Series : EFGH/S

Set

Roll No.

Q.P. Code

1/S

Candidates must write the Q.P. Code

on the title page of the answer-book.

ENGLISH (Communicative)

Time allowed: 3 hours

Maximum Marks: 80

Please check that this question paper contains 11 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 10 questions.

Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the answer-book at the given place 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.

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:

1. The question paper is divided into four sections -A, B, C and D. Section A — Reading Skills 22 marks Section B — Writing Skills 22 marks Section C — Grammar 10 marks Section D — Literature Textbook 26 marks
2. There are 10 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
3. Answers should be brief and to the point.
4. You may attempt any section at a time.
5. All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. Instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.

1/S P.T.O.

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SECTION A - (Reading Skills)

(22 marks) 12

1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

1. There is no denying that the army is mainly responsible for the defence of the nation. It is also called upon to maintain law and order in times of severe crisis. However, we must not forget that the need to maintain law and order also arises in normal times. It is in these times that we need another force — the police — that compels citizens to obey the law and to act with due regard to the rights of others. The force also protects the lives and the properties of law-abiding citizens.

1. Laws are essentially made to secure the personal safety of the citizens of a country. They aim to prevent different types of crimes that pose a threat to the security of people and safety of their property, such as larceny, murder and numerous other illegal practices involving violence of any type. Besides ensuring security of the property of the citizens against theft and damage, laws also try to protect the rights of communities and castes to carry out their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not conflict with the rights of others.

1. It is important to note that the enforcement of laws multiplies the duties and responsibilities of citizens towards themselves. Those among them, who can be identified as good citizens, obey these laws and take care that everything they do is done with due regard to the rights and well-being of others. Sadly, however, there are people who do not show a natural keenness to understand the true significance of laws.

1. These people, who can be called indifferent citizens, often seem to be reluctant in terms of their willingness to follow laws. Such citizens are only restrained from breaking these laws by fear of the consequence of their actions. That is why it becomes necessary for the law-enforcing agencies to take steps so that an indifferent citizen may start acting as a good citizen.

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