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SECTION-A: Reading Comprehension (Seen)
Passage 1: Father's Help
Swami hoped that with this his father would be made to see why he must avoid School for the day. But Father's behaviour took an unexpected turn. He proposed to send a letter with Swami to the headmaster. No amount of protest from Swami would make him change his mind.
By the time Swami was ready to leave for school, Father had composed a long letter to the headmaster. He put it in an envelope and sealed it.
"What have you written, Father?" Swami asked apprehensively.
"Nothing for you. Give it to your headmaster and go to your class."
"Have you written anything about our teacher Samuel?"
"Yes. Plenty of things."
"What has he done, Father?"
"Everything is there in the letter. Give it to your Headmaster."
Swami went to school feeling that he was the worst boy on earth. His conscience bothered him. He wasn't at all sure if his description of Samuel had been accurate. He felt he had mixed up the real and the imagined.
Swami stopped on the roadside to make up his mind about Samuel. Samuel was not such a bad man after all. Personally he was much more friendly than the other teachers. Swami also felt Samuel had a special regard for him.
Swami's head was dizzy with confusion. He could not decide if Samuel really deserved the allegations made against him in the letter. The more he thought of Samuel, the more Swami grieved for him. To recall Samuel's dark face, his thin moustache, unshaven cheek and yellow coat filled Swaminathan with sorrow.
By the time Swami was ready to leave for school, Father had composed a long letter to the headmaster. He put it in an envelope and sealed it.
"What have you written, Father?" Swami asked apprehensively.
"Nothing for you. Give it to your headmaster and go to your class."
"Have you written anything about our teacher Samuel?"
"Yes. Plenty of things."
"What has he done, Father?"
"Everything is there in the letter. Give it to your Headmaster."
Swami went to school feeling that he was the worst boy on earth. His conscience bothered him. He wasn't at all sure if his description of Samuel had been accurate. He felt he had mixed up the real and the imagined.
Swami stopped on the roadside to make up his mind about Samuel. Samuel was not such a bad man after all. Personally he was much more friendly than the other teachers. Swami also felt Samuel had a special regard for him.
Swami's head was dizzy with confusion. He could not decide if Samuel really deserved the allegations made against him in the letter. The more he thought of Samuel, the more Swami grieved for him. To recall Samuel's dark face, his thin moustache, unshaven cheek and yellow coat filled Swaminathan with sorrow.
A. Choose the correct alternative:
1. Father's behaviour took a turn:
2. Father decided to send the:
3. While going to school Swami was bothered by:
4. The moustache of Samuel was:
5. The colour of Samuel's coat was:
B. Complete the sentences:
- Father had composed a long letter to the headmaster.
- Swami went to school feeling that he was the worst boy on earth.
- Personally, Samuel was much more friendly than the other teachers.
C. True or False with Supporting Sentences:
1. Father proposed to send a letter through registered post.
False
Supporting Quote: "He proposed to send a letter with Swami to the headmaster."
Supporting Quote: "He proposed to send a letter with Swami to the headmaster."
2. Swami stopped on the bank of the river to make up his mind about Samuel.
False
Supporting Quote: "Swami stopped on the roadside to make up his mind about Samuel."
Supporting Quote: "Swami stopped on the roadside to make up his mind about Samuel."
Poem: My Own True Family
Once I crept in an oakwood – I was looking for a stag.
She opened up her little bag and I came twice awake,
Surrounded by a staring tribe and me tied to a stake.
I met an old woman there all knobbly stick and rag.
She said: "I have your secret here inside my little bag."
Then she began to cackle and I began to quake.
They said: "We are the oaktrees and your own tree family.
We are chopped down, we are torn up, you do not blink an eye.
Whenever you see an oaktree felled, swear now you will plant two.
Unless you swear the black oak bark will wrinkle over you
And root you among the oaks where you were born but never grew."
This was my dream beneath the boughs, the dream that altered me.
When I came out of the oakwood, back to human company,
My walk was the walk of a human child, but my heart was a tree.
