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Students must start practicing the questions from RBSE 12th English Model Papers Set 7 with Answers provided here.

RBSE Class 12 English Compulsory Model Paper Set 7 with Answers

Time : 2 Hours 45 min.
Max. Marks : 80

General Instruction to the Examinees :

• Candidates must write first their Roll Nos. on the question paper.
• All the questions are compulsory.
• Write the answer to each question in the given answer book only.
• For questions having more than one part, the answers to those parts are to be written together in continuity.
• This paper is divided into four sections A, B, C and D. All sections are compulsory.

Section – A

Question 1.
Choose the correct alternative-

(i) The peddler had stolen ………………. from a nearby house (1)
(a) money
(b) jewelry
(c) luggage
(d) none of these
Answer:
(a) money

(ii) When the rattrap seller entered the forge the ………………. were dangling on his chest. (1)
(a) kronors
(b) wires
(c) rattraps
(d) nothing
Answer:
(c) rattraps

(iii) Gandhiji chided the lawyers for taking ………………. (1)
(a) so much fee
(b) so many cases
(c) so many arguments
(d) so much time
Answer:
(a) so much fee

(iv) What extra work did M. Hamel use to give to the students? (1)
(a) to catch fish
(b) to slide on the Saar
(c) to water flowers
(d) to play in the ground
Answer:
(c) to water flowers

(v) The only work that Mukesh’s father knows is ………………. (1)
(a) scrounging garbage
(b) making bangles
(c) cooking food
(d) doing nothing
Answer:
(b) making bangles

(vi) How was the Y.M.C.A. pool? (1)
(a) dangerous
(b) treacherous
(c) safe
(d) beautiful
Answer:
(c) safe

(vii) Men can’t understand themselves when threatened with ………………. (1)
(a) death
(b) life
(c) passion
(d) stillness
Answer:
(a) death

(viii) Trees provide a shady boon for ………………. (1)
(a) crows
(b) birds
(c) kites
(d) sheep
Answer:
(d) sheep

(ix) Who composed the poem – Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers? (1)
(a) Pablo Neruda
(b) Stephen Spender
(c) Kamala Das
(d) Adrienne Rich
Answer:
(d) Adrienne Rich

(x) The world outside is full of ………………. (1)
(a) life
(b) activities
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these
Answer:
(c) both (a) and (b)

(xi) What kind of dream do the slum children have? (1)
(a) to move out in the open
(b) to remain where they are
(c) to sit in the dark classroom
(d) to live in slum
Answer:
(a) to move out in the open

(xii) The ironmaster took the rattrap seller as his ………………. friend. (1)
(a) childhood
(b) old age
(c) regimental
(d) prison
Answer:
(c) regimental

Question 2.
Combine the sentences using the words given in brackets:
(i) The girl lives near me. She found the dog. (who) (1)
(ii) He trained the horse. It will win the race, (which) (1)
Answer:
(i) The girl who found the dog lives near me.
(ii) The horse which he trained will win the race.

Question 3.
Fill in the blanks by choosing words given in brackets:
(i) Usha likes puppies. dogs, (neither-nor/so….that/although….yet) (1)
(ii) you call me, I shall help you. (If/Yet) (1)
(iii) Please the radio. (turn on/tum up) (1)
(iv) I want to my lazy servant, (get on/get rid of) (1)
(v) You should return ……………… sunset. (before/on) (1)
(vi) Translate these sentences English, (into/onto) (1)
Answer:
(i) neither, nor
(ii) If
(iii)
turn on
(iv) get rid of
(v) before
(vi) into

Section – B

Question 4.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

Vitamin C is an essential ingredient for human beings. It is required for the synthesis of intercellular cement “collagen”, which is responsible for keeping various cells of the human body together. As an oxidant, it acts like a cop in the body, apprehending the rowdy molecules called free radicals that are naturally formed during various chemical reactions in the body and have the potential to damage. Vitamin C is also required for dentine formation in the teeth and it also aids in the absorption of iron from the body.

Rats have the capacity to synthesise vitamin C With their body whereas human beings are required tQ provide it through diet. The richest source of vitamin C is amla. The other sources are lemon, orange, papaya, pineapple, cabbage, cauliflower, green peas and tomato. While cooking above 70 degree centigrade, Vitamin C gets destroyed.

Scurvy is a disease caused by the deficiency of this vitamin. Due to its deficiency, gums are swollen or bleeding, bones are weak and readily fractured, delayed wound healing and poor teeth formation in children result. A balanced diet with vitamin C is the requirement to avoid scurvy. For pregnant or lactating mothers vitamin C is the remedy. Each adult is required to consume 75 mg per day; an infant 30 mg per day; a pregnant woman 100 mg per day; a lactating mother 150 mg per day. Doctors use vitamin C for the treatment of infections, healing of ulcers, bums and trauma, quick healing of fractures, etc. However, taking vitamin C tablets on a long-term basis is not without side-effects, like the reformation of oxalates, kidney stones, diarrhoea, abnormal heart rhythm, damage to the outer layer of teeth and rebound scurvy if tablets are stopped abruptly.

Amla with honey is a supertonic, particularly when treated with solar rays since honey is an ingredient that provides instant energy without consuming insulin for its absorption in the body. A newly born child in India is first provided with honey to purify his/her internal system since it acts as antibiotic and also without side-effects. Most of us are not aware that during World War II a lot of food material was sent to the British army fighting for and on behalf of the British Government in different parts of the world. In this food material amla was one of the main ingredients to protect fighting forces from scum disease since during day-time they had to live in bunkers and during night-time they had to fight. Therefore, they were generally deprived of sunlight which is a major source of vitamins for human body.

Therefore, vitamin C in the form of amla is the best for human health.

(i) Why is vitamin C important for us? (2)
(ii) What are the sources of vitamin C? (2)
(iii) What are the side effects of taking vitamin C tablets on long term basis? (2)
(iv) Why was Amla one of the main food ingredients for army people during World War II? (2)
(v) Find the similar word for ‘suddenly’ and antonym for ‘surplus’ from the passage. (2)
Answer:
(i) Vitamin C is important because it is required for the synthesis of intercellular cement “collagen”, which is responsible for keeping various cells of the human body together.
(ii) Amla, lemon, orange, pine-apple, cabbage, cauliflower, green peas and tomato, etc. are. the sources of vitamin C.
(iii) The side effects of taking vitamin C tablets on long term basis are reformation of oxalates, kidney stones, diarrhoea, abnormal heart rhythm, etc.
(iv) Amla was one of the main ingredients to save fighting forces from scurvy disease during World War II.
(v) abruptly, deficiency

Question 5.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

Rabindranath Thakur was born in Calcutta on May 7, 1861. His father Devendranath Thakur, was a well-known social and religious leader and was called Maharshi Devendranath. Though a religious leader, Devendranath was very broad-minded and he encouraged his son to think independently.

In school, Rabindranath found the teaching too elementary. It did not take his teacher long to recognise his intelligence. He was given ‘Macbeth’ to translate and to everyone’s surprise Rabindranath made a very good translation into Bengali. However, his limitless curiosity to know more and newer things could not be satisfied in school. It was, therefore, decided to withdraw him from there. For four years, from the age of thirteen to seventeen, he studied a wide variety of subjects at home. About the same time he was drawn to Nature and Arts. For hours, he would go swimming in the Ganga and watch the changing moods of that mighty river. He also started composing verses and learning music.

From 1881 onwards his talent as a writer expressed itself in the form of countless compositions in poetry, drama, prose, music, fiction, philosophy and painting. He wrote nearly 50 plays, 100 books of verse and 40 volumes of fiction and philosophical writings. Rabindranath was also a great educationist. In 1901, he founded a school at Shantiniketan near Bolpur in Bengal. Situated in the midst of natural surroundings, it soon started attracting students from all over the country and even from outside India. In 1922 it was changed into an international university called Vishva-Bharati, the name it continues to have to this day. The work which brought him universal recognition was a collection of poems named ‘Gitanjali’. Originally written in Bengali, it was translated into English by Rabindranath himself. This won him in 1913 the Nobel Prize in Literature and made him internationally famous.

