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SAMPLE
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Self Assessment__________________________________
SECTION — A : READING
(30 marks)
(A) (i) (c), (ii) (a), (iii) (c)
(1 × 3 = 3)
(B) (i) The constitution of India has given women equal political, social, educational rights
and opportunities.
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(ii) Oppressive traditions and superstitions are two factors responsible for the current
status of women. 1
(iii) Education of women is ‘good economics’ because economics and social returns on
investment in education of the girls affect the human development index of the
nation. 1
(iv) U.P., M.P., Bihar and Rajasthan are the states with low female literacy.
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(v) The enactment of the Panchayati Raj Act of 1993 gave a boost to the women’s political
empowerment as it gave them 30% reservation in Village Panchayats, Block Samitis
and Zila Parishads throughout the country.
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(C) (i) Rational 1
(ii) Eradicate 1
(iii)Increase
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2. (A) (i) (a) He was a farmer
(1 × 6 = 6)
(ii) (c) Over the issue of slavery
(iii) (d) About one year
(iv) (d) Charcoal
(v) (d) He gained a reputation for dishonesty
(vi) (c) He didn’t like killing animals
(B) (i) Abraham attended school on an inconsistent basis. At times, travelling teachers
may have taught at a nearby rudimentary schoolhouse, and at other times Abraham
walked several miles to the nearest school. According to him, “There were some
schools, so-called, but no qualification was ever required of a teacher beyond “readin’,
writin’, and cipherin’” to the Rule of Three. If a straggler supposed to understand
Latin happened to sojourn in the neighborhood, he was looked upon as a wizard.”
(ii) Abraham was an avid reader who took his studies seriously. He was far larger and
stronger than the other boys in the region, Abe could outrun and outwrestle all of
them. Unlike most boys of his time, however, Abe avoided hunting because he took
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no pleasure in killing animals. Although Abe gained a reputation as a prankster, and for his
storytelling abilities, he also gained a reputation for honesty.
(iii) Abraham Lincoln had to perform manual labour like shucking corn, hoeing, gathering and
plouging.
(iv) His work on a flat boat down the Mississippi river was significant because it opened his eyes
to the horrors of slavery as he witnessed the auctions and treatment of the slaves first hand.
(1 × 4 = 4)
3. (A) Title : Importance of Dietary Fibers
(1 × 5 = 5)
1. Dietary Fibers
(i) Refers collectively to indigestible carb. in plant foods.
2. Importance of Dietary Fibers
(i) Prevents
(a) Coronary heart disease
(b) Irritation bowel synd.
(c) Dental Caries
(d) Gall stones
(e) Constipation
(ii)Decrease/Reduce
(a)
Cholesterol
(b) Risk of colon cancer
(c)
Obesity
(d)
Diabetes
3.
Sources of Dietary Fibers
(i) Cereals and grains
(ii)Legumes
(iii)Fruits
(iv)Veg.
(v)Fenugreek
4. Properties of Dietary Fibers
(i) not digested by enzymes of stomach
(ii) hot water, get swollen, behave like sponge
(iii) add bulk to diet
(iv) decrease desire to eat
5.
Adverse Effect of Dietary Fibers
(i) bind trace metal
(ii) prevent their absorption
(iii) may result in nutri’al deficiency
Abbreviations Used :
1. carb
—Carbohydrates
2. irritation— irritable
3. synd. —syndrome
4. nutri’al —nutritional
5. veg.
—vegetables
(B)Summary : The term dietary fibers refers collectivity to indigestible carbohydrates present in
plant foods. The importance of these dietary fibers came into the picture when it was observed
that the people having a diet rich in these fibers, had low incidence of coronary heart disease,
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irritable bowel syndrome, dental caries and gall stones. The dietary fibers have the property of
holding water. Their beneficial effects lie in preventing coronary heart disease and decreasing
cholesterol level. The dietary fibers may have some adverse effects on nutrition by binding some
trace metals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and others. It is suggested that an intake
of 40 grams dietary fibers per day is desirable.
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SECTION — B : ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS
4.
(30 marks)
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kanpur
NOTICE
23 March, 20XX
Biology Paper Postponed
This is to notify all the students of class XII that due to a ‘bandh’ declared by some political parties
on the day, the biology paper which was scheduled on 29th September will now be on 5th October.
The timings will remain the same.
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OR
TO-LET
Available on rent a portion of two rooms for office use, in Punjabi Bagh walking distance from market,
rent negotiable, company lease preferred.
Contact : Manav,
3A/829 Ashok Vihar, New Delhi 4
5. 37, Raj Nagar,
Delhi
20th July, 20XX
General Managar,
D.T.C.
Delhi.
Subject : Poor Bus Service
Sir,
I would like to inform you that in our area i.e., Raj Nagar the bus service is very poor. Very few buses
ply through our area which creates a lot of inconvenience for the people. The area is a bit away and
residents need to go to every part of the city therefore, you are requested to arrange more buses in the
area so that the people do not face the problem of transportation.
I hope you will take some action and do the needful as soon as possible.
Thanking You.
Yours Sincerely,
Ramesh
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Zenith Public School
Kosikalan
15 March 2013
Sales Manager
Bharat Electronics and Domestic
Appliances Limited
New Delhi
Subject : Placing an order for hostel
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Sir
We are running an educational institute and we need the following items for our hostel urgently as the
new school session is going to start from 1st April. I request you to kindly quote your rates and terms
of supply for the following items.
S. No.
Particulars
No. of Items
1.
Fans
20
2.
Microwave Ovens
10
3.
Geysers
25
If your rates and other terms and conditions suit us, we shall be pleased to send you the order.
Therefore, kindly send the rates and terms of payment at the earliest.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully
Nalini
(Hostel Warden)
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6.
Students and Social Service
—Jagan
Students can do a lot for the society. They are the storehouse of vitality, strength and good ideas.
Along with their studies, the students are also expected to do some social service.
If we plan to keep our surroundings and city clean the initiative must be taken up by the students.
They should have the sense of cleanliness and should also try to inculcate this value in society. They
can make people understand the value of hard work, awaken them towards the adverse effects of
drug addiction, alcohol, etc., and they can also contribute by teaching the illiterate adults living close
to them.
These small efforts by the students can bring about a big change in the society.
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Tourism in India
—by Ravi
India is a tourist’s paradise. There’s no state in India which doesn’t have a place to attract the tourists.
Moreover, we Indians believe in `Atithi Devo Bhav’. Our country has deep roots in cultural heritage.
There are beautiful temples, monuments, wonderful architectural examples, rich natural beauty
spread all over India. But it seems that we’re not exploiting our tourism possibilities in a positive and
healthy way. We are not taking care of our surroundings. Anyone can see heaps of garbage or litter
near the tourist places. We all lack civic sense. The government should take steps to provide clean
and tidy surroundings to the tourists. Another problem which the tourists face is security. They are
cheated by thugs outside the historical places. Tourists need to have a feeling of security. Then only
they will come and explore the beautiful places in Indian. Tourism is a major industry in India. It
brings a stable inflow of foreign exchange.
Hence, we all must take care that the promotion of tourism is the path to prosperity. The concerned
authorities should take stern steps against those who maltreat the tourists and convert India into a
place where everyone enjoys and has pleasure during their tour.
Thank you. 10
7.
Delightful Nature
—By Lalith
Shifting from a city like Kota to Ernakulum seemed to be depressing but later it proved to be a blessing.
Living in Ernakulum is living in the lap of nature. To wake up everyday in the midst of beautiful
flowering plants and fruit yielding trees is like a dreamlike world. Going out, watching endless sea is
like a feast to the eyes. It is a great experience for a person shifting from any mechanic city to a city of
nature. You enjoy the serene beauty.
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The beautiful weather conditions, i.e., neither too cold nor too hot add to the beauty of Kerala. People
who once come here, never want to leave the place. The tall coconut and other palm trees attract you
and you find yourself fully rapt in the serene beauty.
The traditions, customs and the simplicity of human beings here is also worth appreciation. The place
is no less than a heaven.
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Let’s Root Out Corruption from the Country
—By Gopal
Corruption has been defined variously by scholars. But the simple meaning of it is that corruption
implies perversion of morality, integrity, character or duty out of mercenary motives, i.e., bribery,
without any regard to honour, right and justice. In other words, undue favour for anyone for some
monetary or other gains is corruption. Simultaneously, depriving the genuinely deserving from their
right or privilege is also a corrupt practice. Shrinking from one’s duty or dereliction of duty are also
forms of corruption.
To root out the evil of corruption from society, we need to make a comprehensive code of conduct
for politicians, legislatures, bureaucrats, and such a code should be strictly enforced. Judiciary should
be given more independence and initiatives on issues related to corruption. Special courts should be
set-up to take up such issues and speedy trial is to be promoted. Law and order machinery should
be allowed to work without political interference. NGOs and media should come forward to create
awareness against corruption in society and educate people to combat this evil. Only then we would
be able to save our system from being collapsed.
And most importantly we the common man are the solution because we are the only reason why
corruption is so popular in India. We are the persons who are motivating corruption to be successful.
We support corruption that is why it exists. Let us start working from now towards the common goal
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SECTION — C : LITERATURE : TEXT BOOKS AND LONG READING TEXT
(40 marks)
8. (a) The map on the wall shows beautiful cities under a cloudless sky at dawn. There were ships and
love which signify modern progress, liberal attitude and a limitless world of opportunities. This
world is far removed for the slum children.
(b)These children are the poor and deprived children from the slums. Their world is the dismal
school, the dark and impoverished world. Their future was written in fog.
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(a) The flowery bands are the garlands of flowers that we make every morning. The garlands
represent things of beauty that bind us to our earthly duties. No matter how miserable, these
things of beauty rejuvenate us every morning to perform our earthy tasks.
(b) The above lines tell us that in spite of all the pain and trouble, things of beauty rejuvenate and
revitalise us every morning to carry on with our lives happily.
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9. (a) The crofter was happy when the peddler knocked on the door because he used to stay there alone.
He was happy to have some company and someone to share his things and achievements with.
(b) Value Points : Mr. Andrews was an Englishman and Gandhiji did not want his help/did not
believe in seeking a prop in him/the cause was good and he believed their victory was certain/
wanted the peasants to be self-reliant.
(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014)
Detailed Ans. Mr. Andrews was an Englishman and Gandhiji did not want his help. He did not
believe in seeking a prop in him. Although the cause was good and he believed their victory was
certain. He wanted the peasants to be self-reliant.
(c) Value Points : a famous young Irish football player; played for the Limited/family was fond of
watching football matches/hero worship by the adolescent girl. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014)
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Detailed Ans. Sophie was attracted to Danny Casey because he was a famous young Irish football
player, her family was fond of watching football matches. It was a hero worship by a young adolescent
girl.
(d) Value Points : Removed his foul smell with the magic spell / gave him the beautiful smell of
roses / helped him in having many friends.
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Detailed Ans. Roger Skunk told the wizard his problem that all the little animals ran away from
him because he smelled very bad. The wizard agreed to help him. He took a magic wand in his hand
and asked Roger Skunk what he wanted to smell like. Roger Skunk thought for a while then said he
wanted to smell like roses. The wizard chanted a spell. Suddenly the wizard’s house was full of the
smell of rose.
(e) Value Points : looks out of the car window at young trees sprinting/the merry children running
out of their homes/by not looking at her mother’s old, ashen face/by distracting herself.
(Any two) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2011) 3
Detailed Ans. Kamala Das tries to put away the thoughts of her ageing mother by looking out of the
window of her car. She saw young and healthy trees, cheerful children, both represent happy life. She
feels the vigour and vitality in them and for sometime, she forgets about her ageing mother.
10. When Franz comes to know that his village had been taken over by the Prussians, suddenly his attitude
changed. Feelings of loyalty were aroused in him. He decided that now he would pay attention to his
lesson. Love for his school and his language suddenly became important to him. He felt that he would
never miss his school from the very next day which was in contrast to his attitude of wanting to avoid
school earlier. Even Mr. Hamel became a good teacher, suddenly his lesson became interesting. Franz
developed an interest in learning the rules of participles. Franz was genuinely upset that Mr. Hamel
was leaving the village. He felt that he had hardly learnt to read and write. He was sorry to have
wasted his time. He had always been enjoying himself outdoors. He had hated his books. He had
dreaded Mr. Hamel and his iron ruler. But his attitude suddenly changed. Mr. Hamel now seemed
like a good gentleman. The sudden threat of losing his very identity sent shivers down his spine
and desperately wanted to learn as much as he could in those 40 minutes. The subject was no longer
difficult and Mr. Hamel, no longer a cranky teacher.
