ENGLISH (COMPULSORY)
I.A, I.Sc.,
I.Com.
Total Questions : 100+7 = 7
[Full Marks:100]
Instructions
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2.
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4.
An extra time of 15
minutes has been allotted for the candidates to read the questions carefully.
5.
This question booklet
is divided into two sections Section-A and Section-B.
6.
In Section - A, there
are 100 objective type questions, out of which 50 questions are to be answered.
First 50 answers will be evaluated in case more than 50 questions are answered.
Each question carries 1 mark. For answering these darken the circle with blue/
black ball pen against the correct option on OMR Answer Sheet provided to you.
Do not use whitener/liquid/blade/nail, etc on OMR Answer Sheet, otherwise the
result will be treated as invalid.
7.
Section-B, there are
11 Descriptive Answer Type Questions, which are to be answered.
8.
Use of any electronic
appliances is strictly prohibited.
SECTION-A
Objective Type Questions
Questions nos. 1 to 100 have four options,
out of which only one is correct. Answer any 50 questions. You have to mark
your selected option on the OMR-sheet. 𝟓𝟎 × 𝟏 = 𝟓𝟎
1.
She will be ____ me tomorrow. (Choose the
correct option)
(A) meeting
(B) met
(C) meet
(D) has meet
2.
He ___ not offer sympathy. (Choose the
correct option)
(A) does
(B) need
(C) needs
(D) is
3.
Run fast. You will miss the train.(Choose the
correct option)
(A) Run fast, else you will be late.
(B) Running fast or you will be late.
(C) Run fast and you will be late.
(D) Run fastly or you will be late.
4.
Choose the correctly spelt word ;
(A) Nagative
(B) Nigetive
(C) Negative
(D) Negetive
5.
My cousin is climbing the tree. (Choose the
correct passive voice)
(A) The tree is being climbed by my cousin.
(B) The tree was being climbed by my cousin.
(C) The tree has been climbed by my cousin.
(D) the tree had been climbed by my cousin.
6.
Every rose has a thorn. (Choose the correct negative sentence)
(A) There is no rose without a thorn.
(B) Every does rose not have a thorn.
(C) Every rose has not a thorn.
(D) Thorn does not have every rose.
7.
Tarun will come ___ Tuesday. (Choose the correct option)
(A) in
(B) on
(C) at
(D) to
8.
Rajan is ___ hour late. (Choose the correct
option)
(A) a
(B) the
(C) an
(D) any
9.
What ___ I to do now? (Choose the correct option)
(A) is
(B) are
(C) am
(D) was
10.
I don’t like coffee, ___ tea.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) or
(B) but
(C) and
(D) so
11.
The car is ___ to drive. (Choose the correct
option)
(A) too fast
(B) very fast
(C) so fast
(D) fastly
12.
I’m interested ___ learning Japanese.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) on
(B) in
(C) at
(D) with
13.
The concert was cancelled ___ the storm.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) due to
(B) because for
(C) owes to
(D) inspite of
14.
We’re going to the beach ___ a swim.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) to
(B) at
(C) for
(D) on
15.
My father said to me, “May you be happy.”
(Choose the correct indirect speech)
(A) My father wished that I live long.
(B) My father wished that I might live long.
(C) My father said to me to live long.
(D) My father wished to me that I live long.
16.
You ___ not waste your time.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) might
(B) can
(C) ought
(D) should
17.
Forests must be preserved by us.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) We might preserve forest.
(B) We must preserve forests.
(C) We can preserve forests.
(D) We had to preserve forests.
18.
The teacher entered the class. She started
teaching.
(Choose the correct combination)
(A) The teacher entering the class and started teaching.
(B) The teacher will enter the class and start to teach.
(C) The teacher entered the class and started teaching.
(D) The teacher enter the class and start to teach.
19.
Please, stop ___ so many mistakes.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) to make
(B) making
(A) make
(D) makes
20.
It is raining today, ___ ?
(Choose the correct option)
(A) wouldn’t it
(B) shouldn’t it
(C) couldn’t it
(D) isn’t it
21.
It happened ___ .
(Choose the correct option)
(A) in the March month
(B) in month March
(C) in the month of March
(D) at month March
22.
