Apeejay Common Preboard (Term1)

English Core (301)

Class - XII
Time: 90 Minutes Max. Marks 50

General Instructions:
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections.
2. Section A-READING has 18 questions. Attempt a total of 14 questions, as per specific
instructions for each question.
3. Section B-WRITING SKILLS has 12 questions. Attempt a total of 10 questions, as per
specific instructions for each question.
4. Section C-LITERATURE has 30 questions. Attempt 26 questions, as per specific
instructions foreach question.
5. All questions carry equal marks.
6. There is no negative marking

SECTION A (READING SECTION)

I.Read the passage given below:
I. Sloping hills, green, winding roads through rolling tea gardens, mists slowly
enveloping the hills, silver oaks dancing in the wind, smell of cardamom in sprawling
spice gardens and scenic resorts overlooking the valley; these are some of the scenes
from Munnar, the breathtakingly beautiful hill station of Kerala.

II. Wherever you go through the winding roads, you will find rolling grasslands and
velvet beds of tea gardens all around you. Recently trimmed patches alongside brown
cropped slopes and freshly grown tea, make Munnar the Eden of tea gardens. I‘m not
exaggerating; you really won‘t find a greater variety of tea gardens elsewhere in India.
But that‘s not all, Munnar also has lots of other things to offer—the Neelakurunji
flower [the flower that lights up its forests once in 12 years], the Nilgiri Tahr [a rare
breed of mountain goat that is found only in Munnar] and the Anamudi [the highest
peak in South India].

III. Munnar derives its name from the Tamil words munu [three] and aaru [river]. The
town is situated at the confluence of Mudrapuzha, Nallathani and Kundala rivers. It is
located near the Tamil Nadu border and is close to both Coimbatore and Kochi,
making it a preferred weekend spot for those residing there. But its beauty lures
people from far and beyond–it‘s also a popular destination of foreign tourists coming
to India. It used to be the favourite summer resort of the English, when the British
ruled India. And why not? The town and its surroundings vary in height from 1700m
– 2700m above sea level and offer stunning views of hills and valleys. It has a
salubrious climate round the year, which makes it a pleasurable place to spend your
vacation. Even in summer, the temperature varies from 8 degrees – 16 degrees
Celsius.

IV. In summer, the sudden showers turn its tea gardens into magical carpets and bestow
an ethereal look to the landscape. No wonder many good resorts have cropped up in
the area. A four or five night stay in these resorts can give you everything from
recreational activities and tours to ayurvedic massages and treks—a total rejuvenation
package. We booked ourselves into a resort near a tea garden. And as far as the eye

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 could see, there was mist and miles of tea gardens. The main town is a little congested
though.In the past, it was an important summer retreat spot of British. They called it
an iconic tourist destination because of the exotic scenic value, natural beauty and the
climatic condition.

V. Munnar is divided into two regions. The Old Munnar is the place where you
can find tourist information office and other government buildings. It is harder
to find accommodations here. The Munnar is the region where you can find the
bus stand. Around this region, you can find accommodation of varying budget
level. For luxury lovers, there are numerous resorts, five-star hotels and
boutique hotels in the hill station. You can find hotels with fantastic view or
lodging in the middle of a plantation.You can also find small dorm houses,
lodges and simple accommodation for those who wish to save a little in
accommodation. If you are looking for cheaper accommodation, choose hotels
that are at sea level, rather than at the peak of the hill station.

VI. The tourism season starts in October and ends in May. The place is at prime
beauty throughout the year except during the rainy season. The summers are
mild and short-lived here. By the middle of June, you can experience showers,
which last until September. During winter season, the place becomes slippery
and many activities will be closed for the season. This is the lean tourism
season.

