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S.NO QUESTIONS ANSWERS Q.1 Q.1 Read the passage given below : Ans.1(a) (iv) both (B) and (C) 1. ruled over only for 25 years. However. he (b) (iii) its small area and small population accomplished so much grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassed the (c) (i) the flag of Mewar seemed to be lowered boundaries of countries and time turning him into an immortal personality. (d) (iii) most of its rulers were competent He along with his kingdom became a synonym for valour, sacrifice and (e) patriotism. Mewar had been a leading kingdom even before Maharana (f) Rana Kumbha had given a new stature to the kingdom through victories and Pratap occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with the cooperation of their developmental work. During his reign literature and art also progressed nobles and subjects. had established such traditions in the kingdom. as extraordinarily. Rana himself was inclined towards writing and his works are read augmented their magnificence despite the hurdles of having a smaller area with reverence even today. The ambience of his kingdom was conducive to the under their command and less, population. There did come a few thorny creation of high quality work of art and literature. occasions when the flag of the kingdom seemed sliding down. Their flag (g) They compensate for lack of admirable physique by their firmbut pleasant nature. once again heaved high in the sky thanks to the gallantry and brilliance of the The ambience of Mewar remains lovely; thanks to the cheerful and liberal character people of Mewar. of its people. They are valient and brilliant. (h) People of Mewar were creative and believed in the pursuit of literature and art. 2. The destiny of Mewar was good in the sense that barring a few kings, most Even bloodshed and turm oils could not stop the incredible tradition of art and of the rulers were competent and patriotic. This glorious tradition of the literature in Mewar.Art and literature flourished and the artists did not suffer even kingdom almost continued for 1500 yea rs since its establishment. right from after this. Architecture also flourished in mewar. Kirti stamtha and Vijaya the reign of Bappa Rawal. In fact only 60 years before Maharana Pratap. stambha are the marvelous examples of great ancient architecture. drove the kingdom to the pinnacle of fame. His reputation went (i) Vijaya stambha and kirti stambha were constructed in the same fort. Both the beyond and reached Delhi. Two generations before him, Rana capitals are standing side by side which reveal the proximity between the king and Kumbha had given a new stature to the kingdom through victories and the subjects of mewar. developmental work. During his reign, literature and art also progressed (j) It shows how liberal the administration was which allowed people from other extraordinarily. Rana himself was inclined towards writing and his works are communities and king domto come and carry out construction work. read with reverence even today. The ambience of his kingdom was conducive (k) (i) Astonishing (ii) Testimony to the creation of high quality work of art and literature. These accomplishments were the outcome of a longstanding tradition by several generations.

3. The life of the people of Mewar must have been peaceful and prosperous during the long span of time: otherwise such extraordinary accomplishment in these fields would not have been possible. This is reflected toed in their art and literature as well as their loving nature. They compensate for lack of admirable physique by their firm but pleasant nature. The ambience of Mewar remains lovely thanks to the cheerful and liberal character of its people. 4. One may observe astonishing pieces of workmanship not only in the forts and palaces of Mewar but also in public utility buildings. Ruins of many structures which are still standing tall in their grandeur are testimony to the fact that Mewar was not only the land of the brave but also a seat of art and

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culture Amidst aggression and bloodshed, literature and art flourished and creative pursuits of literature and artists did not suffer. Imagine how glorious the period must have been when the Vijaya Stambha which is the sample of our great ancient architecture even today. Was constructed. In the same fort, Kirti Stambha is standing high reflecting how liberal the then administration was which allowed people from other communities and kingdoms to come and carry out construction work. It is useless to indulge in the debate whether the Vijay Stambha was constructed first or the Kirti Stambha. The factis that both the capitals are standing side by side and reveal the proximity between the king and the subjects of Mewar.

5. The cycle of time does not remain the same. Whereas the reign of Rana Sanga was crucial in raising the kingdom to the acme of glory, it also proved to be his nemesis. History took a turn. The fortune of Mewar- the land of the brave, started waning. Rana tried to save the day with his acumen which was running against the stream and the glorious traditions for some time,

On the basis of your understanding of the above passage answer each of the questions given below with the help of the options that follow : (i) Maharana Pratap became immortal because: (A) he ruled Mewar for 25 years (B) he added a lot of grandeur to Mewar (C) of his valour, sacrifice and patriotism (D) both (B) and (C)

