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|---|---|
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| Exam year | 2020 |
| Subject | English-S-02-2020 |
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SECONDARY EXAMINATION, 2020
ENGLISH
Time: 3¼ Hours Maximum Marks: 80
No. of Questions: 28 No. of Printed Pages: 07
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINEES:
- Candidates must first write their Roll Nos. 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.
TEAR HERE TO OPEN THE QUESTION PAPER
SECTION - A (READING)
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Passage 4
One morning the Giant looked out of his window as he was dressing. He did not hate the winter now, for he knew that it was merely the spring asleep, and that the flowers were resting. Suddenly he rubbed his eyes in wonder and looked and looked. It certainly was a marvellous sight. In the farthest corner of the garden was a tree quite covered with lovely white blossoms. Its branches were golden and silver fruit hung down from them, and underneath it stood the little boy he had loved. Downstairs ran the Giant in great joy and out into the garden. He hastened across the grass and came near to the child. And when he came quite close his face grew red with anger, and he said. "Who hath dared to wound thee?" For on the palms of the child's hands were the prints of two nails and the print of two nails were on the little feet.
"Who hath dared to wound thee?" cried the Giant; "tell me, that I may take my big sword and slay him."
"Nay!" answered the child : "but these are the wounds of Love."
"Who are you?" said the Giant and a strange awe fell on him and he knelt before the little child. And the child smiled on the Giant and said to him, "You let me play once in your garden; today you shall come with me to my garden, which is paradise." And when the children ran in that afternoon, they found the Giant lying dead under the tree, all covered with white blossoms.
Questions:
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'The Giant saw a most wonderful sight.' What did he see? [1]
The Giant saw a tree in the farthest corner of the garden that was completely covered with lovely white blossoms. Its branches had golden and silver fruit hanging from them.
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Who was standing underneath the tree? [1]
The little boy whom the Giant had loved was standing underneath the tree.
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Why did the Giant's face grow red with anger? [2]
The Giant's face grew red with anger because he saw the prints of two nails on the palms of the child's hands and the prints of two nails on the little feet. He was furious that someone had wounded the child.
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What did the child say to the Giant? [2]
The child said to the Giant, "You let me play once in your garden; today you shall come with me to my garden, which is paradise."
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Find words in the passage which mean: [2]
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Extremely large person.
Giant
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Injury.
Wound
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :
Passage 2 :
"Water, water everywhere, not a drop to drink," said Coleridge. In the present scenario, his words sound prophetically true, for our blue planet, seventy percent of which is water, is reeling from acute fresh water scarcity, especially in the developing and densely populated parts. It is easier to blame the problem on the changing climate all over the world but let's admit it, the real culprits are we, the people, for we waste water with impunity - be it industry, agriculture, washing clothes, cleaning dishes, bathing, flushing, shaving and even drinking. Do we ever realize how much water gets wasted due to our apathy and carelessness?
So far we have taken water as granted but we can no longer afford to do so. Rivers are turning into trickles, lakes and ponds are shrinking and wells are drying up. While the government can do little about the natural distribution of water, it is doing all it can to augment availability of potable water and to spread awareness about its judicious use through audio-visual campaigns in the media. Real water conservation cannot take place unless people like I and you also do their bit not to waste water. Since water is our life line, water conservation ought to begin with us.
Questions :
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What did Coleridge say about water? [1]
Coleridge said, "Water, water everywhere, not a drop to drink."
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What makes 'we, the people' real culprits of the water crisis? [2]
We, the people, are the real culprits because we waste water with impunity in various activities such as industry, agriculture, washing clothes, cleaning dishes, bathing, flushing, shaving, and even drinking. Our apathy and carelessness lead to enormous water wastage.
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Why can't we take water for granted any longer? [1]
We cannot take water for granted any longer because rivers are turning into trickles, lakes and ponds are shrinking, and wells are drying up.
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What is the government doing to ensure availability of water? [2]
The government is doing all it can to augment the availability of potable water and to spread awareness about its judicious use through audio-visual campaigns in the media.
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Find words from the passage which mean :
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Sensible and careful use of something. [1]
Judicious (as in "judicious use")
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The preservation of resources. [1]
Conservation (as in "water conservation")
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SECTION - B (WRITING)
You are Shubham living in Ajmer. Your friend Kunal has won a gold medal in athletics. Write a letter congratulating him on his success. [5]
OR
You are Mitali. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining about the air pollution caused by burning plastic wastes in your locality. [5]
12) Write a short paragraph in about 60 words on any one of the following: [4]
Importance of Trees
Trees are vital for life on Earth. They give us oxygen, shade, and fruits. They prevent soil erosion and reduce pollution. Trees also provide homes for birds and animals. We must plant more trees and protect them for a greener and healthier planet.
