4. Answers any five question of the following: 5x2=10
(i) What does Indian Cinema need today?
Ans
Indian Cinema needs good storyline and content in today’s time. It needs a style, an
idiom, and sort of iconography of cinema which would be uniquely Indian.
(ii) Who delivered the ‘Acceptance Speech’ on behalf of Aung San Suu Kyi?
Ans
On behalf of Aung San Suu Kyi, her son Alexander Aris delivered the Acceptance
speech on the occasion of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, December 10, 1991.
(iii) Where do the two little girls meet in the story of Leo Tolstoy?
Ans
The two little girls, Malasha and Akulya, met after the church on Sunday in the story of
Leo Tolstoy.
(iv) What is the source of light in villages in the evening according to the poem
‘God Made the Country’?
Ans
The source of light in villages in the evening according to the poem ‘God Made the
Country’ is the moonbeam which softly slides between the leaves and trees.
(v) What is Pope’s idea of a happy man in the poem ‘Ode on Solitude?
Ans
The pope’s idea of a happy man who is described as being an ideal deepest desire,
extends a few acres of his own land, where he is content to live and work. The man is selfsufficient. His land, now a farm provides for all of his needs — his herds provide him with
milk, he is able to bake his own bread. In the summer, his trees provide ample shade, and in
the winter the wood from those same trees can be lit to keep him warm. He has no need of
anything beyond his own land.
(vi) What distance is covered by the ‘Porter’?
Ans
The porter covers a distance of six miles in the snows of winter.
(vii) What did Halku do to save himself from shivering cold in ‘January Night’?
Ans
To save him from shivering cold Halku collected mango leaves and made a big fire
under the mango trees. Halku was now feeling warm. He felt proud to win the war against
the cold. This made him so happy that he passed the time trying to jump over the fire and
back again
(viii) Describe the relation between the mother and the daughter in ‘Two Horizons’
Ans
The relation between the mother and the daughter in ‘Two Horizons ‘is that of a
strong bond. They love each other very much. They took care of each other greatly.
Horizons’.
5. Write a paragraph on any one of the following topic in about 60-70 words.
5 (i) Democracy
Democracy is a widely adopted, ruled and loved form of a government. It literally “means rule by people”. In this form of government the citizens can choose their representatives by voting. There are certain others rights associated with democracy like freedom of
speech and expression, right to constitutional remedies etc. Democracy gives the citizen
to be free in the society. The government works for the welfare and development of its
state and citizens. India has the largest democracy in the world.
(i) Importance of Festivals.
Festivals are very important events in everyone’s life and culture. Festivals unite the
people of a community and country. Festivals shares cultural and religious prosperity.
Everyone joins these festivities, share food, gifts, pray and celebrate the day with friends
and family. Festivals are very important occasions that one should celebrate with full
respect and dignity by respecting other people’s festivals and emotions and beliefs.
(ii) Your Favorite Cricketer.
My favourite cricketer is Mahendra Singh Dhoni, popularly known as M.S Dhoni. He is
one of the most popular and loved Indian cricketer around the world. He is a great leader
and team captain. He served as the former captain of the Indian cricket team. He is known
for his soft nature and excellent wicket keeping skills. He has proved to be a gem to the
Indian national team and for this country.
(iii) Role of Youth
Youth has the main role in shaping a country within all horizons. Youth fight and support
for rights and they tend to figure out the good and the bad and choose their role
accordingly. They are full of ideas. They bring strong opinions on table and push forward
a working economy of any country. They are always ready to fight hew evil forces like
corruption, injustice, terrorism, etc. The youth always find its role to make the country
happy and prosperous.
(iv) Friendship
Friendship is a beautiful feeling and an emotional bond that one shares with others. It’s
like a mutual affection between people or animals. Friendship is considered as a
foundation to build other successful and essential relationships. People tend to be with
someone and form trust. They open their feelings to their friends and deepens then bond
of friendship. Even animals and humans can develop sense of friendship by looking after
each other. It is a sweet feeling which makes a person feel loved and comfortable in every
surrounding.
Direction (6-11): Answer any three from Q. No. 6 to 11.
6. You are Rakesh, Secretary of the Literary Club of your school. Your teacher Coordinator has asked you to inform students about a debate going to be organised in your
school. Write a notice in about 50-60 word informing students about the same.
