<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBased on your understanding of the passage, answer any six out of the eight questions by choosing the correct options : 11. Select the option that highlights the main idea of the passage. (a) To educate people about the threat of air pollution (b) To warn people of the threat of air pollution and educate them about the safety measures. (c) To discuss the status of pollution in Kolkata and share the details of the study. (d) To educate people on the Exceedance Factor method and share the results of the study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 11: (a) 12. Select the option that displays the correct ’cause and effect’ relationship. (a) Cause: Effect Traffic and transportation problem: 4.6 million deaths (b) Cause: Effect Lack of open spaces: Mega cities (c) Cause: Effect Air pollution: Respiratory diseases (d) Cause: Effect Air quality monitoring stations: Effect Emission of NO2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 12: (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13. Read the following statements : (i) Air pollution kills 4.6 million people every year in India. (ii) Air pollution is causing health hazards to more people than water pollution. (a) (i) is true and (ii) is false. (b) (i) is false and (ii) is true. (c) (i) is true and is responsible for (ii). (d) Both (i) and (ii) are false.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 13: (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. The author’s opinion on the development of Mega cities is (a) Cities face transportation problems due to heavy traffic. (b) Urbanization leads to deterioration of air quality. (c) Mega cities are the right spots to study air pollution. (d) Sitios face the problem of congestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 14: (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15. Select the option that lists the author’s recommendation to the people. i He wants people to be aware that air pollution is a major threat. ii. He urges people not to live in mega cities. iii. He advises people to follow pollution averting activities seriously iv. He wants people to reduce vehicular emissions. (a) i & ii (b) ii & iii (c) i & iii (d) iii & iv <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 15: (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Select the option that displays the true statement as per fig. 1. (a) Dust and power plants are the causes for maximum pollution (b) Pollution caused by transport is much more than the pollution caused by industries. (c) The use of diesel generator is responsible for more than 50% of air pollution (d) Dust stands fourth in the list that causes air pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 16: (b) For the visually impaired candidates 16. As per paragraph 3, select the option that holds true. (a) Only urban air pollution is responsible for deteriorating human health condition (b) The higher intensity of pollutants in the form of NO, and RPM is mainly due to vehicular emissions. (c) Dust particles in air are the major contributors of pollution (d) Traffic and transport plays a negligible role in increasing pollution<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For visually impaired: 16 (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Read the following statement : (i) Air quality in Kolkata is less than critical (ii) 12 locations were selected for measuring ambient air quality. (iii) Most of the mega cities are suffering from the problem of poor air quality (a) (i) is true and (ii) and (iii) are false. (b) (i) and (ii) are true and (iii) is false. (c) (i) and (iii) are true and (ii) is false. (d) (i) and (ii) are false and (iii) is true. Answer 17: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. “accumulation of waste aggravates the problem.” Select the option that best describes the problem with reference to the above statement, (a) Increase in pollution leads to huge accumulation of waste. (b) Lack of space for waste disposal. (c) More developments lead to more waste. (d) Lack of sustainable and effective waste management. Answer 18: c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SECTION-B (Writing & Skills) 19. Mrs. Sujatha wants to rent out the first floor of her house. She decides to draft an advertisement to be published in a national daily Choose the correct option under which heading she can publish her advertisement. (a) For Sale (b) Accommodation Wanted (c) Situation Vacant (d) To let <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 19: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Select the option that lists the important information that Sujata needs to include in her advertisement. i Site of the house ii. People in the neighbourhood iii. Location iv. Amenities and facilities v. Distance from Metro Rail Station vi. Contact address (a) i, iii, v & vi (b) i, ii, iv & vi (c) ii, iii, v & vi (d) i, ii, iv & v Answer 20: b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vineeta is the Head girl of Gandhi Memorial School, Nagpur. She is asked to draft a notice informing students of class XII about a workshop on stress management,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Select the option that best justifies the title for the notice. (a) Workshop for