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📘 Section–A (Reading Comprehension)
Q.1. Unseen Passage
Passage: Great Indian Digital Divide
The digital revolution in India has transformed the way people live, work and communicate. However, this progress has not reached everyone equally. There is a large gap between people who have access to digital technology and those who do not. This gap is known as the digital divide.
In urban areas, people have better internet connectivity, smartphones, and digital literacy. On the other hand, rural areas still struggle with poor internet access and lack of awareness. Many students in villages face difficulty in attending online classes due to lack of devices.
The government has taken steps to bridge this gap by launching digital programs and improving connectivity. Yet, a lot more needs to be done to ensure equal access to digital resources for all citizens. Bridging the digital divide can help in education, employment, and overall development of the country. Millions of people can benefit from this change.
Questions & Answers
(i) What is meant by digital divide?
Ans: Digital divide means the gap between people who have access to digital technology and those who do not.
(ii) Where is digital access better, urban or rural areas?
Ans: Digital access is better in urban areas.
(iii) Why do rural students face difficulty in online classes?
Ans: Rural students face difficulty due to lack of devices and poor internet connectivity.
(iv) What steps has the government taken?
Ans: The government has launched digital programs and improved connectivity.
(v) How can bridging digital divide help people?
Ans: It can help in education, employment and overall development.
Q.2. Unseen Analytical Passage (Table Based)
Table: Monthly Rainfall (in mm)
| City | June | July | August |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 80 | 200 | 150 |
| Mumbai | 300 | 600 | 500 |
| Kolkata | 250 | 400 | 350 |
| Chennai | 100 | 120 | 130 |
Questions & Answers
(i) Which city received the highest rainfall in July?
Ans: Mumbai received the highest rainfall (600 mm).
(ii) Which city has the lowest rainfall overall?
Ans: Chennai has the lowest rainfall.
(iii) How much rainfall did Delhi receive in August?
Ans: Delhi received 150 mm rainfall.
(iv) Which city shows the highest increase from June to July?
Ans: Mumbai shows the highest increase.
(v) Which city has almost consistent rainfall?
Ans: Chennai has almost consistent rainfall.
Q.3. Note Making & Title
Passage: Spiders
All spiders are carnivorous animals. They feed mainly on insects and other small creatures. Spiders use webs to catch their prey. Some spiders do not spin webs but hunt actively. They inject poison into their prey to paralyze it.
Spiders play an important role in controlling insect populations. Their bodies are divided into two main parts and they have eight legs. Most spiders are harmless to humans, but a few species can be dangerous.
Notes
Title: Spiders
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Nature
- Carnivorous
- Feed on insects
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Hunting Methods
- Web trapping
- Active hunting
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Features
- Eight legs
- Two body parts
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Importance
- Control insect population
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Danger Level
- Mostly harmless
- Few dangerous
Q.4. Summary Writing
Passage: The Great Desert Where Hippos Once Lived
The Sahara Desert, now one of the driest places on Earth, was once a green and fertile land. Thousands of years ago, rivers flowed through it and animals like hippos lived there. Climate changes over time turned the region into a vast desert.
Scientists have found rock paintings and fossils that show evidence of this transformation. These discoveries help us understand how climate change can drastically alter environments. The Sahara today stands as a reminder of nature’s power and history hidden beneath the sands.
Summary
The Sahara Desert was once a fertile land with rivers and animals like hippos. Due to climate change, it became dry and barren. Evidence like fossils and rock paintings shows this transformation. The Sahara is now a symbol of environmental change and natural history.
📘 Section–B (Creative Writing Skills)
Q.5 Notice Writing
(Option 1) Tour Notice
ABC Higher Secondary School, Raipur
NOTICE
Date: 10 July 2025
Educational Tour to Bhoramdev (Kawardha)
All the students are informed that the school is organizing an educational tour to Bhoramdev (Kawardha) on 25th July 2025. Interested students are requested to give their names to the undersigned by 15th July 2025. Limited seats are available.
For further details, contact the school office.
Megha Sen
(Secretary)
(Option 2) Discipline Meeting Notice
ABC Higher Secondary School
NOTICE
Date: 10 July 2025
Meeting for Improving Discipline
All the class representatives are informed that a meeting will be held on 15th July 2025 at 11:00 AM in the school auditorium to discuss ways to improve discipline in the school. Attendance is compulsory.
Head Girl
Q.6 Poster Making
(Option 1) Poster Against Drugs
🚫 SAY NO TO DRUGS 🚫
Drugs Destroy Life
Choose Health, Choose Future
👉 Stay Away from Addiction
👉 Be Smart, Be Safe
“Your Life is Precious – Don’t Waste It!”
