Solved Paper 2013

ENGLISH CORE
Time : 3 Hours Class-XII Max. Marks : 100

General Instructions:
(i) This paper is divided into three Sections A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
(ii) Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully
and follow them faithfully.
(iii) Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SECTION-A houses, which are generally over-furnished.

Some of the important pollutants whose indoor
(Reading) 20 marks concentrations exceed those of the outdoors
1. Read the passage given below and answer the include gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon
questions that follows: 12 dioxide, oxides of nitrogen and organic substances
1. Air pollution is an issue which concerns us all like spores, formaldehydes, hydrocarbon aerosols
alike. One can willingly choose or reject a food, and allergens. The sources are attributed to a
a drink or a life comfort, but unfortunately there variety of construction materials, insulations,
is little choice for the air we breathe. All, what is furnishings, adhesives, cosmetics, house dusts,
there in the air is inhaled by one and all living fungi and other indoor products.
in those surroundings. By-products of fuel combustion are important
in houses with indoor kitchens. It is not only
2. Air pollutant is defined as a substance which
the burning of dried dung and fuelwood which
is present while normally it is not there or
is responsible, but also kerosene and liquid
present in an amount exceeding the normal
petroleum gas. Oxides of both nitrogen and
concentrations. It could either be gaseous or a
sulphur are released from their combustion.
particulate matter. The important and harmful
6. Smoking of tobacco in the closed environment
polluting gases are carbon monoxide, carbon
is an important source of indoor pollution. It
dioxide, ozone and oxides of sulphur and
may not be high quantitatively, but significantly
nitrogen. The common particulate pollutants
hazardous for health. It is because of the fact
are the dusts of various inorganic or organic
that there are over 3000 chemical constituents
origins. Although, we often talk of the outdoor
in tobacco smoke, which have been identified.
air pollution caused by industrial and vehicular
These are harmful for human health.
exhausts, the indoor pollution may prove to be
7. Micro-organisms and allergens are of special
as or a more important cause of health problems.
significance in the causation and spread of
3. Recognition of air pollution is relatively recent.
diseases. Most of the infective illnesses may
It is not uncommon to experience a feeling of
involve more persons of a family living in
'suffocation' in a closed environment. It is often
common indoor environment. These include
ascribed to the lack of oxygen. Fortunately, however,
viral and bacterial diseases like tuberculosis.
the composition of air is remarkably constant all
8. Besides infections, allergic and hypersensitivity
over the world. There is about 79 per cent nitrogen
disorders are spreading fast. Although, asthma
and 21 per cent oxygen in the air - the other gases
is the most common form of respiratory allergic
forming a very small fraction. It is true that carbon
disorders, pneumonias are not uncommon,
dioxide exhaled out of lungs may accumulate in
but more persistent and serious. These are
a closed and over-crowded place. But such an
attributed to exposures to allergens from various
increase is usually small and temporary unless
fungi, molds, hay and other organic materials.
the room is really air-tight. Exposure to poisonous
Indoor air ventilation systems, coolers, air-
gases such as carbon monoxide may occur in a
conditioners, dampness, decay, pet animals,
closed room, heated by burning coal inside. This
production or handling of the causative items
may also prove to be fatal.
are responsible for these hypersensitivity –
4. What is more common in a poorly ventilated home
diseases.
is a vague constellation of symptoms described as
9. Obviously, the spectrum of pollution is very
the sick-building syndrome. It is characterized by
wide and our options are limited. Indoor
a general feeling of malaise, head-ache, dizziness
pollution may be handled relatively easily by
and irritation of mucous membranes. It may
an individual. Moreover, the good work must
also be accompanied by nausea, itching, aches,
start from one's own house.
pains and depression. Sick building syndrome
(Extracted from The Tribune)
is getting commoner in big cities with the small
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(a) (i) What is an air pollutant?  (1) In recent years, it has been considered essential
(ii) In what forms are the air pollutants to have some amount of fibres in the diet. Their
present? beneficial effects lie in preventing coronary
(2) heart disease, and decreasing cholesterol level.
