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ENGLISH OLD PAPER

ALL QUESTION ANSWER

SECTION – A

Choose the correct option for the following (Q. No. 1 to Q. No 45):

1. Read the following statements with reference to ‘A Letter to God’ and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: The house in which Lencho was living was in the middle of a populous town.

Statement 2: Lencho was a good farmer.

(A) Statement 1 is true and Statemer. 2 is false.

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(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Ans: (B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

2. “I hope it passes quickly.” It did not pass quickly. What is the ‘it’ referred to?

(A) A pack of wolves.

(B) A swarm of locusts.

(D) The storm of dust.

Ans: (C) The hailstorm.

3. What was Lencho’s immediate response when he ‘received the letter from God’?

(A) He began shouting at the postmaster.

(B) He was not surprised but very angry.

(D) He was sad and silent.

Ans: (B) He was not surprised but very angry.

4. On that lovely autumn day, I was accompanied by my _______ Zenani.

(A) Aunt.

(B) Mother.

(D) Daughter.

Ans: (D) Daughter.

5. “The day was symbolised for me by the playing of our two national anthems.”

What was the occasion when two national anthems were being played?

(A) It was the swearing in ceremony of Mandela.

(B) It was the opening of the World Peace Day.

(D) It was South Africa’s New Year’s Day.

Ans: (A) It was the swearing in ceremony of Mandela.

6. Read the following statements with reference to ‘Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: On the day of the inauguration, Nelson Mandela was overwhelmed with a sense of history.

Statement 2: Mandela learned that courage is not an absence of fear but triumph over it.

(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

Ans: (D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

7. During September to March, it is the season of ______ in Coorg.

(A) Sorrow.

(B) Full.

(D) Pain.

Ans: (C) Joy.

8. With reference to ‘Coorg’, choose the correct option for the given sentence:

The theory of Arab origin in relation to the people of Coorg is based on the:

(A) Clothes they wear.

(B) Festivals they celebrate.

(D) Food they eat.

Ans: (A) Clothes they wear.

9. Read the following statements with reference to ‘Coorg’ and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: Whoever visits Coorg, is fascinated by the adventurous activities that are carried out.

Statement 2: The people are hostile and cowardly in Coorg.

(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Ans: (A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

10. Pranjol buried his nose in his detective book again.

What does the underlined part mean?

(A) To become deeply engrossed in something.

(B) To have cold.

(D) To smell the something.

Ans: (A) To become deeply engrossed in something.

11. Read the following statements with reference to ‘Tea from Assam’ and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: Bodhidhanna was a lazy monk who loved to sleep.

Statement 2: The legend of Bodhidharma originated in China.

(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Ans: (B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

12. The second-flush or sprouting period is important as it:

(A) Produces lots of green tea.

(B) Yields the best tea.

(D) Is the time when winter sets in.

Ans: (B) Yields the best tea.

13. Read the following statements with reference to ‘Madam Rides the Bus’ and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: Valli loved standing at the front door.

Statement 2: Her playmates were of her age.

(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Ans: (A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

14. “On and on went her thoughts as she calculated and recalculated, planned and replanned.” [Hint: ‘Madam Rides the Bus’]

What was the planning about?

(A) It was about a birthday party.

(B) It was about a bus ride.

(D) It was about a school event.

Ans: (B) It was about a bus ride.

15. “He stalks in his vivid stripes.”

Choose the word which is same as the underlined word.

(A) Bright.

(B) Dull.

(D) Vague.

Ans: (A) Bright.

16. In the poem ‘Amanda’, the mother asks her daughter not to:

(A) Eat her food.

(B) Wear a red ribbon.

(D) Go out and play.

Ans: (C) Bite her nails.

17. In the poem ‘Animals’, Walt Whitman writes that animals do not discuss their duty to:

(A) Parents.

(B) Society.

(D) Fellow animals.

Ans: (C) God.

18. In The Ball Poem’, the boy senses his first responsibility in a world of:

(A) Balls.

