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CLASS X
TERM 1 (2024-25)
All questions are mandatory. M.M 80
10
SECTION A - Reading
Like all bad news and the common cold, allergies can pop up when you least
expect them. I suddenly developed an allergy to Cronin (Paracetamol) some
years ago after having it all my life to treat everythingfrom headaches to fever
and toothache. A seafood-loving friend found himself unable to breathe after
having Thai food for dinner. After undergoing a battery of expensive tests, he was
told the chest tightnesswas not caused by a heart attack but by an allergy to
shellfish, something he ate once a week and had never reacted to before.

2. A stuffed or drippy nose, frequent sneezing, an itchy throat, rash, sinus, ear pain,
difficulty in breathing, stomach cramps and itchy, red or watery eyes are some of
the common symptoms of an allergic reaction. Pollen, dust, polluted air and
indoor pollutants such as dust mites, cigarette smoke and mould are amongthe
common environmental pollutants, while other triggers include medicines,
paint and chemicals in cleaners and cosmetics such as hair colour and skin
creams. Among foods, eight allergens account for almost 90% of food allergies:
milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanut, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.

3. Most of us wrongly believe that people with allergies are either born with the
condition or develop identifiable symptoms in early childhood. An allergy can
occur at any time in your life and expertssay its prevalence among adults is
rising. While most people who develop allergies as adults have experienced
some allergic reaction-either to the same or an unrelated trigger before-a few
have no history of sensitivity.

4. In an acute immune reaction, the allergy trigger may be one, but the symptom
is usually caused by a combination of factors. Stress, a sterile environment that
prevents the body from developing robust natural immunity and lifestyle-
induced changes in the body’s hormonal balance are thought to be some
triggers. This is borne out by clinical evidence that shows that women are more

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 likely to develop allergiesat puberty, after pregnancy and at menopause, all of
which point to hormonal causes.

5. Of course, avoiding the allergy trigger and taking an anti-allergy medication as

soon as you can, after exposure to an allergen is the best possible protection.
Since, pollen levels generally peak in the morning,people with airway sensitivity
and Asthma should postpone outdoor exercises to later in the day or stickto
exercising indoors as deeper and more rapid breathing induced by aerobic
exercise causes more pollen and dust being inhaled, which can wreck your
airways and lungs.

6. Allergies in adults can be treated using some anti-allergic medicines. For those
who do not respond to the standard treatment, there’s always the option of a
series of allergy shots to help the immune system tobuild up a tolerance to the
allergy. In most cases, though, identifying and avoiding the allergen is enoughto
stay free of trouble.

Answer the following questions:

1
i. How can you prevent/treat yourself from getting allergies?
(a) By taking an anti-allergy medicine as soon as there is exposure to
an allergen.
(b) By avoiding the allergy trigger.
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above

ii. What are the common symptoms of an allergic reaction? Answer in about 40 2
words.
iii. Complete the sentence appropriately. 1
Those people who do not respond to anti-allergy medicines can be given a

to strengthen theimmune system’s tolerance to allergy.

iv. The passage includes some words that are opposites of each other. From the 1
sets (a)-(e) given below,identify two sets of antonyms.

i. Stuffed and sneezing

ii .Developed and undergoing
iii .Before and after
iv .Same and unrelated
v. Rapid and wreck
v. Complete the sentence appropriately. 1
The relation that the author draws between age and allergy is that .
How does exercising later in the day or indoors help people with airway
sensitivity and asthma? Answer in 40 words.

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vi. 1
When are women more likely to develop allergies?
At pregnancy
At puberty, after pregnancy and at menopause
At menopause
At puberty
vii. Write some of the common environmental pollutants. 2
viii. Complete the sentence appropriately. 1
The relation that the author draws between age and allergy is that ______.

