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Academic Year: 2024-2025
Date & Time: 15th February 2025, 10:30 am
Duration: 3h
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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 Textbook - Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each Part.
Read the following text:
| (1) | Creativity is our most precious resource and the most inexhaustible one. As anyone who has ever spent any time with children knows, every single human being is born creative; every human being is innately endowed with the ability to combine data and perceptions, materials and ideas, and devise new ways of thinking and doing. What fosters creativity? More than anything else: the presence of other creative people; contrary to that, creativity is the province of great individual geniuses. In fact, creativity is a social process. Our biggest creative breakthrough comes when people learn from, compete with, and collaborate with other people. |
| (2) | Cities are centres of creativity. With their diverse populations, dense social networks and public spaces, people can meet spontaneously and spark or catalyse new ideas. With their infrastructure for finance, organization and trade, they allow the idea to swiftly reach its destination. |
| (3) | A study tracking the decline of unconventional thinking ability as children age states that while 98 percent of 3 to 5 year olds exhibited creative thinking, this dwindled to 10 percent among 13 to 15 year olds and a mere 2 percent among 25 year olds. Thus, adulthood witnesses the erosion of innate creativity. There is variance in creative vitality across cities. Although all cities harbour creative individuals by default, some are saturated with leaders, institutions, and people that inhibit creativity. |
| (4) | Creativity (or the lack of it) follows the same general contours of the great socio-economic divide – our rising inequality – that plagues us. According to estimates, roughly one-third of people are able to do work which engages our creative faculties to some extent, whether as artists, musicians, writers, techies, innovators, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, journalists,. That leaves a group termed "the other 66 percent," in which their creativity is subjugated, ignored or wasted. |
| (5) | Creativity itself is not in danger. It is flourishing all around us – in science and technology, arts and culture, in our rapidly revitalizing cities. But we still have a long way to go if we want to build a truly creative society that supports and rewards the creativity of each one of us. |
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above:
- The central idea of this passage is that: [1]
- Social interaction is necessary to nurture creativity.
- Creativity and ideas are gradually declining in all societies.
- The creativity divide is widening in societies in line with socio-economic trends.
- More people should work in jobs that engage their creative faculties.
- Select the option that is true for the assertion and reason given below: [1]
Assertion: Creativity is the province of great individual genius is not true.
Reason: Creativity is a social process.- Both the Assertion and Reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation and assertion.
- Both the Assertion and Reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
- The Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
- The Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.
- Identify the word in paragraph 1 which means something that cannot be used-up or depleted. [1]
- What important trends does a study tracking the decline in creative thinking ability in children reveal? Answer in about 40 words. [2]
- Read the given prompt and select the correct option in the brackets to fill in the blank. [1]
Our biggest creative breakthrough comes when people learn from, compete with, and collaborate with other people.
Creativity is thus a ______ (economic, industrial, social) process. - According to the passage, where does creativity thrive apart from arts and culture? [1]
- Complete the following with a suitable reason:
About thirty-three percent citizens engage their creative faculties in tasks that use _______. [1] - In the context of the last paragraph, explain how does the passage view the future of creativity in society. [2]
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Read the following text:
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Answer the following questions, based on the passage above:
- What does the use of the phrase 'a perfect storm of choice', by the writer, in paragraph 1, tell us about their feelings? [1]
- The consumers are elated
- The consumers are confused
- The consumers are confident
- The consumers are decisive
- Identify the word in paragraph 2, that indicates that the writer feels assisting consumers has become a profitable industry. [1]
- Based on the aspects mentioned in the table, mention the marketing approach that is primarily concerned with understanding consumers based on various factors. [1]
- Complete the following analogy approximately, based on your understanding of the table: [1]
Cataloging people by gender, income level, personal interests, etc. is to Data utilization as Algorithms, influencers, and ad tech are to ______. - Which aspect in the table pertains to presenting consumers with carefully selected choices to assist decision-making? [1]
- Challenge
- Data utilization
- Marketing trends
- Retail assistance
- Based on your understanding, fill the blank with the appropriate option from those given in brackets: [1]
The solution to combat choice fatigue to ______ (follow/employ/recommend) lifestyle influencers on Instagram who provide self-improving content and product references. - Complete the sentence suitably: [1]
The different approach to revolutionise consumer choices is to ______. - Complete the following with a suitable reason: [1]
The writer believes that the global product abundance cannot be equitable because ______. - In the context of the last paragraph, though the startups promise simplicity of access, what are the drawbacks of such a structure? [2]
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As I entered the room, the first thing that struck me as odd, was the candle still ______ (burn) on the table. The curtains had been drawn back and the room was bright.
Chapter:
Identify and correct the error in the sentence taken from the article.
– ‘The Hidden Health Risks of Bread Consumption’.
