General Instructions :
Sections A –Reading 20 marks
Section B—Writing and Grammar 30 marks
Section c –Literature 30 marks
*All questions are compulsory.
*You may attempt any section at a time.
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SECTION : A -------READING (20 MARKS)
1. Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that
follow :
1. Situated at a height of 2,123 metres and surrounded by tea
plantations
all around, Darjeeling has been a popular hill station since the
British
established it in the 1800s. It is a fascinating place with
magnificent
views ranging from the breathtaking snowy peaks of the
Kanchenjunga
down to the rivers in the valley. Here, you can visit
Buddhist
monasteries, or visit tea plantations and learn about the
processing of
tea leaves, or go trekking to high-altitude spots. Darjeeling has
the
unique attraction of the famous toy train, a miniature train that
winds
its way up the steep mountain sides from New Jalpaiguri to the
hill
station.
2. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is lovingly called the ‘Toy
Train’. The
toy train ride is a romantic approach to the Himalayas, and half
the fun
is in getting to Darjeeling by this train.This toy train is one of
the most
famous narrow (2 feet) gauge trains in the world. In 1999, the
UNESCO
World Heritage Committee included the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
in
the list of World Heritage Areas. It was only the second railway to
have
the distinction of being on the World Heritage list. The first
railway to be
recognized as World Heritage Area was the Semmering Railway
in
Austria.
3. The joy ride begins at New Jalpaiguri , a busy railway station
in the
plains. After a short halt, the train leaves the Siliguri station
and crosses
the bridge over the Mahananda river which flows from the
Himalayan
foothills. When the real ascent begins at Sukna, you will notice
that the
local people have sharp Mongoloid features and are mostly of
Nepali
origin. From here, the blue mountain ranges of the foothills of
the
Himalayas are visible and the train quickly rises from the plains,
passing
through tea gardens and forests of teak and sal.As the train climbs
up
the mountains, the weather becomes much colder as compared to
the
plains.
4. Going further up, the toy train reaches Gayabari(1,040 metres)
and a
panoramic view of the deep valley and higher range of the
mountains
comes into view. During the monsoon, a small stream called Pagla
Jhora
(Mad Torrent) swells up and becomes powerful enough to wash
away
the road and railway line. Shortly after this point, the train
reaches
Mahananda Bazaar, which is the source of the Mahananda river. You
get
an excellent view of the valley , the hills and tea gardens from
Kurseong
(1,485 metres), a thriving little hill station.
5. As the train passes through Sonanda, one can get a glimpse of
Tibetan
chorten on the way. Now , the train passes through the Senchel
Reserve
with its forests of oaks, chestnuts, walnuts, maple, etc. In
spring, one
can see the bright blooms of rhododendrons, cream magnolias
and
orchids in this moss-laden forest. This is well known worldwide for
bird
watching. There is also a famous tourist spot here, Tiger Hill,
with a
stunning view of the Kanchenjunga.
6. Through the journey from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling, there are
over a
hundred road crossings and for most of the journey, the train
runs
parallel with the cars and the other vehicles on road. The road in
a small
town called Jorebunglow is very narrow and often there are traffic
jams
since all the traffic in and out of Darjeeling passes through this
point.
This is probably the only place where a train may have to stop for
a
while in case of a traffic jam.
7. The train now reaches Ghoom(2,260metres), the highest point of
the
journey, from where it descends towards Daejeeling. You can get
a
spectacular view of Darjeeling town with the Kanchenjunga and
other
snowy mountains in the backdrop. From Ghoom onwards till the
toy
train reaches Darjeeling, the snowy peaks are in full view. Finally
, the
train enters the Darjeeling Station , the destination of the
journey.
1.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage, attempt any eight
of
the following questions. (8)
ii. What is Darjeeling’s unique attraction ?
iii. Write two characteristicsof this ‘unique attraction’.
iv. From where does the joy ride begin ?
v. Why does the weather become colder as the train climbs up
?
vi. What is Pagla Jhora ?
vii. Where and why does one experience a traffic jam during
the
joy ride ?
ix. Name the highest point of the journey.
2. Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that
follow.
1. Every year, the monsoon has washed away the heat and dust of
the
summer, a colourful procession --- Phoolwalon-ki-Sair or the
procession
of the flower sellers-winds it way down the flower-sellers’
promenade in
Mehrauli. Led by shehnai players and dancers, it moves from the
temple
of Jog Maya, through the Mehrauli Bazaar to place curtains made
of
flowers on the tomb of Saint Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki. This is one
of
the few festivals in which both Hindus and Muslims participate
with
equal fervor.
2. Phoolwalon-ki—Sair or the Sair-e-Gulfroshan, a three day
festival, is
observed by practically everyone in Mehrauli. It is
celebrated
simultaneously at the dargah of Khwaja Bakhtiyar Kaki and at
the
ancient shrine of Devi Jog Maya. Floral tributes are offered at
both
places. Kathak dances, qawwalis, a blaze of lights, huge pankhas
(fans)
made of palm leaves, decorated with tinsel and flowers and
acrobats
delight a vast audience. A huge procession, led by fire dancers,
takes the
flower pankhs through the streets of Mehrauli.
3. Phoolwalon-ki- Sair became an annual celebration and something
that
the people looked forward to every year in the months following
the
monsoon. In 1942, at the time of the Quit India Movement, the
British
suspended the festival for reasons of security. But Pandit
Jawaharlal
Nehru, who responded instinctively to its beauty and gaity,
re-instituted
the festival in 1962. Since then, history is beautifully re-enacted
every
year in the form of this procession of flower-sellers.
4. Its history goes back to the days of the Mughal Emperor Akbar
Shah II in
the 19th century. Bahadur Shah Zafar was the prince chosen by
the
British to succeed Akbar Shah II. But the latter was persuaded by
his
favourite Queen, Mumtaz Mahal to change his decision in favour of
her
son , Mirza Jahangir. The British did not agree. Mirza Jahangir was
a
spirited but spoilt boy who, to show his resentment against the
British,
took a shot at Seton, the British resident in the Mughal court.
The
attempt failed and the only Seton’s hat was knocked off, but the
British,
annoyed with Mirza Jahangir, exiled him to Allahabad. His
grieving
mother then took a vow that if her son was allowed to return to
Delhi,
she would make an offering of a four-poster flowered at the holy
shrine
of Bakhtiyar Kaki at Mehrauli.
2.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of
the
following questions. (8)
ii. What are the attractions of the festival ?
iii. What happened in 1942 ?
iv. Why was Mirza Jahgangir exiled to Allahabad ?
v. What vow did Mumtaz Mahal take ?
2.2 Find words from the passage which mean the same as the
following from
the paragraphs indicated. (4)
ii. glitter (Paragraph 2)
iii. angry (Paragraph 4)
iv. coaxed (Paragraph 4)
SECTION : B-------- WRITING AND GRAMAR (30 MARKS)
3. Read the situations given below and write a letter on any one .
(8)
a) You recently read an article about the degradation of
ancient
monuments in India. You felt sad to read that the treasures in the
form
of our cultural heritage are getting destroyed slowly. So, write a
letter to
the editor of a newspaper highlighting the importance of such
monuments and the need to make people aware about their
importance.
OR
b) Write a letter for a national daily expressing your views on
social evils
which are hampering the social and economic growth of the
country.
Take the help of given clues.
i. Voice against dowry system
ii. India kills 10 million girls in 20 years
iii. Child labour
v. Domestic violence and crime against women
4. Write a short story in about 200-250 words with any one set of
clues given
below . Give a suitable title to the story. (10)
a) A thief once brought to the court of a king------ charged for
stealing
valuables from a merchant’s house----the thief wept and pleaded
for
mercy---said that his hands were wicked----he was innocent---the
hands
disobeyed him and stole the valuables----hands were guilty of
committing the crime—the king said his hands would be
severely
punished---they were to go to the prison for six years----while he
could
stay outside—the thief understood that justice is always
supreme---
justice overshadows lies or crime in any form.
