Q.

Read the following passage and answer

the question.
Freedom and power bring responsibility.
That responsibility rests upon this assembly,
a sovereign body representing the sovereign
people of India. Before the birth of freedom,
we had endured all the pains of labour and
our hearts are heavy with the memory of this
sorrow. Some of those pains continue even
now. Nevertheless the past is over and it is
the future that beckons to us now. That
future is not one of ease and resting but of
incessant striving so that we may fulfil the pledges
we have so often taken and the one we shall take
today. The service of India means the service of the
millions who suffer. It means the ending of poverty
and ignorance. It also means, ending of disease and
inequality of opportunity. The ambition of the
greatest man of our generation has been to wipe
every tear from every eye. That may be beyond us
but as long as there are tears and suffering, so long
our work and responsibility will not be over.
Democracy is a Government of the people, for the
people and by the people. It is the moral and
constitutional duty of the Government or the
political party in power to ensure health, education,
justice, equality, liberty and food to every citizen of
India irrespective of caste, creed and community.
Q.5 (i) What brings 'responsibility'
and where does it rest upon?
Ans. (i) Freedom and power bring responsibility
and it rests upon the assembly,
a sovereign body representing the
sovereign people of India.
Q.5 (ii) What does the service of India
mean?
Ans. (ii) The service of India means the
service of the millions who suffer.
Q.5 (iii) What is the moral and constitutional
duty of the government towards the
citizens of our country ?
Ans. (iii) The moral and constitutional duty
of the Government towards the
citizens of our country is to ensure
health, education, justice, equality,
liberty and food to every citizen of
India irrespective of caste, creed
and community.
Q.5 (iv) What do you mean by
‘democracy’?
Ans. (iv) Democracy is a Government of the
people, for the people and by the
people.
Q.5 (v) (i) Which word in the passage
means ‘ceaseless’ ?
Ans. (i) Incessant
Q.5 (v) (ii) Which word in the passage is
opposite of ‘slavery’ ?
Ans. (ii) Freedom.
Q.5 (v) (iii) What is the meaning of
‘Inequality of opportunity’ in the passage?
Ans. (iii) In the passage 'inequality of
opportunity' means the unfair
situation in society when some
people have more opportunities
than others.
Q. The synonym of ‘severe' is:
(A) nico
(B) acute
(C) curious
(D) accidental
Q. The synonym for 'bane' is:
(A) boon
(B) curse
(C) blessing
(D) reward
Q. The synonym of illustrious is :
(A) failure
(B) renowned
(C) enduring
(D) Both (a) and (c)
Q. The synonym of 'diminish' is:
(A) defeat
(B) dwindle
(C) endeavour
(D) Both (b) and (c)
Q. The antonym of 'Modern' is:
(A) old
(B) ancient
(C) present
(D) out of date
Q. The antonym of 'ability' is:
(A) unability
(B) inability
(C) disability
(D) incapability
Q. The antonym of expedite is:
(A) begin
(B) start
(C) flow
(D) delay
Q. The antonym of ‘rigorous’ is:
(A) fast
(B) sacred
(C) pleasure
(D) simple
Q. The antonym of ‘better’ is :
(A) good
(B) bad
(C) worse
(D) best
 (i) ‘He is a member of an union.’
1. Which word in the above sentence
is an error ?
(a) member
(b) of
(c) an
(d) union
Ans. (i) (c) an
It should be ‘a’
Correct the following sentences.

1. (ii) Being a holiday we did not go to

school.
(iii) If he will come, I shall teach him.
Ans. (ii) It being a holiday we did not go to
school.
(iii) If he comes, I shall teach him.
 (i) He has been living in Varanasi. since
three years.
2. Which word is an ‘error’ in the
sentence ?
3. (a) years
(b) has
(c) since
(d) three
Ans. (i) (c) since
It should be ‘for’
Correct the following sentences.

(ii) My friend Ramu is junior than me.

