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SET-1; Q.P Code: 1/1/1
SECTION - A
READING SKILLS
1. (i) (c) are not owned by anyone. Explanation: Headlines (II) and (IV) are not
Explanation: Ghost nets are so called directly supported by the passage as the
because they are unidentified fish nets passage clearly talks about the dangers of
which do not belong to any fishermen as abandoned ghost nets, the threats to marine
they are lost in the ocean. Hence, (c) is the life and how the ocean can be saved. Hence,
right answer. (a) is the right answer.
(ii) (b) Implementing fines for dumping nets. 2. (i) The survey findings could guide colleges
Explanation: Implementing fine would and universities in enhancing their student
reduce the abandonment of nets and leadership programs and it could also
promote responsible disposal and recycling. help educators customise curriculum more
Hence, (b) is the right answer. effectively.
(iii) The author's writing style is informative and (ii) (b) 
Students will be able to manage the
descriptive as detailed information about responsibilities of a mentor, planner
the nature of ghost nets and their impact researcher and presenter.
on marine life is given in the passage. For (iii) 
The fact that lessons learned about
example - The nets keep animals from communication received the highest
moving freely, cause injuries and keep number of responses (59) suggests that
mammals and birds from rising to the communication skills and competencies
surface for air. are of paramount importance in the
(iv) They are a threat to marine life. development of student leaders.
(v) (b) Massive (iv) (d) certain lessons are common in more than
Explanation: In paragraph 2, the term one learning opportunity.
"monumental" is used to describe the Explanation: The research question 3 aims

intensity of the threat posed by ghost nets. to know if there are some lessons which are
Hence, (b) is correct. common or linked to more than one learning
(vi) The phrase "ghost nets aren’t supernatural, opportunity. Hence, (d) is the right answer.
but they are legitimately scary" can be (v) (d) Participating in a debate competition in
considered metaphorical as it uses "ghost your school.
nets" metaphorically comparing the fishing Explanation: The passage discusses
nets to something scary even though they how schools and universities provide
are not actually supernatural. opportunities and experiences for students
(vii) 
The word "sustainable" means that to develop as leaders, and participating in
the practices ensure that there is no a debate competition is one such example
environmental degradation and marine of leadership development within an
resources are not depleted. educational context. Hence, (d) is the right
(viii) The passage advocates measures like fines answer.
for dumping ghost nets, the development (vi) The term "Big Picture" refers to the ability
of sustainable fishing gear and the use of to see and understand the larger context,
traceable fishing gear. This encourages goals, and consequences of one's actions.
the readers to consider proactive steps to (vii) 
The interconnected nature of these
address the issue. leadership skills.
(ix) (a) (II) and (IV) (viii) True

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 SECTION - B
CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
3. (A) OR
(B) 123, Lawrence Colony
ABC School
Kharagpur,
NOTICE
nd
22 September, 20XX West Bengal
Books Donation Drive 22nd September, 20XX
This is to inform the students of classes X-XII
that the school’s book club is organizing a book The Director
donation drive where you are requested to donate Health Services,
used books and study materials to those who are
Kharagpur,
in need. The donated books will be given in charity
to the under-privileged students. You may do the West Bengal
contribution as per the following details: Subject: Accepting the invitation to the
Date: 25th September, 20XX workshop
Venue: School auditorium Dear Sir/Ma’am
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm I am extremely grateful to receive the
For any further queries, please contact the invitation from you to attend the upcoming
undersigned. workshop on mental wellness in Public
Josely Mathew hospital, Jammu, J&K, along with the
President leading medical practitioners. This is to
School Book Club accept the same. I will be reaching Jammu
on 9th November, 20XX at 8:00 am.
OR
(B) Thanking you
Yours Faithfully
A.V. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Dr. Suchitra Mukherjee
NOTICE
th
24 October, 20XX 5. (A) Lodhi Marg
Mental Health Awareness Workshop Indore
We are pleased to announce a Mental 12th November, 20XX
Health Awareness Workshop conducted by
our school counselor, for the students of The General Manager
Classes XI - XII. Janta Pvt. Ltd
Date: Monday, 27th October, 20XX Abc road,
Time: 9:00 am Bangalore
Venue: AV room 1
Subject: Application for the Post of
Students must carry a notepad and a pen Marketing Manager.
and be seated by 8:45 am. For any further
queries, contact the undersigned. Dear Sir/Ma’am
Rueben/Rachael In response to your advertisement in the
President ‘The Hindustan Times’ dated 8th November
Wellness Club 20XX, I wish to be considered for the post of
Marketing Manager. I am confident that my
4. (A) qualifications and experience are suitable
for the post mentioned above.
Mr. Sarit Agarwal
requests your presence at I am enclosing my bio-data, all testimonials
and attested copies of my certificates along
the House Warming Party
with this letter.
of his new home
at I hope to receive a positive response from
9:00 p.m on 24th September, 20XX your company.
at his residence Thanking you
31 - D, Kamla Nagar, Bhopal Yours faithfully
We look forward to your presence ! Rani Sharma
RSVP
Mr. Sarit Agarwal Encl: Bio-data, testimonials, attested copies of
973296XXX certificates.