Rabindranath was a great nationalist and patriot. He felt so bitter about the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy in 1919 that as a protest, he gave up Knighthood which the British had awarded him earlier. But his nationalism was not based on any narrow loyalties. It was a part of his wider vision of internationalism and world brotherhood. He died on August 07, 1941, four years before the founding of the U.N.O. and six years before the coming of Indian independence. Though he is no more, his message of universal peace and love amongmankind will continue to inspire many generations to come.

(i) When and where was Rabindranath bom ? (1)
(ii) Who was famous as ‘Maharshi’? (1)
(iii) Which bpok of his won him the Nobel Prize in Literature? (1)
(iv) Why did Rabindranath give up the title of Knighthood? (1)
(v) How does Rabindranath still inspire the generations to come? (1)
Answer:
(i) He was bom in Calcutta on May 7, 1861.
(ii) Rabindranath’s father Devendranath was famous as ‘Maharshi’.
(iii) A collection of poems named ‘Gitanjali’ won him the Noble Prize in literature.
(iv) Rabindranath gave up the title of Knighthood as a protest of the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy in 1919 because he felt very bitter about it.
(v) Rabindranath still inspires the generations to come by his message of universal peace and love among mankind.

Section – C

Write the answers of the following in about 20 words:

Question 6.
What was the condition of the American soldier, when the sea-waves washed him to the shore in front of Dr Sadao’s house? (The Enemy) (1)
Answer:
The American soldier was badly wounded. He was weak and pale. Blood was flowing from his deep bullet wound and he was unconscious.

Question 7.
Why do Mr Lamb’s words leave an impression on Derry’s mind? (On the Face of It) (1)
Answer:
Derry follows the example of Mr Lamb. He gives up his feeling of inferiority and joins the mainstream of the society.

Question 8.
Bama could walk the distance from her school to home in ten minutes. But usually it took her from half an hour to an hour. Why? (Memories of Childhood) (1)
Answer:
Bama was a young girl studying in class third. As a child, ishe was attracted to all the entertaining things on her way back to home. So, she got late in reaching home.

Question 9.
Why did Charley buy old-style currency?
Answer:
Charley bought old style currency because he wanted to buy two tickets for old Galesburg. He and his wife wanted to live there.

Question 10.
When did the Tiger King decide to get married? (The Tiger King) (1)
Answer:
When the Tiger King had killed all tigers of his state, then he decided to get married to the princess of such state that had a large number of tigers.

Write the answers of the following in about 30-40 words:

Question 11.
Did the peddler respect the confidence reposed in him by the crofter? (The Rattrap) (2)
Answer:
The crofter told the peddler almost all the details of his life. He did not want to conceal anything from him. But the peddler did not respect the confidence reposed in him by the crofter as he made off with the money from the crofter’s house.

Question 12.
What did the peasants pay the British landlords as rent? What did the British now want instead and why? What would be the impact of synthetic indigo on-the prices of natural indigo? (Indigo) (2)
Answer:
The peasants paid 15 percent their whole indigo harvest to the British landlords as rent, The British wanted compensation to free them from their commitment. The prices of natural indigo would go down with the advent of synthetic indigo.

Question 13.
What is the confusion that the poet is talking about?
Answer:
In the poem ‘Keeping Quiet’ the poet says that people confuse ‘stillness’ with ‘total inactivity’, which is untrue. Stillness brings peace and progress for mankind while total inactivity brings death.

Question 14.
Why is ‘grandeur’ associated with the ‘mighty dead’? (A Thing of Beauty) (2)
Answer:
The ‘mighty dead”4iad been powerful people is. their lives because of their grand deeds and achievements. People believe that on the day of judgment they will be rewarded for their noble deeds. So ‘grandeur’ is associated with them.

Question 15.
What do the tigers in the poem symbolize? (Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers) (2)
Answer:
The tigers on the curtain, embroidered by Aunt Jennifer are symbols of courage, elegance, self-confidence, pride and fearlessness. These qualities in the tigers contrast with their creator’s weaknesses, who is meek, timid; humble and different.

Question 16.
What impression of Dr Sadao’s father do you have from the story? (The Enemy) (2)
Answer:
Sadao’s father was a dedicated, father. He took great pains in taking care of his only son. He sent his son even to America for higher education. So, he was an ideal father.

Question 17.
The world’s got a whole face, and the world is there to be looked at. What does Mr 1 amb mean by it? (On the Face of It) (2)
Answer:
By saying so, Mr Lamb means that not all people in the world are indifferent to the sufferers. There are sensible people too who behave normally with the physically impaired persons. He wants Derry to seek such people’s company.

Question 18.
How did Hama feel on knowing about untouchability? (Memories of Childhood) (2)
Answer:
Bama’s brother told her about the social evil of untouchability. She became angry to know it. She felt that the so called upper caste people deprive the lower caste people of their human rights.

Write the answers of the following in about 60 – 80 words:

Question 19.
What is your opinion about the title of the lesson ‘The Last Lesson’? (The Last Lesson) (3)
OR
Why does the writer feel elated when she thinks about Mukesh? (Lost Spring)
Answer:
In my opinion, the title of the lesson ‘The Last Lesson’ is quite appropriate. The lesson presents a vivid description of M. Hamel’s last lesson in the class on the last day. There came an order from Berlin banning the teaching of French. According to the order only German was to be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine. Addressing the students he said, “My children, this is my last lesson in French”. On his last day he taught so well that every student was attentive to him.
OR
Mukesh belongs to a family of bangle makers. The author thinks that there are two distinct worlds- the world of the poor and the world of the rich. A poor child falls in the net of the rich before he is aware of it. Doing anything Other than what his generations have been doing needs courage. Mukesh dreams of becoming a motor mechanic. He seems courageous enough to break away from the cycle of work his family has been doing for generations. When the author senses a flash of courage in Mukesh, she gets elated.

Question 20.
Give a brief account of Douglas’ plans and series of emotions, when he was thrown into the pool. (Deep Water ) (3)
OR
“The story ’ The Rattrap’ is a mixture of entertainment and philosophy”. Explain. (The Rattrap)
Answer:
When Douglas was thrown into the pool, he was drowning down in a 9 feet deep pool and these 9 feet seemed 90 to him. He was under the vicious grip of terror but still conscious to plan a strategy of bouncing back as and when he would strike against the bottom. He did the same, but failed. He was all soaked and choked. Once again he was sinking down, this time in a subconscious state. His head still urged him to spring upwards like a cork but the second jump was no better. Then he started another journey down but this one was quite peaceful and relaxed.
OR
The story ‘The Rattrap’ is entertaining and philosophical as well. The ironmaster mistakes the peddler for his old friend. This episode amuses the readers a lot. But the comparison between a rattrap and this world conveys a deep philosophical message. This world provides us with the stuff that allures us. Just as a bait is used to trap a rat, worldly enjoyments are used to trap human beings. The story so beautifully highlights the human dilemma that one wonders in awe whether one should accept the allurements or reject them.

Question 21.
How was Charley’s reaching the third level a waking-dream wish fulfilment? (The Third Level) (3)
OR
What is the author’s indirect comment on subjecting innocent animals to the willfulness of human beings? (The Tiger King)
Answer:
Charley’s reaching the third level was a waking-dream wish fulfillment. This third level was a place of the peaceful past. Here, he could buy tickets to Galesburg, where he had passed his childhood. So, Charley felt very good about that. He thought of living a simple and romantic life as the people did in the past. The thought was quite soothing to him.
OR
In the story ‘The Tiger King’, we see innocent tigers being killed at the whim of a king. Just to prove the prediction of the astrologers wrong, the proud king does so. The author seems to comment that a killer of innocent animals is never spared by nature. It seems to be a lesson for those who are cruel to innocent animals and treat them at their will.

Question 22.
What is the message of the story ‘The Enemy’? (The Enemy) (3)
OR
How did Mr Lamb’s meeting with Derry become a turning point in Derry’s life? (On the Face of R)
Answer:
This story gives the message of human love and brotherhood. It teaches us to rise above narrow feelings of nationality and consider the whole world as our family. A Japanese doctor saves the life of an American soldier at the time when Japan and America are at war. His patriotism demands him to hand over the soldier to the police but his goodness as a doctor prompts him to heal his wound. Thus we learn to develop human feelings in us.
OR
Mr Lamb’s life became a motivation for Derry and he overcame his inferiority complex. Now, he got rid of the feeling that people’ did not like him. He started to love life. He started meeting people and talking to them. He came out of his seclusion. Derry began to like the company of Mr Lamb. Thus, Mr Lamb brought a positive change in Derry’s attitude towards life.