Health experts worldwide are concerning about the surge in health problems.
| Error | Correction |
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A mask is used to hide the identity ______ a person.
of
for
being
at
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Read the following conversation:
| Student: | Hello. I’ve come to ask about the English courses you run for international students. |
| Administrator: | Are you a student at the university? |
Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue:
The student greeted and mentioned that she ______ to inquire about the English courses for international students. The administrator enquired if she was a student at the university.
has come
has came
had came
had come
Chapter:
Identify the error and supply the correct word in the format given below:
"Embrace change as an opportunity for personal growth and allowed is to improve your life."
| Error | Correction |
Chapter:
Report the dialogue between a shopkeeper and Ramesh:
| Shopkeeper: | What book do you want? |
| Ramesh: | A reference book for Physics which i can use for my project work. |
The shopkeeper asked Ramesh which book did he want. Ramesh replied that ______.
Chapter:
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete an article published in a science magazine.
There are many inventions of science ______ have benefitted human beings in many ways.
those
which
such
Chapter:
Complete the statement made by a career counsellor by filling the blank with the correct option:
In our country, ______ universities offer a range of courses. That's why foreign students prefer Indian universities.
more
each
many
few
Chapter:
Report the dialogue between the residents and the city planner, by completing the sentence:
| City planner: | "The new park is a result of several months of research and planning." |
| Residents: | "We don't know who is more excited - we or our children!" |
The city planner said that the new park ______ of several months of research and planning. The residents expressed their excitement, stating that they were unsure who was more excited - they or the children.
Chapter:
Choose the correct statement:
He sweared that he had not stolen the bag.
He swore that he had not stolen the bag.
He was swearing that he had not stolen the bag.
He swears that he had not stolen the bag.
Chapter:
The following is an excerpt from a travelogue:
There is an error in the statement. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction.
Kanyakumari is popular for its beautiful beaches, unique Vivekananda Rock Memorial and stunning sunrise and sunset view.
| Error | Correction |
| is | are |
| Error | Correction |
| for | of |
| Error | Correction |
| and | also |
| Error | Correction |
| view | views |
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The report concludes that ______ learners have ______ knowledge of astrophysics.
very few/some
some/every
every/no
no/a lot of
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You are Mahima/Manoj, a resident of B/20, Shastri Road, Mumbai, and a volunteer with 'Cleen India'. As a concerned citizen, you have noticed that Marine Lines has become heavily polluted with plastic and garbage.
Write a letter to the editor of a prominent newspaper to raise awareness about this issue. In your letter, explain how environmental damage can be reduced through the help of NGO's individuals and government organizations.
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You are Sapna/Samar, a resident of A-411, Vivek Vihar, Delhi. Write a letter to the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation to highlight your concern about the street lights in your area that have been out of order for a long time. Emphasize the safety issues and inconvenience caused by the lack of proper street lighting and request prompt repairs.
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The Pros and Cons of using the internet in everyday life are numerous. The internet is like a double-edged sword. Based on the information provided in the table below, write an analytical paragraph on the topic ‘Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet’ in not less than 120 words.
| Pros and Cons of Internet | |
| Pros | Cons |
| (1) Connectivity | (1) Data Security |
| (2) Communication speed and versatile working |
(2) Social Isolation |
| (3) Learning Re-defined | (3) Addiction towards it |
| (4) Transfer of Data | (4) Plagiarism and copyright |
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Read the following details:
Students today are becoming victims of cyber-crime and cyber bullying in schools, which is affecting the mental health of students. Write an analytical paragraph in 120 words on the problems and causes of cyber-crimes.
| ⇒ Misuse of Information Technology with the intention to trouble others.
⇒ It comes in various forms – hacking, negative comments – spreading rumours Impact – spoils image, self-doubt, results in insecurities and complexes. Causes – desire of power, seeking entertainment, escapism, inadequate regulations. |
Chapter:
Read the given extracts and answer the questions for any one of the two given.
| It is from these comrades in the struggle that I learned the true meaning of courage. Time and again, I have seen men and women risk and give up their lives for an idea. I have seen men and women stand up to attacks and torture without breaking, showing a strength and resilience that defies the imagination. I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. (Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom.) |
- What effect does the experience as described in the lines below have on the speaker? [1]
Time and again, I have seen men and women risk their lives for an idea. - Select one inference about the idea of courage from the given context: [1]
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it.- being fearless
- absence of fear
- feeding your fears
- ability to overcome fear
- Answer in about 40 words, with reference to the extract: [2]
According to the author, what does true courage entail? How does this perspective differ from a common misconception about courage? - Fill in the blank with the correct phrase from the bracket in the context of the given extract: [1]
Men stood up to torture, showing strength and resilience that is ______ (impossible to understand / seeped in reality).
