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Consistent practice with AP 10th Class English Model Papers Set 8 helps in understanding the exam pattern better.

AP SSC English Model Paper Set 8 with Solutions

Time : 3 Hours, 15 Minutes.
Max. Marks : 100

Instructions:

1. The question paper has 37 questions in three sections (A, B and C).
2. Answer all the questions on a separate answer book supplied to you.
3. 15 minutes of time is allotted exclusively for reading the question paper and 3 hours for writing the answers.
4. Answer all the questions of SECTION – B (Grammar & Vocabulary) in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Section – A (Reading Comprehension)

(Questions 1 – 5): Read the following passage carefully.
The fiercely independent people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent. As one ‘ story goes, a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled here when return became impractical. These people married amongst the locals and their culture is apparent in the martial traditions, marriage and religious rites, which are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. The theory of Arab origin draws support from the long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt wom by the Kodavus, known as kuppia, it resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs and the kurds.

Coorgi homes have a tradition of hospitality, and they are more than willing the recount numerous tales of valour related to their sons and fathers. The coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian’Army, and the first chief of the Indian Army. General Cariappa, was a Coorgi. Even now, Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a licence. (Glimpses of India)

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 2 = 10M)
Question 1.
How were the people of Coorg described?
Answer:
The people of Coorg were described as fiercely independent.

Question 2.
Why were the people of Coorg descendants from Greek or Arabic culture?
Answer:
The people of Coorg are thought to be descendants of Greek or Arabic culture because a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled there when returning became impractical. They married locals, and their culture, including their martial traditions and attire, reflects this heritage.

Question 3.
How were Coorgis distinct from Hindus? ( )
A) Coorgis are apparently taller than Hindus.
B) The traditions and rites of Coorgis resemble martial origin unlike Hindu mainstream.
C) Coorgis followed Hindu mainstream.
Answer:
The traditions and rites of Coorgis resemble martial origin unlike the Hindu mainstream.

Question 4.
How are Coorgis rich in the tradition? (  )
A) They are rich in hospitality holding many stories of courage of their forefathers.
B) Coorgi homes are beautifully decorated.
C) Coorgi Army carry rich robes.
Answer:
They are rich in hospitality, holding many stories of the courage of their forefathers.

Question 5.
What is the privilege given to Kodavus? (  )
A) Kodavus can take part in war.
B) Kodavus were the only people allowed in the army.
C) Kodavus were permitted to carry fire arms without licence.
Answer:
Kodavus were permitted to carry firearms without a license.

(Questidns 6 -10): Read the following stanza carefully.
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued. (Dust of Snow)

Now, answer the following quetions. (5 × 1 = 5)

Question 6.
What do ‘crow’ and ‘snow,’ represent?
Answer:
They represent negative aspects or symbols of gloom and despair that lead to a positive change in the poet’s mood.

Question 7.
What was the change in the mood of the poet after snowfall?
Answer:
The poet’s mood changed from being gloomy to feeling uplifted and positive.

Question 8.
What is the setting of the poem?
A) snowy streets
B) steep rocks
C) dry forests
Answer:
Snowy streets

Question 9.
The word ‘rued’ explains
A) the colourful day experienced by the poet.
B) The damaged mood of the poet.
C) The dangerous effect of hemlock tree.
Answer:
The damaged mood of the poet.

Question 10.
What is the imagery in the poem?
A) poet standing under the tree.
B) a snowy winter day.
C) the poison from the hemlock tree.
Answer:
Poet standing under the tree.

(Questions 11-15): Read the following passage carefully.
Mrs. Pumphery wrung her hands. “Oh I will, Mr. Herriot. I’m sure you are right, but it is so difficult, so very difficult.” She set off, head down, along the road, as if determined to put the new regime into practice immediately.

I watched their progress with growing concern. Tricki was tottering along in his little tweed coat; he had a whole wardrobe of these coats – for the cold weather and a raincoat for the wet days. He struggled on, drooping in his harness. I thought it wouldn’t be long before I heard from Mrs. Pumphrey. (A Triumph of Surgery)

Choose the appropriate answer from the options given : (5 × 1 = 5M)

Question 11.
Who was Mr. Harriot? (  )
A) Mrs. Pumphre’s neighbour.
B) Mrs. Pumphrey’s cousin
C) Mrs. Pumphrey’s family vet.
Answer:
Mrs. Pumphrey’s family vet.

Question 12.
What was very difficult for Mrs. Pumphrey? (  )
A) tokeepherTrickiondiet.
B) to look after Tricki.
C) to give good food to Tricki.
Answer:
To keep her Tricki on diet.

Question 13.
What does‘new regime’in the passage mean? (  )
A) The new diet chart to be followed for Tricki.
B) The daily exercise for Mrs. Pumphrey.
C) Tricki’s illness.
Answer:
The new diet chart to be followed for Tricki.

Question 14.
‘Tricki had a whole wardrobe of coats for cold weather and wet days’. What does this sentence suggest? (  )
A) Tricki was given utmost care and love,
B) Tricki was very rich.
C) Tricki was feeling cold.
Answer:
Tricki was very rich.

Section – B (Grammar & Vocabulary)

Note: Answer all the questions of Section – B in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Question 15.
What mad Mrs. Pumphrey call the writer? (  )
A) She became ill.
B) Tricki became ill.
C) She wished to take the writer’s opinion.
Answer:
Tricki became ill.

(Questions 16): Study the following pla-chart.
Percentage (%) of time spent on different activities by children

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 1 = 5M)
I) What does the pie-chart show?
Answer:
Pcrcentage (%) of time spent on different activities by children

II) What is the percentage of time spent on talking to friends?
Answer:
8%

III) The maximum percentage of time is spent on (  )
a) Playing games over cell phone
b) watching TV.
c) Reading
Answer:
playing games over cell phone

iv) What Is the least interested aspect of children? (  )
a) playing outdoor games
b) watching TV
c) Reading
Answer:
playing outdoor games

v) Choose the correct statement based on the pie-chart. (  )
a) Talking to friends is the ultimate fancy of the children.
b) Most of the children love to watch TV.
c) Reading is given the least importance by children.
Answer:
Talking to friends is the ultimate fancy of the children.

(Question 17): Read the following passage carefully.
Ram Nath Kovind was born on 1st October in the year 1945. He was born and brought up in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He practised in Delhi High Court for long 16 years as a professional lawyer before he walked into the world of Indian Politics in the year 1994. He was elected as an MP of Rajya Sabha in 1994 and also again in 2002. In 2015, he became the Governor of Bihar. Ram
Nath Kovind was picked as the NDA candidate for the position of the 14th President of India on June 19, 2017. On July 20th, 2017 he was declared the 14th President of India.

Now, arrange the following Jumbled sentences Into a meaningful order. (5 × 1 = 5M)
a) He became an NDA candidate for the position of President.
b) He became 14th President of India.
c) He worked as the Governor of Bihar.
d) He was brought up in UP.
e) He worked as a lawyer in High Court.
Answer:
d) He was brought up in UP.
e) He worked as a lawyer in High Court.
c) He worked as the Governor of Bihar.
a) He became an NDA candidate for the position of President.
b) He became 14th President of India.

Section – B (Grammar & vocabulary)

Answer all the questions of Section – B in the same order at one place in your answer book.
Question 18.
Combine the following sentences using ‘whose’ Rohini got an admission into MBA. Her aim is to become a business woman.
Answer:
Rohini got an admission into MBA, whose aim is to become a business woman:

Question 19.
Change the following sentence into’passive voice’ Veera has registered his name for the show.
Answer:
The name has been registered by veera for the show.

Question 20.
Change the following into Reported Speech.The little girl asked the conductor,“Why do you ask me so many questions?”
Answer:
The little girl asked the conductor why he asked her so many questions.

Question 21.
Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition given in brackets.
i) The world looks _______ a change in the environment.
Answer:
for

ii) Nelson Mandela was beseiged _______ a group of officers.
Answer:
by

Question 22.
Edit the following passage.
“And if I were to ask me we who has (b) been nurtured almost exclusively. on the thoughts of Greeks and Romans, and of the Semitic race, the Jewish, may draw the corrective which is most want (c) in order to make our innerlife more perfect. more comprehensive, more universal, in fact most (d) truly human life again I should point to India.”
Answer:
(a) you
(b) have
(c) wanted
(d) more

Question 23.
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles.
1. Would you like to fill _____ application?
Answer:
an

2. It is ______ wonderful scene to watch.
Answer:
a

Question 24.
Change the following into Repeated action in the past using ‘would/used to’
i) During summer, I spent my money only on mangoes.
Answer:
During summer, I would spend my money only on mangoes.

ii) When I was young, I rode a bicycle to my office.
Answer:
When I was young, I used to ride a bicycle to my office.

Question 25.
Rewrite the sentences into a single sentence using Noun-modifiers.
i) I visited a temple. It was an old one but has a great history.
Answer:
I visited an old temple with a great history

ii) Gowtham found a cat. It has blue eyes and brown stripes on its body.
Answer:
Gowtham found a cat with blue eyes and brown stripes on its body.

Question 26.
Give a suitable advice for the situation given below.
The TV at home is not working. Advise your brother to call a technician immediately:
Answer:
Since the TV’s not working, you should call a technician immediately to have it fixed.

Question 27.
Read the following paragraph and write the synonyms of the underlined words, choosing.the words given in the box.

challenge, conquer, success, suffering, patience

I have seen men standup to attacks and torture (a) without breaking, showing a strength the resilience (b) that’ defies (c) the imagination I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph (d) over it.
Answer:
a) suffering
b) patience
c) challenge
d) success

Question 28.
Read the following paragraph and write the antonyms of the underlined words. (4 × 1 = 4M)
With a loud -(a) scream he fell outwards (b) and downwards into space. Then a monstrous (c),terror seized him and his heart stood still (d).
Answer:
(a) quiet
(b) inwards
(c) tiny
(d) moving

Question 29.
Fill the blanks with the right form of words given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
As ripe fruits are early in _______ (a) (danger; dangerous, endangered) of falling, so. _______ (b) (mortality, mortally, mortals) when born are “always in danger of death.
Answer:
(a) danger
(b) mortals

Question 30.
Complete the words with correct Prefixes and Suffixes given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) The statement is completely _______
ii) At first, Kisa, Qotami was happy for the procure _______ (tion, ment)
Answer:
(a) illogical
(b) procurement

Question 31.
Find the wrongly spelt word and write the correct spelling. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) overwhelming, torture, fascinate, calculated
ii) shuffled, miserable, offisial, admiration
Answer:
(i) All are correctly spelt words.
(ii) official

Question 32.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word given below. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Hostile / ‘haSt∧I/ adjective! • showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly; John made a ferociously or belonging to a military enemy; It is a hostile aircraft. • opposed • People are very hostile to the idea. Hostility (noun)

i) What is the part of speech of the world hostile?
Answer:

ii) What is the noun form of hostile?
Answer:
(i) adj
(ii) hostility

Question 33.
Use the following expressions
i) Phrasai verb : come across
Answer:
We came across a cute puppy at the park.

ii) idiomatic expression: keep going
Answer:
Keep going and don’t stop until you reach your goal.

Question 34.

Part – A	Part – B
1) plungin	a) submit an assignment to an
2) fly high	b) go straight to the topic
3) calm down	c) Be successful
4) hand in	d) make f remain quint

Answer:

Part – A	Part – B
1) plungin	b) go straight to the topic
2) fly high	c) Be successful
3) calm down	d) make f remain quint
4) hand in	a) submit an assignment to an

Section – C (Creative Expression)

Question 35.
A) in the lesson ‘A letter to God’, The postmaster was shocked to see the letter to Lencho’s to God.
calling him and his staff as crooks. He felt disappointed for Lencho’s blame even ofter helping him. He shared his feelings with his friend about the incident. 10 M
Now Write a possible conversation between the postmaster and his friend.
Answer:
Conversation:
Postmaster: Hey, have you got a minute? I really need to talk about something that happened at work today.

Friend: Of course, what’s going on?

Postmaster: Well, you know that farmer, Lencho, who wrote a letter to God asking for money?

Friend: Yeah, I remember you telling me about it. You and the staff collected money to help him, right?

Postmaster: Exactly! We did our best to help him out. We managed to raises!) pesos^^en though he asked for 100. We thought he would appreciate the effort.

Friend: That’s a generous thing you all did. So, whattiappened next?

Postmaster: After we sent him the money, he wrote another letter to God. When I opened it, I was shocked. He called us crooks!

Friend: What? Why would he do that after you all tried to help him?

Postmaster: He thought we stole 30 pesos from the amount he had asked for! He had such faith that God would send him the entire 100 pesos and blamed us for the shortfall.

Friend: Wow, that’s really disappointing. How did you feel when you read his letter?

Postmaster: Honestly, I felt hurt. We went out of our way to do something kind for him, and to be called crooks after that was unexpected.

Friend: I can understand that. It must be frustrating when your good intentions aren’t recognized or appreciated.

Postmaster: It really is. But I guess it shows how deeply he believes in God. He has such unwavering faith, but. I wish he could see our intentions were genuine.

Friend: Maybe it’s a misunderstanding. Some people have a hard time seeing the kindness in others when they’re too focused on their own problems.

Postmaster: That’s true. 1 suppose I can’t blame him entirely. Still, I hope he realizes that not everyone is out to get him and that there are people who genuinely want to help.

Friend: I’m sure he will, eventually. Sometimes it just takes time for people to see the bigger picture. But don’t let it discourage you from doing good deeds.

Postmaster: You’re right. Thanks for listening. I just needed to vent a little.

Friend: Anytime! Remember, you did something kind, and that’s what matters most. Keep being the good person you are.

Postmaster: Thanks, I’ll try. It means a lot to have someone who understands.

Friend: No problem at all. I’m always here if you need to talk.

(OR)
B) In the lesson. ‘Mljbii the Otter, Maxwell had a terrible experience with Mljbii to the .
he was pleased to get the support of the air hostess in that embarrassing situation. He had to kee a watch on the otter which became highly intolerable.
Imagine yourself as Maxwell and write a diary entry about the incident in the aircraft.
Answer:
Dt: xx.XX.XXXX, Dear Diary, As the aircraft took off, I felt a surge of anxiety. Mijbil, my dear otter, watered in a box beside me, but his restlessness was palpable. Moments after the plane levelled out, he managed to force the lid open, escaping his confines. The cabin erupted in gasps and startled cries as Mijbil darted down the aisle, a streak of sleek, wet fur. I hurried after him, apologizing profusely to the passengers whose laps he leapt over. My heart raced as I envisioned the chaos he could cause in such a confined space. Just when I thought the situation was beyond salvage, the air hostess approached with a calm demeanor. “Don’t worry,” she said, offering a reassuring smile.

“I’ll get him back.” I returned to my seat and Mij came bounding on to my knee. The air hostess brought a small dish of water for Mijbil, recognizing his need for comfort. Her kindness in such an embarrassing moment was a balm to my frayed nerves. For the remainder of the flight, I kept a watchful eye on Mijbil, ensuring he stayed secure. The air hostess checked in on us periodically, her supportive presence a constant reassurance. Though the incident had been highly stressful, her assistance turned it into a manageable ordeal. By the time we landed, my gratitude for her help was immense, knowing I couldn’t have handled it alone.

Question 36.
A) Emphasising the necessity for Tree plantations, the Collector of the district has adviced the schools to initiate Kitchpb Gardens in the schools, encouraging the children a plantations edting to bring awareness on necessity of trees and plants for the enrichment of the envirnmen. Tou have read the news and felt inspired. Write a letter to the Editor of the Newspaper throwing light on the necessity to grow plants and children’s participation as a strong wave towards progress.
Answer:
Vikram
Satyanarayanapuram
Vijayawada – 520011
7 – 8 – 2024
The Editor
The Hindu
Vijayawada – 520007
Dear Editor.

Subject: importance of Yiee Plantations and Children’s Role in Environmental Conservation I recently read an article in The Hindu about the district collector’s commendable initiative to encourage schools to establish kitchen gardens and involve children in tree plantation activities. This initiative is crucial, given the urgent need to address environmental challenges and promote sustainability. Trees play a vital role in combating climate change, improving air quality, and supporting biodiversity.

By involving children in these activities, we are educating them about the significance of trees and instilling in them a sense of responsibility toward the environment. Children have an innate curiosity and enthusiasm, which makes them ideal ambassadors for environmental conservation. By participating in tree-planting activities, they can influence their families and communities, creating a ripple effect that extends beyond the school grounds.

Moreover, these activities help children develop essential life skills such as patience, teamwork, and problem-solving. Watching a seed grow into a plant is a rewarding experience that teaches them about growth and the importance of nurturing the environment. As citizens, we should support these initiatives to ensure that every child has the opportunity to connect with nature and contribute positively to the planet.

Local governments, schools, and communities should work together to create more green spaces and provide resources for educational programs focused on sustainability. Tree plantations and children’s involvement are crucial steps toward environmental progress, and I urge everyone to participate in these efforts to ensure future generations inherit a planet worth living in.

Thank you for highlighting this important issue. I hope your newspaper will continue to shed light on environmental initiatives and inspire others to take action.

Sincerely,

Vikram
Satyanarayanapuram
Vijayawada – 520011

B) True liberty is freedom from poverty, deprivation and all forms of discrimination”. Based on the topic, prepare a script for speech using the following the hints/ clues given below.
• Causes of poverty and means to overcome it.
• Discrimination based on Gender, religion, class etc.
• Constitutionally guaranteed human rights.
Answer:
Speech Script True Liberty is freedom from Poverty, Deprivation, and AH forms of Discrimination Good morning, everyone!
Today, I want to address an important and pressing issue: True liberty is freedom from poverty, deprivation, and all forms of discrimination. Poverty is a multifaceted problem caused by factors such as unemployment, lack of access to education, and inadequate healthcare. It often creates a cycle that is difficult to escape.

To overcome poverty, we must ensure equitable access to quality education and healthcare, and we must create job opportunities that offer fair wages and social security. Education empowers individuals to break the cycle of poverty and contribute positively to society. By investing in education and training programs, we can provide people with the skills they need to succeed. Moreover, implementing policies that support economic growth and job creation can help uplift communities and reduce poverty.

Discrimination, whether based on gender, religion, class, or other factors, is another major obstacle to true liberty. Discrimination denies individuals opportunities they deserve based on biases and prejudices. Whether it is a woman denied equal pay for equal work, an individual facing religious persecution, or someone judged by their socio-economic background, discrimination is an injustice that must be eradicated. To combat this, we need to promote inclusivity and diversity in all aspects of life. Educating ourselves and others about different cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds can help break down barriers and foster understanding. We must advocate for policies that protect individuals from discrimination and create environments where everyone feels valued and respected.

Finally, our constitutionally guaranteed human rights are vital in the fight for true liberty. These rights are designed to ensure that every individual has the freedom to live without fear of poverty, deprivation, or discrimination. They include the right to education, healthcare, equality, and a life of dignity. However, for these rights to be meaningful, they must be accessible to everyone. We must hold our governments accountable for protecting and promoting these rights, ensuring that they are not just words on paper but realities for all. True liberty is more than just the absence of oppression; it is the presence of opportunities and equality. By working together to overcome poverty, end discrimination, and uphold human rights for all, we can create a society where everyone can live freely and with dignity.
Thank you!

Question 37.
A) imagine you are the scientist from the story “Footprints Without Feet.” After successfully becoming invisible, you step out of your house to experience the world in your new form. Write a description of what you felt when you first walked out invisible, how people reacted to your invisible footprints, and how you later entered a London store and a theatrical company to find clothes and cover yourself. Describe your thoughts, excitement, and challenges during this strange experience. 10M
Answer:
They I stepped out of my house, naked but invisible. As I walked through the streets, I noticed people staring in horror at the footprints forming on the muddy ground. They couldn’t see me, only the trail I left behind. Cries of shock and confusion spread like I wildfire. Children screamed.

I was cold, hungry, and had no shelter. That’s when I found a store in London. I waited until it was closed and then slipped inside. I dressed myself, ate till I was full, and rested. But in the morning, when the assistants arrived, I had to escape quickly, removing all my clothes again to become invisible once more.

Later, I entered a theatrical company. There I found exactly what I needed-a long overcoat, wide- brimmed hat, dark glasses, bandages, gloves-everything that would help me move around like a normal man without revealing my identity. Finally, I could blend in.

(OR)
B) Study the following table and write a paragraph based on the information given in it.

PLACEMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES BY NARANG AUTO TRADERS IN THE MONTH OF
JANUARY 2024

Name of the brand	Model	Colour	Quantity
KIA	2023	Black	10
TATANEXON	2022	Red	11
BMW	2023	Blue	8
HYUNDAI KOWA	2024	Grey	6
TESLA	2023	Black	8

Answer:
In January 2024, Narang Auto Traders showcased a diverse range of electric vehicles from five different brands. The Kia brand was featured with the 2023 model in black, with a total quantity of 10 units. Tata Nexon offered the 2022 model in red, and it was the most popular with a quantity of 11 units. BMW’s 2023 model came in blue, with 8 units available, matching the quantity of Tesla’s 2023 model, which was also in black. Lastly, Hyundai Kowa introduced its 2024 model in grey, with 6 units placed. This variety in models and colors reflects the growing market for electric vehicles and the increasing demand for eco-friendly transportation options. Narang Auto Traders’ efforts to provide a wide selection of electric vehicles demonstrate their commitment to meeting the needs of environmentally conscious consumers.

Consistent practice with AP 10th Class English Model Papers Set 7 helps in understanding the exam pattern better.

AP SSC English Model Paper Set 7 with Solutions

Time : 3 Hours, 15 Minutes.
Max. Marks : 100

Instructions:

1. The question paper has 37 questions in three sections (A, B and C).
2. Answer all the questions on a separate answer book supplied to you.
3. 15 minutes of time is allotted exclusively for reading the question paper and 3 hours for writing the answers.
4. Answer all the questions of SECTION – B (Grammar & Vocabulary) in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Section – A (Reading Comprehension)

(Questions 1 – 5) : Read the following passage carefully.
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 field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing the earth needed was a downpour or at least a shower. Through the morning Lencho-who knew his fields intimately had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north-east. (A Letter to God)
Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 2 = 10M)

Question 1.
What type of climatic conditions were the people of the valley experiencing?
Answer:
The people of the valley were experiencing drought. For some time there had not been any rain.

Question 2.
What was the only thing needed by the earth?
Answer:
The only thing the earth needed was downpour or at least a shower.

Question 3.
How many houses were there in the valley? (  )
A) many
B) one hundred
C) only one
Answer:
C) only one

Question 4.
What crop was being grown in the fields? (  )
A) rice
B) com
C) wheat
Answer:
B) com

Question 5.
What was Lencho doing?
A) sowing seeds of corn in his fields
B) watering the corn fields
C) only looking at the north-east sky looking for rain
Answer:
C) only looking at the north-east sky looking for rain

(Questions 6 -10): Read the following stanza carefully.

The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbour and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on (Fog)

Now, answer the following questions.
Question 6.
What is fog compared to?
Answer:
cat

Question 7.
What is fog doing?,
Answer:
Fog is sitting silently and watching over the harbour and city.

Question 8.
How is dual imagery used in the poem ‘Fog’? Choose the correct option
a) Cats are stealthy, moving in slow motion at times. They can fix themselves onto an an object or creature, seemingly in a trance.
b) Cats like to move on at their own pace-at their leisure.
c) This poem captures a little of this feline mystery – thick white fog slowly turn- ing into a cat, cat morphing back into the fog.
d) Cats have the habit of finding a place which gives them an overview of a land-scape or territory.
Answer:
c) This poem captures a little of this feline mystery – thick white fog slowly turn- ing into a cat, cat morphing back into the fog.

Question 9.
Given below are the similarities between a cat and the fog as mentioned in the poem ‘Fog’ Choose the correct option ( )
1. Cats like to move on at their own pace. Before you know it, they’ve disappeared.
2. A cat is an anindependent animal, knows no boundaries.
3. Fog, likewise, moves in at a slow pace and then stops, smothering everything, and bringing silence and mystery.
4. They can sit or lie for hours in this elevated state, taking in all that happens almost inscrutably. Select the appropriate option. ( )
a) Only 1
b) 2 and 3
c) 1,2 and 4
d) Ail of these
Answer:
d) Ail of these

Question 10.
Select the sentence in which the word ‘fog’ is used in the similar meaning as the above extract
a) The governments fog the issue. ( )
b) Hot steam drift about and fog up the window.
c) She stared at him, while confusion fogs her brain.
d) Heavy fog made it difficult to see the road.
Answer:
d) Heavy fog made it difficult to see the road.

(Questions 11 -15): Read the following passage carefully.
Historian-: Good afternoon.Welcome to our Museum of Ancient History,and to my department- curiosities of the good old, far-off twentieth century. The twentieth century was often called the Era of the Book. In those days, there were books about everything, from ant eaters to Zulus. Books taught people how to, and when to,and where to, and why to.They illustrated, educated, punctuated, and even decorated.

But the strangest thing a book ever did was to save the Earth. You haven’t heard about the Martian invasion of 2040? Tsk, tsk. What do they teach children nowadays? Well, you know, the invasion never really happened, because a single book stopped it. What was the book, you ask? A noble encyclopedia? A tome about rockets and missiles? A secret file from outer space? No, it was none of those. It was – but here, let me turn on the historiscope and show you what happened many centuries ago, in 2040. (The Book That Saved the Earth)

Now, answer the following questions.
Choose the appropriate answer from the options given : ( 5 × 1 = 5M)

Question 11.
Which century was called the‘Era of the Book’? (  )
A) Twenty-fifth century
B) Twenty-first century
C) Twentieth century
Answer:
C) Twentieth century

Question 12.
Why was twentieth century called the ‘Era of the Book’? (  )
A) because there were no books in the twentieth century
B) because there were books about everything from ant eaters to Zulus in twentieth century
C) because UNESCO declared the twentieth century as ‘International Era of Books’
Answer:
B) because there were books about everything from ant eaters to Zulus in twentieth century

Question 13.
How were the books in the twentieth century? (  )
A) Books were neatly printed without pictures.
B) Books were illustrated, educated, punctuated and even decorated.
C) Books were moral, spiritual and palm-leaf manuscripts.
Answer:
B) Books were illustrated, educated, punctuated and even decorated.

Question 14.
Books taught people how to, when to, where to and why to means: (  )
A) Books give answers to the above questions only
B) Books arise those questions in the minds of the readers
C) Books give complete knowledge about everything
Answer:
C) Books give complete knowledge about everything

Section – B (Grammar & Vocabulary)

Note: Answer all the questions of Section – B in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Question 15.
What was the strangest thing a book ever did? (  )
A) to educate the people on the Earth without any discrimination
B) to share their knowledge to Everyone on the Earth
C) to save the Earth from the Martian Invasion in 2040
Answer:
C) to save the Earth from the Martian Invasion in 2040

(Question 16): Study the following bargraph.

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
i) What does the chart indicate about literacy?
Answer:
The chart indicates that literacy rate has been constantly incre

ii) Basing on the graph state if there will be a future increase in literacy rate? Why?
Answer:
ii) Yes, the number of students in the affiliated institutions have increased every year.

iii) No. of academic years presented in this chart are
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
Answer:
c) 5

iv) ______ year shows the least increase compared with its previous year. (  )
a) 2006-07
b) 2007-08
c) 2008-09
Answer:
c) 2008-09

v) Choose the correct one among the three statements basing on the information given.
a) 2005 – 2006 indicates maximum growth of students.
b) The university has been able to attract more students year after year.
c) The number of students have increased by 50% in 5 years.
Answer:
b) (The university has been able to attract more students year after year.)

(Question 17): Read the following passage carefully.
Albert Einsiein was born on March 14,1879, in Ulm, Germany. He developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics, while working at the Swiss Patent Office. In 1921, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect. He emigrated to the United States in 1933 due to the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany. Einstein spent his later years at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, where he continued his scientific research.

