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| Board | RBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10th |
| Exam year | 2020 |
| Subject | -S-02-2020 |
| Resource type | Previous Year Papers |
| Category | RBSE Previous Year Question Papers |
| Website | RBSE Solution |
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ENGLISH
SECONDARY SUPP. EXAMINATION, 2020
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
No. of Questions: 28 No. of Printed Pages: 08 S-02-English (Supp.)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINEES:
- Candidates must first write their Roll No. on the question paper.
- All the questions are compulsory.
- Write the answer to each question in the given answer-book only.
- For questions having more than one part, the answers to those parts must be written together in continuity.
- Write the correct serial number of each question as mentioned in the question paper.
S-02-English (Supp.) [ Turn over
SECTION – A (READING)
Passage-1
It happened many years ago. I was in the fifth standard at the government school, Kambelpur, now called Atak. One day, I went to school with four rupees in my pocket to pay the school fees and the fund. When I got there I found that the teacher who collected the fees, Master Ghulam Mohammad, was on leave and so the fees would be collected the next day. All through the day the coins simply sat in my pocket, but once school got over and I was outside, they began to speak. All right. Coins don’t talk. They jingle but I am telling you, that day they actually spoke! One coin said, “what are you thinking about”? Those fresh ‘Jalebis’ coming out of the ‘Kadhai’ in the shop over there, they are not coming out for nothing. ‘Jalebis’ are meant to be eaten and only those with money in their pocket can eat them, and money isn’t for nothing. Money is meant to be spent and only they spend it, who like Jalebis.”
Questions:
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Why didn’t the writer pay the school fees on the day he brought money to school?
The writer did not pay the school fees because the teacher who collected the fees, Master Ghulam Mohammad, was on leave that day. So the fees would be collected the next day.
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What were the coins saying to him?
The coins were telling him that Jalebis are meant to be eaten and only those with money can eat them. They said money is meant to be spent, and only those who like Jalebis spend it.
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Do you think the coins were misguiding him?
Yes, the coins were misguiding him because the money was meant for school fees, not for buying Jalebis. Spending it on sweets would have been irresponsible.
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Who could eat Jalebis?
Only those who had money in their pocket could eat Jalebis.
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Find the words in the passage which mean:
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The money you pay in school.
Fees
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The place where children go to be educated.
School
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S-02-English (Supp.)
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions (6–10) that follow:
Passage-2:
Kiran Bedi was born on June 9, 1949. Her father Prakash Lal Peshawaria, a landlord in Punjab was determined to educate his four daughters at a time when women were largely limited to doing household tasks. While studying at the Sacred Heart Convent, Kiran joined the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and took up tennis, a game which her father used to play. After school she went on to study Political Science at the Government College for Women, Amritsar. Kiran excelled at sports, particularly tennis. She won the Inter-University women’s team title and bagged the National title as well as the Asian title in tennis. Bedi says the game taught her the value of hard work, the importance of staying fit and built in her the qualities of fair play, team work, concentration and the ability to give in that extra bit under stress.
Kiran Bedi was selected for Indian Police Service in 1972 and was the First Woman Police Officer of the Indian Police Service. Spectators at the 1973 Republic Day Parade were amazed to see a lady at the head of the Police Contingent.
Questions:
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(6) When and where was Kiran Bedi born?
Kiran Bedi was born on June 9, 1949, in Punjab (her father was a landlord in Punjab).
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(7) Who was the first woman police officer of the Indian Police Service?
Kiran Bedi was the first woman police officer of the Indian Police Service.
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(8) Why were the spectators at the 1973 Republic Day Parade amazed?
The spectators were amazed because they saw a lady (Kiran Bedi) at the head of the Police Contingent.
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(9) What did the game teach her?
The game taught her the value of hard work, the importance of staying fit, and built in her the qualities of fair play, teamwork, concentration, and the ability to give that extra bit under stress.
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(10) Find words from the passage which mean:
- (a) A person who owns house, land etc. – landlord
- (b) A group of armed forces. – contingent
Answers: (a) landlord, (b) contingent
SECTION - B
(WRITING)
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You are Rajesh/Mamta living in Jaipur. Your friend Santosh has won the first prize in the State Science and Technology fair. Write a letter congratulating her on her success.
OR
You are Ayush/Anshu of Class X of KVM school Jaipur. Write an e-mail to the Principal of your school at principalkvm@gmail.com requesting to arrange extra classes for Science and English as the syllabus is incomplete.
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Write a short paragraph in about 60 words on any one of the following:
- Mobile Phone – Boon or Bane for students
- My Favourite teacher
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Write a paragraph in about 75 words on the given visual aid:
Green India
Clean India
S-02-English (Supp.)
SECTION — C (GRAMMAR)
(4) Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs given in the brackets: 8 × ½ = 4
- (a) Sita always takes tea without sugar.
