Q PAPERS 2019 MARCH
IV. Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it: 10 x 1 = 10 (Q)
Everyone
needs a holiday, both to relax and to have a change of environment. The holiday
makers feel relaxed and refreshed at the end of the holiday and look forward to
the resumption of their duties, be it at school, office or factories, with
renewed vigour. This is the reason why all establishments grant their employees
annual leave with the end of the academic year. The schools and universities
grant their pupils a long holiday during midsummer.
This will last until early
June when the new school term starts. Of course the parents will like to take
advantage of this and take their leave to coincide with the children’s
vacation. This has become a traditional holiday season in most Asian countries
particularly in India.
With the coming of April
the traditional holiday season in India reaches its peak point and most of the
holiday resorts are packed to capacity. In order to avoid the crowd, some
prefer to take their holiday a little earlier. Those who have already taken
their holidays can console themselves not ‘ only with reflections on the happy
days spent in the country, at the seaside or abroad but with the thought that
holiday expenses are over and by taking an earlier holiday they have missed the
April rush.
The main thing of course is
the weather and whatever the weather is like, the essence of a holiday for most
is the carefree atmosphere in which it can be enjoyed. “Take all you need but
leave your worries behind” is the sound advice for the holiday maker. Private
worries are not always easy to escape from. However, even the pessimist would
admit that for the moment,
things appear brighter than they have been. Holiday time is surely a time for
shedding serious preoccupations and seeking pleasures that appeal to us.
(a) Why
does everyone need a holiday?
Answer:
Everyone needs a holiday, both to relax and to have a change of environment.
(b) How
do the holiday makers feel at the end of the holiday?
Answer:
Relaxed and refreshed.
(c) The
holiday season lasts till
(i) March
(ii) June
(iii) December
Answer:
(ii) June
(d) When
does the holiday season reach its peak?
Answer:
With the coming of April.
(e) What do some holiday
makers do to avoid the holiday crowd?
Answer:
Prefer to take their holidays a little earlier.
(f) Who
feels happy having missed the April rush?
Answer:
Those parents who have taken their holidays earlier.
(g) What
is the sound advice to the holiday makers?
Answer:
Take an early holiday.
(h) Add
prefix to the word ‘advantage’ to form its antonym.
Answer:
Disadvantage
(i) What
time is surely meant for shedding serious preoccupations?
Ans.
Holiday time.
(j)
Children cannot control their ………… (excite) with the coming of the holiday
season.
(Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the word in the bracket)
Ans.
excitement.
Question
25.
Read the following lines and
answer the questions set on it : 3 x 1 = 3
A free
bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays.
(i) Who
leaps on the back of the wind?
(ii) How long does the bird float?
(iii) The bird dips his wings in
(a) orange sun rays
(b) blue sky
(c) dark cloud
Answer:
(i) A free bird
(ii) till the current ends
(iii) orange sun rays
V.
Question 26.
Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the
verb given in brackets: 3 x 1 = 3
Roof’s spirits fell when he …………… (ask) to cast his vote. He ……………. (worry) and
confused. He took out his ballot paper from his pocket and looked at it. He
…………… (confront) by the car and the head.
Answer:
was asked, was worried, was confronted
Question
27.
Report the following conversation: 5 x 1 = 5
Alifano : What is blindness to you?
Borges : It is a way of life. In my case the visible world has moved away from
my eyes
Alifano : Have you thought of writing book on the history of the book?
Borges : It is an excellent idea.
Answer:
Alifano questioned what blindness was to Borges. Borges replied that it was a
way of life. In his case, the visible world had moved away from, his eyes.
Alifano questioned whether he had thought of writing book on the history of the
book. Borges replied that it was an excellent idea.
Question
28.
Complete the following dialogue. 4 x 1 = 4
Mother : Can you book a car for me?
Son: ……….. (agreeing) where do you want to go?
Mother : …………. (giving information)
Son : ………. At what time do you need the car?
Mother : …………… (mentioning time)
son : Ok. I will book it.
Mother : (expressing gratitude)
Answer:
Mother : Can you book a car for me?
Son : Yes, mother. 1 will book a car for you, where do you want to go?
Mother : I want to go to Mysore
Son : At what time do you need the car
Mother : I will be leaving at 6 am tomorrow
Son : Ok. I will book it.
Mother : Thank you, son
Question
29.
Fill in the blanks by
choosing the appropriate expressions given in the bracket: 2 x 1 = 2
Dirty
remarks were passed by people when women ……… cycling. Women like Jameela and
Fathima did not
…………….. They zipped along the roads of Pudukkottai and continued to inspire
others. (make up, give up, took up)
Answer:
took up, give up
Question
30.