She opened up her little bag and I came twice awake,
Surrounded by a staring tribe and me tied to a stake.
I met an old woman there all knobbly stick and rag.
She said: "I have your secret here inside my little bag."
Then she began to cackle and I began to quake.
They said: "We are the oaktrees and your own tree family.
We are chopped down, we are torn up, you do not blink an eye.
Whenever you see an oaktree felled, swear now you will plant two.
Unless you swear the black oak bark will wrinkle over you
And root you among the oaks where you were born but never grew."
This was my dream beneath the boughs, the dream that altered me.
When I came out of the oakwood, back to human company,
My walk was the walk of a human child, but my heart was a tree.
A. Tick the correct alternative:
1. Creeping in an oakwood, the poet was looking for:
2. The old woman the poet met was:
3. Whenever an oaktree is felled, the number of trees the poet must plant is:
4. When the poet came out of the oakwood, his walk was that of a:
B. Answer the following questions:
1. What was the dream of the poet beneath the boughs?
Ans: The dream beneath the boughs was about the oak trees threatening the poet to kill him if he did not promise to protect trees, which ultimately altered his perspective on nature.
2. What could make the poet die?
Ans: If the poet did not swear to plant two oak trees whenever one was felled, the black oak bark would wrinkle over him and root him among the oaks, effectively killing his human form.
Reading Comprehension (Unseen)
Passage: Agricultural Robot
ITI Kharagpur's mechanical engineering department has unveiled a robot that can identify plants with diseases and apply pesticides in farms. The team had earlier developed a railway track inspection robot. Apart from preventing crop losses, thereby enhancing yield, the union ministry of Electronics and Information Technology funded project also aims to reduce farmer's health risks from manual pesticide spraying.
Dilip Kumar Pratihar and his team of PhD and project students, including Pradeep Nahak and Atanu Jana, have developed the semi-automatic tracked mobile manipulator-cum-agricultural robotic system that has secured an Indian patent for this intelligent system. The concept was initially introduced by Pratihar at a CDAC Kolkata National Seminar in 2018, titled "Trends and Applications of ICT in Agriculture (TRACT)". After receiving the funding the following year, a patent was filed in 2019, but was finally granted in 2024.
Dilip Kumar Pratihar and his team of PhD and project students, including Pradeep Nahak and Atanu Jana, have developed the semi-automatic tracked mobile manipulator-cum-agricultural robotic system that has secured an Indian patent for this intelligent system. The concept was initially introduced by Pratihar at a CDAC Kolkata National Seminar in 2018, titled "Trends and Applications of ICT in Agriculture (TRACT)". After receiving the funding the following year, a patent was filed in 2019, but was finally granted in 2024.
A. Tick the correct alternative:
1. The department which has unveiled a robot is:
2. The ITI concerned is situated at:
3. The technology-based project aims to:
4. The team was headed by:
5. National Seminar was held in:
6. The project finally secured the patent in the year:
B. True or False with Supporting Sentences:
1. ITI Kharagpur's mechanical engineering department has unveiled a robot...
True
SQ: "ITI Kharagpur's mechanical engineering department has unveiled a robot that can identify plants with diseases and apply pesticides in farms."
SQ: "ITI Kharagpur's mechanical engineering department has unveiled a robot that can identify plants with diseases and apply pesticides in farms."
2. The team of mechanical engineering department has developed an intelligent robotic system.
True
SQ: "...developed the semi-automatic tracked mobile manipulator-cum-agricultural robotic system that has secured an Indian patent..."
SQ: "...developed the semi-automatic tracked mobile manipulator-cum-agricultural robotic system that has secured an Indian patent..."
3. A National Seminar was held relating to the Robotic System in 2025.
False
SQ: "The concept was initially introduced by Pratihar at a CDAC Kolkata National Seminar in 2018..."
SQ: "The concept was initially introduced by Pratihar at a CDAC Kolkata National Seminar in 2018..."
C. Answer the following questions:
1. Function of the robot?
To identify plants with diseases and apply pesticides in farms.