(ii) Difficulties in the way of Mewar were : (A) lack of cooperation of the nobility (B) ancient traditions of the kingdom (C) its small area and small population (D) the poverty of the subjects

(iii) During thorny occasions : (A) the flag of Mewar seemed to be lowered (B) the flag of Mewar was hoisted high (C) the people of Mewar showed gallantry (D) most of the rulers heaved a sigh of relief

(iv) Mewar was lucky because : (A) all of its rulers were competent (B) most of its people were competent

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(C) most of its rulers were competent (D) only a few of its people were incompetent

Answer the following questions briefly : (v) Who is the earliest King of Mewar mentioned in the passage? (vi) What was Rana Kumbha's contribution to the glory of Mewar? (vii) What does the writer find worth admiration in the people of Mewar? (viii) How could art and literature flourish in Mewar? (ix) How did the rulers show that they cared for their subjects? (x) What does the erection of Vijaya Stambha and Kirti Stambha in the same fort. Signify? (xi) Find words from the passage which mean the same as each of the following: (a) Surprising (Para 4) (b) Evidence (Para 4) Q.2 Read the passage given below : Ans.2 (a) (iv) at its heels 1. To ensure its perpetuity, the ground is well held by the panther both in (b) (iv) is impulsive and impatient space and in time. It enjoys a much wider distribution over the globe than its (c) five bigger cousins, and procreates sufficiently profusely to ensure its continuity (d) They drift away from the place of safety in which they are lodged by their mother for all time to come. and expose themselves to the danger of their being devoured by hyenas, jackals and other predators. 2. There seems to be no particular breeding season of the panther , although (e) The mahout drove the elephant away because he had spotted the presence of the its sawing and caterwauling is more frequently heard during winter and tigress from a distance. summer. The gestation period is about ninety to hundred days (Whipsnade. (f) When they came trotting up to their mother and hurried straight to the kill in ninety-two days). The litter normally consists of four cubs, rarely five. Of indecent haste, the mother spitted at them so furiously that they doubled back to its these. generally two survive and not more than one reaches maturity. I have heels immediately. never come across more than two cubs at the heels of the mother. Likewise. (g) We learn that the tigress is caring like every mother. It protects its cubs until they graziers in the forest have generally found only two cubs hidden away among grow up and learn to wander without any risk. The thing how it gives birth to its cubs rocks. hollows of trees. and other impossible places. in seclusion shows how protective it is! Like every mother it trains its cubs to check dangers and risks. It also trains its cubs 3. Panther cubs are generally in evidence in March. They are born blind. This to hunt their prey. is a provision of Nature against their drifting away from the place of safety in Scanning and surveying the areas gravely shows its concern about its cubs. growth. which they are lodged by their mother. And exposing themselves to the Thus it reflects motherly air at every step. danger of their being devoured by hyenas, jackals and other predators. They (h) The panther does not face the risk of extinction because it procreates sufficiently generally open their eyes in about three to four weeks. profusely (reproduces excessively) to ensure its continuity for all time to come. (i) (i) drifting (ii) descended 4. The mother alone rears its cubs in .seclusion. It keeps them out of' the reach of the impulsive and impatient male. As a matter of fact the mother separates from the male soon after mating and forgets all about their tumultuous union. The story that the male often looks in to find out how the

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mother is progressing with her cubs has no foundation except in what we wish it should do at least.

5. The mother carries its cubs about by holding them by the scruff of their neck in its mouth. It trains them to stalk, and teaches them how to deliver the bite of death to the prey. The cubs learn to treat all and sundry with suspicion at their mothers heels. Instinctively the cubs seek seclusion, keep to cover and protect their flanks by walking along the edge of the forest.

6. I have never had an opportunity to watch mother panther train its cubs. But in Pilibhit forests, I once saw a tigress giving some lessons to its little ones. I was sitting over its kill at Mala. As the sun set. The tigress materialized in the twilight behind my machan. For about an hour, it scanned and surveyed the entire area looking and listening with the gravest concern. It even went to the road where my elephant was awaiting my signal. The mahout spotted it from a distance and drove the elephant away.

7. When darkness descended upon the scene and all was well and safe, the tigress called its cubs by emitting a low head-on. The cubs. two in number and bigger than a full-grown cat, soon responded They came trotting up to their mother and hurried straight to the kill in indecent haste, The mother spitted at them so furiously that they doubled back to its heels immediately. Thereafter, the mother and its cubs sat under cover about 50 feet (15 m) away from the kill to watch, wait, look and listen. After about half an hour's patient and fidget less vigil, the mother seemed to say 'paid for. At this signal, the cubs cautiously advanced, covering their flanks, towards the kill. No longer did they make a beeline for it, as they had done before. The mother sat watching its cubs eat. and mounted guard on them. She did not partake of the meal.

