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SECTION-A (Objective Type Question)
Question Nos. 1 to 100 have four options out of which only one is correct. You have to mark your selected option on the OMR Answer Sheet. You have to attempt only 50 questions.
Instruction : Question Nos. 1 to 60 are based on prescribed texts.
1. Films today are a significant part of creative
(A) culture
(B) expression
(C) art
(D) science
2. It is shameful to know that the Buddhist monks are
(A) beaten up
(B) laughed at
(C) imprisoned
(D) driven away
3. The old woman is never ashamed of being the daughter of black ……. slaves.
(A) American
(B) British
(C) African
(D) Brahmin
4.. The Greek invaders were followed by
(A) Romans
(B) Sakas and Huns
(C) Sun and Moon
(D) French
5. Joan Lexau is the writer of
(A) Me and the Ecology Bit
(B) The Pace for Living
(C) Once Upon a Time
(D) Acceptance Speech
6. Mahadevi Verma sometimes put Gillu in a/an
(A) box
(B) bag
(C) envelope
(D) purse
7. A spirit of underlying ……. is a remarkable feature of Indian culture.
(A) unity
(B) tradition
(C) culture
(D) feeling
8. …….. is something which people hardly pay any attention to.
(A) Security
(B) Education
(C) Relation
(D) Ecology
9. The corn-merchant was unable to handle the ……. of life.
(A) anxieties
(B) pleasures
(C) dramas
(D) pace
10. Jim drove his ……. round and round the backyard all summer.
(A) bicycle
(B) motorbike
(C) car
(D) truck
11. Akoulya’s grandmother wanted the people to …….. instead of fighting.
(A) play
(B) eat
(C) drink
(D) rejoice
12. Mahadevi Verma was injured in a
(A) train accident
(B) plane accident
(C) car accident
(D) motorbike accident
13. The ……… of the Burmese people was indeed pathetic.
(A) condition
(B) death
(C) separation
(D) strength
14. The crows were engaged in poking their …….. at the flowerpots.
(A) noses
(B) beaks
(C) legs
(D) hands
15. ……. are handicapped in finding a living for themselves.
(A) Slow thinkers
(B) High thinkers
(C) Fast thinkers
(D) Middle-paced thinkers
16. Instead of driving a car, Jim advised Mr. Johnson to ……. to the post-office.
(A) jog
(B) walk
(C) run
(D) drive
17. The ……. University had conferred an honorary doctorate on Satyajit Ray.
(A) Delhi
(B) Oxford
(C) Cambridge
(D) Harvard
18. Aung San Suu Kyi got the Nobel Peace Prize on the
(A) International Human Rights Day
(B) International Labour Day
(C) International Animal Day
(D) International Migrant Day
19. Gillu had discovered a new method to tackle the
(A) winter cold
(B) summer heat
(C) rainy season
(D) strong winds
20. Film production in India, according to Satyajit Ray, is
(A) qualitative
(B) quantitative
(C) hardly recognizable
(D) of low quality
21. The Indian society has the capacity for
(A) revive
(B) readjustment
(C) succumb to survive
(D) be indifferent
22. The hero in the movie, as described in ‘The Pace For Living’, took off his …….. when he came indoors.
(A) shoes
(B) tie
(C) shirt
(D) hat
23. A man, according to Alexander Pope, is said to be blessed when he has no
(A) relationships
(B) anxieties
(C) properties
(D) friends
24. Radha is growing thinner than a
(A) thin stick
(B) thin thread
(C) crescent moon
(D) eclipsed sun
25. The porter’s heart twitters like a
(A) crow
(B) rabbit
(C) squirrel
(D) bird
26. The ……. burns the Koel’s heart.
(A) dry garden
(B) wet garden
(C) green garden
(D) neighbouring garden
27. “He is challenging the mountain.” — Who is ‘he’ in this line?
