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Class xii-commerce-book-marking-scheme-2015

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Saurabh Singh Negi

This document provides the marking schemes used by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to evaluate answer scripts for the Senior School Certificate Examination in various commerce subjects. It includes the marking schemes for subjects like English, Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, and Entrepreneurship. The preface explains the objectives of publishing these marking schemes, which is to increase transparency in the evaluation process and ensure reliable scoring. Instructions are provided on how teachers and students can use these marking schemes to understand the board's criteria for evaluating answers.

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MARKING SCHEME CLASS XII COMMERCE SUBJECTS CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION DELHI 2015 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
(ii) Published by Secretary, C.B.S.E. 'Shiksha Kendra', 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi - 110301. Laser typesetting and Printed byAkashdeep Printers, Daryaganj, New Delhi - 110002 Manuscript as such highlights the main value points and does not represent a complete ideal answer. Manuscript may vary from time to time and year to year. Price : Rs. 570.00 November, 2015 : 250 Copies CBSE, Delhi-110301 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
(iii) PREFACE CBSE as a pace setting national Board has constantly been striving to design its evaluation process in a manner that it is used as a powerful means of influencing the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom situation. Also, it has to be so designed that it provides constant feedback regarding the effectiveness of the course content, classroom processes and the growth of individual learners besides the appropriateness of evaluation procedures. As a move in this direction, CBSE started the practice of publishing the Marking Schemes with twin objectives in mind-(i) making the system more transparent and at the same time, (ii) ensuring high degree of reliability in scoring procedure. Who are the markers of answer scripts? How do they mark the answer scripts? How can it be ensured that marking is fair, objective and reliable? Questions of these types naturally arise in the minds of candidates appearing in the public examination. These questions are equally pertinent to the teachers who are not adequately exposed to the CBSE system of marking. Answer Scripts marking is a specialised job. It is assigned to teachers-PGTs for Class XII and TGTs for Class X who are in direct touch with the subject and have a minimum of 3 years experience of teaching the subject at that level. Appointment of examiners is made in accordance with the well- defined norms. Markers examine scripts with the help of detailed guidelines called the 'Marking Schemes'. It is this tool (Marking Scheme) alongwith the extensive supervisory checks and counter-checks through which CBSE tries to ensure objective and fair marking. The present publication is being brought out with a view to serving the following objectives : (i) To give an opportunity to the teachers and students to look into the Marking Schemes that were developed by the Board and supplied to the evaluators in 2014 main examination in some selected main subjects. (ii) To receive feedback and suggestions from institutions/subject teachers on the utility and further improvement of Marking Schemes. (iii) To encourage institutions to undertake similar exercise of developing marking schemes for classes other than those covered by the Board's examination with a view to increasing teachers' responsiveness to them as the essential tools of evaluation. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
(iv) HOW TO USE Teachers and the students preparing for Class XII examination of the Board constitute the primary interest-group of this publication. Marking Schemes of Question Papers in the subjects of English Core, English Elective-C, Mathematics, Mathematics (for visually impaired), Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy and Entrepreneurship administered in Delhi and Outside Delhi during the 2015 main examination have been included in this document. Some tips on their usage are given below : (a) To Teachers : --- Go through the syllabus and the weightage distribution for the subject carefully. --- Read the question paper to find out how far the question paper set subscribes to the prescribed design. Grade every question by difficulty level for students who have taken the main Board examination. --- Consult the 'Marking Scheme' for each question, with reference to steps into which answers and awards have been divided. --- Work out concrete suggestions for the Board. (b) To Students : --- Study each question carefully, comprehend them and write down the main points of the answer and note down their difficulties for clarification. --- Examine a question in conjunction with the Marking Scheme and find out the proximity of the answer to that suggested in the Marking Scheme. We urge the teachers to encourage their students to make use of this publication. K.K. CHOUDHURY CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
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(vii) CONTENTS Senior School Certificate Examination (XII) Marking Scheme Page No. 1. English Core .............................................................................................................. 1-66 2. English Elective - C .................................................................................................. 67-95 3. Mathematics ............................................................................................................. 96-246 4. Mathematics (for visually impaired) ........................................................................... 247-270 5. Economics ................................................................................................................. 271-301 6. Business Studies ........................................................................................................ 302-349 7. Accountancy .............................................................................................................. 350-424 8. Entrepreneurship ........................................................................................................ 425-465 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
(viii) LIST OF COORDINATORS/SUBJECT EXPERTS/REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REGIONS FOR UPDATION/FINALISATION OF THE MARKING SCHEME FOR THE SENIOR SCHOOLCERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 2015 S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts 7. Mrs.MahalakshmiIyengar Prakash Hr. Sec. School, Ahmedabad 8. Ms. Vandana Kapoor Principal DAVPublicSchool MausamVihar Delhi-110092 9. Mrs. Bella Bhateja, PGT G. D. Goenka Pub. School VasantKunj, NewDelhi 10. Ms. Ipsita Das Principal DAVPublicSchool sec.-6, Market Nagar,Abhinav Bindanasi,Cuttack Orisha - 753014 11. Ms.MaliniKhatri Modern School Barakhamba Road NewDelhi 12. Mrs. Neena Kaul St. Mary's School SafdarjungEnclave New Delhi - 110016 ENGLISH CORE 1. Dr. Usha Ram Principal LaxmanPublicSchool Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 2. Dr. Opkar Singh Retd. Prof. 121, Sahyog Appartments Mayur Vihar Phase-I Delhi-110091 3. Mrs.SukumariMenon Principal Bhavan'sAdarshVidyalaya Kochi Kerala - 682037 4. Mrs. Prabha Dastidar Principal ArmySchool,Narangi PO - Satgaon, Guwahati - 781027 5. Shri Dev Nagar GodwinPublicSchool Rohta Road Meerut 6. Mrs. I.P. Bhatia Principal Sarla Chopra D.A.V. Public School Sec. 56, Noida Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
(ix) S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts MATHEMATICS 1. Mrs.AnitaSharma Principal S.D. Public School BUBlock,Pitampura, Delhi-110034 2. Dr. V. P. Gupta Professor 43, Kala ViharAppartments, Mayur Vihar, Phase-1 Delhi 3. ShriG.D.Dhall K-171, LIC Colony SyedNangloiVillage Delhi 4. Shri S.N. Chibber Principal(Retd.) B-330, Saraswati Vihar Delhi ENGLISH ELECTIVE-C 1. Dr. Usha Ram Principal LaxmanPublicSchool Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 2. Shri P. J. Peter LaxmanPublicSchool Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 3. Mrs. Neena Kaul St.Mary’s School B-2Block,SafdarjungEnclave New Delhi-110029 4. Sh. S.R. Vij 48, SahyogAppartment Mayur Vihar, Phase-1 NewDelhi 5. Ms.MaliniKhatri Modern School Barakhamba Road NewDelhi 6. Mrs.ShailjaJaiswal DelhiPublicSchool Site No. 3, Meerut Road, Ghaziabad - UP-201003 7. Sh. D.D. Batra New Way School Sector-K,Ali Ganj Lucknow(U.P.) 8. Ms.VinoditaSankhyan Principal, ShriRamAshramPublicSchool, Majitha Road, Amritsar 13. ShriD.N.Tiwari PGT LaxmanPublicSchool Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 14. ShriNavinSharma LaxmanPublicSchool Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
(x) S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts 12. Ms. C.M. Sreekumari Principal, KendriyaVidyalaya Kadavanthra (PO), Ernakulam,Cochin 13. Dr. P.P. Vermani HOD Modern School Barakhamba Road, NewDelhi 14. Sh.Ajay Marwaha PGT S.D. Public School BUBlockPitampura, Delhi 15. ShriJ.P.Singh PGT (Maths) Retd. KendriyaVidyalaya,AGCRColony Delhi 16. Sh. Radhay Shyam Pandey Principal KrishnaPublicSchool, Sunder Nagar Tehsil-Bhilai Chhatisgarh 17. Dr.AshokSingh Principal ChinmayaVidyalaya Sec.-IV, Bokaro Steel City Bokaro, Jharkhand 5. Shri J. C. Nijhawan C-51, Maharana Pratap Enclave, Delhi-110034 6. ShriRajpalSingh PGT RajkiyaPratibhaVikasVidyalaya, GandhiNagar, New Delhi-110051 7. ShriV.VijayaKumar Principal BHELVikram Hr. Sec. School, BHEL,Piplani Bhopal-462021 8. Sh.ShamsherSingh PGT Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector-16, Chandigarh. 9. Shri Seshanooj Sarkar Principal KendriyaVidyalaya, Jagiroad,Dist.Morigaon Assam-782413 10. ShriC.Sathyamurthy Principal ChinmayaVidyalaya 9-B, Taylore Road Kilpauk,Chennai. 11. Sh. Ved Kumar Mishra Principal Dr.A.L.MemorialSunbeamSchool Rhania,Varanasi (U.P.) - 221104 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
(xi) S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts ECONOMICS 1. Mrs. Sushma Khurana Principal LilawatiVidyaMandir, Shakti Nagar, Delhi - 110 007 2. Shri S.K.Aggarwala Deptt.of Economics RajdhaniCollege, Delhi 3. Shri S.N. Sharma BC.-54, ShalimarBagh(West) Delhi 4. Ms. Neeta Mishra DAVPublicSchool SreshthaVihar, Delhi 5. Mrs. Rekha Sharma Principal(Retd.) D-3/14, II Floor, VasantVihar, New Delhi-110057 6. Mrs. NeeluAhuja, PG.T LilawatiVidyaMandir Shakti Nagar Delhi 7. Smt.Anureskha Barkakoti Principal DelhiPublicSchool NRLTownshipNumaligarhdist. Golaghat,Assam-785699 8. LelineS.Theophilus, PGT Kendriya Vidyalaya, CRPF, Avadi,Chennai, Tamilnadu - 600065 9. Mr. Sanjeev Kumar VicePrincipal SBVBrahmpuri, Delhi 10. Mrs. Reema Dewan Principal DelhiPublicSchool, Sector - 40 Chandigarh 11. Dr.ManoranjaniV Principal BharatiyaVidyaBhavansVidya Mandir,Trissur, Kerala 12. Dr. K.K. Pandey Principal KendriyaVidyalayaAMC Luchnow,U.P. 13. Ms.A.Suganthavali Principal Ch. Chhabil Dass Public School, B-Block, Patel Nagar-II Ghaziabad, U.P.-201001 14. Ms. Papiya Mukherjee Principal DAVModel School JM Sengupta Road DurgapurBarddhaman West Bengal - 713205 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
(xii) S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts 15. Mr.Ajay Kumar PGT RajkiyaPratibhaVikas Vidyalaya, D-1 Nandnagri Delhi-110093 BUSINESS STUDIES 1. Mrs. Meena Goel Principal, Nava Hind Girls Senior Sec. School New Rohtak Road New Delhi-110005 2. Shri S.S. Sehrawat 73-B Chandlor Bhawan, Mahipalpur New Delhi - 110007 3. Mrs.VinitaDutt PGT Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School Adarsh Nagar Delhi 4. Ms. Baneet Kaur PGT SalwanPublicSchool, RajinderNagar, New Delhi-110055 5. Mrs. Jaya Khurana Sr. Head Mistress Modern School, Barakhamba Road, NewDelhi 6. Mrs. Usha Sharma Principal S.R.N.InternationalSchool NRI Road, Ramnagaria Jagatpura, Jaipur - 302015 7. Shri Ram Chand Jagota PGT, Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School Sector 40, Chandigarh 8. Ms. N. Malathy PGT BVBhavan'sRajajiVidyashram 6 Kilpauk Garden, Chennai Tamilnadu - 600010 9. Dr. Ganga Prasad Pandey Principal DelhiPublicSchool, RefineryNagar Mathura, U.P. 10. Mrs.MiniSuresh PGT SBOA Public Sr. Sec. School, SouthChittoor,Emakulam Kerala-682027 11. Mrs. Savita Kakkar Principal ArmySchool, DaulatSingMargJhansi Cantt. Jhansi UP - 284001 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
(xiii) 12. Mrs.IndiraAchari Principal BSP Sr. Sec. School, Sec. VII, Bhilal Nagar, Distt.Durg,Chhattisgarh-490006 13. Mr.SavitaDrall Asstt. Director of School (Exam.) Dte.ofEducation Old Sectt. Delhi-110054 14. Mrs. Poonam Khanna Principal SarvodayaKanyaVidyalaya Adarsh Nagar Delhi-110033 15. Mrs. PreetiArya PGT Nava Hind Girls Sr. Sec. School New Rohtak Road, New Delhi-110005 16. Mrs. Inder Jeet Kaur Nava Hind Girls Sr. Sec. School, New Rohtak Road NewDelhi ACCOUNTANCY 1. Ms.RenuJain Principal St. Margaret Public School D-Block, PrashantVihar, Delhi-110085 S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts 2. Shri S.S. Sehrawat RetiredDeputyCommissioner KendriyaVidyalayaSangathan 73-B,ChanlorBhawanMahipalpur, New Delhi - 110037 3. Mrs.Meena Goel Principal Nava Hind Girls Sr.Sec.School New Rohtak Road, NewDelhi 4. Mrs.VinitaDutt PGT(Commerce) Govt. Girls Senior Sec. School A-Block, Saraswati Vihar Delhi - 110034 5. ShriA.K. Kalra Principal, KendriyaVidyalaya, Sector-3,Rohini Delhi-110089 6. ShriA.K. Gautam, Principal, KendriyaVidyalaya, C-2 Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058 7. Dr. K. Mohana Principal Modern Sr. Sec. School AGSofficecolony, Nanganallur, Chennai-600061 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
(xiv) S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts 8. Ms.MiniBhasin PGT Govt. Girls Modern Sr. Sec. School Sector-18, Chandigarh 9. Sh. Jacob T.P. PGT BharatiyaVidyaBhavans, VidyaMandir,Trissur, Kerala 10. Dr.RanjeetSingh PGT S. J. Public School, JantaColony Jaipur - 302004 11. Sh.ManishChattopadhayay Principal North Point Sr. Sec. Boarding School GorakshabasiMandirComplex, Arjunpur,Kolkata West Bengal - 700059 12. Ms. Geetika Joshi PGT MPVM, 2, Stanley Road, Teliarganj,Allahabad U.P. - 211004 13. Sh. K. Krishna Rao Pricipal DelhiPublicSchool OilIndiaLtdP.O.Duliajan Dist.Diburagarh, Assam - 786602 14. ShriArvindBhatia, Principal BalBhartiPublicSchool, BrijVihar, PO Chander Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh-201011 15. Ms. Jaya Khurana HOD (Commere) & Headmistress Modern School, Barakhamba Delhi 16. Ms.SavitaShangari HOD (Commerce), GyanBhartiPublicSchool Saket Delhi 17. Ms.AnitaKohli, PGT (Commerce), St. Margaret Sr. Sec. School, D-Block, PrashantVihar, Delhi-110085 18. Mr.Vinod Kumar Lecturer(Commerce), Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School, Mata Sundri Road New Delhi-110002 19. Mr. Sanjeev Kumar VicePrincipal Govt. Co-Ed Sr. Sec. School, PreetVihar, Delhi-110092 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
(xv) ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. Mrs. Sadhana Dutta, PGT, G.D. Goenka Public School VassntKunj, NewDelhi 2. Ms.SandaniniArvind SanskritiSchool Chanakyapuri NewDelhi 3. Ms. Disha Grower DelhiPublicSchool Mathura Road NewDelhi S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts 4. Sh. S.S. Sehrawat 73 B Chandlor Bhawan Mahipalpur, NewDelhi 5. Ms. Ranjeet Kaur Bakshi PGT Mira Model School B - Block, Janakpuri NewDelhi 6. Dr. Piyush Prasad Director(Academic) NIOS A-24-25 Sector 62, Noida Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
1 ENGLISH (Core) Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum marks : 100 General Instructions: (i) This paper is divided into three Sections: A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory. (ii) Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully. (iii) Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions. QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1/1 SECTION A : READING 20 Marks 1. Readthepassagegivenbelowcarefully: 12 1. Forfourdays,Iwalkedthroughthenarrowlanesoftheoldcity,enjoyingthe romanceofbeinginacitywherehistorystilllives-initscobblestonestreets andinitspeopleridingasses,carryingvineleavesandpalmastheyoncedid duringthetimeofChrist. 2. ThisisJerusalem,hometothesacredsitesofChristianity,IslamandJudaism. This is the place that houses the church of the Holy Sepulchre, the place whereJesuswasfinallylaidtorest.ThisisalsothesiteofChrist'scrucifixion, burialandresurrection. 3. Built by the Roman Emperor Constantine at the site of an earlier temple to Aphrodite,itisthemostveneratedChristianshrineintheworld.Andjustifiably so. Here, within the church, are the last five stations of the cross, the 10th stationwhereJesuswasstrippedofhisclothes,the11thwherehewasnailed to the cross, the 12th where he died on the cross, the 13th where the body was removed from the cross, and the 14th, his tomb. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
2 4. Forallthisweightytradition,theapproachandentrancetothechurchisnon- descript.Youhavetoaskfordirections.EventothedevoutChristianpilgrims walking along the Via Dolorosa - the Way of Sorrows - first nine stations lookclueless.Thenacourtyardappears,hemmedinbyotherbuildingsanda doorway to one side. This leads to a vast area of huge stone architecture. 5. Immediatelyinsidetheentranceisyourfirststop.It'sthestoneofanointing: this is the place, according to Greek tradition, where Christ was removed from the cross. The Roman Catholics, however, believe it to be the spot where Jesus' body was prepared for burial by Joseph. 6. What happened next ? Jesus was buried. He was taken to a place outside the city of Jerusalem where other graves existed and there, he was buried in a cave. However, all that is long gone, destroyed by continued attacks and rebuilding;whatremainsisthemassive-andimpressive-Rotunda(around buildingwithadome)thatEmperorConstantinebuilt.Underthis,andrightin the centre of the Rotunda, is the structure that contains the Holy Sepulchre. 7. "How do you know that this is Jesus' tomb ?" I asked one of the pilgrims standing next to me. He was clueless, more interested, like the rest of them, in the novelty of it all and in photographing it, than in its history or tradition. 8. Atthestartofthefirstcentury,theplacewasadisusedquarryoutsidethecity walls.Accordingtothegospels,Jesus’crucifixionoccurred‘ataplaceoutside thecitywallswithgravesnearby......’Archaeologistshavediscoveredtombs from that era, so the site is compatible with the biblical period. 9. Thestructureatthesiteisamarbletombbuiltovertheoriginalburialchamber. It has two rooms, and you enter four at a time into the first of these, the Chapel of the Angel. Here the angel is supposed to have sat on a stone to recountChrist'sresurrection.Alowdoormadeofwhitemarble,partlyworn awaybypilgrims'hands,leadstoasmallerchamberinside.Thisisthe'room of the tomb', the place where Jesus was buried. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
3 10. We entered in single file. On my right was a large marble slab that covered theoriginalrockbenchonwhichthebodyofJesuswaslaid.Awomanknelt and prayed. Her eyes were wet with tears. She pressed her face against the slab to hide them, but it only made it worse. Onthebasisofyourunderstandingofthispassageanswerthefollowingquestionswith thehelpofgivenoptions: (1 x 4 = 4) (a) How does Jerusalem still retain the charm of ancient era? (i) There are narrow lanes. (ii) Roads are paved with cobblestones. (iii) People can be seen riding asses (iv) All of the above (b) Holy Sepulchre is sacred to _________ . (i) Christianity (ii) Islam (iii) Judaism (iv) Both(i)and(iii) (c) Why does one have to constantly ask for directions to the church ? (i) Its lanes are narrow. (ii) Entrance to the church is non-descript. (iii) People are not tourist- friendly. (iv) Everyoneislostinenjoyingtheromanceoftheplace. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
4 (d) Where was Jesus buried? (i) In a cave (ii) At a place outside the city (iii) IntheHolySepulchre (iv) Both(i)and(ii) Answerthefollowingquestionsbriefly: (1 x 6 = 6) (e) What is the Greek belief about the 'stone of anointing' ? (f) WhydidEmperorConstantinebuildtheRotunda? (g) Whatisthegeneralattitudeofthepilgrims? (h) How is the site compatible with the biblical period ? (i) Why did the pilgrims enter the room of the tomb in a single me ? (j) Why did 'a woman' try to hide her tears? (k) Find words from the passage which mean the same as : (1 x 2 = 2) (i) A large grave (para 3) (ii) Havingnointerestingfeatures/dull(para4) 2. Read the passage given below : 10 1. We often make all things around us the way we want them. Even during our pilgrimages we have begun to look for whatever makes our heart happy, givescomforttoourbodyandpeacetothemind.Itisasifexternalsolutions will fulfil our needs, and we do not want to make any special efforts even in our spiritual search. Our mind is resourceful - it works to find shortcuts in simple and easy ways. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
5 2. Even pilgrimages have been converted into tourism opportunities. Instead, we must awaken our conscience and souls and understand the truth. Let us not tamper with either our own nature or that of the Supreme. 3. All our cleverness is rendered ineffective when nature does a dance of destruction.Itsfurycanandwillwashawayallimperfections.Indianculture, based on Vedic treatises, assists in human evolution, but we are now using ourentireenergyindistortingthesetraditionsaccordingtoourconvenience insteadofmakingeffortstomakeourselvesworthyofthem. 4. The irony is that humans are not even aware of the complacent attitude they have allowed themselves to sink to. Nature is everyone's Amma and her fierce blows will sooner or later comer us and force us to understand this truth.Earlier,pilgrimagestoplacesofspiritualsignificancewereritualsthat were undertaken when people became free from their worldly duties. Even nowsomeseekerstakeupthispiousreligiousjourneyasapathtopeaceand knowledge.Anyonetravellingwiththisattitudefeelsandtravelswithonlya few essential items that his body can carry. Pilgrims traditionally travelled light,onfoot,eatinglight,driedchickpeasandfruits,orwhateverwasavailable. Pilgrims of olden days did not feel the need to stay in specialAC bedrooms, ortravelbyluxurycarsorindulgethemselveswithdeliciousfoodandsavouries. 5. Pilgrimstraditionallymovedahead,creatingafeelingofbelongingtowards all,conveyingamessageofbrotherhoodamongalltheycameacrosswhether insmallcaves,ashramsorlocalsettlements.Theyreceivedtheblessingsand congregationsofyogisandmahatmasinreturnwhileconductingthedharma oftheirpilgrimage.Apilgrimageislikepenanceorsadhanatostaynearnature and to experience a feeling of oneness with it, to keep the body healthy and fulfilled with the amount of food, while seeking freedom from attachments andyetremaininghappywhilestayingawayfromrelativesandassociates. 6. This is how a pilgrimage should be rather than making it like a picnic by taking a large group along and living in comfort, packing in entertainment, Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
6 and tampering with environment. What is worse is giving a boost to the ego of having had a special darshan. Now alms are distributed, charity done whiletheybragabouttheirspiritualexperiences! 7. Wemustembarkonourspiritualjourneybyfirstunderstandingthegraceand significanceofapilgrimageandfollowingitupwiththeprescribedrulesand rituals-thisiswhattranslatesintotheultimateandbeautifulmediumofspiritual evolution.Thereisnojustificationfortamperingwithnature. 8. A pilgrimage is symbolic of contemplation and meditation and acceptance, and is a metaphor for the constant growth or movement and love for nature that we should hold in our hearts. 9. Thisisthetruth! On the basisofyourunderstandingoftheabovepassageanswerthequestionsthatfollow withthehelpofgivenoptions: (1 x 2 = 2) (a) How can a pilgrim keep his body healthy? (i) Bytravellinglight (ii) Byeatingasmallamountoffood (iii) Bykeepingfreefromattachments (iv) Both(i)and(ii) (b) How do we satisfy our ego ? (i) Byhavingaspecialdarshan (ii) Bydistributingalms (iii) Bytreatingitlikeapicnic (iv) Both(i)and(ii) Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
