2/4/2 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 :
1) Cataract is the major cause of blindness, which is also caused by a damage to the cornea. It occurs more often in old age. As one starts growing old, the lens of the eye hardens, loses it transparency and becomes opaque. It obstructs the light rays from entering the eye.
2) The onset of cataract blurs the vision. Sometimes, the cataract patient sees multiple images instead of a single object image. Because of the gradual development of cataract, the afflicted person loses his/her vision and the world becomes dark to him/her.
3) The development of cataract is a complex process. However, the following factors can be attributed to its formation. Cataract generally develops in old age but sometimes, children are born with cataract because of hereditary defect. Eye injuries too, can cause cataract.
4) People exposed to sunrays for longer periods develop cataract earlier than others. Researchers opine that the smoke inhaled while smoking, carries substances internally damaging the eyes.
5) Ultraviolet radiation, invisible to the human eye, is linked to skin cancer. The victim loses vision and the world becomes dark to him.
1.1) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer any eight of the following questions :
(a) What is the major cause of blindness ?
Ans: cataract
(b) When does cataract generally occur ?
Ans: old age
(c) Why does the lens of the eye become opaque in old age ?
Ans: lens of the eye hardens and loses its transparency.
(d) How does one detect cataract in early stages ?
Ans: vision becomes blurred / sees multiple images in place of one.
(e) Give any two factors which are responsible for the formation of cataract.
Ans: eye injury / long exposure of sun rays / hereditary factors
(f) How does cataract affect its victim ultimately ?
Ans: may lead to complete loss of vision
(g) Which type of cancer is caused by ultraviolet radiation ?
Ans: skin cancer
(h) How is smoking responsible for the development of cataract ?
Ans: smoke when inhaled carries a substance that damages eye and causes internal harm to the eye.
(i) Find the word from para 1 that means ‘that through which light cannot enter’.
Ans: opaque
2) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :
1) Spread over an area of 11,570 acres, Kalesar Reserve Forest is the only one of its kind in Haryana. It is home to a wide range of wild flora and fauna including three elephants, a male tiger, 16 male and female leopards, 19 panthers and some other animals as well.
2) Spread on both sides of Yamunanagar – Paonta Sahib Road in Yamunanagar district, it was designated a national park through a government notification in December 2003. However, it is alleged, lack of sufficient funds is proving to be a hindrance in wildlife conservation in the national park. The Divisional Forest Officer revealed that it is the only forest in Haryana with a natural ‘sal’ tree belt.
3) As for the steps taken to ensure protection of wildlife and environment, it was disclosed that staff had been given weapons by the State Government to tackle the menace posed by poachers. The State had also set up two special environmental courts, one each at Kurukshetra and Faridabad, to deal with crimes related to poaching and illicit felling of trees from the area. Eight watering holes have been dug up across the forest area to ensure that wildlife does not stray into human habitats on its fringes in search of drinking water. Similarly, earthen dams have been constructed to conserve rainwater for the future use of wildlife.
4) It was disclosed that work to fence the area would be undertaken in the near future and more steps taken to ensure that wild fauna does not face drinking water problem in their natural habitat in the reserve forest.
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) What is unique about Kalesar Reserve Forest ?
Ans: wide range of animals, flora and fauna
(b) Which animals are found in Kalesar forest ?
Ans: elephants, panthers, tigers, leopards
(c) What is proving to be a hindrance to conserving wildlife in the national park ?
Ans: lack of sufficient funds / poaching of animals / illicit felling of trees
(d) What is done in the park for the conservation of water ?
Ans: 8 watering holes dug up across forest, earthen dams constructed.
(e) Why have two special environmental courts been set up ?
Ans: to deal with crimes related to poaching and illicit felling of trees.
2.2) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer any four of the following with the help of the given options :
(a) Kalesar Reserve Forest was designated a national park through a government notification in __________ .
(i) February, 2003
(ii) December, 2003
(iii) March, 2004
(iv) August, 2001
Ans: (ii) December 2003
(b) __________ watering holes have been dug up across the forest area to stop wildlife from going astray in search of water.