Fill in the blanks with the right linkers: 4 x 1 = 4
(Besides, but, at last,
therefore)
The
General of Monaco asked each of his soldiers to cut the criminal’s head off
………. no soldier came forward to do it ……… the ministers assembled a commission
…….. they appointed a Committee and Sub committee ……… they decided that the
best thing would be to alter the death sentence to one of life imprisonment.
Answer:
But, Therefore, Besides, At last
VI.
Question 31.
Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes
given below: 8 x 1/2 = 4
The most complex of all tissues is the bone. It serves as a framework, giving
form to the body, protecting the vital organs and bearing weight and strain. It
is also a storehouse for calcium, which is supplied to the blood.
Answer:
Question 32.
Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which
appeared in ‘The Times of India’ dated 15 March 2019.
|
WANTED Qualification :
Customer Care Officer for JVS Motors Apply to : The
General Manager JVS Motors, Central Towers |
From,
XXX
YYY
18th March 2019
To,
The
General Manager
JVS Motors
Central Towers
Hyderabad – 560001
Dear Sir/Madam
Sub: Application for the
post of Customer Care Officer.
This is in response to your
advertisement which had appeared in The Times of India dated 15th March 2019.1
have completed my M.Com., from Mangalore University. I have a good knowledge of
computers.
I hope my qualification suits your requirement. I have enclosed my resume for
your perusal.
Thanking you
Yours, faithfully
Sd/-
(XXX)
RESUME
Name :
XXX
Address : YYY
Educational Qualification
|
M.Com |
Mangalore
University |
2018 |
72% |
|
B.Com |
Mangalore
University |
2015 |
75% |
|
PUC |
PU Board |
2012 |
78% |
|
SSLC |
KSSEB |
2010 |
72% |
Work Experience : 2 years
as Sales Manager with M/s Shwetha Enterprises, Mangalore.
Computer Knowledge : Basic, Tally
Language Known : Kannada, English, Hindi
Religion : Indian Hindu
Question 33.
Imagine you are the Secretary of your College Students Union. On the occasion
of college day, you are given the responsibility of introducing the chief guest
to the audience. Write a speech in about 100 words using the points given in
the profile.
Chief guest : Mrs. Sudha Murthy
Native : Shiggaon (Karnataka)
Education : B.E. in Electrical Engineering from BVB College, Hubballi.
Profile : First female engineer hired by TELCO-Chairperson of Infosys
Foundation – member of public health care initiatives of the Gates Foundation –
A teacher, philanthropist and a writer in Kannada and English awarded Padmashri
in 2006.
Answer:
Respected dignitaries on and off the dais, we have gathered here on the
occasion of our college day. I being the Secretary of our College Student’s
union I’m proud and privileged to stand before you, to introduce the Chief
Guest for today’s function, to this august gathering. We are extremely happy to
have Mrs Sudha Murthy as our Chief Guest. She is a native of Shiggaon of
Karnataka. She has done her BE in Electrical Engineering from BVB College.
Hubballi. We are proud to know that she was the first female engineer hired by
TELCO, Chairperson of Infosys foundation and a member of Public Healthcares
initiatives of the Gates Foundation. She is a multi-talented person – a
teacher, philanthropist and a writer in Kannada and English. She was awarded
Padmashri in 2006. We extend our whole
hearted welcome to the great
personality. Thank you for the opportunity provided to me.
OR
The given bar graph
represents data about the favourite after school activities of boys and girls
in Karnataka. Based on the information, prepare a report in about 120 words.
To play sports whereas 60% of boys prefer to play sports. 70% of boys and girls
spend time in talking over the phone. 40% of girls chat online while 60% of
boys chat online. 65% of girls watch TV whereas 30% boys watch TV. 35% of girls
spend time in visiting friends whereas boys spend 80% of their time in visiting
friends. Conclusion : From the above graph, we can conclude that 70% of both
boys and girls spend their time in talking on phone. Girls spend most of their
time in watching TV whereas majority of boys spend 80% of their time in
visiting friends.
VII.
Question 34.
What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to? 4 x 1 = 4
Every one needs a holiday. It relaxes our minds. Holiday makers w ho go on a
holiday feel refreshed. Parents take their leave to coincide with children’s
vacation. April which is a traditional holiday season invites all holiday
makers.
It : ………..
who : ……….
their : ………….
which : ……….
Answer:
It : holiday
who : Holiday makers
their : Parents
which : April
Question
35.
Rewrite the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence
Peace loving / was a / kingdom / Monaco.
Answer:
Monaco was a peace loving kingdom.
