English - Language and Literature Outside Delhi Set 1 2022-2023 English Medium Class 10 Question Paper Solution

English - Language and Literature [Outside Delhi Set 1]

Marks: 80 CBSE
English Medium
Hindi Medium

Academic Year: 2022-2023
Date & Time: 27th February 2023, 10:30 am
Duration: 3h

General Instructions:

Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:

This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
The Question Paper contains THREE sections
Section - A: Reading Skills
Section - B: Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C: Literature
Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.

Section - A : Reading Skills - 20 Marks

[10]1

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

Mankind's fascination with gold is as old as civilization itself. The ancient Egyptians held gold in high esteem. Gold had religious significance for them, and King Tutankhamen was buried in a solid gold coffin 3300 years ago. The wandering Israelites worshipped a golden calf, and the legendary King Midas asked that whatever he touched be turned into gold.
Not only is gold beautiful, but it is virtually indestructible. It will not rust or corrode. Gold coins and products fabricated from the metal have survived undamaged for centuries. Gold is extremely easy to work with. One ounce, which is about the size of a cube of sugar, can be beaten into a sheet nearly 100 square feet in size, and becomes so thin that light can pass through it. An ounce of gold can also be stretched into a wire 50 miles long. Gold conducts electricity better than any other substance except copper and silver, and it is particularly important in modern electronic industry.
People have always longed to possess gold. Unfortunately, this longing has also brought out the worst in human character. The Spanish conquerors robbed palaces, temples and graves and killed thousands of people in their ruthless search for gold. Even today, the economy of South Africa's gold mines depend largely on the employment of black labourers who are paid about 40 pounds a month, plus boarding and lodging. They work in conditions that can only be described as cruel. About 400 miners die in South Africa each year.
Much of the gold's value lies in its scarcity. Only about 80,000 tons have been mined in the history of the world. All of it can be stored in a vault 60 feet square, or a super tanker. Great Britain was the first country to adopt the gold standard, when the Master of the Mint, Sir Issac Newton, established a fixed price for gold in 1717. The discovery of gold in the last half of the nineteenth century in California (1848) and later in Australia and South Africa changed everything. Before the discovery there wasn't enough gold around for all the trading nations to link their currencies to the precious metal.
An out-of-work prospector named George Harrison launched South Africa into the gold age in 1886 when he discovered the metal on a farm near what is now Johannesburg. Harrison was given a 12 pounds as a reward by the farmer. He then disappeared and was eaten by a lion.
One of the biggest gold mining areas in the Soviet Union is the Kolyma River region, once infamous for its prison camp. The camp has gone, but in a way nothing has changed. Many ex-prisoners have stayed on to work in the mines and are supervised by ex-guards.
Despite the current rush to buy gold, 75 percent of the metal goes into making jewellery. Italy is the biggest consumer of gold for this purpose, and many Italian jewellers even tear up their wooden floors and bum them to recover the tiny flecks of gold. Historically, the desire to hoard gold at home has been primarily an occupation of the working and peasant classes, who have had no faith in paper money. George Bernard Shaw defended their instincts eloquently, "You have to choose between trusting the natural stability of the honesty and intelligence of the members of the government," he said "and with due respect to these gentlemen, I advise to vote for gold."

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

When was King Tutankhamen burled? (1)
1. 1717
2. 1886
3. 3300 years ago
4. 1848
Why did Egyptians hold gold in great esteem? (1)
1. because it is a good conductor of electricity.
2. because of its religious significance.
3. for lovely gold ornaments.
4. because it is indestructible.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (1)
1. Gold is the best conductor of electricity.
2. Apart from gold, copper and silver are good conductors of electricity.
3. Gold can be easily beaten, hence it is easy to work with.
4. Gold plays an important role in the modern electronics industry.
Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference of the following: (1)
The wandering Israelites worshipped a golden calf ______.
1. importance of religion
2. importance of the metal
3. good conductor
4. can replace money
How were the black labourers exploited? (1)
Complete the following with the phrase from paragraph 1: (1)

Opinion Reason

King Tutankhamen was buried in
a solid gold coffin 3300 years ago.
Based on your reading of the text list 2 reasons why the writer says that,
Not only is gold beautiful but it is virtually indestructible. (1)
Who launched South Africa into the gold age? (1)
1. Issac Newton
2. George Harrison
3. George Bernard Shaw
4. A farmer
Select the option that corresponds to the following: (1)
The ancient Egyptians and the modern electronic industry both hold gold in high esteem.
1. The hardworking student came first because of his diligent practice.
2. Honesty is underrated whereas strategy is appreciated.
3. The vibrant colours made the interiors look luminous.
4. The steaming food was both appetizing and tasty.
Supply one point to justify the following: (1)
The desire to hoard gold at home has been primarily an occupation of the working and peasant classes.

