Series QP5RS/5 SET-2

Q.P. Code 1/5/2

Roll No. Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

● Please check that this question paper contains 15 printed pages.

● Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions.

● Q.P. Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should

be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.

● Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the answer-

book before attempting it.

● 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question

paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the

candidates will read the question paper only and will not write any answer

on the answer-book during this period.

ENGLISH
(Core)

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80

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General Instructions :
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :

(i) This question paper comprises 13 questions. All questions are

compulsory.

(ii) The question paper contains THREE sections –

Section – A : Reading Skills

Section – B : Creative Writing Skills

Section – C : Literature

(iii) Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write
the correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet.

(iv) Separate instructions are given with each question / part, wherever
necessary.

(v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

Section – A : Reading Skills (22 Marks)

1. Read the text given below : 12 M

(1) Five enterprises received approval and grants for prototype

development of sustainable educational toys.

(2) The government authorities, educational institutions and EdTech

start-ups are planning to introduce state-of-the-art, made-in-India
educational toys that not only throw light on Indian values and
civilisations, but also help in developing children’s critical thinking,
and decision-making skills.

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 (3) “One such enterprise is working on different types of projects that
can teach children how electromagnets and magnetic fields work.
These projects can resolve a lot of issues in many schools in tier two
and three cities, that don’t have proper infrastructure. Another is
working on an excavation site to teach children about ancient Indian
civilizations. It has implanted a few artifacts at the site, which the
children will have to find so that they are able to learn how to
preserve and label artifacts. Another startup has proposed to create
miniaturized labs for schools in tier 2 and 3 cities where children
can learn concepts of Physics. “We will ensure that these prototypes
are developed within a year and then the production can be scaled
up,” says the senior manager of the project talking about the
importance of indigenously-built educational toys.

(4) Playtime is vital for the cognitive development of children and toys
are an essential component that helps enhance specific cognitive
abilities and skill sets. “Well-designed toys ignite students’ curiosity,
increase focus and can be very beneficial in helping them master a
skill and enhance understanding. These can be in the form of
visuals, auditory aids, kinesthetic, or a mixture of all three.” says
HOD, Early Childhood Education.

(5) Toys offer an engaging avenue to teach mathematical, verbal,

problem-solving skills. “Toys that engage students in experiential
learning enhance their special awareness and fine motor skills.
Those designed for two or more players help students develop better
social skills as they learn to negotiate, settle differences, etc, with
their peers.”

(6) Experiential gadgets and toys enable students to learn faster and
retain lessons longer. “A child’s interest is piqued when he is taught
in a contextual framework as opposed to rote learning. The Indian
education system has been witnessing several innovations with the
development of toys and gadgets that can be used and felt in person
or through VR platforms across subjects, be it Science, Technology,
Math or Engineering.

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 Answer the following questions, based on the given passage :
(i) By tier 2 and tier 3 cities, the author refers to 1
(A) Metro cities (B) Cities with huge population
(C) Underdeveloped cities (D) Cities with less population
(ii) Complete the sentence with evidence from the text.
The made-in-India educational toys serves dual purpose of _______. 1
(iii) The author’s point of view that can be inferred from the above passage is
that _______. 1
(A) educational toys are the booming business.
(B) educational toys are meant to entertain children.
(C) educational toys will replace teachers.
(D) educational toys will make education more pragmatic.
(iv) Complete the following sentence appropriately : 1
Educational toys enhance the personality of children by _____.
(v) Read the five headlines (a) – (e), given below : 1
(a) Sustainable Educational Toys are Developmentally Appropriate.
(b) Sustainable Educational Toys Promote Free play.
(c) Sustainable Educational Toys – Free and Widespread.
(d) Sustainable Educational Toys – Experiential Learning.
(e) Sustainable Educational Toys – Hinder Interaction with people.
Identify the option that displays the headline that DOES/DO NOT
correspond with what the passage highlights.
(A) only (e) (B) (a) and (b)
(C) (c) and (e) (D) only (d)
(vi) What evidences do you gather from the passage to state that educational
system is revolutionized by educational toys ? Answer in about 40 words. 2
(vii) Explain in about 40 words, how education at grassroot level is benefitted
by these projects. 2
(viii) As opposed to learning by heart, experiential toys 1
(A) ignite interest (B) challenge the teachers
(C) replace textbooks (D) confuse learners
(ix) Playing is usually considered a distraction. Is it justified on the part of
the narrator to assert that playing is an important aspect of education ?
Write your answer in about 40 words. 2

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2. Read the text given below : 10 M
(1) People below the age of 20 and above the age of 50 are more likely to
believe fake news. Those relatively new to the use of the Internet
still do not grasp the concept of fake information over these
platforms, reveals a new survey ‘Countering Misinformation in
India’. This survey has been conducted jointly by Internet and
Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

(2) At least 40% of the respondents believed in ‘misinformation’ received

over social media if it came with leading backgrounds and evidence,
while 34% of them believe the information when it is shared by a
trustworthy organization.

(3) The dominant factor that drives people to forward such information
is their belief that it might benefit others and help in their safety. In
fact, that was the response of almost 50% of the respondents. This
was compounded by the fact that at least 20% of the respondents
expressed their lack of trust in conventional media thus their faith
in contents shared by common people over social media.

(4) But even then, newspapers still remain the top source of information
for most. At least 53% of the respondents trust what is generally
perceived as neutral media and only 29% trust technology and social
media platforms.

(5) However, what was surprising was that almost 45% of the
respondents did not even know about the existence of fact-checking
organization and most did not even know that journalists had to
verify data before they let it out. Only 26% of the respondents
believe that it is the responsibility of the media to curb or identify
fake news. Many respondents also put the responsibility of
identifying such fake news on an individual.