7 Answerthefollowingasbrieflyaspossible: (1 x 6 = 6) (c) What change has taken place in our attitude towards pilgrimages? (d) Whathappenswhenpilgrimagesareturnedintopicnics? (e) Why are we complacent in our spiritual efforts ? (f) How does nature respond when we try to be clever with it ? (g) In olden days with what attitude did people go on a pilgrimage? (h) What message does the passage convey to the pilgrims? (i) Findwordsfromthepassagewhichmeanthesameasthefollowing: (i) made / turned (para 3) (ii) very satisfied (para 4) 3. Read the passage given below: 8 It is surprising that sometimes we don't listen to what people say to us. We hear them, but we don't listen to them. I was curious to know how hearing is different fromlistening.Ihadthoughtbothweresynonyms,butgradually,Irealisedthereis a big difference between the two words. Hearingisaphysicalphenomenon.Wheneversomebodyspeaks,thesoundwaves generated reach you, and you definitely hear whatever is said to you. However, even if you hear something, it doesn't always mean that you actually understand whateverisbeingsaid.Payingattentiontowhateveryouhearmeansyouarereally listening. Consciously using your mind to understand whatever is being said is listening. Divingdeeper,Ifoundthatlisteningisnotonlyhearingwithattention,butismuch morethanthat.Listeningishearingwithfullattention,andapplyingourmind.Most of the time, we listen to someone, but our minds are full of needless chatter and there doesn't seem to be enough space to accommodate what is being spoken. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
8 We come with a lot of prejudices and preconceived notions about the speaker or the subject on which he is talking. We pretend to listen to the speaker, but deep inside,wesitinjudgementandaredyingtopronouncerightorwrong,trueorfalse, yesorno.Sometimes,weevencomepreparedwithanegativemindsetofproving the speaker wrong. Even if the speaker says nothing harmful, we are ready to pounceonhimwithourownversionofthings. What we should ideally do is listen first with full awareness. Once, we have done that, we can decide whether we want to make a judgement or not. Once we do that,communicationwillbeperfectandourinterpersonalrelationshipwillbecome somuchbetter.Listeningwelldoesn'tmeanonehastosaytherightthingattheright moment.Infact,sometimesifwordsareleftunspoken,thereisafeelingoftension andnegativity.Therefore,itisbettertospeakoutyourmind,butdosowithawareness afterlisteningtothespeakerwithfullconcentration. Let'slookatthisinanotherway.Whenyoureallylisten,youimbibenotonlywhat is being spoken, but you also understand what is not spoken as well. Most of the time we don't really listen even to people who really matter to us. That's· how misunderstandingsgrowamongfamilies,husbandsandwives,brothersandsisters. (A) On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it, using headings and sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviations (wherever necessary-minimumfour)andaformatyouconsidersuitable.Alsosupply an appropriate title to it. (5) (B) Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words. (3) SECTION -B 30 Marks ADVANCED WRITINGSKILLS 4. Every year in the central park of the city a flower show is held in the month of February.Your school has received a circular from the District Collector inviting your students to visit it. Write a notice in about 50 words informing the students Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
9 abouttheshowandadvisingthemtogoandenjoyit.YouareNavtej/Navita,Head Boy/HeadGirlSunrisePublicSchool,Surat. 4 OR SarvodayaEducationSociety,acharitableorganisationiscomingtoyourschoolto distributebooksamongtheneedystudents.AsHeadBoy/HeadGirl,SunrisePublic School, Surat, write a notice in about 50 words asking such students to drop the lists of books they need in the box kept outside the Principal's office. You are Navtej/Navita. 5. Recently you went to your native village to visit your grandparents.You saw that some of the children in the age group 5 - 14 (the age at which they should have beenatschool)remainedathome,wereworkinginthefieldsorsimplyloiteringin the streets. Writealetterin120-150wordstotheeditorofanationaldailyanalyzingtheproblem and offering solutions to it.You are Navtej/Navita, M-114 Mount Kailash, Kanpur. 6 OR When cricket teams go abroad the members are allowed to take their wives, even friendsalongwiththem.Doesthisfactdistractthemorhelpthemtofocusontheir game in a better way? If it is good, why don't we allow our athletes to enjoy the sameprivilege? Writealettertoeditorofanationaldailyin120·150wordsgivingyourviewsonthe issue.You are Navtej/Navita, M-114 Mount Kailash, Kanpur. 6. Mobilephoneoftodayisnolongerameremeansofcommunication.Musiclovers are so glued to it that they don't pay attention even to the traffic while crossing the roads. This leads to accidents sometimes even fatal ones. Writeaspeechin150-200wordstobedeliveredinthemorningassemblyadvising thestudents to be careful in the use of this otherwise very useful gadget. Imagine youarePrincipalofyourschool. 10 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
10 OR Power shortage has become a norm even in the metropolitan cities. One way to facethissituationisbypreventingthewastageofpower. Write a speech in 150-200 words on the importance of power in our daily life and how to save power at school and at home. Imagine that you are the Principal of yourschool. 7. In the year to come (if you have not already done this year) you are going to celebrate your 18th birthday. Write an article in 150-200 words on the joys and responsibilitiesofbeingeighteen.YouareNavtej/Navita. 10 OR Write an article in 150-200 words on how we can make India a carefree and enjoyable place for women when they can go wherever they like to without any fear of being stared at, molested or discriminated against.You are Navtej/Navita. SECTION - C 40 Marks LITERATURE: TEXT BOOKSAND LONG READINGTEXT 8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : 4 I saw my mother, beside me, doze, open mouthed, her face ashenlikethat of a corpse and realized with pain that she was as old as she looked but soon put that thought away, .... Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
11 (a) What worried the poet when she looked at her mother? (1) (b) Whywastherepaininherrealization? (1) (c) Why did she put that thought away? (1) (d) Identifythefigureofspeechusedintheselines. (1) OR Far from gusty waves these children's faces. Like rootless weeds, the hair torn round their pallor; Thetallgirlwithherweighed-downhead. (a) Who are these children? (1) (b) What does the poet mean by 'gusty waves' ? (1) (c) What has possibly weighed-down the tall girl's head ? (1) (d) Identifythefigureofspeechusedintheselines. (1) 9. Answer any four of the following in 30 - 40 words each : 3 x 4 = 12 (a) Whooccupiedthebackbenchesintheclassroomonthedayofthelastlesson? Why? (b) WhydidDouglas'motherrecommendthatheshouldlearnswimmingatthe YMCAswimmingpool? (c) Whatwillcountinguptotwelveandkeepingstillhelpusachieve? (d) What does a thing of beauty do for us ? (e) Which do you think is a better ending of Roger Skunk's story, Jo's or her father's? Why ? (f) What could the Governor have done to securely bring Evans back to the prison from the 'Golden Lion' ? Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
12 10. Answer the following in 120 - 150 words: Givingabribeisanevilpractice.HowdidtheTigerKingbribetheBritishofficerto save his kingdom? How do you view this act of his ? 6 OR Dr. Sadao was a patriotic Japanese as well as a dedicated surgeon. How could he honour both the values ? 11. Answerthefollowingin 120-150words: DescribethedifficultiesthebanglemakersofFirozabadhavetofaceintheirlives. 6 OR The peddler declined the invitation of the ironmaster but accepted the one from Edla.Why? 12. Answerthefollowingin 120-150words: DescribetheironicalsituationinwhichSilasMarnerhadtoleaveLanternYard. 6 OR WithinafewdaysofhisarrivalinIping,peoplebecamesuspiciousofGriffin.Why? 13. Answerthefollowingin 120-150words: Describe Dolly Winthrop as the most lovable character in George Eliot's 'Silas Marner'. 6 OR Attempt a character sketch of Marvel. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
13 QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1 SECTION A : READING 20 Marks 1. Readthepassagecarefully. 12 1 Forfourdays,Iwalkedthroughthenarrowlanesoftheoldcity,enjoyingthe romanceofbeinginacitywherehistorystilllives-initscobblestonestreets andinitspeopleridingasses,carryingvineleavesandpalmastheyoncedid duringthetimeofChrist. 2 ThisisJerusalem,hometothesacredsitesofChristianity,IslamandJudaism. This is the place that houses the church of the Holy Sepulchre, the place whereJesuswasfinallylaidtorest.ThisisalsothesiteofChrist'scrucifixion, burialandresurrection. 3 Built by the Roman Emperor Constantine at the site of an earlier temple to Aphrodite,itisthemostveneratedChristianshrineintheworld.Andjustifiably so. Here, within the church, are the last five stations of the cross, the 10th stationwhereJesuswasstrippedofhisclothes,the11thwherehewasnailed to the cross, the 12th where he died on the cross, the 13th where the body was removed from the cross, and the 14th, his tomb. 4 For all this weighty tradition, the approach and entrance to the church is nondescript. You have to ask for directions. Even to the devout Christian pilgrims walking along the Via Dolorosa - the Way of Sorrows - first nine stationslookclueless.Thenacourtyardappears,hemmedinbyotherbuildings andadoorwaytooneside.Thisleadstoavastareaofhugestonearchitecture. 5 Immediatelyinsidetheentranceisyourfirststop.It'sthestoneofanointing: this is the place, according to Greek tradition, where Christ was removed from the cross. The Roman Catholics, however, believe it to be the spot where Jesus' body was prepared for burial by Joseph. 6 What happened next? Jesus was buried. He was taken to a place outside the city of Jerusalem where other graves existed and there, he was buried in a Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
14 cave. However, all that is long gone, destroyed by continued attacks and rebuilding;whatremainsisthemassive-andimpressive-Rotunda(around buildingwithadome)thatEmperorConstantinebuilt.Underthis,andrightin the centre of the Rotunda, is the structure that contains the Holy Sepulchre. 7 "How do you know that this is Jesus' tomb ?" I asked one of the pilgrims standing next to me. He was clueless, more interested, like the rest of them, inthenoveltyofitallandinphotographingit,thaninitshistoryortradition. 8 Atthestartofthefirstcentury,theplacewasadisusedquarryoutsidethecity walls.Accordingtothegospels,Jesus'crucifixionoccurred'ataplaceoutside thecitywallswithgravesnearby........'.Archaeologistshavediscoveredtombs from that era, so the site is compatible with the biblical period. 9 Thestructureatthesiteisamarbletombbuiltovertheoriginalburialchamber. It has two rooms, and you enter four at a time into the first of these, the Chapel of the Angel. Here the angel is supposed to have sat on a stone to recountChrist'sresurrection.Alowdoormadeofwhitemarble,partlyworn awaybypilgrims'hands,leadstoasmallerchamberinside.Thisisthe'room of the tomb', the place where Jesus was buried. 10 Weenteredinasinglefile.Onmyrightwasalargemarbleslabthatcovered theoriginalrockbenchonwhichthebodyofJesuswaslaid.Awomanknelt and prayed. Her eyes were wet with tears. She pressed her face against the slab to hide them, but it only made it worse. Onthebasisofyourunderstandingofthispassageanswerthefollowingquestions withthehelpofthegivenoptions: l x 4 = 4 (a) How does Jerusalem still retain the charm of the ancient era? (i) There are narrow lanes. (ii) Roads are paved with cobblestones. (iii) People can be seen riding asses. (iv) All of the above Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
15 (b) Holy Sepulchre is sacred to (i) Christianity (ii) Islam (iii) Judaism (iv) Both(i)and(iii) (c) Why does one have to constantly ask for directions to the church? (i) Its lanes are narrow. (ii) Entrance to the church is nondescript. (iii) Peoplearenottourist-friendly. (iv) Everyoneislostinenjoyingtheromanceoftheplace. (d) Where was Jesus buried? (i) In a cave (ii) At a place outside the city (iii) IntheHolySepulchre (iv) Both(i)and(ii) Answerthefollowingquestionsbriefly: l x 6 = 6 (e) What is the Greek belief about the 'stone of anointing'? (f) WhydidEmperorConstantinebuildtheRotunda? (g) Whatisthegeneralattitudeofthepilgrims? (h) Howisthesitecompatiblewiththebiblicalperiod? (i) Whydidthepilgrimsenterthe'roomofthetomb'inasinglefile? Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
16 (j) Why did 'a woman' try to hide her tears? (k) Find words from the passage which mean the same as: (i) A large grave (para 3) (ii) Havingnointerestingfeatures/dull(para4) 2. Readthepassagecarefully. 10 1 We often make all things around us the way we want them. Even during our pilgrimages we have begun to look for whatever makes our heart happy, givescomforttoourbodyandpeacetothemind.Itisasifexternalsolutions will fulfil our needs, and we do not want to make any special efforts even in our spiritual search. Our mind is resourceful - it works to find shortcuts in simple and easy ways. 2 Even pilgrimages have been converted into tourism opportunities. Instead, we must awaken our conscience and souls and understand the truth. Let us not tamper with either our own nature or that of the Supreme. 3 All our cleverness is rendered ineffective when nature does a dance of destruction.Itsfurycanandwillwashawayallimperfections.Indianculture, based on Vedic treatises, assists in human evolution, but we are now using ourentireenergyindistortingthesetraditionsaccordingtoourconvenience insteadofmakingeffortstomakeourselvesworthyofthem. 4 The irony is that humans are not even aware of the complacent attitude they have allowed themselves to sink to. Nature is everyone's Amma and her fierce blows will sooner or later corner us and force us to understand this truth.Earlier,pilgrimagestoplacesofspiritualsignificancewereritualsthat were undertaken when people became free from their worldly duties. Even nowsomeseekerstakeupthispiousreligiousjourneyasapathtopeaceand knowledge.Anyonetravellingwiththisattitudefeelsandtravelswithonlya few essential items that his body can carry. Pilgrims traditionally travelled light,onfoot,eatinglight,driedchickpeasandfruits,orwhateverwasavailable. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
17 Pilgrims of olden days did not feel the need to stay in specialAC bedrooms, or travel by luxury cars or indulge themselves with delicious food and savouries. 5 Pilgrimstraditionallymovedahead,creatingafeelingofbelongingtowards all,conveyingamessageofbrotherhoodamongalltheycarneacrosswhether insmallcaves,ashramsorlocalsettlements.Theyreceivedtheblessingsand congregationsofyogisandmahatmasinreturnwhileconductingthedharma oftheirpilgrimage.Apilgrimageislikepenanceorsadhanatostaynearnature and to experience a feeling of oneness with it, to keep the body healthy and fulfilled with the amount of food, while seeking freedom from attachments andyetremaininghappywhilestayingawayfromrelativesandassociates. 6 This is how a pilgrimage should be rather than making it like a picnic by taking a large group along and living in comfort, packing in entertainment, and tampering with environment. What is worse is giving a boost to the ego of having had a special darshan. Now alms are distributed, charity done whiletheybragabouttheirspiritualexperiences! 7 Wemustembarkonourspiritualjourneybyfirstunderstandingthegraceand significanceofapilgrimageandfollowingitupwiththeprescribedrulesand rituals-thisiswhattranslatesintotheultimateandbeautifulmediumofspiritual evolution.Thereisnojustificationfortamperingwithnature. 8 A pilgrimage is symbolic of contemplation and meditation and acceptance, and is a metaphor for the constant growth or movement and love for nature that we should hold in our hearts. 9 Thisisthetruth! On the basis of your understanding of the above passage answer the questions that followwiththehelpofthegivenoptions: 1 x 2 = 2 (a) How can a pilgrim keep his body healthy? (i) Bytravellinglight Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
18 (ii) Byeatingasmallamountoffood (iii) Bykeepingfreefromattachments (iv) Both(i)and(ii) (b) How do we satisfy our ego? (i) Byhavingaspecialdarshan (ii) Bydistributingalms (iii) Bytreatingitlikeapicnic (iv) Both(i)and(ii) Answerthefollowingasbrieflyaspossible: 1 x 6 = 6 (c) What change has taken place in our attitude towards pilgrimages? (d) Whathappenswhenpilgrimagesareturnedintopicnics? (e) Whyarewecomplacentinourspiritualefforts? (f) How does nature respond when we try to be clever with it ? (g) In olden days with what attitude did people go on a pilgrimage? (h) What message does the passage convey to the pilgrims? (i) Findwordsfromthepassagewhichmeanthesameasthefollowing: 1 x 2 = 2 (i) made/turned (para 3) (ii) very satisfied (para 4) 3. Read the passage given below : 8 It is surprising that sometimes we don't listen to what people say to us. We hearthem,butwedon'tlistentothem.Iwascurioustoknowhowhearingisdifferent Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
19 fromlistening.Ihadthoughtbothweresynonyms,butgradually,Irealisedthereis a big difference between the two words. Hearingisaphysicalphenomenon.Wheneversomebodyspeaks,thesound waves generated reach you, and you definitely hear whatever is said to you. However, even if you hear something, it doesn't always mean that you actually understand whatever is being said. Paying attention to whatever you hear means you are really listening. Consciously using your mind to understand whatever is beingsaidislistening. Divingdeeper,Ifoundthatlisteningisnotonlyhearingwithattention,butis muchmorethanthat.Listeningishearingwithfullattention,andapplyingourmind. Most of the time, we listen to someone, but our minds are full of needless chatter and there doesn't seem to be enough space to accommodate what is being spoken. Wecomewithalotofprejudicesandpreconceivednotionsaboutthespeaker or the subject on which he is talking. We pretend to listen to the speaker, but deep inside,wesitinjudgementandaredyingtopronouncerightorwrong,trueorfalse, yesorno.Sometimes,weevencomepreparedwithanegativemindsetofproving the speaker wrong. Even if the speaker says nothing harmful, we are ready to pounceonhimwithourownversionofthings. What we should ideally do is listen first with full awareness. Once we have done that, we can decide whether we want to make a judgement or not. Once we dothat,communicationwillbeperfectandourinterpersonalrelationshipwillbecome somuchbetter.Listeningwelldoesn'tmeanonehastosaytherightthingattheright moment.Infact,sometimesifwordsareleftunspoken,thereisafeelingoftension andnegativity.Therefore,itisbettertospeakoutyourmind,butdosowithawareness afterlisteningtothespeakerwithfullconcentration. Let'slookatthisinanotherway.Whenyoureallylisten,youimbibenotonly what is being spoken, but you also understand what is not spoken as well. Most of the time we don't really listen even to people who really matter to us. That's how misunderstandingsgrowamongfamilies,husbandsandwives,brothersandsisters. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
20 (a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it, using headings and sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviations (wherever necessary-minimumfour)andaformatyouconsidersuitable.Alsosupply an appropriate title to it. 5 (b) Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words. 3 SECTION B - (Writing Skills) 30 4. Your school,Akash Public School,Agra needs a canteen manager. On behalf of the Principal, write an advertisement in about 50 words to be published in the classified columns of a local daily. Mention the educational and professional qualifications,otherqualitiesrequiredinthemanager,whotoapplytoandthelast date for the receipt of applications. 4 OR Your club is going to organise an interclass singing competition. Write a notice in about50wordsinvitingnamesofthestudentswhowanttoparticipateinit.Giveall thenecessarydetails.YouareNavtej/Navita,Secretary,MusicClub,AkashPublic School,Agra. 5. YouareNavtej/Navita,Secretary,EnvironmentClub,AkashPublicSchool,Agra. You,alongwithagroupofstudents,wentona3-daytourthroughCorbettNational Park.Youfoundhowthetouristsabusetheavailablefacilitiesandthusendangerthe environment. Write a letter in 120 - 150 words to the editor of a national daily highlightingthesituation.SuggestwaysthroughwhichtheenvironmentofthePark can be saved. 6 OR On Teacher's Day, you read in a newspaper that privately owned and managed schools in small towns or even in the suburbs of metropolitan cities exploit their teachersbypayingthemjustafractionoftheirauthorisedsalaries.Thisaffectstheir Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
21 performance in the classroom and thus the lives of their students. Write a letter in 120 - 150 words to the editor of a national daily raising your voice against such exploitation. Suggest ways to solve this problem.You are Navtej/Navita, 112Taj Road,Agra. 6. The government has banned the use of animals in the laboratories for the purpose of dissection. Write a debate in 150 - 200 words either for or against this decision. 10 OR Somepeoplefeelthatelectronicmedia(TVnews)willbringabouttheendofprint media (newspapers). What are your views on the issue? Write a debate in 150 - 200 words either for or against this view. * useofvisualsonTV * authenticandfast * not enough news for 24-hour telecast * mayfabricatenews * becomerepetitiveanddull * even scandals become news * print media - time tested * analysed,verifiednews * editorialcomments * cater to all interests 7. Ragginghasraiseditsuglyheadagain.Arecentincidentataprestigiousschoolhas shown that this evil has not yet come to an end.Write an article in 150 - 200 words on'Ragging,anEvil'.YouareNavtej/Navita. 10 * a practice from the British era * originalaim,respectforhierarchy * enforcingtraditions,discipline Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
22 * Prefect - a teacher substitute * misuseofauthority * vulgaraspect * fatalities * solution OR India is a tourist's dream destination. Give your views on the tourism potential of India in an article in 150 - 200 words.You are Navtej/Navita. * placesofworship-religioustourism * foreigners-placesofhistoricalinterest * therich-hillstationsduringsummers - the sun-kissed beaches in winters -leisuretourism * medicaltourism-worldclasshospitals SECTION C - (Literature, Text Books and Long Reading Text) 40 8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : and looked out at young treessprinting,themerrychildrenspilling out of their homes, but after the airport's security check, standing a few yards away, I looked again at her, wan, pale Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
23 as a late winter's moon and felt that old familiar ache, ... ... ... (a) How can the trees sprint? 1 (b) Why did the poet look at her mother again? 1 (c) What did she observe? 1 (d) Identifythefigureofspeechusedintheselines. 1 OR Ontheirslagheap,thesechildren Wear skins peeped through by bones and spectacles of steel With mended glass, like bottle bits on stones. (a) Who are these children? 1 (b) What is their slag heap ? 1 (c) Whyaretheirbonespeepingthroughtheirskins? 1 (d) What does 'with mended glass' mean ? 1 9. Answer any four of the following in 30 - 40 words each : 3 x 4 = 12 (a) What did garbage mean to the children of Seemapuri and to their parents? (b) How did Rajkumar Shukla establish that he was resolute? (c) 'Life is what it is all about; .... ' How is keeping quiet related to life? (d) Mention any four things of beauty that add joy to our life. (e) Themannerofhis(theTigerKing's)deathisamatterofextraordinaryinterest. Comment. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