Section – D

Question 23.
You have received an invitation letter from the principal and staff of Govt Senior Secondary School, Chaumahala which is going to celebrate its annual function on 6th February 20.. at 03:00 p.m. Dr Samit Sharma will be the Chief Guest of the function. Write a formal reply accepting the invitation. (4)
OR
D. K. International is looking for a receptionist for the school. Write an advertisement on behalf of the administrative officer in the classified columns of the local newspaper giving necessary details. Draft an advertisement.
Answer:
Mr Pramendra Jain thanks the principal and the staff of Govt Senior Secondary School, Chaumahala for their kind invitation to attend the annual function of their school on 6th February 20- at 03:00 p.m. He has great pleasure in accepting the invitation.
OR
Situation Vacant For Receptionist
D. K. International School, Bharatpur seeks a smart female candidate with minimum 2-3 years of experience, graduated from a reputed university, must have excellent command over English and IT skills. The selected candidate will be responsible for handling the administrative work competently. Salary according to school norms. Walk-in-Interview on 25 March 20. between 10.00 am. and 4.00 pm. with orginal documents.

Question 24.
Put the following information in the form of a report in about 100 words:
(i) importance of water,
(ii) shortage of water,
(iii) awareness about water conservation,
(iv) methods of water conservation. (4)
OR
Translate the passage into Hindi.
Patriotism is a sacred feeling. It inspires us to do everything for the good of our country. We remember many patriots like Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Bhagat Singh and many more. They sacrificed their lives for their motherland. We are proud of all our patriots. They are our role models. Their love and dedication for the country inspire us. We should make our best efforts for the upliftment Of our motherland. We must be very sincere in performing our duties for the nation. We must learn dedication from the deeds of our patriots. We must remember that our personal gains must not be above the nation.
Answer:

Report on Conservation
of Water
(by-Anukul, a reporter)

Ajmer; 15 Junify: Yesterday, various social prganisations conducted a campaign to create awareness among people. Nobody on the earth can imagine life without water. The issue of water scarcity has become very serious in Ajmer. People have to walk long distances to fetch water. Realising the shortage and importance of water, many people have started conserving water. Rainwater is a gift from God. We should harvest it so that it can be utilized in summers. In the campaign, many experts taught people how to conserve water, especially rainwater. Rainwater may be used for toilets, washing clothes, cleaning floors, vehicles and watering plants, etc.
OR
देश भक्ति एक पवित्र अनुभूति है। यह हमारे देश के भले के लिये हमें बहुत कुछ करने हेतु प्रेरित करती है। महात्मा गाँधी, सुभाषचन्द्र बोस, चन्द्रशेखर आजाद, भगतसिंह जैसे कई देशभक्तों को हम याद करते हैं। उन्होंने अपना जीवन मातृभूमि के लिये समर्पित कर दिया। हमारे सभी देशभक्तों पर हमें गर्व है। वे हमारे आदर्श हैं। उनका देश के प्रति प्यार और समर्पण हमें प्रेरित करता है। अपनी मातृभूमि के उत्थान के लिये हमें सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रयास करने चाहिये। राष्ट्र के प्रति कर्तव्य निर्वाह में हमें वफादार रहना चाहिये। हमारे देशभक्तों के बलिदानों से हमें सीखना चाहिये। हमें याद रखना चाहिये कि हमारे निजी स्वार्थ देश से बढ़कर नहीं हैं।

Question 25.
Write a letter to the Editor of ‘The limes of India’ about the poor lighting arrangement in your city. (4)
OR
Write a reminder to a customer to whom your firm supplied goods on credit and who has not paid the money yet. A letter which was sent previously demanding payment remains unreplied.
Answer:
Rana Pratap Nagar
Jhalawar
28 July 20_ _
The Editor
The Times of India
Jaipur

Subject : Poor lighting arrange-ment in the city

Sir,
Through the esteemed columns of your newspaper I wish to attract the attention of the authorities concerned of the Jhalawar Municipal Board to the poor lighting arrangement in the city.

Being an old city, Jhalawar has many narrow streets. Unfortunately, the lighting arrangement too is very old and poor. So, most of the streets remain dark due to lack of proper street lights.

Will the Municipal authorities do something to solve the problem and earn a good name for the department ?

Yours faithfully Nirmal Kumar
OR
M/s Jaggimal Kirorimal
M. G. Road
Dholpur
March 14, 20
M/s Amar Trading Company
47 Station Road
Ajmer

Subject – Payment Outstanding

Dear Sirs,
We are sorry to state that a customer of our goodwill like you has not noticed our previous letter dated February 5, 20.. for the settlement of our account. We presume, it might have escaped your attention.

We request you to remit us the sum of ₹ 20,000/- (Twenty thousand only) standing against you at the earliest.

Yours faithfully
For Jaggimal Kirorimal
B. P Sharma
(Proprietor)

Students must start practicing the questions from RBSE 12th English Model Papers Set 6 with Answers provided here.

RBSE Class 12 English Compulsory Model Paper Set 6 with Answers

Time : 2 Hours 45 min.
Max. Marks : 80

General Instruction to the Examinees :

• Candidates must write first their Roll Nos. on the question paper.
• All the questions are compulsory.
• Write the answer to each question in the given answer book only.
• For questions having more than one part, the answers to those parts are to be written together in continuity.
• This paper is divided into four sections A, B, C and D. All sections are compulsory.

Section – A

Question 1.
Choose the correct alternative-

(i) What was cooking at Mukesh’s home at that time?
(a) rice
(b) potato
(c) spinach leaves
(d) nothing
Answer:
(c) spinach leaves

(ii) The narrator hired to train him how to swim.
(a) a teacher
(b) a tailor
(c) an instructor
(d) a policeman
Answer:
(c) an instructor

(iii) The rattrap seller entered …stealthily
(a) a forge
(b) a house
(c) a cottage
(d) a manor’s house
Answer:
(a) a forge

(iv) Where did Gandhiji meet Kriplani first?
(a) at Champaran
(b) at Shantiniketan
(c) at Muzzafarpur
(d) at Motihari
Answer:
(b) at Shantiniketan

(v) When Franz passed the town hall, there was a crowd in front of the :
(a) playground
(b) bulletin board
(c) classroom
(d) school
Answer:
(b) bulletin board

(vi) What was on the shoulder of Saheb in the end?
(a) bag
(b) tin canister
(c) basket
(d) suitcase
Answer:
(b) tin canister

(vii) The works of are useless for the children.
(a) Shakespeare
(b) Kamla Das
(c) Stephen Spender
(d) Pablo Neruda
Answer:
(a) Shakespeare

(viii) Constant doesn’t do us any good. –
(a) sitting
(b) reading
(c) playing
(d) moving
Answer:
(d) moving

(ix) What makes our lives unpleasant?
(a) sadness
(b) evil nature
(c) unhealthy ways
(d) all the above
Answer:
(d) all the above

(x) When Aunt Jennifer is dead, her will survive.
(a) tigers
(b) bears
(c) cats
(d) dogs
Answer:
(a) tigers

(xi) How far was the poet standing when she saw her mother again?
(a) a meter
(b) a few yards
(c) a few miles
(d) a few kilometers
Answer:
(b) a few yards

(xii) After taking out of the pool, they took the narrator to
(a) locker room
(b) court room
(c) class room
(d) no where
Answer:
(a) locker room

Question 2.
Combine the sentences using the words given in brackets-

(i) I know the boy. The principal punished him. (whom) (1)
(ii) I got the job. I had applied for it. (which) (1)
Answer:
(i) I know the boy whom the principal punished.
(ii) I got the job for which I had applied.

