Time : 3 Hours

Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question paper contains THREE sections-READING, GRAMMAR &

WRITING and LITERATURE.
2. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.

Section – A
Reading Skills (20 Marks)

Reading Comprehension Through Unseen Passages

Question 1.
Read the following text. (10)
1. It is common knowledge that school children are under great pressure to
perform well in all fields, study ten subjects, play games and develop an
impressive image. How do they manage? The skills, techniques and
principles which they pick up while still young help them cope.

2. Two of twentieth century’s finest minds have lamented that schools are
not teaching the basics of personal excellence or the science of success.
‘Almost all of what a child learns at school after the age often is totally
irrelevant to his need in later life. Most schools do not teach thinking at all.”
We need to understand that management must be taught as a school
subject. The weightiest argument is that children are managers.

3. Many of children are called upon to play directly three of the interpersonal
roles: ‘Figurehead’, ‘Leader’ and ‘Liaison Officer’. They do this while assisting
teachers as monitors or group leaders, while captaining teams on
playgrounds and while leading teams in competitions. Many more play these
roles as surrogates.

4. The decision role of ‘Entrepreneur’ and ‘Resource Allocator’ may only

occasionally be assigned to children. However, it is worth noting that,
according to a recent survey in , Delhi, a monthly allocation of up to ₹ 1000
is available as pocket money to school children. Therefore, they too need to
have control over money and to develop a sense of budget. If we add to
these financial resources to the resources of time, information and intellect
available to children, we find that the decision making roles are not
irrelevant to them. Children play the other two decision roles: ‘Disturbance
Handler’ and ‘Negotiator’ more often.

5. Children are managers in the making: Many of the management habits

(e.g., using a to-do list), management skills (e.g. sensitive listening),
management attitudes and values are formed early in life. Personality
theorists believe that it is extremely difficult to change personality traits,
styles of thinking and habits of behavior once they are formed.

6. As in language learning, where basic and abstract aspects of language like

pronunciation and rhythm are extremely resistant to learning after puberty,
good management habits, attitudes and values are difficult to acquire in
adulthood. Computer skills, lateral thinking and swimming, often felt to be
forbidden by adults are easily learnt by children. In fact, both research
evidence and specialists strongly support the view that children’s ability to
learn skills like swimming and creative thinking is much more developed
than adults. Equally important, complex organisms (a) learn what is
necessary or pleasurable and (b) adapt themselves in ways that will serve
their needs and interests with amazing
enthusiasm, ease and effectiveness.

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.

(i) How are the interpersonal roles performed by students? (1)
(a) By assisting teachers as monitors.
(b) By captaining teams on playgrounds.
(c) By leading teams in competitions.
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of the above

(ii) Children are managers in the making. Justify in about 40 words. (2)
Answer:
The given statement is true because many of the management habits (e.g.,
using a to-do list),
management skills (e.g. sensitive listening), management attitudes and
values are formed during the various activities one performs during
childhood.

(iii) Complete the following appropriately on the basis of Paragraph 2. (1)

There is a general lament regarding teaching that takes place in schools
because …………….. .
Answer:
schools are not teaching the basics of personal excellence or the science of
success. The schools are focusing on subjects which are totally irrelevant to
his need in later life.

(iv) The passage includes some words that are opposites of each other. From
the sets (a) – (e) below, identify a set of synonyms. (1)
(a) Common and finest
(b) Lateral and creative
(c) Worth and weightiest
(d) Great and impressive
(e) Ease and abstract because
Answer:
(b) Lateral and Creative, (d) Great and Impressive

(v) Complete the sentence appropriately. According to the writer, decision.

This so because ……………… . (1)
Answer:
today children have resources such as money, time and information which
they need to control and manage.

(vi) According to the passage, why can children easily learn good
management habits, attitudes and values? (2)
Answer:
According to the passage, children can easily learn good management
habits, attitudes and values because they are complex organisms who learn
what is necessary for them and adapt themselves in ways that will serve
their needs with amazing enthusiasm, ease and effectiveness.

