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Senior Secondary Examination, 2023
Marking Scheme – ENGLISH CORE (301)
(QUESTION PAPER CODE – 1/4/1)

General Instructions: -

1. You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious problems
which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching profession. To
avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must read and understand
the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
2. “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality of the
examinations conducted, evaluation done and several other aspects. Its leakage to public
in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination system and affect the life and
future of millions of candidates. Sharing this policy/document to anyone, publishing in
any magazine and printing in News Paper/Website etc may invite action under various
rules of the Board and IPC.”
3. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not be
done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking Scheme
should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while evaluating, answers
which are based on latest information or knowledge and / or are innovative, they may be
assessed for their correctness otherwise and due marks be awarded to them. In
Competency based questions, please try to understand given answer and even if reply is
not from marking scheme but correct competency is enumerated by the candidate, due
marks should be awarded.
4. The Marking Scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers. These are in the
nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer. The students can have
their own expression and if the expression is correct, then due marks should be awarded
accordingly.
5. The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each evaluator
on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the instructions given in
the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be zero after deliberation and
discussion. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation shall be given only after
ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of individual evaluators.
6. Evaluators will mark ( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer ‘X” be marked.
Evaluators will not put ( √ ) while evaluating a wrong answer which gives an impression that
answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is the most common mistake which
evaluators are committing.
7. If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totalled up and written in the left-
hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
8. If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
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9. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more marks
should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.
10. If more than one option is mentioned in the answer of multiple choice questions, then no
marks to be awarded.
11. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized only
once.
12. A full scale of marks (0-80 marks) as given in Question Paper has to be used. Please do not
hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.
13. Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e. 8 hours every
day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books per day in
other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).
14. Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
 Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
 Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
 Wrong totalling of marks awarded on an answer.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
 Wrong question wise totalling on the title page.
 Wrong totalling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
 Wrong grand total.
 Marks in words and figures not tallying / not same.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
 Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark ( √ ) is
correctly and clearly indicated. It should not merely be a line. Same is with the (X) for
incorrect answer.)
 Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks awarded.
15. While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should be
marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0) Marks. ‘Zero’ should be mentioned both in figures
and words.
16. Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totalling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the
evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all concerned,
it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and judiciously.
17. The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the “Guidelines for
Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
18. Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to the
title page, correctly totalled and written in figures and words.
19. The candidates are entitled to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on payment of
the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners / Additional Head Examiners / Head Examiners
are once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out strictly as per
Value Points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.

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Senior Secondary School Examination,2023
Marking Scheme – ENGLISH CORE (301)
[ QUESTION PAPER CODE : 1/4/1 ]
Maximum Marks : 80
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The answers given below are suggestive. Credit should be given for any relevant point which is
not included in the value points listed below. However, any independent interpretation should
be discussed with the HE before awarding marks.
2. No marks shall be deducted for exceeding the word-limit.
3. If a spelling error is recurring, it should be penalized only once.

SECTION—A (Reading) 20MARKS

NOTE: The objective of the reading section is to focus on testing a
candidate’s ability to comprehend. No mark(s) should be deducted for
mistakes in usage and grammar, spelling or word-limit. Full marks may
be awarded if a student has been able to identify the core ideas. If a
student literally lifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to a
question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this, as long as it is relevant.

SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS

Q.NO. PASSAGE-1
1. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions 1 x 10 = 10
given below: marks
(i) Complete the sentence by choosing the appropriate option.
There is an urgent need to conserve our natural resources because
a) we are aimlessly using the natural resources and not
replenishing them.
b) they will be replaced by man-made resources.
c) serious efforts are needed to cut down the consumption of
these resources.
d) we must become alert before it is too late.
(a) we are aimlessly using the natural resources and not replenishing
Ans. 1
them.
(ii) In the opinion of the writer, which are the primary natural
resources without which our life is not possible?
Ans. forests / rivers / oceans / water / air / soil / trees / wetlands ½+½
(any two)
(iii) In paragraph 1, the writer talks about ‘celebrating the progress’.
Explain in context.
appreciate the steps taken to conserve the environment/ to give back to
Ans. 1
nature /World Nature Conservation Movement/ to conserve nature
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(iv) The writer would not agree with the given statements based on
paragraph 6, EXCEPT
a) Stress can be relieved by working overtime.
b) Nature can affect man’s emotional well being.
c) Lifestyle cannot be changed permanently.
d) Destruction of the environment is a temporary measure
undertaken by man.
Ans. (b) Nature can affect man’s emotional well being. 1
(v) In the context of the given passage, what is the synonym of
replenish (para 1) ? Choose the correct option.
(a) scarcity (b) restore
(c ) reconcile (d) minimize
Ans. (b) restore 1
(vi) List two ways in which forests and rivers help mankind.
Ans. give us food to eat / water to irrigate / air to breathe / provides goods / ½+½
health, happiness & prosperity
(any two)
(vii) How can the solutions suggested in paragraph 4 be best described?
(a) unrealistic (b) short term
(c) practical (d) challenging
Ans. (c) practical

