Class 10th Up Board Model Paper 2023.
Section 'A' Reading
Read the following passage and answer the questions below it----.
Pollution happens when unwanted gasses and other material escape into the environment. It causes waste , the financial losses and damage in human , animal and plant health. Huge growth in industry and in the world's pollution in the last 100 years have led to more and more industrial process and pollution . Deliberate dumping and accidents such as oil spillages have seriously affected the earth's air , land and water . Some gases and particles in the air may be dangerous to health if breathed in . Most air pollution comes from burning fossil fuels ( coal, oil and gasses) and solid waste or from gases released into the air by different processes . One of the worst is carbon monoxide from vehicles exhausts . It is poisonous to humans because it prevents the absorption of oxygen . Another is nitrogen oxide, which reacts with sunlight to produce dense smog . Tobacco smoke also damage health even breathing in other people's smoke is harmful . Increasing quantities of heavy metals such as mercury and lead, chemicals, sewage and oil spills are polluting lakes, rivers and oceans. Water in some places is unsafe to drink or even bathe in, as a result, and animals are harmed and killed.
Question 1
What are the main factors responsible for pollution ?
Question 2
Which elements do pollute rivers and oceans ?
Question 3
Find out the word from the passage which means ' difficult to see through'.
Question 4
Give the noun form of 'different '.
Answars
Answer 1
Large growth in industry and in the world's pollution are the main factors responsible for pollution .
Answer 2
Large quantities of mercury and lead, chemicals, sewage and oil spills pollute rivers and oceans .
Answer 3
Difficult to see through means Dense .
Answer 4
Noun of different is 'Difference '.
Section ' B '
Question 2
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/ her to attend your sister 's marriage .
Answer
Behti , Laharpur
(Sitapur)
March 31, 2022
My dear Arvind
I am glad to inform you that the marriage of my younger sister has been settled . The marriage ceremony will take place on 20th July 2023 . The time is very short and we have to do much . You are requested to come and attend the ceremony .If you reach here at least one week before I may get your help and enjoy your company .
With best regards to your parents and love to your younger brother .
Yours Sincerely
Xyz
Question 03
The invention of mobile phones has brought a revolution in the life of a person. Write an article on ' Mobile phone a Boon or a Bane '
Answer
(Mobile Phone: A Boon or Bane)
Mobile Phones have brought about a revolution in the field of communication . If we use it properly, it is a biggest blessing for modern man . Now any place or any person is only a number away. We can live in his touch . Mobile Phones have changed the life style of every one. It can provide several useful materials to the students . Thus it a boon for society . Some times we notice that the children are always busy unnecessary in playing games on mobiles . This condition keep them away from study . They become the victim of several diseases . So we must be very judicious in the use of this great invention .
Section 'C '
Question 04
Do as indicated against each of the following sentences:
(1) Find the correct spelt word ,
(a) Affedevit. (b) Afidevit.
(c). Affidevit. (d) Affidavit.
Answer
(d) Affidavit
Or. (e) Imperative (f) Illicit
(g) Imminent. (h) Immature
Answer
(f) Illicit
(1) Choose the correctly punctuated sentence .
(a) The minister said ," Elections will be held in MP, Bihar and Odisha ."
(b) The minister said Elections will be held in MP Bihar and Odisha.
Answer
Answer (a) is correct .
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Or (a) I have completed the project, now I can begin an other .
(b) I have completed the project; now I can begin an other .
Answer
Answer (b) is correct.
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(c) (A) Rearrange the word clusters to make a meaningful sentence .
cup/process/making/of tea/is/very/simple/a
(a) A cup of tea is very simple making process .
(b) Making a cup of tea is very simple process .
Answer answer (b) is correct .
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Or. (B) The teacher said,"The school will remain closed tomorrow ."
(a) The teacher said that the school will remain closed the day after .
(b) The teacher said that the school would remain closed the day after.
Answer answer (b) is correct
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(C) "I am going out to night ." Manisha said.
(a) Manisha said that she was going out to night .
(b) Manisha said that she was going out that night .
Answer answer (b) is correct .
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(D) Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
(a) The bridge was inaugurated by the c.m.
(b) The bridge was inaugurated by the c.m.
