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Sample/Pre-Board Paper 21
Class X Term 1 Exam Nov -Dec 2021
English Language and Literature (Code 184)

Time Allowed : 90 Minutes Maximum Marks : 40

General Instructions :
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections.
2. Section A-READING has 18 questions. Attempt a total of 14 questions, as per specific instructions for each
question.
3. Section B-GRAMMAR & WRITING has 12 questions. Attempt a total of 10 questions, as per specific instructions
for each question.
4. Section C-LITERATURE has 30 questions. Attempt 26 questions, as per specific instructions for each question.
5. All questions carry equal marks.
6. There is no negative marking.

READING 2. _____ is an important source of antioxidants in

American diet.
I. Read the passage given below. (a) Tea (b) Coffee
I. If you are addicted to coffee, and doctors warn you (c) Milk (d) Chocolate
to quit the habit, don’t worry and just keep relishing
the beverage, because it’s not that bad after all! In Ans : (b) Coffee
fact, according to a new study, the steaming cup of
3. According to dietitian Sandra Vinson, the benefits of
Java can beat fruits and vegetables as the primary
coffee ultimately depend on:
source of antioxidants. Some studies state that coffee
(a) how it is relished
is the number one source of antioxidants in American
diet and both caffeinated and decaf versions appear to (b) how they are absorbed and utilised in the body
provide similar antioxidant levels. (c) how they are served and consumed
II. Antioxidants in general have been linked to a number (d) whether it keeps us alert and awake
of potential health benefits, including protection Ans : (b) how they are absorbed and utilised in the
against heart diseases and cancer. But Sandra Vinson, body
a dietitian, said that their benefits ultimately depend
on how they are absorbed and utilised in the body. The 4. What is the correct order of the information given below?
research says that coffee outranks popular antioxidant I. Antioxidants are linked to a number of health benefits
sources like tea,milk,chocolate and cranberries. Of all II. One should consume coffee in moderation
the food and beverages studies, dates actually have III. Decaf versions of coffee provide antioxidants levels
the most antioxidants based solely on serving size, IV. Dates have the most antioxidants based solely on
but since dates are not consumed anywhere near the serving size
level of coffee, the drink comes as the top source of (a) III, I, IV, II (b) III, IV, I, II
antioxidants, Vinson said. (c) III, I, II, IV (d) II, I, IV, III
III. Besides keeping you alert and awake, coffee has been
Ans : (a) III, I, IV, II
linked to an increasing number of potential health
benefits, including protection against liver and colon 5. Coffee provides a large number of health benefits
cancer, type 2 diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease including protection against:
according to some recently published studies. (a) liver and colon cancer (b) type 2 diabetes
IV. The researchers, however, advise that one should
(c) Parkinson’s disease (d) All of these
consume coffee in moderation, because it can make
you jittery and cause stomach pains. Ans : (d) All of these
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer 6. Besides keeping us alert and awake, coffee provides us
any eight out of the ten questions by choosing the protection against:
correct option. I. liver and colon cancer
II. stomach ache
1. _____ have the most antioxidants among all the III. type 2 diabetes
food and beverages. IV. lung diseases
(a) Dates (b) Cranberries (a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) Tea and milk (d) Coffee (c) I and IV (d) I and III
Ans : (a) Dates Ans : (d) I and III