(vii) Which of the following will be the most appropriate title for the passage?
(1)
(a) Skills for Life
(b) Going Beyond Books
(c) Management Education
(d) Learning Differences
Answer:
(a) Skills for Life

(viii) Supply the purpose of the author behind the passage. (1)
Answer:
The author has written the given passage to highlight that certain skills
needs to taught to children from childhood as children are more open-
minded, sincere and dedicated.
Question 2.
Read the following text. (10)
India is home to 18 percent of the global population but has only 4 percent of
the global water resources. Its per capita water availability is around 1,100
cubic meter (m3), well below the internationally recognised threshold of
water stress of 1,700 m3 per person and dangerously close to the threshold
for water scarcity of 1,000 m3 per person.

Paradoxically, India is also the largest net exporter of virtual water (the
amount of water required to produce the products that India exports) and
has one of the most water-intense economies. Despite looming water
scarcity, India is one of the largest water users per unit of GDP suggesting
that the way in which India manages its water resources accounts for much
of its water woes. The problem lies with the government capacities which are
lacking in improving water management, while policies and incentives often
favor inefficient and unproductive use of water. This coupled with weak or
absent institutions (e.g. for water regulation) and poor data collection and
assessment results in the increasing state of water woes in the country.

When it comes to improving water service delivery, India can learn from
Brazil, Colombia, Mozambique and New South Wales (Australia). We don’t
even have to go overseas to see good examples of water resources
management. The Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority,
established under a World Bank project, is putting in place policies,
regulations, institutions and incentives that promote more efficient and more
productive use of water. Efforts to establish effective authorities are also
underway in other states and Maharashtra is disseminating the lessons
learned from its experience.

Further, the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework for India

recognises the importance of the efficient use of natural resources, including
water, in support of the country’s ambitious growth targets. Several World
Bank projects support India’s efforts in the water sector: Through the
National Mission for Clean Ganga, the World Bank is helping the Government
of India build institutional capacity for the management and clean-up of the
Ganga and investing to reduce pollution.

Another World Bank project, the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement

Project, has improved the safety and performance of 223 dams in the
country. The National Hydrology Project is providing significant support to
strengthen capacities, improve data monitoring and analysis and laying the
foundations for benchmarking and performance-based water management.
There are many more such projects that aid an efficient water management
system.
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
(i) Complete the following sentence appropriately. (1)
Virtual water can be defined as ……………… .
Answer:
water that is used during production of a product.

(ii) Complete the following correctly with a word/ phrase from the passage.
(1)
The writer of the given passage blames …………….. (government/common
masses) for the country’s (pollution/water woes).
Answer:
government, water woes

(iii) How does the Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority serve
as an example for the nation? (2)
Answer:
By putting in place policies, regulations, institutions and incentives that
promote more efficient use of water, the Maharashtra Water Resources
Regulatory Authority serves as an example for the nation.

(iv) State one example which proves the statement. (1)

The way in which India manages its water resources accounts for much of its
water woes.
Answer:
The given statement can be proved by the fact that India is lacking in
improving water management, while policies and incentives often favour
inefficient and unproductive use of water.
(v) What does the author mean by’water-intense economies’ (1)
Answer:
Water- Intense Economies are economies where water is a major component
of production.

(vi) Which word can substitute the word ‘threshold’ in the following, sentence
from
Paragraph 1:
“…well below the internationally recognised threshold of water stress of
1,700 m3 per person.” (1)
(a) margin
(b) amount
(c) cut
(d) rate
Answer:
(a) margin

(vii) Why are the water woes in the country ever on rise? (2)
Answer:
The water woes of the country are ever on rise because of the following
reasons
(a) Lacking in the improvement of water management.
(b) Policies and incentives favouring inefficient and unproductive use of
water.
(c) Poor data collection and assessment.

(viii) What is the National Mission for Clean Ganga? (1)

(a) A Mission by the World Bank for the management of the river Ganga.
(b) A mission of the Government of India in building institutional capacity for
the management of the river Ganga.
(c) A mission to build institutional capacity foi1 the management and clean-
up of the Ganga and investing to reduce pollution.
(d) A mission for cleaning the river Ganga while reducing the pollution
causing elements.
Answer:
(c) A mission to build institutional capacity for the management and clean-up
of the Ganga and investing to reduce pollution.

