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ENGLISH (Core)

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

General Instructions :

(i) This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections

are compulsory.

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wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow

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questions.

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SECTION A — (Reading) 30

1. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that

follow : 20

1 ‘‘But have you been to Nimtita ? Have you been to the palace there ?’’

asked the old man in the tea-shop, with the thatched roof. We were in

the village of Lalgola, one hundred and fifty miles from Kolkata, and

we had just seen our thirteenth nobleman’s palace and found it

unsuitable.

2 ‘‘Nimtita ? Where is that ?’’ we asked without much interest. We had

never heard of the place. ‘‘It is sixty miles to the North of here. You

drive up the highway. Then you come to a river which you have to

cross. A ferry will take your car across. Then up the highway again for

twenty miles. A sign tells you where to branch off... It’s on the river

Padma, on the eastern bank. It’s the palace of the Choudharys. I’ve

been listening to your talk, and I feel you ought to see this one before

you give up.’’

3 We were not very hopeful. We had had enough trouble taking free

advice from people who had no idea of our needs. Anyway, the question

was : do we or do we not undertake this last trip ? If we did not like the

palace, it might mean either giving up making this film altogether, or

seriously changing its nature. We tossed a coin to decide whether to go

or not. The coin said, ‘Go!’, and we set out on our sixty-mile journey.

4 It was when I was in bed with my right leg in plaster that I had

decided the film on Tarasankar Banerji’s famous short story, ‘The

Music Room’ (Jalsaghar). A nasty fall on the stone steps at Banaras

had brought about a serious knee injury. I lay in bed and read all the

Bengali books I could lay my hands on. Just then, the film distributors

were not too keen to take my film for distribution, and may be this was

one of the things that made me choose ‘The Music Room’.

5 Here was a dramatic story which could naturally bring in music and

dancing, and distributors loved music and dancing. But here, too, was

a story full of feelings. So it would be satisfying for me as an artist. I

would cast Chabi Biswas, our greatest actor, in the leading role of the

zamindar — the zamindar whose love of the big musical

entertainments brings about his ruin. But the most important thing



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was to find a palace. As we had a low budget, there was no question of

having studio-built sets. I knew that, if we had the money, my art

director could easily build a set which looked like our old palace with

the right style. But we just didn’t have the money for it.

6 Nimtita turned out to be everything that the old man had

claimed — and more. No one could have described in words the feeling

of utter sadness that surrounded the palace. The river Padma had

changed its course over the years, so that now there were endless

stretches of sand where once had been villages. The palace

itself — Greek pillars and all — was a perfect realization of my dream

image. It stood looking out over the stretches of sand with a sad

dignity. It had somehow escaped being totally destroyed when the river

changed its course. The river had reached within ten yards of the front

of the palace — having swallowed the garden — and then stopped.

Ganendra Narayan Choudhary, who is seventy and owns a British title

and the palace, told us how it happened : ‘‘We were having breakfast

one morning when we heard a low rumble. We went out to the

verandah and saw a big chunk of our estate — almost a square mile of

it — going under water, disappearing forever. It all happened in a few

seconds. Padma’s appetite is legendary.’’

7 ‘‘But aren’t you afraid that the river might encroach further ?’’

8 ‘‘Oh, yes, the rains bring with them the usual fears.’’

9 On returning from our first trip to Nimtita, I telephoned the author,

Mr. Banerji. He had been just as anxious about the location as we

were.

10 ‘‘We’ve found our palace at last, Mr. Banerji,’’ I said.

11 ‘‘Have you ? And where is it ?’’

12 ‘‘At a little known place called Nimtita.’’

13 ‘‘Nimtita ? There was a note of recognition in his voice.’’ You don’t

mean the palace of the Choudharys, do you ?’’

14 ‘‘That’s the one.’’

15 ‘‘But that’s extraordinary ! I have’t been to Nimtita myself, but I have

read about the Choudharys in a history of Bengal zamindars, and it

was the music-loving Upendra Narayan Choudhary who served as the

model for my rajah.’’



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1.1 On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer each of

the questions given below by choosing the most appropriate option. 15=5

(a) The writer of the passage is a ________ by profession.

(i) painter

(ii) filmmaker

(iii) photographer

(iv) journalist

(b) What helped the author and his friends to decide whether or not to

go to Nimtita ?

(i) the suggestion made by the old man at the tea-shop

(ii) their own intuitive feeling

(iii) description of the palace in a travel book

(iv) tossing of a coin

(c) Why was the idea of building a set for shooting given up ?

(i) Shooting at a set would not give a real life effect.

(ii) They didn’t have money for a set.

(iii) Building a set is very time consuming.

(iv) Shooting at the actual palace would be more authentic.

(d) Who is the central character in the story, ‘The Music Room’ ?

(i) A local raja

(ii) A zamindar

(iii) A British official

(iv) An artist

(e) What did the author like most about the palace ?

(i) facilities for the visitors

(ii) wood carvings at the ceiling

(iii) its huge central hall

(iv) its Greeks pillars



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1.2 Answer the following questions briefly : 16=6

(a) What suggestion did the old man at the tea-shop make to the author

and his friends ?

(b) Why did the author not like the idea of taking free advice ?

(c) How did the author sustain a serious injury ?

(d) What brought about the ruin of the zamindar in the story, ‘The

Music Room’ ?

(e) Who was Ganendra Narayan Choudhary ?

(f) How did Mr. Banerji react to the information about the palace ?

1.3 Answer any three of the following questions in 25 – 30 words each : 23=6

(a) Why did the author choose the story, ‘The Music Room’ for his film ?

(b) How do you know that reaching Nimtita was not easy ?

(c) What havoc did the river Padma cause when it changed its course ?

(d) How had the palace escaped being totally destroyed ?

