U.P Board Class 10 English 817 (HJ) 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.
In the olden days in England, the laws were very cruel. A man could be hanged for a very small offence. The Sheriffs who were the keepers of the law. were ignorant men and would hang a man on little or no evidence. Often when a man feared some punishment from the Sheriff, he would run away to the forest. In the forest he would join the company of other men who had come there like him. Such men were called ‘outlaws’. They made their living by hunting deer or by robbing travellers on the highways.
1. What was the punishment for a small offence in England during the olden days-
A Imprisonment
(B) Fine
C Exile
(D) Hanging.
Ans. (D) Hanging.
2. Who were the keepers of the law in England during the olden days?
(A) Judges
(B) Sheriffs.
(C) Lawyers
(D) Politicians
Ans. (B) Sheriffs.
3. Why did a man run away to the forest during the olden days in England?
(A) To join the army
(B) To hunt deer
(C) To rob travellers
(D) To escape punishment from the Sheriff
Ans. (D) To escape punishment from the Sheriff
(Questions No. 4-8) Choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
4. I met …….. old friend in the temple.
(A) a
(C) an
(B) the
(D) None of the above
Ans. (A) a
5. Unless he begs my pardon, I ……. not excuse him.
(A) must
(B) could.
(C) will
(D) might
Ans. (C) will
6. Rearrange the following word clusters to make a meaningful sentence:
behaviour/got/I/his/at/angry
(A) I got angry at his behaviour.
(B) I angry got his at behaviour.
(C) Angry got I his behaviour at.
(D) His behaviour angry got I at.
Ans. (A) I got angry at his behaviour.
7. He prevented me going to the city.
(A) of
(B) for
(C) from
(D) on
Ans. (C) from
8. Which of the following words is misspelt?
(A) Humour
(B) Share
(C) Briefly
(D) Languege
Ans. (D) Languege
(Questions No. 9-10) Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow:
Coorg or Kodagu, the smallest district of Karnataka, is home to evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations. Evergreen rainforests cover thirty percent of this district. During the monsoons, it pours enough to keep many visitors away. The season of joy commences from September and continues till March.
9. In which state of India is Coorg situated?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Goa
(C) Kerala
(D) Rajasthan
Ans. (A) Karnataka
10. The best season to visit Coorg is ……….
(A) April to June
(B) July to August
(C) September to March.
(D) None of the above
Ans. (C) September to March.
(Questions No. 11-13) Choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
11. What did Lencho hope for?
(A) A good shower of rain.
(B) Bright sunshine
(C) A good crop
(D) Cloudy weather
Ans. (A) A good shower of rain.
12. Who was the first black President of South Africa?
(A) Oliver Tambo
(B) Yusuf Dadoo
(C) Nelson Mandela.
(D) Walter Sisulu
Ans. (C) Nelson Mandela.
13. The bakers of Goa used to wear:
(A) Kabai
(B) Bol
(C) A long cloak
(D) All of the above
Ans. (C) A long cloak
(Questions No. 14-15) Read the given extract and choose the correct option to answer the following questions.
Now
He senses first responsibility
In a world of possessions. People will take
Balls, balls will be lost always, little boy.
14. Who is the poet of the poem. “The Ball Poem’?
(A) Robert Frost
(B) W.B. Yeats
(C) Sylvia Plath
(D) John Berryman.
Ans. (D) John Berryman
15. What does ‘In a world of possessions’ mean?
(A) Love
(B) Material things
(C) Lust
(D) None of the above
Ans. (B) Material things
Questions No. 16-20) Choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
16. Who was Mr. Herriot?
(A) A compounder
(B) A doctor.
(C) A neighbour of Mrs. Pumphrey
(D) A trainer of dogs
Ans. (B) A doctor.
17. Who does ‘T’ refer to in the story, ‘The Thief’s Story?”
(A) Hari Singh
(B) Anil
(C) The writer of the story
(D) The previous employer of the thief
Ans. (A) Hari Singh
18. Who came to meet Ausable in the story, “The Midnight Visitor’?
(A) Fowler
(B) A Policeman
(C) Ausable’s father
(D) Max
Ans. (D) Max
19. How many burglars are there in the story ‘A Question of Trust’?
(A) Two
(B) Five
(C) Three
(D) Four
Ans. (A) Two
20. Who comforted Bholi in the classroom?
(A) Her friend
(B) Her teacher.
(C) Her Principal
(D) The monitor of the class
Ans. (B) Her teacher.
PART-B
Reading
21. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
The modern world is a world of gross materialism. Money is the pivot on which the present world seems to turn. The Western world, more than the Eastern world, is completely in the clutches of these money-making tendencies. The money thus made is put to a variety of uses good, bad and indifferent. Even a casual observation of the working of the world reveals the fact that the abuse of money is the rule, and the right use of money, the exception.
