English [Set D]

Academic Year: 2018-2019 Marks: 80

Date & Time: 20th February 2019, 1:00 pm
Duration: 3h

SECTION – I (Reading Skill, Grammar, Vocabulary, Note-making and Summary)

Question 1: [15]

Question 1.A: Read the first activity, read the extract and then do all the activities: [12]
The next year Dell enrolled at the University of Texas. Like most first-year students, he
needed to earn spending money. Just about everyone on campus was talking about
personal computers. At the time, anyone who didn’t have a PC wanted one, but dealers
were selling them at a hefty mark-up. People wanted low-cost machines custom-made
to their needs, and these were not readily available. Why should dealers get such a big
mark-up for so little added value? Dell wondered. Why not sell from the manufacturer
directly to the end user?
Dell knew that IBM required its dealers to take a monthly quota of PCs, in most cases
more than they could sell. He also knew that holding excess inventory was costly. So he
bought dealers’ surplus stock at cost. Back in his dormitory room, he added features to
improve performance. The improved models found eager buyers. Seeing the hungry
market, Dell placed local advertisements offering his customized computers at 15
percent of retail price. Soon he was selling to businesses, doctors’ offices and law
firms. The trunk of his car was his store; his room took on the appearance of a small
factory.
During a holiday break, Dell’s parents told him they were concerned about his grades. “If
you want to start a business, do it after you get your degree,” his father pleaded. Dell
agreed, but back in college he felt the opportunity of a lifetime was passing him by. “I
couldn’t hear to miss this chance,” he says. After one month he started selling
computers again- with a vengeance.
A1. True / False - (2)
Rewrite the following sentences stating against each of them whether they are true or
false :
(i) Dell bought computers directly from the IBM company.
(ii) Dealers were selling computers at high prices.
(iii) Dell’s father wanted Dell to get his degree.
(iv) Dealers disagreed to sell the surplus stock of computers to Dell.

A2. Give reasons - (2)

Dell wanted to start a business of selling computers because :
(i) ____________
(ii) ____________
A3. Guess : (2)
“I couldn’t bear to miss this chance,” Dell says. Guess. Which chance Dell did not want
to miss”.

A4. Vocabulary - (2)

Find out the words from the extract which mean :
(i) college hall of residence
(ii) large amount added to the cost price
(iii) quantity of good in stock
(iv) with great intensity

A5. Personal response : (2)

Suggest two strategies businessman to become a successful businessman.

A6. Grammar - (2)

Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed :
(i) Seeing the hungry market, Dell placed local advertisement. (Make it a compound
sentence)
(ii) He added features to improve performance. (Frame ‘Wh’ question to get the
underlined part as an answer.)

Solution: A1
(i) False
(ii) True
(iii) True
(iv) False

A2
(i) Like most first-year students, he needed to earn spending money.
(ii) People wanted low-cost computers custom-made to their needs.

A3
By the lines, “I couldn't bear to miss this chance, Dell did not want to miss the
opportunity of selling computers that he was doing earlier as this was one of his dream
business & computers were in demand during that time. So he knew the benefit of
continuing his business which would make him successful one day that he had always
dreamed about.
A4
(i) dormitory
(ii) mark-up
(iii) inventory
(iv) vengeance

A5
Owning your own business and becoming a successful businessman is a dream of
everyone. But only few succeed in this plan. There are several strategies to become a
successful businessman but two of them are:
(i) Hard work and perseverance is the key point.
(ii) Take risks and challenge yourself.
(iii) Plan, learn and create in your business.

A6
(i) Dell saw the hungry market and placed local advertisement.
(ii) Why were features added ?
(Or)
Why did he add features?
Question 1.B: Grammar — [3]

Question 1.B.1: Do as directed: [1]

When earthquake strikes, world trembles.

(Insert appropriate articles wherever necessary and rewrite it.)

Solution: When an earthquake strikes, the world trembles.

Question 1.B.2: Do as directed : [1]

I spent my holiday _______ some friends ________ a wooden house.

(Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.)

Solution: I spent my holiday with some friends in a wooden house.