(viii) Why is it fair to say that population explosion remains one of the
major reasons why natural resources are getting depleted rapidly?
Ans. limited natural resources / leads to increase in needs, exploitation of 1
natural resources and degradation of environment / technological
advancement and luxurious life styles causing global warming, ozone
layer depletion, river water pollution and deforestation
(ix) Complete the given sentence with an appropriate reference with
respect to the following :
The writer quotes the example of family awareness in order
to ___________ (Paragraph 6).

Ans. promote or practise a sustainable lifestyle / protect and conserve 1

nature / to save nature (any one)
(x) Select the most suitable title for the above passage
a) Ways to Save the Environment
b) Save Nature Save Life
c) Nature- A Pharmacy
d) Nature- A Food Factory
Ans. (b) Save Nature Save Life 1
PASSAGE-2
Q. 2. Based on your understanding of the passage answer the questions 1 x 10 = 10
given below: marks
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(i) Does the following statement agree with the information given in
para 1 ?
When the company has a lot of competitors, it tries to invent the
most efficient technology to stay ahead.
Select from the following :
True – If the statement agrees with the information
False – If the statement contradicts the information
Not Given - If there is no information on this
Ans. Not Given - If there is no information on this 1
(ii) Why do you think the companies demand exemplary performance
from their employees ? Support your answer with reference to the
passage.
Ans. to be better than their competitors / because there is competition among 1
enterprises (any one)
(iii) Select the option that displays the most likely reason for employees
to perform better.
a) companies demand an outstanding performance
b) if the company grows, their growth is assured
c) when there are chances to get financial gratification
d) to drive the company towards long-term goals
Ans. (c) when there are chances to get financial gratification 1
(iv) Select two factors that display that work performance of both the
categories of workers remains the same.
Ans. team spirit and work environment ½+½
(v) Based on the bar graph, complete the following statement :
The 18-30 age group is shown to be more affected than the
45-60 age group in most factors.
We can say this because ______________.

Ans. Suggetsed value points:- 1

- they are more affected in 6 out of 10 factors surveyed
- they are scoring higher in most factors
- they are scoring higher in the following factors -chance for personal
development, relaxed work environment, promotion aspects, job
security, monetary benefits (any two to be mentioned)
(any one)
OR
For the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of
Q.No. 2 (v) :
(v) How does salary increase impact employees ?
Ans. motivated to stay longer / more productivity / perform better 1
(vi) Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate
option :
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Loyalty as an attribute is there in employees who are

a) senior
b) healthy
c) motivated
d) happy
Ans. (d) happy 1
(vii) The 45-60 age group workers are motivated by _____________.

Ans. respect from colleagues 1

(viii) Based on the reading of the passage, state a point to challenge the
given statement.
Increase in salary is the only motivation for better job
performance.
Ans. - There are numerous factors affecting job performance.
- One possible method to increase motivation is the salary.
- Factors besides the salary which affect the work performance of the
two different age groups are interesting.
- The graph shows there are other factors affecting job performance.
(accept any other relevant answer)
(any one)
(ix) Complete the sentence.
The internal factors affecting work performance are ___________.
Ans. Team spirit / competent boss / respect from colleagues / job satisfaction ½+½
(any two)
Complete the given sentence by selecting the most
(x)
appropriate option :
The concluding sentence of the passage makes a clear case
for _________________ by listing it as a core component of steering
the company towards long-term goals.
(a) collaboration (b) flexibility
(c ) happiness (d) adaptability
Ans. (c) happiness 1

SECTION B
20 marks
(Creative Writing Skills)
Q. 3. Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below : 5 marks

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NOTICE WRITING
Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 3 Expression - 1
FORMAT - Name of issuing authority- organisation/ agency, NOTICE,
heading (optional), date of issue, signature / name, designation
(bottom left)
As the Secretary of Sahar Group Housing Society, draft a
A.
notice in 50 words calling for the Annual General Meeting to
discuss issues of security and maintenance of public spaces.
Specify the day, date, time and venue. Request the members to
attend the meeting and give the benefit of their valuable
suggestions on the issues in the given agenda. You are
Razia/Rashid.

