Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:
There are in our country, as in other countries of the world, thousands of differently abled persons, such as those who are blind or deaf and dumb. In some cases, these persons may have been born blind or deaf, while in others, they may have gone blind or deaf as a result of some illness or accident.
You sometimes, hear people say of such handicapped persons: “It is the work of fate” or It is the will of God”. Some even say, “They suffer the fruits of their own actions in the past.” Even the parents of differently abled children often express such feelings and opinions, and they scarcely ever think of how they can help these unfortunate ones. This certainly is not the way to look at the problems of the differently abled.
Whatever may be the cause of their sufferings, we have got to treat the differently abled with sympathy and understanding. Ir many instances, physically challenged children suffer from neglect and are left to themselves in their homes. This makes their life extremely sad and lonely. Our first duty is to make these children happier and less lonely by engaging them in different activities suitable for them. Secondly we have got to educate these children and help them to live meaningful lives. We should secure benefits of education for them in schools intended for them. We ought to make them self reliant by creating suitable employment opportunities for them. They will then have a sense of achievement. We will also feel satisfied that we have done our duty towards them.
Questions:
1. How should we treat the differently abled children?
(a) indifferently
(b) with sympathy and understanding
(c) ignore their loneliness
(d) neglect them
Answer :- (b) with sympathy and understanding
2. According to the author, what is our first duty towards differently abled children?
(a) to make them homeless
(b) to make them healthy
(c) to make them happier and less lonely
(d) to make them run fast
Answer :- (c) to make them happier and less lonely
3. How do some children become differently abled ?
Answer :- they become handicapped by being deaf or blind.
4. What makes the life of handicapped children sad and lonely?
Answer :- When we neglect them, they feel sad and lonely..
5. Fill the blank with a suitable word from the passage:
We must ____ these children with love and sympathy. Answer :- Treat
6. Match the words under column ‘A’ with their meaning under ‘B’:
A
Sympathy
Lonely
B
Sad
Nearly
Feeling pity and tenderness
Answer :- Sympathy = feeling pity and tenderness, Lonely = sad
7. We sometime hear people say of such handicapped person:
(a) It is the work of fate
(b) It is the will of God
(c) they suffer the fruits of their own actions on the past
(d) All of the above
Answer :- (d) All of the above
8. We have got to treat the handicapped with_____
(a) sympathy and understanding
(b) strictly
(c) rudely
(d) carelessness
Answer :- (a) sympathy and understanding
9. If they neglect their life become
(a) happy
(b) sad and lonely
(c) excited
(d) inspiring
Answer :- (b) sad and lonely
10. We should secure for them benefits of in schools intended for them.
(a) school
(b) education
(c) sports
(d) happiness
Answer :- (b) education
1. (b) Read the following unseen passage and answer the questions given below: (6×1-6)
If a man’s house is full of bottles of medicines, we think that the man is probably sick but if his house is full of books, we conclude that he is intelligent. We consider the bottles of medicines as the sign of a sick body, but we do not consider the books as the sign of a sick mind. Surely that is not right. The wise men of the past took no pains to make life literate but they did much to make it meaningful. Books, after all, contain only letters. It is useless to hope to make life meaningful merely by collecting books. Can we know swimming merely by reading a books on swimming?
Real knowledge is to be found in life itself. Until we understand this, we shall never taste true knowledge
Questions:
1. There will be many bottles of medicines in a
man’s house.
(a) sick
(b) healthy
(c) plump
(d) weak
Answer :- (d) weak
2. The wise men of the past did much to make life…………………
(a) easy
(b) simple
(c) luxurious
(d) meaningful
Answer :- (d) meaningful
3. What will we think if we see bottles of medicines in somebody’s house?
Answer :- we will think that the man is probably sick.
4. What did the wise men of the past want to do?
Answer :- They wanted make the fife meaningful.
5. Real knowledge is to be found in …….itself.
Answer :- Treat
6. Match the words under column ‘A’ with their meaning under ‘B’:
A
Stick
right
B
wrong
healthy
real
Answer :- Sick = healthy, right = wrong
2. Make a precis of the following passage and give it a suitable title: (4 Marks)
Undoubtedly, teaching is a very noble profession. It may not be financially very rewarding, but it gives a certain amount of satisfaction. A teacher is like a potter who works on wheel to shape to his pots, cutting out the rough edges to give a perfect finish to the end product. In ancient times, teachers were highly respected. They had a tremendous amount of dedication and sincerity. The students were also respectful and obedient. Today, the conditions have changed a lot Neither the students nor the teachers have the same sincerity and purpose. As a result, the standard of education has suffered. However, there are still exceptional teachers, who are genuinely concerned about the future of their pupils and try to guide them sincerely. A good teacher must have certain qualities. He must be intelligent, learned, sympathetic and just. He must possess a positive approach to life. Students always feel comfortable in the company of such teachers.