VII. Summer starts in March and ends by May. The summers are pleasing and the
chances of smog is less. You can enjoy viewpoints better during this season.
This is also the season for flowering plants and vegetation. Winter starts in
October and ends in February. This is the coldest time of the year and the most
beautiful time too. This is the best time for tea tourism.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight out of the ten questions by
choosing the correct option:

Q1.Which of the following options best describes the scenic beauty of Munnar?
A. Sloping hills, green, winding roads through rolling tea gardens.
B. Sloping hills, green, winding roads through rolling tea gardens, mists slowly
enveloping the hills, silver oaks dancing in the wind.
C. Sloping hills, green, winding roads through rolling tea gardens, mists slowly
enveloping the hills, silver oaks dancing in the wind, smell of cardamom in sprawling
spice gardens and scenic resorts overlooking the valley.
D. mists slowly enveloping the hills, silver oaks dancing in the wind, smell of cardamom
in sprawling spice gardens and scenic resorts overlooking the valley.

Q2. Why is Munnar named as the Eden of tea garden?

A. because of its scenic beauty.
B. because you will find rolling grasslands and velvet beds of tea gardens all around you.
C. because tourists come here.
D. because you really won‘t find a greater variety of tea gardens elsewhere in India.

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 Q3. How did Munnar get its name?
A. The town is situated at the confluence of three rivers Mudrapuzha, Nallathani and
Kamala rivers.
B. Munnar derives its name from the Tamil words munu [three] and aaru [stream].
C. The town is situated at the confluence of three rivers Ganga,Yamuna and
Saraswati.
D. Munnar derives its name from the Tamil words munu [three] and aaru [river].
Mudrapuzha, Nallathani and Kundala rivers.

Q4. What was Munnar called as during the British rule?

A. They called it an iconic tourist destination because of the exotic scenic value,
natural beauty and the climatic condition.
B. They called it the hub of business centres.
C. It was a summer retreat.
D. It used to be the favourite summer resort of the English, when the British ruled
India.

Q5. What makes Munnar a popular tourist destination throughout the year?
A. It has a salubrious climate round the year, which makes it a pleasurable place to spend
your vacation.
B. Even in summer, the temperature varies from 8 degrees – 16 degrees Celsius.
C. It is a great shopping place.
D. Both A&B

Q6. (1) Rain enhances the beauty of Munnar in summer.

(2) Tea gardens turn into magical carpets and bestow an ethereal look to
the landscape.
A. (2) is the cause for (1).
B. (1) repeats the situation described in (2).
C. (2) elaborates the problem described in (1).
D. (1) sets the stage for (2).

Q7.A collocation is a group of words that often occur together.The writer uses the phrase
winding roads. Select the word from the options that correctly collocates with winding
roads
A. meandering
B. convoluting
C. straight
D. curvaceous

Q8. The antonym of the word ‗salubrious‘ in para 3 is

A. inclement
B. agreeable
C. risky
D. unstable

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 Q9. Select the option that suitably completes the given dialogue as per the context in
paragraph IV.
Author:Have you ever wondered why many good resorts have cropped up in the area?
Reader: This is because (1) ------------
Reader: What can a stay in these resorts offer us?
Author: A four or five night stay in these resorts can give you (2) ----------

A. (1) it is a profitable business (2) comfort & enjoyment.

B. (1) the sudden showers turn its tea gardens into magical carpets and bestow an ethereal
look to the landscape. (2) everything from recreational activities and tours to
ayurvedic massages and treks—a total rejuvenation package
C. (1) the competition is tough (2) good health
D. (1) the sudden showers turn its tea gardens into magical carpets and bestow an ethereal
look to the landscape (2) Nothing but a hole in your pocket.

Q 10.Which quote summarises the writer‘s feelings about Munnar.

A. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
- John Keats
B. Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder
-Plato
C. Beauty is power; a smile is its sword.
-John Ray
D. Let us live for the beauty of our own reality.
- Charles Lamb

II.Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

I. Hand sanitizers are everywhere. They are cheap, effective disinfectants, and many are
easy to carry around. But lately, these products have been scrutinized for the potential
harm they can have on children. ―Many caregivers are unaware of the very high
alcohol content present in alcohol-based hand sanitizers, which can contain up to 60%
to 95% alcohol,‖ said Cynthia Santos, MD, from CDC‘s National Centre for
Environmental Health. ―Young children may inadvertently consume these hand
sanitizers because of their appealing scents, like apple, vanilla, and citrus.‖

