English - Language and Literature Outside Delhi Set 3 2023-2024 English Medium Class 10 Question Paper Solution

Read the following text:

Answer the following questions, based on the above passage:

(i) Which of the following statements best describes the difference between renewable energy sources and alternate energy sources?  (1)

1. Alternative energy sources are more expensive than renewable energy sources.
2. Renewable energy sources are inexhaustible whereas alternate energy sources could be exhaustible.
3. Alternative energy sources are as renewable as renewable energy sources.
4. Renewable energy sources are exhaustible but alternative energy sources are inexhaustible.

(ii) What is the tone of the writer in the given lines from para (4)?
Rationalise your response in about 40 words. (2)
"However, thanks to increased demand, more experienced energy developers, competitive supply chains, improved renewable technologies and enhanced energy efficiency capabilities, that's no longer the case".

(iii) Complete the sentence appropriately:  (1)
In the past, alternative energy sources were not used much by the consumers because ______.

(iv) The passage includes some words that are opposites of each other. From the sets (a) to (e) below, identify two sets of antonyms:  (1)

1. generate and produce
2. exhaustible and inexhaustible
3. subtle and versatile
4. power and energy
5. sustainable and exhaustible
   

(v) Who is the leader of renewable energy pack and why?  (1)

(vi) Based on the reading of the passage, examine, in about 40 words, the difference between geothermal electricity and hydroelectricity.  (2)

(vii) What is the message conveyed by the passage?  (1)

1. Only those energy sources should be used which are renewable.
2. Wind energy is a renewable as well as inexhaustible source of energy.
3. There are plenty of renewable energy sources that can be used to replace traditional energy sources.
4. Alternative energy sources are the emerging energy trends and are still evolving.

(viii) State whether the following statement is True or False with reference to the given extract.  (1)

Hydroelectricity as a renewable energy source is used for residential as well as commercial purposes.

Read the passage given below:

The following chart shows the major export destinations of Indian mangoes in 2019-20:

Table: Major export destinations of Indian mangoes in 2019-20:

(Adapted for academic usage.)

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above:

(i) Complete the following analogy appropriately, based on your understanding of Para  (1)
We can say that for becoming the king of jungle, Lion has to be the strongest, bravest and the fiercest. Similarly, Mango is known as the king as the king of fruits because.

(ii) Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option from those given in brackets, based on your understanding of Para (2):  (1)
The statement that, India is the largest producer of Mangoes with 45.88 percent of the total world production can be attributed to Indian orchardists, is a/an ______ (fact/ opinion) because it is a/an ______ (subjective judgement/objective detail)

(iii) Justify the following in about 40 words:  (2)
India being the major shareholder 41 terms of mango production, exports only 0.52% of its total production.

(iv) Based on the table, which three countries were at par with each other in terms of mango import from India in 2019-20?  (1)

(v) The top mango importing country is the U.S.A., however, India exports only two percent of its total exports to the U.S.A. State any one inference that can be drawn from this.  (1)

(vi) In the given sentence taken from para-2, select the option that correctly replaces the underlined word, with its most likely antonym.  (1)
These countries are the bigger challenges for Indian mango exports.

1. enigmas
2. solutions
3. provocations
4. disputes

(vii) Why is India described as the largest producer of mangoes in the world? (Answer in about 40 words.)  (2)

(viii) Which of the following is the main takeaway from the study mentioned in the passage?  (1)

1. India needs to produce more mangoes so that more can be exported.
2. The UAE imported most mangoes from India in 2019-20.
3. India is the largest producer of mangoes and by putting in more efforts, has the potential to be the largest exporter too.
4. More study is needed to find ways to increase the export of mangoes from India.

Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:

We hope that you continue to work with the same zeal and keep ______ (surprise) us with such remarkable performances. We thank you and wish you good luck for your upcoming projects. Regards

Read the given sentence from a medical journal. Identify the error and supply the correction in the sentence:

A flu vaccine's most common side effects are soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site. These ought begin six to twelve hours after vaccination and can last upto two days.

Use the given format for your response.