1.4 Find words/phrases from the passage which are similar in meaning to each

of the following : 13=3

(a) main (para 5)

(b) nobility (para 6)

(c) concerned (para 9)

2. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that

follow : 10

1 Physical education which is commonly part of the curriculum at

school level includes training in the development and care of the

human body and maintaining physical fitness. Physical education is

also about sharpening overall cognitive abilities and motor skills via

athletics, exercise and various other physical activities like martial

arts and dance.



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2 Physical education promotes the importance of inclusion of a regular

fitness activity in the routine. This helps the students to maintain

their fitness, develop their muscular strength, increase their

stamina and thus stretch their physical abilities to an optimum

level. Physical fitness helps them to inculcate the importance of

maintaining a healthy body, which in turn keeps them happy and

energized.

3 Participating in sports, be it team sports or dual and individual

sports, leads to a major boost in self-confidence. The ability to go on

the field and perform instills a sense of self-confidence, which is very

important for the development of a person’s character. Every victory

achieved on the field, helps to boost a person’s self-confidence.

Moreover, the ability to accept defeat on the field and yet believe in

your capabilities brings a sense of positive attitude as well.

4 Physical education classes are about participating in the physical

fitness and recreation activities, but they are also about learning the

overall aspects of physical health. For example, in today’s world the

problems of obesity, or anaemia and bulimia are common amongst

teenagers. Physical education provides an excellent opportunity for

teachers to promote the benefits of healthy and nutritious food and

warn against the ill effects of junk food. Promoting sound eating

practices and guidelines for nutrition are some of the very valuable

lessons that can be taught through physical education classes at

school level.

5 Participation in team sports and even dual sports helps to imbibe a

sense of team spirit amongst the students. While participating in

team sports, the children have to function as an entire team, and

hence they learn how to organize themselves and function together.

This process of team building hones a person’s overall

communication skills and the ability to get along with different

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6 Participation in sports and physical education activities helps to

sharpen the reflexes of the students. It also brings order and

discipline to the body movements and helps in development of a

sound body posture. The hand-eye coordination improves as well.

7 Physical education classes also include lessons about the importance

of personal hygiene and importance of cleanliness. Thus, these

classes help the students to know the important hygiene practices

that must be practised in order to maintain health and wellness

throughout life.

8 Physical education classes help to enhance the overall cognitive

abilities of the students, since they get a knowledge of the different

kinds of sports and physical activities that they participate in. For

example, a person who is participating in a specific type of martial

arts class, will also gain knowledge of the origins of the martial arts,

and the other practices and historical significance associated with it.

2.1 On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, make

notes on it using headings and subheadings. Use recognizable

abbreviations (wherever necessary – minimum four) and a format

you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it. 5

2.2 Write a summary of the above passage in about 100 words. 5

SECTION B — (Advanced Writing Skills) 30

3. You are Nainai/Nachaobi Kom, Headboy/Headgirl of Loktak High School,

Manipur. Your school wishes to honour an old student of your school, the

famous boxer Mary Kom for all her numerous achievements by inviting

her to the school Annual Day as the Chief Guest. Write a formal invite in

not more than 50 words to be sent to Mary Kom requesting her presence

on the occasion. 4

OR

You are Vinayak/Revati from the Green School, Thoothukudi. You read an

article about the proposed garbage segregation programme in the

neighbourhood, which is set to begin from next week. You decide to make a

poster telling your neighbourhood about the programme and the value of

garbage segregation. Draft the poster to be put up in your neighbourhood.

(50 words)



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4. You are Rodrigues/Maria, Principal of Sea View Senior Secondary School,

Vasco da Gama. Your school needs to formulate and submit an evacuation

plan by the end of the month. You are clueless about how this is to be

done. You write a letter in 120 – 150 words to the State Disaster

Management Authority, Goa asking them for advice and help on how to

formulate a disaster evacuation drill for 1500 students. 6

OR

The Gandhi Foundation is recruiting graduates for an intensive

leadership-training programme during the summer, in villages across

India. You are Anjana/Benji from 21, Ratnapur Village, Bilaspur. You are

very excited to see the advertisement and decide to apply for the same.

Draft a letter in 120 – 150 words applying for the advertised programme.

Include a biodata showing how suitable you are for the training.

5. The recent killing of Avni, the tigress which had two 10-month-old cubs

has disturbed you. You realize that human encroachment and the greed of

land grabbing companies are the cause of this. Write an article in

150 – 200 words to be published in ‘The National Times’ about your

concern and the need to take urgent action to stop the decline in the

number of tigers in India. You are Amit/Ambika Shukla. 10

OR

You are Veer/Priti. You are a resident of Chandigarh. You are very

concerned about the deteriorating air quality in the northern part of India.

You realize that the rising amount of construction work, burning of leaves

and garbage, and the lack of both wind and rain are major causes of this

state. Write a speech in 150 – 200 words which you will deliver at the

school assembly on the occasion of Diwali, in which you voice your concern

about the situation.

6. The eminent psychologist, Dr. Madhumita was invited by your school

authorities to speak to the students on the topic, ‘How to maintain robust

mental health’. She delivered a lively speech without using any medical

technical terms. After the lecture the students asked many questions

especially about how to cope with stress during examinations.

Dr. Madhumita addressed their concerns very patiently and gave them

some very useful tips. Write a report in 150 – 200 words for your school

magazine describing the session with the psychologist. You are Noor/Hilal

Head-girl/Head-boy, National School, Sonepat. 10

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The Nilgiris Senior Secondary School is holding an interschool debate on

the topic, ‘School bullies are a menace; they should be expelled’. You will

be participating from your school in the debate. Write your debate in

150 – 200 words choosing a stand for or against the motion.

SECTION C — (Literature : Textbooks and Long Reading Text) 40

7. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : 14=4

... On their slag heap, these children

Wear skins peeped through by bones and spectacles of steel

With mended glass, like bottle bits on stones.

All of their time and space are foggy slum.

So blot their maps with slums as big as doom.