Question 1.B.3: Do as directed : [1]

Radha said to the teacher, “I feel very happy to help my mother at home.”
(Change it into indirect speech.)
Solution: Radha told the teacher that she felt very happy to help her mother at home.
Question 2: [15]

Question 2.A: On this historic moment, I stand here to thank Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
India’s present epoch maker has come over here to bless the state of Maharashtra
which is definitely going to last forever. On behalf of thousands of common people, I
express my deep sense of gratitude to him for blessing us. We Maharashtrians love him,
worship him. And once again, I wish to declare that this state of Maharashtra, recently
formed, will work for the betterment of the common people of Maharashtra, but if it
comes to sacrifice, whatever best and grand we have, it will be done primarily for India.
This is so, because, we believe from the beginning, that Maharashtra depends on India;
its greatness depends on the greatness of India. All Maharashtrians believe that both
India and Maharashtra can progress only when there is oneness of interest. And,
therefore, I have made this clear by bringing to your notice the significance of certain
symbols, for example, the Himalayas stand for lndia and the Sahyadri, for Maharashtra.
The snowy Himalayas with the highest mountain ranges symbolise India and the
Sahyadri with the blackest rock structure and with 200-300 inches rainfall symbolise
Maharashtra. I promise you that if the Himalayas are in jeopardy, the Sahyadri of
Maharashtra will use its black rock structure like a shield to protect the Himalayas.
‘Hard labour’ is the watch word of our times. And, Panditji, you have given us the
message of building Maharashtra and our nation by hard labour. We are going to
inscribe this valuable message on our minds and try our best to look at your blessings
and your guidance, as the blessings and guidance of an epoch maker. [12]

A1. Read the following statements. Find out the correct statements and write them
down : (2)
(i) Both India and Maharashtra can progress if they have different interests.
(ii) Hard work is the only way to build the future of India and Maharashtra.
(iii) The sacrifice of the best and grand in Maharashtra will be made for the state of
Maharashtra.
(iv) In times of great calamity the Sahyadri will protect the Himalayas, like a shield.

A2. Complete the following statements : (2)

(i) The interest of Maharashtra and that of India should be one for the progress of
Maharashtra state, because ................
(ii) Maharashtra depends on India, because ................

A3.Complete the table : (2)

The name of the mountain Stands for The reason
The Himalayas The Sahyadri
A4. Vocabulary - (2)
Give antonyms of the following words by adding prefixes :
(i) gratitude
(ii) clear
(iii) believe
(iv) significance
A5. Personal response - (2)
Give your suggestions that will help the people to make Maharashtra prosperous.

A6. Grammar - (2)

Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed :
(i) India and Maharashtra can progress only when there is oneness of interest.
(Rewrite it using ‘unless’)
(ii) This state of Maharashtra will work for the betterment of the common people of
Maharashtra.
(Rewrite it using modal auxiliary showing ‘obligation’)

Solution: A1.
(ii) Hard work is the only way to build the future of India and Maharashtra.
(iv) In times of great calamity the Sahyadri will protect the Himalayas, like a sheild.

A2.
(i) The interest of Maharashtra and that of India should be one for the progress of
Maharashtra, state because India and Maharashtra can only progress when there is
oneness of interest.
(ii) Maharashtra depends on India, because its greatness depends on the greatness of
India.

A3.
The name of the mountain Stands for The reason
The Himalayas India The snowy Himalayas with the
highest mountain ranges symbolise
India.
The Sahyadri Maharashtra The blackest rock structure with 200-
300 inches rainfall symbolises
Maharashtra.

A4.
(i) Gratitude – ingratitude
(ii) Clear – Unclear
(iii) Believe – disblieve
(iv) Significance – insignificance

A5.
According to me, Maharashtra can be prosperous if the people or citizens are really
willing to work towards it. Few initiative or steps that we can ensure is to see that our
cities have basic facilities like food, clothing, shelter, education and health services
easily available. For this alongwith the government we citizens have to make a realistic
plan and execute the services so that every citizen living gets the benefits which id also
his rights. Proper infrastructure also adds to this. Citizen can ensure that their locality is
clean & there is greenary so that the city looks beautiful and environment is also taken
care. Citizens should support the Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan. Proper education given to
every child and most importantly create the awareness among people about their rights
and duties both. By following the above points, I am sure we all can contribute towards
prosperous Maharashtra.