(iii) Why do we feel suffocated in a closed The fibres like gums and pectin are reported
environment?  (1) to decrease post- prandial (after meals) glucose
level in blood. These types of dietary fibres are
(iv) What is sick building syndrome? How is it
recommended for the management of certain
increasing?  (2)
types of diabetes. Recent studies have shown that
(v) How is indoor smoking very hazardous ? the fenugreek (Methi) seeds, which contain 40 per
(1) cent gum, are effective in decreasing blood glucose
(vi) How can one overcome the dangers of and cholesterol levels as compared to other gum
indoor air pollution?  (2) containing vegetables.
(b) Find the words from the above passage which
Some dietary fibres increase transit time and
mean the same as the following:  (3)
decrease the time of release of ingested food in
(i) giddiness (para 4)
colon. The diet having less fibres is associated
(ii) constant (para 8)
with colon cancer and the dietary fibres may play
(iii) humidity (para 8)
a role in decreasing the risk of it.
Ans. (a) (i) Air pollutant is defined as a substance which
is present while normally it is not there or present The dietary fibres hold water so that stools are
in an amount exceeding the normal concentrations. soft, bulky and readily eliminated. Therefore, high
fibre intake prevents or relieves constipation.
(ii) Air pollutants can be in the form of gaseous or a
The fibres increase motility of the small intestine
particulate matter.
and the colon and by decreasing the transit time
(iii) We feel suffocated in a closed environment there is less time for exposure of the mucosa to
because of lack of oxygen. harmful toxic substances. Therefore, there is a
(iv) Sick building syndrome is a vague constellation less desire to eat and the energy intake can be
of symptoms in a poor ventilated home. maintained within the range of requirement. This
Symptoms include malaise, headache, dizziness, phenomenon helps in keeping a check on obesity.
etc. Another reason in helping to decrease obesity is
that the high-fibre diets have somewhat lower
(v) Indoor smoking is hazardous for health coefficients of digestibility.
because of presence of 3000 harmful chemical The dietary fibres may have some adverse effects
constituents in tobacco smoke. on nutrition by binding some trace metals like
(vi) Indoor air pollution can be tackled by proper calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and others
ventilation, keeping indoor plants, installation and therefore, preventing their proper absorption.
of exhausts in the kitchen. This may pose a possibility of nutritional
(b) (i) Giddiness: dizziness deficiency especially when diets contain marginal
(ii) Constant: persistent levels of mineral elements. This may become
(iii) Humidity: dampness important constraints on increasing dietary fibres.
It is suggested that an intake of 40 grams dietary
2. Read the passage given below and answer the
fibres per day is desirable. 
questions that follow:
 (Extracted from 'The Tribune')
The term dietary fibres refers collectively to (a) On the basis of your reading of the above
indigestible carbohydrates present in plant foods. passage make notes on it in points only, using
The importance of these dietary fibres came into recognizable abbreviations wherever necessary.
the picture when it was observed that the people Also suggest a suitable title.  5
having diet rich in these fibres, had low incidence (b) Write a summary of the above in about 80 words.
of coronary heart disease, irritable bowel 3
syndrome, dental caries and gall stones. Ans. (a) Title: The health benefits of Dietary Fibres
The foodstuffs rich in these dietary fibres are Notes:
cereals and grains, legumes, fruits with seeds, 1. What are dietary fibres
citrus fruits, carrots, cabbage, green leafy a. Indigestible carbohydrates present in plant
vegetables, apples, melons, peaches, pears, etc. foods
These dietary fibres are not digested by the b. Lower Risks of coronary heart disease, bowel
enzymes of the stomach and the small intestine syndorme and gall stones
whereas most of other carbohydrates like c. Sources: cerals and grains, lefumes, carrots,
starch and sugar are digested and absorbed. citrus fruits, green leafy veegtables, apples,
The dietary fibres have the property of holding melons, peaches, pears.
water and because of it, these get swollen and 2. Process of fiber digestion
behave like a sponge as these pass through the a. Dietary fibres are not digested and hold water
gastrointestinal tract. The fibres add bulk to the b. Add bulk to the diet and increase transit time
diet and increase transit time in the gut. Some
3. Importance of fibre rich diet
of these fibres may undergo fermentation in the
a. prevent heart disease
colon.
