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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
2025-26
ENGLISH (Code No. 403)
CLASS-XII
ROLL NO

Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 80

General Instructions:
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections-READING, WRITING and LITERATURE.
2. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.

SECTION A : READING
1. Read the following text.

1. The economic condition of low-income regions remains one of the most pressing challenges of the modern world.
Their advancement is of vital importance not only for humanitarian and political reasons but also because sustained
growth in these regions can significantly enhance global economic expansion and prosperity. Recognizing this, many
high-income nations have implemented major aid initiatives, both directly and through international cooperation, to
support development in poorer countries. They have also sought to encourage freer trade through the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), allowing special arrangements that address the needs of developing
economies. Nevertheless, if low-income countries are to achieve satisfactory growth, a much faster expansion of trade
with high-income nations is required.

2. This statement focuses on the trade policies of high-income countries toward low-income nations. Its
recommendations stem from the belief that a fairer distribution of global resources and more efficient use of labor
benefit all. A liberal trade policy by wealthy nations not only supports the progress of poorer ones but, after necessary
adjustments, also strengthens their own economies. Yet, it must be acknowledged that while high-income countries
can provide assistance, the primary responsibility for development rests with the low-income nations themselves.
Progress will be greatest where developing countries demonstrate commitment, discipline, and effective use of the aid
and trade opportunities offered to them.

3. To achieve lasting growth, low-income countries must apply lessons learned from past experience. Inflation has
caused serious harm, and stable financial policies are essential for encouraging domestic savings, investment, and
attracting foreign capital. Prudent fiscal and monetary management, combined with an efficient financial system, can
mobilize resources for productive investment and sustain faster growth. Equally important, governments must pursue
policies that provide economic opportunities broadly and reduce severe social inequalities, as this fosters greater
public participation in national development.

4. Development strategies have often focused too narrowly on industrial expansion. However, industrial growth cannot
proceed without parallel progress in agriculture, where most of the population in low-income countries is employed.
Rising agricultural productivity is crucial not only to feed growing cities and ease dependence on food imports but
also to create markets for emerging industries. As agricultural surpluses in high-income countries decline, it becomes
even more urgent for low-income nations to raise farm output. Greater success in agriculture will also encourage trade
among developing nations themselves and boost their exports to wealthier economies.

5. The world food problem adds to the urgency. Adequate nutrition is vital for both adults and children, yet in many poor
countries food production lags behind population growth, threatening chronic famine. Resolute efforts are needed to
improve food production, storage, and distribution so that these nations can secure a sustainable and sufficient food
supply.
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.

i. According to paragraph 1, what is one reason why the advancement of low-income regions is considered vital? 1
a) It reduces military conflicts worldwide.
b) It can significantly enhance global economic expansion.
c) It eliminates the need for international organizations.
d) It decreases population growth in poor countries.

ii. With reference to paragraph 2, who bears the primary responsibility for development according to the passage? 1
a) International cooperation agencies
b) High-income nations exclusively
c) The low-income nations themselves
d) The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

iii. As mentioned in paragraph 3, what has caused serious harm to low-income countries in the past? 1

a) Foreign capital investment
b) Inflation
c) Efficient financial systems
d) Domestic savings

iv. Select the option that is a synonym of “Adequate”. 1
a) Sedate
b) Emphasis
c) Accurate
d) Sufficient

v. Why is rising agricultural productivity considered crucial for low-income countries? 1

vi. Name the international agreement mentioned that encourages freer trade with special arrangements for developing 1
economies.

vii. How does a liberal trade policy by wealthy nations benefit both low-income countries and the wealthy nations 2
themselves?

viii. Explain the two types of policies low-income countries must pursue to achieve lasting growth. 2

ix. According to paragraph 4, explain why development strategies that focus too narrowly on industrial 2
expansion are inadequate for low-income countries.

