Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Annual day compering script

 

Annual day script

1)Welcoming

Anchor 1: A cool Good /Morning /evening, Namaste, and a warm welcome to one and all present over here.

(Banner)

Anchor 2: Hey Shrawani.. look at that.. What is it?

Anchor 1: It'sAnukran.

Anchor 2: What's Ankuran?

Anchor 1: New buds that sprout from seed is Ankuran.

Anchor 2: Now I got it.

This....is the theme of our  annual function.

Anchor 1: उप्त सुकृत बीज महिसु क्षेत्रेषु महा फलम.

भावार्थ: सही स्थान पर बोया गया सुकर्म का बीज हि महान फल देता है.

(Introduction)

The seeds of good deeds,

 sown in the right place give great results.

Similarly the seeds of good values

sown at an early age

will sprout with good fruits of joy

,happiness ,success and may more because-

Education is not accusation of knowledge but formation of character. Today we take the privilege toroll down a red carpet of welcome to all the dignitaries, parents, invitees well-wishers and friends.

It’s an honour that this beautiful audience have gathered here.

I Mr/Ms…………. with my co-host Mr/Ms………. once again welcome you all on behalf of whole S.V Union family.

It's a humble request to all of you,  to please switch off your mobile phones or  keep it in silent mode.

2) Prayer: 

Before we start with today's function, let's invoke the blessings of Goddess Saraswati.

May the darkness of ignorance be swept away by the dawn of self- realization.

I request everyone to please raise for the prayer followed by School Anthem.

3) Lighting of lamp:

Light and brightness has always been equated with positively, and motivation is seen as the harbinger of good.

  To start us off on auspicious note we will now have the lamp lighting ceremony. And to do this honours we have an esteemed gathering amongst us.

  May I please request the following dignitaries to join us for the lamp lighting ceremony.

I request _____, ________ to join for the lamp lighting ceremony.

 

After lighting of lamp:

Thank you so much for lighting the lamp and marking today's delightful beginning.

 

4) Prize distribution:

Self belief and hard work will always earn you success. Like every year this year too, my friends have made a remarkable success in academics and also in extra curricular activities.

I request Shweta Gundu madam to take over.

Thank you ma'am.

Hey Shravani !! Don’t you feel my friends , have energized us positively and proved that patience, persistence and perspiration makes an unbeatable combination and leads us to the path of success.

Oh yes! Definitely.

Once again a big round of applause to all of them.

Thank you  my dear friends.

 

5)Ganesh Vandana

Anchor1:"Vakratunda mahakaya suryakoti samaprabha nirvighnam Kurume Devo sarvkaryeshu sarvada"

Anchor2: Good will and praise mark the beginning of worship of lord Ganesha.

Lord Ganesha the god of wisdom is very captivating and all the dietess respect and worship him first.

Anchor1:let'scelebrate and enjoy the beginning with the phrase of lord Ganesha in "Ganesh Vandana".

 

 After the performance:

Anchor 2: We are really blessed today with the wonderful blessings of lord Ganesha.

May the blessings of this day radiate through your smile and shine through your heart.

Anchor 1: I know you all are exited to watch the bubbly, amazing performances and enjoy them.

Sooooo let's.... begin

Are you ready.....

 We couldn't hear you

Are you ready...

Anchor 2: Soooo let's get started.

6) Gatti Taal Suranshi

Anchor1:Lalalalalalalalalalalala....

Anchor2:Hey Abhinav what's wrong with you?

Anchor1:Oops!!Did I say something?

Anchor2:You were singing some kind of song or so...

Anchor1:Is it? But to tell you the truth I really love to listen to the music.

Music is the language of the spirit,where words fail, music speaks.So lets hear it from them- Gatti taal Suranshi…

 

After performance:

Thank you friends for your masmerizing Jugalbandi performance.

 

7) Joy of giving

Anchor2: On earth exist a paradise

Beyond an animal’s eyesitlies

That pure...fresh....love so uncorrupt.

Conversation they never interrupt.

Open your eyes on humans  all

And listen...to the animals call

Better people you will be.

I promise,if you only see.

That on earth exist a paradise.

Beyond an Animals eyesitlies.

Anchor1: and yes it's true..that joy of giving is one of the best feelings in the world, with just one act of kindness, you can inspire others and plant the seeds of happiness. So let us now enjoy an inspiring dance performance.

 

After performance:

Thank you friends for your wonderful and outstanding performance

That was truly a lovely message.