8. On the basis of your understanding of the passage ,complete the statements given below with the help of options that follow : (i) To protect its cubs the mother panther hides them : (A) among rocks (B) in the branches of the trees (C) behind the tree trunks (D) at its heels

(ii) The male panther : (A) is protective of its cubs

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(B) trains its cubs (C) watches the progress of the mother (D) is impulsive and Impatient Answer the following questions briefly: (iii) How many cubs does the mother panther rarely deliver? (iv) What may happen if the panther cubs are not born blind ? (v) Why did the mahaut drive his elephant away? (vii) Why did the tigress spit at its cubs? (viii) From he narrator's observation what do we learn about the nature of the tigress? (ix) Why does the panther not face the risk of extinction ? (x) Find words from the passage which mean the same as each of the following: (i) moving aimlessly (para 3) (ii) came down/fell (pars 7) Q.3 Read the passage given below : Ans.3 Collection :A Hobby or An Opportunity People tend to mass possessions, sometimes without being aware of doing so. 1. Possible Reasons o.Collectn. They can have a delightful surprise when they find something useful which (a) Collectn fo. future use they did not know they owned. Those who never have to change house (b) Lack o. physical and mental energy become indiscriminate collectors of what can only be described as clutter. (c) Sentiments . They leave unwanted objects in drawers, cupboards and attics for years in the (i) Sentiments related to the dead belief that they may one day need them. Old people also accumulate (ii)Sentiments related to the loved ones belongings for two other reasons, lack of physical md mental energy, and (iii)Sentiments related to past incidents sentiment. Things owned for a long time are full of associations with the past,perhaps with the relatives who are dead, and so they gradually acquire a 2. Avoiding Wastage or Mania sentimental value. Some things are collected deliberately in an attempt to (a) Habit o. thrifty people avoid wastage.Among these are string and brown paper, kept by thrifty (i) Avoiding . wartage people when a parcel has been opened.Collecting small items can be (b) Maria . amania.A. lady cuts out iron newspapers sketches of model clothes that she (i) Craze o. Ladies would like to buy if she had money as she is not rich,the chances are that she ® fantasy will never be able to afford such purchase. It is a harmless habit, but it litters ® wish up her desk. Collecting as a serious hobby is quite different and has many advantages. It provides relaxation for leisure hours, as just looking at one’s 3. Advantages o. Collectn . treasure is always a joy. One doesn't have to go out for amusement as the (a) Relaxatn fo. Leisure Hours . collection is housed at home. Whatever it consists of stamps, records, first (i) Immerse Joy editions of books, China-there is always something to do in connection with (ii) Amusement it, from finding the right place for the latest addition to verifying facts in (b) Connectn and Utility . reference books. This hobby educates one not only it the chosen subject, but (i) As stamps, records etc. also in general matters which have some bearing on it. (c) Educate There are other benefits also. One gets to meet like-minded collectors to get (i) On general matters

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advice, compare notes,exahange articles, to show off one's latest find etc. So (ii) Subject one’s circle of friends grows. Soon the hobby leads to traveling, perhaps a meeting in another town, possibly a trip abroad in search of a rare specimen 4. Additional Benefits . for collectors are not confined to one country. Over the years one may well (a)Growth o. Friend Circle become an authority on one's hobby and will probably be asked to give (i) By getting advice informal talks to little gatherings and then, if successful, to larger audiences. (ii) Comparing notes (a) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage make notes on it, (iii) Exchanging articles using headings and subheadings. Use recognizable abbreviations (wherever (iv) Showing off latest finds necessary- minimum four) and a format (you consider suitable. Also supply (b) Travellin. / Trips an appropriate title to it. (i) Trip to towns (b) Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words. (ii) Trip abroad (c) Informal & Formal Talks . (i) With little gatherin. (ii) Larger audiences