Now, arrange the following jumbled sentences into a meaningful order. (5 × 1 = 5M)
a) He developed the theory of relativity.
b) Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany.
c) He emigrated to the United States in 1933.
d) He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
e) He spent his later years at the Institute for Advanced Study

Grammar & vocabulary
Note : Answer all the questions of Section – B in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Question 18.
Combine the following sentences using ‘who’ 2M Lencho was a farmer. He grew corn in his field.
Answer:
Lencho was a farmer who grew corn in his field.

Question 19.
Change the following sentence into passive voice’ 2M
A chevron of Impala jets left a smoke trail.
Answer:
A smoke trail was left by a chevron of Impala jets.

Question 20.
Change the following into Reported Speech. 2M
The teacher said to a student, “Are you confident ?”
Answer:
The teacher asked a student whether he/she was confident.

Question 21.
Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition given in brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) They were beckoning him, calling shrilly. (to, on, at)
Answer:
i) to

ii) I thought, and flew that old Dakota straight _______ the strom. (onto, into, across)
Answer:
ii) into

Question 22.
Edit the following passage. (4 × 1 = 4M)
“Last week, we goes (a) to the beach, but the weather isn’t (b) good. It were (c) too windy to swim, and the sand gets (d) everywhere”.
Answer:
a) went
b) was
c) was
d) got

Question 23.
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. (2 × 1 = 2M)
1. I bought _____ pair of new shoes.
Answer:
a

2. I saw _____ movie last night.
Answer:
a

Question 24.
Change the following into Repeated action in the past using ‘would/used to’ (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) We went to the park every Sunday.
Answer:
We used to go the the park every Sunday

ii) We went hiking every autumn.
Answer:
We would go hiking every autumn

Question 25.
Rewrite the sentences into a single sentence using Noun-modifiers. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) She wore a dress. It is blue and has floral patterns.
Answer:
She wore a blue dress with floral patterns

ii) They visited a museum. It is famous and has many ancient artifacts.
Answer:
They visited a famous museum with many ancient artifacts

Question 26.
Give a suitable advice for the situation given below. (2 × 1 = 2M)
Your friend rides his/her scooter without helmet. Advise him/her to year a helmet.
Answer:
you should wear helmet.

Question 27.
Read the following paragraph and write the synonyms of the underlined words, choosing the words given in the box. (4 × 1 = 4M)

creators, eliminated, mighty, stoves, disappeared, survivec

Those eaters of loaves might have vanished (a) but the makers (b) are still there. Those age- old, timetested furnaces still exist (c). The fire in the furnaces has not yet been extinguished (d).
Answer:
(a) disappeared
(b) creators
(c) survive
(d) eliminated

Question 28.
Read the following paragraph and write the antonyms of the underlined words.(4 × 1 = 4M)
When I casually mentioned this to a friend, he as casually (a) replied that I had better get one in the Tigris marshes, for there they were as common as mosquitoes, and were often (b) tamed by the Arabs. At the Consulate-General we found (c) that my friend’s mail had arrived (d) but that mine had not.
Answer:
(a) seriously
(b) rarely
(c) lost
(d) departed

Question 29.
Fill the blanks with the right form of words given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
It passed through her street _______ (every / each / all) (a) hour, once going to the town and once coming back. The sight of the bus _______ (fill / fills / filled) (b) each time.
Answer:
(a) each
(b) filled

Question 30.
Complete the words with correct Prefixes and Suffixes given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
“Just sit back and make your _______ (selves / self) (i) comfort _______ (able / ible)
Answer:
yourself

(ii) Why should you stand when you’ve paid for a seat?”
Answer:
comfortable

Question 31.
Find the wrongly spelt word and write the correct spelling. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) Journal, Diary, Log, Memori
Answer:
(i) memoir

ii) Realy, Strange, Musings, Interested
Answer:
really

Question 32.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word given below.

Answer:
a) being the only one of its kind b) uniqueness

Now answer the following questions using the information.
(a) What is the meaning of ‘unique’ ?.
(b) What is the noun form of ‘unique’?

Question 33.
Use the following expressions in sentences of your own. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) Phrasal verb : break down
Answer:
My car broke down on the highway.

i) My car broke down on the highway.
Answer:
I’ve done all I I can; now, the ball is in your court.

iii) Idiomatic expression : The ball is in your court
Answer:
I’ve done all I I can; now, the ball is in your court.

Question 34.
Match the following

Part – A	Part – B
1. Apartheid	(A) To treat differently
2. Bondage	(B) Special vehicles
3. Discrimination	(C) Slavery
4. Despised	(D) Stick to rules
	(E) Racial discrimination
	(F) Hated severely

Answer:

Part – A	Part – B
1. Apartheid	(E) Racial discrimination
2. Bondage	(C) Slavery
3. Discrimination	(A) To treat differently
4. Despised	(F) Hated severely

Section – C (Creative Expression)

Question 35.
A) For an hour the hail rained on the house, the garden, the hillside, the cornfield onthe whole valley. The total field was covered with hailstones. It destroyed the entire crop. Lencho’s soul was filled with sadness. He shared his feelings with his wife.
What would be the conversation between Lencho and his wife?
Answer:
A) Conversation
Lencho’s Wife: Good morning my Lord! Why are you looking so gloomy today?

Lencho: Good morning. Actually it is a very bad morning. I can’t tell you how bad it is.

Wife: Why are you in bad spirits today? What made you so distressed?

Lencho: Woman, we’re ruined. The entire crop was destroyed by the hailstorm.

Wife: It rained only one hour. One hour hailstorm has brought that much destruction.

Lencho: Yes! Total destruction! I hoped it would pass quickly. But it turned the entire field white as if it was covered with salt!

Wife: Oh God! That much ruination!

Lencho: Not a leaf remained on the trees. Corn was totally destroyed. The flowers were gone from the field.

Wife: We hoped a good rain would bring us good harvest. That’s why people say “Man proposes and God disposes”.

Lencho: A plague of locusts would have left more than this. The hail has left nothing. This year we wilf have no corn.

Wife: Shall we go hungry this year? Who can help us now? What should we do now?

Lencho: We’ve to sow the field again.

Wife: But it is very much expensive. But how to live until the crop Comes.

Lencho: We need a hundred pesos to sow the field again and to live until the crop comes.

Wife: Who can give us that much money?

Lencho: Don’t be so upset. Even though this is a total loss, no one dies of hunger. Help from God is the single hope we have.

Wife: Yes. God can only.save us from this runination.

Lencho: It is said that God can see everything, even our conscience. It’s sure He will help us.

Wife: We must be optimistic. We do have a relentless hope in God. how to ask Him?

Lencho: Tomorrow I’ll go to town and drop a letter for Him requesting 100 pesos.

Wife: Very nice. Good idea, God will help us for sure.

(OR)
B) The corn was totally destroyed because of hailstorm. Lencho’s soul was filled with sadness. He did not know what to do. On that sorrowful night Lencho wrote a diary and expressed his feelings. Consider yourself as Lencho and write the diary entry of your feelings about the destruction of your crop.
Answer:
October 23, 20xx.
Wednesday, 8.30 p.m.
Dear Diary,
Today I am very much sad. What an ill-fated fellow I am! I am ruined today because of hailstorm. The hailstorm has taken a heavy toll on my com. For a fortnight there hasn’t been any rain. I prayed to God for a spell of rain. Last night there was a heavy downpour. I was very happy. I thought God had listened to my prayer. We all went out into the rain to have the pleasure of rain on our body. The drops of rain appeared to me as coins. The field of ripe com with its flowers draped in a curtain of rain. But our happiness was transitory. Suddenly a strong wind began to blow and along with the rain very large hailstones began to fall. They resembled silver coins.

I hope it would pass quickly. But it did not stop until it ruined the total crop. The field was white, as if it was covered with salt. Not a leaf remained on the trees. The com was totally destroyed. My soul filled with sadness. I am ruined. Nature has showered not the rain but the bane. It is a gust of nature’s wrath on all the ill-fated humans. The hail has left nothing. At this point of this destructive catastrophe only one hope is God. He will help us. With relentless faith we have to pray to Him. He will not let anyone die.of hunger. He can see everything – even our deep conscience. God … save us. Please shower your blessings on us.
Lencho

Question 36.
A) There are frequent thefts in your village/town. People are losing many valuable things such as gold and money from their houses. Write a letter to the Sub-Inspector of Police of your area describing the thefts and urging him to have police-patrolling at night. 10M
Answer:
From,
03, Gandhinagar,
Vijyawada.

To
The Sub-Inspector of Police,
Town Police Station-Ill

Subject: Frequent thefts in our locality.
Requests to intensify night patrolling.

Sir,
Ours is a newly formed colony with scattered houses. The frequent thefts in our colony are causing a lot of worry. On 9th of this month the house of an assistant engineer was looted when the inmates went to Bengaluru. The same night some thieves entered the house of a retired teacher. Similar type of incident took place last week also.
So we humbly request you to intensify night patrolling, We are also ready to help you in night patrolling
Thanking you sir,

yours faithfully.
XXXXX

(OR)
B) Prepare a speech on ‘Failures are stepping stones to success’.
Answer:
Worthy principal, teachers and my dear friends.
t Today I Syam stand before you to speak on the topic ‘Failures are stepping stones to success’. I wonder how a failure shatters us and how much we panic even through we have inherent quality to overcome the fear. One should remember how they learnt cycling or walking. While learning, they fail several times. The sad part is from our childhood days we are made to believe that winners get the rewards. Our scriptures also suggest that messengers of god had to fail before the plays and demons until truth came to light.

A failure should not be treated as the end of a road. It should be taken as a message which help us to explore the new routes to reach our goals. It gives us strength to take in our stride the baggage that comes with failure – crisis, pressure or frustration. Failure happens when we lack the will to perform. But failure is a great teacher. It shows us how to tread the right path.

It is an important experience that pushes one to perform when one success after failing first, it makes one humble and hopeful. People who treat failure as a stepping stone to success can never feel let down. A person is called successful only if he or she knows how to walk even after falling. Failures makes us think. We also realize what people go through when they fail and how they cope to succeed later.
Thank you one and all for giving this opportunity.

Question 37.
A) a) In the lesson ‘The Making of a Scientist, Ebright lost curiosity in his butterflies’ experiment. Write a description from Richard Ebright’s perspective about his experience of losing interest in tagging butterflies, Focus on his feelings of frustration with the tediousness of the process and the lack of significant feedback from the experiment.
Answer:
As I sat on the edge of my workbench, the once vibrant excitement I felt about tagging butterflies began to fade. The initial thrill of watching the delicate creatures flutter around was now overshadowed by the monotony of the task. Each day blurred into the next as I meticulously attached tiny tags to their wings, feeling more like a factory worker than a Scientist. I had imagined the process to be more dynamic, filled with the thrill of discovery and adventure.

Instead, it felt tedious, almost pointless, as the butterflies rarely returned to the same spots, leaving me with little feedback to validate my efforts. The thrill of tracking their migration was overshadowed by a growing sense of frustration.
In the beginning, I was eager to contribute to scientific understanding, but now it felt like I was stuck in a cycle of disappointment. I started to doubt my abilities and whether I truly belonged in the realm of science.

(OR)
B) The given pie-chart shows how water is consumed in households in a metropolitan city in India. Study the information carefully and write a paragraph analysing the given pie-chart data

Answer:
The given pie chart shows the consumption of water in a city in the form of water percentage. It signifies the wastage of water. It is clearly visible that the maximum amount of water is being used in toilets which is very alarming.26% of the water is used to flush out the wastes of the people from their toilets. The second most water consuming task is washing of clothes. People in the locality use 22% of the water to wash their clothes. The faucets or taps use 17% of the water which provide people with clean and potable water.

The locals also use 16% of the water in shower which is not a good measure. They should instead use a bucket which conserves a lot more water. Leaks also seem to be a major water wastage in the locality. They should be taken care of, and people should take steps on personal level to ensure that the leakages don’t persist for long. Dish washing also takes up 1% along with 2% bath usage.Other water usages such as disposal consume 2% of the water. The people of the locality can be seen wasting water quite a lot. They need to take certain steps and measures to ensure conservation of water in a proper way.

Consistent practice with AP 10th Class English Model Papers Set 4 helps in understanding the exam pattern better.

AP SSC English Model Paper Set 4 with Solutions

Time : 3 Hours, 15 Minutes.
Max. Marks : 100

Instructions:

1. The question paper has 37 questions in three sections (A, B and C).
2. Answer all the questions on a separate answer book supplied to you.
3. 15 minutes of time is allotted exclusively for reading the question paper and 3 hours for writing the answers.
4. Answer all the questions of SECTION – B (Grammar & Vocabulary) in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Section – A (Reading Comprehension)

(Questions 1 – 5) Read the following passage carefully.
Paper has more patience than people’. I thought of this saying on one of those days when I was feeling a little depressed and was sitting at home with my chin in my hands, bored and listless, wondering whether to stay in or go out. I finally stayed where I was, brooding: Yes, paper does have more patience, and since I’m not planning to let anyone else read this stiff-backed notebook grandly referred to as a ‘diary’, unless I should ever find real friend, it probably won’t make a bit of difference. (From the Diary of Anne Frank)

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 2 = 10M)

Question 1.
What do you mean by the saying “Paper has more patience than people”?
Answer:
People are busy these days. They don’t have time to listen to our problems and our accounts about something in a detailed manner. They don’t have any patience. They get bored of listening to us. But paper can hear any expansive accounts without having impatience and boredom since it has no life and selfish feelings of human beings.

Question 2.
When did she think of this saying?
Answer:
Whenever she was a little depressed, bored and listless she thought of writing the diary. Then she thinks of this saying “Paper has more patience than men”.

Question 3.
Who is T in this passage? (  )
A) Anne Frank
B) Sanne
C) Anne’s teacher
Answer:
A) Anne Frank

Question 4.
What did she do staying back at home? (  )
A) watching a film
B) reading a book
C) thinking over something anxiously
Answer:
C) thinking over something anxiously

Question 5.
What, do you think, is the speaker going to do by agreeing to the saying “Paper does have more patience”? (  )
A) Since the diary could not have any complaints and could not feel boredom she was going to discuss all her problems and feelings expansively.
B) She was going to express her feelings very briefly since the diary did not have any patience.
C) She was not going to write diary any longer.
Answer:
A) Since the diary could not have any complaints and could not feel boredom she was going to discuss all her problems and feelings expansively.

(Questions 6 -10): Read the following stanza carefully.

But I can get a hair-dye
And set such colour there,
Brown, or black, or carrot,
That young men in despair
May love me for myself alone
And not my yellow hair. (For Anne Gregory)

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 1 = 5M)

Question 6.
What are the colours of hair mentioned in the extract?
Answer:
Brown,Black,Carrot

Question 7.
What causes the young to ‘despair’, according to the extract?
Answer:
Being hopelessly in love and the uncertainty in it causes the young men to ‘despair’.

Question 8.
What is the poet’ tone in the extract?
1. Thoughtful
2. Authoritative
3. Agitated
4. Insulting
5. Argumentative

Select the appropriate option. ( )
Codes
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 3 and 5
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 1 and 5
Answer:
(b) 3 and 5

Question 9.
Identify the for the speaker’s need to colour her hair, as per the extract. (  )
a) Her control over what makes her look beautiful.
b) Her desire to be loved for inner beauty.
c) Her need to change people’s perception about beauty.
d) Her conviction that she is beautiful inside.
Answer:
(d) Her conviction that she is beautiful inside.

Question 10.
Select the sentence in which the word ‘set’ is used in the similar manner as line 2 of the extract. (  )
a) I want to set him up and get my work done this time.
b) Do you have another set of the books that I can read.
c) The dessert needs to set for two hours before being served.
d) The set for the school play looked quite grand.
Answer:
(a) The dessert needs to set for two hours before being served.

(Questions 11 – 15) : Read the following passage carefully.
The arrival of a stranger at an inn in winter was in any case an unusual event. A stranger of such uncommon appearance set all tongues wagging. Mrs Hall, the landlord’s wife, made every effort to be friendly. But Griffin had no desire to talk, and told her, “My reason for coming to lping is a desire for solitude. I do not wish to be disturbed in my work. Besides, an accident has affected my face.” “Extraordinary affair I” the clergyman kept saying for the rest of the day.

Choose the appropriate answer from the options given :
Question 11.
What was an unusual incident?
A) Griffin’s desire to live in solitude
B) The arrival of a stranger at an inn in.winter
C) To keep talking about somebody’s private affairs
Answer:
B) The arrival of a stranger at an inn in.winter

Question 12.
What made the people keep talking about Griffin? (  )
A) Griffin’s wish to live in solitude
B) Griffin’s uncommon appearance in winter
C) Griffin wearing a bandage on his forehead
Answer:
B) Griffin’s uncommon appearance in winter

Question 13.
Who was Mrs Hall?
A) wife of Griffin
B) a neighbour of the inn
C) wife of the owner of the inn
Answer:
C) wife of the owner of the inn

Question 14.
What reason did Griffin give for his arrival at the inn in an unusual time? (   )
A) He wanted to enjoy the nature in winter in lping
B) He wished to live in solitude since he did not want himself to be disturbed in his work.
C) He wanted to recover from the wound he got from the accident.
Answer:
B) He wished to live in solitude since he did not want himself to be disturbed in his work.

Question 15.
What was the ‘extraordinary affiar’ that the clergyman talking about all the day? (   )
A) The arrival of a stranger at an inn in winter
B) Griffin’s decision to live in solitude
C) Stealing the money from the clergyman’s desk by a mysterious and unseen creature
Answer:
C) Stealing the money from the clergyman’s desk by a mysterious and unseen creature

Question 16.
Study the Pie graph and answer the questions. (5 × 1 = 5M)

i) How much more is spent on hockey than that on football?
Answer:
11.7%

ii) On which game does the country spend the most?
Answer:
Cricket

iii) On which game do they spend 5% higher than the other sport? (   )
a) Tennis
b) Cricket
c) Hockey
Answer:
a) Tennis

iv) What% of the total expenditure is spent on football? (   )
a) 48%
b) 37%
c) 13.3%
Answer:
c) 13.3%

v) Choose the correct one among the three statements based on the information given. (   )
a) Football is the least preferred game in the country.
b) Tennis is the second most liked game.
c) Cricket is the most favourite game in the country.
Answer:
c) Cricket is the most favourite game in the country.

Question 17.
Read the following passage carefully. (5 × 1 = 5M)
Nelson Mandela was born on July 18,1918, in Mvezo, South Africa. He joined the African National Congress in 1943 to fight against apartheid. In 1962, Mandela was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment for his activism. He was released from prison in 1990 and played a key role in ending apartheid. In 1994, Mandela became the first black president of South Africa and won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to bring peace to the nation.

Now, arrange the following jumbled sentences into a meaningful order.
a) He joined the African National Congress.
b) Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo, South Africa.
c) He was released from prison in 1990.
d) Mandela was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment,
e) He became the first black president of South Africa.
Answer:
a) He joined the African National Congress.
d) Mandela was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment.
c) He was released from prison in 1990.
e) He became the first black president of South Africa.

Section – B (Grammar & Vocabulary)

Note:
Answer all the questions of Section – B in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Question 18.
Combine the following sentences using ‘which’ 2M
I have family. It includes my parents, loving aunts and a good home.
Answer:
I have a family, which includes my parents, loving aunts and a good home.

Question 19.
Change the following sentence into’passive voice’
The jingling thud of his bamboo woke us up from strop.
Answer:
We were woken up from sleep by the jingling fhud of his bamboo.

Question 20.
Change the following into Reported Speech.
A customer said to the manager, “can you do me a favour?”
Answer:
A customer requested the manager to do him/her a favour.

Question 21.
Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition given in brackets.
i) I was still far him when he laid dooown his too.
Answer:
in

ii) As I drew nearer I saw his expression surprise.
Answer:
on

Question 22.
Edit the following passage.
“She don’t (a) likes playing basketball, but she enjoy (b) watching it. Her brother, on the other hand, love (c) paying and always practice (d) on weekends.”
Answer:
a) doesn’t
b) enjoys
c) loves
d) practices

Question 23.
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. (2 × 1 = 2M)
1) Peter is _____ Italian.
2) I read _____ amazing story last Sunday.
Answer:
1) an
2) an

Question 24.
Change the following into Repeated action in the past using ‘would/used to’
i) She visited her aunt every summer.
Answer:
She used to visit her aunt every summer

ii) She baked cookies for her neighbors every Christmas.
Answer:
She would bake cookies for her neighbors every Christmas

Question 25.
Rewrite the sentences into a single sentence using Noun-modifiers.
i) He received a letter. It is handwritten and sealed with wax.
Answer:
He received a handwritten letter sealed with wax.

ii) The computer is on the desk. It is powerful and has a sleek design.
Answer:
The powerful computer with a sleek design is on the desk.

Question 26.
Give a suitable advice for the situation given below.
Your neighbour works in a construction site. Advise him to be careful while climbing the ladder made of sticks.
Answer:
You ought to be careful while climbing the ladder made of sticks.

Question 27.
Read the paragraph and write the synonyms of the underlined words choosing from the words given in the box.

greatness, authoritative, holy, dispatched, arrived, Sovereign

At twelve, he was sent (a) way for schooling in the Hindu sacred (b) scriptures and four years later he returned (c) Home to marry a princess. They had a son and lived for ten years as befitted royalty (d)
Answer:
(a) dispatched
(b) holy
(c) arrived
(d) greatness

Question 28.
Read the following paragraph and write the antonyms of the underlined words. (4 × 1 = 4M)
The weather is splendid (a) now, but yesterday it was so wet that the workmen didn’t do anything all day. How much hay have you stacked (b)? Just think, I felt greedy (c) and had a Whole field cut, and now I’m not at all pleased (d) bout it because I’m afraid my hay may rot. I ought to have waited a bit.
Answer:
(a) dull
(b) unshapely
(c) generous
(d) unsatisfied

Question 29.
Fill the blanks with the right form of words given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
Mij and i _____ (remain/remaining/remained) (a) in London for _____ (near/nearly/neared)
(b) a month.
Answer:
(a) remained
(b) nearly

Question 30.
Complete the words with correct Prefixes and Suffixes given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
“This is the second-flush or sprou _____ (ting/tting) (a) period, isn’t it, Mr Barua?” Rajvir asked.
“Yes, Mr Rajvir,” Barua admi _____(ted/tted) (ii).
Answer:
(i) sprouting
(ii) admitted

Question 31.
Find the wrongly spelt word and write the correct spelling. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
(i) Curious, Elaborate, Unusual, Fassinating _____.
(ii) Gradually, Wistfully, Kindel, Expression _____.
Answer:
(i) Fascinating
(ii) Kindle

Question 32.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word given below. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Now answer the following questions using the information above.
(a) What are the two synonyms of the word ‘annoy’ as mentioned in the above entry?
(b) What is the part of speech of the word ‘annoy’?
Answer:
(a) irritate / bother
(b) verb

Question 33.
Use the following expressions in sentences of your own. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) Phrasal verb : Pick up
Answer:
I need to pick up some groceries on my way home.

ii) Idiomatic expression : Costs an arm and a leg
Answer:
That new car costs an arm and a leg.

Question 34.
Match the following.

Answer:

Part – A	Part – B
Reminiscing	(D) Remembering fondly
Pours	(A) Heavy rain
Rappelling	(B) To go down a cliff
Rebuke	(E) Scolding in disapproval

Sction – C (Creative Expression)

Question 35.
A) Anne Frank was very much talkative. She used to talk very much in the class. Mr Keesing was annoyed with her for a long time. He warned her not to talk in the classroom. But she turned a deaf ear to his warning and continued to talk. Mr Keesing was unable to tolerate her and gave her an assignment.
What would be the conversation between Anne Frank and Mr Keesing? 10 M
Answer:
Anne Frank: Good morning Sir!

Mr Keesing: Good morning. What about the homework? Have you done it?

Anne Frank: No, Sir. I did not understand the sums.

Mr Keesing: How can you understand? I know, you can’t do it.

Anne Frank: Why Sir?

Mr Keesing: How can you know without listening to the class properly?

Anne Frank: No, Sir. I listend to the class attentively. But…..

Mr Keesing: Don’t say anything. Yesterday you kept talking all the while I was teaching. No, Sir. Only once I talked to Sanne. I asked her a doubt.

Mr Keesing: All the others including Sanne could do it. But only you are undone.

Anne Frank: I applied the wrong formula Sir.

Mr Keesing: Yesterday while I was explaining this sum you kept talking to others. That’s a bad habit. You can’t bring yourself to be silent.

Anne Frank: Sorry Sir.

Mr Keesing: You are incorrigible. You cannot stop talking – Chatterbox!

Anne Frank: Don’t call me by such names sir. All my friends forget my own name.

Mr Keesing: What should I do? You are talkative. You talk too much.

Anne Frank: Talking is a student’s trait Sir! But I try my level best to keep it under control.

Mr Keesing: It can’t be done. You can’t do it.

Anne Frank: Sir! I think it is heriditary. I will never be able to cure myself of the habit since my mother talks as much as I do if not more. There’s not much you can do about inherited traits.

Mr Keesing: That’s why I said you are incorrigible. You do one thing. Write an essay on the subject ‘A Chatterbox’. It is the punishment given to you for your loquacity.

Anne Frank: A Chatterbox – What can we write about that? Sure Sir! Tomorrow I’ll show you that essay. Once again I want to apologise to you for being excessively talkative.

Mr Keesing: It doesn’t matter! Try as hard as you can to abandon that habit.

Anne Frank: Sure Sir I I’ll try.

B) In the lesson ‘His First Flight’ Mother Seagull was very sad. She is worried about her little son. He was unable to fly. He didn’t have any confidence. She tried to build confidence in him. But she could not. She was very much anxious about his undoing. Imagine yourself as the mother seagull and write your feelings in a diary entry.
Answer:
Dt. xx.xx.xxxx
Dear Diary,
Today, my heart is heavy with worry. My little one, my youngest son, is still sitting alone on the ledge. While his brothers and sister are soaring proudly in the sky, he remains there-afraid, unsure, and unwilling to trust his wings.

I’ve tried everything to encourage him. I’ve shown him how to spread his wings. I’ve called to him with love and care. But he just looks at us with scared eyes. He doesn’t realise that he is strong enough. His wings are ready-but his courage is not.

As a mother, it pains me deeply. I want to help him, but I know I can’t fly for him. He must take that leap himself. I only hope he finds the strength before it’s too late. Until then, I will keep trying, hoping, an praying that tomorrow will be the day he takes his first flight.

-Mother Seagull

Question 36.
A) In our state learning is enriched by using Advanced Technology by providing visual and digital classrooms. Children are enabled to learn from state’s best minds at the virtual classroom in their own schools. 6000 schools are brought on the virtual classroom network. Talented teachers are trained for studio based delivery of lessons. Students will receive an additional dimension of knowledge, interaction and assessment. Your school has been provided virtual and digital classroom. You are very much happy to be taught by state level experts in all subjects. You think it will help you to improve your standards and enrich your learning.
You are Pavitra. Write a letter to your friend Dhanya describing your experiences with virtual classrooms. 10 M
Answer:

Letter

Tiruvuru
09 – 10 – 20xx.

Dear Dhanya,
It has been a long time since I heard from you. I am doing well here and I hope the same with you. How are your parents? How is your little brother? in this letter I would like to express my experiences of virtual classroom to you.

As you know, in government schools learning is enriched using Advanced Technology by providing virtual and digital classrooms. We are enable to learn from state’s best minds at the virtual classroom in our school. All over the state, 6000 schools are brought on the virtual classroom network. Talented teachers are trained for studio based delivery of lessons. Our school has also been provided a virtual classroom. Through these virtual classrooms we receive additional di¬mension of knowledge, interaction and assessment. We are very happy to be taught by state level experts. Concepts are very clear to me. Since we see and learn we don’t forget the concepts, theories and experiments.

