Time Allowed: 3 Hours. Minimum Marks.: 80
Section-A
1. (a) Read the passage given below and answers the questions that follow: (5×1-5)
One evening a boy of three was out for a walk with his father. There was also an elderly man with the father.Chatting, they walked on and went beyond the village. The green crops delighted the eyes. The elders were walking along the edge of a field. Not hearing the footsteps of the boy, the father looked back. The boy was sitting on the ground and seemed to be planting something. The father became curious. “What are you doing”? said he, “Look Father, I shall grow guns all over the field, “was the innocent reply of the boy. His eyes shone with the strong faith that guns would grow in the field. Both the elders were struck with wonder at the little boy’s words. The boy was Bhagat Singh who later fought like a hero for India’s freedom and sacrificed his life.
i) Where were the elders walking?
(a) on the road.
(b) In the garden.
(c) along the edge of a field.
(d) on the roof
Answer :- c) along the edge
(ii) What was he doing?
(a) doing his homework.
(b) playing with his friend
(c) planting something.
(d) singing a song
Answer :- (c) planting something
(iii) What faith did the boy have?
(a) He would achieve his goal.
(b) Guns would grow in the field.
(c) He would become a rich.
(d) crops would grow
Answer :- (c) his family
(iv) Bhagat Singh sacrificed his life for_______
(a) his friends.
(b) his country.
(c) his family.
(d) his village.
Answer :- b) his country
(v) Who was that boy ?
(a) Bhagat Singh
(b) Rajguru
(c) Arjuna
(d) Sukhdev
Answer :- a) Bhagat Singh
(b) Look at the picture carefully and answer the question :-
(1) What is the purpose of the above picture?
(a) Save energy
(b) keep healthy
(c) how to help prevent climate change
(d) By travelling more
Answer :- (c) how to help prevent climate change
(ii) How can we reduce waste?
(c) by recycling
(b) throw on the roads
(c) by selling
(d) use more disposable
Answer :- (a) by recycling
(iii) How can we conserve water?
(a) take showers
(b) run taps
(c) by turning off facicets when not is use
(d) use more and more water
Answer :- (c) by turning off facicets when not is use
(iv) Why are trees so important?
(a) because they give us money
(b) because they help lower CO2 in the air
(c) because they are very costly
(d) because they reduce waste
Answer :- (b) because they help lower CO2 in the air
Section-B (Objective Type Questions)
Do as directed:
(a) English Main Course Book(Prose)
(i) Choose the correct option
A body that goes round a star is called a______
(a) Planet
(b) astronomer
(c) Satellite
(d) moon
Answer :- (a) Planet
(ii) Fill in the blank:
The drops were coming from the eyes of ______
Answer :- Happy Prince
(iii) Della bought a Platinum watch-chain for Jim. True/False.
Answer :- True
(iv) What is there in the personality of every man?
Answer :- In the personality of every individual, there is a great reservoir of unused power.
(b) Supplementary Reader: (English Literature Book)
(v) What was Watson by profession?
Answer :- A Doctor
(vi) Did the author know that Naeem was also blind like him ?
Answer :- No
(vii) Subbiah had Five_____ children. Answer :- five
(viii) Robert Gillian offered a to ______ to Miss Lotta Lauriere. Answer :- Diamond Pendant
Section-C (Text Books)
(English Main Course Book)
3. (a) Short Answer Type Questions (any three): (3×2 = 6)
(i) What are machines doing for the humans?
Answer :- Machines have given humans abnormal power. They are helping them in every field. They are working as man’s slaves.
(ii) Where did the statue of the Happy Prince stand?
Answer :- It stood on a high column above the city.
(iii) Why was Della crying?
Answer :- Della wanted to buy a Christmas gift for Jim, but she didn’t have money for it. So she was crying.
(iv) What are the different types of fear experienced by people ?
Answer :- People Experience many types of fear. There are financial fears, fears of ill health and fears about the future. There are also fears about the consequences of past acts.
