CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature Question Paper 2020 Set 2-2-1 Solutions

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Secondary School Examination-2020
Marking Scheme – English Language and Literature
(SUBJECT CODE : 184) (PAPER CODE : 2/2/1 )
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.Evaluation is a 10-12
days mission for all of us. Hence, it is necessary that you put in your best effortsin
this process.
2. 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 and/or
are innovative, they may be assessed for their correctness otherwise and marks
be awarded to them. In class-X, while evaluating two competency based
questions, please try to understand given answer and even if reply is not from
marking scheme but correct competency is enumerated by the candidate, marks
should be awarded.
3. 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 evaluators.
4. Evaluators will mark( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer ‘X”be marked.
Evaluators will not put right kind of mark while evaluating which gives an impression that
answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is most common mistake which
evaluators are committing.
5. 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 encircled. This may be followed strictly.
6. If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin
and encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
7. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more
marks should be retained and the other answer scored out.
8. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized
only once.
9. A full scale of marks 0-80 has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if
the answer deserves it.
10. Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e. 8 hours
every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books
per day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).
11. 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 on a reply.
 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 not tallying.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.

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 Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark
is correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with the X for
incorrect answer.)
 Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.

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

13. 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.

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

15. 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.

16. The Board permits candidates to obtain 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.

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Secondary School Examination
March 2020
Marking Scheme – : English Language and Literature(184)
(PAPER CODE : Set- 2/2/1)
Section-A (Reading) (20 Marks)
1. Objective: To comprehend the passage 1 x 8=8 Marks
To identify the main points from the text
Marking: 8 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.
No penalty for spelling, punctuation or grammatical mistakes

Read the following passage carefully.

1.1 On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer the following questions.

(a) The Dancing Girl belongs to
Ans. (i) Mohenjo-daro.

(b) In the museum she’s kept among
Ans (iii) terracotta animals.

(c) Which information is not given in the passage?
Ans (iv) She cannot be rediscovered as she’s bronze.

(d) ‘Great Art’ has power because
Ans (i) it appeals to us despite a passage of time

(e) The jewellery she wears
Ans (iv) Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct.

(f) She reminds us
Ans (ii) why museums in our country are exciting.

(g) The synonym of the word ‘‘among’’ in paragraph 1 is ____
Ans amid.

(h) The size of the dancing girl is equal to the length of the human palm. (True/False)
Ans True

2. Objective: To comprehend the passage
To identify the main points from the text
Marking:-2 marks each
No penalty for spelling, punctuation or grammatical mistakes

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Read the following passage carefully.

2.1 On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer the following questions in 30
– 40 words each: 2 x 4=8 Marks

(a) Write one advantage and one disadvantage of allowing every family member to be a part
of the decision-making process.
Ans. Advantage: every member of the family has a say in every decision / voice their
opinion / promotes a sense of togetherness and bonding. (any one)
Disadvantage: there is chaos / feelings injured / grumbling members / tempers rise
(any one).

(b) In today’s world, what are parents asking their kids?
Ans. to take decisions at a very early age / the cuisine they prefer / the movie that they
want to see / the holiday they wish to go on / the subjects they wish to study (any two).

(c) Which two pieces of advice does the writer give to the parents?
Ans. listen to children and their silences / ensure that you keep some time aside for
them / insist that they share their stories with you /step into their world / spend at least
half an hour of quality time with children (any two).

(d) The passage supports the parents. How far do you agree with the author’s views?
Support your view with a reason.
Ans. Agree with the author’s view. – parent’s well -meaning advice / empowering their
kids to take their own decision (any other relevant point to be accepted)
Disagree with the author’s views – children question choices and prefer to go with the
flow/ children consult and guide each other (any other relevant point to be accepted)

2.2 On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer the following: 1x4=4 Marks
Marking: - One mark each
No penalty for spelling, punctuation or grammatical mistakes
(a) The synonym of ‘hurt’ as given in paragraph 2 is __________
Ans. injured

(b) The word which means the same as ‘a style or method of cooking’ in paragraph 4 is
Ans. (i) cuisine

(c) The antonym of ‘agreeable’ as given in paragraph 5 is __________
Ans. conflicting

