U.P Board Class 10 English 817 (HK) Question Paper 2024 का उत्तर आप यहाँ से प्राप्त कर सकते हैं। जिसका कोई भी शुल्क आपसे नहीं लिया जायेगा। आइये विस्तार से सभी प्रश्नो को जानते हैं।
सत्र – 2024
अंग्रेजी
समय: तीन घण्टे 15 मिनट पूर्णांक: 70
Instructions:
i) First 15 minutes are allotted for the candidates to read the question paper.
ii) All questions are compulsory.
iii) This question paper has two Parts – Part-A and Part-B.
iv) Part-A consists of 20 multiple choice questions of one mark each that have to be answered on OMR Answer Sheet by darkening completely the correct circle with blue or black ballpoint pen.
v) For Part-A read the question-wise instructions and mark your answer on the given OMR Answer Sheet only. Do not erase, cut or use whitener on the OMR Answer Sheet after answering.
vi) Marks of the questions are mentioned against them.
vii) Part-B consists of descriptive type questions of 50 marks.
viii) All the questions of Part-B are to be attempted all at a time.
ix) Start from the first question and go up to the last question. Do not waste your time on the question you cannot solve.
PART-A
(Q. Nos. 1-3): Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.
Akbar was a boy of thirteen when he became the king of Delhi. At the time when Akbar was born, Humayun, his father, was a wanderer in Sindh because he had been defeated by Sher Shah. When Akbar was only one year old, he was taken away from his parents and was brought up in Persia by Bairam Khan. Akbar came back to India with Humayun. Soon, his father died.
Even as a young man Akbar looked like a king. He was about 5 feet 7 inches tall and had a strong body, a broad chest and long arms. He liked riding and spent a lot of time on horseback.
1. Why did Akbar become the king of Delhi in such a young age?
(A) He was an orphan
(B) He was dependent
(C) He was intelligent
(D) He lost his father
Ans. (D) He lost his father
2. What did Akbar like ?
(A) Administration
(B) Playing with his close friends
(C) Riding
(D) Chess
Ans. (C) Riding
3. Which word in the passage is opposite of ‘Narrow’?
(A) Wanderer
(B) Broad
(C) Little
(D) Spread
Ans. (B) Broad
(Q. Nos. 4-8): Choose the correct option to answer the following:
4. Students have left the classroom before the teacher
(A) will enter
(B) has entered
(C) entered
(D) enters
Ans. (C) entered
5. If you want something more, you are
(A) dissatisfactory
(B) dissatisfying
(C) dissatisfied
(D) dissatisfaction
Ans. (C) dissatisfied
6. Rearrange the following word clusters to make a meaningful sentence:
work/their/done/will/they/ have/why/not?
(A) Why they will have not done their work?
(B) Why will they not have done their work?
(C) Why have they not will done their work?
(D) Why their work they will have not done?
Ans. (B) Why will they not have done their work?
7. Which of the following words is misspelt?
(A) Commander
(B) Commandent
(C) Commercial
(D) Commissioner
Ans. (B) Commandent
8. Boys were jumping the pond.
(A) in
(B) between
(C) upon
(D) into
Ans. (D) into
(Q. Nos. 9-10): Read the passage given below and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow:
So, in order not to shake the writer’s faith in God, the postmaster came up with an idea: answer the letter. But when he opened it, it was evident that to answer it, he needed something more than goodwill, ink and paper. But he stuck to his resolution he asked for money from his employees, he himself gave part of his salary, and several friends of his were obliged to give something for act of charity.
9 The postmaster answered the letter
(A) as he was a good friend of the writer
(B) as he was dutiful
(C) as he did not want to help the writer
(D) in order not to shake the writer’s faith in God
Ans. (D) in order not to shake the writer’s faith in God
10. Who is the ‘writer’ described in the paragraph ?
(A) G. L. Fuentes
(B) The Postmaster
(C) Lencho
(D) Postman
Ans. (C) Lencho
(Q. Nos. 11-13). Choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
11. A man who takes away another man’s freedom is a ………… of hatred.
(A) friend
(B) brother
(C) supporter
(D) prisoner
Ans. (D) prisoner
12. In the summer of 1941 Grandma ……….. and had to have an operation.
(A) was well
(B) was unwell
(C) fell ill
(D) got irritated
Ans. (C) fell ill
13. The land between Mysore and Mangalore is by a proud race of martial men and beautiful women.
(A) left
(B) inhabited
(C) filled
(D) surrounded
Ans. (B) inhabited
(Q. Nos. 14-15): Read the given extract and choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
The true Chameleon is small,
A lizard sort of thing
He hasn’t any ears at all
And not a single wing
If there is nothing on the tree,
Tis the chameleon you see.