OR
Akbar’s court—two men Shamsher and Raghav---each claimed that
he
was the master and the other servant—Shamsher had gone to
Afghanistan—left property and wealth for servant Raghav to look
after--
-he refused to return his wealth and property when Shamsher
returned-
--- Birbal smiled—said he could read munds--- asked both men to
lie
down with their faces towards the floor—ordered a soldier to cut
off the
servant’s head--- soldier confused but took out his sword—Raghav
ran
to the king and begged for forgiveness---Birbal was
rewarded---
intelligence and presence of mind.
5. Rearrange any four of the given word clusters to make
meaningful
sentences. (4)
i. species/ there/ of/ two/ elephants/ are/ left/ distinct/ in the/
world/
the only
ii. are/ grow/ the/ an/ modified/ an/ lifetime/elephant’s/ tusks/
of/
elephant/ incisors that/throughout
iii. fusion/ a/ trunk/ nose/ the/ is/ elephant’s/ of / and/ its/
upper lip
iv. one/ the/ habitat/ of/ key/ loss/ is/ threats elephants/
facing
v. lifestyle/ structured/ the / elephant’s/ social order/ there is
/ a/ in
6. Choose the most suitable options to fill in any four of the
blanks. (4)
i. The Chola kingdom was the strongest in South India) _______ CE
800
and CE 1200.
ii. _____capital Thanjavur , was a beautiful city and it had
beautiful
palaces and temples.
iv. _____ were even five or seven storeyed buildings.
v. Rajaraja and Rajendra Chola were the ______of the Chola
kings.
i. a) between b) among c) amongst d) near
ii. a) it b) it’s c) a d) the
iii. a) had large b) has large c) have large d) had larger
iv. a) there b) their c) they d) those
v. a) most famous b) more famous c) famous d) fame
7. There is a word omitted in each line. Write the missing word
along with
the word that comes before and after it . Attempt any four.
(4)
Before Missing After
textile city India after Mumbai . It is b)_______ _______
______
located in Gujarat on banks c)______ ________ ______
river Sabarmati. d)______ ________ _______
Manchester of India’.
SECTION : C ---- LITERATURE (30 MARKS)
8. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow. (4
)
a) Now the nightingale inspired
Flushed with confidence, and fired
With both art and adoration,
Sang- and was a huge sensation
Animals for miles around.
i. Who infused confidence in the nightingale ?
ii. What does the ‘magic sound’ refer to ?
iii. What happens as the magic sound is heard ?
iv. What is the rhyme scheme in the above lines ?
OR
He must be killed,
the gold are venomous.
i. Who is ‘He’ refered to here ?
ii. What made the poet think that ‘He’ must be killed ?
iii. What does’ the voice of my education’ mean ?
iv. Describe the snake that visited the poet ?
9. Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each.
(8)
1. Write about the character of Michael in brief .
2. How important was the involvement of Brutus in the conspiracy
?
3. Why did Ben call Mr. Merryweather a ‘drunken old beggar’ ?
4. What made Ali give up hunting ?
5. How did Mrs. Packletide manage to outshine Mrs. Loona Bimberton
?
10. Answer any one of the following questions in about 80-100
words. (8)
a) Pangs of separation cannot be understood until and unless one
goes
through it. Comment on this line in the light of the story ‘The
Letter’.
OR
Over confidence is often the reason for a person’s downfall. Does
Julius
Caeser’s assassination justify this statement ?
11. Answer the following questions based on the prescribed novel
text for
extended reading in about 200-250 words. (10)
a) Write a detailed account of Helen and Miss Sullivan’s meeting
with
Whittier.
OR
Give a pen-portrait of Helen Keller on the basis of the concluding
line of
the novel.
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LORETO CONVENT TARAHALL SHIMLA
Mathematics (Class 10th) Maximum Marks= 80
General Instructions
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The questions paper consists of 30 questions divided into 4
sections A, B, C and D.
(iii) Secton A comprise of 6 question of 1 marks each. Section B
comprises of 6 questions of
2 marks each. Section C comprises of 10 questions of 3 marks each.
