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SENIOR SECONDARY SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION, 2013
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINEES:
- Candidate must write first his/her Roll No. on the question paper compulsorily.
- All the questions are compulsory.
- Write answers of all questions in your answer-book only.
- For questions having more than one part, the answers to those parts are to be written together in continuity.
- Write down the correct serial number of each question before attempting it.
SS—20—Eng. Lit. (Supp.) [ss-420] [Turn over
SECTION - I (Reading)
Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
There is a great deal of violence in the world. There is physical violence and also inward violence. Physical violence is to kill another, to hurt other people consciously, deliberately or without thought, to say cruel things full of antagonism and hate and inwardly, inside the skin, to dislike people, to hate people, to criticise people. Inwardly, we are always quarrelling, battling, not only with others but with ourselves. We want people to change; we want to force them to our way of thinking.
In the world as we grow up, we see a great deal of violence, at all levels of human existence. The ultimate violence is war — the killing for ideas, for so called religious principles, for nationalities, the killing to preserve a little piece of land. To do that, man will kill, destroy, maim and also be killed himself. There is enormous violence in the world, the rich wanting to keep people poor and the poor wanting to get rich and in the process hating the rich. And you, being caught in society, are also going to contribute to this.
There is violence between husband, wife and children. There is violence, antagonism, hate, cruelty, ugly criticism, anger — all this inherent in man, inherent in each human being. It is inherent in you. And education is supposed to help you to go beyond all that not merely to pass an examination and get a job. You have to be educated so that you become a really beautiful, healthy, sane, rational human being.
You are still young but as you grow older you will realise how inwardly man goes through hell, goes through great misery, because he is in constant battle with himself, with his wife, with his children, with his neighbours, with his gods. He is in sorrow and confusion and there is no love, no kindliness, no generosity and no charity, he is really worse than an animal because he contributes to a world that is destructive.
Questions:
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What are the two types of violence mentioned in the passage?
The two types of violence mentioned are physical violence (killing, hurting, saying cruel things) and inward violence (disliking, hating, criticising people internally).
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According to the author, what is the ultimate form of violence?
The ultimate form of violence is war — killing for ideas, religious principles, nationalities, or to preserve land.
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What role does education play according to the passage?
Education is supposed to help a person go beyond violence and become a beautiful, healthy, sane, and rational human being, not merely to pass exams and get a job.
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Why does the author say man is 'worse than an animal'?
Man is worse than an animal because he lives in sorrow, confusion, and constant battle with himself and others, and he contributes to a destructive world instead of living with love, kindliness, generosity, and charity.
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Find a word from the passage that means 'opposition' or 'hostility'.
The word is "antagonism".
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
So while you are young, you have to know all these things. You have to choose deliberately to go the way of violence or to stand up against society. Be free, live happily, joyously, without any antagonism, without any hate. Then life becomes something quite different. Then life has a meaning, is full of joy and clarity.
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How does education help a person? (2)
Education helps a person to understand the difference between violence and non-violence, and to choose deliberately to stand up against society's wrongs. It enables one to live freely, joyously, and without hate, giving life meaning and clarity.
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What does the writer mean by inward violence? (2)
Inward violence refers to the internal conflicts, anger, hatred, and antagonism that a person harbours within themselves. It is the psychological or emotional violence that one inflicts upon oneself through negative thoughts and feelings.
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What are the different types of violence mentioned in the passage? (2)
The passage mentions two types of violence: outward violence (physical or societal violence) and inward violence (internal hatred, antagonism, and negative emotions).
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Why does the poor man hate the rich? (1)
The poor man hates the rich because of the inequality and injustice in society, which leads to feelings of resentment and antagonism.
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What is inherent in human beings? (1)
The passage suggests that the capacity for both violence and non-violence, as well as the ability to choose between them, is inherent in human beings.
Read the following extract from the given poem and answer the questions that follow:
To love is to risk not being loved in return
To live is to risk dying
To hope is to risk despair
To try is to risk failure
But risk must be taken, because the greatest hazard
In life is to risk nothing.
The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing,
Is nothing, and becomes nothing
They may avoid suffering and sorrow, but they
Cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love, live
Chained by their certitude, they are slaves they have
Forfeited their freedom.
Only a person who risks is truly free.
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What is the greatest hazard in life? (1)
The greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.
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What is the advantage of risking nothing? (1)
The advantage of risking nothing is that one may avoid suffering and sorrow. However, the poem emphasizes that this comes at the cost of not being able to learn, feel, change, grow, love, or truly live.
SECTION - I
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(iii) Who is truly free ?
The truly free person is one who is not bound by rigid beliefs or certitude, and who remains open to change and new ideas.
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(iv) How are people restrained by their certitude ?
People are restrained by their certitude because they become closed-minded, refusing to consider other perspectives or adapt to new situations, which limits their freedom and growth.
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(v) Find out the contrasts in the first four lines of the poem.
