Jeenspsu 20
Jeenspsu 20
Jeenspsu 20
Sample Paper 20
Class X Exam 2022-23
English-Language and Literature (184)
Time Allowed : 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.
2. The Question Paper contains THREE sections READING, GRAMMAR & WRITING and LITERATURE.
3. Attempt question based on specific instructions for each part.
ii. What idea does the author suggest in order to excel in life? (Paragraph 1)
(a) To get expertise in technical communication
(b) To avoid speaking too fast
(c) To integrate good technical and communication skill
(d) To be amusing while addressing a formal gathering
iii. Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following:
Adding humour and wit is also essential. (Paragraph 3)
It suggests that :
(a) it’s important to incorporate some humour while you speak
(b) it’s imperative to reflect wit when you address the gathering
(c) the speakers should be subconscious when they are to address the gathering
(d) Both (a) and (b)
v. State 1 factor how you can be way ahead from your friends in your career.
vi. Based on your reading of the text, list two ways how to form good habits.
viii. What restriction has been imposed by the author when you are in an emotional state? (Pargragph 2)
(a) To make tall claims
(b) To make promises
(c) To shed tears
(d) To avoid any communication
1. This bar chart compares the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere of six countries, including
two of them coming from emerging nations, for three decades starting from 1975 to 2005. As an overall
assessment, it can clearly be seen that only Germany and United Kingdom managed to reduce the carbon
emissions compared to the other countries.
2. USA being the number one polluter of all, emitted 1,200,000 thousand metric tonnes in 1975 and this
count increased to 1,300,000 and 1,600,000 thousand metric tonnes in 1990 and 2005, respectively. In
contrast, the carbon emissions of China was nearly 300,000 metric tonnes in 1975 and it rose by nearly
100% in 1990 and surged dramatically to just below1,600,000 thousand metric tonnes in 2005. In terms
of percentage increase, China was the largest contributor in carbon emissions of all.
3. The figures for Germany and United Kingdom remained relatively stable throughout the period of time,
and so were for Canada until 1990. The carbon dioxide emissions in India increased exponentially from
around 100,000 in 1995 to just below 400,000 thousand metric tonnes in 2005.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.
i. In terms of percentage increase, I was the largest contributor of CO2. Identify me.
ii. What do you think could be the possible reason for surging of CO2 emission in million tonnes?
(a) Lack of sustainable development
(b) Speedy development of large industries to make world’s powerful economy
(c) Both of these
(d) None of these
iii. In year 2005, I was in India and realised that I should switch the country and should go to a place which
is the least contributor of CO2. Which country have I landed to?
v. Which countries had the same level of CO2 emission in 1975 and 1990?
(a) Germany and Canada
(b) United Kingdom and India
(c) India and France
(d) USA and China
vi. What is the highest quantity unit of global emission of CO2 by different countries?
(a) 1,600,000 (b) 1,570,000
(c) 1,700,000 (d) 1,650,000
vii. Which country had the minimum CO2 emission during 1975?
(a) India (b) China
(c) Germany (d) United Kingdom
ix. Find the antonym of the word ‘influx’ from the given passage.
x. The bar chart compares the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere of six countries, including
two of them coming from emerging nations. Identify the two nations from the given graph.
i. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete an online update.
Noida’s first wild animal rescue centre is likely _____ end.
(a) by year (b) on year
(c) at year (d) of year
ii. Read the conversation between Mannu and Annu. Complete the sentence by reporting it correctly.
Mannu : Where are you going?
Annu : I am going to the market. Do you want anything?
Mannu asked Annu _____. Annu replied she was going to the market and further asked if she wanted
anything.
iii. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from an article by Penguin G.G. J who is
considered one of the pioneers of the Gujrati short story.
His writing _____ by a dramatic style, romanticism and powerful depiction of human emotions.
(a) is characterised
(b) has been characterised
(c) is characterising
(d) characterises
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iv. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from an
article.
Kalpana Chawla was at the top in an newspapers ever.
Option No. Error Correction
(a) at on
(b) an the
(c) was were
(d) the a
v. Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option.
The center’s panel on air quality, CAQM, has directed the agencies _____ to develop proper gas
infrastructure in NCR before the next winter.
(a) was concerned (b) will be concerned
(c) is concerned (d) concerned
vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter.
Subject : Insanitary conditions in the colony
Respected Sir/Madam,
I _____ (be) a resident of Ankur Enclave, for the past eleven years. I would like to bring to your notice
the sanitary conditions in our colony.
vii. Report the dialogue, by completing the sentence.
Mr. Harish : Can you polish my shoes?
Cobbler : Yes sir. But I will take 10 Rupees for each shoe.
Mr. Harish : I will not mind as long as it is done.
Mr. Harish asked the cobbler could he polish his shoes. The cobbler replied affirmatively and added but
_____.
viii. Identify the error from a magazine report and choose the correct option.
The traffic police has deployed teams at various intersections in the city to issue challans and impound
old and polluting vehicles.
Option No. Error Correction
(a) has have
(b) on at
(c) in of
(d) ever never
xi. Transform the sentence from affirmative to negative: As soon as the students saw the teacher, they
rushed to their class.