(B) Playthings.

(D) Possessions.

Ans: (D) Possessions.

19. Why does the speaker in ‘The Ball Poem’ say that he would not intrude on the boy?

(A) Because he knows that another ball is worthless.

(B) Because he knows that the boy would not listen to him.

(D) Because he does not know how to speak to the boy.

Ans: (A) Because he knows that another ball is worthless.

20. “He is learning well behind his desperate eyes…”

[Hint: ‘The Ball Poem’]

What is the opposite of the underlined word?

(A) Disciplined.

(B) Distressed.

(D) Cheerful.

Ans: (D) Cheerful.

21. From your reading of ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’, choose the correct option.

(A) Dog: Black, Kitten: Yellow.

(B) Kitten Grey, Dog: Black.

(D) Kitten: Black, Mouse: Grey.

Ans: (D) Kitten: Black, Mouse: Grey.

22. Read the following statements with reference to Footprints without Feet’ and: choose the correct option:

Statement 1: Griffin chose a bad time to be in London.

Statement 2: It was a bad time because all shops in London were closed.

(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Ans: (A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

Read the following statements with reference to “The Hack Driver’ and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: Oliver Lutkins was wanted to serve as a witness.

Statement 2: He was an expert in giving witnesses in law cases.

(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Ans: (A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

23. “Griffin the scientist had carried out experiment after experiment…”

What ‘experiment’ is being referred to here?

(A) How to develop an artificial brain.

(B) How to become invisible.

(D) How to become immortal.

Ans: (B) How to become invisible.

Oliver Lutkins laughed at the young lawyer because:

(A) Lutkins found the young lawyer funny.

(B) Lutkins understood that the young lawyer did not understand his trick.

(D) Lutkins found himself in a group of tricksters who were sharing jokes.

Ans: (B) Lutkins understood that the young lawyer did not understand his trick.

24. “Shortly afterwards a curious episode occurred.”

[Hint: ‘Footprints without Feet’]

Choose the word which means the same as the underlined word.

(A) Strange.

(B) Ordinary.

(D) Jubilant.

Ans: (A) Strange.

“As we climbed back to the hack, Bill concluded that since Lutkins had exhausted his credit at Gustaff’s…”

Choose the opposite for the underlined word.

(A) Kept unused.

(B) Wasted.

(D) Lost.

Ans: (A) Kept unused.

25. Read the following statements with reference to ‘A Question of Trust’ and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: Horace Danby loved to read books.

Statement 2: Book lovers can be cheated easily by beautiful women.

(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Ans: (C) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

Read the following statements with reference to The Midnight Visitor’ and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: Physical appearance has nothing to do with the profession of a detective.

Statement 2: All detectives must know how to speak French.

(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Ans: (A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

26. Fifteen years ago Horace Danby had been put to the prison because:

(A) He murdered his landlady.

(B) He tried to rob an old man.

(D) He pushed a fellow traveller from the bus he was travelling in.

Ans: (C) He robbed a safe.

Max wanted the report back from Ausable. It was a report concerning:

(A) Health.

(B) Finances.

(D) Constructions.

Ans: (C) Missiles.

27. Horace gets angry when anyone discusses ‘honour among:

(A) Gentlemen.

(B) Thieves.

(D) Women.

Ans: (B) Thieves.

The first event of the day that thrilled Fowler was:

(A) Ausable’s plan regarding the secret report.

(B) the appearance of a man with a small automatic pistol.

(D) the visit of the waiter with food.

Ans: (B) the appearance of a man with a small automatic pistol.

28. Read the two statements and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: We have to be careful and alert.

Statement 2: Is that so, but why?

(A) Statement 1 is imperative and Statement 2 is exclamatory.

(B) Statement 1 is assertive and Statement 2 is interrogative.

(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are interrogative.

Ans: (B) Statement 1 is assertive and Statement 2 is interrogative.

29. Do you have any money? What is the underlined word known as?

(A) Pronoun.