b. decrease cholesterol
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c. decrease glucose level after meal Secretary of the school. Invent the necessary
d. relives constipation details.  10
4. Side effects of dietary fibres OR
a. Prevent absorption by binding metals like Ca, You are Deepak/Deepika, Secretary of Ahimsa
Mg, P, Zn Club, Parsva Public School, Delhi. On 2nd October
your school observed 'International Day for Peace
b. Only 40g per day is desirable quantity of dietary and Non-violence', organizing various activities
fibres. such as visit to Raj Ghat, Charkha spinning,
(b) Summary: Dietary fibres are indigestible lectures by eminent Gandhians, etc. Write a report
carbohydrates found in food. Cereals, grains, on the same in 100-125 words.
legumes, fruits with seeds, citrus fruits, and other Ans. Environment Day Celebration
foods contain these. Dietary fibres are not digested
By Neeta, Cultural Secretary
by stomach enzymes and have the property of
holding water as they swell, adding bulk to the Poona
diet and lengthening transit time. A high-fiber diet 1 Feb, 20XX
can help prevent coronary heart disease, lower
The 'Environment Club' of Sun Public School was
cholesterol, and relieve constipation. A daily fibre
hosting their annual 'Environment Day' celebration.
intake of 40 grams is recommended.
To kick off the event, small students performed a
dance to honor and thank Mother Nature.
SECTION-B
Following this, the Environment Club president
(Advanced Writing Skills) 35 marks took to the stage to address the crowd and explain
the importance of taking care of our environment.
3. You are Smitha/Sunil, Secretary AVM Housing She invited all present to join in on a special Earth
Society. You are going to organize a blood donation Day pledge to commit to small lifestyle changes for
camp. Write a notice in not more than 50 words, the betterment of our planet.
urging the members of your society to come in Afterwards, there were several interactive booths
large numbers for this noble cause. Invent all the where people could learn about and sign up for
necessary details.  5 different environmental initiatives such as tree
OR planting and coastal cleanups. There were also
You are General Manager, Hotel Dosa, Gurgaon. presentations given by students about the impact
You need a lady Front Office Assistant with sound of climate change, ways to reduce waste, and other
knowledge of computers. She must be a graduate ecological issues.
and good in communication skills with pleasing At the end of the event, everyone attended a
manners. Draft an advertisement in not more than closing ceremony where awards were given
50 words to be published in Gurgaon Times. out for outstanding contributions to saving the
Ans. Notice environment. Afterward, all participants left with a
AVM HOUSING SOCIETY renewed sense of optimism and commitment.
OR
Blood Donation Camp
International Day for Peace and Non-Violence
Our society is hosting a blood donation camp in the
Ry Deepika, Secretary Ahimsa Club
society's front park. All residents are asked to come
for a good cause and donate blood. Details: 3 Oct, 20XX
Date and Day: 14thFeb 2013, Saturday Our school observed 'International Day for
Time: 10 am to 2 pm Peace and Non-Violence' on the birthday of
Venue: Society Front Park Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. We
Please keep in mind that refreshments and fresh all know Mahatma Gandhi was a great peace and
juice will be available. If further information is nonviolence messenger. The day began with an
required, please contact us. Ahimsa oath in the morning assembly, followed by
a short nonviolent play. The significance of charkha
Smitha
spinning was emphasised by the principal. In his
(Secretary, AVM Housing Society) lecture, he urged the students to follow the path of
OR Ahimsa and demonstrated how it is the correct path
Vacant Position with examples. Following this, the children were
A female Front Office Assistant with good taken to Gandhiji's Samadhi, known as Rajghat,
communication skills and computer knowledge where they paid homage to Gandhiji. We returned
is been needed in Hotel Dosa, Gurgaon. The to school in the evening, and the day ended with a
ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with a two-minute silence.
pleasant personality. Negotiable salary. Interested 5. As a regular commuter by bus from Noida to Delhi,
candidates should apply with their complete bio- you have been witnessing rash driving by the bus
data by February 16, 2013. drivers daily without an exception. Write a letter
4. Your school, Sun Public School, Poona, celebrated to the Editor, 'The Times of India' drawing the
'Environment Day' on 5th November. Write a report attention of the General Manager, Delhi Transport
on the programme in 100-125 words for your Corporation to this problem. You are Priti/Prakash,
school newsletter. You are Neeta/Naveen, Cultural 15, Udyog Vihar, Noida.  10
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OR the biggest discount possible on the bill. Please be

Write a letter to Lightways Sports, Amrapalli, aware that we will pay you digitally, and that if any
Thane, placing an order for sports articles defects are discovered, we will return the item to
(minimum 4) to be supplied to your school, ABC you without the associated payments.