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7. Consumption of coffee in excess: Category Definition
(a) is a suggestion from doctors
Responsible Tourism Tourism that maximizes the
(b) doesn’t call the utter need to quit it benefits to local communities,
(c) provides the richest source of maximum minimizes negative social or
antioxidants environmental impacts, and helps
(d) will make one feel jittery and cause stomach pains local people conserve fragile
cultures and habitats or species.
Ans : (d) will make one feel jittery and cause stomach
pains Sustainable Tourism Tourism that leads to the
management of all resources
in such a way that economic,
8. Which of the following is the primary source of social, and aesthetic needs can be
antioxidants? fulfilled while maintaining cultural
(a) Java (b) Fruits integrity, essential ecological
(c) Both a and b (d) Vegetables processes, biological diversity, and
life-support systems.
Ans : (a) Java
II. Based on data collected by a survey by Travel Bureau,
9. The word which means the same as ‘nervous’ is: the following market profile of an ecotourist was
(a) alert (b) awake constructed–
(c) moderation (d) jittery • Age: 35–54 years old, although age varied with
activity and other factors such as cost. Gender:
Ans : (d) jittery 50% female and 50% male, although clear
differences based on activity were found.
10. Which word conveys the opposite of ‘sober’ ? • Education: 82% were college graduates, a shift in
(a) Decaf (b) Quit interest in ecotourism from those who have high
(c) Addicted (d) Primary levels of education to those with less education
Ans : (c) Addicted was also found, indicating an expansion into
mainstream markets.
• Household composition: No major differences were
II. Read the passage given below. found between general tourists and experienced
I. The UN’s 2017 International Year tells that sustainable ecotourists.
tourism is an important tool for development, most • Party composition: A majority (60%) of
importantly in poor communities and countries. experienced ecotourism respondents stated they
Today sustainability (environmental, social, and prefer to travel as a couple, with only 15% stating
economic) is increasingly recognised as the benchmark they preferred to travel with their families, and
for all tourism businesses. As noted by the UN World 13% preferring to travel alone. (experienced
Tourism Organisation, 57% of international tourist ecotourists = Tourists that had been on at least
arrivals will be in emerging economies, by 2030. The one ‘ecotourism’ oriented trip.)
various ‘Tourism Terms’ are defined as follows: • Trip duration: The largest group of experienced
ecotourists- (50%) preferred trips lasting 8-14
days.
Category Definition • Expenditure: Experienced ecotourists were willing
Ecotourism Responsible travel to natural areas to spend more than general tourists, the largest
that conserves the environment, group (26%).
socially and economically • Important elements of the trip: Experienced
sustains the well-being of local ecotourists top three responses were: (a) wilderness
people, and creates knowledge
setting, (b) wildlife viewing, (c) hiking/trekking.
and understanding through
interpretation and education of all • Motivations for taking next trip: Experienced
involved (including staff, travellers, ecotourists top two responses were (a) enjoy
and community residents). scenery/nature, (b) new experiences/places.
Ethical Tourism Tourism in a destination where Based on your understanding of the passage, answer
ethical issues are the key driver, any six out of the eight questions by choosing the
e.g, social injustice, human rights,
correct option.
animal welfare, or the environment.
Geotourism Tourism that sustains or enhances 11. In the line “……recognised as the benchmark”, the
the geographical character of a word ‘benchmark’ does not refer to
place - its environment, heritage, (a) the ability to launch something new.
aesthetics, culture, and well-being (b) the criterion required.
of its residents.
(c) a basis for something.
Pro-Poor Tourism Tourism that results in increased (d) a standard point of reference.
net benefit for the poor people in a
destination. Ans : (a) the ability to launch something new.

