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SAHODAYA PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION : 2022-2023
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answer sheet during this period.
CLASS-X
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (CODE NO. 184)

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
1. This question paper is divided into three sections: A, B & C.
Section A: Reading 20 marks
Section B: Grammar & Creative Writing Skills 20 marks
Section C: Literature 40 marks
Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
2. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SECTION A : READING SKILLS (20 MARKS)

I. Read the passage given below. (10)

1. Nestled in hills covered with dense pine forests and filled with a series of
waterfalls, Daringbadi has become known for its pleasant weather that attracts
tourists who are left awed by raw, natural green landscapes, fog covered hill-
tops and a cool breeze. Daringbadi is believed to have been named after
Daring Saheb, a British in charge of this region during the colonial era.
2. “It’s an amazing experience to walk through the pine forest when the sun
rises. The farther you go into the forest, the more peaceful it becomes.
Hearing the sound of birds chirping in the coffee garden in front of my home
has been my favourite activity since childhood. That is how I start my day,”
says Bikash Kumar Sahu, a software engineer, who lives in Daringbadi.
3. As the temperature dips sharply during the winters, with minimum of about
3°C, Daringbadi attracts tourists not only from within Odisha but also from
other parts of the country. The low temperature, combined with humidity,
leads to frost formation and this has created a myth that Daringbadi receives
snowfall during the winters. However, locals are quick to dispel these
rumours. It is just the frost that adds to the beauty of Daringbadi.
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 4. For many tourists, winters make Daringbadi an attractive destination as they
allow visitors to feel the refreshing cool breeze that flows here. “I went there
twice to spend my weekends to get away from my mundane lifestyle.
Travelling through the serpent-like roads with lush green forest around offers
me the opportunity to lose myself in the laps of nature. It is a perfect place to
avoid crowds and to have a pleasant weekend,” says Ritwik Bhunia, a
traveller from Kolkata who recently visited Daringbadi.
5. Midubanda waterfall dubbed as Daringbadi Waterfall is deep inside a forest
holds a breath-taking splendour for all those who relish the immensity of
nature. One needs to get down around 180 stairs to reach the Waterfalls,
surrounded by gigantic trees and exquisite flowers. The waterfall gushes
down from a hill, high up and at the bottom it has created a pond where the
water is reddish in colour. The nature lovers take pictures and spend their
time hours together.
6. Even though there are few facilities available for tourists, people visit
Daringbadi regularly. Daringbadi Nature Camp & Belghar Nature Camp are
the only places available for accommodation for travellers with a beautiful
valley dotted with coffee & pepper plantations. During the monsoon, many
tourists bring their own tents to stay and explore Daringbadi, and now tourism
department is also working to provide adequate facilities for tourists as now-
a-days this place is becoming popular. Still there is a need for improvement.
(450 words)

Adapted: https://mediaindia.eu/tourism/kashmir-of-odisha-daringbadi/
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.
(1x10=10)

i. Why does the writer say ‘Daringbadi attracts tourists who are left awed by
raw, natural green landscape’? (Paragraph 1)
A. It creates a sense of meditation among the tourists.
B. It inspires admiration for pure beauty among the tourists.
C. It evokes a feeling that the natural beauty will be soon destroyed by
humans.
D. It presents a pleasure that can only be felt with the change of weather.
ii. Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below:
The farther you go into the forest – the more peaceful it becomes.
(Paragraph 2)
A. The more money one has – the wealthier one turns in the society.
B. The higher you climb a mountain – the smaller the things look from
above.
C. The less you practice before an examination – the more sweating you
have during the test.
D. The foggier the roads in winter – the lesser the speed of the vehicles.

