CBSE SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER-1, 2019-20
English Language & Literature (Code 184)
Class X
Time: 3 hrs. Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. This paper is divided into three sections. A, B and C. All questions are compulsory.
2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them.
3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
SECTION – A (READING) 20 MARKS
Q1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (8 Marks)
The tiger is not only our national animal but is also crucial to the country’s food security. Most Indian rivers have either their origin or major catchment areas in forests inhabited by tigers. But by the mid-1960s, the tiger was almost on the brink of extinction due to hunting and habitat loss. The 1968 ban on tiger hunting and 1973 declaration of the setting up of eight prime tiger habitats as tiger reserves helped save this majestic creature. With 50 tiger reserves now, the tiger’s population in India is expected to cross 3,000 this year.
The creation of tiger reserves, with the tiger as the flagship species, resulted in the preservation of many rivers and bio-geochemical cycles essential for maintaining healthy forests. The river’s water—and the minerals and organic manure produced by bio- geochemical cycles—make agricultural lands nutrient rich and productive. It has been observed that the agricultural lands near the tiger~bearing forests are very fertile. The soil water regime, the mineral and organic soil content of these lands are making the human communities richer and healthier. However, till date, the significance of the tiger in ensuring food security and livelihood for communities has been overlooked as an aspect of tiger conservation The presence of tigers is an indicator of the good health of the forests.
Although we have 50 tiger reserves, there are many other forests which are inhabited by tigers. Legendary conservationist, Jim Corbett, had called the tiger a large-hearted gentleman. And l completely agree with him. in my career of 37 years as an officer of the lndian Forest Service, in which l have encountered this animal 289 times, barring one incident, when I had to recover the dead body of a forest guard killed by a tiger in Corbett, l have never felt threatened by this animal.
Recent tiger-human conflicts and the persistent demands by affected people to control the animal, is a big challenge in ensuring the long-term survival of the tiger. Retaliatory killing of tigers and the demand for its organs are big hurdles to its survival.
The tiger is a territorial animal and fearlessly defends its territory, as the size of the territory decides the availability of food, water and cover. Territorial fights among tigers are common and sometimes lead to the death of weaker ones. The weak and young ones leave the territories to dominant one and venture out to establish a new home in other areas, sometimes more than 300 km away. This is the tiger dispersal phenomenon. Tiger reserves and other non forest areas work are a source of population and the adjoining forests and other non forest areas work as a sink for the dispersing tiger population. Dispersing tigers use agriculture fields, coffee and tea gardens, degraded forests and river beds to move in a new territory. This leads to conflict with communities dependent on these habitats.
We need a paradigm shift in tiger conservation policies in India. Corridors which allow safe and free movement for dispersing tigers should be a priority. Tigers living outside reserves need attention. We need better surveillance measures, more information gathering and better coordination among states to protect our tiger population. Can we imagine lndia without tigers?
Questions:
1. How is the tiger important to us?
(a) national animal
(b) important for food security
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) All of the above
2. Why were the tigers on the verge of extinction?
(a) tiger hunting
(b) habitat loss
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
3. How does the river Water help the farmers?
(a) makes land productive
(b) makes the land nutrient rich
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
4. Why does man overlook the tiger’s role in their life?
(a) unaware of tiger’s advanages
(b) need tigers for human survival
(c) deliberately ignores
(d) All of the above
5. What did Jim Corbett say about tigers?
(a) tiger was a large hearted gentleman
(b) tiger was cruel
(c) tiger was mad
(d) tiger was ferocious
6. Which incident does the narrator recall?
(a) incident of tiger hunting
(b) incident of recovering the guard’s body
(c) incident of tiger fight
(d) incident of a hunter’s arrival
7. The human communities are made richer and healthier by …………………………
(a) soil water regime
(b) minerals
(c) organic soil contents
(d) All of the above
8. The challenge to ensure the long-term survival of the tiger is …………………………
(a) tiger human conflicts
(b) demands by affected people to tame the animal
(c) Both (a) and (c)
(d) All of the above
Q2. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: 12 marks
1. The Road to success is not straight; there is a cur\/e called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution lights called family, and you will have flats called jobs. But, if you have a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it to a place called success!
2. In spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise. The bumps in the road are unavoidable, but you’ll never get to your destination if you aren’t willing to drive over them. The difference between a disaster and triumph lies in whether or not you’re prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you’re ready, those bumps will become stepping-stones.
3. The key thing to realize is that working harder is same as working smarter. How do you work smarter? You just need to have the right skills. People want improved circumstances and better life without an improved self. They want victory without paying the price or making efforts. It really cannot happen without the other. Any improvements that have not been generated by improving yourself are superficial and short-lived. If you want to have a better future, you have to change yourself. Stop worrying about the various challenges that will come your way. Just believe in yourself and use them as stepping-stones.
4. “Success” is getting whatever you want out of life without violating the rights of others.” It is not an accident. Success is the result of our attitude and our attitude is a choice. Hence success is a matter of choice and not chance.