(v) What are planets?
Answer :- A body that goes round a star is called a planet.
(b) Long Answer Type Questions (any one):(1×3=3)
(i) What is the message conveyed by the author?
Answer :- The author brings out the secret of true happiness. True happiness comes from serving the poor and the needy God also blesses such persons. It is clear from the examples of the Happy Prince and the Swallow. The Happy Prince gives his all for the sake of the poor. The poor Swallow sacrifices his life for the sake of the Happy Prince. God blesses both of them. He gives them place in His Paradise.
(ii) What should be the ultimate aim of science?
Answer :- The ultimate aim of science should be to make life worthwhile on the earth. No, doubt, Science has given man the comfort of all material things. But more than material things, it is the non – material things that man needs. They are the qualities of charity, mercy, tolerance and justice. It is there things that make life worthwhile. Science should help man develop them functions of the mind.
Poetry
4. (a) Read the stanza and answer any two questions: (3 marks)
Beneath the morning stars they rode
Beneath the evening Sun
And their blood sang to them us they rodo
That all good wors are one.
Questions:
(i) Name the poem and poet.
Answer :- Poem Name :- A Ballad of Sir Pertab Singh, Poet Name :- Sir Henry Newbolt.
(ii) Who were the riders?
Answer :- Pertab Singh and his english friend.
(iii) How did they feel while riding ?
Answer :- They felt very happy and brave.
(b) Answer the following questions (any one) in 30-50 words: (3 marks)
(a) Give the central idea of the poem, “Character of a Happy Man
Answer :- This poem gives the secret of a truly happy person’s life. Such a person leads an honest life. He is jealous of none. He is content with whatever
(b) What does the expression ‘Scythe’ and ‘Spade’ stand for?
English Literature (Supplementary Reader)
5. Answers the following questions in 25-30 words: (any 3) (3×3=9 marks)
(i) Who arrested Smith? What were the charges against him?
Answer :- Inspector Morton arrested Smith. The charges against Smith were the murder of victor and the attempted murder of Sherlock Holmes.
(ii) Why could Naeem not get his treatment done?
Answer :- Naeem had spent all his money in paying for the author’s painting. He had to leave the hospital.
(iii) Who else got the money and how much?
Answer :- The others who got the money were the butler, the housekeeper and Miss Hayden who was the ward of Robert’s Uncle. Each of them got ten dollars.
(iv) How much rice did Subbiah agree to sell the man and for how much?
Answer :- Subbiah agreed to sell him half a seer of rice for half a rupee.
(v) What is the meaning of the statement: “Rice was in his blood”?
Answer :- Subbiah had spent all his days with his father in his rice shop. Thus he know all about rice business. It could be said that rice was in his blood.
Section -D (Vocabulary) (4 Marks)
6. Do as directed:
(a) Correct the following sentence:
Shelly is my cousin sister.
Answer :- Shelly is my cousin .
(b) Frame a sentence using the following idiom:
at par
Answer :- Her Performance is at pat with the best students in the class.
(c) Fill in the blank with suitable word from those in bracket:
When were you ? (born,borne)
Answer :- born
(d) Give one word for the following:
Something that can be heard.
Answer :- Audible
Section-E (Translation) (6 Marks)
(a) Translate the following sentences into Punjabi/Hindi:(any (1) Hindi:(any three)
(i) Why are you weeping then ?
Answer :- ਫਿਰ ਤੂੰ ਕਿਓਂ ਰੋ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ?
(ii) This is the age of machine.
Answer :- ਇਹ ਮਸ਼ੀਨੀ ਯੁੱਗ ਹੈ |
(iii) I did not want to die.
Answer :- ਮੈਂ ਮਰਨਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਚਾਹੁੰਦਾ ਸੀ |
(iv) Will you buy my hair?
Answer :- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀ ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਲ ਖ਼ਰੀਦੋ |
(V) The real stars are like our sun.