Choose the correct spelling :
(A) Proposal
(B) preuposal
(C) Pruposal
(D) prupusal
23.
Walk slowly, ____.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) lest you should fall
(B) lest fall you
(C) fall you lest
(D) fall lest you
24.
The synonym for ‘Gigantic’ is :
(Choose the correct option)
(A) Enormous
(B) Average
(C) Small
(D) Tall
25.
The antonym of ‘Buy’ is :
(Choose the correct option)
(A) Sell
(B) Bring
(C) Gain
(D) Profit
26.
Synonym for ‘Embarrassed’ is :
(Choose the correct option)
(A) Pleased
(B) Ashamed
(C) Comforted
(D) Angry
27.
The antonym of ‘Quiet’ is :
(A) Strong
(B) Excited
(C) Calm
(D) Bored
28.
Synonym for ‘Necessary’ is :
(Choose the correct option)
(A) Required
(B) Common
(C) Boring
(D) Useless
29.
The antonym of ‘Neglect’ is :
(Choose the correct option)
(A) Regard
(B) Refuse
(C) Ignore
(D) Omit
30.
She has ___ five children.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) broke away
(B) brushed aside
(C) brought up
(D) broke open
31.
The bottle is ___ juice.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) full with
(B) full at
(C) full of
(D) full on
32.
Do you have ___ homework?
(Choose the correct option)
(A) many
(B) little
(C) too
(D) much
33.
Edison ___ the gramophone.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) invent
(B) invented
(C) will invent
(D) inventing
34.
___ has a cap.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) Each
(B) Everything
(C) Everything
(D) Everyone
35.
The noise ___ .
(Choose the correct option)
(A) died away
(B) done away
(C) dropped out
(D) do with
36.
We need ___ clothes.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) less
(B) any
(C) fewer
(D) little
37.
It ‘is something that distinguish us from the
___’.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) man
(B) fruits
(C) homo sapiens
(D) human
38.
The ants crawled ____ up the tree.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) further
(B) often
(C) either
(D) farther
39.
The ‘negro’s basic mobility is from a smaller
____’ to a large one.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) home
(B) dwelling
(C) ghetto
(D) house
40.
There was ____ water in the pot.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) a little
(B) few
(C) some little
(D) a few
41.
He likes to be flattered by his assistants.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) He likes to flatter his assistants.
(B) He likes his assistants to flatter him.
(C) He likes flattering himself.
(D) He likes his assistants too flatter.
42.
He said, “I will come again.”
(choose the correct indirect narration)
(A) He said that he will come again.
(B) He says he is coming again.
(C) He says he’ll come again.
(D) He said that he would come again.
43.
Everyone has come, ____?
(A) aren’t
(B) can’t they
(C) haven’t they
(D) shouldn’t they
44.
Our team ____ the best.
(A) is
(B) are
(C) were
(D) have
45.
Ajit was all by ___ at the part.
(A) himself
(B) her
(C) herself
(D) him
46.
The synonym of ‘Restrict’ is ____
(A) widen
(B) broaden
(C) limit
(D) expand
47.
The antonym of ‘Vague’ is ___
(A) clear
(B) dull
(C) unknown
(D) shady
48.
‘To draw a line’ means :
(A) to fix a limit
(B) to be stern
(C) to caution someone
(D) to insult someone
49.
A new minister has taken ___ after the election.
(A) to
(B) off
(C) over
(D) down
50.
Prisoners were kept in an ____ condition.
(A) simply
(B) hardly
(C) appalling
(D) fortunate
51.
Choose the correct sentence :
(A) Have you read the Geeta?
(B) Are you read the Geeta?
(C) Is you read the Geeta?
(D) May you read the Geeta?
52.
The great painter and poet ____ died.
(A) have
(B) has
(C) is
(D) are
53.
A sword was hanging ____ his head.
(A) over
(B) through
(C) at
(D) of
54.
Choose the correct spelling :
(A) Intelligant
(B) Intelligent
(C) Entilligent
(D) Intiligent
55.
The doctors go to ____ hospital regularly.
(A) a
(B) the
(C) an
(D) none
56.
Leaves are falling ____ the tree.
(A) of
(B) at
(C) on
(D) from
57.
Choose the correct spelling :
(A) Favurable
(B) Feverible
(C) Favourable
(D) Fivourable
58.