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Dr. Sadao was definitely a more dutiful doctor than a loyal citizen. This is amply clear from a quick
perusal of the story. The doctor, answered his call of duty very strongly as he saved the life of an
enemy soldier by not only giving him shelter in his house but by also attending to his wounds and
treating him. This definitely shows he was not only a loyal citizen but also a very dutiful doctor and
first of all a human being.
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11. Value Points : The incident which nearly killed Douglas and developed in him an aversion to water
occurred when :
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he had joined YMCA swimming pool - one day he was sitting alone on the steps of the YMCA
pool - a big bruiser of a boy picked him up and tossed him into the deep end of the pool
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Douglas landed in a sitting position, swallowed water and went at once to the bottom
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he was frightened but he used his wits and made a big push to come to the surface but those nine
feet appeared to be ninety
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his lungs were about to burst but still when his feet hit the bottom, he summoned all his strength
and made a great spring upwards but again was not successful
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grew panicky still he made two attempts to come out but failed
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shook and trembled with fright - his arms and legs wouldn’t move
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blackness swept over his brain, no longer felt any fear, felt the curtain on life falling and death
approaching
(Any three) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014)
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Detailed Ans. Douglas was about four years old when he visited a beach in California with his father.
They stood together in the surf. Douglas clung to his father yet a powerful wave swept him and
knocked him down. He was terrified. This developed a fear of water in him. Then when he was eleven
years old he decided to learn swimming at the YMCA swimming pool. He paddled with water wings.
One day, as he was sitting all alone at the edge of the pool, a well built young man picked him up and
tossed him into the deepest part of the pool. He almost drowned. This experience had a lasting effect
on Douglas. He never went back to the pool. He feared water and avoided it whenever he could.
Whenever he tried to enter water the terror that had seized him in the pool would come back. His legs
would become paralysed and icy horror would grab his heart. These two incidents were responsible
for Douglas’ aversion to water as a child.
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Derry was a fourteen year old young boy who suffered from a sense of inferiority complex due to his
acid-burnt face. He never accepted himself like that and therefore, he was never able to reconcile himself
with his physical disability. But, there was a positive change in him when he came into association
with Mr. Lamb. He was surprised to notice that Mr. Lamb, despite his physical impairment, was an
optimistic and cheerful man. He never felt miserable or pitiable. He played with children and always
kept the doors and windows of his house open so that anyone was welcome at any time. This left a
deep impression on Derry’s mind. He liked the way Mr. Lamb took his disability and learnt how to
deal with people and things that came in his path as hurdles. His attitude towards life took a turning
point and he became a different man who wanted to meet the world with open arms like Mr. Lamb. 6
12. As Mrs. Hall entered the room her visitor moved quickly, so that she got a glimpse of a white object
disappearing behind the table. It would seem he was picking something from the floor. She rapped
down the mustard pot on the table, and then she noticed that the overcoat and hat had been taken off
and put over a chair in front of the fire, and a pair of wet boots threatened rust to her steel fender. She
offered to dry them but the visitor refused. “Leave the hat,” said her visitor, in a muffled voice, and
turning she saw he had raised his head and was sitting and looking at her. For a moment she stood
gaping at him, too surprised to speak. He held a white cloth — it was a serviette he had brought with
him — over the lower part of his face, so that his mouth and jaws were completely hidden, and that
was the reason of his muffled voice. But it was not his muffled voice which startled her. It was the
fact that all his forehead above his blue glasses was covered by a white bandage, and that another
covered his ears, leaving not a scrap of his face exposed excepting only his pink, peaked nose. It was
bright, pink, and shiny just as it had been at first. He wore a dark-brown velvet jacket with a high,
black, linen-lined collar turned up about his neck. The thick black hair, escaping as it could below and
between the cross bandages, projected in curious tails and horns, giving him the strangest appearance
conceivable.
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In the novel, Silas Marner ‘the pitiless passage of time itself ‘ is found to operate as one of its themes.
It plays the role of the ‘Furies’ in the case of the deep, dyed villain, Dunstan Cass. It operates as
‘Nemesis’ in the case of Godfrey Cass. It operates as an inscrutable power in the case of Silas Marner,
the hero of the novel. It functions as a devastating force ushering in an era of industrialism in English
towns like Lantern Yard. Sixteen pitiless years roll by and Godfrey receives a rude moral jolt on seeing
the skeleton of his brother Dunstan with the stolen gold of Silas. He is appalled by the strange manner
in which truth is brought to surface by the operation of time. This makes him pull out the skeletons in
his own cupboard. He confesses to Nancy about his first marriage and Eppie being his own daughter.
Under the benign suggestion of Nancy he tries to reclaim Eppie as their daughter and bring her up as
a lady. But pitiless time takes its vengeance on him. Thus, ‘pitiless time’ operates on many levels in the
novel, Silas Marner, and thus gains a symbolic value.
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13. The people in Coach and Horses, including Mrs. Hall were shocked. Every one began to move. They
were prepared for scars, disfigurements, tangible horrors, but nothing! The bandages and false hair
flew across the passage into the bar, making a hobbledehoy jump to avoid them. Every one tumbled
on every one else down the steps. For the man who stood there shouting some incoherent explanation
was a solid gesticulating figure up to the coat-collar of him, and then nothingness, no visible thing at
all. Mrs. Hall fell down and Mr. Teddy Henfrey jumped to avoid tumbling over her, Mille screamed
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Forthwith everyone all down the street, the sweetstuff seller, coconut shy proprietor and his assistant,
the swing man, little boys and girls, rustic dandies, smart wenches, smocked elders and aproned
gypsies, began running towards the inn, and in a miraculously short space of time a crowd of perhaps
forty people gathered there. Every one seemed eager to talk at once, and the result was babel. A
small group supported Mrs. Hall, who was picked up in a state of collapse. There was a conference,
and the incredible evidence of a vociferous eye-witness. “O Bogey!” “What’s he been doin’, then?”
“Ain’t hurt the girl, ‘as ‘e?” “Run at en with a knife, I believe.” “No ‘ed, I tell ye. I don’t mean no
manner of speaking. I mean marn ‘ithout a ‘ed!” “Narnsense! ‘tas some conjuring trick.” “Fetched off
‘is wrapping, ‘e did.”
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On New Year’s Eve, the Red House of Squire Cass was ready for the annual party. It was one of the
hightlights of Raveloe life. The great mansion was teeming with the buzz of noises and voices of the
stream of guests pouring in. That same New Year’s Eve, while festivities were going on in the Red
house, a sad event took place outside. It had a momentous impact on the future life of Silas Marner.
Molly Farren, the secretly wedded wife of Godfrey, bore a grudge against him, because he had refused
to own her in public as his wife. Molly Farren set out with her child at an early hour but lingered on
the road for long.
After that, Molly’s child sleeping on its mother’s bosom soon awoke, rolled down its mother’s knees,
and noticed the gleam from the cottage of Silas.
When Silas recovered his consciousness, he closed the door and went up to the hearth. To his
blurred vision, it seemed there was gold on the floor before the hearth-his own gold restored to him
miraculously. Thus Silas, who lost his gold, found a greater treasure in the child (Eppie), whom he
adopted as his own daughter.
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SAMPLE
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Self Assessment__________________________________
SECTION — A : READING
(30 marks)
1. (A) (i) (c), (ii) (b), (iii) (b) (1 × 3 = 3)
(B)
(i) America did not make use of nuclear power in the war because it would have
triggered a world war.
(ii) Hydroelectric power in India was undependable because of the uncertainty of
rainfall.
(iii) It cannot be used as a source of energy because it cannot be extracted commercially
as it lies very deep and the cost of extraction is very high.
(iv) Two uses of nuclear energy are : Building artificial dams and roads on mountains,
through controlled nuclear explosions.
(v) Nuclear fuel can help in sending artificial communication satellites. It will help in
conveying messages to very long distances.
(vi)
Nuclear energy, i.e., radiation can be used to develop mutant seeds which would
increase agricultural growth and thus boost the economy.
(C) (i) Pull out
(ii)Perishable
(iii)Huge
2. (A) (i) (b) It is thrust upon people.
(1 × 6 = 6)
(ii) (a) Which is based on coercion and oppression
(iii) (b) Dominant inherent acquisitive instinct in man.
(iv) (d) Ideal of new order is to secure maximum material satisfaction.
(v) (d) Substituting spiritual values for material values by those who live in paradise of
satisfaction
(vi) (a) He is endowed with a possessive instinct.
(B)(i) The unfinished part of Gandhiji’s experiment was the establishment of a social
order based on truth and non-violence, unity and peace, equality and universal
brotherhood, and maximum freedom for all.
(ii) According to the passage, Mahatma Gandhi has shown us that the acquisitive instinct
can be transmuted by the adoption of the ideal of trusteeship by those who have for
the benefit of all those who have not so that, instead of leading to exploitation and
conflict, it would become a means and incentive to the amelioration and progress of
society. (2 × 2 = 4)
(iii)The pursuit of maximum material satisfaction feeds possessiveness or the
acquisitive instinct, thus feeding class conflict and presenting a danger to the shirt of
egalitarianism.
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(iv) If egalitarianism is to endure, it has to be based not on the possession of the maximum
of material goods whether by few or by all but on voluntary enlightened renunciation of
denying oneself what cannot be shared by others or can be enjoyed only at the expense of
others.
(1 × 4 = 4)
3.(A)
Title : Miseries of Untouchables
1. Prejudiced faced by outcastes :
(i) were’t allowed to draw water from
(a)
village well
(b)
nearby brook
(ii) upper caste believed water would be polluted
2. Poverty aggraved their water woes :
(i) no well for them
(ii) too poor to afford their own well
(iii) depended on the bounty of the upper castes
(iv) had to wait long at the well
3. Easy access to water for the rich :
(i) engaged water carriers
(ii) drew water directly from well
4. Sohini’s plight
(i) needed water for her tired brother
(ii) long queue at the well
(iii) no sight of any upper caste Hindu
(iv) resign’d herself to her fate
Abbreviations Used :
1. weren’t – were not
2.polled – polluted
3.aggrave – aggravated
4.resign’d – resigned
(B)Summary : Outcastes faced caste prejudice. They were not allowed to draw water from the well
or brook as upper caste Hindus believed that these water sources would be polluted. Poverty
aggravated their woes. As they were too poor to afford their own well, they had to depend upon
the bounty of rich upper caste Hindus and wait long. Rich upper caste Hindus had their own
wells and also engaged water carriers. One day, Sohini went to the well to fetch water for her tired
and thirsty brother but there was no one to help her so she was resigned to her own fate.
SECTION — B : ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS
4.
(30 marks)
Lion’s Club
NOTICE
3rd July, 20XX
Blood Donation Camp
This is to inform that Lion’s Club, Trichy is organizing a blood donation camp in Shyamala Memorial
Hall on 10th July, 2013. It is open to all students, parents and friends. Come one, come all and make
it a huge success
Jay
(Secretary, Interact Club)
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36, New Town, Agra
4th April, 2013
Dear Friends,
You are cordially invited for dinner on 10th April, 2013 at our residence to celebrate the achievement
of our son Suresh for having cleared the Pre-Medical Pre-Dental entrance exam. Kindly grace the
occasion and give him your blessings for his future success.
Yours sincerely
Mr. and Mrs. Gupta
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5. 43, Ram Nagar
Meerut
26th January, 20XX
The Manager
Paying Guest Service
Delhi
Subject : ‘Details About Accommodation’
Respected Sir,
I am a resident of Meerut and have joined coaching classes in Laxmi Nagar. I wanted to enquire if
there is a room available as paying guest in and around this area. If so, please let me know whether
it is single or twin sharing. Besides this, could you also send me the details regarding monthly
charges, i.e., boarding and lodging. Kindly also let me know if there is 24 hours power supply, mode
of transport available and also if there are any shopping centres located close by. I should also like to
know whether, is safe for me to come back at night from my coaching centre.
Hope that you will send me the details as soon as possible so that I can shift at the earliest.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully
Neeta Vyas
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121, Bank Street
Kanpur
23 March 20xx
The Editor
Times of India
Kanpur
Subject : Educate Girl Child
Dear Sir,
Today’s girl child will be the mother of tomorrow. As a mother she can give her child a sound nursing
and capable upbringing. A woman has the maximum impact on the social, economic decision-making
in the family generally. At micro-level, educated women help in making the whole family including
the older family members, understand the values and importance of education, and at macro level,
educated women add to the social and economical development of the nation.
Women’s social conditions started deteriorating with the passage of time. Instead of being provided
with education, they were being subjected to suffering under the purdah system and the systgem of
child marriage. In some states female infanticide is prevalent even today. A new culture of elimination
of female foetus has gradually become rampant. Discrimination between the education of girls and
boys is common in rural areas. Things are changing, though slowly, and gradually.