(i) Four
(ii) Seven
(iii) Eight
(iv) Ten
Ans: (iii) Eight
(c) Which word in the passage means ‘natural environment in which a particular species live’ ?
(i) Habitat
(ii) Flora
(iii) Fauna
(iv) Waterhole
Ans: (i) Habitat
(d) Which word in para 3 is a synonym of ‘danger/risk’ ?
(i) Disclosed
(ii) Fringes
(iii) Poaching
(iv) Menace
Ans: (iv) Menace
(e) The word ‘illicit’ means
(i) not approved by society
(ii) not allowed by rules
(iii) obtained dishonestly or unfairly
(iv) not allowed by law
Ans: (ii) not allowed by rules / (iv) not allowed by law
SECTION B – (Writing and Grammar)
3) You are Ashmit/Ashmita of 73/4, Krishna Nagar, Varanasi. Recently, you read an article in a newspaper that in many parts of the country, young girls are married off early and are not sent to school by their parents. Write a letter in 100 – 120 words to the Editor, ‘Everyday News’ highlighting the importance of educating girls and how the government can spread awareness among people regarding the same.
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)
OR
You are concerned about the growing craze for fast food among the youngsters. Lack of outdoor games, too much infatuation for T.V. and Internet games are some of the other factors which affect the health of young people. Write an article in 100 – 120 words on the topic, ‘How to stay physically and mentally fit and strong’ for your school magazine. You are Rakesh/Reena.
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
(Value points are suggested in the question paper itself)
4) Complete the following story in 200 – 250 words with the help of the given cues. Give a suitable title to your story.
Ramu was surprised to see a stranger in his room. He shouted to call his parents but nobody responded. Suddenly he saw … … …
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)
Suggested value points: (The beginning of the story is given in the question)
OR
A house on fire — baby sitting at one of the windows — all confused — young man — risks his life — takes a ladder — saves the boy — everyone cheers.
Ans: Title & Moral – 1 Mark
Content – 4 Marks
Marks should be awarded for creativity
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 sentences 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.
Some people feel, that (a) best way to take a vacation is to go (b) a
cruise. There is a lot one can do while (c) across the sea. Besides the
beautiful sights, the indoor games (d) the variety of foods, there is
always something (e) everyone to do.
(a) (i) a (ii) an (iii) the (iv) some
-> (iii ) the
(b) (i) on (ii) in (iii) at (iv) into
-> (i ) on
(c) (i) sailing (ii) sailed (iii) sail (iv) sails
-> (i ) sailing
(d) (i) but (ii) only (iii) and (iv) also
-> (iii ) and
(e) (i) from (ii) with (iii) to (iv) for
-> (iv ) for
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.
Everyone knows there are different e.g. knows that there
stages in life. Among them student (a) _________ _________ _______
life is of the most important stages (b) _________ _________ _______
in one’s life. This stage begins the age of (c) _________ _________ _______
five and ends approximately at age of (d) _________ _________ _______
seventeen. This is the best period one’s life. (e) _________ _________ _______
Ans:
Word before |
Missing Words | Word after |
(a) them | the |
student |
(b) is |
one | of |
(c) begins | at |
the |
(d) at |
the | age |
(e) period | of |
one’s |
7) Rearrange any four of the following groups of words/phrases to make meaningful sentences :
(a) love / of others / goods manners / and / win the / respect
-> Good manners win the love and respect of others
(b) when / best / they can / one is / be learnt / young
-> They can be learnt best when one in young .
(c) saves us / punishment / polite / answer / a / from / also
-> They can be learnt best when one in young .
(d) who is / stranger / respectful / a person / even a / likes
-> They can be learnt best when one in young .
(e) sure / in life / they / passport / are a / for success
-> They are a sure passport for success in life./They are a passport for sure success in life.
SECTION C – (Literature)
8) Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :
At twelve, he was sent away for schooling in the Hindu sacred scriptures and four years later he returned home to marry a princess. They had a son and lived for ten years as befitted royalty.
