2017 (MAY)

of the Paper: English A

Name o f
Name
Course: Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
Name of the
Name of
Duration: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 75

Attempt all questions.

more than 30-40 woras:
0.1. Write
short notes on
anyfive of the following in not
la) Oral communication
written communication
(b) Merits of barriers to communication
Psychological
Body language
(e) Listening
) Grapevine 5x2-10
(g Downward Communication.
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Oral communication. See Q. 1(a), May. 2016 Page 16
Ans. (a) communication. See Q. 14, Unit 2.
(b) Merits of written Unit 2. [Pages 27-28
barriers to communication. See Q. 19, [Page 20
(c) Psychological See 8, Unit 2.
Q.
(d) Body language. is a highly complex,
interactive process "by
which

(e) Listening. Listening

converted to meaning in the
mind. Along with speaking
is
spoken language is one of the "Four skills"
of language learning
reading and writing, listening and is
Listening is a specialized form of hearing
Listening is m o r e than hearing. communication
what one hears. A
or converting to meaning
the process of thinking receiver does not listen to
the message as
effective unless the
message is not
intended by the speaker. [Page 105
Grapevine. See Q. 1(4),
2016 (May). Unit 1.
[Page 3
Downuward Communication.
See Q. 4(a), 2x5-10
(g) of the following
Q.2. Answer any two communication.
two types of non-verbal
(a) Explain any communication.
functions and merits of diagonal
0) Explain the merits and demerits of the formal channel of
communication?

c) What are the the barriers to

2x5 10
communication?

4) How can one o v e r c o m e [Page 18

non-verbal
communication. See Q. 6, Unit 2.
Ans. (a) Types of merits Communication:

unctions and of Diagonal functionally diverse

allows this
communications route
1. Necessity. A diagonal
as required
for the project's execution, rather
information directly,
group to share that has little relevance
to the project.
an acccrding to a hierarchy
standard method of communication
between a subordinate

Etficiency. The is to communicate

higher-up in another department
One department and a
ot its intended recipient. At
that
reaches the level
ards until the message the recipient via a horizontal engagement. It's an
t h e message reaches as the message passes from
miscommunication
one

process-that risks nate this inefficiency.

routes eliminate
indit
individual to a
a l to another. Diagonal
3.uThe
communication

between two points

is a straight line. Diagonal
shortest dista
shortest distance
lines that speed d communications
c o m m u n i c a t i o n s directly

Communication
to thication
straight
routes are the straight line on isis necessary.
communication necessary.
their recipi
pients, at the
moment
[Page 4
Also, See Q. 4(d), Unit 1.
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(c) Merits and demerits offormal communication. See Q. 9, Unit 1. [Pages6

-7
() See Q. 22, Unit 2.
Q. 3. Read the questions very carefully before answering and keep to the
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point:
(a) Write a short dialogue between the Receptionist at a hotel and a Tourist.5
Ans. Receptionist : Hello sir, How may I help you?
Tourist :Hello there, I have come from Calcutta. Can I havea :
om
in your hotel?
Receptionist Yes Sir, rooms are available. We offer deluxe rooms, suner
deluxe and VIP rooms. Which type of room would you
prefer?
Tourist Can you tell me the price difference?
Receptionist Deluxe rooms are economical; 5,000 for one night, super
deluxe are 7,000 per night and VIP rooms are available
from 10,000 onwards only.
Tourist :Ok, I would like to check into a Deluxe room. I would like
to explore Delhi. Could your hotel help me in this regard?
Receptionist: Yes sir, we offer both cab and guide services. They help you
explore all the various landmarks and tourist spots in Delhi.
Tourist : Please arrange for my Delhi sight seeing tomorrow
Receptionist Sure Sir, How about your breakfast, lunch and dinner
arrangements?
Tourist Yes, I would like to avail the breakfast and dinner facility
as I will be out at lunch time.
Receptionist: Ok Sir! There is buffet for breakfast from 8 AM to 10 AM.
For dinner, you may order anything from the room service
menu in your
Tourist
room.
Thank you! So in what mode would you like the payment?
Receptionist Sir, We are following cashless transactions only since
demonetisation. So credit or debit card will do.
Tourist Ok, I will pay through credit card.
Receptionist Ok sir, I will get your luggage transferred to the room
Could you please fill in all your details in this form.
Tourist Ok, thanks a lot! I will do so.
Or
Write a short dialogue between a Doctor and a patient who is suffering from
a headache.
Ans. Doctor How may l help you?
Patient: Doctor, T have been suffering from, a headache since last
evening. Inspite of tablets and pain balm it is not getting better
Doctor: Ok, have you ever had persistent headache before?
Patient: No, I have always had short
Doctor spells of headache wn
get cured by paracetemol tablets.
Doctor So do you have nausea or vomiting with the headaches?
Patient: No doctor, nothing except headaches.
Doctor: Do you have any family medical history of headaches?
Patient No doctor.
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Doctor Ok how about your eyesight? Do you need spectacles
Patient: No sir, I do not have any eyesight problem.
Fine I will check you tests.
Doctor and recommend some
thoroughly
After getting these tests done you get back to me.
Patient : Ok Doctor, Thank you.
for
the Principal of a school interviewing the parents
you are
AImagine
(b)Imagine you
child's admission to the First Standard. What questions would you ask.
10
answer.
an a p p r o p r i a t e
Write
n, Principal:
Ans.
Hello, Please come and have a seat.
school
Sir, here to get o u r son Rajan admitted to your
are
Parents we
in 1st standard. Please tell us the required procedure.
is
Principal: Ihope you have filled the registration form. The procedurehis 1Q
simple. We will take a short test of your child assessing
level for the admission to 1st standard along with
an
as
interview. Plus we try to know about the parents
background is important for a child's overall development.
Parents: Sure, Sir. Feel free to ask anything.
now?
Principal: How much have you taught your son till
Parents We have taught him basic alphabet and arithmetic skills along
with one mother tongue which is Bengali.
Does your son interact with other kids of his age?
Principal : Yes, he plays with other kids from the neighborhood.
Parents
Principal: Have you ever scolded or beaten your child?
much.
Parents: No, absolutely not. We love our child very
in this school?
Principal: Why do you want your child to study
Parents : We have heard a lot about this school and its good reputation.
toppers and we want the
Your school has produced many
best education for our child.
to work with us to
Principal : Our is simple. We want all
policy parents
for the future years to come.
develop their child's personality
child.
Parents Sure Sir. We want the best for our
written and oral test. All the
Principal: Ok. Please make your child give the
would love to have him here.
best to you and your kid. We
Parents : Thanks Sir!
Or
favorite Sportsperson.
Imagi interview with
gine you are a journalist, write an Kohli and a yourJournalist.
nterview betwveen cricketer Virat
in?
Vir
nalist:
: Hello Mr. Kohli. Can I come

