreover,
he doesnot know that it means lord of universe. The real state of Saheb is just opposite to
the real meaning of his name. Unaware of what his name represents, he roams the streets
picking up the rags for livelihood.
(b) Why was Gandhiji opposed to C.F. Andrews helping him in Champaran?
Ans. Gandhiji was opposed to C.F. Andrews helping him in Champaran because he wanted to
teach his companions a lesson in self-reliance. C.F. Andrews was the English pacifist who
had become a devoted follower of Gandhiji. Gandhiji believed that this act would show the
weakness of their heart. He also said that the cause was just and they should rely upon
themselves to win the battle.
(c) Aunt Jennifers efforts to get rid of her fear proved to be futile. Comment.
Ans. Aunt Jennifer made tigers on the screen to get rid of her traumatized pangs. She faced a
lot of difficulties in her married life. Now, she wanted to vent out her feelings of becoming
brave like tigers. But, all of her efforts proved to be futile since she would never be able to
realize her dreams. She would die eventually without getting any justice still ringed with
ordeals. This reflects that male domination will continue.
(d) What does Stephen Spender want to be done for the children of the school in a slum?
Ans. Stephen Spender being a socialist and a pacifist wants to eliminate the evils of social
injustice and class inequalities. Hence, he wants the children to be taken out to green
fields under the azure sky on gold sands. He wants them to be well educated to create
history. He urges the people to give them opportunities like everybody else.
(e) When he was only ten days old, a prediction was made about the future of the Tiger King.
What was ironic about it?
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Ans. The astrologers predicted that the child would become a brave warrior and a great ruler.
But he would one day have to die. The irony is that the ten day-old prince asked the
astrologers to reveal the manner of death. The wise men were baffled at this miracle. It
was actually unbelievable and unnatural that a ten day old baby was speaking.
(f) What was his fathers chief concern about Dr. Sadao?
Ans. Sadaos father was a true, die-hard Japanese who was blindly patriot. His fathers chief
concern was Sadaos education. For this reason he had been sent at twenty two to America
to learn all that could be learned of surgery and medicine. This shows that his father had
a great bonding and attachment with him.
10. Answer the following question in 120-150 words : [6]
Our language is part of our culture and we are proud of it. Describe how regretful M. Hamel and
the village elders are for having neglected their native language, French.
Ans. v Linguistic chauvinism biased towards their own mother tongue.
v Most beautiful language in the world. The clearest and the most logical.
v One must guard it and never forget it.
v Mother tongue is the key to their prison.
v Each one reproaches himself for procrastinating.
v An enslaved people with no identity of their own.
v The imposition of the German language makes them suddenly feel the authority of their
captors and they experience complete loss of freedom.
OR
Teachers always advise their students to dream big. Yet, the same teachers in your classrooms
find fault with Sophie when she dreams. What is wrong with Sophies dreams?
Ans. v To dream is to achieve as dream serves as the corner stone for success. Thus, teachers
encourage, students to dream big but criticize Sophie.
v Sophie is an incorrigible dreamer.
v Doesnt ever work towards translating her dreams into reality.
v Has no plans, focuss or aim.
v A victim of fantasising and hopeless future.
v In a bid to escape the sordid reality of her stature makes a vain attempt at alleviating her
hopelessness and misery.
v She is impractical, oscilated between the world of reality and dream so much so that the
two worlds merge and she becomes a pathetic entity.
v Unlike her friend Jansie, who is pragmatic and realistic, Sophie dwindles into oblivion
owing to her unrealistic nature.
11. Answer the following question in 120-150 words : [6]
Derry sneaked into Mr. Lambs garden and it became a turning point in his life. Comment.
Ans. Derry before meeting Mr. Lamb
v introvert v defiant
v scared v defensive
v pessimistic v escapist
After meeting Mr. Lamb which became a turning point
v open minded v courageous
v confident v calm
v loves people v optimistic
v very welcoming.
OR
How did Jo want the Roger Skunk story to end? Why?
Ans. v Jo was not convinced with the ending of the story.
v Wants Roger Skunk to be accepted by his friends.
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v Wanted the wizard to hit that unreasonable mummy.

