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SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (CLASS XII)

MARCH 2019
MARKING SCHEME ENGLISH CORE (301)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and
correct assessment of the candidates. Even a small mistake in evaluation may lead to
serious problems which may affect the future of the candidates, education system
and teaching profession. To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting
evaluation, you must read and understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
Evaluation is a 10-12 day mission for all of us. Hence, it is desired from you to give
your best in this process.

2. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It

should not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other
consideration. Marking Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously
followed. However, while evaluating, answers which are based on latest
information or knowledge and are innovative may be assessed and marks be
awarded to them.

3. The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the instructions
given in the Marking Scheme. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation
shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking
of individual evaluators.

4. If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part.
Marks awarded for different parts of the question should then be totalled up and
written in the left-hand margin and encircled.

5. If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left hand
margin and encircled.

6. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more
marks should be retained and other answer scored out.

7. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized

only once.

8. A full scale of marks 0-100 has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks
if the answer deserves it.

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9. Where marks are allotted separately for content and expression as per the marking
scheme, they have to be reflected separately and then totalled up. This is
mandatory.

10. A slash (/) in the marking scheme indicates alternative answer(s) to a question. If a
student writes an answer which is not given in the marking scheme but which seems
to be equally acceptable, marks must be awarded only in consultation with the head
examiner.

11. Every examiner should stay full working hours i.e. 8 hours every day and evaluate 25
answer books.

12. Avoid the following common types of errors committed by the Examiners in the
past:-
 Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
 Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title
page.
 Wrong question wise totalling on the title page.
 Wrong totalling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
 Wrong grand total.
 Marks in words and figure not tallying.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
 Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick
mark is correctly and clearly indicated. It should not be merely a line. Same is
with the X for incorrect answer.)
 Half or part of an answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.

13. While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it
should be marked as (X) and awarded zero (0) Marks.

14. The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the
Guidelines for Spot Evaluation before starting the actual evaluation.

15. Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried
over to the title page, correctly totalled and written in figures and words.

16. As per the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the candidates are now permitted to
obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on payment of the processing
charges.

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17. Q1 under Section A (Reading) and Q7 under Section C (Literature) have been
designed to test students’ ability to comprehend the given lines / passage. As such,
the examinees need not be unnecessarily penalised for language errors.

18. Where questions have been designed to test the writing skills of students, the
expression (grammatical accuracy, appropriate use of words, style, spelling,
organization and presentation of relevant matter in a coherent and logical way)
assumes as much importance as the content.

19. Wherever the word limit is given, no marks be deducted for exceeding it. However,
due credit should be given for precise answers.

20. Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page or totalling
error detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel
engaged in the evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the
prestige of all concerned, it is reiterated that the instructions be followed
meticulously and judiciously.

[FOR THE HEAD EXAMINERS ONLY]

1. Answer scripts must be given to the evaluators for evaluation only after the given
marking scheme has been thoroughly discussed with them, collectively or individually.
No exceptions, please.

2. The Head Examiner must conduct a mock evaluation exercise on the first day of
evaluation to ensure that the evaluation has been carried out as per the norms and
instructions of CBSE. Formal evaluation is to begin from Day-2 (group evaluation) only
after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of evaluators, as per
the exercise carried out during mock evaluation.

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SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS

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SECTION A: READING
1 1 1 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE
NOTE: No mark(s) should be deducted for mistakes in usage
and grammar, spelling or word limit. Full marks may be
awarded if a student has been able to identify the core ideas. If
a student literally lifts a portion of the given passage as an
answer to question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long
as it is relevant.
1.1 1.1 1.1
(a) (a) (a) (ii) filmmaker 1 Mark
(b) (b) (b) (iv) tossing of a coin 1 Mark
(c) (c) (c) (iii) They didn’t have money for a set. 1 Mark
(d) (d) (d) (ii) A zamindar 1 Mark
(e) (e) (e) (iv) its Greek pillars 1 Mark
1.2 1.2 1.2
(a) (a) (a) to check out Nimitita / to check out the palace of the 1 Mark
Choudharys on the banks of the river Padma
(b) (b) (b) had already faced trouble taking free advice / people had no 1 Mark
idea about their needs
(c) (c) (c) had a nasty fall on the stone steps at Banaras 1 Mark
(d) (d) (d) his love of the big musical entertainment 1 Mark
(e) (e) (e) seventy year old Bengal Zamindar/ owned a British title and 1 Mark
palace
(f) (f) (f) note of recognition in his voice / surprised / delighted / story 1 Mark
was based on the music-loving Upendra Narayan Choudhary
who was model for his Raja
1.3 1.3 1.3
(a) (a) (a) Film distributors were not keen to take his films; a dramatic 2 Marks
story involving music and dance; distributors loved music and
dancing; story full of feelings / satisfying for him as an artist
(any two)
(b) (b) (b) had never heard about the place (Nimitita) / located 60 miles 2 Marks
away from Lalgola / had to cross the river / had to ferry the car
across / 20 miles away from the highway/ had to see the sign
where to branch off (any two)

