Series FH1EG/2

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Roll No.

Q.P. Code 1/2/3

Candidates must write the Q.P. Code

on the title page of the answer-book. Λ Please check that this question paper contains 15 printed pages.

Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.

Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions.

Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer- book before attempting it.

15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.

ENGLISH (Core)

Time allowed: 3 hours

Maximum Marks: 80

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P.T.O.

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General Instructions:

(i) This Question Paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.

1. This question paper contains THREE Sections – Section – A: READING SKILLS, Section – B : CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS and Section – C : LITERATURE.
2. Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet.
3. Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them strictly.
4. Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

SECTION - A

(READING SKILLS)

1. Read the passage given below:

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1. When we think of the game of cricket, we come to the conclusion that it is primarily a game that depends on outstanding physical activities, good hand-eye co-ordination, speed, skill and strength. It provides entertainment and generates strong feelings of excitement. A good match of cricket or of any other game neither adds to the existing stock of human knowledge nor reveals any secret of existence. It does not carry any deep meaning but most people, particularly the lover of sports attach deep emotions and numerous meanings to it. Games are thought of as a metaphor for life. They are supposed to teach many lessons. In fact, more is said and written about a cricket match than about scientific findings or great philosophy.

1. This is because games, like a morality play, in which settings and rules are made by us, can easily make people test their fair and foul conduct, principles of reward and punishment, and emotions of joy and disappointment. They can make us experience the thrill of war without exposing us to its dangers. A man watching a cricket match on T.V. and munching popcorn is like a surrogate warrior. In fact, games provide us with a safe outlet for our aggressiveness. If games become aggressive, they lose the very purpose of providing entertainment and purging us of our aggressiveness. They can calm our impatience without creating any conflict.

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