Let's hear it from your side audience

Did you like it?

Then please give a huge clap.

 

8)(Ballad) Powada:

Powada means to glorify and celebrate the great deeds of our leaders.

So  here is a powada by our students, which narrates the great deeds of man in the historical event of the battle of Pawan khind that took place on 13th July 1660, between Marathas and Siddhis of Bijapur.

After the performance

Jai bhavani,  jai Shivaji

Louder

Jai bhavani, jai Shivaji

Thank you dear friends for this power pack performance.

 

9)Hindi skit (Juniorschool) bhai bhai Ka pyaar jeena ho Gaya dushvar.

"Waqt ke sath bhaiyon ke rishte badal jaate Hain, agar pyar se sambhalo to sambhal jaate Hain".

Bharat varshki parampara sanskar aur sanskruti ko dekhen, toh puarejagat mein, sabhiko Apnemein Samakar Lene wali sanskriti Nahin milegi Apne puranon eva sansthaon mein hame manavta Sneh prem Apne pan niswarth bhavaa dimulyon ke anekudaharan milte Hain.

Mahabharat ka udaharan Dekhlo to jab भाई  भाई ladte Hain to kool ka nash hota hai aur ramayan ka udaharan Dekhlo to jab

भाई- भाई-Ka rishta khas hota hai aksar yah dil ki bahut pass hota hai to chaliye aaj hamari chhoti si naatika ke dwara dekhte hain ki Bhai Bhai ka pyar jina ho Gaya khushhal mein kaise parivartit karte Hain.

After the performance

Abhinav ab samaz me aya ki bhai bhai me pyar hona kitna mahatvapurna hai. Thank you dear friends for sharing so important value of life with us.

 

10) A way to success (front stage Junior college)

किसीभी देश को आगे बढाने केलिए विज्ञान औरतंत्रज्ञान ka बहुत बडा हात होता है .संस्कार ,विज्ञान और जवान देश कोउन्नत की राह पर लाते है .चलो तो देखते है, फिर एक पर फॉर्मन्स जो आपको बतायेगा क्यू सायन्स हेमहत्वपूर्ण हर बच्चे के लिए. Please welcome the team of a way to success.

After performance

Thank you so much for such  a wonderful and innovative presentation.

Now I call upon my friend Subhiksha and Akash to take over.

Thank  you  Shrawani and Abhinav.

 

11) Honesty ,Yesterday, Today and forever.

Anchor 1 : Are you ready audience to watch  some things special?

Anchor 2:Can you guess what it is?

Anchor 1 :Yes indeed. Young people are the future. However these youngsters also face the future opportunities as well as the challenges. Our world is growing even more insecure and chaotic as the speed of technology development and the consequences of the socio political changes increase .The youth has been observing dishonesty, corruption, bribery and all such challenges making their future less predictive>

Anchor 2: so how will they succeed and what can the world to now to help them along.

 

 

Anchor 1 :Let's have a  look at these young generation facing these biggest challenges and realizing that Honesty will remain yesterday, today and forever.

Anchor 2 : Please welcome them putting your hands together and give them a big round of applause..

After performance

Anchor 2: Honestly this performance made us think for a while. Thank you very much. It was really a powerful performance.

 

12)Self defense LathiKathi

Anchor 1: Ane are you training to be like Mary Kom?

Anchor 2 :No. I'm just learning some self defence.

Anchor 1: oh, Oh mean like punching jab and uppercut.

Anchor 2 guess I want to be able to defend myself

Anchor 1: that's pretty impressive.

Anchor 2: "Self defence is not only our right, it is our duty.

Anchor 1 : so let's see the thrilling performance of latikati for self defence and self respect

After t he Performance:

Anchor 2: That was amazing .isn't it ? audience….

13)English Skit( we together)

Anchor 1: You don't know ....you won't understand. It's a latest technology Those were the most amazing days. your generations have lost all the values of life and so on...

Anchor 2:Hold on ...dear Audience, it is notme ,who is telling this .This  conversation is frequently heard at every place around us and I know you have guessed it correctly.

Anchor 1: Yes ,the conversation is going between the people of two different generations maybe the same you had with your  parents and grandparents  .the new generation has lost the real essence of life .And the old generations are outdated so, this forms a rift  between the two generations. I think insted of telling you about the generations rift

Anchor 2: Why don't we enjoy the English skit presented in the form of mime show by our dear students.

 

After performance

The drama performance was just spellbound. I am speechless. Thank you so much for this wonderful presentation.