(a) Name the poem and the poet. 1

(b) Which image is used to describe the poverty of these children ? 1

(c) What sort of life do these children lead ? 1

(d) Identify and name the figure of speech used in line 3. 1

OR

but soon

put that thought away, and

looked out at young,

trees sprinting, the merry children spilling

out of their homes.

(a) Name the poem and the poet. 1

(b) What thought did the poet put away ? 1

(c) Why are the young trees described as sprinting ? 1

(d) How do you know that the joyful scene did not help her drive away

‘that thought’ from her mind ? 1



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8. Answer any four of the following questions in 30 – 40 words each : 34=12

(a) Sophie flits from one dream to another. What trait of her character

is brought out by this action ?

(b) How and why was M. Hamel dressed differently that day ?

(c) Why did Zitkala-Sa resist the cutting of her hair ?

(d) Why does Aunt Jennifer create animals that are so different from

her own character ?

(e) What kind of person was Evans ?

(f) Who actually killed the hundredth tiger in ‘The Tiger King’ ? Why ?

9. Answer any one of the following questions in 120 – 150 words : 6

(a) Gandhiji said, ‘‘Freedom from fear is more important than legal

justice for the poor.’’ How does it become clear from the lesson

‘Indigo’ that freedom from fear is an essential condition for justice ?

(b) Give instances from the chapter, ‘The Rattrap’ to show that most of

its characters are victims of loneliness.

(c) Douglas has a near-death experience in his childhood which has a

negative as well as a positive outcome. Justify the statement with

evidences from the text.


(a) ‘‘Things that matter. Things nobody else has ever said. Things

I want to think about.’’ What are the ‘things’ that Derry is referring

to ? How did Derry’s chance meeting with Mr. Lamb prove

meaningful for him ?

(b) ‘The Enemy’ portrays the victory of humanity in a moment of crisis.

Illustrate this fact through the actions taken by Dr. Sadao for the

enemy soldier.

(c) How does the story, ‘Should Wizard Hit Mommy’ bear testimony to

the fact that the frustrations faced by adults and their personal

experiences often intrude upon their interaction with their

children ? Elaborate.



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(a) Why did Teddy Henfrey feel insulted after his encounter with the

strange man at the ‘Coach and Horses’ ? What did he do to relieve

himself from his nasty mood on his way back from the inn ?

(b) Griffin calls Dr. Kemp a traitor as he cheated Griffin and let out all

his secrets. Do you agree with this depiction of Kemp ? Give reasons.

(c) How do the misfortunes of Silas at Raveloe transform him in the

eyes of the community ?

(d) Describe Nancy’s personality and approach to life in ‘Silas Marner’.


(a) ‘A most remarkable story,’ commented Mr. Bunting. Which story

was he referring to ? Why was it so remarkable ?

(b) Griffin allows the destructive desires to dominate his life.

Substantiate the statement with reference to ‘The Invisible Man’.

(c) What is the most important internal conflict presented at the

beginning of the story, ‘Silas Marner’ ?

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SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (CLASS XII)

MARCH 2019 MARKING SCHEME ENGLISH CORE (301)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and

correct assessment of the candidates. Even a small mistake in evaluation may lead to

serious problems which may affect the future of the candidates, education system

and teaching profession. To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting

evaluation, you must read and understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.

Evaluation is a 10-12 day mission for all of us. Hence, it is desired from you to give

your best in this process.

2. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while evaluating, answers which are based on latest information or knowledge and are innovative may be assessed and marks be awarded to them.

3. The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each evaluator to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the instructions given in the Marking Scheme. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of individual evaluators.

4. If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part.

Marks awarded for different parts of the question should then be totalled up and

written in the left-hand margin and encircled.

5. If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left hand

margin and encircled.

6. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more

marks should be retained and other answer scored out.

7. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized

only once.

8. A full scale of marks 0-100 has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks

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9. Where marks are allotted separately for content and expression as per the marking scheme, they have to be reflected separately and then totalled up. This is mandatory.

10. A slash (/) in the marking scheme indicates alternative answer(s) to a question. If a student writes an answer which is not given in the marking scheme but which seems to be equally acceptable, marks must be awarded only in consultation with the head examiner.

11. Every examiner should stay full working hours i.e. 8 hours every day and evaluate 25

answer books.

12. Avoid the following common types of errors committed by the Examiners in the

past:-

Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.

Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.

Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title

page.

Wrong question wise totalling on the title page.

Wrong totalling of marks of the two columns on the title page.

Wrong grand total.

Marks in words and figure not tallying.

Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.

Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick

mark is correctly and clearly indicated. It should not be merely a line. Same is

with the X for incorrect answer.)

Half or part of an answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks

awarded.

13. While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it

should be marked as (X) and awarded zero (0) Marks.

14. The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the

Guidelines for Spot Evaluation before starting the actual evaluation.

15. Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried

over to the title page, correctly totalled and written in figures and words.

16. As per the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the candidates are now permitted to

obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on payment of the processing

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17. Q1 under Section A (Reading) and Q7 under Section C (Literature) have been designed to test students’ ability to comprehend the given lines / passage. As such, the examinees need not be unnecessarily penalised for language errors.

18. Where questions have been designed to test the writing skills of students, the expression (grammatical accuracy, appropriate use of words, style, spelling, organization and presentation of relevant matter in a coherent and logical way) assumes as much importance as the content.

19. Wherever the word limit is given, no marks be deducted for exceeding it. However, due credit should be given for precise answers.

20. Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page or totalling

error detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel

engaged in the evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the

prestige of all concerned, it is reiterated that the instructions be followed

meticulously and judiciously.

[FOR THE HEAD EXAMINERS ONLY]

1. Answer scripts must be given to the evaluators for evaluation only after the given marking scheme has been thoroughly discussed with them, collectively or individually. No exceptions, please.

2. The Head Examiner must conduct a mock evaluation exercise on the first day of evaluation to ensure that the evaluation has been carried out as per the norms and instructions of CBSE. Formal evaluation is to begin from Day-2 (group evaluation) only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of evaluators, as per the exercise carried out during mock evaluation.

