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SECTION -A
READING 22 Marks
below.
4. Read the passage given 12 m devotional approach. Even though mental
(1) There are seven schools of Yoga, differing hygiene is intimately associated with ethics
fromone another, and yet having acommon and religion, this study must confine itself to
objective. The system expounded by the psychological aspects of the subject.
Potanjali in his Yoga Sutras' is that of Raja Answer the following questions, based on the
Yogaand includes much of the teachingof passage above.
the other six. 'Hatha Yoga' consists largely (A) How does the setting contribute to the
of asystem of bodily exercises calculated to
overall mood and atmosphere of the
stimulate the mental and spiritual faculties. story?
'Mantra Yoga' is a ritualistic cOurse of (a) It creates a sense of nostalgia.
meditation on certain mystical syllables.
(b) It provides a sense of false security.
(2) 'Bhakti Yoga' enphasises devotion. The (c) It adds to the suspense in the story.
remaining schools do not command
(d) It presents a contrast with the real
much importance. It may be worthwhile world. 1
examining if the yoga method and the
modern technique of mental hygiene have (B) List any ONE way how the student's
journey in Yoga is analogous to a quest for
any common features. Yoga, in the words
of Patanjali "is attained by studying the self-discovery. 1

fluctuations of the mind" (C) What is the main focus of Patanjali's yoga
as described inthe passage?
(3) The student of yoga is necessarily for one (a) The pursuit of physical strength and
who is dissatisfied with his own adaptation endurance.
to lifeand to the external world, for no other (b) The practice of rituals and meditation
reason would induce a man to engage in on mystical syllables.
Such an exacting course. His search is not (c) The cultivation of devotion and
avowedly a search for God, but rather a religious practices.
striving for self-knowledge and internal (d) The study of mental fluctuations and
mental balance. achieving internal balance. 1
(4) Patanjali says that if the student is of such a (D) What do you think is the purpose of the
temperament that the idea of God appeals passage? 1
to him, that is to be encouraged, for the (E) Explain any two elements that classify
approach toequilibrium through devotion to Yoga as a holistic practice.
God is thereby made more rapid. If on the () Why might astudent of Yoga, who is
other hand, the student is unable to accept dissatisfied with his adaptation to lfe,
the hypothesis of God, there are other choose to pursue this exacting course in
paths of approach. Yoga, in other words, search of self-knowledge and internal
encourages but does not insist upon the mental balance? 2
 (G) What is the most significant aspect of Answer the following
Yoga according to the passage? 2 given report.
questions, based on the
(H) Complete the following suitably. (A) Complete with a suitable reason.
The title, The Pathways to Self-Knowledge The most likely reason why the
for Change Organisation Youth
through Yoga' is an appropriate title provided aid to
because 1
flood victims was because ...
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() Rectify the given false statement. (B) Fill in the blank with an
The student of yoga is necessarily one who
word/ phrase. appropriate
is satisfied with others.
The term 'heartwarming display of
1
community spirit' suggests that the
2. Read the following report. volunteers' actions were
10 m and
Youth for Change Organisation Provided Aid demonstrated a strong sense of
solidarity. 1
to Flood Victims
(C) What was the primary goal of the
Guwahati, September 11, 2024: In Youth for Change volunteers in the
heartwarming display of community spirit, flood-affected areas?
a group of young volunteers from the cits's (a) Toraise funds for future projects.
Youth for Change organisation provided much (b) To distribute relief packages and offer
needed aid to flood victims in the surrounding immediate support to flood victims.
rural areas over the weekend. The recent heavy (c) To organise community events.
rains had caused significant flooding. displacing (d) To educate the public on climate
hundreds of families and leaving them in dire change. 1
need of basic supplies. (D) Who did the Youth for Change
The volunteers, mostly students and young volunteers coordinate with to ensure the
effectiveness of their relief efforts?
professionals, quickly mobilized to gather (1) Local authorities
donations and supplies, including food, clean
water, clothing, and medical kits. Over 50 (2) International NGOS
volunteers traveled to the affected villages, (3) Media organisations
(4) Local businesses
distributing relief packages and offering support (5) Teachers
to those in need. The team worked tirelessly,
ensuring that every family received assistance Select the correct option.
and that the elderls and children were given (a) Only 1 (b) Only 4
(c) 1 and 5 1
special care. (d) 2and 3
(E) What is the most likely purpose of the
In addition to the immediate relief efforts, the
hygiene information provided by the
group also coordinated with local authorities volunteers?
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to help set up temporary shelters and provide () What in the suggests that the
information on hygiene practices to prevent the passage
committed to helping
outbreak of diseases. The volunteers'dedication volunteers were immediaterelief
the community beyond 1
and swift action were widely praised by local efforts?
to
residents and officials. (G) What skills s are the volunteers expectedthe
in
The Youth for Change organisation plans to develop through their participation
continue its support for flood-affected areas in flood relief efforts?
the coming weeks, focussing on (H) Explain how the Youth forwithChange
efforts and long-term solutions torehabilitation
the
volunteers' efforts align positive
help rebuild of creating
the community. organisation's mission 2
social change.
SECTION - B
22 Marks
3. You are WRITING SKILLS
Neel/Neela, student of Class X of
Apex School.
a
extra - curricular activity in your school.
Write an e-mail to the to write
of your school,
enquiring about principal
organising an You may copy the given template
your email.
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 From:
arranged to clean the river, Yamuna. You are
Roshni, the Head Girl of Queen Mary's School.
To: You may use ideas from Unit 4: Environment,
[email protected] along with your own ideas to write this letter.
Cc

