Class 11 - English Core

Sample Paper 06

Maximum Marks: 40
Time Allowed: 90 minutes

General Instructions:

1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections.

2. Section A-READING has 18 questions. Attempt a total of 14 questions, as per specific instructions for each
question.
3. Section B-WRITING SKILLS has 16 questions. Attempt a total of 12 questions, as per specific instructions for
each question.
4. Section C-LITERATURE has 28 questions. Attempt 26 questions, as per specific instructions for each
question.
5. All questions carry equal marks.
6. There is no negative marking

READING

Question No. 1 to 10 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Examine the reasons for migration for males and females separately in the figure below. On the basis of the
figures, it can be seen that the reasons for the migration of males and females are different. For example,
work and employment have remained the main cause for male migration (26 percent) while it is only 2.3
percent for the females. Contrary to this, about 67 percent of females move out from their parental houses
following their marriage. This is the most important cause in the rural areas of India except in Meghalaya
where the reverse is the case. In comparison to these marriage migrations of the male, is only 4 percent in
the country.
Migration is a response to the uneven distribution of opportunities over space. People tend to move from a
place of low opportunity and low safety to a place of higher opportunity and better safety. This, in turn,
creates both benefits and problems for the areas, people migrate from and migrate to. Consequences can be
observed in economic, social, cultural, political and demographic terms.
 Economic Consequences A major benefit for the source region is the remittance sent by migrants.
Remittances from international migrants are one of the major sources of foreign exchange. In 2002, India
received the US $11 billion as remittances from international migrants. Punjab, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
receive a very significant amount from their international migrants. The amount of remittances sent by the
internal migrants is very meagre as compared to international migrants, but it plays an important role in
the growth of the economy of the source area. Remittances are mainly used for food, repayment of debts,
treatment, marriages, children’s education, agricultural inputs, construction of houses, etc. For thousands
of the poor villages of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, etc. remittance
works as the lifeblood for their economy. Migration from rural areas of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar,
Madhya Pradesh and Odisha to the rural areas of Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh accounted for
the success of their green revolution strategy for agricultural development. Besides this, unregulated
migration to the metropolitan cities of India has caused overcrowding. The development of slums in
industrially developed states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi is a negative
consequence of unregulated migration within the country.

1. Based on the given information in the passage, select the correct statement:
a. Punjab, Kerala and Tamil Nadu receive a very meagre amount from their international migrants.
b. The amount of remittances sent by the internal migrants is very significant as compared to
international migrants.
c. The development of slums in industrially developed states is a positive consequence of unregulated
migration within the country.
d. For thousands of poor villages remittance works as the lifeblood for their economy.
2. Select the correct graphical representation for female migration:

a. Image 4
b. Image 1
c. Image 3
d. Image 2
3. Which of the given statement is NOT substantiated by any information from the passage:
a. Migration to metropolitan areas has resulted in the economic growth of the country.
b. Female migration due to marriage is not the scenario in Meghalaya.
c. Migration is one of the earning sources for rural areas or states.
d. Migration is a response to the uneven distribution of opportunities over space.
4. Development of slums in industrial areas or metropolitan cities is a negative consequence of:
a. Low migration to these areas
 b. Unregulated migration to these areas
c. Development of slums in industrial areas or metropolitan cities is a negative consequence of:
d. Migration to other states from these areas
5. Arrange the order of reasons for female migration from the highest to the lowest:
A. Education
B. Marriage
C. Work and employment
D. Moved after birth
a. B, D, C, A
b. A, D, C, B
c. B, A, D, C
d. D, C, B, A
6. According to the passage, the major reason for the migration of females in India is:
a. Work and employment
b. Business
c. Education
d. Marriage
7. Pick the options that list the statements that are NOT TRUE according to the passage:
a. Females migrate mostly for work and employment.
b. The major causes for migration of males are for business interests.
c. One of the major causes that females migrate to other places is due to marriage.
d. Education is one of the lowest causes for migration of both males and females.
a. B and C
b. A and D
c. A and B
d. C and D
8. The word remittance from the passage means the same as:
a. Settlement
b. Abatement
c. Allowance
d. Consideration
9. Based on the passage, choose the option that correctly demonstrates the reasons for male migration:

a. Image 1
b. Image 4
c. Image 3
d. Image 2
10. "Migration is a response to the uneven distribution of opportunities over space." – uneven distribution of
opportunities over space implies the fact that:
a. Every demographic area seeks migration to increase their growth.
b. Every state or country has equal economic growth.
c. Not every state or country is economically and socially upgraded.
 d. Not every demographic area has the unavailability of required means for human settlement.

