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 PREFACE
SSC 54 Question Papers and Activity Sheets With Solutions is a well-designed compendium,
compiled to facilitate systematic preparation for the students appearing for the S.S.C. Board Examination.
The book includes 45 Model Question Papers and Activity Sheets across all subjects – along with
their solutions. These Question Papers are in tune with the latest changes in the syllabus and are prepared
based on the newly formulated paper pattern. The book also contains a Detailed Analysis of the Question
Paper, so as to make it easy for the students to understand the latest evaluation format.
Five Model Question Papers have been meticulously put together for every subject in accordance
with the curriculum of S.S.C. The Model Answer Papers offer a comprehensive solution for every question
and ensure that the students don’t encounter any problem while solving the paper. Board Question Papers of

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March 2022 along with Solutions (in QR Code format) have been provided to offer students a glimpse of the

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types of questions asked in the Board examination.
Exclusive Features like ‘Note’ and ‘Smart Tip’ would surely boost the score of a student.
‘Notes’ are provided at relevant touchpoints in the Model Answer Papers of each subject to aid
students in recognising and understanding the nature of this Examination.
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students an insight as to how to approach a question, making them aware of commonly made mistakes,
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 INDEX
Subject Page No.
English Kumarbharati 1
Hindi Lokbharati 40
Marathi Aksharbharati 83
History and Political Science 121
Geography 140
Paper Pattern
Science and Technology
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Mathematics Part - I & II 198
English Kumarbharati 3
Hindi Lokbharati 42
Marathi Aksharbharati 86

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Detailed Analysis of History and Political Science 122
Question Paper Geography 141
Science and Technology
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Part - 1
Science and Technology
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Part - 2
Mathematics Part - I & II 200
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No. Subject Test Question Papers Model Papers /
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2 13
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English
1. 3 20 QR code to view
Kumarbharati
the solutions of
4 27 Activity Sheets
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2,3,4 and 5
5 33

1 47 255

2 54
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Hindi
2. 3 61 QR code to view
Lokbharati
the solutions of
4 68 Activity Sheets
2, 3, 4 and 5
5 75
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2 96 Scan the
Marathi
adjacent QR code
3. Aksharbharati 3 102
to view the
solutions of
4 108
Activity Sheets
5 114 2, 3, 4 and 5

1 124 279

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History- Scan the adjacent

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4. Political 3 130 QR code to view
Science the solutions of
4 133 Model Papers 2,
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2 146
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5. Geography 3 149 QR code to view
the solutions of
4 152 Model Papers 2,
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1 162 292

2 166
Science and Scan the adjacent
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6. Technology 3 169 QR code to view

Part - 1 the solutions of
4 172 Activity Sheets
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2,3,4 and 5
5 175

1 182 299

2 185
Science and Scan the adjacent
7. Technology 3 189 QR code to view
Part - 2 the solutions of
4 192 Activity Sheets
2,3,4 and 5
5 195
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2 205
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Mathematics
8. 3 208 QR code to view
Part - I
the solutions of
4 212 Model Papers 2,
3, 4 and 5
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English Kumarbharati 323

Hindi Lokbharati 331

Marathi Aksharbharati 338

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History and Political Science 344 Scan the adjacent

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Board Question Paper –
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Geography 347 the solutions of

March 2022 Board Question
Science and Technology Papers of March
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Science and Technology

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Mathematics Part - I 357

Mathematics Part - II 360

Note: i. Model paper /Activity Sheet – 1 is provided with solution in this book.
ii. Model answer papers 2,3,4,5 of each subject can be accessed via Q.R. Code in PDF format.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW:

• The answer to each question must be written on a new page.

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• Read the question carefully before you attempt it.

• Read the passage/extract at least twice before you begin writing the

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answers.

• The answers to the web diagrams must be written within the web diagram.
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Use a pen and a scale to draw the web diagram and write the answers with
a pen.

• Answer questions such as Fill in the Blanks, Complete the sentences, Choose
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part which forms the answer to the question.