2. Read the following text.
1. Research by a team of scientists has uncovered a surprising way to stimulate the development of healthy fat in
humans. In the long-term, the team’s findings may have implications for the development of weight loss
medication. These scientists found that the kind of stress that accompanies third degree burns may induce the
human body to convert normal fat cells into brown fat, which burns calories at a higher rate. If future research
can determine how and where the body accomplishes this conversion, it may be possible to develop drugs that
induce artificial yet remarkably rapid fat burning in obese patients.

2. White adipose tissue (normal, white fat) accounts for most of the fat in the bodies of most mammals. Small
mammals and newborn humans, however have a high proportion of brown fat. The difference between the
two types led scientists to believe that brown fat has the potential to combat obesity. This is because brown fat
contains excess of mitochondria: the structures within body cells that are responsible for producing energy.
This means that brown fat burns more calories and releases more heat when it burns. After all, the function of
naturally occurring brown fat is to generate heat in small animals, or in human infants, who do not yet have
the ability to shiver.

3. The research began with the observation that patients with severe, widespread burns needed to consume more
calories each day in order to maintain their weight. On studying the fat cells of 48 severe burn patients

throughout their treatment, analysis of the fat samples revealed that what was once white adipose tissue had
‘browned’, acquiring many characteristics similar to brown fat. This included its ability to burn fat at a high
rate.

4. Of course, we are still a long way from the practical applications of these findings. This research however
indicates the possibility of converting white fat into brown and reveals something about the conditions that
catalyze such a conversion.

BODY FAT CHANGES

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.

i. According to the research, what triggers the conversion of white fat into brown fat? 1
a) Recreational activities
b) Exposure to cold
c) Stress from third-degree burns
d) None of the above

ii. What is the rationale behind scientists' belief that brown fat has the potential to combat obesity? 1
a) It has more water content
b) It contains more mitochondria
c) It stores more fat
d) It has fewer blood vessels

iii. According to the graph, at birth, what percentage of total body fat is brown adipose tissue approximately? 1
a) 0%
b) 40%

c) 20%
d) 100%

iv. Around what age does white adipose tissue start decreasing? 1
a) 0 years
b) 50 years
c) 20 years
d) 40 years

v. What is the main function of brown adipose tissue in newborns? 1

vi. According to the graph, does the proportion of brown adipose tissue increase or decrease during teenage? 1

vii. How could the findings from burn patients potentially help in developing weight-loss treatments? 2

viii. Describe the trends shown in the graph for both brown and white adipose tissue from birth to age 50. 2

SECTION B: CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS

3. You are Pushkar Singh/Priya Bisht, a member of the Mountain Heritage Club, Mussoorie. The club is planning to 4
organise a clean-up drive of the Mall Road and surrounding hills every Saturday morning to promote local
tourism. Write a notice in about 50 words, informing the residents of the drive and inviting volunteers.
Include all the necessary details. Put your notice in a box.
OR

You are Dev Negi/Devika Joshi, the Sports Captain of Pine View Academy, Almora. Your school is organising an 'Inter-
House Volleyball Tournament' next month. Draft a notice in about 50 words, inviting students to register their teams and
attend the try-outs. Include all the necessary details. Put your notice in a box.

4. As the Cultural Secretary of Himalayan Public School, Rishikesh, draft an invitation for the Annual Folk 4
Dance Competition, inviting Professor Tara Verma, an acclaimed local choreographer, to perform and judge the event.
Provide the essential details in about 50 words.
OR

You are Maya Joshi/Mayank Tamta, currently residing at 22, Valley View Apartments, Dehradun. You have been
invited to inaugurate a literature festival at your alma mater, Grand Peaks College, Mussoorie. Write a formal reply
in about 50 words, accepting the invitation and expressing your gratitude.

5. You are Manish Rawat/Rita Gwal from 45/C, third floor, Kothal Gate, Nainital. You have come across the following 5
advertisement in The Kumaon Chronicle for the post of a Librarian at a new school. Write a letter expressing your
interest in the position. Include your bio-data along with the application.