24 (f) In what condition did Dr. Sadao find theAmerican soldier at the seashore? 10. Answer the following question in 120 - 150 words: 6 Even today so many among us believe in superstitions.An astrologer predicted about 'the Tiger King' that he would be killed by a tiger. He 'killed' one hundred tigersyetwashimself'killed'byatiger.Howdidthesuperstitiousbelief'prevail'? OR Dr. Sadao faced a dilemma. Should he use his surgical skills to save the life of a woundedpersonorhandanescapedAmericanP.O.W.overtotheJapanesepolice? How did he resolve this clash of values ? 11. Answer the following question in 120 - 150 words: 6 Everybodyduringthelastlessonisfilledwithregret.Comment.(TheLastLesson) OR Sophielivesinaworldfullofdreamswhichshedoesnotknowshecannotrealise. Comment. 12. Answer the following question in 120 - 150 words : 6 DescribehowSilasMarnerisbetrayedbyhisfriend,WilliamDane. OR Why and how did Griffin rob the Vicar's house? 13. Answer the following question in 120 - 150 words : 'Evilbegetsevil.'Inthelightofthisremark,describethecharacterofDunstanCass. OR Attempt a character sketch of Mrs. Hall. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
25 Marking Scheme — English Core General Instructions : 1. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme only. 2. The Marking Scheme provides suggested value points and not the complete answers. 3. Ifaquestionhasparts,marksmustbeawardedontherighthandsideforeachpart.Marks awardedtodifferentpartsofaquestionshouldthenbetotalledup,writtenandencircledin the left hand margin of the answers concerned. 4. If a question does not have any parts, marks for that question must be awarded in the left- handmarginoftheanswer. 5. WheremarksareallottedseparatelyforcontentandexpressionaspertheMarkingScheme, they have to be reflected separately and then totalled up.This is mandatory. 6. A slash (/) in the Marking Scheme indicates alternative answers(s) to a question. If a studentwritesananswerwhichisnotgivenintheMarkingSchemebutwhichseemstobe equallyacceptable,marksmustbeawardedinconsultationwiththeHead-Examiner. 7. If a child has attempted an extra question, the answer deserving more marks should be retained and the other answer be scored out. 8. Q1 and Q2 under SectionA(Reading) and Q8 under Section C (Text Books) have been designedtoteststudents’abilitytocomprehendthegivenpassage.Assuchtheexaminees need not to be unnecessarily penalised for their language errors. 9. Where questions have been designed to test the writing skills of students, the expression (grammatical accuracy, appropriate use of words, style, spelling, organization and presentationofrelevantmatterinacoherentandlogicalway)assumesasmuchimportance as the content. 10. Identifymajormistakesandshortcomingsbeforeawardingmarks. 11. Wherever the word limit is given, no marks be deducted for exceeding it. However, due credit should be given for precise answers. 12. If a student, in response to a short-answer-type question, writes a single word / phrase answer which constitutes the core of the answer, it must be accepted and awarded marks. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
26 13. Ifastudentliterallyliftsaportionofthegivenpassage/extractfromthequestionpaperas an answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted on this count as long as it is relevant andindicativeofthedesiredunderstandingonthepartofthestudent[referencequestions under Q1, Q2 and Q8]. 14. Thequestionnos.12and13,basedonthenovels"TheInvisibleMan"and"SilasMarner" are being asked for the first time. It is suggested that the examiners be considerate while awardingmarks. 15. A full scale of marks - 0 to 100 - is to be used while awarding marks. In case of an answer book deserving 90 marks and above, marks be awarded only in consultation with the HeadExaminer. 16. As per orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, a candidate would now be permitted to obtain photocopy of the answer book on request on payment of the prescribed fee.All examiners/headexaminersareonceagainremindedthattheymustensurethatevaluationis carried out strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme. [FOR THE HEAD EXAMINERS ONLY] 1. AnswerscriptsmustbegiventotheevaluatorsforevaluationonlyafterthegivenMarking Schemehasbeenthoroughlydiscussedwiththemcollectivelyorindividually.Noexceptions, please. 2. TheHeadExaminerisrequiredtogothroughthefirstfiveevaluatedanswerscriptsofeach examiner scrupulously to ensure that the evaluator concerned has evaluated the answer scripts as per the instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. 3. TheHeadExaminerisexpectedtoexaminetheanswercontainingthevaluepointsthathas notbeenprovidedintheMarkingSchemebuttheevaluatorfindsitequallycorrectforthe purposeofawardingmarksandgivehis/herdecisionwhichwillbebindingontheevaluator. 4. ItistheboundendutyofeachandeveryHeadExaminertodotherandomcheckingalong with the answer books which deserve 90 marks and above, as reported by individual evaluators.Thefinaldecisioninthisregard,however,willrestwiththeHeadExamineronly. 5. The following marks(s) range answer scripts must be included in 10% For H.E.'S 88AndAbove 72-74 28-32 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
27 QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1/1 EXPECTEDANSWERS/VALUE POINTS SECTIONA: (READING) 20 Marks 1 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE NOTE:Nomark(s)shouldbedeductedformistakesinusageandgrammar,spelling, orwordlimit.Fullmarksmaybeawardedifastudenthasbeenabletoidentifythe core ideas. If a student literally lifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant. (a) (iv) 1 mark (b) (i) 1 mark (c) (ii) 1 mark (d) anyoneofthefour options 1 mark (e) that this is the place where Christ was removed from the cross 1 mark (f) - to venerate the place of burial 1 mark - to protect the Holy Sepulchre - toshowhisofficialrecognitionandrespectforChristianity - theoriginalburialsitedestroyedbycontinuousattacksandrebuilding (anyone) (g) - not interested in the history or tradition of the place 1 mark - interestedinthenoveltyoftheplaceandinphotographingit - cluelessaboutdirectionsandlocationsofimportantsites (anyone) (h) - Archaeologistshavediscoveredtombsfromthatera.Thisiscompatible 1 mark withThebiblicalperiodwhichsaysthatJesus'crucifixionoccurredat theplaceoutsidethecitywallswithgravesnearby Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
28 (i) - a low door leads to a narrow, smaller chamber inside 1 mark - a large marble slab covers the original rock bench on which the body of Jesus was laid, this makes the chamber very narrow - people enter in a single file to pray at the tomb (anyone) (j) - feltembarrassed 1 mark - didn't want to be seen crying by others - Like a true Christian she felt overwhelmed as Jesus was buried there, whileothersseemedunconcerned. (anyone) (k) i) tomb 1 mark ii) non-descript 1 mark 2 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE NOTE:Nomark(s)shouldbedeductedformistakesinusageandgrammar,spelling, or word limit. Full marks may be awarded if a student has been able to identity the core ideas. If a student literally lifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant. (a) (iv) anyoneofthefouroptions 1 mark (b) (iv) anyoneofthefouroptions 1 mark (c) - we look for whatever makes our heart happy, gives comfort to our 1 mark body and peace to the mind / modern amenities, luxuries and comforts - wethinkthatexternalsolutionswillfulfilourneeds - we do not want to make any special effort even in our spiritual search - pilgrimageshavebecometourismopportunities/picnics (anyone) Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
29 (d) - we tamper with our own nature and with that of the Supreme 1 mark - weseekcomfort,luxuryandindulgence - we become complacent - we travel with a large group consisting of our relatives, friends and associates - insteadofspiritualupliftment,ouregosgetaboost - wefailtounderstandthegraceandsignificanceofapilgrimage - wedon'taimatspiritualupliftment (anyone) (e) - we often make all things around us the way we want them 1 mark - wethinkthatexternalsolutionswillfulfilourneedsthereforewedonot makeanyspecialeffortseveninourspiritualsearch - our mind is resourceful - it works to find shortcuts in simple and easy ways - we have distorted traditions according to our conveniences (anyone) (f) - we have to face the fierce blows / harsh treatment from nature 1 mark - itsfurycanwashawayallimperfections - clevernessrenderedineffective (anyone) (g) - created a feeling of belonging towards all / conveyed a message of 1 mark brotherhood - conductedthedharmaoftheirpilgrimage - took it as a penance or sadhana to stay near nature and to experience afeelingofonenesswithit Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
30 - keptthebodyhealthyandfulfilledwithfrugalmeals - sought freedom from attachments and yet remain happy away from relativesandassociates - sawitasamediumofspiritualevolution - didnottrytopamperthemselveswithluxuriesandmaterialcomforts - took it as a path to peace and knowledge (anyone) (h) - apilgrimageissymbolicofcontemplation,meditationandacceptance 1 mark - a metaphor for the constant growth or movement and love for nature that we should hold in our hearts - nottotreatapilgrimagelikeapicnic - toobserveausterityinordertoexperiencespiritualupliftment - pilgrimage must be treated as a path to peace and knowledge - tounderstandthegraceandsignificanceofapilgrimage - topromotebrotherhoodthroughapilgrimage (anyone) (i) i) rendered 1 mark ii) complacent 1 mark 3 Note If a student has attempted only summary or only notes, due credit should be given. I mark allotted for the title be given, even if a student has written the title either in Q3(A) or Q3(B) Content must be divided into headings and sub-headings Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
31 Thenotesprovidedbelowareonlyguidelines.Anyothertitle,mainpointsandsub- pointsmaybeacceptediftheyareindicativeofthecandidate'sunderstandingofthe givenpassage,andthenotesincludethemainpoints,withsuitableandrecognizable abbreviations. Complete sentences are not to be accepted as notes. Numbering of points may be indicated in different ways, as long as a consistent patternisfollowed. (A) NOTE MAKlNG DistributionofMarks Abbreviations / Symbols (with /without key) - any four 1 mark Title 1 mark Content(minimum3headingsandsub-headings,withproperindentation 3 marks and notes) Suggested Notes NOTE: Accept the notes and summary in the third person. Also accept them written in the first person provided the format is correct and content is covered properly. Title: ArtofListening/Hearingvs.Listening/anyotherrelevanttitle 1 Differenceb/wHearing&Listening 1.1 hearingdiff.fromlistening 1.2 hearing-phy 1.2.1 soundwaves 1.2.2 maynotunderstand 1.3 listening-fullattention 1.3.1 applyingmind Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
32 2 BarrierstoListening/Obstacles 2.1 prejudices!preconceivednotions 2.2 pretendtolisten 2.3 sitinjudgement 2.4 -ivemind-set 3 BenefitsofListening/Benefits/Advantages 3.1 fullawareness&conc. 3.2 suspendjudgement 3.3 speakyourmind 4 ImportanceofListening 4.1 perfectcommunication 4.2 improveinterpersonalrelationships 4.3 notension/negativity 4.4 understand unspoken words 4.5 reducemisunderstanding (B) Summary Thesummaryshouldincludealltheimportantpointsgiveninthenotes. Content 2 marks Expression 1 mark SECTION B: ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS NOTE: The objective of the section on Advanced Writing Skills is to test a candidate's writing ability. Hence, expression assumes as much importance as the content of the answer. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
33 4 NOTICE Format 1 mark The format should include: NAME OF THE INSTITUTION (ISSUING AUTHORITY) / NOTICE / TITLE, DATE, and WRITER'S NAME WITH DESIGNATION. The candidate should not be penalized if he has used capital lettersforwritinganoticewithinorwithoutabox. Content 2 marks Expression 1 mark Suggested value points [FLOWER SHOW] - what - flower show - when - February - where - central park of the city - for whom - students and teachers - advisingthemtogoandenjoyit - anyotherrelevantdetails OR Suggested value points [BOOKS FOR NEEDY STUDENTS] - what - books for needy students - by whom - Sarvodaya Education Society / a charitable organisation - when - day, date - how - drop the lists of books they need in the box outside the Principal's office - lastdate(optional) - anyotherrelevantdetails Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
34 5 LETTERWRITING [Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be givenforthecandidate'screativityinpresentationof ideas.Useofboththetraditional and the new format is permitted.] Format 1 mark 1.sender'saddress,2.date,3.receiver'saddress,4.subject/heading,5.salutation, 6.complimentaryclose. Content 3 marks Expression 2 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1] (ILLITERATECHILDREN) Suggested value points theproblem: - some village children in the age group 5-14 remain at home, work in the fieldsorloiterinthestreets - do not receive formal education at school why: - disinterested,indifferentattitudeofchildren,parentsandelders - no incentive to learn / made to work in the fields - nomotivation - noskilllearningatschool solution: - parentsandguardianstotakeinitiative - schoolPrincipalandteacherstomotivateandenrolstudentsofschoolgoing agegroup Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
35 - emphasisonskilldevelopment - provide free meals, books and uniforms (anyotherrelevantdetails) OR (FAMILYOR FRIEND ON FOREIGN TRIPS) Suggested Value Points theissue:Shouldthecricketteamsbeallowedtotaketheirwives/friendsabroad? yes: - gives emotional support / keeps them free from worries - helps them to concentrate on their game - don'tfeelhomesick - keeps them destressed no: - acts as a distraction - lose focus and don't give their best - becomesafamilyoutingratherthanasportingmission (anyotherrelevantpoints) Yes or no incase of athletes also 6 SPEECH Format(openingaddressandconclusion) 1mark Content 4 marks Expression 5 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [2½ ] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½1 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
36 Suggested Value Points (MOBILE PHONES) Advantages: - multipurposeinstrument-phone,radio,musicplayer,camera,internet,social sites, TV channels etc. hazards: - accidents happen due to carelessness especially on roads and rail tracks - some are fatal - exposure to radiation causes cancer and other complications advice: - usesparinglyandjudiciously,withoutriskingselforothers (anyotherrelevantdetails) OR Suggested Value Points (IMPORT ANCE OF POWER) theissue: - wastage of power at schooland homes due to carelessness and indifference importance: - life conveniences, comforts, essentials, equipment, appliances and gadgets all depend on electric power how to save power - bevigilant,switchofffans,lights,geysers, motor pumps, ACs, TV, radio whennotinuse - appointpowermonitorsinclass - publicrecognitionofstudentswhotakeinitiativeinthisregard Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
37 - tell parents, friends, neighbours and relatives about the problem and seek theircooperation (any 3 points) (anyotherrelevantdetails) 7 ARTICLEWRITING Format(headingandwriter'sname) 1 mark Content 4 marks Expression 5 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [2½] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½] Suggested value points: (JOYSAND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BEING EIGHTEEN / any other suitable heading) joys: - finallyacceptanceasanadult - votingrights,gettingadrivinglicence - unlimitedfreedom - enjoyingyouthfuldays - dreams,challenges,opportunities (min3points) responsibilities: - career - maturebehaviourexpected - childishnessdiscouraged Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
38 - greateraccountability - shoulderingthefamilyandhouseholdresponsibilities (min3points) (anyotherrelevantdetails) OR Suggested value points: (WOMEN SAFETY IN INDIA/ any other suitable heading) presentsituation: - frightening,nosafetyforwomen - recent cases of crime against women (stared at, molested, discriminated against) - casesofdiscriminationatworkplace,home,society solutions: - effectiveimplementationoflawsprotectingwomenrights - strict laws as a deterrence to crime - creatingsocialawareness,boycottofthosewhoindulgeinanycrimeagainst women - self-defencetechniquestobetaughttogirlsandwomeninschools,colleges, officesandresidentialcolonies - bettersurveillancebylawenforcingauthorities (any 4 points) SECTION C: LITERATURE (TEXT BOOKSAND LONG READINGTEXT) NOTE: The objective of the section on Literature is to test a candidate's ability to understand and interpret the prescribed text through short and long answer type Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
39 questions. Hence both content and expression in answers to the given questions deserveequalimportancewhileawardingmarks. 8 [Thisquestionhasbeendesignedtotestthestudents'understandingofthetextand their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the questions based on the given extract. In other words, it attempts to test their reading comprehension ONLY.] Value points: (a) - fear of separation 1 mark - childhoodfear - thatthemotherwasgettingveryold - that her face looked ashen like that of a corpse - fear that she would be alone when the mother died - itmightbetheirlastmeeting (b) - couldn'treconcileherselftothethoughtoflosinghermother 1 mark - she would be left alone / separation from the mother - there were obvious signs that the mother would pass away very soon - she was deeply attached to her mother / had the childhood fear of losinghermother (c) - unpleasantthought/ very painful thought of separation / wasfeeling 1 mark uneasy and disturbed / was going away from the mother and so didn't wanttocarrythethoughtwithher/painfulatthethoughtofseparation (d) simile(likethatofa corpse) 1 mark OR (a) - children of the slum / children of elementary school classroomina 1 mark slum/poorchildren/deprivedchildren (b) - themainstreamsociety/betterlivingconditions/vitality/energy/all 1 mark that the children have been deprived of / happiness / progress Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
40 (c) - shame / embarrassment / harsh realities of the world of the slums 1 mark inferioritycomplex/problems/depression/malnourished/poverty (d) - simile(like rootless weeds) / repetition (far, far) / metaphor (gusty 1 mark waves)/alliteration(far,far,from) 9 Short answer type questions Distributionofmarks: Content: 2 marks Expression 1 mark (deduct½amarkfortwoormoregrammatical/spellingmistakes) Value points: (a) who: 3 marks thevillagepeople(oldHauser,theformermayor,theformerpostmasterand severalothers)/thevillagers why: - to pay respect to the teacher for his faithful service / also to show respectforthecountrythatwastheirsnomore/biddingfarewelltothe teacherandlanguage/feelingofregretfornothavinglearntthelanguage (b) - It was safe. 3 marks - It was only 2-3 feet deep at the shallow end and nine feet deep at the other end. - The drop was gradual. - The Yakima river was treacherous. / Many drownings had already happened there. (any2) (c) - time for introspection / create anexotic moment of togetherness / save 3 marks theworldfromdisastersandwars/giveusanopportunitytounderstand Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
41 each other and save ourselves from death / time to express oneness withnature/inharmonywithnature (any2) (d) - becomes a joy forever / provides eternal joy / uplifts one's mood / never 3 marks fades away - itslovelinesskeepsonincreasing - provides a pleasant and quiet place (a bower quiet for us) - a sleep full of sweet dreams and health and quiet breathing - makes life worth living in spite of despondence, inhuman dearth of noble natures, gloomy days, unhealthy and over darkened ways - it removes the pall from our dark spirits (any2) (e) - (Open ended question - either of the two endings should be accepted) 3 marks Jo's - wanted a happy ending to the story / wanted the skunk to smell likerosessothathecouldplaywiththeotheranimals/uglinesshasno place in a child's world / peer acceptance is very important for them / child'spointofview/freedomofchoice Jack - wanted the skunk to have its original smell / didn't want the wizard to hit the mother / aimed at teaching an important lesson that parents are the best judge / adult perspective / acceptance of oneself (f) - the governor could have brought the police force with him fromthe 3 marks prisonitself - hecouldhavetravelledinthevanhimselfwithEvanstotakehimtothe prison - shouldhavecheckedthecredentialsoftheofficialsescortinghimtothe prison (any 2) Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
42 Q10&11[Thesequestionshavebeensettotestthestudents'understandingofthe text and their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the issues raised therein. Hence no particular answer can be accepted as the only correct answer. All presentations may be accepted as equally correct provided they have been duly supported by the facts drawn from the text. The important thing is that the student shouldbeabletojustifyhisorherviewpoint.] 10 Distributionofmarks: Content 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½] . coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½] Value points: EvilsofBribery - Tiger King's desire to prove the astrologers wrong - vowedtokillonehundredtigerstoensurehislongevity - huntingoftigersprohibitedinhiskingdom - TheBritishofficerwasalsonotallowedtohunt. - throne at stake - offerofdiamondringstotheofficial'swife - cost him 3 lacs but saved his crown (any 3 points) student's response to this situation with logical reasoning OR Dr Sadao - a patriotic Japanese - marriedaJapanesewithhisfather'spermission Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
43 - lovedhiscountry - savedthelifeoftheGeneralbyoperatingonhim - informed the General about the American sailor: how he had saved him, requested the General to do whatever was necessary in the matter - agreedtothearrangementofgettingtheAmericansailorkilledbyprofessional assassins sent by the General - informed the General about theAmerican's escape (any 3 points) a dedicated surgeon - treatedtheenemysoldier,savedhislife - faceddifficultiesathomefromhiswifeandservants - endangeredhisownlifeandthatofhisfamily - savedthelifeoftheGeneralbyoperatingonhim - did not let national prejudice override his duties as a doctor (any 3 points) 11 Distributionofmarks: Content: 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½] Value Points: DifficultiesfacedbythebanglemakersofFirozabad - longhoursofworkneartheglassfurnaceswithhightemperatures - toliveindingyroomswithoutairandlight Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
44 - health problems - lose eyesight at a young age - remainuneducated - housesarehovelswithcrumblingwalls,wobblydoors,nowindows,crowded withfamiliesofhumansandanimalscoexistinginaprimevalstate - extremepovertyinspiteofmindnumbingtoil(hardwork) - vicious cycle of exploitation by middlemen, money lenders, police and bureaucrats - no leader to raise their problems - faceapathyandinjusticealltheirlives - cannotevenorganisethemselvesintoacooperativeastheyfearthatitmight betreatedasbeingillegal - burdened by the stigma of the caste in which they are born - noinitiativeordaringleftintheirlives (anyotherrelevantpoint) (any3) OR The Ironmaster invited the peddler as a former comrade or colleague. / did not insistmuch Peddler afraid to go to the manor house as he had stolen money from the crofter Edla: - morepersuasive - firmyetpolite - sympathisedwithhimforthehardtimehewasfacing - assuredhimthathewasfreetoleavewheneverhedesiredaftertheChristmas celebration was over - wonhisconfidencewithherpolite,compassionateandsympatheticattitude (any3) Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