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• Try and avoid making errors as far as possible.

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Paper Pattern

PAPER PATTERN
Time: 3 Hours ENGLISH KUMARBHARATI Total Marks: 80

Section I: Language Study

Q.1 (A) Language Study

A1. Do as Directed (Simple Questions) 04 Marks
A2. Do as Directed (Medium Questions) 04 Marks
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Do as Directed (Challenging Questions) 02 Marks

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10 Marks

Section II: Textual Passages

(Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar)

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Q.2 (A) Textual Passage for Comprehension
A1. Simple Factual 02 Marks
A2. Complex Factual 02 Marks
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A3. Vocabulary based 02 Marks
A4. Grammar (Language Study) based 02 Marks
A5. Open-ended / Personal response 02 Marks
10 Marks
(B) Textual Passage for Comprehension
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B1. Simple Factual 02 Marks

B2. Complex Factual 02 Marks
B3. Vocabulary based 02 Marks
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B4. Grammar (Language Study) based 02 Marks

B5. Open-ended / Personal response 02 Marks
10 Marks
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Section III: Poetry

Q.3 (A) Poem for Comprehension

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A1. Simple Factual 02 Marks

A2. Complex Factual 02 Marks
A3. Vocabulary / Poetic Devices 01 Mark

05 Marks
(B) Poem for Appreciation
• Title ½ Mark
• Poet ½ Mark
• Rhyme Scheme 01 Mark
• Figure of Speech 01 Mark
• Theme / Central Idea 02 Marks
05 Marks

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Section IV: Unseen / Non-textual Passages

(Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar and Summary)

Q.4 (A) Unseen / Non-textual Passage for Comprehension

A1. Simple Factual 02 Marks
A2. Complex Factual 02 Marks
A3. Vocabulary based 02 Marks
A4. Grammar (Language Study) based 02 Marks
A5. Open-ended / Personal response 02 Marks
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• Suggest a suitable title 01 Marks
• Central Idea / Theme 02 Marks
• Use of appropriate language 02 Marks
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Section V: Writing Skills

Q.5 Letter writing 05 Marks

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A1. Informal
OR
A2. Formal
Q.6 (A) Information Transfer 05 Marks
A1. Non-verbal to Verbal
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(B) Speech Writing / View-Counterview 05 Marks

B1. Speech Writing
OR
B2. View-Counterview
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Section VI: Creative Writing

Q.7 (A) Expansion of Theme / News Report based on the given headline 05 Marks
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A1. Expansion of Theme

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A2. News Report based on the given headline
(B) Developing a story / Narrating an experience 05 Marks
B1. Developing a story
OR
B2. Narrating an experience
25 Marks
Grand Total: 80 Marks

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Detailed Analysis of Question Paper

Time: 3 Hours ENGLISH KUMARBHARATI Total Marks: 80

Q.1 (A)&(B) Language Study: [10]

Format of the question:

i. A variety of questions that test Grammar and Vocabulary will be asked in this
section.
ii. The questions will be divided into Simple, Medium and Challenging categories,
out of which Simple and Medium questions will be asked for 8 marks and
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iii. Internal options will be provided for each of these categories.
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(A1) Language Study (Simple activities) (Any 4): [04 Marks]
Write 2 compound words of your own, Make meaningful sentences using
phrases/words, Spot the error (Subject-Verb agreement, using the correct verb
form), Pick out Gerunds/Participles/Infinitives and use them in sentences, Identify

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the type of sentence based on its form, Complete the Word Chain, Form
Past/Present participles in which the last letter is doubled, Arrange given words in
alphabetical order, Punctuate, Find hidden words
(A2) Language Study (Medium activities) (Any 2): [04 Marks]
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Make two sentences of your own to show difference of Homograph, Conversion
of Tenses, Direct or Indirect Narration, Change the Voice, Make a word register
of four words related with the given word
(B) Language Study (Challenging activities) (Any 1): [02 Marks]
Pick out the Modal Auxiliary state its function, Using a given word as a verb
and as a noun, Change the Degree of Comparison, Transformation of
sentences (Simple, Compound and Complex, Use two given words in a single
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Q.2 (A) Textual Passage for Comprehension: [10]