The various awakening programmes launched by the government for encouraging the of girls
education, the introduction of TVs in rural areas, the 33% reservation given to females in Panchayats,
have played a positive role in this direction but the result is not up to the desired level. Education
for a girl child means making the next generation well educated, full of virtues, free from useless
superstitions, confident and capable to do something good for the family, for the society and for the
country as a whole. The present day girl is the mother of tomorrow.
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She is the most crucial and reverend entity. She must be given all the necessary education. Ignoring
her, keeping her illiterate means that we are creating an illiterate and ignorant generation. So it is
perfectly true that educating a girl child means educating a family. Development cannot be accelerated
unless girls are given right education in the right direction.
Yours sincerely
Raj
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6. Importance of Educating the Girl Child
—by XYZ
Women’s social condition deteriorated with the passage of time. Instead of being educated, they
were being subjugated under the purdah system and system of child marriage. In some areas female
infanticide is prevalent even today. The culture of elimination of female foetus has gradually become
rampant and discrimination between the education of girls and boys is common in rural areas.
Swami Vivekanand said ‘‘I ask you all so earnestly to open girl’s schools in every village and try to
uplift them. If the condition of women’s education is raised, then their children will, by their noble
actions, glorify the name of the country.’’
Today’s girl child will be the mother of tomorrow. As a mother she can give her child a sound nursing
and capable upbringing. A woman has the maximum impact on the social and economic decision
making in the family generally. At micro-level, an educated woman helps in making the whole family
including the older family members, understand the values and importance of education, and at
macro level, an educated woman adds to the social and economic development of the nation.
Things are being changed, though slowly, and gradually. The various awakening programmes
launched by the government for encouraging girlss education, the introduction of TV’s in rural areas,
the 33% reservation given to females in Panchayats, have played a positive role in this direction, but
the result is not up to the desired level. Education for a girl child means making the next generation
well-educated, full of virtues, free from useless superstitions, confident and capable to do something
good for the family, for the society and for the country as a whole. The present day girl is the mother
of tomorrow. ‘‘Give me good mothers and I will give you a great nation’’—Napoleon
She is the most crucial and reverend entity. She must be given all the necessary education. Ignoring her
and keeping her illiterate means we are creating an illiterate and ignorant generation. So it is perfectly
true that educating a girl child means educating a family. Development cannot be accelerated unless
girls are given right education in the right direction. Swami Vivekanand has rightly said, ‘‘ Educate
your women first and leave them to themselves, then they well tell you what reforms are needed.’’ 10
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Supportive Parents and Stressfree Parents
—By Keshav
With the examinations round the corner the stress levels of both the parents and wards are high and
about to reach the breaking points. But this is detrimental to the performance of the students. Instead
if both are relaxed it would be easier for both to face exams. The parents should know, the capability
of their child and not have unrealistic expectations. They should expect their children to do only what
he is capable of and not draw unnecessary comparisons.
At the same time the students should also understand that the time has come for them to be serious
as their future depends upon their examinations. They should schedule their studies and follow it
seriously. At the same time they must also take proper rest and diet.
With a slight change in the attitudes, both parents and their wards would feel less stressed and be able
to perform better.
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7.
Today’s Youth –Adventure Loving
The power of the outdoors is indescribable. The life skills, larger perspective and appreciation of our
natural surroundings cannot be replicated anywhere else. The majority of these important experiences
can happen in our youth .These experiences not only provide new perspectives and learning also but
deep memories and irreplaceable bonds that have insurmountable lifelong affects.
It’s important for teens to experience life outside of their normal environment, to learn more about the
world outside of their typical surroundings. On an adventure, you typically try new things and learn
things about yourself that you might not have known before. Teens can experience challenges, and
triumphs, all in one adventure.
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Use of the outdoors makes a major contribution to physical and environmental education and
enhances many other curriculum areas. It contributes to personal growth and social awareness and
develops skills for life and the world of work. Qualities such as a sense of responsibility and a purpose
in life are nurtured. There is also a great deal of intrinsic enjoyment and satisfaction to be experienced
from participation in outdoor activities Challenging outdoor experiences promote the development
of communication, problem solving and decision making skills which have currency across a range of
occupations. They encourage a positive “opting in” and “can do” attitude. Young people’s horizons
are broadened, new challenges come to be relished rather than shunned, and perseverance and
determination are reinforced. Values and attitudes developed in a context of shared endeavour help
to form a sound basis for responsible citizenship.
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Physical fitness—the key to a healthy life
—By Rakhi
Good morning respected Principal, Teachers and my dear students. Recently, I was watching the
telecast of the National Games on television where a lot of players sustained injuries and that was
primarily because they did not maintain good physical fitness. This made me realize that it is very
important for everyone to be in good health in order to face any kind of stress and competition be it
the sports field or out of it.
Physical activity is essential to prevent and reduce risks of many diseases and improve physical and
mental health. It can even help you live longer—research from the American Journal of Preventative
Medicine indicates that regular exercise can add up to five years to your life.
Physical activity also keeps you in shape so that you can enjoy leisure activities and safely perform
work and home chores. It offers great mental and social benefits as well. A number of studies have
found that exercise helps depression. There are many views as to how exercise helps people with
depression. Exercise may block negative thoughts or distract people from daily worries. Exercising
with others provides an opportunity for increased social contact. Increased fitness may lift your mood
and improve sleep patterns. Exercise may also change the levels of chemicals in your brain, such as
serotonin, endorphins and stress hormones.
Thus, physical exercise not only keeps us physically fit but also helps us to live a happy wholesome
life.
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SECTION — C : LITERATURE : TEXT BOOKS AND LONG READING TEXT
(40 marks)
8.
(a) The poet put the thought of her mother growing old, her impending death and of losing her
away.
(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014) 1
(b) She saw sprinting trees, happy children coming out of their homes to enjoy themselves.
(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014) 1
(c) The poet looked again at her mother’s face and experienced the old familiar ache, i.e., the fear of
losing her mother, the thought of her impending death came to her mind again. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014) 2
OR
(a) ‘‘They’’ refer to the tigers which aunt Jennifer made with wool. They are in the scenery that aunt
Jennifer made with wool. 2
(b)They, i.e., the tigers are not afraid of men as they are strong and powerful and are in their natural
habitat where they dominate.
2
9. (a) Saheb’s parents originally belonged to Bangladesh (Dhaka). They came to India to earn their
livelihood because floods in Dhaka had damaged their fields and home.
(b) The young trees running sprinting in the opposite direction stand in sharp contrast to the
poetess’s aged and pale looking mother. The trees symbolize youth and life, whereas the old
mother represents old age and is slipping towards the grave. They symbolise the quick passage of
time that has brought old age to her.
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(c) The mother has been compared to the ‘late winter moon’ because she has become pale like the
moon in the winter. She is dull, lifeless.
(d) Roger Skunk goes in search of the wizard because everyone made fun of him as he gave out a bad
smell. He was very upset about this as he wanted to play with the other little animals. He met the
owl who advised him to go to the wizard, who would help him and give him a pleasant smell.
(e) Derry’s mother has heard strange stories about Mr. Lamb. She thought that he was not a good
man so she gets alarmed when Derry tells her about his meeting with Mr. Lamb. She warns him
not to go back there. Derry answers her that she need not fear, Mr. Lamb is a good person.
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10. Gandhiji believed that freedom from fear is more important than legal justice. Gandhiji went from
village to village throughout India. He told the poor people not to fear the police, the landlords and
the British. He told them that fear was their worst enemy. His words had a magical effect on the
people. The poor and unarmed people became ready to face the lathis and bullets of the British.
Gandhiji always practiced whatever he preached. He led from the front. He inspired others by his
own example. A good leader has the quality to change the prevalent flow of ideas with his or her great
thoughts. Like Mahatma Gandhi we must have moral courage.
Today’s world is full of so-called leaders. But most of them are not true leaders. We should be selfless.
We should be simple in living and have high thoughts.
A true leader takes his followers to the path of progress and prosperity. Persistent efforts, firm
determination and resolution lead a man to attain the goal of his life. In this, perseverance plays an
important role. One must never lose sight of one’s goal and keep on moving ahead with courage and
resolution. Gandhiji taught us so many good qualities of leadership. Thus, with the true qualities of
leadership one can go ahead to counter the present day problems of exploitation. Besides the qualities
of true leadership one must be firm and determined. We must be eagle-eyed to find out the true leader
who can make our life a success.
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‘The Rat Trap’ highlights the impact of compassion and understanding on the hidden goodness in
human beings. It was the kindness and compassion of the ironmaster’s daughter that changed the
peddler. He also understood the value of being good and kind and thus returned the money he had
stolen from the Crofter’s house. This clearly shows that compassion and understanding bring out the
hidden goodness in human beings.
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11. The story is a satire on the conceit of those in power. The author employs the literary device of dramatic
irony in the story. The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram is the hero of the story. He comes to be known
as ‘Tiger King’ because he killed ninety nine tigers with his gun. He does this at his wish. He has no
regret at all. He vows that he will attend to all other matters only after killing the hundred tigers. The
Maharaja is determined to fulfil his wish. He doesn’t care to think about the right or wrong. He thinks
that he is immortal. He kills ninety-nine tigers. But he is not able to kill the hundredth tiger. The irony
here is that a wooden toy tiger becomes the cause of his death. One of the slivers of the toy pierce
the Maharaja’s right hand. The next day, infection flares up in Maharaja’s right hand. In four days, it
gets developed into a suppurating sore which spreads all over the arm and the Maharaja dies. In this
manner the hundredth tiger takes its final revenge upon the Tiger King.
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Sympathy, pity and charity, these are all human qualities. The Governor of the prison acquires all
these qualities. The Governor was an intelligent person and had a sharp mind. After the escape of
Evans, Governor makes a great attempt to locate Evans, and at last he found Evans in the Golden Lion
Hotel. The Governor was a helpful person and he wants to update his prisoners also, so he enquires
about the procedure of O-level German Exam from the secretary of the Examination Board. He also
assured that there is no record of violence against Evans.
Inspite of all the arrangements made by the Governor and his staff, they failed to foil Evans’ bid to
escape because of certain lapses on their part. First of all, they called a teacher from Technical college
to act as Evans’ German tutor, but never cared to check on him. Then, they engaged Reverend S.
McLeery to invigilate but do not check on him when he comes to discharge his duties. When Stephens
raises an alarm, they blindly go by Stephens’ assumption that Evans, impersonating McLeery, has
escaped from prison. Consequently, they stumble again and again. Believing McLeery, they go to the
board officers. There McLeery gives them a slip and disappears. Belatedly, they discover that it was
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not Evans, impersonating McLeery, who had walked out, but it was Evans, impersonating McLeery,
who had stayed in. Finally, following some clues, the Governor nabs Evans at the Golden Lion Hotel.
Here again he acts foolishly. He rings up the local police station and asks them to send a police-van
and lets. Evans get away once more from under his very nose.
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12. The invisible man attacked Marvel. Marvel was dragged into the kitchen. There was a scream and
a clatter of pans. Marvel, head down, and lugging back obstinately, was forced to the kitchen door,
and the bolts were drawn. Then the policeman, who had been trying to pass the barman, rushed in,
followed by one of the cabmen, gripped the wrist of the invisible hand that collared Marvel, was
hit in the face and went reeling back. The door opened, and Marvel made a frantic effort to obtain a
lodgement behind it. Then the cabman collared something. “I got him,” said the cabman. The barman’s
red hands came clawing at the unseen. “Here he is !” said the barman. Mr. Marvel, released, suddenly
dropped to the ground and made an attempt to crawl behind the legs of the fighting men. The struggle
blundered round the edge of the door. The voice of the Invisible Man was heard for the first time,
yelling out sharply, as the policeman trod on his foot. Then he cried out passionately and his fists flew
round like flails. The cabman suddenly whooped and doubled up, kicked under the diaphragm. The
door into the bar parlour from the kitchen slammed and covered Mr. Marvel’s retreat. The men in the
kitchen found themselves clutching at and struggling with empty air. Finally, the policeman fired five
shots towards the invisible man.
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Silas Marner came and settled at a cottage near the deserted stone-pit in Raveloe. The base betrayal of
his friend Wiliam Dane who implicated Silas on a charge of theft made him suffer ex-communication
from the religious sect at Lantern Yard. As the lots drawn by the church authorities had declared him
guilty, he had lost faith in God and man. His engagement to Sarah was broken. She married his false
friend William. Having lost his moorings at Lantern Yard, Silas settled at Raveloe. Silas had formerly
loved the purpose of money when he used it primarily for charitable purposes, but now it had no
purpose. His love was transferred to the money itself, and he began hoarding the earnings from his
trade. As Silas continued his solitary existence, his growing hoard of money became an absorbing
passion. During this period of Silas’s gradual withering, an incident occurred that showed that the
fountain of affection in him had not become completely dry. While carrying water from a well nearby
in his brown mud-pot, Silas accidentally dropped it and the pot broke into three pieces. Sick with grief,
he carried the pieces home. After piecing them together, he kept the broken pot in its usual place as
a memorial. Such was the dreary, recluse-like life of Silas Marner till about Christmas of the fifteenth
years. Then an event occurred which in a singular way blended his life with that of his neighbours. It
was the theft of his money by Dunstan Cass, the scapegrace son of Squire Cass.
