Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara
Second Semester Examination
2023 -24
Marks-80 Std - XI
Sub - English
Section- I Prose
(Reading for Comprehension, Language study, Summary and Note making)
1. A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below.
The second thing we must do is to observe the caution which John Stuart Mill has given to all who are interested in the maintenance of democracy, namely, not "to lay their liberties at the feet of even a great man. or to trust him with powers which enable him to subvert their institutions." There is nothing wrong in being grateful to great men who have rendered life-long services to the country. But there are limits to gratefulness. As has been well said by the Irish Patriot Daniel O'Connel, 'No man can be grateful at the cost of his honour, no woman can be grateful at the cost of her chastity and no nation can be grateful at the cost of its liberty.' This caution is far more necessary in the case of India than in the case of any other country, for in India, Bhakti or what may be called the path of devotion or hero-worship, plays a part in its politics unequalled in magnitude by the part it plays in the politics of any other country in the world. Bhakti in religion may be a road to the salvation of the soul. But in politics, Bhakti or horo worship is a sure road to degradation and to eventual dictatorship. On the 26th of January 1950, we are going to enter into a life a contradictions. In politics we will have equality and in social and economic life we will have inequality. In Politics we will be recognizing the principle of 'one man one vote' and 'one vote one value'. In our social and economic life, we shall, by reason of our social and economic structure, continue to deny the principle of one man one value. How long shall we continue to live this life of contradictions ? How long shall we continue to deny equality in our social and economic life? If we continue to deny it for long. we will do so only by putting our political democracy in peril. We must remove this contradiction at the earliest possible moment or else those who suffer from inequality will blow up the structure of political democracy which this Assembly
has so laboriously built up.
A1) State whether the following statements are Ture or False.
i) There is nothing wrong in being grateful to grat men.
True
ii) Bhakti in religion may be a road to degradation.
False
iii) Hero-worship leads to dictatorship.
True
iv) Liberty cannot be divorced from equality. True
A2)Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar has cited the quotes by John Stuart Mill and Daniel O'connel. Based on the passage. write down 4 to 5 lines for each of them.
Answer:-
John Stuart Mill has given advice saying that we must never sacrifice our liberties at the feet of any man,though he may be great.
Daniel O'Connel says that no man should be grateful if it compromises his honor. No woman should be grateful at the sacrifice her Purity and no nation can be grateful at the cost of its liberty.
A3)We are going to enter into a life of contradictions'. Explain what these contradictions are.
Answer:-The author states that in politics, we will have equality, and we will be recognizing the principles of one man one vote' and 'one vote one value'. However, in social and economic life we will have inequality. Because of the caste and class system, we will be denying the principle of 'one man one value'. That is, we will be saying that all men do not have the same value. These are the contradictions which will ruin our democracy.
A4) Explain your views on hero-worship.
Answer:- I think Hero worship means very great admiration of someone and a belief that they are special and perfect.
A5) Language study.
1) On the 26th January 1950, we are going to enter into a life of conreadictions. (Choose the correct alternative from the given options to frame 'Wh-question', to get the underlined part as the answer)
a) How are we going to enter into on the 26th Jaunary 1950 ?
b) Where are we going to enter into on the 26th January 1950 ?
c) What are we going to enter into the 26th January 1950 ?
d) What we are going to enter into the 26th January 1950 ?
Answer:-b) Where are we going to enter into on the 26th January 1950 ?
ii) We must remove this contradiction at the earliest possible moment. (Pick out the model auxiliary and state its function)
Answer:-
Model auxiliary = must
Function = compulsion
A6) Match the following words in column 'A' with their Synonyms in column 'B'.2
Column 'A' Column 'B'
a) Render i) Excessive admirations
b) Chastity ii) danger
c) Hero worship iii) Purity
d) Periliv) iv)contribute
Answer:-
Column 'A' Column 'B'
a) Render iv)contribute
b) Chastity Purity
c) Hero worship i) Excessive admirations
d) Periliv) ii) danger
B1)Non-Textual Grammar.
Do as directed.