A6.
(i) Unless there is oneness of interest India and Maharashtra cannot progress.
(ii) This state of Maharashtra must work for the betterment of the common people of
Maharashtra.
Question 2.B: Note making [3]

Read the following extract and complete the note given below :
The small village of Somnathpur contains an extraordinary temple, built around 1268
A.D by the Hoyasalas of Karnataka - one of the most prolific temple builders. Belur and
Helebid are among their better-known works. While these suffered during the invasion
of the 14th century, the Somnathpur temple stands more or less intact in near-original
condition. The small temple captivates with the beauty and vitality of its detailed
sculpture, covering almost every inch of the walls, pillars and even ceilings. It has three
Shikhars and stands on a star-shaped raised platform with 24 edges. The outer walls
have a profusion of detailed carvings: the entire surface run over by carved plaques of
stone: There were vertical panels covered by exquisite figures of God and Goddesses,
with many incarnations being depicted. There were nymphs too some carrying an ear of
maize, a symbol of plenty and prosperity. The elaborate ornamentation, very
characteristic of Hoyasala sculptures was a remarkable feature. On closer look and it is
worth it-the series of friezes on the outer walls revealed intricately carved caparisored
elephants, charging horsemen, stylized flowers and warriors.

Somnathpur Temple
(1) Location : ___________
(2) Year : 1268 A.D.
(3) Built by : ___________
(4) Captivates with : ___________
(5) Structural features :
(i) Three Shikhars
(ii) Star-shaped platform with 24 edges
(iii) Outer wall carvings, ___________
charging horsemen, __________ and warriors.
(iv) Nymphs-symbol of ___________

Solution: Somnathpur Temple

(1) Location : Somnathpur (Somnathpura)
(2) Year : 1268 A.D.
(3) Build By : Hoysalas of karnataka
(4) Captivates with : The beauty and vitality of its detailed sculpture, covering
almost every inch of the walls, pillars and even ceilings.
(5) Structural features :
(i) Three shikhars
(ii) Star-shaped platform with 24 edges.
(iii) Outer wall carvings, the entire surface run over by carved plaques of stone charging
horsemen, stylized flowers and warriors.
(iv) Nymphs – Symbol of plenty and prosperity.
Question 3: Read the first activity, read the extract and then do all the activities : [15]
Have you are wondered why soldiers are always clad in green? This is to enable them
to camouflage themselves during wartime. Hiding in the jungles, their green attire
blends into the surrounding trees and shrubs, making it difficult for the enemies to spot
them.
Long before man-made use of camouflaging, insects have already adopted the
tactic of disguise to escape from the clutches of their predators. By having body colour
close to those of the rocks and dried leaves, they can escape from being pursued by the
predators.
Butterflies and moths have developed a variety of camouflage strategies since they
are quite defenseless and their predators are abundant. Possessing wings which
resemble dried leaves help certain butterflies and moths to hide among heaps of dried
leaves when predators are around.
Fortunately, not all insects choose the art of disguise to escape from their predators;
otherwise, the world would be so dull and colourless. There are insects which assimilate
the bright body colours of bees and wasps to escape from being pursued by their
predator. Long ago, birds have already learnt to avoid brilliantly coloured wasps and
bees in fear of their painful stings. Hence, over millions of years, many harmless insects
have assimilated the bees and wasps by imitating. their bright body colours and shapes.
In this way, they appear dangerous and hence ward them off.
The beefy, not only appears like the bumblebee in terms of body colour, even its
hums sound similar too. The only difference is that the beefy does not have a stirring
and is hence harmless. The hoverfly is another insect which imitates. the body colours
of the wasps. Their bodies are striped yellow and black. The only deviations are that
hoverflies do not have stings, and they have only one pair of wings each while wasps
have two pairs each. These variations are hardly noticed by the predators and hence
help them to escape.

A1. Complete the table with the information from the passage : (2)
Insects Similarity Difference
Bumblebee - Beefy
Wasp - Hoverfly

A2. Complete the tree diagram : (2)

A3. Find out : (2)

‘Nature has given a self-protection mechanism to insects’.
Find out at least two examples from the passage to prove this statement.

