Inter (Part-1) 2016 English (Compulsory (Group-ll) PAPER: I
Time: 2.30 Hours
(SUBJECTIVE TYPE) Marks: 80
SECTION-I
2. Answer (in 3-5 lines I sentences) the following any SIX questions from Book-I (Short Stories): 12
(i) What is the significance of Arthur’s life insurance policy?
Ans: Arthur had a life insurance policy for $25,000 with double indemnity in case of accidental death. It is quite significant, because the same money was promised by Mr. Steward as reward.
(ii) What was the condition of the Bittering family on hearing the news of the war on the earth?
Ans: When the Bittering family heard the news of war on earth, they were much worried. They knew that no rocket would now come to rescue them. They would have to live in the Mars forever. Laura started weeping and crying. Her mother clung to her husband in fear. Harry was himself much worried but he tried to console others by saying that they would continue doing their work till the war ended and some rocket would come to help them.
(iii) How did Gorgios persuade his people to make his country strong?
He suggested that the acrobat at the court was necessary to make the country strong. This acrobat would show perfect physical fitness which would inspire the youth and the soldiers.
(iv) Why did the people make fun of Hubert’s innocence?
The
people made fun of his innocence taking him for an opportunist and a
liar. They believed him to have picked the pocket-book and told lie.’
(v) Why did the girl break the wooden blade?
The
girl hated the doctor. She had turned against him. She did not like his
instruments. So she chewed the wooden blade and broke it info pieces.
(vi) What was the punishment inflicted upon the quack by the villagers?
The villagers first ask the quack to dig the grave of the old woman and then they beat him badly.
(vii) What should be the criterion of judgement for a person?
The
criterion of judgement of a person should be his character, not the
colour of his skin. Everyone should be judged by his inner worth.
(viii) Why did the men eat their supper with good appetites?
These
men were used to such problems, like all other farmers in the world.
They got relaxed and thought of rebuilding everything. That’s why they
ate their supper with good appetite.
(ix) Why are the noble deeds always a great joy for the author?
Noble
deeds are always a great joy for the author because he is a thinking
human being. He can differentiate between right and wrong. He wants to
do something for the needy. He feels satisfied after a little
3. Answer (in 3-5 lines I sentences) any Five of the following questions from Book-Ill (One Act Plays): 10
(i) What was the condition of the weather?
Ans: The weather was unfavorable. It was raining heavily with thundering and lightning.
(ii) Why did the Girl not want to go to the police?
Because she was afraid. Moreover, she could not tell the exact feature of the man who was dragging the corpse.
(iii) How does Kreton impress General Powers?
Kreton impresses General Powers by telling him that
there is no instrument to drive his car. Then he erects a wall round
his car without using any device. He also impresses General Powers by
telling him that he can hear his thoughts.
(iv) What is the purpose of the visit of Kreton?
The
purpose of Kreton’s visit to the Earth is merely a pleasure trip. He is
also interested in the study of the civilization of man. He claims to
have come to take the charge of the whole world.
(v) What is the role of General Powers in the play?
General Powers is very important and vigorous member of the National Guard. He is much concerned about the security of his country. He remains in touch with the agencies concerned to keep himself aware of the current situation. He considers Kreton a threat to his country. So he treats him harshly.
4. Answer (in 3-5 lines I sentences) any Four of the following questions from Book-Ill (Poems): 8
(i) After reading the poem “Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now”, write how old is the poet?
Ans: The writer of the poem “Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now," is twenty years old.
(ii) What did the poet reflect when he saw the Sindhi Woman?
Ans: The poet is moved to see a beautiful poor Sindhi woman doing hard physical labour. The poet feels pity for poor neglected women who work in a miserable conditions to earn their bread. If such beautiful attractive women were born in a rich family, they would have been praised by everyone. In the end, the poet is delighted to know that these women have not lost self-respect even in difficult circumstances;
(iii) What do you feel after reading the poem “The Feed”?
The
poet of "The Feed" expresses the love of mother for the young ones.
Mother may be human, bird, mammal or insect, but it has only one name:
mother. This reminds us of our own childhood days. The mother renders
every sacrifice to feed us, to nurse us, and to, educate us. We know and
feel this even more when we are departed of her love and.grace. No
wonder, she is an earthly paradise.
(iv) What has made the efforts of Muslims fruitless? The lack of Jove for humanity has made efforts of
the Muslims fruitless.
(v) Why does a person feel helpless on the death of a friend?
No one can avoid death. When it comes, it takes away its victim. But the death of a friend is a very paingiving incident. Finding no solution to .avoid it, , a person , feels helpless on the death of a friend.
(vi) What is the effect of love?
Love changes thorns into roses, and it'changes vinegar into a. drink. Love changes punishment into reward. Through love burning fire becomes joyful light, sickness becomes health and a proud king becomes as humble as a slave.
SECTION-II
5. Write a letter to your friend requesting him / her to lend you some Islamic books.
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Write an application to the Principal for the refund of library security.
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an application to the Principal
6. Write a story on the moral lesson: (10)
Where there is a will, there is a way.
OR
Pride hath a fall
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Where there is a will, there is a way.
OR
Pride hath a fall
7.(a) Explain the following lines with reference to the context: . (5)
Those who have crossed With direct eyes, to death’s other Kingdom Remember us - if at all - not as lost Violent souls, but only As the hollow men.
Reference:
These lines have been taken from the poem "The Hollow Man" by T.S. Eliot.
Context:
The
poem Is a satire upon the modern man., The poet says that we possess
worthless characters. We are + no more thinking human beings. We act as
puppets. Wisdom Is a far-fetched Image for'us. We have lost our souls
and spend aimless lives. Our speeches have ” become as meaningless as
the rustling, of grass or the running of rats.
Explanation:
In
these lines, the poet tells us that the people who had already left
this earthly life and gone to the next world do not remember the hollow
men as the damned people or the’fierce generation, but consider them the
worthless Insignificant people lacking worth and moral strength.
They think them trivial, frivolous and petty. They neither set goals nor
make decisions to achieve those goals. They are facing death-ln-llfe.
They are experiencing; a living, death, therefore, there is no
difference whether they live in this world or the world hereafter. They
are devoid of worth and soul. They are mere stuffed dummies lacking
actions and activities. They are puppet^ made of straw playing in the
hands of others.
(b) Punctuate the following extract from Book-1: (5) look at this jess
he bragged did you ever see better alfalfa grow out of the earth ?
"Look at this, Jessl" he bragged. "Did you ever see better alfalfa grow out of the earth?"
(c) Use nny Five of the following pairs of words In your sentences; (8)
(1) Artist; Artisan (II) Bridal; Bridle
(III) Council; Counsel (iv) Dose; Doze (v) Qaol; Goal (vl) Feet; Feat
(vi) Wave; Waive
This is our hope. This is the faith with which I return to the South. With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope. With this faith, we will be able to transform the. jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith, we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that w.e will be free one day.
8. Candidates whose medium of Examination is English will write an essay on “My Favourite Poet”._____________ (15)
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“My Favourite Poet”
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