Join the Mountain View School
We are a new institution looking for dynamic individuals with:
• Excellent organizational and cataloging skills
• A passion for encouraging reading among students
• Ability to manage digital and physical resources
Educational Requirements: Graduate in Library Science or related field
Experience: Mandatory, minimum 2 years' experience in a school library is

preferredInterested candidates should send their applications with a resume.
Contact: Mountain View School, Address: 15, Tallital Road, Nainital, 263001

OR

You are Suman Thapliyal/Sunita Upadhyay, residing at 18-B, Rajpur Road, Dehradun. Write a letter to the editor of The
Himalayan Times, highlighting the urgent need for better waste management and sanitation facilities in the city to protect
its scenic beauty. Emphasise the importance of public cooperation and local body action. Draft the letter using your own
ideas as well as the cues given:

• Impact of littering on tourist footfall and local environment.
• Need for regular waste collection and recycling initiatives.
• Importance of installing more public dustbins and signages.
• Building a sense of responsibility among residents and tourists.

6. The increasing trend of migration from the hills to the plains poses a significant challenge to the development 5
and cultural preservation of Uttarakhand's villages. You are Kabir Pant/Kamini Goswami. Write an article for the
monthly magazine edition of The Mountain Voice and discuss the impact of this phenomenon on village life.

OR

The concept of 'homestays' has emerged as a popular and sustainable model for tourism in the scenic villages of
Uttarakhand, offering economic benefits to local communities. You are Ria Chauhan/Rohit Tyagi. Write an article for the
travel magazine Devbhoomi Destinations and discuss the role of homestays in promoting responsible tourism.

SECTION C: LITERATURE TEXT BOOK AND SUPPLIMENTRY READING TEXT

7. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two given.

I saw my mother,
beside me,
doze, open-mouthed, her face
ashen like that
of a corpse and realised with
pain

i. Where was the poet driving to? 1

a) Home to the Cochin airport
b) To Home
c) The Cochin airport to home
d) None of these

ii. Who is I? 1

a) The poet

b) A little girl
c) A young boy
d) A doctor

iii. What did the poet realise with pain? 1

iv. How did the poet feel about this realization? 1

v. Which literary device is used in the extract? 1

vi. What did the poet say to her mother after the airport’s security check? 1

OR

A roadside stand that too pathetically pled,
It would not be fair to say for a dole of bread,
But for some of the money, the cash, whose flow
supports
The flower of cities from sinking and withering
faint.

i. Why is it unfair to say that these people are begging for a dole of bread? 1
a) Because they are unreasonably begging for money
b) Because they have something to sell
c) Because they don't have anything to sell
d) As they shamelessly beg for bread

ii. Identify the phrase that suggests the following: 1

They plead to the rich city dwellers to buy something.

iii. Complete the following analogy correctly. Do NOT repeat from used example. 1

A roadside stand that too pathetically pled : personification :: flower of cities : ________

iv. Fill the blank with an appropriate word, with reference to the extract. 1

The word which signifies the poor and sorrowful condition of the owners of the stand ________.

v. What is it that the village folk are desperate for? 1

vi. The poor people look at the city money for their 1
a) survival and betterment
b) sorrow and misery
c) growth and opportunity
d) repayment of loans

8. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.

Antarctica, because of her simple ecosystem and lack of biodiversity, is the perfect place to study how little changes in
the environment can have big repercussions. Take the microscopic phytoplankton- those grasses of the sea that nourish
and sustain the entire Southern Ocean’s food chain. These single-celled plants use the sun’s energy to assimilate carbon
and synthesise organic compounds in that wondrous and most important of process called photosynthesis. Scientists

warn that a further depletion in the ozone layer will affect the activities of phytoplankton, which in turn will affect the
lives of all the marine animals and birds of the region, and the global carbon cycle. In the parable of the phytoplankton,
there is a great metaphor for existence: take care of the small things and the big things will fall into place.

i. Why is Antarctica considered ideal for studying environmental change? 1
ii. “take care of small things and the big things will fall into place”, What is the relevance of this 1
statement in the context of the Antarctica’s environment?

