Series FH1EG/3 SET~3

Q.P. Code 1/3/3

Roll No.
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages. *

Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the
title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions.
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book before
attempting it.
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will
be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the
question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this
period.

ENGLISH (Core)

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions :
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper contains three sections Section A : Reading Skills,
Section B : Creative Writing Skills and Section C : Literature.
(iii) Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the
correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet.
(iv) Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.
(v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

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 SECTION A
Reading Skills (20 marks)

1. Read the passage given below :

1 As a form of expression, graffiti is famously characterized by outlaw

values; the creation and display of graffiti countered societal rules and
was considered by some as vandalism. Not only was it symbolic of rebel
values but was also linked to destruction of property. These links
between graffiti culture and rebellion were age-old and some say, were
popularized by hip-hop culture.

2 Imagine waking up one morning, to see your walls smeared with black
paint names, symbols, messages. The most interesting bit is that
these wall artists were never caught red-handed. It was all done
stealthily. It was almost as though people were marking their territory
using painted symbols and slogans. The change was creeping in. Mobile
numbers and captivating phrases gradually became marketing tools for
free advertising. Catchy phrases tickled the curiosity and calls were
made to those numbers.

3 Over a period of time, there was a shift in perception. Blank walls

beckoned invitingly and artists saw whitewashed walls as an
opportunity to display their work in free and open settings. The city
became one large canva
on display in walking galleries. Graffiti was gradually being replaced
and the stigma of illegality was being dropped. There was a move to
embrace rather than condemn.

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 4 The colours, shapes, and subjects became cultural themes. What was
once rebellious expression is artistic talent at its vibrant best, rich in
images of plants, animals and unspoiled landscapes. The painted walls
encouraged by residents and governments have created their own
ecosystem a reconciliation of nature with man-made forces.

5 The monotony and uniformity of urban life is today infused with human
vitality and beauty. Cities speak proudly about the painted walls and
clamour to be the first to preserve culture and history through these.
Graphic displays of social awareness issues effectively and economically
reach out to the common man. Silent art speaks volumes. Be it hygiene,
conservation, education, or rights and duties the message is
conveyed in an animated, colourful manner without being an
imposition.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given

below : 10 1=10

(i) Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option.

Graffiti in the earlier years was
(a) considered a valuable legacy.
(b) done by prominent artists.
(c) an expression of rebellion.
(d) supported by society.

(ii)

(iii) List two reasons why graffiti was not popular among people.

(iv) Select the word from para 2 of the passage that conveys the opposite

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 (v) The writer would agree with all of the following EXCEPT :
(a) Graffiti art was a paid activity.
(b) Wall art was an age-old tradition.
(c) Graffiti became popular as a marketing tool.
(d) People were curious by what was scribbled on walls.

(vi)
with reference to the given context ? (para 4)
(a) cease fire
(b) resolution
(c) combination
(d) reunion

(vii) Why does the writer s

(viii) Complete the following sentence with reference to the passage :

The city became one large canvas because _______.

(ix) The passage states a shift in attitude. Identify the best option that
indicates this shift.
(a) rejection to dismissal
(b) confusion to clarity
(c) imposition to acceptance
(d) dislike to acceptance

(x) List two ways in which wall art is beneficial to society.

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2. Read the passage given below :

1 Educational technology is the combined use of computer hardware,

software, educational theory, and practice to facilitate learning. When
referred to with its abbreviation EdTech, it points to the industry of
companies that create educational technology. With education growing
onl
next five years.

2 Education in both rural and urban India is expected to be supported by

technology in the near future.

3 As per a 2019 2020 report, only 22·3 percent of schools had an

internet connection. Moreover, 61 percent of schools in the country

4 With the internet rate estimated to reach above 55 percent by the end

development and become one of the topmost priorities for the

government.

5 Budget 2021 22 allocated < 93,224·31 crore to the Ministry of

Education. It was an increase of over < 8,100 crore from the revised
estimates for the current fiscal year and the Department of Higher
Education was allocated < 38,350·65 crore.

6 The role of technology in education is more critical now than ever in

addressing educational disparity. It has already made learning
affordable and accessible. In particular, the use of technology in
education in rural India is one of the biggest boons of recent times.

7 With help from apps and software, teachers can enhance their teaching
ability and provide information about the most recent developments.
Students can enjoy an interactive learning experience. Teachers can
employ animation, powerpoint slides and graphs to catch the interest of
their pupils. Gamification lends interest in the subject.

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 8 The online education system is a sector in which growth and
development will work for the betterment of many sectors which
include educating learners and increasing job opportunities for
educators and technical teams.

Use of Technology in Education

TABLE I.

REASONS FOR BOOM IN EDTECH

1. Lower cost involved in the dissemination of online education

2. Convenient, flexible and affordable
3. Initiatives by the Government which include programmes like
SWAYAM and DIKSHA
4. Increasing number of education-based startups
5. Increment in the internet user base
6. Increasing penetration of mobile devices
7. Inflow of investments and acquisitions in this sector
8. It overcomes the geographical barriers

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 Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given
below : 10 1=10
(i) Does the following statement agree with the information given in
para 1 ?
Education technology is the practice of introducing information and
communication technology tools into the classroom.
Select from the following :
True If the statement agrees with the information
False If the statement contradicts the information
Not Given If there is no information on this
(ii) What are the two essentials for digitisation of education ?
(iii) Select the option which displays that use of technology in education
in rural India is one of the biggest boons of recent times.
(a) Frees up the teacher to be able to concentrate on farming.
(b) Teachers can enhance their teaching ability and provide more
value to the students.
(c) It understands what is needed and technology is subsequently
developed effectively.
(d) Simplifies assignment management with user-friendly
methods.
(iv) Complete the sentence based on the following statement :
The role of EdTech is more critical now __________.
(v)
(a) difficult
(b) crucial
(c) complementary
(d) causative
(vi) Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate
option :
Technology in education works for the betterment of many sectors
such as __________.
(a) farmers, educators and businessmen
(b) educating learners, job opportunities for educators and
technical teams
(c) doctors, engineers and technocrats
(d) banking, construction workers and software technicians
(vii) Digital education will become a top priority for the government
because ____________.
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 (viii) Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate
option :
The concluding sentence of the passage makes a clear case that
_____________ .
(a) the growth of educational technology and online education will
take some time
(b) nobody imagined a growth as exponential as in the last two years
(c) development of EdTech will work for the betterment of many
other sectors as well
(d) the private sector has to play a decisive role

(ix) Based on the graph, state the items which have the highest
percentage of technology used by students of grades 9 12 and by
students of grades 3 5.
OR
For the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q.No. 2 (ix) :

(ix) Complete the sentence approximately in two-three words.