(B) Noun.

(D) Quantifier.

Ans: (D) Quantifier.

30. I signed my name where father told me to do.

Identify the type of adverb clause represented by the underlined part.

(A) Adverb clause of place.

(B) Adverb clause of manner.

(D) Adverb clause of time.

Ans: (D) Adverb clause of time.

31. Identify the correct sentence.

(A) This hotel offers fooding and lodging.

(B) This hotel offers food and lodging.

(D) This hotel offers foods and lodging.

Ans: (B) This hotel offers food and lodging.

32. I want to be free.

Choose the sentence that replaces the underlined part in the correct form.

(A) I wished for my freedoms.

(B) I want freedom.

(D) wished for being freedom.

Ans: (B) I want freedom.

33. The train will stop ____ many stations.

Choose the correct preposition.

(A) on.

(B) upon.

(D) by.

Ans: (C) at.

34. We should speak the truth.

The underlined modal is used to imply:

(A) probability.

(B) certainty.

(D) duty.

Ans: (D) duty.

35. “He was writing a letter.”

Choose the correct passive voice form for the given sentence.

(A) A letter was being written by him.

(B) A letter was wrote by him.

(D) He was being writing a letter.

Ans: (A) A letter was being written by him.

36. “Let the door be closed.”

Choose the correct active voice form for the given sentence.

(A) You closed the door.

(B) Closed the door.

(D) Close the door.

Ans: (D) Close the door.

37. Raju used to earn by _____.

Choose the correct option to make it a meaningful sentence.

(A) nick of time.

(B) fits and starts.

(D) in and out.

Ans: (B) fits and starts.

38. In her imaginary world, Amanda plays the role of:

(A) A queen and a mermaid.

(B) An orphan and a princess.

(D) A queen and an orphan.

Ans: (C) A mermaid and an orphan.

39. In the poem ‘Animals’, the speaker wonders where the animals got the ________ from.

(A) laughter.

(B) tokens.

(D) strength.

Ans: (B) tokens.

Directions: Question Nos. 40 and 41 are based on seen comprehension. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.

Her first journey-what careful painstaking, elaborate plans she had had to make for it! She had thriftily saved whatever stray coins came her way, resisting every temptation to buy peppermints, toys, balloons and the like, and finally she had saved a total of sixty paise. How difficult it had been, particularly that day at the village fair, but she had resolutely stifled a strong desire to ride the merry-go-round, even though she had the money.

[Hint: ‘Madam Rides the Bus’]

40. With reference to the given passage, choose the word having the same meaning as the word stifled.

(A) Removed.

(B) Allowed.

(D) Released.

Ans: (C) Suppressed.

41. According to the narrator of the given passage, it was a difficult day on the day of the village fair for the girl because:

(A) The girl had no friends to go with to the fair.

(B) The girl had a strong desire to ride the merry-go-round.

(D) The girl had to resist her temptations to ride the merry-go-round despite having the money to spend.

Ans: (D) The girl had to resist her temptations to ride the merry-go-round despite having the money to spend.

Directions: Question Nos. 42-45 are based on unseen comprehension. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.

Displaced Children with Disabilities Face Overlapping Barriers:

Access to education is often difficult for children with disabilities in many low and middle income countries, more so if they are forcibly displaced. Their experience can vary enormously, depending first and foremost on the extent to which their needs are identified and addressed. Refugee children with disabilities stand to benefit from international legal instruments that, among other issues, underscore their right to education, whatever the hardships of their situation. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child adopted a General Comment dealing specifically with children with disabilities, calling for them to be given high priority for special assistance.

Disability is not a monolithic concept. Experiences can vary widely according to individual impairment and available accommodation. Context, experiences and personal attributes can lead to very different outcomes. A large-scale 2011 survey among 1 million Afghans living in Pakistan asked systematic questions on disability, giving greater insight into variation among people with disabilities, including their access to education. This provides insight into access to education and literacy by type of functional difficulty. Those with difficulty in seeing were most likely to attend school (52%), while those with self-care difficulties were the least likely (7.5%). In between were those with difficulty in speaking (31%) or walking (27%), trauma-originating depression or confusion (23%) and cognitive difficulties (21%).