Kohli: Yes sure, you are here to interview

me
for your newspaper, right?
rnalist Yes Mr. Kohli, Can we start?
Virat Kohli Sure, Go ahead.
Journalist Sir, How does it feel when people
compare
Bradman etc.?
you to the world's

best batsmen like Tendulkar,

Virat On
Kohli I feel overwhelmed, Sachin T'endulkar and Don Bradman are
to follow their footsteps.
lcons, legends. I just trying
am
lournalist Sir, you often are
in more the news decause ot your persona
it?
life. How do you feel about
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Virat Kohli: I take it in my stride. We public persons are aware that people like
to know about us. Still I would like to be remembered more for my
cricketing excellence rather than who I socialize with.
Journalist You will be playing the Champions Trophy in November hat
is your game plan playing against arch-rivals Pakistan?
Virat Kohli: Same as with other teams like England or South Africa. We are
here to play cricket irrespective of nationality, class or creed W
will be as prepared as with any other team in the tournament

Journalist: Media is speculating about your

not so good relationship with
coach Anil Kumble. Your comments on this Sir!
Virat Kohli: I have cordial relations with my entire team right from the Phvsio
to the ball boy. No, I do not have any problems with Anil Kumble.
Journalis :What do you feel about young cricketers who are eager to
follow your footsteps?
Virat Kohli: It is a must for our country to nurture talented youngsters. We
have to give them total support.
Journalist : Are you doing something in this direction?
Virat Kohli Yes, I recently I opened a Cricket Academy in Gaziabad and
plan to open a Tennis Academy in NCR Delhi. I am sponsoring
two young boys from my hometown to become future cricketers.
Journalist Wow! Sir this is so good coming from top cricketers like you.
for Champions Trophy.
Virat kohli
All the best
: Thanks a lot.
) Write a public speech (in about 100-150 words) on any one of the
following
The Social Evil of Child Labour.
Ans. Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen! Today I want to talk about Chil
labour which is a serious blot on our efforts to project India as a dynamic countr
on the move. According to ILO statistics, India has perhaps the largest chil
labour force in the world which is around 16.5 million.
The root of child labour is always poverty. But it is a stark truth that withou
getting an employment these children would starve to death. Their parent
cannot afford to feed them on their own and these little children are simpl
forced to work. The fact that this social evil is inextricably intertwined with oth
common problems such as poverty, female literacy etc. in developing countrie
makes it a vicious circle. Education and economic prosperity are the only solution
against this problem. Serious measures should be taken such as providin
education for children and punishment should be ensured through legal mean
to those who violate the Child Labour Act. Special attention should be paid to th

plight of bonded child labourers. Use of mass communication such as Doordarsa

Press, Akashwani etc. and social media should be made. The Supreme Court
its historic judgement given on 10th Dec. 1996, ordered the employers to pa
20,000 each to child labourers due to disobeyance of Child Labour Lav
Awareness programmes such as street plays or counselling of the poor an
illiterate may contribute further. All such measures are necessary to eradica
Child labour.
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of Education in Life.
Importance
he Ladies and Gentlemen! Today I want to talk to you about
Good Morning,
is an important pre-requisi
ance ooff education in life. Education
importance economic
success in life. Education is important
for the personal, social and
minds that will
be able to
nation. Education
slopment of the
development of empowers
Education enables the students
to analyse
the
and ideas.
ngeive good thoughts life decisions. Education is the only remedy
that can

prosand cons
while making Education
environmental problems.
unemployment and and
Femove corruption, entrepreneurs, doctors,
siblings
helos us to become good parents, students, Education
the national development process.
Education speeds up educational systemn,
honest citizens. ideoloEY. If you look at the existing
develops good political of instructions
reduced to an exchange
notice that e d u c a t i o n has been motive of
you will in earlier times the
and information and nothing more. Whereas, consciousness.
values and morals in a n individual's
to infuse good
education was
because of the rapid
drifted away from
this ideology
we have all the
Today education sector. Education can give a person butter.
commercialisation in the bread and
about how he c a n e a r n his daily
tools and his rights and
awareness
necessary
makes
person a well informed about
education
Having an
well as his responsibility to
He knows that it is his right as
elections.
responsibilities. representative during
and elect a good
exercise his power to vote it is a
of information and preset instructions,
Education is not just about exchange and
our creative imaginative capabilities.
8ateway to knowledge that opens up
Thank You! that follow:
given below and a n s w e r the questions
the
Q.4. (a) Read passage
'the man who is
master of himself is truly
free'. By being
SoCrates taught that one's o w n faults and
master of oneself he meant
first knowing oneself,
without making any pretence
and
good points,
weaknesses and one's o w n
able to control oneself.
This knowledge of
without being vain, and then being
and the courageous m a n has a
was what helped a man
to be courageous,
self because he was not
Socrates himselt,
sort of freedom from fear.
mportant was right,
always felt free to teach what he thought
of the consequences, the powerful people in Athens.
this make him with
might
ver unpopular
Questions according to
Socrates?
Who is truly 'free' of oneself help
a person?
How does knowledge
the above principle?
How did Socrates apply with opposite mneanings) of the followin
G i v e antonyms (words 2
words: 3. Fear 4. Unpopular
1. Weakness 2. Important
man who
is
a master himself is truly free. By
or

Socrates taught that the meant first knowing oneselt, one's own faults
master of oneself
he
Deing good points
own
without making
any
and
nd weaknesses and one's ble
able to control oneself.
vain, and being
pretence and without being a person toto be courageous and
cougeous
and this kind of
of
Knowledge
Owledge
is
of oneself helps

not afraid
He always
of consequences.
does what he wante to
Person
do.
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(ii) Socrates himself was not afraid of the consequences. He always felt free
to teach what he thought was right, however unpopular this made him
with the powerful people in Athens.
(iv) Words normal Antonyms
1. Weakness Strength
2. Unimportant Important
3. Fear Courage/Fearless
4. Unpopular Popular
(b) Do any one of the following:
Using your own words, write a summary of the following passage in about
50 words:
Money can be abused as any other thing can be abused. Money in our day
means power, and if a man uses that power to buy off men so that they may
betray their homes, their friends or their country, or if a man uses his money for
purely selfish purposes, he is abusing his power. All young people want money,
but money to be worthwhile, must be earned. A person who inherits money or
in any other way in which he does not
gets money from gambling or profiteering
earn it, never knows the real value and purpose of money. Often he abuses it
rather than uses it. What are the uses of money? Money is a medium of exchange
It is to be saved not hoarded, for sickness, old-age, investment and service to
others. It is to be given away to relieve suffering, for study, for mission, for
welfare work, for anything that will make the world a better and happier place to
live in.
Ans. Money can be abused and if a man uses his money for purely selfish
All young people want money, but money to
purposes he is abusing his power.
be worthwhile must be earned. A person who inherits money or gets it without

earning does not know the real value of money and abuses it. Money should be
saved not hoarded for sickness, old age, investment and service to others. It
should be given to relieve suffering, for a mission which will make the world a

better and happier place to live in.