v Four year old, intelligent and inquisitive child
v Mind was bubbling with queries
v Jo could not accept the mothers stubborness hitting the wizard.
v Story should have ended at a happy note
12. Answer the following question in 120-150 words : [6]
What do we learn about Mrs. Hall and Griffin from their first interaction at Coach and Horses
inn?
Ans. v Mrs. Hall, the owner of Coach and Horses Inn was a gracious landlady who was excited to
have a guest during that part of the year.On seeing the mans outlandish looks she offers
to help.
v She appears to be over pleased with the fact that the stranger doesnt haggle over money,
though she is intrigued by his looks.
v She prepares his supper and offers to dry his hat and coat but the stranger refuses.
v She concludes that the man must have encountered an accident as a result of which his
attire was bizzare.
v The stranger is shown as an enigmatic personality who right from the start yells and
misbehaves.
v He reciprocates Mrs. Halls offer to help with rudness and reticience. He refuses to talk to
her and dismisses her with the payment.
v Right at the onset he excites the interest of the readers.
OR
What kind of life did Silas lead before coming to Raveloe?
Ans. v Silas Marner was a weaver by occupation.
v Was a zealous participant in the local church.
v Had poor sight and fits at times in which he became motionless for a brief moment and
forgot what happened in the process.
v Was a very dedicated friend and the people of lantern yard saw a lot of promise in him.
v A helpful man, bitterly betrayed by his best friend is left devasted.
v The rosy days in Lantern Yard come to an end and he moves to Raveloe to start a fresh
innings but with unfathomable disgust and distrust in his heart.
13. Answer the following question in 120-150 words : [6]
Everyone who comes into contact with Griffin suffers. Attempt a character sketch of Griffin in
the light of this remark.
Ans. v Griffin is an epitome of science without humanity and morality.
v He was invisible even before he actually became invisible because of societial rejection.
v A very vindictive man, sought revenge at the drop of the hat and was replete with anger
v Becomes the cause of his fathers death but has no remorse.
v Burns down the apartment of his landlord.
v Initially was very happy to have become invisible but gradually realised its discomfort.
v Goes to Iping to seek isolation but his strange looks and behaviour make people suspicious.
v Is not totally devoid of morality as the accidental murder of Wicksteed generates regret in
him. He displays mixed emotions.
v Once without money resorts to stealing and plans to unleash a reign of terror.
v Tries to woo Kemp, who betrays him and finally he is mobbed and pelted to death.
OR
Attempt a character sketch of Nancy Lammeter.
Ans. v An elegant young woman but her hands betrayed her beauty.
v Lives in Raveloe.

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v Is in love with Godfrey despite his unfortunate marriage.

v A strong woman committed to her ideals.
v Hates to disregard Gods will and refuses to adopt a child although she cannot have her
own children.
v She is precise, tidy and hard working.
v She proves to be a wonderful mistress of the Red House after he marriage to Godfrey.
v She is often troubled by their childlessness and Godfreys sadness owing to it.

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Studymate Solutions to CBSE Board Examination 2015-2016

Series : ONS/1 Code No. 1/1/2
Section B
Wrting Skills
4. You need to buy a flat. Draft a suitable advertisement in about 50 words to be published in the
classified columns in a local newspaper giving all the necessary details of your requirement.
You are Karan/Karuna, M114, Mall Road, Delhi. [4]
Ans.
FOR PURCHASE
WANTED, a 2 bedroom flat, 1200 sq. ft., Vasant Kunj, ground floor, park facing, Car
parking mandatory, Semi-furnished, modular kitchen and bathroom, power back-up,
close to the Metro, price within 1 cr., Contact - Karan, M114, Mall Road, Delhi
OR
Sunrise Global School, Agra is going to organize a one-act play competition in the school
auditorium. You have decided to invite noted stage artiste, Nalini to grace the occasion. Draft a
formal invitation for her in about 50 words. You are Karuna/Karan, Cultural Secretary.
Ans.
The Principal, Staff & Students
Of
Sunrise Global School, Agra
Solicit the pleasure of the company of
Ms. Nalini,
Noted Stage Artiste
for
A one-act play competition
On Tuesday, 01 March, 2016 at 10:00 A.M.
At the School Auditoriam.
RSVP
Karan
(Cultural Secretary)
986840000
5. Park Lane, Chanakyapuram, Mysore is proud of having foru reputed public schools in close
proximity to each other. In the morning and afternoon there is a heavy traffic along the road
and hundreds of students are put to a lot of inconvenience.
Write a letter in 120-150 words to the Deputy Commissioner of Policer (Traffic) describing the
problem. Suggest a few measures to regulate the traffic. you are Karuna Shetty/karan Kumar,
Principal, Sunrise Global School. [6]
Ans. Sunrise Global School,
Park Lane, Chankyapuram,
Mysore