class XII students (b) How to manage stress (c) Stress management workshop for class XII students (d) Attention class XII students<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 21: (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Select the appropriate option that lists important details that Vineeta should include in her notice. (a) Time to reach the venue, dress code for students, date, name of the resource persona (b) Date, venue, time, name of the resource person (c) Date, duration, renson to attend, name of the resource person (d) Date, venue, time, dress code for students Answer 22: (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23. Help Vineeta by choosing the right option to complete the statement in her notice. The workshop will be ____ and will teach some ____ to effectively manage stress. (a) conducted, time (b) effective, tips (c) interesting, students (d) beneficial techniques Answer 23: (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IV. Answer any six of the seven questions given below with reference to the context Rashmi is President of her school Library Club. She decides to write an article on the need to develop the habit of reading as she strongly feels it is fading among the present day students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
24. Select the option that lists an appropriate title for Rashmi’s article. (a) Develop reading habit to be successful (b) Why is reading important? (c) Reading skill – A requisite to be a good communicator (d) Reading is the best exercise for mind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 24: b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25. Help Rashmi complete her ideas in the following sentence by choosing the right option. Every book opens up new _____ of thoughts for the reader. Reading books is one of th ____ habits that helps one improve his or her focus. (a) ideas, common (b) dimensions, constructive (c) doors, interesting (d) views, best Answer 25: b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
26. What major reason can Rashmi state in her article for deteriorating reading habits among students? (a) Academic pressure (b) Sports (c) Digital technology (d) Friends Answer 26: c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
27. Select the option that lists suitable steps to be taken to improve reading habits among children. (i) Gift them books in (ii) Take them on trips to a library (iii) Encourage them to read textbooks (iv) Create a reading space for children (v) Take children on field trips. (a) i, ii & iv (b) i, iii & v (c) ii, iii & iv (d) i, iv & v<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 27: a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
28. Select the option that best describes the importance of reading habit: (a) A book is a gift you can open again and again – Garrison Keillor (b) Reading is a conversation. All books talk, but a good book listens as well – Mark Haddon (c) The greatest gift is a passion for reading – Elizabeth Hardwick (d) Books are a uniquely portable magic-Stephen King<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 28: b <\/p>\n\n\n\n
29. Read the following statements : (i) An article is a written piece of communication published for a large\/targeted audience. (ii) An article is an interactive communication with a selected audience. (a) (i) is false and (ii) is true. (b) (i) is true and (ii) is false. (c) Both (i) and (ii) are true. (d) Both (i) and (ii) are false. Answer 29: b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30. The title of an article must not be (a) clear and attractive (b) eye-catching (c) interesting (d) lengthy <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 30: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SECTION -C Read the extract given below to attempt the questions that follow: Mukesh insists on being his own master. “I will be a motor mechanic”, he announces. “Do you know anything about cars ?” I ask. “I will learn to drive a car,” he answers, looking straight into my eyes. His dream looms like a mirage amidst the dust of streets that fill his town Firozabad, famous for its bangles. Every other family in Firozabad is engaged in making bangles. It is the centre of India’s glass blowing industry where families have spent generations working around furnaces, welding glass, making bangles for all the women in the land it seems. Mukesh’s family is among them. None of them know that it is illegal for children like him to work in glass furnaces with high temperatures, … 31. What does the author try to convey by the expression being his own master’? (a) Mukesh is disobedient to the elders. (b) Mukesh is adamant in his behavior. (c) Mukesh takes his own decisions (d) Mukesh does not listen to others. Answer 31: c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
32. Through the expression “… looking straight into my eyes the narrator is trying to convey (a) Mukesh displayed no fear in his eyes. (b) Mukesh was not feeling shy while speaking to the narrator. (c) Mukesh was conversing in a very friendly manner with the narrator. (d) Mukesh displayed his courage and determination in expressing his opinion. Answer 32: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33. “His dream looms like a mirage.’ This indicates (a) Mukesh has no clear vision of his dream. (b) His dream is distorted and misleading. (c) His dream is elusive and illusive (d) Mukesh’s dream is different from others. Answer 33: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