(6) The survey has found that first time or early users of the Internet
platforms are more susceptible to fake news than others. There is a
need for building capacities and creating a National Civic Digital
Literacy Strategic Plan.
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 Answer the following questions, based on the given passage :
(i) Select the option that comes under conventional media : 1
(A) Instagram (B) Newspaper
(C) Facebook (D) E-mail
(ii) Select the correct option : 1
One factor that prompts people to believe fake news is that
(A) it supports their point of view (B) they are biased
(C) it is from a reliable site (D) it has more ‘likes’ and ‘shares’
(iii) What according to the passage are the intentions of people who
share information ? 1
(iv) Which reason do you infer from the passage is responsible for
journalists spreading misinformation ? 1
(v) Complete the sentence appropriately : 1
The threat faced by the new entrants in social media is _____.
(vi) Explain your understanding of the difference between
‘misinformation’ and ‘fake news’. 1
(vii) As per your inference drawn from para (1), which category of people
fall as victims to fake news ? 2
(viii) What is the blame game that goes on in fixing the onus of
identifying fake news ? 2

Section – B : Creative Writing Skills (18 Marks)

Note : All details presented in the questions are imaginary and created for
assessment purpose.
3. Attempt ANY ONE of the following two, in about 50 words. 4
(a) Bharat Public School, I.P. Nagar, has recently constructed a Science
Park, a dedicated area where specific equipments based on
principles of Science are setup.
As Rashi Kapoor, President of Science Club, draft a notice for the
school notice board, informing students of the same. Mention
relevant detailes
OR
(b) You are the President, RWA Silver Oak Society. Draft a notice for
the society notice board informing residents about the appointment
of security guards at Gate Nos. 2, 3 & 4 and an increase of ` 1,000 in
the annual maintenance charges to meet the expenditure. Mention
relevant details.
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4. Attempt ANY ONE of the following two in about 50 words. 4
(a) You are a student counsellor of N.J. Public School. You are invited
by S.M. International School, Kala Puram, to address Class XII
students on Goal Setting & Time Management. Write a formal letter
of reply accepting the invitation and confirming your presence at the
stated time, include relevant details.
OR
(b) You are Mr. Anmol Gupta. You are planning to celebrate your
sister’s silver jubilee wedding anniversary. Draft the invitation card
to be sent to relatives and friends, sharing all relevant details.

5. Attempt ANY ONE of two, in about 120-150 words. 5

(a) You are Mahesh / Mrinal of 36, M.K. Avenue, Pratap Nagar. You are
a Commerce graduate. You saw the given advertisement in a
newspaper and wish to apply for the position advertised. Write a
letter along with a detailed bio-data, expressing your interest in the
advertised post.
S.K. GLOBAL BANK
We’re hiring
Management Trainees
Qualification : Graduation in any Subject
Experience : 0 – 2 yrs.
Skills : Project management, Communication
skills, Customer service skills
Apply with bio-data to The Manager, S.K. Global
Bank, 45, Bannerghatta Road, Pratap Nagar
OR
(b) You have recently come across a report stating that crime against
the elderly is up by 22% in AB Nagar. Senior citizens especially
those living alone are exposed to crimes like robbery, murder etc.
As a concerned citizen, write a letter to the editor of a local daily
expressing your concern and suggesting ways to protect them. Use
the following cues along with your own ideas to draft the letter.
 Volunteer your services
 Environment to be made secure
 Not to leave old people alone
 Be in touch with them
 Regular police check
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6. Attempt ANY ONE of the two, in 120-150 words. 5

(a) You are Anuj, a student of Class XII. Whenever you are stressed,
you listen to music and get relaxed. You strongly believe that music
destresses you and refreshes your body and mind.

Based on your experience, write an article on ‘Music as Therapy’ for

a health magazine highlighting the healing power of music. Use the
following cues along with your own ideas to compose this article :

 music establishes connection with self

 music helps in self-expression

 comforts body, mind & soul

 improves one’s mood

OR

(b) Your school recently conducted an Art exhibition in which students

from all classes participated. Students presented various paintings,
sculpture etc. Parents and visitors congratulated the students on
their efforts.

As a student editor, write a report on the exhibition to be published

in your school magazine. Use the cues given below along with your
own ideas to compose this report :

 date, venue, time

 participants

 types of painting, sculpture

 theme, if any.

 visitors’ feed back

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 Section – C
Literature, Text Book and Supplementary Reading Text
(40 Marks)
7. Read the following extracts and answer the questions on ANY ONE of the
given two. 6
(a) Sometimes I feel myself I can hardly bear
The thought of so much childish longing in vain,
The sadness that lurks near the open window there,
That waits all day in almost open prayer.
For the squeal of brakes, the sound of a stopping car,
Of all the thousand selfish cars that pass,
Just one to inquire what a farmer’s prices are
And one did stop, but only to plow up grass
In using the yard to back and turn around;
And another to ask the way to where it was bound ; (A Roadside Stand)
(i) Select the option that has the same literary device as in ‘The
sadness that lurks near the open window there’.
(A) Lucy moved across the room like a warship sailing into
battle.
(B) Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
(C) The water-wraith was shrieking.
(D) The pen is mightier than the sword.
(ii) They prayed for the stopping of a car. When one car finally
stopped, it brought _______ to the people of the roadside stand.
(A) help (B) happiness
(C) disappointment (D) cash flow
(iii) Explain one inference that can be drawn from the line,
‘……childish longing in vain’.
(iv) Complete the sentence appropriately.
The emotion of the poet reflected in the above extract is _______.
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 (v) The expression ‘selfish car’ suggests that _______.
(vi) Based on the rhyme scheme evident in the last two lines of the
extract, which word would rhyme with the last line ?
_____ _____ _____
brass reply sound
OR
(b) … but soon
put that thought away, and
looked out at Young
Trees sprinting, the merry children spilling
out of their homes, but after the airport’s security check,
standing a few yards away, I looked again at her, wan, pale
as a late winter’s moon and felt that old
familiar ache, my childhood’s fear, (My Mother at Sixty-six)
(i) Select the correct option.
The impact of ‘merry children’ on poet’s mind _______.
(A) caused anxiety (B) created a sense of longing
(C) brought comfort (D) reminded her of her own childhood
(ii) The tone of the poet expressed in the above lines is
(A) sadness and helplessness
(B) excitement and eagerness
(C) appreciation and gratitude
(D) anger and anxiety
(iii) The words ‘wan, pale’ indicate the mother’s _______.
(iv) Complete the following sentence appropriately.
The poet looked at her mother again to _______.
(v) Explain one inference that can be drawn from the line ‘felt that
old familiar ache’.
(vi) ‘put that thought away’.
What is the intention of poet that can be inferred from the above line ?
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8. Read the two extracts given below and answer the questions on ANY
ONE. 4
(a) The reason the programme has been so successful is because it is
impossible to go anywhere near the South Pole and not be affected by
it. It’s easy to be blase about polar ice caps melting while sitting in the
comfort zone of our respective latitude and longitude, but when you can
visibly see glaciers retreating and ice shelves collapsing, you begin to
realise that the threat of global warming is real.
Antarctica, because of her simple eco-system and lack of biodiversity,
is the perfect place to study how little changes in the environment
can have big repercussions. (Journey to the End of the Earth)
(i) As per the given extract, the reason for the success of the
programme is
(A) the participation of young students.
(B) the journey to Antarctica.
(C) the exposure to reality.
(D) it was impossible to go near south pole.
(ii) Complete the following sentence.
The warning that can be inferred from the above extract is
__________.
(iii) State whether the statement given is TRUE or FALSE with
reference to the extract.
Global warming is a threat to human survival.
(iv) Explain one inference that can be drawn from the line “It’s easy
to be blase about polar ice caps melting while sitting in the
comfort zone”.
OR
(b) From that day onwards it was celebration time for all the tigers
inhabiting Pratibandapuram.
The State banned tiger hunting by anyone except the Maharaja. A
proclamation was issued to the effect that if anyone dared to fling so
much as a stone at a tiger, all his wealth and property would be
confiscated.
The Maharaja vowed he would attend to all other matters only after
killing the hundred tigers. Initially the king seemed well set to
realise his ambition. (The Tiger King)
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 (i) Select the correct option :
‘… he would attend to all other matters only after killing
hundred tigers’. This reflects Tiger King’s
(A) courage (B) determination
(C) selfishness (D) kindness
(ii) Complete the sentence appropriately.
From that day onwards it was celebration time for all the
tigers. The above statement is ironical in the sense _______.
(iii) ‘… if anyone dared to fling so much as a stone at a tiger, all his
wealth and property would be confiscated’.
What trait of the king is reflected in the above line ?
(iv) State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE.
The King’s ambition is to save people from the tigers.