(c) (c) (c) had swallowed the garden / almost a square mile of the estate 2 Marks
disappeared forever underwater within a few seconds / villages
became endless stretches of sand (any two)

(d) (d) (d) river changed its course / the river stopped / did not enter 2 Marks
beyond 10 yards of the front of the palace / stopped after
having swallowed the garden. (any two)

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1.4 1.4 1.4

(a) (a) (a) leading / important 1 Mark
(b) (b) (b) Dignity 1 Mark
(c) (c) (c) anxious 1 Mark

2 2 2 Note
 If a student has attempted only summary or only notes,
due credit should be given.
 1 mark allotted for the title to be given, even if a student
has written the title either in Q2 (a) or Q2 (b).
 Content must be divided into headings and sub-headings.
The notes provided below are only guidelines. Any other title,
10 Marks
main points and sub-points may be accepted if they are
indicative of the candidate’s understanding of the given
passage, and the notes include the main points with suitable
and recognizable abbreviations. Complete sentences are not to
be accepted as notes. Numbering of points may be indicated in
different ways, as long as a consistent pattern is followed.

2.1 2.1 2.1 NOTE MAKING 5 Marks

Distribution of Marks
Title 1 Mark
Content (minimum 3 headings and sub-headings, with proper 3 Marks
indentation and notes)
Abbreviations / Symbols (with / without key) – any four 1 Mark
NOTE:
 Accept the notes and summary in the third person.
 Also accept them written in the first person provided
the format is correct and content is covered properly.

Suggested Notes:

Title: Physical Education / Importance of Physical Education/

Any other suitable title

1. Phy. Ed. - part of curriculum

1.1 development and care of human body
1.2 sharpens cognitive abilities and motor skills
1.3 maintains physical fitness
2. Benefits / Advantages
2.1 enhances physical abilities
2.1.1 maintains personal hygiene and cleanliness
2.1.2 develops muscular strengths
2.1.3 increases stamina
2.2 Character Building
2.2.1 boost in self-confidence

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2.2.2 ability to accept defeat

2.2.3 positive attitude
2.2.4 belief in one’s capabilities
2.3 Other Benefits
2.3.1 overcomes obesity, anaemia, bulimia
2.3.2 warns against ill effects of junk food
2.3.3 promotes sound eating habits
2.3.4 hones comm. skills
2.3.5 sharpens reflexes Suggested Abbreviations:
3. Participation in team sports
3.1 inculcates team spirit Phy. Physical
3.2 learn to work together, to be Ed. Education
organized & cooperative imp. importance
4. Other lessons learnt comm. communication
4.1 imp. of personal hygiene diff. different
4.2 maintaining health and wellness
4.3 knowledge of diff. sports & and
4.4 origin & historical significance of games
2.2 2.2 2.2 Summary 5 Marks
The summary should include all the important points given in
the notes.
Content 3 Marks
Expression 2 Marks

SECTION B: ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS

3 3 -- INVITATION 4 Marks
Format
The format should include: Receiver’s address, Date, Sender’s 1 Mark
address, Salutation, Closing
Content 2 Marks
Expression 1 Mark
Suggested Value Points

 Information about the Chief Guest - Mary Kom

 Occasion, Date, Time, Venue
 Request to be the Chief guest
 Asking for confirmation (optional)
OR
3 3 -- POSTER 4 Marks
Format must include caption and issuing authority 1 Mark

Content 2 Marks

Expression 1 Mark

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Title: Garbage Segregation / Any other relevant title

