RBSE Class 10th 2017 Suppl.)-S-02-2017 Previous Year Papers

SECONDARY SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION, 2017

ENGLISH

Time: 3¼ Hours      Maximum Marks: 80

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINEES:

1. Candidates must first write their Roll Nos. on the question paper.
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, the answers to those parts are to be written together in continuity.
5. Write the correct serial number of each question as mentioned in the question paper.

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Section - A

(Reading)

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

Education in our country today has become entirely meaningless. During all these years of our independence, we have been planning only. These plans are borrowed from the west. We have not been able to bring a proper reform in the sphere of education. A lifeless mechanical system of teaching in overcrowded schools and colleges is imposed by far from competent teachers on students whose only interest is to get through examinations. We have completely forgotten the truth that the aim of education is to build up character in the widest sense and then to impart knowledge.

1. How has education in our country become today ?
   Education in our country today has become entirely meaningless.
2. Where have we borrowed our education system from ?
   We have borrowed our education system from the west.
3. What is the main interest of students in getting education ?
   The main interest of students in getting education is to get through examinations.
4. What have we been doing for education since independence ?
   Since independence, we have been only planning for education.
5. What is the real aim of education ?
   The real aim of education is to build up character in the widest sense and then to impart knowledge.
6. Write the word from the passage which means ‘freedom’.
   Independence
7. Write the word from the passage which means ‘properly qualified’.
   Competent

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

Ashoka was a great emperor. He thought that the duty of a great king was to protect the people and safeguard their rights. He gave protection to the public and made arrangement for justice. He instructed his officials to behave properly with the public. He engraved the message of justice and non-violence on pillars and installed them at different places. Some of the pillars still tell us about his greatness. He opened hospitals for the infirm and the old where good treatment was given to the patients. He also opened hospitals for animals. He was really great as he advocated pity and mercy for all living creatures.

1. What did Ashoka think was the duty of a great king ?
   Ashoka thought that the duty of a great king was to protect the people and safeguard their rights.
2. What message did Ashoka engrave on pillars ?
   Ashoka engraved the message of justice and non-violence on pillars.
3. For whom did Ashoka open hospitals ?
   Ashoka opened hospitals for the infirm and the old, and also for animals.
4. What did Ashoka advocate for all living creatures ?
   Ashoka advocated pity and mercy for all living creatures.
5. Write the word from the passage which means ‘weak’.
   Infirm
6. Write the word from the passage which means ‘carved’.
   Engraved

Section - A (Reading)

1. (i) How can Ashoka be called a great ruler?
   Ashoka is called a great ruler because he focused on the welfare of his people, promoted peace and non-violence, and spread the teachings of Buddhism.
2. (ii) What did he think about the duty of a king?
   He believed that the duty of a king was to ensure the happiness and well-being of his subjects, and to rule with kindness and justice.
3. (iii) What message did he engrave on pillars?
   He engraved messages of moral conduct, non-violence, respect for all life, and the importance of following Dharma (righteousness) on pillars.
4. (iv) What did he do for the old and infirm?
   He made arrangements for the care and treatment of the old and infirm, including building hospitals and providing medical facilities.
5. (v) What did he instruct his officials?
   He instructed his officials to be kind, just, and to work for the welfare of the people, and to report to him about the condition of the subjects.
6. (vi) Write the word from the passage which means ‘treat’.
   The word is “treat” (or “treatment” depending on the passage context).
7. (vii) Write the word from the passage which means ‘of course’.
   The word is “certainly” (or “indeed” depending on the passage context).

Section - B (Writing)

3. You are Mayank / Meenakshi living in Indore. Your friend is in Gwalior. Write a letter congratulating him / her on his / her success in the Secondary School Examination. Touch upon the following points:

• (a) Day and date of the declaration of result.
• (b) Happy to see the roll no. in the Dainik Bhaskar.
• (c) Parents proud of your achievement.
• (d) Congratulations on success.
• (e) Future plan to pursue courses.
• (f) A hopeful and bright future.

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4. Suppose you are Kapil / Kavita, studying in Govt. Secondary School, Ujjain. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school complaining about the poor condition of your classroom.

4. Write a paragraph in about 60 words with the help of the outlines given below:

Outlines: Class X — cannot forget — Class X examination — very ill — did not expect — stood first in the district — very happy — grand success.

OR

5. Write a paragraph in about 75 words using the visual aid shown in the picture below:

(Note: The visual aid/picture is not available in the provided text. Based on the context, a sample paragraph is given below.)

OR

Section - C

(Grammar)

6. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets :

(8 × ½ = 4)

1. The earth moves (move) round the sun.
2. Are you not going (go) to America today?
3. Reena gave (give) me a novel yesterday.
4. Has Mohan sold (sell) his car?
5. The train had left before my mother reached (reach) the station.
6. How many boys were playing (play) in the ground?
7. I finished (finish) my work yesterday.
8. The students have just gone (go) out.

7. Rearrange the following words/phrases to make meaningful sentences :

(2 × 1 = 2)

1. Reena / a letter / to Akash / will / write.

Answer: Reena will write a letter to Akash.

2. be / cultivated / must / habits / good.

Answer: Good habits must be cultivated.

8. Join the following sentences using the relative pronouns given in brackets :

(2 × 1 = 2)

1. I saw Mohini. She was a lecturer. (who)

Answer: I saw Mohini, who was a lecturer.

2. The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan. It is very beautiful. (which)

Answer: The Taj Mahal, which was built by Shah Jahan, is very beautiful.

9. Rewrite the following sentences by changing them from direct to indirect speech : 4×1=4

1. (i) The teacher said to Hari, “You are a good player.”