(a) No sooner had the students seen the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
(b) No sooner have the students seen the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
(c) No sooner do the students see the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
(d) No sooner did the students see the teacher, than they rushed to their class.
xii. Identify the error on a newspaper headline and supply the correction, for the following sentence:
Ahead of the hearing on Supreme Court where it has to give opinion on according to Scheduled Caste
status to Dalit.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction
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B. You are Rama/Ramesh of D 105, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. You want information about German
Language courses at German Embassy, Chanakyapuri. New Delhi. Write a letter to the director inquiring
about the same.
2. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. 5
A. The given double bar graph shows the preferences of children in a school in playing different games over
the span of six years. Write an analytical paragraph about the given information.
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B. The given bar graph shows the increasing use of skin care products by women over the period of three
months. Write an analytical paragraph elaborating the given information.
SECTION C- LITERATURE 40
i. Based on the given extract, what is Lencho NOT likely to think while looking at his field?
(a) Such a blessing, God! Thank you!
(b) Just a downpour, God. And everything will be perfect.
(c) All set for the grand harvest. I’m going to be rich!
(d) I wish we have enough food to eat after this harvest.
iii. Based on the details of the house’s location, how can it best be described?
iv. Lencho wished for a downpour or a heavy shower. Pick the option that correctly matches.
1. heavy rain (i) light rain that falls in very fine drops
2. thunderstorm (ii) very heavy rain, tropical rain
3. drizzle (iii) it’s coming down quite strong and you get very wet very quickly
4. torrential rain (iv) really heavy rain that comes very suddenly
5. downpour (v) is a violent, short-lived weather disturbance associated with
lightning, thunder and strong, gusty winds.
(a) (1)-(ii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(v), (4)-(i), (5)-(iii)
(b) (1)-(iv), (2)-(i), (3)-(iii), (4)-(v), (5)-(ii)
(c) (1)-(v), (3)-(iv), (4)-(ii), (5)-(i)
(d) (1)-(iii), (2)-(v), (3)-(i), (4)-(ii), (5)-(iv)
v. In the light of the statement “Man proposes God disposes,” fill the blanks. Lencho waited for downpour
but received _____.
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1.B From then on, his progress was rapid. He had no medicinal treatment of any kind but all day he ran
about with the dogs, joining in their friendly scrimmages. He discovered the joys of being bowled over,
tramped on and squashed every few minutes. He became an accepted member of the gang, an unlikely,
silky little object among the shaggy crew, fighting like a tiger for his share at mealtimes and hunting rats
in the old henhouse at night. He had never had such a time in his life.
(A Triumph of Surgery)
i. The poet has mentioned that his heart was given a change of mood but its not only his heart but his entire
self who has been given a change of mood. The poet has tried to employ _____, a poetic technique that
represents a part of something that is substituted for the whole.
ii. Mood swing is a common phenomenon among humans. Here it is caused due to _____.
iii. What does the poet mean when he says ‘had saved some part of the day’?
(a) no more regretful
(b) still he can fix the damage
(c) situation is under control now
(d) both (a) and (b)
iv. I am the medium to bring change in the thought process of the poet. Guess who I am?
(a) crow (b) hemlock tree
(c) snow (d) melancholic element
v. Identify the correct use of ‘rue’ or its form in the following sentences.
(a) Robert heartily rued his abruptness, as the poor young wife sank back in a deadly swoon.
(b) The rich maroon rue was mixed with a ribbon of black.
(c) People injured in accidents caused by the defective tire have threatened to rue.
(d) None of these
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2.B My head is full of whispers
which tomorrow will be silent.
Listen. The glass is breaking.
The trees are stumbling forward
into the night. Winds rush to meet them.
The moon is broken like a mirror,
its pieces flash now in the crown
of the tallest oak.
(The Trees)
ii. Recognise the intention of the poet and complete the analogy.
_____ : tree :: listen: human
i. The role of crow is vital in the transformed vision of the poet. Justify how.
(Dust of Snow)
ii. ‘God helps the ones who help themselves’. Substantiate this with reference to the chapter ‘Black
Aeroplane’.
(Two Stories About Flying)
iii. Can writing a diary be a way to vent out anxiety. Briefly explain taking the reference from Anne’s habit.
(From the Diary of Anne Frank)
iv. What terrified the pirate? Who killed him and how?
(The Tale of Custard the Dragon)
VII Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 40-50 words each. 2#3 = 6
i. How can you say that Horace Danby was good and respectable but not completely honest?
(A Question of Trust)
ii. Richard’s project on the purpose of the twelve tiny gold spots on a monarch pupa was highly valuable
in two ways. List the two ways.
(The Making of a Scientist)
iii. How does Think Tank compare the Earth and Earthlings, with Mars and Martians?
(The Book That Saved The Earth)
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ii. Though the play revolves around three people, Russian society emerges as an important character
through the ongoings of the play and the thoughts and interactions of its characters. Imagine yourself to
be a historian who has been invited to speak about nineteenth century upper class Russian society. Based
on your reading of the play, how might you decide it? Support your evaluation with instances from the
text.
(The Proposal)
i. “Everyone must have a chance to reform”. How did Anil work upon these values and succeed?
(The Thief ’s Story)
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ii. Sense of insecurity and not understanding the true value can result to destruction. What was the cause of
Matilda’s ruin? How could she have avoided it?
(Footprints without Feet)
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