SOLVED PAPER - 2014

ENGLISH (General)
Time : 3 Hrs ] Class - 10th [ M.M. : 100

Instructions: (i) All Questions are compulsory. (ii) Answers should be clear, correct and according to
the instructions. (iii) Marks of each questions is given on their right side.

Section 'A' (Reading) (Unseen Passages)

Q 1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it:
A young father was visiting an older neighbour. They were standing in the older man's garden
and talking about children. The young man said, ''How strict should parents be with their children?''
The older man pointed to a string between a big, strong tree and a thin, young one. 'Please untie that
string', he said. The young man untied it, and the young tree bent over to one side. 'Now tie it again,
please,' said the older man. ''But first pull the string tight so that the young tree is straight again.''
The young man did this. Then the older man said, ''It is the same with children. You must be
strict with them, but sometimes you must untie the string to see how they are getting on. If they are
not yet able to stand alone, you must tie the string tight again. But when you find that they are ready
to stand alone, you can take the string away.''
Questions : (a) Where were the men standing?
(b) What did the older man ask the young man to do with the string?
(c) With whom should the parents be strict sometimes?
(d) Find out the opposite of the word- 'different', from the passage.
(e) Fill in the blank with the correct alternative:
When the young man untied the string, the young tree.... to one side.
(i) fell down (ii) bent over
(iii) stood straight (iv) didn't bend
Answer : (a) They were standing in the older man's garden.
(b) The older man asked the young man to tie and untie the string.
(c) The parents should be strict sometimes to their children.
(d) Same
(e) bent over
Q 2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it:
Of man's earliest invention we know very little. The first may have been the use of a stone to
crack a nut. The next was possibly the use of a stick to strike an enemy. Once man found that stick
and stones were useful, it was only a step further to the making of a rude weapon by fastening a stone
to the end of a stick.
Man used sticks and stone long before he dared to meddle with fire; for the early man like all
wild creatures dreaded the fire. Fire, of course, existed; for lightning must sometimes have set the
forests ablaze just as it does today; and in those days volcanoes were much more active than they
now are. The forgotten hero who first dared to tame fire to his own use was the greatest of early
inventors. Once man had fire he was master of all lower creatures.

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Questions : (a) What may have been man's earliest inventions?

(b) Who was the greatest of early inventors?
(c) How did the early man make his first weapon?
(d) Find out a word from the passage which means-animals.
(e) In old days volcanoes were:
(i) not much active, (ii) less active
(iii) much more active (iv) passive
Answer : (a) Of man's earliest invention we know very little.
(b) The forgotten hero who first dared to tame fire to his own use was the
greatest of early inventors.
(c) The early man made his first weapon by fastening a stone to the end of a
stick.
(d) Wild creatures.
(e) much more active.
Q 3. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it:
There seems to be a general opinion in this country that Sardar Patel was slightly of harsh and
rough temperament. Men call him the 'Iron Man of India'. He was, no doubt, an iron man in the
sense that one could rely on him for strict and efficient administration. But as a man, to those who
had the good fortune of coming into close contact with him, he was kind and considerate. At times,
he even became emotional where his personal friends and followers were concerned. However, it goes
without saying that the Sardar had the great skill for organising affairs. He knew the way of picking
people and putting them in their proper places. Once he judged a man and found him correct, he
trusted him fully and got him to do anything he wanted.
Questions: (a) What did people call Sardar Patel ?
(b) What special skill did Sardar Patel have?
(c) For whom was he kind and considerate?
(d) One could rely on him for strict and efficient:
(i) people (ii) work (iii) administration
(e) Find out the word from the passage which means- 'luck.'
Answer : (a) People called him the 'Iron Man of India.'
(b) Sardar Patel had the great skill for organising affairs.
(c) Those who had the good fortune of coming into close contact with him, he
was kind and considerate.
(d) Administration.
(e) Fortune
Section 'B' (Writing)
Q.4. You are Monica Sharma, a student of class X Govt. Hr. Secondary School,
Balaghat. Write an application to the Principal for character certificate. You have to
submit it with your admission form at the Polytechnic College.
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Ans. To,
The Principal,
Govt. Higher Secondary School,
Balaghat.
Sub - To issue character certificate.
Sir,
Most humbly I have to state that I am a student of class X of your school. I have passed PPT
and want admission in Polytechnic college. I need a character certificate.
Kindly issue me a character certificate and oblige.
Thanks
Yours obediently
Monica Sharma
OR
You are Lokesh, residing in 101, Professor Colony, Char Bag, Indore. Write a letter
to your friend Pratus inviting him to attend your elder sister's marriage.
Ans. 101, Professor Colony,
Indore
Oct. 20, 2014
Dear Pratus,
I am fine here and hoping same to you. I am very glad to inform you that my elder sister's
marriage is going to be held on 26th November next month. The Barat will come from to Sagar.
Please do come a week before for arrangements. Inform me about your arrival.
Convey my best regards to your parents.
Yours sincerely,
Lokesh
Q.5. Read the following passage carefully and do as instructed in (a) and (b) below
the passage:
It is an admitted fact that union or cooperation is strength; disunion is weakness. A united
family, a united community, a united society, a united nation is strong; but those who are disunited or
split up into fractions or groups, are all weak. Take the case of a football or hockey team. If the
members of the team play together and cooperate with one another, they form a strong team. But if
each member plays his own game, they will surely be defeated, however strong the individual player
may be. The same is true of an army. To win a battle an army must work as one man. Napoleon's
motto was, 'Divide and Conquer'. He tried to split up the armies fighting against him. Then he would
overcome them one by one. Divided they were weak. A united team, a united army, a united nation
is strong.
(a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes on it in points
using heading and sub-heading.
(b) Now write a summary looking at the notes.
Ans. Heading- Union is strength.
1. Unity- (a) a strength (b) weakness (c) split into fractions or disunity.
2. Team- (a) Co-operation wins.
(b) Individuality defeats.
3. Policy- (a) Napolean- 'Divide and conquer'
(b) Split the strong Or
Divide the strong it will become weak.
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4. United nation is strong.