(iii) Deers are grazing in the forest.
Ans. (ii) My friend Ramu is junior to me.
(iii) Deer are grazing in the forest.
Use the following pairs of words in your
own sentences to bring out the difference
in their meanings.
Q. (i) access – excess
(ii) career – carrier
Ans. (i) Access: You need a password to get
access to this computer.
Excess: You should avoid excess of
anything in life.
(ii) Career: She plans to pursue a
career in engineering.
Carrier: He tied the bag to the
carrier of his bicycle.
Use the following pairs of words in your
own sentences to bring out the difference
in their meanings.
Q. (i) rage – raze
(ii) sight – cite
Ans. (i) Rage : He stormed out of the room
in a rage.
Raze : The building was razed to
the ground.
(ii) Sight : The accident has affected
her sight.
Cite : He cited a few examples to
support his claim.
Q. The phrase 'to hail from' means:
(A) to greet
(B) to welcome
(C) to come from
(D) to appreciate.
Q. 'The apple of one's eye' means:
(A) the most tender part of an eye
(B) a tearful eye
(C) very dear
(D) a costly treatment of an eye.
Q. The phrase 'pick holes in' means:

(A) find fault with

(B) to insult someone
(C) to puncture
(D) to attack
Q. The phrase 'set off' means:

(A) to leave a place

(B) to hate a place
(C) to start to go
(D) to be forced to go
Q. The phrase 'fall flat' means:

(A) to succeed in one's effort

(B) to get what one wants
(C) to fail to produce the effect that
somebody wants
(D) to fail to climb up
Choose the correct option to answer the
following questions :
Q. One who looks at the dark side of
things is called:
(A) optimist
(B) brighten
(C) brighton
(D) pessimist
Choose the correct option to answer the
following questions :
Q. Government by one person is called:

(A) democracy
(B) anarchy
(C) autocracy
(D) plutocracy
Choose the correct option to answer the
following questions :
Q A state where all religions are respected
and practised is called:
(A) undemocratic
(B) democratic
(C) theocracy
(D) secular
Combine the following sentences as
directed.
(i) The sun rose. The boys went to
school. (simple sentence)
(ii) He is poor. He is not dishonest.
(complex sentence)
Ans. (i) The sun having risen, the boys
went to school.
(ii) Though he is poor, he is not
dishonest.
Or Though he is poor yet he is
not dishonest.
• Combine the following sentences as
directed.
(i) You must work hard or you will
not succeed. (simple sentence)
(ii) He is certain of being able to help
his friend. (complex sentence)
Ans. (i) You must work hard to succeed.
(ii) He is certain that he is able to
help his friend.
Transform the following sentences as directed.

(i) He is beaten severely by his mother.

7. (into active voice)
(ii) No other girl is as beautiful as she is.
(into superlative degree)
Ans. (i) His mother beats him severely.
(ii) She is the most beautiful girl.
Transform the following sentences as directed.

(i) Besides making a promise, you kept it.