Tanu and Amit had a conversation about the execution of Tanu's travel plan. Report Amit's question.

Will you be going with your family?

Read the dialogue between Karan and his friend, Parvaiz regarding Karan's winter vacation plans:

Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue.

Karan asked Parvaiz how his winter vacation plan was shaping up.

Parvaiz sighed and said there were no plans. He further added that ______.

they had extra classes during our winter vacation

he has extra classes during their winter vacations

they had extra classes during their winter vacation

they have extra classes during their winter vacation

Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the line from the policy document of an insurance company:

It is our endeavour to settle your maturity claim on or before the due date. The Servicing Branch ______ (likely/usually/occasionally) sends maturity claim intimations two months in advance.

Identify the error and supply correction for the given part of the note appearing on an educational website.

Please note: An early and active communication is required as late notification may result in a delay redressal of your request.

Use the given format for your response.

Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for a line from a Research Report on Water Conservation.

Excess pumping of groundwater leads to decrease in ground water levels but if continues, it can exhaust the resource. 

Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank, with the correct option:

Finally, she went to the best doctor in town. The doctor spent months ______ her until she was finally cured.

treats

treated

to treating

treating

Report the dialogue between two friends, Madhur and Priyanka, by completing the sentence:

Madhur asked Priyanka if she knew about the importance of water for their body. Priyanka answered in the affirmative and explained that ______.

Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the part of the "All Rights Reserved" note given in a textbook.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, stored or translated into any language. 'Any person ______' in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.

who will be doing any unauthorised act

who is doing any unauthorised act

who does any unauthorised act

who may do any unauthorised act

Complete the slogan; by filling in the blank with the correct option:

There's No place Like Earth To Live and Work. So Let's ______ A Better Place.

Making It

Creates It

Make It

Create It

Identify the error and supply correction for the following sentence taken from a copyright's document.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Reproducing, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited. 

Use the given format for your response. 

As Sharman Singh of 776, Hemkunt Apartments, Arampur, you believe that as a law abiding citizen who pays regular taxes you deserve regular supply of clean drinking water in your house. However, your locality is facing acute shortage as supply is often disrupted without notice causing problems to the residents. Write a letter to the Director of Jal Board of your city area, in about 120 words, apprising him of the situation; sharing the need for regular supply of clean water and requesting him to take necessary action to improve the situation.

As Sonam Mehta, a resident of 14, Sunrise Apartment, Udaipur, you are distressed about the misuse and poor maintenance of the public park in your society. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily, in about 120 words, highlighting the condition, mentioning the inconvenience faced by the residents of the iocality. Share the importance of public parks and suggest measures for its proper upkeep.

Cases of obesity, are on the rise. Experts fear a health emergency unless the growing obesity problem is tackled on a war footing. We can say that we are in an obesity epidemic in India. Based on the graph given below, write an analytical paragraph, in about 120 words, analysing the percentage of overweight Indians and suggest possible solutions.

Life expectancy is defined as the average number of additional years a person could expect to live if current mortality trends were to continue for the rest of that person's life. It is a standard indicator for the level of socio-economic development. Based on the data given below, write an analytical paragraph, in about 120 words, analysing the projected life expectancy of men and women over a period of time and assessing the possible causes.

Projected Life Expectancy 2001-2015

Read the given extracts and answer the questions given:

1. State any one inference about Rajvir from the given context:  (1)
   "Rajvir too was an ardent fan of detective stories, but at the moment he was keen on looking at the beautiful scenery."
2. State True or False:  (1)
   The reason Rajvir was interested in looking at the beautiful scenery was that the detective book he was reading, was not interesting.
   
3. People who live in big cities are always fascinated by the natural beauty and abundant greenery. Elaborate in about 40 words, with reference to the extract.   (2)
4. Which phrase would correctly substitute 'doll-like figures', in the given sentence from the extract?  (1)
   Dwarfing the tiny tea plants were tall sturdy shade-trees and amidst the orderly rows of bushes busily moved doll-like figures.

