CBSE Class 10 English Communicative SA 1 2010 (9)

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SECTION  - A

(Reading - 20 Marks)

1.      Read the given poem carefully  :                                                            

The LeaderPatient  and steady with  all he must bear, Ready to meet every challenge  with  care, Easy in manner, yet solid as steel,Strong  in his  faith, refreshingly  real, Isn't afraid to propose what is bold, Doesn't  conform to the usual mould,Eyes that have foresight,  for hindsight  won't  do, Never backs down when he sees what is  true, Tells it all straight, and means it all too.Going  forward  and knowing  he's  right, Even  when doubted for why he would  fight, Over and over he makes his case clear Reaching  to  touch the ones who won't  hear. Growing  in  strength, he won't  be unnerved, Ever assuring he'll stand by his word. Wanting the  world  to join his  firm stand, Bracing  for war,  but praying for peace,Using his power so evil will cease : So  much a leader  and worthy  of trust, Here stands a man who will do what he must.

On the basis of your reading of the above poem, answer the following questions by choosing the correct option  from  those given below :

(1)     This  poem  is  about             

(a)    the qualities a leader should possess

(b)    a person who has been a good leader

(c)    what leaders used to be like

(d)    a present day leader

(2)    'Doesn't conform to the usual mould' suggests the person being described       

(a)     doesn't look like others

(b)    has qualities  that are different

(c)    doesn't mix up with people

(d)    breaks rules laid down by society