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13. Dr. Cuss is a doctor living in the village of Iping. Intrigued by tales of a bandaged stranger staying
at the Coach and Horses Inn, Dr. Cuss goes to see him under the pretence of asking for a donation
for the nurse’s fund. Cuss is scared away after Griffin pinches his nose with an invisible hand. Cuss
immediately goes to see the Rev. Bunting, who, not surprisingly, does not believe the doctor’s wild
story. Later, Cuss and Bunting obtain the Invisible Man’s notebooks, but these are subsequently stolen
back from them by the invisible Griffin, when he also takes both men’s clothes.
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Silas Marner is the titular hero of the novel. Originally, a member of Methodist denomination (a small
religious community) at Lantern Yard. After a false charge of theft against him, leaves for Raveloe
and settles there as a linen-weaver. He loses his hoarded gold, rifled by Dunstan Cass, in his absence.
Eppie, the two-year old child of Molly Farren through Godfrey Cass toddles to his cottage on New
Year’s eve. Silas becomes a god father to her. He is restored to his faith in God and man by his love for
Eppie. Silas was a simple, kind-hearted and trustworthy man. His early life prior to his settlement in
Raveloe was marked by a tragedy. He was a member of the evangelical sect, a religious community in
Lantern Yard, but was excommunicated after being wrongfully shown guilty.
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SAMPLE
QUESTION PAPER - 8
Self Assessment__________________________________
ENGLISH CORE
Oswaal CBSE Class-12 Examination Sample Question Paper
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 100
SECTION — A : READING
(30 marks)
(A) (i) (d), (ii) (a), (iii) (d) (1 × 3 = 3)
(B) (i) We know this because between 60 and 100 million children are still at work and 10
million are working in hazardous industries. 1
(ii) They work as cleaners, servants, porters, waiters, or unskilled labourers. 1
(iii) Carpet industry, gem cutting, polishing pottery and glass are the industries which
have a demand for children. 1
(iv) Some people argue that working may make them learn new skills. 1
(v) Two adverse effects of hazardous industries on children are that they can suffer from
diseases like T.B. and mental and physical development impairment.
1
(vi) The Supreme Court’s Directive of 1997 says that punitive action against employers
of child labour should be taken. 1
(C) (i) Hazardous 1
(ii) Hostile 1
(iii)Punitive
1
2. (A)(i) (a) decrease
(1 × 6 = 6)
(ii) (b) False
(iii) (b) sunlight
(iv) (b) ultraviolet
(v) (b) calcium
(vi) (b) 2,000 units
(B) (i) Skin pigmentation, less outdoor activity and more skin cover with clothes are some
of the factors contributing to the vitamin D deficiency.
(ii) Vitamin D seems to be important for reducing risk of many chronic illnesses that
span anywhere from autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis,
rheumatoid arthritis, to infectious diseases like tuberculosis and influenza, reduces
risk of heart attack, stroke and most importantly, reduces risk of deadly cancers.”
(iii) The melanin which protects their skin from excessive exposure to sunlight, also
prevents them from making vitamin D.
(iv) In the Middle Eastern countries, people follow a very conservative dressing style
and even with mordernization, women put a lot of sunblock on their skin and hence
are unable to produce the adequate amount of vitamin D.
(1 × 4 = 4)
1.
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3.(A)
Title : Tourism—Temple of Somnathpur (1 × 4 = 4)
1. Prominent temples at Somnathpur
(i) built around 1268 A.D. by the Hoyasalas.
(ii) built by the most prolific temple-builders.
(iii) Belur and Helebid
th
(iv) suffered during the invasions of the 14 century
2. Temple : the beauty and vitality
(i) detailed sculpture-covering walls, pillars, ceilings.
(ii) three shikharas-stands star-shaped, raised platform-24 edges.
(iii) the outer walls-detailed carvings.
(iv) the entire surface-carved plaques of stone.
(v) vertical panels covered by exq.
3.
Temple as representation of Hinduism
(i) with many incarnations
(ii) many deities
4.
Characteristic of Hoyasala sculptures
(i) the series of friezes on the outer walls
(ii) revealed intricately carved caparisoned elephants
(iii) charging horsemen
(iv) stylized flowers
(v) warriors, musicians, crocodiles and swans.
5.
Temple’s History
(i) actually comm. Soma Dandanayaka or Somnath
(ii) the inner center of the temple was the Kalyana Mandapa.
(iii) leading-three corridors, each ending in a shrine
(iv) each kind of Krishna-Venugopala, Janar-dana and Prasanna Keshava, Life-test., of plu.
Abbreviations Used :
1. Exq. —exquisite
2. Fig. —figures
3. Test. —testimony
4. Plu. —plurality
5. Comm.— commissioned
(B)Summary : Temple of Somnathpur is extraordinary due to the sculptures on the walls, pillars,
and even the ceiling, which are all covered by exquisite figures of Gods and Goddesses. The
sculptures have a series of friezes on the outer walls. The various walls are carved elephants,
charging horsemen and stylized flowers. The temple was commissioned by Soma Dandanayaka.
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4.
SECTION — B : ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS
(30 marks)
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Available one acre land in a posh residential colony of Lajpat Kunj, Delhi. Prime location, walking
distance from market, price negotiable.
Contact : Krishan, Moti Nagar, Delhi.
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St. John’s College
Kanpur
17 March 2014
Mr. XYZ
Secretary, ABC Society
Sub : Reply to the Invitation
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Dear Sir
Thank you for inviting me to inaugurate the book exhibition on March 20, 2014.
However, as I am out of the town that day I express my inability to be present on the occasion. I wish
the event all the success.
Tanvi
(Principal)
5.R.W.A.
Govindpuri
Bengaluru
11th September, 2014
The Municipal Commissioner
Bengaluru
Subject : Park in a State of Utter Neglect
Respected Sir,
I wish to draw your attention towards the deteriorating condition of the main park in our city. The
city park which was once famous for its beauty and facilities has now become a favourite spot for antisocial elements and also a permanent resting place for stray animals. There is no one to ward them off.
The general public are now scared of using these parks.
The municipality should see to it that the stray animals do not enter the park. They should adopt
a strict policy. Also the frequency of animal catching vans should be increased. The Horticulture
Department should be asked to take prompt action to restore the park to its original condition so that
the park lovers would no longer hesitate to use the park. Security should also be increased so that no
anti-social elements disturb the park.
I sincerely hope that a strict action is taken against my request.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Mahesh Prasad
(President)
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OR
121, Ram Nagar
Sitapur
23 March, 20XX
The Principal
National Public School
Kanpur
Subject : Applicaton for the post of Laboratory Assistant
Dear Sir,
This is in response to your advertisement in the ‘Hindustan Times’ dated 28 September, 20XX for the
post of a Lab Assistant. I would like to apply for the same.
I have done my graduation in Science. Thereafter, I have acquired sufficient experience working
in various institutions. I would like to switch over to your prestigious institution for better career
prospects.
I am attaching my Resume. I hope my particulars meet the requirements.
Yours sincerely
Rani
RESUME
Name
:Rani
D.O.B
: 12 April 1985
Address
: 121, Bank Street Ram
Nagar, Sitapur
Father’s Name
: Mr. Ram Shankar
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Education
: B.Sc (Biology)
Experience
: (2002-2005) Librarian, G.G. Public School
(2005-till date) Librarian, S.S. Convent School
Hobbies & Interests : Reading & Painting
Reference
: Mr. D. Saraswat
Principal,
Somerset International School New Delhi
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6.
Four rules of saving the environment
—by ABC
We can all make a difference when it comes to helping save the environment. Global warming and
all the other environmental issues that we are facing took some time to build up and to get out of this
mess is going take a lot of work, but this doesn’t mean that we should get discouraged because more
than the big things that are going to make the difference, it’s the little things that make the biggest
impact.
Pick it up ! People litter, that’s just the way it is. You’ll see plastic bottles , cigarette packs, etc., all lying
on the ground. It wouldn’t hurt or inconvenience you at all to pick them up as you walk by. If you see
a plastic bag blowing by you, grab it and put it in the nearest trashcan. Most places have recycling bins
set up all over. Sure, it’s not your fault that some people just don’t care. But you do ! Show that you
care by being good to your Mother Earth.
Besides that, use less energy in your home. Whether you work from home or just like to lounge around
and watch TV, there are all sorts of ways you can conserve energy in your home and do your part to
help the world. If you’re on the computer, you don’t need any lights on. The monitor provides enough
light. And if not, open the shades to let the sun in. Another way of helping the environment is to use
recycled paper. There’s no need to use virgin paper for things like computer printing, envelops, paper
towels, toilet paper or tissues. We can use used paper for most of these things.
I am sure small steps like these will take us a long way towards keeping our planet healthy and
happy.
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Obesity in Children
—By Mohini
Sedentary lifestyle, gadgets, computers and indoor games have cursed the youth of this country with
obesity. Thirty percent adolescents in the metros are obese. Many are undergoing surgery for the
same. A nation bursting with 60 million obese people has a growing food and wellness industry.
While the big houses are making money and flourishing their industries, the young population is
becoming prone to diseases and is becoming lazy. Children travel in AC cars, study in AC schools
and never get to sweat or slog leading to a comfortable yet disease prone generation. Many countries
like US have declared obesity as a deadly disease. Some countries organize annual weight losing
competitions in order to encourage their population to workout and exercise. Most of the rich families
have obese children who are totally dependent on maids and servants for every tiny little task causing
further weight-gain.
It’s hightime the youth realizes the ill effects of this problem and starts leading a healthy life as
someone has rightly said, “A healthy mind lies in a healthy body.”
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7.
Growing Menace of Terrorism
—By Aditi/Aditya
Terrorism is nothing but the offshoot of poverty, revenge, frustration, hegemony, and social injustice.
Terrorism has never threatened the world the way it is threatening it today. It is a curse growing out
of human stiffness and spreading everywhere. This is the gift of technological advancement, material
accumulation, unfair multi or transnational spread.
To arrive where we are and in order to arrive there, we have left many things behind. T.S Eliot
prophesied something thought-provoking which he wrote once :
‘Where is the life we have lost in living ?
Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge ?
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Where is the knowledge we have lost in information ?
An unnecessary flow of information in the control of corporate managers is the cause of spreading
short-sightedness among the planners and the decision makers, especially at the political levels.
As a result, technologically the so called well-informed global world is experiencing the menace of
terrorism.
The world of information is a smoky pub where sane thinking cannot prevail. There is no doubt that
sympathy still exists but empathy is hard to find. Concern for peace has become everybody’s business
but coming up with sincere efforts to bring peace is nobody’s responsibility.
The growing menace of terrorism is badly shaking people’s faith and they start disbelieving the
supremacy of law. It deprives the masses of social and economic health. Terrorism has put the unity
and integrity of the whole state at the mercy of terrorism, and shows a deplorable state of affairs.
Hopefully, we will find a method to suppress radicalist behavior and debunk those who machinate
such schemes of destruction and that will hopefully lead to unity.
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There is a pertinent need to empower women and the competitiveness of the country depend on
the capability of its women who constitute more than half of the Indian population. This enormous
contribution to the country will greatly heighten the country’s advancement.
In India, women empowerment is at a higher position today. But though women have shown their
power, yet a large number of them still have to face a lot of hurdles. So in order to bring women in
the limelight, they need to be empowered. Empowering women enhances their ability to influence
the changes and create a better society. Other than education, changes in women’s mobility and social
interactions are also necessary. Women are one of the greatest assets of our society. They are equal to
men in every aspect.
The attainment of education and economic participation are the key constituents in ensuring the
empowerment of women. Education is the most important thing in all spheres of activities. Without
proper education, women will not be able to fulfill their desires. Education is the tool that can help
break the pattern of gender discrimination and bring lasting change for women in developing
countries.
It is only by empowering and educating the women of the country that the country and the world
can develop further and the women themselves gain personal benefits.
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SECTION — C : LITERATURE : TEXT BOOKS AND LONG READING TEXT
(40 marks)
8.(a) The poetess was very sad to leave her mother as the mother was getting old, she thought that she
might lose her soon. 1
(b) She saw young and healthy trees running sprinting in the opposite direction. She also saw cheerful
children running out of their homes. Both represented a happy and healthy life whereas her old
mother was a picture of approaching death. 1
(c) She looked at her mother again because of the fear lurking in her mind that she might not find her
alive on her next visit.