We ____ duly fill our application.
(A) can
(B) could
(C) should
(D) may
59.
The doctor must come soon ____ the patient
will die.
(A) nor
(B) unless
(C) otherwise
(D) until
60.
The _____of Germans in The US was
accelerated.
(A) assassination
(B) assumption
(C) assimilation
(D) trepidation
Instructions : Questions from 61-100 are from the prescribed
texts.
61.
Western civilization will mean ____ for
India.
(A) real
(B) want
(C) living
(D) ruin
62.
Nanukaka is more comfortable in speaking in
____.
(A) Marathi
(B) Bihari
(C) Gujrati
(D) Bengali
63.
Bertrand Russell was a distinguished _____
(A) Chemist
(B) Zoologist
(C) Mathematician
(D) Botanist
64.
_____ is the main concern of the newspaper.
(A) Personal interest
(B) Interest of the people
(C) Social interest
(D) National interest
65.
_____ has been called the young nation of
ancient people?
(A) Iran
(B) Pakistan
(C) India
(D) China
66.
According to Martin Luther King, Jr., ‘The
“bank of ___” bankrupt.
(A) Alaska
(B) Texas
(C) evil
(D) justice
67.
Germaine Greer is a well-known
__________writer.
(A) raciest
(B) anti-feminist
(C) sexist
(D) feminist
68.
The________ suggested that Benjy should be
allowed to keep hens.
(A) banker
(B) doctor
(C) teacher
(D) farmer
69.
Pearl S Buch thinks ‘_______ is ever- present
in Indian life’.
(A) Religion
(B) God
(C) Goddess
(D) Mahatma Gandhi
70.
Who was the hypochondriac landowner in ‘A
Marriage Proposal’.
(A) Bistasia
(B) Lomov
(C) Nastasia
(D) Choobookov
71.
According to Donne, man’s power is ______.
(A) smooth
(B) feeble
(C) story
(D) active
72.
John Donne wants to go away not because he is
tired of ____
(A) his sister
(B) his parents
(C) his brother
(D) his wife
73.
Human life is no letter than_________
(A) life
(B) journey
(C) sleep
(D) death
74.
John Keats died of tuberculosis at the age of
______.
(A) 26
(B) 59
(C) 30
(D) 90
75.
‘ I think she was the most beautiful lady’ is
from
(A) Snake
(B) Epitaph
(C) To Autumn
(D) The Soldier
76.
_______ is known as a war-poet.
(A) Rupert Brooke
(B) D.H. Lawrence
(C) T.S. Eliot
(D) W.B. Yeats
77.
‘His brow is deeply lined with thoughts’ is
from.
(A) The Soldier
(B) Macavity: The Mystery Cat
(C) An Epitaph
(D) Snake
78.
Keki N. Daruwala was a ________by religion.
(A) Parsi
(B) Hindi
(C) Christan
(D) Muslim
79.
‘He lifted his head from his drinking, as cattle
do’____ is taken from the poem.
(A) Fire-Hymn
(B) To Autumn
(C) Snake
(D) The Soldier
80.
Snakes were seen among ________ in ‘My
Grandmother’s House’
(A) books
(B) bed
(C) tables
(D) chairs
81.
Middle English convers _________period.
(A) AD 449–AD 1066
(B) AD 110–AD 1149
(C) AD 1067–AD 1099
(D) AD 1150–AD 1500
82.
Who wrote ‘ A Passage to India’.
(A) Edmund Spenser
(B) E.M. Forster
(C) Lord Tennyson
(D) John Milton
83.
What has enriched the vocabulary of English?
(A) Giving
(B) Borrowing
(C) Withdrawing
(D) Depositing
84.
The Norman Conquest in England took place
in________ .
(A) AD 1056
(B) AD 1076
(C) AD 1066
(D) AD 1086
85.
Which language is a link language between
North & South India?
(A) Hindi
(B) Tamil
(C) Marathi
(D) English
86.
The ‘Romantic Revival’ is often associated
with:
(A) John Dryden
(B) William Wordsworth
(C) Alexander Pope
(D) John Milton
87.
Who wrote ‘The Canterbury Tales’?
(A) Chaucer
(B) Yeats
(C) Langland
(D) Eliot
88.
