RBSE Class 10th 2010 English-S-02-2010 Previous Year Papers

SECONDARY EXAMINATION, 2010

ENGLISH

Time: 3 Hours    Maximum Marks: 80

No. of Questions: 20    No. of Printed Pages: 7

Roll No.: ____________________

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINEES:

1. Candidates must first write their Roll Nos. on the question paper compulsorily.
2. All the questions are compulsory.
3. Write the answer to each question in the given answer-book only.
4. For questions having more than one part carrying similar marks, the answers to those parts are to be written together in continuity.
5. There are four parts (i, ii, iii, iv) in Question No. 1. Each part has four alternatives A, B, C and D. Write the letter of the correct alternative in the answer-book at a place by making a table as given below:

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Question 1

Choose the appropriate preposition and write A, B, C or D of the correct answer in the format in your answer-book:

1. He was endowed ................. divine gifts.

   • (A) for
   • (B) with
   • (C) to
   • (D) at

   Correct Answer: (B) with

   Explanation: The phrase "endowed with" means naturally gifted with something.

2. Please translate this passage ........... English.

   • (A) from
   • (B) in
   • (C) to
   • (D) into

   Correct Answer: (D) into

   Explanation: "Translate into" is the correct preposition for changing from one language to another.

3. He is between the devil and the deep sea.

   • (A) among
   • (B) in
   • (C) on
   • (D) between

   Correct Answer: (D) between

   Explanation: The idiom "between the devil and the deep sea" means facing two equally difficult choices.

4. One day I passed ................ a dense forest.

   • (A) on
   • (B) at
   • (C) through
   • (D) in

   Correct Answer: (C) through

   Explanation: "Passed through" means going from one side to the other of something, like a forest.

Question 2

(A) Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

1. He died ....... loss of blood.

   Answer: He died from loss of blood.

2. Ranjan got married ................ 20th February, 2008.

   Answer: Ranjan got married on 20th February, 2008.

(B) Fill in the blanks with appropriate relative pronouns:

1. I know the man ............ son has become a doctor.

   Answer: I know the man whose son has become a doctor.

2. This is the boy ...........

   Answer: This is the boy who (or whom, depending on context; typically "who" for subject).

Question 3

Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs given in the brackets:

1. Monica ...... a story since last year, but she has not finished it yet. (write)

   Answer: Monica has been writing a story since last year, but she has not finished it yet.

2. Prem Kumar ........... Sarpanch last year. (elect)

   Answer: Prem Kumar was elected Sarpanch last year.

3. Look! The river ......... very fast now. (flow)

   Answer: Look! The river is flowing very fast now.

4. The women clasped the trees while the soldiers .......... them. (cut)

   Answer: The women clasped the trees while the soldiers were cutting them.

Question 4

Fill in the blanks with appropriate determiners given in the brackets: (some, any, much, many, little, a little, the little, few, a few, the few)

1. I was feeling ............ bit tired, so I decided not to go out.

   Answer: I was feeling a little bit tired, so I decided not to go out.

3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

(i) How many photographs did you take?

(ii) The teacher did not help any boy in the examination.

(iii) How much milk do you have every day?

5. Frame a question for the first sentence, and add a question tag to the second sentence:

(i) How long has she been waiting here? She has been waiting here for two hours.

(ii) I am writing a story, aren't I?

6. Rewrite the following sentences using the connectives given in the brackets:

(i) The milk is too hot for her to drink.

(ii) He is both a poet and a writer.

(iii) Either he or she will come.

7. Change the following sentences into indirect speech:

(i) My uncle asked me what I wanted.

(ii) She requested me to wait till she returned.

8. Change the following sentences into passive voice:

(i) A new policy will be launched by the Education Minister.

(ii) All the poems have been learnt by Hari.

9. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

(Questions for this passage are not provided in the given text. Please refer to the original question paper for the specific questions.)

Section: Reading Comprehension

Passage 1

dulls both mind and body making them unfit for action. However, there is no scientific proof for this. In 933, a young man convinced that sleeping was a habit which could be given up. He stayed awake when scientists observed his behaviour. They found that after a week his mind was so affected by sleeplessness that the experiment had to be stopped. If he had continued, he might have died. Although we have no proof in this case, we know that animals deprived of sleep die, and also that in the olden days sleep-deprivation was a method of carrying out the death penalty.

1. Is sleep one of the pleasures of life?
2. Why do some people regard sleep as a waste of time?
3. What is the best tonic according to the majority of people?
4. What happens to the animals who are deprived of sleep?

Passage 2

In nature, animals are not influenced by media campaigns and they trust their own instincts. Nature has given each animal the power to monitor its own body and maintain normal health. As an example, salt is an essential element required by all animals. Wild animals in the forest (like rhinoceros, elephants or deer), try to find a place where salt is present in the soil. They regularly lick the soil to get the exact amount of salt their bodies need. They eat only the required amount of food and never suffer obesity as we humans often do. They monitor their body needs by instinct and eat no more than is required. All carnivorous animals eat grass whenever they have diarrhoea or other stomach problems due to indigestion. And, they normally manage to maintain good physical health. We human beings seem to have lost the ability to monitor our own bodies in order to maintain health. We refuse to understand our own body signals and tend, instead to follow the advice of doctors or the media. Sometimes, overzealous parents force infants and small children to eat because it is feeding time — not because they are hungry.