With the help of technology, students enjoy __________.

(x) Based on the reading of the passage, state a point to challenge the
given statement :

years.

SECTION B
Creative Writing Skills (20 marks)

3. Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below : 5

(A)
encourage and develop the habit of creative writing. Draft a notice in
50 words for the school notice-board, inviting students from classes
VI Guild. You are Ragini/Rakesh, President of
the Society. Mention relevant details of day, date, time and venue.

OR
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 (B) The Traffic Police of your district has agreed to hold a one-day
programme on road safety in your school. Draft a notice in about
50 words to be put up on the school notice-board, informing students
of classes 8 12 to assemble at the appointed place. You are
Shaili/Suneet, Sports Incharge. Mention day, date, time and venue.

4. Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below : 5

(A) The outgoing batch of Class XII is going on a picnic to the Garden of
Five Senses. Send an informal invitation letter in 50 words to your
classmates. You are Rita/Ram, the Head Girl/Head Boy of Lotus
Public School. Mention day, date, time and venue.
OR

(B) You were invited by your friend Shahid to the marriage of his sister,
but due to some unavoidable circumstances, you cannot leave station.
Write an informal letter of reply in 50 words expressing your
inability to attend the function. You are Hamid/Henna of Aliganj,
Nashik. Mention day, date, time and venue.

5. Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below : 5

(A) Kavita/Karan Agarwal sees the following advertisement in the local

newspaper :

BRIGHT FUTURE COACHING CENTER

Requires Part-time tutors for all subjects for classes 6 12
The applicant must have an excellent academic record
Must be competent in computers and equipped to take online classes.
Good interpersonal skills
Experience Minimum 2 years
Apply within 10 days to the Director, Bright Future Coaching Center, Meerut

Kavita/Karan decides to apply for the job. Write a letter of

application in 120 150 words with detailed biodata in response to
the above advertisement.
OR

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 (B) You have observed that differently abled persons do not get adequate
opportunities and facilities from people or the authorities with regard to
their participation in the workforce. As a responsible citizen, write a
150 words explaining
the measures that should be initiated to provide necessary assistance to
make their life meaningful and productive. You are Usha/Umesh.

6. Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below : 5

(A) STREET THEATRE

TRADITIONAL
SOCIAL FORM OF THEATRE
FREE VIEWERSHIP MOVEMENTS, VEHICLE FOR SOCIAL
FOR THE PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION AND
ISSUES SOCIAL
TRANSFORMATION

CHILD RIGHTS ..... DRUG ABUSE ..... SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT ..... ILLITERACY

As a reporter for a national daily, you attended a Street Theatre Festival

at Central Lawns. Skits on child rights, drug abuse and junk food were
put up by student members from five NGOs. The performances were
followed by an open-house session in which experiences were shared.
Write a report on the festival in 120 150 words to be published in the
local daily. You are Salma/Salman. Mention day, date, time and venue.
You may use the above given cues.
OR
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 (B) The newspapers today have full page advertisements promoting
senior citizen living. Write an article in 120 150 words expressing
your views on the reasons for this increase and benefits of shifting
into these residential complexes. You are Renu/Rajan, a resident of
Sachar, a senior living paradise.

Benefits :
affordable
community living, companionship
activities for seniors
safety
assisted care
24-hour ambulance to nearest hospital
regular health check ups

SECTION C
Literature (40 marks)

7. Attempt any one of the two extracts (A) and (B) given below :

(A) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 6 1=6

Now we will count to twelve

and we will all keep still.

For once on the face of the Earth

nd,
and not move our arms so much.

It would be an exotic moment

without rush, without engines,
we would all be together
in a sudden strangeness. (Keeping Quiet)

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 (i) Significance of counting up to twelve is
(a) it is time to start the race.
(b) it is symbolic of life.
(c) it is a measure of time.
(d) that time does not wait for anyone.

(ii) The word __________ in the extract means unusual and

exciting.

(iii) Excessive activity would create an atmosphere of

(a) productivity.
(b) mechanisation.
(c) confusion.
(d) competition.

(iv) The poet would want to create all of the following EXCEPT
(a) a peaceful environment.
(b) a harmonious world.
(c) an atmosphere for introspection.
(d) a world full of hustle and bustle.

(v) Complete the following analogy correctly :

face of the Earth : _________ : : sudden strangeness : alliteration

(vi) On the basis of the extract, study the two statements, I and II
given below :
I. People must keep silent at twelve everyday.
II. Introspection will lead to peaceful coexistence.
Choose the most appropriate option :
(a) I is false, but II is true
(b) Both I and II are false
(c) Both I and II are true
(d) I is true, but II is false
OR

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 (B) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 6 1=6

home to Cochin last Friday

morning, I saw my mother,
beside me,
doze, open mouthed, her face
ashen like that
of a corpse, and realised with
pain
that she was as old as she
looked but soon
put that thought away, and
looked out at Young
Trees sprinting, the merry children spilling
out of their homes .......