Date:
30 August 20XX, 5:04 pm 7
6. Write an article for your school magazine in
Subject: 3
about 150 words, on topic "The Importance
A Describe a balloon seller at a local fair in of Cultural Diversity." Use the given cues,
a factual description of about 100 words.
along with your own ideas and those you
may have gathered from Unit 6: National
Include details about their setup, the Integration, to create this article.
variety of balloons they sell, and the overall Cues:
atmosphere around their stalL. 4
Impact on social harmony, enrichment of
5. Write a formal letter to the principal of daily life, benefits in education and workplace,
and challenges faced in embracing cultural
your school, Ms. Sharma in not more than diversity.
120 words, discussing the importance of
OR
energy conservation and suggesting ways
the school can improve its energy-saving Write an article for your school newsletter
in about 150 words, on the topic, "The
practices. Include at least three suggestions
in your letter.You may use ideas from Unit3:
Importance of Vocational Education." Use the
given cues, along with your own ideas and
Science, along with your own ideas to write those you may have gathered from Unit 2:
this letter. You are Arjun Kumar. Education, to create this article.
Cues:
OR Advantages Over traditional academic
Write a formal letter to the MCD, in not routes, impact on job readiness, contribution
to economic development, and overcoming
more than 120 words, regarding tools to be
stigma associated with vocational training. 8

SECTION -C
GRAMMAR 10 Marks
7.Complete the tasks (A) to (C), as
directed. to him carefully. She, then, took (i) ..
(A) FIll in the blanks ) (i) with the (alan/the) umbrella from her room and
appropriate option from those provided went out.
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in the brackets. Also, give the solution.
(B) In the following paragraph, one word has
Ram told Shreya that she )...... been onmitted in each line. In your
(might/can/should) carry an umbrella in answer
order to protect herself from rain. Shreya sheets, remember to write the missing
) s00seoeeee (istened/will listen/ listening) word along with the word that comes
before and after it.
No. Text Word before Omission Word after
iImplementing strong passwords is crucial for
maintaining the security your online accounts.
Regularly updating passwords using two-factor
authentication can greatly reduce the risk of
unauthorised acCcess.
Always verify source of anycommunication
requesting personal information and avoid
clicking on suspicious links or attachments.
v By staying informed the latest security threats
and employing robust protection strategies,
individuals can safeguard their sensitive
information and ensure online safety.