(A) Porter
(B) Villager
(C) Porter’s son
(D) Porter’s father
28. Who wrote the poem ‘Koel’?
(A) William Cowper
(B) Alexander Pope
(C) Laxmi Prasad Devkota
(D) Puran Singh
29. The trees owned by a ……. gives him shade in summer.
(A) contented man
(B) builders
(C) contractors
(D) destroyers of nature
30. The ……. has burnt the wings of the Koel.
(A) Fire of Anger
(B) Fire of Love
(C) Fire of Hatred
(D) Fire of Jealousy
31. The rich man died before he could ……. the eighth pot.
(A) fill
(B) empty
(C) half-fill
(D) half-empty
32. Vidyapati’s poems usually deal with
(A) Krishna’s love
(B) Mahadev’s love
(C) Rukmani’s love
(D) Radha’s love
33. The porter is challenging the
(A) people
(B) mountains
(C) nature
(D) houses
34. Durga Prasad Panda is primarily a
(A) linguist
(B) Buddhist
(C) dentist
(D) lawyer
35. Walter de la Mare creates an atmosphere of …. in his poems.
(A) joy
(B) suspense
(C) fear
(D) mystery
36. “When touched it makes a squeaky noise”, …… is from
(A) Polythene Bag
(B) Martha
(C) The Empty Heart
(D) Ode on Solitude
37. “There only minds like yours can do no harm.’ — is from
(A) God Made the Cou Country
(B) Koel
(C) Martha
(D) The Sleeping Porter
38. ‘Sawarani’ and ‘Rays’ are prominent works of
(A) Vidyapati
(B) Puran Singh
(C) Durga Prasad Panda
(D) Laxmi Prasad Devkota
39. ‘The roses are on fire which winds and waters catch!’ is from
(A) Koel
(B) Martha
(C) Ode on Solitude
(D) The Empty Heart
40. ‘Puvin Sirippu’ is a collection of …… by Periasamy Thooran.
(A) essays
(B) stories
(C) novels
(D) poems
41. ‘I am restless! Where is my beloved?” is from
(A) Koel
(B) Thinner than a Crescent
(C) The Empty Heart
(D) Ode on Solitude
42. The scared and offended nightingale is
(A) natural
(B) mute
(C) musical
(D) peaceful
43. While Martha told her stories, the children used to stare at her with
(A) ease
(B) joy
(C) tension
(D) sadness
44. Jim’s dog had dug up Ms. Greene’s
(A) courtyard
(B) backyard
(C) garden
(D) field
45. …….. is the main character in ‘January Night’.
(A) Hanku
(B) Halku
(C) Jabra
(D) Munni
46. Allergy causes a …….. reaction against normally harmless substances in our environment.
(A) fast
(B) mild
(C) violent
(D) quick
47. Chekhov wrote …… plays.
(A) 12
(B) 17
(C) 19
(D) 20
48. Mr. Gessler’s shop was like entering a
(A) museum
(B) palace
(C) temple
(D) church
49. The daughter always tries to follow her ….. advice.
(A) father’s
(B) mother’s
(C) sister’s
(D) brother’s
50. The girlfriend’s …… had not rubbed off on the narrator in ‘Love Defiled’.
(A) goodness
(B) selfish
(C) generous
(D) cunning
51. Munni blamed Halku for the destruction of the
(A) hut
(B) crop
(C) clothes
(D) utensils
52. The lawyer considered both capital punishment and life imprisonment
(A) good
(B) moral
(C) correct
(D) immoral
53. The flower pots looked like
(A) hats
(B) umbrellas
(C) sandals
(D) gloves
54. There was …… to look after Sun and Moon.
(A) somebody
(B) anybody
(C) nobody
(D) everybody
55. The daughter had worked hard to
(A) pass the examination
(B) buy expensive clothes
(C) save money
(D) fulfil her dream
56. …….. are capable of producing allergy.
