2/3/1 2019 Class 10 English Question Paper Solution
ENGLISH
(Language and Literature)
SECTION A – (Reading)
1) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :
Hyderabad – The City of Nizams GOLCONDA FORT
1) In the 16th century, when Golconda was the capital of Qutb Shahi Kingdom, it is believed that a shepherd boy came across an idol on the hill. It was then that the Kakatiya dynasty’s ruler built the fort, which is 120 m high. After it was captured by Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, the fort fell into ruins.
2) The beautiful ruins of the fort have a story to tell. They make you wonder how the fort may have looked in its days of glory and grandeur. The fort also organises a sound and light show every day and the history of this fort is narrated in such an interesting manner that even a child can understand and enjoy it. The climb to the fort is a difficult one and unless you are physically fit, you should avoid the climb and relax in the gardens below. The view from the top is breathtaking
CHARMINAR
3) The next place is Charminar. The literal meaning of the monument is ‘four minarets’. There is a mosque on the second floor. It is said that when the state was hit by severe plague, Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, prayed to end the plague and promised to build a mosque in the very place where he was praying. Thus, Charminar came into being !
4) The walk from the bottom to the top of the monument is a little frightening, owing to the narrowness of the pathway and the steepness of the steps. Once you reach the top, the view of the crowds moving below will surely lift your spirits.
5) Make sure you visit the nearby Laad Bazaar, where there are rows of shops selling the famous Hyderabadi glass bangles and lac bangles.
SALAR JUNG MUSEUM
6) The Salar Jung Museum is the third largest museum in the country and boasts of owning the biggest one-man collection of antiques in the world. A visit to the Salar Jung Museum is a must even if you are not a fan of antique stuff. You can view the Nizam’s collection of textiles, arms, metalware, ivory carvings, Indian bronzes and carpets.
7) The main attraction is definitely the Musical Clock, made by Cook and Kelvy of England. Inside the clock is a timekeeper. Every hour, he comes out and beats a gong as many times as the time indicates. Another attraction of the museum is the Veiled Rebecca, an amazing sculpture made by the Italian sculptor, Giovanni Maria Benzoni.
1.1) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer any eight of the following questions :
(a) What led to the construction of the Golconda Fort ?
Ans: the finding of an idol on the hill by a shepherd boy
(b) What led to the destruction of the Golconda Fort ?
Ans: the fort’s capture by the Mughal emperor, Aurangazeb.
(c) How is the interest in the Fort kept alive ?
Ans: i) the sound and light show ii) interesting narration of its history.
(d) What does the word ‘breathtaking’ in para 2 mean ?
Ans: awesome /amazing / magnificent
(e) Why did Quli Qutb Shah build a mosque ?
Ans: pledged to build the mosque to end the plague
(f) How does one feel after reaching the top of Charminar ?
Ans: delighted/elated/joyful
(g) What is unique about the Salar Jung Museum ?
Ans: owns the biggest one-man collection of antiques in the world.
(h) What else can one find in this museum apart from antiques ?
Ans: collection of textiles, arms, metalware, ivory carvings, Indian bronzes and carpets.
(i) Name the two attractions of the Salar Jung Museum.
Ans: i) the Musical Clock made by Cook and Kelvy of England ii) the Veiled Rebecca,an amazing sculpture made by an Italian sculptor.
2) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :
Go, Get Yourself a Hobby
1) Do you have a hobby ? Is there anything that you are passionate about ? Something creative that you really like doing, or are deeply involved with ? Something that grips you, makes you forget all else — even makes you forget to eat or sleep ? No, I am not talking about your job or your daily chores.
2) By developing a parallel line, other than that of your job, and following it like crazy, you energise your life. It will keep you going even when all other activities have stopped.
3) It did not make much sense to me until I ran into a retired officer turned passionate writer. Let’s call him Mr. X.
4) What was amazing was his appearance. He looked 10 years younger than his self-proclaimed 75 — dark grey hair, tall and robust. Well-preserved, as some would say. ‘‘I don’t want to take much of your time, but just wanted to show you my work,’’ he said. In his bag, he was carrying dozens of books that he had written after retirement. Short stories and novels in his mother tongue and in English, for children and adults.