Question No. 11 to 18 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
i. Summer is upon us and the mango has made its appearance. Even as pickles, papads, preserves, pulp,
and powder get prepared for the mango less days ahead, we only need to sink our teeth into the raw
mango or the ripe sweet one for a taste of heaven on earth. So grab a fruit and let us unravel the
marvelous mango mystery.
ii. Legend has said it that the mango was not only the king of fruits but a fruit of kings. Once upon a time,
personal orchards were heavily guarded symbols of status with exclusive varieties of their fruit
cultivated especially for royalty and nobles though favored folks were gifted baskets of the much-
sought-after mangoes.
iii. Mangoes trace their origin to India and Burma where they have been grown for over 5000 years.
Buddhist monks transplanted it to Malaysia and other parts of South-east Asia, the Portuguese took it to
Brazil and the West Indies, the Persians to the Gulf and Africa. It was only in the 1830s that mangoes
first appeared in the United States.
iv. The word mango originated from out Tamil ‘make-kay’ or ‘man-gay’ which the Portuguese pronounced
as ‘mange’ till Anglicisation made it ‘mango.’
v. Legends and fables bring glory to the fruit. Rama took the fruit and gave divinity to Shabari and mango
leaves are hung on our doorways on auspicious days. Today, over 1200 varieties of mango trees are
grown over the world in the warm and wet climate of the tropics and subtropics.
vi. Among the many Indian varieties the Alphanso or Hapus raised in a small stretch across the Ratnagiri
district in Maharashtra is valued most for its lush sweetness, lack of fibers in the pulp, and long shelf-
life. Mango trees are evergreen and grow about 60 feet tall taking up to 4-6 years to start producing
fruit. World annual production totals 20 million metric tonnes. Of this, India tops the list of growers
(we do export a small fraction to the Gulf region) while Mexico (the second largest producer) is the
largest exporter.
11. The word "mango" has its roots in the:
a. Anglicisation of "mange"
b. Carnatic word "man-gay"
c. Tamil word "make-kay"
d. Portuguese word "mange"
12. What brings glory to the auspicious fruit?
1. Rama giving the fruit to Shabari to attain divinity
2. Mango leaves hung on house doors on auspicious days
3. Capable of being made into pickles and papads
4. Rich and Savoury taste
a. Only 1 and 3
b. Only 1 and 2
c. Only 3 and 4
d. Only 2 and 3
13. The largest producer and the largest exporter of mangoes in the world:
a. India
b. None of these
c. Mexico
d. India; Mexico
14. Find the synonym of "diversity" in paragraph 6.
a. stretch
 b. sweetness
c. tonnes
d. varieties
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15. Find the antonym of "non-fiction" in paragraph 2.
a. exclusive
b. Legend
c. orchard
d. folk
16. In which season does one get to savor mango fruit?
a. Spring
b. Winter
c. Summer
d. Autumn
17. How do we prepare ourselves for the mango-less days?
a. We make mango papads
b. All of these
c. We prepare mango pulp and/or powder
d. We make mango pickles
18. Mango was not only a king of fruits but a fruit of kings. Why?
a. Not everyone could afford to buy mangoes
b. Delicacy was exclusively reserved for the gentry
c. The poor were forbidden from even touching the fruit
d. Only the royalty could savor mango
WRITING (Short Writing)

Question No. 19 to 22 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

The secretary of the Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool , has to write a notice about the
suspension of the water supply. It will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on the 6th of March for
cleaning of the water tank.

