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English Language & Literature (184)
Time: 90 Minutes Max. Marks 40
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General Instructions:
- The Question Paper contains THREE sections.
- Section A-READING has 18 questions. Attempt a total of 14 questions, as per specific instructions for each question.
- Section B-WRITING & GRAMMAR has 12 questions. Attempt a total of 10 questions, as per specific instructions for each question.
- Section C-LITERATURE has 30 questions. Attempt 26 questions, as per specific instructions for each question.
- All questions carry equal marks.
- There is no negative marking.
READING
I. Read the passage given below.
(i) If you are addicted to coffee, and doctors warn you to quit the habit, don’t worry and just keep relishing the beverage, because it’s not that bad after all! In fact, according to a new study, the steaming cup of Java can beat fruits and vegetables as the primary source of antioxidants. Some studies state that coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in American diet and both caffeinated and decaf versions appear to provide similar antioxidant levels.
(ii) Antioxidants in general have been linked to a number of potential health benefits, including protection against heart diseases and cancer. But Sandra Vinson, a dietitian, said that their benefits ultimately depend on how they are absorbed and utilised in the body. The research says that coffee outranks popular antioxidant sources like tea, milk, chocolate and cranberries. Of all the food and beverages studies, dates actually have the most antioxidants based solely on serving size, but since dates are not consumed anywhere near the level of coffee, the drink comes as the top source of antioxidants, Vinson said.
(iii) Besides keeping you alert and awake, coffee has been linked to an increasing number of potential health benefits, including protection against liver and colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease according to some recently published studies.
(iv) The researchers, however, advise that one should consume coffee in moderation, because it can make you jittery and cause stomach pains.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight out of the ten questions by choosing the correct option.
(1) ………. have the most antioxidants among all the food and beverages.
(A) Dates
(B) Cranberries
(C) Tea and milk
(D) Coffee
(2) ………. is an important source of antioxidants in American diet.
(A) Tea
(B) Coffee
(C) Milk
(D) Chocolate
(3) According to dietitian Sandra Vinson, the benefits of coffee ultimately depend on:
(A) how it is relished
(B) how they are absorbed and utilised in the body
(C) how they are served and consumed
(D) whether it keeps us alert and awake
(4) What is the correct order of the information given below?
I. Antioxidants are linked to a number of health benefits
II. One should consume coffee in moderation
III. Decaf versions of coffee provide antioxidants levels
IV. Dates have the most antioxidants based solely on serving size
(A) III, I, IV, II
(B) III, IV, I, II
(C) III, I, II, IV
(D) II, I, IV, III
(5) Coffee provides a large number of health benefits including protection against:
(A)liver and colon cancer
(B) type 2 diabetes
(C) Parkinson’s disease
(D) All of the above
(6) Besides keeping us alert and awake, coffee provides us protection against:
I. liver and colon cancer
II. stomach ache
III. type 2 diabetes
IV. lung diseases
(A) I and II
(B) II and III
(C) I and IV
(D) I and III
(7) The word in para 4 which means the same as ‘nervous’ is:
(A) alert
(B) awake
(C) moderation
(D) jittery
(8) Consumption of coffee in excess:
(A) is a suggestion from doctors
(B) doesn’t call the utter need to quit it
(C) provides the richest source of maximum antioxidants
(D) will make one feel jittery and cause stomach pains
(9) Which of the following is the primary source of antioxidants?
(A) Java
(B) Fruits
(C) Vegetables
(D) Both (A) and (B)
(10) The word _________ in para 3 is an antonym of `inattentive’.
(A) alert
(B) potential
(C) awake
(D) linked
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II. Read the passage given below.
(i) Research from the Publishers Association has shown that films based on books take 44% more at the box office revenue in the UK and 53% more worldwide than original screenplays. The report explores what impact a book has when adapted for film and TV.
(ii) The report reads: “Published material is the basis of 52% of top UK films in the last 10 years, and accounts for an even higher share of revenue from these leading performers, at 61% of UK box office gross and 65% of
worldwide gross.” The Hollywood adaptation of “My Cousin Rachel” was shown to have a significant impact on the sales of the Daphne Du Maurier thriller. The sales of the book in 2017 alone accounted for 23% of all sales since 1992.
