Total Numbers of Printed Pages-8
BD-HY-24
District Level Internal Examination Committee, Barpeta
Half Yearly Examination-2024
Class-IX
Sub-English
Time: 3 hours
Full Marks: 90
(The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the Questions)
[SECTION-A]
Choose the correct option for the following (Q. No. 1 to Q.No. 45) 1×45=45
1. Margie had to write out her homework.
(A) In Russian
(B) In Punch Code
(C) In English
(D) In Mother-tongue
Answer:
(B) In Punch Code
Explanation:
Margie had to write her homework in Punch Code, which was the language her mechanical teacher used to read and evaluate her work.
2. Tommy was years old.
(A) 11 years
(B) 12 years
(C) 13 years
(D)15 years
Answer:
(C) 13 years
3. Read the following statements with reference to "The Fun They Had" and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: Margie hates her new kind of school.
Statement 2: Margie is a lazy girl.
(A) Statement I is true and Statement 2 is false.
(B) Statement I is false and Statement 2 is true.
(C) Both Statement I and Statement 2 are true.
(D) Both Statement I and Statement 2 are false.
Answer:
(A) Statement I is true and Statement 2 is false.
Explanation:
Statement 1: Margie hates her new kind of school because she finds it mechanical and boring, with no real human interaction like the old schools described in the story.
Statement 2: Margie is not lazy. She is curious about the schools of the past, which shows her interest in learning and imagination.
4. According to Tommy, the real book was-
(A) Interesting
(B) Fiction
(C) A waste
(D) Boring
Answer:
(C) A waste
Explanation:
According to Tommy, the real book was a waste because once you read it, you couldn't do anything with it. He found the idea of a printed book impractical compared to their digital, reusable screens.
5. Tommy found the real book-
(A) In a public library
(B) In his house
(C) In school
(D) In a library
Answer:
(B) In his house
Explanation:
Tommy found the real book in the attic of his house. It was an old, dusty book, and he showed it to Margie.
6. "Sure they had a teacher, but it wasn't a regular teacher".
Here' regular teacher' means-
(A) Mechanical teacher
(B) Human being
(C) Geography teacher
(D) Mathematics teacher.
Answer:
(A) Mechanical teacher
Explanation:
In the context of the story, the "regular teacher" refers to the mechanical teacher, which Margie and Tommy were accustomed to. The contrast in the statement highlights the difference between their mechanical teacher and the human teachers of the past.
7. Margie was `scornful`.
Choose the word which is same as the underlined word.
(A) Contemptuous
(B) Faded
(C) Angery
(D) Happy
Answer:
(A) Contemptuous
Explanation:
The word "scornful" means feeling or expressing contempt or disdain. "Contemptuous" is a synonym of "scornful," whereas the other options do not match the meaning.
8. Which is India's highest civilian award?
(A) the Padmashri
(C) the Padma Vibhushan
(B) the Padma Bhushan
(D) the Bharat Ratna
Answer:
(D) the Bharat Ratna
Explanation:
The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award. It is awarded for exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavor.
9. The sound of the Shehnai began to be considered _____________
(A) auspicious
(B) noisy
(C) soothing
(D) unpleasant
Answer:
(A) auspicious
Explanation:
The sound of the shehnai began to be considered auspicious due to its association with traditional ceremonies, especially weddings and religious events in India.
10. "Work hard and you shall make it", This complement was given to Bismillah Khan by
(A) Ustad Faiyaz Khan
(B) Rasool Bux khan
(C) Paigambar Bux
(D) King Zahir Shah
Answer:
(A) Ustad Faiyaz Khan
Explanation:
It was Ustad Faiyaz Khan who encouraged the young Bismillah Khan with the words, "Work hard and you shall make it." This compliment was given after Bismillah Khan's performance at the Allahabad Music Conference when he was just 14 years old.
11. Read the following statements with reference to "The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan" and choose the correct option
Statement 1: Emperor Aurangzeb banned the playing of a musical instrument called 'pungi' because of its unpleasant sound.
