Monday, 1 January 2018

BOARD QUESTION PAPER : March 2017 with Solutions


BOARD QUESTION PAPER : March 2017

Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 80

SECTION - A

SECTION-A
(Reading Skill, Grammar, Vocabulary, Note-making and SUmmary

 (A) Read the following extract and answer the questions given
 below :
 (11)
 Now, as I stood on the shore ofthat desolate Highland loch I raised my voice in a surge of self-justification : "By Heavens! This is my opportunity. Gastric ulcer or no gastric ulcer, I will   write a novel." Before I could change my mind I walked straight to the village and bought myselftwo dozen penny exercise books.
Upstairs in my cold, clean bedroom was a scrubbed deal   table and a very hard chair. Next morning, I found myselfin this chair, facing a new exercise book open upon the table, slowly   becoming aware that, short ofdog—Latin prescriptions, I had never pomposed a significant phrase in all my life. It was a discouraging thought as I picked up my pen and gazed out ofthe window. Never mind, I would begin. Three hours later Mrs. Angus, th9 farmer's  wife, called me to dinner. The page was still blank.
 As Iwent down to my milk andjunket — they call this "curds"   in Tarbert — I felt a dreadful fool. I felt like the wretched poet in  Daudet's Jack whose immortal masterpiece never progressed  beyond its stillborn opening phrase : "In a remote valley of Pyrenees ". I recollected, rather grimly, the sharp advice with which my old schoolmaster had goaded me to action. "Get it

hadsaid. "Ifit stops in your head it will always be nothing.  Get it down." And so, after lunch, I went upstairs and began to get it down.
(l) What is the main idea ofthe extract?
(2) Why did the narrator buy two dozen penny exercise books?
(3) How was the narrator unprepared for writing his novel?
 (4) Write in brief about what you will do in your forthcoming vacation.
(5) Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed :  (i) I stood on the shore of that desolate Highland loch.
(Rewrite it using f used to'.)
  (ii) I went down to my milk and junket.
  (Rewrite it in the Past Perfect Tense.)
(iii) I walked straight to the village and bought myself two dozen penny exercise books,
(Make it simple). (1)
 (6) Find out the words from the extract which mean :
(i) chance (h) (ii) lake


Answers Q.1 A

1)main ides of the extract is the author’s idea of writing a novel and his initial problem in starting to write. [1 Marks]

 (2) The narrator bought two dozen penny exercise books so that he would have ready everything necessary to write a novel, and also so that he would not change his decision to write. [2 Marks]

 (3) The narrator was unprepared for writing a novel. He had only written dag - Latin prescriptions before and had never composed a significant phrase in all his life.  [ 2 Marks]

 (4) In my forthcoming vacation, I will play happily with all my friends. I will join a musical class and learn various new things. I will also join computer class to learn computer basics and MS Office. I will also join a library and read valuable books. 

 (5) (i) I used to  stand on the shore of that desolate Highland loch. 
(ii) I had gone down to my milk and junket. 
(iii) Walking straight to the village, I bought myself two dozen penny exercise books. 

 (6) (i) Change - Opportunity
(ii) Lake - Loch.

(B) Grammar :
  Do as directed : (4)
(i) J.R.D. Tatawas amazing personality, He always helped   poor in the country.
(Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles.) (1)
(ii) They stood silence as a mark honour to her.
(Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositiöns.)
(1)
(iii) "Where are you going?" he asked. "Pune, Sir, my husband is  tatting a company called Infosys and I'm shifting to Pune." ange it into Indirect speech.)

Answers Q.1 B


 1. (B) (i) J.R.D. Tata was an amazing personality. He always helped the poor in the country.

 (ii) They stood in silence as a mark of honour to her. 

 (iii) He asked me where I was going. I respectfully told him that I was going to Pune. I further told him that my husband was starting a company called infosys and I was shifting to Pune. . 


Q. 2. (A) Read the following extract and answer the questions,given IIS) below : (11)
We commemorate so many special days such as Republic Day, Independence Day, Mother's Day and so on. Well, here is one day that deserves not only a commemoration, but our total dedication -- Earth Day, 22 April. At Sanctuary, we live our lives like everyday is Earth Day, but we all believe that it would be fantastic to remind our relatives, friends, neighbours, teachers and elders on this day that protecting Mother Earth can end up making us both happy and safe.
Will you do something this Earth Day? Here's a handy list  ofthings you can do
(l) Cut Consumption : Consume as little as possible on Earth
Day. This is a day when you can Refuse (to buy new things),  Repair and Reuse (old stuff), Recycle (what you cannot  reuse), Reject (stuff that is toxic or dangerous to the environment) and Renew (your purpose and resolve to protect the planet).
(2) Cut Energy : (a) Ditch the old incandescent bulbs and shift   to CFLs or LEDs (Google both to find out more). (b) Walk or use public transport, try not to use private cars to save  fuel. Carpool. Cut down on trips. Use Skype instead of

travelling for meetings. (c) Switch off unnecessary gadgets (don'tjust use the remote... walk to the mains!).

(3) Cut Waste : Start a waste segregation system in your building, school or neighbourhood. Compost organic waste,  sell what you can to the raddi-wallah and give him a small token of appreciation also for he is protecting your world. Collect unused papers from old notebooks and make new

 ones from them.
(4) Cut out plastic : Speak to at least five shopkeepers in your area and tell them you and your friends will only use their shops if they move away from wasteful plastic packaging, particularly thin plastic bags.

1 What do you understand from this extract?

(2) What steps can we take to keep our environment clean?

(3) Why should we commemorate Earth Day?

(4) WhaMs your opinion regarding shifting to CF,Ls or LEDs? (2)

(5) Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed :

  (i) Earth Day deserves a commemoration and our total dedication.

(Use 'not only — but also'.)

(ii) Start a Waste Segregation System in your building.
(Rewrite it beginning with 'Let' .)


(iii) You can sell waste to the raddi-wallah and give him a   small token of appreciation.
(Repiace the modal auxiliary by another showing 'obligation'.)

(6) What do the following words in the extract mean?
 (i) resolve (ii) toxic

Answers Q.2A

 (1) The extract is about Earth conservation and saving it by not using man made resources which can harm the environment and sacrificing the same on the Earth Day. [1 Mark]

 (2) Our environment can be made celan by the following activities: [2 Marks]

 (i) Consume as little as possible and try to Repair, Reuse and Refuse to new things.

 (ii) Replacing old bulbs with CFL’s or LED’s as well as using public transport to reduce pollution.

 (iii) We can start a waster segregation system which can help to sell off the compost organic waste in form of money.

 (iv) Avoid using thin plastic bags or any other wasteful plastic packaging which can harm the environment.

