LAXMI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

(Affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi – Affiliation No: 430119)

Laxmi Vidhyapeeth, Post Bag No.15, Sarigam, Valsad 396155, Gujarat

PERIODIC TEST I (2022-23) SET 2

CLASS: X SUB: ENGLISH (184) MAX MARKS: 80 M

General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Read the instructions carefully.
3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
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Reading (20 Marks)
1. Read the passage given below.
1. Great people are born to produce an influence on society. One such personality, who was so humble
and lived his complete life with determination and purpose to achieve certain aims was Ishwar Chandra
Vidyasagar. He was a great social reformer, writer, educator and worked endlessly to transform society.
He strongly protested against polygamy and child marriage. He favoured widow remarriage and
women’s education in India. The Widow Remarriage Act was passed in 1856 making the marriage of
widows legal because of his efforts to solve these problems.
2. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar refined the way the Bengali language was written and taught. His book
‘Borno Porichoy’ (Introduction to the Alphabet) is still used as the introductory text to teach the Bengali
alphabet. Thus, he brought about a revolution in the Bengali Education System. Vidyasagar is credited
with the role of completely changing the old method of teaching which prevailed in Sanskrit College. As
a professor in Sanskrit College, he brought a modern outlook into the method of teaching. He included
English and Bengali as mediums of learning, besides Sanskrit. He, also, introduced courses in European
History, Philosophy and Science alongside Vedic scriptures. He encouraged students to study these
subjects and make the best of both worlds.
3. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a strong advocate of women education. He rightly viewed education
as the primary way for women to achieve emancipation from the society’s oppression they had to face at
that time. He exercised his power to open schools for girls and even outlined suitable curriculum to
educate them. He went from door to door, requesting heads of families to allow their daughters to be
enrolled in schools.
4. Ishwar Chandra was a man who defined his own path of action. He never listened to what others said
about his work and made decisions based on his own judgement. He was famous for all these qualities.
He was also known for his great courage. Vidyasagar had a very soft heart that sympathized with those
in trouble. He was easily moved to tears when he saw someone in pain and was always the first one to

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offer his help to colleagues and friends in distress. After his death, Rabindranath Tagore said, “One
wonders how God, in the process of producing forty million Bengalis, produced a man!”

On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the given below.

(10×1=10)
(i) Ishwar Chandra lived his life with:
(a) determination
(b) purpose to achieve certain aim
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) All of these

(ii) Vidyasagar brought modern outlook into the method of:

(a) working
(b) teaching
(c) learning
(d) reading

(iii) Which of these courses did Vidyasagar introduce along with Vedic scriptures?
(a) European History
(b) Philosophy
(c) Science
(d) All of these

(iv) According to Ishwar Chandra, which of these is the primary way for women to achieve
emancipation
from the oppression of society?
(a) Earning money
(b) Having physical strength
(c) Education
(d) Politeness

(v) Vidyasagar always made decisions based on

(a) others’ judgement
(b) his own judgement
(c) circumstances
(d) All of these

(vi) Which of these was/were strongly protested against by Vidyasagar?

(a) Polygamy
(b) Child Marriage
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)

(vii) What according to you, is the central idea of the passage?

(a) A reform can change the world.
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(b) Be the change you want to see.
(c) Education is vital for the society.
(d) A determined person achieves his aims.

(viii) What are the necessary traits a person should possess to achieve certain aims?
1. Confidence
2. Determination
3. Humbleness
4. Positivity
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 3 and 4

(ix) The passage __________ the importance of education for women.

(a) admitted
(b) described
(c) offered
(d) stressed

(x) Choose the option that correctly states two meaning of ‘advocate’.
1. To support something publicly
2. To impact something
3. A person who supports in favour of someone
4. A report which puts forward opinion

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

(xi) Selec the option that makes the correct use of ‘Judgement”, as used in the passage, to fill in the
blank.
(a) She showed a lack of __________ when she voted for the first time.
(b) Scientists have __________ the world community for the changing climate.
(c) Article-32 provides a ___________ remedy for the enforcement of rights.
(d) Literacy is necessary for political ________ in any country.

(xii) What is the message conveyed in the second last paragraph of the passage?
(a) Educate a girl child.
(b) Education is for all.
(c) Education is the sole weapon.
(d) Transform society through education.