Or
Briefly discuss the various types of translation.
Ans. Various types of translation. See Q. 4 (ii)(Or), 2016 (December). Page 12
Q. 5. (a) Write a letter to the Editor of a Newspaper regarding rash an
drivers of DTC buses. 10
reckless driving by the
Ans. 1/177
Jai Bharat Society
Dwarka
New Delhi
27th September, 2017
The Editor
Nav Bharat Times
New Delhi
Rash driving by drivers of DTC buses
Subject:
Sir to
Through the medium of this letter I would like to your attention
draw
DTC bus-drivers on Delhi roaus
serious problem of reckless and rash driving by
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days untrained drivers are hired

by DTC who just drive at the speed of 80-
These
nper hour without
90 km
ho
per bothering
to see who or which vehicle is on
the road an
damage to life and property. According to a recent survey, about 5% of
c a u s e

Caccidents are due to uncontrollable DTC buses which crush people under
road

ir wheels. As DTC is a government organization proper measures should be

their

taken to hire trained drivers who follow all traffic rules and are careful about life
and property. 1Road safety initiatives should be taken to implement proper rules
to control such rash driving. Proper verification should be done before hiring8
such drivers.
such drivers. El
Elevated roads or designated roads
may be built specially for DTC
huses to avoid any mishaps or collisions. As your newspaper is a reputed one,
please draw attention of the government towards this problem.
Thanking You
XYZ
Or
You are the Purchase Manager in a company. You ordered 20 computers from
Traders, New Delhi. On 5 (five) computers arrived in a
delivery,
M/s Gupta
damaged condition. Write a complaint letter in this regard.
Ans. 13, ABC colony, Mumbai
5th July, 2017
To: M/s Gupta Traders
Parliament Street
New Delhi
Subject: Replacement of damaged computers
Sir Order No. 545
Thank you for delivering 20 computers against our Purchase
of the computers have
dated 20th June, 2017. We regret to inform you that five
been received in damaged condition.
in transit is entirely that of
As per our agreement, the liability for any damage
to for the replacement of five totally
tne supplier. Hence, we request you arrange
A prompt remedial action in the matter
anaged computers by new computers.
will be greatly appreciated.
incurred on conveyance/cartage in this regard
It is expected that all expenses
will be borne by your firm.
Thanking You
Yours truly
XYZ
urchase manager (Index IT Firm).
Union of your College,
submit a report to thee
O n behalf of the Students' of the College Canteen with your
Principal on the shortcomings
them.
ecommend on how to overcome

Ans.
16th March, 2017
Dear Sir canteen
of College
ubject: Report o n shortcomings
an enquiry about the condition and
As
WoPer your instructions, I have
conducted

King of our College canteen.

 As a part of my survey, I personally visited the Canteen and also interviewed
the students and College staff to reach my findings. The College Canteen is not in
satisfactory condition in most respects. The quality of raw materials used is not of
a good standard. The fruits, vegetables and other perishables like milk are not
purchased on a daily basis. They are purchased with a gap of 2-3 days.
The Canteen is not mopped and cleaned every now and then, as should e
done. When we the Canteen, only then the cleaning staff cleaned it up.
The cooks do not wear gloves and headgear while preparing the dishes.
My recommendations would be that a surveillance team should be organised
to keep a check on all the above. The cleaning staff should be warned about
consequences of not cleaning the canteen frequently. CCTVs should be installed
to keep a proper surveillance on the cleaning and canteen staff. Proper hygiene
checks should be done on a daily basis.
Please let me know if you require any help from the Student Union in this regard
XYZ
(Students Union President)
Or
As the Administrative Officer ofa company, write a Report to the Managing
Director on the general inefficiency and neglect of duty by some members of
the staff. Also suggest recommendations to overcome the problem. 10
Ans. INSTA POWER LTD
25, ASF Towers, Gurgaon, Haryana-54
8th April, 2017
Dear Sir,
Subject: Report on the general inefficiency and neglect of duty by some
members of the staff
n pursuance ofthe decision taken in the last meeting of all project officers held
on 13th March, 2017, I have examined the office atmosphere and have made
enquiries following a few complaints against some of our employees from our
esteemed patrons and customers. It is a matter of great concern for all of us that
our work efficiency has been observed to be declining. It is certainly not in the
interest of the company as well as the staff that we should be found lacking in
any sphere of work or conduct.
Keeping this in view, follouwing are ny recommendations:
9 Special attention should be paid to prompt response in case of telephone
calls as well as complaint letters.
(i) Al the employees should use polite and friendly language while dealing
with customers.
(iin) All employees should be available at their desk during designated work
hours and any absence should be notified well in advance except in case
of emergency.
iu) A committee should be made to keep a check on employees so that any
case of negligence could be detected
ABC
Administrative officer
HR Manager
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Name
of the Paper English A
ne of the Course: Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
Name

Duration: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 75

Attempt All questions.

not more than 30-40
0.1. Write
short notes on any five of the following in 5x2-10
words:

(a) Paralanguage
(b) Non-verbal communication
() Grapevine
(d) Intrapersonal communication
(e) Semantic barriers

( Encoding and decoding

g) Lateral communication
[Page 18
Unit 2.
Ans. (a) Paralanguage. See Q. 6(Point 6), Page 17
See Q. 6, Unit 2.
(b) Non-verbal comnmunication. Page 105
2016 (May).
(c) Grapevine. See Q. 1(d), [Page 32
communication. See Q. 28, Unit 2.
(d) Intrapersonal Page 28
Unit 2.
(e) Semantic barriers. See Q. 20, [Page 977
2015 (December).
) Encoding and decoding. See Q. 1(a), Unit 1. Page 4
communication. See Q. 4(Point (c)),
(g) Lateral 2x5-10
Q.2.Answer any two of the following:
of communication?
(a)What are the various steps in the process communication?
and disadvantages of Formal
(b) What are the advantages
mass communication.
(c) Discuss the importance of does it
play in communication?
(d) What is Kinesics? What rolecommunication. See Q. 2(a), 2015 (December).
Ans. (a) Steps in the process of Pages 97-98
communication. See Q. 9, Unit 1.
(6) Advantages and disadvantages of Formal [Pages 6-+7
by which we communicate with
communication refers to the process
(c) Mass like magazines, radio, television,
mass media
alarge group of people through
books, posters etc.
mportance of Mass communication: extensiveness or commonness of medium
to the
i) Universality. This refers need to be literate or
and acceptability of messages.
A
person aoes not to a radio program or
educated in a
betore listernung
particular languagenative
in that language.
watch television program can hold its
(7) Permanency. This
refers to the pertOa
tor
wnich a medium
A reader of a hoot
the messaEe reviewable.
message thereby making and
o r magazine can read, rereaan e w
store it for a long-term.
newspaper and introducing products. Means of Mass
n) Launching business forming
to make wIde circulation regarding
communication are used new
introducing of products an
business and
and launching a

organisation. 133
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(iv) Wide Reach. The audiences of mass communication are spread

