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Question paper 1
SECTION-A
Choose the correct option.
i. The third stage of man’s life is ________.
a) School boy b) Lover c) Soldier d) Infant
Answer:
b) Lover
ii. The essay Abraham Lincoln’s letter ________ has been written by
a) Shakespeare b) Frost c) Abraham Lincoln d) Keats
Answer:
c) Abraham Lincoln
iii. The poem “View Point “has been written by ________.
a) Khushwant singh b) R.P. Chaddha c) R.K. Narayan d) Vikram Seth
Answer:
b) R.P. Chaddha
iv. Who is the main character in The story Refugees
a) Child b) servant c) old man d) young boy
Answer:
c) old man
v. The old man which coin for noodles.
a) Gold b) Silver c) Iron d) bronze
Answer:
b) Silver
vi. The head of the state is in his late ____________.
a) Thirtees b) Fiftees c) Sixtees d) Seventees
Answer:
d) Seventees
vii. God’s in his _______.
a) Heaven b) world c) palace d) house
Answer:
a) Heaven
viii. Abraham Lincoln wrote _________ to his son’s head master.
a) Essay b) Letter c) Notice d) Order
Answer:
b) Letter
ix. Abdul Kalam was the President of ________.
a) USA b) China c) India d) France
Answer:
c) India
x. Dr Abdul Kalam got Bharat Ratna in _______.
a) 1994 b) 1995 c) 1964 d) 1997
Answer:
d) 1997
SECTION B
Attempt the following.
Describe the story “The Portrait of a Lady“?
Answer:
The portrait of a lady is written by “Khuswant Singh”. The grandmother of the author was very old. When the author’s parents left for the city, his grandmother took care of him. She was short fat and has a wrinkled face. She was very hard working and religious lady. She used to make author ready for the school and then accompany him to the school. When they return home she used to threw stale cake pieces to the dogs. After few years they both shifted to the city but they still share the same room. This was the turning point in their relationship. She did not like the education of English school. When the author went abroad for higher studies, she went to railway station to see off him. Now, she used her free time in spinning wheel and feeding the sparrows in balcony. When the author came back after 5 years, he did not hope to see her but she received him at the station. She celebrated his return. Her body was strained and fell ill. She has premonition about her end. She died while praying sparrows so loved her that they did not accept food from the author’s mother and flew away.
OR
Write the central idea of story “The Refugees “?
Answer:
“The Refugee” is written by Pearl S. Buck. The story tells about the difficulties faced by persons who provide food to the whole country and insensitive behavior of city dwellers towards such people. It is the story of the people who did not enjoy new things of the city and they wanted to return to their lands. They were beggars not by profession but by compulsion. They prefer future more than the present. The old man wanted to saw the seeds in the land and gave his immediate need for the food for this. The story also sheds light on various difficulties faced by city people because of great rush of refugees.
Q3. Give the life sketch of Dr. Abdul Kalam?
Answer:
Dr. Abdul Kalam was president of India. He was born in Rameshwaram. His father was devout Muslim. He has his own boats which he rented to local fishermen. Abdul Kalam started his career as a newspaper vendor.
He grew up in the company of nature. When he was 33, he realized the power of water, that it can be the cause of destruction. In 1964, a cyclonic storm swept away the Pomban bridge and a trainload of passengers in it and his native village Shoruniskadi.
He has written many books. The most notable is his autobiography “Wings of Fire” and another is “Guiding Souls”. Dialogues on the purpose of life reveal his spiritual side.
He completed his graduation in Aeronautical engineering from Madras Institute of Technology. He is closely associated with the Honey Bee Network and the national innovation Foundation.
He received many honorary doctorates from 30 universities, He was honoured the Padma Bhushan in 1981, Padma Vibhushan in 1990 and Bharat Ratan in 1997, He contributed in the development of SLV-ii and missile like Agni and Prithvi. He also conducted the Pokhran-II nuclear Test.OR
What letter did Lincoln wrote to his son’s Headmaster?
Answer:
Abraham Lincoln wrote a letter to the head master to teach his son. This letter is a kind of advice to make his son as a perfect man and a good human being.