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SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS

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SECTION A: READING

1 1 1 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE NOTE: No mark(s) should be deducted for mistakes in usage and grammar, spelling or word limit. Full marks may be awarded if a student has been able to identify the core ideas. If a student literally lifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant.

1.1 1.1 1.1

(a) (a) (a) (ii) filmmaker 1 Mark

(b) (b) (b) (iv) tossing of a coin 1 Mark

(c) (c) (c) (iii) They didn’t have money for a set. 1 Mark

(d) (d) (d) (ii) A zamindar 1 Mark

(e) (e) (e) (iv) its Greek pillars 1 Mark

1.2 1.2 1.2

(a) (a) (a) to check out Nimitita / to check out the palace of the Choudharys on the banks of the river Padma

1 Mark

(b) (b) (b) had already faced trouble taking free advice / people had no idea about their needs

1 Mark

(c) (c) (c) had a nasty fall on the stone steps at Banaras 1 Mark

(d) (d) (d) his love of the big musical entertainment 1 Mark

(e) (e) (e) seventy year old Bengal Zamindar/ owned a British title and palace

1 Mark

(f) (f) (f) note of recognition in his voice / surprised / delighted / story was based on the music-loving Upendra Narayan Choudhary who was model for his Raja

1 Mark

1.3 1.3 1.3

(a) (a) (a) Film distributors were not keen to take his films; a dramatic story involving music and dance; distributors loved music and dancing; story full of feelings / satisfying for him as an artist (any two)

2 Marks

(b) (b) (b) had never heard about the place (Nimitita) / located 60 miles away from Lalgola / had to cross the river / had to ferry the car across / 20 miles away from the highway/ had to see the sign where to branch off (any two)

2 Marks

(c) (c) (c) had swallowed the garden / almost a square mile of the estate disappeared forever underwater within a few seconds / villages became endless stretches of sand (any two)

2 Marks

(d) (d) (d) river changed its course / the river stopped / did not enter beyond 10 yards of the front of the palace / stopped after having swallowed the garden. (any two)

2 Marks



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(a) (a) (a) leading / important 1 Mark

(b) (b) (b) Dignity 1 Mark

(c) (c) (c) anxious 1 Mark

2 2 2 Note If a student has attempted only summary or only notes,

due credit should be given. 1 mark allotted for the title to be given, even if a student

has written the title either in Q2 (a) or Q2 (b). Content must be divided into headings and sub-headings. The notes provided below are only guidelines. Any other title, main points and sub-points may be accepted if they are indicative of the candidate’s understanding of the given passage, and the notes include the main points with suitable and recognizable abbreviations. Complete sentences are not to be accepted as notes. Numbering of points may be indicated in different ways, as long as a consistent pattern is followed.

10 Marks

2.1 2.1 2.1 NOTE MAKING Distribution of Marks Title Content (minimum 3 headings and sub-headings, with proper indentation and notes) Abbreviations / Symbols (with / without key) – any four

5 Marks

1 Mark 3 Marks

1 Mark

NOTE:

Accept the notes and summary in the third person.

Also accept them written in the first person provided the format is correct and content is covered properly.

Suggested Notes: Title: Physical Education / Importance of Physical Education/ Any other suitable title 1. Phy. Ed. - part of curriculum

1.1 development and care of human body 1.2 sharpens cognitive abilities and motor skills 1.3 maintains physical fitness

2. Benefits / Advantages 2.1 enhances physical abilities

2.1.1 maintains personal hygiene and cleanliness 2.1.2 develops muscular strengths 2.1.3 increases stamina

2.2 Character Building 2.2.1 boost in self-confidence



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2.2.2 ability to accept defeat 2.2.3 positive attitude 2.2.4 belief in one’s capabilities

2.3 Other Benefits 2.3.1 overcomes obesity, anaemia, bulimia 2.3.2 warns against ill effects of junk food 2.3.3 promotes sound eating habits

2.3.4 hones comm. skills 2.3.5 sharpens reflexes

3. Participation in team sports 3.1 inculcates team spirit 3.2 learn to work together, to be organized & cooperative

4. Other lessons learnt 4.1 imp. of personal hygiene

4.2 maintaining health and wellness 4.3 knowledge of diff. sports

4.4 origin & historical significance of games

2.2 2.2 2.2 Summary The summary should include all the important points given in the notes. Content Expression

5 Marks

3 Marks 2 Marks

SECTION B: ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS

3 3 -- INVITATION 4 Marks

Format The format should include: Receiver’s address, Date, Sender’s address, Salutation, Closing

1 Mark

Content 2 Marks

Expression 1 Mark

Suggested Value Points Information about the Chief Guest - Mary Kom Occasion, Date, Time, Venue Request to be the Chief guest Asking for confirmation (optional)

OR

3 3 -- POSTER 4 Marks

Format must include caption and issuing authority

1 Mark

Content

2 Marks

Expression

1 Mark

Suggested Abbreviations:

Phy. Physical

Ed. Education

imp. importance

comm. communication

diff. different

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Title: Garbage Segregation / Any other relevant title Suggested Value Points Programme Details - Date, Time, Venue, Organizing body,

Guests etc. Value of Garbage Segregation - To avoid contamination of

water and pollution of air, water and land etc. How to overcome - separate out dry and wet waste,

segregate bio degradable waste etc. Any other relevant details

-- -- 3 NOTICE 4 Marks

Format- The format should include: Name of the organization / Name of the institution, the word “NOTICE”, Heading, Date, and Writer’s Name with designation. The candidate should not be penalized if he / she has used capital letters for writing a notice within or without a box

1 Mark

Content 2 Marks

Expression 1 Mark

Title: Change in programme / Any other appropriate title Suggested Value Points Change of date of talk by Virendra Sehwag Previous schedule Reason for change due to unavailability Details of the changed programme Any other relevant detail

Or

-- -- 3 REPLY TO INVITATION 4 Marks

Format The format should include: Sender’s address, Date, Salutation, Closing

1 Mark

Content 2 Marks

Expression 1 Mark

Suggested Value Points Expressing gratitude for the invitation to marriage

anniversary Extending wishes on the occasion Regret about inability to attend Reason

[Note: reply in both first and third person to be accepted]



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4 4 4 LETTER WRITING [NOTE: No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be given for the candidate’s creativity in presentation of ideas. Use of both the traditional and the new format is permitted.]