7. (compound sentence)
(ii) Did you not write a letter.
(passive voice)
Ans. (i) You made a promise and you kept it.
(ii) Was a letter not written by you?
 (i) She is writing a letter to her
father.
7. (passive voice)
(ii) Shyam is taller than any other boy in
the class.
(superlative degree)
Ans. (i) A letter is being written to her father
by her.
(ii) Shyam is the tallest boy in the class.
(i) He said to me, "Please, give me
your book for two days."
(ii) They said to us, "Why are you not
playing?"
Ans. (i) He requested me to give him my
book for two days.
(ii) They asked us why we were not
playing.
(i) The teacher said, "All men are
mortal."
(ii) Rita says, "I shall do it."
Ans. (i) The teacher said that all men are
mortal.
(ii) Rita says that she will do it.
(i) The boys said, "Hurrah! We have
won the match."
(ii) The doctor said to the patient,
"Why did you not come to me
earlier?"
Ans. (i) The boys exclaimed with joy that
they had won the match.
(ii) The doctor asked the patient
why he had not come to him
earlier.
Q. Write an article on each of the given topics.
Necessity is the Mother of Invention
Ans. Throughout history, human ingenuity has
been fuelled by necessity, driving
innovation and progress. When faced
with challenges, whether it be survival,
convenience; or efficiency, individuals and
societies have consistently devised creative
solutions. From the invention of the wheel
to the development of groundbreaking
technologies, necessity has spurred
humanity’s most significant advancements.
In times of crisis, such as wars or
pandemics, urgent needs prompt rapid
innovation. Similarly, everyday inconveniences
inspire individuals to seek better ways of
doing things, leading to inventions that enhance
our lives. The relentless pursuit of solutions to
pressing problems demonstrates the profound
truth that necessity indeed serves as the mother
of invention, pushing humanity forward on the
path of discovery and improvement. In essence,
necessity ignites the spark of innovation,
driving human progress towards a brighter
future.
Q. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper
about the frequent breakdown of electric
supply in your locality.
Or
Write a letter to the editor of a daily
newspaper about frequent breakdown
of electricity in your locality.
Ans. 17, Civil Lines
Kanpur
28 May 20XX
The Editor
The Daily News
Kanpur
Subject: Frequent Power Breakdowns
in Our Locality
Sir/Madam,
I am writing to highlight a growing
concern that has been plaguing our
locality for far too long-the frequent
breakdown of electricity. The relentless
disruption of power supply has caused
immense inconvenience and adversely
affected the daily lives of residents in
our community.
The recurring power outages have resulted
in disrupted work schedules, spoiled
perishable goods, compromised health care
facilities, and compromised the safety
and security of our neighbourhoods. It is
disheartening to witness, the repeated
failure of our electricity infrastructure,
which indicates a lack of proper
maintenance and preparedness.
I appeal to the concerned authorities to
address this issue urgently by investing in
the necessary upgrades and maintenance
of our electrical grid. It is crucial that they
conduct a through assessment of the
existing infrastructure, identify weaknesses
and implement effective solutions to
ensure uninterrupted power supply:
Our community deserves reliable electricity
to support our economic ctivities,
educational institutions and overall quality
of life. I request the authorities to take
immediate action, considering the
well-being and prosperity of our locality.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
Pawan Trinathi
Q. Why did Franz praise the courage
of M. Hamel?
Ans. M. Hamel and his family had to
leave the country next day, even
then he taught everything
according to the time table with
great patience. It must have broken
his heart to leave his residence,
garden and the school where he
passed his forty years of life.
Q. How did M. Hamel wish his country
before the close of the school that
day?
OR
What did M. Hamel write on the
blackboard with a piece of chalk?
Ans. M. Hamel turned to the blackboard,
took a piece of chalk, and bearing
on with all his might, he wrote as
large as he could-
"Vive La France!“
Q. What does garbage mean to the
elderly people?
Ans. In the chapter Lost Spring’,
garbage signifies survival for the
elderly. It is their means of
sustenance, providing a source of
livelihood. They view it as a way to
earn a meagre income to support
themselves and their families,
making it essential for their daily
existence and survival.
Q. What are the hazards of working in
the glass bangles industry?

Ans. Working in the glass bangles

industry spoils the workers' health,
eye-sight and other parts of the
body. The biggest hazard is that the
worker goes blind with the dust
from polishing the glass of bangles.
Q. What did Douglas do to overcome
his fear of water?
Ans. The handicap of 'being afraid of
water' stayed with Douglas for a
long time. But he made a firm
decision to overcome it. The
instructor trained Douglas in
swimming from October to April
and built a swimmer out of him. He
still wondered if he would be
terror-stricken when he was alone
in the pool. He was not satisfied
until July that all the terror had
left. Then he did the following to
overcome his fear of water:
(i) He went to Lake Wentworth in
New Hampshire. He dived off a
dock and swam two miles
across the lake. He swam the
crawl, breast stroke, side
stroke and back stroke. When
he was in the middle of the
lake, he put his face under
water, the old sensation
returned for a while. But it fled
and he swam on.
(ii) Yet he had residual doubts. At
his first opportunity he camped
in the high meadow by the side
of Warm Lake. The next
morning he dived into the lake,
and swam across to the other
shore and back. He shouted
with joy, he had conquered his
fear of water.
Thus, he overcame his fear of
water.
Q. Given a character-sketch of the peddler
in the story ‘The Rattrap’.
Ans. The peddler is a poor, homeless man
who wanders around selling rattraps
and occasionally resorting to
begging and petty theft. He is
portrayed as a cynical and
disillusioned individual, seeing the
world as a gaint rattrap that entices
people with material wealth. Despite
his rough exterior, the peddler
exhibits a capacity for change when
treated with kindness.
His transformation begins after he
receives unexpected compassion
from Edla Willmansson, that
awakens his conscience and leads
him to redeem himself by returning
the stolen money.
Q. What did Gandhiji do to improve
the miserable condition of the
farmers in Champaran?
Ans. Gandhiji improved the miserable
condition of farmers in Champaran
by organising protests against the
oppressive indigo planters. He
conducted a detailed enquiry into
the farmers' grievances, negotiated
fair settlements, and helped them
gain refunds and relief from unfair
taxation. This empowered the
farmers and improved their
situation significantly.
Q. How did the episode of 25 per cent
refund of money change the plight
of the peasants?
Ans. The peasants became aware of
their rights. They learned to show
courage. Within a few years the
British planters abandoned their
estates, which reverted to the
peasants.
Q. Why do the celebrities who have
become the victim of interview,
despise it?
Ans. Celebrities who have become victims
of interviews despise them due
to invasion of privacy, distortion of
facts, and sensation nalisation of
personal matters. They feel manipulated
by the media and often face
misrepresentation or exploitation for
the sake of entertainment and ratings.
Q. Who is Geoff? What is his profession?
Or
What did Sophie's brother Geoff do
when he was out of school?
Ans. Geoff is the elder brother of Sophie. He
is an apprentice mechanic.
Q. What did Sam say in his letter to
Charley ?
OR
Or What do you infer from Şam's letter
to Charley in the story, "The Third
Level’?
Ans. Sam said the following things in his
letter to Charley:
(i) I believe you were right.
(ii) I found the third level.
(iii) I have been here for two weeks.
(iv) The atmosphere of Galesburg is musical
and peaceful.
(v) Keep looking till you find the third
level and come here with Louisa.
What was the forecast made by the chief
astrologer regarding the Tiger King?
OR
What was the role of the astrologer in the
story 'The Tiger King’?
OR
What prediction was made at the Tiger
King's birth?
Ans. When the prince was ten days old, the
astrologer predicted that he would be
killed by the tiger.
Q. Why did the Maharaja start hunting tigers?

