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Sample paper 01
engliSh language and literature (184)
ClaSS-X eXam 2024-
time allowed : 3 hrs. maximum marks : 80 general instructions : Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
- This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2 The Question Paper contains THREE sections - Section A : Reading Skills Section B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills Section C : Literature Textbook
- Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
SECTION A - READING SKILLS 20
- read the following text. 10
- While pollution of land, sea, and air has been thoroughly documented, a newer and less recognized form of pollution is the rising tide of noise, which is affecting both urban and rural areas. This growing issue has long-term effects on the environment, public health, and productivity, particularly in a fast-developing nation like India.
- Unlike other forms of pollution, noise is invisible and often goes unnoticed, dismissed as a minor annoyance. However, data shows that noise pollution poses serious threats, causing various complications. In some industries, reduced worker productivity has been directly linked to constant exposure to high noise levels.
- A pioneering survey by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on noise’s impact on health has shown that noise disrupts both physical and psychological functions. It has been associated with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, pain, hypertension, and cardiovascular problems.
- A study from the Post Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences in Chennai supports these findings. It found that in half of the industries studied, workers exposed to higher noise levels became more irritable, short-tempered, and impatient, often leading to unrest and disruption of production. This was observed in major industrial areas surrounding the four metropolitan cities.
- Another concerning aspect is recreational noise, which is becoming more widespread in cities and towns. Loudspeakers are frequently used at full volume during events like weddings, festivals, and musical programs, particularly at night, with little consideration for others. Even a sound level of 50 decibels can wake someone from deep sleep. Experiments have shown that loudspeakers producing sound between 60 and 80 decibels
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viii. Fill in the blank with the correct option from those given. 1 In the phrase “noise-making seems to have become the latest status symbol,” the word “status symbol” refers to : _____. (A) An object or action that indicates a person’s wealth or importance. (B) A method used to block out other sounds. (C) A common annoyance in public spaces. (D) A new trend in manufacturing. (paragraph 5)
- read the following text. 10
- In a recent study examining the relationship between biodiversity and agriculture, scientists observed that regions practicing traditional farming methods exhibited a richer diversity of both plant and animal species. These areas also demonstrated more resilience to environmental changes, such as droughts and pest invasions.
- It was noted that around 70% of traditional farming practices across the globe are found in regions where communities have lived in harmony with nature for generations. These methods often involve crop rotation, agroforestry, and the use of natural fertilizers.
- On the other hand, only about 20% of modern, intensive farming regions reported similar levels of biodiversity, highlighting the negative impact of monocultures and chemical fertilizers on local ecosystems. However, around 10% of modern farms are beginning to adopt sustainable practices, attempting to restore balance to the environment.
- Among the traditional farming communities, approximately 60% of the species diversity comes from multi-cropping systems, where farmers grow various crops on the same land. Another 30% stems from the preservation of native flora and fauna. The remaining 10% of biodiversity is attributed to organic farming techniques that avoid the use of synthetic chemicals.
- Further research into how traditional knowledge can be integrated with modern farming techniques is essential. This will not only enhance biodiversity but also ensure food security and sustainable agricultural practices for future generations.
answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
i. What does the use of the phrase ‘richer diversity’ by the writer, in paragraph 1, indicate about their observation? 1 (A) The writer is emphasizing a problem. (B) The writer is highlighting a beneficial outcome. (C) The writer is questioning the results. (D) The writer is presenting a challenge.
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ii. Select the option that is true for the assertion and reason given below. 1 assertion : Traditional farming methods help preserve biodiversity. reason : These methods rely on crop rotation and agroforestry. (A) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. (B) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. (C) The assertion is true, but the reason is false. (D) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.
iii. Identify the word in the passage that suggests the negative effects of modern farming methods on biodiversity. 1
iv. How do traditional farming practices contribute to environmental sustainability? 1
v. Read the given prompt and select the correct option in the brackets to fill in the blank. 1 Lila’s village, a farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals is widely practiced. The percentage of traditional farming techniques this would fall under is _____ (60% / 30% / 10%).
