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SECTION - A
[ Prose, Poetry and Supplementary Reading ]
I. Four alternatives are given for each of the
following questions / incomplete
statements. Only one of them is correct
or most appropriate. Choose the correct
alternative and write the complete
answer along with its letter of alphabet.
9×1=9

1. Dinanath Mangeshkar, the father of Lata
Mangeshkar was
(A) a reputed classical singer
(B) a reputed folk dancer
(C) a reputed dramatist
(D) a reputed film producer.
Comp. A — a reputed classical singer 1 1

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2. Before going back to his army Rustum
gave Tahminah a
(A) ring
(B) seal
(C) diamond
(D) chain.
Comp. B — seal 1 1
3. According to the poet in the poem “The
Tiger And The Deer’’, the ……………….
perish in their might.
(A) rich
(B) cruel
(C) mighty
(D) poor.
Rem. C — mighty 1 1
4. The ant king along with five thousand
ants came to help Simpleton to
(A) find keys
(B) find pearls
(C) find king’s youngest daughter
(D) bring the stones into life.
Comp. B — find pearls 1 1
5. In the poem “The Noble Nature”, the
words “dry, bald and sere”, referred to
(A) a Life
(B) a Lily
(C) an Oak
(D) a Man.
Rem. C — an Oak 1 1
6. In order to find out the whereabouts of
Rakshasa, Chanakya planned to
(A) imprison Chandan Das
(B) inform the subjects
(C) send soldiers to search for him
(D) reward the one who brings the news
about Rakshasa.
Exp. A — imprison Chandan Das 1 1

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7. All through the summer months the
houses of Srinagar city look
(A) beautiful
(B) picturesque
(C) grand
(D) attractive.
Rem. 1 1
B — picturesque

8. According to the poet the heaven and
earth help him for the one who
(A) plants a tree
(B) feeds the poor
(C) visits the sick
(D) gives service to mankind.
Comp. A — plants a tree 1 1

9. Besides in the sky, the little birds fly,
And the hills are all covered with
(A) trees
(B) sheep
(C) birds
(D) people.
1 1
Rem. B — sheep
II. Answer each of the following questions in
two or three sentences : 12 × 2 = 24
10. How did the king react by seeing the
ring ?
Comp. — When the king saw the ring he
remembered somebody he loved.
— As soon as he saw it he broke down
for a moment.
— He rewarded the fisherman with a
bracelet. 1
12
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11. What did Gopi write about Giraffe in his
letter to Vishnu ?
Comp. — It towered high above the other
animals.
1
12
1 2
— standing by a huge shed eating leaves 2
from a tall tree.
12. How does the poet Sri Aurobindo
describe the tiger in his poem, “The Tiger
And the Deer” ?
Comp. Ans.
— brilliant, pitiless splendour
— the great beast with mighty chest,
gleaming eyes, soft soundless paws,
murder 1 1 2
12
— A cruel beauty in nature. 2

13. How can one be a faithful friend ?
Comp. — faithful friend never flatters us
— helps us in difficulties, misery
— never desert us
1
— never entice us to vice. 1
12 2 2

14. Explain the things we lose when youth
departs.
Exp. — When youth departs it takes away our
strength, courage and dream.
— It also takes away our aims and 1
12
1 2
aspiration and everything which is 2
fascinating us.
15. Write about the basic demands of the
people of Banjarumale.
Comp. — The existing roads to be repaired, so
that the vehicles can reach, sick can
get help quickly.
— A bridge to be constructed across
Sunalu river and Lakkdarpe stream
— Doctors to be appointed for the PHC 1 1
2
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at Neriya.

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16. What benediction would a tired person
have under the green curtains ?
Comp. — If a tired person sleeps under the
shadow of a tree, he gets peaceful
sleep without worries.
— The soft shadow acts as a balm or
remedies for his worries 1 1
2
12 2
— He is blessed with sound sleep.

17. Why did Rustum’s voice choke at the end
of the war ?
Comp. — Sohrab cried out in the pool of blood
that he was his son and showed the
seal
— Rustum by seeing the seal confirmed
that it was his son that he had
stabbed
— So his voice choked with sorrow. 1 1
12 2 2

18. Describe the beauty of the city Srinagar.
Comp. — Srinagar is the capital of Kashmir.
— City of the sun, lying like a jewel in
the centre of the valley
— good natured people with beautiful
houses
— The city is surrounded by many
1
canals of the river Jhelum, gives the 1 2
12 2
name as “The Venice of India”.