iii. Which of the following poses the greatest threat to the overall health of Antarctic marine life? 1
a) depletion in the ozone layer
b) The discovery of new mineral resources for extraction.
c) A significant decrease in the human population.
d) The introduction of new plant and animal species to the ecosystem.

iv. The word ‘metaphor’ used in the extract means: 1
a) cause
b) effect
c) symbol
d) analysis
OR

But the utter pallor of the man’s unconscious face moved him first to stoop and feel his pulse. It was faint but it was
there. He put his hand against the man’s cold breast. The heart too was yet alive. “He will die unless he is operated on,”
Sadao said, considering. “The question is whether he will not die anyway.” Hana cried out in fear. “Don’t try to save
him! What if he should live?” “What if he should die?” Sadao replied. He stood gazing down on the motionless man.
This man must have extraordinary vitality or he would have been dead by now.

i. What motivates Sadao to consider surgery despite the risks? 1
ii. Pick the idiom that best describes the situation in which Sadao and Hana were in. 1
a) to be like a fish out of water
b) like water off a duck’s back
c) to be dead in the water
d) to be in hot water.

iii. Which lines best describes Hana’s state of mind? 1
iv. Where did Sadao and Hana find the American soldier? 1
a) the sea coast
b) Korea
c) the battlefield
d) at the museum in Tokyo

9. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.

My breath was gone. I was frightened. Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart at the overpowering force of
the waves. My introduction to the Y.M.CA. swimming pool revived unpleasant memories and stirred childish fears.
But in a little while I gathered confidence. I paddled with my new water wings, watching the other boys and trying
to learn by aping them. I did this two or three times on different days and was just beginning to feel at ease in the
water when the misadventure happened.

i. Write down the phrase from the extract above that shows that ‘the fear of water was brought back to his mind’. 1

ii. Identify the phrase that allows the reader to infer that the author began feeling comfortable in the water. 1

iii. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below. 1

(1) The author’s father laughed to mock his son’s inability to swim.
(2) The author gathered confidence by watching and copying other boys.

a) (1) Can be inferred from the extract but (2) cannot.
b) (1) cannot be inferred from the extract but (2) can.
c) (1) is true but (2) is false.
d) (2) is the reason for (1).

iv. The misadventure that took place right after the author felt comfortable was that 1
a) the author slipped and fell into the swimming pool
b) a bully tossed him into the pool for the sake of fun
c) his coach forgot to teach him how to handle deep water
d) his father couldn’t help him from drowning into the water

v. Select the suitable word from the extract to complete the following analogy: 1

mustered: gathered:: copying: ________

vi. What is the author’s name? 1

OR

The news of Gandhi's advent and of the nature of his mission spread quickly through Muzaffarpur and to Champaran.
Sharecroppers from Champaran began arriving on foot and by conveyance to see their champion. Muzaffarpur lawyers
called on Gandhi to brief him; they frequently represented peasant groups in court, they told him about their cases and
reported the size of their fee.

i. The word "sharecroppers" in the passage refers to …………………….. . 1

ii. What was the response of the sharecroppers to Gandhi’s arrival in Muzaffarpur? 1

iii. Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below. 1

(1) Gandhi was very popular
(2) A number of peasants were visiting him.

a) Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
b) Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 true.
c) Both the statements are true.
d) Both the statements are false

iv. Replace the underlined word with its antonym from the extract. 1

The news of Gandhi’s departure and the purpose of his mission spread through Muzaffarpur.

v. Which of the following purpose of Gandhi's mission can be inferred from the given extract? 1
a) To teach self-dependence
b) To start a result
c) To help the poor peasants
d) To chide the lawyers

vi. Complete the sentence with an appropriate explanation, as per the extract. 1

In the given extract, “their cases” refer to the cases that the lawyers were fighting for/against ________.

