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1. Answer the following questions, each in about 50 (fifty) words.

(i) How according to Nehru, does future beckon to us?

Nehru while addressing the Indians from the Constituent Assembly says before the birth of freedom, We the Indians have suffered untold suffering. We have to forget the past. It is the future that beckons to us. This is the future that call for our unending efforts of eradicating poverty, ignorance, disease and in-equal opportunities.

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What is Communalism? Why does Nehru warn us against inciting it? 

Communalism is favouring one religious community against other. India is secular country where there is no room for partiality to some religion. According to Nehru we in no circumstances can encourage communalism or narrow mindedness. Because no nation can be great whose people are narrow in thought or in action. Love and respect for other religions can help us get rid of communalism.

(ii) Who is the father of our Nation and why should we stick to his message? 

On the very day of the celebration of India’s Independence, our first thoughts go to Gandhiji, the architect of this freedom and the father of our Nation, The great man, the torch-bearer, lighted up the darkness of slavery. His greatness lies in his faith, strength, courage and humility. We as the true citizens of India should not allow this torch of freedom to be extinguished.

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What has the rising of a new star brought with it ? 

In the constituent Assembly, Nehru said that a new star rises. By this means the star of freedom in Asia with many countries getting freedom from the European colonial rule. The rising of new star has assured a new hope that comes into being and a vision long cherished realizes. The star of freedom from the colonial rule is a fateful moment for all these countries which have achieved freedom recently.

(iii) What according to Nehru should be our endeavour for the future? 

Nehru said that great fututre beckons us. To bring freedom and opportunity to the common man, to the peasants and workers of India. We have to fight and end poverty, ignorance and diseases. We must build up prosperous democratic and progressive nation and create social, economic and political institutions which will ensure justice and fullness of life to every citizen.

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What do you mean by the statement, “the appointed day has come”? 

Nehru in his speech said that the appointed day has come. It is indeed an unforgettable day, the day of freedom. Destiny has given this date to us. The long period of suffering and struggle has come to an end. We have to create our own history. Our history will be full of with glorious actions as our country stands tall in strength and energy.

No-2. Suppose you are Puspanjali Sahoo, Monitor of class X of Bhargabi High School, Biranarasinghpur, Puri. Your class proposes to go on a picnic. Write an application in about 100 words to the Headmaster of your school seeking his permission for the purpose. 

To The Headmaster Bhargabi High School, Biranarasinghpur, Puri Sub-: seeking permission for a picnic. Sir, With due honour, we the students of class-X of your school are willing to go on a picnic to Ramachandi, near Konark. Our class teacher has kindly consented to accompany us and will lead the picnic party. We will avail of the opportunity to visit Konark temple and Chandrabhaga seabeach. We will be happy if your highness gives us a sweet company. We would be obliged to you if you kindly give us permission for undertaking the picnic. Yours Obediently Puspanjali Sahoo Bhargabi High School, Monitor Biranarasinghpur, Puri Class-X 7th January 2020

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Suppose you are Sonalika Behera living at Laxmipur Koraput. Write a letter in about 100 words to your friend Jayashree Sahu to spend her holidays with you. 

Laxmipur 7th January 2020 My dear Jayashree, Wish you all the best. Thank you very much for you letter on last 25th December. Our A.H.S.C. Examination starts on 19th February to 2nd March 2020. Then we will have a long vacation. You will be glad to know that our village has natural beauty. There are some picnic spots and places of worth-visiting. I hope you will come and spend a few days in our house. It will certainly delight and thrill you. I am waiting for your arrival. Let me know the exact date when you are coming. Convey my best regards to your parents and blessings to the youngsters. Make it a must to come soon. Yours lovingly Sonalika Address on envelope Stamp To Jayashree Sahu At/Po- Charibhagyapada Po- Sriramchandrapur Ps- Satyabadi Dist- Puri PIN-752014 From Sonalika Behera At- Laxmipur Girls’ High School Po- Laxmipur Dist- Koraput PIN- 753019

No-3. Suppose you are Ashok Behera working as a reporter for “The Indian Express”. Prepare a report in about 60 words on Blood Donation Camp” organised by Prananath Yuva Parisad Khurda on 2nd October Gandhi jayanti. 