19. How did the old man help the three
brothers in the castle ?
Comp.
— The old man led them to a table
covered with good things to eat
— After they had eaten showed them 1
1
beds where they could sleep. 12 2 2

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20. Highlight the points that Minoo Masani
wrote about Indians in his article, “The
Future is Yours”.

Appr. — Indians are more talented than most
other people, blessed with good brains
and capacity to do big things
— Unfortunately the talented doctors,
teachers and engineers, settled
abroad
— They are deprived of encouragement
by the government and lack of 1 1
2
12 2
discipline.

OR
What made Roger to steal a rusty
bicycle ?
— Roger Johnson was 30 kilometres
away from his base in Polebrook area
— He had to reach his base before
morning bomb run
— He found a rusty bicycle and rode
away in a hurry to reach his base on 1 1
2
12 2
time.

21. Tansukh Vora was an honest
autoricksha driver. Justify.
Appr. — Tansukh Vora returned the pouch of
M. G. Menon which he found in his
auto
— He didn’t accept reward for his honest
act
— He knew that it was wrong to make
money by unfair means as his father 1 1
12 2 2
had advised him.
OR

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Describe the themes of Tupe’s novels.

— His novels deal with plight of
devadasis.
— The other themes are villagers
superstitions, dowry murders,
unemployed youth and migrants. 1 1
12
— dealt with social evils. 2
2

III. Read the following extracts and answer
the questions that follow : 4 × 3 = 12
22. “For God’s sake, spare Chandan Das.”
a) Who said this ?
b) Whom was it said to ?
c) Where was it said ?
Comp. a) Rakshasa said this.
1
b) It was said to Chanakya.
1
c) It was said at the market place. 1 3
23. “The music world and Tamil Nadu have
been honoured.”
a) Who said this ?
b) Who does this statement refer to ?
c) When was it said ?
Comp. a) Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer said
this. 1
b) This statement refers to M.S.
Subbulakshmi. 1
c) When M. S. Subbulakshmi got
Bharat Ratna. 1 3
24. “She quickly flew to each of the sisters
and lit on their lips as if they were
flowers.”
a) Who does the word, “She”, refer to ?
b) Who did she help ?
c) Why did she help him ?
Comp. a) The word ‘she’ refers to Queen Bee. 1
b) She helped Simpleton. 1
c) Because her life was saved by
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25. “Well Well go and play till the light fades away.
And then go home to bed.”
a) Who said this ?
b) To whom was it said ?
c) Why did the speaker say so ?
Comp.
a) The nurse said this.
1
b) It was said to the children.
1
c) She said this while permitting the
children to play for some more time. 1 3

IV.26. Quote from memory :
It…………….……....……..........................
………………………………........................
….......…………....…….................……….
................................................... sere ;
OR
Rem. It is not growing like a tree,
In bulk, doth make Man better be;
Or standing long an oak
three hundred years,
To fall a log at last, dry, bald, and sere ;
OR
We are ...……….........…………….….......
………....………………….………....……….
...........…………….....…….…................
…………………..…................ flying feet,
3
We are stronger, and are better,
Under manhood’s sterner reign;
Still we feel that something sweet
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V. Answer each of the following questions in
a paragraph : 2×4=8
27. Describe the Spring season of Kashmir.
Exp.
Spring season
— Kashmir passes in the process of
beauty during spring season.
— different types of flowers like delicate
pink almond, white cherry, pink and
white apple, irises of royal purple
blossom.
— In Summer months the air is filled
with the perfumes of roses, walls
covered with clusters of crimson,
snow white, scarlets and creamy
yellow flowers.
— Persian, lilac and other flowers bring
beauty to the gardens of Kashmir.
1 3 4
OR
What made Sohrab drop the covering
shield ?
— The two great heroes fought fiercely
for three days.
— Once Sohrab had a chance to kill
Rustum, he didn’t do so, because his
heart didn’t permit.
— The first stage of the fight ended in
Sohrab’s favour.
— This made Rustum very angry. In his
great rage he shouted his own name
Rustum.
— The moment Sohrab heard the name
of his father he dropped the covering
shield, as he didn’t want to fight with
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28. Summarise the poem, “Autumn Song’’
written by Sarojini Naidu.
Exp. — Autumn Song
— “Autumn song”, this poem is written
by Sarojihi Naidu.
— In this poem the poet compares the
joy in the heart of Sorrow to the
sunset behind the clouds.
— She describes how the wild windy
breeze takes away the delicate
bunches of wheat and leaves.
— This makes her heart sad and alone
— Her dreams have gone like fluttering
leaves.
— She is very optimistic, and not ready
to stay behind and wants to move
further in life.
1 3 4
OR
How does the poet pray for the dumb
creature in the poem, ‘‘Prayers for Dumb
creatures’’ ?
— The poet G.E. Goodrich prays to God
for dumb creatures.
— He begins the poem with praising of
God as the makers of earth, sea, and
sky.
— God hung the stars on high and
formed sparrow’s wings alike.
— He blessed dumb creatures, cares
them and listens their voiceless
prayers.
— He created them for us.
— How shall the people dare deny their
rights when God’s seal of love is laid
on them.
— The poet requested God to teach our
hearts to listen the pleas of dumb
creatures.
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SECTION - B
[ Grammar and Vocabulary ]

