2/ 1/ 1 2020 Class 10 English Question Paper Solution
SECTION A – (Reading)
(1) Read the following passage carefully.
(1) Caged behind thick glass, the most famous dancer in the world can easily be missed in the National Museum, Delhi. The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro is that rare artefact that even school children are familiar with. Our school textbooks also communicate the wealth of our 5000-year heritage of art. You have to be alert to her existence there, amid terracotta animals to rediscover this bronze image.
(2) Most of us have seen her only in photographs or sketches, therefore the impact of actually holding her is magnified a million times over. One discovers that the dancing girl has no feet. She is small, a little but she surprises us¾ the length of a human palm ¾over 10 cm tall the ability to communicate across¾with the power of great art centuries.
(3) A series of bangles – of shell or ivory or thin metal -clothe her left upper arm all the way down to her fingers. A necklace with three pendants bunched together and a few bangles above the elbow and wrist on the right hand display an almost modern art.
(4) She speaks of the undaunted, ever hopeful human spirit. She reminds us that it is important to visit museums in our country to experience the impact that a work of art leaves on our senses, to find among all the riches one particular vision of beauty that speaks to us alone.
(1.1) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer the following questions.
(a) The Dancing Girl belongs to
(i) Mohenjo-daro.
(ii) Greek culture.
(iii) Homo sapiens.
(iv) Tibet.
Ans: (i) Mohenjo-daro.
(b) In the museum she’s kept among
(i) dancing figures.
(ii) bronze statues.
(iii) terracotta animals.
(iv) books.
Ans: (iii) terracotta animals.
(c) Which information is not given in the passage ?
(i) The girl is caged behind glass.
(ii) She is a rare artefact.
(iii) School books communicate the wealth of our heritage.
(iv) She cannot be rediscovered as she’s bronze.
Ans: (iv) She cannot be rediscovered as she’s bronze.
(d) ‘Great Art’ has power because
(i) it appeals to us despite a passage of time.
(ii) it is small and can be understood.
(iii) it is seen in pictures and sketches.
(iv) it is magnified a million times.
Ans: (i) it appeals to us despite a passage of time
(e) The jewellery she wears
(i) consists of bangles of shell or ivory or thin metal only.
(ii) is a necklace with two pendants.
(iii) Both (i) and (ii) are correct.
(iv) Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct.
Ans: (iv) Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct.
(f) She reminds us
(i) of the never-say-die attitude of humans.
(ii) why museums in our country are exciting.
(iii) why she will make us come into money.
(iv) of dancing figures.
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) Read the following passage carefully.
(1) As the family finally sets off from home after many arguments, there is a moment of lull as the car takes off. ‘‘Alright, so where are we going for dinner now ?’’ asks the one at the driving wheel. What follows is a chaos as multiple voices make as many suggestions.
(2) By the time order is restored and a decision is arrived at, tempers have risen, feelings injured and there is at least one person grumbling.
(3) Twenty years ago, you would step out of home, the decision of meal and venue already made with no arguments or opposition and everybody looked forward to the meal with equal enthusiasm. The decision was made by the head of the family and the others fell in line. Today every member of the family has a say in every decision which also promotes a sense of togetherness and bonding.
(4) We empower our kids to take their own decisions from a very early age. We ask them the cuisine they prefer, the movie they want to see, the holiday they wish to go on and the subjects they wish to study.
(5) It’s a closely connected world out there where children consult and guide each other. A parent’s well-meaning advice can sound like nothing more than unnecessary preaching. How then do we reach our children through all the conflicting views and make the voice of reason be heard ? Children today question choices and prefer to go with the flow.
(6) What then is the best path to take ? I would say the most important thing one can do is to listen. Listen to your 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. It is not as complicated as it sounds; just a daily half an hour of quality time would do the trick.
(2.1) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer the following questions in 30 – 40 words each:
(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. Disadvantage: there is chaos / feelings injured /grumbling members / tempers rise
(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
(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
(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:
(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
(i) cuisine
(ii) gourmet
(iii) gastric
(iv) science
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
(i) difficult
(ii) complicated
(iii) easy
(iv) tricky
Ans:(ii). Complicated
Section– B
(Writing and Grammar)
(3) You are Vipul/Apoorva, living at D-424, Island Avenue, Ernakulam. You have seen an advertisement about a diploma course in French language soon to be organized by Maxwell Institute of Languages, Fort Road, Kochi. Write a letter in 100-150 words to the advertiser seeking all the relevant information like admission procedure, feestructure, duration of the course, timing of the class, transport facilities etc.