I think a virtual and digital classroom has been provided to your school also. Write a letter to me describing your experiences with virtual classrooms. Convey my regards to your parents and my best wishes to your little brother.

Yours lovingly,
Pavitra.

Address on the Envelope :
To
J. Dhanya,
D/o J. Babu Rao,
D.No. : 1-11-1/A,
Muthukur Road,
Nellore,
Andhra Pradesh.

(OR)
B) Write a script for a speech on the occassion of ‘Senior Citizens’ Day” in your school.
Answer:
Respected Headmaster, dear teachers and my companions!
Good morning to all! Today, I stand before you to deliver a speech abut the attitude of the youth towards the elders, on the occassion of “Senior Citizens’ Day”. The elderly are being abused and harassed by the youth. The young ones love only their elders’ property. They don’t show any love and affection for their elders. They love dnly the money of their elders. For ages, older people have been respected in India traditionally.

In those days, joint family systems were a strong support net work for the elderly. But now, in most of the families, the young people leave their parents and go away. When the old people really need the help from their young ones, they simply escape from their responsibility. They simply forget the sacrifices made by their elders. The young people give more importance to money and assets but not to human values. The things such as increasing selfishness, breaking family system, economic hardships, youth leaving for other cities for jobs, poverty, etc., lead to this condition.

I personally feel that the youth should take care of their elders. We must remember all the sacrifices made by the elderly and the hardships faced by them in growing us. We should treat them with love and affection. We should take care of them. We should not confine them to old age homes. We need to share our feelings with them. We should not ill-treat them. My best wishes to all the senior citizens on the occasion of ‘Senior Citizens’ Day’.
Thank one and all.

Question 37.
A) Imagine you are Matilda Loisel from the story “The Necklace.” Write a description expressing your disappointment with your life, your feelings of being born for luxury but living in poverty. Describe how you reacted when your husband brought the invitation to the minister’s ball, your sadness at having nothing suitable to wear, and your desire to look beautiful among the rich.
Answer:
Life has always felt unfair to me. I was born for beauty, luxury, and admiration, yet here I am, stuck in a tiny apartment with worn furniture and plain walls. I wear ordinary clothes, cook simple meals, and live a life far from the elegant world I dream of. I often imagine myself in grand salons, surrounded by wealth, being admired by all. But reality is cruel-l married a simple, kind man, a clerk in the Board of Education, who cannot give me the life I desire.

One evening he returned home with a big smile and an envelope in his hand. “Look!” he said, “An invitation to the minister’s ball” My heart sank. A ball? Among rich women dressed in silk and jewels? What would I wear? How could I, in my plain old dress, stand beside them?

I tried to hide my pain, but tears welled up. I told him I had nothing to wear, and without a beautiful gown, I would rather not go. He looked hurt but offered to buy me a new dress with the money he had saved for a rifle. His love touched me, but still I needed more. I needed jewellery, something to sparkle and shine. All I wanted was one night-one night to feel beautiful, admired, and rich. Just once. Little did I know, that one night would change everything.

B) Read the following information given in the table.

Month	Sales of bikes
January	100
February	50
March	233
April	240
May	493
June	300
July	200
August	55
September	100

Now, write a paragraph describing the information given in the table above.
Answer:
The table gives us the particulars of bikes sold in a district in the first 9 months of a year. May witnessed the highest sales of 493 bikes while February, the lowest with just 50 pieces. June recorded sales of 300 bikes, making it the second best sales. April and March saw almost equal sales with 240 and 233 pieces respectively. The figures for other months are in the brackets. July (200) September (100) January (100) and August (55).

Regularly solving AP 10th Class Maths Model Papers Set 3 contributes to the development of problem-solving skills.

AP SSC Maths Model Paper Set 3 with Solutions

Time : 3.15 Hours
Max. Marks : 100

Instructions

1. IN THE DURATION OF 3 HRS. 15 MINUTES, 15 MINUTES OF TIME IS ALLOTTED TO READ THE QUESTION PAPER.
2. ALL ANSWERS SHALL BE WRITTEN IN THE ANSWER BOOKLET ONLY.
3. QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 4 SECTIONS AND 33 QUESTIONS.
4. INTERNAL CHOICE IS AVAILABLE IN SECTION – IV ONLY.
5. ANSWERS SHALL BE WRITTEN NEATLY AND LEGIBLY.

Section – I
(12 × 1 = 12 M)

Note:

1. Answer all the questions in one word or phrase.
2. Each question carries 1 mark.

Question 1.
The smallest number by which 1/13 should be multiplied so that its decimal expansion terminates after two decimal places is ………. (Ch.No-1)
Solution:
13/100

Question 2.
The graph of y = p(x) is given in the following figure, for some polynomial p(x). Find the number of zeroes of p(x). (Ch.No-2)

Solution:
The number of zeroes of p(x) is 3 as the graph of y = p(x) intersects the x-axis at three points.

Question 3.
For what values of p does the pair of equations 4x + py + 8 = 0 and 2x + 2y + 2 = 0 has unique solutions ? (Ch.No-3)
Solution:
The given equations are
4x + py + 8 = 0 and 2x + 2y + 2 = 0
a₁ = 4, b₁ = p, c₁ = 8 and
a₂ = 2, b₂ = 2, c₂ = 2
For unique solution,
\(\frac{a_1}{a_2}\) ≠ \(\frac{b_1}{b_2}\) ⇒ \(\frac{4}{2}\) ≠ \(\frac{\mathrm{p}}{2}\) ⇒ p ≠ 4
Hence, the value of p can be all real number other than 4.

Question 4.
Assertion : If the nth term of an AP be (2n² – 1), then the sum of its first n terms is n³.
Reason: If a, 1 and n are first term, last term and number of terms of an AP, respectively, then S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\)(a + 1). (Ch.No-5)
Now, choose the correct answer from the following
a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
d) If the assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
Solution:
a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Question 5.
The given shapes are mathematically similar. Calculate the unknown side. (Ch.No-6)

Solution:
Given, both figures are similar.
So, the ratio of corresponding sides will be equal.
∴ \(\frac{3}{x}\) = \(\frac{5}{15}\) ⇒ x = \(\frac{3 \times 15}{5}\) = 9 cm

Question 6.
The measure of the angle of elevation of the top of the tower which is 75 \(\sqrt{3}\) m high from a point at a distance of 75 m from the foot of the tower in a horizontal plane is …….. (Ch.No-9)
Solution:
60°

Question 7.
In the following figure, OP = diameter of the circle. Then ∠APB is equal to (Ch.No-10)

(a) 30°
(b) 60°
(c) 45°
(d) none of these
Solution:
(c) 45°

Question 8.
From a solid circular cylinder with height 10 cm and radius of the base 6 cm, a right circular cone of the same height and same base is removed, then the volume of remaining solid is (Ch.No-12)
a) 280 πcm³
b) 330 πcm³
c) 240 πcm³
d) 440 πcm³
Solution:
c) 240 πcm³

Question 9.
Statement (A): Probability theory is nothing but common sense reduced to calculation.
Statement (B) : There are certain experiments whose outcomes have equal chance of occurring which are called equally likely outcomes. (Ch.No-14)
A) Both A and B are true
B) A is true, B is false
C) A is false, B is true
D) Both A and B are false
Solution:
A) Both A and B are true

Question 10.
The zeroes of the polynomial x² – 3x – m (m + 3) are (Ch.No-2)
a) m, m + 3
b) -m, m + 3
c) m, -(m + 3)
d) -m, -(m + 3)
Solution:
b) -m, m + 3

Question 11.
Find the value of cos 60° cos 30° + sin 60° sin 30°.
Solution:

Question 12.
Choose the correct matching :

A) A – i, B – ii, C – iii
B) A – ii, B – iii, C – i
C) A – i, B – ii, C – iii
D) A – iii, B – ii, C – i
Solution:
A) A – i, B – ii, C – iii

Section – II
(8 × 2 = 16M)

Note:

1. Answer all the questions.
2. Each question carries 2 marks.

Question 13.
Two cones with same base radius 8 cm and height 15 cm are joined together along their bases.
Find the surface area of the shape so formed. (Ch.No-12)
Solution:
Hint : If two cones with same base and height are joined together along their bases, then the shape so formed looks likes as figure shown.

Given that radius of cone, r = 8 cm and height of cone h = 15 cm
So, Surface area of the shape so formed = Curved area of first cone + Curved surface area of second cone
= 2 (Curved surface area of cone)
[Since , both cones are identical]
= 855 cm² (approx.)

Question 14.
Find a quadratic polynomial, the sum and product of whose zeroes are 0 and \(\frac{4}{5}\) respectively. Hence find the zeroes. (Ch.No-2)
Solution:
The required quadratic polynomial is K[x² – (Sum of the zeroes) x + Product of the zeroes],
where K(≠ 0) is real.
= K[x² – (0)x +\(\frac{4}{5}\)]
= \(\frac{K}{5}\)(5x² + 4)
Zeroes are given by
\(\frac{K}{5}\) (5x² + 4) = 0
⇒ 5x² + 4 = 0
which gives no real values of x.
So, this polynomial does not have any real zero.

Question 15.
Find the roots of the quadratic equation x² – 3x + 2 = 0. (Ch.No-4)
Solution:
The given quadratic equation is
x² – x – 2x + 2 = 0
Splitting the middle term – 3x,
x² – x – 2x + 2 = 0
⇒ x(x – 1) – 2(x – 1) = 0
⇒ (x – 1)(x – 2) = 0
⇒ x – 1 = 0 or x – 2 = 0
⇒ x = 1 or x = 2
⇒ x = 1, 2
Hence, 1 and 2 are the roots of the quadratic equation x² – 3x + 2 = 0.

Question 16.
In the given figure, AD = 2 cm, BD = 3 cm, AE = 3.5 cm and AC = 7 cm. Is DE parallel to BC ?
(Ch.No-6)

Solution:
\(\frac{A D}{B D}\) = \(\frac{2}{3}\)
∴ CE = AC – AE = 7 – 3.5 = 3.5 cm
So, \(\frac{\mathrm{AE}}{\mathrm{EC}}\) = \(\frac{3.5}{3.5}\) = 1 ; \(\frac{\mathrm{AD}}{\mathrm{BD}}\) ≠ \(\frac{\mathrm{AE}}{\mathrm{EC}}\)
We know that ifa line does not divides any two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, then the line is not parallel to the third side.
Hence, DE is not parallel to BC.

Question 17.
Find the area of the quadrilateral whose vertices, taken in order, are (-4, -2), (-3, -5), (3, -2) and (2, 3). (Ch.No-7)
Solution:

Question 18.
If sin θ = \(\sqrt{3}\) cos θ, find the value of \(\frac{\tan \theta-1}{\tan \theta+1}\).
Solution:
sin θ = \(\sqrt{3}\) cos θ

Question 19.
A peacock is sitting on the top of a tree. It observes a serpent on the ground making an angle of depression of 30°. The peacock catches the serpent in 12s with the speed of 300 m/min. What is the height of the tree ?(CBSE 2015) (Ch.No-9)
Solution:
Hint: Let C be the position of peacock and A be the position of serpent.

Question 20.
In the given figure, if ∠ACB = 50°, then find ∠ATO. (Ch.No-10)

Solution:
Hint: ∠OAT = 90°
[∵ angle between radius and tangent]
Now, ∠BOA = 100° [angle subtended by an arc at centre is twice the angle subtended at remaining part of circle]
⇒ ∠ATO = 180° – (∠TOA) + (∠OAT)
[∵ angles property of a triangle]
= 40°

Section – III
(8 × 4 = 32 M)

Note:

1. Answer all the questions.
2. Each question carries 4 marks.

Question 21.
Two different dice are thrown together. Find the probability that the numbers obtained have
i) even sum, and (Ch.No-14)
ii) even product
Solution:
Number of all possible outcomes = 6 × 6 = 36

i) Let E₁ be the event that the numbers obtained have even sum.
Then, outcomes favourable to E₁ are
(1, 1), (1, 3), (1, 5), (2, 2), (2, 4),
(2, 6), (3, 1), (3, 3), (3, 5), (4, 2)
(4, 4), (4, 6) (5, 1), (5, 3), (5, 5)
(6, 2), (6, 4) and (6, 6)
∴ Number of outcomes favourable to E₂ is 18.
∴ P(E₁) \(=\frac{\text { Number of outcomes favourable to } \mathrm{E}_1}{\text { No. of all possible outcomes }}\)
= \(\frac{18}{36}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)

ii) Let E₂ be the event that the numbers obtained have even product.
Then outcomes favourable to E₂ are:
(1, 2), (1, 4), (1, 6), (2, 1), (2, 2), (2, 3)
(2, 4), (2, 5), (2, 6), (3, 2), (3, 4), (3, 6)
(4, 1), (4, 2), (4, 3), (4, 4), (4, 5), (4, 6)
(5, 2), (5, 4), (5, 6), (6, 1), (6, 2), (6, 3)
(6, 4), (6, 5) and (6, 6).
∴ Number of outcomes favourable to E₂ = 27
∴ P(E₂) \(=\frac{\text { No. of outcomes favourable to } \mathrm{E}_2}{\text { No. of all possible outcomes }}\)
= \(\frac{27}{36}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}\)

Question 22.
The given distribution shows the number of runs scored by some top batsmen of the world in
one-day international cricket matches. (Ch.No-13)

Find the mode of the data.
Solution:
Here the maximum frequency from the given table is f₁ = 18 and hence the maximum number of batsmen have their runs scored in the corresponding interval 4000 – 5000, so the modal class is 4000 – 5000.
Therefore, l = 4000, h = 1000, f₁ = 18, f₀ = 4, f₂ = 9

Hence, the mode of the data is 4608.7 runs (approx.)

Question 23.
A metallic sphere of radius 4.2 cm is melted and recast into the shape of a cylinder of radius 6 cm. Find the height of the cylinder. (Ch.No-12)
Solution:
Given: radius of metallic sphere = 4.2 cm.

∴ Volume = \(\frac{4}{3}\)π(4.2)³ ………. (i)
∴ Sphere is melted and recast into a cylinder of radius 6 cm and height h.
∴ Volume of the cylinder = πr²h = π(6)² × h …… (ii)
According to question,
Volume of the cylinder = Volume of the sphere
310.46 cm³ = \(\frac{22 \times 36}{7}\) h
310.46 cm³ = 113.142 cm³h
h = \(\frac{310.464}{113.142}\) cm³
h = 2.74 cm.
Height of cylinder = 2.74 cm.

Question 24.
The sum of the reciprocals of Rehman’s ages, (in years) 3 years ago and 5 years from now is 13. Find his present age. (Ch.No-4)
Solution:
Let the present age of Rehman be x years
3 years ago Rehman’s age was (x – 3) years
5 years from now Rehman’s age will be = (x + 5) years
According to question,
\(\frac{1}{x-3}+\frac{1}{x+5}\) = \(\frac{1}{3}\)
⇒ \(\frac{x+5+x-3}{(x-3)(x+5)}\) = \(\frac{1}{3}\)
⇒ \(\frac{2 x+2}{x^2+2 x-15}\) = \(\frac{1}{3}\)
⇒ 6x + 6 = x² + 2x – 15
⇒ x² – 4x – 21 = 0
⇒ x² – 7x – 3x – 21 = 0
⇒ x(x – 7) + 3(x – 7) = 0
⇒ (x + 3) (x – 7) = 0
⇒ x + 3 = 0 or x – 7 = 0
⇒ x = 7 or -3 (-3 is rejected)

Question 25.
In ∆PQR, right angled at Q, PR + QR = 25 cm and PQ = 5 cm. Determine the values of sin P, cos P and tan P. (Ch.No-8)
Solution:
Let QR = x and PR = y
Then, PR + QR = 25 [given]
⇒ y + x = 25
⇒ y = 25 – x ……..(i)
In right angled ∆PQR,

Question 26.
The sum of the 4^th and 8^th terms of an AP is 24 and the sum of the 6^th and 10^th terms is 44. Find the first three terms of the AP. (Ch.No-5)
Solution:
Let a be the first term and d be the common difference of given AP.
Given, a₄ + a₈ = 24
∴ (a + 3d) + (a + 7d) = 24
[∵ a_n = a + (n – 1)d] …… (i)
⇒ a + 5d = 12
[dividing both sides by 2]
and a₆ + a₁₀ = 44
⇒ (a + 5d) + (a + 9d) = 44
⇒ 2a + 14d = 44 ⇒ a + 7d = 22 ……. (ii)
[dividing both sides by 2]
On subtracting Eq. (i) from Eq. (ii), we get
2d = 10 ⇒ d = 5
On putting d = 5 in Eq. (i), we get
a + 25 = 12 ⇒ a = -13
Hence, the first three terms are
a, (a + d) and (a + 2d)
i.e., -13, (-13 + 5) and (-13 + 2 × 5)
i.e., -13, -8 and -3.

Question 27.
Prove that the angle between the two tangents drawn from an external point to a circle is supplementary to the angle subtended by the line segment joining the points of contact at the centre. (Ch.No-10)
Solution:
Let PQ and PR be two tangents drawn from an external point P to a circle with centre O.

To prove : ∠QOR = 180° – ∠QPR
or ∠QOR + ∠QPR = 180°
Proof: In ∆OQP and ∆ORP,
PQ = PR [∵ tangents drawn from an external point are equal in length]
OQ = OR [radii of circle]
OP = OP [common sides]
∴ ∆OQP ≅ ∆ORP [by SSS congruence rule]
Then, ∠QPO = ∠RPO [by CPCT]
and ∠POQ = ∠POR [by CPCT]
⇒ ∠QPR = 2∠OPQ
and ∠QOR = 2∠POQ ……. (i)
Now, in right angled ∆OQP, ∠QPO + ∠QOP = 90°
⇒ ∠QOP = 90° – ∠QPO
⇒ 2∠QOP = 180° – 2∠QPO
[multiplying both sides by 2]
⇒ ∠QOR = 180° – ∠QPR [from Eq.(i)]
⇒ ∠QOR + ∠QPR = 180°
Hence proved.

Question 28.
Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 2x² – (2\(\sqrt{3}\) – 1)x – \(\sqrt{3}\) and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients. (Ch.No-2)
Solution:
Let p(x) = 2x² – (2\(\sqrt{3}\) – 1)x – \(\sqrt{3}\)
Zeroes of p(x) are given by p(x) = 0
⇒ 2x² – (2\(\sqrt{3}\) – 1)x – \(\sqrt{3}\) = 0
⇒ 2x² – 2\(\sqrt{3}\)x + x – \(\sqrt{3}\) = 0
⇒ 2x(x – \(\sqrt{3}\)) + 1(x – \(\sqrt{3}\)) = 0
⇒ (x – \(\sqrt{3}\))(2x + 1) = 0
⇒ x – \(\sqrt{3}\) = 0 (or) 2x + 1 = 0
⇒ x = \(\sqrt{3}\) (or) x = –\(\frac{1}{2}\)
⇒ x = \(\sqrt{3}\), –\(\frac{1}{2}\)
Hence the zeroes of p(x) are \(\sqrt{3}\) and –\(\frac{1}{2}\)
Comparing p(x) = 2x² – (2\(\sqrt{3}\) – 1)x – \(\sqrt{3}\) with ax² + bx + c, we get
a = 2, b = -(2\(\sqrt{3}\) – 1), c = –\(\sqrt{3}\)
Now,
Sum of zeroes
= (\(\sqrt{3}\)) + (-\(\frac{1}{2}\)) = \(\frac{2 \sqrt{3}-1}{2}\) = \(-\frac{b}{a}\)
product of zeroes
= (\(\sqrt{3}\))(-\(\frac{1}{2}\)) = –\(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) = \(\frac{c}{a}\)
Hence the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients is verified.

Section – IV
(5 × 8 = 40 M)

Note:

1. Answer all the questions.
2. Each question carries 8 marks.
3. There is an internal choice for each question.

Question 29.
a) Let a, b, c and p be the rational numbers such that p is not a perfect cube if a + bp^1/3 + cp^2/3 = 0, then prove that a = b = c. (Ch.No-1)
(OR)
b) CD and GH are respectively the bisectors of ∠ACB and ∠EGF such that D and H lie on sides
AB and FE of ∆ABC and ∆EFG, respectively. If ∆ABC ~ ∆FEG, show that (Ch.No-6)
i) \(\frac{\mathrm{CD}}{\mathrm{GH}}\) = \(\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{FG}}\)
ii) ∆DCB ~ ∆HGE
iii) ∆DCA ~ ∆HGF
Solution:
a) Hint : We have, a + bp^1/3 + cp^2/3 = 0 …… (i)
Multiplying both sides by p^1/3, we get
ap^1/3 + bp^2/3 + cp = 0 …… (ii)
Multiplying Eq. (i) by b and Eq. (ii) by c and subtracting, we get
(ab + b²p^1/3 + bcp^2/3) – (acp^1/3 + bcp^2/3 + c²p) = 0
⇒ (b² – ac)p^1/3 + ab – c²p = 0
⇒ b² – ac = 0 and ab – c²p = 0
[∵ p^1/3 is irrational]
⇒ b² = ac and ab = c²p
⇒ a² (ac) = c⁴p² [putting b² = ac in a²b² = c⁴p²]
⇒ a³c – c⁴p² = 0 ⇒ (a³ – c³p²)c = 0
⇒ a³ = p²c³ or c = 0 ⇒ p² = \(\frac{a^3}{c^3}\)
⇒ (p²)^1/3 = \(\left(\frac{a^3}{c^3}\right)^{1 / 3}\) = \(\frac{a}{c}\) ⇒ (p^1/3)² = \(\frac{a}{c}\)
This is not possible as p^1/3 is irrational and \(\frac{a}{c}\) is rational.
∴ a³ – p² c³ ≠ 0, hence c = 0.
Putting c = 0 in b² – ac = 0, we get b = 0
b = 0, c = 0, then a = 0
Hence, a = b = c = 0.

OR

b) Draw ∆ABC and ∆FEG and then draw bisectors CD and GH of ∠ACB and ∠EGF such that D lies on AB and H lies on FE.

i) Given, ∆ABC ~ ∆FEG
So, all corresponding angles are equal.
∴ ∠CAB = ∠GFE
or ∠CAD = ∠GFH ……. (i)
and ∠ACB = ∠FGE
⇒ \(\frac{1}{2}\)∠ACB = \(\frac{1}{2}\)∠FGE
[dividing both sides by 2]
⇒ ∠ACD = ∠FGH …….. (ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii),
∆ACD ~ ∆FGH
[by AA similarity citerion]
∴ \(\frac{\mathrm{CD}}{\mathrm{GH}}\) = \(\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{FG}}\)
[since, corresponding sides of two similar triangles are proportional]

ii) In ∆DCB and ∆HGE, ∠DBC = ∠HEG …… (iii)

From Eqs. (iii) and (iv),
∆DCB ~ ∆HGF
[by AA similarity criterion]

iii) In ∆DCA and ∆HGF
∠DAC = ∠HFG ……. (v)

Question 30.
a) Find the centre of a circle passing through the points (6, -6), (3, -7) and (3, 3). (Ch.No-7)
(OR)
b) Rachel, an engineering student was asked to make a model shaped like a cylinder with two cones attached at its two ends by using a thin aluminium sheet. The diameter of the model is 3 cm, and its length is 12 cm. (Ch.No-12)
If each cone has a height of 2 cm, then find the volume of air contained in the model that Rachel made. (Assume the outer and inner dimensions of the model are nearly the same.)
Solution:
a) We know that equation of circle is
x² + y² + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0
where (-g, -f) are the centre of circle.
(6, -6) passes through the circle
36 + 36 + 12 g + 2f(-6) + r = 0
72 + 12g – 12f + c = 0 ……(1)
(3, -7) passes through the circle
(3)² + (-7)² + 2g(3) + 2f(-7) + c = 0
9 + 49 + 6g – 14f + c = 0
58 + 6g – 14f + c = 0 …….(2)
(3, 3) passes through the circle
(3)² + (3)² + 2g(3) + 2 f(3) + c = 0
18 + 6g + 6f + c = 0 ……. (3)
From (2) and (3)’

(OR)

b) Given, model is a combination of a cylinder and two cones. Clearly, volume of the air will be equal to the sum of the volumes of two cones and one cylinder.

Question 31.
a) A die is thrown once. Find the probability of getting (Ch.No-14)
(i) a prime number;
(ii) a number lying between and ;
(iii) an odd number.
(OR)
b) Two poles of equal heights are standing opposite to each other on either side of the road, which is 80m wide. From a point between them on the road, the angles of elevation of the top of the poles are 60° and 30°, respectively. Find the height of the poles and the distances of the point from the poles. (Ch.No-9)
Solution:
a) Number of all possible outcomes (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) = 6

i) Let E₁ be the event of getting a prime number.
(A natural number p > 1 is said to be prime if only divisors of p are 1 and p).
Then, the outcomes favourable to E₁ are
Therefore, the number of outcomes favourable to E₁ is 3.
So, P(E₁) =

ii) Let E₂ be the event of getting a number lying between and .
Then, the outcomes favourable to E₂ are Therefore, the number of outcomes favourable to E₂ is 3.
So, P(E₂) =

iii) Let E₃ be the event getting an odd number.
Then, the outcomes favourable to E₃ are Therefore, the number of outcomes favourable to E₃ is 3.
So, P(E₃) =

Remark : for part (ii):

(i) “Between” 2 and 6
⇒ Excluding 2 and 6, i.e., 3, 4, 5
(ii) “From” 2 to 6
Including 2 and 6, i.e., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

(OR)

b)

Let AB = 80 m be the width of the road.
On both sides of the road,
poles AE = BD = h m are standing. Let C be any point on AB such that from point C, angles of elevation are
∠BCD = 60°, and
∠ACE = 30°.
Let BC = x m.
Then, AC = AB – BC = (80 – x)m
In right angled ∆CAE, tan 30° = \(\frac{P}{B}\) = \(\frac{\mathrm{AE}}{\mathrm{AC}}\) ⇒ \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\) = \(\frac{h}{80-x}\) [∵ tan 30° = \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\)]
⇒ 80 – x = h \(\sqrt{3}\) ⇒ h \(\sqrt{3}\) + x = 80 ….. (i)
and in right angled ∆ CBD,
tan 60° = \(\frac{\mathrm{BD}}{\mathrm{BC}}\) ⇒ \(\sqrt{3}\) = \(\frac{h}{x}\) [∵ tan 60° = \(\sqrt{3}\)]
⇒ h = \(\sqrt{3}\)x ……….. (ii)
On putting h = \(\sqrt{3}\)x in Eq. (i), we get
\(\sqrt{3}\)x (\(\sqrt{3}\)) + x = 80 ⇒ 3x + x = 80
⇒ 4x = 80
⇒ x = 20 m
On putting x = 20 m in Eq. (ii), we get
h = 20 \(\sqrt{3}\) m
Now, AC = 80 – x = 80 – 20 = 60 m
Hence, height of the poles is 20 \(\sqrt{3}\) m and the distances of the point C from the poles
are 60 m and 20 m.

