Class : X CBSE Max.

Marks : 20
Sub : English 2022 - 2023 Time : 45 Min.
SESSION - V (Set - B)
General Instructions:
(i) The question paper contains three sections.
(Section - A Reading Skills, Section - B Grammar & Writing, Section - C Literature)
(ii) Attempt all the questions as per the given instructions for every question.
SECTION A
READING SKILLS
I. Read the passage given below. We often come across situations and incidents, which
1. appear quite contradictory to the known laws of Nature, creating doubts about the
impartiality of divine justice. For instance, an honest, duty-conscious, morally elevated
person is often seen caught in adversities in one form or the other, or is suddenly struck with
a great misfortune in life as though he/she were being punished by God for a great sin. On the
other hand, we find persons engaged in worst types of corrupt practices living in peace and
prosperity. An idler wins a jackpot or inherits a fortune from unexpected quarters, whereas a
hard working intelligent person is found suffering endlessly for want of basic necessities. One
person achieves great success with little effort, whereas another does not succeed in spite of
his best efforts. Such phenomena are popularly ascribed to the role of fate. Unprecedented
2. natural calamities like famine, epidemics, tornadoes and floods, damage by lightning and
earthquakes and untimely death are also commonly attributed to the will of God and called
predestined. Such unexpected happenings as financial loss, accidents, sudden mental/
physical disability and physical separation from a dear one are also attributed to fate. Such
3. unexpected adversities are rare, but they do occur in life. At times, they leave such deep
imprints on the psyche, that it is not possible to ignore them. Those who are not familiar with
the mysteries of divine justice become very much perplexed by such experiences and form
prejudiced opinions, which, in some form or the other, hinder their mental and spiritual
progress. Many become resentful towards God, blame and abuse Him for favouritism and
injustice. A few even become atheists, considering the futility of worshipping God who does
not respond to prayer in distress, despite their prolonged adherence to religiosity. Then there
is a class of devotees who serve the saints and worship deities in expectation of some
material gains. However, if they are visited with some failure, unfavourable circumstances, or
mishap coincidentally, their adoration changes to contempt of disbelief. There are quite a few
4. believers in this world who correlate people, places and things with good and bad luck. Such
superstitions have caused extreme miseries to innocent persons. The root cause for such
irrational behaviour is the belief that whatever come to pass is predestined by God and the
beings created by Him have absolutely no role in shaping their own destiny. Quite a few
persons in this world forsake their responsibility in the mistaken belief that the gain and loss
being predestined, there is no necessity of personal effort.

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 English Session - 5 Set - B
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below.
1 × 5 = 5M
i. Why is the impartiality of the divine justice doubted? (paragraph 1)
A. All are not equal. B. Everyone is not free.
C. Good and honest people suffer. D. The wrongdoing people suffer.
ii. Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 4.
Opinion Reason
Belief that the gain and loss are predestined

iii. The writer compares between a corrupt person and an idler. (paragraph 1)
State 1 point of similarity between a corrupt person and an idler.
iv. Why do people blame God for their suffering?
A. It is He who causes suffering.
B. We are destined by Him to suffer.
C. People want to avoid responsibility for their actions.
D. God is ultimate agent of everything.
v. What connect does the writer draw out between financial loss and the physical separation of a dear
one?
SECTION B – GRAMMAR
II. Attempt all the following questions. ½ × 6 = 3M
i. Report the dialogue between a security and a visitor, by completing the sentence:
Security :Whom do you like to visit, sir?
Visitor : I like to meet the Principal.
The security asked the visitor whom he liked to visit, to which, the visitor replied ……………. .

ii. Identify the error in the given sentence from a health report and supply the correction.
To avoid the risk of contacting the COVID-19, these rules should be following.
Use the given format for your response.
error Correction

iii. Sada shared some information with Mani about his career. Report Mani’s question.
How is the accommodation there?
Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the slogan on the greatness of
iv. India.
We have successfully reached the Moon; India ……… become perpetrator of the world soon.

A. may B. can C. will D. need to

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Session - 5 Set - B English
v. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Sravya and
Kavya.
Sravya : Why do you look so dull early in the morning?
Kavya : I slept for only five hours
Sravya asked Kavya the reason for looking so dull early in the morning. Kavya, then, replied
……………………..
A. that she had slept for only five hours. B. that she has slept for only five hours.
C. that she slept for only five hours. D. that she had sleep for only five hours.
vi. Identify the error on a shop’s hoarding by Pramukh and supply the correction for the
following.
THE MYSTERIES OF LIFE DO NOT LIMIT A HUNGER FOR EXPLORATION.
Use the given format for your response.
error Correction

SECTION B – CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS

III. Study the pie chart given below on a survey conducted among 400 people about their favourite
beverages.

Write a paragraph in 100-120 words. You could also include your stand on health benefits by
taking these beverages. 4 × 1 = 4M

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SECTION C – LITERATURE
IV. Reference to the context
Read the following extract and answer the questions. ½ × 4 = 2M
“I ought to go back to Paris,” I thought, but I wanted to get home. I wanted that breakfast.
‘I’ll take the risk,’ I thought, and flew that old Dakota straight into the storm. Inside the
clouds, everything was suddenly black. It was impossible to see anything outside the
aeroplane
aeroplane.jumped
The oldand twisted in the air. (Two Stories about Flying : The Black Aeroplane)
i. What was the strong determination of the pilot?
A. to take the risk of flying towards England.
B. to have the sumptuous English breakfast.
C. to take the risk in order to fulfill his ambition.
D. to fly continuously in spite of the risk.
ii. Why was everything suddenly black?

iii. Select the option that correctly captures the application of the word ‘home’.
A. The pilot was home sick. B. Homemade food is the best food.
C. Home Alone movie was a block buster. D. He wanted to reach home early.
iv. Fill in the blank with ONE WORD only.
The statement ‘I will take the risk’ indicates that the Pilot was strongly ……………..

V. Answer ANY THREE of the following in about 40-50 words each. 2 × 3 = 6M

i. What did the parent of the seagull do when the young seagull failed to gather up courage to fly?
ii. Why did the pilot take the risk?
iii. Is the pilot wise in his decision? Why? Why not?
iv. What did the seagull call the surface of the sea? Did he land on it confidently?