over a
vast wide geographio
or area in a given time. It can spread the
product
and business news of the organisation over a large part of the
country
and the world.
() Rapid and continuous dissemination. In mass communication
information rapidly reaches and continuously disseminated to large and
vast number of heterogeneous audiences.
() See Q. 8, Unit 2. [Page 20
Q.3. Read the following questions carefully and answer in 100 words:
(a)i) Write a dialogue between the Principal of a college and the students
union president who is asking for funds for the Freshers' party.
Ans. Student President: Good Morning Sir! I would like to tell you that the
Union wishes to organise a Freshers' party in the 1st
week of August.
Principal : Good, give me full details about it.
Student President On the Freshers' day, we are planning to have Mr
and Miss Fresher contest showcasing talent, IQ
levels of the Freshers. Then we will have an
Introductory Interactive Session of all the Freshers
with Teachers, Non-Teaching staff and Seniors
followed by D.J. dance party and Dinner with
concluding speech from you Sir.
Principal : Wonderful Planning! But you should also have a
short session about code of conduct for Freshers so
that they can adapt themselves to the new
atmosphere of college.
Student President Yes Sir, we will add this Short Session too. We
:
have
invited last year's Student Union members
enlighten the Freshers about model code of conduct
to
Principal Ok! Go ahead. Do give me the detailed
Schedule
about the programme
StudentPresident: But Sir there is a problem as funds allocated for
Freshers' day celebrations are not sufficient. We are
falling short of some money as halt of the allocate
amount has been spent on various activities held for
students in the previous year. I can give audited
report highlighting the expenditure.
Principal : Fine. So give me the detailed report. I will review it
and let you know as I will have to consult witn
members of Governing Body.
Student President : Thank You Sir! I hope you will refer our case to
them.
Principal : Yes, do not worry!
Student President: Thank you very much, Sir.
Or
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You have just started working as a salesperson in an automobile
showroom. Imagine a conversation between you and a customer. 5
Ans. Salesperson: Hello Sir, Welcome to our showroom. How can I help you
Customer :Hello, I want to purchase a new Car.
Salesperson: Sure Sir. What is you budget?
Customer:3-4Lakhs
Cars
Well. We have got latest range/model of Hyundai
Salesperson: Series whose value is 3.50 Lakhs plus we are providing
model.
Free Insurance upto 2 years on this particular
5
Series. I have heard they cost around
Customer How about Toyota
Lakhs.
costs 3 Lakhs
do lhave Toyota X Series which
Salesperson: Yes Sir, we
available on this
but Free Insurance upto 2 years is not
model.
models of Cars, so I would be
CustomerT : Ok. Please show m e both the
able to make a correct choice. You can also
these cars
Please come and inspect
Salesperson: Yes Sir,
test drive and decide. in this
have you been working
Customer :Thank You! How long
showroom?

Salesperson: Two Months, Sir.

Wow. Do you
like working here? is Fun.
Customer like you, working here
with Nice customers
Salesperson: Yes Sir, experience in Selling
Cars?
Do you have any past took six
Customer :Ok. have past experience, but I
sir. I do not any
Salesperson : No I can definitely tell
in a u t o m o b i l e selling.
course
months' maximum satisfaction.
c a n give you
which brand ofcar
you for test drive one by one.
nice. Let's go
O h . Thae's
Customer
Salesperson: Sure Sir, this way.

Customer Thank You! institution for the college

ex-student of your
famous
b)(i) Interview a
This is "Kalpana', student-
magazine. How are you?
Hello Sir. Magazine. I want to talk to
magazine :
Ans. College of Hansraj College
editor days sir.
(Editor) college
about your
of Hansraj College as I
you fond
memories

Wow! I have course there.

Shahrukh Khan undergraduate
did my wants to
(Celebrity) that is why
our
college magazine
Y e s Sir, a b o u t the college.
Editor impressions
t t e n d all the classes still I
know your not aattend
I did
Well. Though was top notch, very helpful,
Celebrity the faculty extra class4
extra classes
know that us with
and helped
College is instrumental in
notes
us
gave of the
a s I got trainino
Society
D r a m a t i c s

the Film s t a r today ng by

me
making
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Experts from National School of Drama. You can see
the college wall of fame where some pictures showing

my acting skills
are displayed.
Sir! Recently, the college awarded you a special degree
Editor
for being famous alumni of the college. How do you
feel about it?
I am so grateful and thankful to the Principal,
Celebrity Teachers and everybody associated with the college
who bestowed such an honour on me.
We heard that you donated 20 lakhs for renovation
Editor
of college auditorium and are planning to officer
scholarship to deserving students from next year
onwards. Would you please tell us about it, Sir.
: Yes, Since this college contributed so much in my
Celebrity journey of becoming a Film Star I want to give back
something. This is just a token contribution; I would
like to help out my college in future also in any way

possible.
Editor :What is your message to aspiring students?
: Iwant to tell them "Dream big, focus on your
Celebrity education too and most important love your parents"
Editor :Thankyou so much Sir, for your precious time.
Celebrity : Thank You!
Or
(ii) Interview the chairperson of an NGO which works for gender
10
equality.
Ans. Interviewer: Hello Sir. I want to interview about your NGO.
Chairperson: Sure. Well our NGO's name is 'Maddad'. Feel Free to ask
anything.
Interviewer : Tell us about the background of your NGO, Sir?
Our main aim
Chairperson: Yes, we started our NGO in December 2007.
our NGO was to out the helpless, shelterless
help
in starting
and exploited women. So we opened our NGO ashram
which is situated in Pragati Maidan. We provide
financial shelter to countless women.
help and
counselling,
Interviewer: Sir, we heard that your NGO also works for gender

equality. sessions
Chairperson: Yes, Our representatives organise campaigns/open
to reach out to women in need and counsel males. Also, we
are in touch with the Ministry of Woman and Child Welfare
on regular basis to extend our help in any way to eradicate
difference. Also we organize special camps arouna
gender about Female Foeticide
hospitals to make people aware to police stations
dowry deaths etc. Our representatives go
 ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE-2017 (DEC.) 137
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to extend any kind of help to dowry case victims, rape aand

violence victims.
Itterviewer: Very Nice Sir. Can you tell people how to contribute
towards your NG0?
Chaiperson: Yes. We have an online portal which accepts donations
ranging from 10 to z10 íakhs. If donation exceeds n e
to
award the contributor Certificate and Trophy
lakh we
acknowledge their contribution.
We will
Interviewer: Thank you so much Sir for your valuable time!
definitely let people know about your NGO so that people
can contribute.
Chairperson: Thank You!
following
public
a speech in about 100-150 words on any one of the
d Prepare
(Social media and the youth of today. [Page 110
Ans. See Q. 3(c)(Or)(ii),
2016 (May).
Or 5
control pollution.
(i) The need to n a m e is Sonia. Today
I am standing in
front
Ans. Good Morning everyone! My most serious issue
the
of
the need to control pollution,
of vou all to speak affecting the
on

has been one of the biggest challenges

modern times. Pollution issue faced by people all
lives. It is an environmental
environment and human needed to preserve precious
or control is
world. Pollution prevention
the amount of
across
quality. The
environmental
natural resources and to improve the varies according to the type
medium (air, water and land) from the
damage to a particular disposed off and the distance
of pollutants, the amount of pollutants environment and
harm the quality of
Source of pollution. But
all the pollutants various r e a s o n s
normal life. There are
ender it to s o m e degree unfit
to support
control.
which make a case for pollution health hazards. There is
case is of increasing
hefirst and the most important diseases like cancer,
heart attacks and lung
that many
Ough evidence available in the e n v i r o n m e n t .
Pollution control
pollutants
omplications are caused by such diseases but c a n also
be
seriousness of
Easures only check the
cannot
life on earth. There
There are
upportive of a healthy is to
the risk of liability.
reduce the
are

