DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, DHAMTARI

Model Paper 20018-19

Class : XI Time : 3 Hour

Subject : ENGLISH CORE(301) Max. Marks : 80

General instructions
1. This question paper is divided into three sections.
 Section A : Reading 20 Marks
 Section B : Writing Skills and Grammar 30 Marks
 Section C : Literature (Textbook & supplementary Reader) 30 Marks
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. All questions of particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
Section: A - Reading
Q.1 Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: [12 Marks]
1. Indian tourism industry is growing at the rapid rate. The World Travel & Tourism Council calculated tourism
generated INR 6.4 trillion or 6.6% of the nation’s GDP in 2012. It supported 39.5 million jobs, 7.7% of its total
employment. The sector is predicted to grow at an average annual rate of 7.9% from 2013 to 2023. This gives
India the third rank among countries with the fastest growing tourism industries over the next decade. India’s
rich history and its culture and geographical diversity make its international tourism appeal large and diverse.
2. Mehrangarh Fort located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India and a place of major
tourism attraction. Though the fort was originally started in 1459 by Rao Jodha, founder of Jodhpur, most of the
fort which stands today dates from the period of Jaswant Singh (1638-78). The foundation of the fort was laid
on the May 12, 1459 by Jodha on a rocky hill, 9 kilometres to the south of Mandore with the trusted aid of Rao
Nara. This hill was known as Bhaurcheeria, the mountain of birds.
3. According to legend, to build the fort Rao Jodha had to displace the hill’s sole human occupant, a hermit
called Cheeria Nathji, the lord of birds, upset at being forced to move. Cheeria Nathji cursed Rao Jodha with
“Jodha! May your citadel ever suffer a scarcity of water”. Rao Jodha managed to appease the hermit by building
a house and a temple in the fort, very near the cave, the hermit had used for meditation. Even today, the area is
plagued by drought every 3 to 4 years.
4. The fort walls, which are up to 36 metres (118 ft) high and 2 metres (69 ft) wide, protect some of the most
beautiful and historic palaces in Rajasthan. Entry to the fort is gained though a series of seven gates. The
imprint of cannonball hits, by attacking armies of Jaipur, can still be seen on the second gate. To the left of the
fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the fort.
5. Within the fort, several brilliantly crafted and decorated palaces are found which are known for their intricate
carving and expensive courtyards. Of these, Moti Mahal (Perl Palace), Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), Sheesh
Mahal (Mirror Palace), Sileh Khana, and Daulat Khana are notable. The museum in the fort is one of the most
well-stocked museums in Rajasthan. In one section of the fort there is a selection of old royal palanquins,
including the elaborated domed gilt Mahadol palanquins which was won in a battle from Governor of Gujrat in
1730. The museum exhibits the heritage of the Rathores in arms, costumes, paintings and decorated period
rooms. One can also see royal cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, costume and furniture in the museum.
6. Mehrangarh(etymology: ‘Mihir’(Sanskrit) Sun-deity; ‘garh’(Sanskrit)-fort, i.e. ‘Sun-fort’); according to
Rajashani language pronunciation conventions,‘Mihirgarh’ has changed to ‘Mehrangarh’; the sun deity has
been the chief deity of the Rathore dynasty.
7. The 500-years-old fort is a popular site for filming. The movie, The Dark Knight Rises, which was released
in June 2012, was shot here.
8. The ramparts of the fort are home to not only several excellently preserved old cannons(including the famous
Kilkila) but also offer a breathing taking view of the city.

1.1 On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer the following questions by choosing the
best of the given options: [1x4=4]
[a] Indian Tourism Industry may grow at an annual average rate of ______ over the next decade.
(i) 6.6% (ii) 7.7% (iii) 7.8% (iv) 7.9%
[b] The foundation of the fort is laid by______ with the help of _______.
(i) Rao Nara, Rao Jodha (ii) Rao Jodha, Rao Nara
(iii) Rao Nara, Kirat Singh Soda (iv) Rao Jodha, Jaswant Singh
[c] The imprint of cannonball hits can be seen on the ______ gate out of the _____ gates.
(i) second, seventh (ii) third, seventh
(iii) fifth, sixth (iv) fourth, seventh
[d] Mehrangarh means
(i) Sun-God (ii) Sun-deity (iii) Sun-fort (iv) Sun-gate