1. What has nature granted to animals?
2. What necessary element do all animals need?
3. Why do animals lick the soil?
4. Why do animals not suffer from fatness?
5. When do carnivorous animals eat grass?

Section: Short Answer Questions (20–30 words each)

6. (vi) How do the animals monitor their body needs?

   Animals monitor their body needs through instinct and natural signals. They eat when hungry, rest when tired, and seek water when thirsty, without external pressure.

7. (vii) Why do overzealous parents make children eat?

   Overzealous parents force children to eat because they believe it ensures proper nutrition and growth. They often ignore the child's natural hunger signals, driven by anxiety about health.

8. (viii) When do human beings rely on doctors or the media?

   Human beings rely on doctors when they are ill and need medical advice. They rely on the media for information about health, diet, and lifestyle trends, often losing touch with their own body signals.

Section: Answer in 20–30 words (any four)

12. (i) How should one behave if a mother with a child is standing in a crowded bus? (Courtesy)

    One should offer one's seat to the mother with a child. This act of courtesy shows respect and care for others, especially those in need.

13. (ii) How does prayer bring about discipline in our life? (A Discourse on Prayer)

    Prayer brings discipline by teaching regularity, focus, and humility. It helps in controlling the mind and developing a routine, leading to a more organized life.

14. (iii) What did the queen say to her dear love in the reply of his song? (The Swan Queen)

    The queen replied that she would rather be a swan and fly away than stay in a cage. She valued freedom over comfort and expressed her desire to be free.

15. (iv) Why did the old man sit by the side of the road? (Old Man at the Bridge)

    The old man sat by the road because he was exhausted and had no strength to go further. He was fleeing the war but could not leave his animals behind.

16. (v) Why did the Djinn make a hump on the Camel's back? (How the Camel Got its Hump)

    The Djinn made a hump on the Camel's back as a punishment for his laziness. The hump stores food so the Camel can work for three days without eating, teaching him responsibility.

17. (vi) Why was nobody able to make the guards fool? (The Boy Who Tired)

    Nobody could fool the guards because they were very alert and watchful. They followed strict orders and did not let anyone trick them into letting the boy escape.

Section: Answer in 60–80 words (any one)

3. What is the author's opinion about courage? (A Hero)

   The author believes that true courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to act despite fear. Courage means facing danger, pain, or difficulty with determination. It is not about being fearless, but about controlling one's fear and doing what is right. The author emphasizes that ordinary people can show extraordinary courage when needed, and that courage is a quality that can be developed through practice and strong will.

OR

3. What does Amma tell about freedom? (Growing Up Pains)

   Amma explains that freedom is not about doing whatever one wants, but about understanding responsibilities. She tells that true freedom comes with discipline and respect for others. Freedom means making choices wisely and accepting the consequences. She teaches that growing up involves learning to balance personal desires with duties towards family and society. Amma's view is that freedom is a gift that must be used thoughtfully, not carelessly.

Section: Answer in 60–80 words

4. What does Pt. Ravi Shankar suggest about the teaching of music among children? (Music and Dance: The Soul of India)

   Pt. Ravi Shankar suggests that music should be taught to children from a young age in a joyful and natural way. He believes that forcing children to learn music can kill their interest. Instead, teachers should create a loving and encouraging environment. He emphasizes that music education should focus on developing a child's innate talent and love for rhythm and melody. The goal is not just technical skill, but to nurture a lifelong appreciation for music as an art form.

6

What were the complaints of the two women who came to the well to fetch water? (The Thakur’s Well) [4 marks]

5

Imagine that you are Savita living in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Your friend Mamta has failed in the Secondary Examination this year. Write a letter expressing your sympathy to her. [5 marks]

OR

Imagine that you are Ram Narayan Sinha and monitor of your class X reading in Government Secondary School Ranchi, Bihar. There are no proper library facilities in the school. Write an application of complaint to your Headmaster. [5 marks]

6

Complete the following story in about 60 to 80 words with the help of the given outlines:

Four bulls — always together — a lion — the same forest — wants to kill them — thinks of a plan — whispers to one bull — other bulls envy you — eat fresh grass — leave bad — bull believes — goes alone — kills and eats — the same words to others — kills them. [5 marks]

OR

A good boy — falls — bad company — disobeys — father advises to shun — all in vain — decides to teach a lesson — brings apples — puts them in almirah — notices one rotten apple — next day all apples rotten — teaches a lesson. [5 marks]

7

Mrs. & Mr. Patel are organising a party on the occasion of the ring ceremony of their daughter. The other information are as under:

• Venue: Hotel Rajputana, Palanpur
• Day & Date: Friday, March 9, 2010
• Time: 5 p.m. (Evening)

Now draft an invitation. [5 marks]

8

Write a paragraph of about 20 words on “the annual function of your school”. You may touch upon the following points:

• Day and date of the function.
• The chief guest of the function.
• Cultural programme presented.
• Other details of the function.

[5 marks]

OR

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20.

Write a paragraph of about 20 words on “A Postman”. You may use the following points:

• Duty of the postman
• His uniform
• The things he carries with him
• Why do people wait for him

Answer:

Explain any two of the following with reference to the context:

Answer (i):

Answer (ii):

Answer (iii):

Answer (iv):

Explain the meaning of any two of the following literary terms:

Answer (i): Onomatopoeia

Answer (ii): Rhyme

Answer (iii): Sonnet

Answer (iv): Humour