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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 English Language and Literature Paper 3
| Board | CBSE |
| Class | IX |
| Subject | English Language and Literature |
| Sample Paper Set | Paper 3 |
| Category | CBSE Sample Papers |
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Time : 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100
General Instruction:
- This question paper is divided into three sections.
- Section A: Reading 20 Marks
- Section B: Writing and Grammar 30 Marks
- Section C: Literature (Textbooks) 30 marks
- All the questions are compulsory.
- All the questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
Section (A)
Reading (20 Marks)
Questions.
Question 1.
Read the passage given below. (8 Marks)
1. Organic farming was being practised in India years ago till the British ruled it. In traditional India, agriculture was practised using organic techniques, where the fertilisers, pesticides etc were obtained from plant and animal products. Organic farming was the backbone of the Indian economy. Ploughing was done by bullocks and cow dung was being used as manure.
2. During the 1950s and 1960s, the ever increasing population of India and several natural calamities led to a severe food crisis. As a result, the government was forced to import foodgrains from foreign countries. To increase food security, the government had to increase food production. Several hectares of land were brought under cultivation. Hybrid seeds were introduced. Natural and organic fertilisers were replaced by chemical fertilisers and locally made pesticides were replaced by chemical pesticides. As time went by, extensive dependence on chemical farming has led to loss of land fertility. Pests are becoming immune, requiring the farmers to use stronger and costlier pesticides. Due to increased cost of farming, farmers are falling into the trap of moneylenders, who are exploiting them no end and forcing many to commit suicide. Both consumers and farmers are now gradually shifting back to organic farming in India. It is believed by many that organic farming is healthier. Consumers are willing to pay higher prices for the same. Many farmers in India are shifting to organic farming due to the domestic and international demand for organic food.
1.1 Attempt any eight of the following questions on the basis of the passage you have read.
(i) Where were the fertilisers, pesticides etc obtained from in traditional India ? (1)
(ii) What were the uses of Bullocks and cow dung in traditional India? (1)
(iii) Why was the government forced to import foodgrains from foreign countries? (1)
(iv) What has increased the cost of farming? (1)
(v) Why do farmers commit suicide? (1)
(vi) What was the reason behind rejection of Indian food consignments by foreign countries? (1)
(vii) How much land is under organic farming and how many organic farms are there in India? (1)
(viii) What could be a healthier and better alternative to chemical farming? (1)
(ix) What led to severe food crisis in India during 1950s and 1960s.
Question 2.
Read the passage given below. (12)
1. It is well known now that addressing the problem of climate change requires lifestyle changes. Some solutions might be difficult but others are not so. Consider handicrafts for instance. A range of jute products – handbags, office bags, table cloth and decorative wall hangings can replace many utility and decorative pieces produced in factories. Utility and decorative items made by skilled artisans using bamboo, different kinds of grass and leaves are equally graceful and artistic.
2. Most states in India have hundreds of such biodegradable handicraft items. The classic Odishi paintings from Odisha, the delicate woodwork of Bastar, the bamboo products from the North-East, the fine metal work from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka,
Terracotta and Kalighat paintings from West Bengal, the Chikankari work of Uttar Pradesh, the Madhubani paintings from Bihar, miniature paintings from Bundi, the Batua craft of Bhopal and the Kangra paintings from Himachal Pradesh are some examples of India’s thriving craft traditions. Such a rich legacy notwithstanding,
India’s share in global handicraft market is only 2 percent. The country’s Export Promotion Council is alive to such concerns. It has pegged the handicrafts export target at 25000 crore per annum by 2018. On the face of it, the target does not seem unrealistic.
3. Eco-friendly products are regarded savvy in the West and the developed world. This could work to the benefit of India’s more than five million artisans provided we have the right policy. But nurturing age-old skill amid commercialisation might not be easy. Selling handicrafts is easy but preserving the age-old skill is difficult. History is testimony to the fact that mass production is inimical to the artisan’s skill.