Matriculation School, Civil Lines, Poona. Sign as Looking forward to hearing from you.
Ravi/Raveena, Sports Secretary. Thanking you
Ans. 15, Udyog Vihar Yours sincerely,
Noida, UP Raveena
30 January 20XX
Sports Secretary
The Editor
The Times of India 6. Your family has recently shifted from Kota
Bahadurshah Zafar Road in Rajasthan to Ernakulam in Kerala, where
New Delhi your house is situated in the midst of beautiful
Subject: Rash driving by bus drivers flowering plants and fruit- yielding trees. Every
Dear Sir, minute and every second, you are experiencing the
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, joy of being in the lap of nature. Write an article in
I would like to draw the attention of the authorities 150-200 words on the diversity of nature that you
to the rash driving of bus drivers in Noida. have experienced. You are Latha/Lalith of Class
I frequently take buses for transportation, and I've XII.  10
previously had positive experiences with DTC OR
buses. But in recent months, I have seen numerous Write an article in 150-200 words on the topic,
issues brought on by reckless drivers' rash driving. 'Poverty is the cause of all evils', to be published in
The commuters and pedestrians have become the Young World of 'The Hindu', Chennai.  10
anxious as a result of this. And there were a few Ans. Diversity of Nature
accidents. I was recently transferred from Kota to Ernakulum
Drivers are disobeying all traffic laws, driving in Kerala. My house is surrounded by lush greenery.
in their own lane, and making stops and starts I used to live in an area with little rainfall and little
wherever they please. There are arguments in the flora and fauna, surrounded by deserts and forts.
bus as a result of some of the drivers using foul By relocating to Kerala, I have been able to witness
language when speaking to the passengers. the diversity of nature in the form of lush greenery,
I politely request the officials to punish these drivers hills, and waterfalls. I enjoy spending time in my
severely and take strict action. On this matter, I hope backyard garden, which is full of flowers, fruits, and
for favourable consideration and strong action. trees.
Yours faithfully,
Priti So, we can see how diverse India's nature is in
OR different parts of the country. It is cloudy with
ABC Matriculation School, heavy rain in one location and dry in another. Not
Civil Lines, only do we see diversity in nature, but we can also
Poona, Maharashtra see it in food. Rajasthan's famous dish is Dal Baati
30th January, 20XX Churma, and Kerala's famous dish is Sambhar
The Manager Dosa. As a result, India is one of the most diverse
Lightways Sports countries on the planet.
Amrapalli OR
Thane. Poverty is the cause of all evils
Subject: Order for sports articles for the school Poverty, or the state of being poor, is the root of all
Respected Sir, evils. Many people in our community are unable
Our school will host a sporting event next month. to afford the bare necessities of life. They typically
I'd like to order sports equipment from your store in receive one meal per day. It can lead to desperation,
accordance with our previous policy of purchasing which can lead to crime. Because it forces people to
new athletic equipment. The following sporting compromise their values and beliefs, poverty is the
equipment should be provided as soon as possible root cause of all evils.
so that the students can prepare for different Poverty makes people dishonest because they
sporting competitions. will do anything to get money. Poverty motivates
Item Quantity criminal behaviour such as robbery and murder.
It causes malnutrition. The government has also
Football 15 launched numerous programmes to assist the poor
Cricket ball 10 and needy. Children from impoverished families
never receive a proper education or nutrition. This
Cricket bats 5
obliterates their future.
Batting gloves 5 pairs Poverty is a social calamity. We can help control
Skipping ropes 4 it by donating used clothing to the needy. We
can also make use of our free time by tutoring
Basket balls 15 underprivileged students. We must recognise that
If possible, please deliver the items to the school poverty is a barrier to a progressive and peaceful
any weekday between 9 AM and 3 PM. Please give nation.
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Ans. (a) The poet's mother is compared to the moon

SECTION-C
because she was sixty-six years old and thus lost
(Textbooks and Long Reading Text)
her lustre. Her shrunken 'ashen' face resembles a
45 marks corpse. Similarly, the moon in late winter appears
hazy and obscured. It, too, lacks lustre and strength.