Ans: 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
You are disturbed to find that most of the youngsters nowadays are falling prey to the fast food culture, overeating and lazy life style. Write an article on the topic, ‘Importance of exercise and nutritious food’.You are Raj/Rani. (100-150 words)
Ans: 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
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) Write a story in 150-200 words with the help of the following clues. Last year in the month of December, I went to my native village where my grandparents live in a cottage on the foothills of the Himalayas. One day, I was standing on the edge of a dense forest. Suddenly ……………..
Ans: 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 …………
Ans: 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) Fill in the blanks in the paragraph given below by choosing the most appropriate options from the ones that follow. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank numbers.
Reading books (a) a good hobby. Books open (b) vast new world to us. They increase (c) knowledge and change our out look (d) the world.
(a) (i) has (ii) was (iii) are (iv) is
Ans: (iv) is
(b) (i) the (ii) a (iii) an (iv) some
Ans: (ii) a
(c) (i) his (ii) one’s (iii) our (iv) your
Ans: (iii) our
(d) (i) towards (ii) for (iii) by (iv) from
Ans: (i) towards
(6) The following paragraph has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write the error along with its correction in the space provided.
Error Correction
Spending time for their kids brings (a) ________ _______
immediate as well as long-last (b) ________ _______
gain for a parents. According to a (c) ________ _______
research, children with concerned (d) ________ _______
parents are more efficient.
Ans:
ERROR | CORRECTION |
(a) for | With |
(b) long-last | long-lasting |
(c ) a | the |
With | Of |
(7) Rearrange the following words/phrases to make meaningful sentences.
(a) is / as / known / Jaipur / Pink City.
Ans: Jaipur is known as Pink City.
(b) in the / are / buildings / city / in pink colour/ painted/ most of the
Ans: 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) have made / a popular / it / its / historical buildings / destination / tourist.
Ans: Its historical buildings have made it a popular tourist destination.
(d) go there / one / bus / from Delhi / can easily / by
Ans: One can easily go there from Delhi by bus.
OR
One can easily go there by bus from Delhi.
Section – C
(Literature)
(8) Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Max bit his lip nervously. The knocking was repeated.
“What will you do now, Max ?” Ausable asked. “If I do not answer the door, they will enter anyway. The door is unlocked. And they will not hesitate to shoot”.
(a) Who is Max ?
(i) a spy
(ii) a tourist
(iii) a businessman
(iv) a waiter
Ans: (a) (i) a spy
(b) Max became nervous because :
(i) he got scared of Ausable.
(ii) he thought the police had come.
(iii) the door was unlocked.
(iv) Ausable did not get up to open the door.
Ans: (ii) he thought the police had come
(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
……….Winds rush to meet them.
The moon is broken like a mirror,
Its pieces flash now in the crown
of the tallest oak.
(a) The above lines were written by
(i) Robert Frost
(ii) John Berryman
(iii) Robin Klein
(iv) Adrienne Rich
Ans: (a) (iv) Adrienne Rich
(b) The crown of the oak lies in its
(i) top most branch
(ii) roots
(iii) rich and tasty fruit
(iv) broad leaves
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.
(a) What were Lencho’s feelings when the hail stopped?
Ans: Lencho/ initially happy- ripe corn in his field / unhappy when hailstorm destroyed crops/ thought of starvation/ disappointed (Any other relevant point)
(b) Why did Peggy and Maddie not wait for Wanda?
Ans: it was drizzling / eager to know the result of the contest/Wanda had not been coming to school for the past few days (Any other relevant point)
(c) Why does the poet use the term ‘noble’ and ‘wild’ for the tiger ? (How to Tell Wild Animals)
Ans: 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 other relevant point)
(d) What was the major flaw in Tricki?
Ans: greedy / overate /never refused anything/lazy/did not do any physical activity (Any other relevant point)
(e) What made the boys follow Griffin?
Ans: Griffin’s muddy footprints/ could not see the man / curiosity made the children follow the footprints (Any other relevant point)
(f) How is Ausable different from other secret agents?
Ans: 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 other relevant point)
(10) Attempt the following question in 100-150 words. What lesson did Kisa Gotami learn the second time that she had failed to learn the first time?
Ans: 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’.
Ans: 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)
(11) Attempt the following question in 100-150 words. Write a character sketch of the hack driver.
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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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