A4. Vocabulary - (2)

Find the words from the passage for :
(i) animal or bird that hunts other for food
(ii) to get free from danger
(iii) to prevent something from harming
(iv) to make a copy

A5. Personal response - (2)

‘Soldiers disguise themselves to prevent enemies to spot them’.
Give two more examples when the disguising technique is used by humans.

A6. Grammar - (2)

Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed :
(i) They have only one pair of wings.
(Make it negative without changing the meaning)
(ii) Insects have already adopted the tactic of disguise to escape from the clutches of
their predators.
(Replace infinitive with gerund and rewrite)

(B) Summary : (3)

Summaries the above extract with the help of the points given and suggest a suitable
title.
Camouflage of soldiers and insects - reason and ways for disguising - assimilation of
insects - need of imitation.
Solution: A1.
Insects Similarly Difference
Bumblebee-Beefy Body colour and Beefy does not have a sting &
hums sound hence it harmless.
Wasp – Hoverfly Body colour (yellow & Hoverflies do not have stings and
black stripes) they have the only a pair of wings each
while wasps have two pairs each.
A2.

A3.
The examples from the passage to prove the statement- 'Nature has given self-
protection mechanism to insects’ are :
(i) By having body colour close to those of the rocks and dried leaves, they can escape
from being pursued by the predators.
(ii) Possessing wings which resemble dried leaves help certain butterflies and moths to
hide among heaps of dried leaves when predators are around.
A4.
(i) predators
(ii) escape
(iii) tactics
(iv) imitates
A5.
The examples of the disguising technique used by humans are:
(i) Native American Hunters wore wolf skins to stalk buffalo.
(i) The cloaks of invisibility used for magic shows or duplicate the person.
A6.
(i) They do not have more than one pair of wings.
(ii) Insects have already adopted the tactic of disguise for escaping from the clutches of
their predators.
(B) The Deceptive marking
Camouflage is used by soldiers in order to protect them from the enemies and also to
be safe from the insects who are camouflaging in the jungle in between the rocks, trees,
shrubs and dried leaves. Soldiers use this technique so that they can hide in the jungle
area and their enemies could not spot them easily and attack. Nature has given insects
the art of disguise naturally like having body colour or possessing wings which
resemble dried leaves or rocks. So that they can escape from being pursued by the
predators. The assimilation of insects is done as their bright body colour and shapes so
that they appear dangerous and hence ward them off. There are several similarities and
differences between beefy, bumblebee, hoverfly, wasp and other insects. The need for
imitation in insects is required because their variations are hardly noticed by the
predators and it helps them to escape
SECTION - II (Poetry)
Question 4: Read the following extract and then do all the activities that follow: [8]
We used to watch the valley play hide and seek.
Shadowed by the mountain's immeasurable peak.
Considered the largest thing known to man.
Now skyscrapers are the most extravagant and titanic part of the plan.
We used to sit next to the stream. The wind caressing our crown watching the
magnificent untamed beasts
roam far, far from town. Now they are just characters of folktales, memories we pass
down.
An adjective to describe someone, no more a noun
This could be our reality
If we continue to live in impracticality
No more vast, endless oceans _______
Only littered swamps, the colour of a witch's potions.
No more soaring birds overhead _______
Only planes, so loud they rock your bed.
No more woods
No more natural goods.
We have little time
To change our self centered, one track minds
Before we are stuck with a great heap of jumble
Left only with an artificial concrete jungle.

A1. Complete ______

Complete the following sentences choosing correct alternatives:
(1) The poet used to watch the valley play hide and seek, because _______
(i) he had integration with the nature and landscape
(ii) he had no park to enjoy playthings
(iii) he had no friends
(2) According to the poet, only littered swamps could be reality, because _______
(i) vast, endless oceans are getting polluted due to our neglect of flora and fauna.
(ii) water from oceans will become magical potions.
(iii) Oceans are changing into swamps for fishing purposes.

A2. Poetic device

Figure of speech
Name and explain the figure of speech used in the following line: ‘We used to watch the
valley play hide and seek’.