Question 3.
Fill in the blanks by choosing words given in brackets –
(i) ………………………………… Ram ………………………………… Shyam are clever. (Either ……… or/Neither ……… nor/Roth ……… and)
(ii) The mountain is too high for us …………………………………  climb, (to/and)
(iii) Traders have agreed to …………………………………  prices, (bring down/bring back)
(iv) Robbeys …………………………………  the house at night, (break off/break-in)
(v) The young boy was run …………………………………  by a bus. (on/over)
(vi) Do not laugh …………………………………  me. (on/at)
Answer:
(i) Both …………… and
(ii) to
(iii) bring down
(iv) broke in
(v) over
(vi) at

Section-B

Question 4.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow-

There are no rules to tell us how we ought to behave or ought not to behave in all matters. Rut in some matters, there are rules that all have to obey, ‘lake, for example the rules of the road. The purpose of these rules is to make the road safe for everybody. The roads in our cities and towns are getting more and more busy with traffic these days. All kinds of vehicles, (some slow’ some fast), fill the roads during the great er part of the day. If people disobey traffic rules, accidents will happen sooner or later. There are rules for pedestrians as well as for vehicles, and every user of the road ought to know the rules.

Here is an important rule for pedestrians they ought to keep to the footpath and leave the middle of the road for vehicles. Where there is no footpath, pedestrians must keep close to the edge of the road. If they do not obey this rule, they will cause danger to themselves as well as to others. A driver may turn his vehicle suddenly to avoid a pedestrian and, in doing so, may knock down someone else. I le may even lose control of his vehicle and drive over the footpath and knock down several people.

All vehicles should keep to the left and leave the right half of the road free for those coming from the opposite direction this is the traffic rule in all parts of India. In some countries in the west, however, vehicles have to keep to the right and not to the left. It does not matter whether it is right or left but, everyone should obey the rule. Cyclists should always keep to the edge of the road and not get in the way of other vehicles or pedestrians We often see two or more cyclists riding together side by side right in the middle of the road. Traffic rules do not allow this. Where the road is busy, this will interfere with the flow’ of traffic and cause accidents. The rule about overtaking is an equally important rule. One vehicle should overtake another vehicle only on the right, because otherwise it may get in the way of the vehicle which is trying to keep to the left. There are rules about right of way where roads cross each other. There is usually a roundabout at these places.The vehicle coming from the right has right of way over the one coming from the left. If every driver follows this rule, traffic at roundabouts will flow quite smoothly and accidents can be avoided.

Drivers of vehicles should never fail to give the right signals, because otherwise there is great danger of accidents happening. There are signals for turning right or left, for slowing down and for stopping, and for letting another vehicle overtake yours. Cyclists are often careless about giving signals, thinking that these are important only for motorists. But all road users, cyclists as well as motorists, ought to have the right signals so that others on the road maybe warned. Pedestrians too should have a knowledge of these signals so that they may be able to tell which way the vehicles on the road are going to pass. Above all, everyone using the public road ought to obey the policeman on traffic duty. This is the most important rule of all.

(i) Which rules should we obey? (2)
(ii) What will happen if the drivers of vehicles do not give proper signals? (2)
(iii) What is the purpose of traffic rules? (2)
(iv) What is the traffic rule for pedestrians? (2)
(v) Find the similar word for ‘strike’ and antonym for ‘smaller’ from the passage. (2)
Answer:
(i) We should obey the rules of the road.
(ii) If the drivers of vehicles do not give proper signals, there is great danger of accidents happening.
(iii) The purpose of the traffic rules is to make the road safe for everybody
(iv) Pedestrians ought to keep to the footpath or close to the edge of the road.
(v) knock down, greater

Question 5.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow-

The test of a great book is whether we want to read it only once or more than once. A really great book is one which we want to read the second time even more than we wanted to read it the first time; and every additional time that we read it we find new ‘meanings and new beauties in it. A book that a person of education and good taste does not care to read more than once is very probably not worth much. But we cannot consider the judgment of a single individual infallible. The opinion that makes a book great must be the opinion of many. For even the greatest critics are apt to have certain dullness.

Carlyle, for example, could not endure Browning; Byron could not endure some of the greatest of English poets. A man must be many-sided to utter a trustworthy estimate of many books. We may doubt the judgment of the single critic at times. But there is no doubt possible in regard to the judgment of generations. Even if we cannot at once perceive anything good in a book which has been admired and praised for hundreds of years, we may be sure that by trying, by studying it carefully, we shall at least be able to feel the reason of this admiration and praise. The best of all libraries for a poor man would be a library entirely composed of such great works only, books which have passed the test of time.

This then would be the most important guide for us in the choice of readings. We should read only the books we want to read more than once, nor should we buy any others, unless we have some special reason for so investing money. The second fact demanding attention is the general character of the value that lies hidden within all such great books. They never become old their youth is immortal. A great book is not apt to be comprehended by a young person at the first reading except in a superficial way. Only the surface, the narrative, is absorbed and enjoyed. No young man can possibly see at first Reading the qualities of a great book. Remember that it has taken humanity in many pases hundreds of years to find out all that there is in such a book. But according to a man’s experience of life, the text will unfold new meanings to him.

The book that delighted us at eighteen, if it be a good book, will delight us much more at twenty-five and it will prove like a new book to us at thirty years of age. At forty we shall re-read it, wondering why we never saw how beautiful it was before. At fifty or sixty years of age the same facts will repeat themselves. A great book grows exactly in proportion to the growth of the reader’s mind.

(i) What is the quality of a great book? (1)
(ii) In which case is a judgment about a book beyond doubt? (1)
(iii) What kind of understanding of a great book is a young person likely to have at the first reading of that book? (1)
(iv) Whose work did Carlyle find difficult to appreciate? (1)
(v) What would a poor man’s library contain? (1)
Answer:
(i) The quality of a great book is that we want to read it again and again.
(ii) There is no doubt possible in regard to the judgment of generations.
(iii) A great book is not apt to be comprehended by a young person at the first reading except in a superficial way.
(iv) Carlyle found it difficult to appreciate the work of Browning.
(v) A poor man’s library would contain the books which have passed the test of time.

Section-C

Write the answers of the following in about 20 words:

Question 6.
How much money did the Tiger King pay to the British jewelers for rings? (The Tiger King) (1)
Answer:
The Tiger King had to pay a sum of three lakh rupees to the British jewellers for rings.

Question 7.
“I have been trained not to let a man die if I can help it.” What does the line signify? (The Enemy) (1)
Answer:
This line shows the nobleness of a doctor’s profession. This line should be the motto of every doctor.

Question 8.
What does Derry think when Mr Lamb suddenly starts talking about apples and jelly? (On the Face of It) (1)
Answer:
When Mr Lamb suddenly starts talking about apples and jelly, it makes Derry think that Mr Lamb is intentionally changing the subject.

Question 9.
How was Zitkala-Sa’s long and heavy hair forcibly shingled? (Memories of Childhood) (1)
Answer:
In order to save her hair being shingled Zitkala-Sa hid herself in a dark room. But she was found ‘ out and then was tied fast in a chair and her hair was forcibly shingled.

Question 10.
What had Sam written in his letter to Charley? (The Third Level) (1)
Answer:
Sam wrote to Charley that he had been at the third level for two weeks. It was a romantic place where people passed leisure in music and singing.

Write the answers of the following in about 30-40 words:

Question 11.
What is the moral of this story? ‘Deep Water’
Answer:
The moral of this story is that one should never give up hope. Besides, it is totally possible to overcome one’s fear. According to Roosevelt, “All we have to fehr is fear itself.”

Question 12.
Why did the old man show the thirty kronor to the peddler? (The Rattrap) (2)
Answer
The old -man was very friendly with his guest. He did not want to conceal anything from him. He had earned thirty kronor last month. He showed thirty kronor to the peddler to make him believe that he had earned thirty kronor only last month.

Question 13.
How has the poet painted two different worlds through this poem? (An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum) (2)
Answer:
Through beautiful things, the poet has shown the world of the rich whereas through the miserable condition of the slum, he has painted the world of the slum children.

Question 14.
What is the ‘sadness’ that the poet refers to in the poem? (Keeping Quiet) (2)
Answer:
This ‘sadness’ comes from not understanding ourselves. We are running after worldly gains and have no time to know the true purpose of life. It makes us sad and dull.