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 Bio-Data

Name : Rani Sharma

Father’s Name : Mr. Ramesh Sharma
Date of Birth : 10th December, 1994
Age : 28 Years
Marital Status : Single
Nationality : Indian
Educational qualification : (i) MBA, Marketing, College of Business Management, Indore
(ii) B.Com from Janki College, New Delhi
Experience : One year at WP Limited as a Marketing Manager
Languages known : English and Hindi
Hobbies : Reading, Travelling & Playing
Permanent Address : Lodhi Marg, Indore
Contact No. : 9825678XXX
References : (i) Prof. Armaan Jain
Adarsh College, New Delhi
(ii) Dr. B.M. Gupta
CBM Indore
OR highlight the importance of CSR among people
(b) 12/B, Lodhi Nagar of the society.
Hyderabad Thanking you
25th May, 20XX Yours faithfully
The Editor Minu Sen
The Times of India 6. (A) Travel to Understand the World
Hyderabad By Amrita
Subject: Need to make CSR an integral part of Class XII-D
companies In today's digital age, we have a world
Respected Sir/Ma'am of information at our fingertips. Exploring
Through the columns of your esteemed new destinations from the comfort of our
newspaper, I would like to share my opinions homes is now simpler than ever thanks
on the importance of Corporate Social to virtual travel experiences and Internet
Responsibility (CSR). research. However, as enticing as this
Although CSR looks beyond the company's may sound, there's no substitute for the
profits to benefit the greater community, but real happiness - packing your bags and
it gets a lot of advantages in return. Any of travelling to a new location.
the CSR project that includes environmental When we start to travel and see new
initiatives, charity, ethical labour practices or places, we realise that there is much more
volunteering leads to an increased brand value in this world than our comfort zones. In
and sales for the company. On the other hand, it our daily routines, it is not always possible
benefits the community by alleviating poverty to appreciate the nature surrounding us
or enhancing environment. I experienced the or the richness of cultures in different
great effects that CSR has on both while I led countries. Travelling teaches us how to
‘Serve the Community’ project, wherein we manage time and also manage within
distributed free blankets to those in need. This the resources available to us. In addition
helped them and the company too as it created to this, we also learn about new cultures
a great positive response on the same. and languages. When we come back
I would like to suggest such CSR projects to home from our travels, we are not tired
be made mandatory for companies and some or spent, rather we come back enriched
recognition given to those who bring about with memories of wonderful people and
positive change in the society. Students taking places. So, go on trips, make friends, gain
part in such CSR projects shall also be given confidence, and watch the beauty of this
rebates and stipends. I am sure this letter will world come to life.

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    OR Speaking on the occasion, he hailed the
(B)      Give life - After Life wonderful step being taken by the school
and also lauded the work being done by the
By Raman, XII A NGO.
Life is a precious gift and it is our duty to The symposium targeted the youth by,
ensure that we not only cherish it, but also explaining the importance of donating
do everything within our power to share organs. A talk on the process and the
it with others. In order to educate and importance of filling in organ donation
spread the importance of ‘Gift life’ a three forms followed. The forms were distributed
day symposium was held by NGO,’ Care by student volunteers. The duly filled forms
for Life’ in the school premises. Parents, were put in boxes which were labelled.
teachers, senior students of the school,
More awareness should be created on such
along with four other schools participated
an important issue and hopefully all human
in the same.
beings will think of bestowing a gift of life to
The symposium was inaugurated by the others who are less fortunate or who need
state health minister, Mr B Sriramulu. the gift.