2.2 Answer the following questions briefly: [6x1=6]

[e] Why does the area around the fort face a severe water scarcity?
[f] How did Rao Jodha manage to appease the hermit?
[g] Name the palaces found inside the fort?
[h] What does the museum exhibit?
[i] Which part of the fort do you think is the most important and why?
[j] What is the origin of the word ‘Mehrangarh’?
2.3 Find words form the passage which mean the same as: [2x1=2]
(i) different (para 1) (ii) pacify(para 3)

Q.2 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: [8 Marks]
1. Every living creature has a time machine that regulates activities. It tells men or animal when to wake up,
when to sleep, when to slow down physiological activities, regulating the body temperature and release of
specific hormones at the proper time. A few call it biological while others refer to it as circadian (circa, about
dian, day) clock. Its study is known as chronobiology.
2. The human body clock completes its cycle over a period of about 24 hours. In the normal circumstances
activities of nerve cells drive the clock. In day-to-day life, one never experiences the rhythms of this state
because the clock is always influenced by time cues in the environment.
3. These cues, called “zeitgebers” (a German word meaning “time givers”), synchronise the clock with the daily
solar cycle. Daylight, physical activity, diet and social behavior are the well known zeitgebers. How they
influence the clock is still unknown, but it is certain that all the cues are interdependent. For example, regular
cycle of sleep and activity affects the time we eat, social interaction and even exposure to daylight.
4. To prove that humans possess as internal, self-sustaining clock and do not simply adjust their behavior in
response to environmental time cues, it was essential to create a “time-free” environment. The first experiments
of this kind were carried out in the late 1970s and early 1980s by groups in Europe and the US. During the
experiment, which continued for months, the subject chooses when he or she eats and sleeps, but no information
is given about time – no TV, no radio, no social contacts and no clock. It soon emerged that subject placed in
such environment do not slip into random habits but maintain a routine, powerful evidence for the existence of
an internal body clock in men. All the subjects in the experiments, regardless of whether they were interested in
what they were doing, tended to wake up at regular times.
5. Every person to an extent has an alarm clock fitted in the mind. Give it a try. Think and set the time in your
brain before you go off to sleep. To your assignment your brain will transmit signals and you will wake up at
the required time. Our biological clock is set accordingly and that’s the reason that counselor suggest student
not to disturb their clock during the exams as it disturbs the whole metabolism. The 24-hr body clock should
start at the regular time to have optimum performance during the exams. If we are regular and keep our routine
under check we hardly need reminders for day-to-day activities. We need not see the clock for our lunch, dinner
or other times.

2.1 On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes using headings and subheadings. Use
recognizable abbreviations, wherever necessary (minimum 4). Use a format you consider suitable. Also supply
an appropriate title to it. 5
2.2 Write a summary of the above passage in about 80 words. 3