Statement 2: A barber of a professional muscians' family improved the tonal quality of the pungi.
(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
(B) Statement I is false and Statement 2 is true.
(C) Both Statement I and Statement 2 are true.
(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.
Answer:
(C) Both Statement I and Statement 2 are true.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is true: Emperor Aurangzeb banned the playing of the pungi because he found its sound unpleasant.
Statement 2 is also true: A barber from a family of professional musicians, named Bismillah Khan's ancestor, improved the tonal quality of the pungi and renamed it shehnai, which became a respected musical instrument.
12. "Evelyn confesses that she is something of a workaholic.
Choose the word which is the same as the underlined word.
(A) a person who finds it difficult to stop working.
(B) a person who wants to be a muscian.
(C) a person who plays the drum.
(D) a person who is not interested in working.
Answer:
(A) a person who finds it difficult to stop working.
Explanation:
A workaholic is someone who is addicted to work and finds it difficult to stop working, often to the detriment of their personal life or well-being.
13. Evelyn's potential was spotted by
(A) her teacher
(C) her mother
(B) Ron Forbes
(D) her friends.
Answer:
(B) Ron Forbes
Explanation:
Ron Forbes, a famous percussionist, was the one who spotted Evelyn's potential as a musician. He encouraged her and helped her develop her skills despite her being deaf.
14. Read the following statements with reference to "Evelyn Glennie listens to sound without hearing it" and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: Evelyn Glennie could sense certain notes in different parts of her body.
Statement 2: Evelyn Glennie could feel the higher drum from the waist up and the lower one from the waist down.
(A) Staternent 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
(B) Statement I is false and Statement 2 is true.
(C) Both Statement I and Statement 2 are true.
(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.
Answer:
(C) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is true: Evelyn Glennie could sense certain notes in different parts of her body, allowing her to "listen" to music through vibrations.
Statement 2 is also true: She could feel the vibrations of the higher-pitched drum from the waist up and the lower-pitched drum from the waist down. This ability helped her perceive the music despite being deaf.
15. Royal Academy of music is situated in
(A) United Kingdom
(C) Paris
(B) U.S.A
(D) India
Answer:
(A) United Kingdom
Explanation:
The Royal Academy of Music is located in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the leading conservatories for music education in the world.
16. "Evelyn speaks flawlessly with a Scottish lilt". Here, the underlined word means
(A) without a fault or mistake
(B) with a rapid speed
(C) way of speaking
D) echoes of sound
Answer:
(A) without a fault or mistake
Explanation:
In this context, "flawlessly" means speaking without any faults or mistakes, indicating that Evelyn speaks perfectly, despite her deafness.
18. Abdul Kalam Inherited honesty and self-discipline from his
(A) mother
(B) friends
(C) siblings
(D) father
Answer:
(D) father
Explanation:
Abdul Kalam inherited honesty and self-discipline from his father, who was a role model for him. His father instilled in him these important values that shaped his character throughout his life.
17. Dinamani is-
(A) a newspaper
(B) a novel
(C) a magazine
(D) a story-book
Answer:
(A) a newspaper
Explanation:
Dinamani is a Tamil-language newspaper. It was an important source of news for Abdul Kalam, and he would often read it to stay informed.
19. Abdul Kalam's father believed in
(A) Freedom of thoughts
(B) Communal difference
(C) Caste system
(D) Supernatural power
Answer:
(A) Freedom of thoughts
Explanation:
Abdul Kalam's father, Jainulabdeen, believed in the freedom of thoughts and always encouraged his children to think independently and follow their own path. He did not believe in communal differences or the caste system, and he valued rational thinking and intellectual freedom.
20. "Indians will build their own India"- this line is said by
(A) APJ Abdul Kalam
(B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Sivasubramania
(D) Ramanadha Sastry
Answer:
(B) Mahatma Gandhi.
Explanation:
This line was a declaration by Gandhiji during the time when India’s freedom was nearing. He expressed his belief in the ability of Indians to build a free and self-reliant nation.
21. Abdul Kalam wanted to go to Ramanathapuram
(A) to enjoy holiday
(B) to study further.