Human nature is fundamentally selfish. As such, it is no wonder that money earned is in the majority of cases wrongly used. The right use of money consists in spending it for universal good, for the greatest good of the greatest number, in addition to meeting one’s personal and family requirements.
(a) What place does money occupy in the modern world, according to the writer?
Ans. According to the writer, money occupies a central place in the modern world. The whole world seems to revolve around money.
(b) How is money generally used by people everywhere?
Ans. Money is generally misused by people everywhere. Its abuse is common, while its proper use is rare.
(c) What is the right use of money, according to the writer?
Ans. The right use of money is to spend it for universal good—for the greatest good of the greatest number—along with meeting one’s personal and family needs.
(d) Which word in the passage means ‘needs’?
Ans. The word is “requirements”.
Writing
22. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to give you full fee concession on grounds of poverty and merit.
Ans.
To
The Principal,
ABC Inter College,
[City]
Subject: Application for full fee concession
Sir,
I respectfully submit that I am a student of Class X in your esteemed college. I belong to a very poor family and my father has a very limited income. Because of our weak financial condition, it has become difficult for my parents to pay my school fees.
I am a sincere and hardworking student. I have always secured good marks in my examinations and maintain good discipline in the college. On the grounds of poverty and merit, I humbly request you to kindly grant me full fee concession for this academic session.
I shall be highly grateful to you for this kind favour.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Sunit Singh
Class X
Roll No. ……
Date: ……
OR
Write a letter to your friend telling him how your village or city has changed during the past few years.
Ans.
Dear Friend,
I hope you are fine. Today I am writing this letter to tell you how my village has changed during the past few years. Earlier, it was very simple and quiet, but now many developments have taken place.
Most of the kutcha roads have been converted into pucca roads. Electricity supply has improved and almost every house has a mobile phone and television. A new school and a health centre have been opened, which has made life easier for the villagers. People are now more aware of education and cleanliness. Modern farming methods and machines are also being used.
However, the village is still peaceful and pollution-free. I really enjoy living here and hope you will visit my village soon to see these changes yourself.
With love,
Yours lovingly,
Sunit Singh
23. Write a paragraph on the reception of a bride attended by you in about 80-100 words, on the basis of the points given below:
(a) Date and time
(b) Decoration of pandal
(c) Snacks and tea
(d) Coming of the bride on the stage
(e) Photography and blessings showered on the newly-weds
(f) Dinner
Ans. (a) Date and Time:
I attended the reception ceremony of a bride on 10th December. The function started at about 7 p.m. in the evening at a well-known community hall of our city. Many relatives, friends and neighbours were present on this happy occasion.
(b) Decoration of Pandal:
The pandal was beautifully and tastefully decorated. Colourful lights, flowers, ribbons and curtains made the pandal look very attractive. The stage was also nicely decorated and created a joyful atmosphere.
(c) Snacks and Tea:
All the guests were welcomed politely. They were served hot tea, cold drinks and a variety of tasty snacks. Everyone enjoyed the refreshments while talking to one another.
(d) Coming of the Bride on the Stage:
After some time, the bride came on the stage along with the groom. Both of them were dressed in beautiful clothes and looked very graceful and cheerful.
(e) Photography and Blessings:
Professional photographers were busy taking photographs and videos. Elders and relatives came forward to bless the newly-weds and wished them a happy married life.
(f) Dinner:
In the end, a grand and delicious dinner was arranged. Various dishes were served and all the guests enjoyed the food very much.
OR
Write an article in about 80-100 words on the importance of good manners and courteous behaviour in life, on the basis of the points given below:
(a) A few examples of good manners
Ans. Good manners are the signs of a cultured and disciplined person. Greeting elders with respect, speaking softly and politely, listening to others patiently and helping the needy are important examples of good manners. Using words like please, sorry, thank you and excuse me shows humility. Obeying teachers, respecting parents, standing in a queue and keeping public places clean are also good manners that reflect our character.
(b) How does courtesy affect our day-to-day life?
Ans. Courtesy has a great impact on our daily life. Polite and kind behaviour creates a peaceful and friendly atmosphere at home, school and society. It helps us avoid quarrels and misunderstandings. Courteous people easily win love, respect and cooperation from others. Thus, courtesy makes our life happy, successful and meaningful.
Grammar
24. (a) Rewrite the following sentence by changing it into Indirect Speech:
“Is this the way to the new Parliament Building?” a motorist asked the policeman.
Ans. The motorist asked the policeman if that was the way to the new Parliament Building.
(b) Change the following sentence into Passive Voice:
I know him well.
Ans. He is known well by me.
