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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on
the title page of the answer-book
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on
the title page of the answer-book
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Series
WYXZ1/C
Set No. 3
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Q.P. Code
Roll No.
ENGLISH
(Language and Literature)
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
NOTE
(I)
Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages.
(II) Q.P. Code given on the right
hand side of the question paper should be written on
the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(III)
Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions.
(IV)
Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-
book
before attempting it.
(V)
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper
will be
distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-
book during this period.
General Instructions :
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper contains three sections :
Section A Reading Skills
Section B Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section C Literature
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
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SECTION A
Reading Skills 20 marks
1. Read the following passage carefully :
1 Happiness is like the sun; it is often hidden by the clouds of thoughts,
worries and desires. We have to scatter and dissolve these clouds to
experience happiness. You don t have to create it, all you have to do is
calm your mind, because when there is a quiet mind and inner peace,
there is happiness. It is not something far away and unattainable and
does not depend on circumstances, objects or events. Happiness is an
inseparable part of our consciousness, of our essence, but hidden and
covered from sight by our thoughts, desires, and worries.
2 The mind is always in a constant race from one thought to another,
from one worry to another. It constantly moves from one object or
task to another. This restlessness hides the happiness that is within
you. It is like a choppy sea that hides the bottom. When the sea gets
calm, you can see the bottom. In the same way, when the mind gets
quiet, you sense the happiness that is within you.
3 You cannot see a treasure at the bottom of a stormy and muddy lake
although it is there. However, when the wind stops, the water
becomes still and the mud sinks, you can see the treasure. The
treasure is there, whether you see it or not. So is happiness. It is
always here, only hidden by thoughts, desires and worries.
4 You can experience more happiness in your life. Only your thoughts
stand in your way of experiencing it. Next time you feel happy, stop
for a moment and watch the state of your mind. You will be surprised
to discover that it is calm, and there are almost no thoughts in your
mind. Since the mind is not accustomed to stay in this peaceful state
for long, it soon becomes active again, and the sense of happiness
disappears.
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5 Many people connect happiness to achievement of certain goals. This
makes happiness a reward and not an emotion that must be felt. We
forget that it is something that comes by looking inward rather than
waiting for an external trigger. Once you start looking inwards, you
will have to treat yourself as you would treat a valued friend. This
will lead to happiness. Take time to appreciate yourself, your work
and your accomplishments. Surround yourself with happy people and
recall positive memories. It is important to recognise that you have
the power to feel happy within you and with practice, it will be felt
frequently.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given
below : 10 1=10
(i) Why does the writer say that you have to scatter and dissolve
these clouds to experience happiness ?
(a) Our thoughts and worries hide the true essence of our
happiness.
(b) Our inner peace has to be dissolved to enhance true
happiness.
(c) Our desires, thoughts and worries are a part of our
consciousness and bring happiness.
(d)
(ii) Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below :
Happiness is like the sun, hidden by clouds of worry.
(a) Happiness is where there is a quiet mind and inner peace.
(b) Less work is like a breeze which brings happiness.
(c) The choppy sea hides the treasure of happiness.
(d) The wind blows and brings happiness.
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