(C) to work
(D) to settle there.
Answer:
(B) to study further.
Explanation:
Abdul Kalam wanted to go to Ramanathapuram to study further. He asked his father for permission to leave Rameswaram and pursue his education at the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram, marking an important step in his academic journey.
22. Sivasubramania's wife was
(A) generous
(C) angry
(B) shy
(D) conservative
Answer:
(D) conservative
Explanation:
Sivasubramania Iyer's wife was described as conservative in the context of the story. She was an orthodox Brahmin, reflecting traditional values.
23. "I have a golden bed-room" he said softly to himself as he looked around. Here T' refers to- [Hint: The Happy Prince]
(A) Happy Prince
(C) a seamstress.
(B) little swallow
(D) little matchgirl
Answer:
(B) little swallow
Explanation:
In "The Happy Prince", the little swallow says, "I have a golden bed-room," as he perches between the feet of the statue of the Happy Prince. He is speaking to himself while preparing to rest in his new location.
24. Read the following statements with reference to "The Adventures of Toto" and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: Grandmother always fussed when grandfather brought home some new bird or animal.
Statement 2: Grandmother never accepted Toto
(A) Statement I is true and Statement 2 is false.
(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
(C) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.
Answer:
(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is true: Grandmother always fussed when grandfather brought home some new bird or animal, as she did not like these additions to the house.
Statement 2 is false: Grandmother did not completely reject Toto. While she did not approve of him initially, she later accepted him after seeing his antics and playful behavior.
25. "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood" [Hint: The Road Not Taken']
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
(A) separated and took a different direction.
(B) to be torn
(C) to break
(D) separate into pieces
Answer:
(A) separated and took a different direction.
Explanation:
In the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost, the word "diverged" means that the two roads separated and took different directions. The poet is reflecting on the moment when he had to choose between two paths in a yellow wood.
26. Robert Frost is-
(A) an American Poet
(C) an Indian Pact
(B) a British poet
(D) an Irish poet
Answer:
(A) an American Poet
Explanation:
Robert Frost was a renowned American poet known for his vivid portrayal of rural life and his mastery of traditional verse forms.
27. In the poem "The Road Not Taken", the poet talks about-
(A) the plight of roads.
(B) the choices made by people
(C) the people.
(D) the nature
Answer:
(B) the choices made by people
Explanation:
In the poem "The Road Not Taken", Robert Frost reflects on the choices people make in life. The poet uses the metaphor of two diverging roads to represent the decisions we face, and how those choices shape our future.
28. In the poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree", what time of day is described as full of the linnet's wings?
(A) Morning
(B) Afternoon
(C) Evening
(D) Night
Answer:
(A) Morning
Explanation:
In the poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by W.B. Yeats, the reference to the linnet's wings occurs in the morning. The poet describes the peaceful and natural scene he yearns for, where the morning is full of the sound of linnets (a type of bird), symbolizing tranquility and beauty.
29. In the poem, "The Lake Isle of Innisfree", the poet expresses a longing for-
(A) The ocean's vastness and power.
(B) The bustling city life and its excitement
(C) The peace and tranquility of Innisfree
(D) The adventure of travelling to new lands
Answer:
(C) The peace and tranquility of Innisfree
Explanation:
In the poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree", the poet W.B. Yeats expresses a longing for the peace and tranquility of the island of Innisfree. He yearns for the calm and solitude that the island offers, away from the noise and bustle of everyday life.
30. The poet of the poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" is -
(A) William Butler Yeats
(B) Robert Frost
(C) William Wordsworth
(D) John Keats
Answer:
(A) William Butler Yeats
Explanation:
The poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" was written by William Butler Yeats, an Irish poet. The poem reflects his deep longing for peace and solitude, symbolized by the tranquil island of Innisfree.
31. In the poem, "A Legend of the refers to Northland", here the word 'Legend'
(A) Saint Peter
(C) little woman
(B) old traditional story
(D) a bird
Answer:
(B) old traditional story
Explanation:
In the poem "A Legend of the Northland", the word 'Legend' refers to an old traditional story. The poem tells a tale based on folklore and legends, illustrating moral lessons through a mythical narrative.