Issued in Public Interest
(Option 2) Eye Donation Poster
👁️ EYE DONATION CAMP 👁️
Give the Gift of Sight
Donate Your Eyes, Save Lives
👉 One Donation Can Light Two Lives
👉 Be a Hero After Life
“Pledge Today for a Brighter Tomorrow”
— Director General of Health Services
Q.7 Letter Writing
(Option 1) Letter to Editor
69/C, Samta Colony
Raipur
Date: 10 July 2025
To,
The Editor,
The Times of India,
Raipur
Subject: Complaint regarding poor water supply
Sir,
I would like to draw your attention towards the bad condition of water supply in our locality, Samta Colony. The water supply is irregular and often contaminated. Residents are facing great difficulty in their daily lives.
This problem may lead to serious health issues. Therefore, I request the concerned authorities to take immediate action to improve the situation.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
Rajendra Sharma
(Option 2) Letter to Father
11/C, R.T.S. Colony
Bilaspur
Date: 10 July 2025
Dear Father,
I hope you are well. I want to inform you that my friend has invited me to visit his village during the vacation. I wish to spend a few days there to relax and learn about village life.
Kindly grant me permission for the same. I assure you that I will take care of myself.
Yours lovingly,
Rohit
Q.8 Article / Speech Writing
(Option 1) Article on Road Safety Seminar
Road Safety Movement Seminar
Recently, I attended a seminar on “Road Safety Movement” organized by the Rotary Club of our district. The seminar focused on the importance of following traffic rules and safe driving practices.
Experts explained the causes of road accidents such as over-speeding, careless driving, and ignoring traffic signals. They also suggested preventive measures like wearing helmets, using seat belts, and avoiding mobile phones while driving.
The seminar was very informative and created awareness among students and citizens. It inspired everyone to become responsible road users and contribute towards reducing accidents.
(Option 2) Speech on Smoking: A Silent Killer
Smoking: A Silent Killer
Good morning respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends.
Today I would like to speak on the topic “Smoking: A Silent Killer”. Smoking is a dangerous habit that harms not only the smoker but also the people around him. It causes serious diseases like cancer, lung problems and heart issues.
Many people start smoking due to peer pressure, but they fail to realize its harmful effects. It slowly damages the body and reduces life expectancy.
Therefore, we must spread awareness and say no to smoking. Let us choose a healthy lifestyle and inspire others to do the same.
Thank you.
📘 Q.9 Grammar
(A) Voice (Active → Passive)
👉 Rule याद रखो:
- Object → Subject बनता है
- Verb की 3rd form (V3) लगती है
- “by + doer” (optional)
(i) I take coffee.
- Subject = I
- Object = coffee
👉 Passive:
Coffee is taken by me.
(ii) We helped you.
- Subject = We
- Object = you
- Verb = helped (past)
👉 Passive:
You were helped by us.
(iii) She is collecting stamps.
👉 Structure: is/am/are + V-ing
👉 Passive rule:
is/am/are + being + V3
👉 Answer:
Stamps are being collected by her.
✅ (B) Relative Clause
👉 Rule:
- Who → person
- Which → thing
- That → both (common)
(i)
(a) The boy is my brother.
(b) He is sitting outside.
👉 Combine:
The boy who is sitting outside is my brother.
(ii)
(a) I know the man.
(b) Police beat him.
👉 Combine:
I know the man whom the police beat.
(iii)
(a) I have read the book.
(b) I borrowed it from you.
👉 Combine:
I have read the book which I borrowed from you.
✅ (C) Narration (Direct → Indirect)
👉 Rules:
- “ ” हटाओ
- that / to लगाओ
- tense change (except universal truth)
- said to → told / requested
(i) He said, “Earth moves round the sun”.
👉 Universal truth → tense नहीं बदलेगा
👉 Answer:
He said that the Earth moves round the sun.
(ii) The teacher said, “The sun rises in the east”.
👉 Universal truth
👉 Answer:
The teacher said that the sun rises in the east.
(iii) She said to me, “Please bring me a glass of water”.
👉 “Please” = request
👉 said to → requested
👉 Answer:
She requested me to bring her a glass of water.
⭐ Final Tip (Exam Trick)
- Passive में हमेशा V3 + by याद रखो
- Clause में who / which / whom सही use करो
- Narration में universal truth = no tense change
📘 Section–C (Literature Text-book)
Q.10 Seen Prose (Hornbill)
Chapter: We’re Not Afraid to Die… if We Can All Be Together (Gordon Cook & Alan East)
Passage:
The first indication of impending disaster came at about 6 p.m. With an explosion, a tremendous wave hit our boat. The boat tilted and water rushed inside. We were terrified but did not lose hope. We started pumping out water and tried to control the damage.
Our boat, Wavewalker, was badly damaged. The storm grew stronger and the waves rose higher. Despite the danger, we worked together as a team. The children also showed courage. We were determined to survive and save our boat.