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Chapter: [0.13] Reading Skills

[10]2

Read the passage given below:

Starting Monday, the country's low-cost Mars mission with the red planet for an extended period will enter the "blackout" phase snapping communication with the satellite. From June 8 to 22 the Sun will block Mars from the Earth snapping communication with the satellite.
A senior Indian Space Research Organisation official said. "This will be for the first time that there will be a communication break for such a long period of about 15 days. During this period, there will be no communication with the satellite", he added.
Expressing confidence about regaining control over the satellite once the blackout phase is over, he said, "the scenario has been tested and the line of communication will be established." The spacecraft's life has been extended for another six months in March due to surplus fuel.
Stating that the spacecraft has been "configured" for the blackout, the ISRO official said, "we are not sending any commands to the spacecraft now, till 8th June few hours of signals will be sent by the spacecraft that will be for about two to three hours per day". In May next year, the mission will have to go through a similar phase once again, if there is another extension of mission life when the Earth will come between the Sun and Mars.
Scripting space history, India on September 24 last successfully placed its low-cost Mars spacecraft in orbit around the red planet in its very first attempt, breaking into an elite club of three countries.

Infer one reason for the following based on information in paragraph 1. (1)
The 'blackout' phase is significant ______.
Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank. (1)
From paragraph 1 & 2, we can infer that there will be ______.
1. no communication with the people.
2. blackout phase.
3. satellite will get no communication.
4. the moon will block the earth.
5. the communication break will be for 15 days.
1. 1, 2 & 3
2. 1, 3 & 4
3. 2, 3 & 5
4. 3, 4 & 5
The communication with the satellite will break for approximately ______ days. (1)
1. 10
2. 15
3. 20
4. 25
Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph 2: (1)
aroma : cooking : : ______ : space research
(Clue - just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly __ is/are integral to space research.)
According to ISRO official till 8^th July, when Sun will block Mars, ______ signal/signals per day will be sent to the spacecraft. (1)
1. no
2. considerable
3. indefinite
4. only for few
Select the correct option to complete the following sentence: (1)
The ISRO officials are ______ about their control over the spacecraft after the blackout phase.
1. doubtful
2. apprehensive
3. confident
4. jittery
The spacecraft's life was extended by six months because of ______. (1)
1. extra fuel
2. incomplete work
3. lack of communication amongst ISRO officials
4. technical problems in its landing
Read the following sentences: (1)
(A) The blackout was a sudden development.
(B) Because of this, the officials are very nervous about the success of the spacecraft.
1. Both (A) & (B) are true.
2. Both (A) & (B) are false.
3. (A) is true and (B) is false.
4. (A) is false and (B) is true.
Substitute the word 'nonpareil' with one word similar in meaning in the following sentence from paragraph 5. (1)
India managed to get into the nonpareil club of Mars spacecraft in orbit.
The word 'fascination' in the opening sentence means the same as: (1)
1. enchantment
2. boredom
3. disinterest
4. ugliness

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Chapter: [0.13] Reading Skills

SECTION - B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills - 20 Marks

[10]3 | Attempt any TEN of the following questions:

[1]3.a | Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option:

You should ______ your mother for your rude behaviour.

apologies for

apologies at

apologies with

apologies to

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Chapter: [0.11] Grammar

[1]3.b

Read the conversation between a customer and a waiter. Complete the sentence by reporting the waiter's reply correctly.

Customer:	Waiter, come here. The plate is dirty.
Waiter:	I'll change it sir.

The customer asked the waiter to come there. He pointed out that the plate was dirty. The waiter politely offered ______.

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Chapter: [0.11] Grammar

[1]3.c | Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given sentence :

______ you help me cross the road, young man?

Will

Shall

May

Might

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Chapter: [0.11] Grammar

[1]3.d

Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following sentence:

Twenty years ago, kids at school had never ever heard of the internet.

Error	Correction
years	year

Error	Correction
at	in

Error	Correction
had	have

Error	Correction
the	an

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Chapter: [0.11] Grammar

[1]3.e | Complete the given narrative by filling in the blanks with the correct option:

NO NEWS ______ GOOD NEWS.

HAS

HAD

ARE

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Chapter: [0.11] Grammar

[1]3.f | Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket:

When a satellite ______ (launch), the rocket begins by going slowly upwards.

is launched

are launched

have been launched

were launched

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Chapter: [0.11] Grammar

[1]3.g

Report the dialogue between two friends Seema and Anu, by completing the sentence.