45 Q12 & Q 13 - Long Reading Text - Silas Marner / The Invisible Man [NOTE: Accept any answer that correlates with the novel and seems relevant] 12 Distributionofmarks: Content: 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½ ] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½ ] Value Points: SilasMarnerbetrayedbyhisfriend,WilliamDane - sharedthesamereligioussectinLanternYard - WilliamDaneframedSilasMarner - emptybagfoundinSilas'room - knifefoundatthecrimescene - married Silas Marner's beloved / fiancee - withdeaconfallingill-SilasMarnerlookingafterhim - deacon died during Silas Marner's turn - ironic that he was accused of a crime and sin when he was doing a sacred duty to the church OR - Griffin's appearance (wrapped up from head to toe, the brim of his hat hid everyinchofhisface) - arrivedonawinterdaythroughabitingwindanddrivingsnow - walkedallthewayfromBramblehurstrailwaystation Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
46 - withoutmuchintroductionhetookupquartersintheinn - staysaloof - looks strange with a muffled and bandaged head - snubs Mrs Hall when she tries to be friendly - keepstohisroom-mostlytalkingtohimself - TheinvisiblemanisrudewithTeddyHenfreyandaskshimtoleavetheroom - Teddy spreads rumours - he tells Mr Hall - the invisible man wanted by police / wrapped to conceal identity - dog tears his trousers - Fearenside sees absence of pink flesh, says either a black man or piebald - Mrs Hall sees him without a hat / He quickly covers his mouth when she enters - terrorises Cuss by showing empty sleeves and tweaking his nose with an invisiblehand (min3) 13 Distributionofmarks: Content: 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½] (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes) Value points: DollyWinthrop - wifeofthewheelwright,BenWinthropandmotherofAaron Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
47 - DollytakesuponherselftohelpSilas - raisesEppie - believesincustomsandtraditions - persuades Silas to trust in God always and go to church - mainstream of sociallife - DollylaterbecomesEppie'sgodmotherandmother-in-law - iskindandpatient - devoutlyreligious - openandfriendly - friendandguidetoSilasMarner - helpsinthereorientationofSilasMarner (any3) Marvel - poor, homeless, jobless, wanderer, a tramp, wearing shabby, old fashioned clothes/beardedplumpandshortlimbs/harmless/simple/noseofcylindrical protrusion - wears a shabby obsolete hat, shoelaces substitute for button - air of abandon and eccentricity about him / does everything in a leisurely manner/Griffinconsidershimstupid - unwillingtoworkfortheinvisibleman - drinksalotandwhenhehearstheinvisiblemanhethinksitisduetothedrink - practical man - accedes to Griffin's request as he realises that the latter is a man of power - Griffinthinksheisstupidandmakeshimthevictimofhismanipulations - firstvisiblepartnerandcompaniontotheinvisibleMan Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
48 - fear of injury makes him a puppet carrying out orders - carriesscientificnotesandalargesumofmoneyfortheinvisibleman - heissmartenoughtotakeprotectioninthecell/jailtosavehimselfformthe invisibleman - wheninvisibleman'sretaliationturnsagainstDrKemp,Marvelissaved - smart, knows what advantages to take from the situation - gets all the money - keeps the books - becomes owner of an inn - onlyonewhoisbenefittedfromassociationwithGriffin (any 3) QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1 EXPECTEDANSWERS/VALUE POINTS SECTIONA: (READING) 20 Marks 1 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE NOTE:Nomark(s)shouldbedeductedformistakesinusageandgrammar,spelling, orwordlimit.Fullmarksmaybeawardedifastudenthasbeenabletoidentifythe core ideas. If a student literally lifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant. (a) (iv) 1 mark (b) (i) 1 mark (c) (ii) 1 mark (d) anyoneofthefour options 1 mark (e) that this is the place where Christ was removed from the cross 1 mark (f) - to venerate the place of burial 1 mark - to protect the Holy Sepulchre Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
49 - toshowhisofficialrecognitionandrespectforChristianity - theoriginalburialsitedestroyedbycontinuousattacksandrebuilding (anyone) (g) - not interested in the history or tradition of the place 1 mark - interestedinthenoveltyoftheplaceandinphotographingit - cluelessaboutdirectionsandlocationsofimportantsites (anyone) (h) - Archaeologistshavediscoveredtombsfromthatera.Thisiscompatible 1 mark withThebiblicalperiodwhichsaysthatJesus'crucifixionoccurredat theplaceoutsidethecitywallswithgravesnearby (i) - a low door leads to a narrow, smaller chamber inside 1 mark - a large marble slab covers the original rock bench on which the body of Jesus was laid, this makes the chamber very narrow - people enter in a single file to pray at the tomb (anyone) (j) - feltembarrassed 1 mark - didn't want to be seen crying by others - Like a true Christian she felt overwhelmed as Jesus was buried there, whileothersseemedunconcerned. (anyone) (k) i) tomb 1 mark ii) non-descript 1 mark 2 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE NOTE:Nomark(s)shouldbedeductedformistakesinusageandgrammar,spelling, or word limit. Full marks may be awarded if a student has been able to identity the core ideas. If a student literally lifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
50 (a) (iv) anyoneofthefouroptions 1 mark (b) (iv) anyoneofthefouroptions 1 mark (c) - we look for whatever makes our heart happy, gives comfort to our 1 mark body and peace to the mind / modern amenities, luxuries and comforts - wethinkthatexternalsolutionswillfulfilourneeds - we do not want to make any special effort even in our spiritual search - pilgrimageshavebecometourismopportunities/picnics (anyone) (d) - we tamper with our own nature and with that of the Supreme 1 mark - weseekcomfort,luxuryandindulgence - we become complacent - we travel with a large group consisting of our relatives, friends and associates - insteadofspiritualupliftment,ouregosgetaboost - wefailtounderstandthegraceandsignificanceofapilgrimage - wedon'taimatspiritualupliftment (anyone) (e) - we often make all things around us the way we want them 1 mark - wethinkthatexternalsolutionswillfulfilourneedsthereforewedonot makeanyspecialeffortseveninourspiritualsearch - our mind is resourceful - it works to find shortcuts in simple and easy ways - we have distorted traditions according to our conveniences (anyone) (f) - we have to face the fierce blows / harsh treatment from nature 1 mark Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
51 - itsfurycanwashaway allimperfections - clevernessrenderedineffective (anyone) (g) - created a feeling of belonging towards all / conveyed a message of 1 mark brotherhood - conductedthedharmaoftheirpilgrimage - took it as a penance or sadhana to stay near nature and to experience afeelingofonenesswithit - keptthebodyhealthyandfulfilledwithfrugalmeals - sought freedom from attachments and yet remain happy away from relativesandassociates - sawitasamediumofspiritualevolution - didnottrytopamperthemselveswithluxuriesandmaterialcomforts - took it as a path to peace and knowledge (anyone) (h) - apilgrimageissymbolicofcontemplation,meditationandacceptance 1 mark - a metaphor for the constant growth or movement and love for nature that we should hold in our hearts - nottotreatapilgrimagelikeapicnic - toobserveausterityinordertoexperiencespiritualupliftment - pilgrimage must be treated as a path to peace and knowledge - tounderstandthegraceandsignificanceofapilgrimage - topromotebrotherhoodthroughapilgrimage (anyone) (i) i) rendered 1 mark ii) complacent 1 mark Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
52 3 Note If a student has attempted only summary or only notes, due credit should be given. I mark allotted for the title be given, even if a student has written the title either in Q3(A) or Q3(B) Content must be divided into headings and sub-headings Thenotesprovidedbelowareonlyguidelines.Anyothertitle,mainpointsandsub- pointsmaybeacceptediftheyareindicativeofthecandidate'sunderstandingofthe givenpassage,andthenotesincludethemainpoints,withsuitableandrecognizable abbreviations. Complete sentences are not to be accepted as notes. Numbering of points may be indicated in different ways, as long as a consistent patternisfollowed. (b) NOTE MAKlNG DistributionofMarks Abbreviations / Symbols (with /without key) - any four 1 mark Title 1 mark Content(minimum3headingsandsub-headings,withproperindentation 3 marks and notes) Suggested Notes NOTE: Accept the notes and summary in the third person. Also accept them written in the first person provided the format is correct and content is covered properly. Title: ArtofListening/Hearingvs.Listening/anyotherrelevanttitle 1 Differenceb/wHearing&Listening 1.1 hearingdiff.fromlistening Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
53 1.2 hearing-phy 1.2.1 soundwaves 1.2.2 maynotunderstand 1.3 listening-fullattention 1.3.1 applyingmind 2 BarrierstoListening/Obstacles 2.1 prejudices!preconceivednotions 2.2 pretendtolisten 2.3 sitinjudgement 2.4 -ivemind-set 3 BenefitsofListening/Benefits/Advantages 3.1 fullawareness&conc. 3.2 suspendjudgement 3.3 speakyourmind 4 ImportanceofListening 4.1 perfectcommunication 4.2 improveinterpersonalrelationships 4.3 notension/negativity 4.4 understand unspoken words 4.5 reducemisunderstanding (b) Summary Thesummaryshouldincludealltheimportantpointsgiveninthenotes. Content 2 marks Expression 1 mark Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
54 SECTION B: ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS NOTE: The objective of the section on Advanced Writing Skills is to test a candidate's writing ability. Hence, expression assumes as much importance as the content of the answer. 4 ADVERTISEMENT Content 3 marks Expression 2 marks Suggested value points [SITUATION VACANT / CANTEEN MANAGER] - post advertised - canteen manager - educationalqualification - professionalqualification - age,experience - otherqualitiesrequired - salary / perks offered - who to apply - Principal,Akash Public School - how to apply - lastdateforapplying - anyotherrelevantdetails (min4points) (due credit should be given for economy of words used) OR NOTICE Format 1 mark The format should include: NAME OF THE INSTITUTION (ISSUING AUTHORITY) / NOTICE / TITLE, DATE, and WRITER'S NAME WITH Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
55 DESIGNATION. The candidate should not be penalized if he has used capital lettersforwritingthenoticewithinorwithoutabox. Content 2 marks Expression 1 mark Suggested value points [INTERCLASS SINGING COMPETITION] - what-interclasssingingcompetition - where -Akash Public School/venue - when - day, date, time - lastdateofsubmissionofentries - to be given to whom / contact details - anyotherrelevantdetails 5 LETTERWRITING [Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be givenforthecandidate'screativityinpresentationof ideas.Useofboththetraditional and the new format is permitted.] Format 1 mark 1.sender'saddress,2.date,3.receiver'saddress,4.subject/heading,5.salutation, 6.complimentaryclose. Content 3 marks Expression 2 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1] (LETTER TOTHE EDITOR- CORBETT NATIONALPARK) Suggested value points - tourism-largestindustryworldwide Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
56 - adding to the degradation of parks - harmsenvironmentinmanyways - tramplingvegetation - litteringinplaces - disturbingwildlife - vehicles parked in prohibited areas (any 3 points) solution: - limitingvisitors/vehicles - educatingtouristsontheissue - takinghelpofthelocalpeople - penaltyforabuseoffacilities,laws - increaseinpatrollingbyforestguards - increasestaffandstricterimplementation - limitnoisepollution - useofnonpollutingfuel (any 3 points) (anyotherrelevantdetails) OR (LETTER TO THE EDITOR-EXPLOITATION OF TEACHERS) Suggested Value Points - privateschoolsbecomingbusinessminded - notenoughappreciationforteacher'scontribution - payfractionoftheirauthorisedsalaries Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
57 - no perks and allowances - leads to demotivation and loss of interest in work - affectsperformanceinclassroom - difficulttogetandretainqualityteachers Suggestions: - government to ensure that such schools pay salaries -as per govt. fixed pay scales - schoolauthoritiestobemorehumane - good salary will draw good and competent teachers - paymentthroughbanks - governmentagencytomonitorsalaryandperks (anyotherrelevantpoints) 6 DEBATE Format(openingaddressandconclusion) 1mark Content 4 marks Expression 5 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [2½ ] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½1 Suggested Value Points FOR - dissectioncruelandunpleasant - teacheschildrentoabuseanimals - unethical - drugs that pass animal tests are not necessarily safe Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
58 - animals stock piled on top of one another, shipped in crowded containers with no temperature regulation, food or water - negativeimpactonbio-diversity - ecologicalimbalance - animaldissectioncanbereplacedusingvirtuallabsandmodels AGAINST - willhamperanatomylessons - willproducegenerationsofresearcherswithoutappropriatelabskills - willnotgivestudentshandsonexperience - necessary prelude to further research - hasscientificandeducationalpurpose - organs and other matter can be fully examined and described (anyotherrelevantdetails) OR Suggested Value Points FOR - mediaplaysamajorroleinourlives - adventofelectronicmediafacilitateseasyunderstanding - useofvisualsmoreattractive - easier to grab people's attention - helpfultoilliteratepeople - reaches out to thousands and lakhs of people at the same time - e-rnedia is faster - environmentfriendly Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
59 AGAINST - newspaper is dependable - authenticandgenuine - editorialcommentshelpful - electronicmediaisnotviableinplaceswithfrequentpowercuts - newspaper cheaper (anyotherrelevantdetails) 7 ARTICLEWRITING Format 1 mark Content 4 marks Expression 5 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [2½] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½] Suggested value points: (RAGGING,ANEVIL/ any other suitable heading) - practicefromtheBritishera - originalaim,respectforhierarchy - enforcingtraditions,discipline - prefect - a teacher substitute - misuseofauthority - psychologicaltraumaforfreshers - riskslife/leadstofatalities - stringentlawsandpunishments Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
60 - actionagainststudentsindulginginragging - sensitisationontheissue - moreactivitiesinvolvingseniorsandjuniors (anyotherrelevantpoint) OR Suggested value points: (TOURISM POTENTIAL IN INDIA / any other suitable heading) - placeofworship-religioustourism - foreigners-placesofhistoricalinterest - therich - hillstationsduringsummers - the sun-kissed beaches in winters - leisuretourism - medicaltourism-worldclasshospitals (anyotherrelevantpoints) SECTION C: LITERATURE (TEXT BOOKSAND LONG READINGTEXT) NOTE: The objective of the section on Literature is to test a candidate's ability to understand and interpret the prescribed text through short and long answer type questions. Hence both content and expression in answers to the given questions deserveequalimportancewhileawardingmarks. 8 [Thisquestionhasbeendesignedtotestthestudents'understandingofthetextand their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the questions based on the given extract. In other words, it attempts to test their reading comprehension ONLY.] Value points: (a) - movement of trees backward as the car moves ahead 1 mark Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
61 (b) - toseeherbeforedeparting / her feeling of anxiety and insecurity / 1 mark love for her mother makes her look at her mother again (c) - observed her pale unhealthy appearance/ resembling the latewinter 1 mark moon (d) - simile(asalatewinter'smoon) 1 mark OR (a) - thepoor/impoverishedchildrenoftheslums 1 mark (b) - thesluminwhichtheyareliving/wastematerialheap/unwanted 1 mark (c) - physicallyweak/malnourished/impoverished 1 mark (d) - too poor to afford spectacles / shattering of dreams 1 mark 9 Short answer type questions Distributionofmarks: Content: 2 marks Expression 1 mark (deduct½amarkfortwoormoregrammatical/spellingmistakes) Value points: (a) For elders - means of survival 3 marks For children - wrapped in wonder/ they expect to get a coin / gives them thehopeoffindingmore (b) came from Champaran to Lucknow to speak to Gandhi / accompanied 3 marks Gandhi everywhere / to Cawnpore ashram and then Calcutta (c) - people pursue their goals single-mindedly on keeping theirlives 3 marks moving - wouldbebetteriftheygivethemselvessometimeforrest - keepquiet-willhelpwhentheyaresad/don'tunderstandthemselves /threatenthemselveswithdeath Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
62 - silenceisproductiveandstillnessisprogress - howearthseemsstillbutnurtureslifeunderapparentstillness (any2) (d) - sun / moon / trees - old and young / daffodils / sheep / forests / rills / 3 marks forest brake / musk rose / tales / grandeur of the dooms (any4) (e) - vows to kill a hundredtigerstoensurehislongevity/assoonashe was 3 marks born, astrologers had foretold that one day the Tiger King would be killedbyatiger (f) - motionlesswithhisfaceinthesand 3 marks - unconscious - withagunwoundontherightsideofhislowerbackwhichhadreopened /fleshblackenedwithgunpowder Q10&11[Thesequestionshavebeensettotestthestudents'understandingofthe text and their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the issues raised therein. Hence no particular answer can be accepted as the only correct answer. All presentations may be accepted as equally correct provided they have been duly supported by the facts drawn from the text. The important thing is that the student shouldbeabletojustifyhisorherviewpoint.] 10 Distributionofmarks: Content 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½] . coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½] Value points: - prediction-thehundredthtigerwouldkillhim Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
63 - everyactionoftheTigerKingguidedbytheprediction - huntinginnocentanimals - marriage - bribe - taxes - death caused by his own actions OR - Sadaobelievedinprofessionalloyaltyandhumankindness - ran the risk of being punished for saving anAmerican P.O.W. - dilemma - to be a patriot or a traitor - surgeoninhiminstinctivelyinspireshimtooperateuponthedyingman/save him - hissentimentalityforthesufferingandwoundedhelphimriseabovenarrow national prejudices and extend help and services to an enemy - as a patriot reported the prisoner's presence at his house to the General - keepinghisintegrityasaJapanese - endingofthestoryhighlightshumanitarianattitudeofSadao - waited for the assassin to come 11 Distributionofmarks: Content: 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½] Value Points: RegretinFranz - wished he had attended classes more often Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
64 - paidmoreattention - foundlessonsmoreinteresting Thevillagepeopleregretted - theyhadpaidlessheedtolearningtheirlanguage - for not letting their wards go to school more often M.Hamel - forsendinghisstudentstowaterflowers - givingstudentsaholidaywhenhewantedtogofishing OR - Sophieisayounggirlfullofdreams - incurabledreamer - an escapist from the real world - alldreamsanddisappointmentsarefigmentsofherownimagination - comesfromalowermiddleclassfamily - earmarkedforthebiscuitfactory,dreamsofopeningaboutique,becominga fashion designer or an actor Q12 & Q 13 - Long Reading Text [NOTE: Accept any answer that correlates with the novel and seems relevant] 12 Distributionofmarks: Content: 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½ ] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½ ] Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
65 Value Points: - WilliamDaneisaschemingperson - became friends with Silas Marner because they shared the same religious sect in LanternYard - framedSilas - SilasaccusedofthecrimeastheemptybagwasfoundinSilas'roomandhis knifewasfoundatthecrimescene.Silas'knifehadbeenwithWilliam - Williamwantedtogetrichquickly,stoleSilas'fiancee - with deacon falling ill, he sees his opportunity and works out a plan to do both - frames Silas and manages to marry Sarah / Silas' fiancee OR - at four o'clock - early morning - vicar and wife hear noises and a violent sneeze - something snapped - drawer opened - rustle of papers - matchstruck-studyroomfloodedwithyellowlight - sound of money gone from drawer - kitchendoorslammed - get to know about it through the vicar and his wife 13 Distributionofmarks: Content: 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½] (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes) Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
66 Value points: Dustan Cass - squire'syoungestson - cruel / lazy / manipulative / greedy - ready to say anything to get what he wants - blackmailshisbrotherGodfrey(threatenstorevealthelatter'ssecretmarriage) - forces his brother to sell off his favourite horse, 'Wildfire' and strikes a good bargainwithBryce - hisgreedgetstheanimalkilled - sees Silas' cottage - wants to borrow but steals Silas' money - vanishes - his corpse is found later when stone-pits drained - he had fallen into a quarry full of water and drowned OR Character sketch of Mrs Hall Businesswoman - wifeofMrHall - owner of the Coach and Horses Inn - down to earth Greedy - sincethestrangerhadcompensatedforhismesssoshedefendshimbycalling himanexperimentalinvestigator - standsherground-scaredbutconfrontsGriffin(andsayshemustcomeonly throughdoorwhenshesuspectsthelatter'sinvolvementintheburglary) - practical-disciplinedbyyearsofexperience,remainedinthebarnexttothe tillandsupressedhercuriosity - used to making her decisions - expected nothing from her husband Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
67 ENGLISH ELECTIVE – (C) Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum marks : 100 General Instructions: (i) All the questions are compulsory. (ii) You may attempt any section at a time. (iii) All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order. QUESTION PAPER CODE 212 SECTION A (READING) 1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 10 1 Hewlett-PackardCompanyorHP(styledashp)isanAmericanmultinational informationtechnologycorporationheadquarteredinPaloAlto,California, United States. It provides hardware, software and services to consumers, smallandmedium-sizedbusinesses(SMBs)andlargeenterprises,including customersinthegovernment,healthandeducationsectors. 2 Itspecializesindevelopingandmanufacturing,computing,datastorage,and networking hardware; designing software and delivering services. Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise and industry standard servers, related storage devices, networking products, software and a diverse range of printers and other imaging products. HP markets its products to households, small- to medium-sized businesses and enterprises directly as well as via online distribution, consumer-electronics and office supply retailers, software partners and major technology vendors. HP also hasservicesandconsultingbusinessarounditsproductsandpartnerproducts. In 2013, it was the world's second-largest PC vendor by unit sales. 3 During the late 1990s, HP, the second largest computer manufacturer in the world,facedmajorchallengesinanincreasinglycompetitivemarket.In1998, (20 Marks) Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