9. Read the two extracts given below and answer the questions on ANY
ONE. 6
(a) “Why do you do this ?” I ask Saheb whom I encounter every morning
scrounging for gold in the garbage dumps of my neighbourhood.
Saheb left his home long ago. Set amidst the green fields of Dhaka,
his home is not even a distant memory. There were many storms
that swept away their fields and homes, his mother tells him. That’s
why they left, looking for gold in the big city where he now lives.
“I have nothing else to do,” he mutters, looking away.
“Go to school,” I say glibly, realizing immediately how hollow the
advice must sound.
“There is no school in my neighbourhood. When they build one, I will go.”
(Lost Spring)
(i) Choose the correct option.
The expression ‘scrounging for gold’ refers to
(A) searching for gold items.
(B) looking for something that can fetch money.
(C) rummaging the garbage.
(D) digging to find food to eat.
(ii) The influence of nature in Saheb’s life was that it _______.
(A) brought prosperity (B) yielded food for them
(C) gave them home (D) brought disaster
(iii) Complete the sentence with an appropriate word.
Saheb’s conversation with the narrator draws _____ of readers
towards Saheb.
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 (iv) Explain one inference that can be drawn from the line “……
realizing how hollow the advice must sound”.
(v) The expression ‘when they build one, I will go’ indicates Saheb’s
_______ to go to school.
(vi) State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE.
‘… his home is not even a distant dream’ states that Saheb sees
his home often in his dream.
OR
(b) Then the poet spoke. He couldn’t have addressed a more dazed and
silent audience – no one knew what he was talking about and his
accent defeated any attempt to understand what he was saying. The
whole thing lasted about an hour ; then the poet left and we all
dispersed in utter bafflement – What are we doing ? What is an
English poet doing in a film studio which makes Tamil films for the
simplest sort of people ? People whose lives least afforded them the
possibility of cultivating a taste for English poetry. The poet looked
pretty baffled too, for he must have felt the sheer incongruity of his
talk about the thrills and travails of an English poet. His visit
remained an unexplained mystery. (Poets and Pancakes)
(i) Choose the correct option :
The reason for the bewilderment of the audience is
(A) unknown identity of the visitor.
(B) that the speaker had not been introduced to them.
(C) the visit of an English poet to a Tamil film studio.
(D) that they did not understand English.
(ii) By ‘thrills and travails” the author refers to
(A) joy and happiness (B) interest and aspiration
(C) excitement and pain (D) shocks and surprises
(iii) Explain one inference that can be drawn from the line, “He
could not have addressed a more dazed and silent audience”.
(iv) The failure of the speaker to connect with the audience with
reference to the extract is his _______.
(v) What information in the extract reveals the fact that the people
have no exposure other than to their own circle ?
(vi) State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE.
The audience were enthralled by the poet’s impressive speech.
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10. Answer ANY FIVE of the following six questions, in about 40-50 words :
5  2 = 10
(i) Explain the inference that can be drawn from the line : “Will they
make them sing in German, even the pigeons ?” (The Last Lesson)
(ii) “Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart.”
What does the above statement speak of the father ? (Deep Water)
(iii) The tigers in the panel that she made
Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.
What is the tone of the poet reflected in the above lines ?
(Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers)
(iv) What is Pablo Neruda’s complaint against fishermen ?
(Keeping Quiet)
(v) How and why does Keats relate ‘mighty dead’ to the ‘Thing of
Beauty’ ? (A Thing of Beauty)
(vi) ‘Jansie, knowing they were both earmarked for the biscuit factory,
became melancholy’.
What inference about Jansie’s character is drawn from the above
line ? (Going Places)

11. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in 40-50 words each :
22=4
(i) ‘They decided that the Maharaja must not come to know that he had
missed the target’. (The Tiger King)
Why did the hunters try to hide the truth from the king ?
(ii) ‘I must get rid of this man for your sake’.
How did Dr. Sadao act like a perfect husband ? (The Enemy)
(iii) “I had been tossed about in the air like a wooden puppet” and now
my long hair was shingled like a coward’s…”
What inference about the life of Zitkala-Sa can be drawn from the
above statement ? (Memories of Childhood)