5) Mr. X retired after putting in 30 years of service. But he did not retire from life. No way. ‘‘In fact, I lead a much busier life now — writing.’’ ‘‘So writing is your hobby ?’’ I asked him. ‘‘No, it is my only interest. While I was working, I did not have enough time to write. But now I work 10 – 12 hours a day writing, writing, writing.’’
6) ‘‘Why ? Is that the way you support yourself ?’’ ‘‘No, my writings don’t pay me financially, but they fulfil me otherwise,’’ he said. Mr. X lives on his savings, but he relies on his passion to take care of his mental and physical wellbeing. In fact, such is the energy and sense of satisfaction and contentment that he draws from his writing that he has managed to survive many upheavals in life. Thanks to his passion, retirement never became a sad phase of life for him; instead, it gave him a new lease of life, an opportunity to do that which he missed out on or had no time for earlier.
7) And his level of commitment was impressive. He does not want publicity nor is he interested in advertising himself. ‘‘It will take me away from my writing and pull me into the world of Internet. I would rather follow my passion,’’ he says. Gathering his books, he was soon ready to leave — eager to go back to his passion. He left me with the motivation to seek one, too. Thank you Mr. X.
2.1) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer any four of the following questions in 30 – 40 words each :
(a) According to the passage, what is a hobby ?
Ans: something that is passionate/ creative that holds grip on one and makes him / her forget all else
(b) According to the writer, what made Mr. X look 10 years younger ?
Ans: pursuing his passion/ sense of satisfaction and contentment/ gains energy by following hobby.
(c) Was writing his livelihood ? Why/Why not ?
Ans: he lives on his savings/ gets sense of fulfillment.
(d) How did the retirement phase become a happy phase of his life ?
Ans: gave him new lease of life / an opportunity to do what he had missed .
(e) Why was Mr. X not interested in seeking publicity ?
Ans: publicity would take him away from writing / pulls him into the world of internet
2.2) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer any four of the following :
(a) Mr. X lives on his ______________ .
(i) savings
(ii) profit from business
(iii) son’s support
(iv) siblings’ support
Ans: (i) savings
(b) Mr. X has managed to survive many __________ in life due to his obsession.
(i) joys
(ii) celebrations
(iii) reunions
(iv) upheavals
Ans: (iv) upheavals
(c) The word which means ‘very enthusiastic’ in para 1 of the passage is
(i) creative
(ii) grip
(iii) passionate
(iv) forget
Ans: (iii) passionate
(d) The word which means ‘active and energetic’ in para 4 of the passage is
(i) robust
(ii) self-proclaimed
(iii) well-preserved
(iv) amazing
Ans: (i) robust
(e) Mr. X left the narrator with a motivation to seek a
(i) book
(ii) hobby
(iii) sport
(iv) pen
Ans: (ii) hobby
SECTION B – (Writing and Grammar)
3) You are Chitra/Chitranjan, 55, Brindavan Lane, Bhopal. Write a letter in 100 – 120 words to the editor of a local newspaper expressing concern about the misbehaviour of some auto-rickshaw drivers in the city.
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
Content – 4 Marks
Expression: 3 Marks (coherence, relevance of ideas (1½ mark)
(Accuracy, appropriate words and correct spellings (1½ mark)
Suggested Value points
– auto-rickshaw – one of the important modes of transport for local journeys
– drivers expected to be courteous to the passengers
– misbehavior towards passengers
– picking up quarrels with passengers
– spoiling the reputation of the city
– stringent action against unruly and arrogant drivers
– safety and security of the passengers to be ensured
OR
Write an article in 100 – 120 words on the topic, ‘Rising Prices’. You are Rahul/Renu.
Ans: Format = 1 Mark
Title– ½ mark &name of the writer – ½ mark
Content = 4Marks(any other relevant point besides the hints given)
Expression = 3Marks
coherence and relevance of ideas and style –1½ mark
grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings – 1½ mark
Suggested value points
– rise in the prices of essential commodities
– large gap between income and monthly expenditure
– middle and poor class people worst affected
– not able to manage the family needs
– black marketing and creation of artificial scarcity
– government intervention to curb black-marketing
– providing essential commodities on subsidized rates to the poor
4.) Write a short story in 200 – 250 words with the help of the cues given below. Give a suitable title to your story.
