CLASS
X (2019-20)
ENGLISH
(CODE 0184)
SAMPLE
PAPER-7
Time
Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum
Marks : 80
General Instructions :
(i)
This paper is divided into three sections: A,
B and C. All questions are compulsory.
(ii)
Separate instructions
are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these
instructions very carefully and follow them.
(iii)
Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while
answering the questions
SECTION A - READING
(20 MARKS)
1.
Read the passage given below and answer the
questions
that
follow: (8
Marks)
1.
Mt. Everest has
continued to attract ever since June 8, 1924, when two members of a British
expedition George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, had first attempted to climb the
summit. The two men were last spotted “going strong” for the top, until the
clouds perpetually swirling around Everest, engulfed them. They then vanished.
2.
Mallory’s body was not
found for another 75 years, in May 1999. Ten more expeditions were to follow
before the historic climb of Everest for the first time, by Edmund Hillary, a
New Zealand beekeeper, and Tenzing Norgay, an acclaimed Sherpa climber. The
news of the climb reached England at the time of the coronation of Queen
Elizabeth and Hillary became famous overnight, in all of the British Empire.
Tenzing on the other hand, became a symbol of national pride across both Nepal
and India.
3.
Today, Mt Everest is
drawing attention for all the negative reasons. The entire route that the
climbers follow to reach the top is littered with rubbish and in sore need of
cleaning up. The rubbish strewn all over the mountain includes oxygen
cylinders, human waste, and even climbers’ bodies which do not decompose in the
extreme cold.
4.
Under the new
regulations passed by the Nepalese government, climbers scaling Everest will
have to bring back eight kilograms of garbage. This amounts exclusive of the
climbers’ own garbage weight. This measure is taken to restore the pristine
nature of the peak.
5.
The rule will be
applicable to those climbers of Mt Everest who will ascend beyond Everest’s
base camp, from April onwards. Climbers who fail to comply with this new rule
are likely to be charged and legal action would be taken against them. The
action would involve the paying of a fine, or other penalty.
6.
Expeditions returning
to the base will have to submit their trash at an office to be set up in the
precincts of the Everest Base Camp.
1.1 On
the basis of your reading of the passage given above, answer the
following questions.(1 × 8 = 8)
(a)
The first attempt
to scale Mt Everest was made by:
(i)
one Britisher
(ii)
George Mallory and Andrew Irvine
(iii)
Andrew Irvine
(iv)
both (i) and (ii)
(b)
The rubbish strewn all over the mountain
includes
_____ which do not decompose in the extreme cold.
(i) oxygen cylinders (ii)
human waste
(iii)
climbers’ bodies (iv) all of these
(c)
The news of the climb reached England:
(i)
Mt Everest is drawing
attention for all the negative reasons
(ii)
the coronation of Queen Elizabeth
(iii)
new regulations were
passed by the Nepalese government
(iv)
both (i) and (ii)
(d)
Climbers who fail
to comply with this new rule are likely
(i)
to be put in prison
(ii)
pay a fine
(iii)
to be charged and
legal action would be taken against them
(iv)
both (i) and (ii)
(e)
George Mallory
and Andrew Irvine became the victims of :
(i)
intense heat of sunlight
(ii)
storm
(iii)
heavy rain
(iv)
swirling clouds around Everest
(f)
Every climber of
the Mt Everest has to bring a certain amount of garbage. It:
(i)
proves that he/she reached the mountain peak
(ii)
maintains cleanliness of the mountain peak
(iii)
proves that he/she indeed has strength
(iv)
is done to create a new mountain
(g)
Mallory’s
body was not
found for another
_____years, in May
1999.
(h)
Under the new
regulations passed by the Nepalese government, climbers scaling Everest will
have to bring back ten kilograms of garbage. (True/False)
Ans :
(a)
(ii) George Mallory and Andrew Irvine
(b)
(iv) all of these
(c)
(ii) the coronation of Queen Elizabeth
(d)
(iii) to be charged and legal action would be taken
against them
(e)
(iv) swirling clouds around Everest
(f)
(ii) maintains cleanliness of the Mountain
peak
(g)
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(h)
False
2.
