CBSE Class 10 Question Paper 2022 Solution English

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Secondary School Term II Examination, 2022
Marking Scheme – English Language & Literature
(SUBJECT CODE 184)
(PAPER CODE 2/1, 2/2, 2/3, 2/4)
General Instructions: -

1. You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious problems
which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching profession. To
avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must read and understand
the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
2. a. The marking scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers
b. These are only guidelines and do not constitute the complete answer.
c. The students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, the
marks be awarded accordingly.
d. The candidate would be permitted to obtain a photocopy of the Answer Book on
request in an RTI application and also separately as a part of the re-evaluation
process on payment of the processing charges. All Evaluators/Additional Head
Examiners/Head Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that
evaluation is carried out as per value points for each answer as given in the
Marking Scheme.
3. “Evaluation process is confidential. Sharing any part of the document/ information
related to this, publishing it in any magazine and printing in News
Paper/Website/Social Media. etc may invite action under IPC.”
4. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not
be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking Scheme
should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while evaluating, answers
which are based on latest information or knowledge or any innovative idea related to
the question concerned, they may be assessed for their correctness and marks be
awarded to them. In class-X, while evaluating competency based questions, if the
given answer is not from marking scheme but correct, marks should be awarded with
the consultation of the Head Examiner (HE).
5. The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation
shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of
individual evaluator.
6. All the Head Examiners/Additional Head Examiners/Evaluators are instructed to mark
( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer ‘X” (Cross) be marked. Evaluator will
not put right ( √ ) kind of mark casually / out of habit / unintentionally while evaluating which
gives an impression that answer is correct and no marks are awarded or vice versa. This is
the most common error which evaluators are committing.
7. If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and written in the left-
hand margin and encircle it. This may be followed strictly.
8. If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This must be followed strictly.
9. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more marks
should be retained and the other answer should be scored out.
10. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized only
once.
11. A full scale of marks for example 0-40 marks as given in Question Paper has to be used.
Please do not hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.
12. Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation as per CBSE directions every day and
evaluate 30 answer books per day in main subjects and 35 answer books per day in other
subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This is in view of the reduced syllabus and
number of questions in question paper.

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13. Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
• Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
• Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
• Wrong totaling of marks awarded.
• Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
• Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
• Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
• Wrong grand total.
• Marks in words and figures do not tally.
• Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
• Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark is
correctly and clearly indicated. It should not merely be a line. Same is with the “X” (Cross)
for incorrect answer.)
• Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks awarded.

14. While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should be
marked as cross (X) and award zero (0) Marks and encircle it.

15. Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the
evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all concerned,
it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and judiciously.

16. The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the Guidelines for
spot Evaluation before starting the actual evaluation.

17. Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to
the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.
18. Each blank page must be crossed and signed and marks should be written in words by the
examiner after the last question attempted with his/her examiner’s number stating /showing
that nothing has been written by the candidate.

Best wishes !

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MARKING SCHEME
Secondary School Examination Term–II, 2022
ENGLISH (Language & Literature) (Subject Code : 184)
[ Paper Code: 2/1/1]

Section – A (10 Marks)
Reading

1. Objectives:
• To comprehend the passage
• To identify the main points from the text
Marking: 5 marks -1 mark for each correct answer
No penalty for spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors

Read the following passage carefully.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer any five questions from the six given
below: 5x1=5
(i) How is sand a ‘treasure-trove’?
Ans. Treasure trove :
- rich collection of minerals provided by sand.
- a record of geological past/ earth’s changing process.

(any one)

(ii) How is sand both a pain and a pleasure?
Ans. Pain: When sand gets in food. (½ mark)
Pleasure: When moulded into castles. (½ mark)

(iii) Name two man-made materials that contain sand.
Ans. concrete (½ mark)
glass (½ mark)

(iv) List the different shapes of sand.
Ans. Stars, spirals, their edges jagged or smooth

(v) What is the origin of white sand?
Ans. Coral outcrops, crystalline quartz rocks or gypsum, erosion of rocks, volcanic
eruption, marine organisms

(any one)

(vi) In what ways are older granules different from recent granules?
Ans. older granules are finer and smoother around the edges

2. Objectives:
• To comprehend the passage
• To identify the main points from the text
Marking: 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer
No penalty for spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors

Read the passage given below:

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On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer any five questions from the six questions
given below: 5x1=5

(i) Under what conditions does a natural spring emerge?
Ans. When the water table may be higher than the earth’s surface a natural spring can
emerge.

