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Question Numbers 01 to 15 consist of 01 Mark each.

Q1) Find the odd one out?

(A) (B)

(C) (D)

Q2) Shown in the drawing below (Fig.01) is a set of two units that completes a puzzle. Find the
same pair from the options below.

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(A) (B) (C) (D)

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The main reason why national parks and sanctuaries are being promoted over zoos is:-
(A) allows visitors to roam in the forest
(B) allows animals to be in their natural habitat
(C) allows restriction for the predators
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(B) Fishery Management of India
(C) National Fishery Management
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Q6) How many equilateral triangles can you find in the 3- dimensional figure shown below?

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Q7) How many Circles are required to make the given pattern?

(A) 13 (B) 15
(C) 12 (D) 17

Q8) Which international agreement aims to combat climate change?
(A) Kyoto Protocol (B) Paris Agreement
(C) Geneva Convention (D) Montreal Protocol

Q9) Which material was not used in making and decorating the musical instrument “Sitar”?
(A) Wood (B) Leather
(C) Pumpkin/Gourd (D) Bone

Q10) Identify The logo:

(A) Accessible India Campaign
(B) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
(C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
(D) Divyangjan Empowerment Initiative

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Q11) Given below is an image of a cube (Fig.01). What will the face, marked by an arrow pointing
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Q13) Identify the beak of a pigeon.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Q14) What is referred to as green revolution in India?
(A) The period after liberalization when economy rose
(B) The period when honey and horticulture rose on India
(C) The period of development of high yielding plant varieties
(D) The period of development of milk cooperatives

Q15) What is common between common salt and silica gel.
(A) Amorphous (B) Precipitous
(C) Hygroscopic (D) Gelatinous

Question Numbers 16 to 20 consist of 02 Marks each.

Q16) Identify the road signs in the order as shown in the image.

(A) Uneven Road, No Entry, Intersection, Speed limit, Narrow Road
(B) Speed Breaker, Prohibited Road, T Section, Height Limit, Bridge
(C) Speed Breaker, No Entry, Intersection, Height Limit, Narrow Road
(D) Uneven Road, Prohibited Road, Intersection, Speed Limit, Bridge

Q17) Following the relational equation given below, choose the same relational equation from the
given options:- “Blue-Violet / Blue / Blue-Green"
(A) Orange-Red / Orange / Yellow-Orange (B) Red-Violet / Red / Red-Orange
(C) Green / Blue-Green / Yellow-Green (D) Blue / Yellow / Red

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Q18) Carefully observe the block. The block with question mark needs to be replaced with one of the
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Q20) Which of the following is the correct logo of ICICI Bank?

(A) (B) (C) (D)

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Q21) Rajiv and Sudip are neighbours and share the same wall. Rajiv has a big neem tree in his yard
which provides shade to a portion of Sudip’s garden. Whenever the tree sheds leaves, Sudip
feels the burden of having to clear his garden as well. Due to this Sudip has argued with Rajiv to
cut down the tree so that he does not have to clear the fallen leaves anymore. Rajiv refuses to
do so.

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A thirsty crow is eyeing juices in a juice shop, which is located in a market.

22A) Imagine you are the crow. Draw this juice shop in the box given below. Feel free to add as many
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22B) In the given box, make a poster of crows demanding their right to drink juices from juice shops.
You may use colour. (10 marks)

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List down 5 different categories of user groups. The user groups can be categorized by age groups,
physical abilities etc.

Describe the challenges that they will face while using the sink in the moving train.

(A) User group 01______________________________________________________________

Challenge faced by them______________________________________________________

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(B) User group 02______________________________________________________________

Challenge faced by them______________________________________________________

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(C) User group 03______________________________________________________________

Challenge faced by them______________________________________________________

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(D) User group 04______________________________________________________________

Challenge faced by them______________________________________________________

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(E) User group 05______________________________________________________________

Challenge faced by them______________________________________________________

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24B) Choose any one frame from Q 24 which you think could independently represent an alternate
object and draw the object in the frame provided below. (05 marks)

Frame No:______ Object Represented:___________________________

Q25) Read the following text and answer the questions based on it:

PHILOSOPHER: Then let me ask you this. Why do you think you want to be like Y? I guess you
just want to be a different person, whether it’s Y or someone else. But what is the goal of that?

YOUTH: You’re talking about goals again? As I said earlier, it’s just that I admire him and I think
I’d be happier if I were like him.

PHILOSOPHER: You think you’d be happier if you were like him. Which means that you are not
happy now, right?

YOUTH: What!