32. Saint Peter asked for from the little woman
(A) something to eat
(B) a single cake
(C) a dozen of cakc
(D) a loaf of bread
Answer:
(B) a single cake
Explanation:
In the poem "A Legend of the Northland", Saint Peter asked the little woman for a single cake. She was making cakes for herself, and he requested one, but she, being selfish, refused to give him even a small one.
33. The selfish woman changed into-
(A) a crow
(B) an eagle
(C) a wood pecker
(D) a cat
Answer:
(C) a woodpecker
Explanation:
In the poem "A Legend of the Northland", the selfish woman was transformed into a woodpecker as a punishment for her greed and selfishness. This transformation is part of the moral lesson of the poem.
34. It __________ since morning. Choose the correct tense form
(A) has been raining
(B) have been raining
(C) is raining
(D) was raining
Answer:
(A) has been raining
Explanation:
The
sentence refers to an action that started in the past and continues
to the present. Therefore, the correct tense is the present
perfect continuous
tense:
"It
has been raining since morning."
35. When father entered the room, she ________
(A) is reading.
(B) was reading.
(C) has been reading.
(D) had been reading.
Answer:
(B) was reading.
Explanation:
The sentence describes an action that was in progress at a specific moment in the past. The past continuous tense ("was reading") is used to show that the action was happening when the father entered the room.
36. Rima _______ to read novels.
(A) like
(B) Likes
(C) liking
(D) liked
Answer:
(B) likes
Explanation:
The subject "Rima" is singular, so the verb should be in the present tense with an "s" added: "likes" to read novels.
37. What _______ he do yesterday
(A) did
(B) does
(C) done
(D) had done
Answer:
(A) did
Explanation:
The sentence refers to an action that happened in the past, so the correct verb form is the past tense: "What did he do yesterday?"
38. We ___________ to go to Mumbai next month.
(A) Will want
(B) Wanted
(C) has wanted
(D) Want
Answer:
(D) Want
Explanation:
The
sentence expresses a future intention, so the correct form of the
verb is the present
tense
("want") used to talk about future plans:
"We
want to go to Mumbai next month."
39. What caused the suspension of the train halt?
(A) it was destroyed
(B) the war
(C) agitation
(D) The passengers
Answer:
(B) the war
Explanation:
The suspension of the train halt at Rameswaram station occurred due to the outbreak of the Second World War. The war led to changes in services, including the suspension of train halts and other disruptions.
40. Toto suddenly poked his head out of the bag and gave the ticket collector a wide ____________
(A) grin
(B) frown
(C) pout
(D) scowl
Answer:
(A) grin
Explanation:
In "The Adventures of Toto", Toto, the monkey, poked his head out of the bag and gave the ticket collector a wide grin, which refers to a broad smile. This reaction is typical of the mischievous nature of Toto.
Directions: Question Nos. 41-45 are based on unseen comprehension. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions
The fossil fuel, firewood, and other things that we bum produce oxides of carbon which got released into the atmosphere. Earlier there happens to be a large number of trees which can easily filter the air we breathe in. But with the increase in demand for land, the people started cutting down of trees which caused deforestation. That ultimately reduced the filtering capacity of the tree. Moreover, during the last few decades, the numbers of fossil fuel burning vehicle increased rapidly which increased the number of pollutants in the air.
The main causes of air pollution include burning of fos tuel and firewood, smoke released from factories, volcanic eruptons. forest fires, bombardment, asteroids, carbon oxides, Chlorofluoro- carbons and many more. Besides, there are some other air poliut- ants like industrial waste, agricultural waste, power plants, thermal nuclear plants, etc. The greenhouse effect is also the cause of air pollution because air pollution produces the gases that greenhouse involves. Besides, it increases the temperature of earth surface so much that the polar caps are melting and most of the UV rays are easily penetrating the surface of the earth.