The contrasts in the first four lines include: freedom vs. restraint, openness vs. certitude, movement vs. stillness, and life vs. stagnation.
SECTION - II (Writing)
Write an essay in about 50-200 words on the following: (8 marks)
Importance of Education for Girls.
Education for girls is crucial for the development of any society. An educated girl can become financially independent, make informed decisions about her health and family, and contribute to the nation's economy. She is more likely to ensure her children are educated, breaking the cycle of poverty. Moreover, educating girls leads to lower infant mortality rates, better family planning, and a more equitable society. It empowers them to stand against social evils like child marriage and discrimination. Therefore, investing in girls' education is investing in a brighter, more prosperous future for all.
OR
Travel by Public Transport.
Traveling by public transport offers numerous benefits. It is cost-effective, reducing the expenses of fuel and maintenance associated with private vehicles. It also helps in reducing traffic congestion and air pollution, making cities cleaner and more livable. Public transport allows people to relax, read, or work during their commute, saving time and reducing stress. It promotes social interaction and provides mobility for those who cannot afford private vehicles. By choosing buses, trains, or metros, we contribute to a sustainable environment and a more connected community.
Write an article on Eco-friendly Deepavali for your school's wall magazine. (7 marks)
Eco-friendly Deepavali: A Festival of Light, Not Noise
Deepavali, the festival of lights, should be a celebration of joy, togetherness, and hope. However, the rampant use of firecrackers leads to noise and air pollution, harming our health and environment. This year, let us pledge to celebrate an eco-friendly Deepavali. We can light diyas and candles, decorate our homes with rangoli made from natural colours, and share sweets with loved ones. Instead of bursting crackers, we can enjoy the company of family and friends. By choosing a green Deepavali, we protect our planet and ensure a safer, healthier festival for everyone. Let the light of wisdom and compassion shine brighter than any firecracker.
OR
Write a report on the poor conditions of the labours working in a factory. (7 marks)
Report on Poor Working Conditions of Factory Labourers
By [Your Name], Staff Reporter
A recent visit to a local factory revealed shocking conditions for the labourers. The workers, mostly migrants, are forced to work in cramped, poorly ventilated spaces with inadequate lighting. They work long hours, often 12-14 hours a day, with minimal breaks. Safety measures are virtually non-existent, with no protective gear or fire safety equipment. The wages are meagre, barely enough to survive, and many are not provided with clean drinking water or proper sanitation facilities. The labourers live in constant fear of accidents and exploitation. Immediate intervention by authorities is needed to ensure their basic rights and dignity.
SECTION - III (Grammar)
In the following passage each line has an error. Edit the passage by identifying the wrong word / an inappropriate expression, strike it off, then write the correct word in your answer-book as shown in the first example.
| Line | Incorrect Word | Correct Word |
|---|---|---|
| He did not look like a shepherd net a herdsman. | net | nor |
| (i) I looked on his dusty clothes and his grey dusty face. | on | at |
| (ii) I asked, "What animals were it ?" | were | were (correct) / are |
| (iii) "Various animals," he said, and shake his head. | shake | shook |
| (iv) "There were two goats and two cat." | cat | cats |
| (v) "And you had for leave them ?" I asked. | for | to |
| (vi) "Yes. Because of the artillery. The captain told me to go as of the artillery." | as of | because of |
| (vii) "Does you have no family ?" | Does | Do |
| (viii) "No," he say, "Only the animals." | say | said |
| (ix) A cat can look after for ourselves, | ourselves | itself |
| (x) for I cannot think what will become of the others. | for | but / and |
6. Read the sentences below and fill in the blanks in indirect speech :
Rashida said to Nimmi, "Let's fly kites."
Nimmi said, "I will not fly the kite today."
Indirect speech :
Rashida proposed to Nimmi that they should fly kites. Nimmi replied that she would not fly the kite that day.
Explanation: In indirect speech, 'said to' changes to 'proposed to' for a suggestion. 'Let's' becomes 'should'. 'I' changes to 'she', 'will' to 'would', and 'today' to 'that day'.
SECTION - IV (Textual)
7. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :
Manjula. The novel doesn't really do her justice. She was attractive than me. Intelligent — more intelligent than me. And vivacious, which I never was. I accepted that she radiated from the wheelchair to which she was confined.
- List two qualities of the person whom Manjula has referred as 'she'.
Answer: Two qualities are: (1) Attractive, (2) Intelligent (or vivacious).
- Write the sentence from the passage which tells us that 'she' could not walk.
Answer: The sentence is: "I accepted that she radiated from the wheelchair to which she was confined."
- "I accepted that." What does the word 'that' here refer to ?
Answer: 'That' refers to the fact that she (the person referred to as 'she') radiated from the wheelchair to which she was confined.
OR
Through science, people can make use of the laws of nature to control the environment and enhance human powers. By the steadily increasing understanding of the details of those laws, human powers will be greater in the future than in the past. If we can imagine the different ways in which they will be greater, we can write our own stories.