(d) The antonym of ‘simple’ as given in paragraph 6 is
Ans. (ii). complicated

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Section B
(Writing and Grammar) (30 Marks )
3. Letter
Write a letter 100 - 150 words to the advertiser seeking all the relevant information like
admission procedure, fee structure , duration of the course , timing of the class, transport
facilities etc. 8 Marks
Objective: - To use an appropriate style and format to write a formal/an informal letter
Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be given
for the candidate's creativity in presenting his/her own ideas
Format - 1 Mark
i. sender's address
ii. date
iii. receiver's address
iv. subject/heading
v. salutation
vi. closing (complimentary close, signature, making proper paragraphs)
vii. enclosures (optional)
Content - 4 Marks
Expression: 3 Marks
- coherence and relevance of ideas and style –1½ marks
- grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings – 1½ marks

Value points:
• reference to the advertisement
• request –detailed information about admission procedure
• fees
• availability of facilities
• date of commencement
• size of batches- girls or boys
(Any other relevant point)

OR
ARTICLE
Write an article on the topic ‘Importance of exercise and nutritious food’. 100 – 150 words
Format - 1 Mark
Title– ½ mark and name of the writer – ½ mark
Content - 4 Marks
Expression - 3 Marks
- coherence and relevance of ideas and style –1½ marks
- grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings – 1½ marks

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Value points:
• fast food culture-food tasty but not nutritious.
• lazy life style-no exercise, sedentary life.
• result – poor health
• exercise and nutritious food promotes health
• keeps disease at bay.
• enhances performance
(Any other relevant point)

4. Story Writing 10 Marks
Last year in the month of December , I went to my native village where my grand parents
live in a cottage on the foothills of the Himalayas. One day, I was standing on the edge of
a dense forest . Suddenly…………

Title - 1 Mark
Content - 4 Marks
Expression - 5 Marks
-coherence, relevance of ideas -2½ marks
-accuracy, appropriate words and correct spellings -2½ marks
Suggested Value points: Hints/Lines given in the question paper can be used
anywhere in the story
OR

It was an amazing day, full of fun and frolic . We all stood aghast to see a strange flying
object over our heads . we started……..

Title - 1 Mark
Content - 4 Marks
Expression - 5 Marks
-coherence relevance of ideas - 2½ marks
-accuracy, appropriate words and correct spelling - 2½ marks
Suggested Value points: Hints/Lines given in the question paper can be used
anywhere in the story

5. Complete the paragraph given below by filling in the blanks choosing the correct options
from those that follow:
Objective: To use grammatical items accurately and appropriately
Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer. 1 X 4 = 4 Marks
(a) (iv) is
(b) (ii) a

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(c) (iii) our
(d) (i) towards

6. Write the error and the correction in your answer-book against the correct blank number.

Objective: To use grammatical items accurately and appropriately
Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer 1 X 4 = 4 Marks
(½ mark for error identification and ½ mark for correct answer)

ERROR CORRECTION
Spending time for their kids brings (a) for with
immediate as well as long-last (b) long-last long-lasting
gain for a parents. According to a (c ) a the
research, children with concerned (d) with of
parents are more efficient.

7. Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences. 1X4=4
Objective: To reorder sense groups into syntactically coherent and complete
sentences
Marking: 1 mark for each correct sentence 1 X 4 = 4 Marks

(a) Jaipur is known as Pink City.
(b) Most of the buildings in the city are painted pink in colour
OR
Most of the buildings in the city are painted in pink colour.
(c) Its historical buildings have made it a popular tourist destination.
(d) One can easily go there from Delhi by bus.
OR
One can easily go there by bus from Delhi.

Section - C
(Literature: Text Books - 30 marks)
8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : 1X4=4
Objective: To test local and global understanding of the literary text
Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer

(a) Who is Max?
Ans.(a) (i) a spy

(b) Max became nervous because:
Ans.(ii) he thought the police had come

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(c) Actually the door was knocked at by the _____________ .
Ans. (c ) Waiter

(d ) Which word in the extract is opposite in meaning to the word ‘confidently’?
Ans. nervously
OR
(a)The above lines were written by
Ans.(a)(iv) Adrienne Rich