2. 10
Read the following text.
1 Universal access to adequate sanitation is a fundamental need and human
right. Securing access forall would go a long way in reducing illness and
death, especially among children. ‘Safely managed’ sanitation services
represent a higher service level that takes into account the final disposal of
excreta, in addition to the ‘basic’ service level which requires an improved
sanitation facility (such as flush toilets or latrine with a slab) not shared with
other households.
2 Between 2000 and 2020, the global population increased by 1.7 billion people,
but 2.4 billion people gained access to safely managed sanitation services, i.e.
a basic facility where excreta are disposed ofin situ or treated off-site. Still, in
2020 3.6 billion people lacked safely managed services, of which approximately
half (1.9 billion) had basic services. Among the 1.7 billion people lacking even
basic services, 580 million shared improved sanitation facilities with other
households, counted as ‘limited’ services and 616 million used ‘unimproved’
facilities. The data reveal pronounced disparities, with two-thirds of people who
still lacked even basic services living in rural areas. Nearly half of them lived in
sub-Saharan Africa.
3 Almost all developed countries have achieved universal access, but sanitation
coverage varies widely indeveloping countries. In 2020, 62 countries achieved
universal (>99 percent) access to basic services. Yet, in 48 countries, less than
half of the population had safely managed services.
4 Defecating in the open is an affront to dignity and a risk to children’s nutrition
and to community health.The elimination of open defecation is recognised as a
top priority for improving the health, nutrition andproductivity of developing
country populations and is explicitly mentioned in SDG target 6.2.
5 Among the 1.7 billion people without basic sanitation services in 2020, nearly a
third (494 million) usedno form of a toilet and practised open defecation. In 55
countries, more than 5 per cent of the populationpractised open defecation in
2020. Open defecation is most widespread in sub-Saharan Africa but is alsohigh
in Central and Southern Asia as well as Oceania.

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 6 In 17 countries, open defecation decreased by more than five percentage points
between 2015 and 2020.Assuming current rates of progress continue the world
and most SDG regions are on track to eliminateopen defecation before 2030.
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
i. 1
Complete the following sentence.
According to the passage, ‘limited’ services refers to
ii 1
Fill in the blanks with appropriate word/words.
There is a need to improve the health, nutrition and productivity of developing
country populations to
.
iii. Why is universal access to sanitation a central human right? 2
Iv. Why is open defecation widespread in Sub-Saharan, Central and Southern Asia 1
and Oceania?
v. Why is open defecation widespread in Sub-Saharan, Central and Southern Asia 1
and Oceania?
vi. The statement “there is a wide difference between developed and developing 1
countries in the sanitation coverage” means that
(a) in 48 countries, less than half of the population has safely managed
services.
(b) 1.7 billion people are without basic sanitation services.
(c) nearly two-thirds of people still lack even basic services that live in
rural areas.
(d) 62 countries in the world have achieved universal access to basic
sanitation services
vii. List any two ill effects of open defecation. (40 words) 2
viii What are the consequences of unsanitary conditions? 1
(e) Breeding grounds for mosquitoes
(f) Illness and deaths
(g) Contaminated food and water
(h) All of the above
SECTION B - GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS
3 GRAMMAR 10

Complete the following tasks, as directed.

i Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete an online update.
When the storm hit, the sudden power outage _______confusion among the
residents.
A. cause B. have caused C. caused D. causing
ii Vantara’s focus _______ (extend) beyond its immediate borders, with initiatives
to rescue and rehabilitate animals globally.

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 iii Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the concluding
line of an issued circular by an Organisation, to its Managers.
The training materials have been revised, and _____ (this/that/these) will be
used for the upcoming training session.
iv Report the dialogue between an Interviewer and Ravi, by completing the
sentence:
Rohit: I am surprised to see you here in Delhi. When did you come?
Shruti: I came here yesterday. I have been offered a job here.
Rohit told Shruti (a)_____________ and asked when she had come. Shruti replied
that she had come there the previous day and added that (b)______________.
v Identify the error in the given sentence, from a newspaper report and supply
the correction: The residents of the Bhaskar complex has submitted a
memorandum to the Chairman Water Authority, protesting against water
being supplied to them for only two hours a day. Use the given format for your
response .
Error Correction