vi. What does the higher percentage of biodiversity stemming from multi-cropping systems suggest about traditional farming methods? 1
vii. Complete the sentence suitably. 1 The widespread use of natural fertilizers in traditional farming techniques demonstrates _____.
viii. Complete the following with a suitable reason. 1 The most likely reason the writer believes traditional knowledge should be integrated with modern farming techniques is because it can. _____.
ix. In the context of the last paragraph, describe the significance of integrating traditional knowledge with modern farming techniques in achieving sustainable agriculture. 2
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(a) didn’t he think that the reverse of that approach was more effective. (b) did he not think that the reverse of that approach could be more effective. (c) he didn’t think that the reverse of that approach is more effective. (d) he didn’t think that the reverse of that approach was more effective.
vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter. Subject: Complaint regarding defective TV I regret to inform you that the TV has started giving me trouble only after three days and _____(develop) some technical snags.
vii. A primary student reported the poor behaviour of some of his classmates to his teacher. Change the voice in the statement: They were laughing at the new student.
viii. Identify the error in the given sentence, from a school magazine report and supply the correction. The heavy dose of chemicals that we ingest with every bite of fast food and carbonated drinks are a lethal combination for our health. Use the given format for your response error Correction
ix. An author and his friend were talking. The writer said to his friend, “My first novel would be out in a day. Report the question of the friend.
x. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction. I need not talk to her when she is in bad mood. Use the given format for your response. error Correction
xi. Select the correct options to complete the blanks in the dialogue between two people. A : _____ of these arguments is valid. B : Why don’t you tell me _____ correct perspective, then? (a) either, the (b) neither, the (c) neither, (a) (d) either, (a)
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xii. Identify the error on a shop’s hoarding and supply the correction, for the following sales offer : Illegally parked vehicles will be fine. Use the given format for your response. error Correction
WRITING 10
Note : All details presented in the questions in writing section are imaginary and created for assessment purpose.
4 a. You are Suman/Suraj of 496, Mayur Vihar-I, Delhi. You purchased a colour TV from M/S Rahul Electronics, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar, Delhi. Write a letter in about 120 words to the Sales Manager complaining about TV which is not functioning properly. Or
4B. You are Anshul/Anshika, a student of class X and resident of 56 D, Ring Road, ITO, New Delhi, and wants to be a choreographer. Write a letter in about 120 words to the Director, National Institute of Choreography, Noida, seeking information about their online course, admission procedure, eligibility criteria and other necessary details.
5 a. Read the following lines on the harmful effects of carbonated drinks. 5 ‘According to a health report, the soft carbonated drinks are harmful to health. A latest research has revealed that it is not safe for children. Unfortunately children are addicted to soft drinks nowadays.
Write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words on ‘Harmful Effects of Soft Drinks’.
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ii. What effect does the interaction between Hari and Anil, as described in the lines below, have on Hari? “You look a bit of a wrestler yourself,” I said. A little flattery helps in making friends. “So do you,” he replied, which put me off for a moment because at that time I was rather thin. Choose the most suitable option. (a) embarrasses (b) motivates (c) confuses (d) frustrates
iii. Hari found Anil ‘simple enough for my purpose’. What does he mean by this? Elaborate in about 40 words, with reference to the extract.
iv. Which phrase would correctly substitute ‘easy-going’, in the given sentence from in the extract? He was about 25-a tall, lean fellow-and he looked easy-going , kind and simple enough for my purpose.
B. At twelve, he was sent away for schooling in the Hindu sacred scriptures and years later he returned home to marry a princess. They had a son and lived for ten years as befitted royalty. At about the age of twenty-five, the prince here to fore shielded from the sufferings of the world, while going out on hunting, chanced upon a sick man, then an aged man, then a funeral procession, and finally a monk begging for alms. These sights so moved him that he at once became a beggar and went out into the world to seek enlightenment concerning the sorrows he had witnessed. (The Sermon at Benares)
i. What was the unintended effect of the sights Buddha saw? (a) He felt dejected and sorrowful (b) He renounced royalty (c) He decided to become an ascetic (d) He decided to consult a pandit
ii. At what age did the prince return home to marry a princess?
iii. What did the sights Gautama witnessed at the age of twenty-five years drive him to? Answer in about 40 words.
iv. Why was Prince Siddhartha sent away at the age of twelve?