- (b) Presently Ram is playing football in the ground.
- (c) It has been raining since morning.
- (d) I went to see him yesterday.
- (e) Mukesh was playing in the garden when Ranu came.
- (f) The baby had been crying for ten minutes when the nurse attended to her.
- (g) The train had left before they reached the station.
- (h) Water boils at 100° Celsius.
Explanation:
- (a) "Always" indicates a habitual action, so simple present tense is used.
- (b) "Presently" means now, so present continuous tense is used.
- (c) "Since morning" indicates an action starting in the past and continuing to the present, so present perfect continuous is used.
- (d) "Yesterday" indicates a completed past action, so simple past tense is used.
- (e) "When Ranu came" (simple past) indicates an ongoing action in the past, so past continuous is used.
- (f) "For ten minutes when the nurse attended" indicates an action that had been happening before another past action, so past perfect continuous is used.
- (g) "Before they reached" indicates an action completed before another past action, so past perfect tense is used.
- (h) This is a universal truth, so simple present tense is used.
(5) Join the following sentences using the relative pronoun/adverb given in the brackets: 2 × 1½ = 3
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(a) It is important that you work hard for examinations.
Explanation: "That" is used as a conjunction to introduce a noun clause acting as the subject of the sentence.
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(b) If you practice daily, you will win the match.
Explanation: "If" is used to introduce a conditional clause (first conditional: if + present simple, will + base verb).
(6) Change the following sentences into passive voice: 2 × 1 = 2
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(a) Ramesh helped Suresh in his studies.
Passive voice: Suresh was helped by Ramesh in his studies.
Explanation: The active sentence is in simple past tense (helped). In passive voice, the object (Suresh) becomes the subject, the verb changes to "was/were + past participle" (was helped), and the subject (Ramesh) becomes the agent introduced by "by".
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(b) Some people do not eat meat.
Passive voice: Meat is not eaten by some people.
Explanation: The active sentence is in simple present tense (do not eat). In passive voice, the object (meat) becomes the subject, the verb changes to "is/am/are + past participle" (is not eaten), and the subject (some people) becomes the agent introduced by "by".
7. Rewrite the following sentences by changing them into indirect speech:
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The teacher said, “The earth moves round the sun.”
Answer: The teacher said that the earth moves round the sun.
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He said to me, “Do you play football in the evening?”
Answer: He asked me if I played football in the evening.
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He said, “My father is a doctor.”
Answer: He said that his father was a doctor.
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Shyam said, “I plan to leave for Australia next week.”
Answer: Shyam said that he planned to leave for Australia the following week.
8. Fill in the blanks choosing a suitable modal from the brackets:
(may, must, could, ought to)
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We must follow the traffic rules.
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There are clouds in the sky; it may rain today.
SECTION - D (TEXT-BOOK)
9. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
There was a great feast being held in the house of a certain gentleman. It was his birthday, and many of his relations had come from far and near to greet him and bring him gifts. He entertained his guests. It was his duty to look after them well. In the evening he gave a great feast, and the gifts which the guests brought were placed in the centre of the hall so that all might see them.
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(a) What did the gentleman do on his birthday?
On his birthday, the gentleman held a great feast and entertained his guests.
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(b) Who came on his birthday?
Many of his relations came from far and near to greet him and bring him gifts.
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(c) What was the gentleman’s duty?
It was his duty to look after his guests well.
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(d) Find the word from the passage which means: Polished, refined person
The word is gentleman.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Today Marwar is a treeless waste of sand and rocks. The only growing things are thorny shrubs, a few tufts of short rough grass and an occasional stunted ber or babul tree. But incredibly you can, even in this desert, come across the odd village with groves of well grown Khejdi trees. This cousin of the babul is the Kalpavriksha, the tree that fulfills all wishes.
Questions:
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(a) Which area is a treeless waste of sand and rocks?
Answer: Marwar is a treeless waste of sand and rocks.
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(b) What type of vegetation is found in Marwar today?
Answer: The vegetation found in Marwar today includes thorny shrubs, a few tufts of short rough grass, and an occasional stunted ber or babul tree.
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(c) What does Kalpavriksha mean?
Answer: Kalpavriksha means the tree that fulfills all wishes.
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(d) Find the word from the passage which means: A large area without plants.
Answer: The word is "waste".
(21) Answer any one of the following questions in about 60 words: (1×3=3)
Why did Think-Tank’s plan fail to invade the earth? (The Book that Saved the Earth)
Answer: Think-Tank’s plan failed because his crew misinterpreted the nursery rhymes in a book they found on Earth. They thought the rhymes were secret codes about Earth’s military strength. For example, "The cow jumped over the moon" was seen as a sign of advanced space travel, and "Hey diddle diddle" was considered a powerful weapon. Fearing Earth’s superior intelligence, Think-Tank called off the invasion.