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 iii. Select the option that shows what the writer wants to project, with
reference to the following:
The low temperature, combined with humidity, leads to frost formation and
this has created a myth that Daringbadi receives snowfall during the winters.
(Paragraph 3)
A. Praise
B. Misbelief
C. Warning
D. Revenge
iv. Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 6.
Opinion Reason
Scattered over many different parts of that place
v. The writer compares serpent to road in the line – Travelling through the
serpent - like roads with lush green forest around and spent more time near
waterfalls. (Paragraph 4)
State 1 point of similarity between serpent and road.
vi. Based on your reading of the text, list two reasons why the speaker states that
“I went there twice to spend my weekends to get away from my mundane
lifestyle.” (Paragraph 4)
1. ______________
2. ______________
vii. What connection does the writer draw out between the frost formation and
increased tourist footfall at Darigbadi? (Paragraph 3)
viii. The writer says, “Midubanda waterfall dubbed as Daringbadi Waterfall is
deep inside a forest holds a breath-taking splendour for all those who relish
the immensity of nature.” (Paragraph 5)
Select the reason why the nature enthusiasts are spell-bound at the beauty of
the waterfall.
A. Flora and Fauna
B. Breathlessness
C. Massiveness
D. Reddish pond
ix. Supply 1 point to justify the following:
During the monsoon, many tourists bring their own tents to stay and explore
Daringbadi.
x. Evaluate the INAPPROPRIATE reason for the feelings of joy and freshness
that visitors go through while they are at Daringbadi.
A. The beauty of frost at this stunning tourist attraction.
B. Lush green forest and the flow of cool breeze.
C. Few facilities are available for the tourists at Daringbadi.
D. The waterfall gushes down from a hill.

II. Read the passage given below. (10)

1. Ahead of the Northeast monsoon, the Chennai Metro Water is inspecting
rainwater harvesting (RWH) structures, including the ones at government
schools that often face water shortage. More than six lakhs buildings have
been surveyed so far.

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 2. In the process, it has now come to light that the structures are not being
maintained. The rainwater harvesting awareness drive was started on A August
30 and it aims to cover all 10.19 lakh buildings within Corporation limits.

3. Many schools do not have adequate water facilities. In 2019 (drought year),
Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board had identified
government schools without rainwater
ainwater harvesting structures and installed
them.
4. “Though all government schools are equipped with RWH facilities, they are
completely blocked due to poor maintenance. Due to this, rainwater is not
being collected at all despite bountiful rains over the last year. We have now
instructed them to de desilt
silt all RWH structures," said a metro water official
involved in the awareness drive in Te Teynampet zone.
5. Over the last four days, as many as 6,44,240 households in16,106 streets were
inspected. “We observed that residential complexes maintained them better
than commercial buildings. Most of the people were not even aware tthat
RWH structures had to be de desilted
silted before rains,” said the official from
Tondiarpet zone.
6. The officials said data will bbee forwarded to the Greater Chennai Corporation
as they are the ultimate authority to pass an order and levy fine.
7. “Firstly,
Firstly, the mindset needs to change. Instead of looking at installing RWH
structures as a mandate by the government, they must realise it its importance.
It is getting better from 2019," said Pritham, an expert.
(243 words)
Adapted-https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/sep/04/chennai
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tps://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/sep/04/chennai-
metrowater-survey-finds
finds-rainwater-harvesting-structures-neglected
neglected-2354069.html

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.
(1x10=10)
i. Infer one finding of the Chennai Metro Water
Water.
ii. According to the data there are 33,470 buildings of which category?
A. Total number of residential building
buildings
B. Industrial building
buildings with RWH
C. Total number of industrial building
buildings
D. Commercial building
buildings with RWH

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 iii. Select the chart that appropriately represents the data of total no. of buildings
and buildings with RWH.
A B

C D

Total Building
Building with RWH

iv. The study of data statistics indicates __________ results.

A. desirable
B. deplorable
C. admirable
D. commendable
v. Substitute the word ‘equipped’ with one word similar in meaning in the
following sentence from paragraph-4.
‘Though all government schools are equipped with RWH facilities…’
vi. List one reason why rain water is not collected in schools using RWH
facilities in spite of bountiful rains.
vii. Select the correct option to complete the following sentence.
The most important step to be taken for maintaining RWH structure is to
_________. (Paragraph-5)
A. maintain residential complexes
B. desilt RWH structure
C. desilt RWH structure before rains
D. maintain commercial building better
viii. Complete the analogy correctly with a word / phrase from paragraph-7
orator : speech :: government : ________
ix. List any 2 changes required to improve the situation. (Paragraph-7)
x. Select the option that titles paragraph 5-7 appropriately, with reference to
the information in the text.
A. 5-Data and Findings
6-Final Verdict
7-Be the Change
B. 5-Time for Action
6-Planning
7-Findings
C. 5-Realisation
6-Opinion
7-One Step Ahead
D. 5-Zonal View
6-Expert Opinion
7-Royal Decree
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 SECTION B : GRAMMAR (10 MARKS)