Section – B
Writing Skills and Grammar (20 Marks)
Grammar (10 Marks)
Question 3.
Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed.
(i) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the following
sentence. (1)
A theory …………….. only when a hypothesis ……………… by consistent
results from many observations or experiments.
(a) may have been developed, was being supported
(b) can be developed, has been supported
(c) will be developed, was supported
(d) has been developed, had been supported
Answer:
(b) can be developed, has been supported

(ii) Read the given sentence from an article. Identify the error and supply the
correction in the sentence. (1)
A person living a sedentary lifestyle is often sitting or lying down while
engaged in an activity like reading, socialising, watching television, playing
video games, eating or using a mobile phone/computer for much of the day
all the while consuming much and more fast food.
Use the given format for your response

Error Correction

Answer:

Error Correction

much more

(iii) Report the given statement. (1)

I said to my friend. “Can you pick me up after work?”
Answer:
I asked my friend if he could pick me up after work.
(iv) Complete the sentence keeping the meaning of the statement intact. (1)
‘Turn around.’ he told her.
He ……………….. .
(a) asked to her to turn around.
(b) asked turn around.
(c) told her turn around.
(d) asked her to turn around.
Answer:
(d) asked her to turn around.

(v) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. (1)

When the river was flooded, the farmhouse was surrounded by water on
……………… .
(every, either, all) sides.
Answer:
all

(vi) Identify the error in the given sentence. (1)

It has taking almost a year for India to let its pessimism translate into lewer
jobs. Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction

Answer:

Error Correction

taking taken

(vii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for
the following line. (1)
Millions of Jews lost their kith and kin in Hitler concentration camps.

Option Error Correction

 (a) of in

(b) their its

(c) Hitler Hitler’s

(d) camps camps

Answer:
(c)

Error Correction

Hitler Hitler’s

(viii) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line. (1)
I’ve seen ……………… of his work to know that he’s ready for a promotion.
(a) both
(b) a few
(c) several
(d) enough
Answer:
(d) enough

(ix) Read the dialogue between Sameera and her Brother. (1)
Brother : Gaaaaahhhh!
Sameera : I decided to try something different with my hair.
Select the correct option to complete the dialogue.
When Sameera came back from the hair salon, her brother was waiting for
her.
He was shocked to see his sister. She told him ………………………
Answer:
that she had decided to try something different with her hajr.

(x) Complete the given sentence from a report, by filling in the blank with the
correct option. (1)
Helen her driving test five times so far without success.
(a) takes
(b) has taken
(c) was taking
(d) is taking”
Answer:
(b) has taken

(xi) Complete the line from a self- awareness song, by filling the blank with
the correct option. (1)
Yupik Elder asked me ………………… of an illness he had found
Affecting all the Gussuck folk that he had been around.
“Why do they chase the dollar so? What is this strange disease?
Whatever are they striving for? What does it take to please?’
I answered that I did not know the causes nor the cure.
(a) once
(b) many
(c) lot
(d) all
Answer:
(a) once

(xii) Identify the error in the given sentence. (1)

Police reports claim that substantial seizure of cocaine have been made in
the last two months.
Use the given format for your response.

Error Correction
Answer:

Error Correction

have has

Writing (10 Marks)

Note : All details presented in the questions are imaginary and created for
assessment purpose.
Question 4.
A. You are studying for a qualification and you would like some time off from
your work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager explaining your
situation. You are Ambika Sharma. (120 words) (5)
Or
You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got home
and noticed your bill, you found that you had been charged for items you did
not purchase. Write a letter to the supermarket manager explaining what
has happened. Tell the manager how you feel about the error and what you
would like him/her to do about it. (120 words)
Answer:

A.
ANF Colony
Ajmer
28th May, 20XX

The Manager
POH Enterprises
Ajmer
Subject : Request for leave

Sir/Ma’am
This is to inform you that I, Ambika Sharma, am an employee working in the
sales department of your esteemed organisation. I have written this letter ot
request you to grant me a leave of 2 weeks from 12th June to 27th June so
that I can complete my Advance Diploma Course in Digital Business and
Trade. The final exams for the course are coming up in two weeks and I need
time to prepare for it. Having said that, I want to assure you that despite my
leave, I will check my emails daily, respond to ^ the important ones and be
available for emergency phone calls.