4. The market too demands diversity. But in the mad rush to produce for the market, the
artisan does not get the time and support for quality and innovation. The design of mass produced items has been watered down or averaged to a level where idiosyncrasy has almost disappeared, and often is not valued. Artisanal production is contingent on moment by moment decisions, on innovations. In modern times, this has given way to rules, standards and procedures. So, a number of artisans have lost the ability to create unique pieces in response to varying needs. The government must identify senior artisans and give them the wherewithal and the time to bring innovation. (382 words)
2.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each. (2×4 = 8)
(i) What is the key message given through the passage? (2)
(ii) Name some traditional works of India from different states mentioned in the passage. (2)
(iii) What is the problem faced by the artisans? (2)
(iv) What is the solution to this problem? (2)
(v) What is a well known fact according to the passage? (2)
2.2. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following. (1×4 = 4)
(i) Which word in paragraph 1 means the same as ‘decorative pieces made by hand’? (1)
(ii) Which word in paragraph 1 is the synonym of ‘elegant’? (1)
(iii) Which word in paragraph 2 is the opposite meaning word of ‘Unfashionable’? (1)
(iv) Find out the antonym of ‘Uniformity’ as used in paragraph 3. (1)
(v) Choose the word which is the most similar in meaning of the word ‘graceful’ as used in paragraph 1. (1)
Section (B)
Writing and Grammar (30 Marks)
Question 3.
You are Ritika/Ritvik of class IX-B. You went to attend the birthday party of your friend Mohit at his home. The party was well organised and arrangements were superb. Look at the visual and write your impression of the party in the form of a diary entry in 100-150 words. (8)
| • Party at home • Music playing in party hall • Cake on Mohit’s face • Enjoyed good feast |
Or
Summer season is approaching and with it, power cuts are increasing. These are making life difficult, especially at night, when the heat becomes unbearable. Write an article in 100 – 150 words on how privatisation of electricity distribution can help, based on the hints given below and your own ideas.
- Only solution to electricity woes is privatisation of distribution
- Improved electricity distribution
- Less power cuts
- Electricity theft and waste reduced / prevented
- Efficient billing and better system of working
Question 4.
Using the following hints, develop a short story in 150-200 words. (10)
| A stormy night — a traveller reaches a dharmshala — door locked —knocks — keeper says he has no key—asks if the traveller has a silver key—traveller pushes a rupee under the door — admitted — asks keeper to bring in his box — traveller shuts the door — keeper knocks — traveller asks for the silver key — his rupee returned — the door opened |
Or
Complete the story it in 150-200 words which begins as the following.
“I got up in the middle of the night. It was quite sultry”
Question 5.
Fill in any four of the blanks in a paragrah given below with the help of options that follow. (1×4 = 4)
The first test tube baby turtle (a) ….. last month in California. The story began (b)…. a broken turtle egg was found on the seashore. Scientists now (c) ……. to work carefully (d) …….. bringing (e) …… the baby turtle.
(a) (i) was born (ii) has been born (iii) born (iv) has born
(b) (i) after (ii) when (iii) before (iv) since
(c) (i) had to (ii) have to (iii) have got (iv) want
(d) (i) to (ii) for (iii) since (iv) in
(e) (i) in (ii) up (iii) out (iv) on
Question 6.
The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write the error as well as the correction as shown in the example. Dd\any four. (1/2 x 8 = 4)
Question 7.
Read the following conversation and complete the passage given below. Attempt any four. (1×4 = 4)
Coach Are you ready for the competition?
Rahul I am ready to beat the best swimmer in this region.
Coach I expect you to qualify for the nationals.
Rahul I promise to put in my best.
Coach May you get success!
Rahul Thank you Sir!
The coach asked Rahul (a) …. Rahul replied that he was ready to beat the best swimmer in that region. The coach told Rahul (b)…. to qualify for the nationals. Rahul promised (c) ….The coach blessed him that (d) …. Rahul respectfully
(e) …..
Section (C)
Literature (Textbooks) (30 Marks)
Question 8.
Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. (1×4 = 4)
Where they harness the swift reindeer
To the sledges, when it snows;
And the children look like bear’s cubs
In their funny, furry clothes:
(i) Where do the people harness the swift reindeer?
(ii) How do the children look like and why?
(iii) Who visited the little woman in the poem?