7. Read the extract given below and answer the
questions that follow:  (b) The poet conveys the message that the lives of
Perhaps the Earth can teach us children living in slums are limited to their filthy,
as when everything seems dead dark rooms.
and later proves to be alive. (c) The rural residents begged passers-by to stop and
Now I'll count upto twelve buy some of their products.
and you keep quiet and I will go. (d) Aunt Jennifer's tigers will live on after she is gone.
(i) What does the Earth teach us?  (1) They were immortal and fearless, according to the
(ii) What does the poet mean to achieve by counting poet. Aunt Jennifer will perish, but her creations
upto twelve?  (1) will live on.
(iii) What is the significance of 'keeping quiet'?  (1) 9. Answer any three of the following questions in 30-
OR 40 words each:  2×3=6
A flowery band to bind us to the Earth, (a) How did Franz react to the declaration that it
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth was their last French lesson ?
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days, (b) What made the lawyer lose his job? What was
Of all the unhealthy and o'er-darkened ways funny about it? (Poets and Pancakes)
Made for our searching:
(c) How did the instructor turn Douglas into a
(i) What are we doing everyday? swimmer?
(ii) Which evil things do we possess and suffer
(d) Why did Sophie like her brother, Geoff more
from?
than any other person?
(iii) What are the circumstances that contribute
towards making humans unhappy and Ans. (a) Franz was taken aback when he heard this.
disillusioned with life? The words were as shocking and unexpected as
Ans. (i) The earth teaches us that there can be life even a thunderclap. He realised why there was such
when everything appears to be still. a crowd at the bulletin board and why the entire
(ii) The poet teaches how to achieve peace and village had come to school. He felt bad about
tranquillity through self-analysis by counting skipping lessons. He was heartbroken at the
up to twelve. prospect of M Hamel's departure.
(iii) Keeping quiet denotes silence and self- (b) The lawyer was fired because the boss decided
examination. to close the story department. The writer finds
OR it funny because it has to be the oddest way for a
(i) Every day, we make a flowery band that lawyer to lose his job.
beautifully connects us to the earth. (c) The instructor wrapped a belt around Douglas and
(ii) Despondency, depression, disappointment, and attached a rope to it. This rope passed through a
despair are among the negative traits we have pulley attached to an overhead cable. Douglas
and experience. swam for weeks while holding on to the end of
(iii) Numerous factors include a total lack of noble the rope. Then he showed Douglas how to exhale
souls and the unwholesome and evil behaviours underwater. As a result, the instructor gradually
of humans. fashioned a swimmer out of Douglas.
8. Answer any three of the following in 30-40 words (d) Sophie preferred her brother, Geoff, over everyone
each:  2×3=6 else because he was not a talker. She assumed he had
(a) Why has the poet's mother been compared to access to an unknown world. She imagined herself
the 'late winter's moon' ? dressed up and being welcomed by everyone.
(b) What message does Stephen Spender convey Geoff represented freedom from the monotonous
through the poem : 'An Elementary School life they had been living for Sophie.
Classroom in a Slum' ? 10. Answer the following in 125-150 words:
(c) What was the plea of the folk who had put up
What made the American publisher think that the
the roadside stand?
novel, 'The Name of the Rose' won't sell well in
(d) What will happen to Aunt Jennifer's tigers
America? What actually happened? What was the
when she is dead?
secret of its success?  10
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OR 12. Answer the following in 125-150 words:

How did the peddler feel after robbing the crofter? What is the bond that unites the two - the old Mr.
What course did he adopt and how did he react to Lamb and Derry, the small boy? How does the old
the new situation? What does his reaction reveal ? man inspire the small boy?  7
Ans. The American publisher believed that the Name of OR
the Rose would not sell in America because no one Do you think Dr. Sadao's final decision was the
had ever seen a cathedral or studied Latin. Many best possible one in the circumstances? Why /
books had been written in the past that were not Why not? Explain with reference to the story, 'The
successful. However, the title of the rose novel sold Enemy'.