Summary This passage shows the advantages of collecting possessions. except for only one onildly negative aspect of littering, the author counts the benefits and positive aspects of collecting things. Some people collect things out of interest and some out of sentiments. some people collect them in order to avoid wastage and some for their possible future use. The ones who pursure collecting as a hobby, become indiscriminate and passionate collectors. They not only get knowledge of a particular subject or general matters but also acquire an opportunity to travel to cities, towns or even foreign countries if the collection they have is substantial. They can get audiences to givethem talks on some specimen that is unique or rare. Thus collection of possessions can be viewed as a good scope for the professionals and amateurs. Q.4 You are Karan Kumar/Karuna Bajaj, a leading lawyer practising in Surat. Ans.4 You want to buy an independent house at City Light Road to be used as office-cum. residence. Draft an advertisement in about 50 words for the FOR PURCHASE classified columns of a local newspaper. You can be contacted at 45645678 Wanted an independent house to be used as an newly OR Constructed Phone :office-cum-residence,with minimum six rooms,a kitchen, two attached washrooms, at City Light Road, Surat ,range On 30th November your school is going to hold its annual sports day. You 90,00000/- to 1,00,00000/- 45645678, cont. Name- Karan Kumar/ want Mr. Dhanral Pillai, a noted hockey player to give away the prizes to the Karuna Bajaj. budding sportspersons of the school. Write a formal invitation in about 50 words requesting him to grace the occasion.You are Karuna/Karan. Sports Secretary, Sunrise Global School, Agra. OR

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Mr. Karan / Ms. Karuna Sports Secretary, Sunrise Global SchoolCordially invites Cordially invites Mr. Dhanraj Pillai To grace the occasion of Prize Distribution Ceremony and requests to give away prizes to the budding sportspersons on November 30, 2016 at Sunrise Global School, Agra RSVP Karan / Karuna Sports Secretary, Sunrise Global School

Cordially invites Sports Secretary Sunrise Global School

Q.5 Along with air and water pollution. our cities are also under an attack of noise Ans.5 pollution. Marriage processions. DJs during wedding receptions. load music Karan from neighbourhood flats etc. are all sources of noise which is not good for m-114,MallRoad the old. the ailing and students. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor NewDelhi of a local newspaper describing the problem and making a request to the concerned authorities to solve it . You are Karan/Karuna. M 114. Mall Road. March1, 2016 Delhi. OR The Editor In all big cities road rage has become a serious problem. A minor scratch, a Denik Jagaran little push, or a small brushing past can lead to a scuffle sometimes resulting 136.M Road, Delhi even n murder. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the Police Commissioner giving your views on the problem and its solutions. You are Karuna/Karan. Sir M 114. Mall Road. Delhi. Subject :-Aconcern regarding noise pollution. Through your esteemed daily, I want to draw the attention of the authorities towards the severe attack of noise pollution on our cities. This trouble hasmoved to such an extent that gives birth to serious concern and worry. The ever increasing use of DJs during wedding receptions and parties, fatal sound produced in marriage processions and loud music lead to anxiety and insomnia. It is not good at all for the old, the ailing and students. It has been proved that noise produced more than 72 db can causemajor threat to ears. It can even deafen people. The ailment enhances if the ailing are exposed to loud music. The students can.t concentrate on their studies.

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They compensate for the follies of the ones who deliberately play loud music in ceremonies, by failing in the exams of importance.This intolerable noise pollution is a hazard to the health of the residents who can.t have a sound sleep because of loud music being played in the nearby areas. You are kindly requested to include this matter of concern in your daily so as to make a request to the concerred authorities to look into it. Thanking you

Yours sincerely Karan / Karuna

OR Karan / Karuna M-114,Mall Road Delhi.

March-1, 2016

The Police Commissioner Kotara Police Station Delhi

Sir,

Subject :- Increasing troubles of road rage I ama local resident ofMall road, Delhi. I want to draw your attention towards the severity of the rising incidents of road rage. People, propelled by their annoyance at petty mistakes, act violently before other drivers. It leads to altercations and subsequent combats that can result even in murders. These incidents are getting common day by day. A rude verbal comment, a push, a little scratch or use of abusive language paves the way to deliberate slaughter. It causes inconvenience and threat to people who pass by or witness these dangerous incidents. It also weakens the whole traffic and security system and further leads to chaos. If there incidents which give rise to antisocial elements are not dealt with in an adequately proper way, they will cause anarchy and sheer disorder alongwith deaths of the innocent. You are kindly requested to pay heed to this serious matter and look into it as soon as possible.