No. of cases reported to NDPS about exposure to alcohol and non-alcohol hand
sanitizer in children ≤12 years old in 2011-14.
TABLE 2
Year Alcohol Non-alcohol Total
Total 65,293 (92.4%) 5376 (7.6%) 70,669

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 2011 15,971 (92.5%) 1286 (7.5%) 17,257
2012 16,571 (92.4%) 1355 (7.6%) 17,926
2013 16,423 (92.5%) 1338 (7.5%) 17,761
2014 16,328 (92.1%) 1397 (7.9%) 17,725

II. In a new report from CDC researchers analysed data reported to the National Poison
Data System (NPDS) from 2011–14 on exposures to alcohol and non-alcohol-based
hand sanitizers in children who were 12 years old or younger. A total of 70,669 hand
sanitizer exposures in this age group were reported to NPDS, including 65,293
(92.4%) alcohol-based exposures and 5,376 (7.6%) non-alcohol-based exposures.
III. Adverse health effects were more likely to be reported for alcohol-based hand
sanitizer exposures, and they tended to be worse than those for non-alcohol-based
hand sanitizer exposures. ―Younger kids are more susceptible to adverse effects [from
these products] because there is not as much glycogen in their liver,‖ said Greene
Shepherd, clinical professor at the University Of North Carolina Eshelman School of
Pharmacy.
IV. The most common type of adverse health effects for both alcohol- and non-alcohol-
based hand sanitizers were ocular irritation, vomiting, conjunctivitis, oral irritation,
cough, and abdominal pain. Rare effects included coma, seizure, hypoglycaemia,
metabolic acidosis, and respiratory depression.
V. The researchers stratified the NPDS data into two age groups: 0 to 5 years and 6 to 12
years. They looked only at exposures to ethanol-based sanitizers, isopropanol-based
sanitizers, and non-alcohol-based sanitizers—no NPDS reported calls about co-
exposures to other agents were included in the analysis. Most exposures—91%—
occurred in children aged 5 years or younger. Children aged 6 to 12 years had more
intentional exposures, a finding the report authors said could indicate that these
products are being abused among older children. Shepherd said that abuse of alcohol-
based hand sanitizers can be equivalent to consuming roughly 120-proof liquor.
VI. Patients, parents, and caregivers should be informed about the potential dangers
associated with alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The report stated that alcohol-based
hand sanitizers should be used under adult supervision with proper child safety
precautions and stored out of reach of young children to reduce unintended, adverse
consequences. Washing hands with soap and water when available, is currently the
recommended method of hand hygiene in non-health-care settings. If soap and water
are not available, use of a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol is
recommended, or a nonalcohol-based hand sanitizer or wipe can be used.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any six out of the eight questions by
choosing the correct option.

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Q11.According to the passage, National Poison Data System (NPDS) report on children
under the age of 12 highlights the………………. need for using non-alcoholic sanitizer
more frequently.
A. need for using non - alcoholic hand sanitizers more frequently.
B. need for using alcoholic hand sanitizers more frequently
C. effective treatment for confusion, vomiting and drowsiness.
D. severity of even a little exposure of alcoholic hand sanitizer.

Q12.Ethanol, isopropyl alcohol and hydrogen peroxide are all …………. of alcohol-based
hand sanitizers.
A. end products
B. ingredients
C. by-products
D. types

Q13.Pick the option that lists statements that are NOT TRUE according to the passage.
1.Alcohol based hand sanitizer exposure is potentially more harmful than non-
alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
2.None of the alcohol-based hand sanitizer and non-alcohol-based hand sanitizer
cause minor to major adverse health effects.
3.Non-alcohol-based hand sanitizer exposure is potentially more harmful than
alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
4.Both alcohol-based hand sanitizer and non-alcohol-based hand sanitizer can cause
minor to major adverse health effects.

A. 1&2
B. 3&4
C. 2&3
D. 1&4

Q14.The word ‗scrutinized‘, as used in paragraph 1, means the same as

A. scout
B. search
C. inspect
D. explore

Q15.According to the diagram which of the following is common to both types of hand
sanitizers?

