Tilak Highschool & Jr. College, Karad
Tilak Highschool & Jr. College, Karad
Tilak Highschool & Jr. College, Karad
Q.2 (A) Read the following extract and complete the activities given below : (12 Marks)
It is true that progress in knowledge has led to the development of science and
technology, which has, in turn, profoundly altered our environment. For example fertilizers
and insecticides have increased agricultural output, which is required to feed the swelling
population of the world. However, both give rise to population. Each one in the modern
world has accumulated in our bodies a few milligrams of D.D.T. which is organo-chlorine,
a type of insecticide. The D.D.T. level in fish is rising and already some fish eating birds
are becoming sterile. Fertilizers used in farmlands are washed away by rain in to rivers,
lakes and reservoirs. The heavy intake content in fertilizers leads to wild grown of
vegetation in them, which in turn de-oxygenizes the waters and as a result all the fish is
lost.
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Massive industrialization too has led to serious pollution of the environment.
Millions of tons of smoke, sulphur gas, ash and unknown quantities of toxic by-products
are sent up every day all over the world and we simply do not know if our chemical
environment is slowly poisoning us all. What is even worse, the increase in the carbon
dioxide content of the atmosphere from burning oil and coal may, in time, prevent the
escape of the sun’s heat from the earth. Leading to a rise in the earth’s temperature, the
melting of ice-caps, and arise in the level of the ocean.
The sea has become a cheap dumping ground for all kinds of waste products.
Although the sea has a great capacity to break down all kinds of waste, this capacity is
not unlimited, especially in shallow seas. Industrial effluent gets washed out to sea,
for industries tend to concentrate in coastal areas in order to be able to dispose of
unwanted waste cheaply. Atomic wastes as well as poision gases are dumped in the
sea by industrial and military authorities.
It would be foolish to shut our eyes to the dangers of the pollution that human
beings cause. It is true that more and more people have become aware of the dangers
of pollution. Rivers are being gradually restored to health; international organizations
are trying to keep the seas clean. Industries are being asked to pay large sums to meet
the cost of disposing of effluents. Campaigns are being organized against cutting down
trees. Public opinion is gradually being aroused to concern and if all of us become
concerned about our environment, we shall be able to keep the earth habitable for
future generations.
A.1 True or False
Read the following sentences and write down whether they are True or False (2)
against it.
i) Excessive industrialisation has led to serious pollution of the environment.
ii) Progress in knowledge has led to the development of science and technology
but has kept environment intact.
iii) Now a days more and more people have become unaware of the dangers of pollution.
iv) Sea has great capacity to break down all kinds of waste but this capacity is limited.
A.2 Find out : (2)
Find out from the extract how people have become aware of the dangers of pollution
and measures that they are taking to control it.
A.3 Explain: (2)
Explain the relation between the progress in knowledge, development of science
and deeply changed environment.
A.4 Personal Response: (2)
“ It would be foolish to shut our eyes to the danger of the pollution that human
being cause.” Describe or state at least two steps that you would take to protect
environment and pollution of your area.
A.5 Language Study: (2)
i) Although the sea has a great capacity to break down all kinds of waste, this
capacity is not unlimited. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘but’)
ii) Fertilisers and insecticides have increased agricultural output.
(Rewrite the sentence using modal auxiliary showing ‘obligation’)
A.6 Vocabulary: (2)
Find out the words from the extract which mean:
i) poisonous ii) not able to provide children
iii) movement or drive iv) fit to live on
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Q.2 (B) Summary
Write a short summary of the above extract with the help of the given (3 marks)
clues and suggest a suitable title.
Increasing environmental pollution ………….. pollution result of …………..
contamination of the things ……….. survival problem …………. need to control
……….. including humans all in danger ……….. population growth.
Q.2(C) Mind -Mapping : (3marks)
You and your family are thinking to visit a hill station during this summer.