Thanking you

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Karan / Karuna Q.6 'Brain drain is not a bane for a developing country like India. Write a debate Ans.6. Brain Drain Is Not A Bane for a Developing Country Like India. in 150-200 words either for or against the 'motion. Good morning respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends ! I, Karan / Karuna OR of Class 12 would to share my views against the motion. Write a speech in 150-200 words on the topic, 'Discipline shapes the future of As per my views, Brain drain is a bane for a developing country like India. If a a student'. It is to be delivered in the morning assembly. You are person gets educated & trained in a country and afterwards leaves for a foreign Karuna/Karan. country to serve there, does not do anything good for his own country that needs him. Many a person does so. He aspires for a job of prestige with handsome salary. These needs, he supposes, are fulfilled after moving abroad and serving other country and this very conception makes him disloyal towards his own nation. Why can’t he give the benefit of his talent to his own nation? If everybody thinks of drain claim and leaves India for his voracious greed of money. India will remain a developing country forever. One should think of this crucial matter that is worthy of concern. The masterpieces created by India herself, if serve her and lead her to the path of success, she will at that very moment, become developed, leaving a golden impact on other nations and set an example of a remarkable relationship between her and her masses. Therefore I would like to conclude with a true statement i.e. If India has nurtured us, we should in turn serve her with all our heart avoiding brain drain in order to develop her. OR 'Discipline shapes the future of a student' Good morning .honourable Principal Sir, respected teachers and my dear friends. Today I karuna/karan is going to deliver a speech on the topic 'discipline shapes the future of a student. Discipline means order or code of behavior. Self-discipline refers to the ability to control one's own feeling is very important. Self-Discipline leads to overcome one's own weaknesses. Self-Discipline is most needed for success in life. Discipline is a must whether we are at school or at home. It is equally necessary whether we are in the office or on the playground. Our life, our society, our country or even the world will go astray without Discipline. So some sort of Discipline is required everywhere. There is order in Nature. Even small disorder in the world of Nature leads to chaos. Self-Discipline has to be learnt at every walk of life. Childhood is the best period for it. The young mind learns things quickly and easily. At school, the students are taught to behave well. They are taught to respect their elders. Even on the playground the boys are taught to follow the rules of the games. So the student days are the most formative period in which the value of self-discipline can be learnt. "In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves. Self-discipline with all of them came first." ~Harry S. Truman

What can we do to build a satisfying and productive life? Discipline.

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"No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No stream or gas drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara is ever turned into light and power until it is tunneled. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined." ~ Harry Emerson Fosdick It is good to change, I am certainly not against changing. But the million- dollar question is, how much to change, when to change and, above all, why do we need to change? These are the questions young minds should put to themselves before they blindly follow the latest trends. Everything that glitters is certainly not gold and many a time what does not glitter and does not catch one's fancy might be more precious than gold. Before being swept off by changing winds, a student should think and Consciously choose which path to follow. Apart from these, web chatting also takes up much of a youngster's time. At a student's level, where there is cut-throat competition and time is extremely precious, these can prove to be real obstacles to overcome. Self-discipline is something students should aim to achieve. It is not a commodity one can buy from the market. It is a rare quality which one has to inculcate, nurture and cherish from early childhood. Through self-discipline will come concentration which will in turn help a student to scale newer heights of academic excellence. Success will be theirs for the taking who value and practice self-discipline and abide by it at all times. Let's us all aim to be a little more self disciplined from hence forth. Q.7 Education has always been a noble profession. Our ancestors received their Ans.7 learning at gurukuls and ashrams. Even in the near past pathshalas (schools) were associated with places of worship. Today. education is fast becoming THE STATEOF EDUCATION TODAY commercialised Parents have to shell out a lot of money on coaching classes. BY:KARAN/KARUNA tuition fees etc. Write an article in 150-200 words on' The Stale of Education. Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, Today'. You are Karan/Karuna. skills, values, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods include storytelling, OR discussion, teaching, training, and directed research. Education thus is an essential According to 2011 census, literacy rate of hundred percent or around has prerequisite of modernization. It enables people to know the world beyond their own been achieved by only a couple of states in India. Illiteracy is found mostly surroundings and transforms them to become rationalist and humanist in outlook and among the old and the deprived sections of society. world view. However, it has to be kept in mind that the education has got What can the youth do to spread literacy in society ? Write an article in 150- modernized and in turn is contributing to the process of modernization of the Indian 200 words on Role of students in eradicating Illiteracy'. You are society. In this modern era, education is no more giving knowledge or teaching a Karuna/Karan. child so that he/she can know more and more about the society. Rather it has converted into a business in almost every institution charge a huge amount in return of the facilities they provide. In the best educational institutions of the world, donations are taken in return of registering an average student and giving him education. Advertisements made by the schools, colleges, coaching’s, etc is a way of getting more and more customers in form of students and surely their business is prospering day by day. Basically the parents are being cheated in the name of education.