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02 March, 2016
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic)
Chankyapuram
Mysore

Sir/Madam,
Subject : Traffic Congestion around the School.
I wish to bring to your attention, the heavy traffic situation in morning and afternoon around
the school which causes a lot of inconvinience to the students.
There are four schools in proximity to each other. In the morning, when the school buses
come in and parents come to drop off children, there is tremendous chaos. The same happens
during afternoon. Adding to this chaos is the general traffic flow. The traffic light do not always
function properly and the lack of traffic police monitoring the road leads to a lot of problem.
People tend to break traffic rules which often lead to accidents. Children from the school find it
difficult to cross the road and put their lives at risk when doing so.
I would request you to put a traffic police on duty, expecially during morning and afternoon.
A traffic awareness programme among all the school students and general public would also
lead to a reduction in the traffic problem. It is my earnest request to resolve this problem at the
earliest.
Thanking you,
Karan Kumar
(KARAN KUMAR)
Principal
OR
Write and application (including a resume) in 120-150 words for the post of receptionist
advertised in a national newspaper by JKL Publishers, Peshwa road, Pune. You are Karuna,
M114, Mall Road, Pune, a graduate from SNDT University and have done a Secretarial Practice
Course from YWCA, Mumbai.
Ans. M, 114
Mall Road,
Pune

02 March, 2016

The Director,
JKL Publishers,
Peshwa Road,
Pune

Sir/Madam,
Subject : Application for the post of receptionist
This is with reference to the advertisement published in the Times of India, on 28 February,
2016 for the post of receptionist. I would like to put forth my application for the post.
I have completed my graduation from SNDT University and also did a professional course in
Secretrial Practice Course from YWCA, Mumbai. Multi-tasking, organising and interacting with
the clients in proper etiquette is my fort. My short hand and typing skills is also excellent.
I would request you to consider my application for the post. Looking forward to positive reply.
Thanking you,
Your trully,
Karuna
Encl. - A resume for you personal.

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RESUME
Name : Karuna
Fathers Name : Mr. K. Lal
Gender : Female
Marital Status : Unmarried
Address : M114, Mall Road,
Pune
Email : karuna@gmail.com
Date of Birth : 21 October, 1990
Academic Qualification

S.No. Examination Passed Year Board/University Marks Obtained

1 Secretarial Practice Course 2016 YWCA, Mumbai 90%
2 Graduation 2015 SNDT University 86%
3 Class XII 2012 CBSE 90%
4 Class X 2010 CBSE 90%

Experience :
Internship at A&A Law Firm in 2016.

Skills : Organising, interacting with clients, setting up meetings, proficiency in

office documents

Languages Known : Proficient in reading, writing and typing in English, Hindi

Hobbies :
Reading Books, Watching Movies.

Salary Expected : As per company policies.