(b) Summary- Union is strength; disunion is weakness. Those who are split up into fractions
are all weak. A team win when players co-operate with one another. If they play to show individuality,
they will lose the match. Napolean won because his motto was, Divide and Conq uer.' A united
team, a united nation is strong.
Q.6. Write a paragraph in about 80 words on 'Preventing malaria' with the help of
the verbal inputs given below:
(i) Malaria-a dangerous disease.
(ii) Anopheles mosquito not eradicated.
(iii) Anti-malarial drugs.
(iv) Use of long-sleeved shirts and long trousers.
(v) Use of insect repellents and mosquito nets.
(vi) malaria parasites resistant to anti-malaria drugs.
(vii) Awareness in the society.
Ans. Malaria is a dangerous disease. It is spread by Anopheles mosquito. We should remove
the garbage near the houses. Remove wastage things nearby our house so that the mosquito may not
grow. We should take anit-malarial drugs. We should use long-sleeved shirts and long trousers. We
should use anit-mosquito spray. Keep the house clean. The proframmes must be organised to spread
the awareness in the society against mosquitoes. We must use anti malarial drugs when we are
suffering.
OR
Write an essay on any one of the following topics in about 200 words:
(i) The Festival You Like Most
(ii) Importance of Games in Student Life
(iii) My Favourite Teacher
(iv) Science- A Boon or a Curse.
Ans. (i) THE FESTIVAL YOU LIKE MOST
Ans. : See Q.No. 5 - Solved Question Paper 2012
(ii) IMPORTANCE OF GAMES OR VALUE OF GAMES
Introduction Games and sports are health tonics. They are necessary for our life. They
make us fit, fresh and social. They teach us a lesson of co-operation, duty and discipline. They teach
us a lesson of brotherhood and national unity.
Importance for physical fitness Todays life is fast. We do not work physically hard. So
we are less fit and healthy. We are more prone to diseases. Games provide exercise to human body.
They make players tuff and strong. They make body strong. Thus games are very important for
human health.
Importance for national unity Sports make us generous. They make us more social. A real
sportsman never cares for caste, colour and creed. He cares for his society, culture and country. Sports
and games bring men nearer. They develop the feeling of oneness among them. Thus they work for
national oneness and unity.
Conclusion- Games develop self-confidence in us. They make us sound in all respects.
They teach us to face a misfortune with a smilling face. Thus games and sports are very important
in human life. In short we can say No games, no fitness, no fitness no health, no health, no
pleasure, no life.''
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(iii) MY FAVOURITE TEACHER
Introduction- I read in Govt. Hr. Secondary school. Shri K.K. Pawar is our Principal. He is an
M.A. He is fifty eight years old. He is healthy and smart. His personality is impressive. He always wears
a simple dress. I like him very much.
His Nature- He is kind in nature. He is generous fellow. He does not get angry at any one. He co-
operates with all. He guides his fellow teachers. He has fatherly affection towards students. He behaves
well with everyone.
His Duties- His duties are very hard. He has to control all the school activities. He is always
punctual. His work is always upto-date. He is strict in discipline. He checks the homework of all the
students regularly. He helps and guides weak students. His supervision is strict.
As a Teacher- He is good teacher. He teaches us English. He reads clearly and loudly. He
answer every questions. His method of teaching is interesting. He is a good orator. He takes active part
in school activities.
Conclusion- He is skillful administrator. His behaviour is nice with all. He is an ideal Principal.
He is my favourite teacher. We are proud of him.
(iv) SCIENCE- A BOON OR A CURSE.
Ans. : See Q.No. 5 - Solved Question Paper 2012
Section 'C' (Grammar)
Q 7. (A) Fill in the blanks by using the correct form of verbs given in brackets (any
five):
(i) It was dark, so I ........ a torch with me. (take)
(ii) When I reached the station the train had already ...... (leave)
(iii) My brother is very strong. He .... lift 100 km of weight. (can/could)
(iv) She is thinking of .... a car. (buy/buying)