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OR
(a) The poet means to say that it was too generous a sign to put a map of the world in the classroom
as the children could only dream of such places and never visit them. 1
(b) Through the windows one can see the narrow street covered by an overcast sky and fog where the
future of the children was to be spent, bleak, foggy and uncertain. 1
(c) The children’s world was different from that on the map because the world on the map signified
modern progress and liberal attitude whereas the children’s future was dark and dismal. The map
symbolised opportunities whereas the children are doomed.
2
9. (a) Douglas decided in favour of the pool at YMCA because he thought that it was safe since it was
just 2-3 feet deep at the shallow end and nine feet at the deep end and the fall was gradual.
3
(b) According to Gandhiji the amount of the refund was less important than the fact that the landlords
had been obliged to surrender part of the money and with it, part of their prestige. It was a moral
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victory since the planters had refused to pay anything earlier. The peasants learned courage and
how to defend their rights. Keeping all this in view, Gandhiji agreed to a settlement of 25% refund
to the farmers.
3
(c) Suspension of activities helps us because then we can get time for quiet introspection and to
create better understanding among human beings. The poet thinks that the people running after
political power, personal gains and war trophies have no time to understand their ownselves.
When they will sit still and silent they will think along the right lines.
3
(d) Hana started vomiting when she saw Dr. Sadao operating on the prisoner, as she had never seen
an operation in her life. Sadao wanted to help her in distress but he couldn’t leave his patient
because the wounded man urgently needed an operation or he would have died. This situation
made Dr. Sadao impatient and irritable.
3
(e) Derry’s face is burnt by acid. Derry says that people are afraid of him. They look at his face and
find it terrible and ugly. So he says that he too is afraid of himself when he sees his face in the
mirror.
3
10. Value Points :
l compassion for the oppressed.
l will to fight against injustice.
l courage - raise our voice for the underprivileged
l work for social and economic changes
(Any three) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014)
Detailed Ans. Anees Jung has vividly highlighted the miseries of the street children and bangle
makers of Firozabad. She gives us a clear picture of how an unhygienic and miserable life is led by the
poor. They do not have any work and do rag picking, just to find something useful or valuable they
scrounge through he dirt.
Children working in bangle-making industries also live a miserable life. They lose their eyesight at
a very young age and become victims of many other diseases. They cannot think of doing any other
work except making bangles. She wants that rich people should have compassion for the poor and
oppressed and these poor people should also have the will to fight against injustice and have the
courage to raise their voices. Privileged people should work for social and economic changes.
6
OR
Value Points : The Dewan had brought one from the people’s Park in Madras and kept it hidden in
his house and at midnight left it in the forest to be shot by the Maharaja.
(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014)
Detailed Ans. : One day he got the news of a hillside where the villagers said that their sheep
disappeared frequently and it must be the doing of a tiger. The Maharaja was elated at the prospect of
killing the hundredth tiger, but the tiger was not found.
The dewan of the Maharaja realised that if the Maharaja didn’t find the tiger soon, the result could be
quite dangerous. A tiger was brought from the People’s Park in Chennai. It was brought straight to the
forest where the Maharaja was hunting. The Maharaja took a careful aim and the tiger fell in a heap.
When the Maharaja killed the hundredth tiger, his joy knew no bounds. He said proudly that he had
killed the hundredth tiger and fulfilled his vow.
The Tiger King was well on his way to achieve his target of killing a hundred tigers. He had killed
seventy tigers, and suddenly tigers became extinct in the forests of Pratibandapuram, putting his
campaign to kill a hundred tigers in danger. Then he decided to get married to a girl of a Royal family
of a state which had a larger tiger population. His plan worked well, he married with the desired girl
and his campaign continued. He would kill five or six tigers each time he visited his father-in-laws
house. Thus, the number of tigers killed by him reached ninety-nine, but he was not at peace. It was
almost impossible to discover the hundredth tiger, whereas the chief astrologer had warned him to
beware of the hundredth tiger. The king thought if he could kill just one more tiger, he would have no
fear of tigers.
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Core, Class–12
11. Value Points : Both belong to poor families - Jansie practical and realistic - ready to work in a biscuit
factory - advices Sophie not to day dream - can’t be a manager - father will not allow.
Sophie - not practical - dreamer - dreams of wonderful - wants to become an actress or fashion designer
- looking for something sophisticated and fancy full - over ambitious and wavering mind.
(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014-15)
Sophie and Jansie both are friends and belong to poor families. Jamie is very practical and realistic
whereas Sophie lives in the world of fantasy. Jansie knows that after passing out from school they
both have to work in a biscuit factory and she is ready for it but Sophie dreams of opening a boutique,
becoming a manager or and actress. Jansie discourages her from dreaming such things. Sophie is over
ambitious and dreams of things that are her beyond her access. She is always looking for something
sophisticated and fancyful. She even goes to the extent of cooking up a wild story that she met Danny
Casey in a shopping arcade and was going out on a date with him.
6
OR
Value points :
l mother upset when found out Roger Skunk smelling like roses
l took him back to wizard
l hit the wizard on his head
l made Roger skunk smell bad again.
(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2008)
Roger Skunk’s mother was terribly upset when she found him smelling like roses. She decided to take
him back to the wizard and ask him to make her son smell bad again. She hit the wizard right over the
head. The wizard agreed and made Roger Skunk smell bad again.
6
12.There were various opinions regarding the stranger. According to Mr. Teddy Henfrey he was a
criminal trying to escape from justice by wrapping himself up so as to conceal himself altogether from
the eye of the police. Mr. Gould, the probationary assistant in the National School, was of the opinion
that the stranger was an Anarchist in disguise, preparing explosives, and he resolved to undertake
such detective operations as his time permitted. Another school of opinion followed Mr. Fearenside,
and either accepted the piebald (two-coloured) view or some modification of it. As, for instance, Silas
Durgan, who was heard to assert that “if he choses to show himself at fairs he’d make his fortune in
no time. Yet another view explained the entire matter by regarding the stranger as a harmless lunatic.
That had the advantage of accounting for everything straight away.
6
OR
If the religious theme in Silas Marner is quite complex, the treatment of social antagonism is paradoxical,
for George Eliot is radical and conservative at the same time. A concern for the poor was not new
in English literature when George Eliot published Silas Marner in 1861. But in the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries, the questions of poverty and wealth took on a new urgency, for the Industrial
Revolution was creating both at a fast pace. Writers responded to the upheaval around them. Defoe’s
Moll Flanders and Fielding’s Tom Jones took the reader into taverns, prisons and even brothels. Blake
wrote of the ‘Satanic mills’ which were disfiguring the landscape and looked to the day when the poor
would build a new Jerusalem in ‘England’s green and pleasant land’. Silas Marner is directly related to
this great poet’s vision, for as George Eliot wrote in a letter, she “should not have believed that anyone
would have been interested in it but myself (since Wordsworth is dead)……” So, it is but natural that
George Eliot should respond to the tumult of the times and both the town and the countryside in the
midst of a social transition which would ultimately transform everything. In Silas Marner, however,
there is a much more radical theme; that the life of the poor is actually better than that of the rich. 6
13. Griffin is a gifted young university medical student with albinism, who studied optical density. He
believes he is on the verge of a great scientific discovery, but feels uncomfortable working under his
professor. To ensure that he gets sole credit for the discovery, he leaves the university and moves to a
dingy apartment to continue his experiments alone. To finance his experiments, Griffin robs his own
father. The father commits suicide afterwards because the money had not been his own. Working
reclusively in his flat, he invents a formula to bend light and reduce the refractive index of physical
objects, making them invisible. He intends from the start to perform the process on himself, but is
forced to rush his experiments due to persistent intrusion from his landlord, who is suspicious of his
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activities. He processes himself to hide from his landlord, and sets fire to the building to cover his
tracks. He winds up alone, invisibly wandering the streets of London, struggling to survive out in the
open, unseen by those around him. To make himself visible again, he steals some clothes from a dingy
backstreet theatre shop, including a trenchcoat and hat. He wraps his head in bandages to conceal
his invisibility, covering his eyes with large dark goggles. He takes up residence in the Coach and
Horses Inn in the village of Iping, so that he can reverse his experiment in a quiet environment, but
complications arise when the locals are unnerved by his appearance. As a result, his progress slows
and he has insufficient money to satisfy the pub owners. To pay the bill, Griffin burgles the home of
Reverend Bunting. The police pursue him, and he reveals his invisibility by throwing off his clothes
and escaping. Now driven insane by his inability to reverse the experiment, Griffin seeks assistance
from a tramp named Thomas Marvel. He has Marvel carry money for him, but Marvel runs away with
the money. Griffin pursues him to the town of Port Burdock, where he runs into his old schoolmate
Dr. Kemp. Griffin attempts to convince Kemp to be his visible partner and help him begin a reign of
terror. Kemp, rather than assisting the crazed Invisible Man, alerts Colonel Adye of the Port Burdock
police. Furious, Griffin vows to kill Kemp. Kemp rallies the people of Port Burdock, who find and
overcome Griffin. Griffin is killed by navies. The invisibility wears off in death, and Griffin’s corpse
becomes visible again.
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OR
Rinehart is a mystery and a source of deep ambiguity in ‘Invisible Man’. He never appears in the novel
and the narrator only learns of his existence when other people mistake him for Rinehart while he is
in disguise. Rinehart seems to be all things to all people pimp, bookie, and preacher, among other
things. Ultimately, Rinehart is an extremely surreal figure of Ellison’s creation, designed not to be
realistic or believable but rather unsettling and confusing. Rinehart represents a protean conception
to identity the idea, that a person’s identity can change completely depending on where one is and
with whom one interacts, an extreme version of the narrator’s conundrum throughout the novel. At
first, the narrator feels that Rinehart’s adaptability enables a kind of freedom, but he quickly realizes
that Rinehart’s formlessness also represents a complete loss of individual selfhood. In the end, the
liquidity of Rinehart’s identity is one of the forces that compel the narrator to discover his own more
solid identity. 6
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S O L U T I O N S
SAMPLE
QUESTION PAPER - 9
Self Assessment__________________________________
ENGLISH CORE
Oswaal CBSE Class-12 Examination Sample Question Paper
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 100
SECTION — A : READING
(30 marks)
(A) (i) (c), (ii) (d), (iii) (d) (1 × 3 = 3)
(B)(i) The narrator first published it in 1732 and continued to publish it for twenty-five
years. 1
(ii) The book became very popular. Hardly any neighbourhood in the province was
without it. 1
(iii) The book was translated into French. 1
(iv) Whenever the narrator was solicited to publish abusive reports in his magazine he
was careful to exclude all of it. If someone insisted about it being the liberty of the
press, he told them that he would print that matter separately and the author would
have as many copies as he wanted and could distribute it on his own
1
(v) He sent his trainee to South Carolina because a printer was required there. 1
(vi) The narrator was appreciative of the widow as his business partner because she
managed the accounts and the business very well. In fact, the business became such
a success that she was able to purchase the printing house and establish her son. The
author was highly impressed by this. The widow was from Holland and over there a
knowledge of accounts was a part of female education.
1
(vii) Thus, the author recommends to all people that females should have knowledge of
accounts so that in case of widowhood they would be able to manage their family
and business. 1
(viii)He mentioned it to highlight that teaching accounts to women is more useful for
them, than to make them learn arts like dancing or painting.
1
(ix) “It is hard for an empty sack to stand upright.” With morals and ethics, one cannot
do the right thing.
1
2. (A) (i) (a) True
(1 × 6 = 6)
(ii) (b) False
(iii)(a)True
(iv)(a)True
(v) (a)True
(vi)(b)False
(B) (i) Among his best-known works are Great Expectations, David Copperfield, Oliver Twist,
Nicholas Nickleby, A Tale of Two Cities, and A Christmas Carol. David Copperfield
is argued by some to be his best novel — it is certainly his most autobiographical.
However, Little Dorrit, a masterpiece of acerbic satire masquerading as a rags-to1.
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riches story, is on a par with the very best of Jonathan Swift and should not be overlooked.
(ii) There is a criticism that much of Dickens’ writing seems sentimental today, like the death of
Little Nell in The Old Curiosity Shop. But, even where the leading characters are sentimental,
as in Bleak House, the many other colourful characters and events, the satire and subplots,
reward the reader. Another criticism of his writing is the unrealistic and unlikeliness of his
plots.
(iii) None of his novels have ever gone out of print.
(iv) Dicken’s novels were works of social commentry, as he was a force critic of poverty, social
division and in his works we can see a great amount of empathy for the common man.