2. Read the passage given below.

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Inflation refers to the rise in prices of most goods and services of daily or common use, such as food,
clothing, housing, recreation, transport, etc. Inflation measures the average price change in a basket of
commodities and services over time. The opposite and rare fall in the price index of this basket of items
is called 'deflation.' Inflation is indicative of the decrease in the purchasing power of a unit of a country's
currency. This is measured in percentage. The purchasing power of a currency unit decreases as the
commodities and services get dearer. This impacts the cost of living in a country. When inflation is high,
the cost of living gets higher as well, which ultimately causes a deceleration in economic growth. A
certain level of inflation is required in the economy to ensure that expenditure is promoted and hoarding
money through savings is demotivated.
Generally, money loses its value over time, so people must invest money to ensure the economic growth
of a country.
Inflation is measured by two main indices in India-WPI(Wholesale Price Index) and CPI (Consumer
Price Index), which measure wholesale and retail level price changes, respectively. The CPI calculates
the difference in the price of commodities and services such as food, medical care, education,
electronics, etc. which Indian consumers buy for use. WPI calculates the goods or services sold by
businesses to smaller businesses for selling further.
Some main reasons for the increase in prices high demand and local production or supply of multiple
commodities create a demand-supply gap, which causes a hike in prices. Moreover, excess circulation of
money causes inflation as money loses its purchasing power. Apart from this, the people having much
money tend to spend more which causes increased demand and hike in prices.
Inflation exits when money supply exceeds available goods and service or inflation is attributed to
budget deficit financing.

On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the eleven that
follow. (1x10 =
10)
(i) In the line “……inflation is required”, the word “inflation” refers to:
(a) rise in the prices of goods
(b) rise in the prices of services
(c) Both (a) and (b)

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(d) Neither (a) nor (b)

(ii) As opposed to inflation, the fall in the price levels in a country is caused by:
(a) an increase in productivity
(b) a decrease in overall demand
(c) a decrease in the volume of credit in the country
(d) All of the above

(iii) As per the graph, the highest inflation rate was in the year
(a) 2012
(b) 2014
(c) 2018
(d) 2019

(iv) In India, the indice which measures retail price change is:
(a) Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
(b) the small businesses
(c) Consumer Price Index (CPI)
(d) None of these

(v) The year 2018 shows an increase in inflation rate in India as compared to 2017. What happens when
inflation gets higher?
(a) The income of people gets hugher
(b) The cost of things remains intact
(c) The cost of things gets lower
(d) The cost of things gets higher

(vi) Based on your understanding of the passage, choose the option that justifies the requirement of ‘a
certain level of inflation’.
1. It ensures that income is promoted

2.
It ensures that expenditure is promoted
3.
It encourages hoarding
4.
It improves the relation with other countries
5. It ensures the economic growth of a country

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 and 5
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 1 and 5

(vii) When an economy is experiencing inflation; _____________.

(a) saving increases
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(b) spending decreases
(c) the purchasing power of money increases
(d) the purchasing power of money decreases

(viii) As per the graph, what was the inflation rate in 2018 in our country?
(a) 3.6%
(b) 4.74%
(c) 4.5%
(d) 4.89%

(ix) Choose the option that lists statement that is NOT TRUE.
(a) Excess circulation of money in an economy is one of the primary cause of inflation.
(b) Deflation in an economy indicates deteriorating conditions.
(c) Inflation is measured in units.
(d) Inflation exists when money supply exceeds available goods and services.

(x) According to the graph, what was the inflation rate in 2015 in our country?
(a) 5.8%
(b) 4.5%
(c) 3.6%
(d) 4.9%

(xi) What was the inflation rate, according to the graph, in our country in 2014?
(a) 9.4%
(b) 5.8%
(c) 4.9%
(d) 6.9%

(xii) What is/are the main factor(s) that cause a hike in prices?
(a) High demand and low production of supply
(b) Low demand and high production of supply
(c) High demand and high production of supply
(d) Low demand and low production of supply

GRAMMAR AND WRITING (20 Marks)

3. Grammar
(A) Fill in any four of the blanks choosing the most appropriate option from the ones given in the box.
Write the answers in your answersheet against the correct blank numbers.
(4×1=4)
1. Butterflies are abundant (a) __________the Central African Republic.
2. It (b) ___________home to nearly 600 identified species.
3. Many butterflies are brilliantly coloured and small (c)__________ some are as big as saucers.
4. Farmer Philippe (d) ___________solace in collecting butterfly wings from his fields and turning them
into works of art.
5. My favourite hobby, since my childhood, is (e) _________butterflies.

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(B) In the following passage one word has not been edited in each line .Write the incorrect word along
with the correct word. Do any four .
(4×1=4)
incorrect correct
In Himalayas, the desert is turning green . e.g. the a
Climate change in a Indian region of a) ________ ________
Ladakh has shrunk glaciers or has made rainfall b) ________ ________
and temperature unpredictable. Water has c) ________ ________
needed to irrigating the fields . d) ________ ________
Farmers may requiring aid from the government. e) ________ ________
(C) Choose the correct Indirect Speech. (Any Two)
(2×1=2)
(i) Nancy said, “I may leave tomorrow.”
(a) Nancy said that she might leave the next day.
(b) Nancy said that she might leave tomorrow.
(c) Nancy asked if she should leave the next day.
(d) Nancy informed me to leave tomorrow.