Read the passage given below and answer the
questions
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1.
Deserts are usually
hot and barren places; yet, they are also beautiful. A few plants, rocks and
dusty red-brown soil make up the ingredients of most North American deserts
where there is sufficient food and water for certain animals to survive.
2.
One famous dry and hot
place in the world with no visible rock or plant barely any water is the Sahara
Desert. It is the largest desert in the world and is located in Northern
Africa. It gives the impression of an ocean of pure white sand. Surprisingly,
the Sahara is home to many strange animals.
3.
These animals have
survived over many generations because they were able to adapt to their
particular conditions. However, a certain number of species were unable to
adapt fast enough to their environment and so died out. One of the most
interesting animals in the Sahara is the sand stink which in French means ‘fish
of the desert’. The sand stink behaves just like a fish except that instead of
in water, it ‘swims’ through the sand. Its legs act as fins and the hard scales
on its skin act as armor helping it move through the sand. A piece of
transparent skin protects its eyes as it swims through the sand. Its eggs are
covered with skin to prevent dehydration.
4.
Another desert animal
that hides from the sun is the desert shrimp. The lifespan of these tiny
animals is only about two weeks because that is about when puddles of water
from desert rainstorms dry up. They are able to survive in the hot conditions,
but without their main source of survival, they dehydrate and are virtually
roasted to death.
5.
One of the rare
animals able to bask in the desert sun is the camel. For many hundreds of years,
the camel has been the ‘horse of the desert’, helping travellers across the
desert. This ‘horse’ is slow-moving, yet it is big and strong enough to carry
extremely heavy loads. The camel has larger feet almost like snowshoes. This
characteristic prevents it from sinking into the sand.
6.
A camel is able to
drink up to one hundred and eighteen liters of water in a day. Once it is full,
it can move for five to seven days without water, carrying its own portable
‘water tank’. Its humps help to store fats which serve as a storage of
strength, removing the need for food, sometimes for a week. In fact, the humps
become smaller as the camel consumes the fats stored. They also
help to regulate the
camel’s temperature.
2.1. On
the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions
in 30-40 words:
(2 × 4 = 8)
(a)
How much water is a
camel able to drink up in a day? What is the use of its hump?
(b)
Name one of the
interesting animals in the Sahara. Describe it.
(c)
What prevents camel to sink into the sand?
(d)
Why can only certain
animals survive in the North American deserts?
Ans :
(a)
A camel is able to
drink up one hundred and eighteen litres of water. Its humps help to store fats
which serve as a storage of strength, removing the need for food.
(b)
One of the interesting
animals in the Sahara is the sand stink which is known as ‘fish of the desert’
in French. The sand stink behaves as fish except that in water it swims through
the sand.
(c)
The camel has large
feet almost like snowshoes. This characteristic almost prevents it from sinking
into the sand.
(d)
Only certain animals
can survive in the North American deserts because sufficient food and water is
there to survive.
2.2. On
the basis of your reading of the above passage,
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answer the following.
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× 4 = 4)
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(a)
In para 2, the word which means ‘opinion’ is
(i) impression (ii)
barely
(iii)
located (iv)
sufficient
(b)
The synonym of ‘small pool’ as given in para 4
is
_____
(c)
The antonym of ‘unknown’ as given in para 2 is
_____
(i) famous (ii)
hot
(iii)
barely (iv)
visible
(d)
The antonym of ‘common’ as given in para 5 ism
_____
Ans :
(a)
(i) impression
(b)
puddle
(c)
(i) famous
(d)
rare
SECTION B - WRITING & GRAMMAR (30 MARKS)
3.
Write an article
on the topic “Save Nature, Save Mankind” with the help of the following value
points
in
about 100-150 words. (8
Marks)
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Increased human population
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Decreased forest area
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Extinction of wild
animals reasons being encroaching, poaching
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Loss of habitat
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Break in food chains
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You are Narendra
sharma/Nitin sharma, Head, Fitness Group of Gold Gym, 234, Ram Vihar, Delhi.