The air pollution has many bad effects on the health of people. It is the cause of many skins and respiratory disorder in human beings. Also, it causes heart disease too. Air pollution causes asthma, bronchitis, and many other diseases.
41. The fossil fuel, firewood, and other things that we burn produce -
(A) oxides of nitrogen
(B) oxides of carbon
(C) oxides of sulphur
(D) oxides of phosphorus
42. The trees filter the gas evolved from burning down fossil fuel -
[6]
(A) oxides of phosphorus
(C) oxides of chlorine
43. The CFC stands for -
(A) Chlorofluorochloro
(C) Chlorofluorocarbon
(B) oxides of sulphur
(D) oxides of carbon
(B) Carbonfinecarbon
(D) Carbonfluorochromium
44. The greenhouse effect is caused by-
(A) Carbon dioxide
(C) Chlorine oxide
(B) Phosphorus pentoxide
45. The air pollution mainly causes following respiratory disorder-
(A) asthma
(C) meningitis
(D) Manganese dioxide
(B) cancer
(D) leprosy
[SECTION-B]
46. Answer the following questions briefly:
(a) Why did Margie hate school?
2×5-10
(b) When and how did Bismillah Khan get his big break?
(c) How did Abdul Kalam earn his first wages?
(d) Analyse the character of Abdul Kalam's mother.
(e) What is poet's dilemma in "The Road Not Taken"?
[SECTION-C]
47. Why does grandfather take Toto to Saharanpur and how? Why does the ticket Collector insist on calling Toto a dog? 2+2=4
Or
How does Toto take a bath? Where has he learnt to do this?
How does Toto almost boil himself alive?
48. Why do the courtiers call the prince "The Happy Prince?? Is he really happy? Or 2+2-4 What are the precious things mentioned in the story? Why are they precious? 2+2-4
[SECTION-D]
49. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5-5
(a) This shop doesn't have the toys I am looking. (up/for/in)
(b) My birthday is Monday (in/on/at)
(c) He fell his horse (from/of/off)
(d) She is not home. (in/at/on)
(e) You should apply that post (to/for/on)
50. Rearrange the following jumble words into meaningful sentences: 1×3=3
(a) All over/spoken/is/the/world/English
(b) never/your/l/forget/ advice
(c) Carry/many/it/can/passengers.
51. Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
1×5=5
(a) She did the household work. (Make it interrogative sentence)
(b) You like playing. (Add a question tag)
(c) I want to go to school.
(Ask a question with "where" to get the answer)
(d) The child is much better now
(Ask a question with 'How' to get the answer)
(e) She sings well. (add a question tag)
[SECTION-E]
52. Amplify any one of the following?
(a) Knowledge is power.
(b) Rome was not built in a day.
53. Translate into Mother tongue:
1×4=4
(a) There is a library in our school.
(b) We live in a village.
(c) Assam is famous for tea..
(d) He likes to read stories; doesn't he?
54. Prepare a newspaper report using the following information. 5
Celebration of World Environment Day-5th June, 2024-9:30
AM-Tree Plantation Programme by the students and the teacher- Awareness Speech given by the Principal of your school-Poster Making Competition-Prize distribution-Closing of the event.
27. In the poem "The Road Not Taken", the poet talks about-
(A) the plight of roads.
(B) the choices made by people
(C) the people.
(D) the nature
Answer:
(B) the choices made by people
Explanation:
In the poem "The Road Not Taken", Robert Frost reflects on the choices people make in life. The poet uses the metaphor of two diverging roads to represent the decisions we face, and how those choices shape our future.
28. In the poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree", what time of day is described as full of the linnet's wings?
(A) Morning
(B) Afternoon
(C) Evening
(D) Night
Answer:
(A) Morning
Explanation:
In the poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by W.B. Yeats, the reference to the linnet's wings occurs in the morning. The poet describes the peaceful and natural scene he yearns for, where the morning is full of the sound of linnets (a type of bird), symbolizing tranquility and beauty.
29. In the poem, "The Lake Isle of Innisfree", the poet expresses a longing for-
(A) The ocean's vastness and power.