1) As soon as Shraddha saw an elephant she became happy. (Choose the correct alternative to get correct use of 'No sooner......than')
a) No sooner Shraddha see an elephant than she become happy.
b) No sooner does Shraddha saw an elephant than became happy.
c) No sooner did Shraddha see an elephant than became happy.
d) No sooner do Shraddha see elephant than she became happy.
Answer:-c) No sooner did Shraddha see an elephant than became happy.
2) They all stood around and looked at him. (Choose the correct alternative to write it with 'not only but also.')
a) They all not only stood around but also looked at him.
b) They all stood not only around but also looked at him.
c) Not only they all stood around but also looked at him.
d) They all stood not around only but also looked at him.
Answer:-They all not only stood around but also looked at him.
3) Mobile phone is a very useful gadget. (Choose the correct alternative get 'Exclamatory form' of the given sentence)
a) How useful gadget mobile phone is !
b) What a useful gadget mobile phone is!
c) How useful mobile phone is a gadget!
d) What a useful mobile phone is gadget!
Answer:- What a useful gadget mobile phone is!
B2) Spot the error.
Hill station is a best place to enjoy nature.
Answer:-
Hill station is the best place to enjoy nature.
2. A) Read the following extract and complete the activities given below.18
The first requirement for a city is a pragmatic plan. Many of our cities such as Delhi and Bhubaneswar and even Port Blair in the Andamans have reasonably good master plans. Many also have City Development Plans which have been made an essential reqirement to draw funds from the government's Urban Renewal Programme (JNNURM). But they should be updated frequently based on the changing needs of its people.
And let's not forget its citizens- they need to be more pro-actively involved when evolving master plans. But often, there's luck of planning and inadequate implementation of systems. This applies to all essential components of a city streets, public transport system, traffic management, affordable housing, cars and parking, drainage, water sypply, sewerage and garbage. Any deficiency in these will lead to poor quality cities which won't be able to handle the pressure of increased population and changing needs.
The second requirement of a good city is good social infrastructure such as parks and places for leisure such as rivers and sea fronts. It needs to preserve and protect its heritage. We are a nation with a rich diversity in culture, arts and crafts and cities are great platforms for that, given the right facilities. And let's not forget good and affordable educational and healthcare facilities too.
We don't have to look far. There are enough cities worldwide which have managed to radically improve the quality of life of its citizens. Take Singapore. It has managed to limit cars and has a very efficient transport system. Shanghai has wonderful footpaths everywhere. New York is actively developing cycling facilities in large parts, while Holland, Denmark and other Scandinavian countries have developed cities around a bicycling infrastructure, creat- ing a complete culture around them which is humane and ecological. There is Tokyo, the world's most populous city, which has a metro sytem used by 80% of the population.
A1) Choose.
Choose the correct options which are required basically to develop the cities.
1) Requirement of streets and public transport system.
2) Pragmatic planning about the basic services and needs of citizens.
3)Perservation of heritage.
4) Requirement of social infrastructure.
Answer:-
2) Pragmatic planning about the basic services and needs of citizens.
4) Requirement of social infrastructure
A2)Complete.
Complete the following statement by choosing two correct alternatives. Many cities in the world have managed to radically improve the quality of life of its citizen because -
i) They have managed to control pollution by developing bicycling infrastructure.
They have controlled the use of cars and encouraged the public transport system.
They have metro system for public transportation.
iv) They have affordable education and healthcare facilities.
Answer:-i) They have managed to control pollution by developing bicycling infrastructure.
They have controlled the use of cars and encouraged the public transport system.
A3)Give reasons.
State the reasons why some majar Indian cities are polluted with evidences from the extract.
Ans.
Indian cities lack proper planning, good social infrastructure and facilities. They also lack the will and means to maintain whatever has been constructed. Above all, they are short of space to house the large numbers of people migrating from the rural areas.
A4) Write your opinion in about 50 words about the role of rivers and seafronts in bringing societry close.
Answer:-Rivers and seafronts are essential in cities because
It is necessary for human mind to rest and relax after work.