3. Letter Writing: (5 Marks)
Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper about the causes of Indiscipline among students
Examination Hall
City
Date: __________
To
The Editor
____________ Newspaper
Subject: Causes of indiscipline among students
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to highlight the growing problem of indiscipline among students. The main causes include lack of parental supervision, misuse of mobile phones, bad company, and excessive influence of social media. Poor guidance and absence of moral education also worsen the situation.
Schools and parents should work together to instill discipline, values, and responsibility among students. Strict rules, counseling, and healthy activities can help control this problem.
Yours sincerely,
A Student
(OR) Write a letter to the Director, Doordarshan Kendra suggesting improvements in the TV Programmes.
4. Explaining Newspaper Headlines: (Newspaper Headline or e-mail Do any one) (3 Marks)The headline
Former Prime Minister accused number 6 in coal scam.
“Former Prime Minister accused number 6 in coal scam” means that a former Prime Minister has been named as the sixth accused in the coal scam case. It suggests that investigations have found evidence linking him to the scam. The case involves illegal allocation of coal blocks, causing loss to the government.
Write an e-mail to your friend expressing your condolences on his father’s death.
5(a) Translation from English to Punjabi/Hindi: (2 Marks) (2) Sentences out of 3)
1. Why is child crying?
Answer :- ਬੱਚਾ ਕਿਉਂ ਰੋ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ?
2. Do you help the poor?
Answer :- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਗਰੀਬਾਂ ਦੀ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋ ?
3. That night was very cold.
Answer :- ਉਹ ਰਾਤ ਬਹੁਤ ਠੰਢੀ ਸੀ |
5. (b) Translation from Punjabi/Hindi to English: (2 Marks)
(2 Sentences out of 3)
1. ਮੈ ਇੱਕ ਖਿਡਾਰੀ ਹਾਂ |
Answer :- I am a player.
2. ਮੈਂ ਕਵੀ ਹਾਂ |
Answer :- I am a poet.
3.ਇਹ ਘਰ ਵਿਕਾਊ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ |
Answer :- This House is not for sale.
6. Grammar items:
a. Determiners
1. _____ can do it if they try.
Answer :- Anybody
2. He did not make _____(some, any) mistakes in his essay.
Answer :- Any
3. One must keep _____ promise. (one’s/his)
Answer :- one’s
b. Use of Non-finites (Infinitives, Gerunds, Participles)
1. You should change____ wet shoes.
Answer :- your
2. My mother likes______ (shop)
Answer :- shopping
c. Transformation of Sentences
1. If she does not weep she will die.
Answer :- She must weep or she will die.
2. Quinine is too bitter to be tasted
Answer :- Quinine is so bitter than it cannot be tasted.
d. Voice
1. Please help me.
Answer :- you are requested to help me.
2. Everyone ought to respect the law.
Answer :- The law ought to be respected by everyone.
e. Narration:- 1. We say, “We are going to Amritsar.” (5) Mark
Answer :- They said that they were going to Amritsar.
7.(a)Objective type Questions. (Prose Lessons Meant For Intensive Study)
Q.1. A discourtesy is not_____offence:
a) punishable b) legal c) serious d) miserable
Answer :- b) lebal
Q2. Hassan spent all his nights________
Answer :- listening to music and chatting with his friends.
Q.3. The Cellular jail was set up in _____
Answer :- Port Blair
Q.4. Philip was offered a position in a travelling circus.(True/False)
Answer :- True
Q.5. What trick did the money lender cunningly play to win the game?
Answer :- The moneylender picked up two black pebbles and put them into the bag.
7.(b)Objective type Questions. (Prose Lessons Meant for Extensive Reading) (5 Marks)
Q.1. Who was the head girl in Miss Beam’s School?
a) Sita b) Millie c) Pinki d) Julia
Answer :- b) Millie
Q.2. ………. the author of this Chapter.
Answer :-
Q.3. Chandu’s father died of ______ (Answer :- Plague).
Q.4.The post man brought Karam Singh’s pension papers.(True/False)
Answer :- True
Q.5. What did the policeman tell the superintendent about the General’s dog ?