The Old English period is characterized
by______.
(A) Infection
(B) Injection
(C) Inflections
(D) Intuition
89.
The word ‘Drama’ comes from a ________word.
(A) Latin
(B) India
(C) Scandivian
(D) Greek
90.
We can distinguish ______ dialects in Old
English.
(A) Three
(B) Five
(C) Four
(D) Two
91.
Dorothy L. Sayers is a/an:
(A) Novelist
(B) Singer
(C) Essayist
(D) Poetess
92.
Benjy’s parents had rented their land to:
(A) Sanders
(B) Smith
(C) Alexander
(D) Michael
93.
Who wrote the novels ‘ Untouchable’ and
‘Coolie’. ?
(A) R.K. Narayan
(B) B.C. Chattopadhyay
(C) M.R. Anand
(D) S.C. Chatterjee
94.
Shige Naoya is a ________ short story writer.
(A) Japanese
(B) Chinese
(C) Korean
(D) Malaysian
95.
‘Whispering neighbours, left and right’ is
from.
(A) Fire-Hymn
(B) The Soldier
(C) Now the leaves are Falling Fast
(D) Ode to Autumn
96.
‘ I think I did not hit him’ is from:
(A) Snake
(B) The Soldier
(C) Ode to Autumn
(D) An Epitaph
97.
Democracy means that the state is not the
____ but the ____ of the people.
(A) god, goddess
(B) man, woman
(C) master, servant
(D) lord, lady
98.
The life of the Negroes is crippled by:
(A) education
(B) happiness
(C) discrimination
(D) peace
99.
According to Dr. Zakir Hussain, the past is
not_______.
(A) worth remembering
(B) dead and states
(C) rich and peaceful
(D) happy and peaceful
100.
‘ There is a house now far away where once I
received love’ is from:
(A) Snake
(B) Fire-Hymn
(C) My Grandmother House
(D) The Soldier
SECTION-B
(Descriptive Type Questions)
1. Write an essay on any
one of the following in about 150–200 words. 1
× 8 = 8
(A) Uses and Abuses of Cinema
(B) Child Labour
(C) The Value of Trees
(D) Man and Machine
(E) Save Earth
2. Explain any one the
following: 1 X 4=4
(A) The whole of Bharat is my home and its people are my family.
(B) It is obvious that we know move than animals do, and it is common to
consider this, one of our advantages.
(C) All their lives his father and mother had slept in the front bedroom. Now
they vacated it and moved into the back.
(D) Any public person-writer speaker, actor, politician is subtly made feel
that if he offends the Press he will suffer for it.
3. Explain any one of
the following: 1 X 4=4
(A) There is a house now far away where once
I received love.
(B) And immediately I regretted it.
I thought how paltry how, how vulgar, what a mean act!
(C) And laughter, learnt of friends, and gentleness,
In hearts at peace, under an English heaven.
(D) And the nightingale is dumb.
And the angel will not come.
4. Write a letter to
your father about visit to the village in the summer holidays. 1 X 5 =5
OR
Write an application to the Principal for issuing a character certificate.
5. Answer any five of
the following is about 40–50 words each: 5
x 2 =10
(A) What does the unofficial censorship seek to do?
(B) Why is Dr. Zakir Hussain overwhelmed?
(C) Why did Benjy want to marry Florence?
(D) What was the role of fire in our development?
(E) How does the poet feel about dying for his country?
(F) What happed to the House after her grandmother died?
(G) How do we compare own last journey to the grave?
(H) Why did the poet D.H. Lawrence, decide to wait?
(I) What is the difference between a short story and a novel?
(J) Write briefly about the dialects of Middle English
6. Answer any three of
the following in about 100–120 words: 3 × 5 = 15
(A) Write a summary on any one of the following poems:
i. Epitaph
ii. Ode to Autumn
iii. Fire-Hymn
(B) Write a summary of any of the following prose-pieces:
i. India Though a Traveller’s Eyes
ii. A Pinch of Snuff
iii. The Artist
(C) Write a note on the future of English in India.
OR
How can we improve our English?
OR
Write a note on Indian English Novel.