 (3) We live our lives like everyday is Earth Day, but we all should believe the same because of the harmful effects that we as humans are contributing everyday in the form of air pollution, water pollution as well as effecting flora and funa. By commemorating Earth Day and following the environmental saving techniques of cutting consumption, saving energy, reducing waste and avoiding man made materials of plastic.

 (4) Regular bulbs release a lot of toxic chemicals in the air which make them polluted as if such chemicals are inhealed by humans can contribute to severe mental disorders such as brain hambrage. Using CFL’s and LED’s firstly would help in less consumption of electricity and as it doesn’t have health
hazard chemicals it does not release any posionous gaseous chemicals.

 (5) (i) Not only Earth Day deserves a commemoration but also our total dedication.

 (ii) Let us start a Waste Segregation System in our building.
(iii) You must sell waste to the raddi-wallah and give him a small token of appreciation.
(6) (i) resolve - to find a solution

(ii) toxic - dangerous / posiononus


(B) Note-making :
 Read the following extract and complete the note with the help ofthe clues provided :
 Vitamins are either fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) or water-soluble   (B vitamins, including niacin, folic acid and riboflavin, and vitamin C). They consist mainly ofthe elements nitrogen, oxygen, carbon and hydrogen. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in body fat, while water-soluble vitamins are used or quickly excreted in the urine.
 Vitamin A is essential for the eyes, skin, hair and bones; the B vitamins help enzymes to function; C is essential for the formation of collagen; D helps the body absorb calcium; E prevents cell damage, and K helps blood clotting. Most vitamins annotbe roduced by the body and so must be obtained directly


Ans-


(A) Read the following extract and answer the questions given 1151
below : (11)

  Oil is one ofthe world's major sources ofenergy. We depend on it as fuel for heating, transport and generation ofpower.
 For centuries, animal and vegetable oils have been used for

cooking and as a source of artificial light. But it is mineral oil which meets most ofthe world's needs today.
 Crude mineral oil comes out of the earth as a thick brown or black liquid with a strong smell. It is a complex mixture of many different substances, each with its own individual qualities. Most ofthem are combinations ofhydrögen and carbon in varying proportions. Such hydro-carbons are also found in other forms such as bitumen, asphalt and natural gasq Mineral oil originates from the carcasses oftiny animals and from plants that livé in the sea. Over millions ofyears these dead creatures fonn large deposits

 under the sea bed and ocean currents cover them with a blanket of   sand and silt. As this material hardens, it becomes sedimentary

rock and effectively shuts out the oxygen so preventing the complete decomposition ofthe marine deposits underneath. The

layers of sedimentary rock become thicker and heavier. Their pressure produces heat, which transforms the tiny carcasses into crude oil in a process that is still going on today.
The earth's crust is split into a few huge continental plates  which move continuously rather like rafts on a sluggish tide. Geologists call this movement as 'continental drift'.
(1) What does the extract tell us about? (1)
(2) In which fonn does crude mineral oil come out of the earth and from what does it originate? (2) (3) How is 'continental drift' formed? (2)
(4) According to you, how can we stop the excess use of  energy? (2)
(5) Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed :
  (i) Oil is one of the world's major sources of energy.  (Rewrite it as a negative sentence without changing its meaning.)
 (ii) As this material hardens, it becomes sedimentary
(Make it a compound sentence.)
 (iii) Geologists call this movement as 'continental drift'. (Frame a 'Wh-question' to get the underlined part as  an answer.)
(6) Give the antonyms from the extract for :
(i) artificial
 (ii) lighter

Answers Q.3A

(1) The extract tell us about the different types of Oils, its uses and the process of Oil formation. [1 Mark]

 (2) Crude mineral oil comes out of the earth as a thick brown or balck liquid with a strong smell. It is a complex mixture of many different substances, each with its own individual qualities and it originates from the carcasses of tiny animals and from plants that live in the sea. [2 Marks]

 (3) Continental drift is formed when the earth’s crust is split into a few huge continental plates which move continuously rather like rafts on a sluggish tide and this movement is called as ‘continental drift’ by the Geologists. [2 Marks]

 (4) We can stop the excess use of energy by the following methods:
(i) Energy conservation - Petro chemicals form one of the major part of energy which is used in a day to day life in the form of mode of transportation which can be save by optimum utilization of fuels and turning of the engines when not needed.

 (ii) Saving energy - A lot of energy is used in rural and urban areas in the form of coal which actually componsates to major part of air pollution as it releases a lot poisonous gases and not used to the
optinumlevel.ThiscanbesavedbyreplacingthiscoalchimineswithLPG.

 (5) (i) No other source of energy is as major as oil.
(ii) This material hardens and it becomes sedimentary rock.
(iii) What do Geologists call this movement?

 (6) (i) Artificial - Mineral

(ii) Lighter - Thicker


(B) Write a brief summary of the above extract with the help ofthe  points given below and suggest a suitable title.
Oil as a source of energy — our dependence — types of oil  mineral oil — origin of crude oil — formation of crude oil  forming of sedimentary rocks -— continental drift.

Section - B

(Poetry)
(A) Read the following extract and answer the questions given below : (4)
And we with our small vanities, our controlled hunger for climbing and getting as far as everybody else has gotten because it seems that is the way ofthe world :  an endless track ofchampions and in a corner we, forgotten may be because of everybody else, since they seemed to much like us  until they were robbed of their laurels, their medals, their titles, their names.
(1) What is the way ofthe world? (1)

(2) Do you think the middle class people are satisfied with their lives? Explain. (1)
 (
3) Name and explain the figure ofspeech in the following lines :
"Since they seemed so much like us." (1)

 (4) Pick out the expressions from the extract showing the
failure ofman. (1)


 1. Getting as far as everybody else has gotten is the way of the world. [1 Mark]

 2. Not everyone but some of the  middle class people are not satisfied with their lives. They look at those who are wealthier than they are and try to compete with them. They are always trying to earn more and live better lives. [1 Mark]

 3. Alliteration- The sound of the consonant ‘s’ is repeated pleasingly.  [1 Mark]

 4. The expressions fromt he extract showing the failuter of man are Robbed of their lourels, their medals, their titles, their names.   [1 Mark]

(B) Read the following extract and answer the questions given
below :
(4)
Not gold but only men can make
  A people great and strong;
Men who for truth and honor's sake
 Stand fast and suffer long.
Brave menwho work while others sleep,
Who dare while others fly...
They build a nation's pillars deep And lift them to the sky.

(1) What do you think is the underlying message ofthe extract? (I)
(2) Which qualities of great men would you like to imbibe in you? (1)
(3) Give the rhyming pairs ofwords ofthe first stanza. (1)

(4) Pick out the expressions from the extract which show the hard work ofbrave men,

 1. The underlying message of the extract is that brave men work hard, are stadfast and suffer. These are the men who build the pillars of the nation and lift the nation to great heights. 