14) Haripaath.

*महाराष्ट्र ही भूमी वसली आहे सह्याद्री च्या खोऱ्यात. ही भूमी आहे छत्रपती शिवरायांची ,वैज्ञानिकांची ,विद्वानांची, आणि समाज सुधारकां ची सुद्धा.त्याच प्रमाणे हीभूमी आहे सुसंस्कार करणाऱ्या साधु संतांची ,विचारवंतांची.महाराष्ट्राला प्राचीन परंपरा लाभली आहे या मध्ये आहेत पुरोगामी विचाराची रुजवणूक करणारे जगद्गुरु संत तुकाराम महाराज .आज आपण पाहतो महाराष्ट्राच्या काना कोपऱ्यात गावा गावात आणि खरो खर घरा घरात चालणा राज पमंत्र म्हणजे' हरिपाठ'.

चला तर मग मंडळींनो पाहूया एक झलक महाराष्ट्राच्या या प्राचीन आणि अध्यात्मिक प्रेरणेची ..हरीपाठाच्या माध्यमातून.

 

After performance:

आकाश,पाहिलंसका? किती भक्तिमय,चैतन्यमय आणि संपूर्ण अध्यात्मिकतेने भारावून टाकणारा हा सोहळा होता. धन्यवाद.

 

15) Aarambh

परोपकार: पुण्याय पापाय पर पीडनम

It means- doing good to others conduces to merit, and doing harm to others leads to sin.

Anchor 1:Don’t you think, today’s students have changed their attitude and behavior.

Anchor2: Of course, Time has changed everything students as well as teachers.

Anchor 1:Yes,Value education is the need of time.

Anchor 2:In order to inculcate moral values like honesty, sincerity, scientific temperament, brotherhood  in daily life among students this process should begin from the childhood.

Anchor 1: May I call upon the stage students  to present musical drama “Aarambha”

After the Performance

Anchor 1:Wasn't that lovely performance.

Anchor 2: Indeed a very inspiring message too. That one small positive thought can change the whole world.When you give someone with your spirit and in return they give you soul with their hearts.

16)Front stage (High School) song: Mera pyaara  vatan

Anchor 1:Music is an art that can transcend every boundary of caste,race,language,country,and culture.,

Anchor1: Hold your heart beats and get ready for a musical performance as he spreads the magic of music.

After song performance

That was really heart-touching and made us tap our feet. Thank you for your melodious performance.

17) Veero ki dharti

     anchor 1:       ये देश है वीर जवानों का,

                              अलबेलों का मस्तानों का,

                               इस देश का यारों ... होय!!

                               इस देश का यारों क्या कहना  ,ये देश है दुनिया का गहना.

     Anchor 1:  You might have heard this song in your childhood .It glorifies the dignity of the human virtues.

     Anchor 2: Our soldiers keeping our life at your palm for the sake of the motherland is peculiar to none other than the brave soldiers of Our army.

Anchor 1:So let's rock ourselves seeing this Dazzling dance performance by our  high school

 

After performance

This performance was really thunder storming and mind blowing.

                   Na pucho zamane se

                     kya hamari kahani hai

                    Vhamari pehchan to ye hain

                    ki hum sirf Hindustani Hain

 

18) Vote of Thanks Speech

Last but not least a big thank you to each one of you who made this Annual day celebration memorable for all of us.

Let’s make the end of today’s function with vote of thanks an appreciation and gratitude to all those who made this evening a grand success. I request Mr. -------to propose vote of thanks.

Thank you so much sir/madam.

19) National Anthem

I request everyone to stand for National Anthem.

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

XII ENGLISH PRELIMINARY QUESTION PAPER SET -11

 

                                 XII  ENGLISH  PRELIMINARY QUESTION PAPER                                                   

  SUBJECT- ENGLISH                       MARKS 80         TIME -3 Hrs

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[Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary, Mind Mapping]

Q.   1. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below :                         (12 Marks)

He had left his village without any previous thought or plan. If he had continued there he would have carried on the work of his forefathers - namely, tilling the land, living, marrying, and ripening in his cornfield and ancestral home. But that was not to be. He had to leave home without telling anyone, and he could not rest till he left it behind a couple of hundred miles. To a villager it is a great deal, as if an ocean flowed between.