(a) Who does ‘he’ stand for ?
Ans: Gautam Buddha
(b) What did ‘he’ study for four years ?
Ans: Hindu sacred scriptures
(c) What does the phrase, ‘as befitted royalty’ mean ?
Ans: as fit /suitable for someone from a royal family.
(d) What happened after ten years ?
Ans: He went out in the world to seek enlightenment
OR
If ever you should go by chance.
To jungles in the east;
And if there should to you advance.
A large and tawny beast,
If he roars at you as you’re dyin’
You’ll know it is the Asian Lion …
(a) Where can one find the Asian Lion ?
Ans: jungles in the east
(b) What are the characteristics of the Asian Lion ?
Ans: large and tawny
(c) What is the effect of the roar of a lion on you ?
Ans: you can die
(d) Identify the poem and the poet.
Ans: “How to tell Wild Animals” by Carolyn Well
9) Answer any four of the following questions in 30 – 40 words each :
(a) How did Maxwell get the otter ?
Ans: His friend sent the otter with two Arabs.
(b) How was Wanda different from other girls ? How did they treat her ?
Ans: was quiet, had no friends, wore the same dress everyday-other girls made fun of her.
(c) Why is the poet writing long letters ? Why does she not mention the departure of the trees ?
Ans: to express concern about real nature belonging to the forest and not indoor/convey message that trees want to move out of the houses into forest –does not mention because movement is symbolic from forest to trees.
(d) What was Horace Danby suffering from? How did it affect him ?
Ans: from hay fever –made him sneeze continuously.
(e) What is Think-Tank proud of ? How do you know ?
Ans: proud of belonging to the most handsome race and of being fantastically intellectual / gifted.
10) Answer the following question in 100 – 120 words :
Valli’s dream was to enjoy a ride on the bus to the nearest town. What preparations did she make to realise her dream ?
Ans:
- listened carefully to conversation between her neighbours and people who regularly used the bus.
- asked discreet questions
- picked up small details of journey about distance and fare.
- saved money
- calculated , recalculated , planned and re planned –timing of bus etc.
OR
How did Ebright use determination and perseverance to achieve his aim of becoming a scientist
Ans:
- Determination marked all his activities
- collected rocks, fossils and coins
- eagerly star gazed all night
- driving curiosity , bright mind
- mother encouraged him to learn
- went on trips to buy microscopes, telescopes and other equipment.
- took part in science fares-did school projects –won prizes.
- did experimentation & researched
- was open to new ideas
- wanted to be the best.
11) Answer the following question in 200 – 250 words :
Anne’s father was very close to her. What did she like about him ?
Ans:
- Frank, generous , kind-hearted , level-headed unlike other adults.
- cared for & loved Anne
- Anne idealized her father as smart ,kind ,thoughtful , an understanding father.
- Anne – confided in him – shared her feelings / he took her side against her mother .shared emotional bonding .
- Anne thought her father was goodness personified.
OR
How did Otto Frank make a plan to hide in the Annexe ?
Ans:
- to escape Nazi attack chose the Annexe as hide out.
- concealed entrance on 3rd & 4th floor.
- took months to prepare / stocked the Annexe with necessities of life.
- took all precautions to ensure safety of residents.
OR
Write a character sketch of Helen’s mother.
Ans:
- brave, courageous , practical minded
- recovered early from Helen’s disability disease.
- gave Helen-sense of responsibility, importance.
- never embarrassed her / understood Helen’s emotional outbursts, supported her
- was optimistic , never interfered with innovative ideas of Mrs. Sullivan-an inspiration to all parents of physically handicapped children.
OR
How did Helen increase her knowledge of different subjects ? What did she enjoy reading more ?
Ans:
- opted to study elementary and advanced German , French,Latin,English,Greek & Roman History , Economics etc
- read about French authors at home; made notes , took hourly tests.
- Professor helped her specially, Mrs Sullivan / transferred lectures into the palms of Helen / practical making figures with wires.
- Literature her favourite subject, especially poetry and drama.
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