(1 × 4 = 4)
3. (A) Title : Tips for Healthy Studies
(1 × 5 = 5)
1. Factors aff. conc.
(i) mind wanders when want to study.
(ii) tech. to enhance conc.
(iii) physical & internal Environ. factors effect conc. says Ghosh
2. Enhance conc.
(i) create environ. to study.
(ii) identify factors that cause lack of conc.
(iii) plan study when noise less.
(iv) can’t conc. with distraction like loud music
(v) provide little stimulus.
3. Establish Goals
(i) set goals
(ii) set time span
(iii) mind recog. schedules
(iv) focus will follow.
4.
Study & Recreations
(i) divide sch. into 2.
(ii) study fav. later.
(iii) that makes you work harder
(iv) don’t sit in front of window
5.
Duration of study
(i) one stretch not more than 40 min.
(ii) short breaks to make tea.
(iii) sit for not longer than 1½ hrs.
(iv) breaks build conc. & refresh mind.
(v) don’t overdo relaxation.
6.
Conc. matter of discipline.
(i) comes with practice.
(ii) habit for life
Abbreviations Used :
1.Conc. — Concentration
2. Tech.
— Techniques
3. Environ. — Environment
4.Hrs.
— Hours
5.Recog. — Recognizes
6.Sch.
— Schedule
7. Aff.
— Affecting
8.Fav.
— Favourites
9.Min.
— Minute
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(B)Summary : Inability to concentrate is a problem faced by many students. Samuel Ghosh says that
it depends upon a number of factors, studies should be done when there are no distractions, so it
should be planned accordingly. To concentrate better not more than two senses should be used at
a time so that retention is better.
Studies should not be done in a haphazard manner but with a proper plan and schedule with
regular breaks.
3
SECTION — B : ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS
4.
(30 marks)
Jain Public School, Pune
NOTICE
15th July, 20XX
Lost and Found
A blue colour mickey mouse bag which contains a blue lunch box with Mickey and Donald printed
on it and a steel grey thermos flask of Milton was lost during recess. Whoever finds it kindly give
information to the under mentioned person.
Dewan
Class X-B
4
OR
MATHS TUITION
Maths Tuition for class VIII only for one-two students timing : 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Result oriented
Revathi
Class XII, St. Xavier’s School, Jhansi 4
5. 121, Bank Street
Ramnagar
28 March, 2012
The Editor
Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Subject : Increasing cases of Drunken Driving
Dear Sir,
Each year numerous lives are lost due to careless and irrational driving. The disregard for safe driving
has been a predicament for the country for years. For many years police have relied heavily on speed
cameras, breathalyzer tests and heavy fines as a deterrent against unlawful drivers. But still over the
years the fatality rates have increased.
Teenagers are the greatest victims of it. Most of the times, they see it as fun and get carried away
without realizing the consequences. Teenagers often view themselves as invincible. They are often in
denial when it comes to being too intoxicated to drive. Intoxication implies a loss of motor control,
judgement ability, and reduced inhibition that can easily occur in adolescents with the intake of even a
relatively small amount of alcohol. Unfortunately, many make the decision to get behind the wheel of
a car while intoxicated. As a result, driving under the influence has become the leading cause of death
of young adults, aged fifteen to twenty-four years.
Educating people about the ramifications of drinking and driving may lower the future number of
violators and victims. Besides that strict checks by the Govt. will also discourage people from drinking
and driving. Friends and relatives must be aware and should be ready to help in this matter. They can
offer to drive and discourage the drunk person from driving.
We need to check the problems before it destroys individuals, families and society. Let’s nip it in the
bud before it is too late.
Sincerely Yours
Rani
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OR
121, Bank Street
Kanpur
23 March, 20xx
The Editor
Times of India
Kanpur
Subject : Wastage in the form of weddings
Dear Sir,
How often have you come across the term ‘the Big Fat Indian Wedding’ ? ‘Very often’, would be the
most probable answer irrespective of the part of the world you come from. India, other than being
synonymous with the terms ‘culture’ and ‘food’ is now being recognized with lavish weddings as
well.
So much for the love of conspicuousness, that people hardly know that the amount they paid for
imported lilacs to decorate the ‘Mandap’ is enough to feed several hungry children on streets. Not only
this, the wedding invite should be no less than rupees 1,000 a card plus imported dry fruits would lure
the guests to be a part of the wedding and what is a wedding which doesn’t see a conglomeration of
1,000 people at the least.
Several crores are spent on weddings and the reason often cited is that it is a once in lifetime moment
which should exactly be the reason why we should abstain from exhausting a major part of our
fortunes acquired through a lifetime of hard work so easily for just this one day.
Those who can afford such extravagant displays of wealth are making it difficult for those who cannot.
On one hand we blame the government for increasing prices everywhere. We complain about the
rising petroleum prices, we hold protests against the government for the reason that our lives are
affected because of the rise in the prices but on the other hand we turn out to be spendthrifts when it
comes to weddings.
The problem is that we have a very casual approach to the problem. We have accepted this lousy
practice as something that needs to be followed and we will lose our hair worrying from where to
arrange money to afford this type of marriage but we don’t even think that this is something that
should be redundant.
There is absolutely no way we can justify such extravagant spending on weddings. It is that hightime
we adopt a simple wedding system. Some of the regions in the country have initiated this process.
All weddings in these areas are so plainly held that it is hard to guess the financial position of the
organiser. After all, did Mahatma Gandhi not teach us that ‘Simple Living and High Thinking’ should
be the way of life ?
Thanking you.
Yours sincerely
Rani
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6.
Gandhigiri in Present Times
—By Jaya
The name of Mahatma Gandhi transcends the bounds of race, religion and nation-states, and has
emerged as the prophetic voice of the 21st century. He is remembered for his passionate adherence
to the practice of non-violence and his supreme humanism. After the great Buddha and Jesus he once
again demonstrated that non-violence could also be an effective instrument of social change.
Gandhi successfully demonstrated to a world, weary with wars and continuing destruction that
adherence to Truth and Non-violence is not meant for individual behaviour alone but can be applied
to global affairs too.
Gandhi also held the view that bridging the gulf between the well off and the rest was as essential
for national integration as inter-religious accord. He said that, we must work for economic equality
and social justice, which would remove the ills caused by distress and bitterness. He stressed that the
foundation of equality, the core of harmony will have to be laid here and now and built up brick by
brick through ethical and economic satisfaction of the masses.
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Gandhiji regarded education as the light of life and the very source from which was created an
awareness of oneness. Gandhiji believed that the universality of religion can best be realized through
the universalization of education, and that such universalization was the springboard for national
integration. Harmony is not brought about overnight. Gandhi advocated the process of patience,
persuasion and perseverance for the attainment of peace and love for harmony and was firmly
convinced about the worth of gentleness as panacea for all evils. Communal harmony had the pride
of place in Gandhi’s constructive programme. He taught us the dignity of labour as a levelling social
factor that contributed to a national outlook in keeping with the vision of new India.
10
OR
India-Vision 2040
—By XYZ
India is growing steadily as a power to be reckoned with. The biggest step that has been taken is to
deal with the issues of corruption and the misuse of natural resources head on as is evident from the
2G scam. India has started taking care of pollution and environment also. Many organizations have
come forward to create awareness regarding the need to preserve our natural resources and energy.
Many actors, models and cricketers have also become ambassadors to promote these issues.
By 2040, India definitely would be rubbing shoulders with the superpowers of the world. The country
will be able to boast of many world-class cities and economic growth and prosperity. India would
have opened up a lot of employment and growth opportunities by then. The problem of pollution
would also have been taken care of with stricter measures taken to clean up the environment and there
would be a whole-hearted contribution from the people to do so. My vision of India in 2040 is one of
a rich and prosperous country. India in 2040 (Comptt. Outside Delhi Set I, 2011) 10
7.
Is Entrance the Right Method of Selection ?
By : Shaan/Shweta
Yes, I do feel that entrance is the right method of selection. When there is a large pool of applicants
for an education program, job, etc. and only a few seats, one needs some selection method to select
the required number from the large pool. The basic goal of a selection method is to identify those
candidates who are most suited for the program/job, i.e., they are most likely to perform well in the
position.
Tests are often used as an instrument in this selection process – the scores of the test provides one
of the parameters in the selection. For admission to many higher study programs as well as many
jobs, besides scores in some test, performance in interviews, statement of purpose, performance in
undergraduate studies, etc. are also used in the selection method. Moreover, the class XII exam is not
a true guage of a candidate’s aptitude in the subject. The entrance test which is designed to bring out
the candidate’s aptitude in the subject will also prevent the ‘wrong’ students from seeking admission,
thereby leaving the ‘right’ ones.
When it comes to admission in colleges for undergraduate programs, although a multi-dimensional
criteria can provide a better method for selection, we often use a single dimension approach : score
in some admission test, or percentages in class XII. This method provides transparency as well as
fairness.
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OR
Slums are the homes of the poor and their families, and provide the minimum shelter to the people.
Slum dwellers are basically labourers and other workers like rickshaw pullers, scooter drivers, etc
who come to big towns or cities in search of greener, pastures or rather in search of some jobs. Since
the big towns offer more opportunities they throng here, and also do get the required work.
It is such a pity to realise that, though they are working all the time for the affluent class, for the rich
metro dwellers, their residence in the vicinity close to the rich is objectionable for the rich. These slums
in the nearby areas are a cause of a lot of pollution and thus result in health hazards. Since they have
no place to bathe, go to the toilet or wash their clothes, all this daily work is done in the open causing
inconvenience to the residents of the areas. Since this class is mainly of the menial class, their presence
so near the affluent is enough cause of worry in regard to crime.
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The problem however can be solved if these workers are provided proper homes and jobs so that they
can leave these areas and move into their houses. Besides, they should be educated so that they not
only get better jobs but also are aware of the need of keeping their surroundings clean. It will also keep
them away from the world of crime. With a little attention of the government and citizens to the slum
dwellers, the problem of slums in the cities will not only be solved but these people will also lead a
better life.
10
SECTION — C : LITERATURE : TEXT BOOKS AND LONG READING TEXT
(40 marks)
8. (a) He interprets ‘sadness’ with depression and fear of the war clouds and destruction. 1
(b) The Earth from outside seems inactive but inside the earth the new life starts up, therefore as the
Earth although silent from outside is active inside in the same way men when silent will have new
thoughts to give new life to their world. 1
(c) A short interval of silence and stillness will relax us and give us time to plan a better tomorrow. 2
OR
(a)Aunt was creating embroidered tigers on a strip of woollen cloth. 1
(b) Tigers are a symbol of bravery, fearlessness and self-confidence. 1
(c) Aunt’s own married life had left her weak and timid. Uncle perhaps had been very domineering.
The tigers are in contrast to the Aunt who bears her problems quietly.
2
9. (a) Mr. Hamel blamed the parents of such children and himself for the neglect of learning because of
their selfish interest.
3
(b)The author says that Saheb was no longer his own master because he had lost his carefree look
and freedom. He was now working for the tea shop owner. 3
Saheb’s full name was ‘Saheb-e-Alam’ which means ‘Lord of the Universe’, the poor boy was not
even his own master. This is the paradox to Saheb’s name.
3
(c) Grandeur is associated with the ‘mighty dead’ because the poet refers to the great tragic plays
written by great playwrights. We admire and worship our heroes and even the fall of great
heroes is described to be as glorious as their lives. These stories inspire us in leading our lives and
overcoming miseries.
3
(d) Value Points : Happy to have visitors / children to come there for apples, pears and toffees / to
overcome his feeling of loneliness.
(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2011) 3
Detailed Ans. Mr. Lamb leaves the gate of his garden always open because he wanted to overcome
the loneliness of his life by welcoming people.
(e) Value Points : That they were born in a community of untouchables so they were never given
honour or dignity or respect / if they studied and made progress, they could throw away those
indignities / he asked Bama to study with care and learn all she could - if she was always ahead
in her lessons then others would come to her of their own accord.
(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014) 3
Detailed Ans. When Bama approached her brother about an incident her brother told her that they
were born in a community of ‘low caste’ people and so were not given any honour, dignity or respect.
They could throw away these indignities if they study, make progress and become learned. These
words had a deep and lasting impression on Bama and she started studying very hard and stood first
in the class.
10. Persistent efforts, firm determination and resolution lead a man to attain the goal of his life. In this,
perseverance plays an important role. One must never lose sight of one’s goal and keep on moving
ahead with courage and resolution. Raj Kumar Shukla, an illiterate peasant, was resolute in seeking
assistance from Gandhiji in the matter of share-cropping. He brought the plight of the peasants of
Champaran to the notice of Gandhiji. Gandhiji had some other appointments but this did not deter
Raj Kumar from his resolution and he followed Gandhiji wherever he went. Impressed by his
determination, Gandhiji fixed an appointment and kept it also by reaching there on the appointed date.