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i. A passage from your textbook, consisting of 15-18 lines words will be provided.
ii. The passage will carry 10 marks.
iii. Five types of questions will be asked after the passage.
iv. The questions would be as follows:
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(A1) Simple Factual: [02 Marks]

Name the following, Who said to whom, Match the following, Complete the Web-
diagram, Complete the sentences, Choose the correct alternatives, True or False,
Arrange in the chronological sequence, Correct the False statements, etc.
(A2) Complex Factual: [02 Marks]
Complete the sentences, Justify, Explain, Describe, Enlist, Give reasons, Correct
the False statements, Completing the web-diagram, Choose the correct
alternatives, Match the Columns, Name the following, Who said to whom, etc.
(A3) Vocabulary: [02 Marks]
Antonyms, Synonyms, Give meanings, Form meaningful sentences from
given words/phrases, Give one word from the passage for the following
meanings, etc.

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(A4) Grammar: [02 Marks]

Do as Directed (Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech, Phrases, Clauses, Transformation,
Word formations, Tense, Punctuations, Articles, Wh-questions, Question Tags, Types
of Sentences, Prefix/Suffix, Parts of Speech, Gerunds/Participles/Infinitives, Subject
and Predicate, Degrees of Comparison, Spot the Errors, etc.
(A5) Open Ended / Personal Response (Thinking and Reflection Questions):
[02 Marks]
State your opinion, What do you feel, If you were in the narrator’s place…, etc.

Q.2 (B) Textual Passage for Comprehension: [10]

Please refer the points given for the Textual Passage for Comprehension − Q.2 (A)

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Q.3 (A) Poem for Comprehension: [5]

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Format of the question:
i. An extract from a seen poem, consisting of approximately 2 to 3 stanzas will be
provided.
ii. Three types of questions will be asked after the extract.
iii. These are as follows:

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(A1) Simple Factual: [02 Marks]
Name the following, Who said to whom, Match the following, Complete the Web-
diagram, Complete the sentences, Choose the correct alternatives, True or False,
Arrange in the chronological sequence, Correct the False statements, etc.
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(A2) Complex Factual: [02 Marks]
Complete the sentences, Justify, Explain, Describe, Enlist, Give reasons, Correct
the False statements, Completing the web-diagram, Choose the correct
alternatives, Match the Columns, Name the following, Who said to whom, etc.
(A3) Vocabulary / Poetic Devices: [01 Mark]
Write down the Rhyme Scheme, Give your own rhyming words, Write rhyming
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words from the poem, Write words related with …, Describing words, Words used
in Old English, Figures of Speech.
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Q.3 (B) Poem for Appreciation: [5]

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i. The text of an entire poem would be given.

ii. Students need to write the appreciation of the poem based on the points given in
the question paper.
iii. The following is a breakup of the marks allotted:
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• Title ½ Mark
• Poet ½ Mark
• Rhyme Scheme 01 Mark
• Figure of Speech 01 Mark
• Theme / Central Idea 02 Marks
05 Marks

Q.4 (A) Non-Textual Passage for Comprehension: [10]

Format of the question:

i. An unseen passage, consisting of 15-18 lines words will be provided.
ii. The passage will carry 10 marks.
iii. Five types of questions will be asked after the passage. [Refer Q.2 (A) for details
about the types of questions that will be asked.]

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Model Activity Sheet - 1

MODEL ACTIVITY SHEET  1

Time: 3 Hours ENGLISH KUMARBHARATI Total Marks: 80

Section I: Language Study

Q.1 (A)

(A1) Do as Directed (Attempt Any 4): [04 Marks]

i. Make a meaningful sentence by using the following phrase: (1)

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ii. Spot the error in the given sentence and rewrite it: (1)
The doctors give him two and half years to live.

iii. Identify the type of sentence based on its form: (1)

Get out and wait in the yard.