 2. I would like to be brave, honest and hardworking. I would also like to have the qualities of pride in my country and patriotism. 

 3. Rhyming pairs of words: make - sake, strong - long. 

 4. The expressions from the extract showing the hard work of great men are :
They work while others sleep; who dare while others fly.


SECTION - C

  (Rapid Reading and Composition)

(A) Read the following extract and rewrite it from the point ofview   of Orlando :

  [You may begin with : When Duke senior and his followers were taking meal I rushed...... ]

The Duke senior and his followers were stting down to a meal one day when Orlando rushed out from among the trees, his sword in his hand. ' Stop, and eat no more!' he cried. The Duke and his friends asked him what he wanted. 'Food,' said Orlando. 'I am  almost dying ofhunger.'
They asked him to sit down and eat, but he would not do so. He told them that his old servant was in the wood, dying ofhunger.   'I will not eat a bite until he has been fed' , Orlando said.
So the good Duke and his followers helped him to bring  Adam to their hiding place, and Orlando and the old man were fed  and taken care of. When the Duke learned that Orlando was a son ofhis old friend Sir Rowland de Boys, he welcomed him gladly to his forest court.
Orlando lived happily with the Duke and his friends, but he  had not forgotten the lovely Rosalind. She was always in his thoughts and every day he wrote poetry about her, pinning it on the trees in the forest. g These trees shall be my books,' he said,   ' so that everyone who looks in the forest will be able to read how sweet and good Rosalind is. '
Rosalind and Celia found some of these poems pinned on the trees. At first they were puzzled, wondering who could have

written them; but one day Celia came in from a walk with the news that she had seen Orlando sleeping under a tree, and she and  Rosalind guessed that he must be poet.

Answer

  I rushed out from the trees, sword in hand, just as the Duke senior and his followers were sitting doen to a meal. I stopped them from eating and told them that I wanted food as I was almost dying of hunger. The courteously asked me to sit down and eat, but I remembered Adam, and replied that I would not eat until he had been fed. He was in the wood, and the Duke and his servants helped me to bring Adam to their hiding place. They then took care of both of us. The Duke welcomed me when he knew that I was the son of his old friend, Sir Rowland de Boys. 

  Though I continued to live happily with Duke and his friends. I had not forgotten Rosalind. She was always in my thoughts, and I wrote poetry about her and pinned it on the trees in the forest. They served as books and told everyone one looked in the forest how sweet and good Rosalind was. I later came to know Celia and Rosalind saw some of these poems and were puzzled. Then Celia saw me one day, and she and Rosalind guessed that I was the poet.


(B)
(4) [You may begin with : Herman : Roma, let's come here.....l
We piled back into Sid's car, Roma and I sharing the backseat. As European Jews who had survived the war, we were aware  that much had been left unsaid between us.- She broached the subject, "Where were you during the war?" She aked softly.
'The camps,' I said, the terrible memories still vivid, the irreparable loss I had tried to forget. But you can never forget.
  She nodded. "My family was hiding on a farm in Germany, not far from Berlin," she told me. "My father knew a priest, and he got us Aryan papers."
I imagined how she must have suffered too, fear, a constant companion. And yet here we were both survivors, in a new world.

  "There was a carmp next to the farm," Roma continued. "I saw a boy there and I would throw him apples every day."
What an amazing coincidence that she had helped some
 other boy."What did he look like?" I asked. "He was tall, skinny,  and hungry. I must have seen him every day for six months"
My heart was racing. I couldn't believe it. This couldn't be.  "Did he tell you one day not to come back because he was leaving Schlieben?"
Roma looked at me in amazement. "Yes!"
"Thatwasme!"

I was ready to burst withjoy and awe, flooded with emotions. I couldn't believe it! My angel!
"I'm not letting you go." I said to Roma. And in the back of the car on that blind date, I proposed to her. I didn't want to wait.

Heman : Roma, come let’s sit here. 
Roma: Herman, what were you doing during the war?
Herman: I was in the camps, Roma. It was terrible. I will never forget that experienece. 
Roma: Yes, I can understand. My family was hiding on a farm in Germany, not far from Berlin. My father knew a priest and he got us Aryan papers. 
Herman: You must have suffered, too, with fear as a constant companion! And yet we both survived, in a new world!
Roma: There was a camp next to our farm. I saw a boy there. I used to throw him apples every day. 
Herman: What did he look like?
Roma: He was tall, skinny and hungry. I must have seen him every day for six months. 
Herman: I can’t believ this! Did he tell you one day not to come back because he was leaving Schlieben?
Roma: Yes! How did you know?
Heman: That was me! I’m so hsppy to meet you again! My angel! I’m not letting you go. Marry me!

OR

(B.) Read the following extract and extend it by adding an imaginary paragraph ofyour own in about 120 words .
The evening came, and nobody appeared to bring the poor  bird a drop of water; it opened its beautiful wings, and fluttered about in its anguish; a faint and mournful "Tweet, tweet," was all it could utter, then it bent its little head towards the flower, and its heart broke for want and longing. The flower could not, as on the  previous evening, fold up its petals and sleep; it dropped  sorrowfully. The boys only came the next morning; when they saw the dead bird, they began to cry bitterly, dug a nice grave for it, and adorned it with flowers. The bird's body was placed in a   pretty red box; they wished to bury it with royal honours. While it was alive and sang they forgot it, and let it suffer want in the cage•g  now, they cried over it and covered it with flowers. The piece of turf, with the little daisy in it, was thrown out on the dusty highway.

SECTION -D
All the answers of section D are given at the end
(Written Communication)

6. (A) Letter Writing : 1121
Write any ONE of the following letters : (4)
(1) Read the following advertisement and prepare a letter of application in response to it by using the information given in the C.V. (Resume) that follows :



OR

(2) Your locality is facing the problem ofirregular water supply.
Write a letter to the concerned authority about it.
(B) Write on any ONE of the following items : (4)
(1) Read the following Intros ofnews items. Choose any ONE  of them and write the headline, the date line and a short continuing paragraph for it.

 (i) A shortage ofonions in Maharashtra has surged prices   by 30 percent. It forced the authorities to import  onions from abroad.
 (ii) The birth anniversary of the late President Dr. S.   Radhakrishnan was celebrated yesterday in Saraswati   Kanya PathShala as Teacher's Day.
OR
 (2) Your college is going to arrange a rally to raise funds to   help drought affected farmers. Prepare a short appeal for  people tojoin the rally with the help ofthe following points :
 (i) Use slogans.
(ii) Make a Persuasive appeal for  (iii) Time and place ofthe rally.
 (iv) Famous personality to lead the rally.   (v) Add your own points.
(C) Write on any ONE of the following items : (4)
(1) Study carefully the following pie-chart about the
Sources of a City Budget and write a short continuin; paragraph based on it in about 120 words '.