vi Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the concluding
line of an issued circular by an organisation , to its Managers .
A copy of the plan is enclosed and_________ ( that/then/this) may be
communicated to all Team Leaders for compliance.
vii Identify the error and supply the correction for the given historical fact. Chess
is believed to have originated in ancient India during the Gupta Empire,
around the 6th century, evolving intricately from a captivated game known as
"Chaturanga".
Use the given format for your response
Error Correction

viii. Fill the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the live feed on a
school newschannel.
Congratulations Change Makers!
The regional competition awards have been announced and our school
music club _______the first prize.
A. had been won
B. will win
C. was winning
D. has won
ix. Fill the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the concluding line
of an issuedcircular by an Organisation, to its Managers.
A copy of the plan is enclosed and (that/ then/ this) may be communicated to
allTeam Leaders for compliance
x. Abhilash and Neha had a conversation about the inauguration of Neha’s

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 Dance Academy.Report Abhilash’s question.
Is your best friend helping you in this venture?
WRITING
Note : All details presented in the questions are imaginary and created for
assessment purpose.

4A. You are the manager of Hotel Green View, Chennai. You had ordered 50
kilograms of cheese for the hotel. You are not happy with the quality of the
cheese that was sent. In about 120 words, write a letter to the manager of
Amaltas Dairy, Chennai complaining about the poor quality of the product.
OR
B. You are Kiara/ Karanveer. You recently visited a significant historical site. You
were shocked to discover it in such a terrible state. Write a letter to the editor
of an esteemed newspaper pointing out the appalling state of several
historical and archaeological sites.
5A. Read the following excerpt from an article that appeared in the magazine
section of a local daily:
“The ban on single -use plastic is impractical. The purpose of articles like bags
and packaging is ultimately to make human life easier. Plastic articles do this
well, as they shouldn’t be banned.” Write a paragraph in about 100 to 120
words to analyse the given argument.
OR
B. The given pie chart represents the amount of money spent by a family on
different items in a month. Write an analytical paragraph using the
information given in the chart.

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SECTION C : LITERATURE TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLEMENTARY READINGTEXT
6A. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two,
given.

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 How foolish people are when they own valuable things, Horace thought. A
magazine article had described this house, giving a plan of all the rooms and a
picture of this room. The writer had even mentioned that the painting hid a
safe! But Horace found that the flowers were hindering him in his work. He
buried his face in his handkerchief. Then he heard a voice say from the
doorway, "What is it? A cold or hay fever? Before he could think, Horace said,
"Hay fever," and found himself sneezing again. The voice went on, "You can
cure it with a special treatment, you know, if you find out just what plant gives
you the disease. I think you'd better see a doctor, if you're serious about your
work. I heard you from the top of the house just now."
(A Question of Trust)
i. What does the statement .” I heard you from the top of the house just now,” 1
reveal about the speaker’s awareness of Horace’s presence and actions?
ii. State an inference about why the writer has put an exclamation mark in the 2
given context:
The writer had even mentioned that the painting hid a safe!
iii. What does the word ‘hindering’ mean in the sentence “But Horace found that 1
the flowers were hindering him in his work”?
(a) helping (b) aiding (c) delaying (d)encouraging
iv. Read the following descriptions (a) – (c) and identify if any of them relate to 1
Horace’s feelings in the following sentence:
“ How foolish people are when they own valuable things.” Horace thought.
(a) Contempt – a feeling that a person or thing is below one’s consideration or
respect.
(b) Anger- a strong feeling of displeasure, annoyance, or hostility.
(c ) Sporting – to be fair and generous in one’s treatment of others.
OR
B. The climb to the Brahmagiri hills brings you into a panoramic view of the
entire misty landscape of Coorg. A walk across the rope bridge leads to the
sixty-four-acre island of Nisargadhama. Running into Buddhist monks from
India’s largest Tibetan settlement, at nearby Bylakuppe, is a bonus. The
monks, in red, ochre and yellow robes, are amongst the many surprises that
wait to be discovered by visitors searching for the heart and soul of India,
right here in Coorg.
i. Fill in the blank with an appropriate answer. 1