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iv. Write two Present Participles where the last letter is doubled. (1)

v. Arrange the given words in alphabetical order: (1)

planet, pleasure, plant, plank
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(A2) Do as Directed (Attempt Any 2): [04 Marks]

i. Rewrite the sentences in Indirect Speech: (2)

a. “I’m so sorry Dr. Einstein,” she said.
b. “I never eat anything for luncheon,” she said.
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ii. Make a word register of 4 words related to ‘Art’. (2)

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iii. Change the Voice: (2)

They invented the art of giving Christmas presents.

(B) Do as Directed (Attempt Any 1): [02 Marks]

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i. Use the given word as a Noun and a Verb by framing meaningful sentences: (2)
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ii. Pick out the Modal Auxiliary and state its function: (2)
He could still feed himself and get out of bed.

Section II: Textual Passages

(Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar)

Q.2 (A) Read the following passage and do the activities. [10 Marks]

(A1) Name the following: (2)

i. The place where the events mentioned the passage occurred.
ii. The name of the two scientists mentioned in the passage.
iii. One scientific invention mentioned in the passage.
iv. The name of the Reverend mentioned in the passage.
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At church the next Sunday, the Reverend invited Dr Sarabhai up to the dais after the prayer
service. Turning to everyone present, he said, ‘Dear children, here is a scientist, Dr Vikram
Sarabhai. What does science do for us? We benefit from the devices that science has
developed to light up our homes. I am able to talk to you using this mic, thanks to
technological advancement. Medical science allows doctors to diagnose and treat patients.
Science and technology enhance the overall comfort and quality of human life. And what do
I do as a preacher?? I pray for you, for your well-being, and for your peace. In short, Vikram
and I are doing the same job. Both science and spirituality seek the Almighty’s blessings for
the prosperity of the human mind and body. ‘Dear children, Dr Vikram says that, within a
year, he wants to build scientific facilities near the sea coast, replacing all the settlements
that now stand there. Now, can you give up your abode? Can I give up my abode? Can we
give up God’s abode for such a great scientific mission?’ Dr Kalam recalled how he
witnessed ‘a pin drop silence for a long moment’. Then everyone got up, and the whole

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church reverberated with the deafening noise of a collective ‘amen’. And so work on the
research centre was soon under way. But not without alternate accommodation being offered

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to the affected fishermen, the church and the Reverend Pereira.

(A2) Complete the web diagram to indicate the benefits of Science as mentioned in the
passage. (2)

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Benefits of Science
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(A3) Find out from the extract which mean: (2)
i. people receiving medical treatment
ii. a clergy member and spiritual leader of the Christian church
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iii. economic well-being

iv. place where one lives
(A4) Do as a Directed: (2)
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i. What does science do for us? (Rewrite as an Assertive sentence)

ii. Medical science allows doctors to diagnose and treat patients.
(Rewrite the sentence in Present Continuous Tense)
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(A5) Do you remember an incident when you had to convince your parents to allow you to go
for the school camp? How did you do it? (2)
(B) Read the following passage and do the activities. [10 Marks]
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(B1) State whether the following statements are True or False. (2)
i. The writer met the woman for the second time at a play.
ii. The writer used to live in Paris.
iii. The writer wanted the woman to invite him for a luncheon at Foyot’s.
iv. The writer mentally decided to cut out on lunch for the next two weeks, to manage his
finances.

I caught sight of her at the play and in answer to her call. I went over during the interval and
sat down beside her. It was long since I had last seen her and, if someone had not mentioned
her name, I hardly think I would have recognised her. She addressd me brightly. “Well, it’s
many years since we first met. How time does fly ! We’re none of us getting any younger.
Do you remember the first time I saw you? You asked me to luncheon.” Did I remember ?
It was twenty years ago and I was living in Paris. I had a tiny apartment and I was earning
barely enough money. She had read a book of mine and had written to me about it.