Another important r e a s o n compensation to people

is held liable to pay
wastes it releases into the
Sbilities that an enterprise and solid
liquid
toxicity of gaseous, control devices in its
e d by the to install pollution
it is safe
hOnment. Therefore,
premises reduce the risk of liability.e c o n o m i c
to in
losses tor for both
both the
the business
reduce economic losses
Also, it
It resu
results in
reduction
may
orroganisations
ions and the society.
Business organisations
thereby saving
pst of
the cost huge wastes.
of huge
by
by producing toxic wastes, because pollution causes
ucing lesser losses of society
Pollution
ama
control reduces
economic

fertility,
health etc.
visibility.
like clearer visibility, cleane
getation, land other
benefits

in many vailability of
of natural
natural products in:
products in a purer
control results
Duild n n quality of life
and the availability
form8s, better
 138 SHIVA DELHI UNIVERSITY SERIESs
0.4. (i) Read the following passage and answer the
The folk and tribal arts of India questions that follow
may be very ethnic and simple,
colourful and vibrant enough to speak volumes about the yet they ar
The art forms include paintings which are an country's rich heritage
integral
and often mirror the lifestyle and traditions of that part of the tribal
tradition
particular
designs depicting gods and goddesses, nature, festivals and They abound in
era.

human nature
amongst the Indian tribes of those ages. Rural folk
colourful designs which source their themes from paintings are replete with
traditional aesthetic sensibility of the Indian mystic beliefs. They portray the
tribal art forms from the vast village life. The notable folk and
gallery of Indian folk
paintings of Bihar, the Pattachitra paintings of West paintings
are the

Bengal, the Nirmal

Madhubani
of Andhra Pradesh, Warli folk
paintings Maharashtra,
of paintings
Kerala, Tanjore paintings and
Kalamezhuthu from
Puranas, the Krishna-lila
Rajasthan miniature paintings. Since Epics,
etc. are their main sources of
Goddesses are depicted in all inspiration, Gods and
possible forms and actions, and are painted in
variety of techniques and colours. a
(a) What is special about the folk and tribal arts
of India?
(b) What inspires the designs
(c) List some of the famous folk normally used in folk art?
and tribal art forms of India.
() Give synonyms for any four of the
Simple, rural, traditional, vast, main, following 2
Ans.(a) The folk and tribal arts of India vibrant, rich.
speak volumes about the country's
heritage. The paintings being integral part of tribal tradition often
rich
the lifestyle and
traditions of that
particular mirror
traditional aesthetic era.
They
sensibility of the Indian Village Life. portray the
(6) Epics, Puranas, the Krishna Lila etc. are main
designs normally used in folk act. sources of
inspiration for
(c) Madhubani paintings of
the Nirmal Bihar, the Pattachitra
Andhra Pradesh, paintings
of West
paintings of
Warli Bengal,
Maharashtra, Kalamezhuthu from Folk paintings
of
Rajasthan miniature paintings. Kerala, Tanjore paintings and
(d) Normal Words and
1. Simple Synonyms
2. Rural Plain
3. Traditional Village
4. Vast Conventional
5. Main Wide
6. Vibrant Important
(i)
7. Rich
Do any
Colourfu/Sparkling
Abundant
one of the
(a)Using your ownfollowing:
words, write
about 50 words: a
summary of the
Our
big cities are
following passag in
Civic
population has toincreasingly becoming dangerous places
face not only tolive in.
environment, but also aro
of
unhealthy an
unhealthy
environment noises. Whereas
people have begun to feel co ncerned
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former, they seem to pay very little attention to the latter. This is so
the former
abou
all see
see the filth in our lanes and by-lanes, and fumes of chimney-
cause we can
Uke in the
the sky. But noise cannot be always o easily.
Yet the
perceived easily.
arising
so
s

from it is subtly dangerous; for it is of a non-material sort. o "

e
Jution arising
eeds urgent attention,

of mental
e pollution not only offends the ear but also produces all kinds heart
Noisepolli
rate.
Horns are said to increase blood pressure and
hsical problems.
orphysical proble.
children.
odisturbs the sleeP of all including the aged, the sick and about the
oIse

refore,
T h e r e f
an anized attempt has to be made to educate people
cities.
ers of
dangers ofnoise pollution in order to improve the quality of life in
Noise Pollution
Ans. As noise
Our big
cities are increasingly becoming dangerous places to live in.
increase blood
is subtly dangerous; it needs urgent attention. Horns
nollution
pollution
be made
heart rate and noise disturbs sleep of all. Attempts should
essure and
pressu
of life.
about dangers of noise pollution to improve quality
o educate people
Or
5
()What is Literal translation? Explain with examples.
|Pages 101-102
2015 (December).
Ans. See Q. 4 (i)(Or), scholar to come and
letter
Write inviting an eminent scientist or
Q.5. () (a) a
of institution.
speak on the foundation day your [Page 123
Ans. See Q. 5(6), 2016 (December).
Or
semester to
father asking for permission to drop a
(b) Write a letter to your 10
do a course in film making or photography.
Ans. 76B DDA Flats
Sarvapriya Vihar
New Delhi
December 12th, 2017
Dear Papa!
fine here. As last time I had informed you about
FHow areyou doing? I am very overall in four papers. My
have scored 80%
ny results this semester also, I
eachers are also happy with my performance.
from childhoodI have always been interested in
AS you know Papa, right
One ot the country's prestigious Media
otography and Film making. course in photography and
'MAAC' is offering six months diploma
Stitutions with my college and is offering this
institution has collaborated
um making. This
students as well.
But due to University policy a
diploma to
ma to undergraduate
studentcannot do two courses
simultaneously.
English (Hons.). Father as
ve to drop out from one semester of my course
You know this
this has been my childhood
dream ant to
and I wan to make you proud.
you proud.
hiOW future job-career opPportunity. That is
This course will steer towards bright
me
a
why eI to study for thiscourse. Please grant me
why
ny I want
want to drop out
out this
this sen semester
Iwill
not worry, I
repeat this semester and get good
will repeat semester

permission
Nar n
marks. Hopeful
to do so and do
understand and give me ission.
permission.
ully, you will
 SHIVA DBLHI UNIVERSITY SERIES
140
mother and sister doing?
Tlease take care of vou th and inform
How are decision as soon as possible as admission for "MAAC c
me about your
28th Dexember, 2017. ourse
closes around
Yours Lovingly
Rita
(in (a) Prepare a report on the outbreak of fire in one of the busiest sho

malls of your city.

