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CBSE Class 11 English Sample Paper Set 1
CBSE Class 11 English Sample Paper Set 1
1.As per the given passage, how RISAT-2B satellite will image in the cloudy weather?
I. With the help of its microwave radiation that can pass through cloud cover and dust easily.
II. With the help of visible light that creates images.
III. With the help of electronic rays that creates image of an object.
a.Only I b. Only II c. Only II and III d. Only I and II e. All I, II and III
2.What does the writer want to convey from the text given in italic – “the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO) has added another feather to its cap.”?
I. ISRO has worked hard on building its rapport among the other space research organisations
of the world.
II. ISRO has made an accomplishment that made nation proud on it.
III. ISRO has become the apex space research institute of the world.
a.Only I b.Only II c.Only II and III d.Only I and II e.All I, II and III
3. Which of the following has a similar meaning to “penetrate” in the context of the passage?
a. Enlarge b. Pinch c. Excess d. Invade e. Trespass
4. Which of the following is false in the context of the passage?
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I. RISAT-1 uses visible light technology to create images.
II. RISAT-2 is helpful in flood mapping and crop monitoring.
III. The passive microwave sensors of RISAT-2 detect the radiation.
a. Only I b. Only II c. Only I and III d. Only I and II e. All I, II and III
5. What is the transmission rate of RISAT-2?
I. 100 microwave pulse/second approx.
II. 1000 microwave pulse/second approx.
III. 10000 microwave pulse/second approx.
a. Only I b.Only II c.Only II and III d.Only I and II e.All I, II and III
6. What can RISAT-2B satellite do?
a. crop monitoring b. forestry mapping c. flood mapping d. All of the above
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, attempt ANY FIVE QUESTIONS
OUT OF SIX that follow. (1 × 5 = 5M)
ii) Name two cities which constitute more than 50% of the water demand of all Indian cities
put together.
a. Jaipur and Kanpur b. Mumbai and Delhi
c. Surat and Lucknow d. Bengaluru and Chennai
iii). IUWM approach is a holistic way of looking at urban water management because it
a. ensures the participation of public, private and social sectors in urban water management.
b. supports the use of grey water.
c. aligns urban water management with urban planning.
d. controls population growth.
iv). By ‘hydrological context’ is meant
a. the context of hydroelectric power
b. the scientific study of water
c. the correct technology for water supply, wastewater treatment and sanitation.
d. a perspective that recognizes issues related to water.
Q. 4. Answer the following questions based on the Long writing task by choosing the
correct options- (1X5=5M)
i. A formal letter should be …… to have the desired effect on the recipient.
ii. What would you say in the opening part of a formal letter having which kind of information?
v. This is the part of the letter that includes a word like sincerely and your name
a. Closing b. Opening c. Body d. Heading
Q.5 Answer the following questions by choosing the correct options - (1x4=4 M)
i. I didn’t find …………………………… there.
a. No one b. anyone c. someone d. none
ii. This paper _____ twice weekly.
a. is appearing b. appearing c. appears d. none
iii. friends/auxiliaries/animals/necessary/are our/and/survival/for our.
a. Animals are our friends, auxiliaries and necessary for our survival.
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b. Animals are our auxiliaries friends, and necessary for our survival.
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
Q.7 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : (1x3=3M)
At the uncle with the camera. A sweet face,
My mother’s, that was before I was born.
And the sea, which appears to have changed less,
Washed their terribly transient feet.
i. Who is the poet/poetess of the poem?
a. Shirley Toulson b. Rudyard Kipling
c. Elizabeth Jennings d. Markus Natten
ii. What are the three of them doing in the photograph?
a. playing b. standing beside house
c. holding hands and smiling d. holding hands and went for paddling
iii. Who took the photograph of her mother with her cousin?
a. Her grandfather b. Her uncle c.Her mother’s friend d. Her grandmother