Sample_Paper_English_Class_X_Term_Ii

TERM II SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2021-22) ENGLISH – Language and Literature (184) CLASS-X SECTION A- READING (10 marks) Time allowed: 2 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 40 General Instructions: 1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections-READING, WRITING & GRAMMAR and LITERATURE. 2. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part. 1. Read the following passage carefully. (5). 1. What makes a place sacred? A place where meditation is practised over many years automatically acquires certain powers. The place gets charged with the energy and vibrations from peaceful thoughts. Depending on the intensity of meditators, the sanctity and power of a particular place can thus remain charged, exuding powerful vibrations, for thousands of years. The Parshvanath fills is one such place. Twenty-two of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras attained nirvana on this hill, and these enlightened persons were separated by thousands of years. 2. When a Tirthankara leaves his body, the equivalent of an atomic explosion takes place. The energy that united body and soul is released. This power is dispersed on the hill. The whole atmosphere and surroundings get surcharged. What the Parshvanath Hills are to the Jains, the Ganga is to the Hindus. 3. Lord Krishna said, \"Among the armed, I am like Ram; I am like a crocodile among fish and the Ganga among rivers. Dear Arjuna, I am the beginning, the end and even the middle of existence\". The symbolism of the Ganga is worth understanding. Take away the Ganga from India and all the literature of India will become incomplete. Take away the Ganga and the names of many sages will perish; the spirit of pilgrimage will be lost. The Ganga has become the symbol of our collective spirit. 4. What is so special about the Ganga? There are rivers that are much longer, wider, larger, than the Ganga on this planet- the Brahmaputra, the Amazon, the Nile and the Hwang Ho...There is something unique about the Ganga that is not found in any of these great rivers: despite all the pollutants being pumped into the Ganga, it has somehow managed to maintain its relative purity. Chemically, it contains extraordinary properties - its water does not putrefy or deteriorate even if kept bottled for long, unlike the water from other rivers. It is interesting to know that the water of the Ganga has properties different from those of other rivers but which seem to undergo a mystical change once they flow into the Ganga's waters. This is a mystery that even science has not been able to understand, as yet. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the six given below (a)Which place acquires certain powers?

(b)What is special about Ganga? (c) How many Tirthankaras have attained nirvana on Parshvanath Hills? (d)What are the extraordinary properties of the Ganga water? (e)What does the Ganga symbolize? (f)What would happen if we remove the Ganga from our lives ? 2. Read the following passage carefully: (5) 1. Eating fruit provides health benefits people who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body. 2. The bar chart illustrates the proportion of women, men and children consuming five servings of fruit and vegetables each day in 8 years from 2001 to 2008 in the UK. 3. Overall, it can be seen that the highest percentage of all people consuming fruit and vegetables was women, while children consistently accounted for the lowest proportion. Furthermore, a significant increase in the proportion of people eating these food items can be seen over the period given. 4. The percentage of women who ate fruit and vegetables started at just over 20% in 2001. This figure then rose steadily to reach a peak of almost 35% in 2006, before falling slightly to 30% in the final year. 5. In terms of men and children eating fruit and vegetables, the rate remained relatively stable in the first three years (about 17% and 12% respectively). From this point, the proportion of men climbed

gradually to peak at about 27% in both 2006 and 2007, after which it dropped to about 26%. A similar growth in the figure for children was evident reaching 25% in 2007 and around 24% in the final year. 6. To sum up, although vegetable and fruit diet was popular most of all among the women in 2006, the gap between the three categories had narrowed considerably over the last three years On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the six given below (a) Say whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE. (True/False) Growth in the figure for children was evident reaching 25% in 2007 and around 24% in the final year. (b) What is the type of chart used to depict the survey result? (c) The figure for women consuming fruits and vegetables in 2006 was……….. . (d) What is the total duration of the survey? (e) As per the survey, how many servings are taken by men, women and children in UK per day in period of 8 years? (f) In terms of men and children eating fruit and vegetables, the rate remained relatively stable about 17% and 12% respectively for period of............... SECTION B - WRITING AND GRAMMAR (10 marks) Attempt ANY ONE from i and ii 3.(i)The following pie chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie chart and write a paragraph analyzing the given data.(5)

3(ii)As of the current IT scenario, you are interested to pursue a short-term BPO/KPO training course after your 12th exam. Write a letter to the Director Virtue Training Center, Noida, enquiring about their short-term courses and all other necessary details. You are Rahul/Rajiv.(5) 4. The following passages have not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the incorrect word and correction against each line. Do not copy the whole passage. (1x 3) ERROR CORRECTION (a) Spending time in your kids ……………………………. ………………………………. (b) bring immediate as well as long …………………………….. ……………………………….. (c) term gain for the parents. …………………………….. ………………………………… 5. Read the dialogue and complete the passages. Choose the answers from the options that follow (2) Harish: I am going to New York in August. Ashok : I am extremely jealous of you, I wish I could come along as we would have fun together. Harish : It is never too late. Now, let me know by tomorrow. I shall make your reservation too. Harish told Ashok that (a)……………….. . Ashok, expressing his jealousy and said (b)…………………… . SECTION C- LITERATURE (20 marks) 6. Answer ANY SIX questions in 30-40 words each. (2 x 6) (i)What does Kisa Gotami understand the second time that she failed to understand the first time?Was this what Buddha wanted her to understand ? (2) (ii) What are the tokens that the poet says he may have dropped long ago and which the animals have kept for him ? (2)

(iii) What does the girl yarn for ? What does this poem tell you about Amanda ?(2) (iv) Why did Custard cry for a nice safe cage? Why is the dragon called “cowardly dragon”?(2) (v) Chubukov says of Natalya----“as if she won’t consent ! “ She’s in love ,egad, she’s like lovesick cat–“Would you agree ?Find reason for your answer.(2) (vi) What kind of person is Mmn Loisel ----why is she always unhappy ?(2) (vii) Why is the lawyer sent to New-Mullion ? What does he first think about the place ?(2) 7. Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 120 words each.(4 x 2) (i) The weather condition of a place attracts the tourists . Discuss this in the light of weather condition of Coorg and Assam ? (ii) Teachers play a vital role in shaping the personality and developing confidence in the mind of a child . Discuss this with reference to the role of Bholi's teacher (iii) Richard did not win a prize in the competition but he did not lose hope and continued working hard and finally succeeded and became a successful scientist. As a student what is more important, participation in the competition or a prize? How would you react to not winning a prize in a competition? *******************************