I am looking forward to receiving your approval for the leave.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully
Ambika Sharma

Or
B.
C-90, Akash Kunj
Paschim Vihar
Delhi ,
14th June, 20XX

The Manager
Raj Supermarket
Delhi

Subject : Billed for things not bought

Sir / Ma’am
This is to inform you that I am Rohan Khanna, a frequent shopper from your
Supermarket. I am writing this letter to inform you that I had been billed for
items I had not purchased in my last visit to the store. Yesterday, I went to
your store located in Rainbow Complex and purchased a few items. However,
after I returned home and noticed my bill, I was bewildered as I was billed for
items that I had not purchased.

I visited your shop at around 9.30 am on Sunday, 13th June 20XX and. I paid
my bill to a young lady who was managing the counter. The counter was
unusually busy and I did not have enough time to cross check the amount of
the goods I purchased. When I got back home and studied the bill.

I noticed that was charged for each item I bought. However, I was also
charged it for a pair of socks, 100-gram cheese, a bottle of shampoo and
one-kilo apple. I checked again whether they actually packed those items for
me but they were nowhere to be found.

I was overcharged 670 rupees for the items I had not purchased. I am
attaching the receipt for your ‘ consideration and would like you to refund
my amount next time I visit your store. A mistake like this is not acceptable
from a shop like yours. Please take the necessary steps to rectify this error
and make sure it does not happen again.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully
Rohan Khanna
Enclose : Receipt

Question 5.
a. Given below is a graph illustrating behaviour of people while streaming
shows on various sites such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. Write an
analytical paragraph on the binging habits of people in about 120 words.

Or
B. The following bar chart shows the different modes of transport used to
travel to and from work in one city in 1980, 2010 and 2018. Using the given
data, write analytical paragraph in 120 words.

Answer:
A. What do you Watch?
With the rise in streaming applications and websites such as Netflix, Amazon
Prime, etc. there is no need to investigate the new trend of binge watching.
Researchers today are more focused on understanding the behaviour of
binge-watching. The given graph depicts one such research in which the
various themes and categories of movies are scaled between their streaming
times. Overall, the ‘ graph points out that people love to watch shows that
are mysterious and thrilling.

People love to watch thrillers, sci-fi and horror movies and shows while slow
dramas such as irreverent comedies, political dramas and historical dramas
are preferred by only some people. The latter category of movies have been
streamed by people for less than 2 hours while the former has been
devoured for more than 2 hours. People also like to stream Superhero
Dramas, Crime Dramas, Dramatic Comedies and Action and Adventure. All
these categories’are streamed for about 2 hours. From this given data, we
can understand that people binge-watch shows that cater to their senses.
Something that excites them and creates a curiosity is loved by everyone
and so is more popular.
Or
B. Commuting Trends
With modern ideas, modern life also came where commuting to work
became easier. But in the 90’s and early 2000’s, the modes.of transport
were erratic. The bar chart shows the changing patterns of transport use
during the period from 1980 to 2018. In brief, the chart shows that the use of
car as a means of commuting dramatically increased over the period shown,
while the use of other modes fell.
In 1980, the motor car was used the least as a means of commuting with
only about 7% of the population using it but its use grew steadily to finally
reach about 37% of the population using it by 2018. Over the same period,
the popularity of walking, which had been the most popular means of
commuting with 35% of the population in 1980, fell to 10%.

Use of motor also fell from a high of about 27% in 1980 to just 7% in 2018.
On the other hand, bus use was more erratic being popular with almost 20%
of the population in 1980 and rising to a peak of about 27% in 2010 before
falling back to about 18% in 2018.