Question 32.
a) The lengths of 40 leaves of a plant are measured correct to the nearest millimetre, and the
data obtained is represented in the following table: (Ch.No-13)

Find the median length of the leaves.
(OR)
b) Find the 20^th term from the last term of the AP : 3, 8,13, …….., 253. (Ch.No-5)
Solution:
a) The data is in the form of discontinuous classes and hence needs to be converted to continuous classes for finding the median, since the formula for median assumes continuous classes.
For doing this let us subtract 0.5 from lower limit of each class (Rule: LS) and add 0.5 to upper limit of each class-interval (Rule: UA)
Hence the discontinuous classes change to continuous classes
117.5 – 126.5, 126.5 – 135.5, …… 171.5 – 180.5
∴ The given distribution after converting discontinuous classs to continuous classes is

Now, N = Σf_i = 40
So, \(\frac{\mathrm{N}}{2}\) = \(\frac{40}{2}\) = 20
Cumulative frequency just > \(\frac{\mathrm{N}}{2}\) = 20 is 29.
The corresponding class interval to this cf 29 is 144.5 – 153.5
So, 144.5 – 153.5 is the median class.
Therefore, l = 144.5, h = 9, f = 12, cf = 17
∴ Median = l + \(\left(\frac{\frac{\mathrm{N}}{2}-\mathrm{cf}}{\mathrm{f}}\right)\) × h = 144.5 + \(\left(\frac{20-17}{12}\right)\) × 9
= 144.5 + \(\frac{1}{4}\) × 9
= 144.5 + 2.25
= 146.75 mm.
Hence, the median length of the leaves is 146.75 mm.

(OR)

b) The given AP is 3, 8, 13, …….., 253
Here, a = 3
d = 8 – 3 = 5
l = 253
Let the number of terms of the AP be n.
Then, nth term = l = 253
⇒ 3 + (n – 1) 5 = 253
| ∵ a_n = a + (n – 1) d
⇒ (n – 1) 5 = 253 – 3
⇒ (n – 1)5 = 250
⇒ n – 1 = \(\frac{250}{5^{\prime}}\)
⇒ n – 1 = 50
⇒ n = 50 + 1
⇒ n = 51
So, there are 51 terms in the given AP.
Now, m = 20^th term from the last term
= (n – m + 1)^th
= (51 – 20 + 1)^th
term from the beginning
(Remark : See 5.3 (2))
= 32^th term from the beginning
= 3 + (32 – 1)5 |∵ a_n = a + (n – 1)d
= 3 + 155 = 158
Hence, the 20^th term from the last term of the given AP is 158.
Alternative Solution : Let us write the given AP in the reverse order. Then the AP becomes
253, 253 – 5 = 248, 243, …….. 3
Here, a = 253
d = a₂ – a₂ = 248 – 253 = -5
Therefore, required term
= 20^th term of this new AP
= 253 + (20 – 1) (- 5)
∵ a_n = a + (n – 1) d
= 253 + 19(-5) = 253 – 95 = 158
Hence, the 20^th term from the last term of the given AP is 158.

Question 33.
a) Solve the following pairs of equations by reducing them to a pair of linear equations:

i) \(\frac{1}{2 x}+\frac{1}{3 y}\) = 2
\(\frac{1}{3 x}+\frac{1}{2 y}\) = \(\frac{13}{6}\)
ii) \(\frac{2}{\sqrt{x}}+\frac{3}{\sqrt{y}}\) = 2
\(\frac{4}{\sqrt{x}}-\frac{9}{\sqrt{y}}\) = -1
(OR)
b) The age of two friends Ani and Biju differ by 3 years. Ani’s father Dharam is twice as old as Ani and Biju is twice as old as his sister Cathy. The ages of Cathy and Dharam differ by 30 years. Find the ages of Ani and Biju. (Ch.No-3)
Solution:
a)
i) We have:
\(\frac{1}{2 x}+\frac{1}{3 y}\) = 2 ……. (1)
\(\frac{1}{3 x}+\frac{1}{2 y}\) = \(\frac{13}{6}\) ……. (2)
Substituting \(\frac{1}{\mathrm{x}}\) = u and \(\frac{1}{\mathrm{y}}\) = v in equations (1) and (2), we have :
\(\frac{u}{2}+\frac{v}{3}\) = 2 …… (3)
and \(\frac{u}{3}+\frac{v}{2}\) = \(\frac{13}{6}\) ……… (4)
Multiplying both sides of both equations by 6, we get:
3u + 2v = 12 ……. (5)
2u + 3v = 13 ……. (6)
Now multiplying equation (5) by 3 and (6) by 2, and then subtracting the results, we get:

ii) We have : \(\frac{2}{\sqrt{x}}+\frac{3}{\sqrt{y}}\) = 2 …… (1)
\(\frac{4}{\sqrt{x}}-\frac{9}{\sqrt{y}}\) = -1 …… (2)
Substituting \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mathrm{x}}}\) = u and \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mathrm{y}}}\) = v in equations (1) and (2), we get:
2u + 3v = 2 …….. (3)
4u – 9v = -1 ……… (4)
Multiplying equation (3) by 3 and adding the result to equation (4), we get :

b) Let the ages of Ani and Biju be x years y years respectively.
If Ani is older than Biju
x – y = 3
If Biju is older than Ani
y – x = 3
-x + y = 3 [Given}
Dharm’s age = 2x years and Cathy’s age = \(\frac{y}{2}\) years
Clearly, Dharam is older than Cathy.
∴ 2x – \(\frac{y}{2}\) = 30
⇒ 4x – y = 60
Thus, we have the following two systems of linear equations:
x – y = 3 …….(i)
4x – y = 60 ……(ii)
And x – y = -3 ……. (iii)
4x – y = 60 ……(iv)
subtracting equation (i) from equation (ii) we get: 3x – 57 x = 19
Putting x = 19 in equation (i),
we get 19 – y = 3 ⇒ y = 16
Again subtracting equation (iv) from equation (iii), we get 3x = 63
⇒ x = 21
Putting x = 21 in equation (iii) we get
21 – y = -3
⇒ y = 24
Hence, Ani’s age is either 19 years or 21 years and Biju’s age is either 16 years or 24 years.

Consistent practice with AP 10th Class English Model Papers Set 6 helps in understanding the exam pattern better.

AP SSC English Model Paper Set 6 with Solutions

Time : 3 Hours, 15 Minutes.
Max. Marks : 100

Instructions:

1. The question paper has 37 questions in three sections (A, B and C).
2. Answer all the questions on a separate answer book supplied to you.
3. 15 minutes of time is allotted exclusively for reading the question paper and 3 hours for writing the answers.
4. Answer all the questions of SECTION – B (Grammar & Vocabulary) in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Section – A (Reading Comprehension)

(Questions 1 – 5): Read the following passage carefully.
Tenth May dawned bright and clear. For the past few days I had been pleasantly besieged by dignitaries and world leaders who were coming to pay their respects before the inauguration. The inauguration would be the largest gathering ever of international leaders on South African soil.

The ceremonies took place in the lovely sandstone amphitheatre formed by the Union Buildings in Pretoria. For decades this had been the seat of white supremacy, and now it was the site of a rainbow gathering of different colours and nations for the installation of South Africa’s first democratic, non-racial government. (Nelson Mandela : Long Walk to freedom)

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 2 = 10M)

Question 1.
What was the Inauguration the speaker was speaking about?
Answer:
The inauguration of South Africa’s first democratic non-raical government.

Question 2.
What do you mean by rainbow gathering?
Answer:
A beautiful coming together of various peoples, like the colours in rainbow.

Question 3.
Why was the speaker besieged by the dignitaries and world leaders? (  )
A) to enquire his health and welfare
B) to pay respects before the inauguration of swearing-in ceremony of the first non- racial, independent government of South Africa
C) to participate in the Non-Aligned Movement’s conference
Answer:
B) to pay respects before the inauguration of swearing-in ceremony of the first non- racial, independent government of South Africa

Question 4.
Who is the speaker of this passage? (  )
A) Mr de Klerk
B) Zenani
C) Nelson Mandela
Answer:
C) Nelson Mandela

Question 5.
What kind of a rule was there previously in South Africa? (  )
A) Democratic, non-racial government
B) A rule of white supremacy
C) A rule of black racial government
Answer:
B) A rule of white supremacy

(Questions 6-10): Read the following stanza carefully.

Now the name of the little black kitten was Ink,
And the little gray mouse, she called her Blink,
And the little yellow dog was sharp as Mustard,
But the dragon was a coward, and she called him Custard. (The Tale of Custard the Dragon)

Now, answer the following questions. (5× 1 = 5M)

Question 6.
Who is coward?
Answer:
Custard

Question 7.
What were kitten and the mouse called by Belinda?
Answer:
The Kitten and the mouse were called Ink and Blink, respectively.

Question 8.
How did the poet describe Custard? ( )
1. Smart
2. Intelligent
3. Cowardly

Select the correct option.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Only 3
d) All of these
Answer:
c) Only 3

Question 9.
What is the colour of Belinda’s Cat? (  )
a) Black
b) Grey
c) White
d) Red
Answer:
a) Black

Question 10.
Select the sentence in which the word ‘mustard’ is used in the similar meaning as the above extract. (  )
a) Add mustard to give the dressing a sharper taste.
b) More than 40 different mustard plant species exist throughout the world.
c) A little mustard is served on the side to add further piquancy,
d) All of the above
Answer:
d) All of the above

Question(11-15) Read the following passage carefully.
She was the fourth daughter of Numberdar Ramlal. When she was ten months old, she had fallen off the cot on her head and perhaps it had damaged some part of her brain. That was why she remained a backward child and came to be known as Bholi, the simpleton.

At birth, the child was very fair and pretty. But when she was two years old, she had an attack of small-pox. Only the eyes were saved, but the entire body was permanently disfigured by deep black pockmarks. Little Sulekha could not speak till she was five, and when at last she learnt to speak, she stammered. The other children often made fun of her and mimicked her. As a result, she talked very little. But Ramlal was worried about Bholi. She had neither good looks nor intelligence.

(Bholi) Choose the appropriate answer from options given : (5 × 1 = 5M)
Question 11.
Why did she remain as a backward child? (  )
A) because by birth she had a problem in her brain
B) because she had fallen from cot on her head when she was ten months old and it damaged some part of her brain
C) because she suffered from some brain fever when she was ten months old and consequently she became a backward child
Answer:
B) because she had fallen from cot on her head when she was ten months old and it damaged some part of her brain

Question 12.
Why was she known as Bholi? (  )
A) It was her nickname.With fondling love people used to call her Bholi.
B) Since her childhood the girl lived to be very much simple. So the people used to call her Bholi, the simpleton.
C) Because of damage of her brain when she was ten months old she remaineda backward child. So people called her Bholi, the simpleton.
Answer:
C) Because of damage of her brain when she was ten months old she remaineda backward child. So people called her Bholi, the simpleton.

Question 13.
Why was Bholi’s entire body disfigured by deep black marks? (  )
A) because of an accident in which she had fallen from the cot on head
B) because of small-pox
C) by birth she was like that
Answer:
B) because of small-pox

Question 14.
Why did Sulekha talk very little? (  )
A) because she lost her speech when she had fallen from cot
B) because she used to stammer while speaking and children used to make fun of her by imitating her
C) because she was dumb by birth
Answer:
B) because she used to stammer while speaking and children used to make fun of her by imitating her

Question 15.
Who was Ramlal?
A) Ramlal was Bholi’s brother.
B) Ramlal was Bholi’s father.
C) Ramlal was Bholi’s teacher.
Answer:
B) Ramlal was Bholi’s father.

Question 16.
Study the following bar diagram.
Science qualification in two countries

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 1 = 5)

i) What does the bar chart represent?
Answer:
The bar chart represents the percentage of people holding science qualification at various levels in Malaysia and Singapore.

ii) How many more people in Malaysia have passed in science in their school than in Singapore?
Answer:
5%

iii) Only ______% of people have acquired their Masters in science. (  )
a) 10
b) 25
c) 5
Answer:
a) 10

iv) Only ______ of the people in Singapore opted for Bachelor’s degree after schooling.
a) two thirds
b) one third
c) half
Answer:
a) two thirds

v) Choose the correct statement. (  )
a) No one in Singapore and Malaysia likes science.
b) More people in the two countries acquire their Masters.
c) Both the countries have equal percentage in Master’s degrees.
Answer:
c) Both the countries have equal percentage in Master’s degrees.

Question 17 : Read the following passage carefully.
Steve Jobs was born on February 24,1955, in San Francisco, California. In 1976, he co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Wozniak in his garage, revolutionizing the personal computer industry. After being ousted from Apple in 1985, he founded NeXT, a company focused on higher education and business markets. Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, leading the company to launch iconic products like the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. He is remembered as a visionary who transformed the tech industry.

Now, arrange the following jumbled sentences into a meaningful order. (5 × 1 = 5M)
a) Steve Jobs was born in San Francisco, California.
b) He co-founded Apple Inc. in 1976.
c) He founded NeXT after leaving Apple.
d) He returned to Apple in 1997.
e) He is remembered as a visionary.
Answer:
a) Steve Jobs was born in San Francisco, California.
b) He co-founded Apple Inc. in 1976.
c) He founded NeXT after leaving Apple.
d) He returned to Apple in 1997.
e) He is remembered as a visionary.

Section – B (Grammar & Vocabulary)

Note: Answer all the questions of Section – B in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Question 18.
Combine the following sentences using ‘which’ 2M
We had been through the policy of apartheid, it had created deep impacts in our lives.
Answer:
We had been through the policy of apartheid, which had created deep impacts in our lives.

Question 19.
Change the following sentence into ‘passive voice’ 2M
He had seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it.
Answer:
His older brother catching his first herring and devour it had been seen by him.

Question 20.
Change the following into Reported Speech. 2M
He said to me, “Who is your favourite politician ?”
Answer:
He asked me who my favourite politician was

Question 21.
Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition given in brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) My keesing had a good laugh my arguments. (to, at, on)
Answer:
at

ii) Anne Frank, as punishment talking in class, write an essay entitled ‘Quack, Quack,
Quack, Said Mistress Chatterbox” (from, form, for)
Answer:
for

Question 22.
Edit the following passage. (4 × 1 = 4M)
‘The cat were (a) sleeping on the mat when the dog come(b) in. They haven’t (c) been getting along well lately, and I worry (d) about them fighting,”
Answer:
a) was
b) came
c) hadn’t
d) worried

Question 23.
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. (2 × 1 = 2M)
1) It’s raining. Do you need _______ umbrella ?
Answer:
an

2) Look at _______ woman over there I She is my mother.
Answer:
the

Question 24.
Change the following into Repeated action in the past using ‘would/used to’
i) They played chess every afternoon.
Answer:
They used to play chess every afternoon

ii) He listened to the radio every morning
Answer:
He would listen to the radio every morning

Question 25.
Rewrite the sentences into a single sentence using Noun-modifiers.
i) She played a song. It is classical and has a beautiful melody.
Answer:
She played a classical song with a beautiful melody.

ii) They bought a house. It is luxurious and .has a swimming pool.
Answer:
They bought a luxurious house with a swimming pool.

Question 26.
Give a suitable advice for the situation given below.
Your mother is not turning the gas cylinder off after cooking. Advise her to turn off the gas cylinder after cooking.
Answer:
You should / ought to turn off the gas cylinder after cooking.

Question 27.
Read the paragraph and write the synonyms of the underlined words choosing from the words given in the box. (4 × 1 = 4M)

unintentionally, superior, answered, usual, domesticated, opined

When i casually (a) mentioned this to a friend, he as casually replied that I had better (b) get one in the Tigris marshes, for there they were as common (c) as mosquitoes, and were often tamed (d) by the Arabs.
Answer:
(a) unintentionally
(b) superior
(c) usual
(d) domesticated

Question 28.
Read the paragraph and match the words given in column ‘A’ with their antonyms in column ‘B’. (4 × 1 = 4M)
The bus moved (a) on. The memory of the dead (b) cow haunted her, dampening (c) her enthusiasm (d). She no longer wanted to look out the window.
Answer:
(a) stopped
(b) alive
(c) bright
(d) apathy

Question 29.
Fill the blanks with the right form of words given in the brackets.
At twelve, he ______ (was sent / is sent / has been sent) (a) away for ______ (school/ schooling / schooled) (b) in the Hindu sacred scriptures
Answer:
(a) was sent
(b) schooling

Question 30.
Complete the words with correct Prefixes and Suffixes given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) And with good rea ______ (son/sun)
Answer:
reason

ii) The dogs are running after a fox, when Squeezer goes and starts worr ______ (iying/ ying) sheep
Answer:
worrying

Question 31.
Find the wrongly spelt word and write the correct spelling. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) Reminiscing Loaves, Vanished, Molders ________
Answer:
Moulders

ii) Exinguished, Amongst, Fumece, Bamboo ________
Answer:
(ii) Furnace

Question 32.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word given below.

pro.Voke/pro.Voke/verb 1 ~ sth to cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect: The announcement provoked a storm of protest. G The article was intended to provoke discussion. G Dairy products may provoke allergic reaction in some people. 2~sth (into sth/into doing sth) SYN ~ sb to do sth to say or do sth that you know will annoy sb so that they react in an angry way goad; The lawyer claimed his client was provoked into acts of violence by the defendant. G Be carefuly what you say he’s easily  provoked.

Now answer the following questions using the information above.
(a) What is the synonym of ‘provoke’ given for the second meaning?
Answer:
goad

(b) What part of speech is the word ‘provoke’?
Answer:
verb

Question 33.
Use the following expressions in sentences of your own. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) Phrasal verb : Take care of
Answer:
I’ll take care of the kids while you’re out.

ii) Idiomatic expression : Hit the books
Answer:
I need to hit the books before my big exam

Question 34.
Match the following.

1. Description	(A) Sprayed
2. Missile	(B) Feeling sorrow
3. Peppered	(C) A flying weapon
4. Management	(D) Address someone-
	(E) Supervision
	(F) In details.

Answer:
(F) In details.
(C) A flying weapon
(A) Sprayed
(E) Supervision

Section – C (Creative Expression)

Question 35.
A) In 2000 Nelson Mandela was awarded the International Gandhi Peace Prize. When he came to India to receive the prize a journalist named Krishnan got a chance to have an interview with him about his personal and political life. What would be the conversation between Krishnan and Nelson Mandela? 10M
Answer:
Krishnan: Good morning Sir. I feel it a privilege for me if I could have a small chat with you.

Nelson: Good morning. We can chat surely, but what are you?.

Krishnan: Sir, I am Krishna, a journalist from the Fortnight.

Nelson: Nice to meet you. What do you want to ask me?

Krishnan: Sir, about your birth and about the first name.

Nelson: I was born on 18 July 1918 at Transkie, South Africa. My first name was Ftoli- hlahla – an African name. Later my teacher supplemented the English name Nelson to my name.

Krishnan: Sir, about your parents?

Nelson: My father was Hendry Mphakanyiswa Mandela the chief of our Thembu tribe. Mandela is our family name. My mother was Nosekeni Fanny.

Krishnan: What is your educational background?

Nelson: I started my schooling at the local mission school. I graduated from the University College of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape. I enrolled for LLB in 1943, but I was unable to complete it. I got my law degree in 1989.

Krishnan: Why were you sent to jail?

Nelson: I was arrested and jailed on the accusation of treason by the South African Government. As a member of African National Congress I challenged apartheid. For that reason I was jailed in 1956 and acquitted in 1961.

Krishnan: Have you ever resorted to violent means?

Nelson: I formed MK – the military wing of ANC. We tried to overthrow the government by violence. I was arrested in 1962 and sentenced to 5 years.

Krishnan: How long had you been jailed?

Nelson: I was jailed for 18 years and had been there until 11 February, 1990. I spent 27 years in total in jail

Krishnan: Why were you called, “The Black Pimpernel”?

Nelson: To avoid police. I used to wear several disguises, so the press used to call me “The Black Pimpernel”.

Krishnan: Thank you very much Sir for spending your valuable time with me and sharing a lot of things about your life.

Nelson: It’s my pleasure. It’s my turn to go on to the podium. It’s nice talking to you.

Krishnan: I’m privileged. Thank you Sir.

(OR)
B) In the lesson “The Black Aeroplane” the narrator started his journey in his old Dakota over France back to England. He wanted to have breakfast in England. Suddenly the storm clouds covered the sky. But he continued his journey without any equipment like a radio, compass, etc. It was such a terrible experience for the narrator.
Now, imagine that you are the narrator and write a diary entry about this terrible experience.
Answer:
9th January 20xx
10.00 p.m.
Dear Diary,
What a terrifying experience today! I had started my journey in my old Dakota flying from France to England with nothing but the desire to have a simple breakfast back home. The skies were clear at first. But then, out of nowhere, storm clouds gathered, and the air turned ominous.

It wasn’t long before I found myself flying blindly through a thick, dark fog. I couldn’t see a thing! My radio was useless, and my compass wasn’t working. I was utterly lost, alone in the sky. The storm seemed to come out of nowhere, and there was no one to help.

Then, just as panic began to set in, I saw something incredible – a plane, a mysterious black aeroplane, appeared in front of me. It guided me safely through the storm, and somehow, I followed it, trusting it completely.

But then, as suddenly as it had appeared, the black aeroplane vanished, and I was left flying through clear skies, as if the storm had never happened. I landed safely in England. My heart still racing from the incredible ordeal. I don’t know what to make of it was it real? A hallucination? – The Narrator

Question 36.
A) The street dog menace is widely being discussed in A.P and Telangana following the canine
attack on a four-year-old boy in Hyderabad. Pack of dogs are threatening people and motorists on roads in towns and villages of NTR district. In a shocking incident, a herd of 32 sheep and goats were killed by a pack of straying dogs in Vemavaram. Constant animal birth control programme, sterilizing of dogs, increasing the number of dog catchers and providing Anti-Rabies vaccines are some measures suggested for curbing the street-dog menace.
Now write a letter to the commissioner of your Municipality about the issue and suggest measures. 10M
Answer:

LETTER

Vijayawada
17.3.20xx.

From
xxxx
H.No. 3-20/A,
Singh Nagar,
Vijayawada.

To
The Municipal Commissioner, Vijayawada Municipality,
Vijayawada.

Respected Sir,
Sub: Regarding the street dog menace
I regret to bring the following few lines about the street dog menace for your kind consideration and needful action. The street dog menace is widely being discussed in A.P and Telangana following a canine attack on a four-year-old boy in Hyderabad. Pack of dogs are threatening people and motorists on roads in towns and villages of NTR district. In a shocking incident, a herd of 32 sheep and goats were killed by a pack of straying dogs in Vemavaram.

In our town also people are suffering from street dogs. Constant animal birth control programme, sterilizing of dogs, increasing the number of dog catchers and providing Anti-Rabies vaccines at free of cost to the victims are some measures suggested for curbing the street dog menace.Hence I request you to take the above suggested measures and curb the street dog menace. Hoping that you will take the needful measures.
Thanking you Sir,

Yours sincerely,
xxxx

(OR)
B) Write a script for a speech on the occassion of “Senior Citizen’s Day” in your school.
Answer:
Respected Headmaster, dear teachers and my companions!
Good morning to all ! Today, I stand before you to deliver a speech about the attitude of the youth towards the elders, on the occassion of “Senior Citizens Day”. The elders are being abused and harassed by the youth. The young ones love only their property. They don’t show any love and affection. But they love only the money of their elders. In olden days joint family systems were a strong support-network for the elderly. When the old people really need the help from their young ones, they simply escape from their responsibility.

They give more importance to money and assets but hot to human values. The things such as increasing selfishness, breaking family system, economic hardships, youth leaving for other cities for jobs, poverty etc., lead to this condition. I personally feel that the youth should take care of their elders. We should treat them with love and affection. We should not confine them to old homes. We need to share our feelings with them. We should not ill treat them. My best wishes to all senior citizens on the occassion of senior citizens day.
Thank you one and all.

Question 37.
A) Imagine you are Mrs Hall in the lesson ‘Footprints without Feet. An eccentric scientist by name Griffin booked a room in your hotel. You find there is something wrong with him but unable to find what it is. Describe Griffin and his strange behaviour.
Answer:
Today had an unusual guest named Griffin. He arrived at the hotel looking strange and messy, I immediately noticed something was off about him. Griffin was very secretive and avoided eye contact. He kept to himself, mumbling and pacing in his room. I thought he might be unwell, but he refused any help. When I offered him some tea, he looked startled and quickly said no. uo avoided company and got angry when someone tried to enter his room.

I heard him talking to himself a few times, but his words didn’t make sense. I tried to talk to him, but he gave short answers. There was a strange feeling whenever he was around. I have a feeling he is hiding something important. I will keep an eye on him.  Something about Griffin makes me uneasy, and I wonder what secrets he has.

(OR)
B) The chart below gives the percentage of social media users by age in India in 2020.
Write a paragraph analysing the givers information.
Answer:
Internet Activities by Age Group

Activity%	Age Group
	Teens	20s	30s	Age Grou	50s	60s	70+
Get News	76	73	76	40s	71	74	70
Online games	81	54	37	75	25	25	32
Downloads	52	46	27	29	13	8	6
Product research	0	79	80	15	79	74	70
Buying a product	43	68	69	83	67	65	41
Searching for people	5	31	23	68	24	29	27

The given table shows the internet activities done by certain age groups. The first age group in teens who do not do any product research. Instead, the teens indluge themselves in other activities more like online games, searching for news, doing online shopping etc. An average teen tends to look for entertainment on the internet more than something knowledgeable. Then come the people in their 20s.

Their internet activity is drastically different from the teens, and they can be seen being indulged in more product research, news, shopping, searching for people etc. It can be seen through the given statistics that a person’s mentality towards internet changes as they grow, and they tend to go for productive things to do there. The people in their 30s have a similar activity status to the 20s people except for a decrease in downloads, searching for people and online games.

The given data reflects that the usage of internet is the need of the hour. It is not only bound to the age group be it a 10-year-old or an above seventy. Internet is a part and parcel of everyone’s life.

Consistent practice with AP 10th Class English Model Papers Set 5 helps in understanding the exam pattern better.

AP SSC English Model Paper Set 5 with Solutions

Time : 3 Hours, 15 Minutes.
Max. Marks : 100

Instructions:

1. The question paper has 37 questions in three sections (A, B and C).
2. Answer all the questions on a separate answer book supplied to you.
3. 15 minutes of time is allotted exclusively for reading the question paper and 3 hours for writing the answers.
4. Answer all the questions of SECTION – B (Grammar & Vocabulary) in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Section – A (Reading Comprehension)

(Questions 1 – 5): Read the following passage carefully.
That was twenty-four hours ago.Since then nobody had come near him.The day before, all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish. He had, in fact, seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising a proud cackle. And all the morning the whole family had walked about on the big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting him with his cowardice. (Two Stories about Flying)

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 2 = 10M)

Question 1.
Why were seagull’s parents flying about his brothers and sister?
Answer:
Seagull’s parents flew about with his brothers and sister perfecting them in the art of flying teaching them how to skim the waves and, how to dive for fish.

Question 2.
How did seagull’s parents react when his brother was able to catch his first fish?
Answer:
They felt very much happy and proud and congratulated him by makiñg a proud caCkle.

Question 3.
What did the seagull’s parents taunt him for? (  )
A) for not eating anything for twenty four hours
B) for not flying and learning to catch fish
C) for not teaching his siblings how to fly
Answer:
B) for not flying and learning to catch fish

Question 4.
Why did seagull’s parents make a proud pleasant noise? (  )
A) because the little seagull was able to fly
B) because the seagull’s little sister attained perfection in the art of flight
C) because the seagull’s brother was able to catch his first fish
Answer:
C) because the seagull’s brother was able to catch his first fish

Question 5.
Why had nobody come near the little seagull for the last twenty four hours? ( )
A) because they wanted to make him starve and to express their annoyance for not trying to learn how to swim
B) for flying high in the sky even when too young to do it
C) for not eating anything for 24 hours
Answer:
A) because they wanted to make him starve and to express their annoyance for not trying to learn how to swim

(Questions 6 – 10): Read the following stanza carefully.
“I heard an old religious man But yesternight declare That he had found a text to prove That only God, my dear, Could love you for yourself alone And not your yellow hair.”

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 1 = 5)

Question 6.
What did the speaker of the above lines hear?
Answer:
The speaker of the above lines heard that only God can love everyone for their inner beauty.

Question 7.
Where did the religious man find that God loves everyone selflessly?
Answer:
The religous man found ft in a religious text the God loves everyone selflessly.