(ii) What is a confined aquifer?
Ans.
- a deep underground cavity of porous rock that holds water (½ mark)
- bears pressure from confining layer above it ( ½ mark)

(iii) What forms a flowing artesian well?
Ans. Due to the pressurised nature of an aquifer, water will often rise up from within it and
form a flowing artesian well.

(iv) Explain the term ‘purified water.
Ans. Water has gone through variety of cleansing processes

(v) How are pathogens treated?
Ans. by ultraviolet (UV) light

(vi) Why is municipal water treated by chlorination?
Ans.
- only powerful and comprehensive microbial treatment
- extremely inexpensive, water remains contaminant free

(any one)

Section -B (10 marks)
Writing and Grammar

3.Attempt any one from (i) and (ii) 5

(i) You are Rita/Rahul and you came across the following information on your local club notice-
board.

Better Living
How to tackle stress, build concentration and remain fit and be healthy -- Yoga, a
way of life -- Join free yoga camp for students.

You
wish to enrol but require more information. Write a letter to the Yoga Institute, M.G. Road, Pune,
enquiring details of timing, batch size, eligibility, etc. for joining the course.

Ans. LETTER: TO MAKE AN ENQUIRY
Note: No marks to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be given to the
candidate’s appropriate use of language and skills of reasoning.
Word limit: 100-120 words. However, no marks to be deducted for exceeding the word limit.
Marking :-
Format :1 Mark
i. sender's address
ii. date
iii. receiver's address

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iv. subject
v. salutation
vi. complimentary close
Content :2 Marks
Expression: 2 Marks
(coherence, relevance of ideas - 1 mark
Accuracy, appropriate words and correct spellings - 1 mark
Deduct ½ mark only when there are four or more errors)

Suggested Value points:
- where- location
- when-timing/date/duration
- batch size
- eligibility

(any other relevant point)

(ii) Internet provides every information one seeks at the click of a button. As a result children today
are living in a comfort zone. According to research, this will result in long-term consequences which
will affect their brain. Based on the following chart, write an analytical paragraph in not more than
120 words on activities to improve brain power.

For the Visually Impaired Candidates:
Read the following report and write an analytical paragraph based on it in 100 120 words :

According to a study, playing all sorts of brain games at home for fun boosts memory, thinking
speed, and other cognitive skills. A research suggests that using paper and pencil especially for
older people engages the brain and enhances memory in many more ways than using a keyboard.

Ans. ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH
Note: Analysis to be based on the given input only.
No extra credit to be awarded for any additional information to the given content.
Content - 2 Marks
Analysis – 2 Marks
Expression - 1 Mark
(coherence, relevance of ideas – ½ mark
accuracy, appropriate words and correct spellings – ½ mark)
Suggested Value points: Hints / Lines given in the question paper can be used
anywhere in the paragraph

4. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Identify the error
and write its correction against the correct blank number. Remember to underline the correction.
The first one has been done for you. 1x3=3

Objective: To use grammatical items accurately and appropriately
Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer
( ½ mark for identification of the error)
( ½ mark for the writing of the correction)

Error Correction
While the worst for COVID-19 in India (e.g.) for of
seems to be over, one may remain (a) _________ _________
vigilant and response quickly to (b) _________ _________

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any future spike of cases. (c) _________ _________

Incorrect Correct
(i) Ans. (a) may must/should
(ii) Ans. (b) response respond
(iii) Ans. (c) of in

5. Read the conversation and complete the passage that follows: 2
Objective: To use grammatical items accurately and appropriately
Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer. No partial credit
Note: Marks to be awarded if passage is completed using any grammatically correct
structure

Rahul : It is difficult to fight against peer pressure. Youth easily gets influenced by the lifestyle of its
peers.
Radhika : Peer pressure has its benefits as well. Our peers also motivate and inspire us to do
better and work hard.

Rahul said that it was difficult to fight against peer pressure as (a) ___________ . Radhika replied
that peer pressure had its benefits as well it (b) ___________

(i) Ans. (a) youth easily got influenced by the lifestyle of their peers
(ii) Ans. (b) motivated and inspired them to do better and work hard / motivates and
inspires them to do better and work hard.