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PAPERS 2019 JUNE
IV.
Question 24.
Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it: 10 x 1 = 10
Sporting
fraternity and sports lovers across the country applauded and felt happy when
president Pranab Mukherji handed over the prestigious Arjuna awards to several
eminent sports personalities at a glittering function in the national capital
recently on the occasion of National Sports Day. However, nobody perhaps would
have given thought to the creator of the slick and wonderfully crafted trophies
that dazzled in the hands of these well known sporting icons. The unsung hero
is Gajendra Prasad Sahu, a painter and sculptor based in Bhubaneswar.
The 53 year old artist has
been making the Arjuna Award trophies for the last five years. Not only Arjuna
awards, Sahu is also the creator of well designed Dronacharya and Tenzing
Norgay trophies presented every year by the Union Sports and Youth Affairs
Ministry to an eminent coach, an important hockey players and an individual for
bravery respectively. The turning point in Sahu’s life however came in 2009
when the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs decided to redesign the trophy
for the popular and most sought after Arjuna Award for sporting icons and
invited applications from artists across the country.
Sahu responded and sent the
sketches of his designs which were approved by the Union Ministry. Once the
preliminary sketches were okayed, he was summoned to New Delhi to submit his
final design, which too, was approved and he was assigned the job of making the
trophies for prestigious sports awards every year. He won the job despite the
stiff competition from individual as well as institutional competitors.
Interestingly though Sahu creates the most coveted trophies for the Indian
sports icons, he never had any personal interest in sports. His works of
paintings have found a place in art galleries and exhibitions in different
parts of the country.
(a) Who handed over the
prestigious Arjuna awards on the national Sports Day?
Answer:
Pranab Mukherjee.
(b) Where is Gajendra
Prasad Sahu from?
Answer:
Bhubaneswar.
(c) How long has Sahu been
making Arjuna Award trophies?
Answer:
Last five years.
(d) To which sport is
Dhyanchand Trophy presented?
Answer:
Hockey players.
(e) Tenzing Norgay Trophy
is awarded for
(i) coaching
(ii) bravery
(iii) painting
Answer:
(i) coaching.
(f) Mention the year that
brought a turning point in Sahu’s life?
Answer:
2009.
(g) Why was Sahu summoned
to New Delhi?
Answer:
He was summoned to New Delhi to submit his final design.
(h) Sahu’s paintings are
found in
(i) palaces
(ii) galleries
(iii) Government, offices
Answer:
(ii) Galleries.
(i)
Gajendra Prasad Sahu is the (creation/creator) of the trophies.
Answer:
creator.
(j) Add
prefix to the word ‘known’ to form its antonym.
Answer:
Unknown
Question
25.
Read the following lines and answer the questions. 3 x 1 = 3
A ship on the sugar fields lands and splits its crew of black workers into the
landscapes …………..
Lord, I do not want to go to their school.
Please help me that I need not go again.
(i) Where does ship land?
(ii) What does it spit out?
(iii) Who are the passengers in the ship?
Answer:
(i) sugar fields.
(ii) Crew of black workers.
(iii) black workers.
V.
Question 26.
Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the
verb given in brackets: 1 x 3 = 3
A fence ………. (build) around …………… Tammanna’s land by Basavaiah. Both of them
…………. (encourage) by their supporters. Tammanna …………. (advise) by supporters
about the various means available for getting back his land.
Answer:
A fence was built around
Tammanna’s land by Basavaiah. Both of them were encouraged by their supporters.
Tammanna was advised by supporters about the various means available for
getting back his land.
Question
27.
Report the following conversation: 1 x 5 = 5
POP
Campaigner: We want your vote.
Rufus Okeke : How can I vote for Maduka
POP Campaigner: Are you taking this money or not?
Rufus Okeke : Will it not be heard outside this house?
POP Campaigner: Don’t worry about it.
Answer:
POP campaigner said they wanted his vote. Rufus Okeke questioned how could he
vote for Maduka. POP campaigner questioned whether he was taking that money or
not. Rufus Okeke questioned whether it would not be heard outside that house.
POP campaigner replied not to worry about it.
Question 28.
Complete the following dialogue. 1 x 4 = 4
(Raju II PUC student wants to get into the class).
(Conversation between Stranger and Ravi)
Raju : (asking permission to enter the class).
Lecturer : (gives permission)
Raju : I am sorry sir for being late today.
Lecturer : It is OK, but
Raju : (gives reason)
Answer:
Raju : Excuse me Sir. May I come in?
Lecturer : Yes, come in.
Raju : I am sorry sir for being late today.