SECTION - C
LITERATURE
7. (A) (i) (a) The Exploitation of Trust OR
(ii) True (B) (i) (a) observant
 xplanation: By referring to the rich people
E Explanation: In order to divert her mind
and politicians as "beneficent beasts of from the sad and negative thoughts
prey," the poet emphasises that these related to her mother, the speaker, Kamala
people, while appearing to do good deeds, Das, looks outside the car. She observes the
are actually taking advantage of the poor trees as they appear to be sprinting and
people for their own gain. children happily coming out of their homes.
(iii) 
the word "pitiful" suggests a state of (ii) The poet compares her mother’s face
vulnerability or hardship to a corpse because due to old age, her
mother's face has become extremely
(iv) manipulation
pale just like a corpse. This paleness can
Explanation: The politicians have be associated with lifelessness or lack of
manipulated these innocent people into vitality. Also, since her mother is now old,
believing that their lives would be better she is nearing her death. The word ‘corpse’
soon, but in reality, this is just part of their also implied a dead body.
plan to exploit their trust and gain advantage (iii) (b) stagnation
of them.
Explanation: The young sprinting trees
(v) T
 he last two lines imply that the selfish symbolise happiness, strength and vigour
people tell the poor ones that they can relax which are the characteristics of youth in
but in reality, they themselves sleep all day contrast to the dullness of old age.
long. Also, they destroy their sleep at night (iv) False
too as has been happening since the past. Explanation: The poetic device used in ‘her
The rhyming words 'day' and 'way' create a face ashen like that of a corpse’ is simile
stark contrast between the promises made whereas the poetic device used in ‘the
by the greedy good - doers and their real winter wind wistfully wailed at night’ is
intentions. alliteration.
(vi) (a) It creates a sense of anticipation and (v) The poet's mother's pale face due to
expectation for the reader. ageing had made the poet uncomfortable.
Explanation: The lack of punctuation at She felt pain and sympathy for her. In
the end of the first line has a subtle yet order to divert her mind from all the
significant impact on the poem, creating negative thoughts, she looked out of the
a sense of flow and continuity while also car's window. The given lines highlight
building anticipation and engaging the the strong relationship between the poet
reader's imagination. Hence, (a) is the right and her mother as the poet observes her
answer. mother's physical changes.

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 (vi) that they are always full of energy and (iii) the legal adviser may have felt isolated in
youth. his role within the studio, as he stood out
Explanation: The poet mentions 'merry among a crowd of dreamers and creative
individuals who were focused on artistic
children spilling out of their homes' in
pursuits rather than legal matters.
the poem as these little beings represent
enthusiasm, vigour, life and happiness. (iv) One evidence that can help one infer that
the legal advisor takes his role seriously is
They are always full of energy and youth.
that he wore pants and a tie and sometimes
8. (A) (i) Derry's questions indicate that he is startled a coat that looked like a coat of mail. He
by the sudden presence of someone in the maintains his formal appearance in a
garden. This reflects his sense of fear and creative environment.
apprehension. (v) The writer's tone suggests a certain level of
(ii) (c) is afraid of people staring at his disfigured sympathy for the actor's professional fate
face. and the circumstances that led to it.
Explanation: Derry panics and insists on (vi) (b) The Tragic End of a Star
leaving the garden because he is afraid that
Mr. Lamb will stare at his disfigured face,  Explanation: The central idea of the extract
which would make him feel uncomfortable. revolves around the unfortunate and tragic
Hence, (c) is the right answer. end of a young actress's professional career.
(iii) welcoming Hence, (b) is the right answer.
Explanation: Mr. Lamb’s reaction to Derry OR
suggests that he is a welcoming person (B) (i) (b) calm acceptance
who doesn’t mind anyone entering his Explanation: Gandhiji was concerned
home. about the happenings of the country. He
(iv) The use of ellipses in Derry's comment, "I…. was moved by the sequence of events
there….I thought this was an empty place. going on in the country. So a, c, and d are
I didn’t know there was anybody here," ruled out. He calmly accepted the events,
suggests hesitation. It indicates that he is hence (b) is the answer.
struggling to describe his thoughts and (ii) (d) an excerpt from
feelings as he is surprised to see Mr. Lamb in
the garden. (iii) The fact that the peasants had gathered
in thousands outside the court suggests
OR
that they were no longer willing to tolerate
(B) (i) they would allow students to observe the the injustices and neither they feared
reality of the planet in person and would challenging the British authorities.
motivate them to work towards the good of (iv) The fact that the officials believed they were
the planet. powerless without Gandhiji implies that
(ii) (b) Enthusiasm they were aware of his capacity to inspire
(iii) The writer says that to act is more important people and change the way things turn out.
than to just learn things because learning (v) The officials felt powerless without Gandhi’s
without implementing is of no use. Alone cooperation.’
learning can help in no way unless one acts (vi) liberation from fear.
upon it.  Explanation: The court scene in Motihari
(iv) The line is an example of irony as it suggests was the first time that the peasants stood
that these celebrities, while they may up for their rights. The peasants gathering
have resources and fame, were not able demonstrated that Indians were beginning
to contribute significantly to the cause to be liberated from their fear of British
compared to the young students who officials.
were part of the educational program in 10. (i) It can be inferred that Geoff may have some
Antarctica. doubts about Sophie's claim of meeting
Danny Casey. Despite the doubts, he might
9. (A) (i) The description of the legal adviser's attire want to believe Sophie's story because he
provides a visual image of his appearance.
cares about her and doesn't want to hurt
(ii) (b) unintentional act her feelings.
Explanation: The speaker says that the
 (ii) At first, it appears ironical that a ragpicker
legal adviser had ‘unwittingly brought’ that who owns nothing is named Saheb-e-Alam,
sad end to the actress’s career which means meaning Lord of the universe. When he gets
it was unintentionally done. Hence, (b) is the a job, we begin to understand that as a
right answer. ragpicker he enjoyed the freedom of being