68 while HP's revenues grew just by 3%, competitor Dell's rose by 38%. HP's share price remained more or less stagnant, while competitor IBM's share price increased by 65% during 1998. Analysts said HP's culture, which emphasized teamwork and respect for co-workers, had over the years translated into a consensus-style culture that was proving to be a sharp disadvantageinthefast-growingInternetbusinessera.Analystsfeltthatinstead ofLewisPlatt,HPneededanewleadertocopewithrapidlychangingindustry trends.Respondingtotheseconcerns,inJuly1999,theHPboardappointed Carleton S. Fiorina (Fiorina) as the company's CEO. Fiorina implemented severalcost-cuttingmeasurestostreamlinethecompany'soperations.Some of the measures included forced five-day vacation for the workers and the postponementofwages'hikesforthreemonthsinDecember2000.InJanuary 2001, HP laid off 1,700 marketing employees. 4 InApril2001,FiorinaannouncedthatHP'srevenueswoulddecreaseby2% to 4% for the quarter ending April 30,2001 due to decrease in consumer spending. In yet another move to cut costs, in June 2001, employees were forcibly asked to take pay-cuts. More than 80,000 employees volunteered saving the company $ 130 million. Things became worse when the HP management announced that it would layoff another 6,000 workers in July 2001,thebiggestreductioninthecompany's64-yearhistory.Themanagement alsosentmemossayingthatthelayoffswouldcontinueandthatthevolunteering forpay-cutswouldnotguaranteecontinuedemployment. 5 In September 2001, HP and Compaq Computer Corporation announced their merger. According to company insiders, once the merger was implemented,Fiorinawaslikelytolayoffanother15,000to30,000employees as part of a major cost saving drive. The merger was expected to yield cost savings upto $ 2.5 billion primarily because of layoffs. The steps taken by Fiorinasurprisedanalysts.Theysaidthatthesestepswereamajordeparture from HP's organizational culture - 'The HP way' of promising lifelong employmentandemployeesatisfaction. 6 Accordingtothecompanyinsiders,thoughchangewasnecessary,employees' moralehadsufferedbadly.ManyemployeeshadlostfaithinFiorina'sability Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
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  • 2. MARKING SCHEME CLASS XII COMMERCE SUBJECTS CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION DELHI 2015 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 3. (ii) Published by Secretary, C.B.S.E. 'Shiksha Kendra', 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi - 110301. Laser typesetting and Printed byAkashdeep Printers, Daryaganj, New Delhi - 110002 Manuscript as such highlights the main value points and does not represent a complete ideal answer. Manuscript may vary from time to time and year to year. Price : Rs. 570.00 November, 2015 : 250 Copies CBSE, Delhi-110301 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 4. (iii) PREFACE CBSE as a pace setting national Board has constantly been striving to design its evaluation process in a manner that it is used as a powerful means of influencing the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom situation. Also, it has to be so designed that it provides constant feedback regarding the effectiveness of the course content, classroom processes and the growth of individual learners besides the appropriateness of evaluation procedures. As a move in this direction, CBSE started the practice of publishing the Marking Schemes with twin objectives in mind-(i) making the system more transparent and at the same time, (ii) ensuring high degree of reliability in scoring procedure. Who are the markers of answer scripts? How do they mark the answer scripts? How can it be ensured that marking is fair, objective and reliable? Questions of these types naturally arise in the minds of candidates appearing in the public examination. These questions are equally pertinent to the teachers who are not adequately exposed to the CBSE system of marking. Answer Scripts marking is a specialised job. It is assigned to teachers-PGTs for Class XII and TGTs for Class X who are in direct touch with the subject and have a minimum of 3 years experience of teaching the subject at that level. Appointment of examiners is made in accordance with the well- defined norms. Markers examine scripts with the help of detailed guidelines called the 'Marking Schemes'. It is this tool (Marking Scheme) alongwith the extensive supervisory checks and counter-checks through which CBSE tries to ensure objective and fair marking. The present publication is being brought out with a view to serving the following objectives : (i) To give an opportunity to the teachers and students to look into the Marking Schemes that were developed by the Board and supplied to the evaluators in 2014 main examination in some selected main subjects. (ii) To receive feedback and suggestions from institutions/subject teachers on the utility and further improvement of Marking Schemes. (iii) To encourage institutions to undertake similar exercise of developing marking schemes for classes other than those covered by the Board's examination with a view to increasing teachers' responsiveness to them as the essential tools of evaluation. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 5. (iv) HOW TO USE Teachers and the students preparing for Class XII examination of the Board constitute the primary interest-group of this publication. Marking Schemes of Question Papers in the subjects of English Core, English Elective-C, Mathematics, Mathematics (for visually impaired), Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy and Entrepreneurship administered in Delhi and Outside Delhi during the 2015 main examination have been included in this document. Some tips on their usage are given below : (a) To Teachers : --- Go through the syllabus and the weightage distribution for the subject carefully. --- Read the question paper to find out how far the question paper set subscribes to the prescribed design. Grade every question by difficulty level for students who have taken the main Board examination. --- Consult the 'Marking Scheme' for each question, with reference to steps into which answers and awards have been divided. --- Work out concrete suggestions for the Board. (b) To Students : --- Study each question carefully, comprehend them and write down the main points of the answer and note down their difficulties for clarification. --- Examine a question in conjunction with the Marking Scheme and find out the proximity of the answer to that suggested in the Marking Scheme. We urge the teachers to encourage their students to make use of this publication. K.K. CHOUDHURY CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
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  • 8. (vii) CONTENTS Senior School Certificate Examination (XII) Marking Scheme Page No. 1. English Core .............................................................................................................. 1-66 2. English Elective - C .................................................................................................. 67-95 3. Mathematics ............................................................................................................. 96-246 4. Mathematics (for visually impaired) ........................................................................... 247-270 5. Economics ................................................................................................................. 271-301 6. Business Studies ........................................................................................................ 302-349 7. Accountancy .............................................................................................................. 350-424 8. Entrepreneurship ........................................................................................................ 425-465 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 9. (viii) LIST OF COORDINATORS/SUBJECT EXPERTS/REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REGIONS FOR UPDATION/FINALISATION OF THE MARKING SCHEME FOR THE SENIOR SCHOOLCERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 2015 S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts 7. Mrs.MahalakshmiIyengar Prakash Hr. Sec. School, Ahmedabad 8. Ms. Vandana Kapoor Principal DAVPublicSchool MausamVihar Delhi-110092 9. Mrs. Bella Bhateja, PGT G. D. Goenka Pub. School VasantKunj, NewDelhi 10. Ms. Ipsita Das Principal DAVPublicSchool sec.-6, Market Nagar,Abhinav Bindanasi,Cuttack Orisha - 753014 11. Ms.MaliniKhatri Modern School Barakhamba Road NewDelhi 12. Mrs. Neena Kaul St. Mary's School SafdarjungEnclave New Delhi - 110016 ENGLISH CORE 1. Dr. Usha Ram Principal LaxmanPublicSchool Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 2. Dr. Opkar Singh Retd. Prof. 121, Sahyog Appartments Mayur Vihar Phase-I Delhi-110091 3. Mrs.SukumariMenon Principal Bhavan'sAdarshVidyalaya Kochi Kerala - 682037 4. Mrs. Prabha Dastidar Principal ArmySchool,Narangi PO - Satgaon, Guwahati - 781027 5. Shri Dev Nagar GodwinPublicSchool Rohta Road Meerut 6. Mrs. I.P. Bhatia Principal Sarla Chopra D.A.V. Public School Sec. 56, Noida Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 10. (ix) S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts MATHEMATICS 1. Mrs.AnitaSharma Principal S.D. Public School BUBlock,Pitampura, Delhi-110034 2. Dr. V. P. Gupta Professor 43, Kala ViharAppartments, Mayur Vihar, Phase-1 Delhi 3. ShriG.D.Dhall K-171, LIC Colony SyedNangloiVillage Delhi 4. Shri S.N. Chibber Principal(Retd.) B-330, Saraswati Vihar Delhi ENGLISH ELECTIVE-C 1. Dr. Usha Ram Principal LaxmanPublicSchool Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 2. Shri P. J. Peter LaxmanPublicSchool Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 3. Mrs. Neena Kaul St.Mary’s School B-2Block,SafdarjungEnclave New Delhi-110029 4. Sh. S.R. Vij 48, SahyogAppartment Mayur Vihar, Phase-1 NewDelhi 5. Ms.MaliniKhatri Modern School Barakhamba Road NewDelhi 6. Mrs.ShailjaJaiswal DelhiPublicSchool Site No. 3, Meerut Road, Ghaziabad - UP-201003 7. Sh. D.D. Batra New Way School Sector-K,Ali Ganj Lucknow(U.P.) 8. Ms.VinoditaSankhyan Principal, ShriRamAshramPublicSchool, Majitha Road, Amritsar 13. ShriD.N.Tiwari PGT LaxmanPublicSchool Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 14. ShriNavinSharma LaxmanPublicSchool Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
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  • 14. (xiii) 12. Mrs.IndiraAchari Principal BSP Sr. Sec. School, Sec. VII, Bhilal Nagar, Distt.Durg,Chhattisgarh-490006 13. Mr.SavitaDrall Asstt. Director of School (Exam.) Dte.ofEducation Old Sectt. Delhi-110054 14. Mrs. Poonam Khanna Principal SarvodayaKanyaVidyalaya Adarsh Nagar Delhi-110033 15. Mrs. PreetiArya PGT Nava Hind Girls Sr. Sec. School New Rohtak Road, New Delhi-110005 16. Mrs. Inder Jeet Kaur Nava Hind Girls Sr. Sec. School, New Rohtak Road NewDelhi ACCOUNTANCY 1. Ms.RenuJain Principal St. Margaret Public School D-Block, PrashantVihar, Delhi-110085 S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts 2. Shri S.S. Sehrawat RetiredDeputyCommissioner KendriyaVidyalayaSangathan 73-B,ChanlorBhawanMahipalpur, New Delhi - 110037 3. Mrs.Meena Goel Principal Nava Hind Girls Sr.Sec.School New Rohtak Road, NewDelhi 4. Mrs.VinitaDutt PGT(Commerce) Govt. Girls Senior Sec. School A-Block, Saraswati Vihar Delhi - 110034 5. ShriA.K. Kalra Principal, KendriyaVidyalaya, Sector-3,Rohini Delhi-110089 6. ShriA.K. Gautam, Principal, KendriyaVidyalaya, C-2 Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058 7. Dr. K. Mohana Principal Modern Sr. Sec. School AGSofficecolony, Nanganallur, Chennai-600061 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 15. (xiv) S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts 8. Ms.MiniBhasin PGT Govt. Girls Modern Sr. Sec. School Sector-18, Chandigarh 9. Sh. Jacob T.P. PGT BharatiyaVidyaBhavans, VidyaMandir,Trissur, Kerala 10. Dr.RanjeetSingh PGT S. J. Public School, JantaColony Jaipur - 302004 11. Sh.ManishChattopadhayay Principal North Point Sr. Sec. Boarding School GorakshabasiMandirComplex, Arjunpur,Kolkata West Bengal - 700059 12. Ms. Geetika Joshi PGT MPVM, 2, Stanley Road, Teliarganj,Allahabad U.P. - 211004 13. Sh. K. Krishna Rao Pricipal DelhiPublicSchool OilIndiaLtdP.O.Duliajan Dist.Diburagarh, Assam - 786602 14. ShriArvindBhatia, Principal BalBhartiPublicSchool, BrijVihar, PO Chander Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh-201011 15. Ms. Jaya Khurana HOD (Commere) & Headmistress Modern School, Barakhamba Delhi 16. Ms.SavitaShangari HOD (Commerce), GyanBhartiPublicSchool Saket Delhi 17. Ms.AnitaKohli, PGT (Commerce), St. Margaret Sr. Sec. School, D-Block, PrashantVihar, Delhi-110085 18. Mr.Vinod Kumar Lecturer(Commerce), Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School, Mata Sundri Road New Delhi-110002 19. Mr. Sanjeev Kumar VicePrincipal Govt. Co-Ed Sr. Sec. School, PreetVihar, Delhi-110092 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 16. (xv) ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. Mrs. Sadhana Dutta, PGT, G.D. Goenka Public School VassntKunj, NewDelhi 2. Ms.SandaniniArvind SanskritiSchool Chanakyapuri NewDelhi 3. Ms. Disha Grower DelhiPublicSchool Mathura Road NewDelhi S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts S.No. Name of the Coordinator/Subject Experts 4. Sh. S.S. Sehrawat 73 B Chandlor Bhawan Mahipalpur, NewDelhi 5. Ms. Ranjeet Kaur Bakshi PGT Mira Model School B - Block, Janakpuri NewDelhi 6. Dr. Piyush Prasad Director(Academic) NIOS A-24-25 Sector 62, Noida Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 17. 1 ENGLISH (Core) Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum marks : 100 General Instructions: (i) This paper is divided into three Sections: A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory. (ii) Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully. (iii) Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions. QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1/1 SECTION A : READING 20 Marks 1. Readthepassagegivenbelowcarefully: 12 1. Forfourdays,Iwalkedthroughthenarrowlanesoftheoldcity,enjoyingthe romanceofbeinginacitywherehistorystilllives-initscobblestonestreets andinitspeopleridingasses,carryingvineleavesandpalmastheyoncedid duringthetimeofChrist. 2. ThisisJerusalem,hometothesacredsitesofChristianity,IslamandJudaism. This is the place that houses the church of the Holy Sepulchre, the place whereJesuswasfinallylaidtorest.ThisisalsothesiteofChrist'scrucifixion, burialandresurrection. 3. Built by the Roman Emperor Constantine at the site of an earlier temple to Aphrodite,itisthemostveneratedChristianshrineintheworld.Andjustifiably so. Here, within the church, are the last five stations of the cross, the 10th stationwhereJesuswasstrippedofhisclothes,the11thwherehewasnailed to the cross, the 12th where he died on the cross, the 13th where the body was removed from the cross, and the 14th, his tomb. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 18. 2 4. Forallthisweightytradition,theapproachandentrancetothechurchisnon- descript.Youhavetoaskfordirections.EventothedevoutChristianpilgrims walking along the Via Dolorosa - the Way of Sorrows - first nine stations lookclueless.Thenacourtyardappears,hemmedinbyotherbuildingsanda doorway to one side. This leads to a vast area of huge stone architecture. 5. Immediatelyinsidetheentranceisyourfirststop.It'sthestoneofanointing: this is the place, according to Greek tradition, where Christ was removed from the cross. The Roman Catholics, however, believe it to be the spot where Jesus' body was prepared for burial by Joseph. 6. What happened next ? Jesus was buried. He was taken to a place outside the city of Jerusalem where other graves existed and there, he was buried in a cave. However, all that is long gone, destroyed by continued attacks and rebuilding;whatremainsisthemassive-andimpressive-Rotunda(around buildingwithadome)thatEmperorConstantinebuilt.Underthis,andrightin the centre of the Rotunda, is the structure that contains the Holy Sepulchre. 7. "How do you know that this is Jesus' tomb ?" I asked one of the pilgrims standing next to me. He was clueless, more interested, like the rest of them, in the novelty of it all and in photographing it, than in its history or tradition. 8. Atthestartofthefirstcentury,theplacewasadisusedquarryoutsidethecity walls.Accordingtothegospels,Jesus’crucifixionoccurred‘ataplaceoutside thecitywallswithgravesnearby......’Archaeologistshavediscoveredtombs from that era, so the site is compatible with the biblical period. 9. Thestructureatthesiteisamarbletombbuiltovertheoriginalburialchamber. It has two rooms, and you enter four at a time into the first of these, the Chapel of the Angel. Here the angel is supposed to have sat on a stone to recountChrist'sresurrection.Alowdoormadeofwhitemarble,partlyworn awaybypilgrims'hands,leadstoasmallerchamberinside.Thisisthe'room of the tomb', the place where Jesus was buried. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 19. 3 10. We entered in single file. On my right was a large marble slab that covered theoriginalrockbenchonwhichthebodyofJesuswaslaid.Awomanknelt and prayed. Her eyes were wet with tears. She pressed her face against the slab to hide them, but it only made it worse. Onthebasisofyourunderstandingofthispassageanswerthefollowingquestionswith thehelpofgivenoptions: (1 x 4 = 4) (a) How does Jerusalem still retain the charm of ancient era? (i) There are narrow lanes. (ii) Roads are paved with cobblestones. (iii) People can be seen riding asses (iv) All of the above (b) Holy Sepulchre is sacred to _________ . (i) Christianity (ii) Islam (iii) Judaism (iv) Both(i)and(iii) (c) Why does one have to constantly ask for directions to the church ? (i) Its lanes are narrow. (ii) Entrance to the church is non-descript. (iii) People are not tourist- friendly. (iv) Everyoneislostinenjoyingtheromanceoftheplace. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 20. 4 (d) Where was Jesus buried? (i) In a cave (ii) At a place outside the city (iii) IntheHolySepulchre (iv) Both(i)and(ii) Answerthefollowingquestionsbriefly: (1 x 6 = 6) (e) What is the Greek belief about the 'stone of anointing' ? (f) WhydidEmperorConstantinebuildtheRotunda? (g) Whatisthegeneralattitudeofthepilgrims? (h) How is the site compatible with the biblical period ? (i) Why did the pilgrims enter the room of the tomb in a single me ? (j) Why did 'a woman' try to hide her tears? (k) Find words from the passage which mean the same as : (1 x 2 = 2) (i) A large grave (para 3) (ii) Havingnointerestingfeatures/dull(para4) 2. Read the passage given below : 10 1. We often make all things around us the way we want them. Even during our pilgrimages we have begun to look for whatever makes our heart happy, givescomforttoourbodyandpeacetothemind.Itisasifexternalsolutions will fulfil our needs, and we do not want to make any special efforts even in our spiritual search. Our mind is resourceful - it works to find shortcuts in simple and easy ways. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 21. 5 2. Even pilgrimages have been converted into tourism opportunities. Instead, we must awaken our conscience and souls and understand the truth. Let us not tamper with either our own nature or that of the Supreme. 3. All our cleverness is rendered ineffective when nature does a dance of destruction.Itsfurycanandwillwashawayallimperfections.Indianculture, based on Vedic treatises, assists in human evolution, but we are now using ourentireenergyindistortingthesetraditionsaccordingtoourconvenience insteadofmakingeffortstomakeourselvesworthyofthem. 4. The irony is that humans are not even aware of the complacent attitude they have allowed themselves to sink to. Nature is everyone's Amma and her fierce blows will sooner or later comer us and force us to understand this truth.Earlier,pilgrimagestoplacesofspiritualsignificancewereritualsthat were undertaken when people became free from their worldly duties. Even nowsomeseekerstakeupthispiousreligiousjourneyasapathtopeaceand knowledge.Anyonetravellingwiththisattitudefeelsandtravelswithonlya few essential items that his body can carry. Pilgrims traditionally travelled light,onfoot,eatinglight,driedchickpeasandfruits,orwhateverwasavailable. Pilgrims of olden days did not feel the need to stay in specialAC bedrooms, ortravelbyluxurycarsorindulgethemselveswithdeliciousfoodandsavouries. 5. Pilgrimstraditionallymovedahead,creatingafeelingofbelongingtowards all,conveyingamessageofbrotherhoodamongalltheycameacrosswhether insmallcaves,ashramsorlocalsettlements.Theyreceivedtheblessingsand congregationsofyogisandmahatmasinreturnwhileconductingthedharma oftheirpilgrimage.Apilgrimageislikepenanceorsadhanatostaynearnature and to experience a feeling of oneness with it, to keep the body healthy and fulfilled with the amount of food, while seeking freedom from attachments andyetremaininghappywhilestayingawayfromrelativesandassociates. 6. This is how a pilgrimage should be rather than making it like a picnic by taking a large group along and living in comfort, packing in entertainment, Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 22. 6 and tampering with environment. What is worse is giving a boost to the ego of having had a special darshan. Now alms are distributed, charity done whiletheybragabouttheirspiritualexperiences! 7. Wemustembarkonourspiritualjourneybyfirstunderstandingthegraceand significanceofapilgrimageandfollowingitupwiththeprescribedrulesand rituals-thisiswhattranslatesintotheultimateandbeautifulmediumofspiritual evolution.Thereisnojustificationfortamperingwithnature. 8. A pilgrimage is symbolic of contemplation and meditation and acceptance, and is a metaphor for the constant growth or movement and love for nature that we should hold in our hearts. 9. Thisisthetruth! On the basisofyourunderstandingoftheabovepassageanswerthequestionsthatfollow withthehelpofgivenoptions: (1 x 2 = 2) (a) How can a pilgrim keep his body healthy? (i) Bytravellinglight (ii) Byeatingasmallamountoffood (iii) Bykeepingfreefromattachments (iv) Both(i)and(ii) (b) How do we satisfy our ego ? (i) Byhavingaspecialdarshan (ii) Bydistributingalms (iii) Bytreatingitlikeapicnic (iv) Both(i)and(ii) Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 23. 7 Answerthefollowingasbrieflyaspossible: (1 x 6 = 6) (c) What change has taken place in our attitude towards pilgrimages? (d) Whathappenswhenpilgrimagesareturnedintopicnics? (e) Why are we complacent in our spiritual efforts ? (f) How does nature respond when we try to be clever with it ? (g) In olden days with what attitude did people go on a pilgrimage? (h) What message does the passage convey to the pilgrims? (i) Findwordsfromthepassagewhichmeanthesameasthefollowing: (i) made / turned (para 3) (ii) very satisfied (para 4) 3. Read the passage given below: 8 It is surprising that sometimes we don't listen to what people say to us. We hear them, but we don't listen to them. I was curious to know how hearing is different fromlistening.Ihadthoughtbothweresynonyms,butgradually,Irealisedthereis a big difference between the two words. Hearingisaphysicalphenomenon.Wheneversomebodyspeaks,thesoundwaves generated reach you, and you definitely hear whatever is said to you. However, even if you hear something, it doesn't always mean that you actually understand whateverisbeingsaid.Payingattentiontowhateveryouhearmeansyouarereally listening. Consciously using your mind to understand whatever is being said is listening. Divingdeeper,Ifoundthatlisteningisnotonlyhearingwithattention,butismuch morethanthat.Listeningishearingwithfullattention,andapplyingourmind.Most of the time, we listen to someone, but our minds are full of needless chatter and there doesn't seem to be enough space to accommodate what is being spoken. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 24. 