(iv) What is a legend? Why is this poem called a legend?
Or
“Given time. I’m sure he could have tied the torn pieces of your blazer into a rope, and made his escape from the window!”
(i) who is speaking these words to whom in the aboce extract?
(ii) who is referred to as ‘he’ in this extract?
(iii) Find a word from the extract which means the same as ‘school uniform jacket or coat’.
(iv) What does it reflect: ” Given Time ….. from the window”?
Question 9.
Answer any five of the following questions in 30-40 words each. (2×5 = 10)
(i) How did the doctor escape from the snake’s grip?
(ii) What harm does the wind do when it blows hard?
(iii) How does Gerrard convince the intruder to follow his plan and he would be ‘safe’? How had the teeth and gums of Bill Bryson got blue?
(iv) Why did the servants of the king catch the disciple?
(V) Describe the feeling of separation when Bruno and the narrator’s wife separated.
Question 10.
Answer any one of the following questions in 100-150 words. (8)
“If you work hard and know where you’re going, you’ll get there”, says Evelyn Glennie.
Do you think she worked hard? Taking the moral lesson from the above sentence spoken by Evelyn, write your views on ‘No pains, no gains’.
Or
In the poem, A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal’, something happens between the first stanza and the second. Some transition has occurred that is not explicitly stated but is meant to be understood while reading the poem. What is this transition and what values does this bring out in the author?
Question 11.
Answer any one of the following questions in 100-150 words. (8)
“Building up of a story is a skillful art”, elaborate the statement taking clue from the chapter ‘Iswaran the story teller’.
Or
What can the author Bill Bryson be assumed to be suffering from? Bring out your suggestions to make him act normally.
Answers.
Answer 1.
(i) In traditional India, the fertilisers and pesticides were obtained from plant and animal products.
(ii) In traditional India, Bullocks used to plough and cow dung was used in place of manure.
(iii) The government was forced to import foodgrains due to the ever increasing population and several natural calamities that had led to a severe food crisis.
(iv) The need of stronger and costlier fertilisers and pesticides has increased the cost of farming.
(v) Due to increased cost of farming, farmers fall into the trap of moneylenders who exploit them to end, forcing them to commit suicide.
(vi) Stringent standards for non-organic food in the European and US markets have led to rejection of many Indian food consignments in the past.
(vii) More than 2.5 million hectares of land is under organic farming and there are over 15000 organic farms in India.
(viii) Organic farming is a healthier and better alternative to chemical farming.
(ix) Increasing population and several natural calamities led to severe food crisis in India during 1950s and 1960s.
Answer 2.
2.1
(i) The key message given through the passage is the grim situation of artisans in India. People usually buy the readymade decorative pieces produced in factories whereas the traditional crafts from different states of India can replace them. Preserving the age-old skill is a big task. Artisans are losing the ability to create unique pieces in response to varying needs.
(ii) Some traditional works mentioned in the passage are the classic Odishi paintings from Odisha, the delicate woodwork of Bastar, the Bamboo products from the North-East, the fine metal work from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Terracotta and Kalighat paintings from West Bengal, the Chikankari work of Uttar Pradesh, the Madhubani paintings from Bihar, miniature paintings from Bundi and many others.
(iii) The problem faced by the artisans is that the market demands diversity. But, in a mad rush to produce for the market, the artisan does not get the time and support for quality and innovation. Due to this, many artisans have lost the ability to create unique pieces in response to varying needs.
(iv) The solution to this could be that the government can identify senior artisans and give them the resources and the time to bring about innovation. The mad rush has to be stopped in order to improve skills.
(v) According to the passage, ‘addressing the problem of climate change requires life style change’ is a well known fact.
2.2
(i) The word is‘handicrafts’.
(ii) The word is‘graceful’.
(iii) savvy
(iv) diversity
(v) elegant
Answer 3.
Sunday, 17th October, 2OXX
10:30 pm
Dear Diary
What a grand celebration it was! How we all enjoyed Mohit’s birthday today! When I went to his home, music was playing in the party hall. Mohit and his parents were extremely happy to see me! Many of our common friends had already arrived. How happy everyone appeared!