A3. Personal response:

Suggest some remedies on how we can enrich our nature.

A4. Poetic creativity

Compose the following four lines as a free verse using the words life, oxygen, trees,
nature with the help of
clue given in each line so it would covey message :
No _________
No __________
No __________
No __________

Solution: A1
(1) (i) He had integration with the nature and landscape
(2) (i) Vast, endless oceans are getting polluted due to our neglect of flora and faura
A2
The figure of speech in the given line is :
Antithesis – Opposite words 'hide' and 'seek' are used in the sentence.
Alliteration – The alphabet 'w' is repeated in the sentence.
A3
Nature is due to which human life exists on this planet. It gives us many things that are
essential in life but the way we are damaging them is not appreciated since
destructions are done. Its high time for all of us to realise that nature needs to be
preserved. Some of the remedies to enrich our nature are :
• Plant more trees and stop cutting down of existing trees.
• Be mindful of eating habits and promote organic foods.
• Stop pollution – any kind air, soil, water, noise, etc.....
• Ban plastic products and buy recycled products.
• Save water which is equally important.
• Make use of energy efficient devices.
• Use resources which are freely available from the nature and not harmful.
• Keep the environment clean and pure.
• Use environment friendly products
• Create awareness among people about importance of nature.
A4
No Trees
No Oxygen
No Nature
No life
Question 5: SECTION – III (Rapid reading and composition) [8]

Question 5.A: Read the extract and do the activities that follow: [4]
My mother was still managing Green's, even though its days were numbered. The day
after my return I joined her in the small office, where she sat behind her over-large desk,
telephone on her right and the latest paperback western before her, ready to be taken up
when noting much was happening – which was fairly often. My mother enjoyed reading
westerns-particularly Luke Short, Max Brand, and Clarence E Mulford much in the same
way that I enjoyed detective fiction. Both genres were freely available in cheap Collins
‘White Circle’, edition published during and just after the War.
We discussed the affair of the skeleton in the cupboard, but as there was no longer any
mystery about it, there was nothing for me to investigate. However, armed with the key
to the store room, I went down to the basement on my own and made a thorough
search of all the old furniture, on the off chance that another skeleton moght tumble out
of a cupboard or be found jammed into a drawer or trunk. I did find some old tennis
rackets, back numbers of Punch, a cracked china chamber-pot, some old postcards of
Darjeeling and Simla, and a framed photograph of King Edward the Seventh. I took the
copies of ‘Punch’ to my room and read the reviews of all the plays that had been running
in London between 1926 and 1930, thus becoming an authority on the theatre in
England of that period.

A1. True/False
State whether the following statements are true or false:
(i) The narrator found one skeleton jammed into a drawer
(ii) The narrator did not like to read detective fiction
(iii) The narrator's mother was managing the Green's hotel
(iv) The narrator wanted to be an authority on the English theatre of that period
A2. Write a gist :
Write a gist of the above given extract in about 50 words.
Solution: A1
(i) False
(ii) False
(iii) True
(iv) False
A2
The narrator”s mother managed the Green's hotel. She enjoyed reading westerns like
Luke short, Max Brand and Clarence Emulford as the child enjoyed detective fiction. The
skeleton's mystery was already
revealed so the child went down expecting another skeleton to tumble out but he got
other old valuable & also took copies of 'Punch' and read reviews of them which played
between 1926 and 1930s. Later, he became an authority of the theatre in England of
that period.
Question 5.B: Read the extract and do the activities that follow: (4) [4]

Tom : (down L.). I believe the place is haunted

George : Nonsense. No one believes in haunted houses nowadays. There's

someting gueer about the place, I'II admit, but can't be haunted.
(Scream off R.)

Ginger : Listen! What was that ?

(Scream repeated. This time much louder.)
Alfie : I want to go home !
Tom : It sounds as though someone's being murdered. (Grappling with the
door). I'm going to force this door.
Ginger : (Crossing L.) It's going to be a tough job, Tom
Alfie : (more lustily). I want to go home
George : (up C.) Shut up Alfie, you'II rose the house. Listen! There's someone
coming _____ and
it's someone in white
Ginger : It's a ghost

Alfie : (rushing to the door L.) I'm going home!