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I answered, thanking her, and presently, I received from her another letter saying she was
passing through Paris and would like to have a chat with me. But her time was limited and
the only free moment she had was on the following Thursday and would I give her a little
luncheon at Foyot’s afterwards ? Foyot’s is a restaurant and it was so far beyond my means
that I had never even thought of going there. I had eighty francs (gold francs) to last me the
rest of the month and a modest luncheon should not cost more than fifteen. If I cut out
coffee for the next two weeks, I could manage well enough.

(B2) Enlist from the passage evidence that proves that the author was not doing well
financially. (2)
(B3) Match the phrases in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’: (2)
‘A’ ‘B’
i. to catch sight of a. to be very expensive

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c. to see something
d. to be very far away
(B4) Do as Directed: (2)
i. She had read a book of mine and had written to me about it.
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ii. If I cut out coffee for the next two weeks, I could manage well enough.
(Identify and Analyse the Clauses)
(B5) What would you do if you didn’t have enough money to take your friend out for lunch? (2)
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Section III: Poetry

Q.3 (A) Read the following extract and do the activities. [05 Marks]
(A1) Complete the given web-diagram to denote all the conditions that can keep a person
away from what he wants to achieve. (2)
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We should go after the

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If all that you dream

and scheme is about it and life
seems useless and worthless without it
If you gladly sweat for, fret for and plan for it and lose
all your terror of the opposition for it.
If you simply go after that thing that you want with all
of your capacity, strength and sagacity, faith, hope and
confidence and stern pertinacity.
If neither cold or poverty, famished or gaunt
or sickness or pain
of body and brain
can keep you away from the thing that you want,
If dogged and grim you besiege and beset it,
with the help of GOD you’ll get it!

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ENGLISH KUMARBHARATI
Q.1 Section I: Language Study
(A)

(A1) i. My mother pitched in to help me with my project. [1 Mark]

(Note: Use the correct form of the word/phrase while using it in a sentence.

Underline the word/phrase.)

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ii. The doctors gave him two and a half years to live. [1 Mark]

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iii. Imperative sentence [1 Mark]

iv. a. throbbing b. napping [½ Mark each]

v. planet, plank, plant, pleasure [1 Mark]

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(Total 4 Marks for any 4 questions attempted)

(A2) i. a. She told Dr. Einstein that she was very sorry.
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b. She said that she never ate anything for luncheon.

[1 Mark for each sentence]

ii. creative, expression, music, portrait, sculpture, perform, dance, act

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[½ Mark each for any four words]

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(Note: Ensure that the words that you write are related to the word given

in the question.)
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iii. The art of giving Christmas presents was invented by them. [2 Marks]

(Total 4 Marks for any 2 questions attempted)

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Q.1
i. Jinal went to the park near her house for her morning walk. (Noun)
(B)
Teena started to walk towards the source of the sound. (Verb)
[1 Mark for each sentence]

(Note: Underline the words in both the sentences. Use the correct form of
the word.)

ii. could – Modal Auxiliary denoting ability [2 Marks]

(Total 2 Marks for any 1 question attempted)

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Q.2 Section II: Textual Passages

(A) (Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar)

(A1) i. The church [1 Mark]

ii. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Dr. Kalam [1 Mark]

(Note: Write the names as per the order in which they appear in the passage.)

iii. The mic [1 Mark]

iv. Reverend Pereira [1 Mark]

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It has built devices

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to light up homes.

It has enhanced the It has allowed

Benefits of
overall comfort and doctors to diagnose
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quality of human life. and treat patients.

It has led to
technological
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advancement.
[½ Mark each]

(Note: The answers for the web-diagram can be as short as two-three words or
as long as the length of an entire sentence.)
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(A3) i. patients ii. preacher

iii. prosperity iv. abode
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[½ Mark each]

(A4) i. I wonder what Science does for us.

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ii. Medical science is allowing doctors to diagnose and treat patients.