Section D comprises of
8 questions of 4 marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has
been provided in two
question of 1 marks each, two question of 2 marks each, four
question of 3 marks each and
three questions of 4 marks each. You have to attempt only one of
the alternatives in all such
questions.
Section A ( 1 Mark )
Q.1 Find the ratio in which P(4, m) divides the line segement
joining points (A) 2, 3) and B (6, --3)
hence fine m
Q.2 If x = 5 is one root of x2 -- 3 kx – 8 = 0. Find the value of
k
OR
Find the value of M so that quadratic equation Mx (5x – 6) + 9 = 0
has two equal roots.
Q.3 If sin
What is the value of tan5o tan85o
Q.4 In an AP of common difference is – 7 and the 10th term is 7.
Find the first term
Q.5 In figure if AD = 6 cm, DB = 9 cm, AE = 8 cm and EC = 12 cm and
AD = 48o. Find ABC
Q.6 The decimal expansion of
will terminate after how many places of decimal.s
Section B ( 2 Marks )
Q.7 What is the LCM of P & Q where P = a3b2 and Q = b3a2
OR
Q.8 Find the sum of first 10 multiples of 4.
OR
If 7th times the 7th term of an A.P. is equal to 11 times its 11th
term, then find its 18th term.
Q.9 The point R divides line segment AB, where A(-- 4, 0), B(0, 6)
are such that AR =
AB. Find the
co-ordinates of R.
Q.10 A die is thrown once, find the probability of getting which is
either a multiple of 2 or 3.
Q.11 Find the probability of getting 53 Sundays in a leap
year.
Q.12 Find the value of P if the lines are intersecting 2x + y = 7
and px + 3y = 9
Section C ( 3 Marks )
Q.13 Using Euclid’s division algorithum find the largest number
that divides 1251, 9377 and 15628
leaving 1, 2 & 3 remainder respectively.
Q.14 + 10x + 7 = 0. Find x by completing the square method.
Q.15 Places A and B are 80 km apart from each other on a highway. A
car starts from A and
another from B at the same time. If they move in same direction
they meet in 8 hours and if they
move towards each other they meet in 1 hour 20 minutes. Find the
speed of cars.
Q.16 P(x, y) is any point of the line. Joining point A(a, 0) and
B(0, b) show that
= 1.
OR
A(1, -- 2) B(2, 3) C(a, b) D(-- 4, -- 3) forms parallelogram. Find
the co-ordinate of “C”.
Q.17 Prove
.
Q.19 State and prove Pythagoras theorem
OR
.
Q.20 The difference between circumference and a radius of a circle
is 111 cms. Find the area of he
circle.
Q.21 Find the volume of water with given dimension in a
vessel.
OR
A cone of r = 5 cm and hight = 12 cm. Contains tightly fit spher as
shown. Find the ratio of volume of
cone : sphere
Q.22 If the median of given data is 28.5 find the value of x and
y
Cl 0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 Total
F 5 x 20 15 y 5 60
Section D ( 4 Marks )
OR
A motor boat having a speed of 11 km/hr goes 12 km upstream and 12
km downstream in 2 hrs and
45 minutes. Find the speed of stream.
Q.24 A man borrowed a loan of Rs 3600 and agree to pay back in 40
instalments which are in A.P.,
after paying 30 instalments he died leaving
of loan unpaid. Find the value of first instalment.
Q.25 Prove
Q.26 Draw a line AB = 9cm. Draw two circles of radius 3 cm and 2 cm
with A & B as centre.
Construct a pair of tangents from the centre of one circle to
another.
Q.27 Two ships are 1000 m apart on the opposite of light house
making angle of elevation 30o and
60o to the top of light house. Find the height of the
lighthouse.
OR
The angle of elevation of the top of tower from two points at a
distance of “a” and “b” from the base
and in the same straight line with it is complementary. Prove that
height of tower is .
Q.28 Draw less than ogive and estimate the median
Marks Number of students
Less than 20 0
Less than 30 4
Less than 40 16
Less than 50 30
Less than 60 46
Less than 70 66
Less than 80 82
Less than 90 92
Less than 100 100
OR
The mean of given data is 188 if total frequency is equal to 100.