(D) Match the name of the poems given in List–A with their poets in List–B
List-A List-B
i. The Soldier (a) Keki N
Daruwala
ii. Fire-Hymn (b) Walt Whitman
iii. Snake (c) Rupert
Brooke
iv. Song of Myself (d) John Keats
v. To Autumn (e) D.H. Lawrence
(E) Translate any five into English:
i. क्या तुम्हे अंग्रेजी बोलने
आता है?
ii. विद्द्यारथी हमारे देश की भक्ति है|
iii. सच्चा मित्र संसार में दुर्लभ है |
iv. वसंत को ऋतुओं का राजा कहा जाता है |
v. किसानो की हालत दयनीय है |
vi. बिहार की भूमि उपजाऊ है|
vii. मैं आपसे मिलकर बहुत खुश हुआ |
viii. राजीव एक बहुत ख़राब आदमी है|
(F) Match the names of the prose-pieces in List–A with their authors in List–B.
List-A List-B
i. India Through a Traveller’s Eye (a) Shiga Naoya
ii. The Artist (b) Bertrand
Russell
iii. I have a Dream (c) Pearl S. Buck
iv. Ideas That Have Helped Mankind (d) Martin Luther King, Jr.
v. A Marriage Proposal (e) Anton Chekov
7.
Read the passage carefully and answer the
questions that follow:
According to the old people childhood is the best part of life. They look back
at their childhood and remember all the happy days, the jolly games, the fun
they had at school, jokes they used to crack and different games they used to
play. These days are filled with amazing memories. During childhood, people
learn to have faith in themselves and believe they can accomplish anything they
set their minds to. One thing that makes childhood days so great is spending
time with family members. Thus, it is during childhood that the children learn
to co-operate, socialize and understand each other which nurture them to grow
into noble human beings.
Questions:
(A) Why is childhood the best part of life?
(B) How do children enjoy themselves?
(C) What do children learn during their childhood days?
(D) What nurtures them to grow into noble human beings?
OR
Write a precis’ of the following passage and give a suitable title:
Social Media plays a big role in our lives today. We can access ‘any’ kind of
information we want with the help of Internet. Anything that is used so widely
by people has both a positive and negative side to it. Many doctors believe
that excess use of internet causes depression and anxiety in people. One must
carefully weigh the pros and cones of this medium before engaging excessively
with it.
ANSWER
Section- A
(Objective)
1.(A) 2.(B) 3.(A)
4.(C) 5.(A) 6.(A) 7.(B) 8.(C) 9.(C) 10.(A) 11.(A) 12.(B) 13.(A) 14.(C) 15.(B) 16.(D) 17.(B)
18.(C) 19.(B) 20.(D) 21.(C) 22.(A) 23.(A) 24.(A) 25.(A) 26.(B) 27.(B) 28.(A)
29.(A) 30.(C) 31.(C) 32.(D) 33.(B) 34.(D) 35.(A) 36.(C) 37.(C) 38.(D) 39.(C)
40.(A) 41.(B) 42.(D) 43.(C) 44.(A) 45.(A) 46.(C) 47.(A) 48.(A) 49.(C)
50.(C) 51.(A) 52.(B) 53.(A) 54.(B) 55.(D) 56.(D) 57.(C) 58.(C) 59.(C) 60.(C)
61.(D) 62.(A) 63.(C) 64.(B) 65.(C) 66.(D) 67.(D) 68.(B) 69.(A) 70.(B) 71.(B)
72.(D) 73.(D) 74 (A) 75.(B) 76.(A) 77.(B) 78.(A) 79.(C) 80.(A) 81.(D) 82.(B)
83.(B) 84.(C) 85.(D) 86.(B) 87.(A) 88.(C) 89.(D) 90.(C) 91.(C) 92.(A) 93.(A)
94.(A) 95.(C) 96.(A) 97.(C) 98.(C) 99.(B) 100.(C)
SECTION-B
(Subjective)
1.(A) Uses and Abuses
of Cinema
Cinema is one of the most popular sources of
entertainment in the world. It has a strong impact on people’s minds. It is not
just a way to pass time but also a powerful tool to educate and inspire. Good
movies teach us moral values, social duties, and important life lessons.
Educational films help students understand difficult topics easily.
Documentaries spread awareness about real-life issues like environment, health,
and history.
Cinema also plays a big role in spreading culture and language. It brings
people from different regions and countries closer by showing their traditions,
food, dress, and customs.