(c) The bridge was inaugurated by the C.M.
(d) The bridge was inaugurated by the C.M.
Answer. answer (d) is correct
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(E) Mohan went to his village . (Rewrite into Negative or Interrogative )
Answer
Negative. Mohan did not go to his village .
Interrogative. Did Mohan go to his village ?
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(F) People always admire the freedom fighters . (Passive)
Or. Have you posted my letter ?
Answer
The freedom fighters are always admired .
Or. Has my letter been posted by you ?
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(G) Choose the correct preposition from the list and fill in the blanks
Comply------- my instructions Otherwise you will have to repent .
List:. with,to ,in, of, for, into
Answer with
(H) He was knocked down by a lorry . (Active voice)
Answer. A lorry knocked him down .
(H) Neither he came-------------(complete the sentence)
Answer
Neither he came nor sent any message .
Section 'D' Literature.
Question 6
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it:
The house--the only one in the entire valley--sat on the crest of a low hill . From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing the earth needed was a downpour or atleast a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho--who knew his fields intimately-- had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north-east .
(a). Write the name of the lesson from which the above passage has been taken . Who is the author of the lesson ?
Answer The name of the lesson from which the above passage has been selected is A Letter To God .
G.L. Fuentes is the name of the lesson .
(b) Where was the house of Lencho situated ?
Answer The house of Lencho was situated in an entire valley on the crest of a low hill .
Question 7 Long Qus. Ans.
What ideals does Nelson Mandela set out for the future of South Africa ?
Answer Nelson Mandela sets out the following ideals for the future of South Africa:
They have achieved their political freedom . Now there is no restriction for the people of South Africa to do things as their desire .
(1) Poverty: They will set free their people from continuing bondage of poverty. They will no longer be poor.
(2) Deprivation: Now our people have their rightful benefits .
(3) Suffering: Now they will not undergo suffering from the hand of the oppressors .
(4) Discrimination of gender and other things: They are now equal .They will no more be treated differently or unfavorable .They will be no difference of gender, colour and caste among their people .
Never, never again in the future would this beautiful land will experience the subjection and hardship of one by another .
Their achievement is glorious. They will preserve their freedom .
Question 8 ( Short Que.Answer )
Que - All through the night, Lencho thought only of his one hope.'Discuss .
Answer All through the night, Lencho thought only of his one hope; the help of God. God sees everything, even what is deep in one's conscience . He had strong faith in God so he shall help him in need .
Question Why was Rajvir so excited ?
Answer Rajvir had never seen a tea garden . Now the pleasant scene of the tea garden was before him . So he was excited .
Question Why does the conductor call Valli Madam ?
Answer The conductor was a jolly sort of fellow. He was much fond of joking. He had judged the temperament of this small child. It was only to please her . So he called Valli' madam .
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Question 9 Choose the most appropriate alternative from the following:
(1) The post master was a------amiable fellow .
(a) lazy. (b) rude (c) friendly
(d) fat
Answer (d) fat
(2) Then---------- was sworn in as first deputy president .
(a) Mr de Klerk. (b) Oliver Tambo
(c) Yusuf Dadoo (d) Thabo Mbeki
Answer (d) Thabo Mbeki
(3) Coorgi homes have a tradition of:
(a) love. (b)honour
(c) hospitality (d) entertainment.
Answer (c) hospitality
Or Match the words in column 'A' with those in column 'B'.(सही मिलान)-------.
Column' A'. Column' B. ------------------------------------------------------ 1-Suffering. Moaning 2_Enlightenment. Ramble. 3-wander. Illumination. 4-Pale. Weak. 5-Lamentation. Misery
Answer--- Column'A'. Column 'B'. --------------------------------------------------. -Suffering. --- Misery. -Enlightenment. Illumination. - Wander. Ramble. - Pale. Weak. -Lamentation. Moaning. ------------------------------------------------------ Or. Column 'A.' Column'B'. Ardent. Having to do war Martial. Strong. Fascinate. Captivate. Trait. Genial. Amiable. Characteristic. Answer Ardent. Strong. Martial. Having to do war Fascinate. Captivate Trait Characteristic Amiable। Genial ----------------------------------------------------
Question 10
Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow-
The way a crow. Shook down on me. The dust of snow. From a hemlock tree.