XYZ International School
Notice
1, July 2019
Debate Competition
This is to inform the students of class VIII-XII that our school has planned to organize an
interschool debate competition on 15th July, 2019. The competition will take place in the
conference room. The timings will be 9-12 Am. interested students can give their names to their
respective class teachers.
For more information please contact the undersign.
Rakesh
(Secretary)
Literary Club
(Notice should always be in a close box)
7. You have recently visited Agra. Write a report in about 60-70 words about your visit.
Visit to Agra
By, Payal Sharma
I recently visited Agra on 28th June to 30th June. It was Solo trip and i stayed at a youth
hostel which was near to the main market. I visited the grandeur Taj Mahal on my first day
and explored its beauty and historical significance. The next day i travelled and wandered
around the local market and bought handicrafts and souvenirs for everyone. I met wonderful
people and made great friends. This was one of the most memorable trips I had.
8. You are Ronny of Zila School, Munger. Write an application to the principle requesting
him to arrange a cricket match between your school and U.T. Academy, Munger.
Zila School
Munger
1st July 2019
The Principal
Zila School
Munger
Subject: Cricket match
With due respect I would like to state that I am a student of your school studying in class X
and also the Captain of the school’s Cricket team. I request you to arrange a cricket match
between our school and the U.T Cricket academy, Munger.
This will be a great experience and challenge for our school’s team.
Kindly allow us to organize the match with the academy.
Thanking you
Yours Truly
Ronny
Class XA
9. You are Vicky studying at Patna. Write a letter in about 80 words to your father, seeking his permission to visit Nalanda and Rajgir with some of your friends.
Youth Shine Hostel
House No-5
Patna, Bihar
1st July 2019
Dear Father,
How are you? I hope you are taking care of your health. I am writing this letter to ask for your
permission to visit Nalanda and Rajgir this summer vacations with some of my friends from
school.
We are planning to visit these places as an educational tour to learn and experience the culture
and heritage of the society. the total cost calculated will be five thousand including travel fare,
staying and meals.
We will return back before the school reopens. Please allow me for the same.
Give my regards to mother and love to the younger one
Yours loving Son
Vicky
10. You are Navya, write a speech in about 60-70 words to be delivered on the occasion
of ‘Teacher’s Day’.
Teacher’s Day
A very good morning to one and all present. I Navya feel honoured to be standing here and
delivering a speech on a very special occasion that is teacher’s day. This day is celebrated every
year in India on the 5th of September to mark honour to our second president Dr. Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan. The students and teachers celebrate this day together to show their
appreciation, respect and love for them.
Various events and functions happen in school to celebrate this occasion. It’s a day off from
busy school schedule and gives us a chance to interact with our teachers closely.
This day is going to be special for those who will bid farewell and pass out from school,
therefore we should keep the learning and memory intact.
Thank you and have a wonderful day ahead. .
11. You are Sweety, write a message in about 30-40 words to your friend Preety asking
her to get ready as you want to go to market with her.
Message
1 July 2019
5:00 P.M
Preety,
We have to go to the market today to shop some clothes for our trip to Agra this weekend.
Please meet me at Barista near your society at 5:30 sharp.
Sweety
Points to remember - always write the message in the box
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the question below in your words.
Spring is one of the most beautiful season, a transition between winter and
summer. Spring signifies ideas of rebirth, regeneration, and growth. In this
season the axis of the earth increase its tilt towards the sun. The lengths of the
day light rapidly increase for the relevant hemisphere. Many festivals are
celebrated around spring time. The season of spring is a harbinger of joy.
Questions:
(i) What type of season is spring? 1
(ii) What does the spring signify? 2
(iii) What happens to the earth in spring? 2
(iv) What impact does spring bring to daylight? 2
Answer
(i) Spring is a transition season between winter and summer.
(ii) Spring signifies ideas of rebirth, regeneration and growth.
(iii) The earth axis’s increases its tilt towards the sun.
(iv) The spring increases the length of the daylight for the relevant
hemisphere.
OR
Nine thousand years ago, people did not have money. They traded animals for things
they wanted. They traded crops for what they wanted. In China, in about 1200 B.C.,
people traded shells for the things they wanted. Chinese people also traded metal
tools for the things they wanted. Later in China, people made metal money. In about
100 B.C., the Chinese made money of animal skin. The first paper money was made
from white – coloured deer skin.