I saw a cute puppy — looked sick and scared — gripped with pity — started petting the puppy — decided to take it home — my mother not happy — narrated the whole story — gave milk — named it Tabby — now a most loved member of my family.
Ans: Title & Moral – 1 Mark
Content – 4 Marks
Expression – 5 Marks
(Coherence, relevance of ideas) (2½ marks)
(Accuracy, appropriate words and correct spellings (2½ marks)
OR
Two friends — Sheena and Seema — loved to dance — competition held — both participants at inter-school dance competition — both wished each other — audience applauded both of them — the result time — both stood first — became best friends forever.
Ans: Title & Moral – 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: (The beginning of the story is given in the question)
5) Fill in the blanks in the paragraph given below by choosing the most appropriate options from the ones that follow. Attempt any four. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank numbers.
Karthik has penned (a) book titled, ‘The Ashes of the Prey’, a
thriller (b) a lawyer (c) runs (d) a lot (e) trouble after an accident.
(a) (i) the (ii) an (iii) a (iv) one
-> (iii) a
(b) (i) about (ii) with (iii) as (iv) or
-> (i) about
(c) (i) which (ii) whom (iii) who (iv) whose
-> (iii) who
(d) (i) on (ii) into (iii) under (iv) upon
-> (ii) into
(e) (i) to (ii) from (iii) for (iv) of
-> (iv) of
6) In the following paragraph, one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it against the correct blank number. The first one has been done for you. Attempt any four.
It is perfectly natural us to use e.g. natural for us
a dictionary we come across an unfamiliar word. (a) _______ _______ _______
Some students use dictionary too much which (b) _______ _______ _______
may not necessary at all. Dictionary may be (c) _______ _______ _______
used not too much. While reading an article in (d) _______ _______ _______
a newspaper or a magazine we likely to meet (e) _______ _______ _______
a number of difficult words.
Ans:
Word before |
Missing Word | Word After |
(a) dictionary | when |
we |
(b) use |
the | dictionary |
(c ) not | be |
necessary |
(d) used |
but | not |
(e ) we | are |
likely |
7) Rearrange any four of the following groups of words/phrases to make meaningful sentences :
(a) the temple architecture / form an / sculptures and paintings / of /essential part
-> Sculptures and paintings form an essential part of the temple architecture
(b) the architecture / is / an artistic / in some temples / masterpiece
-> The architecture in some temples is an artistic masterpiece / In some temples the architecture is an artistic masterpiece
(c) is / situated in / the Konark temple / corner of Puri / north-eastern / the
-> The Konark temple is situated in the north-eastern corner of Puri
(d) people / lakhs of / every year / visit / the / Konark temple
-> Every year lakhs of people visit the Konark temple / Lakhs of people visit the Konark temple every year.
(e) the Sun God / dedicated / to / this / temple / beautiful / is
-> This beautiful temple is dedicated to the Sun God
SECTION C – (Literature)
8) Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :
My head is full of whispers
which tomorrow will be silent.
Listen. The glass is breaking.
The trees are stumbling forward
into the night. Winds rush to meet them.
The moon is broken like a mirror,
its pieces flash now in the crown
of the tallest oak.
(a) Why would the whispers be silent tomorrow ?
Ans: the poet will stop thinking about the trees
(b) Why are the trees stumbling ?
Ans: they hurry to move outside after breaking the glass
(c) Which word in the stanza means the same as ‘quiet’ ?
Ans: silent
(d) Which poetic device has been used in the sixth line of the stanza ?
Ans: simile
OR
We, who were outlaws not so long ago, have today been given the rare privilege to be host to the nations of the world on our own soil. We thank all of our distinguished international guests for having come to take possession with the people of our country of what is, after all, a common victory for justice, for peace, for human dignity. We have, at last, achieved our political emancipation. We pledge ourselves to liberate all our people from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination.