But cinema also has its abuses. Some movies show too much violence, crime, and
vulgarity, which affects young minds negatively. Many people become addicted to
watching films and waste their time and money. Unrealistic scenes sometimes
give people wrong ideas about life.
In short, cinema can be both useful and harmful. It depends on how we use it.
If we choose good movies and avoid harmful ones, cinema can be a great source
of knowledge and enjoyment. So, we should watch films wisely and learn
something positive from them.
(B) (B) Child Labour
Child labour means
making children work for money at a young age, instead of sending them to
school. It is a big problem in many countries, including India. Poor families
force their children to work in shops, factories, hotels, or on the streets to
earn money.
Child labour spoils the future of children. They do not get proper education, food,
or rest. They are often treated badly and work in unsafe places. This affects
their health and mind.
The government has made laws to stop child labour, but still many children are
seen working. The main reason is poverty and lack of education.
We must spread awareness about this issue. Children are the future of our
country. They need love, care, and education — not hard work.
We all should take a stand and help every child to go to school and live a
happy life.
(C) The Value of
Trees
Trees are very important
for life on Earth. They give us oxygen to breathe and take in harmful carbon
dioxide. Trees also give us fruits, wood, medicine, and cool shade.
They stop soil from washing away during rains and help in bringing rain by
keeping the air moist. Birds, animals, and insects also live in trees.
Trees make the world beautiful and keep the environment clean. They also reduce
noise and air pollution. Without trees, the earth will become hot and dry.
But people are cutting trees for buildings, roads, and industries. This is
causing climate change, floods, and loss of animals.
We must plant more trees and protect the ones we already have. A single tree
can help many lives.
So, we should understand the value of trees and take care of them to save our
future.
(D) Man and Machine
Machines have become
a big part of human life. From mobile phones to washing machines and cars, we
use machines every day. They save time and make work easy. In factories,
machines help produce goods faster. In hospitals, machines help doctors in
treatment.
But too much use of machines has some bad effects. People are becoming lazy and
dependent on machines. Many workers have lost their jobs because machines have
replaced them. Also, pollution from factories and machines is harming the environment.
Man invented machines to help, not to rule life. We must learn to balance our
use of machines.
Machines are useful, but they cannot replace human love, emotions, or
creativity. So, we should use machines wisely and not forget the value of human
effort.
(E) Save Earth
The Earth is our
home, and we must protect it. Today, our planet is facing many problems like
pollution, deforestation, climate change, and global warming.
Factories, vehicles, and plastic waste are polluting air, water, and soil. Forests
are being cut, and animals are losing their homes. The temperature of Earth is
rising, and natural disasters are increasing.
If we don’t act now, the Earth will become unfit for living. We must plant more
trees, reduce pollution, save water, and use less plastic. Using solar energy
and recycling can also help.
Children and adults — all must take care of Earth. Simple steps like switching
off lights, walking instead of driving, and keeping our surroundings clean can
make a big difference.
Let us all join hands to save our beautiful Earth for ourselves and future
generations.
2(A) The line "The whole of Bharat is my home
and its people are my family" was said by Dr. Zakir Husain when he became
the President of India in 1967. He wanted to say that he loved the whole
country and cared for all Indians like family. He believed that even though
people are different in language, religion, or culture, we all belong to one
nation and should live together with love and respect.
(B) The given line is taken from the chapter 'Ideas
That Have Helped Mankind' written by Bertrand Russell. In this line, the
author says that it is clear we, as human beings, know more than animals. We
can think, learn, and solve problems better. People often feel proud of this
ability and think it makes us special. This thinking power is one of the
biggest advantages humans have over animals.
(C) The given line is taken from the story 'The
Earth' written by H.E. Bates. In this line, the author says that the old
parents, who had always slept in the front bedroom, gave up their room and
shifted to a smaller one at the back. This shows how they were sacrificing
their comfort for their son, who was now taking control of the house and land.
It reflects change and emotional distance.
(D) The given line is taken from the chapter 'How
Free is the Press' written by Dorothy L. Sayers. In this line, the author
says that any person who is famous—like a writer, speaker, actor, or
politician—is carefully made to feel that if they say anything against the Press,
they might face problems. The Press holds power and can harm their image or
career if they are not careful.