Suggested Value Points

 Programme Details - Date, Time, Venue, Organizing body,

Guests etc.
 Value of Garbage Segregation - To avoid contamination of
water and pollution of air, water and land etc.
 How to overcome - separate out dry and wet waste,
segregate bio degradable waste etc.
 Any other relevant details
-- -- 3 NOTICE 4 Marks
Format-
The format should include: Name of the organization / Name of 1 Mark
the institution, the word “NOTICE”, Heading, Date, and Writer’s
Name with designation. The candidate should not be penalized
if he / she has used capital letters for writing a notice within or
without a box
Content 2 Marks
Expression 1 Mark
Title: Change in programme / Any other appropriate title
Suggested Value Points
 Change of date of talk by Virendra Sehwag
 Previous schedule
 Reason for change due to unavailability
 Details of the changed programme
 Any other relevant detail
Or
-- -- 3 REPLY TO INVITATION 4 Marks
Format
The format should include: Sender’s address, Date, Salutation, 1 Mark
Closing
Content 2 Marks
Expression 1 Mark
Suggested Value Points

 Expressing gratitude for the invitation to marriage

anniversary
 Extending wishes on the occasion
 Regret about inability to attend
 Reason

[Note: reply in both first and third person to be accepted]

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4 4 4 LETTER WRITING 6 Marks

[NOTE: No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given.
Credit should be given for the candidate’s creativity in
presentation of ideas. Use of both the traditional and the new
format is permitted.]
Format 1 Mark
1. Sender’s address, 2. Date, 3. Receiver’s address,
4. Subject/Heading, 5. Salutation, 6. Closing
Content 3 Marks
Expression 2 Marks
Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [1]
Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1]
4 -- 4 Official Letter

Suggested Value Points:

 Introduction
 Need for submission of evacuation plan
 Expressing inability to work out
 Seeking advice on how to formulate disaster evacuation
drill
 Request for prompt reply
 Any other relevant point(s)
Or
4 -- 4 Application for Job

Suggested Value Points:

 Reference to the advertisement (optional)

 Post applied for
 Suitability for the post
 Request for the response
 Any other relevant detail
[Note: Resume/ Biodata can be part of the letter or written
separately]
Format of Resume:
Name, DOB, Address, Contact details, Educational &
Professional Qualification, Experience, References, Signature
with date

-- 4 -- Letter to the Editor

Suggested Value Points:
 Introduction
 Stating problem - No playground for children
 Consequence - Risks involved - injuries, disrupt traffic,
inconvenience to people

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 Suggestions if any
 Request to develop the vacant land into a playground

Any other relevant points

Or
-- 4 -- Letter of complaint

Suggested Value Points:

 Introduction
 Purchase details
 Expressing regret
 Nature and details of complaint
 Request to replace the defective supplies

Any other relevant points

5 5 5 ARTICLE / SPEECH / DEBATE 10 Marks
Format 1 Mark
Content 4 Marks
Expression 5 Marks
Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [2 ½]
Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2 ½]
5 -- -- ARTICLE: Decline in tiger population in India
Format: Title & Writer’s Name
Suggested Value Points

 Introduction
 Stating the problem
 Concern regarding deteriorating numbers, dangers, risks
and hazards
 Reasons - diseases , habitat loss , deforestation, illegal
wildlife trade, corrupt authorities, lack of awareness,
greed, increase in commercial tourism, encroachment by
humans
 Consequences - disturbance in eco-system, destabilising
effect on nature, huge cultural loss
 Suggestions- Awareness/ need to protect or safeguard the
species - our national pride, making safe and dedicated
areas for tigers
Any other relevant points

Or
5 -- -- SPEECH
Format: Opening address and conclusion
Note: Title is not required for speech. No mark should be
deducted for not writing the title.

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Suggested Value Points

 Addressing the audience

 Importance of quality air
 Increase in construction work, burning of leaves and
garbage, pollution caused by crackers, lack of both wind
and rain
 Present status
 Effects - poor air quality, respiratory diseases, global
warming, acid rain, depletion of ozone layer
 How to improve - Public transportation, conserving energy,
reduce recycle and reuse, energy efficient devices, green
diwali, use of CNG fuel, more conscious citizens
 Conclusion

Any other relevant point(s)

-- 5 -- ARTICLE
Title: My Goal My Plans

Suggested value points:

 Introduction
 Why setting goal is important
 Describing “My Goal”
 Ways to translate goals into reality
 Efforts involved
 Vision and mission about future

Any other relevant points

Or
-- 5 -- DEBATE
Note:
- In case of the stand taken by the candidate / examinee
if the arguments presented are contradictory to the
stand taken, deduct only half a mark
- Students’ views to be expressed either ‘for’ or
‘against’ the motion and not a mixed response.
Note:
- No title is required.
- In case a candidate gives a title, no mark to be
awarded to it and if a candidate does NOT give a title,
no mark to be deducted, either