34. “None of them know that it is illegal for children to work in glass furnaces. Select the inference in reference to the above statement. (a) The children are innocent and do not realise the hardships of life. (b) Their illiteracy and ignorance are exploited by the unscrupulous businessmen. (c) They have no one to support them legally to get out of the situation. (d) The children are ready to work in glass furnaces due to their poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 34: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
35. Select the option that lists the facts about Firozabad i. Almost all the families are engaged in bangle making. ii. The children work as motor – mechanics. iii. The children work in a hazardous situation. iv. Firozabad is the centre for car making. (a) i & ii (b) ii & iii (c) i & iii (d) iii & iv<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 35: c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VI. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: I went to the pool when no one else was there. The place was quiet. The water was still, and the tiled bottom was as white and clean as a bathtub. I was timid about going in alone, so I sat on the side of the pool to wait for others I had not been there long when a big bruiser of a boy, probably eighteen years old. He had thick hair on his chest. He was a beautiful physical specimen, with legs and arms that showed rippling muscles. He yelled. “Hi Skinny ! ‘How’d you like to be ducked ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
36. What impression do you form about the narrator? (a) He is a beginner in swimming lessons. (b) He has made friends during his swimming lessons. (c) The big boy was well built and handsome. (d) The narrator lacks courage and confidence to enter the pool alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 36: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
37. The description of the big boy by the narrator is one of (a) Complaint (b) Admiration (c) Criticism (d) Poise Answer 37: b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
38. Select the option that lists the probable reason for the big boy’s behavior towards the narrator. (a) his intention to frighten the narrator: (b) his desire to give him a surprise. (c) The place was quiet and odd. (d) The narrator was skinny and alone. Answer 38: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
39. The figure of speech in the expression as white and clean as a bath tub\u2019 is (a) Metaphor (b) Alliteration (c) Simile (d) Irony Answer 39: c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
40. The writing style of the narrator indicates that the passage can be classified under alan (a) Interview (b) Autobiography (c) Fiction (d) Short story Answer 40: b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VII. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : What I want should not be confused with total inactivity Life is what it is about; I want no truck with death, If we were not so single-minded about keeping our lives moving – and for once could do nothing Perhaps a huge silence might interrupt this sadness of never understanding ourselves and of threatening ourselves with death. 41. The poet’s intention in the first line is to (a) give warning to the readers (b) give right direction to the readers (c) give choice to the readers (d) give a clarification to the readers Answer 41: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
42. Select the option that best explains the stand of the poet in the expression : “I want no truck with death”. (a) He advises people to escape death. (b) He asserts that death is inevitable (c) He assures that he does not advocate death. (d) He expresses his desire not to die. Answer 42: c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
43. Select the option that aptly describes the tone of the poet in the expression : “If we were not so single minded’. (a) regretful (b) critical (c) encouraging (d) friendly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 43: b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
44. According to the poet who is to blame for the condition of threatening ourselves with death?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) Stressful life (b) Keeping quiet (c) Lack of understanding (d) State of confusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 44: c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