III. Attempt ANY TEN of the following questions. (1x10=10)

i. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option to complete the given
sentence about Sashank and his grandfather.
Shashank and his grandfather, were driving in the countryside to visit their
relatives when they __________ that they need to stop for petrol.
A. realise
B. had realised
C. realised
D. were realising
ii. Read the following conversation between Sanya and Suhani.
Sanya : How informative is the Encyclopedia of the latest edition!
Suhani : Thank you. I purchased this recently.
Sanya exclaimed __________
Suhani confirmed that she had purchased the book recently.
iii. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from an
Educational journal.
To quote an educationist, “Your success depends on how well you _______
yourself.
A. are preparing
B. prepare
C. keep prepared
D. were preparing
iv. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for
the following line, from an archaeology survey:
The Taj Mahal is considered as one of the most beautiful building in the
world.
Option No. Error Correction
A. considered consider
B. building buildings
C. of from
D. most many
v. Complete the following data by filling in the blank with correct option:
The White tiger is an offspring of the Royal Bengal tiger, which __________
the necessary gene for white colouring.
A. had
B. had been
C. has been
D. has
vi. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for
the given portion of a letter:
Subject: Complaint against rash driving by bus drivers.
Sir/Madam
This is to bring to your kind notice that rash and reckless driving by PTS bus
drivers on city roads __________ (take) a turn for the worse.

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 vii. Report the dialogue between a mother and her daughter by completing
the sentence.
Mother : Have you completed your homework?
Daughter : Please, let me do my homework. I’m yet to complete.
In response to the question about her homework, the daughter requests ____ .
viii. Identify the error in the given sentence, from an academic report and
supply the correction.
Regular conferences conducted at fixed intervals always helps in building
personal and professional rapport.
ERROR CORRECTION

ix. Tina shared some ideas with her friend, Tanya about studies.
Report Tina’s statement.
“The only key to success in this world is to work hard”.
x. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the given
quote.
“A man’s mind stretched by new ideas, __________ never return to its
original dimension.”
A. would
B. might
C. may
D. must
xi. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue
between the teacher and the student.
Teacher : We are looking forward to an educational trip by the next week.
Student : That’s great Ma’am! We will be going out after a long time.
The teacher informed the student that they were looking forward to an
educational trip by the following week. The student exclaimed with joy that
__________ .
A. They will be going after a long time.
B. They would be gone after a long time.
C. They would be coming out after a long time.
D. They would be going out after a long time.
xii. Identify the error in the advertisement for a plot of land and supply the
correction.
PLOT REQUIRED IN JODHPUR
Roadside plot for construction warehouses in the outskirts of Jodhpur at GT
Road. Minimum area - 500 Sq. ft. Contact Surinder Rathore, R042, Jodhpur,
Rajasthan,
Call- 7592537957,
With best terms.
ERROR CORRECTION

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 SECTION B : CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (10 MARKS)

IV. All the names and addresses used in the questions are fictitious. Resemblance, if
any, is purely coincidental.
1. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. (1x5=5)
A. You are Resham/Rishabh. You visitvisited a craft fair with your mother and are
wonderstruck to see the range of Indian handicrafts on display. But you are
unhappy to see the lack of sales of these products. Write a letter to the
Handicrafts Commissioner in 100-120 words asking him to take measures
measur to
boost the sale of Indian handicrafts suggesting ideas to boost sales.