Lecturer : It is OK. but why are you late?
Raju : I missed my bus.
Question
29.
Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expressions given in the
bracket: 1×2 = 2
The
telephones are situated on a table or a counter in Japan, anybody, any passer
by could …………..,but nobody does. The telephone receiver can be ………………. (one’s
castle, all and Sundry, listen in).
Answer:
The telephones are situated on a table or a counter in Japan, anybody, any
passer by could listen in. but nobody does. The telephone receiver can be one’s
castle.
Question
30.
Fill in the blanks with the right link (and, neither, nor, so): 1 x 4 = 4
In
Monaco, there was ………. a guillotine for cutting the heads off ………… an
executioner in Monaco ………. the ministers wrote a letter asking the French
Government whether they could lend them a machine an expert to cut off the
criminals head.
Answer:
In Monaco, there was neither a guillotine for cutting the heads off nor an
executioner. So the ministers wrote a letter asking the French Government
whether they could lend them a machine and an expert to cut off the criminals
head.
VI.
Question 31.
Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes
given below: 8 x 1/2 = 4
Women’s Empowerment is the art of giving power or authority to women. It
involves women’s organizations which aim to increase their self reliance,
encourage them to make choices and to control resources. Women experience sub
ordination or powerlessness in multiple domains. These include the home, the
work place and all other public places. The strategies for empowerment of women
can be classified as legal, social and economic.
Answer:
Question 32.
Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement that
appeared in ‘The Deccan Herald’ dated 20th Dec. 2018. 5
(Write XXX for name and YYY for address)
|
WANTED Qualification
: II PUC passed, Basic computer knowledge |
From,
XXX
YYY
23rd December 2018
To,
The
Manager
Sri Basaveshwara Educational Trust
Bangalore – 6
Dear Sir/Madam
Sub: Application for the post of Data Operator.
This is in response to the following advertisement which appeared in The Deccan
Herald dated 20th December 2018.1 have completed my II PUC with an aggregate of
75%. I have good working knowledge of computers. I hope my qualification and
experience suit your requirement.
Awaiting a positive
response
Thanking You
Yours faithfully
Sd/- (XXX)
RESUME
Name :
XXX
Address : YYY
Educational Qualification : PUC B – 75% (2016)
SSLC – 67% (2014)
Computer knowledge : English, Kannada, Hindi
Languages known : Indian
Nationality Religion : Hindu
Work experience : 2 years as Data Operator in Shobha Enterprises
Question 33.
Imagine you are the Secretary of ECO Club of your college. On the occasion of
‘World Environment Day’ you are required to give a speech on the heed for
awareness to preserve nature. Points to be included : need for conservation,
cause of destruction, depletion of ozone layer, health hazards. Based on the
information, write a speech in about 100 words.
Answer:
Good Morning to all the dignitaries on and off the dias. I deem it an immense
pleasure as the Secretary of Eco Club to address the gathering on World
Environment Day. We need to conserve our environment. We have been destroying
our environment i.e.. land, water, air by polluting it. It has led to depletion
of the ozone layer which filters the UV rays of the sun. As the ozone layer is
depleted, people are facing health hazards such as skin rashes and cancer. I
would like to end my few words that we need to create awareness and help to
preserve nature. If nature is destroyed mankind will also be destroyed.
OR
The following pie charts represent information about voters turnout in the
general elections held in post independence India over a span of more than
fifty years. Use this data to write a report on the polling trends in about 120
words. 5
Answer:
The following pie charts represents information about voters turnout in the
general elections held in post-independence India over a span of more than 50
years. Male voters comprise of 45% of whereas freshers was 10% in pre –
independence India has increased to 15% in post-independence India.
Female voters were 25% in
pre-independence India which has increased to 35% in post-independence India.
Senior citizen voter turnout was 20% in pre-independence India has decreased to
5% in post-independence India. Inference : From the above graph, we can
conclude that female voters and freshers have increased whereas senior citizen
voters turnout has decreased.
VII.
Question 34.
What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to? 1 x 4 = 4
Sahu designs the trophies handed over to the winners. These are
presented to them with great ceremony. Though Sahu is not a
sportsman, his passion for creating the trophies is outstanding. He
has his workshop in Bhubaneshwar where he has been living
since his childhood.
Answer:
(a) These : trophies
(b) them : winners
(c) his : Sahu
(d) where : Bhubaneshwar
Question
35.
Rearrange the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence : 1 x 1 = 1
every five years / held / their leaders / once in / to elect / elections are.
Answer:
Elections are held once in every five years to elect their leaders.
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JUNE 2018
IV.
Question 24.
Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it: 10 x 1 = 10
Catch the
rain where it falls was the point behind the construction of several thousand
tanks in Karnataka by our forefathers. They have been the lifeline of people,
and were protected as main source of water supply for drinking and irrigation.
These water bodies have served as habitats for plants, frogs, fish, etc. Some
of them also support thousands of birds in certain seasons, of the year
including migratory ones from distant lands.
Things have changed over
the years, tanks have bean used for dumping garbage, waste construction
materials, etc. They are also draned to convert the land into housing sites,
bus stands and stadiums. The Sampang tank in Bangalore has been drained t( make
Kanteerava Stadium. The famous Dharmambudhi tank has been drained make Majestic
Bus Stand. A recent study shows that 40% of water bodies are polluted due to
the inlet of sewage.
The same has been the case
with several of the twenty thousand or more tanks in the ether parts of the
state. It is time we reverse this trend and make efforts to conserve this life
saving resource.
(a) What
was the point behind the construction of tanks in Karnataka?
Answer:
Catch the rain where it falls.
(b) Who
constructed several tanks?
Answer:
Our forefathers.
(c) Why
were the tanks protected?
Answer:
It is main source of water
supply for drinking and irrigation.
(d) What
are the habitats of water bodies?
Answer:
Plants, frogs, fish.
(e) What do tanks also
support?
Answer:
Thousands of birds.
(f) Tanks support birds
including (migration/migratory) ones from distant lands.
Answer:
Migratory.
(g) What have the tanks been
used for?
Answer:
Dumping garbage, waste construction materials.
(h) Why are tanks drained?
Answer:
To convert the land into housing sites, bus stands and stadiums.
(i) Give an example for
draining the tanks.
Answer:
Sampangi tank has beendrained to make Kanteerava Stadium.
(j) Add
prefix to the word ‘inlet’ to form its antonym.
Answer:
Outlet.
Question
25.
Read the following fires and answer the questions. 3 x 1 = 3
Child,
how happy you are sitting in the dust, playing with a broken twig all the morning!
I smile at your play with that little bit of a broken twig.
(i) Where
is the child sitting?
(ii) What is the child playing with?
(iii) Whom does the word ‘I’ refer to?
Ans.
(i) In the dust.
(ii) With a broken twig.
(iii) Speaker.
V.
Question 26.
Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the
verb given
in brackets: 1 x 3 = 3
The last
minute advice of Roof ………. (greet) with loud laughter. A smile of appreciation
……….. (receive) for this act. All campaign boys…….. (ask) to put in their
ballot papers.
Answer:
The last minute advice of Roof was greeted with loud laughter. A
smile of appreciation was received for this act. All campaign boys were asked to put in
their ballot papers.
Question
27.
Report the following conversation: 1 x 5 = 5
Dona
Laura : Are you coming tomorrow?
Don Gonzalo : Most certainly. I will bring a few crumbs.
Dona Laura : Thank you very much.
Birds are grateful and repay attention.
Answer:
Dona Laura questioned Dona Gonzal whether he was coming the next day. Dona
Gonzalo replied most certainly and he would bring a few crumbs. Dona Laura thanked him and said
birds were grateful and repay attention.
Question
28.
Complete the following dialogue. 1 x 4 = 4
A stranger wants to go to
railway station from bus stand.
(Conversation between Stranger and Ravi)
Stranger
: Excuse me …………. (ask for direction)
Ravi : …………. (giving direction)
Stranger : Is it far?
Ravi : …………. (approximate distance)
Stranger : …………. (expressing gratitude)
Answer:
Stranger : Excuse me. can you please direct me to the bus stand?
Ravi : Go straight and turn left.
Stranger : Is it far?
Ravi : It is approximately 1 km.
Stranger : Thank you very much.
Question
29.
Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expressions given in the
bracket: 1×2 = 2
In the
heart of Puddukkottai, young women ……….. the roads on their bicycles. Jameela
Bibi, who has ………… cycling told me: ‘It is my right. We can go anywhere’.
(taken to, give up, zip along)
Answer:
In the heart of Puddukkottai, young women zip along the roads on
their bicycles. Jameela Bibi, who was taken to cycling told me: ‘It
is my right. We can go anywhere’.
Question
30.
Fill in the blanks with the right linker: (and, neither, so, nor) 1 x 4 = 4
In
Monaco, there was ……………. a guillotine for cutting the heads off an
executioner………….. the ministers wrote a letter asking the French government
whether they could lend them a machine. an expert to cutoff the criminals head.
Answer:
In Monaco, there was neither a guillotine for cutting the heads
off nor an executioner. So the ministers wrote a letter
asking the French Government whether they could lend them a
machine and an expert to cutoff the criminals head.