 OR

  (2) Prepare a paragraph with an appropriate title to be used for the Counter-View Section on the following topic in about
 120 words ;
  "Can the use oflnternet enhance students' learning?"
 You can take help of the following points from the View  
Sectione

Answer the following questions as per instruétions :
(A) Imagine that you are ajournalist and you have been assigned the  task of interviewing a film actor I actress. Frame a set of 8 to 10  questions to interview him / her. (4)

(B) Prepare a speech on 'Father's Day' with the help ofthe following    points :
(1) Man ofpractical attitude.
(2) Thinker of future.
(3) Pillar of family.
(4) Greatest family support. (3)


 SECTION-

ANSWERS

(Written Communication)
Q6. Letter Writing

 Ajinkya J. Sharma,
East Shri Nagar Colony,
Solapur Road,
Hadapsar,
Pune.
Date: 28th Feb, 2017.

 To,
The Manager,
Kumar Construction Company,
Andheri (E),
Mumbai.

 Sub: - Application for the post of Civil Engineer in your company.

 Ref: - As per the advertisement printed in Times of India.

 Respected Sir/Madam,
With the reference to your advertisement in the Times of India, Mumbai Edition for the post of Civil Engineer, I apply for the same for your kind perusal.

 I graduated in B.E. (1st Class) from Pune University in the year 2014, I have been working as a Civil Enginner since last 2 years with Tata Group of Companies. The NOC, enclosed with this covering letter will prove my integrity with the current organisation.

 I have rich experience not only engineering but also in photography through which I have captured important pictures relating to many of the industrial heavy machinery and tools which has given exposure to current and next generation equipments in our industry.

 I hope to be granted an interview call from your office. Looking forward to your reply.

 Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,
Ajinkya J. Sharma
Enclosures:
(1) NOC
(2) Resume
(3) Photocopiedmarksheetsofmyqualificationsandachievements.
OR

 East Shri Nagar Colony,
Solapur Road,
Hadapsar,
Mumbai.
Date: 28th Feb, 2017.

 To,
The Commissioner of Municipal Corportion,
Mumbai.


Sub: - Complaint regarding irregular water supply.

 Respected Sir/Madam,

 I the resident of East Shri Nagar Colony, would like to draw your attention towards the irregular water supply in our locality. We are facing this problem, since the time the new building has been constructed in our locality, due to which the water supply has been disrupted.

 Due to the construction of the new building, the water supply has been partioned and now the supply has been interrupted as earlier the regular water supply used to be 3 hours in the morning and the same in the evening, but now the same has been reduced to just an hour as it needs a new water supply unit for individual building.

 I hope for your contribution in solving this problem. Looking forward to your reply.

 Thanking you.

 Yours sincerely,

 X.Y.Z


(B)
Headline writing:

 Shortage of Onions in Maharashtra

 Press Trust of India

 Mumbai, 28/02/2017 at IST : 12:45 pm

 Shortage of onions in Maharashtra has surged prices by 30 percent and it has forced the authorities to import onions from abroad and this has created a difficult situation in the state as onions contribute to majority of our diet and shortage of the same will effect to all walks of life. This shortage striked due to few wholesellers who actually already stock the onions from the farmers and instead of forwarding them to customers they over stock them. They did this activity in order to get more profit for the over stock goods but due to improper handling and incorrect ways of stocking it resulted in corrosion of the onions which in turn impacted the wholeseller and customer and this resulted in price hike from 25 Rs. to 75 Rs. per kg. By looking at this activitiy the food and the drug minister have communicated with other states, so that the high demand of the people of Maharashtra can be met. As per the meeting yesterday the minister will be making the goods available by the end of this week and as per the promise this can also help in reducing the price back to what it was.



(2) Appeal Writing [4 Marks]
Drought affected farmers
Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan
Water forms an important part of life
No Rain No Gain !
Let’s fight together, help each other and donate the best possibile We’ll gather on 3rd March, 2017 at 10 am at Azad Maidaan, Mumbai.
Anna Hazare will be joining us and leading the rally.
This is the time to understand, support and help each other If not do it now, then is there a use of being called Indian ? It’s time to live, it’s time to breathe, it’s time of togetherness.

 - Students Council
- General body Council


(C) Information Transfer

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 The above pie chart is about the city budget through the income sources of 100% which is divided firstly  with  the local body tax [LBT] of 30% which follows with an equal contribution of citydevelopment charges as well as Property Tax at 18% . Other income contribute to 15% of the total followed by waterchargesat7% Whilethesmartcityfundsremainat6%withtheleastpercentagecontributionof the Govt. Aid and Loan services which remains at 4% and 2% respectivetly.

 (2) View-CounterView

 VIEW:

 Internet helps students to find out all the possible information easily at one go such as finding similar or opposite words in the form of Synnonms or Antonynms. Internet helps creative learning where a student tries to learn and understand the information independently which helps in boosting self confidence and interesting learning. Internet helps in quicker accessing of information which helps in solving problems much quicker without waiting for someone to actually teach you. With internet there’s something that has started which is known as virtual learning where a teacher doesn’t need to be physically available and still a detailed explanation about various subjects and topics can be found in the form of video lectures, saved videos and interactive sessions. Internet is such a mode of technology which gets updated every day, every hour, every minute and this helps the world to be connected together and transfer knowledge without relying on a few.

 COUNTER VIEW: -
Though Internet helps in finding out the words easily but it makes the students a bit lazy to even find same by using Dictionary. Internet though makes learning interesting but there’re certain precautions that need to be taken before handing over the charges to students as some of the content won’t be acceptable as viewable. As much of the material is available on the Internet students don’t feel like reading the basic details by reading textbooks which make them jump to the marks without reading the exact content. Though internet helps in explanations but without the proper guidance of a teacher it’ll be really difficult for a student to figure out what is true and what isn’t. Yes the internet helps to update the latest knowledge but it isn’t true always so the person reviewing the same should take proper care.



Q. 7. Interview Questions: [4 Marks]

 Introduction: - Today I am going to meet one of the legends of Indian cinema who needs no introduction, his name is Mr. Amitabh Bachhan.

 (i) What was your motivation behind a successful actor?

 (ii) How do you manage your personal and professional life?

 (iii) When you decided to be an actor, did your family support you?

 (iv) A part from your acting career, what other profession would you have like to opt, if you would not be an actor?

 (v) How did you tackle the tough phase of your life?