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Even if it gives rise to a new industry, this industry will not be able to fulfill its social responsibility towards the society.The system of education in the world has to improve, the meaning of education has to improve. Providing education should not be limited to providing lump sum amount of money. The meaning should be giving quality education to the youth to develop the world. Education does not entail mere knowledge accumulation. It is a crucial component for shaping a human for citizenship in the society, and become its contributing members. OR Role of Students in Eradicating Illiteracy By :Karuna / Karan Illiteracy is truly called a curse to society. It not only makes them asses helpless but also hinders their development. According to 2011 census, literacy rate of hundred percent or around has only been achieved by a couple of states in India i.e. Kerala and Lakshadweep. It is just a slight thing on the path of literary. The purpose of 100%literary is yet to be served. It does not draw a good picture of the country. Illiteracy is found mostly among the old and the deprived sections of society. The children who are deprived of education, remain illiterate. One of the reasons of illiteracy is lack of awareness. Though many efforts are occasionally put by the govt of India to make the old and the poor literate but they are not enough. The youth is not that active in making people aware. Only the youth can achieve this goal because it is ebullient, exuberant and has a marked nimbleness in their action. If the youngsters set campaigns in various areas of the cities, towns and villages, the aim can be hit easily. If they create awareness among people about the importance of literacy, if they leave no stone unturned on the path of awareness, people will not resist supporting them to achieve their target. Thus the youth must involve themselves in the enhancement of literary and eradication of the curse of illiteracy. Q.8 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : Ans.8 (a) The poet Pablo Neruda, says that we all should keep still till twelve Now we will count to twelve and we will all keep still. For once on the face seconds and introspect within ourselves thoroughly. of the Earth lets not speak in any language. (b) The poet wanted us to stop speaking in any language and not to move our arms. let's stop for one second, and not move our arms so much. (c) The poet meant not to talk or utter in any language verbally or non-verbally. (a) What is the significance of the number 'twelve' ? (d) Arms . hands (b) Which two activities does the poet want us to stop ? Arms . weapons (c) What does the poet mean by 'let's not speak in any language'? OR (d) Describe the pun on the word, 'arms' (a) I. is the poet in the poem .i. .e. Kamala Das. OR (b) I. realised that her mother is old now & could pass away leaving her alone. ……………. saw my mother beside me, doze, open mouthed, her face ashen (c) The realization was painful because her mother has gone old & has become frivol like that of a corpse and realised with pain ………….. pale like a corpse. (a) Who is' I'? (d) Simile .her face ...... corpse. (b) What did 'I realise with pain? (c) Why was the realisation painful?

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(d) Identify and name the figure of speech used in these lines. Q.9 Answer any four of the following questions m 30-40 words each : Ans.9 (a) The reference to Chappals in .Lost spring. told that the author has seen (a) What does the reference to chappals in 'Lost Spring’ tell us about the many barefoot rag picker children. Different children give different explanation on economic condition of the rag pickers? not wearing footwears. One said he wants shoes, another said that his mother has not (b) What do we learn about the crofter's nature from the story. 'The Rattrap'? brought them down from the shelf. The condition is miserable. The people are (c) How is 'Shakespeare wicked and the map a bad example' for the children exposed to various health hazards. The people do not know that it is illegal to expose of the school in a slum ? children to working. The title is meaningful as the children have lost their spring (d) What picture of male chauvinism (tyranny) do we find in the poem. 'Aunt (Childhood). Jennifer's Tigers' ? (e) How did the Governorof Oxford Prison describe Evans to the Secretary (b) The crofter in the story, .The Rattrap. was a lonely person without wife or child. Examination Board ? He was happy to get someone to talk to in his loneliness. He tried to make his guest (f) At the dining table why did Zitkala-Sa begin to cry when others started comfortable by providing him with supper, tobacco & played .Mjolis. with his guest. eating? (c) .The Shakespeare is wicked and the map a bad example. for the children of the slum in a school. The students do not perceive their world as the one depicted in the classroom. Their exclusiveness tempts them. They give the students hope of something outside their dreary existences. The map in the classroom gives them hopes & aspirations & motivates them to explore the world but they will never be able to achieve that world.