VI.
Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes
given below: 8 x 1/2 = 4
Question 31.
A rickshaw puller is a common sight in India. He can be seen standing at public
places like bus stands, railway stations and road crossings waiting for
passengers. He appears miserable and weak. He is not treated well by the
general public, and is generally overworked and unpaid. He is generally hated,
humiliated by everyone.
Answer:
Question 32.
Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which
appeared in ‘The Deccan Herald’ dated 20th of March 2018. 5
|
Wanted Qualification : Any
graduate with knowledge of computer and fluency in Kannada and English.
Experienced candidates preferred. |
Answer:
From,
XXX
YYY
14th July 2018
To,
The
Secretary
R.K. Group of Institutions
Vidyanagar, Bengaluru – 52
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sub: Application for the
post of Second Division Assistant.
This is in response to the
following advertisement which appeared in The Deccan Herald dated 20th March
2018. I have completed my B.Com from Bangalore University with an aggregate of
80%. I have 2 years experience as Second Division Assistant in G. K. Group of
Institutions. I hope my qualification and experience suit your requirements.
Thanking You
Yours faithfully
Sd/-
(XXX)
Resume
Name : XXX
Address : YYY
Educational Qualification:
|
B.Com
: |
Bangalore
University |
80% |
2016 |
|
PUC
: |
PUE Board |
82% |
2013 |
|
SSLC
: |
KSSEB Board |
85% |
2011 |
Basic Knowledge : Basic,
Tally
Language Known : English, Kannada
Nationality : Indian
Hobbies : Surfing, listening to music
Working Experience : 2 years in G .K Group of Institutions
Question 33.
Your college has organized a Library Day programme to promote reading habits in
students. You are the Secretary of the college students union. You have to
speak to the students about the programme. Use the following point and write a
speech in about 100 words.
Importance of reading
habits-benefits- collection of books-inviting authors to speak-spend as much
free time in the library.
OR
Given
below is the bar graph that represents data showing the results of a survey on
working patterns of both rural and urban women. The chart provides information
about how these women spend the hours of their day for different activities.
Based on this information, write a report in about 150 words. 5
Answer:
Dear friends, it gives me great pleasure to speak to you about the Library Week
that our college has organized from 2nd to 10th November this year. Reading
makes a man perfect. The aim of celebrating this week is to inculcate the
reading habit among the students. As part of the celebration, new arrivals in
the reference section such as encyclopaedia and dictionaries and general books
will be displayed. Sapna Book House and Cambridge University Press are putting
up an exhibition. We have invited Dr. Shobha Devi to inaugurate the exhibition
and interact with students. Other authors like Smt. Shashi Deshpande and
Dr.Patil will also pay us a visit. During the week, a literary quiz competition
will be organized. The reading section will have more new magazines of general
interest. I request all of you to spend as much free time in the library as you
can. Thank You.
OR
Answer:
The above bar chart gives the results of a survey on the working patterns of
both rural and urban women. The chart clearly tells us that rural women spend
less than an hour at cooking than their urban counterparts who spend nearly two
hours in cooking. Rural women spend only half an hour in watching TV. While
urban women watch TV for more than an hour. Rural women spend less than half an
hour for hobbies while urban women spend 45 minutes. Rural women also lag
behind urban women in the time spent at rearing children for which urban women
spend nearly two hours. Furthermore, due to women illiteracy in the rural area,
the time spent in reading is very less, where as urban women read for about
half an hour in a day. Totally this chart provides the information that the
rural women are spending less time in all there activities compared the urban women.
VII.
Question
34.
What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to? 1 x 4 = 4
Catch the
rain where it falls was the reason behind the construction of tanks. They have
been the life line of people. But now most of them have been used for dumping
garbage which is a bad habit.
(i) it :
……………
(ii) They : ……………
(iii) them : …………
(iv) which : ……….
Answer:
(i) it : rain
(ii) They : tanks
(iii) them : tanks
(iv) which : dumping garbage.
Question
35.
Rewrite the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence: 1 x 1 = 1
disappear III books / that / will never/ believe.
Answer:
I believe that books will never disappear
MARCH 2018
IV.
Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it: 10 x 1 = 10
Stress is
a disease of modern times. It afflicts people regardless of their situation in
life. Stress is present in the lives of the rich and poor, literate and
illiterate, men and women. Stress is, however, more evident and is probably
more widespread in technologically advanced countries and is common among
higher qualified professionals.