(i)
I. exhausted
II. healthy
III. rejuvenated
IV. pale
V. relaxed
Choose the most appropriate option :
(a) Only V
(b) I, III and V
(c) I, II and IV
(d) I and IV

(ii) The poet looks out of the car because __________.

(iii)
face ashen like th
(a) stars winked in the midnight sky
(b) a bitter sweet experience
(c) as cold as ice
(d) grey geese in the green field
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 (iv)
(a) anxiety of missing the flight.
(b) fear of losing her mother.
(c) fear of illness.
(d) anxiety of taking her mother on the flight.
(v) On the basis of the extract, study the two statements, I and II
given below :
I. The poet was in a hurry to reach the airport.
II. The poet did not want to think about her mother growing
old and infirm.
Choose the most appropriate option :
(a) I is correct, but II is incorrect
(b) Both I and II are correct
(c) Both I and II are incorrect
(d) II is correct, but I is incorrect
(vi)
(a) youthfulness and forgetfulness
(b) vitality and youthfulness
(c) energy and casualness
(d) pallor and exuberance

8. Attempt any one of the two extracts (A) and (B) given below :
(A) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 4 1=4

When Sadao came to say goodbye, she was in the kitchen, but
doing nothing. The children were asleep and she sat merely
resting for a moment, more exhausted from her fright than
from work. (The Enemy)
(i) Seeing the messenger, Hana was apprehensive of __________.
(ii) The summons for Dr. Sadao were because
(a) the servants had reported.
(b) there was a medical emergency.
(c) the General wanted to express his admiration.
(d) the prisoner of war had escaped.
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 (iii) Which of the foll
momentarily ?
(a) Her physical exhaustion
(b) Her fear
(c) Her infirmity
(d) Her sadness

(iv) Complete the analogy correctly with a word from the extract.
asleep : awake : : rejuvenated : ________
OR
(B) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 4 1=4
Mr. Lamb : Look, boy, look ... what do you see ?

Derry : Just ... grass and stuff. Weeds

Mr. Lamb : Some call them weeds. If you like, then ... a weed
and there are flowers, and
trees and herbs. All sorts. But over there ... weeds. I
grow weeds there. Why is one green, growing plant

Derry : We

(i)
attitude towards growing weeds ?
(a) a celebration of life
(b) an acceptance of his poverty
(c) a manifestation of his loneliness
(d) an example of his gardening skills

(ii) Wh

(a) bitter
(b) confused
(c) defiant
(d) snobbish

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 (iii) Mr. Lamb brings out the contrast between flowers and weeds
in order to
(a) explain weeds are important in a garden.
(b) demonstrate that weeds have medicinal values.
(c) emphasize the specific purpose of each.
(d) illustrate that there should be no distinction.
(iv) What word from the above extract most nearly means the

9. Attempt any one of the two extracts (A) and (B) given below :

(A) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 6 1=6
Rudyard Kipling expressed an even more condemnatory attitude
towards the interviewer. His wife, Caroline, writes in her diary

crime, just as much of a crime as an offence against my person, as an

assault, and just as much merits punishment. It is cowardly and vile.

before. H.G. Wells in an interview in 1894 referred to the

years later found himself interviewing Joseph Stalin.

(The Interview)
(i) Kipling viewed interviews with
(a) compassion.
(b) condemnation.
(c) reconciliation.
(d) gratitude.
(ii) Kipling assaulted __________ with an interview.
(a) H.G. Wells
(b) Joseph Stalin
(c) T.S. Eliot
(d) Mark Twain
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 (iii) Complete the analogy with a word from the extract :
attack : assault : : committed : _______
(iv)
(a) ravaged.
(b) annihilated.
(c) killed.
(d) ruined.
(v)
it is
(a) illegal.
(b) an offence against his person.
(c) an act of espionage.
(d) a waste of time.
(vi) Kipling violated his own observation on interviewing by
__________.
OR

(B) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 6 1=6

silent audience no one knew what he was talking about and his
accent defeated any attempt to understand what he was saying. The
whole thing lasted about an hour; then the poet left and we all
dispersed in utter bafflement what are we doing ? What is an
English poet doing in a film studio which makes Tamil films for the
simplest sort of people ? People whose lives least afforded them the
possibility of cultivating a taste for English poetry ? The poet looked
pretty baffled too, for he too must have felt the sheer incongruity of
his talk about the thrills and travails of an English poet. His visit
remained an unexplained mystery.

(i) Choose the appropriate option with reference to the extract.

(a) they were not accustomed to listening to poetry.

(b) they had never before seen an Englishman.
(c) they failed to comprehend what the poet was speaking.
(d) they were already bored.
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 (ii) Complete the sentence with reference to the extract :
The English poet was __________when he was addressing the
dazed audience.

(iii) Where did the talk take place ?

Choose the correct option.
(a) The Main Mall
(b) Story Writing Department
(c) Film studio
(d)

(iv)
__________.

(v) Complete the analogy with a word from the extract :

noisy : silent : : assembled : _______

(vi) Explain the following phrase with reference to the extract :

10. Answer any five of the following in about 40 50 words each : 5 2=10

(a) Why did Gandhi agree to a settlement of twenty-five percent refund

to the peasants ? (Indigo)

(b) What made the ironmaster invite the peddler to his house ?

(c) What was the expectation of the people who had set up the roadside
stand ?

(d) Why did Aunt Jennifer create tigers so different from her own
character ?

(e) Why can the bangle-makers not organise themselves into a

cooperative ? (Lost Spring)

(f) Why did Douglas decide to go to the YMCA pool to learn swimming ?
(Deep Water)
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11. Answer any two of the following in about 40 50 words each : 2 2=4

(a) What warning did Judewin give to Zitkala-Sa ?

(b)
Mr. Lamb ?

(c) What dilemma did Dr. Sadao face about the wounded American
soldier ?

