List of practice Questions

People with physical impairments deserve acceptance, not sympathy. How does the play ‘On The Face Of It’ advocate the above philosophy through the characters of Mr. Lamb and Derry.
‘Journey to the end of the Earth’ gives an awakening call to man to act with responsibility to save the environment. Substantiate the above statement with textual evidence.
They were all averse to the term ‘communism’. What was the notion that prevailed in Gemini Studios about communists ? (Poets and Pancakes)
What was the main agreement between the indigo planters and the peasants ? (Indigo)
Why was Charley in ‘The Third Level’ keen to buy old currency ?
The Maharaja, on the third birthday of the crown prince, gave him a special gift. What was special about the gift ? (The Tiger King)
What efforts did Zitkala-Sa make to save her hair from being cut ? (Memories of Childhood)
The peddler’s temptation for money and Sophie’s unrealistic dreams were the root cause for the sufferings of both the characters. Analyse the lessons ‘The Rattrap’ and ‘Going Places’ in the light of the above statement.
Analyse the portrayal of fear and freedom in ‘Deep Water’ and ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers’.
The people in the story ‘The Last Lesson’ suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. Why does this happen ?
Explain the contrast between ‘the late winter’s moon’ and the ‘trees sprinting’ in the poem ‘My Mother at Sixty-six’.
Beautiful things ‘never pass into nothingness’. Explain in the context of the poem, ‘A Thing of Beauty’.
Saul Bellow views interviews as ‘thumbprints on the windpipe’. Comment. (The Interview)
You are Yogita/Yogesh. You have recently received an invite from your colleague, Mita, to celebrate her milestone promotion. Draft a reply consenting to attend.
You are Rimple/Ratul Grover, a renowned psychologist. Your study on teenagers reveals the fact that transition to adolescence can bring conflict between parents and teens, especially when teens seek independence. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily suggesting how parents can deal with this conflict and help adolescents grow into positive individuals. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas to draft the letter. You are a resident of 34, J.P. Singh Marg, Mayanagar.
• reason for conflict
• need for open dialogue
• role of school in educating teenagers
• active listening by parents
You are Ayesha/Anil of 26, Pinewood Avenue, Mompur. You have recently come across the following advertisement. Write an application with your bio-data.
You are Rajni/Raghav and are very upset about the increase in cyber bullying among school students today. Write an article exploring the reasons and suggest solutions to help students live in a safe space in the world of digital technology. You may use some of the cues given along with your own ideas.
• Reasons:
• peer pressure, lack of self-esteem
• lack of empathy
• access to digital freedom
• Solutions:
• educate students on safe online behaviour
• collaborate with parents
• establish clear policies and reporting channels
Write a comprehensive report of the Inter-House Cuisine Competition on the theme ‘Healthy Eating’ held in your school. Include details of the event, participation details, students' feedback and its overall impact on the student community. You are Sunidhi/Sudhakar, Student Editor. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas to draft the report.
• Who
• What
• When
• Where
• Why
• How
Your school is planning to put up a photography exhibition on ‘My City’. As Reena/Rohit, the Head of the Photography Club of MX School, write a notice to inform all students about the exhibition and to submit their photographs for selection. Include other necessary details. Put your notice in a box.
You are Amita/Akshay. The Horticulture Club of your colony, Kailash Colony, Oldtown, is hosting the annual flower show. As President of the club, draft a notice to be put up on the Resident Welfare Association notice board, inviting residents to contribute personal flower pots for the exhibition. Include necessary details. Put your notice in a box.
Name any two centres of the Indian National Movement.
Mention one ancient Buddhist site in Eastern India.
Name any one territory which was under the Mughals.
Name any one neighbouring kingdom of the Vijayanagara empire.
On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols :
(i) Kalibangan – A mature Harappan site
(ii) Ajanta – An ancient Buddhist site
(iii) (a) Panipat – A territory under the Mughals
OR
(iii) (b) Golconda – A medieval period state