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- read the given extracts and answer the questions for anY One of the two, given. 5 a. He stalks in his vivid stripes The few steps of his cage On pads of velvet quiet In his quiet rage He should be lurking in shadow Sliding through long grass Near the water hole where plump deer pass. (A Tiger in the Zoo)
i. Fill the blank with one word. The poetic device used in the first line of the given extract is _____ because the poet has used ‘He’ for the tiger.
ii. What is the significance of the use of the phrase “quiet rage” to describe the mood of the tiger in the poem and how does this word choice contribute to the overall mood and tone of the poem? Answer in about 40 words.
iii. According to the extract, the poet wishes for the tiger to be ‘sliding’ through the foliage as this would _____. (a) keep the prey unsuspecting of the predator’s footsteps (b) aid in camouflaging the presence of the predator before it rushes in (c) help the predator pounce on the prey comfortably without getting tired (d) support the predator’s vision as it eyes its prey
iv. Identify the type of imagery used in the lines of the poem.
B. Belinda giggled till she shook the house, And Blink said Weeck! which is giggling for a mouse, Ink and Mustard rudely asked his age, When Custard cried for a nice safe cage. Suddenly, suddenly they heard a nasty sound, And Mustard growled, and they all looked around. (The Tale of Custard, the Dragon)
i. In what way does the dragon’s desperate wish to remain in a cage challenge the traditional behaviour of dragons?
ii. What is the significance of the use of the words ‘giggled’ and ‘weeck’ to describe laughter in the poem and to what effect is this word choice used by the poet? Answer in about 40 words.
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ii. “The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement.” If you had to use the message of the above quote from Nelson Mandela (Nelson Mandela Long Walk to Freedom) to portray the liberation of women and what it signifies (The Trees), what would you include in it? Also, evaluate what we can take from the notion.
- answer anY One of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words. 6
i. Write a character sketch of Horace Danby. (A Question of Trust)
ii. What was the impact of the book ‘The Travels of Monarch X’ on Richard Ebright? (The Making of a Scientist)
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Sample paper 02
engliSh language and literature (184)
ClaSS-X eXam 2024-
time allowed : 3 hrs. maximum marks : 80 general instructions : Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
- This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2 The Question Paper contains THREE sections - Section A : Reading Skills Section B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills Section C : Literature Textbook
- Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
SECTION A - READING SKILLS 20
- read the following text. 10
- There is no denying that technological advancements, such as mobile phones and the internet, have reached unprecedented heights. Today, people can explore the universe virtually without leaving their seat, thanks to smart devices and other modern technology. Even though mobile internet access is often fast-paced and brief, it still offers essential internet features such as notifications, weather updates, email services, search engines, instant messaging, and downloading games or music.
- With smartphones becoming increasingly accessible, communication has become faster and more efficient. People can now connect with loved ones across the globe instantly and affordably. Adults, in particular, are enthusiastic about these gadgets, adopting new technology with ease. Moreover, smartphones have enabled young people to expand their knowledge and improve their skills by conducting research online. For instance, students use smartphones to find definitions of unfamiliar words, and universities offering online courses allow students to submit assignments conveniently through mobile devices.
- In emergencies, mobile phones have proven to be lifesavers for many. Additionally, smartphones play a crucial role in crime prevention, as they enable citizens to quickly provide vital information to security forces.
- However, for young people, smartphones can become addictive, leading to misuse. There is also the risk of engaging in inappropriate activities online, which can negatively impact academic performance. Therefore, it is essential that young users are supervised and educated about the potential harmful effects of smartphone misuse.
- The popularity of mobile phones is also driven by the availability of prepaid or pay-as- you-go services, which can be purchased in phone shops or online stores. These services
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viii. Fill in the blank with the correct option : 1 In the phrase “smartphones have proven to be lifesavers for many,” the word “lifesavers” refers to : (A) Devices that provide entertainment and social connectivity. (B) Tools that assist people during critical situations, such as emergencies. (C) Phones that are used for online shopping and financial transactions. (D) Gadgets that help people avoid boredom during downtime. (paragraph 3)
- read the following text. 10
- The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” plays a vital role in regulating the global climate. It absorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and produces approximately 20% of the world’s oxygen. This vast tropical forest spans nine countries in South America, with the majority located in Brazil.