Ans. The Maharaja started hunting tigers to defy

the prophecy that he would be killed by a
tiger. Determined to prove the prophecy
wrong and ensure his safety, he vowed tot
kill one hundred tigers, believing this would
thwart his predestined fate.
Q. Why did the king kill the hundredth tiger?

Ans. Actually it wasn't the king who killed the

hundredth tiger, but he tried to kill the
hundredth tiger to defy a prophecy and
ensure his safety. An astrologer had
predicted that his death would come from a
tiger. Determined to thwart this prophecy,
the king vowed to kill one hundred tigers.
After killing ninety-nine tigers, he became
obsessed with finding the hundredth one.
His relentless pursuit of the hundredth
tiger was driven by his desire to prove the
prophecy wrong. However, the irony of fate
led to his demise.
Q. How did Sadao happen to meet his future
wife Hana and why did he not marry her in
America?
OR
Who was Hana? How did she meet
Sadao?
Ans. Sadao happened to meet his future wife
Hana at Professor Harley's house in
America. Sadao did not marry Hana in
America because he needed the consent of
his father for marriage.
Q. What impression do you form of
Dr. Sadao, both as a doctor and a
human being, on the basis of the
story "The Enemy’?
OR
Throw light on the character of the
Japanese doctor named Dr Sadao
Hoki who is the protagonist of the
story The Enemy' by Pearl S. Buck.
When Sadao Hoki and his wife
Hana saw a wounded person at the
coast, they brought him home, gave
medical treatment and cured him
properly. He was a sailor from an
American warship of U.S. Navy. He
was a prisoner of war. Nevertheless
the doctor supplied food and water
and sent the sailor safely in the
boat to a safe place. Sadao was a
man of conduct and the conduct of
doctor's code raised him to the
higher strata of human being.
Q. What type of garden does Mr. Lamb
have? Why does he like it?

Ans. Mr. Lamb has a big house to live in

with a big garden. Everybody is
welcome there in his garden. So Mr.
Lamb leaves its gate always open.
Many boys come to his garden and
he likes them. There are fruit trees,
flower plants and herbs in his
garden. Apple trees are also grown
in the garden which are laden with
small and sour apples.
He prepares jelly from them. A hive
of bees is also there behind the
trees. Different types of birds also
chirp in the trees.
He likes his garden because he
hears the buzzing of bees and
chirping of birds there. Sometimes
Mr Lamb talks to bees.
Q. Describe in brief Zitkala's experiences
while getting a haircut?
Ans. Zitkala-Sa recounts her traumatic
experience of getting a haircut at the
boarding school. She was forcibly
taken downstairs despite her
vehement protests. Zitkala-Sa felt
humiliated and powerless as her
long beautiful hair, which held
cultural and personal significance,
was brutally shorn. The haircut
symbolised the loss of her identity
and cultural heritage.
The experience left her feeling
violated and deeply distressed,
reinforcing her sense of alienation
and the oppressive nature of the
boarding school system.