(v) Repair the ..... window just now. (broken/break)
(vi) My younger brother used to .... tennis in his childhood. (play/playing)
Ans. (i) took (ii) Left (iii) can (iv) buying (v) broken (vi) play.
(B) Choose the correct word from brackets and fill in the blanks (any five):
(i) I could not go to school yesterday .... I was not well. (because, until, unless)
(ii) Rama wanted to know ..... she was doing. (where, what, while)
(iii) Her father is ... M.L.A. (a, an, the)
(iv) Distribute these sweets ..... the children. (between, among)
(v) He has invited .... to his birthday party. (them, their, they)
(vi) The student has been suffering from fever .... three days. (for, since, from)
(vii) We .... go to school in time. (can, must, may)
Ans. (i) because (ii) what (iii) an (iv) among (v) them (vi) for (vii) must.
Q 8. Do as directed (any five) :
(i) The camel is one of the older domestic animals.
(Correct the underline word and rewrite the sentence)
(ii) It rained heavily yesterday. (Change into Negative)
(iii) He is playing hockey. (Change into Present Perfect Tense)
(iv) Rohit is my friend.
He is sitting at the last bench. (Combine the above sentences using 'who')
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(v) Mr. David lives in Mumbai. (Make a question beginning with 'where')
(vi) have/we/work/done/our. (Rearrange the words to make a meaningful sentence)
(vii) The student is very fast.
He can win the race. (Combine above sentences using 'so.... that')
Ans. (i) The camel is one of the oldest domestic animal.
(ii) It did not rain heavily yesterday.
(iii) He has played hockey.
(iv) Rohit who is sitting at the last bench is my friend.
(v) Where does Mr. David live ?
(vi) We have done our work.
(vii) The student is so fast that he can win the race.
Q.9. Translate any five sentences into English:
(i) yeeefjMe nes jner nw~ (ii)ceeleepeer Keevee yevee jner Leer~
(iii) ue[efkeeeB ieevee ieeeWieer~ (iv) Jen Dehevee keee& kej egkee nw~
(v) keee Deehe lewj mekeles nQ? (vi) ceQves keue Ske efHeuce osKeer~
(vii) Jes Ske IeCs mes cewe Kesue jns nQ~
Ans. (i) It is raining. (ii) Mother was cooking food.
(iii) The girls will sing a song. (iv) He has done his work.
(v) Can you swim ? (vi) I saw a film yesterday.
(vii) They have been playing a match for an hour.
Section 'D'
Q 10. Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions given below it:
I met Swami Shivanand- a man who looked like a Buddha, wearing a snow white dhoti and
wooden slippers. He had an olive complexion and black piercing eyes. I was struck by his irresistible,
almost child-like smile and gracious manner. I introduced myself to the Swamiji. My Muslim name
aroused no reaction in him. Before I could speak any further, he inquired about the source of my
sorrow. He offered no explanation of how he knew that I was sad and I did not ask.
I told him about my unsuccessful attempt to join the India Air Force and my long-cherished
desire to fly. He smiled, washing away all my anxiety almost instantly.
Questions : (a) The meaning of the word 'attempt' is:
(i) effort (ii) job (iii) source
(b) The writer of this lesson, from which the extract has been taken, is:
(i) Minakshi G. Jain (ii) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (iii) Sudha Murthy
(c) The writer wanted to join:
(i) Indian Army (ii) Indian Air Force (iii) Indian Navy
(d) What was the writer struck by ?
Ans. (a) Effort (b) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (c) Indian Air Force (d) The writer was stuck by his
irresistible, almost child like smile and gracious manner.
Q.11. Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions given below it:
Kubuddhi was greedy and had a plan to cheat his friend of his share of the gold coins. He said,
''It is unwise to take all the gold to the city. When the friends see so much money, they will ask us to
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lend some to them, or they may even steal it. Let's take one hundred coins each and bury the
remaining in the forest. We can always come back and take the money whenever we need it.
Subuddhi agreed with Kubuddhi. Together they buried the money under an old banyan tree and
returned to their homes with a part of their new found wealth.
Questions: (a) Name the lesson from which this extract has been taken.