Prepare a Mind Mapping frame for it with the help of the following points :
Place to visit, Mode of Transport, Accomadation, stuff to carry with you and
anything that comes in your mind related to it.
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Report Writing :
Write a report of the celebration of Republic day held in your college this year.
Use the following points:-
* The day and date of programme.
* The purpose of the function.
* The chief guest
* The flag hoisting ceremony
* Chief Gust’s speech.
* Concluding speech of the principal.
* Vote of thanks.
OR
Interview Questions :
Imagine that you are going to have an interview with a newly elected ‘Sarpanch’.
Election of your village ‘Gram Panchayat’ is just over. Frame at least 8 questions
related with his future planning for the welfare of your village.
(C) Attempt any ONE of the following : (04)
Speech Writing :
School federation in your town has organized a cleanliness drive in your town.
Prepare a speech on ‘Clean-School-Green School’ as you are a student’s representative
of your junior college.
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Compering :
The vice-principal of your college is going to retire from his service. You all
students are planning to give him farewell. All your friends want you to compere the
retirement programme of him/her. Prepare a script for the same with the help of the
following points.
* Introduction
* Welcome of the guest and welcome speech
* Lighting the lamp
* Main event of Farewell programme
* Vote of thanks.
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Expansion of Idea:
Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below.
Write your answer in about 100 to 150 words.
“Necessity is the mother of invention”
* Importance of invention.
* Use of the term ‘Mother’
* Examples or proof.
* Human tendency of invention
* Conclusion.
D. Attempt any ONE of the following : (04)
Film Review :
Write a review of a film you have recently seen based on any four of the following points.:
* Names of the characters (Main and supporting roles)
* About the story /theme of the film.
* Why you liked or disliked the film ?
* Special features /novelties / novel ideas
* Music /Dance /Songs /Action /Direction
* Should others watch this film/ would you recommend it to your friends ? /Why?
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OR
\Blog Writing :
Write a blog in proper format on “Social Distancing Need of Time” Since the
Corona/Covid-19 out break has spread the whole world, we need to follow physical
distancing strictly. Use following points:
* Outbreak of disease
* Overcrowded cities and the whole country.
* We are social by nature
* The spread of disease.
* Need of social, physical distancing is only solution.
OR
Appeal Writing:
A student in your college seeks immediate medical help, his/her parents are unable
to afford the huge amount needed for the surgery. Prepare an appeal to be displayed on
college notice board, requesting the students and teachers to donate generously. Take
help of the following points.
* The seriousness of the illness.
* The hospital concerned.
* Parents contact.
* How the contribution can be made.
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(II) Pick out the odd element from the group (2)
1) Anita Desai, Nayantara Sehgal, R.K.Narayan, Herman Melville
2) Place, Period, theme, climate, life-style.
3) Theme, Language style, character, stream of consciousness, setting.
4) Realistic, Psychological, Autobiographical, complex, Picaresque.
(B) (I) Which one among the following is a teacher in the extract ? (2)
Select the correct one.
Cite a couple of lines from the extract ‘To sir, With Love’ in support of your answer.
a) Denham B) Sapiano C) Miss Joseph D) Dale-Evans
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(II) Give a brief character-sketch of Denham (2)
(C) (I) Arrange the incidents in correct sequence as per their occurrence in the extract :
‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (2)
a) Aouda accepted Fogg’s proposal of marriage.
b) When set free, the first thing that Fogg did was he knocked Fix down.
c) As a part of duty, Fix arrested Fogg.
d) At the fifty-seventh second, Fogg entered the Reform Club Saloon.
(II) Give a short description of Phileas Fogg’s release at custom house and his
journey from Liverpool to England. (2)
(D) Give reasons: (2)
a) Statement
Miss Morstan plans to meet Sherlock Holmes.
Reason: …………………………………………………………………………
b) Statement
Miss Morstan received a pearl every year.
Reason: …………………………………………………………………………
(II) Write 7-8 sentences about the meeting of Miss Morstan with Sherlock Holmes. (2)
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