8 We come with a lot of prejudices and preconceived notions about the speaker or the subject on which he is talking. We pretend to listen to the speaker, but deep inside,wesitinjudgementandaredyingtopronouncerightorwrong,trueorfalse, yesorno.Sometimes,weevencomepreparedwithanegativemindsetofproving the speaker wrong. Even if the speaker says nothing harmful, we are ready to pounceonhimwithourownversionofthings. What we should ideally do is listen first with full awareness. Once, we have done that, we can decide whether we want to make a judgement or not. Once we do that,communicationwillbeperfectandourinterpersonalrelationshipwillbecome somuchbetter.Listeningwelldoesn'tmeanonehastosaytherightthingattheright moment.Infact,sometimesifwordsareleftunspoken,thereisafeelingoftension andnegativity.Therefore,itisbettertospeakoutyourmind,butdosowithawareness afterlisteningtothespeakerwithfullconcentration. Let'slookatthisinanotherway.Whenyoureallylisten,youimbibenotonlywhat is being spoken, but you also understand what is not spoken as well. Most of the time we don't really listen even to people who really matter to us. That's· how misunderstandingsgrowamongfamilies,husbandsandwives,brothersandsisters. (A) On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it, using headings and sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviations (wherever necessary-minimumfour)andaformatyouconsidersuitable.Alsosupply an appropriate title to it. (5) (B) Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words. (3) SECTION -B 30 Marks ADVANCED WRITINGSKILLS 4. Every year in the central park of the city a flower show is held in the month of February.Your school has received a circular from the District Collector inviting your students to visit it. Write a notice in about 50 words informing the students Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 25. 9 abouttheshowandadvisingthemtogoandenjoyit.YouareNavtej/Navita,Head Boy/HeadGirlSunrisePublicSchool,Surat. 4 OR SarvodayaEducationSociety,acharitableorganisationiscomingtoyourschoolto distributebooksamongtheneedystudents.AsHeadBoy/HeadGirl,SunrisePublic School, Surat, write a notice in about 50 words asking such students to drop the lists of books they need in the box kept outside the Principal's office. You are Navtej/Navita. 5. Recently you went to your native village to visit your grandparents.You saw that some of the children in the age group 5 - 14 (the age at which they should have beenatschool)remainedathome,wereworkinginthefieldsorsimplyloiteringin the streets. Writealetterin120-150wordstotheeditorofanationaldailyanalyzingtheproblem and offering solutions to it.You are Navtej/Navita, M-114 Mount Kailash, Kanpur. 6 OR When cricket teams go abroad the members are allowed to take their wives, even friendsalongwiththem.Doesthisfactdistractthemorhelpthemtofocusontheir game in a better way? If it is good, why don't we allow our athletes to enjoy the sameprivilege? Writealettertoeditorofanationaldailyin120·150wordsgivingyourviewsonthe issue.You are Navtej/Navita, M-114 Mount Kailash, Kanpur. 6. Mobilephoneoftodayisnolongerameremeansofcommunication.Musiclovers are so glued to it that they don't pay attention even to the traffic while crossing the roads. This leads to accidents sometimes even fatal ones. Writeaspeechin150-200wordstobedeliveredinthemorningassemblyadvising thestudents to be careful in the use of this otherwise very useful gadget. Imagine youarePrincipalofyourschool. 10 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 26. 10 OR Power shortage has become a norm even in the metropolitan cities. One way to facethissituationisbypreventingthewastageofpower. Write a speech in 150-200 words on the importance of power in our daily life and how to save power at school and at home. Imagine that you are the Principal of yourschool. 7. In the year to come (if you have not already done this year) you are going to celebrate your 18th birthday. Write an article in 150-200 words on the joys and responsibilitiesofbeingeighteen.YouareNavtej/Navita. 10 OR Write an article in 150-200 words on how we can make India a carefree and enjoyable place for women when they can go wherever they like to without any fear of being stared at, molested or discriminated against.You are Navtej/Navita. SECTION - C 40 Marks LITERATURE: TEXT BOOKSAND LONG READINGTEXT 8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : 4 I saw my mother, beside me, doze, open mouthed, her face ashenlikethat of a corpse and realized with pain that she was as old as she looked but soon put that thought away, .... Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 27. 11 (a) What worried the poet when she looked at her mother? (1) (b) Whywastherepaininherrealization? (1) (c) Why did she put that thought away? (1) (d) Identifythefigureofspeechusedintheselines. (1) OR Far from gusty waves these children's faces. Like rootless weeds, the hair torn round their pallor; Thetallgirlwithherweighed-downhead. (a) Who are these children? (1) (b) What does the poet mean by 'gusty waves' ? (1) (c) What has possibly weighed-down the tall girl's head ? (1) (d) Identifythefigureofspeechusedintheselines. (1) 9. Answer any four of the following in 30 - 40 words each : 3 x 4 = 12 (a) Whooccupiedthebackbenchesintheclassroomonthedayofthelastlesson? Why? (b) WhydidDouglas'motherrecommendthatheshouldlearnswimmingatthe YMCAswimmingpool? (c) Whatwillcountinguptotwelveandkeepingstillhelpusachieve? (d) What does a thing of beauty do for us ? (e) Which do you think is a better ending of Roger Skunk's story, Jo's or her father's? Why ? (f) What could the Governor have done to securely bring Evans back to the prison from the 'Golden Lion' ? Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 28. 12 10. Answer the following in 120 - 150 words: Givingabribeisanevilpractice.HowdidtheTigerKingbribetheBritishofficerto save his kingdom? How do you view this act of his ? 6 OR Dr. Sadao was a patriotic Japanese as well as a dedicated surgeon. How could he honour both the values ? 11. Answerthefollowingin 120-150words: DescribethedifficultiesthebanglemakersofFirozabadhavetofaceintheirlives. 6 OR The peddler declined the invitation of the ironmaster but accepted the one from Edla.Why? 12. Answerthefollowingin 120-150words: DescribetheironicalsituationinwhichSilasMarnerhadtoleaveLanternYard. 6 OR WithinafewdaysofhisarrivalinIping,peoplebecamesuspiciousofGriffin.Why? 13. Answerthefollowingin 120-150words: Describe Dolly Winthrop as the most lovable character in George Eliot's 'Silas Marner'. 6 OR Attempt a character sketch of Marvel. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 29. 13 QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1 SECTION A : READING 20 Marks 1. Readthepassagecarefully. 12 1 Forfourdays,Iwalkedthroughthenarrowlanesoftheoldcity,enjoyingthe romanceofbeinginacitywherehistorystilllives-initscobblestonestreets andinitspeopleridingasses,carryingvineleavesandpalmastheyoncedid duringthetimeofChrist. 2 ThisisJerusalem,hometothesacredsitesofChristianity,IslamandJudaism. This is the place that houses the church of the Holy Sepulchre, the place whereJesuswasfinallylaidtorest.ThisisalsothesiteofChrist'scrucifixion, burialandresurrection. 3 Built by the Roman Emperor Constantine at the site of an earlier temple to Aphrodite,itisthemostveneratedChristianshrineintheworld.Andjustifiably so. Here, within the church, are the last five stations of the cross, the 10th stationwhereJesuswasstrippedofhisclothes,the11thwherehewasnailed to the cross, the 12th where he died on the cross, the 13th where the body was removed from the cross, and the 14th, his tomb. 4 For all this weighty tradition, the approach and entrance to the church is nondescript. You have to ask for directions. Even to the devout Christian pilgrims walking along the Via Dolorosa - the Way of Sorrows - first nine stationslookclueless.Thenacourtyardappears,hemmedinbyotherbuildings andadoorwaytooneside.Thisleadstoavastareaofhugestonearchitecture. 5 Immediatelyinsidetheentranceisyourfirststop.It'sthestoneofanointing: this is the place, according to Greek tradition, where Christ was removed from the cross. The Roman Catholics, however, believe it to be the spot where Jesus' body was prepared for burial by Joseph. 6 What happened next? Jesus was buried. He was taken to a place outside the city of Jerusalem where other graves existed and there, he was buried in a Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 30. 14 cave. However, all that is long gone, destroyed by continued attacks and rebuilding;whatremainsisthemassive-andimpressive-Rotunda(around buildingwithadome)thatEmperorConstantinebuilt.Underthis,andrightin the centre of the Rotunda, is the structure that contains the Holy Sepulchre. 7 "How do you know that this is Jesus' tomb ?" I asked one of the pilgrims standing next to me. He was clueless, more interested, like the rest of them, inthenoveltyofitallandinphotographingit,thaninitshistoryortradition. 8 Atthestartofthefirstcentury,theplacewasadisusedquarryoutsidethecity walls.Accordingtothegospels,Jesus'crucifixionoccurred'ataplaceoutside thecitywallswithgravesnearby........'.Archaeologistshavediscoveredtombs from that era, so the site is compatible with the biblical period. 9 Thestructureatthesiteisamarbletombbuiltovertheoriginalburialchamber. It has two rooms, and you enter four at a time into the first of these, the Chapel of the Angel. Here the angel is supposed to have sat on a stone to recountChrist'sresurrection.Alowdoormadeofwhitemarble,partlyworn awaybypilgrims'hands,leadstoasmallerchamberinside.Thisisthe'room of the tomb', the place where Jesus was buried. 10 Weenteredinasinglefile.Onmyrightwasalargemarbleslabthatcovered theoriginalrockbenchonwhichthebodyofJesuswaslaid.Awomanknelt and prayed. Her eyes were wet with tears. She pressed her face against the slab to hide them, but it only made it worse. Onthebasisofyourunderstandingofthispassageanswerthefollowingquestions withthehelpofthegivenoptions: l x 4 = 4 (a) How does Jerusalem still retain the charm of the ancient era? (i) There are narrow lanes. (ii) Roads are paved with cobblestones. (iii) People can be seen riding asses. (iv) All of the above Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 31. 15 (b) Holy Sepulchre is sacred to (i) Christianity (ii) Islam (iii) Judaism (iv) Both(i)and(iii) (c) Why does one have to constantly ask for directions to the church? (i) Its lanes are narrow. (ii) Entrance to the church is nondescript. (iii) Peoplearenottourist-friendly. (iv) Everyoneislostinenjoyingtheromanceoftheplace. (d) Where was Jesus buried? (i) In a cave (ii) At a place outside the city (iii) IntheHolySepulchre (iv) Both(i)and(ii) Answerthefollowingquestionsbriefly: l x 6 = 6 (e) What is the Greek belief about the 'stone of anointing'? (f) WhydidEmperorConstantinebuildtheRotunda? (g) Whatisthegeneralattitudeofthepilgrims? (h) Howisthesitecompatiblewiththebiblicalperiod? (i) Whydidthepilgrimsenterthe'roomofthetomb'inasinglefile? Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 32. 16 (j) Why did 'a woman' try to hide her tears? (k) Find words from the passage which mean the same as: (i) A large grave (para 3) (ii) Havingnointerestingfeatures/dull(para4) 2. Readthepassagecarefully. 10 1 We often make all things around us the way we want them. Even during our pilgrimages we have begun to look for whatever makes our heart happy, givescomforttoourbodyandpeacetothemind.Itisasifexternalsolutions will fulfil our needs, and we do not want to make any special efforts even in our spiritual search. Our mind is resourceful - it works to find shortcuts in simple and easy ways. 2 Even pilgrimages have been converted into tourism opportunities. Instead, we must awaken our conscience and souls and understand the truth. Let us not tamper with either our own nature or that of the Supreme. 3 All our cleverness is rendered ineffective when nature does a dance of destruction.Itsfurycanandwillwashawayallimperfections.Indianculture, based on Vedic treatises, assists in human evolution, but we are now using ourentireenergyindistortingthesetraditionsaccordingtoourconvenience insteadofmakingeffortstomakeourselvesworthyofthem. 4 The irony is that humans are not even aware of the complacent attitude they have allowed themselves to sink to. Nature is everyone's Amma and her fierce blows will sooner or later corner us and force us to understand this truth.Earlier,pilgrimagestoplacesofspiritualsignificancewereritualsthat were undertaken when people became free from their worldly duties. Even nowsomeseekerstakeupthispiousreligiousjourneyasapathtopeaceand knowledge.Anyonetravellingwiththisattitudefeelsandtravelswithonlya few essential items that his body can carry. Pilgrims traditionally travelled light,onfoot,eatinglight,driedchickpeasandfruits,orwhateverwasavailable. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 33. 17 Pilgrims of olden days did not feel the need to stay in specialAC bedrooms, or travel by luxury cars or indulge themselves with delicious food and savouries. 5 Pilgrimstraditionallymovedahead,creatingafeelingofbelongingtowards all,conveyingamessageofbrotherhoodamongalltheycarneacrosswhether insmallcaves,ashramsorlocalsettlements.Theyreceivedtheblessingsand congregationsofyogisandmahatmasinreturnwhileconductingthedharma oftheirpilgrimage.Apilgrimageislikepenanceorsadhanatostaynearnature and to experience a feeling of oneness with it, to keep the body healthy and fulfilled with the amount of food, while seeking freedom from attachments andyetremaininghappywhilestayingawayfromrelativesandassociates. 6 This is how a pilgrimage should be rather than making it like a picnic by taking a large group along and living in comfort, packing in entertainment, and tampering with environment. What is worse is giving a boost to the ego of having had a special darshan. Now alms are distributed, charity done whiletheybragabouttheirspiritualexperiences! 7 Wemustembarkonourspiritualjourneybyfirstunderstandingthegraceand significanceofapilgrimageandfollowingitupwiththeprescribedrulesand rituals-thisiswhattranslatesintotheultimateandbeautifulmediumofspiritual evolution.Thereisnojustificationfortamperingwithnature. 8 A pilgrimage is symbolic of contemplation and meditation and acceptance, and is a metaphor for the constant growth or movement and love for nature that we should hold in our hearts. 9 Thisisthetruth! On the basis of your understanding of the above passage answer the questions that followwiththehelpofthegivenoptions: 1 x 2 = 2 (a) How can a pilgrim keep his body healthy? (i) Bytravellinglight Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 34. 18 (ii) Byeatingasmallamountoffood (iii) Bykeepingfreefromattachments (iv) Both(i)and(ii) (b) How do we satisfy our ego? (i) Byhavingaspecialdarshan (ii) Bydistributingalms (iii) Bytreatingitlikeapicnic (iv) Both(i)and(ii) Answerthefollowingasbrieflyaspossible: 1 x 6 = 6 (c) What change has taken place in our attitude towards pilgrimages? (d) Whathappenswhenpilgrimagesareturnedintopicnics? (e) Whyarewecomplacentinourspiritualefforts? (f) How does nature respond when we try to be clever with it ? (g) In olden days with what attitude did people go on a pilgrimage? (h) What message does the passage convey to the pilgrims? (i) Findwordsfromthepassagewhichmeanthesameasthefollowing: 1 x 2 = 2 (i) made/turned (para 3) (ii) very satisfied (para 4) 3. Read the passage given below : 8 It is surprising that sometimes we don't listen to what people say to us. We hearthem,butwedon'tlistentothem.Iwascurioustoknowhowhearingisdifferent Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 35. 19 fromlistening.Ihadthoughtbothweresynonyms,butgradually,Irealisedthereis a big difference between the two words. Hearingisaphysicalphenomenon.Wheneversomebodyspeaks,thesound waves generated reach you, and you definitely hear whatever is said to you. However, even if you hear something, it doesn't always mean that you actually understand whatever is being said. Paying attention to whatever you hear means you are really listening. Consciously using your mind to understand whatever is beingsaidislistening. Divingdeeper,Ifoundthatlisteningisnotonlyhearingwithattention,butis muchmorethanthat.Listeningishearingwithfullattention,andapplyingourmind. Most of the time, we listen to someone, but our minds are full of needless chatter and there doesn't seem to be enough space to accommodate what is being spoken. Wecomewithalotofprejudicesandpreconceivednotionsaboutthespeaker or the subject on which he is talking. We pretend to listen to the speaker, but deep inside,wesitinjudgementandaredyingtopronouncerightorwrong,trueorfalse, yesorno.Sometimes,weevencomepreparedwithanegativemindsetofproving the speaker wrong. Even if the speaker says nothing harmful, we are ready to pounceonhimwithourownversionofthings. What we should ideally do is listen first with full awareness. Once we have done that, we can decide whether we want to make a judgement or not. Once we dothat,communicationwillbeperfectandourinterpersonalrelationshipwillbecome somuchbetter.Listeningwelldoesn'tmeanonehastosaytherightthingattheright moment.Infact,sometimesifwordsareleftunspoken,thereisafeelingoftension andnegativity.Therefore,itisbettertospeakoutyourmind,butdosowithawareness afterlisteningtothespeakerwithfullconcentration. Let'slookatthisinanotherway.Whenyoureallylisten,youimbibenotonly what is being spoken, but you also understand what is not spoken as well. Most of the time we don't really listen even to people who really matter to us. That's how misunderstandingsgrowamongfamilies,husbandsandwives,brothersandsisters. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 36. 20 (a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it, using headings and sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviations (wherever necessary-minimumfour)andaformatyouconsidersuitable.Alsosupply an appropriate title to it. 5 (b) Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words. 3 SECTION B - (Writing Skills) 30 4. Your school,Akash Public School,Agra needs a canteen manager. On behalf of the Principal, write an advertisement in about 50 words to be published in the classified columns of a local daily. Mention the educational and professional qualifications,otherqualitiesrequiredinthemanager,whotoapplytoandthelast date for the receipt of applications. 4 OR Your club is going to organise an interclass singing competition. Write a notice in about50wordsinvitingnamesofthestudentswhowanttoparticipateinit.Giveall thenecessarydetails.YouareNavtej/Navita,Secretary,MusicClub,AkashPublic School,Agra. 5. YouareNavtej/Navita,Secretary,EnvironmentClub,AkashPublicSchool,Agra. You,alongwithagroupofstudents,wentona3-daytourthroughCorbettNational Park.Youfoundhowthetouristsabusetheavailablefacilitiesandthusendangerthe environment. Write a letter in 120 - 150 words to the editor of a national daily highlightingthesituation.SuggestwaysthroughwhichtheenvironmentofthePark can be saved. 6 OR On Teacher's Day, you read in a newspaper that privately owned and managed schools in small towns or even in the suburbs of metropolitan cities exploit their teachersbypayingthemjustafractionoftheirauthorisedsalaries.Thisaffectstheir Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 37. 21 performance in the classroom and thus the lives of their students. Write a letter in 120 - 150 words to the editor of a national daily raising your voice against such exploitation. Suggest ways to solve this problem.You are Navtej/Navita, 112Taj Road,Agra. 6. The government has banned the use of animals in the laboratories for the purpose of dissection. Write a debate in 150 - 200 words either for or against this decision. 10 OR Somepeoplefeelthatelectronicmedia(TVnews)willbringabouttheendofprint media (newspapers). What are your views on the issue? Write a debate in 150 - 200 words either for or against this view. * useofvisualsonTV * authenticandfast * not enough news for 24-hour telecast * mayfabricatenews * becomerepetitiveanddull * even scandals become news * print media - time tested * analysed,verifiednews * editorialcomments * cater to all interests 7. Ragginghasraiseditsuglyheadagain.Arecentincidentataprestigiousschoolhas shown that this evil has not yet come to an end.Write an article in 150 - 200 words on'Ragging,anEvil'.YouareNavtej/Navita. 10 * a practice from the British era * originalaim,respectforhierarchy * enforcingtraditions,discipline Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 38. 22 * Prefect - a teacher substitute * misuseofauthority * vulgaraspect * fatalities * solution OR India is a tourist's dream destination. Give your views on the tourism potential of India in an article in 150 - 200 words.You are Navtej/Navita. * placesofworship-religioustourism * foreigners-placesofhistoricalinterest * therich-hillstationsduringsummers - the sun-kissed beaches in winters -leisuretourism * medicaltourism-worldclasshospitals SECTION C - (Literature, Text Books and Long Reading Text) 40 8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : and looked out at young treessprinting,themerrychildrenspilling out of their homes, but after the airport's security check, standing a few yards away, I looked again at her, wan, pale Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 39. 23 as a late winter's moon and felt that old familiar ache, ... ... ... (a) How can the trees sprint? 1 (b) Why did the poet look at her mother again? 1 (c) What did she observe? 1 (d) Identifythefigureofspeechusedintheselines. 1 OR Ontheirslagheap,thesechildren Wear skins peeped through by bones and spectacles of steel With mended glass, like bottle bits on stones. (a) Who are these children? 1 (b) What is their slag heap ? 1 (c) Whyaretheirbonespeepingthroughtheirskins? 1 (d) What does 'with mended glass' mean ? 1 9. Answer any four of the following in 30 - 40 words each : 3 x 4 = 12 (a) What did garbage mean to the children of Seemapuri and to their parents? (b) How did Rajkumar Shukla establish that he was resolute? (c) 'Life is what it is all about; .... ' How is keeping quiet related to life? (d) Mention any four things of beauty that add joy to our life. (e) Themannerofhis(theTigerKing's)deathisamatterofextraordinaryinterest. Comment. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 40. 24 (f) In what condition did Dr. Sadao find theAmerican soldier at the seashore? 10. Answer the following question in 120 - 150 words: 6 Even today so many among us believe in superstitions.An astrologer predicted about 'the Tiger King' that he would be killed by a tiger. He 'killed' one hundred tigersyetwashimself'killed'byatiger.Howdidthesuperstitiousbelief'prevail'? OR Dr. Sadao faced a dilemma. Should he use his surgical skills to save the life of a woundedpersonorhandanescapedAmericanP.O.W.overtotheJapanesepolice? How did he resolve this clash of values ? 11. Answer the following question in 120 - 150 words: 6 Everybodyduringthelastlessonisfilledwithregret.Comment.(TheLastLesson) OR Sophielivesinaworldfullofdreamswhichshedoesnotknowshecannotrealise. Comment. 12. Answer the following question in 120 - 150 words : 6 DescribehowSilasMarnerisbetrayedbyhisfriend,WilliamDane. OR Why and how did Griffin rob the Vicar's house? 13. Answer the following question in 120 - 150 words : 'Evilbegetsevil.'Inthelightofthisremark,describethecharacterofDunstanCass. OR Attempt a character sketch of Mrs. Hall. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 41. 25 Marking Scheme — English Core General Instructions : 1. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme only. 2. The Marking Scheme provides suggested value points and not the complete answers. 3. Ifaquestionhasparts,marksmustbeawardedontherighthandsideforeachpart.Marks awardedtodifferentpartsofaquestionshouldthenbetotalledup,writtenandencircledin the left hand margin of the answers concerned. 4. If a question does not have any parts, marks for that question must be awarded in the left- handmarginoftheanswer. 5. WheremarksareallottedseparatelyforcontentandexpressionaspertheMarkingScheme, they have to be reflected separately and then totalled up.This is mandatory. 