Seema:	What brings you here?
Anu:	I am going to Dr. Sen's house.

In response to the question about what brought Anu there, Anu says ______.

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Chapter: [0.11] Grammar

[1]3.h

Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction:

Behind every success film there is a lengthy creative process.

Use the given format for your response.

Error	Correction

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Chapter: [0.11] Grammar

[1]3.i

Ritu met Anita and saw her crying. Report Ritu's question.

Ritu: "Anita, what is the matter?"

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Chapter: [0.11] Grammar

[1]3.j | Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the slogan:

______ EDUCATED MIND CAN TEACH MANY.

THE

THIS

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Chapter: [0.11] Grammar

[1]3.k

Select the correct option to complete the narration of a dialogue between Raj and his wife:

Raj:	I have invited my friends for dinner.
Wife:	I'll invite my friends too.

Raj told his wife that he had invited his friends for dinner. The wife added that ______.

she will invite her friends too.

she would invite her friends too.

she can invite her friends too.

she could invite her friends too.

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Chapter: [0.11] Grammar

[1]3.l

Identify the error in the statement given below and supply the correction:

Use the given format for your response.

Error	Correction

The evil of begging is very common into our country.

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Chapter: [0.11] Grammar

[5]4

[5]4.a

You are Rohit/Rohini of A-45, Pitampura, Delhi. You observed that the subways in Delhi are seldom used by pedestrians who are always trying to cut across traffic. You have decided to write a letter to the editor of 'Hindustan Times' highlighting the dire need of creating awareness about it. Based on the points given along with your own ideas write a letter in 100-120 words.

infrastructure unutilised
pedestrians prone to accidents
accumulation of stagnant water/garbage in subways
need for improvement and regular cleanliness under proper supervision.

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Chapter: [0.12] Writing Skills

[5]4.b

You are Shivam/Shivani of C-12, Janakpuri, Indore. You wish to make a pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath and Haridwar with your family of six. Write a letter to R.K. Travels, enquiring about the schedule of their conducted tour by Deluxe buses to these places. Ask about the charges, boarding and lodging arrangements and the total time needed for the tour. (Word limit 100-120 words)

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Chapter: [0.12] Writing Skills

[5]5

[5]5.a

The given bar graph shows the increasing use of skin care products by men and women over the period of three months. Write an analytical paragraph elaborating the given information in about 100 words:

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Chapter: [0.12] Writing Skills

[5]5.b

The given bar graph shows the preferences of children in a school in playing different games over the span of six years. Write an analytical paragraph about the given information in about 109 words:

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Chapter: [0.12] Writing Skills

SECTION - C : Literature - 40 Marks

[5]6

[5]6.a

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

I started right away at the Montessori nursery school. I stayed them until I was six, at which time I started in the first form. m the sixth form my teacher was Mrs. Kuperus, the headmistress. At the end of the year we were both in tears as we said a heartbreaking farewell.

In the summer of 1941 Grandma fell ill and had to have an operation, so my birthday passed with little celebration.

The narrator 'I' refers to _____. (1)
1. Mr. Keesing
2. Mrs. Kuperus
3. Anne Frank
4. Miss Margot
The phrase 'right away' in this extract most nearly means: (1)
1. with delay
2. the correct way
3. immediately
4. overtaking from right
What does the narrator mean by saying 'we were both in tears'? (1)
Complete the analogy by selecting a word from the text: (1)
dawn: dusk:: mourning: ______.
Select the option that correctly captures the application of the word 'form' as used in the extract. (1)
1. Raghav was in good form while playing the match.
2. Saheb was promoted to the next form after the annual exam.
3. My brother did not know how to form a circle.
4. Anne saw the form on the headmaster's desk.

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Chapter: [0.04] From the Diary of Anne Frank

[5]6.b

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

The two boys started in surprise at the fresh muddy imprints of a pair of bare feet. What was a barefooted man doing on the steps of a house in the middle of London? And where was the man?

As they gazed, a remarkable sight met, their eyes. A fresh footmark appeared from nowhere!

Further footprints followed, one after another, descending the steps and progressing down the street. The boys followed, fascinated, until the muddy impressions became fainter and fainter and at last disappeared altogether.