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12. One of the elements that are important to ecotourists 18. The survey clearly showed that the age range of
on trips is ecotourists:
(a) fully furnished flats. (a) remained the same for the choice of tourist-
(b) cultural exchange. attractions to visit.
(c) car and bus rides. (b) changed with the monetary requirements for the
(d) wild and untouched surroundings. trip.
(c) fluctuated due to the male-female ratio.
Ans : (d) wild and untouched surroundings.
(d) was constant across various features of the trip.
13. Choose the option that lists the correct answers for
the following: Ans : (b) changed with the monetary requirements for
1. Asha Mathew, an NRI, loves animals and wishes the trip.
to travel to places that safeguard their rights and
inculcate awareness of their rights. What kind of
tourist is she? GRAMMAR & WRITING
2. Gurdeep Singh from the UK is an environmental
GRAMMAR
scientist and has always chosen to travel to places
that are examples of a symbiotic relationship III. Answer any five out of six questions by selecting the
between man and nature. most appropriate option for each.
What kind of tourist is he?
19. Which one of the following sentences shows a correct
(a) 1 - ecotourist, 2 - geotourist
use of Article
(b) 1 - ethical tourist, 2 - geotourist
(a) When we are seriously ill we go to the hospital.
(c) 1 - sustainable tourist, 2 - pro-poor tourist
(b) When we are seriously ill we go to hospital.
(d) 1 - geotourist, 2 - responsible tourist
(c) When we are seriously ill we go to an hospital.
Ans : (b) 1 - ethical tourist, 2 - geotourist (d) None of these
14. Based on your understanding of the passage, choose the Ans : (b) When we are seriously ill we go to hospital
option that lists the inherent qualities of geotourism.
1. Showcases adventure sports 20. I am afraid lest I _____ be late.
2. Promotes landscape appreciations (a) may
3. Promises luxurious travel (b) should
4. Includes being environmentally responsible (c) can
5. Believes in commercializing forests
(d) might
6. Initiates donations for the underprivileged
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 5 and 6 Ans : (b) should
(c) 2 and 4 (d) 3 and 5 21. Ten Kilometres _____ a long way to walk.
Ans : (c) 2 and 4 (a) is
15. According to the survey conducted by the Travel (b) are
Bureau, the total percentage of experienced ecotourists (c) am
who did not prefer to travel alone was (d) none of these
(a) 60%. (b) 75%. Ans : (a) is
(c) 15%. (d) 13%.
Ans : (b) 75%. 22. It _____ last week.
16. According to the survey, one of the most powerful (a) has not rained
driving forces leading experienced ecotourism to (b) did not rained
invest in new trips was (c) will not be raining
(a) setting up work stations in new places. (d) did not rain
(b) the chance to go camping in the wild. Ans : did not rain
(c) competing with other ecotourists as frequent travellers.
(d) the opportunity to travel to new places. 23. Which option displays the correct change of the
following to reported speech?
Ans : (d) the opportunity to travel to new places.
He said, “Be quiet and listen to my words.”
17. Choose the option that lists statement that is not true. (a) He urged them to be quiet and listen to his words.
(a) Economically backward countries will benefit (b) He urged them and said be quiet and listen to
from sustainable tourism. words.
(b) The tourism business currently recognizes
(c) He said they should be quiet and listen to his
sustainability as an important factor.
words.
(c) Emerging economies will receive negligible
(d) He said you should be quiet and listen to my
international tourists in the near future.
words.
(d) The sustainability factor in tourism is a significant
means for development. Ans : (a) He urged them to be quiet and listen to his
Ans : (c) Emerging economies will receive negligible words.
international tourists in the near future.
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24. Which option displays the correct change of the 30. Which of the following is the most appropriate subject
following to reported speech? for expressing your concern to the related authorities
Kiran asked me, “Did you see the cricket match on over the monkey menace?
television last night ?” (a) monkey menace that needs immediate action
(a) Kiran asked me whether I saw the cricket match (b) monkeys in the area need to be caged
on television the earlier night. (c) help the locality to stay away from monkeys
(b) Kiran asked me whether I had seen the cricket (d) save us from the monkey menace
match on television the earlier night.
Ans : (a) monkey menace that needs immediate action
(c) Kiran asked me did I see the cricket match on
television last night.
(d) Kiran asked me whether I had seen the cricket
LITERATURE
match on television last night. This section has sub-sections - V, VI, VII, VIII &
Ans : (d) Kiran asked me whether I had seen the IX. There are a total of 30 questions in this section.
cricket match on television last night. Attempt any 26 questions from the sub-sections V
to IX.
WRITING
V. Read the given extract to attempt the questions that
IV. Answer any five out of the six questions by selecting follow:
the most appropriate option for each. I knew that the oppressor must be liberated just
as surely as the oppressed. A man who takes away
25. You may write a complaint letter in a situation where
another man’s freedom is a prisoner of hatred; he
_____. is locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow-
(a) your meal was charged (and these was no refund). mindedness. I am not truly free if l am taking away
(b) your meal was overcharged (and there was no someone else’s freedom, just as surely as I am not free
refund). when freedom is taken from me. The oppressed and
(c) a teacher scolds you for not doing your homework. the oppressor alike are robbed of their humanity.
(d) you trip on the uneven grass while walking in the
(Nelson Mandela : Long Walk To Freedom)
park.
Ans : (b) your meal was overcharged (and there was 31. ‘I’ here refers to:
no refund). (a) Mbeki (b) Zenani
(c) Nelson Mandela (d) Kierk
26. When recounting a bad experience, we use _____
Ans : (c) Nelson Mandela
tense in our writing.
(a) present (b) past
32. To author, the oppressor must be liberated just as
(c) future (d) none of these surely:
Ans : (b) past (a) as the stress (b) as the oppressed
(c) as the others (d) as the author
27. What should be written in the third paragraph in the
Ans : (b) as the oppressed
body of letter of complaint?
(a) Required suggestions or solutions 33. A man who takes away another man’s freedom is:
(b) Details about the complaint (a) a prisoner of superiority
(c) Complimentary close (b) a prisoner of lust
(d) State the issue/problem (c) a prisoner of self
Ans : (a) Required suggestions or solutions (d) a prisoner of hatred
28. Who would you complaint about severe water Ans : (d) a prisoner of hatred
problems in your locality?
34. I am not truly free if I am:
(a) Local hospital
(a) taking away other ‘s freedom
(b) Commissioner of Police
(b) taking away other’s money
(c) Water municipality board
(d) Swachh Bharat volunteers (c) taking away other’s cow
Ans : (c) Water municipality board (d) taking away other’s books
Ans : (a) taking away other’s Freedom
29. “Respected Sir/madam” is known as
(a) salutation of the letter. 35. The word ‘prejudice’ means:
(b) head of the letter. (a) revenge
(c) signature of the letter. (b) a strong dislike without any good reason
(d) body of the letter. (c) a strong reeling or love
Ans : (a) salutation of the letter. (d) irritation
Ans : (b) a strong dislike without any good reason