(B) The bustling city life and its excitement
(C) The peace and tranquility of Innisfree
(D) The adventure of travelling to new lands
Answer:
(C) The peace and tranquility of Innisfree
Explanation:
In the poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree", the poet W.B. Yeats expresses a longing for the peace and tranquility of the island of Innisfree. He yearns for the calm and solitude that the island offers, away from the noise and bustle of everyday life.
30. The poet of the poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" is -
(A) William Butler Yeats
(B) Robert Frost
(C) William Wordsworth
(D) John Keats
Answer:
(A) William Butler Yeats
Explanation:
The poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" was written by William Butler Yeats, an Irish poet. The poem reflects his deep longing for peace and solitude, symbolized by the tranquil island of Innisfree.
31. In the poem, "A Legend of the refers to Northland", here the word 'Legend'
(A) Saint Peter
(C) little woman
(B) old traditional story
(D) a bird
Anser:
(B) old traditional story
Explanation:
In the poem "A Legend of the Northland", the word 'Legend' refers to an old traditional story. The poem tells a tale based on folklore and legends, illustrating moral lessons through a mythical narrative.
32. Saint Peter asked for from the little woman
(A) something to eat
(B) a single cake
(C) a dozen of cakc
(D) a loaf of bread
Answer:
(B) a single cake
Explanation:
In the poem "A Legend of the Northland", Saint Peter asked the little woman for a single cake. She was making cakes for herself, and he requested one, but she, being selfish, refused to give him even a small one.
33. The selfish woman changed into-
(A) a crow
(B) an eagle
(C) a wood pecker
(D) a cat
Answer:
(C) a woodpecker
Explanation:
In the poem "A Legend of the Northland", the selfish woman was transformed into a woodpecker as a punishment for her greed and selfishness. This transformation is part of the moral lesson of the poem.
34. It __________ since morning. Choose the correct tense form
(A) has been raining
(B) have been raining
(C) is raining
(D) was raining
Answer:
(A) has been raining
Explanation:
The
sentence refers to an action that started in the past and continues
to the present. Therefore, the correct tense is the present
perfect continuous
tense:
"It
has been raining since morning."
35. When father entered the room, she ________
(A) is reading.
(B) was reading.
(C) has been reading.
(D) had been reading.
Answer:
(B) was reading.
Explanation:
The sentence describes an action that was in progress at a specific moment in the past. The past continuous tense ("was reading") is used to show that the action was happening when the father entered the room.
36. Rima _______ to read novels.
(A) like
(B) Likes
(C) liking
(D) liked
Answer:
(B) likes
Explanation:
The subject "Rima" is singular, so the verb should be in the present tense with an "s" added: "likes" to read novels.
37. What _______ he do yesterday
(A) did
(B) does
(C) done
(D) had done
Answer:
(A) did
Explanation:
The sentence refers to an action that happened in the past, so the correct verb form is the past tense: "What did he do yesterday?"
38. We ___________ to go to Mumbai next month.
(A) Will want
(B) Wanted
(C) has wanted
(D) Want
Answer:
(D) Want
Explanation:
The
sentence expresses a future intention, so the correct form of the
verb is the present
tense
("want") used to talk about future plans:
"We
want to go to Mumbai next month."
39. What caused the suspension of the train halt?
(A) it was destroyed
(B) the war
(C) agitation
(D) The passengers
Answer:
(B) the war
Explanation:
The suspension of the train halt at Rameswaram station occurred due to the outbreak of the Second World War. The war led to changes in services, including the suspension of train halts and other disruptions.
40. Toto suddenly poked his head out of the bag and gave the ticket collector a wide ____________
(A) grin
(B) frown
(C) pout
(D) scowl
Answer:
(A) grin
Explanation:
In "The Adventures of Toto", Toto, the monkey, poked his head out of the bag and gave the ticket collector a wide grin, which refers to a broad smile. This reaction is typical of the mischievous nature of Toto.