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12. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 120-150 words : 5
(a) Imagine you are Pablo Neruda of ‘Keeping Quiet’. He advises Robert
Frost in the context of his conflict and pain at the plight of the
roadside stand owners. Pen down your advice in a letter to Robert
Frost. You may begin.
Dear Frost,
You seem very pained at the plight of the roadside stand
owners, and I would like to advise you…
OR
(b) While M. Hamel talks of language being the key to nationalism.
Gandhi tells the court it is a ‘conflict of duties’. On the one hand, not
to set a bad example as a law breaker, on the other hand, to render
the humanitarian and national service. You get inspired and decide
to write an article for a youth magazine urging the youth to dedicate
themselves to the service, of the nation.
You may begin like this,
Youth plays an important role in the progress of the nation ………

13. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in 120-150 words : 5
(a) Things out, shutting things in.
(On the Face of It)
The above statement speaks about Mr. Lamb’s open mindedness and
large heartedness despite his disability. Inspired by his thought, you
as a student leader, give a motivational speech to your class on how
positive attitude and broad mindedness will help one succeed in life.
You may begin like this.
Good morning to one & all.
Being positive and open minded will definitely make you evolve and
grow ……
OR
(b) “that if the man were whole I could turn him over to the Police ….. .
But since he is wounded”
(The Enemy)
The above statement clearly displays Dr. Sadao’s commitment to his
profession and compassion. Write an article in appreciation of
Dr. Sadao’s professional ethics and his ability to rise above
prejudices. You may begin like this.
Dr. Sadao proved himself to be a man with great humanitarian
values ……
___________

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Senior Secondary School Examination 2024
Marking Scheme – ENGLISH CORE (301)
(QUESTION PAPER CODE – 1/5/2)
General Instructions: -

1. You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious
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Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while
evaluating, answers which are based on the latest information or knowledge and / or
are innovative, may be assessed for their correctness otherwise, and due marks may be
awarded to them. In Competency based questions, please try to understand the given
answer and even if reply is not from marking scheme but correct competency is shown
by the candidate, due marks should be awarded.
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can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, then due marks should be
awarded accordingly.
5. The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be
zeroed after deliberation and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for
evaluation shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the
marking of individual evaluators.
6. Evaluators will mark ( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer ‘X” be marked.
Evaluators will not put ( √ ) while evaluating a wrong answer which gives an impression
that answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is the most common mistake
which evaluators are committing.
7. If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
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and encircled. This must be followed strictly.
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only once.
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not hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.
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every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books
per day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).
14. Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
• Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
• Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
• Wrong totalling of marks awarded on an answer.
• Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
• Wrong question wise totalling on the title page.
• Wrong totalling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
• Wrong grand total.
• Marks in words and figures not tallying / not same.
• Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
• Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark ( √ )
is correctly and clearly indicated. It should not merely be a line. Same is with the (X) for
incorrect answer.)
• Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks awarded.
15. While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should
be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0) Marks. ‘Zero’ should be mentioned both in
figures and words.
16. Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totalling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the
evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all
concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions should be followed meticulously
and judiciously.
17. The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the “Guidelines
for Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
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the title page, correctly totalled and written in figures and words.
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payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners / Additional Head Examiners /
Head Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is
carried out strictly as per Value Points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.

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MARKING SCHEME
Senior Secondary School Examination, 2024
ENGLISH CORE (Subject Code–301)
[ Question Paper Code : 1/5/2 ]
Maximum Marks : 80
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The answers given below are suggestive. Credit should be given for any relevant point which
is not included in the value points listed below. However, any independent interpretation
should be discussed with the HE before awarding marks.
2. No marks shall be deducted for exceeding the word-limit.
3. If a spelling error is recurring, it should be penalized only once.

SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS Marks

SECTION—A 22
marks
Reading Skills
NOTE: The objective of the reading section is to focus on testing a candidate’s
ability to comprehend. No mark(s) should be deducted for mistakes in usage and
grammar, spelling or word-limit. Full marks may be awarded if a student has been
able to identify the core ideas. If a student literally lifts a portion of the given
passage as an answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this, as long as
it is relevant.
Q.1. Answer the following questions based on the passage given above: 12
marks
(i) By tier 2 and tier 3 cities, the author refers to
(A) Metro cities (B) Cities with huge population
(C) Underdeveloped cities (D) Cities with less population
Ans. (C) Underdeveloped cities 1
(ii) Complete the sentence with evidence from the text.
The made-in-India educational toys serves dual purpose of _______.
Ans. throwing light on Indian values and civilizations / developing children’s critical 1
thinking / decision making skills
(any two)
(iii) The author’s point of view that can be inferred from the above passage is
that _______.
(A) educational toys are the booming business.
(B) educational toys are meant to entertain children.
(C) educational toys will replace teachers.
(D) educational toys will make education more pragmatic.
Ans. (D) educational toys will make education more pragmatic. 1

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(iv) Complete the following sentence appropriately :

Educational toys enhance the personality of children by _____.

Ans. enhancing / improving cognitive skills / social skills / problem solving ability / 1
special awareness / mastering a skill
(v) Read the five headlines (a) – (e), given below :
(a) Sustainable Educational Toys are Developmentally Appropriate.
(b) Sustainable Educational Toys Promote Free play.
(c) Sustainable Educational Toys – Free and Widespread.
(d) Sustainable Educational Toys – Experiential Learning.
(e) Sustainable Educational Toys – Hinder Interaction with people.
Identify the option that displays the headline that DOES/DO NOT correspond
with what the passage highlights.
(A) only (e) (B) (a) and (b)
(C) (c) and (e) (D) only (d)