19. Select the appropriate conclusion for this notice.

1. Stay informed
2. Collaboration solicited
3. Stay prepared
4. Inconvenience regretted
a. Option (iii)
b. Option (i)
c. Option (iv)
d. Option (ii)
20. Would this notice reflect the name of the Janata Group Housing Society?
a. No, because the title makes it clear.
b. Yes, because it makes it informal.
c. Yes, because it is the issuing body.
d. No, because it is understood through the signature.
21. Points that must be written on the notice
a. Reason for water suspension
b. all of these
c. Date of water suspension
d. Duration of water suspension
22. Choose the point which the secretary will advise his notice:
a. to store water for a day
b. all of these
c. to curb water consumption
d. to check water supply
WRITING (Long Writing)

Question No. 23 to 28 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

You are writing a letter to the textbooks in charge of NCERT, New Delhi. You are Advik/Ayesha and are
complaining about the non-availability of textbooks even one month after the beginning of the new session.

23. How will you write the subscription of your letter?

a. Yours truly/Sincerely
b. None of these
c. Your truly/Sincerely
d. You truly/Sincerely
24. How to end the main body of your letter?
a. By discussing weather
b. None of these
c. By telling the recipient what he should be doing next
d. By showing love/regard
25. What will be the accurate representation to show the purpose of your letter?
a. Subject (formal notice)
b. Announcement (formal notice)
c. Attention (formal notice)
d. Please note (formal notice)
26. Your letter should be to have the desired effect on the recipient.
a. relevant
b. all of these
c. in proper format
d. grammatically correct
27. The key point of your letter will be written in which part?
a. Intro
b. Subject
c. Body
d. Heading
28. What would you write in the opening part of your letter?
a. Asking about syllabus
b. None of these
c. Informing about the purpose of the writing letter
d. Asking about the examination pattern
 GRAMMAR
29. Choose the correct ordering:
The boy
A. with big blue eyes
B. watched him
C. and he never said a word
D. that had an uncanny cold fire in them
a. ABCD
b. DACB
c. DABD
d. BADC
30. Choose the correct order:
The claim is not
A. Of any kind
B. but
C. that it is without morality
D. that science is actively anti-moral
a. BCDA
b. DBCA
c. CDBA
d. ABCD
31. Choose the correct determiner:
We haven't got petrol left to reach the next town.
a. much
b. enough
c. more
d. few
32. Choose the correct determiner:
A colleague of has lent us holiday cottage for a week.
a. their, its
b. your, them
c. him, her
d. mine, his
33. Identify the tense used in the sentence: Her brother will walk her down the aisle.
a. Future indefinite tense
b. Future perfect tense
c. Present indefinite tense
d. Present perfect tense
34. Choose the correct tense:
He in New Delhi for two years and then he to Chennai.
a. lived, gone
b. lived, went
c. lived, go
d. live, go
LITERATURE

Question No. 35 to 39 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
 She hobbled about the house in spotless white with one hand resting on her waist to balance her stoop and
the other telling the beads of her rosary. Her silver locks were scattered untidily over her pale, puckered
face, and her lips constantly moved in inaudible prayer. Yes, she was beautiful. She was like the winter
landscape in the mountains, an expanse of pure white serenity breathing peace and contentment.

35. Here, the word hobbled means:

a. ran
b. relax
c. slowly
d. move
36. Beads of rosary are helping her:
a. to remember her prayers
b. to note down her prayers
c. to attain peace
d. to say her prayers
37. How did the grandmother appear like the winter landscape in the mountains?
a. Because she has silver locks.
b. Because she always wore white dress.
c. Because she was beautiful.
d. Because she had a divine beauty.
38. Who hobbled about the house in spotless white?
a. Author's mother
b. a Ghost
c. Author's grandmother
d. Author
39. What could be the possible antonym of the word pucker used in the above passage?
a. cockle
b. Crinckle
c. Flatten
d. Wrinkle

Question No. 40 to 44 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

The cardboard shows me how it was

When the two girl cousins went paddling,
Each one holding one of my mother's hands,
And she the big girl - some twelve years or so.