Ans.3(A) Suggested value points:-

- day, date, time and venue
- purpose
- request to attend the meeting 5
(inputs given in the question to be included)
(any other relevant point)
OR
The Literary Society of your school is setting up an Editorial
B.
Board for the forthcoming academic session. Draft a notice in
50 words to be put up on the school notice-board, inviting
students from classes IX - XI to join the Board. The members
would be expected to stay back after school for 2 hours once a
week to work on the school magazine. You are Shiela/Sameer,
Secretary of the Literary Society.

Ans.3(B) Suggested value points:-

- what, who
- purpose
- inviting students to join the Board 5
(inputs given in the question to be included)
(any other relevant point)

4. Attempt any one from A and B given below: 5 marks

Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 3 Expression-1

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Your family is celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of

(A)
your grandparents. Draft an informal invitation in 50 words
inviting your close friends and relatives to grace the occasion.
Mention day, date, time and venue. You are Roy/Rosie.

Ans.4(A) INFORMAL LETTER OF INVITATION

Format- informal letter of invite
Suggested value points:
- salutation
5
- day, date, time and venue
- purpose of the invitation
(inputs given in the question to be included)
(any other relevant point)
OR
Your friend is hosting a class reunion at his newly built resort.
(B)
He has invited you to join this celebration on Saturday, 22nd
March. Write an informal letter of reply in 50 words,
expressing your inability to attend due to a family function.
Mention day, date, time and venue. You are Sehaj / Sahil.

Ans.4(B) INFORMAL LETTER OF REFUSAL

Format- informal letter of reply
Suggested value points:
- salutation
5
- day, date, time and venue
- regret expressing inability to accept the invitation
(inputs given in the question to be included)
(any other relevant point)

Q. 5. Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below : 5 marks
Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 3 Expression – 1
FORMAT –Sender’s address, Date, Receiver’s address, Subject and
Salutation/ Salutation and Subject, Complimentary close, Name
You are a resident of Pranihar Colony and a member of the
(A)
Resident Welfare Association. During your morning walks,
you have noticed that the parks are in a dismal condition.
Due to the neglect, the parks are no longer safe for
residents to walk or children to play. Write a letter to the
editor of your local newspaper in about 120- 150 words,
expressing your views on the situation and suggesting ways
to improve and maintain the park. You may use the cues
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given below. You are Sunaina/Satish, member RWA.

Condition of Parks: Suggestions:

- overgrown trees/grass - prune trees
- broken walking tracks - repair tracks, replace
- open pits tiles
- no boundary walls - covering of open
- no lights potholes and pits
- no dustbins - build boundary wall
- Install solar lights
- put benches and
dustbins
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Ans.5(A)
Suggested value points:
- expressing concern
- suggestions
- ideas taken from the given input 5

(any other relevant point)

(any three)
OR
You are Radhika/Rahul, currently working on
(B)
probation as an Assistant Manager in Romy Chain of
Restaurants. You saw the given advertisement in the
newspaper and wish to apply for the position advertised.
Write a letter of application along with your bio-data in
120-150 words to the Director Personnel, Rose Restaurant.

ROSE RESTAURANT
-A GOURMET DELIGHT

REQUIRED - SENIOR MANAGER

FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
 OVERSEE FINANCES OF THE FOOD & BEVERAGE
DEPARTMENT
 SUPERVISE RESTAURANTS
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
 DEGREE IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT
 5 YEARS WORK EXPERIENCE
 STRONG INTERPERSONAL & COMMUNICATION
SKILLS (VERBAL AND WRITTEN)
Ans.5(B) JOB APPLICATION
5
Suggested value points:

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Covering Letter :
- reference to the advertisement
- suitability for post
- offer candidature
Bio-Data / Resume / CV:
- personal profile
- qualifications
- experience
- skills
- references
NOTE:
 No marks to be deducted if the Resume/CV/Bio-data is
included in the covering letter.
(inputs given in the question to be included)

Q. 6. Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below : 5 marks
Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 3 Expression – 1
There is a shift from content based to skill based education.
(A)
In addition to foundational subjects, interesting courses such
as design, digital competency and entrepreneurship are being
offered to students. This breaking away from conformity has
brought out the latent potential in students as they are now
selecting courses based on choice/interest and talent. Write
an article in 120-150 words expressing your views on the topic
‘Changing Trends in Education’. You may use the given input.