Answer :- He told that the General’s dogs are mostly setters and of good breeds. The policeman told him that it was the General’s dog. The General didn’t have any such dog. His dogs were mostly setters.
8.(a) Read the following stanza and answer the questions that follow: (4 Marks)
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
I took the one less travelled by
And that has made all the difference
Questions:
(i) Which path did the poet choose to travel?
(ii) What does the poet mean by the word difference in the last line?
(iii) Is the poet doubtful about his decision?
(iv) Justify the title of the poem The Road Not Taken’.
or
Once upon a time son,
they used to laugh with their hearts
but now they only laugh with their teeth,
while their ice-block-cold eyes
search behind my shadow.
Questions:
(a) How did the people laugh in olden days? How do they laugh now?
Answer :- In olden days, people laughed simply and naturally from the heart.
Now, people laugh loudly and artificially under the influence of modern entertainment.
(b) Name the poem and its poet.
Answer :- Poem :- Once upon a time, Poet :- Gabriel Okara
(c) Explain: They laugh with their teeth.
Answer :- “They laugh with their teeth” means people laugh artificially, showing a false smile without real happiness.
(d) How do their eyes look now?
Answer :- Now, their eyes look cold, empty, and without real joy, showing a lack of true feelings behind their laughter
8.(b) Write the central idea of poem (1 out of 2) (3 Marks)
Prayer of Woods OR Once Upon a Time
The central idea of “Once Upon a Time” is the loss of genuine emotions in modern life and the poet’s desire to return to the sincere, innocent behavior of the past.
9. Three (out of five) Short answer questions of about 40 to 50 words from intensive study. (3×2 = 6)
1. Describe in your own words, the narrator’s meeting with Hassan’s parents.
Answer :- The narrator met Hassan’s parents at school. They were humble and concerned about their son. They explained that Hassan missed classes due to family responsibilities and work at home, which affected his attendance.
2.- Describe the narrators, experience with her teacher.
Answer :-The narrator had a positive experience with her teacher, who was kind, understanding, and supportive. The teacher patiently guided her, encouraged learning, and inspired her to become a compassionate and responsible educator.
3. What was David Barry’ address to the new group of political prisoners?
4. How did Dr. Barnard correct his notion about suffering?
Answer :- Dr. Barnard realized that suffering makes people better by giving experience and understanding. Pain helps us value life. The children taught him that life is about appreciating what remains and celebrating the joy of being alive.
5. How did Mrs. Esputa help Philip?
10. Two (out of four) Short answer questions of about 40-50 words from extensive study, (2×2-4)
1. what did the author see in Miss Beam’s school at first sight ?
Answer :- Otchumyelov, a weak-minded police officer, first supported Hryukin’s complaint about a dog bite and demanded punishment. But on learning the dog might belong to the General, he became afraid and changed his decision.
3. Datta found a solution of his problem? Did it really work for him?
Answer :- Yes Luckily the customer could not any noticed Datta’s trick. Instead he made complaint of over the shape of frame. This Datta’s plan worked for him.
4. How did the village elders behave when Chandu dresssed up like a doctor?
11. Long answer questions on theme, incident, content, character etc. from intensive study 100 to 120 words. (with internal choice) (3 Marks)
Draw a brief character sketch of Hassan.
Answer :- Hassan was a tall, handsome and bright boy. He had a very good memory. He was a student of master in computer applications at a college in Bangalore. He come to college irregularly and always ran short of attendance. He will be see in the college during exams. He would prepare only important questions and passed the examination in first class. His teacher and parents were fed up of him. At last he became an ordinary software seller.
(OR)
Write a note on the theme ‘Lateral Thinking’.
12. Long answer type (100-120 words) question from extensive study on character/incident theme etc. (with internal choice) (3 Marks)
Give a character sketch of Miss Beam.
Answer :- Miss Beam was kind hearted, middle-ages, authoritative and full of understanding. she started a new school a new school know as The school for sympathy. Important school subjects were taught in the school. In this school Miss Beam gave her children education in humanity and citizenship. she gave practical training to her children to understand the sufferings and problems of the handicapped people. Every child in school had one blind day, one lame day, one deaf day, and dumb day. Miss Beam was a practical lady. she was a source of comfort to a home stick child. In short it can be said that Miss Beam was very imaginative teacher in the real sense. she wanted to promote nobles ideas in society.
(OR)
Discuss the appropriateness of the title The Bull Beneath the Earth’.
13. Good Handwriting
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