U.P Board Class 10 English 817 (HM) 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.
We went for a walk in the country. We went to see an exhibition in the town. We saw a temple surrounded by thick mango trees. It was held in a green park. The park was surrounded by beautiful shops. Light and song filled the whole atmosphere. The chirping of birds filled the air. At a distance men and women were walking in the fields. They were crowding the stalls. Small children were playing under the trees. They were sitting on the merry-go-round. Some women were at a well drawing water. Some boys and girls were looking at a small open circus. All was green and peaceful; all was bright and gay.
1. What surrounded the temple which was held in a green park ?
(A) Boys and girls
(B) Beautiful shops
(C) Light and song
(D) Mango trees
Ans. (D) Mango trees
2. “All was green and peaceful; all was bright and gay.” What does it suggest?
(A) Noisy atmosphere
(B) Sensational atmosphere
(C) Cosy atmosphere
(D) Unhealthy atmosphere
Ans. (C) Cosy atmosphere
3. Which word in the passage is opposite of ‘City’?
(A) Country
(B) Exhibition
(C) Atmosphere
(D) Urban.
Ans. (A) Country
(Q. Nos. 4-8): Choose the correct option to answer the following:
4. Priya had finished her lunch before the bell
(A) rings
(B) had rung
(C) was ringing
(D) rang
Ans. (D) rang
5. People who watch and listen to speech are called
(A) listeners
(B) watchers
(C) hearers
(D) audience
Ans. (D) audience
6. Rearrange the following word clusters to make a meaningful sentence:
was/born/1/where/ the place / is/this
(A) This is the place where I was born
(B) Where was I born this is the place
(C) The place is this I was born where
(D) Where I was born is the place this
Ans. (A) This is the place where I was born
7. Which of the following words is misspelt ?
(A) Accesson
(B) Accessible
(C) Accessory
(D) Accessorize
Ans. (A) Accesson
8. Fill in the gap with a suitable preposition:
Ankit is worried…………. his failure.
(A) in
(B) off
(C) into
(D) about
Ans. (D) about
(Q. No. 9-10): Read the passage given below and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow :
One of the employees, who was a postman and also helped at the post office, went to his boss laughing heartily and showed him the letter to God. Never in his career as a postman had he known that address. The postmaster a fat, amiable fellow – also broke out laughing, but almost immediately he turned serious and, tapping the letter on his desk, commented, “What faith! I wish I had the faith of the man who wrote this letter. Starting up a correspondence with God !”
9. The postman showed to his boss
(A) a pen
(B) a stamp paper
(C) an inkpot
(D) a letter
Ans. (D) a letter
10. The postmaster was
(A) a fraud
(B) an amiable fellow
(C) an intelligent employee
(D) a dishonest person
Ans. (B) an amiable fellow
(Q. Nos. 11-13): Choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
11. Baking was indeed a profitable in the old days.
(A) service
(B) job
(C) business
(D) profession
Ans. (C) business
12. Bodhidharma, a Buddhist, cut off his eyelids because
(A) he was a lunatic
(B) he was a stupid
(C) he felt sleepy during meditations
(D) he was a fool
Ans. (C) he felt sleepy during meditations
13. For the first twenty four hours Mijbil was neither hostile nor ………..
(A) helpful
(B) friendly
(C) opposed
(D) supportive
Ans. (B) friendly
(Q. Nos. 14-15): Read the given extract and choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
The fog comes
On little cat feet.
It sits looking
Over harbour and city
On silent haunches
and then moves on.
14. How does the fog come?
(A) Like little cat
(B) Like small frog
(C) Like crocodile
(D) Like ferocious storm
Ans. (A) Like little cat
15. What does It’ refer to in the poem ?
(A) Cat
(B) City
(C) Fog
(D) Harbour
Ans. (C) Fog
(Q. No. 16-20): Choose the correct option answer the following questions:
16. What was Tricki’s only fault?
(A) Barking
(B) Attacking
(C) Biting
(D) Greed
Ans. (D) Greed
17. Who came with a small bundle of notes one evening?
(A) The thief
(B) A publisher
(C) Anil
(D) A master
Ans. (B) A publisher
18. What was the real name of Bholi ?
(A) Radha
(B) Mangla
(C) Sulekha
(D) Ekta
Ans. (C) Sulekha
19. I will not have such a mean, greedy and contemptible coward as my
(A) husband
(B) companion
(C) friend
(D) class-mate
Ans. (A) husband
20. We established a model library in their capital city of
(A) London
(B) Marsopolis
(C) Germany
(D) France
Ans. (B) Marsopolis
PART-B
(Reading)
1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :
Just as it is vital for parents to live their own lives as fully as possible and to deepen their understanding to themselves to the utmost, so it is important for teachers and educators to do the same. When children go to school their teachers become, during school hours, substitutes for their parents. The children transfer to the teacher some of the feelings they have for their parents and are influenced in their turn by the personalities of the teachers. This mutual relationship is of more importance than any teaching method, and a child’s ability to learn is continually hampered if the relationship is unsatisfactory. Again, if teachers really want to be educators, to help children to develop into satisfactory men and women, and not simply to stuff them with knowledge, they will only be really successful if they themselves have sound personalities. No amount of preaching, however well done, no principles however sound, no clever technique of mechanical aids can replace the influence of a well developed personality.
a) What is important for teachers and educators ?
Ans. It is important for teachers and educators to live their lives fully and to develop a deep understanding of themselves and sound personalities.
b) What happens if the relationship between a teacher and a child is unsatisfactory?
Ans. If the relationship is unsatisfactory, the child’s ability to learn is continually hampered.
c) “When children go to school, their teachers become, during school hours, substitutes for their parents.” What does this statement suggest?
Ans. It suggests that during school hours teachers play the role of parents and strongly influence children’s feelings, behaviour and development.
d) Which word in the passage means ‘Reciprocal’?
Ans. Mutual
(Writing)
2. Write a letter to your younger sister telling her the disadvantages of watching television excessively.
Ans.
Dear Sister,
I hope you are fine and doing well in your studies. I am writing this letter to tell you about the disadvantages of watching television excessively.
Watching too much television wastes a lot of valuable time which can be used for studies, reading books or playing games. It also affects our eyesight and causes headaches and lack of concentration. Excessive TV watching makes us lazy and weak because we do not take part in physical activities. It also reduces creative thinking and negatively affects our academic performance.
Therefore, you should watch television only for a limited time and focus more on your studies, outdoor games and good habits. This will help you stay healthy and achieve success in life.
With love,
Your loving brother,
Sunit
OR
Write an application to the warden of your hostel requesting him to provide facility of some indoor games in the hostel.
Ans.
To
The Warden,
Hostel,
Respected Sir,
I beg to state that I am a student of your hostel. At present, there are very limited facilities for indoor games in the hostel. Due to lack of such facilities, students are unable to utilize their free time in a healthy and useful manner.
Indoor games like chess, carrom, table tennis and ludo are very helpful for mental refreshment and personality development. These games keep students active, reduce stress and promote friendly interaction among students, especially during bad weather or evening hours.
Therefore, I kindly request you to provide facilities for some indoor games in the hostel at the earliest. I shall be highly thankful to you for this act of kindness.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Sunit
Student, Hostel
3. Write a report on Importance of Forests’ in about 80-100 words. (Hints: Useful for living beings; provide food and shelter for animals; keep environment clean; prevent soil erosion; protect forests)
Ans. Forests are very important for all living beings on the earth. They provide food, shelter and protection to animals, birds and many insects. Forests help in keeping the environment clean by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. They also help in controlling climate and bringing rainfall. The roots of trees hold the soil firmly and prevent soil erosion and floods. Forests maintain ecological balance and support human life in many ways. Therefore, it is our duty to protect forests and stop deforestation to save nature and ensure a healthy future.
OR
Write an article on “A Visit to a Zoo” in about 80-100 words. (Hints: When you visited it what you saw there different types of animals and birds; how you enjoyed it)
Ans. Last Sunday I visited a zoo with my friends. It was a memorable experience for me. I saw many kinds of animals like lions, tigers, elephants, deer and bears. There were also different types of birds such as parrots, peacocks and cranes. The monkeys were very amusing and attracted everyone’s attention. I enjoyed watching the animals closely and learning about their habits. The zoo was clean and well maintained. The visit increased my knowledge about wildlife and gave me great pleasure.
(Grammar)
a) Rewrite the following sentence by changing into indirect speech:
Sheela said to Rohit, “Do you want to continue your studies?”