(b) Find out the word from the extract which means 'money-hungry'.
(c) They buried the money and then they:
(i) went to the city (ii) came back to their homes (iii) went to the forest
(d) What was the plan of Kubuddhi?
Answer : (a) The Pot of Gold. (b) Greedy (c) Came back to their homes. (d) Kubuddhi's plan
was not to take all the gold to the city.
Q.12. Answer the following questions:
(a) What was the reaction of the young girls and boys after the writer's lecture in the
lesson 'The Red Rice Granary' ?
Ans. After the lecture the boys and girls were very emotional.
OR
What is the responsibility of a student when he or she leaves the school?
Ans. The student when he/she leaves the school, he/she has knowledge and skill. He/she should
pass on by using those knowledge and skills in the service of the country.
(b) What was the reaction of Babuli's wife when she heard about the division?
(30 words)
Ans. She was thinking about their share and how much they would get on selling it. She
advised her husband that there was no use of land in the village. We can't look after it.
OR
What did the three revolutionaries do while going towards the place of execution?
Ans. The three revolutionaries walked along singing a partiotic song in a happy and friendly
mood.
Q.13. Why did Pratap Singh call Bhama Shah the 'Saviour of Mewar'? (60 words)
Ans. : Pratap Singh called Bhama Shah the 'Saviour of Mewar' because he brought his service
to one full and splendid close. He brought enough wealth and arms. He settled the Sixty, horsemen
and sixty swords flashout in the moonlight. He helped Pratap Singh in opposite situation to regained
Mewar.
OR
How did Rao Sakta react for Bhama Shah?
Ans. When Bhama Shah reached the place where Pratap Singh encamped, Rao sakta
welcomed him and went to the king for the information of his arrival. He said, ''Bhama Shah wished
to pay his respect to you significantly some great benevolent purpose brings him after us.''
Q.14. Read the following extract from a poem carefully and answer the questions:
The hand of peace is frank and warm,
And soft as ring dove's wing;
And he who quells an angry thought.
Is greater than a king.
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Questions : (a) The extract has been taken from the poem....
(b) 'quell' means:
(i) defeat (ii) succeed (iii) hungry
(c) Which word rhymes with 'king'?
(i) angry (ii) wing (iii) frank
Answer : (a) Anger (b) defeat (c) wing.
Q.15. What does the poet want to know about the 'blower'- the wind?
Ans. The poet wants to know about the ''blower wind'' that it is young or old, beast of a field
and tree or a stronger child.
OR
What is the message of the poem 'Light the Lamp of Thy Love'?
Ans. 'Live and Let Live' and we should live peacefully leaving behind all materialistic world.
We should love to the whole mankind.
Q.16. Answer any two of the following questions in 20 words each:
(a) Who is noble, brave. and wise?
Ans. The person who conquers the anger and rules himself is noble, brave and wise.
(b) What would a proper replacement for war culture?
Ans. Years of peace would be a proper replacement for war culture.
(c) Who is greater than a king?
Ans. The person who quells an angery thought is greater than a king.
Q.17. Answer any three of the following questions in 30 words each:
(a) Why did the woman start running?
Ans. The woman strarted running after seeing the formidable army.
(b) What did the bee find later?
Ans. The bee found that a cruel boy was taking aim at the dove sitting upon the branch of a
tree.
(c) Where did the Moghuls plant the magnificent avenues of Chinar?
Ans. They planted Chinar in Kashmir which can be seen at their best Gandhasu and Matan
on the way to Pahalgam.
(d) Why can't children leave some of their books behind at home?
Ans. They have to follow their teacher's orders to bring all books and notes everyday to class.
Q.18. Answer any two of the following questions in 30 words each:
(a) Why did Gandhiji travel third class?
Ans. Ghandhiji did so because all poor people in India travelled third.
(b) What is the aim of the Red Cross Society?
Ans. The Red-cross society helps the mankind suffering from natural disastess.
(c) What happens when we have pockets full of money?
Ans. Everyman will be our friend.