   The teacher told Hari that he was a good player.

2. (ii) Seema said to Geeta, “Do you play football ?”

   Seema asked Geeta if she played football.

3. (iii) The doctor said to the patient, “How are you now ?”

   The doctor asked the patient how he was then.

4. (iv) The captain said to the soldiers, “March forward.”

   The captain ordered the soldiers to march forward.

10. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct passive forms : 2×1=2

1. (i) A lesson has been taught by teacher.

   • (a) will taught
   • (b) are taught
   • (c) have taught
   • (d) has been taught ✓

2. (ii) New seeds are bought from market by farmers.

   • (a) is bought
   • (b) are bought ✓
   • (c) has bought
   • (d) had bought

Section – D (Text Books)

11. Fill in the blanks by choosing suitable modals from bracket : (4 × ½ = 2)

(should, must, can, shall, will, mustn’t)

1. We must reach on time.
2. May I go out, Sir? (Note: 'May' is implied from context; from given options, 'can' is also possible, but 'may' is more polite. However, based on the list, the best fit is can or shall. The intended answer is likely can.)
3. Candidates must answer all the questions.
4. You are suffering from fever. You mustn’t bathe in cold water.

Section – D (Text Books)

12. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : (4 × 1 = 4)

The Buddha preached his first sermon at the city of Benares, most holy of the dipping places on the River Ganges ; that sermon has been preserved and is given here. It reflects the Buddha’s wisdom about one inscrutable kind of suffering. Kisa Gotami had only son, and he died. In her grief, she carried the dead child to all her neighbours, asking them for medicine, and the people said, “She has lost her senses. The boy is dead.”

1. (i) Where did Gautama preach his first sermon ?
   
   Gautama Buddha preached his first sermon at the city of Benares (Varanasi), on the banks of the River Ganges.
2. (ii) What does the sermon of Buddha reflect ?
   
   The sermon reflects the Buddha’s wisdom about one inscrutable kind of suffering, as seen in the story of Kisa Gotami.

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

Writing in a diary is a really strange experience for someone like me. Not only because I’ve never written anything before, but also because it seems to me that later on neither I nor anyone else will be interested in the musings of a thirteen year-old school girl. Oh well, it doesn’t matter. I feel like writing and I have an even greater need to get all kinds of things off my chest.

1. (i) What is really strange experience?

   Writing in a diary is a really strange experience for Anne Frank.

2. (ii) How old is Anne?

   Anne is thirteen years old.

3. (iii) What does Anne want to do?

   Anne wants to write and get all kinds of things off her chest.

4. (iv) Find the word from the passage which means “deep thinking”.

   The word is “musings”.

14. Answer any one of the following questions in about 60 words:

15. Answer any one of the following questions in about 30-40 words : 1×3=3

16. Explain any one of the following stanzas with reference to the context : 1×4=4

7. Answer any two of the following questions in about 30-40 words :

1. (i) What image does “fire” present? (Fire and Ice)

   In the poem "Fire and Ice," fire presents the image of desire, passion, and intense human emotions. It symbolizes the destructive power of unchecked desires that can consume the world.

2. (ii) How does the wild tiger behave at night? (A Tiger in the Zoo)

   At night, the wild tiger behaves with freedom and power. It moves silently through the jungle, hunting its prey, and roams fearlessly in its natural habitat under the starlit sky.

3. (iii) What is the central idea of the poem, “Amanda!”? (Amanda!)

   The central idea of the poem "Amanda!" is the conflict between a child's desire for freedom and the constant nagging and restrictions imposed by parents. It highlights the importance of giving children space to grow.

8. Answer any one of the following questions in about 80 words :

1. (i) Give a character-sketch of Horace Danby? (A Question of Trust)

   Horace Danby was a respectable, unmarried man of about fifty years who lived alone. He was a locksmith by profession but also a thief who robbed one house every year to buy rare books. He was intelligent and planned his robberies carefully. However, he was not a hardened criminal; he was honest in his own way and trusted people easily. His trust in the young lady led to his arrest, showing his naive and gullible nature.

2. (ii) How did Mr. Loisel and Matilda repay their debt? (The Necklace)

   After losing the necklace, Mr. Loisel and Matilda borrowed money from moneylenders and friends to buy a replacement. They worked tirelessly for ten years to repay the debt. Mr. Loisel worked extra jobs at night, and Matilda did all the household chores herself. They lived a life of poverty and hardship, giving up all comforts until the entire debt was cleared.

9. Answer any one of the following questions in about 30-40 words :

1. (i) Why does Think-Tank call the earth an insignificant place? (The Book that saved the Earth)

   Think-Tank calls the earth an insignificant place because it is small and primitive compared to Mars. He believes the Martians are far more advanced and intelligent, and the earthlings are just simple, harmless creatures.

2. (ii) Why did Mme. Forestier not recognize Matilda? (The Necklace)

   Mme. Forestier did not recognize Matilda because Matilda had changed drastically after ten years of hard work and poverty. She looked old, tired, and worn out, unlike her former beautiful and youthful self.

10. Answer any one of the following questions in about 20-25 words :

1. (i) What did Anil teach Hari Singh? (The Thief’s Story)

   Anil taught Hari Singh how to cook, write his name, and add numbers. He also taught him the value of trust and honesty.

2. (ii) Why did the narrator return to New Mullion the next day? (The Hack Driver)

   The narrator returned to New Mullion the next day to serve a summons on Oliver Lutkins, as he had been tricked by the hack driver who was Lutkins himself.

Write an article in about 80 words on the topic given below: (1×4=4)

“What are necessary requirements for safe driving?”