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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
CLASS X
Time: 60 Minutes
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The Question Paper contains THREE sections
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Section A (READING) has 18 questions
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Attempt any 10
questions, as per specific instructions
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Section C (LITERATURE) has 30 questions
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Section A – READING (14 Marks)
Read the following passage carefully and answer any eight out of ten
questions:
Passage 1: The Healing Power of Nature
Nature has a remarkable ability to restore our physical and mental well-being
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Many studies have shown that
spending time in natural settings improves mood and reduces anxiety
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However, re-establishing this bond can be vital for
personal growth and health
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What does the passage say about the impact of nature on our mood?
a) It increases stress levels
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c) It disconnects people from technology
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b) The healing power of nature
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d) Human connection to animals
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According to the passage, how has technology impacted humans’
connection with nature?
a) It has strengthened the connection
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c) It has made nature more accessible
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b) It heightens anxiety
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d) It damages eyesight
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Select the option that best completes the sentence:
"By reconnecting with nature, humans can __________
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b) grow emotionally and heal physically
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d) avoid modern medicine
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Which of the following can lower stress levels according to the passage?
a) Greenery and natural sounds
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c) Fast-paced city life
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According to studies, spending time in nature can lead to ________
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What does "re-establishing this bond" refer to in the passage?
a) The bond between humans and technology
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c) The bond between modern and traditional medicine
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b) Nature can serve as a tool for emotional and physical healing
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d) People today are more connected to nature than before
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Write a letter to the editor of a national daily highlighting the need to
preserve city parks as green spaces for mental well-being
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You are Radhika, the secretary of your school’s Nature Club
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Include
details such as date, time, venue, and how to participate
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Choose the correct form of the verb:
- By this time next year, I __________ (complete) my school project
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Rewrite the following sentence in indirect speech:
- “Are you attending the meeting tomorrow?” asked the manager
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b) The manager asked if I will be attending the meeting tomorrow
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d) The manager asks if I will attend the meeting tomorrow
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Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:
- The park is located ______ the center of the city
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Choose the option that best combines the sentences:
- The students were tired
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a) Although the students were tired, they continued the clean-up drive
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c) The students were tired, for they continued the clean-up drive
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Section C – LITERATURE (26 Marks)
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a) Who is the speaker in the poem?
b) What do the woods symbolize?
c) Why does the speaker mention promises?
d) What literary device is used in “And miles to go before I sleep”?
e) What is the overall theme of the poem?
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Answer the following from the poem “The Ball Poem”
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a) What does the loss of the ball symbolize in the poem?
b) How does the boy learn about loss through the ball?
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b) It improves mood and reduces anxiety
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b) The healing power of nature
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b) It has disconnected humans from nature
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c) It restores well-being
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b) grow emotionally and heal physically
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a) Greenery and natural sounds
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b) Persuasive
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c) improved mood
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b) The bond between humans and nature
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b) Nature can serve as a tool for emotional and physical healing
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[Answer based on student’s writing]
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b) will have completed
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a) Although the students were tired, they continued the clean-up drive
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