(iii) The research suggests that adapted films tend to perform better, because films can “leverage the popularity” of well-known books through an existing audience. Films adapted from books also tend to have a richer, more fully-developed story to draw on. In terms of TV adaptation, it was revealed that a quarter of dramas were based on literary sources and attracted a 56% larger share of the audience than those based on original scripts. Fourteen of the 35 high end series produced in the UK in the period between January and September 2017 were based on books, compared to seven based on true stories or historical events and five based on pre-existing films or TV stories.
(iv) In the case of the 2016 BBC broadcast of “The Night Manager”, research revealed that while the novel was in circulation for over 25 years, 82% of the copies it sold were in 2016 and 2017. Sales of the paperback edition remained strong in 2017 even after the series went off the air.
(v) In conclusion, the report states that “there is a strong two-way relationship between publishing and the wider creative economy, where in a successful adaptation often has spill-over effects and gives a substantial boost to the sales of the original book.”
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any six out of the eight questions by choosing the correct option.
(11) The purpose of the research by Publishers Association was to study the ________.
A. variety in films and TV shows.
B. impact of films on books.
C. choice of books for film-making.
D. connect between books and films.
(12) Select the option that is true for the two statements given below.
(1) The revenues generated at the box office have increased.
(2) Majority of the top films in the UK are based on published material.
A. (1) is the result of (2).
B. (1) is the reason for (2).
C. (1) is independent of (2).
D. (1) contradicts (2).
(13) Select the option that gives the correct meaning of the following statement.
“The sales of the book in 2017 alone accounted for 23% of all sales since 1992.”
A. There were 23% higher sales in 2017 than previous years.
B. A major chunk of sales happened in 2017.
C. The sales were limited to 23% in 2017.
D. There were very few books sold in the previous years.
(14) According to the research, the films based on books have greater success because_______.
A. people like to see the characters from the books on screen.
B. the films get the advantage of the fame of the books.
C. it takes less effort for people to watch films than read books.
D. the films get a ready-made script from the books.
(15) Select the option listing what the given sentence refers to.
‘Films adapted from books also tend to have a richer, more fully-developed story to draw on.’
(1) The plot and the storyline of such films are better.
(2) The characters are likely to be more vivid.
(3) The production of such films is meant for the rich and famous.
(4) The settings and costumes are adapted from the book.
(5) The making of such films require the author to write a sequel.
A. (1), (3) and (4)
B. (2), (3) and (5)
C. (1), (2) and (5)
D. (1), (2) and (4)
(16) On what from the following were the maximum TV serials in UK in the year 2017 based?
A. books.
B. historical stories.
C. original true stories.
D. previous films.
(17) This passage lists an example proving that TV dramas based on literary works have_______.
A. increased the immediate sales of the book
B. increased the sales of the book during the first screening
C. had no immediate impact on the sales of the book
D. had very little impact on the sales of the book
(18) Choose the correct option to answer the following:
A. revolve around the same stories.
B. cater to an audience with the same taste.
C. gain from each other’s popularity.
D. belong to the creative field.
GRAMMAR
III. Answer any five out of the six questions by selecting the most appropriate option for each.
(19) I liked ________ dinner made by your mother.
A. a
B. the
C. ×
D. little
(20) We eat so that we ________ live.
A. can
B. may
C. might
D. should
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(21) I spent _________ coins I had in my packet.
A. few
B. a few
C. the few
D. a little
(22) Which option displays the correct change of the following to reported speech?
He said to me, “Why did you strike me?”
A. He asked me why he had struck him.
B. He asked me why I struck him.
C. He asked me that I had struck him.
D. He asked me why I had struck him.
(23) Which option displays the correct change of the following to reported speech?
He said to me, “Has he invited you to dinner?”
A. He asked me if he had invited me to dinner.
B. He asked me why he had invited me to dinner.
C. He told me if he had invited me to dinner.
D. He asked me if he invited me to dinner.
(24) The patient _________ before the doctor came.
A. died
B. had died
C. dies
D. will die
WRITING
IV. Answer any five out of the six questions given, with reference to the context below.
You are Geeta, a resident of Civil Lines, Kanpur. You have to write a letter to the editor of a national daily drawing attention towards the problem of begging in metro cities of India.