Format: Opening Address and Conclusion; For / Against to be

specified ; No mark should be deducted for not writing the title

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Suggested Value Points:

For the motion

 Causes distraction
 Physiological and psychological disorders
 Social Nuisance
 Addiction and waste of time
 Constant interruption
 Impacts academics adversely
 Poor health, causes insomnia
 Increase in number of suicides
 Risks, hazards and accidents
 Any other relevant points

Against the motion

 Easy and fast connectivity
 Useful learning apps
 Updated Information
 Create Awareness
 Helps in bonding
 Easy source of information
 Entertainment
 The whole world in one’s palm

Any other relevant points

-- -- 5 ARTICLE
Title: Efficient Public Transport System

Suggested Value Points:

 Introduction: Reason for poor air quality, need to switch

over to public transport, better public transport system
required, provides safety, accountability, low cost options,
encourages community feeling
 Economical, safe and energy efficient
 Contributes to healthier environment, improves air quality
 Reduces fuel consumption
 Expands business development and work opportunity
 Safe and efficient evacuation in emergency situations
 Reduces traffic congestion
 Increases mobility and connectivity
 Conclusion

Any other relevant point(s)

Or

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-- -- 5 SPEECH
Suggested value points:

 Salutation
 Need for water conservation
 Consequences of water scarcity
 Judicious use of water
 Ways to save water for the future generation
 Water conservation, rain water harvesting, recycling, water
channelization and purification for use
 Conclusion

(Any other relevant information)

6 6 6 REPORT 10 Marks

Format: Title, Reporter’s name 1 Mark

Content 4 Marks
Expression 5 Marks
Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [2 ½]
Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2 ½]
Report on the Session on how to maintain robust mental health

Suggested Value Points:

 What - name of the session and topic of the day

 When - day , date, time
 Where - Venue
 Target audience – students, teachers and parents
 Highlights - Resource person, Tips given on how to cope
with stress more specifically during exams: physical
fitness, systematic study plan, revision, Yoga,
meditation, recreation, message conveyed etc.
 Audience interaction

Any other relevant details

Or
6 6 6 DEBATE 10 Marks
Note:
- In case of the stand taken by the candidate / examinee
if the arguments presented are contradictory to the
stand taken, deduct only half a mark
- Students’ views to be expressed either ‘for’ or
‘against’ the motion and not a mixed response.

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Note:

- No title is required.
- In case a candidate gives a title, no mark to be
awarded to it and if a candidate does NOT give a title,
no mark to be deducted, either

Suggested Value Points:

For the motion

 Tarnish school’s image
 Cause indiscipline
 Threat to other students
 Spread fear and anxiety in school
 Lead to physiological disorder
 Vandalism

Against The motion

 Matured and professional dealing with bullies
 Psychological guidance and counselling
 Sympathetic, empathetic and corrective attitude
 Juvenile delinquents need to be given chance and inspired
to go positively
 They too have a right to learn
 Need of understanding the causes of their behavioural
disorders
 Help them enter the mainstream

Any other relevant points

SECTION C: LITERATURE (TEXT BOOKS & LONG READING TEXT)

NOTE: The objective of the section on Literature is to test a
candidate’s ability to understand and interpret the prescribed
text through short and long answer type questions. Hence,
both, content and expression in answers to the given questions,
deserve equal importance while awarding marks.
7 7 7 This question has been designed to test the students’ 4 Marks
understanding of the text and their ability to interpret, evaluate
and respond to the questions based on the given extract. In
other words, it attempts to test their reading comprehension
ONLY.

(a) (a) (a) An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum by Stephen Spender. 1/2 + 1/2 = 1
(b) (b) (b) skins peeped through by bones / spectacles of steel with 1 Mark
mended glass
(c) (c) (c) hunger and poverty / diseased / unkempt / malnourished / 1 Mark
dark, bleak, hopeless, destined to live and die in the slum
(d) (d) (d) Simile / Alliteration - like bottle bits on stone 1/2 + 1/2 = 1

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(a) (a) (a) My Mother at Sixty-six by Kamala Das 1/2 + 1/2 = 1
(b) (b) (b) fear of separation from her mother/ ageing mother/ losing her 1 Mark
to death
(c) (c) (c) because the poet was in a moving car, trees seem to be running 1 Mark
in the opposite direction.
(d) (d) (d) at the security check, once again the old fear of separation 1 Mark
came back / old familiar ache