42. The experiences of refugee children from Afghanistan vary widely according to Individual:

(A) needs and wants.

(B) impairment and available accommodation.

(D) impairment and food habits.

Ans: (B) impairment and available accommodation.

43. From the given Bar diagram, arrange the given types of disability in the ascending order.

(A) Self-care, Cognitive, Depression, Walking.

(B) Depression, Self-care, Cognitive, Walking.

(D) Depression, Cognitive, Self-care, Walking.

Ans: (D) Depression, Cognitive, Self-care, Walking.

44. Read the following statements based on the given passage and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: Access to education is difficult for children with disabilities.

Statement 2: Children with disabilities from low and middle income countries suffer more.

(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Ans: (C) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

45. In the 2011 survey, it was found that children with difficulty in seeing were most likely to have access to:

(A) games.

(B) music.

(D) health.

Ans: (C) education.

SECTION – B

Answer the following briefly (Q. No. 46 to Q. No. 55):

46. Write two sentences about the ‘magnificent view’ that Rajvir saw outside from his train window.

Ans: Rajvir described the magnificent view of the landscape from the train window. It was a sea of tea bushes, fleeting against the backdrop of densely wooded hills. The outside view was so mesmerising the entire landscape was filled with green tea gardens. Soft green paddy fields gave way to tea bushes.

47. “Now we’re really going to get some water, woman.”

(a) Who is the ‘woman’ being referred to?

Ans: The ‘woman’ being referred to Lencho’s wife.

(b) What ‘water’ does the speaker imply?

Ans: Lencho implies that it will rain and that the rain will be abundant and beneficial.

48. Give a brief description of the postmaster as represented in ‘A Letter from God’.

Ans: The Postmaster was a kind, generous, helpful, amiable and God-fearing man. He received a letter from Lencho which was written to God asking for Hundred pesos.The postmaster collected seventy pesos from his employees and gave a part of his salary and sent the money to Lencho, by writing one word ‘God’ as a signature.

49. What, according to Mandela, was the greatest wealth of his country?

Ans: Mandela says that the greatest wealth of his country is its people. According to him, they are truer and finer than the purest diamonds. He also goes on to compare the wealth of gems and minerals, but then he feels the people of his nation are the greatest wealth compared to any other form of wealth.

50. Mention two aspects of Coorgi homes from your reading of ‘Coorg’.

Ans: Coorgi homes have a tradition of hospitality, and they are more than willing to recount numerous tales of valour related to their sons and fathers. The people of Coorg are fiercely independent and brave. Coorgi houses have a tradition of hospitality. The Coorg Regiment is the most decorated in the Indian army.

51. How did Valli gather information about the bus journey?

Ans: Valli discovered that the town was six miles from her village and it took 45 minutes to reach town from her village. She learned this information by listening to the passengers’ and the neighbours’ conversation and occasionally by questioning them. She learned this information by listening to the passengers’ conversations and occasionally by questioning them.

52. “He hears the last ______at night, [Hint: ‘A Tiger in the Zoo”] Fill in the blanks.

Ans: Voice.

The patrolling _______.

Ans: Cars.

53. By what names were Belinda’s pets known?

Ans: The names of Belinda’s pets were Ink, a little black kitten; Mustard, a little yellow dog; Blink, a little grey mouse, and a dragon whose name was Custard.

Directions: Question Nos. 54 and 55 are based on seen comprehension provided in Page No. 10 with Q. No. 40.

54. What are the temptations that Valli had to resist to take the first journey by bus?

Ans: Valli saved up the money for her first journey by resisting the temptations to buy toys, balloons, peppermints, and so on. It was very difficult for her to save money. Thus, she had been able to save sixty paise for her first bus journey.