George : (coming down L.) Let me give you a hand with this door.
Tom : Buck up!
 Ginger : Put your shoulder against it. (Enter the Ghost R. In the dim light his
figure has a distinctly uncanny appearance).
Ghost : What on earth's the meaning of this commotion? (IIe switches on the
light and is seen to be a dentist, wearing a white surgical coat. The
“grinning mouths'' are seen to be models made of plaster of Paris.
The boys stare about them in amazement)
Dentist : (sternly). Who are you, and what are you doing in my house?
Tom : I say – I'm awfully sorry – but we thought you were a ghost.

Dentist : (bewildered). A ghost! Why on earth should you think I was a ghost?

George : (crossing C.) I'm awfully sorry, sir. You see, we were out carol-
singing, and____
Dentist : Oh, so it was you who were making that horrible din outside?
George : Yes – that was Ginger's idea ____

B1. Complete _____

Complete the following sentences:
(i) The boys considered the dentist as a ghost , because ________
(ii) Listening to the repeated scream, Tom thought that ________
(iii) The grinning mouths were models made of ________
(iv) The idea of carol-singing was given by _______
B2. Convert dialogue into a story:
Convert the above dialogue into a story in about 50 words.

Solution: B1
(i) because they saw someone coming in a white dress towards their from the dark
(ii) as if someone's being murdered
(iii) plaster of paris
(iv) ginger
B2
When the four boys took shelfer near a house they heard strange noises because of
which Alfie and Tom were quiet afraid but later on when the lights were switched on and
person with white swegical coat came out and asked those boys about what were they
doing. They replied that they were out for carol singing and
this was Ginger’s idea.
6. SECTION – IV (Written Communication) [12]

Question 6.A: Attempt any one of the following [4]

Question 6.A.1: Write a letter to The Chief Officer, Road Transport Authorities, drawing
his attention to the problem of frequent traffic jams in your locality suggesting some
solutions for the problem. [4]

Solution: ABC
206, Rose villa,
Bandra (W),
18th February, 2019

The Chief Officer,

Road Transport Authorities,
Fort – 400018.
Subject: Complaining about the problem of frequent traffic jams.
Sir,
This letter intends to bring to your kind attention to the unimaginable harassment
commuters face on XYZ road due to the growing instances of traffic jams. We know
that the number of vehicles on the roads is on the rise and that there is no proportional
increase in the number of roads. So, traffic jams are bound to happen.
It stretches one’s tolerance to the ultimate limit when buses and autos on this busy road
show an appalling disregard for any kind of traffic law.
We have faith in the Police Department and fully understand the dedication of officers
and request you deploy few such officers on this road, to bring this situation under
check.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Yours truly,
ABC.
OR

Question 6.A.2: Your college is 20 km away from your village. You go to the college by
S.T. bus, but the bus timings are not convenient for you and other students. Write a
letter of complaint to the Depot Manager of your town/city. Suggest some solutions for
the problem. [4]

Solution: ABC
206, Rose villa,
Bandra (W),
18th February, 2019

The Depot Manager,

State Transport Services,
Fort – 400026.
Subject : Complaining about inconvenient bus timings for students.
Sir,
I would like to draw your attention to the despairing lack of public transport in the
locality. My college is 20 km away from my village and we have to travel by S.T. bus but
bus timings are not at all convenient for me and other students as well. Buses do not ply
on the long stretches and cabs are out of the question due to the high prices they
charges.
We need more public transport at the convenient timings when students travel to
schools/ colleges along
with more traffic police who will be able to help us. We are willing to petition the council
office but we are hoping you could kindly help us in this matter.
Hence, it is my earnest request that you will be so kind as to the needful.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Yours Truly,
ABC.
Question 6.B: Attempt any one of the following [4]

Question 6.B.1: Leaflet - [4]

Prepare a short Tourist Leaflet on any hill station you like, with the help of the following
points :
• How to go there
• Where to stay
• Places worth visiting
• Shopping attractions
• Add your own points

Solution: MAHABALESHWAR
A pleasant hill station in the state of Maharashtra, Mahabaleshwar grabs the attention
of many tourists. This
hill station boasts of extended jungles and calm ambiance. The word 'Mahabaleshwar'
is Sanskrit word that means 'God of Great Power'.
(i) How to reach there: By Air: Pune Airport lies 120km from the place is the nearest
airport.
By Rail: Wathar has the nearest railway station, about 62km.
By Road: Many State Transport buses run from Mumbai and Pune to Mahabaleshwar.
Private Taxis are also available.