CHANGING TRENDS IN EDUCATION

THEN NOW
●LIMITED SUBJECTS ●DIVERSE SUBJECTS
●RIGID SUBJECT STREAMS ● INTEGRATED SYLLABUS
●ACADEMIC FOCUS ●INTEREST/APTITUDE FOCUS
●ROTE LEARNING ●TECHNOLOGY BASED
●PEN AND PAPER ● COMPETENCY BASED
ARTICLE WRITING
Ans.6(A)
Format – Title and byline

Title : Changing trends in Education / (any other suitable title) 5

Suggested value points :
- changing trends in education
- how it has benefitted
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(inputs given in the question to be included)

(any other relevant point )
(any three)
OR

(B)
REVIVE PLAYTIME
 Shapes better personalities
 Builds physical and mental health
 Develops life skills
 Keeps them in touch with nature

You are Jessica/John, a budding journalist for a local daily.

You covered the symposium on ‘Play Time- The Vanishing Joy 5 marks
of Childhood’. The event was attended by students and teachers
from different schools. The group discussions were on how
playing makes children fitter, unstructured playing vs. high
tech toys, and how spontaneous group play helps build life
skills. Write a report in 120-150 words for the local daily on the
event. You may use the above given input.

Ans.6(B) REPORT WRITING

Format - headline with byline, place, date
Suggested value points:
- what, when, where, who and why
5
- Summing up
(inputs given in the question to be included)
(any other relevant point )
(any three)
SECTION C (Literature) 40 marks

NOTE: The objective of this section is to test a candidate’s ability

to understand and interpret the prescribed text through short &
long answer type questions. Long answer type questions have been
set to test the students’ understanding of the text and their ability
to interpret, evaluate & respond to the issues raised therein.
Hence, no particular answer can be accepted as the only correct
answer. All presentations may be accepted as correct with
consultation of the HE, if they have been duly supported by the
facts drawn from the text. The student should be able to justify his
/ her viewpoint.

Q.7. Attempt any one of the two extracts (A) and (B) given below : 6x1=6
marks
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(A) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :
In front at the edge of the road where the traffic sped,
A roadside stand too pathetically pled,
It would not be fair to say for a dole of bread,
But for some of the money, the cash, whose flow supports
The flower of cities from sinking and withering faint.
The polished traffic passed with a mind ahead,
Or if ever aside a moment, then out of sorts
At having the landscape marred with the artless paint
Of signs that with N turned wrong and S turned wrong
What is the tone of the poet in the extract?
(i)
Choose the correct option :
(a) optimistic
(b) resigned
(c) sympathetic
(d) indifferent
Ans. (c) sympathetic 1
With reference to the given extract, what harm has been caused by
(ii)
the ‘artless paint’?
Ans. spoilt the view / marred the scenic beauty / damaged the landscape
1
(any other relevant point)
The city is compared to ____________ .
(iii)
(a) a landscape
(b) signs of N and S
(c) a flower
(d) a dole of bread
Ans. (c) a flower 1
Choose the correct option :
(iv)
The roadside stand is
a) at the edge of the road.
b) marred with artless paint.
c) like the flower of cities.
d) well maintained.
Ans. (a) at the edge of the road 1
What type of expectations do the stand owners have from the city
(v)
dwellers who come there?
Ans. buy their produce and give some cash in return / stop and promote
their business 1
(any other relevant point)
Complete the analogy with a word from the given extract.
(vi)
donate : contribute : : dying : ___________