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 CEO: That sounds
(C) Do as directed. excellent!
() Rearrange the following jumbled
benefits do you expect
this Whato
words/phrases in the given dialogue
to create a meaningful sentence.
bring to the team? program
HR Manager: We expect it
wil
increase reOverduceal
Customer: I'm interested in upgrading stress levels and
my internet plan for faster speeds.
Service Representative: That's a great productivity, creating a healthier wn
idea! How will the upgraded plan environment.
improve my internet experience? HR
The manager
informed the
Customer: HIGHER /OFFER/ SPEED CEO that they were planning to
| THE / AND /PLAN /RELIABLE/
MORE /CONNECTIVITY / WILL/ implemnent a new wellness progrom
UPGRADED / YOUR/INTERNET / to improve employee well-being. The
EXPERIENCE / IMPROVE / TO 1 CEO expressed interest and asked n
(1) Report the dialogues to complete the The HR manager responded
paragraph that follows.
HR Manager: We're planning to
that () and that it would
create a healthier work environment.
implement a new wellness program to
improve employee well-being. 2

SECTION - D
LITERATURE TEXTBOOK 26 Marks
8. Read the given excerpts and answer the () What about the play signifies the
questions briefly, for ANY TWO excerpts, of selfish nature of the famils members?
the three, given. 2x 4 =8
(A) The rifle flashed out with a loud report, and
the great tawny beast sprang to one side () What is the significance of the order
and then rolled over in the stillness of death. in which the speaker lists the tasks?
Ina moment a crowd of excited natives had (i) Select the ine that indicates the
swarmed onto the scene, and their shouting
speedily carried the glad news to the village, speaker'ssense of urgency.
where a thumping of tom-toms took up the (iv) What does the phrase, Tve gottell to 90
chorus of triumph. And their triumph and to the lawyer's and alter my will' us
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rejoicing found a ready echo in the heart of about the speaker's mindset?
Mrs. Packletide; already that luncheon-party (C) 'As far as I can see, the bigone
part iSn'ta main
in Curzon Street seemed immeasurably tohe
I'l be paid, of course, but that's not /started
nearer. (Mrs. Packletide's Tiger) thing. The thing is - remember how part?/
) What were the consequences of the on the stage? Remember my irst was
tiger's actual death ? 1 do
played a dead soldier! Al I had toandlegs
(i) What does Mrs. Packletide's reaction lie still on the stage with my arnms that
to the tiger's death reveal about her
character? 1
spread. And remember how lrosefYom me
(ii) What does the writer mean by 'And
position? Remember Mr. Watts shaking which
by the hand? And the silver medal me?
their triumph and rejoicing found the gave
a ready echo in the heart of Mrs. chairman ofour municipality Step on
Packletide'? 1 Remember? This is only the first
--the
the ladder, my dear better-half! Yes the
(i) How does the theme of the
passage first step that would--God willing-mark
revolves around social validation? 1 beloved
(B) ABEL: IU tell you what
l've got to do. On rise to fame and fortune of your
Monday next l've got to do three husband!' (PatolBabu. FilmnSta)
got to go to the lawyer's things. l've acting
and l've got to go to theand alter my will () How does Patol Babu's first his
role as a "dead soldier" innfluence
and paymy
St. Philip's premium, and insurance office
I've got to go to perspective on his current part?
1

Church and get married. the film

(The Dear Departed) (i) What does the small role in 1
remind Patol Babu?
 primary purpose
remembering gll (F) Analyse Shakespeare's Caesar".
Whuis Patol
GiD these
Babu
1 usingdramatic irony in "Julius
experiences? 2
conversation did Patol
of
(iv) What tupe had? 11 ANY ONE of the following two
and his wife 10. Answer
Babu 1x 8=8
following six questionsin about 150 words.
FIVE of the
9.Answer ANYabout 30-40 words each. In the poems "The
Rime of the Ancient
questions in the Gilded
5x 2 = 10 Mariner" and "Not Marble, nor
characters'
imagery in the line "a
sort of Monuments", discuss how the
(A) Interpret significance
anelement to attitudes towards their own
horror, a sort of protest" as in "Snake" bu themes of
conveu the internal conflict and legacy contribute to the
2
D.H. Lawrence. redemption and immortality.
help John in "A
B How does Helen agree to OR
Shady Plot"? 2
Tiger" features
(OEvaluote the impact of the
sculptor's The story "Mrs. Packletide's
depiction of Ozymandias's expression. 2 satire and social commentary about vanity
Gentlemen
D How does the stors "The Letter"
explore and social status, while "Two
the relationships between families in of Verona" by A.J. Cronin explores themes
today's time? 2
of sacrifice and selflessness. How do thesse
EDiscuss how Vikram Seth's poem "The contrasting themes and narrative styles
Frog and the Nightingale" conveys the contribute to the overall tone and meaning
theme of manipulation and exploitation. 8
2 of each story?