SECTION A – READING
Q1. Read the following passage and answer the questions
India is just weeks away from general elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party facing what looks like an increasingly close contest. Politicians of all stripes are already in campaign mode for what will be the world's largest exercise in democracy -- a mammoth undertaking that will take place over several weeks to ensure the voices of hundreds of millions of Indians across the country are heard.
The Indian election will begin on April 11, the country's Election Commission announced Sunday. India's Narendra Modi will be put to the test in April's general election Who can vote? And how many Indians are eligible to vote?
About 900 million people. That's almost triple the entire population of the United States. All Indians aged 18 and above can participate. In the last general election, in 2014, more than 830 million Indians were eligible -- and more than 550 million voted.
The main national opposition party is the Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, the scion of India's most influential political dynasty. Gandhi is the son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. His grandmother Indira was India's first female leader, and his grandfather, Jawarhlal Nehru, was the country's founding Prime Minister.
But numerous other regional parties also wield significant influence across the country, with some for and others against Modi -- all of which can help define the outcome. Unemployment a key issue as India's Narendra Modi seeks re-election For the BJP, the candidate is Modi, who became Prime Minister in 2014 when his party won 282 Lok Sabha seats in what was the biggest majority secured by a single party in 30 years. With its allies, the coalition notched up an impressive 336 seats. If no one party wins a majority, a coalition of different parties can come together to form the next government. In 2004, for example, the Congress -- after falling short of an absolute majority -- entered into a coalition with smaller parties to form the government.
(A) Complete the following statements on the basis of your reading of the passage.
a) If no one party wins a majority______________________
b) For the BJP, the candidate is_________________
c) The Indian election will ______________
d) Bhartiya Janata Party facing what____________
(B) Answer the following questions briefly.
a) what is the major drawback in elections?
b) what is the prime concern of the passage?
c) what are the criteria for voting?
(C) Find words from the passage, which mean the same as of:
(i) enormous
(i) effect
Q2. Read the following poem and answer the questions
The Wind and the Leaves
“Come, little leaves,” said the wind one day,
“Come over the meadows with me and play.
Put on your dresses of red and gold;
For summer is gone, and the days grow cold.”
Soon as the leaves heard the wind‟s loud call,
Down they came fluttering, one and all.
O‟er the brown field then they danced and flew
Singing the soft little songs they knew.
Dancing and whirling, the little leaves went,
Winter had called them, and they were content.
Soon, fast asleep on their earthy beds,
The snow laid a coverlet over their heads
I. On the basis of your reading the above poem, complete the following sentences.
a) What does the poet mean by “Singing the soft little songs they knew”?
b) Why does the poet say the leaves are „fast asleep‟?
c) What is the main topic of the poem?
d) What is the rhyming scheme of the poem?
SECTION- B (WRITING AND GRAMMAR)
Q3. Write a letter to the national daily highlighting the effects of corona virus which is prevailing in the society and causing a lot of chaos among the people. Also mention some preventive measures to be taken care of. You are Shyam/Shreya of A-90 Tilak Nagar, New Delhi.
OR
It was raining heavily; the street lights had gone off and I was returning……….
Draft a story in about 200-250 words providing an appropriate title for it.
Q4. You went for an excursion to Udaipur last month with your mates. Share your experience in the form of a diary entry. You are Reeya/Ritwik
OR
Write an article on the topic ‘Staying Vigilant while on Social Media’.
Q5. Change the following sentences into indirect speech:
a) Alice said, “Do you really want it daughter?”
b) “How are you feeling, Reha?” asked Sheenu.
c) He says, “I will work hard”
Q6. Fill in the blanks with the correct option.
a) The price of these trousers________ (is/ are) cheap.
b) The man who won the three medals _________ (is/ are) a relative of mine.
c) Gold, as well as platinum, ___________ (has/ have) recently risen in price.
Q7. Rearrange the following to make meaningful sentences
a) The / body / sleep is / essential / a good night's / for
b) loss of / may also / appetite / they / experience
c) a /dream / is / mind / activity / of / an
SECTION- C (LITERATURE)
Q8. Reference to the context:
Meadows have surprises
You can find them if you look
Walk softly through the velvet grass
And listen by the brook
Q1) what all surprises one can witness from mother nature?
Q2) What sort of comfort one gets while walking on the grass?
Q9. Answer the following questions in about 40 – 50 words.
a) Who was Mr.Gessler? what was his profession?
b) How fire act as a friend and foe. Give three instances of each
c) Maya and Nishad had a great chemistry. Explain how
d) Who was the winner at the end of the story Chandni and why?
Q10. The concept of freedom is vital for human beings. Give examples to justify from the chapter „Chandni‟
Q11. Mention the new rules emerged in the field of cricket keeping in mind the story of cricket.
Formal letters are official or business letters. They are written in a strictly format style. These are written to convey official information, to enquire about something or to lodge a complaint.
* Formal language is used.
* Use short sentences .
* Don't use unnecessary words.
Formal Letter Format
A formal letter has a format which needs to be followed. A typical formal letter format is
1) Sender’s address
2) Date
3) Name / Designation of Addressee
4) Address of the Addressee
5) Salutation
6) Subject
7) Body -
Introduction,
Content,
Conclusion
8) Complimentary Closing
9) Signature / Name of the Sender
10)Designation of the Sender
Q.1 Write a letter to the editor on the topic “STREET LIGHT PROBLEM”? You are Sunil/ Sunila
ABC apartment
New Link Road
Agra
25, May 2020
The Editor
ABC Times
Agra
Respected Sir
Subject : Street light problem
Through the esteemed column of your prestigious newspaper, I would like to draw your kind attention towards street light problem in our area.
We have complained multiple times regarding fused street lights but to no avail. People are facing a lot of difficulties because of it. Road signs become completely invisible at night. Speed breakers, potholes and manholes are not clearly visible which makes our area more prone to accidents. This poses a huge risk to the life of citizens. It becomes very dark and unsafe after evenings. Women and children are afraid to step out of their house after it gets dark. CCTV cameras are totally ineffective. Incidences of thefts are increasing unproportionately. Unsocial elements are encouraged to carry out their activities and get away unnoticed. This is really increasing a sense of fear among citizens. Kidnappers find such dark areas conducive for their unholy acts.
It needs immediate action to curb this menace. This is a request to take cognisance of this grave problem before it takes a toll on the law and order of the society completely. Maintenance of street lights is urgently required for our smooth and safe life.
We would highly appreciate your support in this matter.
Thanking You
Yours Truly
Sunil
HOMEWORK Write a letter to the editor of national daily by seeing bad condition of historical monuments.
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