Ans. withering 1
OR

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7 (B) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :
I saw my mother,
beside me,
doze, open mouthed, her face
ashen like that
of a corpse and realised with
pain
that she was as old as she
looked but soon
put that thought away, and
looked out at Young
Trees sprinting, the merry children spilling
out of their homes,
Identify the phrase that indicates youthful energy.
(i)
Ans. young trees sprinting / merry children spilling 1
Which thought is the poet trying to put away?
(ii)
(a) missing the flight
(b) fear of losing her mother
(c) leaving her mother behind
(d) reaching Cochin
Ans. (b) fear of losing her mother 1
The poet’s mother is described as ‘open mouthed’ because
(iii)
__________ .
(a) she is curious
(b) she is surprised
(c) she was dead
(d) she was dozing
Ans. (d) she was dozing 1
Complete the following analogy :
(iv)
children spilling : metaphor : : ___________ : personification

Ans. trees sprinting 1

The sight of the trees and the children helped the poet _______ .
(v)
Ans. distract or divert herself / cope with the thought of separation or
sadness / put that thought away / put the thought of separation away 1
(any other relevant point)
In the given extract, the phrase ‘realised with pain’ indicates the
(vi)
poet’s
(a) anxiety
(b) desperation
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(c) troubled past

(d) ill-health
Ans. (a) anxiety 1
Q.8. Attempt any one of the two extracts (A) and (B) given below :
(A) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 4x1=4
marks
941 Williard Street
Galesberg, Illinios
July 18, 1894
Charley
I got to wishing that you were right. Then I got to believing you
were right. And, Charley it’s true; I found the third level! I’ve been
here two weeks , and right now, down the street at the Daly’s
someone is playing a piano, and they’re all out on the front porch
singing ‘ Seeing Nelly Home’. And I’m invited over her lemonade.
Come on back, Charley and Louisa. Keep looking till you find the
third level ! It’s worth it, believe me !
The note is signed Sam.
What was the feeling of Sam as conveyed in the letter ? Choose the
appropriate option in the context of the extract.
(a) surprise
(i) (b) doubt
(c) excitement
(d) anger
Ans. (c) excitement 1
What was Sam Weiner’s reaction when Charley told him about the
third level ?
(a) dismissal
(ii) (b) acceptance
(c) wonderstruck
(d) puzzled
(b) acceptance
Ans. 1
The phrase ‘Charley, it’s true’ in the context of the extract
implies which of the given options ?
I. Sam is relaxed
II. Charley had migrated with Louisa
III. The existence of the third level
(iii) IV. Sam had met Charley’s grandfather
Choose the most appropriate option :
(a) I and II
(b) II and IV
(c) I and III
(d) IV only
Ans. (c) I and III 1

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(iv) Sam wrote the letter to Charley in order to __________ .

motivate him to keep looking for the third level till he found it /
1
Ans. confirm the existence of the third level / invite him to Galesburg
(any other relevant point)
OR

4x1=4
(B) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : marks
Derry : What do you do all day ?
Mr. Lamb : Sit in the sun. Read books, Ah, you thought it was
an empty house, but inside, it’s full. Books and
other things. Full.
Derry : But there aren’t any curtains at the windows.
Mr. Lamb : I’m not fond of curtains, shutting things out,
shutting things in. I like the light and the
darkness, and the windows open, to hear the
wind.
(i) The description of the house indicates that Mr. Lamb __________ .
is fond of reading / is welcoming / doesn’t like to shut things / is open
minded / is large hearted / is positive / enjoys nature / is alone / accepts
Ans. life as it comes 1
(any other relevant point)
The expression ‘does not like shutting things out, shutting
things in’ suggests Mr. Lamb’s
(a) welcoming nature.
(ii) (b) poverty-stricken existence.
(c) lack of resources.
(d) confused state of mind.
(a) welcoming nature
Ans. 1
Mr. Lamb spends his time ___________ .
I. reading books
II. cooking meals
III. shutting things out
IV. enjoying beauties of nature
(iii) Which of the following options are appropriate?
(a) I and IV
(b) II, III and IV
(c) I and II
(d) I and III
(a) I and IV
Ans. 1
On the basis of the extract, study the two statements, I and II
given below :
I. Mr. Lamb liked meeting people.
II. Mr. Lamb accepted life as it came.
(iv) Choose the most appropriate option :
(a) I can be inferred from the extract, but II cannot.
(b) II can be inferred from the extract, but I cannot.
(c) Both I and II can be inferred from the extract.
(d) Neither I nor II can be inferred from the extract.
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Ans. (c) Both I and II can be inferred from the extract. 1