(ii) The guard asked, “Who are you?”

(a) The guard asked who he was.
(b) The guard asked me who he was.
(c) The guard asks me who he was.
(d) The guard asked who I was.

(iii) She said, “Bring a glass of water, please.”

(a) She commands me to bring a glass of water.
(b) She requested me to bring a glass of water.
(c) She asked me to brought a glass of water.
(d) She ordered me to bring her a glass of water.

4. Creative Writing Skills

(i) Attempt Any One of the following in 100-120 words. (5

Marks)
(A) The Pie-chart given below shows the changing trends in the recreational activities of children of two
different generations. You are disturbed at very little importance given to book reading, followed by
sports and games which are mostly indoors resulting in poor health and stamina. You decide to write a
letter to the Editor of ‘The Herald Tribune’, New Delhi on this issue, suggesting ways and means to
improve the condition. Sign yourself as Malavika/Manas, a Health Specialist from New Delhi and write
the letter in about 100-120 words.
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(B) Write a letter to the Editor of a national daily in not more than 100-120 words, urging the people to
switch over to solar energy to conserve electricity and reduce electricity bills. You are Sumit/Sumitra of
29, Panchsheel Garden, New Delhi.

(ii) Attempt any one of the following in 100-120 words. (5

Marks)
(A) Due to Covid-19 pandemic, massive unemployment occurred in India in various sectors. Summarise
the information in 100-120 words.

(B) Some top global companies announced investments in India for the year 2021. Interpret the given
table in 100-120 words.
Companies Investments (in dollars)
Google 10 b
Facebook 5.7 b
Silver Lake 1.36 b
Walmart 1.2 b
General Atlantic Singapore 880 m
Foxconn (Apple supplier) 1b
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5. Reference to Context
i) Read the extracts given below and attempt ANY ONE by answering the questions that folllow.

(5×1=5)
(A) Tenth May dawned bright and clear. For the past few days I had been pleasantly besieged by
dignitaries and world leaders who were coming to pay their respects before the inauguration. The
inauguration would be the largest gathering ever of international leaders on South African soil. The
ceremonies took place in the lovely sandstone amphitheatre formed by the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
For decades this had been the seat of white supremacy, and now it was the site of rainbow gathering of
different colours and nations for the installation of South Africa’s first democratic, non-racial
government.

(i) Choose the option that lists the set of statements that are NOT TRUE according to the given extract.
1.On 10th May, Nelson Mandela sworn in as the first black Head of State, South Africa.
2. Before 10th May, the seat of President was occupied by the white.
3. A few international leaders came for the inauguration ceremony on 10th May.
4. ‘Bright and Clear day’ refers to 10th may.
5. Anti-racist came to power without any hard struggle.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 5
(d) 4 and 5
(ii) Who among the following is the narrator of this extract?
(a) The white president of South Africa
(b) The black president of South Africa
(c) The president of United States of America
(d) A common man of South Africa

(iii) Which word does ‘besieged’ NOT correspond to?

(a) surrounded
(b) Crowd
(c) Requested
(d) Swarm

(iv) Pick the option that correctly classified the facts (F) and opinions (O) of the students.

Nelson Mandela I feel, Nelson Mandela Let’s not forget that he Oh no! The credit of the
struggled hard to did not struggle alone, was a leader of the freedom of the black
achieve success. but the public also. struggle. goes to nelson Mandela.
(1) (2) (3) (4)

(a) F-1,2 and O-3,4

(b) F-2,3 and O-3,4
(c) F-1,3 and O-2,4
(d) F-3,4 and O-1,2

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(v) The ceremony took place in a building made of:
(a) marblr
(b) sandstone
(c) bricks
(d) wood

(B) I argued that talking is a student’s trait and that I would do my best to keep it under control, but that
I
would never be able to cure myself of the habit since my mother talked as much as I did if not more,
and that there’s not much you can do about inherited trait.

(i) Anne argued that talking is:

(a) a student’s right
(b) a student’s habit
(c) a student’s trait
(d) a student’s food

(ii) Her mother also:

(a) talked as much as she did
(b) talked as little as she did
(c) talked as loud as she did
(d) talked as stupid as she did

(iii) Anne’s habit of talking was:

(a) curable
(b) incurable
(c) comfortable
(d) pardonable

(iv) Why was Anne’s habit of talking an inherited trait?

(a) She had learnt from her mother.
(b) She had read it in some book.
(c) She had learnt it in the class.
(d) All of these

(v) The extract uses the phrase, ‘inherited traits’. Which of the following words is incorrect with respect
to the word ‘inherited’?