Question 8.
The above stands? strongly defines the idea of
(a) internal qualities
(b) external beauty
(c) spiritual self
(d) divinity
Answer:
(b) external beauty

Question 9.
Choose the phrase that best represents love you for yourself alone.
a) Unconditional love
b) Unseemly love
c) Unrequited love
d) Understated Jove
Answer:
a) Unconditional love

Question 10.
What does the word ‘yesternight’ mean?
a) Following night
b) Previous night
c) present night
d) None of these
Answer:
b) Previous night

(Questions 11 – 15): Read the following passage carefully.
By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing, Only I have no dress and consequently I cannot go to this affair. Give your card to some colleague whose wife is better fitted out than I.

She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the economical clerk. Finally she said, in a hesitating voice, “I cannot tell exactly, but it seems to me that four hundred francs ought to cover it.

He turned a little pale, for he had saved just this sum to buy a gun that he might be able to join some hunting parties the next summer, with some friends who went to shoot larks on Sunday. Nevertheless, he answered, “Very well. I will give you four hundred francs. But try to have a pretty dress.” (The Necklace)

Choose the appropriate answer from the options given : (5 × 1 = 5M)

Question 11.
“I cannot go to this affair.” What does ‘this affair’ here refer to? (  )
A) the official party
B) the birthday party
C) the wedding ceremony
Answer:
A) the official party

Question 12.
Why could she not go to the party? (  )
A) because she did not look beautiful
B) because she did not have a costly and suitable costume
C) because she did not like to go along with her husband who always dressed himself in faded clothes
Answer:
B) because she did not have a costly and suitable costume

Question 13.
What does ‘economical clerk’ indicate? ( )
A) A clerk who works in the department of economical affairs
B) A clerk who is thrifty
C) A clerk who was thirfty as he had a meagre income
Answer:
C) A clerk who was thirfty as he had a meagre income

Question 14.
How much money did she want to ask from her husband? (  )
A) a large amount
B) that much amount which her husband would not deny and would not frighten to listen
C) a meagre amount
Answer:
B) that much amount which her husband would not deny and would not frighten to listen

Question 15.
How much money was he able to save? ( )
A) Four hundred francs
B) Four thousand francs
C) Four thousand pounds
Answer:
A) Four hundred francs

Question 16.
Study the following Pie – Chart. Read the pie chart below to answer questions

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 1 = 5M)
i) What is the title?
Answer:
Dismissals of Ricky Ponting

ii) How did Ricky Ponting get out most number of times?
Answer:
Being caught

iii) In what fashion was Ricky Ponting NO i dismissed even ONCE in his career? (  )
a) Caught
b) Bowled
c) Retired Hurt
Answer:
c (Retired Hurt)

iv) What was the percentage of Not Outs in Ricky Ponting’s career? (  )
a) 0%
b) 10%
c) 54%
Answer:
b (10%)

v) Which of the following statements is TRUE about Ricky Ponting? (  )
a) Ricky Ponting was never dismissed in his cricketing career.
b) Ricky Ponting got out LBW more number of times than being stumped.
c) Dismissals through run outs were the least in Ricky Ponting’s career.
Answer:
b (Ricky Ponting got out LBW more number of times than being stumped.)

Question 17: Read the following passage carefully.
J.K. Rowling was born on July 31, 1965, in Yate, England. She began writing the first book of the Harry Potter series while on a delayed train from Manchester to London. The first book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” was published in 1997 and became an instant success. Rowling continued to write the series, completing seven books that have sold over 500 million copies worldwide. She is now recognized as one of the best-selling authors of all time.

Now, arrange the following jumbled sentences into a meaningful order (5 × 1 = 5M)

a) J.K. Rowling was born in Yate, England.
b) The first book was published in 1997.
c) She began writing the first Harry Potter book.
d) She is recognized as one of the best-selling authors.
e) She completed seven books in the series.
Answer:
a) J.K. Rowling was born in Yate, England.
c) She began writing the first Harry Potter book.
b) The first book was published in 1997.
e) She completed seven books in the series.
d) She is recognized as one of the best-selling authors.

Section – B (Grammar & Vocabulary)

Note:
Answer all the questions of Section – B in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Question 18.
Combine the following sentences using ‘who’ 2 M
The young seafull was alone on his ledge. He attempted to flap his Wings.
Answer:
The young seafuli was alone on his ledge who attempted to flap his wings.

Question 19.
Change the following sentence into ‘passive voice’ 2M
Let me put it more clearly.
Answer:
Let it be put more clearly by me.

Question 20.
Change the following into Reported Speech. 2M
An American said, “How hard-working Indians are!”
Answer:
An American exclaimed that Indians were hard-working.

Question 21.
Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition given in brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) The fire the furnaces has not yet been extinguished. (of, on, in)
ii) The son still carries the family profession. (on, of, in)
Answer:
i) in
ii) on

Question 22.
Edit the following passage. (4 × 1 = 4M)
“The book was (a) interesting, but the plot have (b) too many holes. The author don’t (c) provide enough background, and the characters wasn’t (d) fully developed.”
Answer:
a) is
b) has
c) doesn’t
d) weren’t

Question 23.
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles (2 × 1 = 2M)
1) night is quiet. Let’s take a walk.
2) spider has eight legs.
Answer:
1) The
2) A/The

Question 24.
Change the following into Repeated action in the past using ‘wouid/used to’ (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) He rode his bike to work every day.
Answer:
He used to ride his bike to work every day.

ii) He played soccer after school.
Answer:
He would play soccer after school.

Question 25.
Rewrite the sentences into a single sentence using Noun-modifiers. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) He picked up a rock. It is smooth and has a unique shape.
Answer:
He picked up a smooth rock with a unique shape.

ii) The store sells furniture. It is modern and made of wood.
Answer:
The store sells modem wooden furniture.

Question 26.
Give a suitable advice for the situation given below. (2 × 1 = 2M)
Your friend wants to speak English. Advise him / her to watch English films regularly.
Answer:
You should watch English films regularty

Question 27.
Read the paragraph and write the synonyms of the underlined words choosing from the words given in the box. (4 × 1 = 4M)

carefully, unwanted, initial, detailed, defend, judicious

Her first (a) journey – what careful (b), painstaking, elaborate (c) plans she had to make for it! She had thriftily (d) saved whatever stray coins came her way.
Answer:
(a) initial
(b) judicious
(c) detailed
(d) caretulty

Question 28.
Read the paragraph and match the words given in column ‘A’ with their antonyms in column ‘B’. (4 × 1 = 4M)
At twelve, he was sent (a) away for schooling in the Hindu sacred scriptures and four years later (b) he returned home to marry a princess. They had a son and lived (c)for ten years as befitted (d) royalty.
Answer:
(a) kept
(b) early
(C) died
(d) differ

Question 29.
Fill the blanks with the right form of words given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
It’s cold _________ I’m _________ (tremble/trembled / trembling) (a) all over, just as if I’d got an _________ (examination / examine I examined) (b) before me.
Answer:
(a) trembling
(b) examination

Question 30.
Complete the words with correct Prefixes and Suffixes given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
The bus rolled on now cutting across a bare lands _________ (caype / cape) (i), now rushing through a tiny ham _________ (let / Met) (ii) or past an odd wayside shop.
Answer:
i) landscape
ii) hamlet

Question 31.
Find the wrongly spelt word and write the correct spelling.
(i) Supposed, Labourer, Awarded, Continuos _________.
(ii) Apparently, Expression, Comparativly, Growled _________.
Answer:
(i) Continuous
(ii) Comparatively

Question 32.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word given below. (2 × 1 = 2M)

re.habili.tate /,ri:(h)a’biliteit/ verb 1~ sbto help sb to have a normal, useful life again after they have been very ill/sick or in prison for a long time: a unit for rehabilitating drug addicts 2 ~ sb (as sth)to begin to consider that sb is good or acceptable after a long period during which they were considered bad or unacceptable: He played a major role in rehabilitating Magritte as an artist. 3 ~ sth to return a building or an area to its previous good condition. re.habili.ta.tion /tlrio’blllteltelSn/ noun [U]: a drug rehabilitation centre 0 the rehabilitation of the steel industry.

Now answer the following questions using the information above.
(a) What part of speech is the word “rehabilitate”?
Answer:
verb

(b) What is the noun form of the given entry?
Answer:
rehabilitation

Question 33.
Use the following expressions in sentences of your own. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) Phrasal verb : Look for
Answer:
l’am looking for my lost keys.

ii) Don’t cut corners on the project if you want quality results.
Answer:
Idiomatic expression : Cut corners

Question 34.
Match the following.

Answer:

Part – A	Part – B
1. Tucked	(C) Being carried
2. Incorrigible	(A) Incurably bad
3. Contrary	(F) Against something
4. Tranquil	(E) Being peaceful

Section – C (Creative Expression)

Question 35.
A) The little seagull was afraid to fly. His two brothers and his little sister were able to get perfection in flying under the guidance of his parents. But this little seagull was certain that his wings would not support him. His parents were sad. They were anxious about his inability of flying.
What would be the conversation between his mother and father in this context? 10M
Answer:
Father: Good morning my dear 1

Mather: Good morning.

Father: Why are you looking sad?

Mather: I’m worried about our third son.

Father: What makes you worried about him?

Mather: He cannot fly. He is not at least trying to fly.

Father: He is very young. Don’t worry about him. He will leam.

Mather: His brothers and even his little sister are flying. They are now flying with precision and perfection.

Father: He will also one day become a good flier.

Mather: What do you think is his problem? Can’t he ever fly?

Father: I think his problem is fear and lack of confidence.

Mather: Yes. It is true. He comes to the brink of the ledge, tries, hesitates, frightens and goes back to the nest.

Father: He is certain that his wings will not support him.

Mather: What should we do then?

Father: He is to muster up the courage but he appears to be desperate.

Mather: When will he gain confidence?

Father: Let us wait for some time. Otherwise we’ll compel him by not giving any food for a day or two.

Mather: Necessity is the mother of invention. No one likes to starve. Hunger will force him and drag him out of his nest and compels him to fly. A good idea.

Father: Yes, that is the idea.

Mather: But I am sad. How can I make him starve? How can I leave him hungry? I’m his mother. Little one can’t bear hunger.

Father: Yes. I am sad too. But what can we do ? Sometimes we must be harsh. Tough decisions always bring us great results.

Mather: Tomorrow I’ll threaten him he’ll be starved unless he teams to fly.

Father: Yes. That’s good. We are birds. It’s a God-given gift for us to fly. We are supposed to be independent. Everyone should earn his own living.

Mather: I also agree with you. I hope tomorrow he will start to team flying.

Father: Be optimistic.

(OR)
B) Kisa Gotami, who had lost her son had been enlightened by the Buddha. After attaining the spiritual knowledge grief-stricken Kisa Gotami realised that there would be no use lamenting over the dead ones. She is now unattached and wise enough to draw out the lamentation and grief from her heart. She attained peace now. She wanted to write the diary entry of her feelings. Imagine yourself to be Kisa Gotami and write your feelings as diary entry.
Answer:
2 September, 533 B.C.
Monday, 9.30 p.m.
Dear Diary,
How peaceful i am now! The flames of my grief have been extinguished by the realisation of spiritual wisdom. The waves of turbulent sea of misery have been suppressed by the enlightenment of soul. Losing a young son is heartbreaking and melancholic. I suffered a lot of agony, dolefulness and sombre. i felt emptiness of life after I lost my son.

Life is desolated, dreary and purposeless. But Sakyamuni has brought my soul back. His preachings have meant a lot for me. If he had not been there, I would have stiH been wading through sinful, mystic, and mythic sea of mortal life. He has enlightened my heart. With his preachings i came to know that death is com¬mon to all. No one can avoid death. No one can be saved from death. Not from weeping, nor from grieving will anyone attain peace of mind.

Moreover by lamenting over the dead one we will suffer a lot of pain and will be weak. We cannot attain peace of mind from grieving and weeping. With our lamentation the dead can not be saved. One who has drawn out-the sorrow from his mind only can become free from sorrow. Thanks to Sakyamuni for enlightening my soul, for bringing peace to my mind.
Kisa Gotami

Question 36.
A) Humanity is perceived as charity. It begins at home. It spreads among the people around us. The service to humanity retsults in oneness. Mother Teresa was one of the greatest humane personalities who served mankind. She is admired by many people for her charitable work. Your school celebrated Mother Teresa’s birth anniversary. Write a letter to your friend about the programme. 10M
Answer:

LETTER

Gollapudi,
27.08.20xx.

Dear Raja,
I am fine. I hope everything is fine at your end.
I am happy to inform you that our school has celebrated the birth anniversary of great Mother Teresa on 26th of August. You know she is a syntioi of chailty and service to the poor and the destitute. From her life we can understand the importance of selfless service to humanity. Keeping this in view, our principal wanted us to celebrate the great Mother Teresa’s birthday. On his suggestion, we went to the local Govt Hosiptal and distributed fruits and bread to the patients.

We also visited the orphanage and old age home and talked to the inmates. We arranged a lunch for them in memory of the Mother. Some of our teaching staff donated blood to the blood bank. We had planted some saplings also in our school. At the end of the day we felt happy for what we have done on that day.
Convey my regards to your parents.

Yours lovingly,
xxxxxx

Address on the Envelope:
To
G. Raja,
S/o Mr. Narasa Raju,
House No. 43-1/17-1,
Andhra Patrika Colony,
Vijayawada,
NTR District.

(OR)
B) Prepare a speech on the topic given below. Why are old people harassed and abandoned in India? What should be done to improve their lot?’
Answer:
Respected principal, teachars and my dear friends,
Today I, Adarsh of X^th ‘A’ have got the opportunity to share my views with you on Why are old people harassed and abandoned in India ? What should be done to improve their lot?

In our country, old people, some times after retirement, leading an inactive life. They don’t do anything useful for the family or the society. They stay at home leisurely. Their attitude becomes a problem tor other members of the family. They demand care and attention. They start feeling neglected if they don’t get desired help to improve their lot many steps should be taken’ They should be made active and social to shun their detachment. They can help the children in their homework and also help in marketing. A joint family system is a strong bond and can serve as a network for the elderly.

There is another side of the coin too. The elders of the family should try to adjust according to changing time. They should help to develop a strong family bond. They should not be dependant on others instead they should support their children in times of need. ‘Love begets love’ is the key mantra of the family life. The old should make their wills discretely. They should not get swayed by sentiments.
Thank you one and all for giving me this opportunity.

Question 37.
A) In The Thief’s Story’, Hari Singh steals money from Anil, and runs away to catch the 10:30 express to Lucknow to leave the city. But at the station, he does not board the train. He regrets his action thinking that he had betrayed Anil’s trust and lost the chance of becoming a clever, respectful and educated man. In the end he decided to go back to Anil and return his money. Imagine you are Hari Singh and describe your feelings in the above context. 10M
Answer:
Today has been a day of turmoil and regret. I can’t believe what I did. I stole the money from Anil. He trusted me completely, and I betrayed him. it felt so easy at first. I had a plan, I was sure I could escape, and I would be free. I had my ticket to Lucknow, the 10:30 express, and a chance to start fresh. But when I reached the station, I couldn’t do if.

As I stood there, waiting for the train, the weight of what I had done began to platform, and all I could think of was Anil’s kindness. He treated me like a friend, a-partner, not a thief. He believed in me when no one else did. And what did I do in return? I stole from him.

The thought of running away, of living with the money, felt hollow. I realized didn’t want to be that kind of person. 4 wanted to be someone who could look people in the eye with pride, Someone who could be respected and educated. But how could I ever be that person if I was carrying around the guilt of what I had done?

I thought about Anil’s face, his trust in me, and I knew I couldn’t go through with it I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t make things right. So, I made decision to go back. I’m going to return the money to Anil, even if it means I have to face his anger or disappointment. I just want to be free of this burden. I know it’s the right thing to do. Maybe, just maybe, there’s still a chance for me to change, to be the person Anil thought I could be. I hope he will forgive me.

(OR)
B) Study the following pie-diagram

Now, write a paragraph describing the information depicted in the diagram above.
Answer:
This pie-chart presents details about the sources of irrigation. The major source of irrigation is from wells and tubewells with 61% share. Canal irrigation occupies the slot of. 29%. And lift irrigation and tank irrigation take 5% share each.

Consistent practice with AP 10th Class English Model Papers Set 1 helps in understanding the exam pattern better.

AP SSC English Model Paper Set 1 with Solutions

Time : 3 Hours, 15 Minutes.
Max. Marks : 100

Instructions:

1. The question paper has 37 questions in three sections (A, B and C).
2. Answer all the questions on a separate answer book supplied to you.
3. 15 minutes of time is allotted exclusively for reading the question paper and 3 hours for writing the answers.
4. Answer all the questions of SECTION – B (Grammar & Vocabulary) in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Section – A (Reading Comprehension)

(Questions 1 – 5): Read the following passage carefully.

LOMOV : It’s cold …. I’m trembling all over, just as if I’d got an examination before me. The great thing is, I must have my mind made up. If I give myself time to think, to hesitate, to talk a lot. to look for an ideal, or for real love, then I’ll never get married. Brr…. It’s cold ! Natalya Stepanovna is an excellent housekeeper, not bad-looking, well-educated. What more do I want ? But I’m getting a noise in my ears from excitement. (Drinks] And it’s impossible for me not to marry. In the first place, I’m already 35 – a critical age, so to speak. In the second place, I ought to lead a quiet and regular life. I suffer from palpitations, I’m excitable and always getting awfully upset; at this very moment my lips are trembling, and there’s a twitch in my right eyebrow. But the very worst of all is the way 1 sleep.

Now, answer the following questions.
Question 1.
Why is Lomov trembling all over?
Answer:
Lomov is trembling all over because he is excited about proposing.

Question 2.
What does- Lomov think will happen if he hesitates or looks for real love?
Answer:
Lomov thinks that if he hesitates or looks for real love, he will never get married.

Question 3.
What is Lomov’s main concern about waiting too long to get married?
A) He will lose interest in marriage.
B) He will never get married.
C) He will find a better partner.
Answer:
B) He will never get married.

Question 4.
What age does Lomov consider to be critical for marriage?
A) 25
B) 30
C) 35
Answer:
C) 35

Question 5.
Which symptom does Lomov not mention experiencing due to his excitement?
A) Headache
B) Twitch in his eyebrow
C) Trembling lips
Answer:
A) Headache

(Questions 6- 10): Read the following stanzas carefully.

Belinda lived in a little white house,
With a little black kitten and a little grey mouse,
And a little yellow dog and a little red wagon-,
And a realio, trulio, little pet dragon.

Now the name of the little black kitten was Ink,
And the little grey mouse, she called him Blink,
And the little yellow dog was sharp as Mustard,
But the dragon was a coward, and she called him Custard.
(The Tale of Custard the Dragon)

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 1 = 5)

Question 6.
Where did Belinda live?
Answer:
Belinda lived in a little white house.

Question 7.
Name a few pets that she had.
Answer:
She had as her pets a little kitten Ink, a little grey mouse Blink, a little yellow dog Mustard and a little

Question 8.
Whom did she call Blink?
A) little grey mouse
B) yellow dog
C) black kitten
Answer:
A) little grey mouse

Question 9.
What was the yellow dog called?
A) Custard
B) Mustard
C) Coward
Answer:
B) Mustard

Question 10.
Custard is a _______
A) fruit
B) wagon
C) dragon
Answer:
C) dragon

(Questions 11 -15) : Read the following passage carefully.

Ausable did not fit any description of a secret agent Fowler had ever read. Following him down the musty corridor of the gloomy French hotel where Ausable had a room, Fowler felt let down. It was a small room, on the sixth and top floor, and scarcely a setting for a romantic adventure.

Ausable was, for one thing, fat. Very fat. And then-there was his accent. Though he spoke French and German passably, he had never altogether lost the American accent he had brought to Paris from Boston twenty years ago. (The Mindnight Visitor)

Choose the appropriate answer from the options given. (5 × 1 = 5)

Question 11.
Where was the Ausable’s room?
A) seventh floor of a French hotel
B) the sixth and top floor of a French Hotel
C) the fifth and top floor of a French Hotel
Answer:
B) the sixth and top floor of a French Hotel

Question 12.
Why was Fowler disappointed by Ausable when he met him?
A) Because Ausable didn’t have the personality of a spy.
B) Because he lived in a small room.
C) Because he had never altogether lost the American accent
Answer:
A) Because Ausable didn’t have the personality of a spy.

Question 13.
How did the atmosphere of the French Hotel influence Fowler’s mood?
A) The atmosphere added to Fowler’s feeling of disappointment
B) The atmosphere added to Fowler’s feeling of happiness.
C) The atmosphere added to Fowler’s feeling of sadness.
Answer:
A) The atmosphere added to Fowler’s feeling of disappointment

Question 14.
How was the atmosphere of the French Hotel?
A) gloomy, musty and small
B) gloomy and big
C) full of greenery
Answer:
A) gloomy, musty and small

Question 15.
How many years ago did Ausable go to Paris?
A) twenty years ago
B) twenty five years ago
G) twenty three years ago
Answer:
A) twenty years ago

Question 16.
Study the following table which shows the major export destinations of Indian mangoes in 2019-2020.

Now, answer the following questions. . (5 × 1 = 5 M)

i) What does the given table represent?
Answer:
The given table represents the major export destinations of Indian mangoes in 2019-2020.

ii) Which destination has the highest percentage of import of Indian mangoes?
Answer:
ii) United Arab Emirates.

iii) India exports 24% of mangoes to …….
A) United Arab Emirates
B) Nepal
C) Saudi Arabia
Answer:
B) Nepal

iv) India exports the Same percentage of mangoes to .
A) U.S.A, Kuwait, Bahrain
B) Quatar, UK, Nepal
C) Bangladesh, Oman, UK
Answer:
A) U.S.A, Kuwait, Bahrain

v) Choose the correct statement based on the table given.
A) The second top importing country of mangoes in the given table is Nepal.
B) United Arab Emirates is exporting mangoes to the destinations given in the table.
C) Oman imports 6 percentage of mangoes.
Answer:
A) The second top importing country of mangoes in the given table is Nepal.

(Question 17) : Read the following passage carefully.

Once upon a time, there lived a rich merchant in a village, by the name of Jeevandhara. He was the owner of a big business. The village, in which he lived was situated near a river. Once, due to heavy rains, the river was flooded. The whole village got submerged in neck-deep water. The crops, houses and factories in the village were damaged and hundreds of people and cattle perished in the flood. Due to this flood, the merchant had to suffer heavy losses in the business. He decided to leave the village and try his luck in a new place. He planned to earn a lot of money and then come back to his native village to restart his business.

Now, arrange the following jumbled sentences into a meaningful order. (5 × 1 = 5M)
A) There were heavy rains and the village was flooded.
B) He planned to earn a lot of money and come back.
C) There lived a merchant who owned a business in the village of Jeevandhara.
D) The village was submerged and a lot of people and cattle died.
E) The merchant suffered huge losses and wanted to leave the village.
Answer:
C) There lived a merchant who owned a business in the village of Jeevandhara.
A) There were heavy rains and the village was flooded.
D) The village was submerged and a lot of people and cattle died.
B) He planned to earn a lot of money and come back.
B) He planned to earn a lot of money and come back.

Section – B (Grammar & Vocabulary)

Note : Answer ail the questions of Section -B in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Question 18.
Combine the following sentences using ‘who’.
The Indian Cricket team is going to meet the President. They won the world up.
Answer:
The Indian cricket team, who won the World Cup, is going to meet the President.

Question 19.
Change the following sentence into‘Passive Voice’.
Bharathi collected the funds for needs people.
Answer:
The funds were collected by Bharathi for needy people.

Question 20.
Change the following into Reported Speech.
Valli said to the conductor, “Give me a ticket to the town.”
Answer:
Valli wanted the conductor to give her a ticket to the town.

Question 21.
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given in brackets.
i) Lencho is an ox _________ man. (with, of, in)
ii) Mr. Keesing laughed _________ her arguments (at, to, with)
Answer:
(i) of
(ii) at

Question 22.
Edit the following passage.
I don’t mean that some peoples (a) _________
are born clear-headed and is (b) _________
therefore natural writers, whereas others are naturally
fuzzy and will never wrote (C) _________ well.
Thinking dearly was (d) _________ a conscious act that
writers must force on themselves.
Answer:
(a) people
(b) are
(c) write
(d) is

Question 23.
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) My sister works in __________ bank.
ii) Have you ever visited __________ U.S.A?
Answer:
(i) a
(ii) the

Question 24.
Change the following into Repeated action in the past using ‘would/used to’ (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) During holidays, I always went to the seaside.
Answer:
During holidays, I used to go to the seaside.

ii) When I was a child, I liked peanuts.
Answer:
When I was a child, I used to like peanuts.

Question 25.
Rewrite the sentences into a single sentence using Noun-modifiers. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) I received a birthday gift from my uncle. It was interesting and exciting.
Answer:
I received an interesting and exciting birthday gift from my uncle.

ii) He has bought a flat recently. It is spacious and comfortable.
Answer:
He has bought a spacious and comfortable flat recently.

Question 26.
Give a suitable advice for the situation given below. (1 × 2 = 2 M)
Your sister does not turn off the lights. Advise her to turn off the lights before leaving the room.
Answer:
You should turn off the lights before leaving the room.

Question 27.
Read the following paragraph and write synonyms of the underlined words, choosing the words given in the box. (4 × 1 = 4 M)

adorned, viewed, appear like, huge, differ

With a satisfied expression, Lencho regarded (a) the field of ripe corn with its flowers, draped (b) in a curtain of rain. But suddenly a strong wind began to blow and along with the rain very large (c) hail stones began to fall. These truly did resemble (d) new silver coins.
Answer:
(a) viewed
(b) adorned
(c) huge
(d) appear like

Question 28.
Read the following paragraph and write the antonyms of the underlined words. (4 × 1 = 4 M)
Let me put it more clearly (a), since’no one will believe (b) that a thirteen-year-old girl is completely (c) alone in the world. And I’m not. I have loving (d) parents and a sixteen- year-old sister.
Answer:
(a) confusingly
(b) doubt
(c) partially
(d) hateful

Question 29.
Fill in the blanks with the right form of words given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
On the day of _______ (a) (inauguration, inaugural / inaugurated), I was overwhelmed with a _______ (b) (sensitive/ sensible./sense) of history.
Answer:
(a) inauguration
(b) sense

Question 30.
(Complete the words with correct prefixes and suffixes given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) lam ________ (un, in) aware of the facts in this document.
ii) The night was a sorrow ________ (ful, fully) one.
Answer:
(i) unaware
(ii) sorrowful

Question 31.
Find the wrongly spelt word and write correct spelling. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) vanish, mouldar, furnace, baker ________
ii) martial, rejiment, valour, licence ________
Answer:
(i) moulder
(ii) regiment

Question 32.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word given below. (2 × 1 = 2 M)

can.opy / kænepi / n plural : canopies [C] 1. a cover made of cloth that is fixed above a bed, seat etc as a decoration or as a.shelter 2. the leaves and branches of trees, that make a kind of root in a forest: the forest canopy 3. literary something that spreads above you like a roof : a, canopy of twinkling stars canopied : adj.

Now, answer the following questions using the information above.
i) What is the part of speech of the word ‘canopy’?
ii) What is the plural form of the word‘canopy’?
Answer:
(i) noun
(ii) canopies

Question 33.
Use the following expressions in sentences of your own. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) Phrasal verb : make up for
Answer:
He worked extra hours to make up for the time he had missed.

ii) Idiomatic expression : caught my eye.
Answer:
(ii) I was looking around the store for a present for my mother, and this caught my eye.