8 8 8 Short answer type questions (Prose): Any four 12 Marks

(3 X 4)
Distribution of marks
Content: 2 Marks
Expression: 1 Mark
(deduct ½ mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes)
(a) -- -- day dreamer ; wants to own a boutique ; be an actress ; wants
to date Danny Casey ; ambitious ; unrealistic ; lives in a fantasy
world ; dreams beyond her means ; impractical ; wavering ; Any
other suitable option (Any Two)
-- (a) --  Tiger is symbolic of male dominance ; freedom ; courage ;
bravery ; self-confidence ; elegance ; unafraid of the men
(any two)
 Aunt Jennifer symbolizes female suffering from male
dominance ; meek and timid ; subservient ; dominated by
her husband ; wants to possess the qualities of the tiger
she creates
(any two)

-- -- (a)  Tigers created by Aunt Jennifer are symbols-dynamic/

dominant/ chivalric/ fearless/ self-confident
 Aunt Jennifer symbolises female suffering – “Fingers
fluttering through her wool / ringed by the ordeals she was
mastered by”/ subservient / dominated
 Massive weight of uncle’s wedding band symbolic of male
oppression by custom in a patriarchal society / imposed
slavery in matrimony
(b) -- --  Green coat, frilled shirt, embroidered hat reserved for
special days
 Prussians had conquered Alsace & Lorraine - last French
class as German to be taught from the next day
-- (b) -- Strong determination ; strong will power ; Constant practice;
perseverance ; diligence ; kept an instructor to learn swimming;
decided to test whether he had overcome fear of water
(Any two)
-- -- (b)  he hardly ever spoke, evasive and reserved
 words had to be prized out of him like stones out of ground

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 closed personality, dresses up shabbily and carelessly, not

conscious of his looks
 committed to his work / was going places in his mind /
never shared his feelings / was an ardent football fan
(Any two)
(c) -- -- Against her tradition ; short and shingled hair worn by captured
cowards and mourners ; a cultural assault on her ; long hair was
part of her culture
(Any two)
-- (c) --  Edla was a kind & compassionate girl, wanted to make the
guest as comfortable as she could.
 as it was Christmas time and they were lonely
 like a true Christian not fair to turn away the guest on the
eve of Christmas.
 she couldn’t reconcile to the idea that the guest was
leaving
 she was conscious of the fact that they themselves had
invited the traveller to their house.
(Any two)
-- -- (c)  sneaked out and hid herself under the bed in a dark room
upstairs
 tried to struggle, kick and scratch the people who tried to
catch her
 she gave up fight when her first loft of hair was cut
(Any two)
(d) -- --  Tiger is symbolic of male dominance/ freedom/ courage/
bravery/ self-confidence/ elegance

 Aunt Jennifer symbolising female suffering from male

dominance – timid / subservient / dominated
 she brought out the qualities she lacked, in her tigers
 Embroidering tigers was her way of expression
(Any two)
-- (d) --  Derry had already started speaking the language of Mr.
Lamb.
 tried to impress upon his mother that there was always a
vast gap between what he really was and what people said
about him
 one should not believe in hearsay
 he liked the things what Mr. Lamb said
 he made him think differently / positively
 accepted him as he was
 gave him confidence

(Any two)

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-- -- (d)  wanted to kill 30 more tigers to complete his mission of

killing 100 tigers
 married a girl in the royal family of a kingdom with a large
tiger population
 killed tigers every time he visited his father-in-law
(Any two)
(e) -- -- congenital kleptomaniac ; pleasing personality ; amusing ;
master planner ; sociable ; amiable ; no record of violence ;
known as Evans the Break ; good imitator
(Any Two)
-- (e) --  Only candidate opted for ‘O - level German’
 Was a pleasant sort of chap with no record of violence
 Wanted to help him in attaining some sort of academic
qualification
 He was put in a cell at the far end of the prison
(Any Two)
-- -- (e)  they were sad at the order that had come from Berlin
 realised the importance of their mother tongue
 last French Class; German was to be taught from the next
day
 patriotism
 way to atone for their guilt for not attending school
regularly
 it was the only opportunity to thank their master for his
forty years of service
(Any Two)
(f) -- --  one of the hunters killed the tiger
 king’s bullet missed the tiger
(Any one)

 hunters could not dare to inform the king

 fear of losing jobs
 killed the tiger themselves
(Any one)
-- (f) --  bold enough to rebel against it
 brave and strong-willed child
 intolerant of injustice
 didn’t want to be called a coward
 loved her culture
 rebellious
 she took pride in her culture
(Any Two)
-- -- (f)  Governor personally monitored security arrangement
 Evans’ cell was thoroughly searched by Jackson and
Stephens.
 all sharp objects were taken away

