| Book Name | : | Target Book |
| Paper Type | : | Model Test Question Paper (2024 – 2025) |
| Paper Category | : | Madhyamik Suggestion |
Section – A
Reading Comprehension (Seen)
Question – 1 :
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
On top of the shed, the cat arches his back and rakes his claws once or twice through the soft bark of the old roof. He stretches himself a few times to see if every muscle is in full working order. Then, drooping his head nearly to his paws, he sends across a call to his kindred. Before long they come, gliding, graceful shadows. No longer are they the meek creatures who an hour ago were mewing for fish and milk. They are now grim fighters.
Just think how much more he gets out of his life than you do out of yours! And the sports they have, too! As they get older, they go in for sport to the suburban backyards. These backyards that are dull to us are, to them, hunting grounds where they have more gallant adventure than King Arthur’s knights ever had.
It is always spoken as a reproach against cats that they are more fond of their home than of the people in it. Naturally, the cat doesn’t like to leave his country, the land where all his friends are, and where he knows every landmark. Exiled in a new land, he would have to learn a new geography.
A. Write the correct alternatives to complete the following sentences: [1 × 5 = 5]
(i) The cat stretches himself to see if—
(a) he is fit enough for further adventure (Ans)
(b) his friends are all ready
(c) his hunger is still alive
(d) he is happy and healthy
(ii) The cats come outside their comfortable shelter and become—
(a) meek creatures
(b) brave cats
(c) brave fighters (Ans)
(d) selfish creatures
(iii) The exciting hunting grounds of cats seem to us—
(a) grim
(b) interesting
(c) dull (Ans)
(d) dry
(iv) King Arthur’s knights are compared to—
(a) brave cats
(b) brave humans (Ans)
(c) humans’ guests
(d) friends of cats
(v) The cat droops his head towards his—
(a) tail
(b) claws
(c) paws (Ans)
(d) legs
B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text: [1 × 3 = 3]
(i) The cat droops his head nearly to his paws and ________.
(ii) As the cat gets older they go in for ________.
(iii) The common reproach against the cat is that they are more fond of ________.
Answer
(i) The cat droops his head nearly to his paws and – sends across a call to his kindred.
(ii) As the cat gets older they go in for – sports in the suburban backyards.
(iii) The common reproach against the cat is that they are more fond of – their home than the people in it.
C. Answer the following questions: [2 × 2 = 4]
(i) What are the activities a cat does on top of the shed?
(ii) Why does the cat not like to leave his country?
Answer
(i) On top of the shed, the cat arches his back, rakes his claws on the old roof, stretches himself to check if every muscle is in working order, and then droops his head near his paws to send a call to his kindred.
(ii) The cat does not like to leave his country because it is the land where all his friends are, where he knows every landmark, and where he feels at home. In a new land, he would have to learn a new geography.
Question – 2 :
Read the poem and answer the questions given below:
To grass, or leaf, or fruit, or wall
The snail sticks close, nor fears to fall
As if he grew there, house and all,
Together.Within that house secure he hides
When danger imminent betides
Of storm, or other harm besides
Of weather.Give but his horns the slightest touch,
His self-collecting power is such,
He shrinks into his house with much
Displeasure.
A. Write the correct alternatives to complete the following sentences: [1 × 4 = 4]
(i) The snail—
(a) is fearless of falling down
(b) fears to fall down
(c) always falls down
(d) never falls down
(ii) The snail shrinks himself—
(a) into a hole
(b) inside grass, leaf, or fruit
(c) in the water
(d) in his own dwelling place
(iii) The snail hides in its shell when it senses—
(a) any movement
(b) whispers
(c) flood
(d) peril
(iv) The poem focuses on the—
(a) life cycle of a snail
(b) private world of a snail
(c) food habit of a snail
(d) None of these
B. Answer the following questions: [2 × 2 = 4]
(i) What is the most sensitive part of the body of the snail? What does he do when someone touches it?
(ii) Where does the snail stick to?
Answer
(i) The most sensitive part of the body of the snail is its horns. When someone touches its horns, the snail shrinks into its shell with displeasure.
(ii) The snail sticks close to grass, leaves, fruits, or walls as if it grew there, house and all, and does not fear falling.
Reading Comprehension (Unseen)
Question – 3 :
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Education helps us realize our flaws and correct them. That is why Greek Philosopher Diogenes observed that the foundation of every state is the education of its youth. Education helps a poor man come out of his poverty. It also gives every individual a better understanding of life.
Education has a vital role in our lives, for it imparts knowledge and provides us with skills to make a living. It also teaches us the value of interpersonal relationships. In the course of our years of study, we learn the value of friendships as well. When we are in a difficult situation, our education comes to our rescue. When a man is learned and can give us timely advice, or can help us in a moment of crisis, do we not look forward to meeting him and benefiting from his knowledge?
Those who seek the company of the learned are to be treated with as much respect as the learned themselves. Educated people may be poor, but people will show them more regard than they would for a rich man who has no education.
A. Write the correct alternatives to complete the following sentences: [1 × 6 = 6]
(i) Education helps us to rectify our—
(a) errors (Ans)
(b) offences
(c) defects
(d) faults
(ii) Diogenes was a—
(a) French philosopher
(b) Greek philosopher (Ans)
(c) German philosopher
(d) Indian philosopher
(iii) Diogenes was of the opinion that the basis of every state is the education of its—
(a) youths (Ans)
(b) adults
(c) middle-aged persons
(d) children
(iv) In the course of our years of study we learn the value of—
(a) time
(b) friendship (Ans)
(c) punctuality
(d) perseverance
(v) A learned man gives us timely—
(a) help
(b) instruction
(c) guidance
(d) advice (Ans)
(vi) People show a great regard for the poor man if they are—
(a) humble
(b) meek
(c) educated (Ans)
(d) polite
B. Each of the following statements is either True or False. Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False in the boxes on the right-hand side. Provide suitable line(s) or phrase from the passage in support of your answers: [(1 + 1) × 3 = 6]
(i) Education helps a man come out of his poverty.