14. What sort of thing is a chameleon ?
(A) A dove
(B) A pigeon
(C) A serpent
(D) A lizard
Ans. (D) A lizard
15. What do you see if there is nothing on the tree ?
(A) A sparrow
(B) A parrot
(C) A chameleon
(D) A peacock
Ans. (C) A chameleon
(Q. Nos. 16-20): Choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
16. What kind of citizen was Horace Danby thought?
(A) Dishonest
(B) Kind hearted
(C) Poor
(D) Honest
Ans. (D) Honest
17. By whom was Horace Danby tricked?
(A) A young boy
(B) A handsome boy
(C) A clever young lady
(D) An old man
Ans. (C) A clever young lady
18. What did Griffin do in revenge when his landlord tried to eject him?
(A) Left the house
(B) Began to abuse
(C) Set fire to the house
(D) Started jumping
Ans. (C) Set fire to the house
19. Mrs. Hall was convinced that the room was haunted by
(A) spirits
(B) evil souls
(C) dead bodies
(D) ghosts
Ans. (D) ghosts
20. One thing that Richard bright could do in
(A) play football
(B) collect things
(C) swim across
(D) play baseball
Ans. (B) collect things
PART – B
(Reading)
1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
The bulk of our population is poor and illiterate. Their sorry condition poses a problem. On the one hand, there is a shortage of teachers for adult education and, on the other, the adults feel shy of starting to learn at a late age and attend classes like children, Moreover, the adult villagers have little time to spare for attending classes. The job of a farmer is very strenuous and he needs ample rest and relaxation. In addition, he finds that what is taught at adult centres of education has no bearing on his daily needs and therefore he has become cynical about adult education. It is necessary to make adult education in villages agriculture-oriented so as to make it more meaningful for the farmer. In towns and cities also, adult education needs to be made work-based. It should comprise types of system in which earning and learning go together side by side. Efforts should be made to discourage the tendency of the village folk to migrate to the towns.
a) Why does an adult feel shy of learning at a late age?
Ans. An adult feels shy of learning at a late age because he hesitates to attend classes and study like small children.
b) Why does a farmer need rest and relaxation?
Ans. A farmer needs rest and relaxation because his work is very strenuous and physically tiring.
c) “In towns and cities, adult education needs to be made work based.” What meaning do you draw from this statement?
Ans. This statement means that adult education in towns and cities should be related to practical work so that adults can learn while earning their livelihood.
d) Which word in the passage is opposite of ‘Bold’?
Ans. The word in the passage opposite of ‘Bold’ is shy.
(Writing)
2. Write a letter to your father explaining why you could not get good marks in Science.
Ans.
City
Date: //2024
My dear Father,
I hope you are well. I want to tell you the reason why I could not get good marks in Science. This year the syllabus was lengthy and some chapters were difficult. I also fell ill before the examination, so I could not revise properly. Because of this, my performance was affected.
I am not discouraged. I have understood my mistakes and I promise to work harder in the future. Please bless me and do not worry about my result.
Yours lovingly,
Your loving son
Name
OR
Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to provide some more furniture to your class.
Ans.
To
The Principal
XYZ College
City
Subject: Request for providing more furniture
Respected Sir,
I beg to state that there is a shortage of furniture in our classroom. Many benches are broken and some students have to sit on the floor, which causes inconvenience in studies.
Therefore, I humbly request you to kindly provide some more desks and benches to our class at the earliest. I shall be highly obliged to you for this act of kindness.
Thanking you.
Yours obediently,
Name
Class X
Roll No. ___
3. Write a report on Importance of Trees’ in about 80-100 words. (Hints: Essential for all beings; provide foliage and fruits food and shelter for cattle; useful to human beings; keep environment clean; plant and protect trees)
Ans. Trees are essential for all living beings. They provide oxygen which is necessary for life. Trees give fruits, flowers and foliage. They provide food and shelter to birds and cattle. Trees are very useful to human beings as they give timber, medicines and shade. They help in keeping the environment clean by absorbing harmful gases and reducing pollution. Trees also prevent soil erosion and maintain ecological balance. Therefore, we should plant more trees and protect them to save our environment and future generations.
OR
Write an article on “An Important Day in my Life’ in about 80-100 words. (Hints: Which day is important; why it is important; what happened that day; how you enjoyed it)
Ans. The most important day in my life was the day when I passed my Class 10 examination. It was important because it was the result of my hard work. When the result was declared, I felt very happy and proud. My parents blessed me and my teachers appreciated my efforts. We celebrated the day with sweets and happiness. This day gave me confidence and inspired me to work harder for my future goals.