Question 34.
Match the following :

Part – A	Part – B
i) ramble on	a) immediately
ii) calm down	b) withdrew
iii) kept back	c) speak without focus
iv) right away.	d) remain quiet

Answer:

Part – A	Part – B
i) ramble on	c) speak without focus
ii) calm down	d) remain quiet
iii) kept back	b) withdrew
iv) right away.	a) immediately

Section – C (Creative expression)

Question 35.
A) You have read the story Of Kisa Gotami and her bereaved only son at a young age. You have also read how Buddha tried to teach her that death was inevitable. The story made you emotional and filled your heart with grief. You shared the whole story with your father who made you understand the facts of life.

Write a possible conversation between you and your father focusing on the details given in the lesson. 10 M
Answer:
A) Conversation :
I : Dad, today I read the story of Kisa Gotami. It was truly heartbreaking. She lost her only son when he was very young, and her grief was beyond words.

Father : Yes, I remember that story. Kisa Gotami was so overcome by sorrow that she went from house to house, pleading for medicine to bring her son back to life.

I : Exactly. She couldn’t accept that he was gone. She believed someone might have a cure for her pain-but no one could help her.

Father : And that’s when she met the Buddha, isn’t it?

I : Yes. The Buddha told her to bring a handful of mustard seeds from a family that had never experienced death. She searched everywhere, but every home had lost someone.

Father : The Buddha wanted her to understand that death is an inevitable part of life. Ncr one can escape it-everyone faces loss sooner or later.

I : Reading it made me so emotional.. It made me realize that we all must accept the reality of death, even though it hurts deeply.

Father : That’s true. Life is precious precisely because it is temporary. The story teaches us to fgce loss with courage and to understand that grief is something all humans share.

I : Now I understand why the Buddha said that wise people do not grieve over what can¬not be changed. It’s difficult, but his words make sense.

Father : You’re right. The story of Kisa Gotami helps us learn to cope with sorrow and find peace through acceptance.

I : Thank you, Dad, for explaining it. I feel a little lighter now.

Father : Always remember, my child-love and memories stay with us, even when our loved ones are gone. That’s what gives us the strength to move forward.

(OR)
B)There was a great discomfort and disturbance in the aircraft when Mijbil escaped from the box and moved just under the seats of passengers. The air hostess tried to bring the situation to normalcy in a cool and composed disposition and a charming smile. The narrator felt relieved when the animal resumed to its place.

Imagine you are the narrator and write a diary entry of the confusing situation created by Mijbil in the aircraft.
Answer:
March 7,- 19xxx
10:00 pm
Dear Diary.

Today was truly an unforgettable experience on the aircraft. Everything was going perfectly well until Mijbil suddenly slipped out of his box and darted beneath the passengers’ seats. In an instant, chaos broke out-people were startled and uneasy, unsure of what was going on. Amid all the commotion, the air hostess remained composed and graceful, her calm voice and reassuring smile helping to ease the tension around.

My heart was racing the entire time, and I could hardly breathe until Mijbil finally came back to his box. A deep sense of relief washed over me then, though the memory of those few tense rhinutes- the confusion, the anxious faces, and the flutter of panic-will stay with me forever. Gavin Maxwell

Question 36.
A) Now-a-days, beggars are found at every place like temples, malls, theatres, ATMs, traffic signals and schools causing a hindrance to Social life. Especially, when many youngsters are inclined to adopt this disrespectful job, it shocks you. You feel that it is poor law and order, negligence of police force and lack of moral responsibility of any citizen.

Write a letter to the Editor of a renowned newspaper highlighting the situation and giving necessary suggestions for reversing the problem. 10 M
Answer:
Varun Enclave
Gandhi Nagar
Vijayawada.
July 16, 20xx
The Editor
Deccan chronicle
Vijayawada.
Subject: Increasing menace of begging – Suggestions for solutions.

Sir/Madam

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw attention to the rising problem of beggars in public places such as temples, malls, theatres, ATMs, traffic signals, and even schools. This not only causes inconvenience to the public but also tarnishes the image of our society. It is disheartening to see many youngsters taking up begging as a means of livelihood.

This growing menace is largely due to poor law and order, negligence of the police force, and the lack of moral responsibility among citizens. Sadly, some organized rackets are also behind . forcing people, including children, into begging.

To tackle this problem, I suggest the following measures:

1. Strict law enforcement against organized begging mafias.
2. Rehabilitation programmes for beggars, especially children, to provide them with education and skill training.
3. Public awareness campaigns to discourage giving alms and instead donate to credible NGOs working for the underprivileged.

I hope this pressing issue will be given space ¡n your newspaper to spread awareness and prompt the authorities concerned to take effective action.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
xxxx.

(OR)
B)“Commitment, determination and Faith in God will help you give good turn in life”. This is the main theme learnt from the lesson ”A letter to God”. Based on the above principle, write a script for speech of how it can be implemented in every phase of life for a fruitful life.
Answer:
Good morning everyone,
Today, I am here to share my thoughts on a truly inspiring principle from the lesson “A Letter to God.” It teaches us that commitment, determination, and faith in God can help us steer our lives in a positive and meaningful direction.  Throughout life, we all face challenges and obstacles. Yet, when we remain committed to our goals, nothing can hold us back. Commitment means staying true to our purpose, even when the journey becomes tough. It gives us the strength and focus to keep striving toward our dreams.

Along with commitment, determination plays a vital role. Determination is that inner drive that pushes us to move forward despite failures or disappointments. A determined person does not give up easily; instead, they learn, adapt, and continue with renewed energy.

However, life’s journey is incomplete without faith in God. Faith keeps our hope alive even during the most difficult times. It fills us with peace and gives us the courage to trust that everything will work out for our good in the end.

In our student life, commitment to learning, determination to achieve, and faith in God can lead us to success. In our professional life, these qualities help us face challenges and competition with confidence. Even in our personal life, they guide us in building stronger relationships and living with purpose and contentment.

In conclusion, if we carry these three powerful values-commitment, determination, and faith in ‘ God-through every phase of life, we will surely lead a happy, successful, and fulfilling life.

Thank you for giving me this opportunity.

Question 37.
A) In the lesson ‘The Triumph of Surgery”, Tricki, the pet dog was overfed by his mistress Mrs. Pumphrey, who pampered him with excessive care-and treats. Gradually Tricki became hugely fat, like a bloated sausage. His health declined significantly. Mr. Herriot, a verterinary surgeon was shocked to see Tricki’s condition. He had to hospitalise Tricki to put him on a strict and exercise plan.

Now, describe the feelings of Mr. Herriot towards Mrs. Pumphrey’s over indulgence of Tricki and.the importance of responsible pet ownership.
Answer:
In the lesson “A Triumph of Surgery”, Mr Herriot, the veterinary doctor, feels worried and upset about how Mrs Pumphrey is treating her pet dog, Tricki. She gives him too much rich food like cream cakes, chocolates, and even drinks like Horlicks and codliver oil. She thinks she is caring for Tricki, but her love is too much, and it harms the dog instead of helping him.

When Mr Herriot sees Tricki, he is shocked. The dog has become very fat and weak. He tells Mrs Pumphrey to stop giving extra food and to make Tricki exercise But she finds it hard to follow the advice. Later, when Tricki becomes very sick, Mr Herriot takes him to his hospital.

At the hospital, Tricki is not given any medicine. He is just kept on a simple diet and allowed to play and move around with other dogs. Slowly, Trieki becomes healthy, strong, and active again. This shows that proper food and exercise are very important for pets.

Mr Herriot’.s feelings show that he really cares about animals. He knows that true love means taking care of their health, not just giving them tasty treats. The story teaches us that responsible ,pet ownership means feeding pets properly, giving them exercise, and not spoiling them too much.

(OR)
B) Study the following tree diagram and write a paragraph based on the information given in it.

Answer:
The tree diagram illustrates the different branches of literature. Literature is broadly divided into four major categories: Poetry, Drama, Novels, and Short Stories. Poetry is further divided into Imaginative and Realistic forms. Drama is classified into Comedy and Tragedy.

Novels encompass several types, including Historical, Psychological, Realistic, Scientific, and Regional. Short Stories are mainly of two kinds – Fantasy and those that reflect real life.Each branch and subcategory of literature offers its own distinct style, theme, and vision, collectively enriching and expanding the beauty arid depth of the literary world.

Regularly solving AP 10th Class Maths Model Papers Set 2 contributes to the development of problem-solving skills.

AP SSC Maths Model Paper Set 2 with Solutions

Time : 3 Hours 15 Minutes
Max. Marks : 100

Instructions :

1. In the duration of 3hours 15 minutes, 15 minutes of time is allotted to read the question paper.
2. All answers shall be written in the answer booklet only.
3. Question paper consists of 4 Sections and 33 questions.
4. Internal choice is available in section – IV only.
5. Answers shall be written neatly and legibly.

Section – I
(12 × 1 = 12 M)

Question 1.
If HCF (20,35) = 5 then LCM (20,35) = ___
A) 140
B) 175
C) 250
D) 350
Solution:

Question 2.
A polynomial is an algebraic expression in which the exponent of any variable is a ____
A) integer
B) Whole number
C) rational number
D) real number
Solution:
B) whole number

Question 3.
Create a cubic polynomial, which is a binomial.
Solution:
4x³ + 7x
(Any polynomial of degree 3 with two terms is a correct answer).

Question 4.
Generate a pair of linear equations which are dependent.
Solution:
2x + 3y + 10 = 0 and 4x + 6y + 20 = 0 (\(\frac{a_1}{a_2}\) = \(\frac{b_1}{b_2}\) = \(\frac{c_1}{c_2}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\))

Question 5.
Statement (I) : 3, 6, 9, 12,….. is an A.P.
Statement (II) : 2, 2, 2, 2, …….. is not an A.P.
Now, choose the correct answer.
A) Both Statements are True.
B) Statement I is true. Statement II is False.
C) Statement I is false. Statement II is true.
D) Both Statements are false.
Solution:
B) Statement I is true, Statement II is false.

Question 6.
If ∆ABC ~ ∆XYZ then which of the following may be true.
A) ∠A = ∠Z
B) AB = XY
C) \(\frac{\mathrm{AC}}{\mathrm{BC}}\) ≠ \(\frac{\mathrm{XZ}}{\mathrm{YZ}}\)
D) ∠B = ∠Z
Solution:
The correct answer is not given in the options. So, none of the given option is correct.

Question 7.
In a right triangle ABC if tan A = 1 then ∠A =
A) 0°
B) 30°
C) 45°
D) 60°
Solution:
(C) 45°

Question 8.
Which of the following situations involves an angle of depression.
A) A bird looking up at the sky.
B) A man looking at the top of a tower infront of him.
C) A girl looking down at a car from the balcony.
D) A person looking at the top of tree infront of him.
Solution:
(C) A girl looking down at a car from the balcony.

Question 9.
Identify the correct relation.

A) i – r, ii – p, iii – q
B) i – p, ii – q, iii – r
C) i – p, ii – r, iii – q
D) i – q, ii – p, iii – r
Solution:
(A) i – r, ii – p, iii – q

Question 10.
In tossing a fair coin once the probability of getting head is
A) 1
B) \(\frac{1}{2}\)
C) 2
D) 0
Solution:
(B) \(\frac{1}{2}\)

Question 11.
Draw a rough sketch as a tangent of a cirlce passes through the end point of its radius.
Solution:

Question 12.
Form a quadratic equation whose roots are reciprocal to each other ?
Solution:
Let 2 and \(\frac{1}{2}\) be the roots of a quadratic equation.
∴ (x – 2)(x – \(\frac{1}{2}\)) = 0
x² – \(\frac{1}{2}\)x – 2x + 1 = 0
x² – \(\frac{5}{2}\)x + 1 = 0 ⇒ 2x² – 5x + 2 = 0
∴ One of the required quadratic equation is 2x² – 5x + 2 = 0
(Note: In the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0, if a = c, then the roots are reciprocal each other
A quadratic equation whose roots are reciprocal to each other is
ax² + bx – c = 0
∴ Required quadratic equation
3x² + 7x + 3 = 0
5x² – 13 + 5 = 0
are the some examples for the quadratic equations whose roots are recipracal each other.]

Section – II
(8 × 2 = 16 M)

Note :

1. Answer all the questions.
2. Each question carries 2 marks.

Question 13.
Create a quandratic polynimal whose sum and product of zeroes are equal.
Solution:
Required quadratic polynomial
p(x) = k[x² – (α + β)x + αβ]
Given that sum of the zeroess = Product zeroes
α + β = αβ
Let α + β = αβ = m
Now required quadratic polynomial
p(x) = k[x⁴ – mx + m]
if k = 1 then p(x) = x² – mx + m.
Example : α + β = αβ = 3, then
p(x) = x² – 3x + 3

(OR)

Let sum of the zeroes α + β = 3
and product of zeroes αβ = 3
∴ p(x) = k[x² – (α + β)x + αβ]
= k[x² – 3x + 3]
If k = 1, then p(x) = x² – 3x + 3 is the required quadratic polynomial.

Question 14.
Give the nature of roots of quadratic equation 2x² – 5x + 1 = 0.
Solution:
Given quadratic equation 2x² – 5x + 1 = 0
a = 2, b = -5, c = 1
Discriminant b² – 4ac = (-5)² – 4(2)(1)
= 25 – 8 = 17 > 0
b² – 4ac > 0
∴ The given quadratic equation has two distinct real roots.

Question 15.
State basic proportionality theorem (Thales theorem)
Solution:
If a line drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides, then it divides the two sides, then it divides the two sides in the same ratio.

Question 16.
If cotθ = \(\frac{7}{8}\) evaluate \(\frac{(1+\sin \theta)(1-\sin \theta)}{(1+\cos \theta)(1-\cos \theta)}\)
Solution:

Question 17.
Name any two real life situations where Trignometry is used ?
Solution:

1. Trigonometry is used to measure the heights of all tall buildings and mountains.
2. Trigonometry is used to find the length of a ladder leaning on the wall.
3. At a particular time, the sum altitude can be found using trigonometry.

Question 18.
A tangent PQ at a point P of a circle of radius 5cm meets a line through the centre O at a point Q. So that OQ = 12cm. Find the length of PQ.
Solution:
Given radius OP = 5 cm : OQ = 12 cm

OP² + PQ² = OQ²
5² + PQ² = 12²
25 + PQ² = 144 ⇒ PQ² = 144 – 25 = 119
∴ PQ = \(\sqrt{119}\) cm

Question 19.

Find the surface area of adjacent solid.
Solution:
Given solid is a hemisphere and its radius r = 7 cm
Surfacing area of hemisphere = 3πr²

Question 20.
Find the coordinates of midpoint of a line segment joining the points (-2, -2) and (2, -4)
Solution:
Given points = A(-2, -2) ; B = (2, -4)
A = (-2, -2) = (x₁, y₁)
A = (2, -4) = (x₂, y₂)

Section – III
(8 × 4 = 32 M)

Note :

1. Answer all the questions.
2. Each question carries 4 marks.

Question 21.
Suppose we throw a dice once.
“What is the probability for getting a number greater than 4” Now create 4 such type of questions.
Solution:
Suppose we thrown a dice one.

1. What is the probability for getting a number less than 4 ?
2. What is the probability for getting a number greater than 6 ?
3. What is the probability for getting a prime number ?
4. What is the probability for getting an even number ?

Question 22.
Write the formula to find median of a grouped data and explain the terms in it.
Solution:

l = lower boundary of median class.
n = number of observations.
cf = cumulative frequency of class preceeding the median class.
f = frequency of median class
h = class size

Question 23.
A hemispherical depression is cut out from one face of a cubical wooden block such that the diameter ‘l’ of the hemisphere is equal to the edge of the cube. Complete the surface area of the remaining solid.
Solution:

Given length of cubical wooden block = l cm
radius of the hemisphere = \(\frac{l}{2}\) cm
Hemisphere is cutout from the block. So, surface area of remaining block = Total surface area of cube + Curved surface area of hemisphere – Area of the top of the hemispherical part.

Question 24.
State the conditions under which a quadratic equation will have

1. two real and distinct roots
2. two equal roots.

Solution:
Quadratic equation will have

1. two real and distinct roots if b² – 4ac > 0
2. two equal real roots if b² – 4ac = 0.

Question 25.
Find the values of
i) sin60° cos30° + sin30° cos60°
ii) 2tan² 45 + cos30° – sin² 60°
Solution:
i) sin 60° cos 30° + sin 30° cos 60°
= \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}+\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}+\frac{1}{4}\) = \(\frac{4}{4}\) = 1
∴ sin 60° cos 30° + sin 30° cos 60° = 1

ii)

Question 26.
State the formulae for the nth term and the sum of first ‘n’ terms of an arthmatic
progression (A.P.) Then, using these formulae, find the 10^th term and sum of first 10 temrs of the A.P. 2, 7, 12, ……..
Solution:
n^th term of an A.P. = a_n = a + (n – 1)d
Sum of first n terms of an A.P.
S_n = \(\frac{n}{2}\)[2a + (n – 1)d]
Now, given A.P. 2, 7, 12, ……..
a = 2, d = a₂ – a₁ = 7 – 2 = 5
10^th term a₁₀ = 2 + (10 – 1)5
= 2 + 45 = 47
∴ 10^th term a₁₀ = 47
Sum of first 10 terms

Question 27.
Two tangents TP and TQ are drawn to a circle with cenre O from an exterernal point T. prove that ∠PTQ = 2∠OPQ.

Solution:
We are given a circle with centre O, an external point T and two tangents TP and TQ to the circle, where P, Q are the points of contact. We need to prove that

Question 28.
Observing the graph Answer the following Questions.

1. Write the zeroes of the polynomial.
2. Find the sum of the zeroes of the polynomial.
3. Find the product of the zeroes of the polynomial.
4. What is the shape of the polynomial.

Solution:

1. Zeroes are 2 and 3
2. Sum of zeroes 2 + 3 = 5
3. Product of zeroes 2 × 3 = 6
4. Name of the shape is parabola.

Section – IV
(5 × 8 = 40 M)

Note :

1. Answer all the questions.
2. Each question carries 8 marks.
3. There is an internal choice for each question.

Question 29.
a) Is \(\sqrt{5}\) irrational ? Justify your answer.
OR
b) In the figure, DE // AC and DF // AE. Prove that \(\frac{\mathrm{BF}}{\mathrm{FE}}\) = \(\frac{\mathrm{BE}}{\mathrm{EC}}\)

Solution:
Let us assume, to the contrary, that \(\sqrt{5}\) is a rational.
Then there exist positive integers a and b such that \(\sqrt{5}\) = \(\frac{a}{b}\)
Squaring on both sides, \((\sqrt{5})^2\) = \(\left(\frac{a}{b}\right)^2\)
5 = \(\frac{a^2}{b^2}\) ⇒ 5b² = a²
5 divides a² ⇒ 5 divides a ……….. (1)
For some integer ‘c’
Let a = 5c
a² = (5c)² ⇒ a² = 25c²
5b² = 25c² [∵ a² = 5b²]
b² = 5c²
5 divides b² = 5 divides b ……… (2)
From (1) and (2), 5 is the common factor of a and b.
But this contradicts the fact that a and b have no common factor other than 1.
This means that our supposition is wrong.
Hence, \(\sqrt{5}\) is an irrational number.
Yes, \(\sqrt{5}\) is an irrational.

OR

b) In the figure, DE // AC and DF // AE.

Question 30.
a) Do the points (3, 2), (-2, -3) and (2, 3) form a triangle ? If so, name the type of triangle formed.
OR
b) A boorch is made with silver wire in the form of a circle with a diameter 35 mm. The wire is also used in making 5 diameters which divides the circle into 10 equal sectors. Find.
i) the total length of silver wire required
ii) the area of each sector of the brooch.
Solution:
a) Let us apply the distance formula to find the distances PQ, QR and PR, where P(3, 2), Q(-2, -3) and R(2, 3) are the given points. We have

Since the sum of any two of these distances is greater than the third distance, therefore, the points P, Q and R form a triangle.
Also, PQ² + PR² = QR², by the converse of Pythagoras theorem, we have ∠P = 90°
Therefore, PQR is a right triangle.

OR

b) Given diameter of the circle = 35 m
radius r = \(\frac{35}{2}\) = 17.5 mm

i) Length of the silver wire = Circumference of circle + length of 5 diameters

ii) Given the circle is divided into 10 equal sectors.
So, area of each sector of brooch

Question 31.
a) A piggy bank contains hundred 50p coins, fifty Rs. 1 coins, twenty Rs. 2 coins and ten Rs.5 coins. If it is equaly likely that one of the coins will fall out when the bank is turned upside down, what is the probability that the coin.
i) will be a 50p coin ?
ii) will not be a Rs.5 coin ?
iii) will be a Rs.2 coin ?
iv) will not be a Rs. 1 coin ?
OR
b) The angles of depression of the top and bottom of an 8m tall building from the top of a multy stored building are 30° and 45° respectively. Find the height of the multy stored building and the distance between the two buildings.
Solution:
a)

b) In below figure, PC denotes the multi-storied building and AB denotes the 8 m tall building. We are interested to determine the height of the multi-storied building, i.e., PC and the distance between the two buildings, i.e., AC. Look at the figure carefully. Observe that PB is a transversal to the parallel lines PQ and BD. Therefore, ∠QPB and ∠PBD are alternate angles, and so are equal, So ∠PBD = 30°. Similarly, ∠PAC = 45°. In right ∆PBD, we have

So, the height of the multi-storied building is {4(\(\sqrt{3}\) + 1) + 8} m = 4(3 + \(\sqrt{3}\)) m and the distance between the two buildings is also 4(3 + \(\sqrt{3}\)) m.

Question 32.
a) The table below shows the daily expenditure on food of 25 house holds in a locality.

Select suitable method to find the mean daily expenditure on food.
OR
b) If the sum of the first ‘n’ terms of an AP is 4n-n² what is the first term ? What is the sum of first two terms ? What is the second term? Similarly, find the 3^rd, 10^th and n^th terms.
Solution:
a)

OR

b) Given, Sn = 4n – n²
If n = 1, then S₁ = 4(1) – (1)² = 4 – 1 = 3
If n = 2, then S₂ = 4(2) – (2)² = 8 – 4 = 4
S₁ = a = 3, a₂ = S₂ – S₁ = 4 – 3 = 1
Common difference d = a₂ – a₁ = 1 – 3 = -2
We know that, a_n = a + (n – 1) d
a₃ = 3 + (3 – 1)(-2)
= 3 + 2 × (-2)
a₃ = 3 – 4 = -1
a₁₀ = 3 + (10 – 1)(-2)
= 3 + 9 × (-2)
a₁₀ = 3 – 18 = -15
Therefore, a₃ = -1 and a₁₀ = -15
a_n = 3 – 2n + 2 = 5 – 2n

Question 33.
a) Draw the graph of the following pair of linear equations and find the solution from the graph.
i) 2x + 3y = 13
ii) 4x + 5y = 23
OR
b) 10 students of a class X took part in a mathematics quiz. If the number of girls is 4 more than the number of boys, find the number of boys and girls who took part in the quiz.
From the pair of linear equations for the above problem and find their solution graphically.
Solution:
a) Given pair of linear equations
2x + 3y = 13 …….. (1)
4x + 5y = 23 ……… (2)
(1) ⇒ 2x + 3y = 13
3y = 13 – 2x
y = \(\frac{13-2 x}{3}\)

(2) ⇒ 4x + 5y = 23
5y = 23 – 4x
y = \(\frac{23-4 x}{5}\)

Given two lines intersect at (2, 3)
∴ Solution x = 2, y = 3

OR

b) Let the number of boys x and girls y
Total number of students = 10
x + y = 10 ; y = -x + 10 ….. (1)
Number of girls = 4 more than boys y = x + 4 ……. (2)
y = -x + 10

From the graph given lines are intersecting at P(3, 7). So, solution is P(3, 7). Thus, x = 3, y = 7

Consistent practice with AP 10th Class English Model Papers Set 3 helps in understanding the exam pattern better.

AP SSC English Model Paper Set 3 with Solutions

Time : 3 Hours, 15 Minutes.
Max. Marks : 100

Instructions:

1. The question paper has 37 questions in three sections (A, B and C).
2. Answer all the questions on a separate answer book supplied to you.
3. 15 minutes of time is allotted exclusively for reading the question paper and 3 hours for writing the answers.
4. Answer all the questions of SECTION – B (Grammar & Vocabulary) in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Section – A (Reading Comprehension)

(Questions 1 – 5): Read the following passage carefully.

During our childhood in Goa, the baker used to be our friend, companion and guide. He used to come at least twice a day. Once, when he set out in the morning on his selling round, and then again, when he returned after emptying his huge basket. The jingling thud of his bamboo woke us up from sleep and we ran to meet and greet him. Why was it so? Was it for the love of the loaf? Not at all. The loaves were bought by some Paskine or Bastine, the maid-servant of the house! What we longed for were those bread-bangles which we chose carefully. Sometimes it was sweet bread of special make.

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
Question 1.
What are bread-bangles? Who liked them most?
Answer:
Bread made in the shape of bangle is called a bread-bangle. Children liked them most.

Question 2.
What was it that woke up the children?
Answer:
The baker’s traditional bamboo woke up the children early in the morning.

Question 3.
Who was considered their friend, companion and guide by the children?
A) the maid-servant
B) the baker
C) the Portuguese
Answer:
B) the baker

Question 4.
Who was called the Paskine or Bastine?
A) The bakers
B) The children of Goa
C) The maid-servant of the house
Answer:
C) The maid-servant of the house

Question 5.
How did the baker announce his arrival?
A) by playing his traditional Bamboo
B) by shouting out his products
C) by calling the children by their names
Answer:
A) by playing his traditional Bamboo

(Questions 6 -10): Read the following stanza carefully.

(I am Rapunzel, I have not a care;
life in a tower is tranquil and rare;
I’ll certainly never let down my bright hair!)

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 1 = 5)

Question 6.
What does she never let down?
Answer:
hiar

Question 7.
What is Amanda doing?
Answer:
Amanda imagining herself as Rapunzel.

Question 8.
Who is Rapunzel?
Answer:
(a) A girl
(b) A nun
(c) A queen
Answer:
(a) A girl

Question 9.
Why are these lines bracketed?
(a) To show they are important
(b) To show mother’s words
(c) To show Amanda’s imagination
(d) To show poet’s words
Answer:
(c) To show Amanda’s imagination

Question 10.
Select the sentence in which the word ‘care’ is used in the similar meaning as the above extract. ( )
(a) They don’t care about human life.
(b) Would you care for some tea.
(c) You care very deeply for her.
(d) She was driving along without a care in the world.
Answer:
(d) She was driving along without a care in the world.

(Questions 11 – 15): Read the following passage carefully.
It was the first time this important scientific journal had ever published the work of college students. In sports, that would be like making the big leagues at the age of fifteen and hitting a home run your first time at bat. For Richard Ebright, it was the first in a long string of achievements in science and other fields. And it all started with butterflies.

An only child, Ebright grew up north of Reading, Pennsylvania. “There wasn’t much I could do there,” he said, “I certainly couldn’t play football or baseball with a team of one. But there was one thing I could do – collect things”. (The Making of a Scientist)

Choose the appropriate answer from the options given : (5 × 1 = 5 M)

Question 11.
What was the first time for the scientific journal? (  )
A) publishing the achievements of a sportsperson
B) publishing a scientific theory of a college student
C) publishing the home run achieved by a fifteen year old young boy in baseball
Answer:
B) publishing a scientific theory of a college student

Question 12.
What is being compared to scoring a home run while batting for the first time? (  )
A) getting a paper published at the age of fifteen in a scientific journal
B) getting the award ‘scout of the year’ at a very young age .
C) collecting the stamps
Answer:
A) getting a paper published at the age of fifteen in a scientific journal

Question 13.
What was the first achievement for H.Ebright? (  )
A) Winning ‘scout of the year’ title
B) Discovering the first theory on ‘how cells work’
C) Hitting a home run at the age of fifteen
Answer:
B) Discovering the first theory on ‘how cells work’

Question 14.
What were Ebright’s scientific achievements begun with? (  )
A) collecting butterflies
B) discovering a theory on how cells work
C) collecting coins
Answer:
A) collecting butterflies

Question 15.
What do you mean by‘Reading’? (  )
A) The act of reading
B) A place named Reading in Pennsylvania
C) To discover or find out about something by reading
Answer:
B) A place named Reading in Pennsylvania

Questions 16.
Study the data given in the following table.