(d) The poem .Aunt Jennifer.s Tigers. in a poem illustrating feminist concerns. we see that Aunt Jennifer has ownership over the tigers in some way. She feels the burden of duty & obedience. This is shown by the symbol of the wedding ring that she wears. This poem also presents a negative picture of marriage. Male world is terrifying and oppressing about the likes of women. Her exploitation compels her to create an atternate world of freedom.

(e) The Governer, Oxford Prison described Evans to the Secretary Examination Board as a .pleasant sort of chap. that gave quite a satisfactory report about Evans. It was stated that Evans has no record of violence. He was one of the stars at the chrishmas concert. He was just a congenital kleptomaniac.

(f) Zitkala sa began to cry at the dining table because the eating by formula of the school was very new to her & had already made her embarassed. Besides this,the warden and the strange man were staring at her as if she had commited a crime.All these thoughts made her afraid to venture anything more and she broke off. Q.10 Answer the following question in 120-150 words : Ans10. Sophie was a girl of deep imagination and unrealistic dreams. She wished to Every teenager has a hero/heroine to admire. So many times they become know about exotic interesting people and brother's affections. She hoped to go there role models for them. What is wrong if Sophie fantasises about Danny Casey with her brother Geoff. Like every youth when he is about to leave the school, the and is ambitious in life? struggle of thought begins, even in Sophie. On their way back home, Sophie and

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OR Janise discuss possibilities of work to be started. Sophie's flight took off from Our native language is part of our culture and we are proud of it. How does boutique to shop manager, to an actress cum boutique owner to a fashion designer, the presence of village elders in the classroom and M. Hamel's last lesson though both the girls were earmarked for a biscuit factory. show their love for French?? Like every young girl, Sophie also fancied the world was prepared to greet her. She also had in her fancies a strong feeling of knowing the unknown, seeing the unseen and even meeting the welcoming strangers. Though her father forbade her for to be taken to unknown places and countries, yet Sophie expected Geoff to acquaint her with all new and strange things, people and places. She fancied the world greeting and applauding them. Finally in her fantasizing she had a lover Danny Casey in her mind. So she visited the perfect place for lovers and sat on the solitary wooden bench under the tree. She waited for her lover coming out of the shadows but there was no sign of him. She became burdened with sadness. Thus Sophie's dreams and disappointments are all of her own creations. OR 'The Last Lesson' is set in the days of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). France was defeated by Prussia (Germany). By an order from Berlin, German language was imposed on the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine. The lesson describes how a teacher in Alsace, M. Hamel, reacts to this shocking news. His students and even the villagers share his views.. M. Hamel went on to talk of French language. He told that it was the most beautiful language of the world. It was the clearest and the most logical of all languages. He asked the people to guard it among themselves and never forget it. As long as people 'hold fast to the language' they have the key to freedom The scene in the school is different from that on other days. It was the last lesson in French. German was going to be imposed on them from the next day. Hence, all students and even the village elders had gathered there. The love for their native language French dominated all other things. He regrets that the people of Alsace have not paid much heed to the learning of this great language. He asks the people to safeguard it among themselves. It is the key to their unity and freedom. The people of Alsace, particularly the village elders, suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. Students like Franz too are not immune to patriotic feelings. Franz feels sorry for neglecting the learning of French. He hates the idea of the German language being imposed on them. He remarks sarcastically: "Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons. Q.11 Answer the following question in 120-150 words: Ans.11"On the Face of it" is an informal expression used to say that something Both Derry and Lamb are victims of physical impairment. but much more seems to be good, true etc. but this opinion may need to be changed when you know painful for them is the feeling of loneliness. Comment more about it. An individual may be quite different from what we thinks of him or OR what he or she may apparently appear to be at first glance. There is the imperative How did Jack end the Roger Skunk story? How and why did Joe want to need for us to view others by removing our glasses of prejudice, hatred, hearsay and change it? dislike.