Ans. Sheela asked Rohit if he wanted to continue his studies.
b) Change the following into passive voice:
Will you not attend the class?
Ans. Will the class not be attended by you?
c) Punctuate the following:
the boy said sir may i come
Ans. The boy said, “Sir, may I come?”
d) Translate the following into English:
मनीष अपने पिता का इकलौता बेटा है। एक दिन वह अपने घर से बाहर गया। उसने अपने पिता की आज्ञा नहीं ली। तीन घण्टे बाद जब वह घर लौटा तो उसके पिता जी उससे काफी नाराज हुए ।
Ans. Manish is the only son of his father. One day he went out of his house. He did not take his father’s permission. When he returned home after three hours, his father was very angry with him.
(Literature)
5. Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each:
a). What did the boys do exposing themselves to the rain in the chapter “A Letter to God”?
Ans. The boys ran out into the rain to feel happy and enjoy it. They laughed, played and allowed the rain to drench them, enjoying the fresh air and natural beauty.
OR
What did Buddha ask the girl to bring for curing the child?
Ans. Buddha asked the girl to bring a handful of mustard seeds from a house where no one had ever died, to make her realise the universal truth of death.
b) How long was Mandela not troubled by the laws of man or God?
Ans. Mandela was not troubled by the laws of man or God for twenty-eight years, during which he remained in prison for the struggle against apartheid.
OR
How did Valli pick up various small details about the bus journey?
Ans. Valli picked up small details by carefully listening to the conversations of passengers and the driver, observing the bus timings, fare, route and stops with great attention.
6. Answer any one of the following in about 60 words:
a) How do you know that bread is an important part of Goan life?
Ans. Bread is an important part of Goan life because it is eaten daily with meals. Bakers, known as paders, are highly respected in Goa. The thud of the baker’s bamboo staff wakes people early in the morning. Bread is used on all occasions such as marriages, feasts and festivals, showing its importance in Goan culture.
b) Why does the postmaster send money to Lencho?
Ans. The postmaster sends money to Lencho because he is deeply moved by Lencho’s strong faith in God. He does not want Lencho’s faith to be shaken. Therefore, he collects money from his employees and sends it to Lencho in the name of God.
7. How old, do you think, Amanda is? How do you know this? (40 words)
Ans. Amanda is about nine or ten years old. This is clear from her childish behaviour, her constant daydreaming and the way her mother keeps instructing and correcting her. These traits show that she is still a young school-going child.
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) A Tiger in the Zoo
Ans. The poem shows the contrast between a tiger’s free life in the jungle and his helpless life in a cage. It highlights the cruelty of imprisonment and emphasizes that wild animals belong in their natural habitat, not behind bars.
b) The Trees
Ans. The poem symbolizes the desire for freedom. Trees represent suppressed people who want to break free from restrictions. Their movement towards the forest shows nature’s urge to regain space and balance, and the struggle against confinement.
c) How to tell Wild Animals.
Ans. The poem humorously describes different wild animals and their dangerous habits. Through wit and irony, the poet warns readers about the identifying features of wild animals while entertaining them with playful exaggeration.
9. Answer any one of the following in about 30-40 words:
a) What does Hari Singh get from Anil in return for his work?
Ans. Hari Singh gets food, shelter and clothes from Anil. More importantly, Anil teaches him to read, write and count, which gives Hari Singh a chance to live an honest and respectable life.
b) Why was the twentieth century called the Era of the Books’?
Ans. The twentieth century was called the Era of the Books because education spread rapidly and books were produced in large numbers. Printing became easier and cheaper, leading to the growth of reading habits among people.
10. Answer any one of the following in about 60 words:
a) How did Bholi’s teacher play an important role in changing the course of her life?
Ans. Bholi’s teacher encouraged her to speak confidently and helped her overcome her fear and inferiority complex. She taught Bholi to read and write, boosting her self-respect. By motivating her, the teacher transformed Bholi from a timid, ill-treated girl into a confident and respected young woman.
b) How would you assess Griffin as a scientist?
Ans. Griffin was a brilliant and innovative scientist with great knowledge of chemistry. However, he was irresponsible and reckless, as he used his scientific discoveries for selfish purposes. His lack of moral sense made him dangerous, leading to chaos and destruction despite his genius.