The child should know that there are different kinds of people in this world, good as well as bad. He should also know that even though this world is full of enemies but behind every enemy, there is a friend.
He should be taught the value of hard labor and should be away from jealousy, He should get the education not only from books but also from the nature. It is honorable to fail in attempt that to cheat others to get successes. He should have faith in himself and deal with people accordingly. He also warns the teacher to make him aware of the people who try to be sweet to him. He should know to judge the people . he should follow his heart.
At the end of the letter, Abraham Lincoln advises the headmaster to treat his son gently but at the same time, the teachers should also be strict with him because it is only through the tough tests of life that he can be a perfect man.Write the summary of the poem “Pipa’s song? Or, “All the World’s A Stage”?
Answer:
It is a beautiful poem written by great optimist poet Robert Browning. The opening lines of the poem are about spring season. Poet was on a holiday and was going through a town. It was early morning and a beautiful day and nature’s fragrance was everywhere. Dew drops were looking like pearls on the beautiful hills. The lark was singing sweetly. It was peace and quietness everywhere. God was also resting in his heaven because there was no trouble in the world to take care. So don’t worry and be happy and enjoy the world.
OR
The poem is written by William Shakespeare. In this poem, the author says that the world in a stage and all men and women play their parts in this drama. Everyday some are born and some die. One person plays many roles in his whole life. A men’s age is divided into seven parts. First the infant which cries and pukes, second is the schoolboy who does not want to go to school, his clothes bright. Third sage is of a lover who always praises this beloved by singing songs. Fourth stage is of soldier who fights for his country. Fifth stage is of a judge whose belly becomes round and he has stern face and accept bribes. He tells worse things to people. In the sixth stage, he becomes old and thin who always carries spectacles and bag the shivers and cries like a child. In the last stage, he becomes near and is like an infant and forgets everything. He is without teeth, eyesight and taste.
5. Write a letter to the supplier for replacing defective machinery purchased?
Answer:
225 Moti Nagar
New Delhi
April …….
To
The Sales Manager,
Pansonic Depot,
Model Town,
New Delhi.
Sir,
Last month, I bought a Panasonic Television from your dealer in the Moti Nagar, New Delhi on March 15. It is not working properly though it has one year guarantee against any technical defects.
I have been asked by dealer to approach to you for replacement. Please confirm so that necessary arrangements may be made to send the television to you. I have also taken the receipt of Television and the guarantee card is with me.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully
Rajni Kohli.OR
Write a letter to a friend inviting him to stay with you in the vacations?
Answer:
127. Vishal Nagar society,
King road,
Mumbai.
5 April
Dear Jenny,
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health and spirits.
As the summer vacation is going to start soon. I wish that you should spend a few days with us in Mumbai.
There are many historical places in Mumbai. You can see the Gateway of India, Hotel Taj, Marine Drive Museum and Hanging garden here. We will visit planetarium and aquarium also. You will have lots of fun at Juhu beach and enjoy tasty food there. People come from different parts of India to see these places.
I hope you will surely spend some days of summer vacations with us.
Convey my regards to uncle and aunty
Your friend
Sneha.SECTION-C
Attempt the following.
i. Write 10 good qualities of a business letter?
Answer:
1. Good composition is important in business correspondence.
2. always be focused in your area of concern.
3. Introduce, say and summarize.
4. Avoid idioms and long phrases.
5. No proverb and poetry.
6. Sentences must be simple, clear complete and clean.
7. Use active voice preferably.
8. Print business letter on letterhead or standard sized paper.
9. use quality ink to avoid fading.
10. In many subjects have to be mentioned that letter must be divided in paragraphs and written step by step.ii. What are the characteristics of a good press release?
Answer:
1. It should be news worthy
2. It should be drafted in simple language
3. Issued to suitable newspapers or journals
4. Brief and precise
5. It must be factually true.iii. What is meant by agenda of a meeting?
Answer:
Agenda is a Latin word which means “things to be done”. It is meant to state the purpose of the meeting. It should be circulated about seven days in advances of meeting. It explaining the members of the committee as to what the meeting will be about and what is to be done in the meeting Business meetings that have no agenda are to be less productive.
iv. Give any two uses of email?