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 A. ethanol
B. glycerine
C. hydrogen peroxide
D. iodine

Q16.Arrange the most recommended method of hand hygiene from the least favourite to
the most favourite, from the following –
1. Use of non-alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wipe can be used.
2. Use of hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
3. Washing hands with soap and water
4. Washing with plain water

A. 1, 3, 4, 2
B. 3, 2, 1, 4
C. 2, 4, 3, 1
D. 4, 1, 2, 3

Q 17. Based on the table in the passage, choose the option from the picture given below that
correctly depicts percentage of total cases reported to NDPS about exposure to alcohol and
non-alcohol hand sanitizer in children ≤12 years old from 2011-14.

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A. Image 1
B. Image 2
C. Image 3
D. Image 4

Q18. According to passage, below statement is not one of the reasons for popular use hand
sanitizer as disinfectant.
A. Hand sanitizers are effective disinfectant.
B. Hand sanitizers are easy to use in absence of availability of water and soap.
C. Hand sanitizers are better than washing with soap and water.
D. Hand sanitizers are economical disinfectant.

SECTION B WRITING
III. Answer any four out of the five questions given:

The Secretary of Exotica Housing Society, R.W.A.,Mr S.K Arora Meerut has put up a notice
informing the residents that the second instalment of maintenance charges falls due on 30th
September 2021 and requesting the residents to pay before the due date.

Q.19 Select the most appropriate title for the notice.

A. Maintenance Charges due
B. Charges due
C. Maintenance
D. Second Instalment

Q20. Select the option that lists the most accurate opening for this notice.
A. Greetings one and all
B. This is to notify all the members
C. This is to notify all the residents
D. I wish to notify
Q21. Select the option which would be required by Mr S.K Arora to be included in the
NOTICE for the content.
1. Second instalment for Maintenance charges due
2. The due date for the payment of the instalment

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 3. Mode of payment
4. Why do we charge the Maintenance charge?
5. Kindly pay before the due date.
6. Strict action is mandatory.
A. 1, 2&3
B. 1&2
C. 1,2,3 &5
D. 4 & 6

Q22.What is the correct order for the following ‗Sale of Property‘ advertisement?

1. Available ground floor of DDA Flat at Ashirwad Enclave, two bedrooms with
attached bathrooms, modular kitchen, drawing cum dining
2. Located near main market, metro station at walking distance
3. For Sale
4. Interested parties‘ contact: Mr. K. Murari, Mob. No. 93245xxxxx
5. Price negotiable

A. 1,3,2,4,5
B. 3,1,2,5,4
C. 3,1,5,2,4
D. 3,2,1,5,4

Q23.Which type of advertisement is written by an employer who is looking for the services
of a person in his organisation?
A. SITUATION VACANT
B. SITUATION WANTED
C. FOR SALE
D. TO LET

IV. Answer any six of the seven questions given, with reference to the context given.
As the festive season has led to the spike in the Corona cases. Rahul the head boy, has been
asked to write an article for the school magazine on the topic. “Who‟s afraid of third wave?
The festive season is upon us. Let us rejoice and crowd out coronavirus.”
Q24. Select the option that is the most appropriate title for Rahul‘s article.
A. The Pandemic Times
B. The festive season and the Corona Norms
C. Time to enjoy the festive season
D. Feast & festivities

Q25. Which option (1-4), should Rahul choose to elaborate on reasons for the spike in the
Corona cases due to the Festive Season.
(1) (2)
Love to
No celebrate
No social Mask festivals
Distancing
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 No Mask
Increase in Increase in
Corona Cases Corona Cases

Religious
Callous attitude belief and
as already blind faith Infected
vaccinated Corona virus is cases from
a myth other
countries

(4)
(3)
Religious
Children Not Everyone is
No Mask belief
Increase in Vaccinated vaccinated
Increase in
Corona Cases
Corona Cases

Life is to be
Festivals more enjoyed No Social Mask is worn
important than Distancing
health.

