Section A (Reading Skill)
Q1. Read the given passage and answer the following questions: (1×4=4)
In today's fast-paced world, people are becoming more aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and sufficient sleep are essential for maintaining good health. Many people, however, ignore these habits due to their busy schedules. Spending long hours in front of screens and eating junk food have become common practices. As a result, lifestyle diseases like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension are increasing rapidly.
To stay healthy, it is important to make small but consistent changes in daily life. Walking or cycling short distances instead of using vehicles can make a big difference. Including more fruits, vegetables. and water in your diet can improve your overall well-being. Moreover, taking short breaks from work to relax your mind helps reduce stress. A healthy lifestyle not only keeps the body fit but also keeps the mind positive and active.
Questions:
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
a) Importance of education
b) Benefits of modern technology
c) Importance of a healthy lifestyle
d) Effects of pollution
2. Which of the following is a lifestyle disease?
a) Cold
b)Diabetes
c) Malaria
d) Fever
3. What is one way to stay healthy according to the passage?
a) Eating more junk food
b) Sleeping less
c) Taking short breaks from work
d) Watching more TV
4. The word 'well-being' in the passage means
a) Wealth
b) Happiness and health
c) Education
d) Strength
Section B (Writing Skill)
Q2. Attempt any one of the following.3 Marks
(a) Draft a display advertisement for the sale of a washing machine.
WASHING MACHINE FOR SALE A Washing Machine is available for sale at very low price, LG company, latest model of 2024, grey colour, washing capacity 6 K.G., Semi automatic, having drier system, one year old, no scratches, single tub washer and dryer, less consumption of power, expected price ₹4,000/-. Contact immediately : Sandeep Verma, Model Town, Karnal, Ph. 9090******. |
(b) You are Ashima, Head Girl of GSSS, XYZ. Your school is going to organize a poster making contest on the topic 'Swachh Bharat'. Draft a notice for the school notice board with all necessary details.
GSSS, XYZ NOTICE POSTER MAKING CONTEST: SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN 23rd December 2025 This is to inform all students that our school is going to organize a poster making contest on the topic 'Swachh Bharat' Abhiyan on January 5, 2026, timing 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The interested students from 6th to 12th can take part. The brush, colour, chart etc. will be provided them. (Signature) Ashima Head Girl |
Section C (Grammar)
Q3. Attempt any three from the given items. (1×3=3)
Change the following into passive voice:
(1) I can read this letter
(a) This letter can read by me
(b) This letter can be read by me.
(c) I can read this letter by me.
(d) This letter can be read by him.
II) Mohan knows me.
(a) I am known to Mohan.
(b) I am know by Mohan,
(c) I am being known to Mohan.
(d) I was known to Mohan.
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition:
(III) He met ......... an accident.
(a) on
(b) with
(c) to
(d) for
(IV) Children depend ........ their parents.
(a) on
(b) with
(c) to
(d) for
Fill in the sentence with the correct form of verb:
(V) A new car...........(cost) a lot of money.
(a) cost
(b) Costed
(c) costs
(d) is costed
Section D (Literature)(2x2=4)
Q4. Attempt any two questions:
i. Who were Abdul Kalam's school friends? What did they later become? (My Childhood)
ii. Why was Santosh sent to the local school? (Reach for the Top)
iii.. Why does Vikram Seth compare the quills to a porcupine?
Q5. Attempt any one of the following questions: 2Marks
How does the poet suggest that all people on earth are the same? (No Men are Foreign)
OR
What finally kills the tree? (On Killing a Tree)
Q6. Attempt any one of the following questions: 4Marks
Why did the Happy Prince send a ruby to the seamstress? (The Happy Prince)
OR
Write Maria Sharapova's journey to the top. (Reach for the Top)