OR
B. You are Suman/Sumati of 33 Dilshad Gardens, Patna. You had placed an
order for a set of General Knowledge books for competitive examinations
with the firm of Pustak Mahal Books, Exhibition Road, Patna. You have sent
your demand by email and want the delive
delivery
ry to be done via courier service.
Write a letter in 100
100-120 words stating the reason for which you are unable to
pick up the order physically and also mentionention a convenient date and time
when you will like to receive your order.
2. Attempt ANY ONE of the followings. (1x5=5)
A. With the help of the given picture and verbal input, write an analytical
paragraph in about 100-120 words on ‘Rising Prices’.
Price as per wholesale March’18 March’19 March’20 April’21
Groundnut Oil (Rs/Litre) 85 102 120 122
Rice (Rs/Kg) 21 26 28 31
Flour (Rs/Kg) 18 26 29 36
Sugar (Rs/Kg) 42 49 55 65
OR
B. Renee is a student of Std. X studying at Mount Litera Evergreen School,
Chennai. She had an opportunity to participate in a session that was based
on the idea of E E-learning
learning that became a widely accessed medium of
education during COVID Pandemic. Write a pa paragraph
ragraph in about 100-120
words,, analysing her SWOT notes that she had prepared while attending the
session, to support your stand whether E E-learning
learning is advantageous enough in
fulfilling the purpose of quality education.

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 SWOT of E-learning
STRENGTH WEAKNESS
- pupil centric learning - least interaction
- economical - one way teaching
- easily accessible - frequent glitch
- learning on time - less effective learning
OPPORTUNITY THREATS
- diversified learning - limited scope for evaluation
- multisensory teaching - lack of required skills
- multiple resources - issues of erratic network
- vast opportunity - lack of resources

SECTION C : LITERATURE (40 MARKS)

V. Reference to the Context (10)

1. Attempt ANY ONE of the two extracts given. (1x5=5)
A. Suddenly she was startled by a voice. “Listen, child,” said the voice, “you
shouldn’t stand like that. Sit down.” Sitting down, she looked to see who had
spoken. It was an elderly man who had honestly been concerned for her, but
she was annoyed by his attention. (Madam Rides the Bus)
i. Valli was annoyed by the attention of the co-passenger as
A. She wanted to enjoy the ride on her own.
B. She didn’t want anybody to know about the trip.
C. She disliked being talked
D. She didn’t like her co-passengers.
ii. The speaker’s _______ comes through clearly when he/she exclaims, “Listen,
child, you shouldn’t stand like that.”
iii. Complete the analogy
gradually : suddenly :: pleased : _____________
iv. Valli wanted to ride the bus because
A. She wanted to visit places
B. She was fascinated by the sight of the bus
C. She wanted to meet her friends in the town
D. She was curious about the town
v. Select the option that correctly stated the reason of Valli standing.
A. She did not get any seat.
B. She was standing as she was extremely excited.
C. She was standing as the view was obstructed by the blind.
D. She has no money to pay, so she was standing.
OR
B. He escaped easily enough from the boys who followed his footprints in
London. But his adventures were by no means over. He had chosen a bad
time of the year to wander about London without clothes. It was mid-winter.
The air was bitterly cold and he could not do without clothes. Instead of
walking about the streets he decided to slip into a big London store for
warmth. (Footprints without Feet)

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 i. Complete the analogy by selecting the suitable word from the extract.
enough : sufficient :: _________ : got away
ii. Select the option that correctly explains why it was a bad time of the year to
wander about London without clothes.
A. It was an offseason for merry making in London.
B. Winter could be harsher to invisible entities.
C. Griffin chose a wrong time because no shops were open.
D. Winter affected Griffin more bitterly because he was without clothes.
iii. Select the option that lists the correct meaning of the given line.
“But his adventures were by no means over”
1. Griffin was willing to continue with his journey.
2. The bitterness of winter made Griffin’s wandering more adventurous.
3. It was easy for Griffin to escape from winter.
4. Griffin had already thought of the places to visit next.
5. Escaping from the boys was not the end of Griffin’s mischief.
A. 1, 2
B. 2, 5
C. 3, 4
D. 3, 5
iv. Select the option that captures the application of ‘means’ as used in line 2 of
the extract.
A. If it means that much to you, there is a way.
B. Uncle Henry says ‘Eureka’ means I have found it.
C. In three days, Darkyn may come to collect the cash by any means.
D. Regan usually means what she says.
v. Provide two reasons why Griffin decided to slip into a London store.
1. _________________
2. __________________
2. Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given. (1x5=5)
A. If strolling forth, a beast you view,
Whose hide with spots is peppered,
As soon as he has lept on you,
You’ll know it is the Leopard.
Twill do no good to roar with pain,
He’ll only lep and lep again
(How to Tell Wild Animals)
i. What is the poet’s tone in the extract?
A. Sad
B. Humorous
C. Regretful
D. Thoughtful
ii. The stanza begins with _____ that the reader has managed to escape the
dangerous lion and tiger.
A. an assumption
B. an argument
C. a theory
D. a test