What a dazzling outfit Mohit was wearing! Mohit’s father bought him a lovely cake which • has his childhood picture. One of my friend and I put on the cake on Mohit’s face and had a joyful day.
We all wished Mohit ‘Happy Birthday’. The stage was then set for dancing. Everyone » present swayed to the magic of music and all of us danced with Mohit. After this, we all enjoyed a good feast. I can never forget this great day I It was one of the most thrilling day in my life time!
Ritvik
Or
Privatisation of Electricity Distribution is Necessary
by Amita, Class IX-A
Frequent power cuts are due to faulty planning, faulty distribution systems and massive power theft due to incompetence and corruption in the government agencies distributing electric power. The only solution to electricity woes is privatisation of distribution. Privatisation will ensure proper distribution of electricity due to the private players ensuring that there are no power thefts due to unauthorised connections. Private players work with a motive of profit and thus will not allow power thieves to go scot-free. This will ensure adequate power being available to authorised consumers, reducing power cuts drastically. Power companies will ensure that less power is wasted, as power wasted will be a total loss for them. They will also ensure efficient billing and better overall working of the electricity distribution system. They have money and power in their hand to impose a heavy fine on someone who will have been caught in electricity theft. Even people understand it very well that government will not interfere in their matter after the privatisation of electricity distribution because they, will also get a huge amount of tender in respect of privatisation.
Answer 4.
Once, on a stormy night, a traveller went to a dharmshala to seek shelter. He was highly disappointed to find the door locked. When he knocked at the door, the keeper of the dharmshala called out from inside, “I am sorry, I cannot open the door because I have lost the key. However, the door can be unlocked with a silver key. Do you have a silver key?” The traveller, who was quite intelligent, got the hint and pushed a rupee coin under the door. The keeper opened the door and let him in.
As soon as the traveller got inside, he said to the keeper, “I have left my box outside, please bring it”. The moment the keeper stepped outside, the traveller shut the door and locked it. ,
“What is this joke? Please open the door immediately”, shouted the keeper from outside.
“It is not a joke”, answered the traveller. “I am sorry, I have lost the key. The door can be opened only with a silver key.”
The keeper had to push the silver coin under the door. Thus, the traveller got his rupee back before he let the dishonest man in.
Or
I got up in the middle of the night. It was quite sultry and I was sweating. I switched on the light only to find that there was no electricity. I came out in my balcony to get some fresh air. It was quite breezy and pleasant. Suddenly, I heard a shriek coming from our owner’s house. As it was dark, I was confused about what to do. I tried to locate my torch and looked at my neighbour’s house. I could see two people who were holding my neighbour at gunpoint. His wife was crying and shrieking. I stepped inside my room and thought about what to do next. At that moment I heard the sound of a car driven by someone. It was a police car on patrol. I rang the emergency number on my mobile and signalled in the direction of my neighbour’s house to the driver of the patrol car. The miscreants were shocked to see the sudden arrival of the police. They tried to escape but the policemen caught them. I heaved a sign of relief. Suddenly, the electricity returned. The old couple saw me and thanked me for my presence of mind in alertirlg the police.
Answer 5.
(a) (i) was born
(b) (ii) when
(c) (iii) have got
(d) (iv) in
(e) (iv) Up
Answer 6.
Answer 7.
(a) if he was ready for the competition
(b) that he expected him
(c) to put in his best
(d) he might get success.
(e) expressed his gratitude by thanking his coach.
Section {C} Literature (Textbooks)
Answer 8.
(i) People harness the swift reindeer in the Northland.
(ii) The children of the Northland look like bear’s cubs because they wear funny, furry dresses.
(iii) Saint Peter visited the little woman in the poem.
(iv) A legend is an old traditional and popular story usually with a moral. This poem is a ‘curious’ and conventional story narrated to the children of the Northland. This poem is called a ‘legend’ because it preaches kindness towards our fellow beings.
Or
(i) The grandfather of the author is speaking to the author.
(ii) The person referred to as ‘he’ is Toto, a monkey.
(iii) The word is ‘blazer’
(iv) This line indiactes that Toto was so intelligrnt that with the passage of time, he would have made a lot of innovative ways to amuse the person.