Name of the district	Students Enrolled in Schools	Students Having Aadhaar	Percentage of Having Aadhaar
Ananthapur	5,57,487	5,56,755	99.87
Chittoor	5,55,878	5,54,012	99.66
East godavari	7,21,464	7,19,238	99.69
Guntur	6,47,759	6,45,423	99.64
Kadapa	4,15,685	4,13,735	99.53

Now, answer the following questions. 5 × 1 = 5 M
i) Which district has the highest number of students’ enrolment in schools?
Answer:
i) East Godavari

ii) What is the given table about?
Answer:
Details of students enrolled in school with Aadhaar

iii) Which district has the highest percentage of students with Aadhaar? (  )
a) Prakasam
b) Srikakulam
c) Ananthapur
Answer:
c) Anantapur

iv) What is the percentage of students with Aadhaar in Guntur District? (  )
a) There are two districts with same number of students enrolment.
b) Every district has more than 3 lakh enrolment of students.
c) Only two districts have more than 5 lakh students’ enrolment.
a) 99.64
b) 99.59
c) 99.87
Answer:
a) 99.64

v) Which of the following statements is correct? (  )
a) There are two districts with same number of students’ enrolment.
b) Every district has more than 3 lakh enrolment of students.
c) Only two districts have more than 5 lakh students’ enrolment.
Answer:
b) Every district has more than 3 lakh enrolment of students.

Questions 17.
Read the following passage carefully. (5 × 1 = 5 M)
Thomas Edison was born on February 11,1847, in Milan, Ohio. He is best known for inventing the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the electric light bulb. In 1876, Edison established his first laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey, where he developed many of hjs inventions. He received over 1,000 patents throughout his lifetime, making him one of the most prolific inventors in history. Edison’s innovations had a significant impact on modern technology and the way people live.

Now, arrange the following jumbled sentences into a meaningful order.
a) Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio.
b) He established his first laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey.
c) He is known for inventing the phonograph and light bulb.
d) Edison received over 1,000 patents.
e) His innovations significantly impacted modern technology.
Answer:
a) Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio.
b) He is known for inventing the phonograph and light bulb.
c) He established his first laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey.
d) Edison received over 1,000 patents.
e) His innovations significantly impacted modern technology.

Section – B (Grammar & Vocabulary)

Note : Answer all the questions of Section – B in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Question 18.
Combine the following sentences using ‘who’ 2M
This is a pen-portrait of a traditional Goan village baker. He still has an important place in his society.
Answer:
This is a pen-portrait of a traditional Goan village baker who still has an important place in his society.

Question 19.
Change the following sentence into ‘passive voice’ 2M
By then it had crossed my mind that I should like to keep an otter as a pet.
Answer:
My mind had been crossed by it by then that I should like to keep an otter as a pet.

Question 20.
Change the following into Reported Speech.
Abdul Kalam said, “I have come from a poor background.”
Answer:
Abdul Kalam said that he had come from a poor background.

Question 21.
Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition given in brackets. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) By now the bus had come _______ a stop. (to, on, of)
Answer:
to

ii) Valli was overcome _______ shyness (with, within, without)
Answer:
with

Question 22.
Edit the following passage. (4 × 1 = 4 M)
“My friend was (a) a great cook, and she make (b) delicious meals. She has (c) a talent for combining flavors, but she doesn’t (d) have time to cook often.”
a) _______
b) _______
c) _______
d) _______
Answer:
a) is
b) makes
c) had
d) didn’t

Question 23.
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
1) _______ tiger is in danger of dying out.
2) _______ She has got long hair.
Answer:
1) the
2) x no article

Question 24.
Change the following into Repeated action in the past using ‘would/used to’ (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) They watched the news every evening.
Answer:
They used to watch the news every evening

ii) She visited the library every Saturday.
Answer:
She would visit the library every Saturday.

Question 25.
Rewrite the sentences into a single sentence using Noun-modifiers. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) She found a shell. It is small and has intricate designs.
Answer:
She found a smalt shell with intricate designs.

ii) The cafe offers coffee. It is organic and freshly brewed.
Answer:
The cafe offers freshly brewed organic coffee.

Question 26.
Give a suitable advice for the situation given below. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
Your neighbour works in a construction site. Advise him to be careful while climbing the ladder made of sticks.
Answer:
You ought to be careful while climbing the ladder made of sticks.

Question 27.
Read the paragraph and write the synonyms of the underlined words choosing from the words given in the box. (4 × 1 = 4 M)

harass, righteous, appeal, advantage, respected, question

I’ve come to you, honoured (a) stepan Stepanovitch, to troubled (b) you with a request (c) Not once or twice have I already had the privilege (d) Of applying to you for help.
Answer:
(a) respected
(b) harass
(c) appeal
(d) advantage

Question 28.
Read the following paragraph and write the antonyms of the underlined words. (4 × 1 = 4 M)
Dwarfing (a) the tiny tea plants were tall sturdy (b) shade-trees and amidst the orderly (c) rows of bushes busily (d) moved doll-like figures.
Answer:
(a) extending
(b) Frail
(c) disorganised
(d) leniently

Question 29.
Fill the blanks with the right form of words given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
The reason, of course, is the _______ (forthcoming / upcoming / henceforth) (a) meeting in which the teachers _______ (decision / decide / discuss) (b) who’ll move up to the next form.
Answer:
(a) forthcoming
(b) decide

Question 30.
Complete the words with correct Prefixes and Suffixes given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
I came abr _______ (east/est) (i) of him; he spat, glared, and then grow _______ (eled/led) (ii) out, “Here, Mister what is that supposed to be?”
Answer:
(i) abreast
(ii) growled

Question 31.
Find the wrongly spelt word and write the correct spelling. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
(i) Enlightenment, Concerning, Spiritual, Witnesed _______.
(ii) Wanderd, Renamed, Awakened, Preached _______.
Answer:
(i) witnessed
(ii) wandered

Question 32.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word given below.

Simultaneously / simi‘telnlGsli/ Adverb – happening or being done at exactly the same time.Adjective – simultaneous

Now answer the following questions using the information above.
(a) What part of speech is ‘simultaneously’?
(b) Give the adjective of ‘simultaneously’.
Answer:
(a) adverb
(b) simultaneous

Question 33.
Use the following expressions in sentences of your own. 2 × 1 = 2M
i) Phrasal verb : Get along
Answer:
My siblings and I get along well.

ii) Idiomatic expression : Burn the midnight oil
Answer:
I had to burn the midnight oil to finish my report.

Question 34.
Match the following.

Answer:

Part – A	Part- B
1. Ringed	E) Surrounded by
2. Marbles	C) Small glass balls
3. Distressed	A) Very troubled
4. Ambush	D) To attack suddenly

Section – C (Creative Expression)

Question 35.
A) you are Archit! Once you happened to visit Goa, where your uncle resides. You happened to see some old furnaces here and there. You asked your uncle what they were. Then he told about the story of the Portuguese bakers.
What would be the conversation between you and your uncle? 10M
Answer:
Conversation :
Uncle : Archit! Shall we go for sightseeing today?

Archit : Why not? I am very much interested in seeing new places, learning about its history, knowing about the people there, their customs and traditions.

Uncle : You are very much inquisitive. By being inquisitive children acquire a lot of knowledge.

Archit : Since it is Sunday, we can spend whole day on sightseeing.

Uncle : Oh I Sure.

Archit : Uncle! What are they?

Uncle : They are the dilapidated, old furnaces.

Archit : What are they used for?

Uncle : They were once used to bake bread! The Portuguese used to eat loaves of bread.

Archit : Who are the Portuguese?

Uncle : Like the British, the Portuguese are also the Europeans. They were the first Europeans to come and settle in India. They were the also la$t Europeans to leave from India.

Archit : Did they also occupy our country? Did they rule us like the British?

Uncle : They ruled Goa, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and north of Mumbai.

Archit : When did they quit our country? How?

Uncle : The Indian Army defeated the Portuguese. The Portuguese liberated Goa on 19 December 1961 after their rule of 450 years in India.

Archit : What about those bakers and furnaces, uncle?

Uncle : In addition to other foods the Portuguese liked to eat bread ery much. They were famous for their loaves of bread. Though they have vanished but the makers are still there. We still have amongst us the mixers, the moulders and the bakers. Their age- old furnaces still exist.

Archit : How did they sell their bread?

Uncle : They used to come early in the morning announcing their arrival making the jingling sound with their bamboo.

Archit : How did the people treat the bakers?

Uncle : The baker used to be treated as their friend, companion and the guide by the children. The jingling thud of his bamboo woke the children from the sleep and they ran to meet him and greet him.

Archit : Why was it so? Was it for the love of loaf?

Uncle : No. The Paskine or Bastine – the servant maid of the house bought the bread. Children loved the bread bangles – the sweet bread of special make.

Archit : Did their loaves of bread have got any traditional importance?

Uncle : Marriage gifts are meaningless with sweet bread – the bol. Without bread a party or a feast loses its charm- The lady of the house must prepare sandwiches on the occasion of her daughter’s engagement. Cakes and bolinhas are a must for Christmas.

Archit : So the baker and the baker’s furnace are important for village. How did the bakers dress themselves?

Uncle : They used to wear a peculiar dress known as kabai. It was a single piece long frock reaching down to the knees. They used to wear trousers which were as long as our three-fourths of today.

Archit : Did they collect their bills regularly?

Uncle : No. They usually collected their bills at the end of the month. Monthly accounts were used to be recorded on some wall in pencil.

Archit : Thanks uncle. You’ve given me a lot of valuable information. Thank you very much.

Uncle : It’s my pleasure.

(OR)
B) Valli was able to complete her excursion to the town by bus. It was a great experience for her. She was overwhelmed with joy but she was unable to share her experiences to anybody since it was done incognito. So she wanted to write a diary entry of her feelings of her wonderful journey to the town. Imagine you are Valli and write a diary entry in the above context.
Answer:
17 August, 20xx,
Friday, 9.00 p.m.
Dear Diary.
Today i am very much delighted. My lone and adventurous odessey to the town was completed smoothly, safely and successfully. I was able to make my favourite excursion to the town within the nap of my mother. I was anxious, embarrassed and frightened how could make it successful. Actually it was a dangerous thing to go to the town alone for an eight-year-old girl. But i had to do it because enthusiam and excitement of knowing how the countryside looked like grew day by day and made me exasperated. Finally after i have completed that excursion, i am excultant and exuberant.

At first i meticulously collected information about the bus journey – How much money is needed? How much time i have to spend? Later i made painstaking elaborate plans for the successful execution. First i saved money by resisting every temptation to buy peppermints, toys and balloons etc. I had thriftily saved whatever stray coins came my way. Very difficultly i was able to save 60 paise needed for my journey. Then i chose the time of my mother’s seista i.e., between 1 and 4 p.m. I caught 1 p.m. bus at the comer of my street. The conductor of the bus was jolly and jovial.

The bus ran along the bank of a canal. It was a very narrow road. The trees, grasslands, mountains and the green unending green fields formed a wonderful scene of the beautiful and magnificent countryside and made me exultant. But an indelible painful and grief-stricken incident occurred. A tall young and pretty cow was run over by a speeding vehicle. The memory of the dead cow haunted me and dampened my enthusiasm.

I was still haunted by the sorrow of its death. I thought it was a symbolic incident that taught me children like me should not travel alone without the knowledge of our parents. Though i completed my journey to the town accordingly and reached safely and soundly, i was terrified when i thought if anything dangerous had happened during the course of the journey what repercussions would have to be faced ! This idea made me quivered and made me take an oath never should i make any dangerous ventures without the knowledge of my parents!
Valli

Question 36.
A) you are Advith/Advitha of B-85, Pitampura, Delhi. You observed that the subways in Delhi are seldom used by pedestrians who are always trying to cut across traffic. You have decided to write a letter to the editor of The Indian Express highlighting the dire need of creating awareness about it. Based on the points given along with your own ideas write a letter in 100-200 words.

Technology in Education
• infrastructure unutilised
• pedestrians prone to accidents
• accumulation of stagnant water/garbage in subways
• need for improvement and regular cleanliness under proper supervision. 10 M
Answer:
From
Advith,
B – 85, Pitampura,
Delhi.

To
The Editor,
The Indian Express,
New Delhi.

Sub: About proper utilisation of subways by pedestrians.

Dear Sir,
I would like to draw the attention of the people and the authorities concerned about the nonutilisation of the subways by the pedestrians in New Delhi through the columns of your estemed newspaper.

Sir, the subways were built on the hue and cry of the people in the past. Once they staged many protests against the accidents occurred when the pedestrians were crossing the roads leading to the death of hundreds of them. But now those subways have become useless Infrastructure of thousands of crores left unutilised. Now they are trying to cut across the traffic and pedestrians are becoming the victims of road accidents.

It is told that the accumulation of stagnant water, and cleared heaps of garbage are making the subways stinky, dirty and breeding pools for mosquitoes. In such a way the subways have become disease proning gutters and impassable. It is suggested that there is a need for improvement of hygiene and regular cleanliness under proper supervision.

Hoping that the authorities will take up campaign bringing awareness in public about using the subways and they will take the necessary steps to maintain cleanliness in subways i request your magnanimity to publish the above in your newspaper.

Thank you Sir,
Yours sincerely,
Advith.

(OR)
B) You are the secretary to the English language club. You are asked to give a speech on the topic ‘Be Victors, Not Victims’ on the occassionof a motivational meeting in your school. Write a script to your speech.
Answer:
Worthy Students, Principal and Teachers.
Today Bhanu stand before you to speak on the topic: ‘Be Victors, Not Victims’. We know that Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Alva Edison, Colonel Sanders, etc., are great people. They all are not successful in their initial attempts. They too were victims to various conditions. They achieved success only after many defeats. Today they stood as examples for us as victors.

We should take their lives as examples and try to face failures boldly to achieve success. We should always try to achieve our goals though we face many setbacks. We should always remember that ‘Failures are the stepping stones to success’. So, without any disappointment and distress try to achieve things till you reach your goals.

Question 37.
A) Horace Danby was surprised when the police arrested him for the jewel robbery. He understood that he was cheated by the pretty young lady who demanded him open the safe at Shotover Grange.
imagine you are Horace Danby and describe about the bitter experience. 10 M
Answer:
I thought had everything planned perfectly for the robbery. When I arrived at the house, I was ready to get the jewels without any issues. But then, i met the woman inside. She claimed to be the owner of the house. She said she had forgotten the combination to her safe. She seemed genuinely distressed and asked if i could break open the safe for her and give her the jewels. In return, she promised to let me leave the place unharmed. I was so focused on helping her with the safe that I didn’t realise she was playing me.

As i worked on the safe, she kept up her act, making me think she was just innocent. I gave her the jewels and left the place. But after a couple of days, the police arrested me for the robbery. They found my fingerprints on the safe and it betrayed my identity. I was caught completely off guard. Later, i came to know that she was also a thief. Her clever deception, and i fell right into her trap. My trust was misplaced, and her deceit cost me everything.

(OR)
B) Read the following information given in the table.
Gold Medals won by the top ten countries in the Bejing Olympic games in 2008.

Name of the country	Gold medals
China	51
USA	36
Russia	23
Great Britain	19
Germany	16
Australia	14
South Korea	13
Japan	09
Italy	08
France	07

Now, write a paragraph describing the information given in the table above.
Answer:
Gold medals won by different countries in the Bejing Olympic games in 2008 are presented in this table. The host country China topped the list with 51 Gold medals. The USA is in the second place with 36 medals to its credit. Russia, with a tally of 23 medals is in the third place. Fourth to tenth places are occupied in that order by Great Britain (19), Germany (16), Australia (14), South Korea (13), Japan (09), Italy (08) and France (07).

Consistent practice with AP 10th Class English Model Papers Set 2 helps in understanding the exam pattern better.

AP SSC English Model Paper Set 2 with Solutions

Time : 3 Hours, 15 Minutes.
Max. Marks : 100

Instructions:

1. The question paper has 37 questions in three sections (A, B and C).
2. Answer all the questions on a separate answer book supplied to you.
3. 15 minutes of time is allotted exclusively for reading the question paper and 3 hours for writing the answers.
4. Answer all the questions of SECTION – B (Grammar & Vocabulary) in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Section – A (Reading Comprehension)

(Questions 1 – 5): Read the following passage carefully.

“Oh, this is tea country now,” he said. “Assam has the largest concentration of. plantations
in the world, You will see enough gardens to last you a lifetime!”
“I have been reading as much as .I Could about tea,” Rajvir said. “No one really knows
who discovered tea but there are many legends.”
“What legends ?”
“Well, there’s the one about the Chinese emperor who always boiled water before drinking it. One day a few leaves of the twigs burning under the pot fell into the water giving it delicious flavour. It is said they were tea leaves.”
“Telf me another!” scoffed Pranjol”

“We have an Indian legend too. Bodhidharma, an ancient Buddhist ascetic, cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepy during meditations. Ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids. The leaves of these plants when put in hot water and drunk banished sleep.
‘Tea was first drunk in China,” Rajvir added, “as far back as 2700 B.C. ! In fact words such as tea, ‘chai’ and ‘chini’ are from Chinese. Tea came to Europe only in the sixteenth century and was drunk more as medicine than as beverage.” (Glimpses Of India)

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 2 = 10 M)

Question 1.
How was tea discovered accidentally in China?
Answer:
Tea was discovered accidentally in China when a few leaves of the twigs burning under the pot fell into the boiling water, giving it a delicious flavour. It is said that these were tea leaves.

Question 2.
What was the legend about Bodhidharma with relation to the tea plants?
Answer:
According to the legend, Bodhidharma, an ancient Buddhist ascetic, cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepy during meditations. The tea plants grew out of his eyelids. The leaves of these plants, when put in hot water and drunk, helped to banish sleep.

Question 3.
Which state in India has the largest concentration of tea plantations?
A) Coorg
B) Darjeeling
C) Assam
Answer:
C) Assam

Question 4.
What is the origin of the word ‘Chai’?
A) Japanese
B) Chinese
C) Indian
Answer:
B) Chinese

Question 5.
Tea was drunk in Europe in the sixteenth century as
A) beverage
B) medicine
C) soup
Answer:
B) medicine

(Questions 6-10): Read the following stanzas carefully.

He stalks in his vivid stripes
The few steps of his cage,
On pads of velvet quiet,
In his quiet rage.

He should be lurking in shadow,
Sliding through long grass
Near the water hole
Where plump deer pass. (A Tiger in the Zoo)

Now, answer the following’questions. (5 × 1 = 5 M)

Question 6.
What words are used to describe the movements and actions of the tiger in the cage and in the wild?
Answer:
The words that describe the movements and actions of the tiger in the cage: stalks, quiet rage. The words that describe the movements and actions of the tiger in the wild: lurking in shadow, sliding through the long grass.

Question 7.
What does the phrase ‘quiet rage’ refer to?
Answer:
The phrase‘quiet rage’refers to the tiger’s helplessness.

Question 8.
Where is the tiger in the first stanza?
A) in a cage in the zoo
B) in the forest
C) in a circus
Answer:
A) in a cage in the zoo

Question 9.
Why would the tiger lurk in shadow and slide through the long grass?
A) to hunt the deer unsuspectingly
B) to hide from human beings
C) to drink water
Answer:
A) to hunt the deer unsuspectingly

Question 10.
Why do the deer pass near the water hole?
A) to feed on the grass
B) to drink water
C) to hide from the tiger
Answer:
B) to drink water

(Questions 11 -15): Read the following passage carefully.

I was really worried about Tricki this time. I had pulled up my car when I saw him in the
street with his mistress and I was shocked at his appearance. He had become hugely fat, like a bloated sausage with a leg at each corner. His eyes, bloodshot and rheumy, stared straight ahead and his tongue lolled from his jaws.

Mrs Pumphrey hastened to explain, “He was so listless, Mr Herriot. He seemed to have no energy. I thought he must be suffering from malnutrition, so i have been giving him some little extras between meals to build him up, some malt and cod- liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks at night to make him sleep – nothing much really.”

“And did you cut down on the sweet things as I told you?” “Oh, I did for a bit, but he seemed to be so weak I had to relent. He does love cream cakes and chocolates so. I can’t bear to refuse him.”

I looked down again at the little dog. That was the trouble. Tricki’s only fault was 9 He had never been known to refuse food; he would tackle a meal at any hour of the d night. (A Triumph Of Surgery)

Choose the appropriate answer from the options given. (5 × 1 = 5)

Question 11.
Why was the doctor shocked on seeing Tricki’?
A) He had become very fat.
B) He had become very thin.
C) He is healthy.
Answer:
A) He had become very fat.

Question 12.
What could Mrs. Pumphrey not bear to refuse Tricki?
A) cod-liver oil
B) a bowl of Horlicks
C) cream cakes and chocolates
Answer:
C) cream cakes and chocolates

Question 13.
Who is Tricki?
A) Mr. Herriot’s dog
B) Mrs. Pumprey’s dog
C) a street dog
Answer:
B) Mrs. Pumprey’s dog

Question 14.
What instruction did the doctor give Mrs. Pumphrey to do earlier?
A) to give Tricki more swedtfe
B) to give a bowl of Horlicks
C) to cut down the sweet things
Answer:
C) to cut down the sweet things

Question 15.
What was Tricki’s fault?
A) He always refuses food.
B) He eats a meal at any hour of the day or night.
C) He eats only ohe meal a day.
Answer:
B) He eats a meal at any hour of the day or night.

Question 16.
Study the following pie chart carefully.
Famous Movie Genres in Mrs Smith’s Film Class

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 1 = 5M)
i) What does the Pie-chart show?
Answer:
Famous movie genres in Mrs Smith’s film class

ii) What is the most famous movie genre in Mrs. Smith’s class?
Answer:
Comedy

iii) What is the percentage of the genre ‘Horror’ in Mrs. Smith’s class?
A) 8%
B) 18%
C) 11 %
Answer:
C) 11 %

iv) After ‘Comedy’, which genre is favoured in Mrs. Smith’s class?
A) Action
B) Drama
C) Science fiction
Answer:
A) Action

v) Choose the correct statement based on the pie chart given.
A) Both ‘drama’ and ‘romance’, are given equal weightage in the pie chart.
B) The percentage of ‘Foreign’ genre is more than the genre ‘Horror’.
C) The least favoured genre is‘Comedy’.
Answer:
A) Both ‘drama’ and ‘romance’, are given equal weightage in the pie chart.

Question 17. Read the following passage carefully.
Birds nest building is a fascinating display of instinct and ingenuity. Birds utilize a wide range of materials, from twigs and leaves to mud and even saliva, to construct their nests. The specific materials and construction techniques vary greatiy, between species, with some birds weaving intricate baskets, while others create simple platforms or burrows. Nest building
is typically a collaborative effort between the male and female, although in some species, one partner takes on the primary responsibility. The nests serve as vital shelters for eggs and young birds, protecting them from the elements and predators.

Now, arrange the following jumbled sentences into a meaningful order. (5 × 1 = 5 M)
A) Nests serve as vital shelters for protecting eggs and young birds.
B) Construction techniques and material differ greatly with some birds weaving simple platforms, while others intricate baskets.
C) Nests are built by a collaborative effort between the male and female birds.
D) Building nests is a fascinating display of instinct and ingenuity in birds.
E) A variety of materials like twigs, mud and sahiva are used by birds to construct their nests.
Answer:
D) Building nests is a fascinating display of instinct and ingenuity in birds.
E) A variety of materials like twigs, mud and sahiva are used by birds to construct their nests.
B) Construction techniques and material differ greatly with some birds weaving simple platforms, while others intricate baskets.
C) Nests are built by a collaborative effort between the male and female birds.
A) Nests serve as vital shelters for protecting eggs and young birds.

Section – B (Grammar & Vocabulary)

Note:
Answer all the questions of Section – B in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Question 18.
Combine the following sentences using‘who’.
My mother is going to host a TV show on cooking She cooks very well.
Answer:
My mother, who cooks very well, is going to host a TV show on cooking.

Question 19.
Change the following sentence into ‘passive voice’ 2M
Lencho wrote a letter to God.
Answer:
A letter was written to God by Lencho.

Question 20.
Change the following into Reported Speech.
Lomov : l’ve come only to see you.
Answer:
Lomov said that he had come only to see him.

Question 21.
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given in brackets.
i) It was a spectacular array ______ South African jets. (for / to / of)
ii) She was born ______ July. (on/in/at)
Answer:
(i) of
(ii) in

Question 22.
Edit the following passage.
The journey to the valley of flowers begin (a) about a)__________
16 kms away for (b) Joshimath, at Govindghat b) __________
(770m) on the RiShikesh Badrinath heightway (c) c) __________
The valley of flowers are (d) covered with a rich variety of magnificent plants. (d) __________
Answer:
(a) begins
(b) from
(c) highway
(d) is

Question 23.
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) She bought __________ dozen mangoes.
Ii) They live near __________ sea.
Answer:
(i) a
(ii) the

Question 24.
Change the following into Repeated action in the past using ‘would/used to’ (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) When I was a child, I played outside for hours every day.
Answer:
When l was a child, I would play outside for hours every day.

ii) Our teacher gives us a quiz every day.
Answer:
Our teacher would give us a quiz every day.

Question 25.
Rewrite the sentences into a single sentence using Noun-modifiers. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) The pilot saw dark clouds. Jhe clouds were stormy and dangerous.
Answer:
The pilot saw dark, stormy and dangerous clouds.

ii) The tiger was moving in the cage. The cage was narrow.
Answer:
The tiger was moving in the narrow cage.

Question 26.
Give a suitable advice for the situation given below. (1 × 2 = 2 M)
Your friend is becoming fat and lazy. Advise / him / her to do yoga every day.
Answer:
You should do yoga every day.

Question 27.
Read the following paragraph and write synonyms of the underlined words, choosing the words given in the box. (4 × 1 = 4 M)
Answer:
(a) criminals
(b) honour
(c) several
(d) ownership

ownership, country, well-known, strange, criminals, honour

We, who were outlaws (a) not so long ago, have today been given the rate privilege (b) to be host to the nations of the world on our own soil. We thank all of our distinguished (c) guests for having come to take possession (d) with the people of our country of what is, after all, a common victory for justice, peace, for human dignity.

Question 28.
Read the following paragraph and write the antonyms of the underlined words. (4 × 1 = 4 M)
May be it’s my fault (a) that we don’t confide (b) in each other. In any case, that’s just how things are and unfortunately they’re not liable (c) to change. To enhance (d) the image of this long-awaited Tiend in my imagination, I don’t want to jot down the facts in this diary.
Answer:
(a) virtue
(b) distrust
(c) unlikely
(d) diminish

Question 29.
Fill in the blanks with the right form of words given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2M)
The days passed (a) (peace / peaceful / peacefully), at Basra, but I dreaded the prospect of ______ (b) (transport/transporting 7transportation) Mij to England and to Camusfeama.
Answer:
(a) peacefully
(b) transporting

Question 30.
Complete the words with correct prefixes and suffixes given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) in this valley of desolation there is a path that leads to ______ mortality, (im / in)
ii) Kisa Gotami became weary and hope ______ (les/less).
Answer:
(i) immortality
(ii) hopeless

Question 31.
Find the correctly spelt word and write the correct spelling. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) scriptures, befitted, royalty, shielded ______
ii) funeral, procession, enlighten, witnesed ______
Answer:
(i) royalty
(ii) witnessed

Question 32.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
solitary / adjective /
Definition:
1. being, living or existing alone, without companions
2. isolated or remote from other.
Example : She enjoyed the solitary walk through the forest.
Synonyms : alone, lone, lonesome, unaccompanied, isolated.
Antonyms : social, gregarious, accompanied, communal, crowded

Now, answer the following questions using the information above.
i) Write two synonyms of the word‘Solitary’.
ii) Write any one definition of the word ‘Solitary’.
Answer:
(i) alone, isolated
(ii) being, living or existing alone, without companions

Question 33.
Use the following expressions in sentences of your own. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) Phrasal verb: hand in
Answer:
Don’t forget to hand in your report by Friday.

ii) idiomatic expression : earning my keep
Answer:
I will do anything for earning my keep.