10. Answer ANY FIVE of the following six questions, in about 40-50 words. 5x2=10

i. Did the stranger agree to go to the ironmaster’s house? Why or why not?
ii. The poet, Pablo Neruda, does not want total inactivity or death. What then does he expect from people?
iii. What evidence from the text reveals that Rudyard Kipling did not want to talk?
iv. How did Sophie’s father react when Geoff told him about meeting with Danny Casey?
v. Who was the English visitor to the studio and what was the purpose of his visit?
vi. What is the endless fountain of immortal drink and why does the poet call it immortal?

11. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words. 2x2=4

i. What made Charley return from the third level at the Grand Central?
ii. Why was Zitkala-Sa so bent upon not having her hair cut?
iii. What message did the messenger in official uniform bring for Sadao? Why were Hana and Sadao both
relieved on getting the message?

12. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 120-150 words. 5

How does the story, ‘Lost Spring’ highlight the apathy of society and those in power to end the vicious
cycle of poverty? Support your answer with textual evidence.
OR
How do ‘Indigo’ by Louis Fischer and ‘The Roadside Stand’ by Robert Frost, highlight the theme of
exploitation, and what similarities do they reveal about the plight of marginalised communities?

13. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 120-150 words. 5

"A chance meeting with Mr. Lamb not only changed Derry's perception and attitude towards life but also gave
him the much needed impetus and confidence to take on the challenges of life." Comment.
OR
Analyse how the narrative technique used in ‘The Tiger King’, enhances the impact
of the story on the reader.

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
2025-26
ENGLISH (Code No.403)
ROLL NO.

Time: 3 hours Max Marks :80
Note: (i) This question paper is divided into three sections- A, B and C
(ii) All questions are compulsory. Marks are indicated against each question.
(iii) Separate instructions are given with each section and question wherever
necessary. Read these instructions carefully and follow them faithfully.
(iv) Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

Section -A (Reading)
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow
(A)Every time a child takes a soft drink, he's laying the groundwork for dangerous bone
disease. No, fizzy and sugary drinks don't cause osteoporosis. But, because they are often a
substitute for a glass of milk, kids are not getting the calcium and vitamin D they need to
build a strong skeleton. Many of them also lead a sedentary lifestyle, so they aren't getting
the bone-building benefits for vigorous exercise either. These children aren't just in
jeopardy for brittle bones and fractures decades down the road. They could be at risk of
osteoporosis at a younger age than ever before.
(B)The Indian Society for Bone and Mineral Research, a body of osteoporosis experts is
trying to spread awareness about this bone-crippling disease. Osteoporosis starts in
childhood but has consequences later in life. The condition causes bones to become riddled
with holes, like the framework of a house that's been attacked by termites. That can lead to
broken bones, which in turn can cause deformity, chronic pain, or disability. Osteoporosis
can be fatal; up to 25 percent of older people who suffer a broken hip die within a year,
Osteoporosis isn't just your grandmother's health threat. Although it strikes over 50 million
women in India, it also menaces over 12 million men; Osteoporosis causes loss of height,
pain in joints and back, fractures, and fear of fractures, and can be very depressing, so we
must adopt preventive measures, to save millions of people.
(C) There is a new medical understanding of the best ways to protect ourselves and our
children, "Simple lifestyle changes and nutrition will help save your bones," says Dr, Mittal,
To get us moving in the right direction, he says, "It's never too late to adopt bone-friendly
habits - exercise, get enough sunlight, and have adequate calcium, This way, we can keep
our bones healthy and prevent osteoporosis."