12. Answer any one of the following in about 120 150 words : 5

(a) Fantasising and unrealistic dreams sometimes lead to

disappointment and disillusionment. Discuss this with reference to

OR
(b) Firozabad presents a strange paradox the beauty of the glass
bangles and the misery of the people who make bangles. Discuss.

13. Answer any one of the following in about 120 150 words : 5

(a) Describe briefly the Third Level. How did it differ from the Second
Level ?
OR
(b) What was the
the obstacles in the fulfilment of his mission ? (The Tiger King)

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Strictly Confidential: (For Internal and Restricted use only)

roineS Secondary School Examination 2023
Marking Scheme – ENGLISH CORE (301)
(QUESTION PAPER CODE – 1/3/3)
General Instructions: -

1. You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious problems
which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching profession. To
avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must read and understand
the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
2. “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality of the
examinations conducted, evaluation done and several other aspects. Its leakage to public
in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination system and affect the life and
future of millions of candidates. Sharing this policy/document to anyone, publishing in
any magazine and printing in News Paper/Website etc may invite action under various
rules of the Board and IPC.”
3. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not be
done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking Scheme
should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while evaluating, answers
which are based on latest information or knowledge and / or are innovative, they may be
assessed for their correctness otherwise and due marks be awarded to them. In
Competency based questions, please try to understand given answer and even if reply is
not from marking scheme but correct competency is enumerated by the candidate, due
marks should be awarded.
4. The Marking Scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers. These are in the
nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer. The students can have
their own expression and if the expression is correct, then due marks should be awarded
accordingly.
5. The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each evaluator
on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the instructions given in
the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be zero after deliberation and
discussion. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation shall be given only after
ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of individual evaluators.
6. Evaluators will mark ( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer ‘X” be marked.
Evaluators will not put ( √ ) while evaluating a wrong answer which gives an impression that
answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is the most common mistake which
evaluators are committing.
7. If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totalled up and written in the left-
hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
8. If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may also be followed strictly.

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9. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more marks
should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.
10. If more than one option is mentioned in the answers of multiple choice questions, then no
marks to be awarded.
11. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized only
once.
12. A full scale of marks (0-80 marks) as given in Question Paper has to be used. Please do not
hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.
13. Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e. 8 hours every
day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books per day in
other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).
14. Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
 Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
 Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
 Wrong totalling of marks awarded on an answer.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
 Wrong question wise totalling on the title page.
 Wrong totalling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
 Wrong grand total.
 Marks in words and figures not tallying / not same.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
 Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark ( √ ) is
correctly and clearly indicated. It should not merely be a line. Same is with the (X) for
incorrect answer.)
 Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks awarded.
15. While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should be
marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0) Marks. ‘Zero’ should be mentioned both in figures
and words.
16. Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totalling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the
evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all concerned,
it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and judiciously.
17. The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the “Guidelines for
Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
18. Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to the
title page, correctly totalled and written in figures and words.
19. The candidates are entitled to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on payment of
the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners / Additional Head Examiners / Head Examiners
are once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out strictly as per
Value Points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.

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MARKING SCHEME
Senior Secondary School Examination, 2023
ENGLISH CORE (Subject Code–301)
[ Question Paper Code : 1/3/3 ]
Maximum Marks : 80
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The answers given below are suggestive. Credit should be given for any relevant point which
is not included in the value points listed below. However, any independent interpretation
should be discussed with the HE before awarding marks.
2. No marks shall be deducted for exceeding the word-limit.
3. If a spelling error is recurring, it should be penalized only once.

SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS Marks

SECTION—A 20
Mark
Reading Skills
s
NOTE: The objective of the reading section is to focus on testing a candidate’s
ability to comprehend. No mark(s) should be deducted for mistakes in usage and
grammar, spelling or word-limit. Full marks may be awarded if a student has been
able to identify the core ideas. If a student literally lifts a portion of the given
passage as an answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this, as long as
it is relevant.
Q.1. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below: 10 x 1
= 10
marks
Note : As the passage deals with contemporary issues, any other relevant
points may be considered.
(i) Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option.
Graffiti in the earlier years was
(a) considered a valuable legacy.
(b) done by prominent artists.
(c) an expression of rebellion.
(d) supported by society.
Ans. ( c) an expression of rebellion. 1
(ii) Comment on the writer's statement, 'It was all done stealthily'.
Ans. Suggested value points 1
- done secretly without getting noticed
- wall artists were never caught red-handed
- done during night time
- done on the sly / quietly
(any one)
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(iii) List two reasons why graffiti was not popular among people.
Ans. Suggested value points 1
- an act of rebellion
- linked to destruction of property
- countered societal rules
- considered as vandalism
- characterized by outlaw values
(any two)
(iv) Select the word from para 2 of the passage that conveys the opposite of
'boring'.
Ans. interesting / captivating 1
(v) The writer would agree with all of the following EXCEPT:
(a) Graffiti art was a paid activity.
(b) Wall art was an age-old tradition.
(c) Graffiti became popular as a marketing tool.
(d) People were curious by what was scribbled on walls.
Ans. (a) Graffiti art was a paid activity 1
(vi) Which word from the following most nearly means 'reconciliation'
with reference to the given context ? (para 4)
(a) cease fire
(b) resolution
(c) combination
(d) reunion
Ans. ( c ) combination / (d) reunion 1
(vii)Why does the writer say that the stigma of 'illegality' was dropped ?
Ans. Suggested value points 1
- considered as an art form
- a shift in perception
- depicted cultural themes/ social awareness issues
- depicted reconciliation of nature with manmade forces
- was a mode to preserve culture and history
- to be embraced rather than condemned
(any one)
(viii Complete the following sentence with reference to the passage :
)
The city became one large canvas because _______.
Ans. Suggested value points 1
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graffiti
- became an opportunity to display their work in free and open settings
- became an art form on display in walking galleries
(any one)