[1 Mark each]

(A5) My parents were unwilling to send me for the week-long camp to Talasari, an
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adivasi village in a remote part of Maharashtra. They were worried about the
lack of facilities there. However, my friends and I wanted to go there to help
the people there as well as for adventure. I then asked my paternal Uncle to
persuade my parents to send me for the trip. I also assured them that I would
take care of myself and call them every day to update them about my well-being.
Finally, with a very reluctant heart, they allowed me to go for the camp.
[2 Marks]

Q.2 (B1) i. True ii. True

(B) iii. False iv. False
[½ Mark each]
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(B2) Following is the evidence from the passage that proves the author was not doing
well financially:
i. He lived in a tiny apartment and was barely earning enough money.
ii. He had never thought of going to Foyot’s because it was far beyond his means.
iii. He had only eighty francs to last him the rest of the month.
iv. He could afford to take his guest for a modest luncheon at Foyot’s only if he cut
down on coffee for two weeks.
[2 Marks]

(Note: Write your answer in a point format, so that it looks presentable.

Generally, four points are expected to be written for a 2 marks answer.)

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ii. to be beyond one’s means – to be very expensive
[1 Mark each]

(Note: For Match the Following, you are supposed to copy the questions given in

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Column ‘A’ and write their correct answers from Column ‘B’.)

(B4) i. On reading a book of mine, she had written to me about it.

ii. I could manage well enough – Main Clause
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If I cut out coffee for the next two weeks – Subordinate Adverb Clause of
Condition
[1 Mark each]
(B5) If I didn’t have sufficient money to take my friend out for lunch, I would
request my mother to cook up something that was nutritious, easy to make and
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yet tasty for my friend. I would have helped her prepare the dishes and would
also ensure that the food was up to the mark for my friend. [2 Marks]
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Q.3
Section III: Poetry
(A)
(A1)
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stern pertinacity capacity

strength

We should go after the thing

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confidence sagacity
we want with all of our

hope faith
[½ Mark each]

(Note: The answers for the web-diagram can be as short as two-three words or
as long as the length of an entire sentence.)

(A2) i. When a person is unable to achieve his / her goal, life appears useless and worthless.
ii. In order to achieve one’s goal, one should sweat for it, plan for it and lose all
their terror of the opposition for it.
[1 Mark each]
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BOARD ACTIVITY SHEET: MARCH 2022

Time: 3 Hours ENGLISH KUMARBHARATI Total Marks: 80

Section I: Language Study

Q.1 (A)
(A1) Do as Directed (any four): [04 Marks]
i. Punctuate the following: (1)
you have never heard of bach he asked.
ii. Find out 4 hidden words having at least four letters from the given word: (1)

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iii. Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentence: (1)
All the great religions teaches us to care for our children.
iv. Arrange the following words in the alphabetical order: (1)
invention, indisputable, interactions, inquisitive.
v. Complete the word chain of verbs: (1)

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Call, ______________, ________________, _________________, __________________
(A2) Do as Directed (any two): [04 Marks]
i. Prepare the word register of four words related to the given word: (2)
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ii. Dr. Kalam’s own life was nourished by multiple faiths. (2)
(Begin the sentence with ‘Multiple faiths ________________’)
iii. Rewrite the sentence by using ‘No sooner ________________than’: (2)
As soon as we went to a rocky beach, we saw the spread of the majestic ocean.
(B) Do as Directed (any one): [02 Marks]
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i. Pick out the modal auxiliary and state its function: (2)
Could I use your computer for surfing net?
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ii. Name and identify the subordinate clause: (2)

When we were designing the first Macintosh Computer, it all came back to me.

Section II: Textual Passages

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(Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar)

Q.2 (A) Read the following passage and do the activities: [10 Marks]
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(A1) Complete the given boxes with who said to whom: (2)
Statement Who To whom
(i) You look a bit of a
wrestler yourself.
(ii) If you can cook, then may
be I can feed you.

