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