Area of leisure are needed to relieve stress as well as for enjoyable outings for children.
these places
A5)Do as directed.
i) Tokyo is the world's most populous city. (Choose the options which is the correct positive degree of the given sentence)
a) Very few cities in the world are as populous as Tokyo.
b) Tokyo is more populous than any other city in the world.
c) No other city in the world is as populous as Tokyo.
d) No other city in the world is more populous as Tokyo.
b) Tokyo is more populous than any other city in the world.
i) New York is actively developing cycling facilites in large parts.
(Identify the correct tense form from the following options and rewrite)
a) Simple Present Tense
c) Past Continuous Tense
b) Simple Past Tense
d) Present Continuous Tense
A6)Match the words in column 'A' with their antonyms in column 'B'
Column 'A' Column 'B'
i) Preserve a) insufficient
ii) enough b) fulfilment
iii)essential c) damage
iv) deficiency d) Useless
Answer:-
Column 'A' Column 'B'
i) Preserve c) damage
ii) enough insufficient
iii)essential d) Useless
iv) deficiency b) fulfilment
B) Summarising.
Write a 'summary' of the above extract by using the following points with a suitable title.
Requirement to develop the cities --- its citizens essential components of city - its heritage -- city's management to improve
C) Note making.
Read the following extract and complete the tree diagram that follow.
Transport is very important for the progress of trade and commerce. It enables trade among people, which is essential for the development of civilizations. The means of transport both for purpose of trade and social activity can be classified into three main divisions land, water and air. Of all the forms of transport road transport has shown the greatest growth in recent years. Road transport is also used as a complementary means of transport for other types of transport.
Transport by road may be both vehicular and non-vehicular. Non-vehicular transportation includes both animal and man. Vehicular transport in developing countries includes the ancient bullock carts as wells the modern automobiles. The invention of the automobiles has been of great significance to modern industry and commerce because of their hight-speed and low cost per kilometer. Railways is yet another type of vehicular transport. Railways are useful in carrying heavy and bulky goods over long distances.
Water transport is one of the oldest forms of cargo transport though it is slow. It is the cheapest form of transport. Water transport includes inland transport and ocean transport. Inland water ways are rivers and canals are artificial waterways'.
Ocean or sea transport is very important for the growth of foreign trade of any country especially as it is cheaper than air transport. It is particularly useful for carrying bulky goods over long distances especially when time is not the essential factor.
The greatest advantage of air transport is that it has reduced the time and distance barrier to a great extent. Because of high cost of planes and its mainteance, air transport is the costliest means of transport.
Section II - Poetry (Poetry and Appreciation)
3. A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below. 'In behalf of the Nose it will quickly appear,
And your lordship,' he said, 'will undoubtedly find, That the Nose has had spectacles always in wear, Which amounts to possession time out of mind.'
Then holding the spectacles up to the court,'Your lordship observes they are made with a straddle As wide as the ridge of the Nose is; in short, Designed to sit close to it, just like a saddle.
Again would your lordship a moment suppose, ('Tis a case that has happened, and may be again')
That the visage or countenance had not a Nose, Pray who would, or who could wear spectacles then?
A1) Name the following.
i) The one in whose favour the argument is made.
Answer:- The argument is made in favor of nose.
ii) Words from the extract used to indicate the face.
Answer:- Visage, countenance
A2) The spectacles fit the nose just like a saddle. Justify your ideas.
Answer:-
A3)Is it possible to have a face without a nose. Express your ideas.
Answer:-
A4) Name and explain the figure of speech in the given line. "Designed to sit close to it just like a saddle."
Answer:-
A5) Poetic creativity. Compose a poem of two lines on 'The Spectacles'. 2
Answer:-
B) Appreciation.
Read the extract and write the appreciation of the poem using the following points.
* About the poet/ poem
Theme
* Special feature
* Poetic devices/ Language / Style
Your opinion
There is another sky, Ever serene and fair And there is another sunshine, Though it be darkness there; Never mind daded forests, Austin, Never mind silent fields - Here is a little forest,
*
Whose leaf is ever green; Here is a brighter garden, Where not frost has been; In its unfading flowers I hear the bright bee hum: Prithee, my brother, Into my garden come !
Section III - Writing Skills
4. Complete the activities as per the instructions given below.
A) Attempt 'Any one' of the following activities.
i) Letter Writing.