 (vi) What phase of life do you enjoy the most, being a son, being a father or being a grand father?

 (vii) What is your reaction to the people, who mimic you?

 (viii) What advice you would like to give the youngsters who follow you?


(B) Speech Writing: [3 Marks]
Good morning to all present here, I would like to take an oppurnity to share my views and feelings towards my beloved father who has always been a strong moral and physical support of my life. Because of his practicality, I have always been able to take wise decisions during confusing situations.

 Due to my father’s future thinking and focused attitude, I was able to select the correct path of life and develope my career. My father has always stood by me as a guide, philosopher and pillar during my tough times as he always believes that strong support leads to achievements and enhances positivityin life.Ialwaysbelievedthewordfamily,createsanatmosphereofunity,support andequalitybutmy father made me understand the most important part which is love which comes from within and he always kept my expectations ahead without thinking about himself which is a sacrifice not all can go ahead with and I consider him as the greatest family support, due to his never ending love and passion for making me who I am.
Thank you.





Tuesday, 26 December 2017

SPECIAL REHEARSAL EXAMINATION 2017-18 ENGLISH CODE -A

RAYAT SHIKSHAN SANSTHA,SATARA

SPECIAL REHEARSAL EXAMINATION

2017-18
ENGLISH CODE -A

Marks : 80

 Date : 23/12/2017 Time:

Section A

 (Reading skill, Grammar, Vocabulary, Note-making & Summary)

Q.IA) Read the following extract and answer the questions given below. 11

I tramped back to the farm, drenched, shamed, furious, and picked the soggy bundle from the ash can. I dried it in the kitchen oven. Then I flung it on the table and set to work again with a kind of frantic desperation. I lost myself in the ferociousness of my purpose. Toward the end of the third month, I wrote finis. The relief, the sense of emancipation, was unbelievable. I had created a book. Whether it was good, bad or indifferent I did not care.
            I chose a publisher by the simple expedient of closing my eyes and pricking a catalogue with a pin. I dispatched the completed manuscript and promptly forgot about it.
In the days which followed I gradually regained my health, and I began to chafe at idleness. I wanted to be back in harness.
At last the date of my deliverance drew near. I went round the village saying good-bye to the simple folk who had become my friends. As I entered the post office, the postmaster presented me with a telegram-an urgent invitation to meet the publisher. I took it straight away and showed it, without a word, to John Angus.
The novel I had thrown away was chosen by the Book Society, dramatized and serialized, translated into 19 languages, bought by Hollywood. It has sold, to date, some three million copies.

(1) What is the extract about?

Ans. The extract is about how the writer completed his novel and also about the astounding success of his novel.

(2) What were the writer’s reactions at the completion of his novel?

When the writer completed his novel he felt a sense of relief and emancipation for having kept his word of creating a book. He did not care whether it was good, bad or indifferent.

(3) How did the Book Society popularize the writer’s novel?

Ans. The Book Society dramatized and serialized the novel. It translated the novel into 19 languages and sold it to Hollywood. It has sold, to date, some three million copies. In this way, the Book Society popularize the writer’s novel.

(4) What qualities do you think are essential to achieve success?

Ans. The following qualities are essential to achieve success in life.
a. Self-confidence.
b. Determination
c. Dedication.
d. Knowing reality about our strength and weakness. etc.,

(5) Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed:

(i) I flung it on the table and set to work again.
(Make it a simple sentence))

Ans. Flinging it on the table, I set to work again. 

(ii) I had created a book.
(Rewrite it using the Present Perfect Continuous tense)

Ans. I have been creating  a book.

(iii) I went around the village sayinggood – bye to my friends.
(Rewrite it using the infinitive form of the underlined word.)

Ans. I went around the village to saygood – bye to my friends.

6. Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’.
Column ‘A’
Column ‘B’
(i) drenched
(a) slavery
(ii) emancipation
(b) completely wet

(c) shocked

(d) freedom

Ans.
Column ‘A’
Column ‘B’
(i) drenched
(a) slavery
(ii) emancipation
(b) completely wet

(c) shocked

(d) freedom

B. Grammar (Do as directed):
1. It is paradoxical that ___________ average consumer cannot decide which technology will offer him _______ highest standards of water purification.
[Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles]

Ans. It is paradoxical that an average customer cannot decide which technology will offer him the  highest standards of water purification.

2. The lady took the girls _________ a hall where they met a few more girls who were waiting ____________ her instructions.
[Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions]

Ans. The lady took the girls to/into  a hall where they met a few more girls who were waiting for her instructions.

3. “Why did you throw it away?” said the father to his son.
“I didn’t like it,” said the son.
(Change it into Indirect Speech)

Ans. The father asked his son why he had thrown it away.
Thereafter, the son replied that he had not liked it.

Q.2 (A) Read the following extractand answer the questions given below. 11

 On this historic moment, I stand here to thank Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. India's present epoch maker has come over hele to bless the state ofMahamshtra which is definitely going to   last forever. On behalfofthou;ands ofcommon people, I express my; deep sense ofgratitude to him for blessing us. We Maharashtrians love him, worship him. And once again; I wish to   declare that this state ofMaharashtra, recently formed, will work for the betterment ofthe common people of Maharashtra, but ifit comes to sacrifice whatever best and grand we   have, it will be done primarily for India. This is so, because, we believe from the beginning,  that maharashtra depends on India, its greatness depgnds on the greatness of India. All  Maharashtrians believe thatboth India and Maharashtra can progress only when there is   oneness of interest, and, therefore, I have made this clear by bringing to yoür Notice the   significance ofceflain symbols, for example; the Himalayas stand for India and, the    for Maharashtra. The snowy Himalayas withthehighest mountain ranges symbolize India and the Sahyadri with«the blackest rock structure and with 200-300 inches rainfall symbolize  Maharashtra. I promise you that ifthe Himalayas are injeopardy the Sahyadri ofMaharashtra will use its blackrock*tructure like ashieldtoprotectthe Himalayas. "Hard labour'isthe watchword ofour times. And Pandi!ji you have -given us the message ofbuilding Maharashtra and our nation by hard labour. we are going to inscribe this valuable minds and try our best to look at your blessings and your guidance, as the blessings and guidånce of
an epoch maker.
Questions

l) What is the passageabout ?

Ans- The extract is about the Yashwantrao Chavans Thanks giving speech . On the occasion of the inaugural ceremony of the state of Maharashtra.

2) What was the valuable message ofPanditji ?

Ans- the valuable message of Panditji was building of Maharashtra and India by hard labour.

 3) Why did the speaker bring the symbols ofthe Himalayas and tbc Sahyadri in his speech ?2

Ans- The speaker bring the symbol of the Himalayas and the sahyadris in his speech because he thinks that Himalaya stand for India and Sahyadri stand for Maharashtra. The snowy Himalaya with the highest mountain ranges symbolise India and the Sahyadri with the black case Rock structure symbolize Maharashtra.