He had a working analysis of mankind’s troubles: marriage, money, and the tangles of human ties. Long practice had sharpened his perception. Within five minutes he understood what was wrong. He charged three pies per question, never opened his mouth till the other had spoken for at least ten minutes, which provided him enough stuff for a dozen answers and advices. When he told the person before him, gazing at his palm, “In many ways you are not getting the fullest results for your efforts,” nine out of ten were disposed to agree with him. Or he questioned “Is there any woman in your family, maybe even a distant relative who is not well disposed towards you?” Or he gave an analysis of character: “Most of your troubles are due to your nature. How can you be otherwise with Saturn where he is? You have an impetuous nature and a rough exterior.” This endeared him to their hearts immediately, for even the mildest of us loves to think that he has a forbidding exterior.

The nuts vendor blew out his flare and rose to go home. This was a signal for the astrologer to bundle up too, since it left him in darkness except for a little shaft of green light which strayed in from somewhere and touched the ground before him. He picked up his cowrie shells and paraphernalia and was putting them back into his bag when the green shaft of light was blotted out.

A1) True/ False :                                                                                                                             (02)

Rewrite the following statements and state whether they are true or false. 1)The astrologer had left his village after informing everyone.

2)  The astrologer had a reasonable understanding of people's personal problems.

3)  The astrologer could tell his clients the solution to their problems even before they speak a single sentence.

4)  The astrologer could understand his client's problems because of his in-depth knowledge of astrology.

A2) Give reasons                                                                                                                             (02)

The astrologer could understand the problems of his clients within five minutes,


because ------

i)……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

ii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

A3) Find out proofs:                                                                                                                        (02)

Find out proofs from the extract that the astrologer was a false fortune teller with no ‘real’

knowledge of his ‘profession’. i)……………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

A4) Personal response:                                                                                                                  (02)

Do you think astrology is a true science? Write your opinion on this in about 50 words.

A5) Language study:                                                                                                                       (02)

i)   You have an impetuous nature and a rough exterior. ( Rewrite the sentence using "not only........................... but also )

ii)   The nuts vendor blew out his flare and rose to go home.

(Rewrite the sentence using ‘as soon as')

A6) Vocabulary:                                                                                                                              (02)

Find out words from the extract which mean:

1)   impulsive

2)   made likeable

3)   threatening

4)   a collection of articles used in a particular activity :

         B. Non-textual Grammar:                                                                                                             (03)

I)   Do as directed:

i)   Ramesh could see owl sitting on roof of his house.

(Insert appropriate articles wherever necessary and rewrite the sentence)

ii)   ……………… teaching the poem, the teacher told us......................... the poet.

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions and rewrite the sentence)

iii)    The Shatabdi Express is one of the fastest trains in India. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with 'Very Few.)

II)   Spot the error and rewrite the sentence:                                                                               (01)

i)   The teacher got angry on the students due to their misbehaviour.

 

Q. 2. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below :                        (12 Marks)

Have you ever wondered why soldiers are always clad in green? This is to enable them to camouflage themselves during wartime. Hiding in the jungles, their green attire blend into the surrounding trees and shrubs, making it difficult for the enemies to spot them.

Long before man make use of camouflaging, insects have already adopted the tactic of disguise to escape from the clutches of their predators. By having body colours close to those of the rocks and dried leaves, they catch less attention from the predators and hence


escape from being pursued. However, this kind of disguise works only if the insects remain still in the presence of their predators.

Butterflies and moths have developed a variety of camouflage strategies since they are quite defenceless and their predators - birds are abundant in supply. Many moth caterpillars resemble dead twigs while the young of certain species of butterflies appear like bird droppings. Adult butterflies and moths camouflage themselves too, in attempts to escape from their hunters -- birds who are superior gliders. Possessing wings which resemble dried leaves help certain butterflies and moths to hide among heaps of dried leaves when predators are around.

Fortunately, not all insects choose the art of disguise to escape from their predators; otherwise, the world would be so dull and colourless. There are insects which assimilate the bright body colours of bees and wasps to escape from being pursued by their predators. The concept of mimicry was derived, owing to the bees and wasps. Long ago, birds have already learnt to avoid brilliantly coloured wasps and bees in fear of their painful stings. Hence, over millions of years, many harmless insects have assimilated the bees and wasps by imitating their bright body colours and shapes. In this way, they appear dangerous to their predators and hence ward them off.

A1) Read the following statements and write down two statements which explain the theme of the extract:                                                                                                                                              (02)

1)   Camouflaging is an important tactic adopted by certain creatures for their survival.