2. Who developed the system?
Dilip Kumar Pratihar and his team of PhD and project students, including Pradeep Nahak and Atanu Jana.
3. Where was the concept introduced?
At a CDAC Kolkata National Seminar in 2018.
4. When was the patent filed?
The patent was filed in 2019.
SECTION-B: Grammar & Vocabulary
4. Fill in the blanks:
When we wish to honour somebody, we usually admire him. This does not mean that the person has only virtues, and no vices.
5. Do as directed:
A. Articles and Prepositions:
Heart health is a growing concern among young beating hearts. They should take care to conquer hypertension.
B. Transformation:
- All day long the cat loafs about the house. (Noun form)
Ans: All day long the cat is a loafer about the house. - "Do you want to know what became of your kite?" (Indirect speech)
Ans: The speaker asked if I/we wanted to know what had become of my/our kite. - The people were too stunned to speak in the beginning. (Complex)
Ans: The people were so stunned that they could not speak in the beginning.
C. Phrasal Verbs:
- tolerate -> put up with
- hate -> look down upon
- harm -> act upon
6. Vocabulary (From Unseen):
- Automatic/Computer controlled machine: Robot
- Substances to kill pests: Pesticides
- Official document for invention: Patent
- Controlled by hands: Manual
SECTION-C: Writing Skills (Model Answers)
7. Paragraph Writing: My Locality
I live in a small but vibrant locality named 'Green Park' under the Krishnanagar Municipality. It is a densely populated area with approximately 5,000 residents. The people here are engaged in various occupations; most are government service holders, teachers, or small business owners. The natural environment is pleasant, adorned with several mango and coconut trees and a small pond that cools the air. However, we do face some problems. The drainage system is poor, leading to waterlogging during monsoons, and the roads need repair. Despite these issues, my impression of my locality is very positive because the neighbours are helpful and live in harmony.
8. Story Writing: The Ant and the Grasshopper
The Ant and the Grasshopper
Once, on a bright summer day, a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling so hard?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same." The Grasshopper laughed and continued merry-making. When winter came, the Grasshopper found itself dying of hunger. He went to the Ant and begged for food. The Ant asked, "What did you do in the summer?" The Grasshopper replied, "I sang." The Ant annoyed, turned him away saying, "If you sang in summer, dance in winter."
Once, on a bright summer day, a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling so hard?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same." The Grasshopper laughed and continued merry-making. When winter came, the Grasshopper found itself dying of hunger. He went to the Ant and begged for food. The Ant asked, "What did you do in the summer?" The Grasshopper replied, "I sang." The Ant annoyed, turned him away saying, "If you sang in summer, dance in winter."
9. Letter to Editor: Dengue Outbreak
To
The Editor,
The Statesman,
Kolkata – 700001.
Sub: Spreading of Dengue in Green Park Locality
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to voice my deep concern regarding the rapid outbreak of Dengue in our locality.
For the past few weeks, garbage has been scattered all over the streets due to irregular clearance by the municipality. These piles of waste, along with stagnant water in potholes, have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. As a result, Dengue is taking a heavy toll on the residents, with several hospitalized in critical condition.
Immediate awareness campaigns are required to educate people about keeping their surroundings dry and clean. It is the responsibility of the local government to spray disinfectants and clear the garbage immediately. I hope this letter draws the attention of the concerned authorities to take urgent action.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
The Editor,
The Statesman,
Kolkata – 700001.
Sub: Spreading of Dengue in Green Park Locality
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to voice my deep concern regarding the rapid outbreak of Dengue in our locality.
For the past few weeks, garbage has been scattered all over the streets due to irregular clearance by the municipality. These piles of waste, along with stagnant water in potholes, have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. As a result, Dengue is taking a heavy toll on the residents, with several hospitalized in critical condition.
Immediate awareness campaigns are required to educate people about keeping their surroundings dry and clean. It is the responsibility of the local government to spray disinfectants and clear the garbage immediately. I hope this letter draws the attention of the concerned authorities to take urgent action.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
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