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PHILOSOPHER: Right now, you are unable to feel really happy. This is because you have not
learned to love yourself. And to try to love yourself, you are wishing to be reborn as a different
person. You’re hoping to become like Y, and throw away who you are now. Correct?

YOUTH: Yes, I guess that’s right! Let’s face it: I hate myself! I, the one who’s doing this playing
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25B) What is the category of the book? (1.5 marks)
1) Science fiction 2) Biography
3) Psychology and Self Help 4) Humor

Ans:_______________________________

25C) Imagine a game based on the text given (you may take inspiration from snakes & ladders or ludo or
any other). The game could be about achieving various levels of happiness {e.g. liking yourself the
way you are, being like someone else, finding your ‘equipment (own tool of happiness)’ } or any
other theme from the text given.

In the frame given below, sketch the game and mention number of players. In the lines provided on
the next page, write rules for play, scoring and losing, in maximum 6 points. (12 marks)

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Q5) Night-time flowering plants are typically_________ in colour, but have a pleasing smell, as
insects do not see at night time but get attracted to their smell. Identify the correct colour.
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Q8) Five pencils (V, W, X, Y, Z) are arranged on the floor as shown in the image. Which of them are in
the same plane?

(A) V and Z (B) V and Y (C) W and V (D) Z and W

Q9) Which of the options below replaces the question marks as the logical next hexagon in the
sequence?

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Q10) Which of the following heavenly bodies are of a similar nature?
(i) Sun (ii) Alpha Century (iii) Moon
(iv) Earth (v) Halley's Comet

(A) i and iii (B) i and ii (C) iii and v (D) i, iii and iv

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Q11) “Yellow-Green /Yellow/ Yellow-Orange” show a distinct relationship. Which of the options below
shows a similar relationship?
(A) Red-Orange/ Red/ Magenta (B) Yellow-Green/ Violet/Yellow-Orange
(C) Blue/ Violet/ Magenta (D) Green/ Red/ Magenta

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Q15) Identify the correct alternative which replaces the question mark in the square given below?

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Q16) It takes longer to cook food at high altitudes (hills/mountains) than places at low altitudes (e.g.,
near seashores). People living at higher altitudes have more hemoglobin than people from low
altitudes. Vehicles at Chennai need to be tuned when brought to Shimla. Which of the
statements given below are correct?
1. The boiling point of water does not change at all locations.
2. Boiling of water depends on pressure.
3. Oxygen is low at high altitudes.
4. The air fuel mixture of any vehicle remains the same at all locations.
(A) 1 and 3 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 4 (D) 2 and 4

Q17) In the context of citizenship, which of the following best describes the relationship between
rights and duties?
(A) Rights and duties are entirely unrelated and do not impact each other.
(B) Rights and duties are synonymous terms with the same meaning.
(C) Rights and duties are interrelated, as rights come with responsibilities and obligations.
(D) Rights are always more important than duties in any society.

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Q18) In the context of a group or community, what do "homogeneity" and "diversity" refer to?
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(A) Homogeneity refers to a group's ability for change, while diversity signifies ability to confirm.
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Q20) A pattern has been cut out from a folded sheet of paper as shown below in Fig. 1, Fig. 2, and Fig. 3.

Draw the pattern, in Fig. 4, as seen on the unfolded sheet after cutting. Use dotted lines to
indicate paper fold and shade the cut-out sections. (15 Marks)

Fig. 1: Folded paper before cutting Fig. 2: Folded profile

Fig. 4: Draw the pattern here. Fold lines and dotted lines and Fig. 3: Cut-out
shade the cut-out sections. pattern

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Q21) Potable water is a major challenge in mountain regions. Analyze this context and difficulties
related to potable water. Design a water-carrying product that allows community members to
transport 20 liters of water effectively. (20 marks)

21A) Draw in the space below, a detailed illustration of this product outlining its features and materials
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21B) Draw in the space below, how the product will be carried by individuals. (08 marks)

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Q22) Given below are pairs of words inside the boxes that represent the original and final state of
different things. (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

In the given space, diagram or sketch three crucial activities in the process that would have led
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Mango/fruit Pickle

Seashells/beads Jewellery

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Q23) Recall a space from a house that is being used by either one of the two options given below.
Tick the box to mark your selection. (20 marks)
☐ elderly person (above fifty years old) or
☐ a child (four to ten years old).

23A) Draw the space you have selected with relevant objects in the frame given below. Draw in the
horizontal orientation in relation to the top and bottom of the space. (10 marks)

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23B) Select any one object from your previous drawing and draw it below in detail. Write about one
key function with reference to the person using this object. (05 marks)

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23C) Write one suggestion to improve its functionality. Draw the improvised version in the space
provided. (05 marks)

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