2)   Soldiers are always clad in green because they have to hide in jungles.

3)   Sometimes trick is better than strength.

4)   One cannot live in this world without using camouflaging strategy.
A2) Find out:                                                                                                                                  (02)

Find out from the extract the camouflage strategies developed by the different insects.

A3) Inference                                                                                                                                (02)

‘Not all insects choose the art of disguise to escape their predators, otherwise the world

would be so dull and colourless’, this sentence implies that-------------------------------------------

 

 

 

A4) Personal Response :                                                                                                           (02)
Survival of species depends on their adaptations to the environment in which they live. Give your opinion on this in about 50 words.
A5) Language study:                                                                                                                  (02)
i)  Butterflies and moths have developed a variety of camouflage strategies. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with- 'A variety of................................. )
ii)    Insects have adopted the tactic of disguise to escape from the clutches of their predators. (Frame a Wh -question in order to get the underlined part as an answer)
A6) Vocabulary :                                                                                                                         (02)
Find out two pairs of synonymous words from the extract:
i)…………………..
ii)…………………..
Q.2 B) Summary:                                                                                                                       (03)
Prepare a summary of the extract given in Q.2 (A). Give it a suitable title. You may use the following points :
The tactic of disguise-body colours resembling surroundings -defenceless- ward off the predators
Q.2 C) Mind Mapping                                                                                                               (03)
Develop a 'Mind Mapping Frame / Design to show the different career options available for students after 12th standard. You can take help of the following points in order to develop each of them into further branches:
Arts/Commerce / Science Streams, technical course, Vocational career, Passion, Hobbies/Aptitude/ Skills Strength/ Weakness, Job opportunities.
 
SECTION II : POETRY
[Comprehension and Appreciation]
Q. 3. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below :                        (10 Marks)
No stir in the air, no stir in the sea, The ship was as still as she could be,
Her sails from heaven received no motion, Her keel was steady in the ocean.
 
Without either sign or sound of their shock The waves flow’d over the Inchcape Rock; So little they rose, so little they fell,
They did not move the Inchcape Bell.
 
The Abbot of Aberbrothok
Had placed that bell on the Inchcape Rock; On a buoy in the storm it floated and swung, And over the waves its warning rung
A1) Pick out :                                                                                                                                 (02)
Pick out the lines from the extract which suggest that there was no wind, the ship was calm and without movement.
A2) Give reasons :                                                                                                                        (02)
The sailors blessed the Abbot of Aberbrothok because
i)                                                                  
ii)                                                                
A3) Personal response :                                                                                                            (02)
Explain the moral in the poem in your own words- ‘As you sow, so shall you reap’.
A4) Poetic Device :                                                                                                                     (02)
Find out from the extract an example of following figures of speech:
i)   Alliteration
ii)   Inversion
A5) Creativity:                                                                                                                            (02)
Compose your own two poetic lines appreciating the good deed of the Abbot.
 
(B) Read the extract and write the appreciation based on the aspects given below:      (04)
Weavers, weaving at break of day,
Why do you weave a garment so gay?......
Blue as the wing of a halcyon wild,
We weave the robes of a new-born child.
 
Weavers, weaving at fall of night,

Why do you weave a garment so bright?........

Like the plumes of a peacock, purple and green, We weave the marriage-veils of a queen.

 

Weavers, weaving solemn and still,

What do you weave in the moonlight chill……

White as a feather and white as a cloud,

We weave a dead man’s funeral shroud.

About the poem/poet and significance of the title i)About the poem/poet and significance of the title.

ii)   The form and theme of the poem

iii)    Poetic style/poetic devices used

iv)   Inspirational message, values, morals reflected in the poem

v)   Special features

Your opinion and critical evaluation of the poem

SECTION III : WRITING SKILLS                                              (16 Marks)

                 Complete the activities as per the instructions given below :

A : Solve Any One of the Following:                                                                                         (04)

1.   Virtual message

Riya comes home from school and finds the door locked. Since she has duplicate key, she enters and finds a note from her mother kept on the table. In it, she explains that she had to rush to her office for some urgent meeting. She has also written that she should have her


lunch kept on the dining table. She should heat the food in the microwave oven if she wanted to, but she should be very careful while handling the switch.

Draft the message which Riya's mother left for her.

OR

2.   Statement of Purpose :                                                                                                           (04)

Read the personal details given below and prepare a suitable statement of purpose: Stanford University, USA is one of the leading Universities for Business studies. You have opted for Commerce in your Junior College, scored well in your std- X Board Examination. You made a profit in the stall in TROIKA event organized by your college. You wish to start your own business. Your hobbies are singing and reading books, you can easily get mixed with people.