(b) The crown of the oak lies in its
Ans.(b) (i) top most branch

(c) ‘The winds are rushing to meet the ______________ .
Ans.(c) trees

(d) Find the word from the extract which means the same as “shine”
Ans. flash

9. Answer any five of the following questions in 30 – 40 words each: 2 x 5=10 Marks

Objective: To test local and global comprehension, themes and ideas of the text
Marking: 2 marks for each correct answer (Any five)
- Content - 1 mark
- Expression – 1 mark

(a) What were Lencho’s feeling when the hail stopped?
Ans.(a) Lencho/ initially happy- ripe corn in his field / unhappy when hailstorm
destroyed crops/ thought of starvation/ disappointed (Any two)
(Any other relevant point)

(b) Why did Peggy and Maddie not wait for Wanda?
Ans.(b). it was drizzling / eager to know the result of the contest/Wanda had not been
coming to school for the past few days (Any two)
(Any other relevant point)

(c) Why does the poet use the term ‘noble’ and ‘wild’ for the tiger? (How to Tell Wild Animals)
Ans.(c) an ironical expression / hunts only when hungry/does not kill for pleasure/ two
contradicting words /suggests his majestic looks while the other suggests his
dangerous habit of eating human beings/ used to create humour (Any two)
(Any other relevant point)

(d) What was the major flaw in Tricki?
Ans.(d) greedy / overate /never refused anything/lazy/did not do any physical

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activity (Any two)
(Any other relevant point)

(e) What made the boys follow Griffin?
Ans. (e ) Griffin’s muddy footprints/ could not see the man / curiosity made the
children follow the footprints (Any two)
(Any other relevant point)

(f)How is Ausable different from other secret agents?
Ans.(f) Ausable – very fat sloppy/lived in a small room in musty corridor of a gloomy
hotel / mannerism and appearance not fit to be a secret agent (Any two)
(Any other relevant point)

10.What lesson did Kisa Gotami learn the second time that she had failed to learn the first
time? 8 Marks

Objective: To test local and global comprehension, themes and ideas in the text.
Marking: Content- 4 marks
Fluency-2 marks
Grammatical Accuracy- 2 marks

Value points: (Minimum four points)

Gotami overwhelmed by her son’s death / didn’t realise that death was inevitable/ the
mustard seeds episode/ lesson learnt- death comes to all/ death inevitable /
acceptance of what is
(Any other relevant point)

OR
Which qualities of animals has the poet lost and now wants to regain? Answer with
reference to the poem, ‘Animals’. 8 Marks
Objective: To test local and global comprehension, themes and ideas in the text.
Marking: Content- 4 marks
Fluency-2 marks
Grammatical Accuracy- 2 marks
Value points: (Minimum four points)

Qualities which the poet wants to regain- contentment /placidity/ being unruffled and
tranquil / accepting things as they are /no cribbing
Man possessed these qualities before the fall - hence now unhappy and discontented/
wished to regain the qualities which animals have /do not whine / complain /not
greedy/ do not regret sins
(Any other relevant point)

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11. Write a character sketch of the hack driver. 8 Marks
Objective: To test knowledge and appreciation of the text.
Marking: Content- 4 marks
Fluency- 2 marks
Grammatical Accuracy- 2 marks

Value points: (Minimum four points)

Lutkins- a hack driver / clever / intelligent/ smart/ fun loving / a good judge of human
character – finds out at once what kind of person the author is / forms a plan to fool
the author / executes the plan meticulously / does not give the author any opportunity
to see through his plan. expresses his regret and invites him to the neighbour’s house
for a cup of tea / good natured and friendly
(Any other relevant point)
OR
What do you know about Bishamber Nath ? Why did Bholi refuse to marry him?
Objective: To test knowledge and appreciation of the text.
Marking: Content- 4 marks
Fluency- 2 marks
Grammatical Accuracy- 2 marks

Value points: (Minimum four points)

Bishamber- a middle aged prosperous shopkeeper /walked with a limp/ had grown up
children/ wanted to remarry / no demand for dowry /changed his attitude when he
found out that Bholi had pock marks on her face /demanded five thousand as dowry /
her father unable to meet the demand / finally agreed to his demand / Bholi reacted
differently- refused to marry a greedy man / flung the garland into the fire / saved her
parent’s honour and refused to compromise with what she thinks is evil.
(Any other relevant point)

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