A. Option (1)
B. Option (2)
C. Option (3)
D. Option (4)

Q.26 Which option would help Rahul with the appropriate organisation of relevant ideas for
this article?
A. Festivals life of our culture- People missing festivals and celebrations—Providing
suggestions for celebration of festivals— Presenting a conclusive outlook - India nation of
diverse festivals-

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B. Stating the facts of spike in cases— Presenting a concluding viewpoint—Providing
suggestions for reducing the number of cases—Expressing concern for the third wave scare—
C. Introducing the purpose of the article—Information about flouting of the Corona norms
during festive season—Exploring the reasons for the flouting of the norms— Expressing
concern for the third wave scare - Providing suggestions for celebrations following the
Corona norms. —Concluding with a pledge for creating awareness.
D. Exploring the laws for the Corona appropriate behaviour. —Questioning the efficacy of
the laws—Providing suggestions for improvements in the behaviour of the people—
Introducing the purposeof the article—Appeal for following the norms

Q27.Which quote should Rahul use to summarise the central idea of his article?
A. Markets are bright again amid festive season but we need to remember that the
lockdown might have ended but the virus still persists. -PM Modi
B. Infection peak during each wave. -News Medical Life Sciences
C. How India Went from A Ray of Hope toa World Record for most COVID Cases in
aday? -NPR News Lauren Frayer
D. Festivals are happy places, and you don‘t really want to enjoy them on your own.
– Christine and the Queens

You are Shanaya/Sahil. You read a quote by Greta Thunberg in the newspaper -"I often talk
to people who say, „No, we have to be hopeful and to inspire each other, and we can‟t tell
[people] too many negative things‟ . . . But, no — we have to tell it like it is. Because if
there are no positive things to tell, then what should we do, should we spread false hope?
We can‟t do that; we have to tell the truth."Based on your understanding of the quote you
decide to write a letter to the Editor. Answer the following questions in context of the same.
Q28.Inalettertotheeditor,theproblemraised by thepersonis expected to be solved by------.
A. theeditorofthenewspaper
B. thepublishers
C. theconcernedauthorities
D. thesenderoftheletter

Q29. With reference to the quote what would be the main content of the letter?
A. We need to give the real picture of the environment degradation
B. We need to raise false hope about the environment.
C. We have to be hopeful about the environment
D. We should not create panic and tell anything negative about the environment.

Q30. Choose the most appropriate subject for expressing your concern to the related
authorities with reference to the above given context.
A. The deteriorating Environment Concern
B. Greta Thunberg – a climate activist
C. The Truth

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 D. False Hope

SECTION C LITERATURE
This section has sub-sections: V, VI, VII, VIII, IX. There are a total of 30 questions in
the section. Attempt any 26 questions from the sub-sections V to IX.
V. Read the given extract to attempt questions that follow:
“While I was wondering about it all, M. Hamel mounted his chair, and, in the same grave
and gentle tone which he had used to me, said, “My children, this is the last lesson I shall
give you. The order has come from Berlin to teach only German in the schools of Alsace and
Lorraine. The new master comes tomorrow. This is your last French lesson. I want you to be
very attentive.” What a thunderclap these words were to me! Oh, the wretches; that was what
they had put up at the town-hall! My last French lesson! Why, I hardly knew how to write! I
should never learn anymore! I must stop there, then! Oh, how sorry I was for not learning my
lessons, for seeking birds’ eggs, or going sliding on the Saar! My books, that had seemed
such a nuisance a while ago, so heavy to carry, my grammar, and my history of the saints,
were old friends now that I couldn’t give up.”
Q31. “In the same grave and gentle tone which he had used to me, said‖. Identify the literary
device in the given phrase.
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Alliteration
D. Hyperbole

Q32. Of the four meanings of ‗thunderclap‘, select the option that matches in meaning with
its usage in the extract.

A. loud but not clear

B. loud and clear
C. startling and unexpected
D. unpleasant

Q33. “Oh, the wretches; that was what they had put up at the town-hall!‖ Who do you think
little Franz was referring to as ‗Wretches‘?