Write a letter to the Principal, MG Junior college, Pune, requesting him to grant permission to attend the Junior College classes two hours late for a month, as you have to attend coaching classes arranged by 'Sports Authority of India' on being selected for participation in National Swimming Championship.
--OR--
ii) E-mail Writing.
You bought a refrigerator two month ago from, Mohan Sales, Ashok Vihar, Satara. It has developed certain problems regarding its functioning cooling has stopped and it is making a lot of noise. Write an email to the Manager asking him for immediate repair/ re- placement of the same.
B) Attempt 'Any one' of the following activities.
1) Expansion of Idea. Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below. (100/150 words)
'A Bad workman blames his tools.
- Explanation of the proverb.
Give examples
Message conveyed in the proverb
--OR--
ii) Blog. Write a 'Blog' in a proper format on' Earth with no trees with the help of the following points. (100/150 words)
* Importance of Trees
* Deprive of simple joy
* Need for existence
* Protect enviorment -
-OR--
Film Review.
Write a review of any film which you liked most with the help of the following points.
* Title of the film
* Persentation/ photography/music
* Subject/ Story/ plot
* Message
C) Attempt 'Any one' of the following activities.
1) Appeal. Prepare an 'Appeal' on the topic 'Say no to plastic' with the help of the following points. (100/150 words)
*Effective slogan
* Use a logo or a picture
* Use persuasive appeal for generous donation (Add your own points)
2) Leaflet.
-OR--
Imagine that you are a member of a social welfare club. Your club
has arranged a 'Dengue and Malaria Prevention Rally.'Prepare a leaflet with the help of the points to given below.
* Importance of the rally
* Make a persuasive appeal for participation
Leading personalities to attend the rally.
Date, time and place of the rally.
3) Report Writing.
Imagine your Jr. College has recently organised 'Annual Prize Distribution Function: You are the editor of the 'College Magazine'.
Write a report on the function in about 150 words.
--OR-
4) View-Counter view.
Read the following View Section and develop a counter view section in about 120 words. Suggest a suitable title.
*View- Section
Mobile Hand-sets are Essential Today
Technology has become part and parcel of life. * Parents can trace whereabouts of their Children.
Helpful to find out portion covered during their absene.
Helpful to communicate during erises.
D) Attempt 'Any one' of the following activities.
1) Speech.
Imagine you have taken part in an 'Elocution Competition'. You have selected the topic 'Duties of an ideal citizen'. Draft a Speech in about 150 words that you wish to deliver before the audience.
--OR
2) Compering.
Imagine that you are a compere of 'Teacher's day' Programme which you are going to celebrate in your college. Prepare a script for compering the programme with the help of following points.
* Introduction
* Felicitation
* Welcome song
* Welcome speech
* Presidential speech
* Vote of Thanks
-OR-
3) Dialogue Writing
Write a conversation between two friends about healthy food and junk food. Write at least 8-10 dialogues.
--OR--
4) Interview
Imagine you have to conduct an interview of a famous personality from the field of sports with the help of the given table and points draft questions on the given field with the sports personality. (Do not change the sequence of the questions)
Name of the interviewee
Area of success
Date/ Venue/ Time
Duration of interview
Questions -
1) Early life
2) Hurdles in Education
3) Role model
4) Family support
5) First success
6) Success plan
7) Dreams unfulfilled
8) Message
Section IV - Literary Genre- Drama
5. A) Complete the activities given below as per instructions.
1) State whether the following statements are true or false.
a) The plot of any piece of literature is the series of events occurring in a play.
True
b) The unity of time, place and action are not necessary while taking into consideration the setting of the stage.
False
c) Character is the most important element of drama.
True
d) In Monologue characters thought process is expressed aloud.
False
2) Write any two features of one act play.
B) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below.
1) Describe the character of the sergeant.
2) Justify the title of 'The rising of the moon'.
C) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below.
1) Oberon and Titania fights for the custody of the Indian boy because - 2
2) 'A Midsummar Night's Dream is one of the best examples of Shakespeare's commedy of errors. Comment
D) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below.
1) What is the structure and tone of the play 'An enemy of the people.' 2
2) What is the significance of Stockmann's speech at the lecture ?