Ans. (C) (c) and (e) 1

(vi) What evidences do you gather from the passage to state that educational
system is revolutionized by educational toys ? Answer in about 40 words.
Ans. - it has made learning more interesting 2
- incorporated experiential learning
- child’s interest is kindled
- stops rote learning
- ignites student’s curiosity
- increase learner’s focus
(any two)
(vii) Explain in about 40 words, how education at grass root level is benefitted by
these projects.
Ans. - resolve a lot of issues in tier 2 or 3 cities 2
- resolve issues like lack of infrastructure
- create miniature labs for schools
- offer visual, auditory, and kinesthetic aids
- offer an engaging avenue to teach mathematical, verbal, problem solving
skills
(any two)
(viii) As opposed to learning by heart, experiential toys
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(A) ignite interest (B) challenge the teachers

(C) replace textbooks (D) confuse learners
Ans. (A) ignite interest 1
(ix) Playing is usually considered a distraction. Is it justified on the part of the
narrator to assert that playing is an important aspect of education? Write your
answer in about 40 words.
Ans. - playing is vital for cognitive development 2
- toys engage students in experiential learning
- students develop better social skills and learn to negotiate
- settle differences
- learn team spirit
(any two)

Passage 2
Q.2. Answer the following questions based on the given passage: 10
marks
(i) Select the option that comes under conventional media :
(A) Instagram (B) Newspaper
(C) Facebook (D) E-mail
Ans. (B) Newspaper 1
(ii) Select the correct option :
One factor that prompts people to believe fake news is that
(A) it supports their point of view (B) they are biased
(C) it is from a reliable site (D) it has more ‘likes’ and ‘shares’
Ans. (C) it is from a reliable site 1
(iii) What according to the passage are the intentions of people who share
information ?
Ans. might benefit others / help in their safety 1
(iv) Which reason do you infer from the passage is responsible for journalists
spreading misinformation?
Ans. not verifying data / had to verify data before publishing / it is their responsibility to 1
verify data
(v) Complete the sentence appropriately :
The threat faced by the new entrants in social media is _____.
Ans. the susceptibility to fake news 1

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(vi) Explain your understanding of the difference between ‘misinformation’ and

‘fake news’.
Ans. misinformation – misleading information / twisted information 1
fake news – fabricated news / false news
(any other relevant answer to be accepted)
(vii) As per your inference drawn from para (1), which category of people fall as
victims to fake news ?
Ans. - those below the age of 20 and above the age of 50 2
- those who are new to the use of internet
- those who are not aware of the concept of fake news
(any two)
(viii) What is the blame game that goes on in fixing the onus of identifying fake
news?
Ans. - putting blame on journalist as it is their responsibility to verify data 2
- some feel it is the responsibility of media to curb and identify fake news
- some put the responsibility of identifying fake news on individuals
(any two)
SECTION B 18
marks
Creative Writing Skills
OBJECTIVE:
• To test the ability to think logically and express clearly.
• To use a style appropriate to the given situation.
• To plan, organize and present ideas coherently.

Q.3 Attempt ANY ONE of the following two in about 50 words. 4

marks
NOTICE WRITING
Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 2
Expression: Grammar & Spelling – ½ Coherence of Ideas- ½
FORMAT - Name of issuing authority- organisation/ agency, NOTICE, heading,
date of issue, signature / name, designation (bottom left)
Q.3 Bharat Public School, I.P. Nagar, has recently constructed a Science Park, a
(a) dedicated area where specific equipments based on principles of science are
setup.
As Rashi Kapoor, President of Science Club, draft a notice for the school notice
board, informing students of the same. Mention relevant details.
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Ans. Suggested value points:- 4

- location
- features of science park
- objectives
- time of visit
- teacher incharge

(inputs given in the question to be included)

(any other relevant point)
OR
Q.3 You are the President, RWA Silver Oak Society. Draft a notice for the society
(b) notice board informing residents about the appointment of security guards at
Gate Nos. 2, 3 & 4 and an increase of Rs. 1,000 in the annual maintenance
charges to meet the expenditure. Mention relevant details.
Ans. Suggested value points:- 4
- no. of security guards to be appointed
- increase in annual maintenance charges
- due date for payment
- mode of payment

(inputs given in the question to be included)

(any other relevant point)

Q. 4 Attempt ANY ONE of the following two in about 50 words. 4

marks
Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 2
Expression: Grammar & Spelling – ½ Coherence of Ideas- ½
FORMAL REPLY

Q.4 You are a student counsellor of N.J. Public School. You are invited by S.M.
(a) International School, Kala Puram, to address Class XII students on Goal
Setting & Time Management. Write a formal letter of reply accepting the
invitation and confirming your presence at the stated time, include relevant
details.

Suggested value points: 4

Ans. - formal letter of acceptance
- thanking for the invite
- event and its schedule
- good wishes

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(inputs given in the question to be included)

(any other relevant point)
OR
FORMAL INVITATION

Q.4 You are Mr. Anmol Gupta. You are planning to celebrate your sister’s silver jubilee
(b) wedding anniversary. Draft the invitation card to be sent to relatives and friends,
sharing all relevant details.
Ans. Format- Card 4
Suggested value points:
- name of the host
- details of event / ocassion
- mention date, time and venue
- contact address and phone no.

(inputs given in the question to be included)

(any other relevant point)

Q. 5 Attempt ANY ONE of two in 120 - 150 words. 5

marks
Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 3
Expression (Grammar & Spelling) – ½ Coherence of ideas - ½
FORMAT –Sender’s address, Date, Receiver’s address, Subject and Salutation/
Salutation and Subject, Complimentary Close, Name
JOB APPLICATION

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Q.5 You are Mahesh / Mrinal of 36, M.K. Avenue, Pratap Nagar. You are a
(a) Commerce graduate. You saw the given advertisement in a newspaper and
wish to apply for the position advertised. Write a letter along with a detailed
bio-data, expressing your interest in the advertised post.

S.K. GLOBAL BANK

We’re hiring
Management Trainees
Qualification : Graduation in any subject
Experience : 0 – 2 years
Skills : Project Management, Communication Skills,
Customer Service skills

Apply with bio-data to The Manager, S.K. Global Bank, 45,

Bannerghatta Road, Pratap Nagar

Suggested value points: 5

Ans. Covering Letter :
- reference to the advertisement
- suitability for post
- offer candidature
Bio-Data / Resume / CV:
- personal profile
- qualifications
- experience
- skills
- references
NOTE:
• No marks to be deducted if the Resume/CV/Bio-data is included in the
covering letter.