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 the master of his own world. With the job, he you love aging. These emotions are a part
has lost his freedom and now someone else of life, and it's perfectly normal to feel them.
controls his life, making his name even more Instead of focusing only on the sad parts,
ironic. try to remember the happy and special
(iii) The incident at the California beach, where moments you've shared with your mother. I
Douglas was brutally knocked down by know you are scared about whether you will
the waves and buried in the water as a be able to meet your mother again or not. I
young child, establishes a sense of fear was also very scared when I was drowning. It
and vulnerability. It creates a deep-rooted felt like the curtain of my life had fallen. I also,
aversion to water within him. This fear at that point in time, only thought about my
becomes a central theme of the story, mother. But you have to be strong and trust
setting a tone of apprehension and unease. in God. He will always be there for you, no
(iv) Without these lines, the poem would end on matter what happens.
a more neutral note by describing the poet's Douglas
mother's appearance. The omission would OR
result in a less sad ending, wherein the poet
(b) Good morning, everyone.
gets separated with her mother.
As I analysed the allotted texts, I couldn't
(v)  Rudyard Kipling is a man of free nature.
help but notice how they shed light on the
He is more condemnatory for the attitude
complexities that women face in their daily
of the interviewer. He uses the word
lives.
"crime" metaphorically to emphasise the
seriousness of his objection. He views In "Going Places," we witness Sophie's mother,
interviews as morally wrong much like an who appears to be burdened with domestic
actual crime. responsibilities. Her bent body reveals the
(vi) By ‘fiery misery’ of makeup, the writer used weight of her daily chores. All her time is
to state that the actors in the make-up room spent meeting the needs of the family, and
were very uncomfortable due to the heat she has no life of her own. On the other hand,
produced by the lights in the make-up room. Aunt Jennifer's wedding band represents the
This heat was the actors’ ‘fiery misery’. constraints of a patriarchal marriage. She talks
about her loss of identity. Both women are
11. (i) 
Bama's brother's words had a profound stuck in a web of expectations and do not have
impact on her. It made her realise the need
a say in family matters.
to break free from the constraints of the
caste system and strive for a better future To conclude, I'd like to say that these
through education. Consequently, she portrayals encourage us to reflect on the
worked hard, excelled in her studies, and challenges women face in their daily lives
made friends from the upper class. This and inspire conversations about gender
reflects her determination to rise above the equality and empowerment.
social prejudices the people who belonged Thank you.
to her caste faced.
(ii)  The story suggests the importance of 13. (a) Dear ABC,
unpredictability in life as it highlights how I was deeply touched to receive your letter,
the astrological prediction made at the and I want you to know that you're not alone
king's birth ultimately came true, despite his in your struggles. I've been through tough
efforts to defy it. The king's demise due to times too, and I understand how hard it can
an unforeseen incident with a wooden tiger be to find self-compassion when it feels like
toy underscores the idea that one's destiny the world is against you.
cannot always be controlled. Remember that you are not defined by your
(iii) When a new stamp is issued, stamp collectors challenges or your appearance. You are so
buy them and use them to mail envelops to much more than that. It's okay to have scars
themselves on the very first day of the sale or imperfections; they don't define your
where the postmark proves the date. That worth as a person.
envelope is called a first day cover. Surround yourself with people who lift you
up, just like I met Mr. Lamb, who showed
12. (a) Dear Kamala, me kindness when I needed it most. Lastly,
I recently read your poem, 'My Mother at believe in your own potential. You have the
Sixty-six, and I understand how you felt power to overcome obstacles and create a
when you saw your mother looking pale and meaningful life.
frail like a late winter's moon. It's okay to feel With Love
sad and nostalgic when you see someone Derry

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 OR face discrimination and mistreatment just
(b) 12th August, 20XX because of their caste, which is unjust and
4 p.m. hurtful. But I also felt inspired by her courage
to challenge this unfair system. Writing this
Dear Diary,
down, I'm reminded of the urgent need for

Today, I read Bama's story about change and equality in our society. Bama's
untouchability in India, and it touched me
story has made me more aware of the work
deeply. I realised how firmly the caste
that still needs to be done to make sure
system is rooted in Indian society and the
unfair judgments that come with it. Her everyone is treated fairly, regardless of their
experience made me feel a mix of sadness and caste.
admiration. I felt sad because many people XYZ

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