(ix) The passage states a shift in attitude. Identify the best option that
indicates this shift.
(a) rejection to dismissal
(b) confusion to clarity
(c) imposition to acceptance
(d) dislike to acceptance
Ans. (d) dislike to acceptance 1
(x) List two ways in which wall art is beneficial to society.
Ans. Suggested value points
- helps to preserve cultural history ½
- create social awareness / message conveyed in an animated colourful ½
manner without being an imposition / reaches out to common man (any one)

Passage 2
Q.2. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given 10 x 1
below: = 10
marks
(i) Does the following statement agree with the information given in para 1 ?
Education technology is the practice of introducing information and
communication technology tools into the classroom.
Select from the following:
True - If the statement agrees with the information
False - If the statement contradicts the information
Not Given - If there is no information on this
Ans. True 1
(ii) What are the two essentials for digitisation of education?
Ans. Suggested value points: 1
- computer / computer hardware / computer software (any one)
- internet
- budget allocation
(any two)
(iii) Select the option which displays that use of technology in education
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in rural India is one of the biggest boons of recent times.

(a) Frees up the teacher to be able to concentrate on farming.
(b) Teachers can enhance their teaching ability and provide more
value to the students.
(c) It understands what is needed and technology is subsequently
developed effectively.
(d) Simplifies assignment management with user-friendly
methods.
Ans. (b) Teachers can enhance their teaching ability and provide more value to the 1
students.
(iv) Complete the sentence based on the following statement :
The role of EdTech is more critical now __________.

Ans. - than ever in addressing educational disparity 1

(v) The word 'critical' in para 6 most nearly means
(a) difficult
(b) crucial
(c) complementary
(d) causative

Ans. (b) crucial 1

(vi) Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate
option :
Technology in education works for the betterment of many sectors such as
__________.
(a) farmers, educators and businessmen
(b) educating learners, job opportunities for educators and technical teams
(c) doctors, engineers and technocrats
(d) banking, construction workers and software technicians

Ans. (b) educating learners, job opportunities for educators and technical teams 1
(vii) Digital education will become a top priority for the government because
____________.

Ans. it will impact the country’s development 1

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(viii Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option :
)
The concluding sentence of the passage makes a clear case that
_____________ .
(a) the growth of educational technology and online education will take some
time
(b) nobody imagined a growth as exponential as in the last two years
(c) development of EdTech will work for the betterment of many other sectors
as well
(d) the private sector has to play a decisive role
Ans. (c) development of EdTech will work for the betterment of many other sectors as 1
well
(ix) Based on the graph, state the items which have the highest percentage of
technology used by students of grades 9 - 12 and by students of grades 3 - 5.
Ans. 9-12 create presentations
½+ ½
3-5 educational games
OR
For the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q.No. 2 (ix) :
(ix) Complete the sentence approximately in two-three words. With the help of
technology, students enjoy __________.
Ans interactive learning experience / through games 1
(x) Based on the reading of the passage, state a point to challenge the given
statement:
India's EdTech market size is expected to double in the next five years.
Ans. India's EdTech market size is expected to increase 3.7 times in the next five years. 1

SECTION B 20
Mark
Creative Writing Skills
s
OBJECTIVE:
 To test the ability to think logically and express oneself clearly.
 To use a style appropriate to the given situation
 To plan, organize and present ideas coherently

Q.3 Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below : 5
marks
NOTICE WRITING
Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 3 Expression - 1

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FORMAT - Name of issuing authority- organisation/ agency, NOTICE, heading

(optional), date of issue, signature / name, designation (bottom left)
Q.3 The Literary Society of your school is setting up a Writer's Guild to encourage
(A) and develop the habit of creative writing. Draft a notice in 50 words for the
school notice-board, inviting students from classes VI — X to join the Writer's
Guild. You are Ragini/Rakesh, President of the Society. Mention relevant
details of day, date, time and venue.

Ans. Suggested value points: 5

- refer to the event
- day, date, time, venue
(inputs given in the question to be included)
(any other relevant point)
OR
Q.3 The Traffc Police of your district has agreed to hold a one-day programme on
(B) road safety in your school. Draft a notice in about 50 words to be put up on the
school notice-board, informing students of classes 8 — 12 to assemble at the
appointed place. You are Shaili/Suneet, Sports Incharge. Mention day, date,
time and venue.

Ans. Suggested value points:

- refer to the event
- day, date, time, venue
(inputs given in the question to be included)
(any other relevant point)
Q. 4 Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below: 5
marks
Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 3 Expression-1
Q.4 INFORMAL INVITATION
(A)
Q.4 The outgoing batch of Class XII is going on a picnic to the Garden of Five
(A) Senses. Send an informal invitation letter in 50 words to your classmates. You
are Rita/Ram, the Head Girl/Head Boy of Lotus Public School. Mention day,
date, time and venue.
Ans. FORMAT – Sender’s address, date, salutation, complimentary close 5
Suggested value points:
- name of the event

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- day, date, time, venue

(inputs given in the question to be included)
(any other relevant point)
OR
Q.4 INFORMAL REPLY
(B)
Q.4 You were invited by your friend Shahid to the marriage of his sister, but due
(B) to some unavoidable circumstances, you cannot leave station. Write an
informal letter of reply in 50 words expressing your inability to attend the
function. You are Hamid/Henna of Aliganj, Nashik. Mention day, date, time
and venue.
Ans. FORMAT – Informal letter of reply to invitation 5
Suggested value points :
- acknowledge the invitation
- express thanks
- decline invitation
- give reasons for declining
- mention date, time and venue
(inputs given in the question to be included)
(any other relevant point)
Q. 5 Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below: 5
marks
Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 3 Expression – 1
FORMAT –Sender’s address, Date, Receiver’s address, Subject and Salutation/
Salutation and Subject, Complimentary close, Name
JOB APPLICATION
Q.5 Kavita/Karan Agarwal sees the following advertisement in the local
(A) newspaper:

Kavita/Karan decides to apply for the job. Write a letter of application in 120 -
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150 words with detailed biodata in response to the above advertisement.