(inputs given in the question to be included)

OR
LETTER TO EDITOR

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Q.5 You have recently come across a report stating that crime against the elderly is
(b) up by 22% in AB Nagar. Senior citizens especially those living alone are
exposed to crimes like robbery, murder etc. As a concerned citizen, write a
letter to the editor of a local daily expressing your concern and suggesting ways
to protect them. Use the following cues along with your own ideas to draft the
letter.
• Volunteer your services
• Environment to be made secure
• Not to leave old people alone
• Be in touch with them
• Regular police check

Ans. Suggested value points 5

(inputs given in the question to be included)

(any other relevant point)
(any three)

Q. 6 Attempt ANY ONE of the following two questions in 120 - 150 words. 5
marks
ARTICLE WRITING

Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 3
Expression (Grammar & Spelling) – ½ Coherence of ideas - ½
FORMAT – Title and byline
Q.6 You are Anuj, a student of Class XII. Whenever you are stressed, you listen to music
(a) and get relaxed. You strongly believe that music destresses you and refreshes your
body and mind.
Based on your experience, write an article on ‘Music as Therapy’ for a health
magazine highlighting the healing power of music. Use the following cues along with
your own ideas to compose this article :

• music establishes connection with self

• music helps in self-expression
• comforts body, mind & soul
• improves one’s mood

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Suggested value points : 5

Ans.

(inputs given in the question to be included)

(any other relevant point)
(any three)
OR
REPORT WRITING

Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 3
Expression (Grammar & Spelling) – ½ Coherence of ideas - ½
FORMAT – Title and byline
Q.6 Your school recently conducted an Art exhibition in which students from all classes
(b) participated. Students presented various paintings, sculpture etc. Parents and visitors
congratulated the students on their efforts.
As a student editor, write a report on the exhibition to be published in your school
magazine. Use the cues given below along with your own ideas to compose this report :

• Date, venue, time

• Participants
• Types of painting, sculpture
• Theme, if any
• Visitors’ feed back

Ans. Suggested value points : 5

(inputs given in the question to be included)

(any other relevant point)
(any three)

SECTION C 40
Literature Marks
NOTE: The objective of this section is to test a candidate’s ability to understand
and interpret the prescribed text through short & long answer type questions. Long
answer type questions have been set to test the students’ understanding of the
text and their ability to interpret, evaluate & respond to the issues raised therein.
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Hence, no particular answer can be accepted as the only correct answer. All
presentations may be accepted as correct with consultation of the HE, if they have
been duly supported by the facts drawn from the text. The student should be able
to justify his / her viewpoint.
In the Inter textual questions reference to both the texts must be included.
Q.7 Read the following extracts and answer the questions on ANY ONE of the
given two.
(a) Sometimes I feel myself I can hardly bear 6x1
The thought of so much childish longing in vain, =6
marks
The sadness that lurks near the open window there,
That waits all day in almost open prayer.
For the squeal of brakes, the sound of a stopping car,
Of all the thousand selfish cars that pass,
Just one to inquire what a farmer’s prices are
And one did stop, but only to plow up grass
In using the yard to back and turn around;
And another to ask the way to where it was bound ;
(A Roadside Stand)
(i) Select the option that has the same literary device as in ‘The sadness that lurks
near the open window there’.
(A) Lucy moved across the room like a warship sailing into battle.
(B) Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
(C) The water-wraith was shrieking.
(D) The pen is mightier than the sword.
Ans. (C) The water-wraith was shrieking. 1
(ii) They prayed for the stopping of a car. When one car finally stopped, it brought
_______ to the people of the roadside stand.
(A) help (B) happiness
(C) disappointment (D) cash flow
Ans. (C) disappointment 1
(iii) Explain one inference that can be drawn from the line,
‘……childish longing in vain’.
Ans. foolish / naïve the desire of roadside stand people to do business with city people is 1
a futile effort
(iv) Complete the sentence appropriately.
The emotion of the poet reflected in the above extract is _______.
Ans. pain / sadness/ grief/ empathy/ helplessness / anguish / despair 1
(v) The expression ‘selfish car’ suggests that _______.
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Ans. city people are selfish / people in the car have no concern for roadside stand people. 1
(vi) Based on the rhyme scheme evident in the last two lines of the extract, which
word would rhyme with the last line ?
_____ _____ _____
brass reply sound
Ans. sound 1
OR
Q.7 … but soon 6x1
(b) put that thought away, and =6
marks
looked out at Young
Trees sprinting, the merry children spilling
out of their homes, but after the airport’s security check,
standing a few yards away, I looked again at her, wan, pale
as a late winter’s moon and felt that old
familiar ache, my childhood’s fear,
(My Mother at Sixty-six)
(i) Select the correct option.
The impact of ‘merry children’ on poet’s mind _________.
(A) caused anxiety
(B) created a sense of longing
(C) brought comfort
(D) reminded her of her own childhood
Ans. (C) brought comfort 1
(ii) The tone of the poet expressed in the above lines is
(A) sadness and helplessness
(B) excitement and eagerness
(C) appreciation and gratitude
(D) anger and anxiety
Ans. (A) sadness and helplessness 1
(iii) The words ‘wan, pale’ indicate the mother’s _______.
Ans. ageing/ colourless face / weakness / exhaustion 1
(iv) Complete the following sentence appropriately.
The poet looked at her mother again to _______.
Ans. bid her goodbye / have a last look / reaffirm her own thoughts 1
(v) Explain one inference that can be drawn from the line ‘felt that old familiar
ache’.
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Ans. referring to her childhood fear / fear of separation 1

(vi) ‘put that thought away’.
What is the intention of poet that can be inferred from the above line ?
Ans. to divert her mind / mood from the grief of her mother’s ageing and imminent death 1

