AHSEC| CLASS 12| ENGLISH| SOLVED PAPER - 2024| H.S. 2ND YEAR
2024
ENGLISH
Full Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 30
Time: Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate
full marks for the questions.
SECTION-A
(Reading Skill: 10
Marks)
1. Read the following passage carefully:
A. P. J. Abdul
Kalam was a multifaceted personality, a statesman and visionary and above all a
good human being. He was a brilliant scientist and modern thinker. When I
joined him as Press Secretary after ten days of his becoming President, at his
very first meeting he gave me his vision of a developed India. He spoke of how
he wanted to make Rashtrapati Bhavan a people's place where voice of the
millions of downtrodden people of India would be heard and action taken. Indeed,
during his time Rashtrapati Bhavan became a people's place and he became
popular as People's President. He wanted that institution of the President to
be totally identified by ordinary people.
President Kalam
took his Presidency seriously from day one. He was as comfortable with constitutional
and legal issues as he was with school children. He was committed to
nation-building and created a vision document to make India a developed nation
by 2020. He made a PowerPoint presentation to senior ministers and bureaucrats
on this.
He used to make PowerPoint
presentations at conferences and seminars both in India and abroad to discuss
that vision. On these, he used to work himself and he was very particular about
every word and sentence.
He did it during
his visits abroad and while meeting dignitaries such as US President George
Bush and Pakistan President Pervez Musharaf. When he presented his vision of
India's nuclear energy requirements to Mr. Bush and his vision of a joint fight
India and Pakistan could wage against poverty, the respective Presidents
commented that they had to become scientists to understand the presentation.
You can't think of any other President of a country who would have done that.
His vision for
the nation was based on equality, the dignity of the individual and justice, social,
economic, and political, to every Indian. Only then can India succeed and
everybody sing the song of India, he used to say.
I met him last
on July 22, five days before his demise. It was a one-on- one meeting that
lasted a good 40 minutes. He was full of ideas as always, very active and
discussed different subjects. He used to tell me, "Whatever you do, do
differently. Wherever you work, leave a mark and be remembered."
During his
presidency he was always comfortable, except on two occasions, when his unease
was visible. When he had to give his consent to the Office of Profit Bill, 2006
after it was sent for the second time by the Parliament, and when he had to
approve the ordinance on Disqualification of Elected Representatives in 2004 as
it was sent to him by the Cabinet for a second time.
He was an icon
for the youth. He used to say, "Aiming small is a crime. Youth should have
the courage to think differently and explore unexplored paths. Difficulties
would come but don't be afraid of them-overcome them with your intellect and
hard work."
The man who
pioneered India's missile programme was always proud of his work at the Indian
Space Research Organisation and other scientific institutions. He used to
believe that a scientific approach could find a solution to every problem.
He was an ardent
secularist, and also a religious man. He believed that all religions are like
beautiful islands; but there is no connectivity between them. We should strive
to achieve this connectivity and transform religion into spirituality. For him
religion and morality were the same.
A man of vision,
he always worked in mission mode. He had a mission to meet 10 lakh students and
interact with them. He completed this when he left Rashtrapati Bhavan. He
continued with this till his last breath. His childlike simplicity was an
instant hit.
He got the
sobriquet of being the People's President because of his humility and
accessibility. President Kalam always worked towards building consensus rather
than ramming down decisions.
He came from a
modest background, but educated himself and worked hard to rise to the top. He
was simply the missile man whose books were prime-sellers, whose lectures were
always housed full. He was adored by children as he would give them
easy-to-digest messages.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage answer
the following questions:
(i) Which of the following traits explain in a single
word the many qualities of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam? 1
1. Brilliant
scientist
2. Visionary
3. Statesman
4. Multifaceted
(ii) What was so special about A. P. J. Abdul Kalam that
no other president could do? 2
Ans:- One special thing about A.P.J. Abdul Kalam that
no other President was able to do was that he was as comfortable discussing
constitutional and legal issues as he was with school children.
(iii) Which of the qualities made him loved by children?
2
Ans:- His love for children came from the fact that
he encouraged them to think differently and explore new avenues, and told them
that "having small goals is a crime".