Chapter:
| There was a fifty rupee note between his fingers. My heart sank. I thought I had been discovered. "I made some money yesterday," he explained. "Now you’ll be paid regularly." My spirits rose. But when I took the note, I saw it was still wet from the night’s rain. "Today we’ll start writing sentences," he said. He knew. But neither his lips nor his eyes showed anything. (The Thief’s Story) |
- In the context of the given extract: [1]
What was the feelings UNLIKELY to have been on seeing 'a fifty rupee note between his fingers'?- joyous
- sad
- unhappy
- worried
- How does the prospect of being paid regularly affect the narrator's motivation and hope for the future? [2]
Answer in about 40 words. - Fill in the blank with the correct word from the bracket: [1]
The person spoken about did not let the narrator realise that his act of stealing was caught. It reflects the ______ (nobility/dishonesty) if his character. - Compare the meanings of the expressions: [1]
"My heart sank", and "My spirits rose".
Chapter:
Read the given extracts and answer the questions.
|
My head is full of whispers |
- The metaphorical expression used by the poet to describe the movement of the trees is ______. [1]
- Based on the tone, discuss how Adreinne Rich presents the conflict between man and nature. [2]
- What is the mood or atmosphere conveyed by the imagery in the passage? [1]
- Calm and tranquil
- Eerie and foreboding
- Joyful and celebratory
- Melancholic and traumatic
- Why would the whispers be silent tomorrow? [1]
Chapter:
| (I am Rapunzel, I have not care; life in a tower is tranquil and rare; I'll certainly never let down my bright hair! Stop that sulking at once, Amanda! You're always so moody, Amanda! Anyone would think that I nagged at you, Amanda! (Amanda) |
- Complete the following suitably:
Amanda sulked and became moody because ______. [1] - What does the girl constantly yearn for? What do you pattern about Amanda from the poem? [2]
- What kind of picture is painted by the poet through the line, "life in a tower is tranquil and rare"? [1]
- The tone of the speaker in the exclamation "Stop that sulking at once, Amanda!" is: [1]
- uncertain
- aggressive
- dominating
- meek
- moody
- 1, 2, 4
- 2 and 3
- 2, 4 and 5
- 4 and 5
Chapter:
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Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.
Motivation influences our willingness to overcome challenges and eventually succeed. How does the young Seagull in 'Two Stories About Flying' demonstrate this? Discuss.
(Two Stories about Flying)
Chapter:
Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.
"The fog comes on little feet." Highlight the significance of the metaphor employed in the poem 'Fog' by Carl Sandburg.
(Fog)
Chapter:
Answer the following question in about 40–50 words.
Mijbil the Otter is portrayed as an intelligent, friendly, and playful animal who thrives on affection. Discuss how these traits are depicted in the story Mijbil the Otter by Gavin Maxwell.
(Mijbil – The otter)
Chapter:
Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.
Comment on the significance of the title 'The Proposal' in the play. Provide two examples from the play to support your explanation.
(The Proposal)
Chapter:
Answer the questions in about 40–50 words.
How does the poet present the concept of beauty in the poem ‘For Anne Gregory? (For Anne Gregory)
Chapter:
Answer the question in about 40-50 words.
Mrs. Hall's suspicion on Griffin for the theft grew stronger and she confronted him. Describe Griffin's reaction.
(Footprints without Feet)
Chapter:
Answer the questions in about 40–50 words.
Why is Matilda unhappy with her life?
(The Necklace)
Chapter:
Answer the question in about 40-50 words.
Explain why and how Horace Danby was mistakenly accused and caught for a theft he did not commit in the story 'A Question Trust'
(A Question of Trust)
Chapter:
Answer the following question in 100-120 words.
Examine the role of Nature in the poems ‘The Dust of Snow’ and ‘Fog’.
Chapter:
Answer the following questions in 100-120 words.
The journeys of Anne Frank and Valli teach us the vital lesson that optimism and self-assurance empower women to rise above circumstances and overcome obstacles. Examine the similarities.
(Diary of Anne Frank & Madam Rides the Bus)
Chapter:
Answer the following question in about 100-120 words.
Ebright's journey of becoming a leading scientist conveys a strong message to us. His inquisitiveness and competency drove him to become a great scientist. In what manner does Richard Ebright's perseverance, dedication and inquisitiveness inspire you to pursue your dreams?
(The Making of a Scientist)
Chapter:
Answer the following questions in 100-120 words.
It is truly said that a good teacher is the light that helps one cross even the darkest of paths through honing their inherent qualities, which enable them to shine bright and strong in life. In what ways does Sulekha’s teacher epitomize this saying? How did she become the pillar of support and strength for Sulekha?
(Bholi)
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