Question 15.
What makes human beings love life in spite of troubles and sufferings? (A Thing of Beauty) (2)
Answer:
There are so many things which cause troubles and sufferings to human beings. But on the other hand, ‘some shapes of beauty’ remove that pall of sadness and sufferings that covers our spirits. These things make human beings love life.

Question 16.
What will now happen to the astrologer? Do you think the prophecy was indisputably disproved? (The Tiger King) (2)
Answer:
Nothing will happen to the astrologer as he is most probably already dead. Besides, the prophecy of the Maharaja’s death by a tiger proves true. The Maharaja’s death is caused by a tiger, though it is made of wood.

Question 17.
What did Dr. Sadao do to get rid of the man? (The Enemy) (2)
Answer:
Dr Sadao gave him a boat with enough food and clothes in it. He instructed him to reach a nearby island. From there, he would be able to take a Korean boat and escape to freedom. Thus Dr Sadao got rid of him.

Question 18.
What example does Mr Lamb give to make Derry feel that he is just as important as all others are? (On the Face of It) (2)
Answer:
Mr Lamb gives the example of ‘a flower’ and ‘a weed’. He tells that a weed is also a green growing plant as is a flower. So there is no difference between a flower and a weed.

Write the answers of the following in about 60-80 words:

Question 19.
What did Gandhi do about the cultural and social backwardness of the Champaran villages at that time? (Indigo) 3
OR
How did M. Hamel look different on the day of the last lesson? (The Last Lesson)
Answer:
For this, Gandhi appealed to teachers. Mahadev Desai and Narhari Parekh with their wives volunteered for work. Several more came forward from all over the country to give their services. His son Devdas and Gandhiji’s wife, Kasturbai, also came there. Primary schools were opened in six villages. Kasturbai taught the rules on personal cleanliness and community sanitation. Gandhiji got a doctor to volunteer his services for six months.

Gandhiji also noticed the filthy state of women’s clothes. He asked Kasturbai to talk to them about it.
OR
On the last day M. Hamel came wearing a fine dress that he used to wear on special occasions. On the last day he addressed everybody present in the class, “My children, this is the last lesson of French”. He was looking very sad at the order which had come from Berlin. The order imposed a ban on teaching French. .On the last day he explained everything in detail with utmost dedication. It seemed as if he wanted to teach them everything in just one stroke.

Question 20.
Describe the place where Mukesh lives. (Lost Spring) 3
OR
What was the fear of the author and how did a misadventure strengthen it further? (Deep Water)
Answer:
Mukesh lives in a street which is choked with garbage. There are houses with crumbling walls, wobbly doors and without windows. They are over-crowded with families where humans and animals coexist in a primeval state. Mukesh’s house is half-built. A part of this house is thatched with dead grass. A weak young woman is cooking the evening meal for the whole family. Her eyes are filled with smoke. Mukesh and his family live in utterly un-hygienic conditions.
OR
Douglas had an aversion to water from the very beginning when his father took him to the California beach. The waves knocked him down to take away his breath. In determination of overpowering that childish fear, he, at about eleven, decided to learn the art of swimming, starting from the Y.M.C.A pool. There, a misadventure or more appropriately a prank of a boy 22 swept him head over heels. An about 18-year-old bruiser boy ducked him in the pool at its 9 feet deeper end, when he was alone there. He struggled hard but failed and finally found himself lying on stomach beside the pool, vomiting.

Question 21.
Though Zitkala-Sa and Bama come from two vastly different cultures, yet they are united in a common bond. What is this bond and how do they overcome their hurdles? (Memories of Childhood) 3
OR
Why did Charley want to visit Galesburg with his wife? (The Third Level)
Answer:
Both these women are from marginalised communities. One girl in The Cutting of My Long Hair’ is an American Indian. The native Americans thrust their culture on her. The other girl in ‘We Too Are Human Beings’ belongs to a so-called Indian lower caste. She sees an elderly person of her caste bearing insult.

Both the girls fight against the inhuman treatment in their own way. The first one kicks and scratches to avoid her hair being shingled. The other one studies hard and earns a reputation for herself. Hence, both the narrations present the dominance of the so-called upper caste people over the marginalised communities.
OR
On reaching the third level at the 23 Grand Central Station, Charley wished to visit Galesburg with his wife.This was the place where he had passed his childhood. He described the place as a wonderful town. It had big old frame houses, huge lawns, and huge trees. It was a peaceful place. The people had leisure and they enjoyed company. On summer evenings, people sat out on their lawns.

Question 22.
The story is a satire on the conceit of those in power. How does the author employ the literary device of dramatic irony in the story? (The Tiger King) 3
OR
How did Dr Sadao resolve the conflict in his mind between his loyalty to his country and his duty as a doctor? (The Enemy)
Answer:
The story is about a king who causes death to a hundred innocent tigers. He does so because a tiger has been predicted as the cause of his death. In his pride of power, he takes so many lives of the tigers. But in spite of his hunting so many tigers, the prediction comes true. One day, he is playing with his son with a wooden tiger which has sharp slivers of wood. One such piece pierces his hand. The wound takes his life. Thus, it is a fine example of dramatic irony.
OR
Dr Sadao brought the wounded enemy soldier at home. Later on his mind was torn by the conflict between ms loyalty to his country and his duty as a doctor. It was his moral and ethical duty as a doctor to treat an ill or wounded person, irrespective of his nationality. Finally, his duty as a doctor compelled him to help the enemy soldier thus resolving the conflict, Sadao believed in human values above everything else.

Section – D

Question 23.
You have come on transfer to a new city. You need an accommodation with two rooms, separate latrine, bathroom, kitchen with a portico on ground floor on roadside. Write an advertisement to be published in the local daily. (4)
OR
Prepare arguments for or against the idea/topic : ‘Internet is a Panacea’.
Answer:
Wanted
A two- room flat with separate latrine and bathroom, kitchen and portico on ground floor by the roadside in Jaswant Nagar, Baran. Contact- S. P. Gupta, Executive Engineer, E W. D. Baran.
OR
Arguments for the topic : Internet is a Panacea
Internet, has proved to be the greatest development of modern times. It has put the world on our fingertips. It enables us to enjoy worldwide social networking. It provides solutions to our routine problems and facilitates routine activities. No doubt, it is a cure for all our problems.

Question 24.
You are Amit/Amita reporter of The Times of India’. Write a report in about 100 words on it with the help of the given hints. (4)

a two-day-old …………………. girl child …………………. found third case in Rajasthan …………………. passer-by informed the police …………………. heard the cries …………………. lying in bag …………………. registered FIR …………………. police …………………. trying to find clues.
OR
Translate the passage into Hindi.
‘Health is wealth’ has been rightly remarked. For a good health, just regular exercise is not enough. One has to be conscious about the eating, habits also. Cereals, pulses, vegetables, salad, fruits, milk must be the essential constituents of a diet chart. Junk food which is popular amongst the present generation is really harmful for us. The problem of , obesity is the result of this modern fast food culture. A fat person faces many problems such as high blood pressure and heart diseases.