(A) Immunity
(B) Medication
(C) Allergens
(D) Fever
57. Jabra gave a gave a loud bark and ran towards the
(A) field
(B) house
(C) river
(D) well
58. Dr. Rana S.P. Singh has written a number of articles on
(A) beauty care
(B) skin care
(C) healthcare
(D) hair care
59. The old banker had given the party ….. years ago.
60.
(A) 15
(B) 16
(C) 20
(D) 25
60. Mr. Gessler was a ……. shoemaker settled in London.
(A) Italian
(B) Indian
(C) French
(D) German
Direction (61-64) : Choose the correct option of the following :
61. Choose the correct antonym of ‘Notorious’-
(A) Famous
(B) Innocent
(C) Senior
(D) Stupid
62. Choose the correct antonym of ‘Modern’-
(A) Golden
(B) Ancient
(C) End
(D) Timid
63. Choose the correct synonym of ‘Ask’-
(A) Duty
(B) Answer
(C) Query
(D) Reality
64. Choose the correct synonym of ‘Possibility’-
(A) Ask
(B) Chance
(C) Luck
(D) Desire
Direction (65-71) : Choose the most suitable preposition :
65. Atul agreed …….. my suggestion.
(A) at
(B) to
(C) for
(D) with
66. The Principal is known …… me.
(A) with
(B) of
(C) to
(D) from
67. My house is …… the road.
(A) across
(B) among
(C) without
(D) at
68. The teacher shouted ……. the top of her voice.
(A) before
(B) from
(C) for
(D) at
69. She saved him …… falling down.
(A) from
(B) at
(C) for
(D) in
70. The guests were invited …….. lunch.
(A) in
(B) of
(C) by
(D) to
71. Most people are afraid ……. ghosts.
(A) by
(B) at
(C) of
(D) for
Direction (72-74) : Choose the most suitable translation :
72. मैं दौड़ना जानती हूँ।
(A) I know how to run
(B) Know I how to run
(C) Run I know how to
(D) How to run I know
73. रमेश जगदीश का भाई है।
(A) Jagdish and Ramesh has brothers
(B) Jagdish was brother of Ramesh
(C) Ramesh has brother Jagdish
(D) Ramesh is Jagdish’s brother
74. भारत में प्रजातंत्र है
(A) There is democracy in India
(B) India is democracy
(C) Democracy is India
(D) In India is democratic country
Direction (75-80) : Choose the correct option of the following :
75. Direct speech of: She exclaimed with delight that it was a very beautiful voice. is
(A) She said, “What a beautiful voice!”
(B) She shouted, “A beautiful voice for sure!”
(C) She says, “A very beautiful voice!”
(D) She will say, “Indeed a beautiful voice!”
76. Direct speech of: Suresh asked me if I had seen his keys. is
(A) Suresh says to me, “Will you see my keys?”
(B) Suresh said to me, “Have you seen my keys?”
(C) Suresh enquired, “Can you see my keys?”
(D) Suresh will say, “May you find my keys?”
77. Direct speech of: Smita asked Kavita what she was doing there. is
(A) Smita can say to Kavita, “What are you doing here?”
(B) Smita said to Kavita, “What are you doing here?”
(C) Smita said to Kavita, “What are you doing there?”
(D) Smita said, “What is Kavita doing here?”