Ans. Suggested value points: 5

Covering Letter :
- reference to the advertisement
- suitability for the post
- offer candidature
Bio-Data / Resume / CV:
- personal profile
- qualifications
- experience
- skills
- references
NOTE:
 No marks to be deducted if the Resume/CV/Bio-data is included in the
covering letter.
(inputs given in the question to be included)
OR
LETTER TO EDITOR
Q.5 You have observed that differently abled persons do not get adequate
(B) opportunities and facilities from people or the authorities with regard to their
participation in the workforce. As a responsible citizen, write a letter to the
editor of 'The Times of India' in 120 — 150 words explaining the measures
that should be initiated to provide necessary assistance to make their life
meaningful and productive. You are Usha/Umesh.

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Ans. Suggested value points: 5

- draw attention to the issue
- side lined by the society
- suggestions
(inputs given in the question to be included – minimum three)
Q. 6 Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below: 5
marks
Distribution of marks
Format -1 Content – 3 Expression – 1
FORMAT – Title and byline
REPORT WRITING
Q.6 STREET THEATRE
(A)

As a reporter for a national daily, you attended a Street Theatre Festival at

Central Lawns. Skits on child rights, drug abuse and junk food were put up by
student members from five NGOs. The performances were followed by an
open-house session in which experiences were shared. Write a report on the
festival in 120 — 150 words to be published in the local daily. You are
Salma/Salman. Mention day, date, time and venue. You may use the above
given cues.

FORMAT – Title, byline, date and place 5

Ans. Suggested value points :
- date, time and venue
- event details
(inputs given in the question to be included – minimum three)
(any other relevant point)
OR
ARTICLE WRITING
Q.6 The newspapers today have full page advertisements promoting senior citizen
(B) living. Write an article in 120-150 words expressing your views on the reasons
for this increase and benefits of shifting into these residential complexes. You
are Renu/Rajan, a resident of Sachar, a senior living paradise.
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Ans. Suggested value points : 5

- promotion of senior citizens living
- express views
- state benefits
(inputs given in the question to be included – minimum three)
(any other relevant point)
SECTION C 40
Literature Mark
s
NOTE: The objective of this section is to test a candidate’s ability to understand
and interpret the prescribed text through short & long answer type questions. Long
answer type questions have been set to test the students’ understanding of the
text and their ability to interpret, evaluate & respond to the issues raised therein.
Hence, no particular answer can be accepted as the only correct answer. All
presentations may be accepted as correct with consultation of the HE, if they have
been duly supported by the facts drawn from the text. The student should be able
to justify his / her viewpoint.
Q.7 Attempt any one of the two extracts (A) and (B) given below :
Q.7 Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 6x1
(A) =6
Now we will count to twelve
marks
and we will all keep still.
For once on the face of the Earth
let’s not speak in any language
let’s stop for one second,
and not move our arms so much.
It would be an exotic moment
without rush, without engines,
we would all be together
in a sudden strangeness. (Keeping Quiet)
(i) Significance of counting up to twelve is
(a) it is time to start the race.
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(b) it is symbolic of life.

(c) it is a measure of time.
(d) that time does not wait for anyone.
Ans. (c) it is a measure of time. 1
(ii) The word __________ in the extract means unusual and exciting.
Ans. exotic 1
(iii) Excessive activity would create an atmosphere of
(a) productivity.
(b) mechanisation.
(c) confusion.
(d) competition.
Ans. (b) mechanisation 1
(iv) The poet would want to create all of the following EXCEPT
(a) a peaceful environment.
(b) a harmonious world.
(c) an atmosphere for introspection.
(d) a world full of hustle and bustle.
Ans. (d) a world full of hustle and bustle 1
(v) Complete the following analogy correctly :
face of the Earth : _________ : : sudden strangeness : alliteration
Ans. personification 1
(vi) On the basis of the extract, study the two statements, I and II
given below :
I. People must keep silent at twelve every day.
II. Introspection will lead to peaceful coexistence.
Choose the most appropriate option :
(a) I is false, but II is true
(b) Both I and II are false
(c) Both I and II are true
(d) I is true, but II is false
Ans. (a) I is false, but II is true 1
OR
Q.7 Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 6x1
(B) =6
Driving from my parent’s
marks
home to Cochin last Friday
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morning, I saw my mother,

beside me,
doze, open mouthed, her face
ashen like that
of a corpse, and realised with pain
that she was as old as she
looked but soon
put that thought away, and
looked out at Young
Trees sprinting, the merry children spilling
out of their homes .......
(i) The poet's mother looks
I. exhausted
II. healthy
III. rejuvenated
IV. pale
V. relaxed
Choose the most appropriate option :
(a) Only V
(b) I, III and V
(c) I, II and IV
(d) I and IV
Ans. (d) I and IV 1
(ii) The poet looks out of the car because __________.
Ans. she wants to put that thought away / to put away the thought of her mother’s 1
imminent death / to divert or distract or deviate her mind
( any other relevant point)
(iii) Choose the option that displays the same poetic device as 'her face ashen like
that of a corpse'.
(a) stars winked in the midnight sky
(b) a bitter sweet experience
(c) as cold as ice
(d) grey geese in the green field
Ans. (c) as cold as ice 1
(iv) The phrase 'she realized with pain' indicates the poet's
(a) anxiety of missing the flight.
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(b) fear of losing her mother.