  4) "Hard labour is the watchword ofour times," do you agree ? Justi& your answer. 2

Ans- yes I think that hard labour is the watchword of our Times.
Because old people work  hard for every situation and achieve great success.

  5) Do as directed.

 1) I stand here tolhank Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. (Frame a wh-uestion to get the underlined part ofthe sentence as answer.)

Ans- why do I stand here?

 2)I express my deep sense.ofgretitude to him for blessing us. (Use adverb fon-n ofthe underlined word.) 1

Ans- I am deeply grateful to him for blessing us.

   3)We Maharashtrians love him, respect him. (Use not only but also) 1

Ans we maharashtrians not only love him but also worship him.

6) Vocabulary.
 Give noun forms ofthe following adding sufiixes.

a)  declair- declairlation

b) inscribe -inscription

 B) Read the following extract and draw a tree diagram that contains the main points,  and supporting details from the text. 4
 Buying and selling ofgoods and servives fofmoney or money's worth is called trade. The  trade aims at satisfyingvthe never ending and multiplevvants of mans The people wh6conduct  trade are traders who are middlemen between the prcdbcer and the consumer.


Trade has been classified into two main eategories.' internal Trade or Home Trade &  External or international Trade. When goods are bought and sold within the territory Of same country,_it is known as fiome Trade, In the modern days Internal Trade lays a very important    role in the over a!) economic development of any country. Internal Trade is divided into-two  classes, wholesaie Trade and Retail Trade. Wholesale Trade refers to that aspect of Home Trade in which goods are bought from manufacturers in alarge quantity and sold to the retailers
in a smali.quanity. Retail rade is a part of Internal Trade in which goods are sold to the final consumers directly in small quantities. A person conducting Retail Trade is called a 'retailer'.
External Trade transaction extends beyond the territory particular country and is regu lated by the Reserve Bank oflndia. Following are the categories ofExtern01 Trade; Export.  Import and Entrepot Trade. when good are sold to any person beyond the territory oflndia, it is known Export Trade. Import Trade means when goods are bought by any person in  India from abroad. When goods are Imported by a particular person to be re-exported to   any other country, It is known EntrepotTrade.

r
Q.3A) Read the following extract and ans•tverthe questions given below. 11

  We oftenbear this statement that "many of our young people spend more time before their T.V. sets, than they do in their classrooms or with theirtextbooks." Abit exaggerated though itmay sound. It is nearly tme and our teenagers are béing considerably influenced by the elecfronic media,Particularly, the T.V. The televisionhas become the single most powerful  influence in the lives ofmany (four YOL1ngsters today. Too often this happens to us much  before we realise it ourselves.
 I am in no way trytng to deny the many adynqntages ofT.V., or minimise its manifold   contributions our world, On the other hand, I consider T.V. as one ofthe greatest scientific  achievements ofour times bringing people closer than everbefote.

Television's use ofthe mdern satellite technology brings today even the remotest re gions ofthe world to us in seconds, makingthe world a small village. As we know, television also provides us With affaller ofmore impressive coverage ofcurrent events than any other  media.
The T.•u does serve, in addition, as a medium Of education as well asehtertainment.
 Besides helping us to learn subjects taught in schools, college in greater depth, it enables us
 (National Geographic Discovery ghannel etc.) to see and appreciate from close quarters  (Without having to go there, which is vew expensive or even impossible for most ofus.) the  wonders, God's creqtion in.any part ofthe world.

1. What does the passage tell us about? (1)


Ans. The passage explains us about the merits and demerits of Television. It also emphasise on the powerful influence of T.V. on youngsters.  


2. Write at least two advantages of T.V. from the passage. (2)


Ans. Television’s use of the modern satellite technology made this entire world into a global village. It also sharpens our mind with the day to day current updates.


3. What other purpose does the T.V. serve in addition to education and entertainment? (2)


Ans. Apart from education and entertainment,  The T.V. serves as medium of education as well as entertainment. Besides, helping us to learn subjects taught in schools, college in greater depth, it enables us to see and appreciate from close quarters the wonders of God’s creation in any part of the world.


4. Do you agree with the statement that many of our young people spend more time with their T.V. set? Justify your answer.  (2)


Ans. Yes, I do agree with the statement that many of our young people spend more time before their T.V. sets because of the following reasons.
  • Almost every home has a T.V. set.
  • Almost full control on T.V. as well as on Remote control is there in the hand of children & young people.
  • It relaxes us from various tiny things & routine work.


5. Rewrite the following sentences in the ways instructed:


(i) Our young people spend more time before their T.V. set than in their classrooms.  (1) (Rewrite it  using positive degree)


Ans. Our young people do not spend as much time in their classrooms as before their T.V. set.  


(ii) The T.V. does serve as medium of education as well as an entertainment.   (1) (Rewrite it using ‘not only ......... but also’)


Ans. The T.V. does serve not only as a medium of education but also as an entertainment.  


(iii) I consider T.V. as one of the greatest scientific achievements of our times. (1) (Rewrite it using the noun form of the underlined word.)


Ans. It is my consideration that T.V. is one of the greatest scientific achievements of our times.


6. Find out the synonyms of the following words from the extract. (1)


(i) refuse = deny.


(ii) an activity designed to give pleasure = entertainment.


B. Summary:


Write a summary of the above extract with the help of the following points and suggest a suitable title: (4)


Clues: T.V. - Misunderstanding - influence on youngsters - advantages - other benefits.


Ans.


‘The Greater Influence of Television on Youngsters’


The passage explains us about the merits and demerits of Television. It also emphasise on the powerful influence of T.V. on youngsters. Television’s use of the modern satellite technology made this entire world into a global village. It also sharpens our mind with the day to day current updates. Apart from education and entertainment,  The T.V. serves as medium of education as well as entertainment. Besides, helping us to learn subjects taught in schools, college in greater depth, it enables us to see and appreciate from close quarters the wonders of God’s creation in any part of the world. We do agree with the statement that many of our young people spend more time before their T.V. sets because of the following reasons.

Almost every home has a T.V. set. Almost full control on T.V. as well as on Remote control is there in the hand of children & young people. It relaxes us from various tiny things & routine work.

Section B (Poetry)

Q.I VRead the following extract and answer the questions givcn below.
8

  I celebrate the virtues and vices
 of subrban middle-class people
 who overwhelm the refrigerator 
and position colourful umbrellas
 near the-garden that logs for a pool;
 for my middle-class brother

  This principle ofsupreme luxury:
 what are you and what äm I, and we go on deciding
the real fruth in this world.