Answer :- ਅਸਲੀ ਤਾਰੇ ਸਾਡੇ ਸੂਰਜ ਵਾਂਗ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ |
(b ) Translate the following sentences into English:(any three)
(i) ਅਫਸੋਸ! ਭਾਰਤ ਮੈਚ ਹਾਰ ਗਿਆ।
Answer :- Alas! India lost the match.
(il) ਉਹ ਕਦੇ ਸੌਦੇ ਹਨ ?
Answer :- When do they sleep ?
(iii) ਮੇਰੀ ਗੱਲ ਸੁਣੋ।
Answer :- Listen to me.
(iv) ਮੈਂ ਇਹ ਸਵਾਲ ਹੱਲ ਕਰ ਸਕਦਾ ਹਾਂ।
Answer :- I can solve this question.
(v) ਅੱਜ ਬਹੁਤ ਗਰਮੀ ਹੈ।
Answer :- It is very hot today.
Section – F (Grammer) (10 Marks)
8. Do as directed:
(i) Fill in the blanks with suitable determiners:
_____father was very fond of___place.
Answer :- My, this
(ii) Fill in the blanks with suitable Preposition:
The Kind_____cricket has certainly caught the fancy____the people.
Answer :- of,of
(iii) Fill in the blanks with suitable Modals:
(a) How ____ you abuse your elder brother. (could/should)
Answer :- Could
(b) I am sure it ____can be cured.(can/may)
Answer :- can
(iv) Use the correct form of non-finite verb to fill in the blank:
(a) I am afraid of……… in the court. (appear)
Answer :- Appearing
(b) They were eager to start the game. (start)
Answer :- start
(v) Fill in the blank with suitable connectors:
____I was nine years old, my parents told me____ we originally belong to Kashmir.
Answer :- when, that
(vi) Change the tense;
(a) He helps his father. (Change into Future Indefinite)
Answer :- He will help his father.
(b) I had written a letter. (Change into Past Indefinite)
Answer :- I wrote a letter.
(vii) Punctuate the following sentences:
(a) we bought apples, oranges, peaches and bananas
Answer :- We bought apples, oranges, peaches and bananas.
(b) my sister is an ma bed
Answer :- My sister is an M.A. Bed.
Section-G (Writing Skills)
Attempt any one of the following:
(a) You are Manav Shukla, the Secretary, Help All Club of the Navodaya Vidyalalya, Kashmiri Gate, Delhi. Prepare a notice for the school students to help the carthquake victims with money, medicine, food and clothes.
OR
Advertise ‘Azad Travel Agency (4 Marks)
Azad Travel Agency offers affordable travel services, including ticket booking and tour packages. Safe, reliable, and hassle-free travel guaranteed.
(b) Write a paragraph:
An Indian Festival OR Leisure (5 Marks)
India is a land of festivals that reflect its rich culture and traditions. One of the most popular Indian festivals is Diwali, which is the festival of lights. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. On this day, Shri Ram Chandra ji returned from his 14-year exile. In celebration, the locals lit lamps made of clarified butter. On this day, people decorate their homes with lamps and colorful lights. People wear new clothes, exchange sweets. Fireworks are also enjoyed in the evening. Diwali spreads happiness, unity and positivity among people.
(c) You are Rahul Duggal studying in class X of Govt. Sr Secondary school, Maudkalan. Bathinda. Write a letter to your father requesting him to allow you to join an educational tour conducted by your school.
OR
The postman of your street is rude and irregular. Write a letter to the postmaster complaining against of the postman. You are Gurpreet Singh living at 11,25,, Sector Model Town, Jalandhar. (7 Marks)
11/25, Sector Model Town
Jalandhar
Date: 23 January 2026
To
The Postmaster
Jalandhar
Subject: Complaint against postman
Respected Sir,
The postman of our street is rude and irregular in delivering letters. Important mails are often delayed. Kindly take necessary action.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
Gurpreet Singh
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