(Grammar)
4. a) Rewrite the following sentence by changing into indirect speech:
Rakesh said to Meera, “Have you completed your work?”
Ans. Rakesh asked Meera whether she had completed her work.
b) Change the following into passive voice:
Why does he beat his brother?
Ans. Why is his brother beaten by him?
c) Punctuate the following:
my father said to rajoo you should not waste your time on sundays
Ans. My father said to Rajoo, “You should not waste your time on Sundays.”
d) Translate the following into English:
आज हमारे प्रधानाचार्य अवकाश ग्रहण कर रहे हैं। वे कॉलेज में 1980 से कार्य करते रहे हैं। वे सभी अध्यापकों के साथ अच्छा व्यवहार करते रहे हैं। सभी विद्यार्थी उनका बहुत सम्मान करते हैं।
Ans. Today our Principal is retiring. He has been working in the college since 1980. He has always behaved well with all the teachers. All the students respect him very much.
(Literature)
5. Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each:
a) What was only one hope that Lencho thought?
Ans. Lencho’s only hope was help from God. After his crops were destroyed by hailstorm, he believed that God would send him money to survive and sow his fields again.
OR
What was the result of the sights that Siddhartha saw ?
Ans. The sights of an old man, a sick man, a dead body and an ascetic made Siddhartha realize the truth of life. He understood that suffering, old age and death are unavoidable.
b) What is the greatest wealth of South Africa, according to Nelson Mandela ?
Ans. According to Nelson Mandela, the greatest wealth of South Africa is its people, especially the young generation who can build the future of the nation.
OR
Who raised the voice, “Stop the bus ! Stop the bus !” and why ?
Ans. Valli raised the voice “Stop the bus! Stop the bus!” because she wanted the bus to stop so that she could get down at her village.
6. Answer any one of the following in about 60 words:
a) What does Anne write in her first essay?
Ans. In her first essay, Anne writes that talking is a student’s habit and she has inherited it from her mother. She argues that she will try to control her talking but cannot completely stop it. She expresses her thoughts humorously and confidently.
b) Describe the sights that moved Buddha.
Ans. Buddha saw four sights that deeply moved him—an old man, a sick man, a dead body and an ascetic. These sights made him realize that life is full of suffering, disease, old age and death. This realization changed his life and led him to search for truth and peace.
7. What is the difference between a tiger in the zoo and the tiger in its natural habitat? (40 words)
Ans. A tiger in the zoo lives in captivity and depends on humans for food and care. A tiger in its natural habitat lives freely in the forest, hunts its prey, and enjoys complete freedom in nature.
OR
Write four lines of any poem prescribed in your syllabus. (Do not copy the lines given in the question paper)
Ans. He stalks in his vivid stripes,
The few steps of his cage.
On pads of velvet quiet,
In his quiet rage.
8. Write the central idea of any one of the following poems (in about 40-50 words):
a) Amanda
Ans. The poem Amanda highlights the feelings of a young girl who longs for freedom and peace. Constant instructions and scolding make her escape into an imaginary world where she can live freely and happily without restrictions.
b) The Ball Poem
Ans. The poem teaches the lesson of loss and responsibility. When the boy loses his ball, he learns that loss is a part of life and one must accept it with maturity. It helps him grow emotionally.
c) For Anne Gregory.
Ans. The poem conveys that true love should be based on inner qualities, not physical appearance. The poet emphasizes that inner beauty and goodness are more important and lasting than outward beauty.
9. Answer any one of the following in about 30-40 words:
a) Why is Mrs. Pumphrey worried about Tricki ?
Ans. Mrs. Pumphrey is worried about Tricki because he is overfed and has become very fat and inactive. He suffers from health problems due to lack of exercise and excessive eating.
b) What kind of a person is Loisel’s husband?
Ans. Loisel’s husband is a kind, honest and simple man. He is loving and supportive and sacrifices his own comforts and desires to fulfill his wife’s wishes.
10. Answer any one of the following in about 60 words:
a) Why does Anil not hand over the thief to the police ?
Ans. Anil does not hand over Hari Singh to the police because he believes in giving people a chance to reform. He understands that education and trust can change a person. Anil’s kindness and faith make Hari feel ashamed of his theft and decide to become honest.
b) What was the cause of Matilda’s ruin? How could she have avoided it?
Ans. Matilda’s ruin was caused by her pride and desire to appear rich. She borrowed a necklace and lost it, then spent years repaying debt. She could have avoided her ruin by telling the truth about the necklace immediately.