Questions :-

l) What are the luxuries of suburban people ?

Ans- Excessive amount of foods and possessing a garden large enough to build a pool in the luxury of the Suburban people.

 2) How do we form an opinion about somebody ?
Ans- we form an opinion about somebody by observing them and their actions and maybe discussing them with others to find out the truth.

  3) Give an example ofParadox from the poem.

Ans

  4) Pick out the line which means the middle-class people imitate the rich. 1

Ans- who overwhalme refrigerator and colourful umbrellas.

B) Read the following extract and answer the ques•tions given below. 4

What makes a nation's pillars high

And its foundations strong ?

What makes it mighty to defy

The foes that round it throung ?

It is not gold. Its kingdoms grand

Go down in battle shock;

Its shaflsare laid on sinking sand,
Not on abiding rock.


Is it the sword ? Ask the red dust
Ofempires passed away;
The blood has turned their stones to rust,
Their glory to decay.

Question:-

1

l)why are wealthy kingdoms unstable ?
Ans- wealthy kingdoms are unstable because their foundations are weak and laid on material wealth and not on long lasting values.

2) How can you contribute in your own way to make the foundations hope your Nation strong?
Ans-  I can do my best for controlling my country's Foundation strong I work hard for that.

3) Nameandexplain the figure ofspeech in the following expression. 1
'Its shafts are laid on sinking sand
Ans- Alliteration
'repetition of the sound of ' s

4) The poem begins with a couple of questions. What purpose do they serve ? 1

Ans- The question in the first stanza ask by the poet because he is actually searching for the answers.

Section - C
(Rapid Reading and Composition)

Q.5(A) Read the following extract and rewrite it from the point of view of the Daisy, theflower.

 (You may begine with : With a soli ofreverencel looked up...)

  With a sort of reverence the daisy looked up to the bird that could fly and Sing, but it didnot  feel envious. "I can see and hear," it thought: "the sun shines upon me, and the forest kisses   me. Howreach I am•!"
  Jn the garden close bygrewmany lazge and magnificentflowers, and, strange to say, the   less.fragrance they had the haughtier and prouder they were. The peonies were puffed themselves up in,orderto be larger than the roses, but size is not everything ! The tulpis had'the finest colotus, and they knew it well, too, for they were standing bolt upright like candles, that   one might see them the better. In their pride they. did not see the little daisy, which looked over to them and thought. "How rich and beautifill they are ! I am sure the pretty bild will fly down and call upon them. 'Ihank God that I stand so near and can at least see all the splendor."And while the daisy was still thinking, the lark came flying down, crying •ejueet" but not to the peonies and tulips - no, into the grass to the poor daisy, Its joy was so great that it did not know what to think. The little bird hopped round it and sang, "How eautifully soft the grass is, and what a lovely little flower with its golden heurt and silver dress is growing  yellow centre in the daisy did indeed look like gold, while the liule petals shown as brightly as
How happy the daisy was ! no one has the least idea. The bird kissed it withitsbeak, sang to it, and then rose again up to the blue sky.

Ans- with the sort of reverence I look up to the bird that could fly and sing  but I did not feel envious  I can see and here I thought the sun shine upon me and the poorest kisses me . how rich I am!
     
 In the garden close to me, there are many large and magnificent flowers. They are large, no doubt, but they do not have much fragrance. Why, then are they so haughty and proud? The peonies have puffed themselves up to become biger than the roses, but don't they know that size is not everything? The tulips have the finest colours and they know it! They are standing bolt upright like candles. How beautiful they are! I am sure that pretty lark will fly down to them. I am indeed lucky that I am near enough to see their splendour. Oh, why is that lark coming towards me? It is hopping an singing and praising me! It talks of my golden heart and my silver dress! Oh, how happy I feel! The lark has kissed me with its be and sung to me before flying up into the sky. It will take me a Ion time to recover from this joy!





 B.  Read the following extract and convert it into a dialogue between Charles and
Oliver : 4

You may begin with : Charles : I am a professional wrestler, sir.)
 Orlando had always lived with Oliver, his eldest brother, who was now the head ofthe family. Oliver was hard and selfish, and he was not kind to the young Orlando. He gave him neighter money no education, and made him take all his meal with the servants. He was jealous ofOrlando, hating him beause he brave and strong and good-looking, and Oliver was kinder to his horses than he was to his youngest brother.
 Frederick had a very famous wrestler, called Charles, inhis Court. He was champion of the country, and had fought many brave and strong young men. Now Orlando was a fine wrestler, too, and decided to try his strength against Charles. Charles came to see Oliver
about this, asking him to persuade Orlando to give up his idea.
zI am a professional wrestler, sir, ' Charles explamed to Oliver, 'and I must always fight to win, in order to keep my reputation. Anyone who fights me runs the risk ofbeing badly hurt. Please warn your younger brother, and persuade him to change his mind.'
But the wicked Oliver thought this was a good opportunity to get rid ofOrlando, so he
told Charles all kinds oflies about the young man. He pretended that Orlando was bad and ungrateful, and deserved any punishment which Charles could give him. " I would rather you broke his neck than his finger', Oliver said, 'and you have my permission to do what you like with theboy. '
So Charles promised to do his best to kill Orlando, 'Ifhe comes to the fight tomorrow,
I'll give him his payment,' Clrarles said. Ifhe can walk away after I have finished with him, I'll

Ans-
Charles : Your brother, Orlando, has challenged me to a fight. Please stop him from wrestling with me.

Oliver : Why do you say that? It's a game, after all.

charles : I am a professional wrestler, sir. Anyone who fights me runs the risk of being badly hurt. Please warn your brother.
obver No. Orlando is a bad and ungrateful boy. He deserves any punishment that you can give him.

Charles : Well, I thought I could warn you and ask you to persuade him to change his mind.

Oliver : I would rather you broke his neck than his finger.

Charles : In that case, I'll do my best to kill him.

Oliver You have my permission to do what you like with him.
Charles If he comes to the fight tomorrow, I'll se that he gets his punishment.
Oliver Are you sure you will defeat him?

Charles : If he can walk away after I've finishc with him, Vll never wrestle again. This is promise to you.
Obver I wish you all succesy.




 English (A) 8)  wtestle again.
OR
 B) Read•the following extract & extend it by adding parggtapb'fyour own ( qbout 120 words).
  We piled back into Sid's car, Roma and I sharing the backseat, As European Jews
  survived the  awarethat much had been left between us, Slr  the subject, "Where were youduring the war ?" she asked softly.
  sThe camp,' I said, the terrible memories vivid, the in•eparable loss. Ihad to
  She nodded. "My fmlily was hiding on a farm in Germany, not farfrom Berlin."she toldme "My father knew a priest, and he got usAryan papers."
 I imagined how she must have suffered too, fear, a constant companion. And yethere  wewereboth survivors, in a new world.