My Favourite Sport
My favourite sport is cricket. It is a team game played with a bat and ball. I love batting and fielding. Cricket teaches teamwork and patience. Playing cricket keeps me fit and happy. I enjoy watching matches with my friends and family.
13) Write a paragraph in about 75 words on the given visual aid. [5]
Stop Child Labour
Child labour is a cruel crime. It robs children of their childhood, education, and dreams. Every child deserves to play, learn, and grow in a safe environment. We must raise awareness and enforce laws to stop child labour. Let us join hands to protect our children and give them a bright future.
SECTION - C (GRAMMAR)
4) Fill in the blanks with correct forms of the verbs given in the brackets: [8 × ½ = 4]
- The earth revolves round the sun.
- Ram arrived from Chennai yesterday.
- She had finished her work before Ali came.
- We have been living here since 2004.
- I met a strange fellow yesterday.
- Shankar was playing when we went to his house.
- We will go to picnic tomorrow.
- He usually gets up early in the morning.
5. Join the following sentences using the relative pronoun/adverb given in the brackets : [2 × 1½ = 3]
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a) That is the teacher. He teaches us English. (Who)
Answer: That is the teacher who teaches us English.
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b) Here is a story. I want to tell it. (That)
Answer: Here is a story that I want to tell.
6. Change the following sentences into Passive Voice : [2 × 1 = 2]
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a) Children are flying kites.
Answer: Kites are being flown by children.
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b) The police has arrested the thief.
Answer: The thief has been arrested by the police.
7. Rewrite the following sentences by changing them into indirect speech : [4 × 1 = 4]
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a) Ram said, "Did you like the movie?"
Answer: Ram asked if I had liked the movie.
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b) They said, "Hurrah! we have won the match."
Answer: They exclaimed with joy that they had won the match.
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c) "Shoot the prisoner," said the officer.
Answer: The officer commanded to shoot the prisoner.
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d) She said to the teacher, "Please explain this question to me."
Answer: She requested the teacher to explain that question to her.
8. Fill in the blanks choosing suitable modal from the brackets : (must, can, could, shall) [2 × 1 = 2]
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a) A soldier ______ fight for his country.
Answer: A soldier must fight for his country.
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b) Rohit ______ solve the sum easily.
Answer: Rohit can solve the sum easily.
SECTION - D
(TEXT-BOOK)
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :
We should remember that a contented mind and healthy living can help to keep us free from many diseases. In some ways, it is easier for the people, in developing nations to achieve positive health, because they have more close knit social systems, with better communication between people, than do many people in wealthy and developed nations. With very little, by way of resources or sophisticated medical facilities we can achieve positive health for the majority of individuals in our communities.
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What can keep us free from many diseases? [1]
A contented mind and healthy living can keep us free from many diseases.
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Why is it easy in developing nations to achieve positive health? [2]
It is easier in developing nations because they have more close-knit social systems with better communication between people, even with fewer resources or sophisticated medical facilities.
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Which two types of countries are being compared? [2]
Developing nations and wealthy/developed nations are being compared.
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Find the word from the passage which means - satisfied. [1]
The word is contented.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :
All things in the universe, including the sun, and the moon and the stars, obey certain laws. Without restraining influence of these laws, the world will not go on for a single moment. You, whose mission in life is service of your fellow men, will go to pieces if you do not impose on yourselves some sort of discipline and prayer is a necessary spiritual discipline. It is discipline and restraints that separate us from the brute.
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What will happen if all the things in the universe refuse to follow certain laws? [1]
If all things in the universe refuse to follow certain laws, the world will not go on for a single moment.
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What is prayer to man? [2]
Prayer is a necessary spiritual discipline for man.
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What separates us from brute? [1]
Discipline and restraints separate us from the brute.
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Find the word from the passage which means : rules. [1]
The word is laws.
Answer any one of the following questions in about 60 words : [1 × 3 = 3]
Give the character sketch of Noodle? (The Book That Saved The Earth)
OR
How did Jambaji's teaching affect the villagers? (The Tale of The Bishnois)
Answer any one of the following questions in about 30-40 words : [1 × 3 = 3]
How was the king different from his neighbours? (The Lady or The Tiger)
OR
How did Babuli's wife react on hearing about the partition? (The Tribute)
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23) Explain any one of the following stanzas with reference to the context : [1×4=4]
a) The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing,
is nothing, and becomes nothing.
They may avoid suffering and sorrow, but they
cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love, live.
b) I fell into grief, and began to complain;
I looked for a friend, but I sought him in vain,
Companions were shy, and acquaintance were cold;
They gave me good counsel, but dreaded their gold.
