KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA, BOUDH

PERIODIC TEST-TWO -JANUARY 2022

CLASS-XI M.M-40
SUB- English Core (301) Time Allowed -90 MIN.
Instructions:
All the questions are compulsory. The question paper is divided
into Two Parts: Part-A and Part-B with separate instruction
wherever necessary. Marks assigned to each Section are written
against it. Part-A consists 20 MCQ questions. Part-B consists
short and long answer type questions. Words limit must be
followed strictly.
PART A- SECTION-A READING (10 marks)
Q1.Read the Passage given below and answer the questions
that follow: (10 Marks)
In recent years India has seen manifold increase in crimes
committed by minors. While analyzing the factors responsible
for the spurt in crime rate, the experts believe that the rural
urban conflict is at the core of these crimes in cities especially
underage crimes. The largely rural and semi urban background
of most of the offenders point to that direction. According to
the researchers these young people are not benefiting from the
economic reforms in comparison to the educated and
professional counterparts in the cities. They feel neglected,
frustrated and distressed which leads to crimes such as
murders etc.
The report “ why children commit offences’ “ published by Delhi
commission for protection of child rights (DCPCR) in June 2015
focused on children in conflict with the law in Delhi . The report
looks at multiple issues like the socio-economic profile of
children with a criminal record, the nature of offence that these
children were accused of and analyzed the factors that push
children towards deviant behavior. The report highlighted the
role of the family, the community, the school, and education as
well as the peer influence. The report after studying 182
children in observation homes, special homes found that
poverty is one of the biggest contributing factors in children
taken to crimes. Most of the children had undergone multiple
deprivations with low income households, uneducated parents;
disrupted families. The children were dropouts and working
independently to support their families.
A first step would be for the government to support those
families that have poor economic status. In addition, universal
education among children is absolutely necessary to eradicate
crime among teens. However, only passing legislation is not
enough. Society has to ensure that every family sends its
children to school, rather than making them work at home or
outside, or simply neglecting them. The problem has to be
nipped in the bud. A good family atmosphere and proper
counselling are needed at all stages for children belonging to
vulnerable social groups.
 INCIDENCE OF JUVENILE CRIME
DRUG PEDDING

9%
PICKETING
36%
28%
MUGGING

17% 10%
HUMAN
TRAFFIKING

On
the basis of your reading of the passage given above, answer
the following questions.(1 × 10 = 10)
(1)What is the central reason for an increase in crimes in India
?
(a) Poverty
(b) Illiteracy
(c) Rural Urban Conflict
(d) Unemployment
(2)According to the passage, the lack of benefits from the
economic reforms results in ……………
(a) Poverty (B)Frustration (C ) Aggression (D)Depression
(3)Why are the children of immigrants neglected?
(1) Because their parents do not spend any time with them.
(2) Because their parents do not fulfill their needs.
(3) Because their parents do not listen to them.
(4) Because the children are afraid to speak to their parents
(a)Only 2 (b) Only 1 (c) Both 1 & 4 (d) 1,2 & 4
(4)What was the conclusion of the survey conducted by the
DCPCR?
(a) Children of immigrants are inclined towards committing
crimes. (b)Peer pressure is the biggest cause of crimes.
(c) Most minor criminal come from deprived backgrounds
(d) Family values do not matter in the case of crimes.
(5) Which of the following factors was analyzed in “why
children commit offences ‘report?
(a) Social profile of children (b) the nature of offence
(c) Economic profile (d) All of these
(6)What was the common characteristic of the children found in
special homes?
(a)They earned for their family (b) They are tortured in the past
(c) They have behavioral problems (d) They suffer from neglect
(7)The people migrating for better opportunities are unaware of
the
(a)Urban Value system
(b)Corruption prevalent in the city
(c) Level of exploitation in the city
(d) Deprivation that they would face in the city.
(8)What is the result of neglecting of child as per the given
passage?
(a)They become attention seekers (b)Children do not inculcate
human values
(c) They lack moral responsibility (d)Both (a) & (c)
(9)What can be done to eradicate crimes?
(a) A good family atmosphere (b) proper counselling
(c)Universal education (d) Passing legislation
(10)How can the government help in reducing minor crimes?
(a)By providing support (financial) to poor families.
(b)By providing free education to all.
(c)By making necessary changes in the legislations for poor
sector (d) By providing job opportunities to poor people.
Q2. Complete the given sentences and the following questions
by choosing the correct tenses from the options given below.
(1×4=4)
(11) If I had known him earlier, I …………………………………have
never made him my friend.
(a) Will (b) would (c) had (d) should
(12) I ……………………………heard anything from her in a long
time (a)have not (b) did not (c) had not (d) do
not
(13) Jane …………………………..getting married to her father`s
business partner`s son soon.
(a) is (b) will (c) have (d)shall
(14)Riya ………………………down when she heard the news of
her pet dying .
(a) breaks (b) broke (c) breaks (d) broken
Q3. Read the questions given below and answer the questions
by choosing the correct option. (1×12=12)
15 What does the poet compare the rain with?
A. Poem B. Heaven C. Beauty D. Flowers
16. If the poet has used a Metaphor in the extract, what is it?
A. I am the Poem of Earth B. voice of the rain
C. Soft-falling shower D. None of the above
17. Which among the following is a Hyperbole that has been
used in the poem?
A. I am the Poem of Earth B. Soft-falling shower
C. Bottomless sea D. voice of the rain
18. How is MR. Crocker - Harris different from other teachers?
a. as he is not biased b. as he is strict
c. as he is old d. as he is rude
19. Why does Taplow have to do extra work?
a. because he has missed his previous week due to illness
b. because he didn't performed well in his studies
c. because he was there to help his teacher
d. because he was called by his teacher
20.What forms the foundation of the global economic system
according to Lester Brown?
a. " fisheries, forests, grasslands, and croplands "
b. land and water
c. forests, fisheries, grasslands d. fisheries and forests
PART B- SECTION-A- WRITING SECTION (8 MARKS)
Q4 You are the Head Boy/girl of SKV Public School, Rohini. The
students have been complaining to you about shortage of cold
drinking water outlets in the school. Write a letter to the
Principal of the school requesting for one more water cooler in
the school. (3marks) OR
In modern times access to the Internet has become imperative
to keep abreast with the latest information. However the
children of SKV, Ashram, New Delhi have little information
about the usage and application of Internet in education. As
Head Prefect of the school, write a letter of requesting the
Principal to arrange a workshop to enlighten the students about
Internet.
Q5. Prepare a poster on behalf of the Notified Area Council of
your Town informing the citizens about how to protect
themselves against mosquitoes. (3marks) OR
Prepare a poster on behalf of the police advising people to
protect themselves against burglars and robbers.
PART B- SECTION-B- LITERATURE SECTION (12 MARKS)
Q6. Answer Any Three questions in about 20-30 words (2×3=6)
a) “And who art thou” what is the poetic device?
b) Why could Taplow not understand Crocker`s Joke? Why
did then he laugh at it ?
c) What is Sustainable Development?
d) Taplow’s feelings towards Crocker Harris are mixed. How?
Q8. Answer Any two questions in about 40-50 words (3×2=6)
a) The Problem of overpopulation directly affect our everyday
Life Discuss.
b) What similarities do you find between rain and poem ?
c) ” We have not inherited this earth from our forefathers;
we have borrowed it from our children. “Discuss
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