6 Marks

Format 1. Sender’s address, 2. Date, 3. Receiver’s address,

4. Subject/Heading, 5. Salutation, 6. Closing

1 Mark

Content 3 Marks

Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [1] Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1]

2 Marks

4 -- 4 Official Letter

Suggested Value Points:

Introduction Need for submission of evacuation plan Expressing inability to work out Seeking advice on how to formulate disaster evacuation drill Request for prompt reply Any other relevant point(s)

Or

4 -- 4 Application for Job

Suggested Value Points: Reference to the advertisement (optional) Post applied for Suitability for the post Request for the response Any other relevant detail [Note: Resume/ Biodata can be part of the letter or written separately]

Format of Resume: Name, DOB, Address, Contact details, Educational & Professional Qualification, Experience, References, Signature with date

-- 4 -- Letter to the Editor

Suggested Value Points: Introduction Stating problem - No playground for children Consequence - Risks involved - injuries, disrupt traffic,

inconvenience to people



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Suggestions if any Request to develop the vacant land into a playground

Any other relevant points

Or

-- 4 -- Letter of complaint Suggested Value Points: Introduction Purchase details Expressing regret Nature and details of complaint Request to replace the defective supplies Any other relevant points

5 5 5 ARTICLE / SPEECH / DEBATE 10 Marks

Format 1 Mark

Content 4 Marks

Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [2 ½] Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2 ½]

5 Marks

5 -- -- ARTICLE: Decline in tiger population in India Format: Title & Writer’s Name Suggested Value Points Introduction Stating the problem Concern regarding deteriorating numbers, dangers, risks

and hazards Reasons - diseases , habitat loss , deforestation, illegal

wildlife trade, corrupt authorities, lack of awareness, greed, increase in commercial tourism, encroachment by humans

Consequences - disturbance in eco-system, destabilising effect on nature, huge cultural loss

Suggestions- Awareness/ need to protect or safeguard the species - our national pride, making safe and dedicated areas for tigers


Or

5 -- -- SPEECH

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Suggested Value Points Addressing the audience Importance of quality air Increase in construction work, burning of leaves and

garbage, pollution caused by crackers, lack of both wind and rain

Present status Effects - poor air quality, respiratory diseases, global

warming, acid rain, depletion of ozone layer How to improve - Public transportation, conserving energy,

reduce recycle and reuse, energy efficient devices, green diwali, use of CNG fuel, more conscious citizens

Conclusion Any other relevant point(s)

-- 5 -- ARTICLE

Title: My Goal My Plans Suggested value points: Introduction Why setting goal is important Describing “My Goal” Ways to translate goals into reality Efforts involved Vision and mission about future Any other relevant points

Or

-- 5 -- DEBATE

Note:

- In case of the stand taken by the candidate / examinee

if the arguments presented are contradictory to the

stand taken, deduct only half a mark

- Students’ views to be expressed either ‘for’ or

‘against’ the motion and not a mixed response.

Note:

- No title is required.

- In case a candidate gives a title, no mark to be

awarded to it and if a candidate does NOT give a title,

no mark to be deducted, either

Format: Opening Address and Conclusion; For / Against to be specified ; No mark should be deducted for not writing the title



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Suggested Value Points: For the motion Causes distraction Physiological and psychological disorders Social Nuisance Addiction and waste of time Constant interruption Impacts academics adversely Poor health, causes insomnia Increase in number of suicides Risks, hazards and accidents Any other relevant points Against the motion Easy and fast connectivity Useful learning apps Updated Information Create Awareness Helps in bonding Easy source of information Entertainment The whole world in one’s palm Any other relevant points

-- -- 5 ARTICLE

Title: Efficient Public Transport System Suggested Value Points: Introduction: Reason for poor air quality, need to switch

over to public transport, better public transport system required, provides safety, accountability, low cost options, encourages community feeling

Economical, safe and energy efficient Contributes to healthier environment, improves air quality Reduces fuel consumption Expands business development and work opportunity Safe and efficient evacuation in emergency situations Reduces traffic congestion Increases mobility and connectivity Conclusion

Any other relevant point(s)

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-- -- 5 SPEECH

Suggested value points: Salutation Need for water conservation Consequences of water scarcity Judicious use of water Ways to save water for the future generation Water conservation, rain water harvesting, recycling, water

channelization and purification for use Conclusion

(Any other relevant information)

6 6 6 REPORT 10 Marks

Format: Title, Reporter’s name 1 Mark

Content 4 Marks

Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [2 ½] Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2 ½]

5 Marks

Report on the Session on how to maintain robust mental health


What - name of the session and topic of the day When - day , date, time Where - Venue Target audience – students, teachers and parents Highlights - Resource person, Tips given on how to cope

with stress more specifically during exams: physical fitness, systematic study plan, revision, Yoga, meditation, recreation, message conveyed etc.

Audience interaction

Any other relevant details

Or

6 6 6 DEBATE Note:

- In case of the stand taken by the candidate / examinee

if the arguments presented are contradictory to the

stand taken, deduct only half a mark

- Students’ views to be expressed either ‘for’ or

‘against’ the motion and not a mixed response.

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Note:

- No title is required.