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VI. Read the given extract to attempt the questions that 42. Why is the boy grieved in ‘The Ball Poem’ ?
follow: (a) For he has lost his childhood
On the way home from school Maddie and Peggy (b) For he has lost his youth
held their drawings very carefully. All the houses had (c) For he has lost his adolescence
wreaths and holly in the windows. Outside the grocery
(d) None of these
store, hundreds of Christmas trees were stacked, and in
the window, candy peppermint sticks and cornucopias Ans : (d) None of these
of shiny transparent paper were strung. The air
smelled like Christmas and light shining everywhere 43. What does the word ‘Rigid’ mean?
reflected different colours on the snow. (a) Unchanging
(b) Moving
(The Hundred Dresses II) (c) Flexible
36. Peggy and Maddie were holding drawings made by: (d) All of these
(a) Mason (b) Wanda Ans : (a) Unchanging
(c) Jerkns (d) Jacques
44. How does the child react at the loss?
Ans : (b) Wanda
(a) stands rigid
37. Light shining everywhere was reflecting: (b) trembles
(a) different images of water (c) stares
(b) differen shapes on the snow (d) all of the above
(c) different triangles on the snow Ans : (d) all of the above
(d) different colours on the snow
45. What does the ball represent in ‘The Ball Poem’ ?
Ans : (d) different colours on the snow (a) Lost childhood
(b) Lost time
38. The word ‘cornucopias’ here means:
(c) Lost possessions
(a) decorative paintings
(d) All of these
(b) decorative containers
(c) decorative chairs Ans : (d) All of these
(d) decorative designs VIII.Read the given extract to attempt the questions that
Ans : (b) decorative containers follow:
When the train had gone, I found myself standing
39. Christmas trees were stacked outside the: alone on the deserted platform. I had no idea where
(a) kirana store (b) pastry store to spend the night. I had no friends, believing that
(c) grocery store (d) bangle store friends were more trouble than help. And I did not
want to make anyone curious by staying at one of the
Ans : (c) grocery store small hotels near the station. The only person I knew
really well was the man I had robbed. Leaving the
40. The festival here being discussed is: station, I walked slowly through the bazaar.
(a) Valentine Day (b) New Year
(c) Christmas (d) Lohri (The Thief ’s Story)
46. What does the word ‘Deserted’ mean?
Ans : (c) Christmas
(a) Abandoned
(b) Stuffed with people
VII.Read the given extract to attempt the questions that
(c) Crowded
follow:
No use to say ‘O there are other balls’: (d) Both b and c
An ultimate shaking grief fixes the boy Ans : (a) Abandoned
As he stands rigid, trembling, staring down 47. What did Hari Singh notice at the station?
All his young days into the harbour where (a) That his friends had gone
His ball went.
(b) That the train had gone
(The Ball Poem) (c) That Anil had come to take his money back
41. Why is there no need to say about other balls according (d) That Anil had already been standing there
to the poet? Ans : (b) That the train had gone
(a) For the child wants the same one he lost
48. Why did Hari Singh not want to turn up to his friends?
(b) For the child wants the different one from he lost (a) For they could make his work easier
(c) For the child is no longer interested in that ball (b) For they could drop him to Anil’s home
(d) None of these (c) For they could leave him alone
Ans : (a) For the child wants the same one he lost (d) For they could create more trouble than help
Ans : (d) For they could create more trouble than help