I was still a thief when I met Anil. And though only 15, I was an experienced and
fairly successful hand.
Anil was watching a wrestling match when I approached him. He was about 25 – a tall,
lean fellow – and he looked easy-going, kind and simple enough for my purpose, I
hadn’t had much luck of late and thought I might be able to get into the young man’s
confidence.

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“You look a bit of a wrestler yourself,” I said. A little flattery helps in making
friends.
“So do you,” he replied, which put me off for a moment because at that time I was
rather thin.
“Well,” I said modestly, “I do wrestle a bit.”
“What’s your name?”
“Hari Singh,” I lied. I took a new name every month. That kept me ahead of the
police and my former employers.
After this introduction, Anil talked about the well-oiled wrestlers who were
grunting, lifting and throwing each other about. I didn’t have much to say. Anil walked
away. I followed casually.
“Hello again,” he said.

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I gave him my most appealing smile. “I want to work for you,” I said.

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“But I can’s pay you.”
I thought that over for a minute. Perhaps I had misjudged my man.
I asked, “Can you feed me?”
“Can you cook?”
“I can cook,” I lied again.

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“If you can cook, then may be I can feed you.”

(A2) Complete the cluster diagram mentioning the characteristics of the main character of
the passage: (2)
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Anil Age

Tall

Physical
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Qualities
appearance
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easy-
going
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(A3) Choose the correct meanings of the following words from the given options: (2)
i. Flattery:
a. insincere praise
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b. appreciation
c. creating false impression
d. unfaithful behaviour
ii. Appealing:
a. good conduct
b. attractive
c. charming
d. beautiful
(A4) Do as Directed: (2)
i. I took a new name every month.
(Frame ‘Wh’ question to get the underlined part as an answer.)
ii. I was an experienced hand.
(Underline the determiners from the given sentence. )
(A5) Why do you think Hari Singh gave his most appealing smile? (2)
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(B) Read the following passage and complete the activities: [10 Marks]
(B1) Complete the given sentences by choosing the correct option: (2)
i. The _________ on monuments and sites initiated a draft convention to create an international
organisation responsible for protecting cultural heritage.
a. International Peace Committee b. International Council
c. International Health Committee d. World Heritage List
ii. The famous dam situated in Egypt on River Nile is _________.
a. Buzwaa High Dam b. Rizwa High Dam
c. Aswan High Dam d. Kalwa High Dam
iii. The idea of protecting cultural and natural heritage sites around the world began in the early
_______ century.
a. twentieth b. nineteenth

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iv. The project cost an estimated US $80 million, $40 million of which came from _______
different countries.
a. 35 b. 55
c. 25 d. 50

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Although the idea of protecting cultural and natural heritage sites around the world
began in the early twentieth century, momentum for its actual creation was not until the
1950s. In 1954, Egypt started plans to build the Aswan High Dam to collect and control
water from the Nile River. The initial plan for the dam’s construction would have flooded
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the valley containing the Abu Simbel Temples and scores of ancient Egyptian artefacts. To
protect the temples and artefacts, UNESCO launched an international campaign in 1959
that called for the dismantling and movement of the temples to higher ground. The project
cost an estimated US $80 million, $40 million of which came from 50 different countries.
Because of the project’s success. UNESCO and the International Council on Monuments
and sites initiated a draft convention to create an international organization responsible for
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protecting cultural heritage.

Shortly thereafter in 1965, a White House Conference in the United States called
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for a “World Heritage Trust” to protect historic and cultural sites but to also protect the
world’s significant natural and scenic sites. Finally, in 1968, the International Union for
Conservation of Nature developed similar goals and presented them at the United
Nations Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden in 1972. Following
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the presentation of these goals, the Convention concerning the Protection of World
Cultural and Natural Heritage was adopted by UNESCO’s General Conference on
November 16, 1972.
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(B2) Complete the following information from the passage: (2)

Tasks Reasons
i. UNESCO launched an international
campaign in 1959.
ii. A White House Conference in the
United States called for a ‘World
Heritage Trust’.
(B3) Pick out and write any four adjectives from the passage: (2)
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
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