Sanjivani Rural Education Society’s

Sanjivani Group of Schools

(Kopargaon , Shirdi , Yeola )

Date: / / 2025 Academic Year: 2024-25

Prelim II Exam
Time: 3 Hrs Class: X
Subject: English Subject code: (184) Marks: 80
Name of student- Roll No.

SECTION A (READING)
A. Read the text carefully and answer the questions. (10 marks)
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern society is a topic of intense debate. Proponents argue that AI
has revolutionized industries, from healthcare to education, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation
and efficiency. In medicine, AI-driven diagnostics have significantly improved the detection of diseases,
enabling early intervention and saving countless lives. In education, personalized learning platforms use AI to
adapt to individual student needs, enhancing the learning experience.

However, the critics of AI highlight its potential drawbacks. The growing reliance on AI has raised concerns
about data privacy, job displacement, and ethical decision-making. For instance, automated systems in
recruitment processes have been criticized for perpetuating biases present in historical data. Furthermore, the
misuse of AI in surveillance and warfare poses serious risks to individual freedoms and global security.

Striking a balance between harnessing AI’s potential and mitigating its risks is a challenge that demands
collaborative efforts from governments, researchers, and businesses. Establishing ethical frameworks and
transparent policies will be crucial to ensure that AI serves humanity rather than undermines it. As society
grapples with these challenges, the question remains: how can we shape AI to reflect humanity's best values
while avoiding its worst tendencies?
1. Answer the following questions, based on the passage above. (1 mark)
a. What is the primary purpose of the passage?
i. To explain the technical workings of AI iii. To criticize AI-driven technologies
ii. To highlight the positive and negative iv. To discuss AI's role in education
aspects of AI
b. True/False: (1 mark)
AI has had no impact on the healthcare industry.
c. Fill in the Blanks: (1 mark)
AI-based recruitment systems have been criticized for perpetuating ___ present in historical data.
d. Assertion-Reason: (1 mark)
Assertion (A): AI can improve personalized learning in education.
Reason (R): AI adapts to individual student needs through learning platforms.
i. Both A and R are true, and R explains A. iii. A is true, but R is false.
ii. Both A and R are true, but R does not iv. A is false, but R is true.
explain A.
e. What does the word "mitigating" in the passage mean? (1 mark)
i. Aggravating iii. Ignoring
ii. Reducing iv. Emphasizing

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 f. Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the role of governments in AI development?
(1 mark)
i. Governments should focus solely on funding AI projects.
ii. Governments must establish ethical frameworks for AI use.
iii. Governments should limit AI development to certain industries.
iv. Governments should not interfere in AI research.
g. Match the terms with their corresponding contexts from the passage: (1 mark)
i. Healthcare 1. Data privacy issues
ii. Recruitment 2. Personalized learning
iii. Education 3. Early disease detection
iv. Surveillance 4. Ethical decision-making
h. Mention one potential risk of AI highlighted in the passage. (Answer in one sentence)(1 mark)
i. What is suggested as a way to balance the pros and cons of AI? (1 mark)
v. Encouraging businesses to profit from AI
vi. Limiting the use of AI in global security
vii. Establishing ethical frameworks and transparent policies
viii. Avoiding collaboration between governments and researchers.
j. Why is it important to ensure AI reflects humanity's best values? (Answer in one sentence)
(1 mark)

B. Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. (10 marks)
The chart below shows the percentage of renewable energy sources used for electricity generation in five
countries in 2023. Renewable energy, which includes solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power, has gained
prominence as nations aim to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change.

In the chart, Country A leads the group with 70% of its electricity generated from renewable sources, primarily
hydro and wind power. Country B follows with 55%, with a significant contribution from solar energy. Country
C generates 40% of its electricity from renewables, focusing on wind and geothermal energy. Countries D and
E lag behind, with only 25% and 15%, respectively, of their electricity coming from renewable sources.

The reasons for these differences vary. Countries with higher adoption rates often have favorable natural
conditions, government incentives, and public awareness campaigns promoting sustainable energy. In contrast,
countries with lower adoption rates often face challenges like lack of investment, inadequate infrastructure, or
dependence on traditional energy industries.

