THE NEW INDIAN SCHOOL W.L.L, KINGDOM OF HATIAIN, Mop EXAMINATION 2021-2022 CLASS X TIME: HOURS MAX. MARKS: 40 General Lnstructions: 1. The Question Paper contains THR LITERATURE 2. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part F sections- READING, WRITING & GRAMMAR and SECTION A- READING (10 MARKS) 1, Read the following passage carefully. 1, What is intelligence? And how can one be intelligent all the time? One has to understand the basic fact that intelligence and intellect are at two opposite poles. A Person who is an intellectual would have all the knowledge of the world but won't Know how to give it shape. Knowledge burdens the individual if he does not have the intelligence to express it. 2. Intelligence is an integral part ofthe individual which finds fulfilment in expression. An intellectual who is burdened by excessive knowledge can never flow with intelligence. Intelligence demands an individual to be sensitive of his acts, thoughts and emotions. It also demands that the individual be inquisitive about the working of life and of one’s own mind, 3. Intelligence implies that the individual be supple and flow along with life's source, 80 as to be one with the sublime realities of love, bliss and peace. Intelligence is the basic knowledge of life which is transformed into knowing, 4. The transformation process between knowledge and knowing requires the individual to be inquisitive, sensitive and observant. To do allthis, the individual has to be in the present. This being in the present brings the individual back to harmony. Only ‘meditation helps the individual to be in the present moment. He can then observe his own thoughts and actions, Page 1 of 6 Scanned with CamScanners bs is own mn mn ce : hye is able to observe his own thoughts a ud actions, he can see his represg; ; Once he is able to ; s : 4 prejudices. This sets into motion the wheel of intelligence, motivations and je dispels ignorance behind thoughts, actions and emotions, Intelligence strengthens the integration and harmony of the individual, Strength to 6 Intelligence st s + intelligently according to the situation helps in obliterating thought proc 585 Which we ly perpetuate fear, remorse and conflict within, +-This conscious understanding of one's er Femerse and conflict opens the doors of incligeve so that we can fst understand and then transcend them, Otherwise, we remain in a state of ignorance. The art of understanding is what suffuses us with wisdom, And the art of understanding oneself provides strength. The art of being wise and song is intelligence. Without this bese intelligence, an individual i sapped ‘ithin himself manifesting ier conflicts, hatred and ignorance inthe extemal world, 8. Meditation also helps a person to understand what others are trapped in. Once they handle the situation, the doors of intelligence and compassion are further opened. Without basic understanding about oneself, compassion can never flower. Without ‘compassion, all intelligence is ignorance. 9. Mediation, therefore, provides the necessary strength to sumender to oneself and be ‘wi oneself, And ths being with oneself without remorse, guilt or fear makes one intelligent and capable of acting rightly. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY FIVE questions 5 from the SIX that follow ‘What does knowledge do if one doesn't have the intelligence to ‘express it? Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the ‘underlined word with another word ‘hich means the same from Paragraph-5 Now the friends have to make a new elixir to eliminate the fist one! ‘What does intelligence imply? ‘When can one observe his own thoughts and action? Mention two benefits of intelligence, Why is compassion important? Page 2of6 Scanned with CamScannerfollowing passage carefully. eee n isa certainty. Cyber-physical systems, Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) have been changing the infrastructure of our world In the 20206, these phenomena, which are still in their nascency, will rapidly accelerate duc to the increasing digitization of key areas such as health, science, transport, ‘communications and energy. 2 The whiquity of technology, and its increased ability to connect and communicate, has paved the way for this tipping point. Beneath the surface, we are moving towards an explosion of change, 3. Over 0% of our global population is now online, and the other half is following fast. To be precise, around 726 million people joined the web in the last three years. These new users will change the shape of the intemet. Many of them will be lower income, They are choosing smartphones over laptops and tablets and are more likely to use voice commands ‘4. Geodata and the IoT will create new markets and supply chains. The automation of ‘manufacturing, services and mobility has already begun. Artificial Intelligence (AI) ‘will reach what Gartner terms the “Plateau of Productivity’, in which the technology ‘becomes both mainstream and viable, McKinsey estimates that 70% of companies may ‘adopt at least one AI technology by 2030. It is unlikely they will all use it well, but those that do could manage to take us to a place where man and machine are indistinguishable. 