Q.8 Read the two extracts given below and answer the questions on ANY ONE.
(a) The reason the programme has been so successful is because it is impossible to 4x1
go anywhere near the South Pole and not be affected by it. It’s easy to be blase =4
about polar ice caps melting while sitting in the comfort zone of our respective marks
latitude and longitude, but when you can visibly see glaciers retreating and ice
shelves collapsing, you begin to realise that the threat of global warming is real.
Antarctica, because of her simple eco-system and lack of biodiversity, is the
perfect place to study how little changes in the environment can have big
repercussions.
(Journey to the End of the Earth)
(i) As per the given extract, the reason for the success of the programme is
(A) the participation of young students.
(B) the journey to Antarctica.
(C) the exposure to reality.
(D) it was impossible to go near south pole.
Ans. (C) the exposure to reality. / (D) it was impossible to go near south pole. 1
(ii) Complete the following sentence.
The warning that can be inferred from the above extract is __________.
Ans. that global warming is real / that little changes in environment can have big 1
repercussions
(iii) State whether the statement given is TRUE or FALSE with reference to the
extract.
Global warming is a threat to human survival.
Ans. True 1
(iv) Explain one inference that can be drawn from the line “It’s easy to be blase
about polar ice caps melting while sitting in the comfort zone”.
Ans. in comfort zone we are indifferent to the seriousness of the situation 1
OR
Q.8 From that day onwards it was celebration time for all the tigers inhabiting 4x1
(b) Pratibandapuram. The State banned tiger hunting by anyone except the =4
Maharaja. A proclamation was issued to the effect that if anyone dared to fling marks
so much as a stone at a tiger, all his wealth and property would be confiscated.
The Maharaja vowed he would attend to all other matters only after killing the
hundred tigers. Initially the king seemed well set to realise his ambition.
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(The Tiger King)

(i) Select the correct option :
‘… he would attend to all other matters only after killing hundred tigers’. This
reflects Tiger King’s
(A) courage (B) determination
(C) selfishness (D) kindness
Ans. (C) selfishness 1
(ii) Complete the sentence appropriately.
From that day onwards it was celebration time for all the tigers. The above
statement is ironical in the sense _______.
Ans. the tigers were spared by others to be killed by the king / king had planned to kill all 1
tigers himself
(iii) ‘… if anyone dared to fling so much as a stone at a tiger, all his wealth and
property would be confiscated’.
What trait of the king is reflected in the above line ?
Ans. authoritative / whimsical / cruel / selfish / autocratic 1
(iv) State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE.
The King’s ambition is to save people from the tigers.
Ans. FALSE 1

Q.9 Read the extracts given below and answer the questions on ANY ONE.
(a) “Why do you do this ?” I ask Saheb whom I encounter every morning 6 x 1
scrounging for gold in the garbage dumps of my neighbourhood. Saheb left his =6
home long ago. Set amidst the green fields of Dhaka, his home is not even a marks
distant memory. There were many storms that swept away their fields and
homes, his mother tells him. That’s why they left, looking for gold in the big
city where he now lives. “I have nothing else to do,” he mutters, looking away.
“Go to school,” I say glibly, realizing immediately how hollow the advice must
sound.
“There is no school in my neighbourhood. When they build one, I will go.”
(Lost Spring)
(i) Choose the correct option.
The expression ‘scrounging for gold’ refers to
(A) searching for gold items.
(B) looking for something that can fetch money.
(C) rummaging the garbage.
(D) digging to find food to eat.
Ans. (B) looking for something that can fetch money. 1
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(ii) The influence of nature in Saheb’s life was that it _______.

(A) brought prosperity (B) yielded food for them
(C) gave them home (D) brought disaster
Ans. (D) brought disaster 1
(iii) Complete the sentence with an appropriate word.
Saheb’s conversation with the narrator draws _____ of readers towards Saheb.
Ans. sympathy / concern/ admiration 1
(iv) Explain one inference that can be drawn from the line “…… realizing how
hollow the advice must sound”.
Ans. realized how meaningless her advise was / she never meant to open a school 1
(v) The expression ‘when they build one, I will go’ indicates Saheb’s _______ to go
to school.
Ans. eagerness / willingness / desire 1
(vi) State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE.
‘… his home is not even a distant dream’ states that Saheb sees his home often
in his dream.
Ans. FALSE 1
OR
Q.9 Then the poet spoke. He couldn’t have addressed a more dazed and silent audience – 6x1
(b) no one knew what he was talking about and his accent defeated any attempt to =6
understand what he was saying. The whole thing lasted about an hour ; then the poet marks
left and we all dispersed in utter bafflement – What are we doing ? What is an English
poet doing in a film studio which makes Tamil films for the simplest sort of people ?
People whose lives least afforded them the possibility of cultivating a taste for English
poetry. The poet looked pretty baffled too, for he must have felt the sheer incongruity
of his talk about the thrills and travails of an English poet. His visit remained an
unexplained mystery.
(Poets and Pancakes)
(i) Choose the correct option :
The reason for the bewilderment of the audience is
(A) unknown identity of the visitor.
(B) that the speaker had not been introduced to them.
(C) the visit of an English poet to a Tamil film studio.
(D) that they did not understand English.
Ans. (C) the visit of an English poet to a Tamil film studio. 1
(ii) By ‘thrills and travails” the author refers to
(A) joy and happiness (B) interest and aspiration
(C) excitement and pain (D) shocks and surprises
Ans. (C) excitement and pain 1
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(iii) Explain one inference that can be drawn from the line, “He could not have
addressed a more dazed and silent audience”.
Ans. audience was more dazed because of his accent – what he was saying was 1
incomprehensible
(iv) The failure of the speaker to connect with the audience with reference to the extract is
his _______.
Ans. accent / language 1
(v) What information in the extract reveals the fact that the people have no exposure
other than to their own circle ?
Ans. they were not able to afford to develop a taste for English poetry 1
(vi) State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE.
The audience were enthralled by the poet’s impressive speech
Ans. FALSE 1

Q. Answer ANY FIVE of the following six questions in 40 - 50 words each : 5x2
10 = 10
marks
Distribution of marks:-
CONTENT – 1
SPELLING AND GRAMMAR- ½ COHERENCE OF IDEAS- ½
(i) Explain the inference that can be drawn from the line : “Will they make them
sing in German, even the pigeons ?” (The Last Lesson)
Ans. Suggested value points- 2
- extreme fear of enslaved people of Alsace / Franz’s perception of war
- authoritative tone of German Government
- sarcasm
- man can’t enslave nature
(any other relevant point)
(any one)
(ii) “Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart.”
What does the above statement speak of the father ? (Deep Water)
Ans. Suggested value points- 2
- sporty spirit of father / giving him space to learn
- not instilling fear in his son / friendly
- insensitive to his son’s fear at that point of time
(any other relevant point)
(any one)
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(iii) The tigers in the panel that she made

Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.
What is the tone of the poet reflected in the above lines ?
(Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers)
Ans. Suggested value points- 2
- critical of the society
- angry that the death of Aunt Jennifer will not change the attitude of men in the
society
- appreciation of permanence of Art in the world
(any other relevant point)
(any one)
(iv) What is Pablo Neruda’s complaint against fishermen ?
(Keeping Quiet)
Ans. Suggested value points- 2
- fishermen kill whales in the sea
- responsible for ecological imbalance
- environmental degradation
- not thinking of the consequences of his action
(any other relevant point)
(any one)
(v) How and why does Keats relate ‘mighty dead’ to the ‘Thing of Beauty’ ?
(A Thing of Beauty)
Ans. Suggested value points- 2
- mighty dead is heroic death
- source of inspiration for common man / legendary people
(any other relevant point)
(any one)
(vi) ‘Jansie, knowing they were both earmarked for the biscuit factory, became
melancholy’.
What inference about Jansie’s character is drawn from the above line ?
(Going Places)
Ans. Suggested value points- 2
- realistic girl- doesn’t live in dreams
- sympathizes with Sophie
- cares for her friend
- obeys her family expectations / pragmatic
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(any other relevant point)

(any one)

Q. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions in 40-50 words each : 2x2
11 =4
marks
Distribution of marks:-
CONTENT – 1
SPELLING AND GRAMMAR- ½ COHERENCE OF IDEAS- ½
(i) ‘They decided that the Maharaja must not come to know that he had missed
the target’. (The Tiger King)
Why did the hunters try to hide the truth from the king ?
Ans. Suggested value points- 2
- feared that it might hurt the ego of the King
- the fear of losing their jobs
- afraid of facing the anger of the King
(any other relevant point)
(any one)
(ii) ‘I must get rid of this man for your sake’.
How did Dr. Sadao act like a perfect husband ? (The Enemy)
Ans. Suggested value points- 2
- caring
- responsible / protective
- seeing his wife trembling in fear after seeing the messenger
- ready to take action to save his family
(any other relevant point)
(any one)
(iii) “I had been tossed about in the air like a wooden puppet” and now my long
hair was shingled like a coward’s…”
What inference about the life of Zitkala-Sa can be drawn from the above
statement?
(Memories of Childhood)
Ans. Suggested value points- 2
- her life full of struggles
- she faced humiliation and suppression
- shingling of her hair against her choice/identity
- taken away from parents / faced discrimination at young age
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(any other relevant point)

(any one)
Q. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions in about 120-150 words. 5
12 marks
Distribution of marks:-
CONTENT – 3 FLUENCY – 1
SPELLING – ½ GRAMMAR- ½
(a) Imagine you are Pablo Neruda of ‘Keeping Quiet’. He advises Robert Frost in
the context of his conflict and pain at the plight of the roadside stand owners.
Pen down your advice in a letter to Robert Frost.
You may begin.
Dear Frost,
You seem very pained at the plight of the roadside stand owners, and I would
like to advise you…
Ans. Suggested value points- 5
- not to be reactive
- take a pause and think
- we may come with better solutions / remedies
- city people are selfish – fast moving life, busy
- owners of roadside stand need to pause, wait, have patience
- suggest that death is not the only solution, rather pause and ponder
- introspect and reflect

(any other relevant point)

(any three)
OR

(b) While M. Hamel talks of language being the key to nationalism. Gandhi tells
the court it is a ‘conflict of duties’. On the one hand, not to set a bad example
as a law breaker, on the other hand, to render the humanitarian and national
service. You get inspired and decide to write an article for a youth magazine
urging the youth to dedicate themselves to the service, of the nation.
You may begin like this,
Youth plays an important role in the progress of the nation ………
Ans. Suggested value points- 5
M. Hamel
- youngsters should equip themselves with the appropriate traits and qualities
- as M. Hamel feels the youth should preserve / uphold their identities like
language / culture – should uphold patriotism
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- else it weakens their roots and paves way for others to interfere / intrigue
- the youth should not waste their time and energy
Gandhi
- the youth should develop concern for their fellow citizens
- only educated youth can save the society
- youth should focus on community service / one has to conquer fear

(any other relevant point)

(any three)

Q. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions in 120-150 words : 5

13 marks
Distribution of marks:-
CONTENT – 3 FLUENCY – 1
SPELLING – ½ GRAMMAR- ½
(a) Things out, shutting things in. (On the Face of it)
The above statement speaks about Mr. Lamb’s open mindedness and large
heartedness despite his disability. Inspired by his thought, you as a student
leader, give a motivational speech to your class on how positive attitude and
broad mindedness will help one succeed in life.
You may begin like this.
Good morning to one & all.
Being positive and open minded will definitely make you evolve and grow ……
Ans. Suggested value points- 5
- open mindedness will help you to adapt and grow
- we all should listen to the advice of elders and teachers
- should not be narrow minded and rigid in our ideas
- should not be intimidated by the problems and challenges of life
- optimism will help us surmount problems and be successful
- let not your disability be a handicap

(any other relevant point)

(any three)
OR
(b) “that if the man were whole I could turn him over to the Police ….. . But since
he is wounded” (The Enemy)
The above statement clearly displays Dr. Sadao’s commitment to his profession
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and compassion. Write an article in appreciation of Dr. Sadao’s professional

ethics and his ability to rise above prejudices. You may begin like this.
Dr. Sadao proved himself to be a man with great humanitarian values ……
Ans. Suggested value points- 5
- Dr. Sadao has grit and courage to take decision to treat the enemy soldier
- shows humanitarian concern
- rose above all prejudice
- risked his career and family
- saved the enemy soldier’s life and helped him to escape
- updated and informed the general about the enemy soldier
- people like Dr. Sadao are an asset to society

(any other relevant point)

(any three)
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