He listened to the grievances of the share-croppers and started the Civil Disobedience Movement. They
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came out victorious and the landlords were given back their claims over their estates which reverted
back to the farmers. The firm determination of Raj Kumar Shukla was a milestone in achieving our
independence. It was the beginning of the birth of courage and self-reliance which latter assisted us to
get our freedom.
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OR
The peddler met the ironmaster’s daughter for the first time at the forge. She had come to request him
to come over to their house as her father had mistaken him to be an old acquaintance, a captain. She
was able to convince him and took him home. At home also when her father realized that they had
made a mistake and he was not the captain, the daughter was very polite and kept him at home as it
was Christmas.
The rat-trap seller was greatly influenced by the ironmaster’s daughter. In fact, it was because of her
that he turned over a new leaf and returned the money that he had stolen from an old man. It was the
kind nature of the girl that changed him.
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11. In Champaran the peasants were greatly in fear of the British government. The cause of the problem
was indigo and the greed of the landlords. They had forced the tenants to plant 15% of their holdings
with indigo and surrender the entire produce to the landlord. When synthetic indigo came, the
landlords were ready to release them. They demanded compensation, the repercussions of which
the peasants did not know and agreed to it. Later when the peasants came to know about synthetic
indigo they asked for their money and the British hired thugs to oppose them. Gandhiji realized
that there was no need for lawyers. He realized that it was necessary to release them of their fear
which was difficult to achieve as they were uneducated. But with his determination he championed
their cause. Soon he led a movement of non-violence and satyagraha. Many farmers demonstrated
around the court room where Gandhiji was summoned, this made the British feel challenged. Share
croppers from Champaran came barefooted to see Gandhiji. Muzzafarpur lawyers too called on him.
He explained that what he had done was an ordinary thing, he had simply told the British that they
could not order him in his own country. Gandhiji tried to mould a new free Indian, who could stand
up on his own feet. This new realization gave him a direction to lead the freedom struggle and thus
proved a turning point in his life. This was the first time Gandhiji realised that India is capable of Mass
Movement and it was after this episode that he started the National Struggle for freedom across the
country.
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Value Points :
l Letting Evans see the name of the invigilator on the form.
l Not taking more precautions in verifying the invigilator’s identity despite knowing that Evans
knew his name.
l Letting Evans wear the hat for good luck.
l Allowing McLeery to take the rubber tube inside
Stephens’s Mistakes :
l Not going to the cell despite seeing that Evans was just sitting there not writing at all.
l Not verifying the Governor’s call.
l Not checking him despite seeing that McLeery looked slimmer while going out.
Governor’s Mistakes :
l Appointed Stephens, a new guard to guard Evans.
l Allowing Stephens to move out of the cell when Evans protested.
l Letting Evans know that the cell was bugged.
l Letting the Examination phone call go through without verifying its call authenticity.
l Letting Evans wear a blanket.
l Assuming he had left the correction paper behind by mistake and believing the information in it.
l Calling for the police not the ambulance.
l At the end letting Evans escape a second time in a van without verifying the guards despite
knowing how cunning Evans was. (Any three) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014)
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Detailed Ans. Inspite of all the precautions taken by the Governor and his staff, they failed to foil
Evans’ bid to escape because of certain lapses on their part. First of all, they called a teacher from the
technical college to act as Evans’ German tutor, but never cared to check on him. Then, they engaged
Reverend S. McLeery to invigilate but never cared to check on him when he came to discharge his
duties. When Stephens raised an alarm they blindly go by his assumption that Evans impersonating
as McLeery had walked out of prison after injuring McLeery. They did not even bother to check
the identity of the injured McLeery. Then McLeery gives them the slip and disappears. Belatedly
they discover it was Evans impersonating McLeery who had stayed in. Finally, following clues the
Governor nabs Evans at the Golden Lion Hotel. Here again he acts foolishly. He rings up the local
police station and asks them to send a police van which successfully takes Evans away right from
under his nose.
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12. The first trouble that he faced was when a man carrying a basket of soda-water siphons hit him.
Although the blow had really hurt him, Griffin felt so happy when the man was shocked to see as to
what his basket hit because nothing was seen. Then out of fun he swung the whole weight into the
air. But a cabman tried to catch it and his fingers hit Griffin in the neck and he felt excruciating pain.
He threw the basket and seeing this a crowd of people gathered. Griffin realized his mistake that if
he would stand in the crowd, then people will definitely feel him and come to know about him. With
great effort he moved away from the crowd. When Griffin tried to get into the stream of people his
heels were trodden upon. He walked in the gutter, the roughness of which he found painful to his
feet. And then he realized that it was chilly and he was not only trembling, but also shivering. It was
a bright day in January and he was stark naked and the thin slime of mud that covered the road was
freezing. He had not reckoned that, transparent or not, he was still amenable to the weather and all its
consequences. Besides when his feet got wet people could see his footmarks and started wondering.
With great effort he moved away from them and wiped his feet. These were the problems Griffin had
never thought he would face.
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George Eliot is at her best in her rural pictures of men and matters. She draws from her personal
memories of her early life for such vivid and entertaining accounts of festivities in villages. She
provides a splendid account of the party at the Red house of Squire Cass on New Year’s Eve. It was
one of the highlights of Raveloe life. The Lammeters of the Warrens were the chief guests. Mrs. Kimble,
the wife of the doctor and the sister of the Squire, did the honours for the Red House. The dinner was
served in the big parlour. Nancy was seated between Godfrey and the rector Mr. Crackenthorp, while
Priscilla took her seat between her father and the squire. Afterwards, Solomon Macey, the fiddler led
the dancers to the dance-hall playing a very popular tune ‘Sir Roger De Coverley’. The gay procession
entered the white parlour. Then the dancing started. Godfrey danced with Nancy for a while. Then
an accident put an abrupt end to it as the Squire’s foot caught Nancy’s dress. At the end the New
Year’s party at the Red House is one of the grand and colourful occasions of Raveloe highlighting the
hospitality of Squire Cass and sociability of the guests and the hosts. The novelist has described it with
graphic realism.
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13. Mr. Huxter noticed the stranger. He appeared to be talking to himself. He stopped at the foot of the
Coach and Horses steps, and, according to Mr. Huxter, thought for a while before he could enter
the house. Finally he marched up the steps, and was seen by Mr. Huxter to turn to the left and open
the door of the parlour. Mr. Huxter heard Hall telling the stranger “That room’s private !” and the
stranger shut the door clumsily and went into the bar.
After a few minutes he reappeared, wiping his lips with the back of his hand . He stood looking about
him for some moments, he secretly walked towards the gates of the yard, upon which the parlour
window opened.
Then he vanished into the yard. Mr. Huxter, thinking that he was a thief who went into the parlor for
stealing something ran out into the road to intercept the thief. As he did so, Mr. Marvel reappeared
a big bundle in a blue table cloth in one hand, and three books tied together in the other. Directly he
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saw Huxter he gave a sort of gasp, and turning sharply to the left, began to run. “Stop, thief !” cried
Huxter, and set off after him. Mr. Huxter’s sensations were vivid but brief. He saw the man just
before him and spurting briskly for the church corner and the hill road. He saw the village flags and
festivities beyond, and a face or so turned towards him. He bawled, “Stop!” again. He had hardly gone
ten strides before his shin was caught in some mysterious fashion, and he was no longer running, but
flying with inconceivable rapidity through the air. He saw the ground suddenly close to his face. He
was clearly stopped and attacked by someone he could not see.
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Dolly Winthrop is a minor character in the novel, she was the Wheelwright’s wife, and has been singled
out for praise by a number of literary critics. It is remarkable that Dolly can be presented as a character
who is comic but who is somehow never satisfied. She is, of course, a busybody, but somehow she is
never unpleasant. She appears in the later half of the novel. She plays the part of a ministering angel
to Silas Marner when Eppie, the foundling child makes its advent into his life quite strangely. She
comforts him in his dark moments of doubt and despair. She was a woman of scrupulous conscience,
so eager for duties that she rose at half-past four for her household chores. She had not the vixenish
temper associated with such trying habits. She was mild and patient, and was always ready to help
those in need of help. Dolly was conceived as a true village matron, full of natural piety, ready to do
kind offices, tolerant and genial in temperament and forfeited by a simple faith in the supreme powers
that preside over human destinies.
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SAMPLE
QUESTION PAPER - 10
Self Assessment__________________________________
SECTION — A : READING
(30 marks)
(A) (i) True, (ii) True, (iii) False.
(1 × 3 = 3)
(B) (i) An innovative scheme in Goa’s budget has introduced a grant for homemakers,
which officially acknowledges their invaluable contribution.
1
(ii) The scheme proposes to give Rs 1,000 per month to all homemakers with annual
household income of below Rs 3 lakh, benefiting some 1.25 lakh families.
1
(iii) The housewives like Bicholim think that Working women are often absolved of
household responsibilities, but no one gives a thought for the work they put in
24 × 7.
1
(iv) A grant, she believes, would merely help some of them move from starvation to
subsistence. But what they should be given is a direct stake in their husbands’ pay
cheques, she feels.
2
(v) She doesn’t believe doles can help empowerment. “Why should the government
pay homemakers?” I would consider it an insult. Women are the graha lakshmis and
should be treated as equals and given the charge of household finances.
1
(vi)Venezuela recognizes housework as work under its constitution and pays
homemakers 80% of minimum wages.
1
(C)(i) innovative
1
(ii)absolved
1
(iii)subsidized
1
2. (A) (i) (b) way of collecting information.
(1 × 6 = 6)
(ii) (a) The wearing away of areas on its surface.
(iii) (b) five months
(iv) (c) The risk that equipment might transport organisms from Earth to Mars.
(v) (a) It might be hard, but it’s not impossible.
(vi) (a) giving it an atmosphere, oceans and a terrain similar to earth
(B) (i) It is now believed by scientists that liquid water once flowed in the planet because of
the erosion features, mineral deposits and other factors.
(ii) It was very important to maintain the sterility of the equipments in order to ensure
that any organic material collected was not contaminated by ‘hitchhiking’ terrestrial
microbes.
(iii) “Rovers”, “Phoenix”.
(iv) Phoenix’s mission was to obtain samples from beneath the surface by digging into
the Arctic ice, provide geographical data and description of Mars’ atmosphere.
(1 × 4 = 4)
1.
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3. (A) Title : Common Cold
1.
Everyone catches
(i) failure to cntrl.
(ii) common almnt.
(iii) transplant surgery
(iv) prblm. to be solved
2.
Viral Infection
(i) lining of nose & passage to lungs.
(ii) confusing study & remedy
(iii) 1960 study-typical colds-Rhino viruses.
(iv) most colds virus isolated.
3.
Difficulty
(i) smaller than bacteria
(ii) not seen with microscope
(iii) cannot be cultivated
(iv) tech. of tissue culture
(v) new viruses discovered
4.
Repeat colds
(i) no immunity to cold.
(ii) viruses are on the surface only.
(iii) immunity from one virus not for others.
Core, Class–12
(1 × 5 = 5)
Abbreviations Used :
1.cntrl. — Control
2.almnt. — Ailment
3.prblm. — Problem
4.tech. — Technique
5.&
— and
(B)Summary : Everyone catches a cold frequently and we cannot get rid of it. Medical science has
rid countries from diseases like typhus and plague but not cold. Cold affects the nose lining and
the passage to throat but remedy is difficult. Rhino virus was known in 1960 which causes some
common cold but many viruses have not yet been isolated. A recent study has helped to find out
new viruses previously unknown. Generally, viral infections cause immunity as they enter the
blood but this is on the surface. Thus, we will be suffering for some time with them.
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4.
SECTION — B : ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS
(30 marks)
LOST AND FOUND
A bag containing important documents and certificates has been lost while travelling in the Metro
between Uttam Nagar and Dwarka. Whoever finds it. Kindly contact to return it to the following
name and number.
Sita
7409821997
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OR
B1/162
Shalimar Bagh,
Delhi
22nd April 2015
Dear Anuj,
Congratulations! I am glad to hear about your success and thanks for your invitation. I would have
loved to be a part of your celebration but would not be able to attend the party due to some prior
engagements
Yours truely
Rahul
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5. 92, Govind Dham,
Kolkata
12th Oct., 2014
The Hostel Warden
Shakti Mandir Public School
Darjeeling
Subject : ‘Urgent Action Against Seniors’
Respected Sir,
I am Kailash Dhar, brother of Soni Dhar, a student of Class X, studying in your school and residing in
the hostel.
Children are sent to hostel to broaden their horizons, boost their confidence, learn to live independently
and improve interpersonal skills. The house masters are meant to compensate for the parents’ absence.