6. A slash (/) in the Marking Scheme indicates alternative answers(s) to a question. If a studentwritesananswerwhichisnotgivenintheMarkingSchemebutwhichseemstobe equallyacceptable,marksmustbeawardedinconsultationwiththeHead-Examiner. 7. If a child has attempted an extra question, the answer deserving more marks should be retained and the other answer be scored out. 8. Q1 and Q2 under SectionA(Reading) and Q8 under Section C (Text Books) have been designedtoteststudents’abilitytocomprehendthegivenpassage.Assuchtheexaminees need not to be unnecessarily penalised for their language errors. 9. Where questions have been designed to test the writing skills of students, the expression (grammatical accuracy, appropriate use of words, style, spelling, organization and presentationofrelevantmatterinacoherentandlogicalway)assumesasmuchimportance as the content. 10. Identifymajormistakesandshortcomingsbeforeawardingmarks. 11. Wherever the word limit is given, no marks be deducted for exceeding it. However, due credit should be given for precise answers. 12. If a student, in response to a short-answer-type question, writes a single word / phrase answer which constitutes the core of the answer, it must be accepted and awarded marks. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 42. 26 13. Ifastudentliterallyliftsaportionofthegivenpassage/extractfromthequestionpaperas an answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted on this count as long as it is relevant andindicativeofthedesiredunderstandingonthepartofthestudent[referencequestions under Q1, Q2 and Q8]. 14. Thequestionnos.12and13,basedonthenovels"TheInvisibleMan"and"SilasMarner" are being asked for the first time. It is suggested that the examiners be considerate while awardingmarks. 15. A full scale of marks - 0 to 100 - is to be used while awarding marks. In case of an answer book deserving 90 marks and above, marks be awarded only in consultation with the HeadExaminer. 16. As per orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, a candidate would now be permitted to obtain photocopy of the answer book on request on payment of the prescribed fee.All examiners/headexaminersareonceagainremindedthattheymustensurethatevaluationis carried out strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme. [FOR THE HEAD EXAMINERS ONLY] 1. AnswerscriptsmustbegiventotheevaluatorsforevaluationonlyafterthegivenMarking Schemehasbeenthoroughlydiscussedwiththemcollectivelyorindividually.Noexceptions, please. 2. TheHeadExaminerisrequiredtogothroughthefirstfiveevaluatedanswerscriptsofeach examiner scrupulously to ensure that the evaluator concerned has evaluated the answer scripts as per the instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. 3. TheHeadExaminerisexpectedtoexaminetheanswercontainingthevaluepointsthathas notbeenprovidedintheMarkingSchemebuttheevaluatorfindsitequallycorrectforthe purposeofawardingmarksandgivehis/herdecisionwhichwillbebindingontheevaluator. 4. ItistheboundendutyofeachandeveryHeadExaminertodotherandomcheckingalong with the answer books which deserve 90 marks and above, as reported by individual evaluators.Thefinaldecisioninthisregard,however,willrestwiththeHeadExamineronly. 5. The following marks(s) range answer scripts must be included in 10% For H.E.'S 88AndAbove 72-74 28-32 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 43. 27 QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1/1 EXPECTEDANSWERS/VALUE POINTS SECTIONA: (READING) 20 Marks 1 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE NOTE:Nomark(s)shouldbedeductedformistakesinusageandgrammar,spelling, orwordlimit.Fullmarksmaybeawardedifastudenthasbeenabletoidentifythe core ideas. If a student literally lifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant. (a) (iv) 1 mark (b) (i) 1 mark (c) (ii) 1 mark (d) anyoneofthefour options 1 mark (e) that this is the place where Christ was removed from the cross 1 mark (f) - to venerate the place of burial 1 mark - to protect the Holy Sepulchre - toshowhisofficialrecognitionandrespectforChristianity - theoriginalburialsitedestroyedbycontinuousattacksandrebuilding (anyone) (g) - not interested in the history or tradition of the place 1 mark - interestedinthenoveltyoftheplaceandinphotographingit - cluelessaboutdirectionsandlocationsofimportantsites (anyone) (h) - Archaeologistshavediscoveredtombsfromthatera.Thisiscompatible 1 mark withThebiblicalperiodwhichsaysthatJesus'crucifixionoccurredat theplaceoutsidethecitywallswithgravesnearby Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 44. 28 (i) - a low door leads to a narrow, smaller chamber inside 1 mark - a large marble slab covers the original rock bench on which the body of Jesus was laid, this makes the chamber very narrow - people enter in a single file to pray at the tomb (anyone) (j) - feltembarrassed 1 mark - didn't want to be seen crying by others - Like a true Christian she felt overwhelmed as Jesus was buried there, whileothersseemedunconcerned. (anyone) (k) i) tomb 1 mark ii) non-descript 1 mark 2 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE NOTE:Nomark(s)shouldbedeductedformistakesinusageandgrammar,spelling, or word limit. Full marks may be awarded if a student has been able to identity the core ideas. If a student literally lifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant. (a) (iv) anyoneofthefouroptions 1 mark (b) (iv) anyoneofthefouroptions 1 mark (c) - we look for whatever makes our heart happy, gives comfort to our 1 mark body and peace to the mind / modern amenities, luxuries and comforts - wethinkthatexternalsolutionswillfulfilourneeds - we do not want to make any special effort even in our spiritual search - pilgrimageshavebecometourismopportunities/picnics (anyone) Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 45. 29 (d) - we tamper with our own nature and with that of the Supreme 1 mark - weseekcomfort,luxuryandindulgence - we become complacent - we travel with a large group consisting of our relatives, friends and associates - insteadofspiritualupliftment,ouregosgetaboost - wefailtounderstandthegraceandsignificanceofapilgrimage - wedon'taimatspiritualupliftment (anyone) (e) - we often make all things around us the way we want them 1 mark - wethinkthatexternalsolutionswillfulfilourneedsthereforewedonot makeanyspecialeffortseveninourspiritualsearch - our mind is resourceful - it works to find shortcuts in simple and easy ways - we have distorted traditions according to our conveniences (anyone) (f) - we have to face the fierce blows / harsh treatment from nature 1 mark - itsfurycanwashawayallimperfections - clevernessrenderedineffective (anyone) (g) - created a feeling of belonging towards all / conveyed a message of 1 mark brotherhood - conductedthedharmaoftheirpilgrimage - took it as a penance or sadhana to stay near nature and to experience afeelingofonenesswithit Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 46. 30 - keptthebodyhealthyandfulfilledwithfrugalmeals - sought freedom from attachments and yet remain happy away from relativesandassociates - sawitasamediumofspiritualevolution - didnottrytopamperthemselveswithluxuriesandmaterialcomforts - took it as a path to peace and knowledge (anyone) (h) - apilgrimageissymbolicofcontemplation,meditationandacceptance 1 mark - a metaphor for the constant growth or movement and love for nature that we should hold in our hearts - nottotreatapilgrimagelikeapicnic - toobserveausterityinordertoexperiencespiritualupliftment - pilgrimage must be treated as a path to peace and knowledge - tounderstandthegraceandsignificanceofapilgrimage - topromotebrotherhoodthroughapilgrimage (anyone) (i) i) rendered 1 mark ii) complacent 1 mark 3 Note If a student has attempted only summary or only notes, due credit should be given. I mark allotted for the title be given, even if a student has written the title either in Q3(A) or Q3(B) Content must be divided into headings and sub-headings Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 47. 31 Thenotesprovidedbelowareonlyguidelines.Anyothertitle,mainpointsandsub- pointsmaybeacceptediftheyareindicativeofthecandidate'sunderstandingofthe givenpassage,andthenotesincludethemainpoints,withsuitableandrecognizable abbreviations. Complete sentences are not to be accepted as notes. Numbering of points may be indicated in different ways, as long as a consistent patternisfollowed. (A) NOTE MAKlNG DistributionofMarks Abbreviations / Symbols (with /without key) - any four 1 mark Title 1 mark Content(minimum3headingsandsub-headings,withproperindentation 3 marks and notes) Suggested Notes NOTE: Accept the notes and summary in the third person. Also accept them written in the first person provided the format is correct and content is covered properly. Title: ArtofListening/Hearingvs.Listening/anyotherrelevanttitle 1 Differenceb/wHearing&Listening 1.1 hearingdiff.fromlistening 1.2 hearing-phy 1.2.1 soundwaves 1.2.2 maynotunderstand 1.3 listening-fullattention 1.3.1 applyingmind Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 48. 32 2 BarrierstoListening/Obstacles 2.1 prejudices!preconceivednotions 2.2 pretendtolisten 2.3 sitinjudgement 2.4 -ivemind-set 3 BenefitsofListening/Benefits/Advantages 3.1 fullawareness&conc. 3.2 suspendjudgement 3.3 speakyourmind 4 ImportanceofListening 4.1 perfectcommunication 4.2 improveinterpersonalrelationships 4.3 notension/negativity 4.4 understand unspoken words 4.5 reducemisunderstanding (B) Summary Thesummaryshouldincludealltheimportantpointsgiveninthenotes. Content 2 marks Expression 1 mark SECTION B: ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS NOTE: The objective of the section on Advanced Writing Skills is to test a candidate's writing ability. Hence, expression assumes as much importance as the content of the answer. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 49. 33 4 NOTICE Format 1 mark The format should include: NAME OF THE INSTITUTION (ISSUING AUTHORITY) / NOTICE / TITLE, DATE, and WRITER'S NAME WITH DESIGNATION. The candidate should not be penalized if he has used capital lettersforwritinganoticewithinorwithoutabox. Content 2 marks Expression 1 mark Suggested value points [FLOWER SHOW] - what - flower show - when - February - where - central park of the city - for whom - students and teachers - advisingthemtogoandenjoyit - anyotherrelevantdetails OR Suggested value points [BOOKS FOR NEEDY STUDENTS] - what - books for needy students - by whom - Sarvodaya Education Society / a charitable organisation - when - day, date - how - drop the lists of books they need in the box outside the Principal's office - lastdate(optional) - anyotherrelevantdetails Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 50. 34 5 LETTERWRITING [Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be givenforthecandidate'screativityinpresentationof ideas.Useofboththetraditional and the new format is permitted.] Format 1 mark 1.sender'saddress,2.date,3.receiver'saddress,4.subject/heading,5.salutation, 6.complimentaryclose. Content 3 marks Expression 2 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1] (ILLITERATECHILDREN) Suggested value points theproblem: - some village children in the age group 5-14 remain at home, work in the fieldsorloiterinthestreets - do not receive formal education at school why: - disinterested,indifferentattitudeofchildren,parentsandelders - no incentive to learn / made to work in the fields - nomotivation - noskilllearningatschool solution: - parentsandguardianstotakeinitiative - schoolPrincipalandteacherstomotivateandenrolstudentsofschoolgoing agegroup Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 51. 35 - emphasisonskilldevelopment - provide free meals, books and uniforms (anyotherrelevantdetails) OR (FAMILYOR FRIEND ON FOREIGN TRIPS) Suggested Value Points theissue:Shouldthecricketteamsbeallowedtotaketheirwives/friendsabroad? yes: - gives emotional support / keeps them free from worries - helps them to concentrate on their game - don'tfeelhomesick - keeps them destressed no: - acts as a distraction - lose focus and don't give their best - becomesafamilyoutingratherthanasportingmission (anyotherrelevantpoints) Yes or no incase of athletes also 6 SPEECH Format(openingaddressandconclusion) 1mark Content 4 marks Expression 5 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [2½ ] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½1 Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 52. 36 Suggested Value Points (MOBILE PHONES) Advantages: - multipurposeinstrument-phone,radio,musicplayer,camera,internet,social sites, TV channels etc. hazards: - accidents happen due to carelessness especially on roads and rail tracks - some are fatal - exposure to radiation causes cancer and other complications advice: - usesparinglyandjudiciously,withoutriskingselforothers (anyotherrelevantdetails) OR Suggested Value Points (IMPORT ANCE OF POWER) theissue: - wastage of power at schooland homes due to carelessness and indifference importance: - life conveniences, comforts, essentials, equipment, appliances and gadgets all depend on electric power how to save power - bevigilant,switchofffans,lights,geysers, motor pumps, ACs, TV, radio whennotinuse - appointpowermonitorsinclass - publicrecognitionofstudentswhotakeinitiativeinthisregard Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 53. 37 - tell parents, friends, neighbours and relatives about the problem and seek theircooperation (any 3 points) (anyotherrelevantdetails) 7 ARTICLEWRITING Format(headingandwriter'sname) 1 mark Content 4 marks Expression 5 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [2½] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½] Suggested value points: (JOYSAND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BEING EIGHTEEN / any other suitable heading) joys: - finallyacceptanceasanadult - votingrights,gettingadrivinglicence - unlimitedfreedom - enjoyingyouthfuldays - dreams,challenges,opportunities (min3points) responsibilities: - career - maturebehaviourexpected - childishnessdiscouraged Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 54. 38 - greateraccountability - shoulderingthefamilyandhouseholdresponsibilities (min3points) (anyotherrelevantdetails) OR Suggested value points: (WOMEN SAFETY IN INDIA/ any other suitable heading) presentsituation: - frightening,nosafetyforwomen - recent cases of crime against women (stared at, molested, discriminated against) - casesofdiscriminationatworkplace,home,society solutions: - effectiveimplementationoflawsprotectingwomenrights - strict laws as a deterrence to crime - creatingsocialawareness,boycottofthosewhoindulgeinanycrimeagainst women - self-defencetechniquestobetaughttogirlsandwomeninschools,colleges, officesandresidentialcolonies - bettersurveillancebylawenforcingauthorities (any 4 points) SECTION C: LITERATURE (TEXT BOOKSAND LONG READINGTEXT) NOTE: The objective of the section on Literature is to test a candidate's ability to understand and interpret the prescribed text through short and long answer type Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 55. 39 questions. Hence both content and expression in answers to the given questions deserveequalimportancewhileawardingmarks. 8 [Thisquestionhasbeendesignedtotestthestudents'understandingofthetextand their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the questions based on the given extract. In other words, it attempts to test their reading comprehension ONLY.] Value points: (a) - fear of separation 1 mark - childhoodfear - thatthemotherwasgettingveryold - that her face looked ashen like that of a corpse - fear that she would be alone when the mother died - itmightbetheirlastmeeting (b) - couldn'treconcileherselftothethoughtoflosinghermother 1 mark - she would be left alone / separation from the mother - there were obvious signs that the mother would pass away very soon - she was deeply attached to her mother / had the childhood fear of losinghermother (c) - unpleasantthought/ very painful thought of separation / wasfeeling 1 mark uneasy and disturbed / was going away from the mother and so didn't wanttocarrythethoughtwithher/painfulatthethoughtofseparation (d) simile(likethatofa corpse) 1 mark OR (a) - children of the slum / children of elementary school classroomina 1 mark slum/poorchildren/deprivedchildren (b) - themainstreamsociety/betterlivingconditions/vitality/energy/all 1 mark that the children have been deprived of / happiness / progress Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 56. 40 (c) - shame / embarrassment / harsh realities of the world of the slums 1 mark inferioritycomplex/problems/depression/malnourished/poverty (d) - simile(like rootless weeds) / repetition (far, far) / metaphor (gusty 1 mark waves)/alliteration(far,far,from) 9 Short answer type questions Distributionofmarks: Content: 2 marks Expression 1 mark (deduct½amarkfortwoormoregrammatical/spellingmistakes) Value points: (a) who: 3 marks thevillagepeople(oldHauser,theformermayor,theformerpostmasterand severalothers)/thevillagers why: - to pay respect to the teacher for his faithful service / also to show respectforthecountrythatwastheirsnomore/biddingfarewelltothe teacherandlanguage/feelingofregretfornothavinglearntthelanguage (b) - It was safe. 3 marks - It was only 2-3 feet deep at the shallow end and nine feet deep at the other end. - The drop was gradual. - The Yakima river was treacherous. / Many drownings had already happened there. (any2) (c) - time for introspection / create anexotic moment of togetherness / save 3 marks theworldfromdisastersandwars/giveusanopportunitytounderstand Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 57. 41 each other and save ourselves from death / time to express oneness withnature/inharmonywithnature (any2) (d) - becomes a joy forever / provides eternal joy / uplifts one's mood / never 3 marks fades away - itslovelinesskeepsonincreasing - provides a pleasant and quiet place (a bower quiet for us) - a sleep full of sweet dreams and health and quiet breathing - makes life worth living in spite of despondence, inhuman dearth of noble natures, gloomy days, unhealthy and over darkened ways - it removes the pall from our dark spirits (any2) (e) - (Open ended question - either of the two endings should be accepted) 3 marks Jo's - wanted a happy ending to the story / wanted the skunk to smell likerosessothathecouldplaywiththeotheranimals/uglinesshasno place in a child's world / peer acceptance is very important for them / child'spointofview/freedomofchoice Jack - wanted the skunk to have its original smell / didn't want the wizard to hit the mother / aimed at teaching an important lesson that parents are the best judge / adult perspective / acceptance of oneself (f) - the governor could have brought the police force with him fromthe 3 marks prisonitself - hecouldhavetravelledinthevanhimselfwithEvanstotakehimtothe prison - shouldhavecheckedthecredentialsoftheofficialsescortinghimtothe prison (any 2) Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 58. 42 Q10&11[Thesequestionshavebeensettotestthestudents'understandingofthe text and their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the issues raised therein. Hence no particular answer can be accepted as the only correct answer. All presentations may be accepted as equally correct provided they have been duly supported by the facts drawn from the text. The important thing is that the student shouldbeabletojustifyhisorherviewpoint.] 10 Distributionofmarks: Content 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½] . coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½] Value points: EvilsofBribery - Tiger King's desire to prove the astrologers wrong - vowedtokillonehundredtigerstoensurehislongevity - huntingoftigersprohibitedinhiskingdom - TheBritishofficerwasalsonotallowedtohunt. - throne at stake - offerofdiamondringstotheofficial'swife - cost him 3 lacs but saved his crown (any 3 points) student's response to this situation with logical reasoning OR Dr Sadao - a patriotic Japanese - marriedaJapanesewithhisfather'spermission Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 59. 43 - lovedhiscountry - savedthelifeoftheGeneralbyoperatingonhim - informed the General about the American sailor: how he had saved him, requested the General to do whatever was necessary in the matter - agreedtothearrangementofgettingtheAmericansailorkilledbyprofessional assassins sent by the General - informed the General about theAmerican's escape (any 3 points) a dedicated surgeon - treatedtheenemysoldier,savedhislife - faceddifficultiesathomefromhiswifeandservants - endangeredhisownlifeandthatofhisfamily - savedthelifeoftheGeneralbyoperatingonhim - did not let national prejudice override his duties as a doctor (any 3 points) 11 Distributionofmarks: Content: 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½] Value Points: DifficultiesfacedbythebanglemakersofFirozabad - longhoursofworkneartheglassfurnaceswithhightemperatures - toliveindingyroomswithoutairandlight Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 60. 44 - health problems - lose eyesight at a young age - remainuneducated - housesarehovelswithcrumblingwalls,wobblydoors,nowindows,crowded withfamiliesofhumansandanimalscoexistinginaprimevalstate - extremepovertyinspiteofmindnumbingtoil(hardwork) - vicious cycle of exploitation by middlemen, money lenders, police and bureaucrats - no leader to raise their problems - faceapathyandinjusticealltheirlives - cannotevenorganisethemselvesintoacooperativeastheyfearthatitmight betreatedasbeingillegal - burdened by the stigma of the caste in which they are born - noinitiativeordaringleftintheirlives (anyotherrelevantpoint) (any3) OR The Ironmaster invited the peddler as a former comrade or colleague. / did not insistmuch Peddler afraid to go to the manor house as he had stolen money from the crofter Edla: - morepersuasive - firmyetpolite - sympathisedwithhimforthehardtimehewasfacing - assuredhimthathewasfreetoleavewheneverhedesiredaftertheChristmas celebration was over - wonhisconfidencewithherpolite,compassionateandsympatheticattitude (any3) Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 61. 45 Q12 & Q 13 - Long Reading Text - Silas Marner / The Invisible Man [NOTE: Accept any answer that correlates with the novel and seems relevant] 12 Distributionofmarks: Content: 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½ ] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½ ] Value Points: SilasMarnerbetrayedbyhisfriend,WilliamDane - sharedthesamereligioussectinLanternYard - WilliamDaneframedSilasMarner - emptybagfoundinSilas'room - knifefoundatthecrimescene - married Silas Marner's beloved / fiancee - withdeaconfallingill-SilasMarnerlookingafterhim - deacon died during Silas Marner's turn - ironic that he was accused of a crime and sin when he was doing a sacred duty to the church OR - Griffin's appearance (wrapped up from head to toe, the brim of his hat hid everyinchofhisface) - arrivedonawinterdaythroughabitingwindanddrivingsnow - walkedallthewayfromBramblehurstrailwaystation Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 62. 46 - withoutmuchintroductionhetookupquartersintheinn - staysaloof - looks strange with a muffled and bandaged head - snubs Mrs Hall when she tries to be friendly - keepstohisroom-mostlytalkingtohimself - TheinvisiblemanisrudewithTeddyHenfreyandaskshimtoleavetheroom - Teddy spreads rumours - he tells Mr Hall - the invisible man wanted by police / wrapped to conceal identity - dog tears his trousers - Fearenside sees absence of pink flesh, says either a black man or piebald - Mrs Hall sees him without a hat / He quickly covers his mouth when she enters - terrorises Cuss by showing empty sleeves and tweaking his nose with an invisiblehand (min3) 13 Distributionofmarks: Content: 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½] (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes) Value points: DollyWinthrop - wifeofthewheelwright,BenWinthropandmotherofAaron Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 63. 