opping
Outbreak of Fire in Pacific Mall
Ans. Report on

By: ABC
A fire devastated a Commercial Shopping center named Pacific Mall in outh
Delhi. that bruke out on Saturday (9 December) evening and lasted throughout
the night. Firefighters struggled to contain the blaze, fortunately no injuries
or
fatalities were reported and the Emergency services believe no one was inside the
uilding. An investigation took place to uncover the cause of the blaze that
ompletely devastated the Pacific Mall shopping area. After investigation the
police found out that the cause of the fire was leaked LPG cylinder in one of the
Kitchens of the food court.
Fifteen squads of fire fighters came from neighbouring areas to help battle the
fames. According to the media reports some nearby buildings were evacuated
and roads were blocked to deter curious onlookers from getting too close. The
shopping centre has a total of 1,000 square meters and includes a huge market
which have clothing and electronic stores and various restaurants and cafes
Fortunately, the fire happened when the mall was closed, preventing loss of lives
Or
(b) As a nember of the NSS, you participated in a camp which helped to
rescue people from a flood affected area. Write a report describing your
activities. 10
Ans. REPORT ON NSS CAMP WHICH RESCUED
PEOPLE FROM FLOOD AFFECTED AREA
By: ABC
The worst flooding in more than a century devastated the region ot Chenna
ndia where hundreds are confirmed dead, thousands have been rendereu
honeles and many more left stranded as a result of caved-in roads and ma

transportation closures. In the midst of disaster locals military troops i

S i r e e s are working together to provide essentials to those attectea oy he
out escue
VeTe
flooding. LSR college NSS team also have been helping othing
ine
peTations in
severely affected areas. LSR NSS team provided bedsheets,co
n
ard tAher needed materials to children and families in Chennai. It also e
i i , up medical camps to respond to illness outbreaks. The N .
S
e Ted onut through social media asking for donations to fund reliet pashelters
shelters
eduational support for affected children, health and temporary

camps and distribu

distribute

,trig a mernber of the NSS team, also volunteered to help cook ple.
M R , provide first aid and also joined search and rescue teams to
 2018 (MAY)
Name o f
me of the Paper A :
English
Nameof
o f the
th Course: Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course

Duration:3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 75

Attempt All questions.

notes than 30-40
Write short on
any five of the following in not more
Q 1. M
5x2-10
words:

Silence and Pauses

(a)
(b) Grapevine Chain

(c) Haptics
()Listening
e( Disadvantages of oral communication
Interpersonal communication

(g) P e r s o n a l z o n e
element of verbal communication
Silence and Pauses. It is the last
Ans. (a) the audience an a u r a of authority
and
silence before conveys
skills. Standing in knows to pause periodically
to give the
confidence. An experienced speaker of what he o r she has
said,
"catch up" and to let the meaning
audience time to w h a t isS
also builds anticipation and gets audience wonderin8
sink in. A pause
coming next"?
(b) Grapevine Chains
0- O-
9 Single strand chain.ofAinformation through a line of people
to ultimate
It involves passing
recipient.

(i) Gossip chain.

information to anyone and everyone.

on the
One person seeks and passes

(ii) Probability chain. O -

o n the information randomly.
someone passes
Random process in which

(io) Cluster chain. (B~6 #ho

to the selected persons
who pass
information
on the
A person passes
selected persons.
information to
other [Page 1155
(December).
2016
(c)
() HHaptics. See Q. 1(c),
141
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(d) Listening. See Q. 1(e), 2017 (May). Page 125
(e) Disadvantages of Oral communication. See Q.3, Unit 2. Page 15
)Interpersonal communication. See Q. 23, Unit 2. [Page 29
8) Personal zone. This is a part of non-verbal communication and is grouped
under Proxemics or space language. It involves a clear demarcation of the
personal space/zone around an individual and the access that the individual
grants to people around him/her according to the relationship he/she shares
With them. Space/zone is further classified into categories like intimate, social
and public.
Q.2. Answer any ftwo of the following 2x5-10
(a) Explain with suitable examples how Semantic Noise acts as a barrier to
communication.
(b) Kinesics
cWhat is Sign Language? Give examples explaining how sign language
also helps in communication.
(d) What is Feedback? State its relevance in the cycle of communication.
Ans. (a) Semantic Noise acts as a barrier to communication. See Q. 17(iin),
Unit 2.
Page 26
(b) Kinesics. See Q. 6(Point 4), Unit 2.
[Pages 17-18
() Sign Language. See Q. 7, Unit 2. Pages 19-20
(d) Feedback. See Q. 1(8), 2016 (May). (Page 105
Q.3. Read the questions very carefully before answering. all
(a)i) Write a dialogue between a husband and a wife aboutAttempt
sending parts:
their
son to a boarding school.
Ans. Husband Sarla I think we should send our son Mahesh
school.
to
boarding
Wife :Why do you want to separate our only son from us like this?
Husband : Since both of us are
working and not able to devote much
time to our son's studies; it would
be better for him to
in a boarding school. He can have a study
better academic environ
ment there which would be
more conducive to studies.
Wife But he would miss out on
homemade food, love and care like
this.
Husband :

He will
always home for holidays
come
plus the
school where I plan to send him is the country's boarding
school; it will provide him all the facilities. topmost
often as it is just a four hour We can visit him
drive
Wife Maybe you are right. We could giveaway.
it a shot as his
is our
topmost priority. education
Husband: Yes. There he will learn
which we cannot teach him.discipline and time management
Wife Ok Fine! Let's discuss this
with Mahesh
Husband: Yes, I agree. We should
first hear his
once.
making a final decision. opinion also betore
Or
(ii) Write a
dialogue between a teacher and a student who has not
submitted his/her
assignment to the teacher on the scheduled day. 5
 AHITUY 1
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Student May I com in t
Ans.
Techer Yen yotu may
Sudent Sir I want to sulbmit
my anignmernt
:

TeacherI had givern thin ansignment one month ago and the deadnne
Wan lant week. Why you giving it to me now
are
the
Studenl SirT got delayed becaue I was suffering from Typhoid for
last t h r e e w e e k n . I ntarted recovering only last week and wa"

able to complete my ansignment.

