MARKING SCHEME ( SET – 1 )

Passage-1
i. a. Two Crooks 1
ii. a. The King 1
iii. Gives details about the game- Each player begins the game with 16 2
pieces….its history, and modern development. It also gives how it
competitions are held in various level and formats at international level
under --FIDE
iv. The game of Chess originated in India and the standardised present
rule/version was started in the 19th century.
v. a. Outwit 1
vi. The objective of the game is to 'checkmate' the opponent's king by placing it 2
under an inescapable threat of capture. So, it is important to safeguard the
powerful pieces through clever moves. A man of wit can only play the
moves and outsmart the opponents.
vii The ‘current power’ means the power of each piece of the game as it exists 1
today- the most powerful piece is the queen and the least powerful piece is
the pawn; the other pieces have their own power to checkmate the opponent.
viii When a player has lost many pieces of the game, he has only to defend 2
himself with no hope of winning. In such a scenario, the player has to resign
from the game and thus it also ensures victory for the other.
ix a. Xiangqi, Janggi and Shogi 1

Answer Key
PASSAGE-2

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i True - if the statement agrees with the information. 1

ii Yes. Between 2016-2018, the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey 2
collected data on the nutritional status of a representative sample of 1.1lac
children and adolescents from the ages of 10-19 years from 29 states and
Delhi.
iii C. Consumption of eggs 1
iv This is state-level data; nutrition and dietary habits vary from district to 1
district, these merit closer study as the data may vary.
v B. Tarun has higher risks of stunting while Karim has lower risk. 1
vi B. Malnutrition amongst the children and adolescents 1
vii Anomalies as referred to in the last paragraph, here means--- 1
abnormalities/incosistencies
viii under the age of two, 5-9 and 10-19 age groups of children are taken for the 2
purpose of the study. The children in this groups are actually vulnerable and
suffer from malnutrition. A perfect study would reveal the reasons and
suggest remedy for the problem. It is the WHO standard in food intake and
how the adolescent stage is taken care of in India ………….

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MARKING SCHEME ( SET – 2 )
Passage-1
i. A 1
ii. The atmosphere was full of violence and bloodshed 1
iii. C 1
iv. I. Inspiration from other women. 2
II. Changing perception of people about this job
v. True 1
vi. The District Magistrate deployed forces to ensure the safety of 12,000 2
Muslims. A safe passage was provided to them from Nabha to Attari and
beyond. Consequently Malerkotla remained unaffected by communal
violence.

vii extended family 1

viii The Nabha Akal Infantry Battalion was the main support of the plan. The 2
route selected for the departure of the people was Nabha-Amloh-Mandi
Gobindgarh Road. It led to Attari. The soldiers set up camps up to
Gobindgarh as a part of the plan.

ix A grand ceremonial parade was organised. The Maharaja reviewed it. The 2
parade marched from Kalimandir to the Akal-Garh Gurudwara Sahib. It was
done to instill confidence and hope among the people.

Passage-2
i. C 1
ii. B 1
iii. Women from urban areas usually do not apply for jobs in the police force. 2
This job is considered very demanding as law and order issues can emerge
any time. This job is mostly man dominated. These observations indicate low
intake of women in the police force.

iv. D 1
v. More women from rural areas apply for this job as they prefer government 1
job
vi. At the Junior level police officers. This profession is very demanding. 1

vii More and more women have started joining the police force. 1

viii A change is coming is people's perception about women working in the 2

police force. The earlier prejudices, fears and snide remarks are gradually
becoming a thing of the past. Women are taking up jobs in the police force in
greater number. All these things make Kiran Bedi feel happy

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Marking Scheme ( SET – 3 )
Passage - 1
i. 1. (c) it could never provide the feeding of playing in a real park. [1]
ii. As per the writer, computer games slow down brain development. There is a lot of [2]
violence in computer games which adversely affects the children. Apart from this,
the bright light of these games also hurt the eyes of the young children.
iii. Parents prefer outdoor physical activity in comparison to video games because [2]
(a) Most of the games are full of violence.
(b)The computer games slow brain development
iv. (d) Sceptical [1]
v. (c) Computer games aid a child’s agility in controlling their response to an [1]
unsavory situation.