References : 1. Mr. M. Sharma

Professor,
SNDT University
0124-3868546

2. Mrs. I Jain
Professor
YWCA, Mumbai
0124-3895432
6. Rising prices can be controlled only by the government. [10]
Write a debate in 150-200 words either for or against the motion.
Ans. A very good morning to respected Chairperson, judges, my peers and worthy opponents. Today
I, XYZ, would like to put my views for the motion Rising prices can be controlled only by the
government.
Inflation has been a bane to the middle class. The steep rise in price is not in keeping with the
income generated and this disparity is affecting the growth of an individual and, at a higher
level, that of the nation.
The government has the purview of the situation in its entireity. They should intervene and
defuse the situation before it worsens. The government should put a ceiling to the prices of
essential commodities and thus make it affordable to the common people.
The Public Distribution System must be revamped so that the benefit reach maximum number
of people. The system should also include perishable commodities and thereby increasing its
scope and ambit.
The sudden rise in price also points towards hoarding. Wholesale retailers are creating an
artificial situation of the lack of commodities and thereby leading to the rise in price. Government
officials should crack down on such malpractioneers.
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control of the market should be left to the laws of demand and supply. But, they forget that the
government is of the people, by the people and for the people and the greater good of the people
should be foremost in the mind of the government.
I hope that through my compelling arguments, I have been able to convince you that rising
prices can be controlled only by the government.
Thank You.
OR
Write a speech in 150-200 words on the topic, Library plays in important role at school. It is
to be delivered in the morning assembly. You are Karuna/Karan, Head Girl/Head Boy.
Ans. Good morning respected principal maam, teachers and my friends. Today, I, Karan, you Head
Boy, would be speaking on the topic Library plays an important role at school.
My friends, library is a word which is synonymous with books and school is with education.
Therefore, library is the fountainhead of knowledge. A student may spend hours gathering
knowledge without any restriction.
Books, which have become so alien to us, in this world of smartphones and kindles, have a
charm of its own. Flipping through the pages of a book or a magazine is a compelling act. It
catches our attention and imparts knowledge to us; it is beneficial to the student.
Liberary is also a place where every student is instilled with a sense of discipline. The constant
reminder to not talk forces every student to have a discliplined approach to reading. Reading,
in turn, helps the student to gather knowledge and also have their skills in finding the essence
of the passage.
As stated earlier, Library imparts knowledge in a covert manner. We, as students, think that we
may find an escape from studies in the library but the overpowering presence of books forces
us to pick up a book and read.
I would exhort my peers to read as reading opens up vistas which not only provide us with an
escape from the mundane world of academics by increasing our imaginative faculty but at the
same time increase our depth in areas of knowledge.
Library is the hallowed place in school. We should not only show respect to it but also understand
the important role it plays in our school life.
Thank You.

Section C
Literature : Text Books and Long Reading Text
9. Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each: [34=12]
(a) Why was the peddler amused at the diea of the world being a rattrap?
Ans. Peddler was a poor, aimless wanderer life had been dull and monotonous for him
the idea of the world being a rattrap gave him a consistent thought process cherished
passtime a silent revenge from the society that had not been kind to him.
(b) Why did Gandhiji agree to a settlement of mere 25 percent?
Ans. Gandhiji did not want the British to end the situation in a deadlock. He quickly afreed to
the refund as the amount was not important for him. More important was that the poor
peasants would understand that they have rights and defenders.
(e) How did the ten-day-old baby (the fiture Tiger King) react to the prediction about his
future made by the astrologers?
Ans. Unlike the grown ups, the crown prince wasnt sacred like the other he rather came out
with a sensible question as he asked the reason of his predicted death.
(f) Why was Dr. Sadao not sent abroad along with the troops?
Ans. Dr. Sadao was not sent abroad with the troops for two reasons working on a discovery
which would render wounds entirely clean the General was in a condition where he
might need an emergency operation. He could only trust Sadao as his surgeon.

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Studymate Solutions to CBSE Board Examination 2015-2016