Question 34.
Match the following:

Part – A	Part – B
i) homesick	a) obeying and respecting the law
ii) law-abiding	b) an informal word which means a very stupid person
iii) heartbreaking	c) missing home and family very much
iv) blockhead	d) producing great sadness

Answer:

Part – A	Part – B
i) homesick	c) missing home and family very much
ii) law-abiding	a) obeying and respecting the law
iii) heartbreaking	d) producing great sadness
iv) blockhead	b) an informal word which means a very stupid person

Section – C (Creative Expression)

Question 35.
A) Two passengers noticed Valli travelling alone to the city. They observed the approach of Valli towards the conductor and other passengers in the bus. Imagine a possible conversation between the two passengers about the consequence of a girl of eight years travelling alone to a far off place. 10 M
Answer:
A) Conversation:
Passenger 1 : Did you notice that little girl sitting alone? She looks no more than eight years old!

Passenger 2 : Yes, I did. It’s quite surprising that she’s travelling by herself to the city. I wonder how her parents could allow that.

Passenger 1 : Exactly ! It’s too risky for such a young child to travel without an adult. Anything could go wrong in a crowded place or on a bus like this.

Passenger 2 : True. She could easily get lost or encounter someone with bad intentions. At her age, chijdren are innocent and might not know what to do in an emergency:

Passenger 1 : Even if she’s smart and alert, accidents or unexpected dangers can still happen. It’s definitely unsafe.

Passenger 2 : I completely agree. Parents should make sure theirchildren are always accompanied by a responsible adult. Freedom is important, but safety must come first.

Passenger 1 : Well said. I just hope the conductor keeps an eye on her until she reaches her destination safely.

Passenger 2 : Yes, that would certainly be reassuring. Children, no matter how independent they seem, always.need care and protection.

(OR)
B) The pilot in the lesson The Black Aeroplane’ reached home safe after an unusual experience with his plane in the sky. He shared the terrible incident with his wife and family. Hearing about it, the pilot’s wife went panic and felt the other plane as a ‘blessing in disguise’. Imagine you are the pilot’s wife and write a diary entry about his awful Journey and the unseen unexpected grace that saved him.
Answer:
17th June,
20xx 10:00 pm,
Dear Diary.

Today has been one of the most terrifying yet miraculous days of my life. My husband told me about a dreadful experience he faced while flying his plane last night. He was caught in a violent storm – there was no visibility, no radar, and barely any fuel left. He was completely alone in the dark sky, and just hearing it made my hpart sink with fear.

What astonished me the most was the sudden appearance of a mysterious black aeroplane that guided him safely through the storm. According to my husband, the pilot of that plane never asked for help, reward, or even recognition – and vanished without a trace. There was no record of any such plane flying in that area!

I can’t help but feel that this was no ordinary event. It seemed like a divine intervention, an unseen blessing that saved my husband’s life. The’very thought of what might have happened without that mysterious pilot sends shivers down my spine.

I thank God from the depths of my heart for protecting my husband and banging him home safely. May God always watch over him and guide him safely through every flight. Truly, some moments in life defy explanation – and this was one such miracle.
With a grateful heart.
The Pilot’s Wife.

Question 36.
A) Your mother promised to let you bring up a pet dog on your successful completion of your Exams, you brought home a puppy, named it and had the pleasure of feeding it, playing with it and caress.
Write a letter to your friend to share how you named it, had delightful moments and its naughty deeds. 10 M
Answer:

H.No. 7-5/1,
Loyola Road,
Srinagar,
Vijayawada.
17th June, 20xx.

Dear Austin,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to share some exciting news! As you know, my mother had promised me to let me bring home a pet dog if I completed my exams successfully. And finally, I did it! I brought home a cute little puppy last week. I have named him Teddy. Teddy is a playful, energetic, and adorable little fellow. Feeding him and taking care of him has brought me immense joy. He loves milk and enjoys chewing his toy bone.

Teddy is very naughty too! He runs around the house, hides my slippers, and even tries to pull my bed sheet when I sleep. But his innocent eyes and wagging tail make it impossible to scold him. I enjoy playing with him in the evening and cuddling him while watching TV. These days are full of delightful moments with Teddy, and I wish you could come over to meet him. I’m sure you’ll love him as much as I do!
Waiting to hear from you soon.

Your loving friend.
xxxx

Address on the Envelope :
G. Austin
Flat No. 371, Santosh Apartments,
Machiraju vari street, Guntur.

(OR)
B) You are the school pupil leader of XYZ Public School. A Mega PTM is going to be conducted very soon. You are assigned the duty of ensuring discipline and plant distribution to the students under the programme ‘Ek ped Maa Ke naam’. On this occasion, you gathered the students of classes 6 to 10 to inform the necessity to meet the need of above mentioned aspects, Prepare a script for speech on why discipline is important and how things can be well- maintained if there is discipline. You may educate them on the necessity of growing plants and take initiative to choose atleast one plant in the name of their mother.
Answer:
Worthy Principal, respected teachers, and my dear friends.
Good morning to all. It is truly an honour to Stand before you as the School Pupil Leader of XYZ Public School. As you all know, our Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) is fast approaching, and it is our shared responsibility to ensure that the event is conducted smoothly and successfully.

First and foremost, I would like to emphasize the importance of discipline. Discipline is the • foundation of success in every walk of life. It helps us manage our time wisely, stay organized, and work together in harmony. A disciplined atmosphere allows us to carry out our duties efficiently and maintain order during important events like the Mega PTm. Without discipline, even the best of plans can fall apart.

Therefore, J urge everyone to maintain discipline, follow alf instructions carefully, and show respect to our teachers, elders, and guests throughput the event.

Now, I would like to talk about a beautiful and meaningful initiative – “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,” which translates to “A Tree in the Name of Your Mother.” Our environment is under threat due to pollution, deforestation, and climate change. Trees give us oxygen, food, and shade while keeping our surroundings clean, green, and cool. By planting trees, we not only protect nature but also express gratitude to our mothers – the givers of life.

So, I request each one of you to plant at least one tree in your mother’s name and nurture it with the same love and care that she has given you. This small effort can bring about a big change – a step toward a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future. Let us take a pledge today to be disciplined students and responsible citizens who care for nature and work together for a better world.

Thank you, everyone – let’s unite our efforts to make the upcoming Mega PTM a grand success!

Question 37.
A) The lesson “The Necklace, critiques the social hierarchy and the human desire for status. lt offers a commentary on social class in the society. Matilda’s life was wined because of a small mistake. But in the end, she came to know that she had struggled for nothing.

Now, write a description of Matida’s feelings and thoughts as she knew that the necklace was not made of gold by depicting the contrast between her dreams and her reality and the consequences of not confessing the truth to her friend. 10 M
Answer:
When Matilda discovered that the necklace was fake, her entire world collapsed. It was not just the shock of the truth but the agony of realizing that her ten years of Struggle, sacrifice, and suffering had all been meaningless. She had dreamed of a life filled with luxury, admiration, and beauty, imagining herself as a woman destined for elegance and fame. Instead, she found herself living in a small, gloomy apartment, burdened with endless chores, dressed in shabby clothes, and aged beyond her years. All this hardship could have been avoided if she had confessed the truth to Mme.

Forestier when she lost the necklace. However, her fear of embarrassment and pride stopped her from doing so. That one wrong decision stole the best years of her life and left her with nothing but regret. The pain of knowing she had suffered for a fake jewel must have been unbearable. Matilda’s story is a tragic reminder that honesty and humility are far greater treasures than wealth or appearances. In the end, her vanity and-silence became the true causes of her misery.

(OR)
B) Study the following ‘pie chart’ and write a paragraph based on the Information given in it.
Answer:
The pie chart illustrates the distribution of different food groups in a balanced diet.The largest portion is made up of fruits and vegetables, which account for 50% of the chart, highlighting their importance in daily nutrition. Protein makes up 25%, indicating that a significant, but smaller, part of the diet should consist of protein-rich foods. The remaining portion is divided between fats and sugar, with 15% and 10% respectively.

This suggests that while fats and sugar are necessary, they should be consumed in much smaller quantities compared to fruits, vegetables and protein. Overall, the chart emphasizes prioritizing fruits and vegetables, followed by protein, and limiting the intake of fats and sugar.

Solving AP 10th Class Physical Science Model Papers Set 10 regularly is an effective strategy for time management during exams.

AP SSC Physical Science Model Paper Set 10 with Solutions

Time: 2 Hours
Max. Marks: 50

Instructions:

• The question paper consists of 4 sections and 17 questions.
• Internal choice is available only for Q.No.12 in section III and for all the questions in section IV.
• In 2 hours, 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper.
• All answers shall be written in the answer booklet only.
• Answers shall be written neatly and legibly.

Section – I (8 × 1 = 8 Marks)

Note:
1) Answer all the questions.
2) Each question carries 1 marks.

Question 1.
Guess, why should a magnesium ribbon is cleaned before burning in air?
Answer:

1. Magnesium is a highly reactive metai.
2. It reacts with oxygen to form a thin layer of oxide on its surface.
3. This oxide layer prevents further corrosion of the metal
4. Therefore, magnesium is cleaned with sandpaper before burning to remove this layer and ensure proper reaction with moisture or air.

Question 2.
Bases which are solulde in water are called
Answer:
Alkalis

Question 3.

Substance	Bleaching Powder	Washing Soda
Formula	CaOCl2	NaCO3

Which of the above substance is used to make drinking water free from germs?
Answer:
Bleaching Powder (CaOCl₂)

Question 4.
Give two examples of amphoteric oxides.
Answer:
Al₂O₃, ZnO

Question 5.
What is the industrial application of hydrogenation?
Answer:
It is used to prepare vegetable ghee from vegetable oils.

Question 6.
Which one of the following materials cannot be used to make a lens?
a) Water
b) Glass
c) Plastic
d) Clay
Answer:
d) Clay

Question 7.
Draw the symbol of electric resistance.
Answer:

Question 8.
How is a voltmeter connected in the circuit to measure the potential difference between two points?
Answer:
A voltmeter is connected in parallel to a circuit, with its positive terminal attached to the point of higher potential and its negative terminal connected to the point of lower potential.

Section – II (3 × 2 = 6M)

Note:
1) Answer all the questions.
2) Each question carries 2 marks.

Question 9.
The general formula of alkanes is C_nH_2n+2 Then write the first two alkanes.
Answer:
The first two alkanes-are CH₄, and C₂H₆.

Question 10.
What can you predict about the mirror, if its magnification is +1 ? Write any one characteristic of the image formed.
Answer:
Magnification, m = +1
Here,’+’ Indicates a virtual image.
T Indicates that the object size and image size are the same.

Question 11.
An electric refrigerator rated 400 W operates 8 hours/day. What is the cost of the energy for 30 days at 3 per kWh?
Answer:
The total energy consumed by the refrigerator in 30 days would be 400 W × 8.0 hours / day × 30 days = 96000 Wh = 96kW h
Thus the cost of energy to operate the refrigerator for 30 days is 96 kW h × Rs. 3,00 per kW h = Rs. 288.00.

Section – III (3 × 4 = 12M)

Note:
1) Answer all the questions.
2) Each question carries 4 marks.

Question 12.
Draw any one of the following diagrams:
A) Draw the ray diagrams of image formed when the object is placed in front of a biconvex lens in the following positions,
a) at infinity.
b) at F₁.

(OR)
B) Draw the diagram which shows that acid solution in water conducts electricity.
Answer:

Question 13.
How can you appreciate the role of pH of acids and bases in our everyday life?
Answer:
1) Survival of Aquatic Life:
a) The pH level of water plays a vital role in the survival of aquatic organisms.
b) When acid rain, having a pH lower than 5.6, enters rivers or lakes, it decreases the pH of the water.
c) Such a drop in pH can make the environment unsuitable for many aquatic species, affecting their survival.

2) Plant Growth:
a) Plants need a specific pH range in the soil for proper and healthy growth.
b) The pH level of the soil greatly influences plant health and nutrient absorption.
c) Therefore, knowing the soil’s pH helps in determining which plants can grow best in a particular area.

3) Digestive System:
a) The pit within thefliuman digestive system is crucial for proper digestives.
b) The stomach produces hydrochloric acid to aid in digestion without harming itself. Imbalances in stomach pit can lead to indigestion, which is alleviated by using bases called antacids to neutralize excess stomach acid

4) Tooth Decay Prevention :
a) Tooth decay is influenced by the pet in the mouth.
b) When the pH drops below 5.5, tooth enamel can corrude, leading to decay.
c) Bacteria in the mouth produce acida from food particles, causing this drop in pH
d) Maintaining oral hygiene and using basic toothpaste can neutralize excess acid. preventing tooth decay.

5) Chemical Warfare in Nature :
a) Some animals and plants use chemicals with varying pH values for self-defence
b) For example, bee stings infect an acidic substance, causing pain and irritation, which can be relieved with a mild base.
c) Stinging nettle leaves inject methanoic acid, causing burning pain, which can be neutralized with a base like baking soda. Because of the above importance’ of pH of acids and bases. I appreciate the role very much.

Question 14.
It is given that the focal length (f) of a convex lens is half of its radius of curvature (R) Then complete the following table.

f(cm)	R(cm)
	32
12
	45
26

Answer:

f(cm)	R(cm)
16	32
12	24
22.5	45
26	52

Section – IV (3 × 8 = 24 M)

Note:
1) Answer all the questions.
2) Each question carries 8 marks.
3) Each question has an internal choice.

Question 15.
A) What is myopia? How can it be corrected, explain with neat diagrams?
Answer:
Myopia or short sightedness : Myopia is a defect of vision in which a person can see nearby objects clearly but cannot see distant objects distinctly beyond a certain distance. This defect is commonly found among children.

Cause of Myopia:
i) The eyeball becomes elongated along its axis, increasing the distance between the eye lens and the retina.
ii) The focal length of the eye lens decreases due to excessive curvature of the cornea.

As a result of these factors, the parallel rays from distant objects converge at a point in front of the retina instead of directly on it, making distant objects appear blurred (as shown in Fig. b). To see the object clearly, it must be brought closer to the eye at a specific point F, where the image is focused on the retina (as shown in Fig. a). Hence, the far point of a myopic eye is not at infinity but only a few metres away.

B) Explain:
i) Why is the tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps?
ii) Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?
Answer:
i) Tungsten is primarily used as the filament in electric lamps because of its very high melting point (around 3300°C). This property allows it to withstand high temperatures without melting, making it ideal for use in incandescent bulbs.

ii) Series connections are not preferred in domestic wiring because if one appliance or component fails, the entire circuit gets interrupted, causing all connected devices to stop working. This makes the arrangement inconvenient arid inefficient for household use.

Question 16.
A) Balance the following chemical equations.
a) HNO₃ + Ca(OH)₂, → Ca(NO₃)₂ + H₂O
b) NaOH + H₂SO₄ → NaSO₄+ H₂O
c) NaCl + AgNO₃ → AgCl + NaNO₃
d) BaCl₂ + H₂SO₄ → BaSO₄ + HCl
Answer:
a) 2HNO_3(aq) + Ca(OH)_2(aq) → Ca₂(NO₃)_2(aq) + 2H₂O(_l).
b) 2NaOH_(aq) + H₂SO_4(aq) → Na₂SO_4(aq) + 2H₂O(_l)
c) NaCl_(aq) +AgNO_3(aq) → AgCl_(s) + NaNO_3(aq)
d) BaCl_2(aq) + H₂ SO_4(aq) → BaSO_4(s) + 2HCl_(aq)

B) Explain the mechanism of the cleaning action of soaps.
Answer:

1. Most dirt contains oily substances, and since oil does not dissolve in water, it cannot be removed by water alone.
2. Soap molecules are sodium or potassium salts of long- chain carboxylic acids.
3. Each soap molecule has two distinct ends a hydrophilic end that is attracted to water and a hydrophobic end that is attracted to oil or grease.
4. When soap is added to water, its molecules arrange themselves into structures called micelles, where the hydrophobic ends attach to the oil droplets while the hydrophilic ends face outward toward the water.
5. This process leads to the formation of an emulsion in water, trapping the oily dirt within the micelles.
6. The soap micelles help lift the dirt and grease from the surface, allowing it to be washed away easily, leaving clothes or surfaces clean.

Question 17.
A) Explain an activity to observe magnetic field lines near a bar magnet.
Answer:
Aim: To plot of a complete pattern of the field lines of bar magnet with the help of a com¬pass needle.

Apparatus required: A sheet of white paper, a drawing board, adhesive tape, a bar mag¬net, a compass needle and a pencil.

Procedure:

1. Take a small compass and a bar magnet.
2. Place the magnet on a sheet of white paper fixed on a drawing board, using some adhesive material.
3. Mark the boundary of the magnet.
4. Place the compass near the north pole of the magnet. How does it behave? The south pole of the needle points towards the north pole of the magnet. The north pole of the compass is directed away from the north pole of the magnet.
5. Mark the position of two ends of the needle.
6. Now move the needle to a new position such that its south pole occupies the position previously occupied by its north pole.
7. In this way, proceed step by step till you reach the south pole of the magnet as shown in fig. (a).
   
8. Join the points marked on the paper by a smooth curve. This curve represents a field line.
9. Repeat the above procedure and draw as many lines as you can. You will get a pattern shown in fig. (b). These lines represent the magnetic field around the magnet. These are known as magnetic field lines.
10. Observe the deflection in the compass needle as you move it along a field line. The deflection increases as the needle is moved towards the poles.

Observations:
1) The deflection of the compass needle increases as it is moved towards the poles.
2) This is because the magnetic field is stronger near the two poles and hence exerts larger force on the compass needle in such regions.

Conclusion:

1. Magnetic Beld is a quantity that has both direction and magnitude.
2. The direction of the magnetic held is taken to be the direction in which a north pole of the compass needle moves inside it
3. Therefore it is taken by convention that the field lines emerge from north pole and merge at the South pole (vote the arrows marked on the fieid lines in fig.)
4. Inside the magnet the direction of fieid lines is from its south pole to its north pole Thus the magnetic field lines are closed curves.

(OR)
B) Write an activity to understand the rusting of iron nails in the presence of air and moisture.
Answer:
Aim: To demonstrate that both air and water are essential for rusting to occur.
Materials Required: Three boiling tubes, clean iron nails, corks, anhydrous calcium chloride, and oil.

Procedure:

1. Take three clean test tubes and place iron nails in each.
2. Label them as A, B, and C. Pour some- water into test tube A and seal it with a cork.
3. In test tube B, add boiled distilled water and pour about 1 ml of oil on top. The oil layer prevents air from dissolving in the water. Cork the tube tightly.
4. In test tube C, place some anhydrous calcium chloride and cork it. The calcium chloride absorbs any moisture present in the air.
5. Leave all three test tubes undisturbed for a few days and then observe.

Observation :
The iron nail in test tube A gets rusted because both air and water are present. In test tube B, the nail does not rust as there is water but no air. In test tube C, rusting does not occur because there is neither air nor water.

Conclusion: Rusting of iron takes place only in the presence of both air and water.

Solving AP 10th Class Physical Science Model Papers Set 9 regularly is an effective strategy for time management during exams.

AP SSC Physical Science Model Paper Set 9 with Solutions

Time: 2 Hours
Max. Marks: 50

Instructions:

• The question paper consists of 4 sections and 17 questions.
• Internal choice is available only for Q.No.12 in section III and for all the questions in section IV.
• In 2 hours, 15 minutes is allotted to read the question paper.
• All answers shall be written in the answer booklet only.
• Answers shall be written neatly and legibly.

Section – I (8 × 1 = 8 Marks)

Note:
1) Answer all the questions.
2) Each question carries 1 marks.

Question 1.
Predict and write why preparation of lime water is considered as an exothermic reaction.
Answer:
The preparation of lime water is regarded as an exothermic reaction because it releases heat during the process.

Question 2.
Acidic nature of a substance is due to the formation of ions in solution.
Answer:
H⁺(OR)H₃O⁺

Question 3.
Observe the following table:

Substance	Lemon juice	Blood	Milk of magnesia
pH value	2.2	7.4	10

In the above table which is strong acid?
Answer:
Lemon juice

Question 4.
Which is the most ductile metal in nature?
Answer:
Gold (OR) Au

Question 5.
Write any one use of vinegar.
Answer:
It is used as preservative in pickles.

Question 6.
The human eye forms the image of an object at its _____ .
a) Cornea
b) Iris
c) Pupil
d) Retina
Answer:
d (OR) Retina

Question 7.
Draw the symbol of an Ammeter.
Answer:

Question 8.
What is the commercial unit of electric energy?
Answer:
Kilowatt hour (OR) kWh

Section – II (3 × 2 = 6m)

Note:
1. Answer all the questions.
2. Each question carries 2 marks.

Question 9.
Fill the table:

Answer:
1. -OH
2. Carboxylic acid

Question 10.
Frame any two questions to understand the concept of refraction.
Answer:
i) What is the phenomenon of light refraction?
ii) Does light adhere to the laws of refraction during the process ?
iii) Can you provide examples of light refraction in everyday life ?

Question 11.
Predict and write why the tungsten is used as filament in electric lamps?
Answer:
Tungsten has a high resistivity and a high melting point, which makes it suitable for use as a filament in electric lamps.

Section – III (3 × 4 = 12M)

Note:
1) Answer all the questions.
2) Each question carries 4 marks.

Question 12.
Draw any one of the following diagrams.
A) Draw the ray diagrams of image formed when the ob ject is placed in front of a concave mirror in the following positions:
i) at ‘C’
ii) between P and F
Answer:
i) at ‘C’

ii) between P and F

B) Draw the diagram which shows that acid solution in water conducts electricity.
Answer:

Question 13.
Give two important uses of each of the following:
1) Bleaching powder
2) Baking soda
Answer:
Uses of Bleaching powder:

1. For bleaching cotton and linen in the textile industry.
2. For bleaching wood pulp in paper mills.
3. For bleaching washed clothes in laundries.
4. As an oxidizing agent in various chemical industries,
5. To purify drinking water by eliminating germs.

Uses of Baking Soda:

1. In the production of baking powder.
2. As an ingredient in antacids.
3. In soda-acid fire extinguishers.

Question 14.

Material medium	Air	Rock salt	Water	Diamond	Benzene
Refractive index	1.0003	1.54	1.33	2.42	1.50

Answer:
i) Diamond
ii) Diamond
iii) Air
iv) Air
Observe the above table and answer the following questions.
i) Which medium has highest optical density?
ii) In which medium speed of light is minimum?
iii) In which medium the light travels faster?
iv) Which medium has least optical density?

Section – IV (3 × 8 = 24M)

Note:
1) Answer all the questions.
2) Each question carries 8 marks.
3) Each question has an internal choice.

Question 15.
Explain what is Myopia and how can you rectify it.
Answer:
Myopia:

1. Myopia is commonly referred to as near-sightedness.
2. A person with myopia can clearly see nearby objects but struggles to distinguish distant objects.
3. In individuals with this condition, the far point is closer than infinity, and they can only see clearly up to a few meters.
4. In a myopic eye, the image of a distant object is formed in front of the retina.
5. This defect may occur due to:
   • Excessive curvature of the eye lens, or
   • Elongation of the eyeball.
6. Myopia can be corrected using a concave lens of appropriate power.

(OR)
Define the following terms :
i) Electric current
ii) Potential difference
iii) Electric Resistance
iv) Electric power
Answer:
i) Electric Current: Electric current is the amount of charge passing through a specific area of an electric conductor per unit of time. It is given by the formula I = Qt.

ii) Potential Difference: The electric potential difference between two points in a cir-cuit carrying current is the work done to move a unit charge from one point to the other.
It is expressed as V = Q/W.

iii) Electric Resistance: Resistance is a property that opposes the flow of electrons in an electric conductor.

iv) Electric Power: Electric power is the rate at which electrical energy is consumed in a circuit, and is given by the formula P = VI.

Question 16.
Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions.
a) Calcium hydroxide + Carbon dioxide ? Calcium carbonate + Water
b) Zinc + Silver nitrate ? Zinc nitrate + Silver
c) Aluminium + Copper chloride ? Aluminium chloride + Copper
d) Barium chloride + Potassium sulphate ? Barium sulphate + Potassium chloride
Answer:
a) Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ → CaCO₃ + H₂O
b) Zn + 2AgNO₃ → Zn(NO₃)₂ + 2Ag
c) 2Al + 3Cucl₂ → 2AlCl₃ + 3Cu
d) BaCl₂ + K₂SO₄ → BaSO₄ + 2KCl

(OR)
Explain the mechanism of the cleaning action of soaps.
Answer:

1. Soaps are molecules with two distinct ends: one is hydrophilic, meaning it interacts with water, while the other is hydrophobic, meaning it interacts with hydro¬carbons.
2. When soap is placed on the surface of water, its hydrophobic ‘tail’ doesn’t dissolve in water. The soap molecules arrange themselves along the water’s surface, with the ionic end in the water and the hydrocarbon tail sticking out.
3. Inside the water, these molecules orient themselves in such a way that the hydro carbon portion is kept away from the water.
4. As a result, clusters of soap molecules form, with the hydrophobic tails on the in side and the ionic ends on the outside of the cluster.
5. This arrangement is called a micelle. Soap, In the form of a micelle, is effective at cleaning because it traps oily dirt in the center of the micelle.
6. The micelles remain suspended In solution as a colloid and do not clump together due to ion-ion repulsion.
7. Therefore, the dirt trapped within the micelles can easily be rinsed away.

Question 17.
Explain the experimental procedure to show that a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field experiences force on it.
Answer:
Aim To demonstrate that a current-carrying conductor experiences a force when placed in a magnetic field.
Materials Required: Aluminium rod, horseshoe magnet, stand, battery, plug key, connecting wires, rheostat.

Procedure:

1. Take a small aluminium rod (AB) and suspend it horizontally from a stand using two connecting wires, as shown in the figure.
2. Position a strong horseshoe magnet so that the rod is placed between the two poles, with the magnetic field directed upwards,
3. Connect the aluminium rod in series with a battery, a key, and a rheostat,
4. Allow current to pass through the aluminium rod, starting from end ‘B’ to end ‘A’,

Observations:
1. It is observed that the rod is displaced to the left,
2. If the direction of the current is reversed, the rod is displaced to the right.

Conclusion: This activity demonstrates that a force is exerted on a current-carrying conductor when it is placed in a magnetic field.

(OR)
Explain the experimental procedure to investigate the conditions under which iron rusts.
Answer:
Aim: To investigate the conditions under which iron rusts,
Materials Required: Three test tubes, clean iron nails, distilled water, oil, anhydrous calcium chloride, and water.

Procedure:

1. Take three test tubes and place clean iron nails in each of them.
2. Label the test tubes A, B, and C, Fill test tube A’ with some water and cork it.
3. Fill test tube ‘B’ with boiled distilled water, add about 1ml of oil, and cork it.
4. Place some anhydrous calcium chloride in test tube ‘C and cork it. Leave the test tubes undisturbed for a few days,

Observations:
1. The iron nails rust in test tube A’ but do not rust in test tubes ‘B’ and ‘C’.
2. In test tube A’, the nails are exposed to both air and water. In test tube ‘B’, the nails are exposed only to water, while in test tube ‘C’, the nails are exposed only to dry air.

Conclusion: From the experiment we conclude that both air and water are essential for the rusting of iron.