(a) Who does the pronoun ‘we’ refer to in the first line of the passage ?
Ans: refers to the people of South Africa
(b) What did ‘we’ achieve at last ?
Ans: political emancipation/ political freedom/justice, peace and human dignity.
(c) What does the word ‘bondage’ mean in the passage ?
Ans: slavery
(d) What have ‘we’ pledged to do ?
Ans: freedom / liberation from slavery/ freedom from poverty, deprivation , suffering, gender and other discrimination
9) Answer any four of the following questions in 30 – 40 words each :
(a) How is the Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery recognised in modern India ?
Ans: i) the Coorg Regiment was awarded with the most number of gallantry awards ii) only the Coorgis were allowed to carry firearms without license.
(b) How did the seagull’s parents try to make him fly ?
Ans: they screamed / scolded / threatened to let him starve on the ledge unless he flew away.
(c) How did Griffin find himself invisible but naked in the chill January air for the second time ?
Ans: chased by the shop assistants of the London Store/ took off his newly found clothes /became invisible and escaped
(d) What does the hack driver do to help the lawyer to look for Oliver Lutkins ?
Ans: pretended to be a hack driver / took the lawyer in his hack to different places / to look for himself.
(e) Was Tricki suffering from any ailment in reality ? If not, then what made him inactive and lethargic ?
Ans: i) had no ailment / Tricki was greedy for food
ii) mistress overfed / made it obese and lethargic
10) Answer the following question in 100 – 120 words :
Why do you think the otter was not friendly at first with the narrator ? How did it behave at first ? Why ?
Ans: Hints :
- the narrator, the place and surroundings are new to Otter
- was indifferent, aloof
- slept far from bed
- became comfortable with the surroundings in time,
- friendly with the narrator
- behavior is very similar to human beings.
- human beings take time to understand others and to become friendly
- unless one is comfortable with somebody, one tries to stay away from that person.
OR
Horace was clever but the lady in red was cleverer. Do you agree with this statement ? Justify your answer.
Ans: Hints :-
- Horace – planned the robbery carefully/ studied the target/ took the proper tools and his gloves
- young lady was clever / she took all the necessary information / posed as the mistress of the house
- exploited Horace’s fear of being discovered/ tricked him into cracking open the safe / handed her the jewels.
- Horace left his finger prints at the site / picked up cigarette /lit it after removing his gloves.
- the lady outwitted Horace
11) Answer the following question in 200 – 250 words :
Write a character sketch of Otto Frank.
Ans:
- Otto – a practical and kind man
- level headed- protecting
- a loving and caring father
- wanted to give good education to his daughters
- worked in a Dutch company until forced into hiding
- always planned before jumping into a situation-/shifted his family to safe hiding
- only member of the family to survive the war/ lived until 1980
OR
What difficulties did the residents of the Annexe face ?
Ans:
- forced to keep windows curtained, could not make noise- during the day
- no access to physician / if sick / confined 24 hours a day in a small area
- needs to tension and conflict / terrified they will be discovered.
- clothes worn out
- frightened of artillery sound outside
- uncertainty of life
OR
Write a character sketch of Helen Keller.
Ans:
- a great woman/ born on June 27, 1880
- she fell sick as a child/ lost her vision and sense of hearing
- world became dark and silent to her
- frustrated by her handicap
- developed positive way to life/ adjusted herself
- Miss Sullivan’s company and mentoring
- had great respect for physical bravery and sportsman spirit
- loved nature and liked the company of others
OR
Describe Helen’s visit to the World Fair.
Ans:
- Helen visited the world fair with Mrs Sullivan and Dr Alexander Graham Bell
- saw many marvels of inventions/treasures of industry/ all creativeness of life
- the Midway Plaisance seemed like the Arabian nights
- found Shivas and the elephant- gods of India
- enjoyed touching the exhibits
- visited the relics like the Egyptian mummies
- experienced the bravery of humans against the ocean .
- learnt the progress of man from anthropological department
- her 3 week visit to fair expanded her horizons
- experiences helped to come out of child’s make believe world to the world of marvels of science.
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