Chart: Percentage of Renewable Energy Usage in Electricity Generation (2023)

Country Renewable Energy (%)
Country A 70%
Country B 55%
Country C 40%
Country D 25%
Country E 15%
2. Read the text carefully and answer the questions. (1 mark)
a. Which country uses the highest percentage of renewable energy for electricity generation?
i. Country A iii. Country C
ii. Country B iv. Country D
b. True/False: Country E generates more electricity from renewables than Country D. (1 mark)
c. Fill in the Blanks: (1 mark)
Country C focuses on ____ and geothermal energy for its renewable energy generation.

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 d. Assertion-Reason: (1 mark)
Assertion (A): Country B has a significant contribution from solar energy.
Reason (R): It has favorable natural conditions for harnessing solar power.
i. Both A and R are true, and R explains A. iii. A is true, but R is false.
ii. Both A and R are true, but R does not iv. A is false, but R is true.
explain A.
e. Data Interpretation: (2 marks)
Calculate the average percentage of renewable energy used by all five countries. (Show your calculation
briefly.)
f. Why might Country D and Country E have lower renewable energy adoption rates? (Answer in one
sentence) (1 mark)
g. Find a word in the passage that means "encourage or stimulate." (1 mark)
h. Suggest one way Country E can improve its renewable energy adoption rate. (Answer in one sentence)
(1
mark)
i. Explain one factor that contributes to a country’s higher adoption rate of renewable energy source.
(1
mark)

SECTION B
Grammar and Writing Skills
C. Attempt any 10 of the following questions.
1. Complete the sentence with the correct determiner: (1 mark)
There is not ___ milk left in the fridge. (Any/some/many)
2. Choose the correct determiner to complete the sentence: (1 mark)
___ of the students were absent due to the rain.
a) Much c) Little
b) Several d) None
3. Rewrite the sentence using the correct tense form of the verb: (1 mark)
She __ (finish) her homework before the teacher arrived.
4. Identify the error and write the correct word: (1 mark)
The train leave the station when we reached there.
5. Match the sentences with the appropriate modals: (1 mark)
i. You ___ bring your ID card. a. might
ii. It ___ rain today. b. can
iii. He ___ solve the problem easily. c. must
6. Assertion (A): Modals express the mood or attitude of the speaker. (1 mark)
Reason (R): "Shall" is used to indicate a suggestion.
a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
7. Fill in the blanks. (1 mark)
Choose the correct form of the verb: Each of the players ___ (was/were) awarded a medal.
8. True/False: (1 mark)
The sentence below follows the rule of subject-verb agreement:
"The list of items are on the table."
9. Convert the following sentence into reported speech: (1 mark)
The teacher said, "Close the window."

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 10. Fill in the Blanks: (1 mark)
Complete the sentence:
She requested me to ___ (help/helped/helping) her with her project.
11. Choose the correct reported speech form of the sentence: (1 mark)
He said, "I am learning French."
i. He said that he was learning French. iii. He said he will learn French.
ii. He said that he is learning French. iv. He said he would learn French
.
12. Identify the error and write the correct sentence: (1 mark)
She told me that she has completed her work yesterday.

WRITING
D. Attempt ANY ONE from 1 and 2 given below. [5 Marks]
1. You are Ravi Sharma, a resident of Green Valley Apartments, Sector 15, Noida. Write a letter to the
Editor of a national daily highlighting the issue of increasing noise pollution in your area and suggesting
measures to curb it.
OR
2. You are Ritika Mehra, a customer of Sunshine Electronics, MG Road, Bangalore. Write a letter to the
manager complaining about a defective washing machine you purchased, requesting either a
replacement or repair of the product.
E. Attempt ANY ONE from 1 and 2 given below. (5 marks)
1. The bar graph below shows the preferences of students from three schools (A, B, and C) for different
genres of books: Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Science Fiction. Write an analytical paragraph interpreting
the data and highlighting the differences among the schools.

2. The pie chart

represents the
percentage of time students spend on various daily activities: Studying (40%), Recreation (20%), Sleep
(30%), and Other Activities (10%). Write an analytical paragraph explaining how students allocate their
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 time and suggest how they could better balance their daily routine.