Series : ONS/1 Code No. 1/1/3
Section B
Wrting Skills
6. The policy of no detention till class VIII is not in the interest of students. Write a debate in
150-200 words either in favour of or against the motion. [10]
Ans. Favour
v Discrimination among the children
v Children become reculusive and defiant
v Detention is often misused.
v Just basically made to waste time. Angers students.
v Pupil discipline deteriorates.
v No incentive to study.
Against
v Making them grow.
v Fear of going back.
v Monitored to see what you are doing.
v Change the way of assessment
v No distinction between good and bad students.
v And between those who work hard and those who dont
v Sharp fall in learning outcomes.
OR
Write a speech in 150-200 words on the topic, A student must know how to manage his time.
it is to be delivered in the morning assembly. You are Karan/Karuna, Head Boy/Head Girl of
the school.
Ans. A student must know how to manage his time. Its true.
Good morning honourable Principal, worthy Teachers and my dear friends, today, I, Karan, the
Head boy wants to highlight the importance of time management in a students life. A student is
always worried about his/her pending assignments, projects, notebooks, presentation etc. He/
She runs after the time to complete his chores. It is actually very funny at times that students
are not aware of the basics of time management. They should know that time management is
the act or process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent
on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity.
Time management may be aided by a range of skills, tools and techniques used to manage time
when accomplishing specific tasks, projects and goals complying with a due date.
Students are unable to manage their schedule due to over burden and immense pressure of
parents expectations. They find it difficult to complete their tasks on time due to their busy
study schedule.
It is not hidden that every other student has to take extra classes to score good marks. For
this purpose they run here and there to attend the classes just after the school is over. Taking
classes is not offensive but spilling the things before getting settled is not advisable. This
creates an immense pressure on the students and parents as well.
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So, I would like to say that students should learn time management skills to overcome the
chaos and pressure. Here are few tips which can be followed:
v creating an environment conducive to effectiveness
v setting of priorities
v carrying out activity around those priorities
v completion of tasks as per the priority list
Finally, I would like to say that students must know the art of time management so that they
can achieve their goals in a stipulated time.
I hope that my voice will raise a required instinct in you all. I know this will help you a lot.
Thank You.
7. India is an emerging economy. We are rich in natural resoruces. yet a significant proportion of
our people is living below poverty line. One cause of this poverty is our rising population.
Write an article in 150-200 words on How to keep a check on population. You are Karuna/
Karana.
Ans. Introduction
v India is a big country and famous for its diversity.
v Today India is emerging as a powerful economy.
v India has a great past of glory and achievements.
v However, we were unable to control the population growth.
v It is very crucial for the Indians to understand the need to keep a check on population
Causes
v Population increase is caused due to ignorance and illiteracy.
v India is already facing major challenges like, poverty and illiteracy.
v Ancient India faced a lot of difficulties.
v Indian economy became backward.
v India needed miracle to happen to improve.
v In the mean time population started to increase to an extreme level.
v People thought, more people, more income.
v Illiterate people were unaware of the consequences of population growth.
Effects
v Population growth results in slow growth of an economy.
v More people means more people without jobs in country like India.
v More children become burden for the parents.
v parents become unable to provide adequate and effective aminities.
v People get stuck in vicious circle of poverty.
Suggestion
v It is not new that India is an emerging economy
v Indians are lacking just due to over population
v India can achieve great heights if the population growth is checked and controlled.
v It is high time that Indians should focus and take some preventive measures to control
the population.
v Once the population is controlled India would be on top of the world.
OR
Women feel unsafe on the road, at their place of work and even at home. There is an urgent
need to change the male mindset in its attitude towards women.
Write an article in 1500-200 words on How to make women feel safe. You are Karan/Karuna.
Ans. Womens Safety
(a) Give an appropriate title

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(b) Give byline

(c) Start with a quote
Example: Women is also natures creation, dont harm her beauty by any kind of
molestation, let her maintain her reputation.
(d) Introduction (para 1)
v Talk about the fact that still 21st Century U.N. says that no country is developed as
far as womens safety and child rights are concerned.
v Indian Scenario wherein female figures are worshipped in temples on one hand and
on the other Delhi is the rape capital.
v Dowry, rape, murders are part of news every now and then.
(e) v Stereotypical mind
v Patriarchal society
v Prejudices
v There ca be psychological reason for doing anything illegal like in Nirbhayass
case. The Juvenile who was involved in that grane crime and others did acts which
were inhuman. Here, the mental instability comes in.
v Women in rural areas dont report the crime many-a-times.
(f) Effects
v All this further increase the crime in the society
v Women is treated as second gender
v Even in Indian society birth of a girl isnt celebrated that well. The way boys birth is
celebrated.
(g) What to do?
v Councelling at home and in the schools is required to ensure equality
v Implementation of laws properly
e.g. Equal wages Act is there put still it isnt followed properly.
v Women should know her rights like Justice Verma Bill according to which women
can even report cyber-crime. If someone is sending vulgar/obscene messages or
photos. She can raise her voice.
v On the top of it women/girls should be motivated to join self defence classes. So that
she can fight for herself.
(h) End
Lets make this world a better place to live by ensuring equality,
Its everybodys duty.

Section C
Literature : Text Books and Long Reading Text
9.
Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each: [34=12]
(a) How did his experience at the YMCA swimming pool affect Douglas?
Ans. Immediate effect shook and cried as he lay in bed, couldnt eat, enveloped by a haunting
fear.
Long term effect feared water legs paralysed whenever he came near water deprived
him of the joys of canoeing, boating and swimming.
(b) What hospitality did the peddler receive from the crofter?
Ans. Welcomed by the crofter happy to talk to someone in his loneliness gave him supper
played cards with him shared his tobacco and confidences with him very generous.
(e) What kind of life was enjoyed by crown prince Jung Bahadur till he reached the age of
twenty?
Ans. The royal infant enjoyed all the privileges of the crown princes of all the other Indian
states brought up by an english nanny, tutored in english by an englishman.
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Ans.
v Dr. Sadao met Hana in America.
v He had gone there to study surgery and medicine.
v Met her by chance at an American professors house.
v Hospitable professor Harley and his wife had invited their few foreign students.

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