Teacher Oh! Do you have any medical certificate to prove this
Student Yen Sir, I have brought it along. Please have a look.
Teacher: Ok. Yes it is line. I will accept your assignment this tirne Dut
will not
next time please bring it on scheduled time otherwise I
accept it.
Student Yes Sir, definitely. Thank you very much Sir
Teacher : Ok.
leave to
Write an famous sportsperson who is all set to
interview of a
(b)i) the first time.
participate in the Commonwealth Games for
interview you about your
Ans. Interviewer :Hello Sir! I am here to
participation in the Commonwealth Games.
Sportsperson: Yes of course, Please have
a seat.
India in tennis for the first
Interviewer :How does it feel to represent
time in the Commonwealth Games?
like Leander Paes and
Sportsperson: It feels great. Legendary players international titles but
Mahesh Bhupati have w o n many
no one has done it in
the Commonwealth Games. I am
India there and will try my level
very proud to represent
best to win a medal this time.
and preparation are you under-
Intervieuwer: What sort of training
going? Coaches have
management and
team put us o n an
Sportsperson : Our not just for o u r court
excellent conditioning program
game, bus
also for strength and fitness. So, practice is
going on smoothly.
first upcoming match o n Sunday? Tell us
Interviewer How about your
about it? What a r e your
feelings?
a champion from Australia.
on Sunday against
Sportsperson: Yes, it is World champion. I a m slightly nervous
He is a two times
is always good. I am ready to face him
but nervous energy
I will defeat him.
and hopefully
Interviewer Any strategies?
in oneselt and my team's support

Sportsperson: No strategies. Just beller

m e through.
would lead
Sir! We hope and pray that you win the
Interviewer Thank you
Commonwealth
title and make India p r o u d
level best.
Thank you. I
will try my
portsperson:
 144 SHIVA DELHI UNTVERSITY SERIES
Interviewer: Good luck Sir!
sportsperson: Thank You!
Or
(in A very well known entrepreneur is going to launch his/her chai
restaurants in the city. Write an interview of such a person which
be published in a magazine.
Ans. Interviewer 10
: Hello Sir. I am here to interview you on your new proier
Entrepreneur: Yes, Please take a seat. ect.
Intervicwer Sir you own a successfui chain of Indiar and
Italian
restaurants all over lndia. What prompted you to opena
restaurant in Delhi?
Entrepreneur: Well yes, I have 15 restaurants all over India and we
Ahujas believe in providing quality food, best ambienge
and excellent customer service. Delhi was left out so i t
was about time we opened our restaurants here as well.
Interviewer Would the Delhi restaurants be any different from your
other restaurants?
Entrepreneur : Yes, definitely because Delhi is the capital of India and
centre of India too. We are aware of the powerftul elite
class Delhi has. Apart from this, it is no secret that the
multi-cultural people of Delhi are big foodies and are
always on the lookout for good quality restaurants. Thus,
the Delhi venture would be a great bo0st to our business.
We will make our Delhi restaurants different and a class
apart from all other restaurants.
Interviewer :What are your thoughts on employment generation, Sir?
Entrepreneur: Yes, we also want to contribute to the employment
scenario and we would be recruiting more and more staff
for our upcoming restaurants. Thus it would be beneficial
for all.
Interviewer Have you thought of any name for your restaurant yet?
Entrepreneur: Yes, we are opening two restaurants by the names ot
Kohinoor and Amalfi'.
Interviewer Thank you Sir for your valuable
time.
Entrepreneur: Thank you. Hope to see you at the opening of our
restaurants.
(c) Prepare a public speech (in about 100-150 words) on any one of the
following
G) Dowry as a social evil.
in
Ans. Good morning everyone! My name is Rakesh and Today I am standing
front of you all to speak about dowry system being a social evil.
In early days dowry was an institution in which gifts were given to a giri
her parents and family at the time of her marriage. But in course of time it nas

become a cruel tradition resulting in female infanticide, suicide, bride burnu

etc. The problem of dowry has become a serious social evil among the upPE
castes and middle classes both in towns as well as villages. In India, an
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oart rn Delhi alone,aa bride is burntand suicides have become
to dasnave
co ome a chroni
c o n c e r n .

burnt to death become -a matter of great

become achronic evil 12 hours. Dowry roblem
as
particularly among theevery
aried jobs. Women s organisations, educated middle class Pro
i ns a l

he meala
and the media
and the have expressed their cVoluntary
media nave y associations, the
associations,
engage
the intelligentsia
expressed their serious intelligensana
jve remedies to curb the
formative concern for finding
legal
menace of the social evil.
related atrocities and crimes
system rel n
have receded
Incidents of
dowry
akening created by various groups and
recently as a result
resi of social

Or
organisations.
(i Lack of infrastructure for the
differently abled people in the city.
Ans. Good morning everyone! My name is
5
Sophia. Today I am standing in
front of you all to speak about the lack of infrastructure for the differently abled
neople in the city. The population of disabled people in general is about 15% of
the world population. Disabeld or differently abled people arepeople with
limited mobility, activity limitations or hearing or vision impairment. Lack of
adequate disabled friendly facilities has acted as a bigger roadblock preventing
them to make contribution to society. A lot needs to be done with regards to
revamping public infrastructure like foot bridges, trains, buses and offices to
make them accessible to disabled people thus guaranteeing them a comfortable
lifestyle. In our city there is no provision of public spaces having braille symbols
and auditory signals in elevators. There are no toilets with grab bars, no audio
announcement system at traffic signals, wheelchair facilities, graphic signage
installation of ramps, etc. According to national building code, it is mandatoryy
tor all the public places, not only airports and railway stations, to provide
accessibility for disabled people. Encroached spaces, raised curbs and bumpy pave-
ments are some hurdles in the city which restrict people's mobility on the streets.
Persons who are differently abled depend on special devices designed to
augment, maintain or enhance their functional capabilities. Inclusion of such
infrastructure is one positive step towards helping these
technologies in public
people lead an independent life. and the questions that follow:
answer
(a) Read the following passage
Q4. is the prevalence of superstitious beliefs and
A Common social problem in India
to any beliet or practice which does not
Superstition can be referred
Practices. scientific
a scientific explanation to
it. It can be explained as the lack of any
ave while following any general
belief and practices. Even
SsOciation and reasoning,
in the rural areas, urban localities are no
beliefs are mostly
Ough superstitious
beliefs and practices Vary
from person to person
these
Ess behind. However, religion, region and many other
factors. Hence,
on their personal ideas, individual.
aed on personal 1don may not be
what isis supers o n e person
may
not be the cas
case with
another
ome
superstition
rstition
o to
rstitious practice practices which
superstitious
h lack aa scientific reasoning
has st
reasc

just walked across; faith in

of the common
a black cat
eare avoiding
avoiding such roads
such roads, in which
chillies and
lemons to ward off the evil eye. The list is
0dmen, and hanging which has
nCause
been attributed ed as the basis of
cause
common wnic he common
public
c o m m o n public which results in
S . The most education among the
Stltions is the lack
of methodology. Thus, if
odology. if one has to
trust in unscientific
their devotion and o n e has
to take the initiative of convincin
Put such false
practices, superstitious beliefs.
in such
truth
any
e about the lack of
 146 SHIVA DELHI UNIVERSITY SERIES
(i) What is the relation between superstition and science?
(ii) Why does superstition vary from person to person?
(iii) What is the role of education in reducing the prevalence of
superstition?
(iv) Make sentences with the following words so as to make their
meanings clear:
(a) Urban (b) Perception
(c) Initiative (d) Devotion
Ans. (0) Superstition can be referred to as any belief or practice which does not
have a scientific explanation to it. It can be explained as the lack of any
scientific association and reasoning while following any general belief or
practice.
) Superstitions vary from person to person based on their personal ideas,
religion, region and various other factors. What is superstition to one
person may not mean anything to a person from a different region or
religious background.
(7) The role of education is to convince people about the lack of any truth i n
such superstitious beliefs. It is only education and correct knowledge that
canhelp a person come to know about the actual truth behind various
meaningless superstitions.
Go) () Urban. Superstition exists not only in rural areas but can be found in
urban areas too.
(b) Perception. Lack of clear perception is the root cause of any false
belief or superstition.
(c) Initiative. Strong initiatives are
required
false beliefs or practices. completely eradicate
to