Section -C (20 marks)
Literature

6. Answer any six questions in 30 – 40 words each. 2x6=12

Objective: This section evaluates the questions based on texts to assess interpretation,
inference extrapolation beyond the text and across the text.

Marking: 2 marks for each correct answer
- Content: 1 mark
- Expression: 1 mark
No marks to be deducted for exceeding the word limit.

(i) How, according to Buddha, can one obtain peace of mind? (The Sermon at Benares)
Ans. Suggested Value Points:
- to draw out the arrow/ get rid of lamentation, complain and grief
- by which one becomes composed and obtains peace of mind
- one who overcomes all sorrow, who understands that ‘Death is inevitable’ —will
be blessed with peace

(any other relevant point )
(any two)

(ii) “Don’t bite your nails Amanda!
Don’t hunch your shoulders Amanda!”

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What does this reflect about Amanda’s mother and Amanda?
Ans. Suggested Value Points:
- Amanda’s mother is irritated / annoyed / frustrated / exasperated
- Amanda does not respond / react at that moment
- She escapes into the world of imagination
- (any other relevant point)

(iii) Walt Whitman in ‘Animals’ shows his preference for living with animals. Justify.
Ans. Suggested Value Points:
- Animals - placid peaceful, self-contained and happy
- show innate goodness which human beings lack
- do not grumble and whine
(any other relevant point)

(any two)

(iv) Write a brief character sketch of Lomov. (The Proposal)
Ans. Suggested Value Points:
- thirty-five years old.
- unmarried
- quarrelsome / opportunist / argumentative
- has a heart condition
- self-centred / land owner
- funny and comical character
- nervous while proposing to Natalya
- e.g. quarrel over a piece of land and over a petty issue of a dog
(any other relevant point)

(any two)

(v) What are the essential qualities for becoming a scientist, according to Ebright’s (The
Making of a Scientist)
Ans. Suggested Value Points:
- sharp brain/ first rate mind
- observant
- driving curiosity
- keen interest in subject and strong will to win
- should have a healthy competitive spirit
- (any other relevant point)

(any two)

(vi) Describe the feelings of the young lawyer when he came to know the reality of the hack
driver.
Ans. Suggested Value Points:
- as long as the lawyer did not know that hack driver was Lutkins himself he
enjoyed his company.
- when identity was revealed—felt hurt
(any other relevant point)

(any two)

(vii) What attracts visitors to Coorg? (Glimpses of India)
Ans. Suggested Value Points:
- Nature in its purest form

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- evergreen rain forests
- rolling hills
- river Kaveri
- biodiversity
- adventure sports
- coffee plantation
- spice plantation
- Malabar squirrels
(any other relevant point)

(any two)

7. Answer any two questions of the following in about 120 words each: 4x2=8

Objective: To understand, appreciate and interpret the themes and ideas of the text

Marking: 4 marks for each correct answer
- Content: 2 marks
- Expression: 2 marks

(i) Matilda realised that one little act of negligence can lead to total ruin. What do you learn
from this and how would you move on in life? (The Necklace)

Ans. Suggested Value points:
- Matilda lost the necklace she borrowed
- bought a new one, that used all her savings
- borrowed money
- to live within your means
- to accept / own your mistakes
- to accommodate and change according to the situation
- face the reality and challenges of life
- should not be discontented
(any other relevant point)

(any four)

(ii) Imagine you are Bholi and you have been invited to give a speech on the importance of
girl education. Write a speech on ‘Girl Education and Empowerment’.
Ans. Suggested Value Points:
- Can begin with an appropriate quote
- right to education
- education brings confidence, self-respect, empowerment
- equal opportunity
- study new things, acquire skills and learn facts
- removes prejudices
- creates job opportunities
- helps remove social evils / discrimination
- empowers women

(Any other relevant point)

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(any four)

(iii) Valli was a mature girl and ahead of her age. Justify the statement with evidence from
the text. (Madam Rides the Bus)
Ans. Suggested Value Points:
- an eight-year-old village girl
- firm determination to ride the bus
- meticulous planner
- saves money
- mature, clever ,curious, practical
- travels alone, confident about herself
- appreciates nature
- accepts the reality of life
- faces the reality of life courageously
(any other relevant point)

(any four)

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