Directions: Question Nos. 41-45 are based on unseen comprehension. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions
The fossil fuel, firewood, and other things that we bum produce oxides of carbon which got released into the atmosphere. Earlier there happens to be a large number of trees which can easily filter the air we breathe in. But with the increase in demand for land, the people started cutting down of trees which caused deforestation. That ultimately reduced the filtering capacity of the tree. Moreover, during the last few decades, the numbers of fossil fuel burning vehicle increased rapidly which increased the number of pollutants in the air.
The main causes of air pollution include burning of fos tuel and firewood, smoke released from factories, volcanic eruptons. forest fires, bombardment, asteroids, carbon oxides, Chlorofluoro- carbons and many more. Besides, there are some other air poliut- ants like industrial waste, agricultural waste, power plants, thermal nuclear plants, etc. The greenhouse effect is also the cause of air pollution because air pollution produces the gases that greenhouse involves. Besides, it increases the temperature of earth surface so much that the polar caps are melting and most of the UV rays are easily penetrating the surface of the earth.
The air pollution has many bad effects on the health of people. It is the cause of many skins and respiratory disorder in human beings. Also, it causes heart disease too. Air pollution causes asthma, bronchitis, and many other diseases.
41. The fossil fuel, firewood, and other things that we burn produce -
(A) oxides of nitrogen
(B) oxides of carbon
(C) oxides of sulphur
(D) oxides of phosphorus
42. The trees filter the gas evolved from burning down fossil fuel -
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(A) oxides of phosphorus
(C) oxides of chlorine
43. The CFC stands for -
(A) Chlorofluorochloro
(C) Chlorofluorocarbon
(B) oxides of sulphur
(D) oxides of carbon
(B) Carbonfinecarbon
(D) Carbonfluorochromium
44. The greenhouse effect is caused by-
(A) Carbon dioxide
(C) Chlorine oxide
(B) Phosphorus pentoxide
45. The air pollution mainly causes following respiratory disorder-
(A) asthma
(C) meningitis
(D) Manganese dioxide
(B) cancer
(D) leprosy
[SECTION-B]
46. Answer the following questions briefly:
(a) Why did Margie hate school?
2×5-10
(b) When and how did Bismillah Khan get his big break?
(c) How did Abdul Kalam earn his first wages?
(d) Analyse the character of Abdul Kalam's mother.
(e) What is poet's dilemma in "The Road Not Taken"?
[SECTION-C]
47. Why does grandfather take Toto to Saharanpur and how? Why does the ticket Collector insist on calling Toto a dog? 2+2=4
Or
How does Toto take a bath? Where has he learnt to do this?
How does Toto almost boil himself alive?
48. Why do the courtiers call the prince "The Happy Prince?? Is he really happy? Or 2+2-4 What are the precious things mentioned in the story? Why are they precious? 2+2-4
[SECTION-D]
49. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1x5-5
(a) This shop doesn't have the toys I am looking. (up/for/in)
(b) My birthday is Monday (in/on/at)
(c) He fell his horse (from/of/off)
(d) She is not home. (in/at/on)
(e) You should apply that post (to/for/on)
50. Rearrange the following jumble words into meaningful sentences: 1×3=3
(a) All over/spoken/is/the/world/English
(b) never/your/l/forget/ advice
(c) Carry/many/it/can/passengers.
51. Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
1×5=5
(a) She did the household work. (Make it interrogative sentence)
(b) You like playing. (Add a question tag)
(c) I want to go to school.
(Ask a question with "where" to get the answer)
(d) The child is much better now
(Ask a question with 'How' to get the answer)
(e) She sings well. (add a question tag)
[SECTION-E]
52. Amplify any one of the following?
(a) Knowledge is power.
(b) Rome was not built in a day.
53. Translate into Mother tongue:
1×4=4
(a) There is a library in our school.
(b) We live in a village.
(c) Assam is famous for tea..
(d) He likes to read stories; doesn't he?
54. Prepare a newspaper report using the following information. 5
Celebration of World Environment Day-5th June, 2024-9:30
AM-Tree Plantation Programme by the students and the teacher- Awareness Speech given by the Principal of your school-Poster Making Competition-Prize distribution-Closing of the event.
=X=
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