Section – C
Literature Textbook and Supplementary Reading Text (40 Marks)

Question 6.
Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two,
given. (5)
A. He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his wife weeping. He
stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?” By a violent effort,
she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her
moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no dress and consequently I cannot go
to this affair. Give your card to some colleague whose wife is better fitted out
than I.” He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much
would a suitable costume cost, something that would serve for other
occasions, something very simple?” She reflected for some seconds thinking
of a sum that she could ask for without refusal and a frightened exclamation
from the economical clerk. (The Necklace)

(i) State on reason for M. Liosel reaction as stated in the extract. (1)
Answer:
M. Liosel is shocked and stupefied because his wife, Mme Liosel, has started
crying after. receiving the invite. He had expected his wife to be elated at
the prospect of attending a high profile party.

(ii) State True or False. (1)

None of the terms (a) – (d) below, can be applied to the statement –
(a) A hypothesis – a proposed explanation for a phenomenon
(b) An assumption – something that is taken for granted or assumed to be
true without proof
(c) A premise – a proposition that forms the basis of an argument
(d) A theory – a well-substantiated explanation for a natural phenomenon
Answer:
False

(iii) Which phrase would correctly substitute ‘vexation’, in the given sentence
from the extract. (1)
By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm
voice, wiping her moist cheeks
Answer:
frustration

(iv) Why was Matilda crying? (2)

Answer:
Matilda was crying because she did not have anything nice to wear at the
party.

Or
B. Not a leaf remained on the trees. The corn was totally destroyed. The
flowers were gone from the plants. Lencho’s soul was filled with sadness.
When the storm had passed he stood in the middle of the field and said to
his sons, “A plague of locusts would have left more than this.” (A Letter to
God)
(i) What are the emotions that Lencho is feeling in the above extract? (1)
(a) Gloomy and infuriated
(b) Satisfaction and hopefulness
(c) Gloomy and hopelessness
(d) Hopeful and infuriated
Answer:
(c) Gloomy and hopelessness

(ii) Infer the meaning of the following line from the extract:
“A plague of locusts would have left more than this.” (2)
Answer:
The given line is used to make a comparison of the destruction caused by
the hailstorm to that caused by a plague of locusts. It means that the
destruction caused by the hailstorm was much more intense than that
caused by locusts as nothing was left in the field.

(iii) Read the following descriptions (a) – (c) and identify which one correctly
corresponds to the extract. (1)
(a) A Narrative describing the field and the protagonists’ emotions about the
damage his field have suffered.
(b) A soliloquy is a speech given by a character alone on stage, which
reveals their innermost thoughts and feelings to the audience.
(c) An aside is a brief comment or remark made by a character directly to
the audience, which is not intended to be hejard by other characters on
stage.
Answer:
(a) A Narrative describing the field and the protagonists’ emotions about the
damage his field have suffered.

(iv) How had the storm destroyed the fields?; (1)

Answer:
The storm was a hailstorm which had completely destroyed Lencho’s fields.

Question 7.
Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two,
given. (5)
A.
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued. (Dust of Snow)

(i) Complete the sentence appropriately. (1)

We know that the poet was not having a bad day because of the word
……………….. in the extract.
Answer:
rued

(ii) Describe what the poet wants to convey through this extract. (2)
Answer:
Through this extract, the poet wants to convey that sometimes certain
moments or actions which are simple have larger significance. They can
change the mood or life of a person. The poet got inspired and gives off his
depressive thoughts after a dust of snow falls on him.

(iii) Through the poem Dust of Snow Robert Frost is trying to shatter all the
believes that humans have about the things that they consider ……………… .
(1)
(a) Ill – omens
(b) Superstitions
(c) Orthodox
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these
(iv) What was the effect of the fall of the dust of snow on the poet? (1)
Answer:
The fall of the dust of snow on the poet changed his mood.