To The Editor, The Indian Express, Bhubaneswar Tittle- Organisation of Blood donation camp. Khurda, 31st December 2019 : A blood donation camp is successfully organised at P.N. College, Khurda on 150th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. To make the occaison a special one the teachers, the students and the volunteers of Prananatha Yuva Parishad made an united effort. Soon after the inaugural speech by the head of the Yuva Parisad, the blood donation process went on. The doctors of District headquarter Hospital, Khurda collected the blood. The names of the blood donors were registered. The donors were explained one’s blood could save a patient’s life. The camp came to an end with the sharing of lunch. Ashok Behera Reporter.

Or,

Read the following passage carefully and write suitable summary in about 60 words.

Computers are very useful machines. At the same time computers have badly affected many people. They have taken over many jobs people used to do. This is because computers can do more things in less time as compared to people. They can work for days together. Everywhere computers have replaced people. So it will be difficult for people to find jobs in the future. However computers do not have a mind to think. So they cannot take a decisions. It is only the people who can make decisions. Moreover computers do not know what to do with large amount of information stored in them. Only people can use the information and get results from it. If any thing gets wrong, computers cannot find an alternative solution. We cannot now imagine a world without computers. We need to learn to use computers to make our lives better.

Title- MERITS AND DEMERITS OF COMPUTERS. Computers, no doubt are very useful. Since they can perform more things for days together, they have deprived many people of their jobs. So there could be unemployment problems in the future. Computers cannot take decision for they lack mind. By feeding information on them, we can get result. Yet this world of ours is unthinkable without computers. Everyone needs to use computer to make his/ her life better and beautiful.

4. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow in about 20 words each.

Once a lion went to a cat and said, “ Friend a rat lives in a hole in my den. When I am asleep, it comes out and runs all over my body. It grows at my mane and disturbs me in many other ways. Please live with me and protect me from the rat. The cat gladly accepted the offer. The lion looked after the cat well and gave her best food to eat. She lived in the den very happily. The poor rat could not come out of the hole for fear of the cat. But one day the rat come out of the hole and was caught by the rat. She ate it up. From that day the lion began to neglect the cat. He gave her bad food to eat. She said to herself. “My master was kind and good to me along as he needed my service. He began to neglect me when I was no longer necessary for him. It is good for me to leave such a bad master.” So one day she left the lion and lived among other cats.

Question:- (i) Where did the rat live?

The rat lived in a hole in lion’s den.

(ii) What made the lion to keep a cat?

The lion kept a cat to kill the rat, because it was making disturb in lion’s sleep.

(iii) How did the lion treat the cat?

The lion looked after the cat well and gave her the best food to eat.

(iv) When did the cat feel that she was being neglected by the lion?

The cat felt that she was being neglected by the lion because she was no longer necessary for the lion after the death of the rat.

(v) How did the cat kill the rat? 

When the poor rat came out the hole it was caught by the cat and killed.

5. Write an essay in about 250 words on the following topic keeping to the outline given.

MY FAVOURITE SEASON 
Out lines: - [name of the season- Why better than other seasons- natural scene- various activities- festivals- why you like it]

India experiences the impact of six seasons in a year. But we feel the advantages and disadvantages of four seasons. They are Winter, Spring, Summer and rain. Of them, I like winter the most. I eagerly wait to the arrival of this season. Though all seasons help us many ways, winter holds special attraction for me. Summer is the season of heat and dryness. It leaves people utterly disgusted and uncomfortable. Spring though a refreshing and sweet one, lasts for a month only. Although rain is essential for the earth but sometime it causes a good deal of suffering to the people in the form of flood, muddy roads, storm and cyclone. That is why, I like winter very much. It is a season of coldness and freshness. Nature is at her best. The flower gardens, green fields lively parks give nature a feasting look. The snow-covered mountains offer visitors a great opportunity to come close to the natural beauty. People’s activities are on the top gear. Holding picnics visiting new places, Joining excursions make the people engaged. They enjoy every moment of their outings. The village children and town boys and girls are found the happiest ones with their playful activities. Supporting of hot drinks like tea or coffee offers its own attraction. I enjoy various festivals like ‘Saraswati Puja” and “Makar Sankranti”. I get pure joy by worshipping Goddess Saraswati and seek her blessings to give me wealth and knowledge. Flying kites on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in the company of my friends is another great aspect of pleasure, in this season. I like winter for it is the rare period of fun, feast, frolic and fill-up.