vi. The indoor play park was a hit among parents as well as children because it not [2]
only kept the children away from computer games but also make sure that children
play with their peers in the middle of nature.
vii. The frontal lobe helps in strengthening a child’s tolerance power and helps in [1]
controlling his/her reactions.
viii. Less [1]
ix. [1]

Passage - 2

i. The study found that the Earth lost a staggering 28 trillion tons of ice during that [2]
period, with polar ice sheets, mountain glaciers, and sea ice all experiencing
significant reduction in mass. The cause of this ice loss was attributed to global
warming.
ii. b) 28 trillion tons of ice [1]
iii. According to Professor Shepherd, every centimeter of sea-level rise could lead to [2]
approximately one million people being displaced from their low-lying homelands.
This highlights the grave threat that rising sea levels pose to coastal communities
worldwide, including in countries like India, where a significant population resides
in coastal districts and islands. Additionally, the decline in ice mass in mountain
glaciers poses a risk to freshwater resources for mountain communities and
downstream populations.

iv. d) all of these [1]

v. Polar ice sheets, Mountain glaciers and sea ice. [1]
vi. Antarctic ice shelves. [1]
vii. One meter or 3 feet. [1]
viii. True [1]

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Marking Scheme ( SET – 4 )

Passage – 1 Answer Key:

QN Answer
i. (C) 1
ii. (a) 1
iii. (iv) 1
iv. Ans. (a) 1
v. False 1
vi. covid 1
vii. The passage can be summarized with AI as a useful tool in mental health 2
treatment.AI voice based virtual coach can be utilized for behavioral therapy.
viii. Here the speaker desired to highlight that the way of addressing a problem differs 2
from person to person. AI can be used as a tool for various purposes for
behavioral therapy, information therapy etc.
ix. people get emotionally overwhelmed and fail to take right decision. Thus Prof. 2
Jun Ma advises not to be emotionally overwhelmed but to find the solution of the
problem.

Passage – 2
Q.N. Answer
1 C 1
2 D. Both A & B 1
3 According to the evolutionary biologists, the theory of evolution can help us 2
understand existence of life and the relationship of living organisms with their
surroundings.
4 Travesty 1
5 Call for 1
6 A. Removal of Darwinian theory-a concern 1
7 TRUE 1
8 It helps in understanding biological diversity and dynamics. 2

Marking Scheme ( SET – 5 )

Passage 1
Answer Key:
QN Answer
1 Answer: True 1
2 (c) His hard work has earned him a good name. 1
3 Towering peaks-serene valleys of Kashmir-mystique of the region’s mountains, 2
rocks from various locations-diverse hues and textures.
4 Texture 1
5 (c) stimulating. 1
6 Conducts workshop-mentorship programme-sharing of techniques-ignite the spark 2
of creativity.
7 (b) 2 & 4 1
8 a. Think outside the box 1
9 material sourced directly from the mountains-art, as a bridge between people & 2
nature-importance of preserving environment

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Passage – 2

Answer Key:

QN Answer
i a) Establish national, consistent approach to managing low back pain. 2
b) Priority needs to be given to address the given burden of musculoskeletal
conditions.
c) Timely access to care. (ANY TWO)
ii c. The low back pain cases are highest among males compared to females 1
iii d. smoking 1
iv of mortality and disability across countries, time and age. 1
v Confirmed 1
vi c. Back pain - a threat 1
vii a. The political landscape looks black without a change in administration. 1
viii a) Current clinical guidelines for back pain treatment do not provide specific 2
recommendations of older people who are most common among all sufferers.
b) Common treatments recommended for low back pain have been found to have
unknown effectiveness or to be ineffective.