Or
B.
But he’s locked in a concrete cell,
His strength behind bars,
Stalking the length of his cage,
Ignoring visitors. (A Tiger in the Zoo) (1)

(i) Why is he locked in the concrete cell? (1)

(a) For its conservation
(b) For the entertainment of humans
(c) For the safety of other animals
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(b) For the entertainment of humans

(ii) Leslie Norris has described some of the activities of a tiger behind the
bars of its cage. State some of them. (2)
Answer:
Some of the activities of the tiger who is behind the bars of its cage include
stalking along the length of the cage, ignoring visitors, hearing patrolling
cars and staring at the brilliant stars shining in the sky.

(iii) Why do you think the tiger is ignoring the visitors? (1)
Answer:
The tiger is ignoring the visitors because the knows that none would help
him out of captivity.

(iv) By ‘ignoring visitors’, what is the poet trying to say? (l)

Answer:
The poet wants to say that the tiger is ignoring visitors because it is locked in
a concrete cell. As he is helpless, he can do nothing to the visitors now.

Question 8.
Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40 – 50 words
each. (4 × 3 = 12)
(i) Why did the pilot decide to follow the black aeroplane? (The Black
Aeroplane) (3)
Answer:
The pilot decided to follow the black aeroplane as it was his only chance for
survival. He was happy to
go behind this strange aeroplane as it was guiding him out of the storm to
safety.

(ii) How does the poet create humour in the poem? (How to Tell Wild
Animals) (3)
Answer:
The poet creates humour by describing various beasts’of prey differently by
the use of words and emotions.The Bengal tiger is never noble in his heart.
The leopard kills his prey within seconds.
His crying won’t save him. Moreover, the bear’s hug is never loving and the
hyena never smiles happily.

(iii) How did Anne justify her being a chatterbox in her essay? (From The
Dairy of Anne Frank) (3)
Answer:
Anne justified her being a chatterbox in her essay by explaining that talking
was a student’s trait and that she would try to cure it. But being talkative
was incurable as she had inherited this trait from her mother and no one
could cure an inherited trait.

(iv) Does the lost ball stand for the metaphor of the boy’s lost childhood?
How? (The Ball poem) (3)
Answer:
Yes, the lost ball stands as a metaphor of the boy’s lost childhood. The boy
has lost his ball and is saddened by the loss as it will never be found again.
This loss will lead to the loss of childhood as the boy learns to take
responsibility. The boy now understands that loss is a part of life and one
must move on from it. This realisation makes the boy grow up and lose the
childhood days that he had cherished till now.

(v) What did Rajvir see while looking outside from the train? (Tea From
Assam) (3)
Answer:
While looking outside from the window of the train, Rajvir saw greenery all
around. First he saw the green paddy (rice) fields which gave way to the tea
bushes. Against the backdrop of densely wooded hills, he saw a sea of tea
gardens that were pruned to the same height. The beautiful view amazed
and fascinated him.
Question 9.
Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40 – 50 words
each. (2 × 3 = 6)
(i) Hari Singh did not catch the train deliberately while he could catch it
easily.
Why? (3)
Clues Held by inner conscience; Didn’t want to lose Anil’s trust, Prospect of
getting educated
Answer:
Hari Singh did not catch the train deliberately because his inner conscience
held him back.
He thought that Anil would feel sad not for the loss of money but for the loss
of trust he had reposed in him. Moreover, he did not want to lose the chance
of learning as his inner self was transformed.

(ii) How did Bholi react when the teacher asked her name? (3)
Answer:
When the teacher asked her name, ij-lholi stammered and could not tell her
name completely to her teacher. So, she broke into tears and kept her head
down as the other girls in the classroom were laughing at her.

(iii) How did Think-Tank interpret the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme? (3)
Answer:
The rhyme ‘Humpty Dumpty’ makes Think Tank scream. He interprets the
words ‘had a great fall’ and thinks that the earthlings are planning to capture
Mars Central Control and him. As a result he orders his crew to prepare a
space Capsule for him to escape.

Question 10.
Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words, (1
× 6 = 6)
A. You have been chosen to address a gathering of the members of your
residential society, to speak on the principle ‘Forgive and forget help in
maintaining cordial relations with neighbours’. Prepare the speech based on
the play The Proposal.
Or ‘
B. The dragon, Custard was considered a coward. The humble dragon proved
his bravery in adversity. Analyse that certain qualities like bravery and
courage are situational and spontaneous. Express your views with reference
to the poem,
The Tale of Custard, the Dragon.
Answer:
A. Good morning, everyone!
Today, I would like to speak on the principle of ‘forgive and forget’ and how it
helps in maintaining cordial relations with neighbours. I read a play titled
‘The Proposal’ recently which highlighted this principle.