A balanced diet is the answer to almost all the health problems. There should be a perfect combination of carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins and minerals in it.
Answer:
A Two-day-old Girl Found Lying in a Bag
(by Amit/Amita : reporter)
Jaipur, 26 November
In a third such case in Rajasthan, a two-day-old girl child was found abandoned. The incident happened in Ram Nagar Colony of the city. In the early morning a passerby was going through a street of the colony. He was alone in the street. Suddenly he heard the sound of a baby crying. He was taken aback. ‘He looked around but could see nothing. But suddenly his eyes fell on a bag. He noticed that the weeping sound was coming from the bag. He immediately opened the bag and was astonished when he found a baby girl in the bag. He told all the neighbours about the incident. But they were clueless. .They informed the police. The police registered the case and are trying to find the clues.
OR
‘स्वास्थ्य ही धन है’ ठीक ही कहा गया है। अच्छे स्वास्थ्य के लिए केवल रोज की कसरत ही काफी नहीं है। हर एक को अपनी खाने की आदतों के प्रति भी जागरूक होना होगा। अनाज, दालें, सब्जियाँ, सलाद, फल, दूध आहार चार्ट के आवश्यक घटक होने चाहिए। जंक घाटकाचा खाना जो वर्तमान पीढ़ी में बहुत लोकप्रिय है हमारे लिए वास्तविक रूप से नुकसानदायक है। मोटापा आधुनिक फास्टफूड संस्कृति की देन है। एक मोटा आदमी उच्च रक्तचाप और हृदय रोगों जैसी समस्याओं का सामना करता है। बहुत-एक संतुलित आहार सभी स्वास्थ्य संबन्धी परेशानियों का जवाब है। इसमें कार्बोहाइड्रेट, वसा, विटामिन, प्रोटीन, खनिज लवण का उचित मिश्रण होना चाहिए।

Question 25.
You are Rehana or Rahim living in Kota and pursuing M B A. Write a letter to the C.E.O. Oracle India Pvt. Ltd., Surat applying for the post of a software engineer giving your resume. (4)
OR
Imagine that you are Prachi Mehta from Rajgarh. Write a letter to the Editor of ‘The India Today’ expressing your resentment on the attack on your privacy by mobile companies.
Answer:
125 – Vigyan Nagar
Kota
5 March 2020
The C.E.O.
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Surat

Subject : Application for the post of software ehgineer

Dear Sir,
It is with reference to your advertisement in “The Rajasthan Patrika” on 25 February 20 for the post of a software engineer. I want to offer myself as a candidate for the same Presently, I am pursuing my M.B.A. from Amity University, Jaipur. I am a smart, confident and hardworking lady with a pleasing personality. I assure you of my best services, if given an opportunity for the same. My resume is enclosed herewith.

Yours faithfully
Rehana
Enclosed – Resume

Resume

Name : Rehana Khanam
Father’s Name : Mohammad Atik Khan
Sex : Female
Nationality : Indian
Date of Birth : 12 October 1998
Marital Status : Unmarried
Permanent Address : 125 – Vigyan Nagar, Kota (Rajasthan)
Educational Qualifications :

Examination	School/Insti,tution/Board/College	Year	%Obtain
Secondary	BSER, Ajmer	2013	89.66
Senior Secondary	BSER, Ajmer	2015	92.40
B. Tech. (CS)	Birla Institute of Techlology and Science, Pilani	2019	76.75
M.B.A.	Amity University, Jaipur	Running

References : Mr N. K. Lohar, Professor BITS Pilani
OR
R .K. Puram
Rajgarh
26 January 20_ _
The Editor
The India Today
Delhi

Subject : Regarding attack on privacy by mobile companies

Dear Sir,
Our privacy is indeed at risk due to the aggressive telemarketing fostered and supported by mobile service providers. I have a Reliance mobile connection. I activated DNC (Do Not Call) this December. I was free from unwanted calls just for a month. After that, the whole barrage of calls and messages began again. Now, I have to apply afresh. It will take 90 days to be activated again.

I think that the spam SMS senders should be penalised. Only then we might see a stop to this menace.

Yours faithfully
Prachi Mehta

Students must start practicing the questions from RBSE 12th English Model Papers Set 5 with Answers provided here.

RBSE Class 12 English Compulsory Model Paper Set 5 with Answers

Time : 2 Hours 45 min.
Max. Marks : 80

General Instruction to the Examinees :

• Candidates must write first their Roll Nos. on the question paper.
• All the questions are compulsory.
• Write the answer to each question in the given answer book only.
• For questions having more than one part, the answers to those parts are to be written together in continuity.
• This paper is divided into four sections A, B, C and D. All sections are compulsory.

Section – A

Question 1.
Choose the correct alternative-

(i) Which language could Franz hardly know to write? (1)
(a) Hindi
(b) English
(c) French
(d) German
Answer:
(c) French

(ii) Seemapuri is situated on the periphery of (1)
(a) Delhi
(b) Jaipur
(c) Dhaka
(d) Bangladesh
Answer:
(a) Delhi

(iii) The boy who threw the author into pool was probably years old. (1)
(a) ten
(b) eleven
(c) twelve
(d) eighteen
Answer:
(d) eighteen

(iv) Where did the old man put his money? (1)
(a) in a leather pouch
(b) in a plastic pouch
(c) in a cloth pouch
(d) in a paper pouch
Answer:
(a) in a leather pouch

(v) The magistrate told Gandhiji to furnish bail for (1)
(a) 20 minutes
(b) 120 minutes
(c) (4)0 minutes
(d) 1(4)0 minutes
Answer:
(b) 120 minutes

(vi) Why were the villagers sitting in the class? (1)
(a) to enjoy learning
(b) to pay respect to the teacher
(c) to rebuke the teacher
(d) to take the children their homes
Answer:
(b) to pay respect to the teacher

(vii) The face of the mother of the poet looks like ash. (1)
(a) pale
(b) faded
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these
Answer:
(c) both (a) and (b)

(viii) The, future of the boys of slum school is (1)
(a) uncertain
(b) bright
(c) splendor
(d) clear
Answer:
(a) uncertain

(ix) According to the poet, what are the things that make noise? (1)
(a) boys
(b) people
(c) buses
(d) machines
Answer:
(d) machines

(x) A thing of beauty gives us a sleep full of (1)
(a) tension
(b) sadness
(c) sweet dreams
(d) inhuman dearth
Answer:
(c) sweet dreams

(xi) What will the tigers of Aunt Jennifer do? (1)
(a) prance
(b) feel proud
(c) be unafraid
(d) all of these
Answer:
(d) all of these

(xii) The occupation of Saheb’s family is …………………….. (1)
(a) making bangles
(b) rag-picking
(c) running a tea-stall
(d) doing nothing
Answer:
(b) rag-picking

Question 2.
Combine the sentences using the words given in brackets –
(i) The man came to see us. He lost his money, (who) (1)
(ii) That is not the car. It runs smoothly, (which) A? (1)
Answer:
(i) The man who lost his money came to see us.
(ii) That is not the car which runs smoothly.

Question 3.
Fill in the blanks by choosing words given in brackets
(i) Sarla is intelligent she could not do well in the examination. (vet/so/nor) (1)
(ii) The sum is difficult I could not solve it. (so that/too to) (1)
(iii) None can say what will tomorrow, (turn on/tum up) (1)
(iv) How do you on such a small salary? (get down/get by) (1)
(v) We shall leave for Delhi Sunday, (in/on) (1)
(vi) He caught the boy the hair, (at/by) (1)
Answer:
(i) yet,
(ii) so that
(iii) turn up
(iv) get by
(v) on
(vi) by

Section – B

Question 4.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

Medicines have become an element of surprise and a cause of concern. This is because they have begun to aggravate diseases instead of curing them. No one has a solution. The doctors are perplexed and the patients are annoyed. The outcome of intensive reasearch and in-depth studies has startled everyone. These dings Show that unnecessary use of medicines has created a trend in which hilly take medicines for every small ailment, but also advise others to do so. This habit is now a fashion, a passion and a mark of being educated and aware. Sometimes, it is even considered a status symbol. People think that they should take strong drugs, irrespective of whether the disease is minor or major. Nowadays, a shelf of medicines is found iri every house.

This practice is not merely confined to general medicines, but has now spread even to antibiotics. The literal meaning of the word antibiotics is – ‘against life’. In.fact, due to their misuse, they have really begun acting against our life. Experts, say thaTfifiiieeessary consumption of antibiotics is increasing the longevity of the microbes oh the 0he hand,

while adversely affecting the patient’s health on the other. This is because due to the overuse of these medicines, the resistance of micro organisms is increasing, while the immunity of the individuals is decreasing. The medical experts have now begun to accept openly that neither the doctors refrain from prescribing the antibiotics for even simple ailments, nor the patients observe restraint in consuming them.

It is a matter of concern that these medicines are used excessively without understanding their side effects. Recently the World Health Organization has also issued an advisory to the Southeast Asian countries, including India. It. has warned that if the unrestricted use of antibiotics continues, the coming times may witness a substantial rise in the number of deaths occurring due to ‘microbial resistance.’ Antibiotics either destroy the disease-causing bacteria completely or prohibit their growth.

However, their prolonged use gives rise to mutation in the bacteria, which makes them resistant towards these drugs. Consequently, they stop having any effect on them. This situation is termed bv medical experts as microbial resistance’. Various researches and studies carried out in this context also lead to the conclusion that medicines are becoming poisonous.