47 - DollytakesuponherselftohelpSilas - raisesEppie - believesincustomsandtraditions - persuades Silas to trust in God always and go to church - mainstream of sociallife - DollylaterbecomesEppie'sgodmotherandmother-in-law - iskindandpatient - devoutlyreligious - openandfriendly - friendandguidetoSilasMarner - helpsinthereorientationofSilasMarner (any3) Marvel - poor, homeless, jobless, wanderer, a tramp, wearing shabby, old fashioned clothes/beardedplumpandshortlimbs/harmless/simple/noseofcylindrical protrusion - wears a shabby obsolete hat, shoelaces substitute for button - air of abandon and eccentricity about him / does everything in a leisurely manner/Griffinconsidershimstupid - unwillingtoworkfortheinvisibleman - drinksalotandwhenhehearstheinvisiblemanhethinksitisduetothedrink - practical man - accedes to Griffin's request as he realises that the latter is a man of power - Griffinthinksheisstupidandmakeshimthevictimofhismanipulations - firstvisiblepartnerandcompaniontotheinvisibleMan Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 64. 48 - fear of injury makes him a puppet carrying out orders - carriesscientificnotesandalargesumofmoneyfortheinvisibleman - heissmartenoughtotakeprotectioninthecell/jailtosavehimselfformthe invisibleman - wheninvisibleman'sretaliationturnsagainstDrKemp,Marvelissaved - smart, knows what advantages to take from the situation - gets all the money - keeps the books - becomes owner of an inn - onlyonewhoisbenefittedfromassociationwithGriffin (any 3) QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1 EXPECTEDANSWERS/VALUE POINTS SECTIONA: (READING) 20 Marks 1 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE NOTE:Nomark(s)shouldbedeductedformistakesinusageandgrammar,spelling, orwordlimit.Fullmarksmaybeawardedifastudenthasbeenabletoidentifythe core ideas. If a student literally lifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant. (a) (iv) 1 mark (b) (i) 1 mark (c) (ii) 1 mark (d) anyoneofthefour options 1 mark (e) that this is the place where Christ was removed from the cross 1 mark (f) - to venerate the place of burial 1 mark - to protect the Holy Sepulchre Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 65. 49 - toshowhisofficialrecognitionandrespectforChristianity - theoriginalburialsitedestroyedbycontinuousattacksandrebuilding (anyone) (g) - not interested in the history or tradition of the place 1 mark - interestedinthenoveltyoftheplaceandinphotographingit - cluelessaboutdirectionsandlocationsofimportantsites (anyone) (h) - Archaeologistshavediscoveredtombsfromthatera.Thisiscompatible 1 mark withThebiblicalperiodwhichsaysthatJesus'crucifixionoccurredat theplaceoutsidethecitywallswithgravesnearby (i) - a low door leads to a narrow, smaller chamber inside 1 mark - a large marble slab covers the original rock bench on which the body of Jesus was laid, this makes the chamber very narrow - people enter in a single file to pray at the tomb (anyone) (j) - feltembarrassed 1 mark - didn't want to be seen crying by others - Like a true Christian she felt overwhelmed as Jesus was buried there, whileothersseemedunconcerned. (anyone) (k) i) tomb 1 mark ii) non-descript 1 mark 2 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE NOTE:Nomark(s)shouldbedeductedformistakesinusageandgrammar,spelling, or word limit. Full marks may be awarded if a student has been able to identity the core ideas. If a student literally lifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant. Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 66. 50 (a) (iv) anyoneofthefouroptions 1 mark (b) (iv) anyoneofthefouroptions 1 mark (c) - we look for whatever makes our heart happy, gives comfort to our 1 mark body and peace to the mind / modern amenities, luxuries and comforts - wethinkthatexternalsolutionswillfulfilourneeds - we do not want to make any special effort even in our spiritual search - pilgrimageshavebecometourismopportunities/picnics (anyone) (d) - we tamper with our own nature and with that of the Supreme 1 mark - weseekcomfort,luxuryandindulgence - we become complacent - we travel with a large group consisting of our relatives, friends and associates - insteadofspiritualupliftment,ouregosgetaboost - wefailtounderstandthegraceandsignificanceofapilgrimage - wedon'taimatspiritualupliftment (anyone) (e) - we often make all things around us the way we want them 1 mark - wethinkthatexternalsolutionswillfulfilourneedsthereforewedonot makeanyspecialeffortseveninourspiritualsearch - our mind is resourceful - it works to find shortcuts in simple and easy ways - we have distorted traditions according to our conveniences (anyone) (f) - we have to face the fierce blows / harsh treatment from nature 1 mark Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 67. 51 - itsfurycanwashaway allimperfections - clevernessrenderedineffective (anyone) (g) - created a feeling of belonging towards all / conveyed a message of 1 mark brotherhood - conductedthedharmaoftheirpilgrimage - took it as a penance or sadhana to stay near nature and to experience afeelingofonenesswithit - keptthebodyhealthyandfulfilledwithfrugalmeals - sought freedom from attachments and yet remain happy away from relativesandassociates - sawitasamediumofspiritualevolution - didnottrytopamperthemselveswithluxuriesandmaterialcomforts - took it as a path to peace and knowledge (anyone) (h) - apilgrimageissymbolicofcontemplation,meditationandacceptance 1 mark - a metaphor for the constant growth or movement and love for nature that we should hold in our hearts - nottotreatapilgrimagelikeapicnic - toobserveausterityinordertoexperiencespiritualupliftment - pilgrimage must be treated as a path to peace and knowledge - tounderstandthegraceandsignificanceofapilgrimage - topromotebrotherhoodthroughapilgrimage (anyone) (i) i) rendered 1 mark ii) complacent 1 mark Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 68. 52 3 Note If a student has attempted only summary or only notes, due credit should be given. I mark allotted for the title be given, even if a student has written the title either in Q3(A) or Q3(B) Content must be divided into headings and sub-headings Thenotesprovidedbelowareonlyguidelines.Anyothertitle,mainpointsandsub- pointsmaybeacceptediftheyareindicativeofthecandidate'sunderstandingofthe givenpassage,andthenotesincludethemainpoints,withsuitableandrecognizable abbreviations. Complete sentences are not to be accepted as notes. Numbering of points may be indicated in different ways, as long as a consistent patternisfollowed. (b) NOTE MAKlNG DistributionofMarks Abbreviations / Symbols (with /without key) - any four 1 mark Title 1 mark Content(minimum3headingsandsub-headings,withproperindentation 3 marks and notes) Suggested Notes NOTE: Accept the notes and summary in the third person. Also accept them written in the first person provided the format is correct and content is covered properly. Title: ArtofListening/Hearingvs.Listening/anyotherrelevanttitle 1 Differenceb/wHearing&Listening 1.1 hearingdiff.fromlistening Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 69. 53 1.2 hearing-phy 1.2.1 soundwaves 1.2.2 maynotunderstand 1.3 listening-fullattention 1.3.1 applyingmind 2 BarrierstoListening/Obstacles 2.1 prejudices!preconceivednotions 2.2 pretendtolisten 2.3 sitinjudgement 2.4 -ivemind-set 3 BenefitsofListening/Benefits/Advantages 3.1 fullawareness&conc. 3.2 suspendjudgement 3.3 speakyourmind 4 ImportanceofListening 4.1 perfectcommunication 4.2 improveinterpersonalrelationships 4.3 notension/negativity 4.4 understand unspoken words 4.5 reducemisunderstanding (b) Summary Thesummaryshouldincludealltheimportantpointsgiveninthenotes. Content 2 marks Expression 1 mark Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 70. 54 SECTION B: ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS NOTE: The objective of the section on Advanced Writing Skills is to test a candidate's writing ability. Hence, expression assumes as much importance as the content of the answer. 4 ADVERTISEMENT Content 3 marks Expression 2 marks Suggested value points [SITUATION VACANT / CANTEEN MANAGER] - post advertised - canteen manager - educationalqualification - professionalqualification - age,experience - otherqualitiesrequired - salary / perks offered - who to apply - Principal,Akash Public School - how to apply - lastdateforapplying - anyotherrelevantdetails (min4points) (due credit should be given for economy of words used) OR NOTICE Format 1 mark The format should include: NAME OF THE INSTITUTION (ISSUING AUTHORITY) / NOTICE / TITLE, DATE, and WRITER'S NAME WITH Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 71. 55 DESIGNATION. The candidate should not be penalized if he has used capital lettersforwritingthenoticewithinorwithoutabox. Content 2 marks Expression 1 mark Suggested value points [INTERCLASS SINGING COMPETITION] - what-interclasssingingcompetition - where -Akash Public School/venue - when - day, date, time - lastdateofsubmissionofentries - to be given to whom / contact details - anyotherrelevantdetails 5 LETTERWRITING [Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be givenforthecandidate'screativityinpresentationof ideas.Useofboththetraditional and the new format is permitted.] Format 1 mark 1.sender'saddress,2.date,3.receiver'saddress,4.subject/heading,5.salutation, 6.complimentaryclose. Content 3 marks Expression 2 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1] (LETTER TOTHE EDITOR- CORBETT NATIONALPARK) Suggested value points - tourism-largestindustryworldwide Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 72. 56 - adding to the degradation of parks - harmsenvironmentinmanyways - tramplingvegetation - litteringinplaces - disturbingwildlife - vehicles parked in prohibited areas (any 3 points) solution: - limitingvisitors/vehicles - educatingtouristsontheissue - takinghelpofthelocalpeople - penaltyforabuseoffacilities,laws - increaseinpatrollingbyforestguards - increasestaffandstricterimplementation - limitnoisepollution - useofnonpollutingfuel (any 3 points) (anyotherrelevantdetails) OR (LETTER TO THE EDITOR-EXPLOITATION OF TEACHERS) Suggested Value Points - privateschoolsbecomingbusinessminded - notenoughappreciationforteacher'scontribution - payfractionoftheirauthorisedsalaries Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 73. 57 - no perks and allowances - leads to demotivation and loss of interest in work - affectsperformanceinclassroom - difficulttogetandretainqualityteachers Suggestions: - government to ensure that such schools pay salaries -as per govt. fixed pay scales - schoolauthoritiestobemorehumane - good salary will draw good and competent teachers - paymentthroughbanks - governmentagencytomonitorsalaryandperks (anyotherrelevantpoints) 6 DEBATE Format(openingaddressandconclusion) 1mark Content 4 marks Expression 5 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [2½ ] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½1 Suggested Value Points FOR - dissectioncruelandunpleasant - teacheschildrentoabuseanimals - unethical - drugs that pass animal tests are not necessarily safe Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 74. 58 - animals stock piled on top of one another, shipped in crowded containers with no temperature regulation, food or water - negativeimpactonbio-diversity - ecologicalimbalance - animaldissectioncanbereplacedusingvirtuallabsandmodels AGAINST - willhamperanatomylessons - willproducegenerationsofresearcherswithoutappropriatelabskills - willnotgivestudentshandsonexperience - necessary prelude to further research - hasscientificandeducationalpurpose - organs and other matter can be fully examined and described (anyotherrelevantdetails) OR Suggested Value Points FOR - mediaplaysamajorroleinourlives - adventofelectronicmediafacilitateseasyunderstanding - useofvisualsmoreattractive - easier to grab people's attention - helpfultoilliteratepeople - reaches out to thousands and lakhs of people at the same time - e-rnedia is faster - environmentfriendly Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 75. 59 AGAINST - newspaper is dependable - authenticandgenuine - editorialcommentshelpful - electronicmediaisnotviableinplaceswithfrequentpowercuts - newspaper cheaper (anyotherrelevantdetails) 7 ARTICLEWRITING Format 1 mark Content 4 marks Expression 5 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [2½] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½] Suggested value points: (RAGGING,ANEVIL/ any other suitable heading) - practicefromtheBritishera - originalaim,respectforhierarchy - enforcingtraditions,discipline - prefect - a teacher substitute - misuseofauthority - psychologicaltraumaforfreshers - riskslife/leadstofatalities - stringentlawsandpunishments Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 76. 60 - actionagainststudentsindulginginragging - sensitisationontheissue - moreactivitiesinvolvingseniorsandjuniors (anyotherrelevantpoint) OR Suggested value points: (TOURISM POTENTIAL IN INDIA / any other suitable heading) - placeofworship-religioustourism - foreigners-placesofhistoricalinterest - therich - hillstationsduringsummers - the sun-kissed beaches in winters - leisuretourism - medicaltourism-worldclasshospitals (anyotherrelevantpoints) SECTION C: LITERATURE (TEXT BOOKSAND LONG READINGTEXT) NOTE: The objective of the section on Literature is to test a candidate's ability to understand and interpret the prescribed text through short and long answer type questions. Hence both content and expression in answers to the given questions deserveequalimportancewhileawardingmarks. 8 [Thisquestionhasbeendesignedtotestthestudents'understandingofthetextand their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the questions based on the given extract. In other words, it attempts to test their reading comprehension ONLY.] Value points: (a) - movement of trees backward as the car moves ahead 1 mark Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 77. 61 (b) - toseeherbeforedeparting / her feeling of anxiety and insecurity / 1 mark love for her mother makes her look at her mother again (c) - observed her pale unhealthy appearance/ resembling the latewinter 1 mark moon (d) - simile(asalatewinter'smoon) 1 mark OR (a) - thepoor/impoverishedchildrenoftheslums 1 mark (b) - thesluminwhichtheyareliving/wastematerialheap/unwanted 1 mark (c) - physicallyweak/malnourished/impoverished 1 mark (d) - too poor to afford spectacles / shattering of dreams 1 mark 9 Short answer type questions Distributionofmarks: Content: 2 marks Expression 1 mark (deduct½amarkfortwoormoregrammatical/spellingmistakes) Value points: (a) For elders - means of survival 3 marks For children - wrapped in wonder/ they expect to get a coin / gives them thehopeoffindingmore (b) came from Champaran to Lucknow to speak to Gandhi / accompanied 3 marks Gandhi everywhere / to Cawnpore ashram and then Calcutta (c) - people pursue their goals single-mindedly on keeping theirlives 3 marks moving - wouldbebetteriftheygivethemselvessometimeforrest - keepquiet-willhelpwhentheyaresad/don'tunderstandthemselves /threatenthemselveswithdeath Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 78. 62 - silenceisproductiveandstillnessisprogress - howearthseemsstillbutnurtureslifeunderapparentstillness (any2) (d) - sun / moon / trees - old and young / daffodils / sheep / forests / rills / 3 marks forest brake / musk rose / tales / grandeur of the dooms (any4) (e) - vows to kill a hundredtigerstoensurehislongevity/assoonashe was 3 marks born, astrologers had foretold that one day the Tiger King would be killedbyatiger (f) - motionlesswithhisfaceinthesand 3 marks - unconscious - withagunwoundontherightsideofhislowerbackwhichhadreopened /fleshblackenedwithgunpowder Q10&11[Thesequestionshavebeensettotestthestudents'understandingofthe text and their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the issues raised therein. Hence no particular answer can be accepted as the only correct answer. All presentations may be accepted as equally correct provided they have been duly supported by the facts drawn from the text. The important thing is that the student shouldbeabletojustifyhisorherviewpoint.] 10 Distributionofmarks: Content 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½] . coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½] Value points: - prediction-thehundredthtigerwouldkillhim Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 79. 63 - everyactionoftheTigerKingguidedbytheprediction - huntinginnocentanimals - marriage - bribe - taxes - death caused by his own actions OR - Sadaobelievedinprofessionalloyaltyandhumankindness - ran the risk of being punished for saving anAmerican P.O.W. - dilemma - to be a patriot or a traitor - surgeoninhiminstinctivelyinspireshimtooperateuponthedyingman/save him - hissentimentalityforthesufferingandwoundedhelphimriseabovenarrow national prejudices and extend help and services to an enemy - as a patriot reported the prisoner's presence at his house to the General - keepinghisintegrityasaJapanese - endingofthestoryhighlightshumanitarianattitudeofSadao - waited for the assassin to come 11 Distributionofmarks: Content: 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½] Value Points: RegretinFranz - wished he had attended classes more often Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 80. 64 - paidmoreattention - foundlessonsmoreinteresting Thevillagepeopleregretted - theyhadpaidlessheedtolearningtheirlanguage - for not letting their wards go to school more often M.Hamel - forsendinghisstudentstowaterflowers - givingstudentsaholidaywhenhewantedtogofishing OR - Sophieisayounggirlfullofdreams - incurabledreamer - an escapist from the real world - alldreamsanddisappointmentsarefigmentsofherownimagination - comesfromalowermiddleclassfamily - earmarkedforthebiscuitfactory,dreamsofopeningaboutique,becominga fashion designer or an actor Q12 & Q 13 - Long Reading Text [NOTE: Accept any answer that correlates with the novel and seems relevant] 12 Distributionofmarks: Content: 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½ ] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½ ] Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 81. 65 Value Points: - WilliamDaneisaschemingperson - became friends with Silas Marner because they shared the same religious sect in LanternYard - framedSilas - SilasaccusedofthecrimeastheemptybagwasfoundinSilas'roomandhis knifewasfoundatthecrimescene.Silas'knifehadbeenwithWilliam - Williamwantedtogetrichquickly,stoleSilas'fiancee - with deacon falling ill, he sees his opportunity and works out a plan to do both - frames Silas and manages to marry Sarah / Silas' fiancee OR - at four o'clock - early morning - vicar and wife hear noises and a violent sneeze - something snapped - drawer opened - rustle of papers - matchstruck-studyroomfloodedwithyellowlight - sound of money gone from drawer - kitchendoorslammed - get to know about it through the vicar and his wife 13 Distributionofmarks: Content: 3 marks Expression 3 marks grammaticalaccuracy,appropriatewordsandspelling [1½] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½] (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes) Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 82. 66 Value points: Dustan Cass - squire'syoungestson - cruel / lazy / manipulative / greedy - ready to say anything to get what he wants - blackmailshisbrotherGodfrey(threatenstorevealthelatter'ssecretmarriage) - forces his brother to sell off his favourite horse, 'Wildfire' and strikes a good bargainwithBryce - hisgreedgetstheanimalkilled - sees Silas' cottage - wants to borrow but steals Silas' money - vanishes - his corpse is found later when stone-pits drained - he had fallen into a quarry full of water and drowned OR Character sketch of Mrs Hall Businesswoman - wifeofMrHall - owner of the Coach and Horses Inn - down to earth Greedy - sincethestrangerhadcompensatedforhismesssoshedefendshimbycalling himanexperimentalinvestigator - standsherground-scaredbutconfrontsGriffin(andsayshemustcomeonly throughdoorwhenshesuspectsthelatter'sinvolvementintheburglary) - practical-disciplinedbyyearsofexperience,remainedinthebarnexttothe tillandsupressedhercuriosity - used to making her decisions - expected nothing from her husband Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 83. 67 ENGLISH ELECTIVE – (C) Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum marks : 100 General Instructions: (i) All the questions are compulsory. (ii) You may attempt any section at a time. (iii) All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order. QUESTION PAPER CODE 212 SECTION A (READING) 1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 10 1 Hewlett-PackardCompanyorHP(styledashp)isanAmericanmultinational informationtechnologycorporationheadquarteredinPaloAlto,California, United States. It provides hardware, software and services to consumers, smallandmedium-sizedbusinesses(SMBs)andlargeenterprises,including customersinthegovernment,healthandeducationsectors. 2 Itspecializesindevelopingandmanufacturing,computing,datastorage,and networking hardware; designing software and delivering services. Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise and industry standard servers, related storage devices, networking products, software and a diverse range of printers and other imaging products. HP markets its products to households, small- to medium-sized businesses and enterprises directly as well as via online distribution, consumer-electronics and office supply retailers, software partners and major technology vendors. HP also hasservicesandconsultingbusinessarounditsproductsandpartnerproducts. In 2013, it was the world's second-largest PC vendor by unit sales. 3 During the late 1990s, HP, the second largest computer manufacturer in the world,facedmajorchallengesinanincreasinglycompetitivemarket.In1998, (20 Marks) Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com
  • 84. 68 while HP's revenues grew just by 3%, competitor Dell's rose by 38%. HP's share price remained more or less stagnant, while competitor IBM's share price increased by 65% during 1998. Analysts said HP's culture, which emphasized teamwork and respect for co-workers, had over the years translated into a consensus-style culture that was proving to be a sharp disadvantageinthefast-growingInternetbusinessera.Analystsfeltthatinstead ofLewisPlatt,HPneededanewleadertocopewithrapidlychangingindustry trends.Respondingtotheseconcerns,inJuly1999,theHPboardappointed Carleton S. Fiorina (Fiorina) as the company's CEO. Fiorina implemented severalcost-cuttingmeasurestostreamlinethecompany'soperations.Some of the measures included forced five-day vacation for the workers and the postponementofwages'hikesforthreemonthsinDecember2000.InJanuary 2001, HP laid off 1,700 marketing employees. 4 InApril2001,FiorinaannouncedthatHP'srevenueswoulddecreaseby2% to 4% for the quarter ending April 30,2001 due to decrease in consumer spending. In yet another move to cut costs, in June 2001, employees were forcibly asked to take pay-cuts. More than 80,000 employees volunteered saving the company $ 130 million. Things became worse when the HP management announced that it would layoff another 6,000 workers in July 2001,thebiggestreductioninthecompany's64-yearhistory.Themanagement alsosentmemossayingthatthelayoffswouldcontinueandthatthevolunteering forpay-cutswouldnotguaranteecontinuedemployment. 5 In September 2001, HP and Compaq Computer Corporation announced their merger. According to company insiders, once the merger was implemented,Fiorinawaslikelytolayoffanother15,000to30,000employees as part of a major cost saving drive. The merger was expected to yield cost savings upto $ 2.5 billion primarily because of layoffs. The steps taken by Fiorinasurprisedanalysts.Theysaidthatthesestepswereamajordeparture from HP's organizational culture - 'The HP way' of promising lifelong employmentandemployeesatisfaction. 6 Accordingtothecompanyinsiders,thoughchangewasnecessary,employees' moralehadsufferedbadly.ManyemployeeshadlostfaithinFiorina'sability Download From: http://www.cbseportal.com