A. The local administration under the Prussians

B. The French
C. The Enemy force
D. Watcher and the apprentice
Q34. Select the option that lists the feelings and attitude of little Franz corresponding to
the following:
1. I must stop there, then!
2. Oh, how sorry I was for not learning my lessons

A. 1.Arrogance
2. Pride

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 B. 1. Happiness
2. Confidence

C. 1. Grief
2. Regret

D. 1.Irritation
2. Regret

Q35.Read the following assertion (A) and reason (R) based on the extract given above and
choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): M. Hamel was a changed person during his last lesson and explained
everything very patiently.
Reason (R): The order from Berlin.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is false.
D. A is false and R is true.
E. Both A and R are false

VI. Read the given extract to attempt questions that follow:

Then all effort ceased. I relaxed. Even my legs felt limp; and a blackness swept over my brain.
It wiped out fear; it wiped out terror. There was no more panic. It was quiet and peaceful.
Nothing to be afraid of. This is nice... to be drowsy... to go to sleep... no need to jump... too
tired to jump... it’s nice to be carried gently... to float along in space... tender arms around
me... tender arms like Mother’s... now I must go to sleep... I crossed to oblivion, and the
curtain of life fell.
Q36. Read the following assertion (A) and reason (R) based on the extract given above and
choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): I crossed to oblivion, and the curtain of life fell.
Reason (R): Douglas was tired of swimming across the pool.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is false.
D. A is false and R is true.
E. Both A and R are false

Q37.Select the option that lists the correct inference based on the information in the extract.
A. He was fearful
B. His legs went limp and blackness swept over his brain.
C. He was widely awake
D. He was panicky.

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 Q38.The author of the above extract after a longteaching career, decided to opt for which
anothercareer?
A. Medical
B. Mountaineering
C. Engineering
D. A legal career

Q39. I crossed to oblivion, and the curtain of life fell‖. What does oblivion mean?
A. demise
B. bereavement
C. unconsciousness
D. death

Q40. “... tender arms like Mother‘s... now I must go to sleep‖ Identify the figure of speech
used in the phrase.
A. Metaphor
B. Enjambment
C. Simile
D. Imagery

VII. Read the given extract to attempt questions that follow:

“This map becomes their windows and these windows
That shut upon their lives like catacombs
Break O Break open till they break the town
And show the children to green fields, and make their world
Run azure on gold sands, and their tongues
Run naked into books the white and green leaves open
History theirs whose language is the sun.”

Q41. Pick out the option that is not true according to this extract.
A. the children should be allowed to read the books and form their own opinion
B. education without breaking the shackles of poverty is meaningless
C. the policy makers show the reality of the real world to the children
D. The children see the world of poverty and misery through the windows

Q42.Pick out the options that matches best with the phrase “break o break open”
1) break free
2) break silence
3) break out
4) break even
5) break through
6) break ground

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A. 1, 3 and 5
B. 2,3 and 6
C. 1,4 and 6
D.2,3 and 5

Q43.“Run azure on golden sands” means

A. run in desert
B. run freely in open fields
C. run on golden floor
D. all of the above

Q44.Look at the given book covers. Pick out the option that reflects the meaning of
catacomb in the extract.

option 1 option 2 option3 option4

A. option 1
B. option 2
C. option3
D. option4

Q45.On the basis of the extract, choose the opinion that is closest to that of the poet.

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 A. option1
B. option2
C. option3
D. option4

VIII. Read the given extract to attempt questions that follow:

The man moaned with pain in his stupor but he did not awaken. “The best thing that we
could do would be to put him back in the sea,” Sadao said, answering himself. Now that the
bleeding was stopped for the moment he stood up and dusted the sand from his hands. “Yes,
undoubtedly that would be best,” Hana said steadily. But she continued to stare down at the
motionless man. “If we sheltered a white man in our house we should be arrested and if we
turned him over as a prisoner, he would certainly die,” Sadao said. “The kindest thing would
be to put him back into the sea,” Hana said. But neither of them moved. They were staring
with curious repulsion upon the inert figure.
Q46.In which of the following options can the underlined words NOT be replaced with
‗stupor‘?
A. She hung up the phone feeling as though she had woken up from a slumber.
B. The manager complained about the employee‘s sluggishness.
C. He seemed to be in a trance when the doctor called upon him last week.
D. Seeing him in a daze, the lawyer decided not to place him in the witness box.
Q47.Pick the option that best describes Sadao and Hana in the passage.
A. Sadao: scrupulous Hana: wary
B. Sadao: daring Hana: prudent
C. Sadao: prudent Hana: suspicious
D. Sadao: wary Hana: daring