VI. Answer the following : 12 × 1 = 12
29. One word for, “a low area
enclosed by hills”, is ............... .
1 1
Rem. Valley
30. The sight was too dreadful to be seen.
[ This can be written by removing
‘too-to’ and using ‘so-that -
- not’ as …………….. ]
1 1
Exp. The sight was so dreadful that it cannot
be seen.
31. What a colourful feather it is !
[ This can be changed into an assertive
sentence as ……… ]
1 1
Exp. It is a very colourful feather.
32. Rita ………… Rani are playing chess.
[ Fill in with suitable conjuction ]
1 1
Rem. and

33. He narrated a story.
[ Write this in passive voice ]
1 1
Rem. A story was narrated by him.

34. The cultural programme begins …………
6 p.m.
[ Fill in with suitable preposition ]
1 1
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35. The lady carried bags.
[ Change it into plural form ]
Rem. The ladies carried bags.
1 1
36. Kaleem is the captain of his team.
[ Underline the collective noun ]
1 1
Rem. team

37. Rustum was the bravest man in Persian
army.
[ Change this into positive degree ]
Exp. No other man in Persian army was as
brave as Rustum.
1 1

38. Chanakya offered rich presents to
Chandan Das.
[ Frame a question to get the underlined
word as an answer ]
Exp. Who offered rich presents to Chandan
Das ?
1 1
39. Use appropraite prefix to get the
antonym of the word “believable”.
1 1
Rem. Unbelievable

40. …………….she completed the project ?
[ Use suitable auxiliary verb to complete
the sentence ]
1 1
Rem. Has she completed the project ?

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SECTION - C
[ Composition and Comprehension ]
VII. 41. Imagine you are Azim/Azma of Standard
X, Govt High School, Puttur.
Write a letter to your father requesting
him to send Rs. 1,000 to go for school
trip. 4
OR
Write a letter to your friend about your
preparation for annual examination.
Exp. Letter writing
— Format content
— Language 1 3 4

VIII.42. Rearrange the following sentences in the
sequential order and write in a
paragraph : 4
a) He kissed it often and fed it with
love, but the dove died of grieving
because it had no freedom.
b) Everyone desired to be loved and
also to have freedom, if there is a
choice, one would prefer freedom
to love.
c) The king brought a dove from the
forest and kept it in a cage.
d) The king was shocked at the dove’s
death.
Comp. Ans.
The king brought a dove from the forest
and kept it in a cage. He kissed it often
and fed it with love but the dove died of
grieving because it had no freedom. The
king was shocked at the dove's death.
Everyone desired to be loved and also to
have freedom. If there is a choice, one
would prefer freedom to love. 4

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IX. Read the following passage carefully and
answer the questions that follow :
Ram was a poor farmer. He had nothing
but a small piece of land. He grew
whatever he could in that land. Ram was
also very kind. He used to go to nearby
temple and give offerings to the deity.
Once, he took two bananas to the temple.
When he was about to enter into the
temple a sanyasi stopped him and said,
“I am so hungry. Can you give me
something to eat ?” Ram gave the two
bananas to the sanyasi without
hesitation.
The sanyasi asked “What will you offer to
the deity now ?’’ Ram answered, “If these
bananas can quench your hunger that
too is a service to God.’’
The sanyasi was very pleased with the
honesty and kindness of Ram that he
bestowed many boons upon him and
made him a very rich man. Even then,
Ram continued his charity.
Honesty pays goodness.

43. What did Ram take to offer the deity ? 1
Comp. Ram took two bananas to offer the deity. 1 1

44. What did the hungry sanyasi ask Ram ?
1
Comp. The hungry sanyasi asked Ram to give
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45. How did Ram become rich ? 1
Comp. The sanyasi bestowed many boons upon
him and made him a very rich man. 1 1
46. What is the moral of the story ? 1
Comp. Honesty pays goodness. 1 1

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