40. What does the cardboard refer to here?

a. A sketch
b. A diary entry
c. A photograph
d. A card
41. It here refers to:
a. the relationship between the poet and her mother
b. the poet's mother's childhood
c. the beach holiday
d. the poet's childhood
42. The rhyming scheme of the given lines is:
a. abca
b. no rhyme
c. abba
d. abaab
43. What does the cardboard show to the poetess?
a. Her mother's childhood picture
b. Her mother's portrait
c. A sad memory of her mother
d. Her childhood picture
44. What does the word paddling refers to as used in the above stanza?
a. Walking through shallow water in bare feet
b. A brisk walk
c. Walking along the pond
d. Walking through river with bare feet

Question No. 45 to 49 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

I was home for a few days and it struck me immediately that something or other about the rooms had
changed. I missed various things. My mother was surprised I should have noticed so quickly. Then she told
me about Mrs. Dorling. I had never heard of her but apparently, she was an old acquaintance of my
mother, whom she hadn't seen for years. She had suddenly turned up and renewed their contact. Since,
then she had come regularly

45. Which of the following aspects was noticed by the narrator?

a. Didn't witness anything different.
b. Her mother was surprised.
c. Room has changed with different items.
d. Various things were missing.
46. The mother of the author was surprised because:
a. her daughter quickly noticed the changes in the house.
b. her daughter has changed completely.
c. her daughter was upset.
d. her daughter did not inform about her visit.
47. Which of the following is incorrect about Mrs. Dorling?
a. She was an old acquaintance of author's mother.
b. She was a nice lady.
c. She suddenly renewed contact.
d. She was not seen by author's mother for many years.
48. Since then she had come regularly. Who is referred as she in the passage?
a. Mrs. Dorling
b. Mrs. Dorling's Daughter
c. Author's cousin
d. Author's mother
49. What does the word Acquaintance used in the passage mean?
a. a person that you know but who is not a close friend
b. A morose person
 c. A person who looks pale
d. a person that you know and who is a close friend

Question No. 50 to 54 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
You sent for me? He asked as he came in and sat on a chair. Ratna stood at a distance, her head lowered.
Ranga repeatedly glanced at her. Once, our eyes met, and he looked very embarrassed. No one spoke for a
long while. "It was my coming in that stopped the singing. Let me leave." Words, mere words! The fellow
said he would leave but did not make a move. How can one expect words to match actions in these days of
Kaliyuga?
50. Here, the phrase sent for me means:
a. called me
b. ordered me
c. requested me
d. take me
51. Who among the following offered to leave the place?
a. Author
b. Ranga
c. Ratna
d. Rama Rao
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52. When Ranga reached the narrator's house, Ratna was
a. dancing
b. cooking
c. singing
d. painting
53. Ranga was sent to which place for further studies?
a. Kerala
b. Delhi
c. Mumbai
d. Banglore
54. The narrator describes Ratna as:
a. A pretty girl
b. A depressed girl
c. A morose girl
d. A girl who belongs to village
55. For how many hours had they survived after the impact before making the required amendments to reach
Australia? (We Are Not Afraid To Die)
a. 12 hours
b. 36 hours
c. 15 hours
d. 20 hours
56. What was the innermost nested coffin in King Tut's burial tomb made up of?
a. Wood
b. Solid gold
c. Pure silver
d. Brass
57. Who is hailed as India's biggest contributor to the outsider art? (Landscape of the soul)
a. Megha Patkar
b. Nek Chand
c. Sunita Krishnan
d. Kailash Satyarthi
58. What is the colour of the goldfinch?
a. Green
b. Yellow
c. White
d. Grey
59. What was Mrs. S's opinion about Mrs. Dorling?
a. She was very innocent
b. She was a very kind and generous lady
c. She was very smart and beautiful
d. She was very clever
60. People of the Garoghlanian tribe were famous for their .
a. creativity
b. honesty
c. dishonesty
d. Courage