The boys were surprised to see a barefooted man in London because ______. (1)
1. everybody in London moved around in shoes.
2. it was very cold in London to move around barefoot.
3. the muddy footprints were fresh.
4. only a homeless person would walk barefoot.
Select the option that correctly captures the usage of the word' started' in the above extract. (1)
1. When I reached the theatre the movie had already started.
2. The fire started from the kitchen.
3. On hearing the bell ring, the sleeping Raman started and jumped out of bed.
4. Taking a deep breath, Ravi started down the stairs.
The boys reaction can best be described as: (1)
1. captivated, bored
2. repulsed, absorbed
3. curious, unhappy
4. captivated, interested
Complete the analogy by selecting the suitable word from the text: (1)
Disappeared: Vanished:: Extraordinary: ______.
According to the extract the boys were ______ when they saw the footmark. (1)
1. terrified
2. nervous
3. delighted
4. curious
5. puzzled
Select the correct option:
1. 1, 2, 4
2. Only 1
3. 4 and 5
4. 2 and 3

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Chapter: [0.05] Footprints Without Feet

[5]7

[5]7.a

Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate option:

If strolling forth, a beast you view,
Whose hide with spots is peppered,
As soon as he has leapt on you,
You'll know it's the leopard.
'Twill do no good to roar with pain,
He'll only lep and lep again.

One can find out that it is a leopard by the way it ______. (1)
1. leaps
2. eats
3. looks
4. roars
State whether the following statement is true or false: (1)
When an animal repeatedly leaps at a person, it is a leopard.
Complete the sentence appropriately: (1)
It is clear that repetition is a poetic device used for 'lep and lep again' because ______.
(Clue: explain how repetition is applied here.)
The Royal Bengal Tiger has black stripes on yellow skin whereas a leopard has ______. (1)
Complete the analogy with a word from the extract: (1)
claws : nails :: ? : skin

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Chapter: [0.03] Two Stories About Flying

[5]7.b

Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate option:

He stalks in his vivid stripes
The few steps of his cage
On pads of velvet quiet
In his quiet rage.

He should be lurking in shadow
Sliding through long grass
Near the water hole
Where plump deer pass

'He' is in a rage because he is ______. (1)
1. hungry
2. tied
3. thirsty
4. in a cage
He is lurking in the shadow because ______. (1)
The above lines express the tiger's ______. (1)
1. resignation
2. fear
3. anger
4. acceptance
Complete the sentence appropriately: (1)
It is clear that metaphor is the poetic device used for ‘pads of velvet’ — because ______.
(Clue: explain how metaphor is applied here.)
The contrast in the above extract is between life in the forest and life in the ______. (1)
1. circus
2. national park
3. cave
4. zoo

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Chapter: [0.02] Nelson Mandela : Long Walk to Freedom

[12]8 | Read the following questions and answer any four of the five questions given below

[3]8.a

What did Kisa Gotami do after the death of her only son?

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Chapter: [0.1] The Sermon at Benares

[3]8.b

What are the raindrops compared to and why?

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Chapter: [0.01] A Letter to God

[3]8.c

How is the Goan baker still an important part of the life of a Goan village?

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Chapter: [0.07] Glimpses of India

[3]8.d

How did Chubukov react when Lomov asked for the hand of his daughter in marriage?

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Chapter: [0.11] The Proposal

[3]8.e

Why does Amanda wish to be a mermaid?

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Chapter: [0.04] From the Diary of Anne Frank

[6]9 | Read the following questions and answer any two of the three questions that follow:

[3]9.a

Why did Hari Singh smile in his most appealing way towards the end of the story?

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Chapter: [0.02] The Thief’s Story

[3]9.b

What excuses did Mrs. Pumphrey make about Mr. Herriot's advice?

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Chapter: [0.01] A Triumph of Surgery

[3]9.c

What lesson does Ebright learn when he does not win anything at a science fair?

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Chapter: [0.06] The Making of a Scientist

[6]10 | Answer any one of the following questions in 100-120 words:

[6]10.a

Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:

Motivation plays an important role in taking risks in life and in succeeding. Do you agree? Discuss with reference to the pilot of the old Dakota and the young seagull.

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Chapter: [0.03] Two Stories About Flying

[6]10.b

Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:

Valli was an extra-ordinary girl who had self-confidence and courage to realise her ambition by planning and drawing on her spirit of adventure. Discuss in reference to the chapter 'Madam Rides the Bus'.

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Chapter: [0.09] Madam Rides the Bus

[6]11 | Answer any one of the following questions in 100-120 words:

[6]11.a

Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:

Destiny had been cruel to Bholi yet she made a place for herself in a conservative society. Discuss.

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Chapter: [0.09] Bholi

[6]11.b

Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:

Matilda was very proud of her beauty and charm and this led to her downfall. Elaborate.

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Chapter: [0.07] The Necklace

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	King Tutankhamen was buried in a solid gold coffin 3300 years ago.