5. Bioscience has the potential to be transformative in the 2020s. Gene editing (CRISPR) technology will likely soon be able to edit genomes to allow animal organs to be accepted into human bodies ~ transforming, and perhaps saving, the lives of people currently waiting for organ transplants, Similar technology can also be used to combat inherited diseases, and even cancer. Elsewhere, gene therapy experiments are using the body's immune system to fight cancer through re-engineering our cells, 6. Technology has inarguably improved science, health, communications and transport. However, technology has not necessarily corresponded to increased economic productivity. Indeed, many of the most technologically advanced countries have seen productivity stagnate and stall, as discussed in growing inequality and opportunity. Page 30f6 Scanned with CamScannerve pe ae ing is 7. In the 2020s many questions around technology wiil be resolved. The cae in place, This will be the decade in which Al, geodata, the ToT, bioscience, a” ther this quantum computing are given the opportunity to change our world. Whet Change will be surface- level or truly transformative remains tobe seen. ' On the basts of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY FIVE questions 5 from the SIX that follow in which areas are digitization increasing? How can we say that we are moving towards an explosion of change? ‘What technology will be used to combat inherited diseases in humans? ‘What is the purpose behind editing genomes? How do gene therapy experiments fight cancer? According to the report, what will generate new market chain and supply? SECTION B - WRITING AND GRAMMAR (10 MARKS) Attempt ANY ONE of the following, 5 You are Anushree/Alok living t Rabindra Nagar, Dibrugarh. You came across the following advertisement. Online classes for English. Contact Director, Alpha Centre, 31A College Road, Kolkata, Write a letter of enquiry in about 120 words to the Director, asking for information about the course, the duration, fees, mode of instruction, etc. The pie-chart given below describes the popular brands of sunglasses sold in the world. Study the graph carefully and write an analytical paragraph (150-200 words) highlighting the main trends and other necessary details. Don't forget to compare the relevant popular brands of sunglasses sold in the world. Page 4 0f6 Scanned with CamScanner4 p ‘The followin, rt be Paragraph has not been edited, There Is an error in each line, 3 » the er y error and write its correction against the correct blank number. Rememh i her to underline the correctlon, The first one has been done for you co Error Correction james and Sports is essential for both physical and mental is are development of the students. Moreover, increased the @ immunity of the person, A main difference between a sport (ii) and a game is, we must play games both indoors and outdoors. (ti) Read the conversation between two friends and complete the passage that follows 2 Rahul: Why haven't you cleaned up your room? Raman: I don’t have time. I'm busy with my project. Rahul: Please show me your project. Raman: Let me complete first. Rahul asked Raman (i) room, Raman replied by saying that he did not have time as he was busy with his project. Rahul requested (fi) , Raman told ‘Rahul that he might complete first. SECTION C- LITERATURE (20 marks) ‘Answer ANY SIX questions in 30-40 words each. 2 How has the Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery recognised in modem India? BBholi had many apprehensions about going to school. What made her feel that she was going to a better place than her home? ‘Amanda imagines herself to be Rapunzel, yet would not like to do what all she did. Identify and state the reasons for her decision. What were the factors that contributed in making Ebright a scientist? How did Custard, the dragon face the pirate? What was the outcome of their fight? “But he was no more dishonest than I’, Elaborate the statement with reference to “The Hack Driver.” What did Kisa Gotami do when her only son died? What did her neighbours think about her? Page 5 of 6 Scanned with CamScanner0 Answer ANY TWO questions In 120 words ench, ‘The way Chubukov, Natalya and Lomov fought over petly issues is agi * Comment. How could the quarrel be inst the Jchaviours and mannerisms of good neighbe avoided? People should always try to live within their means, Aspirations have no limits but one Elaborate on the basis of chapter, “The should never forget the ground rea Necklace’, ‘Valli had an exciting trip to the town on the bus. One of her friends Vidya also wants to go on the same adventure and asks Valli for advice. Valli shares her planning and Jeamings from the trip. Write the dialogue between Valli and Vidya. You may begin Tike this...... ‘Vidyat Valli, you took such a big risk in going to the town on the bus alone. Even I ‘want to go fora ride, It's my dream too. Can you help me? \Valli- It was an unbelievable trip! But you must remember...... Page 6 of 6 Scanned with CamScanner