- The Amazon is home to an extraordinary diversity of life. It harbors around 10% of all known species, including plants, animals, and insects, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Its biodiversity makes it one of the most important ecosystems in the world.
- Unfortunately, deforestation is a growing threat to the Amazon. Over the past few decades, large areas of the forest have been cleared for agriculture, mining, and logging. This destruction not only threatens wildlife but also contributes to increased CO 2 emissions, accelerating global warming.
- Efforts to curb deforestation have been made by several countries and international organizations. Reforestation projects, stricter enforcement of environmental laws, and sustainable farming practices are some of the measures being taken to preserve the Amazon. However, illegal logging and land-grabbing continue to undermine these efforts.
- Scientists warn that if deforestation continues at the current rate, the Amazon may reach a tipping point where it can no longer sustain itself. This would have catastrophic consequences, including the loss of biodiversity and the release of enormous amounts of CO 2 into the atmosphere, further exacerbating climate change
answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
i. What does the phrase “lungs of the Earth” in paragraph 1 suggest about the Amazon Rainforest? 1 (A) It is the only source of oxygen for the planet. (B) It plays a key role in producing oxygen and regulating the climate. (C) It consumes most of the world’s CO 2. (D) It is crucial for agriculture.
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ii. Select the option that is true for the assertion and reason given below. 1 assertion : The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. reason : It is home to around 10% of all known species. (A) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. (B) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. (C) The assertion is true, but the reason is false. (D) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.
iii. Identify the primary cause of deforestation mentioned in the passage. 1
iv. How do deforestation and global warming relate, according to the passage? 1
v. Read the given prompt and select the correct option in the brackets to fill in the blank: 1 The Amazon Rainforest is home to an extraordinary variety of life, including many species found nowhere else on Earth. The percentage of the Amazon’s biodiversity that is home to all known species is _____ (10% / 20% / 30%).
vi. What do reforestation projects aim to achieve, according to the passage? 1
vii. Complete the sentence suitably. 1 The Amazon’s biodiversity is important because _____.
viii. Complete the following with a suitable reason : 1 Deforestation contributes to climate change because _____.
ix. Based on paragraph 5, describe the potential consequences of the Amazon reaching a tipping point. 2
SECTION B - WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR 20
grammar 10
- Complete anY ten of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.
i. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. The bridge is being _____ at the moment so it can’t be used. (a) repaired (b) repairing (c) repair (d) repairs
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ix. Transform the following direct speech into reported speech : The beggar said to the old man, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest temple?”
x. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction. You have a large number of shirts. You can not buy any more. Use the given format for your response. error Correction
xi. Rohit and Rajat are discussing their plans for the weekend. Complete the dialogue below by choosing the correct option. Rohit : How do you like the idea of going to the zoo? Rajat : That sounds good, But I _____ my parent’s permission. (a) needs to take (b) need not to take (c) needs not to take (d) need to take
xii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction. At the age of seventeen, Galileo know that he had discovered an important law- a law of a pendulum. Use the given format for your response. error Correction
WRITING 10
Note : All details presented in the questions in writing section are imaginary and created for assessment purpose.
4 a. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper highlighting the problem of traffic jam near Chinpumi Temple Crossing and suggesting some remedy for it. 5
Or
4B. You are Neelam/Rakesh, Store Incharge Diksha Stores, 32/54, Rajeev Nagar, Delhi. Your school requires school bags and accessories in bulk for the commencement of the new session. Write a letter of inquiry to the Sales Manager, Sky Bags Industries Ltd. 15/3, Ravi Nagar, Delhi enquiring about the details of goods manufactured.
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5 a. The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant. 5
Or
5B. Study the concept chart from a recent study by WHO that has described some positive effects of quitting smoking.
Write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words, analysing the given information.