1. Answer the following questions, based on the above passage: (12)
(i)Choose a word that can be used to replace the word ‘jeopardy’ in passage A (1)
(a) Excitement
(b)Leading to good health
(c)Danger of loss
(d)Overwhelmed

(ii)To build strong bones one must (1)
(a)Drink fizzy and sugary drinks
(b)Avoid use of milk
(c)Adapt sedentary lifestyle

(d)Exercise, have enough sunlight and adequate calcium
(iii)Osteoporosis effect on bones can be described as (1)
(a)Healthy bones
(b)Increase in calcium deposit
(c)Increased vigour
(d)Bones riddled with holes
(iv)The ways suggested to deal with osteoporosis in the paragraph can be described as (1)
(a)Impractical
(b)Irritable
(c)Imperfect
(d)Practical

(v)Which society is working to spread awareness about osteoporosis? (1)

(vi)Soft drinks are not a good choice.Why? (1)

(vii)Mention reasons that lead to osteoporosis. (2)

(viiii)Lifestyle changes can help treat this bone disease. Explain how. (2)

(ix)List the impact of osteoporosis on people since its development from childhood. (2)

2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow- (10)

(A) Maha Kumbh is observed after every 12 years in India. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 at
Prayagraj was the largest spiritual gathering ever happened. This tradition is a
symbol of spiritual cleansing and unity. This year around 662 million devotees
witnessed the Mela from all over the world. On the final day alone over 50.18
million people attended.
No. of Visitors at Mahakumbh
S.No Year No of visitors ( in millions)
1 1989 15
2 2001 72
3 2013 120
4 2025 660

(B)The management of this celebration is an example of exceptional organizational
capability. The authorities deployed mobile health units, over 50000 security personnels, AI
based surveillance and crowd management system, AI powered cameras, over 400 kms of
temporary roads were built to manage the traffic.69000 LED and solar hybrid streetlights
were used.
(C)Maha Kumbh significantly contributed to the economy also. Shopkeepers, boatmen,
religious service providers, artisans got direct employment. It contributed 2 lakh crore+
revenue to UP government. The hospitality and travel sector, retail sector were the sectors
that were majorly benefitted by this Mela.

(D)This year Mela was observed between January 13 and February 26,2025. 9
permanent and 12 kms of temporary ghats were built.15000 sanitation workers-
maintained cleanliness. Maha Kumbh 2025 will be known for renewable energy use, waste

management, plastic reduction. These sustainable practices were used to protect the
environment.

Answer the following questions, based on the above passage
(i)The difference in THE number of visitors between Maha Kumbh 2025 and 2013 is (1)
(a)660 million
(b)540 million
(c)120 million
(d)780 million
(ii)Choose the word from the passage that can replace the word ‘Allocate’
(a)Surveillance
(b)Deploy
(c)Sustainable
(d)Hospitality
(iii)Maha Kumbh 2025 was observed for (1)
(a)39 days
(b)51 days
(c)30 days
(d)45 days
(iv) Maha Kumbh is celebrated after ( 1)
(a)5 years
(b)7 years
(c)8 years
(d)12 years
(vi) A gathering of 660 million would have caused a great trouble to the environment. What
measures were taken to protect the environment? (2)

(vii)How did the Maha Kumbh contribute to the economy? (2)

(viii)Organizing an event like Maha Kumbh needs exceptional planning and execution. List
the measures taken to organize this event. (2)

Section B -CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
3. A massive landslide in Uttarkashi had caused a great loss of life and property. Draft a (4)
notice in 50 words appealing the students and staff to donate clothes, money and other
relief products. You are Praveen/Prabha Head Boy /Head Girl of your school.
OR
You have observed that the books and study material of senior students can be reused next
year by the students who struggle to purchase this study material. As the Principal of your
school draft a notice in about 50 words asking students to donate their study material.

4. Your school is organizing a seminar on Cultural Diversity and National ( 4)
Integration. Draft an invitation card in about 50 words to be sent to guests and parents
mentioning the necessary details.
OR
Your school is organizing the School Annual Day next week. Your school wishes to honour

an old student of your school Mr. Ajay Pandey who is now serving as District Magistrate of
your district. You are Raj/ Reena Head Boy/ Head Girl of your school. Write a formal
invitation in about 50 words inviting Mr. Ajay Pandey as Chief Guest on school Annual Day.