You wish to purchase certain herbal medicines and wellness products. Write a
letter to the Store Manager, M/s East India, 54, Preet Vihar, Delhi placing an
order for the specific products required by you.
Ans :
Save
Nature, Save Mankind
The delicate
balance of Nature has been disturbed due to increased population of human
beings. The activities of mankind have led to decrease in the green
cover comprising
forest land. This has resulted in many wild animals getting extinct or reaching
the brink of extinction. Increased population results in clearing of forest
lands. Encroaching is done for farming, leading to decrease in living space for
wild animals. Poaching for skins, rhino horns, elephant turks, has led to a
decrease in their numbers. Not only has the loss of habitat played havoc but
the greed for animal products has caused the dwindling of the species of
tigers, rhinoceros, crocodile and many of the birds. This has adversely
affected the food chains. There is an urgent need for afforestation and strict
implementation of forest laws. More wildlife sanctuaries are needed to protect
the forest land. More voluntary agencies need to be active and work for
Gandhiji’s message ‘Nature has enough for men’s need but not for men’s greed.’
or
Gold Gym
234, Ram Vihar
Delhi-110087
30th July, 20xx
The Store Manager
East India
Preet Vihar
Delhi-110092
Sub: Order for herbal medicines and wellness products Sir,
We have recently opened a fitness centre at Ram Vihar and hence
we require certain herbal medicines and wellness products. You are the biggest
wholesale suppliers of products and offer the most competitive prices and
prompt services. The order is as follows:
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M e d i c i n e s /
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W e l l n e s s
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(Satchets)
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Products
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Neem
Power (100
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Herbal life
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250
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gm)
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Aloe Vera
Gel
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D.W.C.
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500
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(500 ml)
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G o o s e b e r r y
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Organics
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500
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Candy (250 gm)
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India
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Coffee
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Beans
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Organics
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1000
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Extract (50 gm)
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India
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Bitter Gourd Pills
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D.W.C.
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500
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(10 pills)
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6.
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Protein
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Shakes
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D.W.C.
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1500
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(250 gm)
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We expect at least 15% discount and proper packing of the
product. In case of any damage in transit, the goods will be returned at your
cost. Payment would be made by cheque once the consignment is received, we
expect prompt delivery within a week. Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Narendra sharma (Head,
fitness group)
4. Develop
the following outline into a story of about
150-200 words. (10
Marks)
Outlines: Mrs.
Shivani Kapoor/walking with a heavy basket/two under aged bikers/jumped
the red light/hit her/snatched diamond necklace/cried/ young man and a couple
helped to catch/finally Mrs. Shivani advised to follow traffic signals.
or
Develop a story
with the help of the following opening line.
Once there lived a king Shibi Thakur. He was just and
powerful .......
Ans :
Mrs. Shivani was
walking on the road carrying a heavy basket full of vegetables. The road was
deserted at this time of the evening. Suddenly a bike with two under aged boys
passed by her side. At the zebra crossing, Mrs. Shivani was crossing the road.
Instead of stopping at the red-light, both the boys jumped the red light,
hitting Mrs. Shivani. Actually they thought to snatch the diamond necklace
which Mrs. Shivani was wearing at that time. The biker took his bike close to
the lady and the pillion rider pulled her diamond necklace. Mrs. Shivani lost
her balance and fell down. Hearing her cries, a young man rushed to help her.
