General Instructions:

Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:

1. This question paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.

2. This question paper contains three sections - Section A : Reading Skills, Section B : Creative Writing Skills and

Section C : Literature.

3. Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the correct question number and part

thereof in your answer sheet.

4. Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.

5. Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SECTION A – READING SKILLS

1. Read the passage given below: [12]
1. Every time a child takes a soft drink, he's laying the groundwork for dangerous bone disease. No, fizzy and
sugary drinks don't cause osteoporosis. But, because they are often a substitute for a glass of milk, kids are
not getting the calcium and vitamin D they need to build a strong skeleton. Many of them also lead a
sedentary lifestyle, so they aren't getting the bone-building benefits for vigorous exercise either. These
children aren't just in jeopardy for brittle bones and fractures decades down the road. They could be at risk
of osteoporosis at a younger age than ever before.
2. The Indian Society for Bone and Mineral Research, a body of osteoporosis experts is trying to spread
awareness about this bone-crippling disease. Osteoporosis starts in childhood but has consequences later in
life. The condition causes bones to become riddled with holes, like the framework of a house that's been
attacked by termites. That can lead to broken bones, which in turn can cause deformity, chronic pain, or
disability. Osteoporosis can be fatal; up to 25 percent of older people who suffer a broken hip die within a
year, Osteoporosis isn't just your grandmother's health threat. Although it strikes over 50 million women in
India, it also menaces over 12 million men; Osteoporosis causes loss of height, pain in joints and back,
fractures, and fear of fractures, and can be very depressing, so we must adopt preventive measures, to save
millions of people.
3. There is a new medical understanding of the best ways to protect ourselves and our children, "Simple
lifestyle changes and nutrition will help save your bones," says Dr, Mittal, To get us moving in the right
direction, he says, "It's never too late to adopt bone-friendly habits - exercise, get enough sunlight, and have
adequate calcium, This way, we can keep our bones healthy and prevent osteoporosis."
Answer the following questions, based on the above passage :
 i. Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option. (1)
When a child drink’s soft drinks ________.
i. He becomes fat
ii. He becomes lazy and inactive
iii. He’s becoming prone to bone diseases
iv. He’s preparing for an energetic day ahead
ii. Comment on the consequences a child is likely to face due to his/her sedentary lifestyle. (1)
iii. List the two substances whose deficiency in a child's body weakens their bones. (2)
(Clue: Think about the nutrients of milk)
iv. Select the option that conveys the opposite of ‘insufficient’, from words used in the passage. (1)
i. understanding
ii. lifestyle
iii. direction
iv. adequate
v. What could be the consequences of having osteoporosis? (1)
i. Increase in Height
ii. Pain in Joints and Back
iii. Depression
iv. Broken Hip bone
vi. Osteoporosis starts in childhood but has consequences later in life. Based on your understanding of
paragraph three, list one preventive measure to protect children from osteoporosis. (2)
vii. Why is it fair to say that Osteoporosis can be fatal for older people? (2)
viii. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference, with respect to the following: (1)
________ the major cause of osteoporosis.
ix. How can the solutions, suggested in paragraph three, best be described? (1)
i. Practical
ii. Presentable
iii. Popular
iv. Prejudiced
2. Read the following passage carefully : [10]
1. The present generation is well-updated in the use of the Internet and computers. The rapid development in
computer technology and the increase in accessibility of the internet for academic purposes has changed the
face of education for everyone associated with it. Let’s look at the data arising out of a recent survey that
was done to ascertain the time spent on utilisation of the computer and internet:
2. At present, many schools and universities have been implementing internet-based learning, as it
supplements conventional teaching methods. The internet provides a wide variety of references and
information to academics as well as scientific researchers. Students often turn to it to do their academic
assignments and projects.
3. However, research on the Net is very different from traditional library research, and the differences can
cause problems. The Net is a tremendous resource, but it must be used carefully and critically.