5. Mr. K. Sharma the Inspector of your town came to your school and gave lot of (5)
information on Road Safety to the students and staff. You are pleased with this
programme and have come to know about many rules on road safety for the first time.
Write a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper in about 120-150 words expressing your
views and details of the programme.
OR

RK Memorial School
Requires
PGT Physics
Qualification Master’s degree in physics,B.Ed course.
Work Experience Minimum 2 years teaching
experience.
Candidates who possess exposure to extra-curricular
activities and sound academic background will be
given preference
Contact: Rk Memorial School Haldwani,Ph No 123456
on any working day
Draft an application in response to the advertisement giving your detailed
resume.(Word limit 120-150 words)

6. You went to a village to cover a story for your news channel on flood that has (5)
taken several lives. You are Pranav/Priya, write a newspaper report as the reporter of the
paper.
OR
Our sense of duty toward our country alone can help in achieving the target of keeping our
country clean. Write an article on The Importance of Cleanliness for Viksit Bharat in 120-
150 words.

SECTION -C (LITERATURE TEXT BOOK AND SUPPLEMENTARY RREADING TEXT)
7.Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:

Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes in spite of all,
Some shapes of beauty moves away the pall
(i)The rhyme scheme of the above lines is (1)

(a)ababc
(b)aabbc
(c)abcab
(d)abbcc

(ii) Assertion (A): We want to live despite disappointments and lack of good-natured (1)
men
Reason(R): We want to weave a garland of flowers for the earth.
(a)A is true, but R is false
(b)A is false but R is true
(c)Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of A
(d)Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(iii)Name the poem and the poet. (1)
(iv)State True or False (1)
Unhealthy and wrong paths are worthy to be followed.
(v) What do you infer by the word ‘pall’? (1)
(vi)How do things of beauty affect us? (1)
OR

Aunt Jennifer’s fingers fluttering through her wool
Find even the ivory needle hard to pull
The massive weight of uncle’s wedding band
Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand.
When aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie
Still ringed with the ordeals she was mastered by
(i)’Massive weight of uncle’s wedding band’ stands for (1)
(a) Too much weight of the wedding band
(b) Burden of marital responsibilities
(c)Big size of wedding band
(d)Her inability to lift weight
(ii)The term ‘sits heavily’ shows (1)
(a)Happy marriage
(b)Inability to sit
(c)Unhappy married life
(d)Love for wedding band
(iii)Why can’t she pull the ivory needle? (1)
(iv) Name the poem and the poet. (1)
(v) What is suggested by the word ‘ordeals’ here (1)
(vi)What will happen after aunt’s death (1)

8. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow:
I cried aloud, shaking my head all the while until I felt the cold blades of the scissors against
my neck, and heard them gnaw off one of my thick braids. Then I lost my spirit. Since the
day I was taken from my mother I had suffered extreme indignities. People had stared at
me. I had been tossed about in the air like a wooden puppet. And now my long hair was
shingled like a coward's! In my anguish I moaned for my mother, but no one came to
comfort me. Not a soul reasoned quietly with me, as my own mother used to do; for now I
was only one of many little animals driven by a herder.

(i) The writer lost her spirit because (1)
(a)She did not like her school
(b)She did not like her friends
(c)She was provided untidy clothes

(d) She was given an unwanted haircut
(ii) The girl compared herself to a (1)
(a)Braid
(b)Bread
(c)Puppet
(d)Doll
(iii)State True or False (1)
The girl cried for her mother to comfort her.
(iv) Find a word from the passage which means ‘fury’ (1)

OR
Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The reason the programme has been so successful is because it is impossible to go
anywhere near the South Pole and not be affected by it. It’s easy to be blasé about polar ice
caps melting while sitting in the comfort zone of your respective latitude and longitude, but
when you can visibly see glaciers retreating and ice shelves collapsing you begin to realize
that the threat of global warming is real.
Antarctica because of her simple eco system and lack of biodiversity, is the perfect place to
study how little changes in the environment can have big repercussions.
(i)The programme was successful because (1)
(a)Author participated in it
(b)Everyone was well educated
(c)It was impossible to go near South Pole
(d)Lot of money was spent
(ii) The synonym of repercussion is (1)
(a)Effect
(b)Patience
(c)Diligence
(d)Pollution
(iii)Name the lesson from where this extract is taken (1)
(iv)State True or False (1)
The threat of global warming is real.

Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
9. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
Morning found the town of Moitihari black with the peasants. They did not know Gandhi’s
record in South Africa. They had merely heard that a Mahatma who wanted to help them
was in trouble with the authorities. Their spontaneous demonstration in thousands around
the courthouse was the beginning of their liberation from the fear of the British. The
officials felt powerless without Gandhi’s cooperation. He helped them regulate the crowd.
He was polite and friendly. He was giving them concrete proof that their might, hitherto
dreaded and unquestioned, could be challenged by Indians. The government was baffled.
The prosecutor requested the judge to postpone the trial.

(i)Where did the peasants gather? (1)

(ii)Did people know what Gandhiji had done in Africa? (1)
(iii)People came in thousands around the courthouse because (1)

(a)They were revolutionaries
(b)People came to help a Mahatma in trouble
(c)People wanted to spend time
(d)People came to see the courthouse
(iv)Why were the British officials powerless? (1)
(v)The British government was scared and they (1)
(a)Decided to run away
(b)Increased tax on people
(c)Postponed the trial
(d)Started giving grants for peasants
(vi)Why did Gandhiji say that the beginning of liberation from the fear of British started?
(1)

OR
“Honoured and noble Miss, Since you have been so nice to me all day long, as if I was a real
captain- for I do not want you to be embarrassed at this Christmas season by a thief; but you
can give back the money to the old man on the roadside, who has the money pouch hanging
on the window frame as a bait for poor wanderers. The rattrap is a Christmas present from
a rat who would have been caught in the world’s rattrap if he had not been raised to t
captain, because in that way he got power to clear himself.

(i)Why didn’t the peddler want to embarrass the girl (1)
(a) He had thirty kronors.
(b)She treated him like a captain.
(c) He was not well.
(d) It was his father whom he wanted to embarrass.
(ii)Who is noble Miss in the above lines? (1)
(iii)Why did he leave a rattrap for the girl as gift? (1)
(iv)The peddler compared himself to a………if he would have been caught. (1)
Fill in the bank using one of the options given below
(a)Valet
(b)Girl
(c)Rat
(d)Father
(v)How does money unattended work for people like the peddler? (1)
(vi)What would happen if girl behaved with the peddler rudely like her father? (1)

10. Answer any five of the following questions in about 40-50 words each. 2x5=10
(a)How do things of beauty help us in our troubles?
(b) Gandhiji had not thought that he would have to live in Champaran for a year? Why he
stayed there for a year?
(c)Gemini studio was a fine example of national integration. Why?
(d)Mukesh dreams of cars but does not dream of flying planes. What stopped Mukesh to
think of flying planes?
(e)Franz finds that studying is worth and it was he who slipped away from studies. How did

Franz come to this conclusion?
(f)How do cars bring hope to the lives of people in the poem ‘A roadside stand´ ?

11.Answer any two of the following questions in about 40-50 words. 2x2=4
(i) How did Charley confirm that his psychiatrist friend had found ‘The Third Level’?

(ii) Explain the complexes that Derry suffered from.
(iii)Why is Antarctica the ideal place to study environmental changes?

12.Answer the following questions in about 120-150 words. (5)
Compare the dreams and aspirations of Mukesh and Saheb while also contrasting their
perceptions towards their family profession.
OR
Where there is a will, there is a way. Relate this proverb with the experience and deep
meaning the writer learnt after the drowning incident in the lesson ‘Deep Water’.

13.Answer the following questions in about 120-150 words. (5)
If we have friends or subordinates who flatter only, we do not need enemies. Justify this
statement with reference to the lesson ‘The Tiger King’?
OR
We must build our perspective after considering all things, facts and realities. Do you agree
with this statement with reference to the lesson ‘On The Face Of It’?

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