78. Indirect speech of: Ramesh said to me, “Thank you!” is
(A) Ramesh thanked me
(B) Ramesh can thank me
(C) Ramesh may thank me
(D) Ramesh has to thank me
79. Indirect speech of: Chotu said to Vishal, “Work hard.” is
(A) Chotu ordered Vishal to work hard
(B) Chotu requested Vishal to work hard
(C) Chotu will ask Vishal to work hard
(D) Chotu advised Vishal to work hard
80. Indirect speech of: He said to Veenu, “Are you tired?” is
(A) He asks Veenu if she was tired
(B) He asked Veenu whether she was tired
(C) He enquired Veenu if she is tired
(D) He said to Veenu if she is tired
Direction (81-86) : Choose the correct option of the following :
81. Active voice of: I was given this gift by Uma. is
(A) Gift from Uma is for me
(B) Uma is being gifted to me
(C) The gift given to me by Uma
(D) Uma gave me this gift
82. Active voice of: The environment has to be saved by people. is
(A) The environment needs to be saved
(B) People have to save the environment
(C) Environment saving must be done
(D) People can save the environment
83. Passive voice of: A surgeon should see him, is
(A) He should be seen by a surgeon
(B) Seen by a surgeon should he
(C) Should he see a surgeon
(D) See a surgeon should he
84. Passive voice of: When do you drink coffee? is
(A) Coffee is drunk by you when?
(B) When is coffee drunk by you?
(C) Drinking coffee is done by you when?
(D) When was coffee drank by you?
85. Active voice of: Chicken is to be eaten by Suchi. is
(A) Suchi must eat chicken
(B) Eat chicken Suchi must
(C) Suchi is to eat chicken
(D) Chicken eating by Suchi
86. Passive voice of: Sinha likes his subordinates to flatter him. is
(A) His subordinates flattered Sinha
(B) His Subordinates like to flatter him
(C) Sinha likes to be flattered by his subordinates
(D) Sinha likes to be flatter by his subordinates
Direction (87-93) : Choose the correct spelt word :
87. (A) Concert
(B) Koncirt
(C) Cauncert
(D) Councert
88. (A) Suspeceun
(B) Suspicion
(C) Seuspicion
(D) Saspicion
89. (A) Norishmant
(B) Noeurishment
(C) Nourishment
(D) Nuerishmant
90. (A) Abindant
(B) Abeandent
(C) Abandante
(D) Abundant
91. (A) Dispuse
(B) Dispise
(C) Despise
(D) Duspuse
92. (A) Hoerse
(B) Haerse
(C) Hairuse
(D) Haorse
93. (A) Immortalitye
(B) Emmurtality
(C) Ummutorlity
(D) Immortality
Direction (94-100) : Choose the correct from of verb :
94. She …… her knitting before I reached her house.
(A) has complete
(B) will complete
(C) had completed
(D) can complete
95. Ramesh and Radha ……. good friends.
(A) is
(B) was
(C) are
(D) where
96. Suman …….. know the answer.
(A) can
(B) has
(C) could
(D) ought to
97. Lots of fruits …….. needed for the function.
(A) are
(B) is
(C) have
(D) has
98. Each of the poor students ……. given a dress.
(A) is been
(B) has been
(C) were being
(D) are been
99. Oil and water …… not mix.
(A) do
(B) could
(C) does
(D) should
100. The rest of the students ……. absent.
(A) is
(B) are
(C) has
(D) have
SECTION-B (Descriptive Type Question)
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :
Children must be brought up without pressure and then should enter adulthood free from the damaging effects of tradition and fear. Children must be given freedom of expression of thought. A boy once asked Krishnamurthy, “Is it your hobby to give lectures? Don’t you get tired of talking? Why are you doing this?” Krishnamurthy answered, “I’m glad you asked the question. You know, if you love something, you never get tired of it. I mean, love in which there is no desire to want something from it. You are talking and you are getting something like money, reward, sense of your importance, then there is tiredness, then there is no meaning because it is only self-realization, but if there is love in your hearts, it is like a spring that always gives fresh water.”
Questions :
(i) How should children be educated?
(ii) What kind of freedom children must have?
(iii) What did the boy ask Krishnamurthy?
(iv) What was Krishnamurthy’s answer?
Or,
The Civil Rights Movement was a social and political movement that took place in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. The movement sought to end racial segregation and dis-crimination against African Americans and to achieve equal rights and opportunities for all people. The Civil Rights Movement was led by prominent figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rose Parks, and Malcolm X. It involved protests, boycotts and civil disobedience. The movement was successful in achieving many important victories, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which ended segregation and ensured voting rights for African Americans.