The chief cause of this situation is the unrestrained use of antibiotics. Studies have revealed tha: sometimes strong antibiotics are taken even for treating simple problems.

(i) Why have medicines become an element of surprise? (2)
(ii) What is the adverse effect of overuse of antibiotics? (2)
(iii) What is warned by WHO? (2)
(iv) What do antibiotics do with the disease-causing bacteria? (2)
(v) Find the similar word for ‘considerable’ and antonym for ‘restricted’ from the passage. (2)
Answer:
(i) Medicines have become an element of surprise because they have begun to aggravate diseases instead of curing the patients.
(ii) They decrease the immunity of the body against diseases.
(iii) It is warned by WHO that if the unrestricted use of antibiotics continues, the coming time may witness a substantial rise in the number of deaths occurring due to ‘microbial resistance.’
(iv) Antibiotics either destroy the disease-causing bacteria completely or prohibit their growth.
(v) substantial, unrestricted.

Question 5.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

The elephant is the largest of all living animals and the strongest. It is a strange- looking animal, with its thick legs, huge sides and back, large hanging ears, small tail, little eyes, long white tusks, and above all, its long nose, called the trunk. The trunk is the elephant’s unique feature, and it puts it to various uses. It draws up water by its trunk, and can squirt it all over its body like a shower bath; and with it, it picks leaves from the trees and puts them into its mouth.

In fact, its trunk serves the elephant as a long ami and hand. Elephants look very clumsy and heavy; and yet they can move very quickly when they w’ant to. Eiepnavis are found in India and in Africa. The African elephant differs in some point?, front its Indian counterpart, being larger, with longer tusks and bigger ears. In fact the two are considered to be different species. In both countries, they live in herds in the jungles and are naturally shy animals who keep away from humAnswer: Elephants with their great size and strength, are fine advertisement for vegetarianism, for they live entirely on leaves of trees, grass, roots and bulbs.

The elephant is a very intelligent animal, and its intelligence combined with its great strength, makes it when tamed, a very useful servant to man, and it has been trained to serve in various wravs.

Elephants can carry heavy loads and they are used to draw heavy wagons and big guns that would require many horses. They are very skilful’too in carrying timber. The trained elephant will kneel down, lift a heavy log of wood with its tusks, carry it to the place where it is wanted, and lay it exactly in position. In olden days elephants were used in battles, and all Indian Rajas had their regiments of trained fighting elephants. And they still have their place in state processions, when they are painted with bright colours and covered with silk and velvet clothes.

(i) How does an elephant look like? (1)
(ii) What is unique about an elephant? (1)
(iii) What are the various uses of the elephant’s trunk? (1)
(iv) How are elephants of Africa different from those of India? (1)
(v) What do elephants eat? (1)
Answer:
(i) An elephant looks like a strange animal.
(ii) The trunk is the elephant’s unique feature.
(iii) Elephant’s trunk can draw water, squirt water all over its body like a shower bath.
(iv) African elephants are larger with longer tusks and bigger ears than their Indian counterparts.
(v) An elephant eats leaves of trees, grass, roots and bulbs.

Section – C

Write the answers of the following in about 20 words:

Question 6.
Why does Charley call the world in 1894 peaceful? (The Third Level) (1)
Answer:
The world now has seen two world wars. The world in 1894 had not seen these wars. Being free from wars, the then world was peaceful.

Question 7.
What gift did the Tiger King wish to give his son on his third birthday? (The Tiger King) (1)
Answer:
The Tiger King wished to give some special gift on his the son’s third birthday. It was a wooden toy tiger.

Question 8.
What prompted Dr Sadao to save the soldier’s life? (The Enemy) (1)
Answer:
Sadao was a doctor from the dedication to his profession prompted him to save \the soldier’s life though he belonged to his enemy country.

Question 9.
How does Mr Lamb pass his time?
Answer:
Mr Lamb has a garden. There he grows plants of apples, pears arid flowers. He enjoys sitting in the sun and reading books. He likes\ to talk to people.

Question 10.
Describe the scene at the threshing floor observed by Bama on her way back from school. (Memories of Childhood) (1)
Answer:
Bama saw an elder-from her community serving ‘vadais’ to a landlord without touching them, at the threshing floor. This scene seemed funny to her.

Write the answers of the following in about 30-(4)0 words:

Question 11.
Mention any two hazards of working in the glass bangles industry. (Lost Spring) (2)
Answer:
The two hazards of working in the glass bangles industries are :

• The workers in the glass bangles industry have to work in high temperature. It affects their health badly.
• The biggest hazard they face is that they go blind with the dust from polishing the glass of bangles.

Question 12.
How did the narrator have an aversion to water? (Deep Water) (2)
Answer:
Tire narrator was only three or four years old when his father took him to the beach, the waves knocked the narrator down and swept over him. He got frightened and had an aversion to water.

Question 13.
What do the parting Words of the poet and her smile signify? (My Mother at Sixty-six) (2)
Answer:
The parting words of the poet were, ‘see you soon Amma’. These words signify her hope to see her mother soon again. It is a kind of promise to her mother. Her smile signifies that she was trying to hide her pain from her mother.

Question 14.
What does the poet want for these children of the slum? And why? (An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum) (2)
Answer:
The poet wants these slum children to be taken out of the slum and provided a healthy environment to live in. The poet demands social justice for them so that they can make’ their future bright.

Question 15.
What symbol from Nature does the poet invoke to say that there can be life under apparent stillness? (Keeping Quiet) (2)
Answer:
The poet gives the example of the earth which seems still but is active and alive. It is the source of all life and motion. Man too can be dynamic in a calm and quiet life. He can learn a lot from the earth.

Question 16.
How did Sam reach (Galesburg? (The Third Level) (2)
Answer:
Sam purchased old currency and went to the Grand Central Station. He found the way to the third level, purchased a ticket and reached the 1894 Galesburg, Charley’s grandfather’s village.

Question 17.
How did the Maharaja prepare himself for the hundredth tiger which was supposed to decide his fate? (The Tiger King) (2)
Answer:
On receiving the news of the hundredth tiger’s presence, the Maharaja set out to hunt it. He remained very careful with that tiger. He refused to leave the forest till that tiger was found. He ordered his Dewan to find out the hundredth tiger at any rate.

Question 18.
What did Dr Sadao and his wife do with the man? (The Enemy) (2)
Answer:
After operating upon the man successfully, Dr Sadao took proper care of him. He did regular check-ups of his health. His wife fed him with her own hands. In short, they both behaved very kindly with him.

Write the answers of the following in about 60-80 words:

Question 19.
The peddler stole money from the crofter’s window, yet we sympathise with him. Do you agree? (The llallrap) (3)
OR
How do we know that ordinary people too contributed to the freedom movement? (Indigo)
Answer:
The peddler is a very poor man. He goes around selling rattraps of wire. He collects the material for making rattraps by begging in the stores or at the big farms. Although he works very hard yet his clothes are in rags, his cheeks are sunken and hunger gleams in his eyes. If such a penury-stricken person resorts to small thefts just to keep his body and soul together, he is not at all to be blamed. His sufferings make us sympathise with him, even though he steals money from the crofter’s window.
OR
The freedom movement was for the ordinary people. No leader could do anything for ordinary people without their involvement. So the contribution of ordinary people could never be ruled out in this case also, Gandhiji wanted the ordinary people to be courageous and fearless. The people showed their courage by following him. When the peasants of Motihari knew’ that Gandhiji was in trouble, they gathered around the court where’ Gandhi ji was summoned. Even the British authorities could not control them. This shows that without the participation of the common people, the freedom movement could not have become successful.

Question 20.
What did the French teacher tell his students in his last French lesson? What impact did it have on them Why? (The Last Lesson) (3)
OR
Describe the life of ragpickers in Seemapuri. (Lost Spring)
Answer:
The French teacher in his last French lesson seemed very emotional. In a very grave tone he told his students and the villagers that this was the last time they were studying their mother tongue. From the next day German was going to be imposed on them.