Section: B – Advance Writing Skills and Grammar

Q.3 You are Shikha Kapoor, General Secretary of Sports Club of Meera Bai School, Dehradun. Your school
has decided to celebrate the Silver Jubilee function of the school in the form of Annual Sports Day. Write a
notice on the school notice-board inviting the name of the students who want to participate in any of the sports
activity or to put up any show on the stage. (Word limit: 50)
[or]
Keeping in mind the ‘Beti Bachao’ initiative of the Prime Minister, draft a poster on the theme ‘Save the Girl
Child’. Write attractive slogans too. 4
Q.4 You are Shushant/ Sudha Secretary of Adult Literacy Mission of your town. You want to conduct evening
classes for them in a public school. Write a letter to the Principal of a school requesting him to permit you to
use its classrooms for this purpose. (Word limit: 100-120)
[or]
You are Anushka/ Amit staying at A-23/1, Ashok Nagar, Delhi. You find it disturbing that despite a ban on
smoking in public places, people are seen smoking in cities. It shows a lack of civic sense in the people. Write a
letter to the editor of nation daily expressing your concern about indifference of people to their own as well as
others’ health. It is harmful to the environment too. Suggest some ways to sensitize city dwellers about the safe
environment. 6
Q.5 A debate competition on “How to guard Indian culture in the mess of global cultures today” has been
hosted by your school. You are Anil/ Anita, one of the boys/girls participating. Write a debate in favour or
against this topic so that your manoeuvre is well tested acclaimed by the audience. (Word limit: 150-200)
 [or]
You are Kamal/ Kanika, a class XI student of V.S. Modern School, Hamirpur. Recently you read a survey
report in a magazine on the use of pesticides in vegetables, chemical in packed food etc. You have read such
reports earlier too. You find the trend shocking. Write an article in 150-200 words on the topic ‘Adulteration – a
Monstrous Evil’. 10
Q.6 The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write the incorrect word
𝟏
and the correction in your answer sheet against the correct blanks: [ 𝐱 𝟖 = 𝟒]
𝟐
Incorrect Correct
(a) Dolphins are regarded as the friendlist creature _________ _________
in the sea and stories of them
(b) helping drowning sailor had been _________ _________
(c) common for Roman times. The more _________ _________
(d) we learn about dolphins, the several _________ _________
(e) we realize that their society is most _________ _________
(f) complex than people previously imagine. They _________ _________
(g) look after other dolphins lest they are ill, care _________ _________
for pregnant mother and protect
(h) the weakest in the community, after we do _________ _________

Q. 7 Rearrange the following words/ phrases into meaningful sentences: [1x2=2]

(a) by / cherished / food / youngster / healthy / cooked / is / home / no longer
(b) many famous / some / is exhibiting / paintings / the gallery / of beaches / of his

Q.8 Read the following conversation and complete the dialogue: [1x4=4]
Farmer: Alas! I am ruined due to rain.
Stranger: It seems rain took away all your toil.
Farmer: It just took away my life.
Stranger: Don’t worry. God will set everything right.
The farmer exclaimed with sorrow that (a)___________. The stranger replied with a guess that (b)_________.
The farmer told him that it (c)_________. To his remark, stranger told the farmer (d)_________and God would
set everything right.

Section: C – Literature Textbook and Supplementary Reader

Q.9 Read the given extract carefully and answer the question that follow: [1x3=3]
We speak like stranger, there’s no sign
Of understanding in air.
This child is built to my design
Yet what he loves I cannot share.
(i) Who are ‘we’ referred to here?
(ii) Why does the poet say, ‘we speak like stranger’?
(iii)What has happened between father and son?
[or]
 When did my childhood go?
Was it when I found my mind was really mine,
To use whichever way I choose,
Producing thoughts that were not those of other people
But my own and mine alone.
Was that the day!
(i) Who is ‘I’ referred to here?
(ii) Explain ‘my mind was really mine’.
(iii)What did the poet realize?

Q. 10 Answer any three of the following questions in 40-50 words: [3x3=9]

(i) Why did Albert feel medical certificate was burning a hole in his pocket?
(ii) Why are the children fearful of Mr. Crocker Harris when he is not sadist?
(iii)What did Andrew guess could be cause of baby being still born?
(iv) In the poem, ‘The Voice of the Rain’, why does the rain call itself impalpable?

Q. 11 Answer the following question in 120 - 150 words. [6]

With the reference of the chapter ‘Mother’s Day’, explain how the problem faced in the story is a universal
problem.
[or]
As a society, what kind of environment are we offering to our future generation? With the reference of the
chapter ‘The Ailing Planet: the Green Movement’s Role’, discuss the knowledge and values human being are
giving to their younger generations.

Q.12 Answer the following question in 120 - 150 words. [6]

Zahi Hawass was worried about the bad condition of the mummy. Whom did he held responsible for it and
why?
[or]
Justify the title of the lesson “The Address”.

Q.13 Answer the following question in 120 - 150 words. [6]

Mr. Crocker Harris is nowhere present in the play but his presence is felt everywhere. How?
[or]
Why was Andrew so emotionally attached to his efforts to bring the lifeless baby back to life?

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