3(A) The given stanza is taken from the poem 'My
Grandmother's House' written by Kamala Das. In this line, the poet says
that there was once a house, far away from where she is now, where she used to
receive love and care. That house belonged to her grandmother. The poet
remembers the warmth, affection, and emotional support she received there,
which she now misses deeply. It shows her longing for the lost love and happy
moments of the past.
(B) The given stanza is taken from the poem 'Snake'
written by D.H. Lawrence. In this line, the poet says that he felt regret just
after throwing something at the snake. He realized that his action was cheap,
small-minded, and unkind. The poet felt ashamed for hurting the harmless
creature, and this shows his inner conflict between fear taught by society and
his natural admiration for the snake.
(C) The given stanza is taken from the poem 'The
Soldier' written by Rupert Brooke. In this line, the poet says that after
death, the soldier will be remembered for the good things he learned in
life—like laughter shared with friends and kindness in peaceful hearts. He
imagines that his soul will rest peacefully under the sky of England, which he
sees as a heavenly and beloved place.
(D) The given stanza is taken from the poem 'Now the
Leaves Are Falling Fast' written by W. H. Auden. In this line, the poet
says that the nightingale, a symbol of beauty and hope, has become silent, and
the angel, a symbol of help or divine support, will not come. This shows a
feeling of sadness, loneliness, and loss of hope in a troubled world.
4-
17/A, Shastri Nagar
Muzaffarpur
02 August 2025
Dear Papa,
Namaste! I hope you
and mummy are doing well. I reached back safely after spending a wonderful time
in the village during the summer holidays.
The visit was truly refreshing. I enjoyed the fresh air, green fields, and peaceful
environment. It was great to meet Dadi and other relatives. I also participated
in some village activities like helping in the fields and bathing in the pond.
The food was simple but delicious. I even made a few new friends there.
This short break from city life gave me lots of beautiful memories and a deep
appreciation for our roots. I feel relaxed and happy.
Give my regards to mummy and love to little sister.
Your loving son,
Amit Verma
OR
To
The Principal
Modern Public School
Kacchi Pakki Road
Muzaffarpur (Bihar)
Date: 02 August 2025
Subject: Application for Issuance of Character Certificate
Respected Sir,
I am Amit Verma, son
of Mr. Ramesh Verma, a student of Class 10-B in your esteemed school. I have
recently completed my final examination and now I need a Character Certificate
for admission to higher secondary school.
I have always maintained good discipline, regular attendance, and respectful
behavior during my time at Modern Public School. Therefore, I kindly request
you to issue me a character certificate at your earliest convenience.
I shall be thankful to you for this kind help.
Yours obediently,
Amit Verma
Class: 10-B
Roll No.: 21
5 (A) Unofficial censorship
tries to control public opinion without legal enforcement. It suppresses ideas
or views that challenge the status quo. This is done through social pressure,
manipulation of facts, or fear, discouraging writers or journalists from
expressing unpopular or critical opinions freely.
(B) Dr. Zakir Hussain is
overwhelmed by the responsibility of becoming the President of India. He feels
deeply honoured and humbled by the trust the people have placed in him. His
emotions reflect gratitude and a sense of duty to serve the nation with
sincerity and integrity.
(C)
Benjy wanted to marry Florence because he believed
that she was the right partner to share his life and manage the farm with him.
He saw her as a suitable woman who could bring stability, comfort, and
companionship. Moreover, Florence was practical and hardworking, which matched
Benjy’s lifestyle and expectations. His desire to marry her was deeply rooted
in his need for love, support, and someone to build a future with on the land
he cherished.
(D) Fire played a crucial
role in human development. It gave early humans warmth, protection, and the
ability to cook food. Fire also allowed them to explore colder regions, develop
tools, and gather socially. It marked a major step in civilization and
survival.
(E) The poet expresses a strong sense of
patriotism and pride in dying for his country. He believes sacrifice for the
nation is noble and meaningful. His tone is not sorrowful but rather
honourable, suggesting that such death gives purpose and dignity to life.
(F) After her grandmother died, the house was locked and
fell into disuse. It became silent and lifeless, symbolizing the emotional
emptiness the poet felt. The poet longs to return, but the house no longer
feels the same without her grandmother’s loving presence.