55. Give the antonym and synonym of the word careful.

Ans: Antonym: Careless.

Synonyms: Cautious.

SECTION – C

Answer the following:

56. Provide a pen-picture of Ausable.

Ans: Ausable is a detective. He is one such secret agent, who expects to get some sensitive papers in his hotel room. But one of his rivals Max attacked him at gunpoint, and he demanded the papers. But, Ausable showed remarkable common sense and he came out of this situation.

Ausable was different from other secret agents because he lived in a small room in the musty corridor of a gloomy French hotel which was on the sixth and top floor. There was nothing thrilling or adventurous about it. On top of that, he was extremely fat.

How did the ‘charming lady’ trap Horace?

Ans: Horace Danby was good and respectable but not completely honest. He was about fifty years old and unmarried. Originally, Horace Danby was a locksmith. He was not an ordinary thief. After the theft, he used the money to collect books.

One day he prepared for the robbery at Shotover grange by studying the house, the electric wiring, paths and garden.He knew that the family normally lived in the city. As he prepared to rob a woman entered the drawing room. The house dog was also with him , they called it by its name. He was completely deceived by the lady he met at the house. He was outdone by her.

To convince him further, the woman threatened him to call the police. She regulated her tone and voice according to the situation. This was enough to scare Horace. Out of fear he lost his sanity and failed to suspect that something might be wrong with him.

57. Show how Griffin was a ‘lawless person’.

Ans: It is said that Griffin was a brilliant scientist, but on the other hand, he was chaotic.

Griffin, the invisible and lawless man, was wandering the streets. His landlord disliked him and tried to eject him, in revenge he set fire to his landlord’s house.He broke open boxes and wrappers and fitted himself out with warm clothes. In the kitchen of the restaurant he found cold meat and coffee, and he followed it up with sweets and wine taken from the grocery store without paying money. They also looted a theatre company. Apart from this he also stole the priest’s money.

He attacked Mrs. Hall with her bedroom chair. When an attempt was made to arrest him, he hurt the villagers and made the constable unconscious.

Narrate the young lawyer’s experience at Lutkins’ mother’s farm.

Ans: The young lawyer’s experience at Lutkins’ mother’s farm began with his dissatisfaction with his monotonous job. He found his work repetitive and lacking in excitement, particularly the task of delivering summons instead of preparing legal briefs. His work took him to the city’s dirty, dark corners, where he feared being beaten up by angry witnesses.

Bill then informed the lawyer that Lutkins’ mother was the one he needed to talk to in order to find Lutkins. Instead of helping the lawyer, she invited him and Bill into her kitchen. There, she mockingly pretended to be helpful but deceived them, making fun of their search for Lutkins. She chased them out of the house while laughing at their failed attempts to find Lutkins.

SECTION – D

58. Write an essay on any one of the following topics:

(a) Natural Resources.

Ans: Natural resources and their relevance to human life are a major concern for all people on the planet.Natural resources are made by the Earth only, and they are useful to humans in many ways. They can be biotic, such as plants, animals, and fossil fuels; or they can be abiotic, meaning they originate from nonliving and inorganic materials. These are the resources that are found in the environment and are developed without the intervention of humans. Common examples of natural resources include air, sunlight, water, soil, stone, plants, animals and fossil fuels.

Natural Resources are Classified into Two Types:

(i) Renewable – Water, air, sunshine, ground, wood, soil, plants, and animals are examples of renewable resources that can be reclaimed and reformed after use. Water, plants, livestock, and fresh air are examples of scarce resources. They can be genuinely recuperated or supplanted after usage. Creatures can likewise be classified as sustainable resources since they can be raised and reared to duplicate posterity to substitute the more seasoned creatures.

(ii) Non-Renewable – Non-renewable natural resources are those that cannot be duplicated and are only available in finite amounts on the globe. These are the ones that can’t just be subbed or recuperated once they have been used or obliterated. As such, a nonrenewable resource is a finite resource. Examples of nonrenewable resources include fossil fuels, oil, natural gas, and coal.