- In case a candidate gives a title, no mark to be

awarded to it and if a candidate does NOT give a title,

no mark to be deducted, either


For the motion Tarnish school’s image Cause indiscipline Threat to other students Spread fear and anxiety in school Lead to physiological disorder Vandalism

Against The motion Matured and professional dealing with bullies Psychological guidance and counselling Sympathetic, empathetic and corrective attitude Juvenile delinquents need to be given chance and inspired

to go positively They too have a right to learn Need of understanding the causes of their behavioural

disorders Help them enter the mainstream


SECTION C: LITERATURE (TEXT BOOKS & LONG READING TEXT)

NOTE: The objective of the section on Literature is to test a candidate’s ability to understand and interpret the prescribed text through short and long answer type questions. Hence, both, content and expression in answers to the given questions, deserve equal importance while awarding marks.

7 7 7 This question has been designed to test the students’ understanding of the text and their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the questions based on the given extract. In other words, it attempts to test their reading comprehension ONLY.

4 Marks

(a) (a) (a) An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum by Stephen Spender. 1/2 + 1/2 = 1

(b) (b) (b) skins peeped through by bones / spectacles of steel with mended glass

1 Mark

(c) (c) (c) hunger and poverty / diseased / unkempt / malnourished / dark, bleak, hopeless, destined to live and die in the slum

1 Mark

(d) (d) (d) Simile / Alliteration - like bottle bits on stone 1/2 + 1/2 = 1



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(a) (a) (a) My Mother at Sixty-six by Kamala Das 1/2 + 1/2 = 1

(b) (b) (b) fear of separation from her mother/ ageing mother/ losing her to death

1 Mark

(c) (c) (c) because the poet was in a moving car, trees seem to be running in the opposite direction.

1 Mark

(d) (d) (d) at the security check, once again the old fear of separation came back / old familiar ache

1 Mark

8 8 8 Short answer type questions (Prose): Any four Distribution of marks Content: 2 Marks Expression: 1 Mark (deduct ½ mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes)

12 Marks (3 X 4)

(a) -- -- day dreamer ; wants to own a boutique ; be an actress ; wants to date Danny Casey ; ambitious ; unrealistic ; lives in a fantasy world ; dreams beyond her means ; impractical ; wavering ; Any other suitable option (Any Two)

-- (a) -- Tiger is symbolic of male dominance ; freedom ; courage ; bravery ; self-confidence ; elegance ; unafraid of the men (any two)

Aunt Jennifer symbolizes female suffering from male dominance ; meek and timid ; subservient ; dominated by her husband ; wants to possess the qualities of the tiger she creates (any two)

-- -- (a) Tigers created by Aunt Jennifer are symbols-dynamic/ dominant/ chivalric/ fearless/ self-confident

Aunt Jennifer symbolises female suffering – “Fingers fluttering through her wool / ringed by the ordeals she was mastered by”/ subservient / dominated

Massive weight of uncle’s wedding band symbolic of male oppression by custom in a patriarchal society / imposed slavery in matrimony

(b) -- -- Green coat, frilled shirt, embroidered hat reserved for special days

Prussians had conquered Alsace & Lorraine - last French class as German to be taught from the next day

-- (b) -- Strong determination ; strong will power ; Constant practice; perseverance ; diligence ; kept an instructor to learn swimming; decided to test whether he had overcome fear of water (Any two)

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closed personality, dresses up shabbily and carelessly, not conscious of his looks

committed to his work / was going places in his mind / never shared his feelings / was an ardent football fan (Any two)

(c) -- -- Against her tradition ; short and shingled hair worn by captured cowards and mourners ; a cultural assault on her ; long hair was part of her culture (Any two)

-- (c) -- Edla was a kind & compassionate girl, wanted to make the guest as comfortable as she could.

as it was Christmas time and they were lonely like a true Christian not fair to turn away the guest on the

eve of Christmas. she couldn’t reconcile to the idea that the guest was

leaving she was conscious of the fact that they themselves had

invited the traveller to their house. (Any two)

-- -- (c) sneaked out and hid herself under the bed in a dark room upstairs

tried to struggle, kick and scratch the people who tried to catch her

she gave up fight when her first loft of hair was cut (Any two)

(d) -- -- Tiger is symbolic of male dominance/ freedom/ courage/ bravery/ self-confidence/ elegance

Aunt Jennifer symbolising female suffering from male dominance – timid / subservient / dominated

she brought out the qualities she lacked, in her tigers Embroidering tigers was her way of expression

(Any two)

-- (d) -- Derry had already started speaking the language of Mr. Lamb.

tried to impress upon his mother that there was always a vast gap between what he really was and what people said about him

one should not believe in hearsay he liked the things what Mr. Lamb said he made him think differently / positively accepted him as he was gave him confidence

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-- -- (d) wanted to kill 30 more tigers to complete his mission of killing 100 tigers

married a girl in the royal family of a kingdom with a large tiger population

killed tigers every time he visited his father-in-law (Any two)

(e) -- -- congenital kleptomaniac ; pleasing personality ; amusing ; master planner ; sociable ; amiable ; no record of violence ; known as Evans the Break ; good imitator (Any Two)

-- (e) -- Only candidate opted for ‘O - level German’ Was a pleasant sort of chap with no record of violence Wanted to help him in attaining some sort of academic

qualification He was put in a cell at the far end of the prison

(Any Two)

-- -- (e) they were sad at the order that had come from Berlin realised the importance of their mother tongue last French Class; German was to be taught from the next

day patriotism way to atone for their guilt for not attending school

regularly it was the only opportunity to thank their master for his

forty years of service (Any Two)

(f) -- -- one of the hunters killed the tiger king’s bullet missed the tiger (Any one) hunters could not dare to inform the king fear of losing jobs killed the tiger themselves (Any one)

-- (f) -- bold enough to rebel against it brave and strong-willed child intolerant of injustice didn’t want to be called a coward loved her culture rebellious she took pride in her culture (Any Two)

-- -- (f) Governor personally monitored security arrangement Evans’ cell was thoroughly searched by Jackson and

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Stephens was posted for constant vigil. prior frisking was done bugged his cell invigilator was frisked Any other relevant point (Any Two)