Answer:
1. It is a way to send and receive information in any parts of the world.
2. It is a first, easy and relatively cheap way of messaging.
v. Write 11 parts of a business letter?
Answer:
1. Heading
2. Reference
3. Date
4. The inside name and address.
5. Salutation
6. Subject
7. The body paragraphs
8. Complimentary clause
9. Signature
10. Enclosures
11. Copies.Q7. Do as directed.
a. A factory for manufacturing beer. (One word substitution)
Answer:
Brewery
b. A place where soldiers are quartered.( one word substitution )
Answer:
Cantonment
c. Use the word “cease” in a sentence.”
Answer:
cease – The hostilities ceased and normal life was restored.
d. Hindi /Punjabi equivalent of “state“.
Answer:
State: राज्य /ਰਾਜ
e. Form a word using prefix “mal “.
Answer:
Mal - Malnutrition
f. Form a word using suffix using “ism “.
Answer:
Sufism, nationalism
g. The drowning man said, “Please save me “. (Change the narration)
Answer:
The drowning man requested to save him.
h. Use the idiom,” lay down arms “.
Answer:
Lay down: The soldiers laid down their arms and surrendered.
i. He said,”May the king live long!” (Change the narration)
Answer:
He prayed that the king might live long.
j. Use the idiom in your own sentence (g)
Answer:
On seeing Tiger in front of him, Raj murmured. Please save me God.
Q8. Write down the characteristics of a good Report?
Answer:
Characteristics of a good report:
1. Precision- The main key point of a report is it should be precise, avoid wrong filler words.
2. Accuracy: It helps to take positive decisions.
3. Simple language: Language must be simple so that every reader may understand the facts easily.
4. Clarity: The report must proceed systematically. The writer must make his purpose clear.
5. Relevance: The contents of the report must be relevant. Irrelevant facts make report confusing.
6. Grammatically correct: A good report must be grammatically correct. Faulty construction of sentences makes the meaning if the report confusing.Q9. Explain how to prepare for group interview?
Answer:
Group interviews are also known as mass interview. A group interview takes place when a candidate is interviewed by more than one interviewer at the same time.
To prepare yourself for group interview:-
1. Greet all your interviewers individually.
2. Make eye contact say hello and if possible shake hands.
3. Introduce yourself politely
4. Don’t show surprise or annoyance
5. Don’t focus on any one individual
6. Prepare yourself by making the list of questions.
7. It is better to leas then follow if you are interviewed with other candidates.
8. Avoid dominating the conversation
9. Don’t interrupt the other candidates
10. Beware of your body language
12. Show your leadership skills. Teamwork skill, ability to handle stress and pressure.OR
Write down some basic good manners which one should follow in life?
Answer:
Good manners which one should follow:
1. Always remember that person who helped you.
2. Wait patiently in the line for your turn.
3. While attending a meeting, training conference or seminar keep you mobile on silent mode.
4. Respect everyone.
5. Be courteous
6. Be cheerful
7. be punctual
8. Be a good listener
9. be optimist.
10, Do not raise your voice
11. Make an eye contact while conversing with others.Q10. Make a Precis of the following paragraph and give a suitable title.
Unemployment arises from a variety of causes. One which has been taking place: time and again is the disorganization of industry resulting from a long war. This is a serious problem having no easy solution even at the best of times. Again, there is the unemployment which follows a marked decrease in the quantity of any raw product, such as cotton: in this case, fewer workers are required in the mills and factories. We may call this cause “bad harvests “. Similar, but more serious, is the effect of changes in industry due to the invention of machinery which does more work and requires fewer hands. Yet another serious cause is a strike or lockout; such a stoppage sometimes is due to a very trivial matter perhaps the fact that men are working half an hour longer than the regulations that their unions permit
Answer:
Precis: - Unemployment is the result of many causes. First of all is disorganization of industry caused by war has also caused a shortage of raw materials so that the labors have to sit idle. Machines also throw me out of work. Trade unions also increase unemployment by stopping work.
Title: Causes of unemployment.