Questions:
(i) How did people get the things of need nine thousand years ago? 2
(ii) In 1200 B.C., how did people in China get the things they wanted? 2
(iii) From what was the first paper money made? 2
(iv) Make sentences with: Money, Trade 2
Answer
(i) Nine thousand year ago people traded animals and crops for the things
they wanted because there was no use of money that time.
(ii) People in China traded shells, metal tools for the things they wanted.
(iii) The first paper money was made from white – coloured deer skin.
(iv) Money – Money is important to buy anything in the market
Trade – Flourish trade results into a developed economy.
2. Read the passage carefully and answer the question below in your words.
The great sage once had a group of disciples. They were all very bright and
eager students and the sage had all the reasons to be proud of them. One day the
sage realized that he had imparted enough knowledge to his disciples. Now they
were all very learned. There was only one thing the sage had not taught them,
and that was the special verse that could bring the dead back to life. The sage
knew that such knowledge was too wonderful and could prove to be a dangerous
thing in the hands of someone who was not very wise. The sage pondered over
this for a long time. But he also knew that if he did not pass on this secret verse,
it could die with him. So, at last he called his cleverest disciple aside and said “I
am going to teach you very special verse. If you chant this never misuse or test
you powers vainly.”
Questions:
(i) What made the sage proud? 2
(ii) Whom did the sage teach the special verse? 1
(iii) Why was the sage hesitating to teach the special verse? 2
(iv) What is the message of the passage? 2
Answer
(i) The sage was proud of his group of disciples who were all bright and eager students to
learn. He was proud of his students and his teaching.
(ii) The sage called his cleverest disciple and taught him the special verse which can bring
back the dead.
(iii) The sage was hesitated to teach the special verse because he knew such knowledge can
be dangerous in the hands of someone not wise.
(iv) The message is that knowledge is powerful and one should use it wisely. Everything we
learn we should transfer it to others so the learning continues but also to make sure that the
learning does not fall in wrong hands.
OR
India is a country of vast geographical expanse. India is marked by a diversity of
physical features such as mountains, plateaus, plains, coasts and islands. In the north, it
is bound by the lofty Himalayas, the Northern Plains, Great Indian Desert, the
peninsular plateau and the Great Himalayas are the main physical divisions of India.
There are seven countries that share land boundaries with India. These countries are –
China, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Afghanistan.
Questions:
(i) What are the main physical divisions of India? 2
(ii) How many countries does India share its land boundaries with? 1
(iii) What are the different physical features that India is marked by? 2
(iv) Make sentences with: Island, division. 2
Answer
(i) The Northern Plains, Great Indian Desert, the peninsular plateau and the Great Himalayas
are the main physical divisions of India.
(ii) There are seven countries that share land boundaries with India. These countries are –
China, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Afghanistan.
(iii) India is marked by a diversity of physical features such as mountains, plateaus, plains,
coasts and islands.
(iv) Island – Lakshadweep Island is an Indian Union Territory.
Division – The students were divided into various sports division.
3. Read the following poem carefully and answer the question below in your
words:-
Words are the food and dress of thought
They give it its body and swing
And everyone’s longing today to hear
Some fresh and beautiful thing;
But only words can free a thought
From its prison behind your eyes
May be your mind is holding now
A marvellous new surprise!
Questions:
(i) Define words according to the poem given above. 2
(ii) What is everyone longing for? 2
(iii) What could your mind be holding? 2
Answer
(i) According to the poem the words are like food and dress of one’s
thought. They give the thought body and swing.
(ii) Everyone’s longing to hear fresh and beautiful things and free
thoughts.
(iii) Our mind might be hiding new surprises of words and thought from a
hideaway behind our eyes.
OR
Fair pledges of a fruitful tree,
Why do ye fall so fast
Your date is not so past,
But you may stay here awhile
To blush and gently smile.
What, were ye born to be
An hour or half's delight
And so bid good night?
T'was pity Nature brought ye forth
Merely to show your worth
And lost you quite.
Questions:
(i) What falls so fast? 2
(ii) How long do ‘Fair pledges of a fruitful tree’ last? 2
(iii) Make sentences with: Nature, Smile 2
Answer
(i) The fair pledges of a fruitful tree fall so fast. The poet is connecting the
blossoms to being the promise of a fruitful tree.
(ii) The ‘Fair pledges of a fruitful tree’ does not last for long, it falls and
dies soon. It’s only for an hour or half’s delight.
(iii) Nature – The nature is the most beautiful thing given to mankind.
Smile – People who smile more are generally considered
compassionate people.