Supporting sentence: ___
(ii) When we face a crisis in life, our education saves us.
Supporting sentence: ___
(iii) People pay more respect to an uneducated rich man than an educated poor person.
Supporting sentence: ___
Answer
(i) True; Education helps a poor man come out of his poverty.
(ii) True; When we are in a difficult situation, our education comes to our rescue.
(iii) False; Educated people may be poor, but people will show them more regard than they would for a rich man who has no education.
C. Answer the following questions: [2 × 4 = 8]
(i) What does every individual get from education?
(ii) How does education play a vital role in our life?
(iii) How should the persons who seek the company of the learned be treated?
(iv) How much respect do people show to poor educated persons?
Answer
(i) Every individual gets knowledge, skills to make a living, and a better understanding of life from education.(ii) Education imparts knowledge, helps build interpersonal relationships, teaches the value of friendships, and provides timely advice during difficult situations.
(iii) Persons who seek the company of the learned should be treated with as much respect as the learned themselves.
(iv) People show more respect to poor educated persons than they would to a rich man who has no education.
Section B
Grammar & Vocabulary
Question – 4 :
Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: [1 × 3 = 3]
Droupadi Murmu ____ (is / was / has been) elected the President of India. She ____ (has defeated / defeat / defeated) Yashwant Sinha to pave the way for the first tribal woman to occupy the post. She ____ (was born / is born / born) in Odisha.
Answer
Question – 5 :
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: [1 × 3 = 3]
Swami stopped on ____ (i) roadside to make ____ (ii) his mind ____ (iii) Samuel.
Answer
B. Do as directed: [1 × 3 = 3]
(i) My purse has been stolen. (Change the voice)
(ii) He is too timid to protest. (Omit “too”)
(iii) Who has not seen the India-Pakistan Match? (Make it a positive sentence)
Answer
(i) Someone has stolen my purse.
(ii) He is so timid that he cannot protest.
(iii) Everyone has seen the India-Pakistan Match.
C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list given below to replace the words underlined. Write the correct phrasal verbs in the boxes on the right-hand side changing the forms, where necessary. There is one extra phrasal verb in the list: [(1 + 1) × 3 = 3]
(i) Please, help me to solve the problem.
(ii) I will wear a new dress tomorrow.
(iii) The girl resembles her mother.
List: take after, work out, put on, come round
Answer
(i) Work out
(ii) Put on
(iii) Take after
Question – 6 :
Given below are the meanings of four words which you will find in Question No. 3. Find out the words and write them in the appropriate boxes on the right-hand side: [2 × 4 = 8]
(i) A person who studies or writes about the meaning of life.
(ii) Extremely important.
(iii) Happening at a right moment.
(iv) A time of danger and difficulty.
Answer
(i) Philosopher
(ii) Vital
(iii) Timely
(iv) Crisis
Section C
(Writing Skills)
Question – 7 :
Write a paragraph on ‘Your duty to your parents’ based on the following points. (In about 100 words) [10]
Points: Parents love and care for you — how they brought you up — your duties to them — obedience, trust, love, and sympathy — what you want to do for them.
Answer
Parents are the foundation of our lives. They love and care for us, sacrificing their comfort to ensure our well-being. They have nurtured us, guiding us through life’s challenges. As children, it is our duty to repay their love with obedience, trust, and respect. We must support them in their old age, show them love and sympathy, and make them proud with our actions. I wish to provide for my parents, fulfill their needs, and make their remaining years happy and peaceful. Being kind and grateful to parents is our foremost responsibility.
(98 words)
Question – 8 :
Write a letter to the Editor of an English daily complaining against the reckless driving of buses and other vehicles thereby causing accidents on the roads in spite of the fact that ‘Safe Drive, Save Life’ campaign has been initiated by the State government. [10]
Answer
ToThe Editor,
The Telegraph,
Kolkata.
Subject: Concern Over Reckless Driving on Roads
Sir/Madam,
I wish to express my concern regarding reckless driving of buses and other vehicles, which is causing frequent accidents on our roads. Despite the “Safe Drive, Save Life” campaign initiated by the State government, the lack of strict enforcement has made the campaign ineffective. Innocent lives are being lost daily due to negligence.
I request the authorities to implement stricter penalties, ensure proper traffic regulation, and conduct awareness programs. Public safety must be prioritized to prevent such tragic incidents.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
Question – 9 :
Suppose you are the secretary of the science club of your locality. You have planned to arrange a trip to the Science City. Write out a notice with instructions for the willing members regarding: [10]
(a) Time (b) Duration (c) Conveyance charge (d) Entry fee (e) Last date of enlisting name (f) Choice of food for lunch (g) Name of the person to be contacted for the trip
Answer
Notice
Science Club – Exciting Trip to Science City
Date: [Insert Date]
Attention All Science Enthusiasts!
The Science Club is thrilled to announce a day-long educational and fun-filled trip to Science City, a hub of innovation and exploration. Below are the details:
- Departure Time: 9:00 AM (sharp)
- Duration: Full Day
- Conveyance Charges: ₹150 per head
- Entry Fee: ₹100 per head
- Food Options: Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian (Specify during registration)
- Registration Deadline: [Insert Last Date]
- Contact for Queries: [Name], Secretary (Mobile: [Insert Mobile])
Kindly register early to secure your spot as seats are limited. Let’s make learning fun and memorable!
[Signature]
[Your Name]
Secretary, Science Club