(iv) What were the bills not passed by A. P. J. Abdul
Kalam initially? 2
Ans:- The bills that were not passed initially by
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam were those with which he did not agree.
(v) What was his mission? 2
Ans:- His mission was to meet and interact with 10
lakh students, which he had completed by the time he left Rashtrapati Bhavan,
and he continued it till his last breath.
(vi) What is the antonym of 'modest'? 2
Ans:- The antonym of "humble" is
"flamboyant".
SECTION-B
(Advanced Writing
Skill: 25 Marks)
2. As the Secretary of Debate in Mayong Anchalik College,
write a notice for the students interested in participating in Inter-College
Debate Competition to be held shortly. Mention the deadline of registration,
the topic and sign yourself as Juktiman/Juktimoni. (Word limit 50 words) 5
Ans:-
Notice
Mayong
Zonal College
Interested students are invited to participate in
the upcoming inter-college debate competition. The last date for registration
is 15 September. The topic of the debate will be announced soon. Interested
students should submit their names to the signatory below by the given
deadline.
Juktiman/Juktimoni
Secretary,
Debate Club
Mayang
Zonal College
The notice briefly informs students about the
upcoming debate competition, gives the last date for registration, mentions
that the topic will be announced later, and asks interested students to submit
their names to the Debate Club Secretary by the deadline.
OR
You are
Barun/Birina who had lost a file folder containing important documents in a bus
going towards Lumding. Get an advertisement published in the classified page
and promise the finder a reward. 5
Ans:- "LOST: File folder containing
important documents
I, Barun/Birina, lost a file folder containing
important documents on a bus going towards Lumding on [10/07/2023]. The folder
is [brown leather, A4 size]. If found, please contact me at [Phone number: xyz/Email:
- xyz] and receive a reward. Thank you."
3. You are Roshan/Rohini, The General Secretary of
Merryland Public School, Tezpur. Your school joined a campaign organized by
various agencies of your city to create awareness among people to conserve
water. Write a report in 100-125 words highlighting the activities such as
rainwater harvesting etc. 10
Ans:-
Joins
water conservation campaign
Maryland Public School joins water
conservation campaign
Tezpur, 4 March 2013
Maryland Public School in Tezpur joined the
citywide campaign organised by various agencies to create awareness about water
conservation. The school's efforts included screening of a documentary which
showed techniques of rain water harvesting. The students were divided into
groups and sent to water scarce areas to distribute informative booklets on the
importance of water conservation.
The campaign turned out to be a great success,
with the public participating actively and taking a pledge to avoid wastage of
water. The school principal appreciated the efforts of the students and
announced that Maryland Public School would continue to support such initiatives
in the future. Overall, the campaign effectively engaged the community and
promoted sustainable water use practices.
OR
Your school
has organized an exhibition-cum-sale of the items made by students in their
work experience classes. You had an excellent and overwhelming response from
the parents and the visitors. The proceeds of the sale have been donated by
your school in a function to Helpline India, an organization supporting the
cause of orphans. Make a report of the same in 100-125 words to be published in
your school magazine. 10
Ans:-
Exhibition-Cum-Sale
The
school organized a highly
successful exhibition-cum-sale of items made by students under the work
experience programme. The event, held on 3-4 August, showcased the creativity
and skills of our students and received an overwhelming response from parents
and the public.
The exhibition showcased a wide range of products
made from recycled materials including decorative items, fashion accessories
and utility items. The students demonstrated their entrepreneurial abilities by
managing the sale, designing promotional material and pricing the products
competitively.
The event was inaugurated by the Principal, Mr.
N.M. Pareek, who appreciated the efforts of the students. The total amount of
over ₹50,000 raised from the sales was donated to
Helpline India, an organization that helps orphans. The exhibition was a true
testament to the school's commitment to imparting practical skills and promoting
social responsibility in its students.
4. Regional Baghdevi College, Sipajhar has published the
advertisement for the post of Music Teacher. As Shahnawaz/Shahnaz Siddiqui from
Naobaicha, write an application, along with your detailed resume, to the
Managing Director of the school. 10
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