(25) Select the option with relevant aspects that Geeta should select, for this letter.
(1) The newspaper’s name
(2) Informal tone
(3) Geeta’s address
(4) Formal tone
(5) Expected date of the letter’s receipt
A. (1) and (5)
B. (2), (3) and (5)
C. (3) and (5)
D. (1), (3) and (4)
(26) Select the appropriate subject for this letter.
A. Drawing attention towards begging
B. Begging as a profession
C. The rising problem of begging
D. Begging : an easy way to earn living
(27) The major areas to be included in this letter are :
(1) Causes of begging
(2) Effects of begging
(3) Benefits of begging
(4) Solution to the problem of begging
A. (1) and (4)
B. (1), (2) and (4)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (2), (3) and (4)
(28) Geeta shares some suggestions in her letter, to address the issue.
(1) Begging should be abolished by law.
(2) Govt. should open asylums.
(3) We should help the beggars by giving them money.
(4) We should have no sympathy to the beggars.
A. (1) and (4)
B. (1), (2) and (4)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (2), (3) and (4)
(29) Which of the following is not considered a formal letter?
A. Letter to editor
B. Personal letter to friends or family
C. Application for job
D. Business or official letter
(30) Select the option that completes the concluding line appropriately.
I hope that my letter will ………………
A. help spread awareness about the issue.
B. lead to action against all authorities responsible
C. improve circulation of the national daily.
D. result in positive reviews by the readers.
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LITERATURE
This section has sub-sections – V, VI, VII, VIII & IX. There are a total of 30
questions in this section. Attempt any 26 questions from the sub-sections V to IX.
V. Read the given extract to attempt the questions that follow:
The house-the only one in the entire valley -sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing the earth
needed was a good downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho -who knew his fields intimately- had done nothing but see the sky towards the north-east.
(31) Based on the detail of the house’s location, how can it best be described?
(A) majestic
(B) imposing
(C) solitary
(D) unique
(32) The field of corn dotted with flowers means that
(A) not a single flower was bigger than a dot
(B) the flowers were scattered across
(C) the flowers were shaped like dots
(D) the flowers had shrunk in size.
(33) Lencho wished for a downpour or a heavy shower. Pick the option that correctly lists the correct match for the kinds of rain.
(34) Based on the given extract, what is Lencho NOT likely to think while looking at his field.
I.Such a blessing God. Thank You
II. Just a downpour, God, And everything will be perfect.
III. All set for the grand harvest. I am going to be rich!
IV. I wish we have enough food to eat after this harvest.
(A) Option I
(B) Option II
(C) Option III
(D) Option IV
(35) Which quote supports the idea in the given extract?
(A) “Farming is a profession of hope.”
(B) “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.”
(C) “Farming looks mighty easy when your plough is a pencil, and you’re a thousand miles from the corn field.”
(D) “Those too lazy to plough in the right season will have no food at the harvest.”
VI. Read the given extract to attempt the questions that follow:
(36) According to the extract, the young boy was watching the wrestling match because he
(A)had been invited there by the wrestlers.
(B) was supposed to meet someone there.
(C) was looking for simple people to dupe.
(D) loved wrestling and followed it very closely.
(37) ‘I hadn’t had much luck of late’ means that the boy hadn’t
(A) ever conned people successfully.
(B) been successful in duping people lately.
(C) understood the consequences of thievery till date.
(D) considered the role of fate in deceiving others.
(38) ‘I might be able to get into the young man’s confidence.’
Choose the option that DOES NOT display what the statement means.
(A) He wanted to win his trust.
(B) He wanted him to share his thoughts without caution.
(C) He wanted him to feel comfortable revealing more details about himself.
(D) He wanted to be able to spend quality time with him.
(39) Anil looked easy-going, kind and simple to the narrator.
Which of the given characteristics would NOT fit in with this description?
(A) compassionate
(B) clever
(C) uncomplicated
(D) carefree
(40) Based on the line, “A little flattery helps in making friends.”, choose the option that displays the quote closest in meaning.
(A) Imitation is the best form of flattery; people generally understand that my comedy is not intended to hurt anybody
(B) I know imitation is the highest form of flattery, but stealing one’s identity is totally different.