(c) fear of illness.
(d) anxiety of taking her mother on the flight.
Ans. (b) fear of losing her mother. 1
(v) On the basis of the extract, study the two statements, I and II
given below :
I. The poet was in a hurry to reach the airport.
II. The poet did not want to think about her mother growing
old and infirm.
Choose the most appropriate option :
(a) I is correct, but II is incorrect
(b) Both I and II are correct
(c) Both I and II are incorrect
(d) II is correct, but I is incorrect
Ans. (d) II is correct, but I is incorrect 1
(vi) What does the phrase 'sprinting trees' symbolize?
(a) youthfulness and forgetfulness
(b) vitality and youthfulness
(c) energy and casualness
(d) pallor and exuberance
Ans. (b) vitality and youthfulness 1
Q.8 Attempt any one of the two extracts (A) and (B) given below :
Q.8 Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 4x1
(A) =4
"You are to come to the palace," the man said. “The old General is in pain
again.” marks

"Oh," Hana breathed, "Is that all?”

"All ? " the messenger exclaimed. “Is it not enough?”
"Indeed it is," she replied, "l am very sorry."
When Sadao came to say goodbye, she was in the kitchen, but doing nothing.
The children were asleep and she sat merely resting for a moment, more
exhausted from her fright than from work. (The Enemy)
(i) Seeing the messenger, Hana was apprehensive of __________.
Ans. Dr. Sadao’s arrest / the authorities coming to know about the presence of POW in 1
their house / of the servants having informed about the presence of the POW
(ii) The summons for Dr. Sadao were because
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(b) there was a medical emergency.

(c) the General wanted to express his admiration.
(d) the prisoner of war had escaped.
Ans. (b) there was a medical emergency. 1
(iii) Which of the following summarizes Hana’s reason for resting momentarily?
(a) Her physical exhaustion
(b) Her fear
(c) Her infirmity
(d) Her sadness
Ans. (b) her fear 1
(iv) Complete the analogy correctly with a word from the extract.
asleep : awake : : rejuvenated : ________
Ans. exhausted 1
OR
Q.8 Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 4x1
(B) =4
Mr. Lamb: Look, boy, look ... what do you see?
marks
Derry: Just ... grass and stuff. Weeds
Mr. Lamb: Some call them weeds. If you like, then ... a weed garden, that.
There's fruit and there are flowers, and trees and herbs. All sorts. But over
there ... weeds. I grow weeds there. Why one green, growing plant is called a
weed and another 'flower'? Where's the difference? It's all life ... growing.
Same as you and me.
Derry: We're not the same.
(i) In the above extract, what best summarizes Mr. Lamb’s attitude towards
growing weeds?
(a) a celebration of life
(b) an acceptance of his poverty
(c) a manifestation of his loneliness
(d) an example of his gardening skills
Ans. (a) a celebration of life 1
(ii) Which of the following best describes Derry's tone when he says "We're not
the same"?
(a) bitter
(b) confused
(c) defiant
(d) snobbish
Ans. (a) bitter 1
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(iii) Mr. Lamb brings out the contrast between flowers and weeds
in order to
(a) explain weeds are important in a garden.
(b) demonstrate that weeds have medicinal values.
(c) emphasize the specific purpose of each.
(d) illustrate that there should be no distinction.
Ans. (d) illustrate that there should be no distinction 1
(iv) What word from the above extract most nearly means the opposite of
'difference'?
Ans. same 1
Q.9 Attempt any one of the two extracts (A) and (B) given below :
Q.9 Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 6x1
(A) =6
Rudyard Kipling expressed an even more condemnatory attitude towards the
interviewer. His wife, Caroline, writes in her diary for 14 October, 1892 that marks
their day was 'wrecked by two reporters from Boston'. She reports her
husband as saying to the reporters, "Why do I refuse to be interviewed?
Because it is immoral! It is a crime, just as much of a crime as an offence
against my person, as an assault, and just as much merits punishment. It is
cowardly and vile. No respectable man would ask it, much less give it." Yet
Kipling had himself perpetrated such an 'assault' on Mark Twain only a few
years before. H.G. Wells in an interview in 1894 referred to the 'interviewing
ordeal', but was a fairly frequent interviewee and forty years later found
himself interviewing Joseph Stalin.
(The Interview)
(i) Kipling viewed interviews with
(a) compassion.
(b) condemnation.
(c) reconciliation.
(d) gratitude.
Ans. (b) condemnation 1
(ii) Kipling assaulted __________ with an interview.
(a) H.G. Wells
(b) Joseph Stalin
(c) T.S. Eliot
(d) Mark Twain
Ans. (d) Mark Twain 1
(iii) Complete the analogy with a word from the extract :
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Ans. perpetrated 1
(iv) The word 'wrecked' in the extract most nearly means
(a) ravaged.
(b) annihilated.
(c) killed.
(d) ruined.
Ans. (d) ruined 1
(v) Rudyard Kipling uses the phrase 'it is a crime' because he feels it is
(a) illegal.
(b) an offence against his person.
(c) an act of espionage.
(d) a waste of time.
Ans. (b) an offence against his person 1
(vi) Kipling violated his own observation on interviewing by __________.
Ans. committing the same assault on Mark Twain / taking an interview of Mark Twain 1
OR
Q.9 Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 6x1
(B) =6
Then the poet spoke. He couldn't have addressed a more dazed and silent
audience — no one knew what he was talking about and his accent defeated marks
any attempt to understand what he was saying. The whole thing lasted about
an hour; then the poet left and we all dispersed in utter bafflement — what are
we doing? What is an English poet doing in a film studio which makes Tamil
films for the simplest sort of people? People whose lives least afforded them
the possibility of cultivating a taste for English poetry? The poet looked pretty
baffled too, for he too must have felt the sheer incongruity of his talk about the
thrills and travails of an English poet. His visit remained an unexplained
mystery.
(i) Choose the appropriate option with reference to the extract.
‘The audience were dazed’ because
(a) they were not accustomed to listening to poetry.
(b) they had never before seen an Englishman.
(c) they failed to comprehend what the poet was speaking.
(d) they were already bored.
Ans. (c) they failed to comprehend what the poet was speaking 1
(ii) Complete the sentence with reference to the extract :
The English poet was __________when he was addressing the
dazed audience.
Ans. baffled / confused / was feeling the sheer incongruity of his talk 1
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(iii) Where did the talk take place?