Stress is of various kinds,
physical, emotional and intellectual, and it is characterized by a feeling of
being burned of being unable to cope. At a physical level, modern technology
and facilities have actually increased workloads and decreased relaxation.
Mobile phones and laptops have made it easy to carry the office to the home.
Emotional stress increases
when there is disharmony and friction in relationships. Unfortunately, the
trend today is to take the easy way out people prefer to break away from
relationships rather than repair them. The answer to stress can be found in the
every letters of the word, stress ‘S’ stands for strength, physical, emotional,
intellectual and spiritual. Physical and emotional weakness leads to
irritability.
A strong healthy body
developed through proper diet, exercise and pranayama techniques helps reduce
stress at the physical level. Love compassion and friendship are valuable
strength gives that help us cope with stress. The scriptures say that knowledge
of self . cannot be gained without inner strength. Rabindranath Tagore, in a
poem, prays to the Lord not to remove all obstacles, but instead, he asks for
strength to bear them. Before the start of Mahabharatha war, Arjun was seized
with about of emotional weakness and he refused to fight the war. Lord Krishna
rescued him by giving him emotional strength.
‘T’ stands for traffic
control. We need to regulate and control out thoughts. We can cope with stress
best if our thoughts are orderly and methodical. Unnecessary accumulation leads
to clogging of the mind. The key lies in being able to love one moment at a
time. Eat while eating, work while working, and leave the home at the home and
the office at the office. Remember, however long we have to travel, we can only
take one step at a time.
Question
24.
(a) What is disease in modern times
Answer:
Stress.
(b) What
are the kinds of stress mentioned in the passage?
Answer:
Physical, emotional and intellectual.
(c) What
has actually increased workloads and decreased relaxation?
Answer:
Modem technology and facilities
(d) When
does emotional stress increase?
Answer:
Disharmony and friction in relationships.
(e) Name any one of the
techniques which can develop our body strong and healthy?
Answer:
Proper diet, exercise and pranayama techniques.
(f) What
does Rabindranath Tagore pray to the lord in a poem?
Answer:
Not to remove all obstacles bul instead asks for strength to bear them.
(g) Who
rescued Arjun by giving him emotional strength?
Answer:
Lord Krishna.
(h)
What does ‘T’ stand for in the passage?
Answer:
Traffic control.
(i) Add a
suitable prefix to the word ‘control’ that make its antonym.
Answer:
Uncontrol.
(j) How
many steps one can take while we travel long?
Answer:
One step at a time.
Question
25.
Read the following lines and answer the questions set on it: 3 x 1 = 3
Two roads
diverged in a yellow wood And sorry I could not travel both And be one
traveller, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could…
(i) Where did two roads diverge in?
(ii) Why did the poet say sorry?
(iii) What did he do being stood long?
Answer:
(i) In a yellow wood.
(ii) He could not travel both.
(iii) Looked down as far as he could.
V.
Question 26.
Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the
verb given in brackets: 3 x 1 = 3
Once a murder ………… (commit) in the kingdom of Monaco. The committee ……… (force)
to look for the ways to punish the criminal. Finally the punishment ……… (give)
to him.
Answer:
Once a murder was committed in the kingdom of Monaco. The committee were ‘
forced to look for the ways to punish the criminal. Finally the punishment was
given to him.
Question 27.
Report the following conversation: 5 x 1 = 5
Don Gonzalo : That bench over there is mine.
Juanito : Three priests are sitting there.
Don Gonzalo : Rout them out. Have they gone?
Juanito : Still they are talking.
Answer:
Don Gonzala said that the bench over there was his. Junaito said that three
priests were sitting there. Don Gonzalo said to rout them out. He questioned
whether they had gone. Junaito replied that they were still talking.
Question 28.
Complete the following dialogue (Conversation between the principal and a
student,
who has to join for 4 x 1 = 4
Student : Good morning sir!
………….. (Introduces himself)
Principle : Yes, What do you want?
Student : I have passed SSLC with first class, (seeking suggestion about
combination)
Principle : (giving suggestion)
Student : No, I would like to join for Science.
Principal : O.K. You can come and join tomorrow.
Student : (Expressing gratitude)
Answer:
Student : Good mornine Sir! I am Srinivas
Principal : Yes, what do you want?
Student : I have passed SSLC with first class, I would like to know the
courses offered for PUC.
Principal : You can join commerce course.
Student : No, I would like to join for Science.
Principal : O.K. You can come and join tomorrow.
Student : Thank you for the information.
Question
29.
Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expressions given in the
bracket: 2×1 = 2
After the
arrival of the old man the owner of the Garden became lethargic and ……….. from
hard work. Then Gradually he was addicted to adultery and other vices. His wife
became helpless and had to …………….. him. (put up with, shied away, umpteen)
Answer:
After the arrival of the old man, the owner of the Garden became lethargic and
shied way, from hard work. Then gradually he was addicted to adultery and other
vices. His wife became helpless and had to put up with him.
Question
30.
Fill in the blanks with the right linker: (but, after, and, because): 4 x 1 = 4
Rufus
Okeke came back to his village ……………… the completion of his bicycle repairer’s
apprentice from Harcourt. …………… he wanted to help and guide his people in the
coming elections. Then he supported PAP with all his heart and soul …………. had
to change his mind in the end vote for both the parties.
Answer:
Rufus Okeke came back to his village after the completion of his bicycle
repairer’s apprentice from Harcourt. Because he ‘ wanted to help and guide his
people in the coming elections. Then he supported PAP with all his heart and
soul but had to change his mind in the end and vote for both the parties.
VI.
Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes
given below? 8 x 1/2 = 4
Question
31.
Krishnadevaraya ruled the Vijayanagara Empire. He gave a good governance during
his regime. Gold, silver and diamond were sold on the streets of Vijayanagara.
He respected men and women equally. In his court, ‘ there was a clown called
Tenali Rama who was known for his wit.
Answer:
Question 32.
Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement
appeared in ‘Deccan Herald dated 25th of March 2018:
|
Wanted Qualification : Any
Degree with Computer knowledge, Fluency in English and Kannada, Experience
preferred. |
Answer:
From,
XXX,
YYY
17th March 2018
To,
The
Executive Manager
Bindu Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd.
P.B Road, Chitradurga
Dear Sir/Madam
Sub: Application for the post of Sales Manager.
This is response to the following advertisement which appeared in Deccan Herald
dated 25th May 2018.1 have completed my B.Com from Bangalore University. I have
2 years experience as Sales Manager in Shwetha Enterprises. I hope my
qualification and experience suit your requirements.
Thanking You
Yours faithfully
Sd/
(XXX)
RESUME
Name :
XXX
Address : YYY
Educational Qualification :
|
B.Com |
Bangalore
University |
72% |
2014 |
|
PUC |
PUE Board |
80% |
2011 |
|
SSLC |
KSSEB |
75% |
2009 |
Work Experience : 2 years
experience as Sales Manager in Shwetha Enterprises
Computer knowledge : Basic, Tally
Languages known : English, Kannada
Nationality : Indian
Hobbies : Surfing, Reading Novels.
Question
33.
Imagine that you are the General Secretary of your College Union. You have to
introduce the guest in the annual day function in about 100 words. His personal
details are as below:
Name :
Mr. Vedamurty
Native : Davangere
Education : M.A. English, KAS 2008 batch, served as lecturer in Chitradurga.
Present : Asst. Commissioner, Food and Civil Supply, Bellary.
OR
The
following bar graph represents information about the migration of people from
rural area toward cities from 2000-2015. Using the data prepare a report in
about 120 words.
Answer:
Respected Principal, honourable Chief guest, respected teachers and my dear
friends, as the General Secretary it gives me immense pleasure to introduce the
chief guest of our Annual Day Function Mr. Vedamurthy. He is a native of
Davangere. He has completed his M.A. in English. He has served as a lecturer in
Chitradurga. He has cleared his KAS in 2008 and is presently serving as Asst.
Commissioner Food and Civil Supply, Bellary. We are really very happy to have
you with us today.
OR
Answer:
The following bar graph gives information about the migration of people from
rural area towards cities from 2000 to 2015. In 2000, 25% people moved towards
cities. In 2005,30% people. In 2010,50% people moved to cities. In 2015, nearly
60% people moved to cities. It can be concluded that from 2000-2015, there has
been a gradual increase in the migration of people from rural area toward
cities. .
VII.
Question 34.
What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to? 4 x 1 = 4
Rabindranath Tagore, in a
poem who prays to the Lord not to remove all obstacles, asks for strength to
bear them. Before the start of the Mahabharata War, Arjun was seized with
emotional weakness. Therefore he refused to fight the war. But Lord Krishna
rescued him by giving emotional strength.
(i) who : …………………………
(ii) them : ……………………….
(iii) he : ………………………….
(iv) him : ……………………….
Answer:
(i) who : Rabindranath Tagore
(ii) them : obstacles
(iii) he : Ariuna
(iv) him : Lord Krishna.
Question
35.
Rewrite the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence: 1
seven thousand / in Monaco / there are / only / men.
Answer:
There are only seven thousand men in Monaco.
OR
Only there are seven thousand men in Monaco.
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