(C) Nothing is so great an example of bad manners as flattery. If you flatter all the company, you please none; If you flatter only one or two, you offend the rest.
(D) One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer.
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VII. Read the given extract to attempt the questions that follow:
But he’s locked in a concrete cell,
His strength behind bars,
Stalking the length of his cage,
Ignoring visitors.
He hears the last voice at night,
The patrolling car
(41) Where is the tiger locked?
(A) concrete cell
(B) in a house
(C) in the forest
(D) none of these
(42) Which option correctly lists the reason for the tiger ‘stalking the length of his cage’?
(A) Animals tend to cover large distances and burn a lot of their energy by hunting for prey, in their natural habitat. Zoos deprive them of such stimulation and they are restless and bored.
(B) Animals are scared of visitors gazing at them in their unnatural surroundings. Zoos are places where animals are far removed from the privacy of their natural habitat.
(C) Animals dislike human noises in the city and react to them aggressively. Zoos are often located in cities or outskirts.
(D) Animals require human love and care and miss this when in captivity. Zoos are places where they walk around mechanically to attract human attention.
(43) Whom does the tiger ignore?
(A) friends
(B) visitors
(C) relatives
(D) all of these
(44) The main contrasting idea suggested by the extract is that of
(A) strength and weakness.
(B) nature and culture.
(C) beasts and mortals.
(D) confinement and freedom.
(45) Choose the option listing the most likely reason for the tiger to ignore visitors, according to the extract.
(A)He is scared of their constant stares.
(B) The visitors don’t provide him with any food.
(C) He knows that none would help him out of captivity.
(D) The visitors don’t speak to him kindly.
VIII. Read the given extract to attempt the questions that follow:
I followed casually. “Hello again,” he said. I gave him my most appealing smile. “I want to work for you,” I said.
“But I can’t pay you.” I thought that over for a minute. Perhaps I had misjudged my man. I asked, “Can you feed me?” “Can you cook?” “I can cook,” I lied again. “If you can cook, then maybe I can feed you.” He took me to his room over the Jumna Sweet Shop and told me I could sleep on the balcony. But the meal I cooked that night must have been terrible because Anil gave it to a stray dog and told me to be off. But I just hung around, smiling in my most appealing way, and he couldn’t help laughing.
(46) Even though Hari Singh followed Anil casually, it was a/an ________ .
(A) careless action
(B) staged move
(C) unusual decision
(D) bold step
(47) From the following options, identify Hari Singh’s intention behind the appealing smile.
(A) Deceit
(B) Harm
(C) Hatred
(D) Jealousy
(48) Select the option listing Anil’s characteristics, as revealed in the extract.
(1) unassuming (2) kind (3) determined (4) naive (5) humorous
(A) (2) and (3)
(B) Only (5)
(C) (1), (2) and (4)
(D) Only (2)
(49) Select the most appropriate option based on (1) and (2).
(1) Anil gave his meal to a stray dog. (2) Hari Singh did not know how to cook.
(A)(2) is true and (1) is false.
(B)(2) is the result for (1).
(C) (2) is the cause for (1).
(D) (2) is false and (1) is true.
(50) The phrase hung around suggests that Hari Singh continued to _______ .
(A) smile
(B) cook
(C) appeal
(D) linger
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| 1. A | 21. C | 41. A |
| 2. B | 22.D | 42. A |
| 3. B | 23. A | 43. B |
| 4. A | 24. B | 44. D |
| 5. D | 25.D | 45. C |
| 6. D | 26. A | 46. B |
| 7. D | 27. B | 47. A |
| 8. D | 28. A | 48. C |
| 9. A | 29. B | 49. C |
| 10. A | 30. A | 50. D |
| 11. D | 31. C | 51. A |
| 12. A | 32. B | 52. B |
| 13. B | 33. D | 53. B |
| 14. B | 34. D | 54. C |
| 15. D | 35. A | 55. A |
| 16. A | 36. C | 56. A |
| 17. A | 37. B | 57. C |
| 18. C | 38. D | 58. A |
| 19. B | 39. B | 59. A |
| 20. B | 40. D | 60. C |