(c) Punctuate the following using capital letters also wherever necessary:
he said will you help me or shall i ask someone else
Ans. He said, “Will you help me or shall I ask someone else?”
(d) Translate the following into English:
मुझे मेरा गाँव बहुत पसन्द है। यहाँ के लोगों में बड़ा अपनापन है। मेरे गाँव में कारखाने नहीं हैं इसलिए यहाँ प्रदूषण भी नहीं है। मुझे अपने गाँव का मन्दिर, फलों के बगीचे एवं हरे-भरे खेत बहुत याद आते हैं।
Ans. I like my village very much. The people here are very loving and friendly. There are no factories in my village, so there is no pollution. I miss my village temple, fruit gardens and green fields very much.
Literature
25. Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each:
(a) What quality of Lencho impressed the postmaster? How did he decide to help him?
Ans. Lencho’s strong faith in God impressed the postmaster. He was deeply moved by Lencho’s belief and decided to help him by collecting money from his colleagues and sending it to Lencho in the form of a letter.
OR
What did Rajvir see during his car journey to Dhekiabari?
Ans. During his car journey to Dhekiabari, Rajvir saw vast tea gardens, neatly pruned tea bushes and workers plucking tea leaves. He also saw factories where tea leaves were processed and learnt about tea cultivation.
b) What is a seagull? What is the lesson ‘His First Flight about?
Ans. A seagull is a sea bird that lives near the sea. The lesson His First Flight is about a young seagull who is afraid to fly. It teaches us that fear can be overcome with courage, confidence and encouragement.
OR
What prompted Anne Frank to keep a diary? What name did she give to it?
Ans. Anne Frank was prompted to keep a diary because she felt lonely and had no true friend to share her feelings with. She treated her diary as her close friend and named it “Kitty.”
26. Answer any one of the following questions in about 60 words:
(a) Describe Nelson Mandela.
Ans. Nelson Mandela was a great leader and freedom fighter of South Africa. He fought bravely against the cruel system of apartheid and spent many years in prison for the freedom of his people. He believed in equality, peace and forgiveness. After his release, he became the first black President of South Africa and worked for national unity and harmony.
(b) What is the point of controversy between Natalya and Lomov?
Ans. The main point of controversy between Natalya and Lomov is the ownership of the Oxen Meadows. Both claim that the land belongs to their family. This small issue leads to a heated argument between them, which later turns into quarrels over other matters as well.
27. What kind of a girl is Amanda? What kind of life does she want to live?
Ans. Amanda is a sensitive, quiet and imaginative girl. She is often scolded by her mother for small things, which makes her feel irritated and lonely. She dreams of freedom and peace. Amanda wants to live a carefree, independent and happy life, away from restrictions, where she can enjoy nature, silence and personal freedom.
OR
Write four lines of any poem prescribed in your syllabus. (Do not copy the lines given in the question paper.)
Ans.
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
28. Write the central idea of any one of the following poems in about 40 words:
(a) Fire and Ice
Ans. The poem reflects on the possible ways the world could end—through fire, symbolizing desire and passion, or ice, symbolizing hatred and indifference. It teaches that human emotions, if extreme, can destroy the world.
(b) The Ball Poem
Ans. The poem teaches a lesson about loss and responsibility. Losing the ball symbolizes life’s losses, and the boy learns that loss is natural and one must face it with courage and maturity.
(c) The Tale of Custard the Dragon
Ans. The poem tells the story of Custard, a cowardly dragon, who proves his bravery in danger. It teaches that even those who seem weak or fearful can show courage when needed.
29. Answer any one of the following questions in about 30-40 words:
(a) Why did Hari Singh return to Anil?
Ans. Hari Singh returned to Anil because his conscience troubled him. Though he had initially stolen from Anil, he realized that Anil trusted him and was kind. Hari Singh wanted to make amends and returned the stolen items honestly.
(b) Why did Bholi refuse to marry Bishamber?
Ans. Bholi refused to marry Bishamber because he was arrogant, rude and ill-mannered. She did not want to live with someone who would not respect her or care for her feelings, so she boldly rejected the proposal.
30. Answer any one of the following questions in about 60 words:
(a) How is Horace Danby cheated by the lady in the story ‘A Question of Trust’?
Ans. Horace Danby is cheated by a clever lady who pretends to be the owner of the house. She tricks him into opening the safe and hands over the keys, claiming she will safeguard the jewels. Later, he discovers that she is a thief, and she escapes with the jewels, completely fooling Horace.
(b) Describe the life of Matilda Loisel before and after she lost the necklace.
Ans. Before losing the necklace, Matilda Loisel was a proud and dissatisfied woman who dreamed of a wealthy life, feeling unhappy with her modest living. After losing the necklace, she faced poverty and hardship, working hard for years to repay the debt, which made her realize the value of honesty and contentment.