He chased the two boys in his car and caught up with their bike. He stopped
them with great difficulty. The two boys, were given a sound beating and
thereafter the young was about to handover them to the police but Mrs. Shivani
Kapoor forgave the under aged bike riders and advised them to follow traffic
rules as they are meant for the people’s safety and also not to get involved in
habit of stealing.
or
Once there lived
a king named Shibi Thakur. He was just and powerful king. He was famous for his
truthfulness and kindness towards the poor. People loved him like God. So God
Indra and God Agni made a plan to test his kindness. One day the king was
sitting on the throne. Suddenly he saw a dove landed on his hand. It was
frightened. Just then, an eagle also entered the hall. The dove seeing the
eagle said to the king, “My lord, this cruel eagle wants to kill me.” The eagle
said to the king, “This dove is mine. So I request you to return my dove.” The
king said, “The poor dove has come to me for protection. If I don’t help it, it
will be a great injustise. The God will punish me and my Kingdom. My Kingdom
shall not be blessed with rain and crops. So you may ask for anything, I am
ready to give you instead of this dove.” The cruel and clever eagle thought for
a moment and asked the king, “Give me an equal quantity of flesh from your
body.” The courtiers were surprised. But the king was happy to keep his
promise. The scales and the sword were brought there at the order of the king.
The dove was placed on one of the sides of scale. The attendant cut a piece of
flesh from the right side of the king’s body and kept on the scale. But the
dove weighted more. He kept more flesh but the dove remained the heavier. The
king was sad, he agreed to give himself fully to the eagle. The courtiers
became angry towards the eagle. Suddenly the hall was filled with a bright
light. Nobody could see anything. In that light, the dove and the eagle became
God Indira
and Agni. They were pleased with Shibi Thakur and blessed him
and his kingdom.
5.
Fill in the gaps by choosing the most
appropriate
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words from the options given below.
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Maria father taught mathematics (a) _____
physics in
secondary school and shared his passion for learning and knowledge (b) _____
his children. The
formative years left
(c) _____ indelible impression
on young Maria.
Her contributions such as the discovery of Radium (d) _____ other key elements
help us out everyday.
is/headgears/displayed/hornbill/during/worn/ tribal
Ans :
(a)
The Hornbill festival
is the most anticipated cultural carnival of Nagaland.
(b)
Located in Northeast
India, Nagaland is very a beautiful and ethnically diverse state.
(c)
The festival is named after the Indian
Hornbill.
(d)
The Hornbill is often
displayed on the traditional tribal headgears worn during Naga festivities.
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SECTION C - LITERATURE
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8. Read the
extracts given
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(iii) a
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questions that
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Merrily over — there
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The boy has lost:
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his bat
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6. The
following passage has not been edited. There is
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one error in each
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correction against
each line of the passage. (1 × 4 = 4)
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The poet saw the ball
merrily bouncing down the
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Incorrect
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(d) Finally
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densely wooded hills
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rows of bushes
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dramatic increase
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distance was an ugly
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7.
Rearrange the following groups of words and phrases
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to form meaningful sentences:
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(1
× 4 = 4)
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(a)
cultural/of/the/anticipated/carnival/festival/
HornbilUmost/is/Negaland/the
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Located in Northeast
India/state/very/is/ beautiful/Nagaland/diverse/ethnically/a/and
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Hornbill/the/named/is/Indian/after/the/festival
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Naga/worn/the/traditional/festivities/often/on/
(ii)
were short shady trees
(iii)
were tall trees
(iv)
were tall sturdy shady trees
(c)
Amid the row of bushes busily moved_____
(d)
In the distance was an _____ building.
Ans :
(a)
(ii) his ball
(b)
(iv) in a fix what to do
(c)
street
(d)
the water
or
(a)
(iv) was a magnificent view
(b)
(iv) were tall sturdy shady trees
(c)
doll-like figures
(d)
ugly
9.
Answer any five of the following questions in
30-40
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words each:
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(2
× 5 = 10)
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(a)
What happened when
Maxwell took Mijbil to the bathroom? What did Mijbil do two days after that?
(b)
Why did Prince
Siddhartha (Gautama) leave the palace and become a monk?
(c)
How did Mr. Loisel
purchase a suitable costume for his wife?
(d)
In what respect was
Bholi different from her sisters?’
(e)
Nothing is immortal in
this universe. Fire and ice are very powerful things. They will destroy it. But
hatred is more powerful. Explain.
(f)
Why did Hari Singh
(the theif) want to become an educated man? Who helped him in it?