OR
How does education contribute to overpower violence? (On Violence)
Answer: Education helps overpower violence by promoting understanding, tolerance, and critical thinking. It teaches people to resolve conflicts through dialogue and reason rather than aggression. Educated individuals are more likely to question harmful ideologies and seek peaceful solutions. Education also spreads awareness about human rights and equality, reducing the root causes of violence like ignorance and prejudice.
(22) Answer any one of the following questions in about 30-40 words: (1×3=3)
How can we remain mentally well? (Positive Health)
Answer: We can remain mentally well by maintaining a positive attitude, staying physically active, eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and managing stress through relaxation techniques. Building strong social connections and engaging in hobbies also contribute to mental well-being.
OR
Why did Swami’s father want him to sleep alone? (A Hero)
Answer: Swami’s father wanted him to sleep alone to make him brave and independent. He believed that sleeping alone would help Swami overcome his fear of the dark and develop courage, as he thought Swami was too dependent on his grandmother for comfort at night.
(23) Explain any one of the following stanzas with reference to the context: (1×4=4)
(a) And in that town a Dog was found,
As many dogs there be,
Both mongrel, puppy, whelp and hound,
And curs of low degree.
Explanation: This stanza is from the poem "The Tale of Custard the Dragon" by Ogden Nash. The poet describes the town where the story takes place. He says that in that town, there were many dogs of different types—mongrels (mixed breeds), puppies (young dogs), whelps (young dogs or offspring), hounds (hunting dogs), and curs (low-bred or worthless dogs). This sets the scene for the arrival of Custard, the dragon, who is different from all these ordinary animals. The stanza emphasizes the variety of dogs, but none of them are as brave as Custard turns out to be.
24) Answer any two of the following questions in about 30-40 words:
(a) Who is truly free? (Risks)
A truly free person is one who is not afraid to take risks, face challenges, and live life on their own terms. Such a person is not bound by fear of failure or others' opinions, and embraces both success and failure with courage.
(b) Why did the poet fall in grief? (My Good Right Hand)
The poet fell in grief because he lost his fortune and faced difficult times. However, his good right hand (his own effort and skill) helped him overcome sorrow, saved him from pain, and provided him with food and clothing again and again.
(c) Describe the appearance of the rose. (Lotus)
The rose is described as a beautiful flower with soft, velvety petals that are usually red, pink, or white. It has a sweet fragrance and grows on a thorny stem. Its beauty and scent make it a symbol of love and purity.
25) Answer any one of the following questions in about 80 words:
(a) Describe Hari Singh’s reactions after the departure of the train. (The Thief’s Story)
After the train departed, Hari Singh felt a sudden change of heart. He realized that Anil had trusted him despite being a thief. He was overcome with guilt and decided not to steal from Anil. He returned to Anil's house and placed the money back under the mattress. This decision marked a turning point in his life, as he chose honesty over theft and began to value the trust and kindness shown by Anil.
(b) What activities were taking place on the Pontoon bridge? (Old Man at the Bridge)
On the pontoon bridge, there was chaos and panic as people were fleeing from the advancing enemy forces. Civilians, soldiers, and refugees were crossing the bridge in a hurry. Carts, trucks, and animals were also moving across. The bridge was crowded, and everyone was trying to escape to safety. The old man, however, sat tired and motionless by the side of the road, unable to move further.
26) Answer any one of the following questions in about 30-40 words:
(a) How did the Imp steal the peasant’s bread? (The Imp and The Peasant’s Bread)
The Imp used his magical powers to make the peasant fall asleep. While the peasant was sleeping, the Imp quietly took the bread from his bag and disappeared. The peasant woke up to find his bread missing and was very upset.
(b) Describe the scene at the Pathshala. (Resolution)
At the Pathshala, children were sitting on the floor in rows, reciting their lessons aloud. The teacher sat on a raised platform, holding a stick. The atmosphere was disciplined but lively, with students learning alphabets and verses. Some children were writing on wooden slates, while others were memorizing texts.
27) Answer any one of the following questions in about 20-25 words:
(a) How did the children thank the High Maharajah? (High Maharajah)
The children thanked the High Maharajah by bowing respectfully and offering him flowers and garlands as a token of their gratitude.
(b) What was the wish of Uttanka’s mistress? (Uttanka’s Gurudakshina)
Uttanka’s mistress wished to have the earrings of the queen as a gift (gurudakshina) from her husband’s teacher, which Uttanka had to obtain.
28) Write a speech in about 80 words on ‘The Importance of Traffic Rules.’
Good morning everyone,
Today, I want to talk about the importance of traffic rules. Traffic rules are not just guidelines; they are essential for our safety. They help prevent accidents, reduce chaos on roads, and save lives. Following traffic signals, wearing helmets and seat belts, and respecting speed limits are simple ways to protect ourselves and others. Let us all be responsible citizens and follow traffic rules to make our roads safer for everyone. Thank you.