6x1=6
Q9. Attempt any one of the two extracts (A) and (B) given below : marks
(A) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :
Others, usually celebrities who see themselves as its victims, might
despise the interview as an unwarranted intrusion into their lives,
or feel that it somehow diminishes them, just as in some primitive
cultures it is believed that if one takes a photographic portrait of
somebody then one is stealing that person’s soul . V.S. Naipaul
‘feels that some people are wounded by interviews and lose a part
of themselves,’ Lewis Carroll, the creator of Alice in Wonderland,
was said to have had ‘a just horror of the interviewer’ and he
never consented to be interviewed.
Choose the appropriate option with reference to the given
extract :
Most of the celebrities dislike being interviewed because
(i) (a) it is sheer nonsense.
(b) nobody reveals his/her inner self.
(c) it is sheer waste of time.
(d) it is an unwanted intrusion into their lives.
Ans. (d) it is an unwanted intrusion into their lives. 1
Complete the analogy with a word from the extract :
(ii) light : darkness : : _________ : refused
Ans. Consented 1
In primitive cultures being photographed implied
(a) announcing victory.
(iii) (b) soul has been stolen.
(c) saving a memory for posterity.
(d) becoming popular.
Ans. (b) soul has been stolen. 1
From the given extract, we know that __________ never agreed
to be interviewed.
(iv) (a) Lewis Carroll (b) V.S. Naipaul
(c) T.S. Eliot (d) Charlie Sheen
Ans. (a) Lewis Carroll 1
In the given extract, the word ‘diminish’ most nearly means
(v) (a) deepens (b) disappoints
(c) lessens (d) languishes
Ans. (c) lessens 1
In the given extract, the writer indicates that most people ________
interviews.
(vi) (a) celebrated (b) read
(c) gave (d) despised
Ans. (d) despised 1
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OR

Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 6x1=6
(B)
marks
The next I remember I was lying on my stomach beside the pool,
Vomiting. The chap that threw me in was saying, “But I was only
fooling.” Someone said, “The kid nearly died. Be all right now.
Let’s carry him to the locker room.”
Several hours later, I walked home. I was weak and trembling. I
shook and cried when I lay on my bed. I couldn’t eat that night.
For days a haunting fear was in my heart. The slightest exertion
upset me, making me wobbly in the knees and sick to my stomach.

I never went back to the pool. I feared water. I avoided it whenever

I could.
With reference to the extract, Douglas was vomiting because
(a) he had got severe food poisoning.
(i) (b) he had just been rescued from nearly drowning in the pool.
(c) he was frightened when he saw the big man.
(d) he had gone for a swim on an empty stomach.
Ans. (b) he had just been rescued from nearly drowning in the pool. 1
Rewrite the sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with its
(ii) inference.
For days a haunting fear was in my heart.
constant / persistent fear
Ans. (any other relevant point) 1
On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with
reference to the two statements given below :
I. The boy did not know how to swim.
II. The boy took a long time to recover from his fear.
(iii) (a) I can be inferred from the extract but II cannot.
(b) I cannot be inferred from the extract but II can.
(c) I is true but II is false.
(d) Both I and II are true.
Ans. (d) Both I and II are true. 1
Identify the textual clue that allows the reader to infer that the
(iv) chap threw the boy into the pool just for fun (clue : a phrase)
Ans. I was only fooling 1
Complete the sentence with an appropriate explanation as per
(v) the extract.
The slightest exertion upset the boy because ___________ .
he had an experience of near drowning / he was reminded of his near
drowning or near death experience 1
Ans. (any other relevant point)
Replace the underlined word with its synonym from the extract.
(vi) The boy felt unsteady in the knees.
Ans. Wobbly 1

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Answer any five of the following in about 40 50 words each : 5 x 2 = 10

Q10.
marks
Distribution of marks
Content – 1 Expression-1
The description of Seemapuri creates a very dismal picture.
(a)
Explain. (The Lost Spring)
Suggested value points:-
- structures of mud with roofs of tin and tarpaulin
- devoid of sewage, drainage or running water
Ans. - only ragpickers living there in utter poverty 2

(any other relevant point)

(any one)
Why was the peddler hesitant to accompany the ironmaster to the
(b)
manor house ? (The Rattrap)
Suggested value points:-
- had the stolen money
- would be put into prison
- was likely to be caught
Ans. - was not the person Ironmaster thought him to be 2