5. Today success represents a holistic and positive attitude to life. Attitude is everything. Success is not restricted within some kind of brick and mortar premises. It assumes the individuality of a complete act executed with perfection; material achievements do not define life. We don’t remember sports stars for the products they endorse but the spirit of achievement they represent. In the abundance of positive attitude underline the grandeur of a truly rewarding rich life.
6. Success can be measured from two standpoints— the external and the internal. Externally it is the measure of a job well done and recognition. internally it the feeling of achievement and wholeness derived from the completion of a task or fulfillment of desire.
Questions:
2.1 On the basis of your reading of the above extract, answer the following questions in 30-40 words each: (2 X 4 = 8)
(a) What qualities lead one to the place called success?
(b) What is the difference between disaster and triumph?
(c) How can one have a better future?
(d) Describe two ways to measure success.
2.2 On the basis of your reading of the above extract, answer the following: (1 x 4 = 4)
(a) The synonym of ‘victory as given in paragraph 2 is …………………………………
(ii Planning
(ii) Preparation
(iii) Triumph
(iv) Challenges
(b) The synonym of ‘surplus’ as given in paragraph 5 is …………………………….
(c) The antonym of ‘Defeat’ as given in paragraph 6 is……………………………..
(i) Recognition
(ii) Achievement
(iii) Completion
(iv) Success
(d) The antonym of ‘deep’ as given in Paragraph 3 is…………………………….
Section – B (Writing and Grammar) 30 Marks
Q3. The youngsters of the modern era are morally bankrupt. Write a letter to the Editor of the local daily, expressing your opinion on the same in not more than 150 words. You are Reshma/Rajat. 8
OR
Deforestation results in self-destruction and leads to an imbalance in nature and eco-system. Extinction of the animal kingdom is a threat to the very existence of human beings. Write an article on the topic Deforestation is Self-destruction in about 150 words. (8 Marks)
Q4. Develop the following outlines into a story:
A silly cricket sings all the summer—dying of hunger in winter-goes to an ant—food refused—‘lf you sing all the spring, you must starve all the winter’.
Do not exceed 200 words. (10 Marks)
Q5. Complete the paragraph given below by filling in the blanks choosing the correct option from those that follow: (4 Marks)
We (a) ……………………… in a rush. We are making haste. A comparison (b) …………………………… time characterises our lives. As time-use researchers look around, they see (c) ………………….. rushing (d) ……………………… scurrying everywhere.
(a) (i) are (ii) is (iii) are (iv) shall
(b) (i) in (ii) an (iii) the (iv) for .
(c) (i) a (ii) an (iii) the (iv) those
(d) (i) but (ii) and (iii) therefore (iv) since
Q6. The following passage has not been edited and there is one error in each line. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet against the correct number. (4 Marks)
Peer counselling can best be describe as a healthy (a) ……………………..
interaction within youngsters, whereby one performs (b) …………………….
the role of the mentor, while the others seek guidance (c) …………………….
through the much unfamiliar by-lanes of student life. (d) …………………….
Q7. Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences:
us/the/with/phenomenon/been/has/ageing/of
The phenomenon of ageing has been with us.
(a) disappear/anything/must/that/born/is
(b) age/we/old/avoid/cannot
(c) passions/ageing/human/shouId/control/over/bring
(d) living/controlling/our/theseloflmodelthelchangesl forces
SECTION – C (LITERATURE) 30 Marks
Q8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: 4 marks
He turned his aeroplane slowly to the north, in front of my Dakota, so that it would be easier for me to follow him. I was very happy to go behind the strange aeroplane like an obedient child.
Questions:
(a) Who does ‘He’ refer to?
(i) pilot of black aeroplane
(ii) the person in the control room
(iii) the narrator
(iv) None of the above
(b) In which direction did the black aeroplane take a turn?
(i) south
(ii) east
(iii) west
(iv) north
(c) What was easier for the pilot of Dakota to do?
(d) Why has the writer been compared with an obedient child?
OR
“I heard an old religious man
But yesternight declare
That he had found a text to prove
That only God, my dear,
Could love you for yourself alone
And not your yellow hair”.
Questions:
(a) Who is the speaker of these lines?
(i) Anne Gregory (ii) Robin Klein (iii) Robert Frost (iv) john Berryman
(b) What did the text say?
(i) God hates you (ii) God loves you (iii) God kills you (iv) None of the above
(c) What idea does the poet want to convey in these lines?
(d) Whose words did the speaker hear?
Q9. Answer any five of the following questions in 30-40 words: 2×5=10 Marks
(a) Chubukov called Natalya a ‘Lovesick cat’ why?
(b) In what way did the Buddha change Kisa Gotami’s understanding?
(c) What is Coorg famous for?
(d) What job did the narrator get after graduation? Did he like his work?
(e) What do you know about Lt Lota?
(f) What do you know about Horace Danby?
Q10. Answer the following questions in 100-150 words:
Valli’s bus journey was a joy ride full of pleasant and new experience? Why? Why not? (8 Marks)
OR
Discuss the character traits of Natalya.
Q11. Answer any one of the following questions in 100-150 words: (8 Marks)
Horace Danby was a meticulous planner but still he faltered. Where did he go wrong and why?
OR
What did Bholi see in the school? How did the teacher support her?
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