Answer (any one):
Stanza (a) – Context: This stanza is from the poem "Risks" by Janet Rand. The poet emphasizes that taking risks is essential for growth and living a full life. Without risk, a person remains stagnant and cannot experience love, learning, or change. Avoiding suffering also means avoiding life itself.
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Stanza (b) – Context: This stanza is from the poem "The Lotus" by Toru Dutt. The speaker describes a state of deep grief and loneliness. When in trouble, the speaker found no true friend; companions gave advice but were afraid to help materially. It reflects the selfishness of the world.
24) Answer any two of the following questions in about 30-40 words: [2 × 2½ = 5]
a) Why did Cupid come to Flora? (The Lotus)
b) What is an elegy? (An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog)
c) What is the greatest hazard in life? (Risks)
Answer (any two):
(a) Cupid came to Flora, the goddess of flowers, to request her to create a new flower that would be the queen of all flowers. He wanted a flower that would combine the beauty of the rose and the purity of the lily, symbolizing love and perfection.
(b) An elegy is a poem of mourning or lamentation, usually written to express sorrow for someone who has died. In "An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog," Oliver Goldsmith uses the form ironically to mourn the death of a dog, highlighting human hypocrisy.
(c) According to the poem "Risks," the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. A person who avoids all risks may escape suffering but cannot learn, grow, love, or truly live. Playing it safe leads to a life of emptiness.
25) Answer any one of the following questions in about 80 words: [1×5=5]
a) Write a brief character sketch of Corporal Turnbull? (The Man Who Knew Too Much)
b) "Griffin was rather a lawless person." Explain. (Footprints without Feet)
Answer (any one):
(a) Corporal Turnbull is a strict, disciplined, and experienced soldier in the story "The Man Who Knew Too Much" by Alexander Baron. He is the training instructor who initially appears harsh and intimidating. However, he genuinely cares for his men and wants them to be prepared for war. He is practical, no-nonsense, and deeply patriotic. His tough exterior hides a kind heart, as seen when he helps the protagonist, Private Quelch, despite their differences. Turnbull represents the ideal soldier—firm but fair.
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(b) Griffin, the scientist in H.G. Wells' "Footprints without Feet," was indeed a lawless person. After discovering the secret of invisibility, he misused his power for personal gain and revenge. He committed theft, arson, and even murder without any regard for law or morality. Instead of using his discovery for the benefit of humanity, he became a threat to society. His lawlessness ultimately led to his downfall, as he was hunted down and killed. His actions show that without ethical responsibility, knowledge can become dangerous.
26) Answer any one of the following questions in about 30-40 words: [1×3=3]
a) When did Samir's parents grunt and what did they say? (Growing up Pains)
b) How did the purple jar lose its favour with Rosamond? (The Purple Jar)
Answer (any one):
(a) Samir's parents grunted when he asked them for money to buy a new pair of shoes. They said, "We are not made of money," expressing their frustration at his constant demands. This shows the financial strain in the family and Samir's lack of understanding of their situation.
(b) Rosamond lost interest in the purple jar because she realized it was not a jar at all—it was a plain glass bottle that only appeared purple due to the liquid inside. When the liquid was used, the jar lost its colour and became ordinary. She learned that appearances can be deceptive.
27) Answer any one of the following questions in about 20-25 words: [1×2=2]
a) How did Dursan Agha earn his living? (Feast of The Dead)
b) Who is High Maharajah in the story? (High Maharajah)
Answer (any one):
(a) Dursan Agha earned his living by working as a porter, carrying heavy loads for people in the market. He was a poor but honest man.
(b) The High Maharajah is a title given to a proud and arrogant elephant in the story. The elephant considers itself superior to all other animals and humans.
28) Write a paragraph in about 80 words on any one of the following: [1×4=4]
Car Pooling
OR
Drunken Driving
Answer (any one):
Car Pooling: Car pooling is a smart and eco-friendly way to travel. In this system, several people share a single car to commute to a common destination. It reduces traffic congestion, saves fuel, and lowers pollution. It also cuts down travel costs for individuals. Car pooling promotes social interaction and reduces the number of vehicles on the road. It is a simple step towards a greener and more sustainable future. Everyone should consider car pooling for daily commutes.
OR
Drunken Driving: Drunken driving is a serious crime that endangers the driver, passengers, and others on the road. Alcohol impairs judgment, slows reaction time, and reduces coordination. Driving under the influence often leads to fatal accidents, injuries, and loss of life. It is completely avoidable. People should never drink and drive; instead, they should use a designated driver, taxi, or public transport. Strict laws and awareness campaigns are needed to stop this dangerous practice and save lives.