Find F1 and F2
CI F
140 –160 5
160 – 180 25
180 – 200 F1
200 – 220 F2
220 -- 240 5
Q.29 The diameter of lower and upper end of bucket in a form of
frustum of cone are 20 cm and 10
cm with height 24 cm. Find the area of metal sheet needed to make a
bucket.
Q.30 Prove
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
(a) The question paper is divided into four sections-Section A,B,C
and D.
(b) The question paper has 26 questions in all.
(c) All questions are compulsory.
(d) Marks are indicated against each question.
(e) Question number 1to 7are very short type questions. Each
carries one mark.
(f) Question numbers 8to18 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 80 words.
(g) Question numbers 19 to 25 are of 5 marks questions. Answer of
these questions should not exceed 100
words.
(h) Question 26 is a map question of 5 marks with two parts-26A
History(2marks) and 26 B from
geography (3marks)’
SECTION `A’
OR
OR
Q.2 What is referred to as absolutism? [1]
OR
OR
Define density of road.
Q.4 Which two Indian states have been given special status?
[1]
Q.5- Why is it possible for people belonging to the same religion
to feel that they do not belong to the same
Community? [1]
Q.6- What were Gandhiji’s views on religion and politics? [1]
Q.7- Which agency develops standards for goods and services in
India? [1]
SECTION `B’
Q.8 ‘The imperial State in China ,was the major producer of printed
material.’ Support this statement with
Examples. [3]
How did novels become popular in India?
Q9 Discuss the Salt March to make clear why it was an effective
symbol of resistance against
colonialism?[3]
Q10 Discuss how rainwater harvesting in semi arid regions of
Rajasthan is carried out. How is
it useful?[3] OR
Why does Chottanagpur Plateau region have the maximum concentration
of iron and steel
industries? Explain any three reasons.
Q11 Highlight the challenges faced by the jute industry in
India?[3]
Q.12 Why is it very difficult to make changes to the power sharing
arrangement between the Union
Government and State Government? Explain with examples.[3]
Q.13 ‘Political parties in India face the problem of internal
democracy’. Discuss[3]
Q.14 In what ways women’s role has improved in public life
?[3]
Q. 15 How does democracy produce an accountable
government?[3]
Q.16 Differentiate between Human Development Report and World
Development Report.[3]
Q.17 Explain why the supervision of the functioning of formal
sources of loans is necessary?[3]
Q18 Why are defective or sub standard goods available in the
market?[3]
SECTION `C’
Q.19 Examine the main features of global agricultural economy that
emerged around 1890. [5]
OR
‘The modern industrialization could not marginalize the traditional
industries in England.’ Justify the
Statement with any five suitable arguments?
OR
Describe in brief the development of Bombay as a Prime City of
India.
Q. 20 How did the Civil Disobedience Movement differ from Non
Cooperation movement? [5]
OR
Explain the reasons for the lukewarm response of some Muslim
organizations to the Civil Disobedience
Movement.
Q21 Mention the major crops that come under millets. State the
geographical conditions required for their
Cultivation along with the areas where they are grown.[5]
Q22 Name the two varieties of iron ore found in India having high
content of iron. Mention the names of
places in India which have the richest iron ore deposits.[5]
Q.23 By whom are the democratic reforms to be carried out mainly?
Discuss the broad guidelines to be kept
In mind while devising ways for political reforms in
India.[5]
OR
How do democratic governments ensure transparency?
Q.24 Give five reasons for the rising importance of the tertiary
sector in production? [5]
Q25 What major challenges has globalization posted for small
producers and workers?[5]
OR
Should more Indian companies emerge as MNCs? How would it benefit
the people in the
Country?
SECTION `D’ Q26 (A) Locate and label the following places on the
given political map of India : [2]
(a) Place associated with indigo planters movement
(b) Place associated with Indian National Congress Session of
1927
(B) Mark thefollowing as [a], [b]and [c]with the help of given
information on the same outline political
map of india. [3] (3)
[a] The state which is the major producer of coffee in India.
[b] Koraput bauxite Deposits