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 Stephens was posted for constant vigil.

 prior frisking was done
 bugged his cell
 invigilator was frisked
 Any other relevant point
(Any Two)

9 9 9 Long answer type question (Flamingo) 6 Marks

Answer any one
Distribution of marks:
Content 3 Marks
Expression 3 Marks
(deduct ½ mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes)
Suggested Value points:
(a) -- --  According to Gandhi, no battle can be fought with fear in
our mind.
 peasants – scared of the British Landlords
 In spite of fighting endless legal battles results were
inconclusive due to fear.
 Gandhi felt it was imperative to teach these farmers to be
courageous.
 Gandhi made it possible for the peasants to shed their fear
by making the landlords surrender money and prestige.
 brought about a permanent attitudinal change
 helped the farmers face life boldly
 Gandhi was arrested for being a champion of
sharecroppers.
 multitudes gathered at the court, hearing the news
 trial postponed
 The Britishers released Gandhi without bail.
 Civil disobedience triumphed
(Any three)
-- (a) --  orders from Berlin to teach German in school
 announcement by M. Hamel shocked everyone
 students and elders sat attentively
 M. Hamel taught patiently
 German language would be imposed on them.
 deprived of their basic right to learn their mother tongue
 made the people of Alsace realise that they were going to
miss their mother tongue
 evoked a feeling of patriotism and love for mother tongue
 felt remorse and regret for not giving due importance to
mother tongue earlier
 M. Hamel became overwhelmed at the end of the lesson.
(Any three)

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-- -- (a)  at California beach felt suffocated when knocked down by

a large wave
 misadventure at the YMCA pool
 fears restrict our happiness and joy
 deprived him of enjoying fishing trips with friends
 he was determined to overcome his fears
 the instructor could build him into a good swimmer only
because of his will power and perseverance
 Douglas tested himself in different locations without any
assistance – made persistent efforts
 his steadiness and tenacity empowered him to fight his fear
 Any other relevant point
(Any three)
(b) -- --  theme of loneliness runs through the story
 all the characters – the peddler, the crofter, the iron
master and his daughter suffer from loneliness
 the pedlar was lonely, suffering from unkind treatment of
people
 old man – absence of wife and children, yearns for
company, is overjoyed to have company of the tramp /
gave him food, tobacco to smoke and played cards with
him
 Ironmaster lost his wife, sons were abroad
 he and his daughter miss company
 occasion of Christmas, takes peddler home, very excited to
played host to him
(Any three)
-- (b) --  a typical king revelling in his power and authority / very
arrogant
 conceited and blinded by power
 concerned only to fulfil his own whims and wishes/selfish
and self-centred
 no concern for the welfare of his state or its people
 king behaves like a dictator to fulfil his wish to kill 100
tigers / no love for animals
 goes to extremes to achieve what he wants
 when happy, announces exemption from taxes; but when
angry, doubles taxes, announces severe punishments
 his death brings relief to everyone
(Any three)
-- -- (b)  first triumph of civil disobedience in modern India when
Gandhiji was released from the court without any
conditions
 had been arrested on his arrival at Motihari for disobeying
the order to leave the place immediately
 Gandhiji was released without bail due to the pressure

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built by the protest of the farmers outside the court

 the case of civil disobedience against Gandhiji was dropped
 it was Gandhiji’s courage, determination, truthfulness and
solidarity and strength shown by the farmers which turned
civil disobedience into a victory
 Any other relevant point
(Any three)
(c) -- --  many short and long term consequences
 the short term negative consequences such as weakness,
trembling, wobbly knees, sickness, numbness, haunting
fear of water
 time elapsed, consequences took the shape of more
sinister and deeply ingrained fears
 developed a perennial fear of water
 could not enjoy boating, fishing, canoeing, felt bad about it
 desire to overcome his hydrophobia
 hired an instructor to make him learn swimming step by
step
 developed courage and determination to learn swimming
 valued life more than ever
 felt free and released of his fear
 understood that “All we have to fear is fear itself”
 Any other relevant point
(Any three)
-- (c) --  no harm in dreaming big or aiming high
 along with ambition, a clear plan to achieve the goal is a
must
 need to be practical and to analyse the reality of situation
 Sophie - earmarked for the biscuit industry.