Five Most Important Natural Resources:

The 5 most important natural resources are:

(a) Soil: Different particles and nutrients make up soil. It promotes plant growth. Soil is considered the most important resource on the earth because it is formed up of minerals, water and organic materials.

(b) Air: Air is a natural resource and is available abundantly. It is an essential element of nature that support life on earth. For all plants, animals, and humans to exist on this planet, the air they breathe must be clean.

(c) Water: Earth is 70 percent covered with water and only 2 percent of that is freshwater. The source of countless ecosystem services, and critical to industrial, agricultural, household, and recreational activities.

(d) Forests: Forests maintain the world’s ecosystem and offer clean air. Forests provide us with oxygen, shelter, jobs, water, nourishment and fuel.

(e) Iron: Iron is the world’s most commonly used metal—steel, of which iron ore is the key ingredient, represents almost 95% of all metal used per year. Iron is used to construct powerful weapons, vehicles, and structures. It is found as the mineral silica.

They are crucial in maintaining a balance in our ecosystem. To be able to cater to the needs of the ever-growing population. The wealth of natural resources makes a country affluent because it can be used to create financial capital.

(b) Outdoor Games.

Ans: Playing outdoors allows children to develop self-confidence, independence and self-esteem. They also become aware of limits, boundaries and challenge in their play. This naturally improves their stamina and strengthens their bones and muscles. As much as outdoor games help children to stay physically fit, they also keep them emotionally happy, free from tension or stress. Outdoor games mainly refer to those games which we play outside in the open air. Since it is played outside, several factors like weather and time must be taken into consideration.

Here is a comprehensive list of some of the most popular outdoor game names:

(i) Cricket.

(ii) Football.

(iii) Volleyball.

(iv) Kabaddi.

(v) Hockey.

(vi) Baseball.

(vii) Basketball.

(viii) Golf.

In addition to improving physical health, outdoor games contribute to emotional well-being. By playing outside, children stay happy, stress-free, and emotionally balanced. These games are typically played outdoors, where factors like weather and time of day must be considered.

Playing outside allows kids to develop more advanced motor skills than children who spend most of their time indoors, including agility, balance and coordination. Kids who spend time playing outdoors are more likely to move in ways that challenge their muscles, bones and physical endurance.

(c) Your Favourite Book.

Ans: Books are friends who never leave your side. I find this saying to be very true as books have always been there for me. I enjoy reading books.In addition, books also enhance our imagination. Growing up, my parents and teachers always encouraged me to read.

From the moment I picked up my first storybook, I discovered a world beyond my own. The book was filled with vibrant illustrations and characters that seemed to leap off the pages. Harry Potter was a series of books authored by one of the most eminent writers of our generation, J.K. Rowling. These books showcase the wizarding world and its workings. J.K. Rowling has been so successful at weaving a picture of this world, that it feels real. Although the series contains seven books, I have a particular favourite. My favourite book from the series is The Goblet of fire.

It gave a larger perspective into the wizarding world. One of the things which excites me the most about this book is the introduction of the other wizard schools. The concept of the Triwizard tournament is one of the most brilliant pieces I have come across in the Harry Potter series.

Write a story on the basis of the following outline. Give a suitable title:

Two cats steal ___ a cake they quarrel over their share ___ they ask a monkey for making two equal halves _____ the cats are deceived.

Ans:

“The Monkey and the Cats”

One day two cats were quarrelling over a cake. They both claimed that the cake be-longed to him. They kept on quarrelling for a long time. But they did not know what to do. Then they went to a monkey.They asked a monkey for help, and the monkey offered to split it into equal halves. However, the monkey took bites from each half, claiming to make them equal.Thus the monkey repeated the same trick several times and ate up the cake. Then the two cats went away disappointed.

59. Write a letter to the Editor of ‘The Assam Tribune’ regarding the waste of resources during the festivals. You are Radha/Rishav from Panbazar, Guwahati.