Ans :
(a)
When Maxwell took
Mijbil to the bathroom, it became wild with joy for about half an hour. Then it
rolled and plunged into it. After two days it went itself and struggled with
the chromium tap till it had a full flow. It was very much happier with the
water.
(b)
While going out for
hunting Prince Siddhartha saw a sick man, an aged man and then a funeral
procession. Then he saw a beggar begging for alms. These sights mourned him
very much. He realised that the world is full of sorrows. He thus turned into a
monk.
(c)
Matilda’s husband i.e.
Mr. Loisel had saved substantial amount of money to buy a gun for him. His wife
had declined to attend the ball unless he purchased a party dress for her.
Therefore he had to go for the idea of buying the gun. The entire four hundred
francs were spent on buying the costume.
(d)
Bholi was the weakest
and youngest child of Ramlal. Bholi had ugly looks and absence of brain. Her
sisters Radha Mangla and Champa were healthy, strong and good looking. They had
been happily married.
(e)
It is a universal
truth that nothing is immortal in this universe. Every thing has to destroy one
day. Fire and ice will not leave anything. The poet also supports those who
favour fire. But the feeling of hatred is more dangerous than fire and ice.
Hatred will destroy it into pieces. This feeling will spoil the humanity from
this earth that is the human ornament.
(f)
Hari Singh wanted to
become an educated man because an educated man can earn and get everything in
his life. Anil wanted to help him in this work. He started giving him lessons
in English.
10.
Answer any one of the following questions in
about
100-150 words. (8
Marks) Write a character sketch of Natalya Stepanovna. (100-150 words)
or
How is a baker
synonymous with Goan village?
Ans :
Natalya Stepanovna is the only daughter of
Stepan Stepanovich Chubukov. She is about twenty-five. She is a well educated
woman and can serve as a good housewife. She possesses all the good traits of head
and heart. She is very much attached to her household belongings and does not
want to part with them. At this age, she has become love-sick. There visits
Lomov and both have a hearty-talk. There arises a long controversy over the
Oxen Meadows since both are the claimants of the said property. Till then she
does not know that Lomov has come for her. Her father calls Lomov a blind hen
who has come with a proposal for her. Immediately she softens and asks her
father to call back Lomov.
or
Although the Portguese had left left the
shores of Goa long back the tradition and practices still remain. This also
includes the baker and his bread. The baker still moves around the roads making
a certain noise which announces his arrival. The noise not only pleased the
ears but was also liked by the children who would rush to buy his sweet bread.
The would literally only start with the arrival of the baker and the lady to
the house would come out to buy his bread.
11.
Answer any one of the following questions in
about
100-150 words. (8 Marks) What does Bill say
about Lutkin’s character to the narrator? (100-150 words)
or
Describe Bholi’s first day experience at
school. Did she enjoy it? Give a reasoned answer.
Ans :
The Hack Driver is a story of gripping
interest. It depicts a battle of wits between a country folk and a city born
lawyer. In fact lawyer is the narrator himself. The narrator had failed to
locate Lutkins, still he was excited about meeting a man like Bill. Bill was
Lutkins himself. He exploited narrator’s simple nature. Bill gives funny
picture of Oliver Lutkins. He says that Lutkins never pays a cent to anyone. He
plays poker very much. He drove the narrator to the different places in his
village. He pretended that he was looking for Lutkins when he was Lutkins
himself in real life. Bill keeps the narrator out of sight and talks to the
shopkeeper and even to his own mother.
or
Bholi did not wish to go to school. But her
father forced her and took her to school. When they reached the school, the
children were already in their classrooms. Bholi looked at the headmistress
with fear-laden eyes. The headmistress asked Bholi to sit down in a corner in
one of the classrooms. The teacher who was in the class was saying something to
the girls but Bholi could understand nothing. she looked on the pictures on the
wall. The teacher talked to her very politely and gave her a book. Bholi was
assured that she would be able to read the book within a month. Her heart
throbbed with a new hope and a new life.
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