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49. What did Hari Singh decide to do? 57. What described “tiger in a jungle”?
(a) To turn up to his friends (a) Locked in concrete cell
(b) To turn up to Anil’s home (b) his strength behind bars
(c) To turn up to his mother’s home (c) ignoring visitors
(d) To wait at the railway station for another train. (d) baring his white fangs
Ans : (b) To turn up to Anil’s home Ans : (d) baring his white fangs

50. The only person Hari Singh knew really well was 58. What was Tricki’s real disease?
_____. (a) stomach pain
(a) the man he had robbed (b) vomiting due to over-feeding
(b) the man he had talked (c) cholera
(c) the man he had scolded (d) fever
(d) the man he had visited Ans : (b) vomiting due to over-feeding
Ans : (a) the man he had robbed
59. What takes all the pleasure out of work?
(a) robbing a careless man
IX. Attempt the following. (b) robbing a greedy man
51. What did Lencho hope for? (c) when someone doesn’t notice they’ve been robbed
(a) A good shower of rain for his crop. (d) both a and c
(b) A new motorcycle Ans : (d) both a and c
(c) A tractor
(d) None of these 60. Why was it a bad time to wander about in London
without clothes?
Ans : (a) A good shower of rain for his crop.
(a) it was a rainy season
52. When the pilot of the black aeroplane asked the (b) it was very hot
narrator to follow him, in which direction did he turn (c) it was bitterly cold
the aeroplane? (d) none of the above
(a) south (b) north Ans : (c) it was bitterly cold
(c) east (d) west
Ans : (b) north
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53. Anne’s father was thirty six year old when:

(a) he got married
(b) he had a job
(c) he was jailed
(d) he fought a war
Ans : (a) he got married

54. What was Maddie’s full name?

(a) Madgeline
(b) Madeline
(c) Maddeline
(d) Madger
Ans : (b) Madeline

55. Who shook down the hemlock tree?

(a) a crow
(b) a cuckoo
(c) a mynah
(d) a squirrel
Ans : (a) a crow

56. Both, “fire and Ice” will be enough for _____.

(a) Humanity
(b) Nature
(c) Destruction
(d) all living beings
Ans : (c) Destruction

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