- What can be done through science ?
Answer: Through science, people can make use of the laws of nature to control the environment and enhance human powers.
- What will happen by the understanding of the laws of nature ?
Answer: By the understanding of the laws of nature, human powers will be greater in the future than in the past.
- How can we write our stories ?
Answer: We can write our stories by imagining the different ways in which human powers will be greater in the future.
8. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow :
I looked once at the house
And then again and again
For I thought I saw the windows close
Like the closing of the eyes
I thought I heard the pillars groan
And the dark rooms heave a sigh.
- Which house does the poetess refer to ?
The poetess refers to the house where she lived with her mother, which is now empty and abandoned after her mother's death.
- What has the house been compared to ?
The house has been compared to a living being that is dying or sleeping, with windows closing like eyes and rooms sighing.
- Explain the simile used in the above stanza.
The simile is "like the closing of the eyes" – the poet compares the closing of the windows to the gentle closing of a person's eyes, suggesting the house is falling asleep or dying, creating a sense of stillness and loss.
I have looked upon those brilliant creatures,
And now my heart is sore.
All's changed since I, hearing at twilight,
The first time on the shore.
- What does the word 'brilliant creatures' refer to ?
'Brilliant creatures' refers to the beautiful, shining sea creatures (like fish or dolphins) that the poet saw in the water, or possibly the stars reflected in the sea.
- Why does the poet think that 'All's changed' ?
The poet thinks 'All's changed' because the magical, joyful feeling of seeing those brilliant creatures for the first time has faded, and now everything seems different and sorrowful.
- What has made the poet's heart sore ?
The poet's heart is sore because the beauty and wonder of that first experience are gone, and the present reality feels dull and painful in comparison.
9. Answer the questions in about 100 words each (any two):
(i) What does Bessie tell Harry about his father's plans for him ?
(ii) Do you think the author believed that Frau Frieda's dreams could foretell future ? Give one incident to prove your point.
(iii) Describe the historical roots of democracy in India as discussed by Amartya Sen in 'The Argumentative Indian'.
10. Answer the questions in about 50 words each (any four):
(i) What decision did Grett announce when they were invited to Sylvia's marriage ? (A Wedding in Brownsville)
(ii) What did Tao Ying ask the two officials to do ? Why ? (One Centimetre)
(iii)
Love is a growing, or full constant light;
And his first minute, after noone, is night.
What message has the poet given in these lines? (A Lecture Upon the Shadow)
The poet conveys that true love is not static but grows steadily like the morning sun. If love becomes constant and stops growing, it begins to decline immediately, just as after noon the sun starts to set. The message is that love must continually deepen and evolve; otherwise, it fades into darkness or "night."
(iv)
In the poem 'On Time', what are the things associated with the temporal and which ones are associated with the eternal? (Poems by Milton)
Temporal (earthly, time-bound): Things like human life, pleasure, wealth, fame, and all material joys that are subject to decay and death.
Eternal (timeless, divine): Things like God, virtue, truth, the soul, and heavenly bliss that exist beyond the reach of time and remain forever.
(v)
"Wipe out from your dreams of freedom the hope of being able to do as you please all the time."
Do you agree with this statement? Why/Why not? (Freedom)
Yes, I agree. True freedom is not about doing whatever one pleases without limits, as that would lead to chaos and harm others. Real freedom involves responsibility, discipline, and respect for the rights of others. The statement reminds us that freedom must be guided by moral and social boundaries to be meaningful and sustainable.
SECTION – V (Fiction)
11. Answer the following question in about 60 words: (4 marks)
How did the old age affect the tiger?
In old age, the tiger became weak, slow, and unable to hunt. His teeth and claws grew blunt, his eyesight dimmed, and he lost his former strength and ferocity. He could no longer catch prey and became dependent on others for food, often going hungry. His majestic appearance faded, and he was treated with pity rather than fear.
OR
What did Captain say about the origin of the 'Grand Irish Circus'?
The Captain explained that the 'Grand Irish Circus' was originally started by a group of traveling performers in Ireland. It began as a small family show with a few trained animals and acrobats. Over time, it grew in popularity and expanded, eventually becoming a well-known circus that toured various countries, including India.
12. Give a brief description of the conversation which took place between the peasants and the Master in the remote part of the jungle in about 100 words. (6 marks)
In the remote part of the jungle, the peasants confronted the Master about his harsh treatment and unfair demands. They complained that they were forced to work long hours without rest or proper food. The Master, initially arrogant, tried to assert his authority, but the peasants stood firm, expressing their suffering and desire for justice. They argued that the land belonged to them by right and that the Master had no claim over their labor. The conversation grew tense, with the peasants demanding an end to exploitation. Eventually, the Master realized he could not overpower their unity and agreed to listen to their grievances, leading to a temporary truce.