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On the face of it, Mr. Lamb appears to be mysterious, lonely, lame old fellow who lives in a neighborhood house with a huge garden, but in reality he is very kind, generous, loving and altruistic. Similarly, although Derek has an ugly looking scary face, he is a fine lad of fourteen with a deep longing for love. There is nothing wrong with Mr. Lamb and Derek. What is wrong is the way people in their lives and around them view and treat them. It is very wrong as to how society treats physically impaired people. But on the other hand, society should accept them as they are and expand their social interactions as to fight out the loneliness, depression and disappointment. OR Jack had perfected himself as a story teller. He could create new stories to suit the mood and the occasion. He could create the desired effects to keep the interest of his daughter Joe intact. For example, the old wizard's voice was one of Jack's own favorite effects. He did it by shrinking his face and eyes. Jack ended his story with Roger skunk' smother hitting the wizard for giving a new smell to her son. In fact Joe had loved the previous ending of the story where Roger became a happy creature with the smell of roses that the wizard gave him. She was displeased by this new ending and wanted her father to make the wizard hit Roger's mommy. But Jack was not ready to make any change as he thought Joe should accept him without questioning. As Jack had created Roger after himself and Roger's mother after his own mother, he wanted the story remain a reminder to his daughter to understand the importance of yielding to her parents.Joe was a little girl of four years. She had a good appreciation to her father's stories, however monotonous they were. She used to fall asleep at the end of each story her father told her. But the unusual ending of Roger skunk's story didn't please her. She disliked the idea of the good wizard hit for helping Roger. She saw no reason why goodness should be punished. She was angry with Roger's mother who didn't accept a change that happened for good. Q.12 Attempt the following question in 120-150 words : Ans.12 MrsHall really wants to know what the man’s disfigurement is; she assumes How did Mrs. Hall show her excitement when Griffin came to stay at Coach he has been in a horrible accident, and them other side of her wants to know how to and Horses ? express sympathy. Griffin is bundled from head to foot with only the tip of his nose OR showing. He enters the Coach & Horses Inn and demands a room and a fire. Mrs. How do William Dane's deceit and Sarah's desertion affect Silas? Hall, the owner prepares a supper for him and offers to take his coat and hat, but he refuses to take them off. When he finally removes the hat, his entire head is swathed in a bandage. Mrs. Hall thinks he has endured some accident. She tries to get him to talk about himself, but he is taciturn with her. She has marked excitement about her new guest ,she wants to know everything about him that is why she enters his room every now and then to discuss things. OR William Dane’s deceit and Sarah’s desertion made Silas break off emotionally. In spite of being innocent he was proved guilty by his best friend Dane and afterwards

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he was expelled from the religious community .Lantern Yard. he was a member of. His beloved Sarah also deserted him as his relation to Sara was also because of the church. He left Ravaloe and moved to other place . He suffered from a physical ailment as well. He occasionally had cataleptic fits which leave him unconscious. He suffered from epilepsy as well. Being hurt he used his sorrow and grief like a cloak. He detached from God and his existence. He stopped making any contact with people. He established a companionship with his gold earned through weaving and his loneliness. Besides these two companions he did not like to have another. That’s why he was under suspicion of the village people. He appeared devilish to the residents of the village. Even the children of the village were afraid of him. Thus he was aloof from society.

Q.13 Attempt the following question in 120-150 words : Ans.13 The Invisible man needs a normal person to carry his books and is Marvel is the only character in 'The Invisible Man' who interacts with Griffin determined to make use of the fat, red-faced little man. For the moment, Griffin and gains something. Comment. needs Marvel. If Marvel should drop in accordance with his professed heart OR condition, it would mean nothing to Griffin. Griffin can steal unlimited amounts. he Attempt a character sketch of Eppie. has no way to use the money in his invisible condition. And Marvel, who is for a time nothing more than a helpless victim, will be the one to benefit in the end. Whatever amounts of money Griffin steals, put them into Marvel’s pocket as he can’t help doing so. He, being invisible can do all his acts through Marvel because he can be caught if he holds anything, showing himself visible. Marvel benefits from Griffin though he does not want to help him but is compelled. Getting all the money by default, he ultimately got the advantage of being his victim in monetary terms. OR Eppie is Silas. adopted daughter. She is a beautiful and mischievous girl. She is no less than gold to her father. Eppie has given him something to live for. In fact, there is some indication that Eppie saves Silas Marner. Silas Marner was alone after being deceived by his best friend and his beloved. After fifteen years he got Eppie as his angel. In spite of being mischievous, Eppie has taught her father to live. He has made his father seem human to all and taken him away from destruction and loneliness. She has made him aware of the world. Another aspect of Eppie.s character is her lovable nature, her honesty and contentment with her life. Even when she comes to know that Godfrey is her real father and she actually belongs to a rich station, she refuses to go with him and chooses to live with her father Silaswho is emotionally connected to her. she refuses to part from her father at any cost. This reflects how kindhearted and honest she is.

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