‘The climb to the Brahmagiri hills brings you into a panoramic view’.
Panoramic view’ refers to the________
ii. Coorg is called the heart and soul of India. Elaborate in about 40 words. 2
iii. Why is it fair to say that the tone of the author in the given extract is 1
appreciative ? Describe.
iv. What genre does the given extract most likely belong to? 1

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7A. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two,
given.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think know enough of hate To say that for destruction iceIs also great
And would suffice.(Fire and Ice)
i What is the synonym of the word ‘perish’ in the given line?” But if it had to 1
perish in the given line?
(a) decay (b) die ( c) cold (d) putrid
ii What does the speaker's alignment with those who favour ice, suggest? 2
iii Which of the following best describes the speaker's attitude towards 1
destruction caused byice?

A. Indifferent
B. Fearful
C. Dismissive
D. Respectful
iv Comment on the poet’s use of language in these lines. 1

OR
7 B. Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Money is external
He is learning, well behind his desperate eyes, The epistemology of loss, how
to stand up Knowing what every man must one day know And most know
many days, how to stand up.
i. Comment on the poet’s use of language in these lines. 1
ii. What is the speaker’s attitude towards the boy’s loss in the poem? 1

(a) sympathetic (b) indifferent

(c ) Critical (d ) Mocking
iii. From the line, “ And no one buys a ball back”, what inference can you make 2
about the irreversible nature of loss ?
iv. Fill in the blank with an appropriate answer. 1
The Little boy’s desperate eyes suggest________
8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words. 4x3
i Justify the opinion that the traditional baker and his bread play a significant
role in the cultural and social fabric of Goan society. (Glimpses of India-I)
ii How does Leslie Norris use vivid imagery and metaphorical language in A
Tiger in the Zoo, to effectively depict the confinement and oppression,
experienced by the captive tiger.
iii Explain how the description of the devastation caused by the hailstorm reflects
the sadnesswithin Lencho, in A Letter to God?
Refer to the given lines, from the text -

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 Not a leaf remained on the trees. The corn was totally destroyed. The flowers
were gonefrom the plants. Lencho’s soul was filled with sadness.
iv. Kitty was a trusted friend to Anne. Elaborate.
(From the Diary of Anne Frank)
v. Identify the young seagull’s reaction when he stood on the green floor of the
sea.
9. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words. 2x3
i The story, A Triumph of Surgery is a powerful example of the importance of
saying “no” Explain.
ii The various elements of Robert Arthur's writing style work together to
create a sense of tension, uncertainty, and suspense, well-suited to the
mystery and suspense genre of thestory, The Midnight Visitor. Comment, with
reference to any one element.
iii. How did Griffin find himself invisible but naked in the chill January air for the
second time ?
10. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words. 1x6
(A) You have been asked to present an evaluation of the approaches of the mothers
of both, the baby seagull and Amanda, towards helping their children. Write
this presentation draft including your insights, in about 120 words, comparing
the approaches of both parents.

You may begin this way:

One acknowledges that both parents, Amanda’s mother and the baby seagull’s
mother both....however, ...
(Reference -Amanda! & His First Flight)
OR
(B) As Rajvir, create a diary entry about how learning about the history and
significance of tea broadened your understanding of Assam’s cultural heritage.
11. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100- 1x6
120 words.
(A) Imagine that M. Loisel, from The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant, writes a diary
entry, exploring thetheme of class and social status, and the nature of social
mobility, in the context of his own experience.
Write this diary entry , as M. Loisel, in about 120 words.
(B) A character arc is the transformation or development of a character throughout
a story and refers to the changes a character undergoes as a result of their
experiences, challenges, and interactions withother characters.
In the light of the above information, trace the character arc of the thief in Ruskin
Bond’s The Thief’s Story, in about 120 words.

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