millions of copies in the United States. Ans. Mr. Lamb and Derry are linked by their feelings of
There is no single reason for the novel "The Name loneliness and alienation as a result of their physical
of the Rose's" huge success. Its success is a mystery, disabilities. Mr. Lamb lost a leg in the war and now
according to Umberto Eco. It's possible that this has a tin leg, whereas Derry has an acid bum on
detective story, which delves into metaphysics, one cheek, giving him an unattractive appearance.
theology, and mediaeval history, piqued readers' Others made fun of both of them. But, unlike Derry,
interest because it was written at the right time, Mr. Lamb has always maintained a positive outlook
neither a decade before nor a decade after. on life and is a true extrovert. He inspired Derry
OR to mingle with people and leave a sour taste in his
The peddler was very pleased with himself after mouth. Mr Lamb spoke words of encouragement
robbing the crofter. The crofter had been generous and hope that no one had ever spoken to Derry.
to the peddler and had even placed his trust in He explained to the boy the significance of physical
him. However, the fear of being captured haunted strength and emotional well-being.
him. As a result, he avoided the public highway OR
and went into the woods. It was a large and Dr. Sadao performed his professional and
confusing forest, and the peddler got lost due to the humanitarian duty by saving the life of an American
approaching darkness. He became exhausted from war prisoner. But he was also extremely patriotic.
moving around the same area and was filled with He informed the General about the white man, and
despair. He began to feel as if the forest was a large the General promised to send his personal assassins
rattrap, and the thirty kronor he had stolen were a to kill him. The General, however, forgot to send
set to tempt him. He felt helpless, like a rat trapped them because he was preoccupied with his illness.
in a trap. As a result, Dr. Sadao eventually decided to assist
Crofter's reaction reveals that he was feeling the American soldier in escaping from there.
guilty about stealing the crofter's money. His heart Dr. Sadao's basic human nature won out, and the
was filled with remorse and self-loathing for his final decision he made was the best one possible
weakness. in the circumstances. He couldn't hand over a
11. Answer the following in about 100 words: dying man to the cops, even if he was an enemy.
Exploitation is a universal phenomenon. The His professional ethics had taught him to save a
poor indigo farmers were exploited by the British dying man. His fundamental love for humanity
landlords to which Gandhiji objected. Even and commitment to his responsibilities as a doctor
after our independence we find exploitation of transcend all other considerations. As a doctor, it
unorganized labour. What values do we learn from was his duty to save a dying man, so he put aside all
Gandhiji's campaign to counter the present day other options and adhered to his profession's ideals
problems of exploitation?  5 and principles.
Ans. The conditions that existed during Gandhiji's 13. Answer the following in 30-40 words each: 
lifetime still exist today. The weaker sections of  2 × 4=8
society are living in the same conditions as before (a) How does Charley, the narrator describe the
independence. Prior to independence, poor farmers third level at Grand Central Station ?
were exploited by British landlords, and their lands (b) What unique opportunities does the Antarctic
were taken away from them. Gandhiji fought for environment provide to the scientists ?
them and bravely presented the facts, resulting in
(c) What sort of hunts did the Maharaja offer to
justice for the fearful peasants. The important point
organize for the high-ranking British officer ?
is that he did not resort to violence or unfair means.
What trait of the officer does it reveal ?
We can use nonviolent methods to help our country
as well. (d) What did Jo want the wizard to do when
Mommy Skunk approached him?
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Ans. (a) According to Charley, the rooms on the third or even a mosquito hunt, but not a tiger hunt. In
level were smaller than those on the second. There response, the British officer stated that he only
were fewer ticket windows and train gates, and the wanted to be photographed holding a gun and
information booth in the centre was made of wood standing next to the dead body; the Maharaja could
and looked old. kill the tiger. This demonstrates the officer's shallow
(b) The cold, constant temperatures allow marine character.
organisms to spread from the deep sea to shallow (d) Jo was overjoyed when the wizard gave him the
depths, providing a unique opportunity to study smell of roses. His entire life had changed because
"deep sea" life in relatively shallow water. he had so many new friends to play with. But
(c) Tiger hunting has been prohibited in mother Skunk had other ideas. She smacked wizard
Pratibandapuram. When the British official arrived on the head and forced Jo to relive his foul odour.
with a request for a tiger hunt, the Maharaja told This infuriated Jo. She wished for the wizard to
him that he could do a boar hunt, a mouse hunt, retaliate against Mommy Skunk.

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