9 9 9 Long answer type question (Flamingo) Answer any one

6 Marks

Distribution of marks: Content Expression (deduct ½ mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes)

3 Marks 3 Marks

Suggested Value points:

(a) -- -- According to Gandhi, no battle can be fought with fear in our mind.

peasants – scared of the British Landlords In spite of fighting endless legal battles results were

inconclusive due to fear. Gandhi felt it was imperative to teach these farmers to be

courageous. Gandhi made it possible for the peasants to shed their fear

by making the landlords surrender money and prestige. brought about a permanent attitudinal change helped the farmers face life boldly Gandhi was arrested for being a champion of

sharecroppers. multitudes gathered at the court, hearing the news trial postponed The Britishers released Gandhi without bail. Civil disobedience triumphed (Any three)

-- (a) -- orders from Berlin to teach German in school announcement by M. Hamel shocked everyone students and elders sat attentively M. Hamel taught patiently German language would be imposed on them. deprived of their basic right to learn their mother tongue made the people of Alsace realise that they were going to

miss their mother tongue evoked a feeling of patriotism and love for mother tongue felt remorse and regret for not giving due importance to

mother tongue earlier M. Hamel became overwhelmed at the end of the lesson.

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-- -- (a) at California beach felt suffocated when knocked down by a large wave

misadventure at the YMCA pool fears restrict our happiness and joy deprived him of enjoying fishing trips with friends he was determined to overcome his fears the instructor could build him into a good swimmer only

because of his will power and perseverance Douglas tested himself in different locations without any

assistance – made persistent efforts his steadiness and tenacity empowered him to fight his fear Any other relevant point (Any three)

(b) -- -- theme of loneliness runs through the story all the characters – the peddler, the crofter, the iron

master and his daughter suffer from loneliness the pedlar was lonely, suffering from unkind treatment of

people old man – absence of wife and children, yearns for

company, is overjoyed to have company of the tramp / gave him food, tobacco to smoke and played cards with him

Ironmaster lost his wife, sons were abroad he and his daughter miss company occasion of Christmas, takes peddler home, very excited to

played host to him (Any three)

-- (b) -- a typical king revelling in his power and authority / very arrogant

conceited and blinded by power concerned only to fulfil his own whims and wishes/selfish

and self-centred no concern for the welfare of his state or its people king behaves like a dictator to fulfil his wish to kill 100

tigers / no love for animals goes to extremes to achieve what he wants when happy, announces exemption from taxes; but when

angry, doubles taxes, announces severe punishments his death brings relief to everyone (Any three)

-- -- (b) first triumph of civil disobedience in modern India when Gandhiji was released from the court without any conditions

had been arrested on his arrival at Motihari for disobeying the order to leave the place immediately

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built by the protest of the farmers outside the court the case of civil disobedience against Gandhiji was dropped it was Gandhiji’s courage, determination, truthfulness and

solidarity and strength shown by the farmers which turned civil disobedience into a victory

Any other relevant point (Any three)

(c) -- -- many short and long term consequences the short term negative consequences such as weakness,

trembling, wobbly knees, sickness, numbness, haunting fear of water

time elapsed, consequences took the shape of more sinister and deeply ingrained fears

developed a perennial fear of water could not enjoy boating, fishing, canoeing, felt bad about it desire to overcome his hydrophobia hired an instructor to make him learn swimming step by

step developed courage and determination to learn swimming valued life more than ever felt free and released of his fear understood that “All we have to fear is fear itself” Any other relevant point

(Any three)

-- (c) -- no harm in dreaming big or aiming high along with ambition, a clear plan to achieve the goal is a

must need to be practical and to analyse the reality of situation Sophie - earmarked for the biscuit industry.

dreams of owning a boutique/ becoming an actress/

manager ardent fan of Danny Casey often takes flights of fantasy Sophie failed due to lack of concrete action plan and

unrealistic dreams Any other relevant point

(Any three)

-- -- (c) the peddler, a vagabond, has a hostile attitude towards the world

hostile due to the atrocities faced in his life stole crofter’s money/ gets lost in the wood/ finds comfort

in the warmth of the iron mill Ironmaster mistakes him to be an old regimental comrade,

takes him home but soon realizes his mistake. on Edla’s compulsion allows him to stay



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innate goodness evoked by warm, gentle and kind treatment by Edla Willmansson

Edla treats him with respect and kindness without any selfish motive.

Edla’s goodness, love, compassion transform the peddler into a sensitive human being.

Against her father’s wish, she makes him stay in her house. For the first time somebody favours the peddler which stirs

his feelings and transforms him into a real captain. Despite knowing that he is not his father’s friend, she

treats him as a real captain and shows him warm hospitality.

(Any three)

10 10 10 Long answer type question (Vistas) Answer any one Distribution of marks: Content [3] Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [1 ½ ] Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1 ½ ]

6 Marks

(a) (a) (a) Derry withdrawn and defiant because of his burnt face hated others staring at his face – afraid of his ugly looks positively affected by the outlook of Mr. Lamb and his zest

for life Lamb made him realize that handsome is what handsome

does very casually removed the inferiority complex of Derry made him see the beauty in nature God has made both ugly and beautiful things. It is one’s

own perception to look at the things. e.g. weed garden, singing of bees etc.

beauty is a relative opinion / perception one should not believe what one hears/ watch, listen and

think for oneself. one must not hate people. Hatred is more harmful than

acid people may look similar but they are unique gets inspiration from Mr. Lamb to live life as it comes Mr. Lamb guided him how to handle the handicap and

loneliness learns that physical handicap has nothing to do with

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Derry’s statements reflect the change in his thinking after meeting Mr. Lamb

Any other relevant point (Any three)

(b) (b) (b) Dr. Sadao torn between his duty towards his country and his duty as a doctor

his patriotism made him inform the General about the prisoner

his final decision to let him escape was the best under the circumstances

strong humanitarian traits of empathy, compassion and devotion make him treat the enemy soldier

risks everything in order to fulfil his oath to serve humanity ultimately, sensing favourable conditions, helps the