(any other relevant point)

(any one)
In the poem “A Thing of Beauty” how is grandeur connected with
(c)
the mighty dead ?
Suggested value points:-
- selfless deeds of legendry people, soldiers, great personalities of
the past are a source of inspiration
Ans. - monuments made in their memories to honor them 2

(any other relevant point)

(any one)
Why was M. Hamel dressed in formal clothes in school ?
(d)
(The Last Lesson)
Suggested value points:-
- order from Berlin
- last French lesson
- a tribute
Ans. - wanted to make the last day special 2
- make an impact on the last day

(any other relevant point)

(any one)
Who does the poet accuse of having double standards in The
(e)
Roadside Stand ?
Suggested value points:-
- politicians / ruling party / bureaucrats / NGOs / city folk
Ans. (any other relevant point) 2
(any one)
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(f) Why did Sophie long for her brother’s affection? (Going Places)
Suggested value points:-
- intrigued by his silence and her imagination of his life
- holds a special place in her life
Ans. - the only one who believes her 2

(any other relevant point)

(any one)

Answer any two of the following in about 40 -50 words each : 2x2=4
Q.11
marks
Distribution of marks
Content – 1 Expression-1
Why did the booking clerk refuse to accept the money offered by
(a)
Charley ? (The Third Level)
Suggested value points:-
- different or strange currency which wasn’t being used
- felt he was being cheated
Ans. - not familiar with the currency 2

(any other relevant point)

(any one)
Why does Derry not like being with people ?
(b)
Suggested value points:-
- conscious of his burnt face
- ugly appearance
Ans. - insensitive behavior of society towards him 2

(any other relevant point)

(any one)
What message does the story “The Tiger King” give to the
(c)
readers?
Suggested value points:-
- not to be cruel to animals
- people in power to be judicious / sensitive towards the needs of
society
Ans. - duty before self 2
- those in power should not be conceited

(any one)
(any other relevant point)
Q.12 Answer any one of the following in about 120-150 words : 5 marks
Distribution of marks:-
CONTENT – 3 EXPRESSION – 2 (fluency – 1 + accuracy – 1)
Why is the Champaran episode considered as the beginning of the
(a)
Indian struggle for independence ? (Indigo)
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Suggested value points:-

Ans.
- triumph of Civil Disobedience
- peasants found freedom from fear / learnt courage
- made the British realize they were not above law
- united people -lawyers and peasants
- made common people understand that they had rights and 5
defenders
- taught self reliance

(any other relevant point)

(any three)
OR
Edla is a contrast to her father, the ironmaster. Explain.
(b)
(The Rattrap)
Suggested value points:-
Ans.
- Edla is observant , perceptive, father is impulsive
- Edla is forgiving and compassionate , father is not
- Edla is persuasive, father is not
- Father is realistic and practical, Edla is intuitive
- Father wanted to hand the peddler to police when he came to 5
know his true identity, Edla wanted him to stay

(any other relevant point)

(any three with examples)

Q.13 Answer any one of the following in about 120-150 words : 5 marks
Distribution of marks:-
CONTENT – 3 EXPRESSION – 2 (fluency – 1 + accuracy – 1)
How can a visit to Antarctica be an enlightening experience?
(a)
Elaborate. (Journey to the end of the Earth)
Suggested value points:-
Ans.
- develops new understanding and respect for the planet
- helps us understand how little changes in the environment can
have major repercussions
- realize threat of global warming is real
- get a grasp of where we have come from and where we could
possibly be heading 5
- it holds in its ice core half million year old carbon records
- understanding / enlightened about evolution and extinction
- develops an understanding of past, present and future
(any other relevant point)
(any three)
OR
Bama and Zitkala-Sa, though victims of a system that crushes their
(b)
aspirations, are determined to break out. Comment.
Suggested value points:-
Ans.
5
Victims of discrimination
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- faced humiliation / trauma in childhood

- Zitakala-Sa because of background / colour
- Bama because of her caste
(to be illustrated with suitable examples)

Determined to breakout
- both rebelled / worked hard / took a stand (cite example)
- realized importance of education and became successful writers
- challenged the system through their work
- brought dignity to their lives and their communities

(any other relevant point)

(any three)
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