Ans:

Rishav
Panbazar, Guwahati
25th November 2024

The Editor
The Assam Tribune
Guwahati

Subject: Concern Regarding the Waste of Resources During Festivals

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to express my concern about the growing wastage of resources during festivals, a matter that requires urgent attention. Wastage includes food waste, packaging, and discarded promotional materials. If not properly managed, this waste can have significant environmental impacts, including pollution and the depletion of landfill space.The average festival-goer produces over 8 kilograms of waste per day, primarily comprising food packaging and drink containers.

We need to embrace more sustainable practices to celebrate festivals without compromising the environment. Consider swapping firecrackers for LED lights or opting for biodegradable options, which minimise pollution while still creating a festive atmosphere.Together, we can ensure that our celebrations become a source of joy and harmony for everyone, including our environment.

Thank you for considering this important matter.

Yours sincerely,
Rishav

Use the following information to write a report on the Annual Day Celebrations of your school:

Date: Friday, 20th March

Time: 10:00 a.m. onwards

Place: School playground

Presided over by: Headmaster of your school

Details: Lighting of Lamp by Chief Guest, Singing of National Anthem, Speech by Chief Guest and Headmaster, Prize distribution, Cultural performances by students, Vote of Thanks by the School Monitor.

Ans: The Annual Day Celebrations of our school were held on Friday, 20th March, starting at 10:00 a.m. in the school playground. The event was presided over by our esteemed Headmaster and graced by the Chief Guest, whose presence added significance to the occasion.

The event started with the lighting of a special lamp by the main guest. This is a tradition that represents knowledge and wisdom. After that, the students sang the national song to show their love for their country.

The Chief guest and the Headmaster, motivated the gathering and gave an inspiring speech about the importance of education, and extracurricular activities in shaping young minds. The headmaster also mentioned the efforts and dedication of students and teachers in making the event a success.

Then prize distribution ceremony, Where the Chief guest and Headmaster distributed the prize where students were recognized for their excellence in academics, sports, and co-curricular activities.

The school held cultural performances, performed by the students that were vibrant and showcased their talent and creativity. The students kept the audience enthralled throughout the performances.

The program concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by the School Monitor, expressing gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the event.

60. Translate the following into the language as per your MIL/IL subject:

(a) We have to learn our lessons regularly.

Ans: हमें अपनी पाठों को नियमित रूप से पढ़ना चाहिए।

(b) Students should not be distracted by politics.

Ans: छात्रों को राजनीति से विचलित नहीं होना चाहिए।

Ans: असम विविधता की भूमि है।

Write a substance of the following passage:

A great advantage of early rising is the good start it gives us in our day’s work. The early riser does a large amount of hard work before others get up. In the early morning the mind remains fresh, and there are few sounds or other distractions, so that the work done at that time is generally well done. In many cases, the early riser also finds time to take some exercise in the fresh morning air, and such exercise supplies him with a lot of energy that lasts till evening. By beginning the day so early, he knows that he has plenty of time to do thoroughly all the works he can be expected to do, and he is not tempted to hurry on any part of it. All his work being finished in good time, he has a long interval of rest in the evening before he goes to bed.

Ans: Early rising offers several benefits, including a productive start to the day. The early riser accomplishes a lot of work before others wake up, as the mind is fresh and there are fewer distractions in the morning. The early riser does not have to hurry up because he knows what he has to do and all his work is finished in good time. Exercise supplies a fund of good energy in man which is good for health and mind.

SECTION-E

(Grammar)

61. Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of tense for the verb given in the brackets:

(a) Hari ___ to read novels. (love)

Ans: Hari loves to read novels.

(b) We ___ Guwahati since last January. (live)

Ans: We have been living in Guwahati since last January.

62. Change the narration of the following sentences:

(a) The teacher said, “Today we will learn a poem.”

Ans: The teacher said that they would learn a poem that day.

(b) Father told me not to waste my time.

Ans: Father advised me not to waste my time.