Read the given extracts and answer the questions given:

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Hari Singh thinks he would not be able to write whole sentences?   (1)
   1. Anil would not be there to teach him.
   2. He had robbed Anil and left.
   3. He would not go back to Anil to learn.
   4. He had no money to take admission in school.
2. Why is it fair to say that Hari Singh's tone, when he says "I couldn't cook his meals, run to the bazaar or learn to write whole sentences any any more," is filled with remorse and regret? Answer in about 40 words.  (2)
3. What do you infer about Hari Singh from this statement?   (1)
   "Whole sentences, I knew, could one day bring me more than a few hundred rupees."
   
4. State True or False with reference to the given extract.  (1)
   The reason Hari Singh was filled with a feeling of guilt was because Anil trusted him.

Read the given extract and answer the questions:

1. Fill in the blank with one word:   (1)
   When the speaker says "If there is nothing on the tree, 'Tis the Chameleon you see", he refers to as characteristic trait of a true Chameleon.
   
2. What does the speaker mean when he says, 'A lizard sort of thing'?  (1)
3. Which of the following best describes the speaker's disposition while describing the Chameleon?   (1)
   1. indifferent
   2. playful
   3. dismissive
   4. respectful
4. Comment on the poet's use of language in these lines. Answer in about 40 words.   (2)

1. Identify the figure of speech used in the line: "The trees are stumbling forward into the night".    (1)
2. Explain the significance of the line:   (2)
   "The moon is broken like a mirror, its pieces flash now in the crown of the tallest Oak." Answer in about 40 words.
   
3. Complete the sentence with the appropriate option.   (1)
   In the third line, the word 'Listen' is used to _______.
   1. serve no purpose but to complete the sentence.
   2. emphasise listening carefully to the sound of glass breaking.
   3. emphasise listening carefully as a change is about to take place.
   4. make the reader more attentive.
4. What does the line: "My head is full of whispers which tomorrow will be silent" tell us about the poet's state of mind?   (1)

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

What idea does the Postmaster come up with? What did he do to stick to his resolution?

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

Briefly bring out the contrast between the young seagull's initial attempts to fly and his first successful flight.

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

Explain why Amanda wants to be an orphan.

Refer to the given lines, from the text - I am an orphan, roaming the street. I pattern soft dust with my hushed, bare feet. The silence is golden, the freedom is sweet.

The most laid back individuals become converts to the life of high-energy adventure. Elaborate with reference to Coorg.

Bring out the central idea of the poem, 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon'.

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

What does Mr. Herriot mean by "happy period" for himself and his partners? Explain.

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

Justify how Ebright's mother played an important part in becoming him a scientist.

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

A well known book of nursery rhymes saved the world from a Martian invasion. Comment with reference to 'The Book that Saved the Earth'.

Answer the following question in 100-120 words:

A desire is more personal whereas a vision has broader connotations. You have been asked to present an analysis of Valli's desire and Mandela' s vision and how they are respectively fulfilled. Write this presentation draft including your insights, in about 120 words, comparing the approaches of both Valli and Mandela.

You may begin like this:
One acknowledges that both, Valli and Mandela ______ however,

Answer the following question in 100-120 words:

You have been chosen to address the student gathering from the nearby schools to speak on "How to Deal with Loss - Personal or Material". Prepare the speech draft in not more than 120 words, with reference to the commonality of themes in John Benyman's. 'The Ball Poem' and 'A Sermon at Benaras'.

You may begin this way.

Good morning everyone. Today, I'd like to discuss two pieces of literature that offer a powerful insight into how we can learn to deal with loss.

You may end in this way -

To conclude, I'd like to say that -

Thank you.

Answer the following question in 100-120 words:

Imagine that Griffin's conscience pricks him and he decides to write a diary entry, about misusing science and endangering society, in the context of his own experience. Write this diary entry, as Griffin, in about 120 words. 

Answer the following question in 100-120 words:

A character arc is the transformation or development of a character throughout a story and refers to the changes a character undergoes as a result of their experiences, challenges and interaction with other characters. In the light of the above information, trace the character arc of Matilda in Guy De Maupassants' 'The Necklace', in about 120 words.