(ii) Where to stay or Accomodation: Mahabaleshwar has no dearth of accommodation

options. There are many hotels ranging from deluxe to budget. Other options include
tourist lodges, guest houses and luxury resorts. One can easily choose the one that
suits them the best.
(iii) Best time or season to visit : Best time to visit this place is from March to June
during summer season. Avoid travelling during monsoon.

(iv) Places to visit or What to see : There are many mind-blowing places to visit like,
Wilson Point popularly known as the 'Sunrise Point, it is the highest point situated
above 4710 ft above sea level, Wilson Point is the vast plateau. Connaught Peak. It is
the second highest point, presenting spectacular views of a green carpet.
Elphinstone Point, Discovered in 1830, it was named after Sir Elephinston, the Governor
of Bombay. Arthur's Seat is said to be the queen of all points, offering ample
opportunities to see the barren deep valleys on both sides. Baghdad Point is an
impressive point, which goes past village Moleshware on the way. You can view the
beautiful views of the backwaters of Koyna dam on your left side, whereas river Solshi is
in front of you with small villages. Mahabaleshwar has other popular attractions, which
include names like Marjorie Point, Castle Rock, Babington Point, Northcote Point,
Falkland Point, Carnac Point, Fitzgerald Point, Bombay Point and Gaolani Point. Several
other popular names are Lodwick Point & Boars Head, The Lamington Plateau,
Panchgani Point, Helen's Point, Rosamond Rock, Water Falls, Polo Ground and a Bee
Keeping Centre.

(v) Special features: Mahabaleshwar is a very popular shopping place, Da Sabrane Road,
which is also known as the Main street. Honey, strawberries, mulberries, jams and jellies
are good items to buy from here.
OR
Question 6.B.2: Report writing - [4]
Your college celebrated the ‘World Environment Day’. You are the Class Representative.
Write a report on the Celebration of the ‘World Environment Day’ with the help of the
help of the following points:
(i) Inauguration of the function
(ii) Address by the Chief Guest
(iii) Various activities carried out
(iv) Exhibition arranged
(v) Vote of thanks
Solution: CONNECTING PEOPLE TO NATURE
6th June 2018
Mumbai
[email protected]
Rao Junior College of Science located at Andheri West celebrated its World
Environment Day on 5th June 2018.
Mr. Salman Khan was the Chief Guest of this ceremony. He planted a rose plant and
inagurated ceremony. There were lot of crowd as many people gathered to watch
Salman Khan and also to be a part of this programme. He addressed in his speech to all
people “To save mother earth plant more trees”. Students of our 11th Std Div.
A reformed Drama on ‘Mother Earth’, apart from this class -12th students performed a
group song to save mother earth. At last college gave an activity to all the students
“Cultivate Seeds and Nurture the Plant” under this activity our college arranged
Exhibition to show how students have nurtured various plants. Tree plantation was also
done in the college ground. After all the activities snacks was distributed to all the
students and staff. Our Principal Sir Mr. Rao felicitated Mr. Salman Khan, and said
special thanks for sharing his time with us. Overall the programme was a great success
with everyone’s effect.
- By Student Reporter.
OR
Question 6.B.C: Information Transfer - [4]
Look at the following web chart and write a short paragraph based on it in about 120
words. Suggest a suitable title :

Solution: Information Transfer :

Communication – The Human connection
Language is a method of human communication, either spoken or written whereas
communication is exchanging the information Language & Communication both are
inter-related. For better understanding or functioning communication should be clear &
concise. Though effective communication is essential, there are several barriers to
effective communication. The major issue is language as we know every country or
community has a different language when it comes to speaking or understanding it is
difficult for the other person.