(d) Devotion. Blind devotion to anybody or

(b) Attempt any one of the following: anything is always harmful.
() Write a summary in about 50 words of the
People travelling long distances frequently have to following passage:
decide whether they
prefer to go by land, sea, or air. Hardly anyone can would
train for more than a few hours. Train positively enjoy sitting in a
compartments
stuffy. It is almost impossible to take your mind off the soon get
cramped and
temporary solution, for the boring rhythm of the wheels journey. Reading is only
soon lulls
you to sleep. During the day, sleep comes in clicking on the rails
you really wish to go to sleep, you
snatches. At night when
rarely manage
enough to get a couchette, you spend half the night
to do so. If
you are lucky
on the staring
ceiling. Without a doubt you arrive at your destination
at the small blue light
Long almost exhausted.
car journeys are even less
pleasant for it is quite impossible even to read.
On highways you can at least travel
than not, the fairly safely at high speeds, but more often
greater part of the journey is spent on narrow,
are crowded with
traffic. By comparison, trips bumpy roads which
civilised comforts. You can stretch by sea offer a
great variety of
your legs on the spacious decks,
swim, meet interesting
people and enjoy good play games,
that the sea is calm. If it is food-always
not, and you are likely to get assuming,no form
of course,
transport could be worse. Even if you travel in ideal weather,sea-sick, of
sea journeys take a
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ther
to sacrifice upto a third of
.ene. Relatively few
people are prepared
travelling on a ship.
h o n gt i m e .

ongfor the pleasure ofhave

h o l i d a y sf o r to go Dy
who travel make the important decision of whether
A n s .P e o p l e eople and
drawbacks.
Train

Ans. air. Each of these come with their joys

or r air
is imposSible
and are stuffy. Sleeping in the train
sea
ompartments
and,
ments get cramped get cramped
cant one
a r e tiring,
leave you exhausted. Long car journeys
crowded roads. Trips by
thus t r a i n jjourneys
rain O u r n e y is on n a r r o w bumpy
of the journey spent food.
d and most
ead
and

decks, one can swim, meet people and enjoy good

woula
offer spaciousthe
ea offer
it takes a much longer time.
Few people
asickness ruins journey plus
for the joy of sea travel.
in sacrificing their holiday
Seasici

interested
h e i n t e r e s t e d

Or
disadvantages of translation.
Translation. State two advantages and
i Define
of a source language
the communication of the meaning
Translation is text.
Ans. language
means of an equivalent target
text by
Advantages of Translation: offers a n
Translation
cultural identities
and differences.
Understanding
() culture and attitude
of another country.
from one countryY
insight into enabled people has another
tourism. Translation of
(i1) Travel and culture and beauty
understand the
and
truly appreciate
country. between
Disadvantages of Translation correlation
direct, o n e to
one
There is seldom in
Loss of meaning. and their subtle suggestions
) their meanings
the words translated,
different languages. research and finally
takes time to
interpret, learn,
It
(7) Time consuming. consuming.
whole text.
Thus it is time her of a blood
translate the sister informing
younger
Write a letter
to your
the NSS unit
of your college.
5. (a) () organised by
donation camp recently
Ans. Suman Bala
XYZ-Hostel
KML College, Dehradun

15th May, 20xx

here. Actually
Dear Suman
am doing fine and
have
been busy
you doing?
I
ot my college, I took the
How are
Convener
of
the unit NSS
with WHO.
the being in c o l l a b o r a t i o n
last week donation camp
a blood than 90 units of blood as was

initiative to organize that m o r e

to know
You would be
surprised
statt members.
While at
to people at
to
While talking people
and shortage of
donated by both
students
spread awareness
shortage
areness about the

NSS
volunteers
the NSS
Not only the NSS
the camp our te blood every year.
every year.
he camp must
donate blood and helping at the camp.
camp.
blood and why w e cadets
blood ssisting and
also assi were
w e need about
volunteers,
NCC
that
our
according
to
realth experts
about 9 million units aare
re
It is interesting to know just
blood every year but
2million units of
only boys but
even

donated. success
because
not

Thi was a great

camp
 148 SHIVA DELHI UNIVERSITY SERIES
came forward and donated blood eradicating the myth that girls are not
strong enough to donate blood. Overall the camp was a novel way of
addressing a national cause and we were very happy that it was a
Success.

Looking forward to your visit to Delhi.

Yours lovingly
XYZ
Or
(ii) Write a letter of complaint to the manager of an electronic equipment

company about products which your company had ordered, of which a

few products turned out to be damaged at the time of delivery. 10
Ans. See Q. 5(0r)(a), 2017 (May). [Page 131
b)) You are the head of the sales team in an automobile company and the
sales of the company are decreasing gradually. Write a report to the
Managing Director stating the reasons for the constant decrease, and
sales.
suggest special schemes which can boost the company's
Ans. See Q. 5(Or)(«), 2015 (December). [Page 103
Or
ii) As the Convener of the NCC unit in your college, write a report to the
Principal mentioning the achievements of the troop in the Republic
Day celebrations. 10
Ans. To: The Principal
Subject: Report on NCC Troop in Republic Day Celebrations
By: ABC, Convener of NCC unit
The NCC unit of our college participated in the Republic Day Celebrations held
on 26th Jan., 2018. I am happy to report that our college troop was among the best
160 cadets selected from 10 NCC groups across the country. As part of the
Republic Day Celebrations, our college NCC cadets attended an intense schedule
over one month participating in a number of activities like cultural and national
Integration Awareness Programmes and Institutional Training Competitions. The
celebrations were a prestigious event for our cadets as they got the opportunity
to meet the honourable President, Prime Minister and other top dignitaries,
including chiefs of the armed forces. Marching to the tune of 'Kadam kadant
badhaye jaa', played by the National Cadet Corps band led by Cadet Vishal
Verma, the NCC contingent walked through Rajpath saluting the dignitary dias.
This year has been special for our college NCC troop in other ways also as a n
exclusive NCC girls contingent of our college successfully scaled the Mount
Everest in May. Our college NCC troop also carried out Cleanliness drives and
Safe sanitation awareness campaigns under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. As part of
the campaign, a Swachhta Pakhuwada at pan ndia level was conducted andNCC
contribution during the Pakhwada was appreciated at National Level. It must be
mentioned that the major achievements of the NCC have been towards Nation
Building, Social Awareness Campaigns, Community Development, Environment
Protection and Sports and Adventure.