Answer 9.
(i) When the snake coiled around the doctor’s left arm, he remained perfectly still. The snake, seeing its reflection in the mirror, uncoiled itself and moved towards the mirror. The doctor slowly got up and ran out of the room, thus escaping the snake’s grip.
(ii) Many times the wind blows very hard. Sometimes, it breaks the glasses or shutters of the windows. It can also scatter the papers all around or bring down the bookshelf or uproot the trees.
(iii) Gerrard tells the intruder that he himself is a criminal who is planning to run away the same night and the intruder can accompany him in the car. If he finds that he is being deceived, he can take both the car and gun. This convinces the intruder.
(iv) The teeth and gums of the Bill Bryson had got blue as he sucked the other end of a pen while writing. It resulted in leakage of the ink from the pen which coloured his teeth and gums blue.
(V) The merchant who was to be executed on the stake was too thin. On the king’s instructions, his servants looked for a fat man fit for the stake. The disciple had become fat due to overeating and was found fit for the stake. Thus, the servants caught him.
(V) Bruno and the narrator’s wife were very close to each other and shared a bond of love. When they got separated, both of them felt very sad, worried and didn’t eat for a few days. The separation was too painful for both of them.
Answer 10.
Yes, Evelyn Glennie really worked very hard in her life. She was a deaf but never felt regreted for this. She was determined to achieve her goal as she wanted to be a musician. For her efforts, she was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Prestigious Soloist of the Year Award in 1991. So, it can be said that only those who work hard get glory and success in life. Nothing great can be achieved without efforts. God also appreciates those who labour hard. Students can never succeed with flying colours unless they have really worked hard throughout the year. Farmers cannot reap a rich harvest without putting in their utmost efforts while working in the fields. Prosperous businessmen have to work hard to earn more profits. Let us all remember that life never offers a ‘free lunch’ and that there are ‘no gains’ in life without pains.
Or
In the first stanza, the author admits that he was in a trance so that he does not fear the death of one’s near and dear ones. Between the first and the second stanza, some transition occurs which is not explicitly stated but it appears that a person very close to the poet has actually passed away. The narrator then reacts to her death by saying that her eternal absence has in fact become an eternal presence. This brings out the value in the author that he is able to accept her death as a fact of life and will be able to live without her. He consoles himself by saying that she is still alive in nature and is beyond life’s and trials. Such thoughts gives him a peace of mind. In the end,he realises that death makes the end of all fears as earthly years and usual fears seem to have no effect on his beloved.
Answer 11.
Story building is a skillful art and a story-teller should have good oratorical skills. He should know how to build up suspense in his stories so that the listeners can keep their interest in it. The story-teller should vary the tone of his voice according to the situations, he creates in his story. A good sense of humour is also an assest which he can use to make his stories enjoyable and interesting. He can use dramatic gestures to make his stories sound realistic.
Iswaran always prepared the ground by looking something special for the spirits besides giving background information like the site being a graveyard earlier, etc. To build suspence, they would also stop abruptly to complete his daily chores. On resuming, he would describe in such a way as if it was being telecast live. In between, he would also enact certain episodes to make his story look absolutely true. He was an excellent story-teller supports the view that story building is a skillful art.
Or
It can be inferred after reading the incidents in the story that Bill Bryson was suffering from forgetfulness and social anxiety. At a social gathering or event, he found himself victimised and alone. He was low on confidence and due to his inferiority complex, he got frustrated in the end. He became a centre of joke and people laughed at him all the times.
This can be proved as the incidents, where he committed blunders, happened when either he was travelling or he was in other’s company. For example, he ended up being at the wrong place while searching for the washroom at a cinema hall or forgot his room members while staying at different hotels. Once he dropped soft drink on a fellow passengers when he was travelling in an aeroplane.
He also got his teeth, lips and chin coloured blue for he was sucking the other end of the pen. He can act normally provided he learns to stay calm and for that he must try yoga, deep breathing and meditation, He should considers other as normal human beings and should n’t afraid of them. He also needs to be careful while eating and drinking in public. Last but not the least, he must have firm faith in himself to overcome his inferiority complex and social anxiety.
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