At times, even people speaking same language have difficulty in understanding each
other. The second one is time, where in everyone is busy in today's life we hardly get
time to talk to each other and on top of that if we are in different countries the time zone
also matters. Noise is another barrier as while speaking to anyone if there is any
disturbance over the phone, network or internet it interrupts our talks. The next barrier is
distance as we all are living in different parts of the world the ways or methods
of communication also differs Eg.

We call to talk over the phone, message to chat on different sites or may do a video call
using skype or other app using internet. The distance impacts these factors & can
interrupt our communication like when we talk while travelling. Distraction is another
issue which becomes a barrier to effective communication as while talking to a person
if we are distracted the communication can go on a different track or may move out of
the topic rather than the actual topic. The other problem is discomfort with the topic like
in a conversation if the other person is not comfortable to talk about specific topic it
may leave the conversation without any conclusion or of no use. Lastly, lack of interest
also hampers the communication like if a person is not interested in your talks he may
ignore it or might not be attentive or may get half knowledge & all other possibilities.
Hence, for an effective communication all these factors matter and should support an
individual in a conversation.
Question 7: [7]
Question 7.A: Interview Questions : [4]
Imagine that you are going to interview a Sarpanch of a village, who has been selected
for ‘Adarsh Gaon Award.’ Frame a set of 8 to 10 questions to interview him/her.
Solution: Good morning Sir, I am glad that I have got this opportunity to talk to you
today so that people can know more about you and ‘Adarsh-Gaon’ since you have been
nominated for 'Adarsh Gaon Award'.
Q.1) How are the elections conducted in your village?
Q.2) Who motivated you to participate in the election for the post of ‘Sarpanch’?
Q.3) Who are the other members of your Panchayat samiti?
Q.4) As per you, what is the role of a Panchayat Samiti in a village?
Q.5) What inspired you to bring such changes in your villages that everyone is
appreciating today?
Q.6) How is the funding of Gram Panchayat done?
Q.7) How does Government helps a village in making it a ‘Adarsh Gaon’ ?
Q.8) What is the best thing that ever changed in your village ?
Q.9) What were the challenges that you have faced during these years as a Sarpanch?
Q.10) What is an Adarsh Gaon according to you?
Q.11) Where do you see your village in coming three years?
Q.12) Any message you would like to share with other villagers?
Question 7.B: Speech Drafting : [4]
Your college has organized an elocution competition. One of the topics therein is
‘Importance of Health’. Prepare a speech on it in about 100 words with the help of
the following points :
• Importance of exercise
• Importance of yoga
• Importance of diet
Solution: Speech writing :
HEALTH IS WEALTH
 A very welcome to one and all present here. I am ABC from grade XIIth. Today, on this
World Health Day, I would like to share my views, about ‘Importance of health’ in every
individual's life.
“Those who think they have no time for exercise will sooner or later have to find time for
illness”.

A very famous saying by Mr. Edward Stanley – the three-time PM of the are the U.K.
We are all aware & will agree with Mr. Edward. And the truth is a lot of us are even
conscious about the fact that health is a matter of almost important.

We all know and have heard umpteen number of times to have a healthy start to begin
our day. Let us face it, how many of us truthfully follow a health regime. I would say just
about 20% roughly! It is not a fact but my estimation, it may be low or it may be high,
depending on country to country, region to region. According to a survey in America a
few years back, obesity was becoming a bigger disease than cancer.

Only a healthy person can enjoy the fruits of his labor. What use is one's richness if a
person who is wealthy lacks good health? He or she will be spending most of it either a
medical bill or on employing help who will assist then to complete their daily chores.
“Health is like money, we never have a true idea of its value unit we lose it.” So before
this happens to us, and we lose our health, it is time to think and change.

Lastly, I would want to point out, that great health can be achieved by eating healthy,
following at least one physical activity every day, if possible, sleeping sufficient, drinking
enough water to keep doing yoga.
Yes and most importantly stay away from junk food as far as possible. Regular exercise
is the best.
I end my speech with this very famous saying by William Shakespeare “Our bodies are
our gardens – our will our gardeners”.
Thank You.