4. According to a 2018 Academic Student e-book Experience Survey, conducted by LJ’s research department
and sponsored by EBSCO, when reading for pleasure, almost 74% of respondents said they preferred print
books for leisure whereas, 45 % of respondents chose e-books rather than the printed versions, for research
or assignments.
5. When asked what e-book features make them a favourite for research, the respondents were clear. Having
page numbers to use in citations, topped the list (75%); followed by the ability to resize text to fit a device’s
screen (67%); the ability to bookmark pages, highlight text, or take notes for later reference (60%);
downloading the entire e-book (57%), and allowing content to be transferred between devices (43%) were
the varied responses.
Answer the following questions, based on the above passage :
i. Does the following statement agree with the information given in paragraph 4? (1)
About three-quarters of the respondents preferred print books for recreational reading.
Select from the following:
True - if the statement agrees with the information
False - if the statement contradicts the information
Not Given - if there is no information on this
ii. Do you think the everyday usage of email is more than the everyday usage of computers for personal use?
Support your answer based on the given graphical representation of data in the passage. (2)
iii. ''… but it must be used carefully and critically.'' The idea of being careful and critical while using the
internet is mainly a reference to_________ (1)
a. hardware malfunction
b. troubleshooting
c. virus threat
d. plagiarism
iv. Complete the sentence based on the following statement. (1)
The respondents claimed that having page numbers for citations makes electronic books their preferred
choice for research. We can say this because____________________.
v. Based on the given graphical chart, select the option that lists the area of zero response from respondents.
(1)
a. Using the internet for personal tasks once a month
 b. Daily use of the computer for academic activities
c. Never using the internet for work and leisure
d. Writing and receiving emails once a week
vi. The present generation is well-updated in the use of the Internet and computers. Give reasons for the recent
transformation of education. (2)
vii. Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option. (1)
Many schools and universities are currently using internet-based learning to _________ traditional teaching
methods.
a. discourage
b. supplement
c. protect
d. dissuade
viii. Complete the sentence appropriately with one/ two words. (1)
The current times have seen a rise in the convenience of using the internet for __________.
SECTION B – CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
3. An NGO has approached your school to offer book grants to the students in need. As Head Girl of Sunshine [4]
Public School, Aram Bagh, write a notice in about 50 words asking students who are in need to put their
requests into the box kept outside the Principal’s office.
OR
You are Rohit/Rashi. As the Secretary of the Cultural Club of your school, you have organized a Cultural Evening as
a Thanksgiving program on the last day of your school. Write a notice for your school notice-board, giving necessary
information about this event is not more than 50 words.
4. Rohit has got success in CBSE-PMT. He wants to celebrate his admission to Shivaji Medical College, Nagpur [4]
by throwing A party to his friends. Write an informal invitation given detail of venue, time and date. Do not
exceed 50 words.
OR
You are the Secretary of the Old Students' Association, Mayo School, Ajmer. The 20th Alumni Meet will be held on
Sunday, 7 April 2019 at 8.00 p.m at the Palace Hotel. Write invitation letters to ail the old students of the school to
attend the meet.
5. You are Ashutosh/Ashita Sarin, residing at 28, H-Block, Ashok Vihar, Delhi. You love Delhi and its beautiful [5]
architecture. Recently you visited the Red Fort and were disturbed to see the poor maintenance of the monument
by the authorities concerned as well as by the careless and negligent attitude of the visitors who spoil the
buildings by writing names, messages on the walls, domes, etc. Write a letter to the Editor, The Statesman,
expressing concern over this state and the need for awakening a sense of pride and love for such monuments
among the common people.
 OR
Draft an application for the post of accountant in Pioneers (Pvt.) Ltd. Co., Qatar, in response to their advertisement
that appeared in The Times of India dated 1st April, 2022. Prepare a biodata to be enclosed. Your are Nipun/Aparna.

6. In most Indian families, particularly in rural areas, the girl child is considered inferior to the male child. As a [5]
result of this bias, a daughter is considered a burden and she suffers discrimination in the matter of food,
freedom, health and education. Write an article in 150-200 words showing how such an attitude is harmful and
unjust. You are Satyen/ Sunidhi.
OR
The Principal of your school retired after rendering 35 years of meritorious service. A grand function was held to
give him a hearty send-off. Write a report in 150-200 words for publication in your school magazine describing the
celebrations. You are Sudha/Sandeep of XI-A.
SECTION C - LITERATURE
7. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: [6]
..............I saw my mother,
beside me,
doze, open-mouthed, her face
ashen like that
of a corpse and realised with
pain..............
i. Where was the poet driving to?
a. Home to the Cochin airport
b. To Home
c. Cochin airport to home
d. None of these
ii. What did she realise with pain?
a. She had lost their bag
b. She suffered from an injury
c. She had to leave her house
d. Her mother had grown very old
iii. How did the poetess feel on this realization?
a. Enraged
b. Delighted
c. Sad
d. Enthusiastic