Hearing this, they all turned emotional. They felt a great yearning for their language. Feeling repentance for not having paid heed to learn their language, they studied very attentively. Now they felt the importance of their mother tongue.
OR
Seemapuri is situated on the periphery of Delhi. Those who live here are squatters who came from Bangladesh back in 1971. Natural disasters forced them to leave their native land. About ten thousand ragpickers live here in structures of mud, with roofs of tin and tarpaulin. They do not have sewage, drainage or running water. Although they have no identity, they have ration cards and have their names in voters’ list. Children grow up in these small structures and the children help their parents in their survival. Rag-picking is the only way-for survival in Seemapuri.

Question 21.
Which story does Mr Lamb tell Derry and why? (On the Face of It) (3)
OR
Why did Bama stroll in the marketplace instead of hurrying back home? Describe the sights she enjoyed there. (Memories of Childhood)
Answer:
Mr Lamb tells Derry the story of a man who was always afraid of going out. At every step, he feared from getting hurt. A bus might run over him, or a man might breathe deadly germs onto him, or a donkey might kick him to death. So he locked himself in his room and stayed in his bed.

There a picture fell from the wall upon his head and killed him. He tells this story to Derry to teach him that staying alone cannot solve any problem.
OR
Scenes like dancing Markey, snake which the snake-charmer kept in his box, a cyclist who did not get off his bike for three days attracted her much. Other activities like the Pongal offerings being cooked in front of a temple, the street lights changing colours, all tempted her and she got mesmerised and bound to stay and enjoy them.

Question 22.
Give a character sketch of Charley.
OR
What was the rumor rife in Pratibandapuram?
Answer:
Charley is .an ordinary man living in New York. He is thirty-one years old. He finds this modem world full of insecurity, fear, stress, and worries. To escape from this world, he reaches Galesburg, Illinois of 1894.

Charley is a. loving and understanding husband. He does not want to go to Galesburg alone. So he visits this place with his wife. He, like every gentleman, believes that old is gold.
OR
There was a rumour rife in Pratibandapuram regarding the king. It was about a miracle that took place at the time of his birth. The astrologers predicted that he would have to die one day. At this the future king asked in a clear voice the manner of his death. The. astrologer t6ld that a tiger would be the cause of his death. The astrologer told that a tiger would be the cause of his death. The people often discussed this incident.

Section – D

Question 23.
You are Snailendra, 25-C Scheme, Jaipur and wish to let out a small pmtion oi your house. Draft an advertisement giving location; type of accommodation, rent expected, contact address, telephone number; etc. (4)
OR
You are Neeti of B-17, Avas Vikas, Jaipur and have been invited by your friend Malini, House No. 152, Rajshree Apartments, Kota at her sister’s engagement on 27th November 20– at 4:00 p.m. at Hotel Deep Akash. Write an informal reply declining the invitation.
Answer:
To Let
Available in 25-C Scheme, a small portion of my house on ground floor comprising of two rooms and a kitchen, separate and attached lat-bath 24 hrs water supply. Rent not less than ₹ 10000 per month, excluding electricity and other charges. Interested parties may contact : Shailendra, 25- C Scheme, Jaipur or call on 1425768.
OR
B-17, Avas Vikas
Jaipur
November 22, 20_ _
Dear Malini
Congratulations. I am extremely happy to be invited by you at your sister’s engagement on 27th November. I really wanted to be with you in these happy moments, but I feel bad as I wouldn’t be able to attend the programme because I have to attend my cousin’s marriage on the same day.

Please accept my apologies and best wishes.

Yours
Neeti

Question 24.
You are Samata, reporter of the Rajasthan Patrika. Write a report in about 100 words on Free Eye Operation Camp held in your city, Sikar. (4)
OR
Translate the passage into Hindi:

‘A man is. known by the company he keeps’. I lie sating implies that company in tin ernes one’s character and personality. Usually this company comprises Mends and books. If Mends are good, the influence will also be good. The same is true of books. Good books help a man become good while bad books spoil him. Therefore it is alwavs wise to associate with good Mends and read good books. Their number doesn’t matter Just as few good Mends are enough to enjoy the fruit of Mendship, ‘similarly, few good books are enough to inculcate in oneself the noble qualities of a good life.
Answer:
FYee Eye Operation Camp
(by-Samata, News reporter) Sikar, June 23

A Free Eye Operation Camp was held at the Govt. Senior Secondary School, Sikar last week by an N.G.O. The Health Minister of Rajasthan Government inaugurated the camp. There was a large gathering of patients there. On the first day, the patients were admitted to the camp. The eye-specialist Dr Sudheer examined their eyes and gave them necessary medicines and instructions. Next day, operations were performed. On the last day, the patients were sent to their homes. The camp was over. During these days social workers offered their services. Doctors and nurses performed their duties efficiently. 200 patients were operated upon in the camp.
OR
‘व्यक्ति को उसकी संगत से जाना जाता है।’ इस कथन का अभिप्राय है कि संगत ही किसी व्यक्ति के चरित्र और व्यक्तित्व को प्रभावित करती है। आमतौर पर यह संगत मित्रों और पुस्तकों की होती है। यदि मित्र अच्छे हैं तो उनका प्रभाव भी अच्छा होता है। पुस्तकों के बारे में भी यही सत्य है। अच्छी पुस्तकें मनुष्य को अच्छा बनने में सहायक होती है जबकि बुरी पुस्तकें उसको बिगाड़ देती है। इसलिये हमेशा अच्छे मित्रों के साथ रहना और अच्छी पुस्तकें पढ़ना ही बुद्धिमत्तापूर्ण होता है। उनकी संख्या महत्त्वपूर्ण नहीं होती। जैसे थोड़े से अच्छे मित्र मित्रता का सुख भोगने के लिये पर्याप्त होते हैं वैसे ही थोड़ी सी अच्छी पुस्तकें व्यक्ति में अच्छे जीवन के अच्छे गुणों को सिखाने के लिये पर्याप्त होती हैं।

Question 25.
Write an application in reply to the following advertisement :
Western Railway
Ajmer
May 30, 20_ _
Applications are invited for the post of L.D.C., Pay as per the grade. Age : Not exceeding 35. Qualitications (i) B.A. in English, (ii) About 2 years’ experience.
Send to – The Director, Western Railway, Ajmer
OR
You took delivery of six cases of crockery from Kota. Out of six cases, one case was delivered to yob broken and the contents were found damaged. Write a letter to the Claims Superintendent, West-Central Railway, Jabalpur about the loss, and request him to accept your claim.
Answer:
13 Nivedita Colony
Near Hero Honda Showroom
Nimbahera
2 June 20…
The Director
Western Railway
Ajmer
Subject : Application for the post of L.D.C.

Sir,
This is with reference to your advertisement in ‘The Navjyoti’ on May 30, 20- for the post of L.D.C.

Presently I ana working with a reputed private concern Messers Shyam arid Ghanshyam Computers in Nimbahera. As my family is stationed in Jaipur, I feel it rather difficult to fulfil my social duties with a humble salary.

I am, therefore, in need of a job in Jaipur.

I have six years’ experience and can assure you of my best services if I am given an opportunity. I am enclosing my resume herewith.

Yours faithfully
Rohit Verma
Enclosed – Resume

Resume

Name : Rohit Verma
Address : 13, Nivedita Colony, Near Hero Honda Showroom, Nimbahera.
Date of Birth : January 23, 1994
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Educational Qualifications : B.A. having a computer diploma.
Job Experience : Six years
Interest : Reading literary novels, stories, etc.
Expected Salary: As per rule
References : Mr Yagnik, Manager, Shyam and Ghanshyam Computers, Nimbahera.
Contact No. : 123
OR
14/A Lai Darwaza
Kota
February 22, 20_ _
The Claims Superintendent
West-Central Railway
Jabalpur

Dear Sir,
We received six cases containing crockery despatched to us by Bawa Glass Factory, Delhi on February 15, 20. against R/R No. 720307. One of the six cases was broken and the contents were found to have been severely damaged. The invoice value of this case is ₹ 5500/- (Five thousand five hundred only). We are enclosing the invoice in original.

We hope that our claim will be admitted and an early payment will be arranged to oblige us. Hoping to hear favorably from you soon.

Yours faithfully
For Rana Crockery
Ram Mohan (Manager)