Question 1. What is the dust of snow? Question 2. Who shook it down ? Answer 1. The dust of snow is tiny particles of dust and water . Answer 2. A crow shook it down . -----------------------------------------------------(2). The fog comes. On little cat feet. It sits looking. Over harbour and city. On silent haunches. And then moves on. Question 1
What does the poet think the fog is like ? Question 2
How does the fog come ? What does'it' in the third line refer to ?
Answer 1
The poet thinks the fog is like a little cat .
Answer 2
The fog comes silently . It refers here a cat. ------------------------------------------------------Question 11.
Give the central Idea of any one poem given below--. (a) A tiger in the zoo. (b) The Trees. (c). Animals
Answers (central ldea)
A Tiger in the Zoo. In the poem 'A Tiger in the Zoo' the poet wants to convey the message that it is cruel to keep wild animals in the small cell at the zoo , away from their natural habitat . They feel angry, helpless and unhappy . They long for to return to their life the forest. A tiger with bright stripes on his body is caged in the zoo which walks in quiet rage over the pads of valvet. When it is in the jungle in his natural habitat, links in shadow and slips through the grass near the water to catch the healthy deer. It terrors the villagers with his teeth and claws . The poet contrast s a tiger in the zoo with the tiger in its natural habitat .
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In this poem 'the trees' the poet Adrienne Rich shows the conflict between man and nature. The poet wants to convey a message that a few trees in our homes can not be called nature . The real nature is out side, in the jungle or on the mountains that man has already damaged a lot. It is almost irreparable loss .
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In this poem,Walt Whitman praises animals for being better than humans .They possess all those qualities that human beings have either forgotten or knowingly ignored . Like humans they don't develop greed, envy, hatred and malice towards others. That is why the poet wants to live with them and experience a peaceful life where no one complains. They are free from sorrows and sufferings of life .
-------------------------------------------------------Or Write four lines from one of the poems given in your text book.
Answer. Do it yourself .
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Question 12 (Supplementary)
Question 1.
How can you say that Tricki had an affluent life ? Answer
Tricki led an affluent life . It included extra meals of Horlicks, cream cakes, chocolates etc. His night bed, cushions, toys, bowls and coats were very expensive .
Question 2
Why was it a temptation to keep Tricki on as permanent guest ?
Answer
Mrs. Pumphrey would send two dozen fresh eggs, bottles of wine and brandy for Tricki , which Dr. Herriot and his parteners feasted on . This was the temptation .
Question 3
What was Anil's job ? What did he usually do with the money he earned ?
Answer
Anil was a writer. He made money by fits and starts . He would borrow one week and lend the next . He wrote for magazines to earn his living .As soon as he got a cheque, he would go out and celebrate with friends .
Question 4
What curious episode occurred in the study of clergyman ?
Answer
They heard the chink of money being taken from the clergy man's desk . But on checking they found the room empty . They looked under the desk, behind the curtain and even up the chimney but there was no sign of any body. Yet the room was opened and the house keeping money was stolen .
Question 5
What are the qualities that go into the making of a Scientist ?
Answer
To become scientist a person should start with a first rate mind, add curiosity, and mix in the will to win for the right reason .
Question 6
What happened at the ball ? Was Matilda's dream fulfilled ?
Answer
At the ball Matilda was a great success. She was the prettiest of all. All the men noticed her, asked her name and wanted to be presented . Matilda's dream was fulfilled as she danced, intoxicated with pleasure .
Question 7
Why was Sulekha nicknamed Bholi ?
Answer
Sulekha was nicknamed Bholi the simpleton or a foolish girl in her childhood. This was because she had fallen off the cot, and damaged some part of her brain. She was dull headed . Secondly, she had pock marks all over her body . Thirdly, she spoke haltingly .
Question 8
Why did the Tahsildar come to Ramlal's village? What did he ask Ramlal to do?
Answer
The Tahsildar visited Ramlal's village to perform the opening ceremony of a primary school for girls . He told Ramlal, a revenue official to send his daughters to school . That way he would set an example to the village .
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