SECTION C
Literature Textbook And Supplementary Reading Text

F. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
"It’s cold… I’m trembling all over, just as if I’d got an examination before me. The great thing is, I must
have my mind made up. If I hesitate, talk a lot, look for an ideal or for real love, then I’ll never get married.
Brr… It’s cold!"
1. Why is the speaker trembling? (1 mark)

a. He is afraid of the cold. c. He is excited about getting married.

b. He is nervous about proposing. d. He is unhappy about the situation

2. True/False: The speaker believes real love is essential for marriage. (1 mark)
3. What does the phrase "have my mind made up" mean? (1 mark)
a. To be indecisive c. To decide firmly
b. To be confident d. To be unsure
4. Fill in the Blanks: (1 mark)
The speaker compares the situation to ___ to express his nervousness.
5. Why does the speaker think that hesitation would prevent him from getting married? (Answer in
one sentence) (1 mark)
OR
G. "The following Sunday, at daybreak, a strong wind began to blow accompanied by a shower of rain.
During the meal, as Lencho had predicted, big drops of rain began to fall. The only thing the earth
needed was a downpour or at least a shower and throughout the morning, Lencho—who knew his fields
intimately—had done nothing else but see the sky towards the northeast."
1. What did Lencho predict? (1 mark)

a. A flood c. Rainfall
b. A drought d. A storm
2. True/False: Lencho was indifferent to the condition of his fields. (1 mark)
3. What does the phrase "knew his fields intimately" imply? (1 mark)
a. He was familiar with every detail of his b. He was emotionally attached to the fields.
fields. c. He avoided working in the fields.
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 d. He was tired of working in the fields.
4. Fill in the Blanks: (1 mark)
The rain began to fall during the ___ as Lencho had predicted.
5. How does Lencho’s familiarity with his fields reflect his connection to nature? (Answer in one
sentence) (1 mark)
H. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
"The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree."
1. What does the "dust of snow" symbolize in the poem? (1 mark)
a. Sorrow c. A moment of transformation
b. Happiness d. Anger
2. Name the tree mentioned in the extract. (1 mark)
3. What does the word "hemlock" signify in the poem? (1 mark)
4. How did the crow's act impact the poet's mood? (1 mark)
5. Why do you think the poet chose a hemlock tree and a crow to convey his message? (1 mark)
OR
I. "What is the boy now, who has lost his ball,
What, what is he to do? I saw it go
Merrily bouncing, down the street, and then
Merrily over—there it is in the water!"
1. What does the lost ball represent in the poem? (1 mark)
a. Material loss c. A physical loss
b. Loss of innocence d. A childish mistake
2. Where does the ball end up? (1 mark)
3. What does the word "merrily" convey in this context? (Answer in one word) (1 mark)
4. Why does the boy feel so helpless after losing the ball? (1 mark)
5. How does the poet use the ball as a metaphor for life’s lessons? (Answer in one sentence) (1 mark)

J. Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words. (12 marks)
1. How does Lencho's unwavering faith in God reflect his character and values?
2. What does Nelson Mandela mean by "freedom is indivisible"? How does he connect personal and
national freedom?
3. What role does mystery play in the story? How does the narrator’s experience with the black aeroplane
highlight this?
4. How does a small act, like the crow shaking down the dust of snow, bring about a significant change in
the poet’s mood?
5. What does the poet convey about human emotions through the contrasting elements of fire and ice?

K. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words. (6 marks)
1. What does the story reveal about the relationship between Anil and the narrator? How does it highlight
themes of trust and redemption?
2. How does Ausable outsmart Max despite not being physically strong or intimidating?
3. What challenges does Griffin face due to his invisibility, and how do they reflect the consequences of
misusing scientific knowledge?

L. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words. (6 marks)

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 1. Imagine you are one of the post office employees who helped collect money for Lencho. Write a diary
entry describing your feelings after reading Lencho’s second letter to God. What does this situation
teach you about faith and humanity?
2. Based on Nelson Mandela’s experiences, write a letter to a friend explaining the importance of
perseverance and unity in achieving personal and collective freedom. How can these values be applied
to everyday life?

M. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words. (6 marks)
1. Write a character sketch of Anil, focusing on his qualities of kindness, trust, and forgiveness. How do
these traits influence the narrator's transformation in the story?
2. Imagine you are Mathilde Loisel after discovering the necklace was fake. Write a descriptive paragraph
reflecting on the lessons you learned about contentment and the consequences of vanity.

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