Q 48.Pick the idiom that best describes the situation in which Sadao and Hana were in.
A. to be like a fish out of water
B. like water off a duck‘s back
C. to be dead in the water
D. to be in hot water
Q 49.Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below.
Statement 1: Sadao and Hana cared about the soldier but were worried about the
consequences of being considerate.

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Statement 2: Sadao and Hana wanted to shirk their responsibilities of looking after an injured
soldier, who could be an American.
A. Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
B. Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.
C. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
D. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Q50.Select the option that displays the cause-effect set.

Cause Effect
Cause Effect
The man moaned The man had an
B. The best He was a
with pain accident
A. thing that prisoner of war
we could do
would be to
put him
back in the
sea, Sadao
said

Cause Effect Cause Effect

But neither Hana They were D. They were They had
C. nor s staring with fought with
Sadao moved h curious him
o repulsion
c upon the inert
k figure.
e
d

IX. Attempt the following.

Q51. The context of the beautiful land of green fields and rivers lay in the following truth-
A. the land became deserted.
B. the land had less space for people
C. the land could not feed its people
D. the land was a spectacle of natural beauty

Q52.Tremendous trees whose branches meet overhead is an example of -

1. imagery
2. metaphor
3 alliteration
4 anachronism
5 allusion
6 assonance
A.1 and 3
B. 2and 5
C. 4 and 6

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Q53.ASSERTION-(A)- The failure to send the assassins hint that the General was pre-
occupied with his own illness and it dominated over all other concerns.

REASONING-(R)- the General‘s education at Princeton made him see people of other races
and nationalities as fellow humans.

A. Both A and R are true and R can be the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are true but R cannot be the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true and R is false
D. A is false and R is true.
E. Both A and R are false.

Q54.ASSERTION-(A)- Overcome with emotion at the end of the lesson, M. Hamel is unable
to speak, and instead writes in large letters on the blackboard, ―Viva La France!‖

REASONING-(R)- These words he inscribes represent an act of linguistic chauvinism as they

affirm his loyalty to the French republic and embody his unconquerable allegiance to his
native culture and land.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true and R is false
D. A is false and R is true.
E. Both A and R are false.

Q55.ASSERTION-(A)- Seemapuri was a deserted area when the Bangladeshis arrived here
three decades ago. They were forced to come here due to the natural disasters in
Bangladesh.
REASON-(R)- Seemapuri is geographically far from Delhi, however its traditions, standard
of life and privileges are shared by the squatters of Seemapuri.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true and R is false
D. A is false and R is true.
E. Both A and R are false.
Q56. Which poetic device is used in - without engines
a. Metaphor
b. Synecdoche
c. Pun
d. Analogy

Q57.ASSERTION- (A)-Jack Finney explores the mental state of a common man in ‗The
Third Level‘. He succeeds in exposing the vulnerable side of a common man.

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 REASONING-(R)- The insecurities that came with present day world -- war, terror, and
disease had got the better of common people like Charley, who wanted relief from the
harsh realities of life.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true and R is false
D. A is false and R is true.
E. Both A and R are false.

Q58.Identify the literary device used in the reciting the father‘s gnarled disease.

A. Anaphora
B. Personification
C. Pun
D. Transferred epithet

Q59.What is the Waking Dream wish fulfilment?

A. a pleasant wish that one wants to happen
B. a pleasant wish that takes to future
C. a pleasant wish that inspires one to work
D. a pleasant wish that makes one forget the past

Q60. In the lesson, ‗‘Lost Spring‘‘, „She still has bangles on her wrist, but no light in her
eyes.‟ This implies that _______

A. she is married but has lost the charm in her eyes.

B. she is a married woman who has lost her grace and beauty.
C. though she is married, her eyes are devoid of happiness.
D. she is a married woman who has lost her eyesight.

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