 dreams of owning a boutique/ becoming an actress/

manager
 ardent fan of Danny Casey
 often takes flights of fantasy
 Sophie failed due to lack of concrete action plan and
unrealistic dreams
 Any other relevant point
(Any three)
-- -- (c)  the peddler, a vagabond, has a hostile attitude towards the
world
 hostile due to the atrocities faced in his life
 stole crofter’s money/ gets lost in the wood/ finds comfort
in the warmth of the iron mill
 Ironmaster mistakes him to be an old regimental comrade,
takes him home but soon realizes his mistake.
 on Edla’s compulsion allows him to stay

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 innate goodness evoked by warm, gentle and kind

treatment by Edla Willmansson
 Edla treats him with respect and kindness without any
selfish motive.
 Edla’s goodness, love, compassion transform the peddler
into a sensitive human being.
 Against her father’s wish, she makes him stay in her house.
 For the first time somebody favours the peddler which stirs
his feelings and transforms him into a real captain.
 Despite knowing that he is not his father’s friend, she
treats him as a real captain and shows him warm
hospitality.
(Any three)

10 10 10 Long answer type question (Vistas) 6 Marks

Answer any one

Distribution of marks:
Content [3]
Expression
Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [1 ½ ]
Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1 ½ ]

(a) (a) (a)  Derry withdrawn and defiant because of his burnt face
 hated others staring at his face – afraid of his ugly looks
 positively affected by the outlook of Mr. Lamb and his zest
for life
 Lamb made him realize that handsome is what handsome
does
 very casually removed the inferiority complex of Derry
 made him see the beauty in nature
 God has made both ugly and beautiful things. It is one’s
own perception to look at the things. e.g. weed garden,
singing of bees etc.
 beauty is a relative opinion / perception
 one should not believe what one hears/ watch, listen and
think for oneself.
 one must not hate people. Hatred is more harmful than
acid
 people may look similar but they are unique
 gets inspiration from Mr. Lamb to live life as it comes
 Mr. Lamb guided him how to handle the handicap and
loneliness
 learns that physical handicap has nothing to do with
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 Derry’s statements reflect the change in his thinking after

meeting Mr. Lamb
 Any other relevant point
(Any three)
(b) (b) (b)  Dr. Sadao torn between his duty towards his country and
his duty as a doctor
 his patriotism made him inform the General about the
prisoner
 his final decision to let him escape was the best under the
circumstances
 strong humanitarian traits of empathy, compassion and
devotion make him treat the enemy soldier
 risks everything in order to fulfil his oath to serve humanity
 ultimately, sensing favourable conditions, helps the
American soldier to escape
 Any other relevant point
(Any three)
(c) (c) (c)  Jack interweaves his own childhood experience in the story
of Roger Skunk
 remembers the humiliations and ridicules he faced in his
childhood
 remembers his own isolation when other children did not
play with him
 adult’s perspective is different from a child’s perspective
 as a parent tries to make his daughter understand that it is
necessary to respect one’s own identity despite all odds
 Jack has always obeyed his mother and expects
unquestioned obedience from his daughter
 changing oneself to please one’s friends or peer group
affects one negatively
 we should not lose our originality and identity

 parents try to guide their children according to their

ideology and experience which is for the good of the
children
 true friends will always accept you as you are
 Any other relevant point
(Any three)

11 11 11 Long Reading Text (Any one) 6 Marks

Distribution of marks
Content [3]
Expression
Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [1 ½ ]
Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1 ½ ]

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Value Points:
(a) (a) (a) Why
 came to fix the clock
 tried to strike up conversation with the stranger
 asked to finish his repairs, mind his job and leave
 Teddy tried to talk to the stranger but the stranger
discouraged any talk
 Teddy is rather asked to finish his work and leave quickly
 Teddy tried to delay his work at hand so that he could get
more time to spend with the stranger.
 the stranger saw through his trick and reprimanded him.
 Teddy turned out to be the first person to spread rumours
about the invisible man.
 felt insulted and annoyed, left thereafter
What
 met Mr. Hall, informed him that a stranger has been
allowed to stay without confirming his identity
 Teddy told Mr. Hall that the stranger might be a criminal
trying to hide his identity behind his bandages and asked
him to verify the facts about him.
 sows the seed of suspicion in his mind to get the stranger
thrown out
 settles scores with the stranger
(b) (b) (b) If No