45. The tone of the poet in the expression “perhaps a huge silence might interrupt this sadness” is (a) unsure yet optimistic (b) sure and confident (c) poetic & melodramatic (d) hopeful but not confident Answer 45: a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VIII. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: “You are well”, Sadno agreed. He lowered his voice. “You are so well that I think if I put my boat on the shore tonight, with food and extra clothing in it, you might be able to row to that little island not far from the coast. It is Bo near the coast that it has not been worth fortifying. Nobody lives on it because in a storm it is submerged. But this is not the season of storms. You could live there until you saw a Korean fishing boat pass by. They pass quite near the island because the water is many fathoms deep there.” The young man stared at him, slowly comprehending. ‘Do I have to ? he asked.’ “I think so”, “Sadao said gently. “you understand – it is not hidden that you are here.” 46. The arrangements of food and clothing by Dr. Sadao portrays him as (a) a kind and compassionate person (b) an experienced sailor (c) a good event organizer (d) a good advisor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 46: a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
47. \u2018not been worth fortifying’ indicates that it (a) has been left uncared for and neglected. (b) can be easily spotted by the Korean boats. (c) will be easy for the white man to enter the island. (d) is dangerous to stay there alone. Answer 47: c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
48. The speaker’s tone in the expression : “Do I have to ?” is (a) pleading (b) commanding (c) irritated (d) fear and doubt Answer 48: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
49. “But this is not the season of storm.” Dr. Sadao tries to (a) explain the situation (b) assure him of safety (c) educate him on climate (d) display his knowledge Answer 49: b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
50. “… it is not hidden that you are here.” Dr. Sadao’s intention is: (a) to explain why he cannot stay there anymore. (b) to remind him that he has tried to hide his presence. (c) to explain that it is necessary and good for both of them. (d) to assert that his house is not a hiding place. Answer 50: a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IX. Attempt the following: 51. “I had counted on the commotion to get to my desk without being seen.” In the light of Franz’s statement, select the option that rightly brings out his intention. (a) He tried to avoid his friends. (b) He tried to cheat his teacher M. Hamel. (c) He did not want to face the villagers in the class. (d) He wanted to escape M. Hamel’s scolding. Answer 51: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
52. The poet Kamala Das brought in the image of ‘spilling children’ with the intention (a) of praising children. (b) of reminiscing her childhood. (c) of bringing in a contrast to the mood of the poet. (d) of making her mother happy and cheerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 52: c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
53. “The stunted, unlucky heir of twisted bones Select the option that best explains the expression : ‘unlucky heir (a) legacy to inherit the father’s possessions. (b) unlucky to live in a slum. (c) unfortunate to inherit his father’s disease. (d) unfortunate to study in dim classroom Answer 53: c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
54. Select the option that aptly describes Hana as a wife (a) Hana is very possessive about her husband (b) Hana is a very caring and responsible wife (c) Hans is a very dominant wife, (d) Hana is a very fussy and nagging wife. Answer 54: b<\/p>\n\n\n\n
55. She did not wish to be left alone with the white man. This thought of Hans reveals the fact that (a) Hana hates white man (b) White men are dangerous. (c) War makes people enemies (d) Hana is timid and cautious Answer 55: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
56. “And then sheer, stark terror seized me” Which of the following options has used the same figure of speech as in the underlined phrase above? (a) Sea waves pared frighteningly on a stormy night. (b) Fear is a poison (c) He roared like a lion in anger. (d) I am frightfully sorry for my mistakes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 56: a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
57. “The young men echo the lament of their elders.’ Select the option which indicates Anees Jung’s view on young men. (a) They don’t take any initiative. (b) They are as poor as their elders. (c) They are as helpless as their elders. (d) They don’t support their elders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 57: c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
58. ‘would put on clean clothes. What does Pablo Neruda mean by ‘clean clothes’? (a) white dress to reflect peace. (b) mind without courage and confidence (c) mind without confusion and fear (d) mind without hatred and prejudice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 58: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
59. “But the jump made no difference. Select the option that reflects the tone of Douglas. (a) fear (b) regret (c) anger (d) grief<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 59: a 60. Suppose you were condemned to death and the next day I had to have my operation ?” The tone of the General indicates he is (a) worried about Dr. Sadao is a good scientist. (b) working against the law and order of the country (c) uncertain about his health condition (d) selfish and dependent on Dr. Sadao for his treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer 60: d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The official answer keys will be uploaded on the website of the Central Board of School Examination i.e., cbse.nic.in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n