Questions :
(i) What was the Civil Rights Movement?
(ii) When did the Civil Rights Movement take place?
(iii) What were the goals of the Civil Rights Movement?
(iv) What were some of the important victories of the Civil Rights Movement?
2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :
Neeraj and his family planned a trip to the mountains. They packed their bags and set off early in the morning. The scenic beauty of the hills amazed Neeraj. During their trek, they encoun-tered a waterfall that formed a small pool at the bottom. Neeraj couldn’t resist taking a dip in it. The water was cold but refreshing. As he swam, Neeraj noticed colourful fish swimming alongside him. He felt grateful to be surrounded by nature’s wonders.
Questions :
(i) Where did Neeraj and his family plan to go?
(ii) What amazed Neeraj during their trip?
(iii) What did Neeraj find at the bottom of the waterfall?
(iv) How did Neeraj feel while swimming in the pool?
Or,
The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous bridge located in San Francisco, California. It is a suspension bridge that spans the Golden Gate Strait, connecting the city of San Francisco with Marin Coun-try. The Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937 and was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time. It is an iconic symbol of San Francisco and a popular tourist attraction, with millions of people coming each year to walk or cycle across the bridge or enjoy the views of the city and the bay.
Questions :
(i) Where is the Golden Gate Bridge located?
(ii) What type of bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge?
(iii) What is the Golden Gate Bridge spanning?
(iv) Why is the Golden Gate Bridge a popular tourist attraction?
3. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow :
I have a rabbit habit,
I like to crunch and chew
On celery logs and carrot sticks,
And apple wedges, too.
I have a rabbit habit,
I like to chomp and munch
On crispy green and juicy grapes,
Mmmn …. rabbit food for lunch!
Questions :
(i) What does the poet like to crunch and chew?
(ii) What does he like to chomp and munch?
(iii) What does the poet like for his lunch?
Or,
Some people are like caterpillars,
Some people are like butterflies
People who are insecure,
People who think they are fat.
People who think they are ugly.
People who are scared of their flaws
Are the caterpillars.
People who have accepted that no matter how hard you try,
You will never be perfect.
People who believe anything can happen as long as you try,
Are the butterflies.
Questions :
(i) What is the good thing about caterpillars?
(ii) What do the people who are butterflies, believe?
(iii) What do the people who are caterpillars, believe?
4. Answer any five of the following questions :
(a) What is, according to Humayun Kabir, preferable to fanatic devotion?
(b) Why are the young visitors in ‘Once Upon A Time’ reprimanded?
(c) How would Gillu indicate that he was hungry?
(d) What form of electricity does Jim use?
(e) What do you mean by ‘slide soft away’?
(f) Why is the nightingale, according to William Cowper, mute in a town?
(g) What wakes thousand memories in heart?
(h) How do the children sit to listen to Martha’s story?
(i) Suggest a few possible ways to avoid allergy.
(j) What was the author’s opinion about Mr. Gessler as a shoemaker?
5. Write a paragraph on any one of the following in about 60-70 words :
(i) Education of Girl Child
(ii) The role of Social Media
(iii) Use of Mobile Phones
(iv) Importance of Yoga in Modern Age
(v) Work is worship.
Direction (6-11) : Answer any three from Q.Nos. 6 to 11.
6. You are Aman, the President of the Cultural Club in your school.
Write a notice in about 60-70 words inviting entry for inter-class music competition.
7. Write a report on noise pollution during Dussehra Puja.
8. Write an application to your Headmaster requesting him to let the students use the library for one hour after school.
9. Write a letter to your friend asking him to visit your native place during Diwali holidays.
10. You are Umesh. Write a speech in about 60-70 words on ‘Popu-lation Control’.
11. You are Tribhuvan. Write a message in about 30-40 words to your friend inviting him to your place for combined study.
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