Section - A : Reading Comprehension (Seen)
1.A. Write the correct alternatives to complete the following sentences: (1 x 5 = 5)
a) After the funeral Gandhiji's ashes were taken to-
i) Delhi
ii) Allahabad
iii) Kolkata
iv) Patna
Ans: (ii) Allahabad
b) People who were on the train with the ashes did not weep but-
i) Offered Prayer
ii) Sang songs
iii) Expressed Sorrow
iv) Sang 'bhajans'
Ans: (iv) Sang 'bhajans'
c) "Back in Delhi I felt at Sea" - In this sentence 'felt at sea' means-
i) felt at a loss
ii) visited the sea
iii) felt very sad
iv) felt very generous
Ans: (i) felt at a loss
d) Like many other young Indians, the narrator & her sister had been-
i) Gandhiji's companion in prison
ii) Co-workers of Gandhiji
iii) mere observers of Gandhijis work
iv) making sacrifices for Gandhiji
Ans: (iii) mere observers of Gandhijis work
e) After Gandhiji's death, the narrator wanted to-
i) lose motivation
ii) turn indifferent
iii) remain courageous
iv) weaken values
Ans: (iii) remain courageous
1.B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text: (1 x 3 = 3)
i) At the time of immersion of Gandhi's ashes
Ans: a huge crowd had gathered at the bank.
ii) When Gandhiji Passed away, the magic
Ans: circle had vanished, leaving me unprotected.
iii) Even if Bapu was gone
Ans: we were still there, young, strong & proud to bear his banner before us.
1.C. Fill in the chart with information from the text: (2 x 2 = 4)
i) Statement: People stopped weeping for Gandhiji
Reason: ?
Reason: They could feel Gandhiji's presence amid the flowers & the songs.
ii) Statement: ?
Reason: Gandhiji brought ordinary folk out of indifference
Statement: He awakened them to one another's suffering.
2. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:
A. Write the correct alternative to complete the following sentences: (1 x 4 = 4)
a) The snail sticks to any surface
i) heavily
ii) fearfully
iii) closely
iv) lightly
Ans: (iii) closely
b) Within that house secure he hides - Here 'House' refers to the snail's-
i) Nest
ii) Shell
iii) horns
iv) body
Ans: (ii) Shell
c) The snail has the power of-
i) self control
ii) self confidence
iii) self collection
iv) self denial
Ans: (iii) self collection
d) To Snail, there is a harm other than-
i) Weather
ii) rains
iii) climate
iv) thunderstorm
Ans: (i) Weather (Poem: "Of storm, or other harm besides of weather")
B. Answer the following Questions: (2 x 2 = 4)
i) What causes displeasure to the snail?
Ans: Giving the slightest touch to the snail's horns causes much displeasure to him.
ii) How does the Snail feel satisfied with itself?
Ans: The snail has no personal belongings (chattels) except himself, and he is well satisfied to be his own whole treasure.
3. Reading Comprehension (Unseen)
A. Tick the right answer: (1 x 6 = 6)
a) The lane leading to the Hatkhola Byayam Samity is-
i) very dirty
ii) broad enough
iii) reeking with bad smell
iv) very narrow
Ans: (iv) very narrow
b) The walls along the lane are abound with-
i) paintings of freedom fighters
ii) film posters
iii) political slogans
iv) advertisements
Ans: (i) paintings of freedom fighters
c) The entrance to Hatkhola Byayam Samity is-
i) Hara Chandra Mullick street
ii) at the end of a north Kolkata alley
iii) off Shobhabazar
iv) On Vivekananda Road
Ans: (iii) off Shobhabazar (Note: Also 'at the end of a north Kolkata alley' is true in text, but key specifies option iii)
d) The Samity was established in-
i) 1926
ii) 1906
iii) 1910
iv) 1920
Ans: (iii) 1910
e) At present Hatkhola Byayam Samity-
i) has been shut down
ii) is still patronised by body builders
iii) has been shifted to a new address
iv) is in a dilapidated condition
Ans: (ii) is still patronised by body builders (Implied by "still going strong")
f) The wall paintings of lord Hanuman-
i) are extremely large in size
ii) look dull & unattractive
iii) we very small in size
iv) are gaudy and colourful
Ans: (i) are extremely large in size ("mammoth sized")
B. True or False with Supporting Statement: ((1+1) x 3 = 6)
i) The Hatkhola Byayam Samity is said to be the city's oldest gymnasium.
Ans: True (T)
Supporting Statement: "At 106, it is the city's oldest gymnasium."
ii) A group of stage actors thronged at the Hatkhola Byayam Samity.
Ans: False (F)
Supporting Statement: "Manohar Aich & Many other legends would regularly work out there..." (Also: "teemed with freedom fighters")
iii) Lord Hanuman is the resident deity of the samity.