Questions & Answers
(i) What was the first indication of danger?
Ans: The first indication of danger was a huge wave that hit the boat with an explosion.
(ii) What was the name of the boat?
Ans: The name of the boat was Wavewalker.
(iii) What happened after the wave hit the boat?
Ans: Water rushed into the boat and it got badly damaged.
(iv) How did the family react to the situation?
Ans: They stayed calm, worked together and tried to control the damage.
(v) What quality did the children show?
Ans: The children showed great courage.
Q.11 Poetry (Hornbill)
Poem: A Photograph by Shirley Toulson
Passage:
Now she’s been dead nearly as many years as that girl lived.
And of this circumstance there is nothing to say at all.
Its silence silences.
Questions & Answers
(i) How long has the poet’s mother been dead?
Ans: The poet’s mother has been dead for nearly as many years as she had lived.
(ii) Which circumstance is referred to here?
Ans: The circumstance refers to the death of the poet’s mother.
(iii) What is the mood of the poet here?
Ans: The mood of the poet is sad, emotional and reflective.
(iv) Explain: “Its silence silences.”
Ans: This line means that the pain of loss is so deep that it cannot be expressed in words. The silence of death makes everything quiet and speechless.
⭐ Exam Tip
- Prose → main idea + घटना (event) याद रखो
- Poetry → feeling + theme + line meaning
Q.12. The author’s physical condition in Darchen
(Chapter: Silk Road – Nick Middleton)
Answer:
The author’s physical condition in Darchen was very poor. He suffered from severe headache, weakness, and fatigue due to high altitude. He also had difficulty in breathing. His condition worsened, and he had to be taken to a medical facility where he was given oxygen. Gradually, his health improved after proper treatment.
Q.13. What were the results of the C.T. scan?
(Chapter: Discovering Tut: The Saga Continues)
Answer:
The C.T. scan revealed that Tutankhamun did not die due to a head injury. The damage found in his skull occurred after his death. It also showed that his bones were fragile. However, the exact cause of his death still remained a mystery.
Q.14. Lines supporting the title “The Ailing Planet”
(Chapter: The Ailing Planet: The Green Movement’s Role)
Answer:
The following lines support the title:
- “The earth’s vital signs reveal a patient in declining health.”
- “We are losing forests at an alarming rate.”
- “The environment has deteriorated due to human activities.”
These lines clearly show that the Earth is becoming unhealthy and is in danger.
Q.15. (Option 1) The grandmother was a religious person
(Chapter: The Portrait of a Lady – Khushwant Singh)
Answer:
The grandmother was a deeply religious person. She spent most of her time praying and telling beads. She recited prayers continuously and visited the temple daily. Even while doing her work, she kept praying. Her calm and spiritual nature shows her strong faith in God.
OR
Mental condition of the voyagers on 4th and 5th January
(Chapter: We’re Not Afraid to Die… if We Can All Be Together)
Answer:
On 4th and 5th January, the voyagers were under great stress and fear due to the violent storm. They were mentally exhausted but remained determined to survive. Despite the danger, they showed courage, unity, and hope. Their strong will helped them face the crisis bravely.
Q.16. Who was Khosrove? Why was he considered crazy?
(Chapter: The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse – William Saroyan)
Answer:
Khosrove was the uncle of Mourad. He was considered crazy because he had a very short temper and reacted loudly to everything. He always shouted, “It is no harm, pay no attention to it.” His strange behavior and loud reactions made people think that he was crazy.
Q.17. Views about Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Fitzgerald
(Chapter: Mother’s Day – J. B. Priestley)
Answer:
Mrs. Pearson is a kind, loving, and submissive woman who is treated badly by her family. She lacks confidence and always obeys her family members.
Mrs. Fitzgerald, on the other hand, is bold, confident, and practical. She helps Mrs. Pearson realize her self-respect and teaches her how to stand up for herself. Both characters contrast each other and bring a positive change in the story.
Q.18. ‘The Address’ as a story of human predicament after war
(Chapter: The Address – Marga Minco)
Answer:
“The Address” shows the suffering and loss faced by people after war. The narrator returns to her old home but finds everything changed. Her belongings are lost, and she feels emotionally disturbed. The story highlights loneliness, loss of identity, and the painful memories of war. It shows how war affects human lives deeply.
OR
Narrate “The Tale of Melon City” in your own words
(Poem by Vikram Seth)
Answer:
“The Tale of Melon City” is a humorous poem about a king who wanted justice in his kingdom. When a man died due to a faulty arch, the king ordered the guilty person to be punished. However, due to confusion, many people were blamed one after another.
Finally, the king himself was found suitable to be hanged. After his death, the ministers chose a melon as the new king. The people accepted it happily. The poem is a satire on foolish justice and meaningless governance.