(G) Our last journey to the grave is often
compared to a final farewell or departure from the world. It is peaceful yet
inevitable. The body rests in silence, and the journey reflects the end of
earthly struggles, marking the soul’s return to eternal rest.
(H) In his poem
"Snake", D.H. Lawrence decides to wait because he is fascinated by
the beauty and calmness of the snake drinking water. Although he feels the urge
to kill it, he waits respectfully, admiring nature despite the societal
teaching to fear or hate snakes.
(I) A short story is brief, focusing on a single event,
character, or theme, often with a concise plot and fewer characters. A novel is
much longer, with detailed character development, multiple plots or subplots,
and explores themes more deeply over a longer narrative arc.
(J) Middle English had four major dialects:
Northern, Southern, East Midland, and West Midland. These dialects developed
due to regional influences and differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and
grammar. The East Midland dialect later became dominant and formed the basis of
modern Standard English.
6 (A) (i) The answer is given in the chapter itself
(ii) The answer is given in the chapter itself
(iii) The answer is
given in the chapter itself
(B) (i) The answer is given in the chapter itself
(ii) The answer is
given in the chapter itself
(iii) The answer is
given in the chapter itself
(C) The future of
English in India appears strong and promising. As a global language, English
plays a crucial role in education, business, technology, and international
communication. With rapid globalization and the growth of the digital world,
proficiency in English is increasingly essential for career advancement and
access to global opportunities. In India, English continues to be a link
language connecting people of different regions and languages. It is also the
medium of instruction in many higher educational institutions. While regional
languages will thrive, English will remain dominant in administration, media,
and commerce. Thus, the future of English in India will witness further
expansion, blending with Indian languages and shaping a unique, modern
linguistic identity.
OR
Improving English
requires consistent practice and exposure. Here are some effective ways:
1.
Read Regularly – Books, newspapers, and articles enhance
vocabulary and sentence structure understanding.
2.
Listen and Watch – English movies,
podcasts, and news help in improving pronunciation and listening skills.
3.
Speak Daily – Practice speaking with friends or in front of
a mirror to build confidence.
4.
Write Often – Maintain a diary or write essays to improve
grammar and expression.
5.
Learn Vocabulary – Note new words
daily and use them in sentences.
6.
Grammar Practice – Strengthen basics
of tense, modals, and sentence formation.
7.
Think in English – This reduces translation
errors and builds fluency.
OR
The Indian English novel holds a significant place in literature, blending
Indian themes with the English language. It began with Bankim Chandra
Chatterjee’s “Rajmohan’s Wife” (1864) and gained prominence with writers like
Mulk Raj Anand, R.K. Narayan, and Raja Rao, who portrayed Indian society,
traditions, and struggles under colonial rule. Post-independence, novelists
like Khushwant Singh, Kamala Markandaya, and Anita Desai explored issues of
identity, culture, and modernity. In contemporary times, authors such as
Arundhati Roy, Salman Rushdie, Chetan Bhagat, and Jhumpa Lahiri have given the
genre global recognition. Indian English novels now address diverse themes like
migration, politics, feminism, and globalization, making them a vital part of
both Indian and world literature.
(D) i-c, ii-a, iii-e,
iv-b, v-d
(E) i.Do you know how to speak English?
ii.Students are the pride of our nation.
iii.A true friend is rare in the world.
iv. Spring is called the king of seasons.
v. The condition of the farmers is pitiable.
vi.The land of Bihar is fertile.
vii.I was very happy to meet you.
viii.Rajeev is a very bad man.
(F) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b, v-e
7 (A) Childhood is the
best part of life because it is full of happy days, fun, games, jokes, and
wonderful memories.
(B) Children enjoy
themselves by playing jolly games, cracking jokes, having fun at school, and
spending time with family members.
(C) During their
childhood days, children learn to have faith in themselves, believe in their
abilities, co-operate, socialize, and understand others.
(D) Spending time with
family members and learning to co-operate, socialize, and understand each other
nurtures them to grow into noble human beings.
OR
Title: Use of Social Media
Precis: Social media provides easy access to information but has both good and
bad effects. Overuse may lead to anxiety and depression, so its use should be
balanced and thoughtful.
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