Ans: True (T)
Supporting Statement: "...at the feet of mammoth sized wall paintings of lord Hanuman, the resident deity of the samity"
C. Answer the following questions: (2 x 4 = 8)
i) Who donated the plot of land?
Ans: The Mitra Family of Hatkhola donated the plot of land.
ii) Name the two revolutionaries connected with the Alipore Bomb case?
Ans: Barin Ghosh and Arobindo Ghosh were the two revolutionaries connected with the Alipore Bomb case. (Upendranath Bandyopadhyay was also a co-accused).
iii) What do the white washed walls abound with?
Ans: The whitewashed walls abound with paintings of freedom fighters Swami Vivekananda, Sister Nivedita & Scenes from the 'Ramkrishna Kathamrita'.
iv) Tick the most appropriate title for the passage:
(a) Gymnasium & Freedom fighters
(b) Hatkhola Byayam Samity - the city's oldest gymnasium
(c) Old world of North Kolkata
Ans: (b) Hatkhola Byayam Samity - the city's oldest gymnasium
Section - B : Grammar and Vocabulary
4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1 x 3 = 3)
As the temperature (had soared/soars/has been soaring) so high, it (is advised/advised/advises) to take cool showers many times a day, people (drink/drank/should drink) plenty of water.
Ans: soars, is advised, should drink
5.A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1 x 3 = 3)
Last year we visited Puri ___ summer we stayed in a hotel ___ the river. Though ___ hotel was a bit expensive it was very nice.
Ans: in, by, the
5.B. Do as directed: (1 x 3 = 3)
i) The mother said to the boy. "Do not waste time on mobile phone (Turn into indirect speech)
Ans: The mother advised the boy not to waste time on mobile phone.
ii) The poor man carried a heavy load (Change the voice)
Ans: A heavy load was carried by the poor man.
iii) The Tajmahal, the most beautiful building in India was built by Sajahan (Turn into a complex sentence)
Ans: The Tajmahal which is the most beautiful building in India was built by Sajahan.
5.C. Phrasal Verbs: (1 x 3 = 3)
List: [Pass away, hold back, cut off, keep away]
i) The old man died in his sleep.
ii) We must reduce our daily expenses.
iii) You must not hide anything from the police.
Ans:
i) passed away
ii) cut off
iii) hold back
6. Vocabulary from Unseen Passage (Question No. 3): (2 x 4 = 8)
i) a narrow passage way between or behind buildings
Ans: lane (or alley)
ii) a system of Government or other sectors/segment
Ans: regimen
iii) a person who works or engages in political revolution
Ans: revolutionary
iv) a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated
Ans: legend
Section - C : Writing
7. Write a paragraph (within 100 words) on how an article is purchased through online apps now-a-days, you must follow the given flow chart: [10]
Hints: Downloading & opening of an online app - registering the buyers relevant information with the app - selecting the article - ordering the article - selecting payment option - paying online or choosing cash on delivery - approving of order - delivering of the article on time.
Process of Purchasing an Article Online
Online shopping has become very popular in recent times. The process of buying an article online involves several steps. At first, a specific online shopping app has to be downloaded and opened on a smartphone. Then, the buyer must register by providing relevant information like name, address, and phone number. After registration, the buyer searches for and selects the desired article. Next, the article is ordered by adding it to the cart. Then, a payment option is selected. One can pay online or choose cash on delivery. After confirming the payment method, the order is approved. Finally, the article is delivered to the doorstep on time.
8. Develop the following outline into a story (within 100 words): [10]
Outline: Three artists-took part in a competition-one draws a bunch of flowers-bees go to sit on it-the second draws a fruit-an ox goes to eat it-the third draws a curtain-who to get the prize?
The Three Artists
Once, three great artists participated in a competition to decide who was the best. The first artist painted a bunch of flowers. It looked so real that bees came to sit on it. The second artist painted a basket of fruits. An ox, passing by, tried to eat the fruits, thinking they were real. The judges were amazed. Then they went to the third artist. His painting was covered with a curtain. The judge tried to lift the curtain to see the painting, but he realized the curtain itself was the painting! The judge declared the third artist the winner because while the others had deceived animals, he had deceived a human being.
9. Write a letter (in about 100 words) to your friend telling him/her how you have planned to spend your days after the Madhyamik Examination. [10]
My dear Sumit,
I hope you are doing well. Our Madhyamik examination is finally over, and I feel so relieved. I am writing to share my plans for the vacation.
I have decided not to waste my time. First, I want to visit my grandparents in the village and spend a week there. After returning, I plan to join a computer course to learn basic programming, which will be helpful in the future. Besides, I want to read some storybooks and novels that I couldn't read during my studies. I also wish to learn swimming.
Let me know how you are planning to spend your holidays.
Yours lovingly,
Rohan
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Conclusion
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