CBSE Important Questions

Max. Marks: 40
Time: 1 ½ Hrs.

Section-A (Writing)

1. Using the given outlines. write a story. Assign a suitable title and moral.  (4m)
   A merchant riding from a fair - a large sum of money with him - sudden heavy rainfall-merchant gets wet – grumbles - shortly after attacked by a robber-attempts to shoot – failure - gun powder damp - the mechant escapes.
2. You are Manas/Manasi. Write an artcle about the “Green Garden’s Resort” using the

• Accessibility.
• Reasonable charges.
• Hygienic surroundings.
• Scenic beauty.
• Facilities available. 

Section-B (Grammar)

3. The following passage has not been edited . Edit the passage wherever you think that the word has been omitted:   (3m)
   

Rain forests very special as                                   (a) _______
they get a deal rain and                                           (b) _______
are very wet warm. these are the habitats of      (c) ______
large variety amazing animals                               (d) ______
insects find food, space to live                               (e) ______
forests gives us a lot oxygen.                                 (f) _______

4. Re-arrange the following phrases to form meaningful sentences:   (2m)   

   (a) common ritual / in the past / to meditate / pray / and/ it was.   
   (b) is / very / meditation / important.

5. Complete the detailed news:   (2m)

   (a) EC to video graph polling booths.
   Polling staff manning booths has a better watch out for the proceedings ____________.
   (b) Sports personality award for Irfan.
   Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan was chosen as the ________ of the year.

6. Change the following sentences from Active to Passive: (3m)

   (a) The boy rides a cycle.
   (b) The dog bit John.
   (c) The teacher will punish you.

Section-C (Literature)

7. Read the following poetic extract and answer:  (2m)
   And here and there a foamy flake, upon me as I travel ;
   with many a silvery water break , above the golden gravel.

   (a) Name the poem.
   (b) Name the poet.
   (c) The living things carried by the brook are ______________________ .
   (d) __________ happens when its water passes through the golden gravel.

8. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words: (2m+2m =4m)

   (a) Which road did the poet take and why?
   (b) What made the narrator’s grandmother to identify herself with the old lady in “Kashi Yatre”?
   

9. Answer any one in 100-140 words:  (4m)
   Write the Character sketch of Hooper? (or) What was your impression about Duke?