Initially, the neighbours in the play-Lomov, Natalya and Chubukov were

fighting over petty issues.
By doing this, they were putting important issues behind them and were
wasting their time by arguing over petty issues. These arguments slowly
developed into fights and as a result they damaged their relationships with
each other. It was only when Natalya came to know that Lomov had ‘come to
her house to propose her that she left the topic of argument (Oxen
Meadows) behind. Eventually, she asked for forgiveness from Lomov and
requested him to come to the point.

From this play, I learned that it is mandatory to adopt the principle of

‘Forgive and Forget’ to maintain cordial relationship with our friends and
neighbours. I hope what I said made sense with you.
Thank you for your time!
Or
B. It is true that bravery and courage are situational and spontaneous. This
fact has been aptly conveyed in the poem “The Tale of Custard the Dragon”
wherein the dragon was considered a coward. He was laughed at for crying
for a nice safe cage. He never boasted of his bravery and courage, unlike
Belinda and her other pets did. Everyone else, including Belinda, Ink, Blink
and Mustard claimed to be brave. They even made fun of Custard’s
cowardice. However, when the time to show their courage came, none of
them could face the danger.

They hid themselves in some corner of the house. It was only Custard who
dated to face the frightening pirate. He not only fought the pirate but also
ate him up. It was a dangerous situation to which Custard spontaneously
responded. His courage and bravery came out in a threatening situation.
Hence, it is true that qualities like courage and bravery are situational and
spontaneous.

Question 11.
Answer ANY ONE of the following two question, in about 100-120 words. (1 ×
6 = 6)
A. If somehow you discovered how tobecome invisible, how would you use
that opportunity. Write a diary entry based on it and contrasting the way
invisibility was used in the chapter, ‘Footprints without Feet’.
Clues Use in a way to help society; Responsibility towards society.
Of
B. Max was a cunning spy but his carelessness and foolishness proved fatal
for him. Do you agree that it were these characteristics that led to his
downfall?
(The Midnight Visitor)
Answer:
A.
10th June, 20XX
10:30 PM ‘
Dear Diary,
I just read a lesson in which a scientist becomes invisible. But you know he
does all the wrong things’] and makes the life of people arourid him messy.
Being a scientist, he shou’ieH’t have done all this but that’s how the story
goes. ”

If I discovered how to become invisible, I would use this opportunity to

punish aft those people who cause trouble for others for their own selfish
motives. I would catch them and hand them over to the police. Apart from
this, I would also help law-enforcing agencies when they conduct raids on the
criminal hideouts as I will be able to move in the open without fear of being
seen. !

According to me if we are blessed with a power, we should fulfill some

responsibilities towards our society, our nation and the world. I don’t want to
become a devil by misusing my power!
Take care!
Prisha

Or
B. Yes, I agree that carelessness and foolishness led to the downfall of Max.
Though Max was a – cunning secret agent, he was indeed careless and
foolish. He was overconfident and proud which failed his mission. As a clever
spy, Max was sent on an important mission of procuring a vital document on
the new missiles from his rival, Ausable. But, tie was deceived.

Max’s pride and foolishness led to his downfall. He, in his carelessness, did
not take any pains to inspect the hotel as well as Ausable’s room in advance.
Consequently, when Ausable tells him about a balcony outside his window
and the police knocking fet the door, Max believes him withoutfeny doubt.
He trusted his rival blindly without applying his mind and as a result, failed
himself as well as his mission.

Unlike him, Ausable’s calmness and presence of mind saved him, his guest
Fowler and the important papers he was about to receive. He set up a
successful trap by putting up very little efforts. Max foolishly fell into this
trap. This carelessness and foolishness rendered him to be a little spy before
Ausable and also cost him his life.

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