American soldier to escape Any other relevant point

(Any three)

(c) (c) (c) Jack interweaves his own childhood experience in the story of Roger Skunk

remembers the humiliations and ridicules he faced in his childhood

remembers his own isolation when other children did not play with him

adult’s perspective is different from a child’s perspective as a parent tries to make his daughter understand that it is

necessary to respect one’s own identity despite all odds Jack has always obeyed his mother and expects

unquestioned obedience from his daughter changing oneself to please one’s friends or peer group

affects one negatively we should not lose our originality and identity

parents try to guide their children according to their

ideology and experience which is for the good of the children

true friends will always accept you as you are Any other relevant point (Any three)

11 11 11 Long Reading Text (Any one) Distribution of marks Content [3] Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [1 ½ ] Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1 ½ ]

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Value Points:

(a) (a) (a) Why came to fix the clock tried to strike up conversation with the stranger asked to finish his repairs, mind his job and leave Teddy tried to talk to the stranger but the stranger

discouraged any talk Teddy is rather asked to finish his work and leave quickly Teddy tried to delay his work at hand so that he could get

more time to spend with the stranger. the stranger saw through his trick and reprimanded him. Teddy turned out to be the first person to spread rumours

about the invisible man. felt insulted and annoyed, left thereafter What met Mr. Hall, informed him that a stranger has been

allowed to stay without confirming his identity Teddy told Mr. Hall that the stranger might be a criminal

trying to hide his identity behind his bandages and asked him to verify the facts about him.

sows the seed of suspicion in his mind to get the stranger thrown out

settles scores with the stranger

(b) (b) (b) If No Dr. Kemp and Griffin were old acquaintances/scientists Dr. Kemp believed in ethical use of science whereas Griffin

wanted to establish a reign of terror through science. unlike Griffin, Dr. Kemp was not obsessed with the thought

of power and fame. he did not share Griffin’s macabre worldview Dr. Kemp believed in using science not for personal gain

but for the betterment of humanity. he tried to help Griffin who, however, was not willing to

listen to his logic he had no other option but to inform against Griffin and

was hell bent upon capturing him since he was a threat to the society.

Dr. Kemp cannot be called a traitor since he cheated Griffin only for the sake of humanity.

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If YES Dr. Kemp betrayed Griffin’s faith reposed in him informed the police informed Col. Adye about his presence in his house

(c) (c) (c) Silas lived a lonely life in Raveloe kept away from people found happiness in hoarding gold coins one day returned to find his gold missing rushed to Rainbow Inn to seek help A few people sympathetic and promise to help him find his

gold Marner is slowly accepted by the people of Raveloe

(d) (d) (d) Nancy – wife of Godfrey Cass/devoted to her husband/good housekeeper/keeps Red House spic and span

calm & poised /never gets agitated or angry/accepts things calmly

doesn’t agree on adoption/believes the adopted child will never turn out good

on knowing about Eppie, agrees to go and speak to Marner for adoption

tells Godfrey he has to apologise to Eppie and not to her well-mannered and courteous/apologises to Marner for

husband’s rude behaviour religious / reads the Bible every Sunday has a strict code of conduct / does not express her anger

on knowing about Godfrey’s secret marriage very dependent on sister Priscilla for all major decisions in

her life

12 12 12 Long Reading Text (Any one) Distribution of marks: Content (3) Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [1 ½] Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1 ½]

6 Marks

Value Points:

(a) (a) (a) Which story the secretive life story of the stranger made the villagers

curious. Dr. Cuss was likewise curious about him. Dr. Cuss on the pretext of collecting subscription for the



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Nurse Fund, went to meet the stranger asked the stranger about his research whereupon the

stranger got angry out came his devilish arm with no hand. Dr. Cuss left him abruptly in a state of shock. Dr. Cuss met Mr. Bunting and narrated his meeting with

the stranger. he said that the stranger did not have an arm inside his

sleeve. he said that invisible fingers nipped his nose. this is the story of Dr. Cuss that Mr. Bunting referred to as

‘most remarkable story’. Why never in his life had he heard about such a phenomenon

that had happened to Dr. Cuss. never in his wildest fancies, he thought that a man could be

invisible. Bunting’s reaction is justified

(b) (b) (b) Griffin is the cause of his own destruction and death God had blessed him with astounding intelligence which he

chose to use only for evil purposes no conscience, was callous, self-centred when he ran out of money, he robbed even his father; his

father committed suicide, Griffin attended the funeral without feeling sorry

let loose a reign of terror he burnt the whole house down on Great Portland Street

just to cover his trail. he committed one brutal act after another, simply enjoyed

doing them, felt never any remorse murdered Wicksteed in Burdock destroyed White Monday festival destroyed Kemp’s house Any other relevant example

(Any Six)

(c) (c) (c) Marner used to get fits / his best friend William Dane spread the news that Marner is visited by Satan when he gets his fits

Marner is engaged to Sarah / she slowly moves away from him on hearing this

he is falsely framed for the murder of the deacon understands William Dane’s role in framing him but does

not react he is accused of the murder by a peculiar system of picking

of lots



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loses faith in Man & God leaves Lantern Yard

(d) (d) (d) Godfrey had given Fowler’s rent to Dunstan does not get it back even after repeated reminders so forced to sell his horse, Wild Fire asks Dunstan to sell Wild Fire and give him the rent money Dunstan kills Wild Fire at stake while passing Stone Pits decides to ask Marner to loan him

some money enters the cottage and finds it empty searches for the gold inside the cottage finds the bags under the floor tiles takes away the bags of gold and walks out into the night Marner is devastated on finding the gold missing

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Series BVM/4 Code No. 1/4/1...Series BVM/4 Code No. 1/4/1 Roll No. ENGLISH (Core) Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100 General Instructions : (i) This paper is divided into three