1. Grandparents

4. Same qualities INHERITED 2. Parents

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(a) Option 1
(b) Option 2
(c) Option 3
(d) Option 4

ii)Read the extracts given below and attempt ANY ONE by answering the questions that folllow.

(5×1=5)
(A) But he’s locked in a concrete cell,
His strength behind bars,
Stalking the length of his cage,
Ignoring visitors.
He hears the last voice at night,
The patrolling cars, …

(i) Choose the image that best describes the condition of the tiger based on the given extract.

(a) Option (1)

(b) Option (2)
(c) Option (3)
(d) Option (4)

(ii) Which option correctly lists the reason for the tiger ‘stalking the length of his cage’?
(a) Animals tend to cover large distances and burn a lot of their energy by hunting for prey, in their
natural habitat. Zoos deprive them of such stimulation and they are restless and bored.
(b) Animals are scared of visitors gazing at them in their unnatural surroundings. Zoos are places where
animals are far removed from the privacy of their natural habitat.
(c) Animals dislike human noises in the city and react to them aggressively. Zoos are often located in
cities or outskirts.
(d) Animals require human love and care and miss this when in captivity. Zoos are places where they
walk around mechanically to attract human attention.

(iii) Which option identifies a patrolling car correctly?

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(a) Option 1
(b) Option 2
(c) Option 3
(d) Option 4

(iv) The main contrasting idea suggested by the extract is that of

(a) strength and weakness.
(b) nature and culture.
(c) beasts and mortals.
(d) confinement and freedom.

(v) Choose the option listing the most likely reason for the tiger to ignore visitors, according to the
extract.
(a) He is scared of their constant stares.
(b) The visitors don’t provide him with any food.
(c) He knows that none would help him out of captivity.
(d) The visitors don’t speak to him kindly.

(B) What is the boy now, who has lost his ball,
What, what is he to do? I saw it go
Merrily bouncing, down the street, and then
Merrily over- there it is in the water!

(i) The extract suggests that the poet is

(a) an onlooker observing
(b) a parent recounting the incident
(c) the boy talking about himself
(d) imagining the incident

(ii) The poet seems to have indicated the merry bouncing of the ball to
(a) create a sense of rhythm in these lines.
(b) support the happiness of the experience of playing.
(c) contrast with the dejected feeling of the boy.
(d)indicate the cheerful mood of the boy.

(iii) Choose the situation that corresponds to the emotion behind the exclamation mark in the poem.

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(a) option 1
(b) option 2
(c) option 3
(d) option 4

(iv) The poem begins with a question. Based on your reading of the poem, the speaker
(a) wants the boy to answer the question.
(b) expects the passers-by to respond.
(c) is looking for answers in a self-help book.
(d) is thinking to himself.

(v) Alliteration is a literary device that occurs with the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent
or closely connected words.
Pick the option that showcases an example of alliteration from the extract.
(a) What is the boy now
(b) who has lost his ball
(c) I saw it go
(d) and then/ Merrily over

6. (A)Attempt ANY FOUR out of five questions given below, in 40-50 words each.
(4×3=12)
(i) Annie writes that it was fortunate that Mr. Keesing took the joke the right way. Why does she feel so?
(ii)Why did the pilot call the Paris Control Room to inform the first time? Why could he not contact it
the
second time?
(iii) Why did Lencho’s happiness change into deep concern?
(iv) What do people think about the end of the world? Who does the poet side with and why?
(v) What ‘twin obligation’ does Mandela mention?

(B) Attempt ANY TWO out of three questions given below, in 40-50 words each.
(2×3=6)
(i) Hari Singh is both a thief and a human being. Explain.
(ii)Why did Griffin decide to leave London and come to the village of Iping?
(iii)“Horace Danby was good and respectable-but not completely honest.” Why do you think this
description is apt for Horace? Why can’t he be categorised as a typical thief?

(C) Attempt ANY ONE of the following questions in 100-120 words

(1x6=6)
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(A) ‘Maddened by hunger, he dived at the fish,’ says the narrator about the young seagull. Do you feel
hunger was the main motivating force that made the young seagull take the plunge that taught him
how to fly in the air?
(B) Simple moment proves to be very significant and saves rest of the day of poet from being wasted.
Explain on the basis of the poem “Dust of Snow”.

(D) Attempt ANY ONE of the following questions in 100-120 words

(1x6=6)
(A) Why did Mrs. Pumphrey, the mistress of Tricki, make a frantic call to the noted veterinary surgeon,
Dr. James Herriot? How did Dr. Herriot succeed in curing Tricki?
(B) Presence of mind and intelligence are more powerful than a gun. How far is it true in case of
Ausable, the secret agent?

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