OR

3 : Group Discussion:                                                                                                                    (04)

Jaya, Pranav, Salim and Naina are participating in a group discussion. The evaluator has given

them a topic ‘WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram are killing creativity:’ Write suitable dialogues for each participant given.

 

B. Solve Any One of the following

1.   Email :                                                                                                                                        (04)

You need a bonafide certificate for the opening of the savings account in State Bank of India for scholarship purpose. Write a formal E-mail to the Principal of your College requesting her to issue you the same.

OR

2.   Report Writing :                                                                                                                       (04)

English Association of your college had recently inaugurated its Wall Magazine in English - 'MUSE'. You are a member of English Association. Write a report on the inauguration ceremony with the help of the following points

i)   Inauguration of the function

ii)   Address by the Chief Guest

ii) Activities carried out

iv) Vote of Thanks

OR

3.   Framing Interview questions :                                                                                              (04)

Imagine that you have to interview a renowned Police Officer who gave his best services in COVID-19 situations. Frame a set of 8 -10 questions for the interview.

You may take help of the following points:

i) Problems faced during lockdown.

i) Number of working hours

i) Care taken during COVID-19

iv) Message etc.


C : Solve Any One of the following:

1. Speech :                                                                                                                                  (04)

You wish to take part in the elocution competition organized in your college. One of the topics there in is 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'. Prepare a speech with the help of the following points :

i) Need of girl education

i) Advantages of girl education

i) Need of the protection of girls.

OR

2. Compering :                                                                                                                          (04)

Imagine that you are a compere of the ‘Teacher's Day celebration’ of your college.

Write a script of the same with the help of the following points

i)   Introduction

ii)   Welcome speech

ii) Felicitation of teachers

iv)   Speech of the Chief guest

v)   Vote of thanks

OR

3.   Expansion of Idea :                                                                                                           (04)

Expand the idea inherent in the following proverb in about 100-150 words. 'Actions speak louder than words'

 

D. Solve Any One of the following:

1.   Film Review :                                                                                                                    (04)

Write a film review of a movie you have watched recently with the help of the following points:

i)   Story line

ii)   Characters

ii) Conflict

iv) Message

OR

2.   Blog Writing :                                                                                                                    (04)

Write a blog on the following topic in about 120 words.

‘Earth with no trees'

OR

3.   Appeal :                                                                                                                             (04)

Your college has organized a rally seeking help for the flood -affected people of Uttarakhand.

Prepare an appeal with the help of the following points: i)Attractive slogan

ii)   Use of logo

iii)    Rally led by well-known personality

iv)   Make a persuasive appeal


SECTION : IV

(LITERARY GENRE-NOVEL)                                                (16 Marks)

                 A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions:                                         (02)

1.   Match the columns:

A                                                          B

a)   Novel on life of the author                   i) Tale of Genji

b)   Virginia Woolf                                        ii) Autobiographical novel

c)   Worlds' first novel                                 iii) Indian English novelist

d)   Mulk Raj Anand                                     iv) Stream of consciousness

2.   Pick out the odd element from the group:                                                                         (02)

a)   Salman Rushdie, Alice Walker, Kiran Desai, Arvind Adiga.

b)   Mary Shelley, Margaret Atwood, Nayantara Sahgal, Charlotte Bronte

C) Novel of manners, Gothic novels, stream of consciousness novel, Novels based on social issues

d) The Indian Field, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya, Evelina, Rajmohan's Wife.

 

B)   Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below:

1.   "Then why do we have to do P. T.? Why don't they take only the kids who need it?”

Find out the speaker, his / her tone, the style and significance of the dialogue.                (02)

2.   Give a brief character- sketch of ‘The Narrator’ in ‘To Sir, With Love’                              (02)

C)   Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below :

1.   Write 4-5 sentences on the "Time' theme of the extract in 'Around The World In Eighty Days' (02)

2.   There is a sudden twist in the climax of the novel. Explain by giving relevant examples from the extract of 'Around the world in eighty days’.                                                                         (02)

D)    Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below :

1.   Explain how the series of actions go from London to India by citing references from the extract of ‘The sign of Four’.                                                                                                                              (02)

2.   Miss Morstan plans to meet Sherlock Holmes in "The Sign of Four: Give reasons. (02)

 

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