 Dr. Kemp and Griffin were old acquaintances/scientists

 Dr. Kemp believed in ethical use of science whereas Griffin
wanted to establish a reign of terror through science.
 unlike Griffin, Dr. Kemp was not obsessed with the thought
of power and fame.
 he did not share Griffin’s macabre worldview
 Dr. Kemp believed in using science not for personal gain
but for the betterment of humanity.
 he tried to help Griffin who, however, was not willing to
listen to his logic
 he had no other option but to inform against Griffin and
was hell bent upon capturing him since he was a threat to
the society.
 Dr. Kemp cannot be called a traitor since he cheated Griffin
only for the sake of humanity.
 Dr. Kemp had to choose between Griffin and humanity and
his own sanity and humanity made him choose the latter.
 Any other relevant point
(Any three)

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If YES

 Dr. Kemp betrayed Griffin’s faith reposed in him

 informed the police
 informed Col. Adye about his presence in his house

(c) (c) (c)  Silas lived a lonely life in Raveloe

 kept away from people
 found happiness in hoarding gold coins
 one day returned to find his gold missing
 rushed to Rainbow Inn to seek help
 A few people sympathetic and promise to help him find his
gold
 Marner is slowly accepted by the people of Raveloe

(d) (d) (d)  Nancy – wife of Godfrey Cass/devoted to her

husband/good housekeeper/keeps Red House spic and
span
 calm & poised /never gets agitated or angry/accepts things
calmly
 doesn’t agree on adoption/believes the adopted child will
never turn out good
 on knowing about Eppie, agrees to go and speak to Marner
for adoption
 tells Godfrey he has to apologise to Eppie and not to her
 well-mannered and courteous/apologises to Marner for
husband’s rude behaviour
 religious / reads the Bible every Sunday
 has a strict code of conduct / does not express her anger
on knowing about Godfrey’s secret marriage
 very dependent on sister Priscilla for all major decisions in
her life

12 12 12 Long Reading Text (Any one) 6 Marks

Distribution of marks:
Content (3)
Expression
Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [1 ½]
Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1 ½]

Value Points:
(a) (a) (a) Which story
 the secretive life story of the stranger made the villagers
curious.
 Dr. Cuss was likewise curious about him.
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Nurse Fund, went to meet the stranger

 asked the stranger about his research whereupon the
stranger got angry
 out came his devilish arm with no hand.
 Dr. Cuss left him abruptly in a state of shock.
 Dr. Cuss met Mr. Bunting and narrated his meeting with
the stranger.
 he said that the stranger did not have an arm inside his
sleeve.
 he said that invisible fingers nipped his nose.
 this is the story of Dr. Cuss that Mr. Bunting referred to as
‘most remarkable story’.
Why
 never in his life had he heard about such a phenomenon
that had happened to Dr. Cuss.
 never in his wildest fancies, he thought that a man could be
invisible.
 Bunting’s reaction is justified

(b) (b) (b)  Griffin is the cause of his own destruction and death
 God had blessed him with astounding intelligence which he
chose to use only for evil purposes
 no conscience, was callous, self-centred
 when he ran out of money, he robbed even his father; his
father committed suicide, Griffin attended the funeral
without feeling sorry
 let loose a reign of terror
 he burnt the whole house down on Great Portland Street
just to cover his trail.
 he committed one brutal act after another, simply enjoyed
doing them, felt never any remorse
 murdered Wicksteed in Burdock
 destroyed White Monday festival
 destroyed Kemp’s house
 Any other relevant example
(Any Six)
(c) (c) (c)  Marner used to get fits / his best friend William Dane
spread the news that Marner is visited by Satan when he
gets his fits
 Marner is engaged to Sarah / she slowly moves away from
him on hearing this
 he is falsely framed for the murder of the deacon
 understands William Dane’s role in framing him but does
not react
 he is accused of the murder by a peculiar system of picking
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 loses faith in Man & God

 leaves Lantern Yard

(d) (d) (d)  Godfrey had given Fowler’s rent to Dunstan

 does not get it back even after repeated reminders
 so forced to sell his horse, Wild Fire
 asks Dunstan to sell Wild Fire and give him the rent money
 Dunstan kills Wild Fire at stake
 while passing Stone Pits decides to ask Marner to loan him
some money
 enters the cottage and finds it empty
 searches for the gold inside the cottage
 finds the bags under the floor tiles
 takes away the bags of gold and walks out into the night
 Marner is devastated on finding the gold missing

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