ENGLISH
Class-XI
Time Allowed : 1.5 Hours Maximum Marks : 40
Section-A
1.(a) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follows: 4 Marks
Every cloud has a silver lining. we should not give up confidence in difficult times because it will lead to better days. problems are like dark clouds which block the sun from shining but if we look more closely at the edges, we could see the Sun shining like silver. the silver lining is a hope for progress and an opportunity to go ahead in life. this refers to the fact that every problem in our life has a solution and we must find it. we should not give up and blame our destiny. we must wait for the good times to come up in life. this will help us to gain experience and develop a positive attitude towards life. hard work is the price that we pay for success and all the gift we receive in life.
Choose the correct options
1. In what time we should not leave confidence?
1.Easy
2.odd
3. many
4. Difficult
Ans: Difficult
2.What do the dark clouds block from shining?
1. Moon
2. Sun
3. Lamp
4. Bulb
Ans: Sun
3.Answer the following questions:-
(i) How is silver lining helpful to us?
Ans: It will lead us to better days.
(ii) Match the words with their synonyms:
Fate opportunity (chance)
Chance attitude
Destiny (Fate)
2. Do as Directed:
Q1.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: 2Marks
1.The girl sat ______ the ground. (on,in)
Ans: on
2.They laughed _____ him. (at,on)
Ans:at
Q2. Use “too” in the given sentences: 1 Marks
1.He is so proud that he cannot learn.
Ans: He is too proud that he cannot learn.
Q3.Remove”too” in the given sentences 1MArks
1.She is too old to walk fast.
Ans: She is very old to walk fast.
Q4. Change the voice: 2 Marks
1.Ram has chosen a book.
Ans:A book has been chosen by Ram.
2.He is watching us.
Ans:We are being watched by him.
TRANSLATION
Q5.Translation (English to Punjabi/Hindi) Anyone 1 Mark
1.She is very Hungry
Ans:वह बहुत भूखी है
2.She is not listening to me
Ans:वह मेरी बात नहीं सुन रही है
Q6. Translation (hindi/punjabi to English) anyone 1Mark
1.मैं एक कवि हूँ।
Ans.I am a poet.
2.वे भ्रष्ट नहीं थे।
Ans: They were not corrupt.
Q8. Write the central idea of the poem”The Little Black Boy” 3MArks
Ans. This poem gives the idea that identity is only temporary. Blackness or whiteness are just “clouds” that people are wearing during earthly life. Racial or colour differences disappear in heaven, where the two boys will finally become free and equal. God gives warmth of His love to all creatures without any discrimination.
Q9. Answer the following questions: 4×2=8 Marks
Q1.What is the meaning of Globalisation?
Ans. It means close interaction between different countries, improved communication and exchange of technologies
Q2:- When and where did Major Som Nath Sharma die?
Ans: -Major Som Nath Sharma was a brave soldier who died on 3rd November ,1947 in Badgam village of Kashmir during Indo- Pak war of 1947-48.
Q3.Who wrote the chapter, ‘The Model Millionaire’?
Ans:Oscar Wilde wrote the chapter, ‘The Model Millionaire’.
Q4.Who was Abdul Hamid?
Ans:Abdul Hamid was a soldier in the 4th battalion, the Grenadiers of the the Indian army , who died in Khem karan
Sector during Indo- Pak war of 1965.He was awarded the highest gallantry award Param Vir Chakra.
Q10.Long Questions 2×4=8
Q1. Explain the significance of the title of the lesson “The Earth is not Ours”.
Ans. The title of the lesson refers to an old African saying. It says that the Earth is not anyone’s property. We are only trustees of the Earth. We have no right to pollute it. We should discourage deforestation, extinction of bio-diversity,over consumption of non-renewable resources. We should remember that the Earth belongs to our future generations So, it should be wisely preserved for them.
Q2.Write the central idea of the poem ‘Upagupta’ .
Ans. This poem brings out the strong character of a great Buddhist monk namedUpagupta . He was an ascetic in the real sense. He was forgiving by nature. He had wonderfulself-control. He was full of the milk of human kindness. He felt no hesitation in nursing the woman who was struck with a horrible disease. This poem is, in fact, a great tribute to Upagupta.
Q11. Read the telephonic conversation between Aradhya and Aman and write the message.
Aradhya : Hello, Aman. Can I speak to Mother?
Aman : Mother is not at home. She has gone to a neighbour’s house.
Aradhya : I have been selected for Inter-State Debate competition to be held at New Delhi.I have to leave for Delhi tomorrow
at 05:30 a.m. Please ask mother to do my packing for this programme as I will be back home late tonight from the college library.
Aman : Fine, I will tell mother.
Ans:
| Message June25,20.. 5:00 PM Dear Mom Aradhya rang up in your absence to inform that she has been selected for inter-state DebateCompetition to be held at New Delhi.She shall be leaving tomorrow at 05:30 AM.Please PackHer Bag for the programme as she will home late tonight from the Library Aman |
Q12. Answer the Objective type questions: 6Marks
1.We must preserve _______to sustain the life on the Earht.
A.Forest
B.fisheries
C.diversity of life species
D.all of the above
Ans: D.all of the above
2.Major Thapa was awarded the………….
A.Ashok Chakra
b.Param vir chakra
C.gold meal
d.Silver medal
Ans:Param Vir Chakra
3._________was first recipient of Paramvir chakra?
a.Major Thapa
b.Vikram Batra
c.Major somnath Sharma
d.Abdul Hamid
Ans:C.Major Som Nath Sharma
4. Laura was daughter of ______
a.A retired colonel
b.Alan Trevor
c.Baron Hausberg
D.gustav haudin
Ans:A retired colognel.
5.Hughie was not popular with men as well as women (True/False)
Ans: False
6.Who was the Model Millionair?
a.Alan Trevor
b.Baron hausberg
c.Hughie erskine
d.A retired Colonel
Ans.b.Baron hausberg
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