MARKING SCHEME
Type – 1 Passage

Answer Key: (PRACTICE – 1)

QN Answer
1 b. NSS doesn’t provide safeguard against non-communicable diseases or help in weight
loss.
2 Improve
3 b. NSS provides long term benefits in reducing body fats
4 a. Informative
5 b. A holistic life style can only establish well-being in the society.
6 WHO is concerned on the rise of NSS use. It advised against the use of NSS as it has no
dietary factors or any nutritional value. Similarly, this is in synchronization of WHO’s role
in guiding people on what is healthy eating habits, so that there is an increase in dietary
quality and safeguard oneself against non-communicable diseases. This is an ongoing
process for WHO.
7 Suggested (Any other suitable answer may be accepted)- Manufactured food and
beverages contain NSS, so also NSS is sold separately to be added by consumers in food
and beverages.
8 The recommendation does not apply to people with preexisting diabetes. It is also not
applicable to products like – tooth paste, skin cream, medications, or to low calorie sugars
or sugar alcohols (polyols) which are sugars or sugars derivatives containing calories; they
are not considered NSS.
9 NSS intake is not the right way to reduce free sugars intake. People can consume food with
naturally occurring sugars like fruit, or unsweetened food and beverages.

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Type – 1

Answer Key:
(Practice Set – 2)

QN Answer
i D. Caution
ii C. Sleep disturbances are not proved to be the cause of different diseases
iii Sleep apnea triggers biomarkers-visible presence of white matter hyper intensifies,
reduction in integrity of axons, signifies the reasons of early cerebrovascular disease.
iv prevent
v D. 1 & 4
vi sleep apnea and its effects on brain biomarkers, yet to be ascertained, not yet sure if
strategies to improve sleep quality or treatment of sleep apnea affects the trajectory of
biomarkers.
vii sleep disorders
viii Researchers not sure about the effects of sleep disturbances on brain biomarkers which
measure the health of the brain, author states that more research is required to determine
the effects of sleep apnea.
ix B. It was quite essential to focus upon the trajectory while drawing an analysis on the
symptoms of Covid-19.

Type – 1

Answer Key: ( Practice Set – 3 )

Question Answer
Number
1 A
2 B
3 B
4 Drawn to the mystique of the region’s mountains, he began collecting rocks
from various locations.
5 C
6 Bhat’s artistic process is a testament to his unwavering dedication and
meticulous craftsmanship. Through his exceptional talent, Bhat serves a true
inspiration igniting us that the ordinary can become extraordinary with a touch
of artistic brilliance and a deep connection with nature.
7 Unique art using rock powder / unique art inspired by nature.
8 Because there is so much beauty and inspiration in the world, waiting to be
discovered and interpreted through other unique perspective.
9 D

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Type – 1
Answer Key:
( Practice Set – 4 )

QN Answer
1 a. The increasing prevalence and impact of low back pain on a global scale.
2 b. To raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of low back pain
3 a. ‘The Global Epidemic of Low Back Pain’
4 Value Points:
 Need for a change in global policy
 Multidisciplinary Health Approach
 Accessible and Affordable Care
5 Input: The impact of low back pain on individuals & society is significant and requires a
timely response from health systems.
6 (Contextual)
7 Value Point: The burden of low back pain is increasing and health systems should respond
by implementing effective strategies for prevention and management.
8 Value Point: Implementing multidisciplinary care involving various healthcare
professionals is a potential approach for health systems to address the burden of low back
pain.
9 c. The scientist conducted mathematical modeling to study the spread of infectious
diseases and predict their future trajectory.

Type – 1
Answer Key:
(Practice Set – 5)

QN Answer
1 (b) The Health Risks of Non-Sugar Sweeteners, as Per WHO
2 Remove the wrong notion of weight loss by NSS products
3 (b) 1 and 4
4 Sugar-Free: A product labeled as "sugar-free" means that it does not contain any added
sugar or sugar-based sweeteners. Whereas NSS indicates that the product does not have
any additional sugar or sugar-based sweeteners included during processing or production.
5 (c) a matching set
6 Instead of being helpful, it is a health hazard
7 The writer is being rational
8 (d) "Barking up the wrong tree."
9 The use of NSS is applicable only to the food consumed

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