Choose the correct option.
(a) The Main Mall
(b) Story Writing Department
(c) Film studio
(d) Subbu’s office
Ans. (c) Film studio 1
(iv) The English poet's visit is an 'unexplained mystery' because _________.
Ans. they could not understand what an English poet was doing in a film studio making 1
Tamil films / could not understand the purpose of his visit
(v) Complete the analogy with a word from the extract :
noisy : silent : : assembled : _______
Ans. dispersed 1
(vi) Explain the following phrase with reference to the extract :
The poet felt 'the sheer incongruity of his talk'.
Ans. the audience did not understand the language the poet was speaking / were feeling 1
out of place / the poet’s inability to connect with the audience
Q. Answer any five of the following in about 40-50 words each : 5x2
10 = 10
marks
Distribution of marks:-
CONTENT – 1 EXPRESSION - 1
(a) Why did Gandhi agree to a settlement of twenty-five percent refund
to the peasants ? (Indigo)
Ans. Suggested value points 2
- money was not important
- the British were surrendering their prestige
- to break the deadlock
(any one)
(any other relevant point)
(b) What made the ironmaster invite the peddler to his house?
Ans. Suggested value points 2
- mistaken identity – mistook him to be his old regimental comrade, Niels Olof
- fallen upon difficult times
- Christmas time
(any one)
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(any other relevant point)

(c) What was the expectation of the people who had set up the roadside stand?
Ans. Suggested value points 2
- city folk to stop and buy their ware
- sympathy / concern/ attention of the city folk
- support and promote their business
(any one)
(any other relevant point)
(d) Why did Aunt Jennifer create tigers so different from her own character ?
Ans. Suggested value points 2
- expression of her alter ego / pent-up emotions / innermost desire/ aspiration
- to live a life of freedom and courage
(any one)
(any other relevant point)
(e) Why can the bangle-makers not organise themselves into a cooperative ? (Lost
Spring)
Ans. Suggested value points 2
- because of the vicious circle of exploitation
- no leader among them
- threat / fear of being hauled up by the police
- mind numbing toil killed all initiatives
(any one)
(any other relevant point)
(f) Why did Douglas decide to go to the YMCA pool to learn swimming?
Ans. Suggested value points 2
- Yakima river treacherous/ many drownings
- YMCA pool was safer
(any one)
(any other relevant point)
Q. Answer any two of the following in about 40-50 words each : 2x2
11 =4
marks
Distribution of marks:-
CONTENT – 1 EXPRESSION - 1
(a) What warning did Judewin give to Zitkala-Sa ?
Ans. Suggested value points 2
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- Judewin warned her that they would cut their girl’s long hair
- that they had to submit as the authorities were strong
(any other relevant point)
(b) What were the apprehensions of Derry’s mother about his visit to Mr. Lamb?
Ans. Suggested value points: 2
- people had warned about Mr. Lamb
- she feared that his visit might make him feel bad later on
(any one)
(any other relevant point)
(c) What dilemma did Dr. Sadao face about the wounded American soldier ?
Ans. Suggested value points: 2
- to treat him or to throw him back into the sea
- split between his duty as a doctor and as a loyal citizen
- dilemma was whether to treat him or hand him over to the authority
(any one)
(any other relevant point)
Q. Answer any one of the following in about 120-150 words : 5
12 marks
Distribution of marks:-
CONTENT – 3 EXPRESSION – 2 (fluency – 1 + accuracy – 1)
(a) Fantasising and unrealistic dreams sometimes lead to disappointment and
disillusionment. Discuss this with reference to the story ‘Going Places’
Ans. Suggested value points: 5
- fantasising, living in a world of imagination away from reality
- an act of escapism from ground realities
- unrealistic goals, delusional
- brings in disappointment, depression
- looks for instant success/gratification
- unwilling to put in the required efforts
- impatient
- Sophie’s imaginary encounter with Danny Casey
- failure to prove her story
(any three relevant value points)
OR
(b) Firozabad presents a strange paradox - the beauty of the glass bangles and the
misery of the people who make bangles. Discuss.
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- miserable, impoverished, sub-human living conditions
- work in glass furnaces with high temperatures, in dingy cells, without air and
light
- eyes more adjusted to darkness, lose eyesight
- spirals of bangles in different hues kept in unkempt yards, their own life lacks
colour
- bangles – symbolic of auspiciousness yet their lives are drained of joy,
reference to Savita
- social stigma suppresses their life
(any three relevant value points)
Q. Answer any one of the following in about 120-150 words : 5
13 marks
Distribution of marks:-
CONTENT – 3 EXPRESSION – 2 (fluency – 1 + accuracy – 1)
(a) Describe briefly the Third Level. How did it differ from the Second Level ?
Ans. Suggested value points: 5
Second Level
- symbol of modern development
- characterized by stress, anxiety war and worry
(minimum 1 point)
Third Level
- situated in the 19th cent.
- old fashioned, rudimentary
- fewer ticket windows
- wooden and old looking information booth
- people in old fashioned clothes and accessories
- brass spittoon, flickering gas lamp lights
(any three relevant value points)
OR
(b) What was the Maharaja's mission ? How did he resolve to overcome the
obstacles in the fulfilment of his mission ? (The Tiger King)
Ans. Suggested value points 5
- to kill hundred tigers in context of the astrologer’s prediction
- to prove the astrologer wrong
(any one point)
- banned tiger hunting
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- neglected affairs of his kingdom

- married princess of a state with maximum tiger population
- did not allow the British officers to hunt tiger in his state, bribed to save his
state
- imposed taxes, exempted from taxes
- fired officers
(any three relevant value points)

*****

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understanding.

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