The situation in the hostel seems different. My brother, Soni is constantly bullied by senior students
who threaten him with severe consequences, if he complains. He is regularly called by his seniors to
their rooms at odd hours and asked to get eatables from the college canteen. I request you to kindly
look into the matter and take strict action against the seniors. Supreme court has also banned bullying
and ragging.
Hoping to receive immediate action.
Thanking you
Your faithfully
Kailash Dhar
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1, M.G. Road
Perambalur
25th June, 20xx
The Editor
The Deccan Times
Perambalur
Subject : Insufficient Electricity Supply
Dear Sir
Through the columns of your newspaper I would like to draw the attention of the State Electricity
Board to the fact that the city is surrounded in dark for many hours at a stretch and that too very
frequently. This has never happened before. The lives of people have become miserable because in
today’s date people are dependent on electricity for everything. Since there is no electricity there is
a shortage of water also. The household budget also has gone haywire because food items get spoilt
since there is no electricity.
The electricity board should repair lines so that there is no loss due to leakage and take strict measures
against electricity theft so that the public need not suffer.
It is a matter of great concern and needs urgent attention.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully
Reema
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6.
Corruption, Its Causes and Solutions
—by Venkat
Good morning to one and all present in this assembly. Today, I, Venkat would like to draw your
attention towards the steep upward trend in the graph of corruption.
Everyone knows that the corruption is the mother of all evils. The root cause of corruption is poverty
which is prevalent in our social system. The system has taken such a shape that the rich are getting
richer and the poor are getting poorer. In order to live up to ‘social standards’ a person has to make
both ends meet and that is where corruption starts. There is no department where bribing is not a
daily affair. But in my opinion a war must be waged against this evil. It must be eradicated to live a
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healthy and peaceful life. Therefore, it is imperative for each one of us to contribute our bit to this war.
The removal of corruption from all fields of life is a must for the growth and development of our
country. No shortcuts should be taken by us to get our work done in an easy manner. Only then we
are going to have a corruption-free nation. Let us be the first ones to say no to bribe.
Thank you.
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Enough of Corruption
—Maya
Good morning respected principal, teachers and my dear friends. We all are aware of the fact that the
corruption is deep rooted in public and private life.
Every now and than we come across one or the other scam at a higher level involving ministers and
other high officials. Despite getting so much money and many privileges these people are always busy
minting black money.
People have to get their work done by paying money as bribe, be it getting their wards admitted to
school, seeking a job or getting some work done in any government office, people are of the mindset
that in order to get the work done one has to pay bribe.
We have to stop taking shortcuts to get our work done whether it be by not using underhand means
or by not bribing. We should wait for the work to be done in the right manner or fight for our just
cause. These ideals have to be a part of our everyday life and not just to be mentioned on papers or for
celebrating, ‘A Vigilance Week’.
Only we can stop corruption and root it out completely.
Thank you.
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7.
Obesity among School Children
—By Prabhu
Obesity among school children has become a great concern for the parents and the state. Liberalisation
and globalisation have brought a sea change in the lifestyle and food habits of the poeple, especially,
the young school children. Many multinationals, such as Mc-Donalds, Pizza Hut’s, Wimpy’s and
Kentucky Chickens have popularised the concept of the so called ‘Fast Food’ and the ‘Junk Food’.
More and more school children have developed the habit of taking their meals at these eateries. The
results have been quite alarming and worrysome. Obesity among school children is on the rise and its
results are devastating.
Our health depends much upon the food we take. ‘Junk Food’ may appeal to our taste-buds but it is
injurious to our health. It spoils our digestive system. Oil and extra fat damage our liver. They increase
flesh and body weight. Fresh home cooked meals prepared by your mother are far better and more
digestive than the junk food. A healthy food should contain coarse cereals, green and leafy vegetables,
fruit, pulses, milk and curd. Radish, carrot and cucumber and green salads have fibrous materials
which are health giving, acts as blood purifiers and are good for our digestive system.
School children should be made aware of the harmful effects of junk food on their health and advised
to develop good food habits. Hot dogs, burgers and pizzas are the main culprits of causing obesity
among children. So they should cultivate the habits of having home-made food.
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Man-Made Problems
—By Madhuri
Man himself creates so many problems for his own self that there is no one else to blame and find
fault with. The problem of traffic jams and pollution are the creation of man. These days it has become
impossible for a person to travel on the road without getting stuck in a jam. Another problem is
pollution. It has caused so many health problems including breathing problems.
This problem needs to be addressed at the earliest otherwise it will go beyond control. The fastest and
the simplest solution to both the problems is to increase eco-friendly public transport facilities which
would help to reduce both the traffic and pollution because it can help to bring down the number of
vehicles on the road drastically.
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The other solution can be to promote CNG vehicles which give out less carbon. Besides, the traffic
police should be active and take its active position at every crossing and if possible there should be
signals put up.
These small steps can bring about major changes in combating the problem of pollution and traffic
jams.
8. (a) The warriors are the mighty dead. They are mighty because they put their lives on the risk for the
sake of their nation and their stories help us overcoming our miseries.
2
(b)All the lovely tales about the warriors. 1
(c) After war although there is victory on one side however on the other side there are no survivors
to enjoy that victory.
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(a) Keats looks to the brighter side of every situation. According to him life is more a blessing than a
curse. 1
(b) The objects of beauty are both natural and man-made. The sun and the moon, the trees and
flowers, the streams and forests are some of the gifts of God that cheer up our spirit.
1
(c) The poet urges us to be still and to count till twelve.
2
9. (a) Gandhiji agreed on the payment of 25% compensation from the British because he wanted them
to not only part from their money but also their reputation.
(b) The crofter can be called a good host because he welcomed the peddler warmly. He offered him
hot porridge and gave him to bacco to smoke. He made him feel comfortable in his home.
(c) Sophie dreamt of awing a boutique or becoming an actress or a manager. Nansie discouraged her
because she was a very practical girl, she knew her grounds and said being from a lower middle
class they both were en marked for biscuit factory.
(d) These words echoes the sentiments of French people. This signifies the defiance against the
imposition of German language of French’s. It also signifies the sense of Patriotism of Frenchmen
towards their country and its language.
(e) The chief astrologer told the prince that he was born in the hour of Bull. The bull and tiger were
enemies. Therefore his death would come from the tiger. (4 × 3 = 12)
10. Value Points :
— Loneliness and sense of alienation experienced by Derry and Mr. Lamb.
Derry :
— Loner / pessimistic / suffered from severe negative complexes / anger and frustration /
withdrawn and introverted / low confidence / indulged in self pity / suspicious of the intent of
others.
(Any two)
Mr. Lamb :
— Inwardly - lonely, craved for company and acceptance.
— Outwardly - jovial, optimistic, lover of nature, social, outgoing, tolerant (didn’t mind children
calling him Lamey Lamb or picking the Crab apples)
Helpful, sensitive and independent.
(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2011) (Any two)
Detailed Ans. : The Lesson, “On the Face of It” is an apt description of the loneliness and sense
of alienation experienced by people on account of a disability because people with such kinds of
deformity or disability expect sympathy and love from others. They want to be included in the
mainstream of life but what they get in return is hatred and contempt. It makes them feel disheartened
and bitter towards God that they have got such a disability as was not their fault. All this is reflected
through the character of Derry in the story.
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11. Persistent efforts, firm determination and resolution lead a man to attain the goal of his life. In this,
perseverance plays an important role. One must never lose sight of one’s goal and keep on moving
ahead with courage and resolution. Raj Kumar Shukla, an illiterate peasant, was resolute in seeking
assistance from Gandhiji in the matter of share-cropping. He brought the plight of the peasants
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of Champaran to the notice of Gandhiji. Gandhiji had some other appointments but this did not
deter Rajkumar from his resolution and he followed Gandhiji wherever he went. Impressed by his
determination, Gandhiji fixed an appointment and kept it also by reaching there on the appointed date.
He listened to the grievances of the share-croppers and started the Civil Disobedience Movement. They
came out victorious and the landlords were given back their claims over their estates which reverted
back to the farmers. The firm determination of Rajkumar Shukla was a mile-stone in achieving our
independence. It was the beginning of the birth of courage and self-reliance which later assisted us in
getting our freedom.
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It is said that war arouses passion. During the war hatred against a member of the enemy race is
justifible. It is a natural reaction. We find it in the servants of Dr. Sadao. Even Yumi refuses to wash
the wound. They don’t want to commit the sin of saving the enemy. Hence, they leave the house as
for long as the American lives there. It does not mean that Dr. Sadao loves or likes Americans. On
the other hand he has had very bitter experiences with them when he was in America. He knows
that Americans were suffering from racial prejudice. He considers it a relief that Japan is at war with
America. Even Hana is reluctant to wash the wound of the prisoner of war. Only her humanitarian
qualities and devotion to her husband compel her to look after the enemy. So far as Dr. Sadao is
concerned, his duty as a doctor makes him operate on Tom and save him from dying.
Above all, it is basic humanity and human values that compel a human being to rise over these
prejudices. Love for humanity and human beings transcends all other narrow considerations. Both
Dr. Sadao and Hana think that Americans are their enemies. Dr. Sadao has been trained as a doctor
and will not let a man die if he can help it. So he will do his duty and his wife will help in every
possible way. He delivered his duties as a human being and did not allow man-made boundaries to
overcome his humanitarianism.
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12. When Griffin went to bury his father his mind was still on his research. He did not participate in any
of the funeral activities. An old college friend of his father read the service over him.
Then he back to the empty house. He remembered himself as a gaunt black figure, going along the
slippery, shiny pavement, and the strange sense of detachment he felt .
He did not feel a bit sorry for his father. He seemed to him to be the victim of his own foolish
sentimentality. The funeral required his attendance but he did not bother to be there. His old life came
back to him for a moment when met the girl he had known ten years since. “Our eyes met. Something
moved me to turn back and talk to her.”
It was all like a dream that visit to the old places. He did not feel then that he was lonely, that he had
come out from the world into a deserted place. When he went back to his room it seemed to him like
reality had returned. There were the things that he knew and loved. There stood the apparatus, the
experiments arranged and waiting.
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On a warm day in late spring, Eppie was married to Aaron in the church at Raveloe. The wedding
procession then approached the Rainbow Inn. In the open yard before the Rainbow, the party of
guests were already assembled, an hour before the appointed feast-time. This provided them ample
leisure time to talk about Silas Marner’s strange history and how he had brought a blessing upon
himself by acting like a father to a motherless child. As the bridal party approached, a heavy cheer was
raised in the Rainbow Yard. Ben Winthrop, whose jokes has retained their acceptable flavor, chose to
stop there and receive congratulations. But the other members of the party went to the stone pits for
an interval of rest joining the company at the Rainbow.
As Eppie came near the cottage with Aaron, Dolly and Father Silas, she was all too happy about their
altered cottage “Oh Father, what a pretty home ours is! I think nobody could be happier than we
are”.
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13. Value Points : — Eppie comes as a touch of cheer – toddles in Sila’s cottage when she was two after
her mother’s death. — Has golden curls which Silas fantasized as return of his lost gold. — Loveable
– accepts Silas as her father. — Fond of outdoors – persuades Silas to grow a garden – affectionate to
animals. — Her sense of responsibility and gratitude to Silas remain constant and wavering.
(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014-15)
Detailed Ans. When Molly Farren the secretly married wife of Godfrey died in the snow on her way
to Red House on New year’s eve her two year old child toddled towards the open door of Silas and
slept on the sack before the hearth. Silas thought her to be the gift in place of his lost gold. She came as
a touch of cheer to him. She too is lovable and accepts Silas as her father. She is fond of being outdoors
and persudes Silas to grow a garden. She is also affectionate to animals. All that was dear and good
to Eppie was also dear and good to Silas. Her sense of responsibility and gratitude to Silas remains
constant and wavering. She regenerates Silas from a morose miser to a kind father and neighbour. 6
OR
Dolly Winthrop is a minor character in the novel, she was the Wheelwright’s wife, and has been singled
out for praise by a number of literary critics. It is remarkable that Dolly can be presented as a character
who is comic but who is somehow never satisfied. She is, of course, a busybody, but somehow she is
never unpleasant. She appears in the later half of the novel. She plays the part of a ministering angel
to Silas Marner when Eppie, the foundling child makes its advent into his life quite strangely. She
comforts him in his dark moments of doubt and despair. She was a woman of scrupulous conscience,
so eager for duties that she rose at half-past four for her household chores. She had not the vixenish
temper associated with such trying habits. She was mild and patient, and was always ready to help
those in need of help. Dolly was conceived as a true village matron, full of natural piety, ready to do
kind offices, tolerant and genial in temperament and forfeited by a simple faith in the supreme powers
that preside over human destinies.
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