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 iii. Complete the analogy about the leopard’s characteristics.
stroll : view :: roar : __________ .
iv. What does repetition of the phrase, lep and lep again.’ add to the context?
v. What does a leopard do with us?
A. Gives us a tight hug
B. Gives us a painless death.
C. Attacks us with a series of jumps
D. Warns us to live with ease.
OR
B. Don’t bite your nails, Amanda!
Don’t hunch your shoulders, Amanda!
Stop that slouching and sit up straight,
Amanda! (Amanda!)
i. The purpose of the speaker’s words in the given extract is to___________.
A. show the speaker’s power over the listener.
B. make the listener a better human being.
C. advise the listener as an elder.
D. improve the listener’s posture and habits.
ii. Pick the option that reflects the tone of the speaker
A. Persuasive
B. Harsh
C. Polite
D. Rude
iii. Alliteration is a literary device used in the extract. Which of the following
options does not include examples of this literary device?
A. The moon and the shimmering stars watched over us
B. With that charming chat, Catherine chose comfort
C. Away ran the pathetic pooch pouting like a princess
D. Dee dee was driving down day after day
iv. What does the repetition of “Amanda!” at the end of each line reflect?
v. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word from extract:
stop : continue :: slouching : ________

VI. Answer ANY FOUR of the following in about 40-50 words each. (4x3=12)
i. Custard, the Dragon was considered to be a coward. The humble dragon
proved his bravery in adversity. Analyse that, certain qualities like bravery
and courage are situational and spontaneous. Express your views with
reference to the poem. (The Tale of Custard the Dragon)
ii. How did Kisa Gotami realise that life and death is a normal human life-
process? (The Sermon at Benaras)
iii. Validate the given statement with reference to the young seagull’s fear.
‘One must be independent to survive on his/her own. Making efforts in
achieving the goal ultimately leads to the victory.
(His First Flight – Two Stories about Flying)
iv. State the emotional qualities associated with ice. Explain how ice could be
reason for destruction of the world. (Fire and Ice)
v. The play ‘The Proposal’ reflects the greedy Russian Society, especially
the land owners of Anton Chekov’s time. Justify.
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VII. Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 40-50 words each. (2x3=6)
i. “Where the angels fear, the fools rush in.” Rushing to conclusion without
going into details may lead one to chaos and failure. Elaborate this with
reference to the Martian invasion in the chapter, ‘The Book That Saved the
Earth’.
ii. Validate the importance of small, fun learning tasks towards successful
careers, in the context of Richard Ebright in The Making of a Scientist.
iii. Was there any balcony outside the window? What role does it play in the
story, ‘The Midnight Visitor’?

VIII. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120 words. (1x6=6)
i. Lencho had faith in God but lacked faith in humanity. Elaborate with
reference to “A Letter to God.”
OR
ii. ‘Not from weeping nor from grieving will anyone obtain peace of mind’.
If you had to use the message of the given quote from the Buddha’s sermon
(The Sermon at Benares) to help the boy cope with the loss of his ball and
what it signifies (The Ball Poem), what would you include in your advice?
Create dialogues of conversation between Buddha and the little boy.
You may begin like this
Buddha : Oh my dear boy, why are you in tears?
Boy : My Lord I lost my ball....

IX. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120 words. (1x6=6)
i. The evil custom of dowry is still prevalent in many parts of our country.
Suggest ways to overthrow this stigma of the society to empower the women
to lead a more respectable life. (Bholi)
OR
ii. ‘Oh! my poor Matilda! Mine was false.’ Confession saves one from a lot of
troubles and sense of guilt. Justify the statement with reference to the chapter
‘The Necklace’.

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