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Attempt ANY ONE of the following in 100-120 words. (5 marks)

(A) The chart below displays data about the number of digital devices purchased in Rishunagar across the years 2015-2019. Write a paragraph analyzing the given data.






OR


(B) Read the following excerpt from an article that appeared in the magazine section of a local daily:


The ban on single-use plastic is impractical. The purpose of articles like bags and packaging is ultimately to make human life easier. Plastic articles do this well, so they shouldn’t be banned.






Write a paragraph to analyse the given argument.


You could think about what alternative explanations might weaken the given conclusion and include rationale / evidence that would strengthen / counter the given argument.



The given data tells us about purchase of digital devices in Rishunagar across the years 2015-2019. The data clearly shows that usage of smartphones has always had an upper-hand in Rishunagar and the purchasing trend has always recorded an ascending graph except for the period of 2017-2018. This was also the period where computers took over and surpassed the numbers of smartphones purchased with a visible difference. The graphical representation proves that digital-age has led to an increase in demand of both computers and smartphones. However, smartphones seem to be the preferred digital device in Rishunagar.


OR


(B)


The ban on single-use plastic is impractical. The purpose of articles like bags and packaging is ultimately to make human life easier. Plastic articles do this well, so they shouldn’t be banned. The given statement and argument cannot be agreed with. Plastic is a hazardous material which leads to all types of pollution such as land, water and air (upon burning). Also, it stays in the environment for several years, which makes it even more difficult to get rid of it at a regular interval. Apart from environmental hazards, single-use plastic also causes health hazards because everything that we eat or dink from a single-use plastic container contains poisonous elements which are secreted by the plastic container. Thus, It is important to put a ban on single-use plastic.


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Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct options for ANY FOUR of the six sentences given below.

(i) You consult the Thesaurus if you need groups of synonyms for those


words.


a) had to


b) need to


c) used to


d) might


(ii) Everybody keen to participate in the upcoming nukkad natak.


a) are


b) has


c) is


d) were


(iii) The good news is that… volunteers dropped out this month than the last two.


a) fewer


b) less


c) few


d) a little


(iv) It was …………… historic day for the organisation when honour was bestowed


upon its employees.


a) a; an


b) an; the


c) the; a


d) an; a


(v) At this time tomorrow we our project details to ma’am.


a) are presenting


b) shall be presenting


c) have been presenting


d) will have presenting


(vi) The Komodo dragon follow its prey till it will eventually dies due to its


venomous bite.


a) must


b) will


c) could


d) may


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Attempt ANY ONE of the following in 100-120 words.

(A) You are Tabassum/Tarun, a resident of Satya Nagar Colony, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa. You have noticed that some residents of your colony are repeatedly flouting quarantine rules laid out during the outbreak of the COVID–19 pandemic.


Write a letter to the SHO of the local Police Station, drawing attention towards the same. Explain how such acts impact the health of the community and request immediate intervention and strict action.


OR


(B) You are Vaijanthi/Vijay from Prakasham Nagar, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Write a letter to Book Haven Store, requesting home delivery of the books, stationery and art materials you had ordered telephonically. Share the reason for being unable to pick up the goods in person. Confirm your address details and a convenient time slot.


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Answer ANY TWO questions in 20-30 words each, from (A) and (B) respectively.

(A) (any two)


i. How did Peggy justify her cruel behavior towards Wanda?


ii. Describe how Custard’s reaction was different from that of others, on seeing the pirate?


iii. Who, according to Nelson Mandela, is a courageous man?


(B) (any two)


i. Why did Oliver Lutkin’s mother laugh as she chased him and Bill away?


ii. Why was it important for Mrs. Pumphrey to be a little cruel in order to be kind towards Tricki?


iii. List any one characteristic of Bholi’s teacher with reference to her first day at school. Give a reason for your answer.


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Answer ANY TWO questions in 40-50 words each, from (A) and (B) respectively.

(A) (any two)


i. Annie writes that it was fortunate that Mr. Keesing took the joke the right way. Why does she feel so?


ii. The use of symbolism in the poem ‘Fire and Ice’ conveys the poet’s message effectively. Expand with reference to thepoem.


iii. Justify the poet’s allusion to Rapunzel in ‘Amanda’.


(B) (any two)


i. Griffin’s brilliance as a man of science fades before his darker traits. Comment.


ii. Why do you think Mr. Weiherer was pleased that Richard Ebright not only put in the nightly research hours towards butterflies, but also his other interests?


iii. What mademe Forestier exclaim in astonishment, when she saw Matilda, years after the Minister’s ball?