"There was acamp next tothefarm." Roma continued. "I saw a boy there and I would throwhim apples every day."
What was an amazihg coincidence thal she had helped some other boy. "What did he  look like ?" I asked. "He was tall, skinny, and hungry. I must have seenhim everyday farsix   months."
 My heart was racing. I couldn't believe it. This counldn't be. Did he tell youonedaynot   to come back because he was leaving Schlieben ?
 Roma looked at me in amazement. "Yes!"
 Section D (Writing Skills)
Q.VI (A) Letter Writing. 12
Write any ONE of the following letters. (4)  I) Write aletterofappIicationinresponsetotheadveflisementusinginformationgiveni1itl{eCV
 
provided,



Ans-

From

Santosh Jadhav,
25/parth society,
Laxmi road,
Strangeness,
431001

To,
The manager,
Datasoft,
Kranti chowk,
Aurangabad

Ref. : Your advertisement in 'The Hindustan Times' dated 15th June; 2017


Sub. : Application for the post of Data Entry Operator,cum computer operator

Sir,
 This is with reference to your advertisement in 'The Hindustan Times' dated 15th June, 2017. I wish to apply for the post of Data Entry Operator in your company.
I completed Std. XII (Science-Maharashtra Board) in the year 2013, with an agregate of 76%. I also completed a certificate course from MS-CIT in the same year, with an excellent score. I am fluent in English, Hindi and Marathi. I worked as data entry operator for  1 year at 'Excel Software,' Kolhapur. However, I will soon be shifting to Sangli and I am hence looking for a post in Sangli. My interests are reading and browsing the Internet,
I enclose photocopies of my  Al asyure you that I will work with sincerity and dedication, should you consider me for the post. I look forward to being called for an interview soon.   Thank you.

                                Yours faithfully,
                                 Santosh Jadhav


Encl : Photocopies of : (i) Std. XII certificate
(ii) MS-CIT certificate
(iii) Experience certificate.





2) Write a letter to the Editor ofa local newspaper highlighting the need to ban the use ofplastic  bags and bottles. Suggest some solutions to overcome thehazards.

From,

74, B.D.D, Chawls, Worn,
Mumbai - 400 018.
22nd December, 2017

To
The Editor,
  The City Times,
D. N. Road,
Mumbai — 400 001.

Sub : Ban of plastic carry-bags and bottles.

Dear Sir,

    The use of plastic carry-bags by shopkeepers is on the rise everywhere. Little do these people realise what a danger they pose to the environment. Carry-bags filled with rubbish thrown into gutters and sewers result in problems of waterloging and flooding, especially during the rains. Animals chew the carry-bags from public waste bins and these clog their intestines and give them a very slow and painful death. Worse still, the shop owners use carry-bags of very low micron value. These are lethal, both for the environment as well as for the animals.
 It is my view that such bags should be banned altogether. Factories  producing such bags should be shut down altogether. Periodic raids should be conducted by government authorities concerned. Thus the problem will be nipped in the bud. Also heavy fines should be  imposed both on shopkeepers as well as customers who use such bags. Plastic is one of man's Worst inventions and should be banned al ogether,
                                                  Yours truly,

                                                       X.Y.Z.



(B) Write on any on•e of the following items. 4
1) Yourjunior college is going to arrange arally%r 'Swachh BharatAbhiya1i'. The pm•posepf  the rally is to educate people about self-hygiene and cleanliness. Prepare an appeal for   students tojoin the rally withthe help ofthe following points :

1) Use slogans.
 i) .Persuasive appeal for hygiene and cleanliness.

iil) Time and place ofthe rally.

iv) Add your own points.
Ans-
Grand rally for 
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Adarsh college arranged a rally for educate people about self hygiene and cleanliness

Be a part of clean India
Mr. Anna Hajare will participate in rally
Rally will start at8:am
From kranti chouk
We need you to make this campaign successful


OR

 2) Read the following headlines of the news Items, choose any ONE of them & write the dateline, intro, & short continuing paragraph.
 FARMERS CALL STRIKE AGAINST LOW CROP PRICES
 10 KILLED, OVER 20 INJURED IN LANDSLIDE

  (C)' Read the following table and write a short pgragraph regarding 'Causes ofRoad

 Accident in India' in about 120 words. 4

l) Read the following tabular data and write a.short paragraph on the causes ofroad accidents in India.



Causes of Road Accident in India
Ans. CAUSES OF ROAD ACCIDENTS IN INDIA

There are a variety of causes of road accidents in India. According
O official estimates, 60% of the time the accident is caused due  o the fault of the driver in Mumbai. In Chennai Only10% of the time is it the passenger's  r pedestrian's fault. Sometimes, there may be some mechanical defect in the vehicle that leads to the accident. This happens about
15% of the time in Delhi. Absence of reflectors on the road accounts for 5% of the accidents. Other miscellaneous reasons account for 10% of the accidents. This data gives enough reason to ensure that drivers are  well-trained, alert and not overworked.


OR

2) View - Counter - viéw :
 Prepare a paragraph to be used for the Counter-view Section on the following topic (about  120 words)
  Study says homework does not help students score better grades.'
 View Section
 Homework : Still a key part ofEducation
  1) It helps students to get better standardized,

 2) Itengages the child with his study more efféctively.
3) Integrates the child with what is going on inthe classroom.  4) Homework inculcates students with life skills.

Q.7A) Imagine you have to interview an Environmentalist. Prepare a set of8 -10 4  questions focusing on his work, challenges and success.

Welcome madam


  1.  who initiate you to come in this field?
  2.  what are the problems and difficulties you face at beginning?
  3.  tell us about the problems of tribal people
  4. For help you most for this work?
  5.  what are your expectations from the government and from the new generation
  6.  does your family member support you in this work?
  7.  what is your next plan?
  8.  who is your idol in this field?
  9.  what can people do for protecting the environment?
  10.  thank you very much for giving us your valuable time.


  B) Your college is going to celebrate the Women's Day and you are supposed to  3delivera speech on 'Changing role of Women in Indian Society'. Prepare a  speech on it in about 100 wordse

 Honorable principal respected teachers and my dear friends,
 we all know that we gathered here for celebrating Women's Day. women are prospering in every field of life in India and the role of women also changing particularly in Indian society .Womens are playing the most important role they are now working in various fields of life.,women are not only a household person now they are now most challenging persons in our country .they are working in the army at the work in the navy and also in Air Force. so salute to the Indian women on this auspicious occasion of the Women's Day.
 thank you very much
Jai Hind





Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara Second Semester Exam 2024-25

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