HSC Board February 2023 Exam
HSC Board February 2023 Exam - See activities and Answers
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Prose Section-
Q.1 and Q.2
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SECTION-I: PROSE
(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary and Mind Mapping)
Q. 1. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below: (12) [16]
| I was quite happy getting into IIT, but my joy was short-lived. At Solapur I had not seen any building which was more than three storeyed. Mumbai however was full of skyscrapers. At IIT, most of the students and professors used to converse in English whereas my English was very poor. I had my entire education in Marathi. My spoken English was quite pathetic. Not only did I have a very weak vocabulary, but, my pronunciation also was terrible and my construction of English sentences very awkward to say the least. Due to all this, I was feeling quite lonely and terrified in Mumbai in general and IIT in particular. I had developed an inferiority complex and wanted to run away from IIT and even Mumbai. One day, I was sitting at my mess table in the hostel sipping tea when a senior guy came and sat on the chair adjacent to me. He was a convent educated guy with fairly sophisticated English- at least spoken or colloquial English. He was a bit arrogant and wanted to pull my leg. He tried to engage in some conversation with me and started pointing out errors in just about every sentence or everything that I said. After about 5 minutes he walked away after insulting me. I felt extremely humiliated and upset. As it is, I was feeling quite depressed and diffident, and this incident was the last straw. I was almost broken. I felt out of place there and literally wanted to run away to Solapur that very moment. However, it was only my self-esteem which stopped me. Suddenly, a feeling of determination and strength came over me and gripped me. |
A1. Choose and rewrite the two correct statements from the following: (2)
(a) The writer had his entire education in English.
(b) The writer wished to run away from IIT and even Mumbai.
(c) The senior guy was co-operative and he encouraged the writer.
(d) The writer could overcome his feeling of depression with his own efforts.
Answer-
(b) The writer wished to run away from IIT and even Mumbai.
(d) The writer could overcome his feeling of depression with his own efforts.
A2. The writer developed an inferiority complex during his stay in Mumbai. Enlist the causes: (2)
(a) ------------------------------
(b) ------------------------------
(c) ------------------------------
(d) ------------------------------
Answer-
The writer developed an inferiority complex during his stay in Mumbai. Its causes were-
(a) He had his entire education in Marathi.
(b) His spoken English was quite pathetic.
(c) He had a very weak English vocabulary.
(d) His English pronunciation was terrible.
(e) His English sentence construction was very awkward.
(e) Basically a Marathi medium student.
(f) Comes from simple background.
(g) Poor English.
(h) The pompous scenario of the premises was discouraging felt like an alien.
(i) Discouraging arrogant seniors.
(Accept any relevant points and sequences)
A3. Point out the qualities of the writer that you have come across while reading the extract. (2)
Negative qualities:
(i) ------------------------------------
(ii) -----------------------------------
Positive qualities:
(i) ------------------------------------
(ii) -----------------------------------
Answer-
Negative qualities:
(i) Inferiority complex due to English
(ii) Lack of or devoid of self confidence or diffident
(iii) Shy or soft spoken
(iv) Reserved
Positive qualities:
(i) Strong self esteem or self respect
(ii) Determined
(iii) Ready to face challenge
(iv) Intelligent
(v) Strong will power
A4. Give any four suggestions to improve English communication skills. (2)
Answer-
Suggestions to improve English communication skills are-
i) Read English newspapers and novels. It helps to increase English vocabulary.
ii) Speak mostly in English with friends and classmates.
iii) Hear English news daily. It provides model pronunciation and use of words.
iv) Participate in debating competitions in English.
v) Use English speaking app to improve English communication.
vi) Participate in group discussion in English.
vii) Hear English speeches and discussions in English on T.V. or YouTube.
A5. Language study: (2)
(1) 'I was quite happy getting into IIT, but my joy was short-lived'......
(Choose the correct alternative showing proper use of "though')
(a) Though I was quite happy getting into IIT, but my joy was short-lived.
(b) I was quite happy getting into IIT, though my joy is short-lived.
(c) Though I was quite happy getting into IIT, my joy was short-lived.
(d) I was quite happy though getting into IIT, my joy was short-lived.
Answer-
(c) Though I was quite happy getting into IIT, my joy was short-lived.
(ii) 'I felt extremely humiliated and upset."
(Identify the correct exclamatory form of the above sentence.)
(a) What humiliated and upset I felt!
(b) How humiliated and upset I felt!
(c) How extremely humiliated do I feel!
(d) What a humiliated and upset I felt!
Answer-
(b) How humiliated and upset I felt!
A6. Match the following words in column 'A' with their antonyms in column 'B'.
| Column 'A' | Column 'B' |
| (a) diffident | (i) humble |
| (b) humiliated | (ii) superiority |
| (c) arrogant | (iii) confident |
| (d) inferiority | (iv) exhilarated |
Answer-
| Column 'A' | Column 'B' |
| (a) diffident | (iii) confident |
| (b) humiliated | (iv) exhilarated |
| (c) arrogant | (i) humble |
| (d) inferiority | (ii) superiority |
B1. Non-Textual Grammar- (3)
Do as directed:
(1) Both the partners have signed this agreement in haste. (1)
(Identify the correct 'Passive Voice' form of the above sentence from the alternatives given below)
(a) This agreement had been signed in haste by both the partners.
(b) This agreement has been signed in haste by both the partners.
(c) This agreement have been signed in haste by both the partners.
(d) This agreement was signed in haste by both the partners.
Answer-
(b) This agreement has been signed in haste by both the partners.
(ii) I asked my sister, "What can I do for you in this matter?" (1)
(Identify the correct 'Indirect Speech' form of the above sentence from the alternatives given below)
(a) I asked my sister what I could do for her in that matter.
(b) He asked his sister what he could do for her in that matter.
(c) I asked my sister what he could do for her in this matter.
(d) He asked my sister what she could do for her in that matter.
Answer-
(a) I asked my sister what I could do for her in that matter.
(iii) As soon as he left the house, he met with an accident.
(Identify the correct 'No sooner. than' form of the above sentence from the alternatives given below.)
(a) No sooner does he leave the house than he met with an accident.
(b) No sooner had he left the house than he met with an accident.
(c) No sooner did he leave the house than he met with an accident.
(d) No sooner do he leave the house than he met with an accident.
Answer-
(c) No sooner did he leave the house than he met with an accident.
B2. Spot the error in the given sentence and rewrite the correct sentence.
She has been worked in this office since 1996.
Answer-
She has been working in this office since 1996.
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Q.2. (A) Read the following extract and complete the activities given below: (12) [18]
| The government of India is encouraging medical tourism in the country by offering tax benefits and export incentives to the participating hospitals. Medical visas are being cleared quickly without any hassles. With a view to facilitating the growth of medical tourism industry, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with the Ministry of Tourism has set up a task force to evaluate the opportunities in the industry. Efforts are being made to standardise procedures and to guide foreign patients to select the hospitals most suited to their needs. Meanwhile, several private hospitals are seeking to take advantage of the booming medical tourism industry and are investing hugely in acquiring equipment and skills. However, medical tourism carries some risks that locally provided medical care does not. Some countries like India, Malaysia and Thailand have very different infectious diseases rarely found in Europe and North America. Exposure to diseases without having built-up natural immunity can be a hazard for weak individuals specially with respect to gastrointestinal diseases like Hepatitis A, amoebic dysentery etc., which could slow down the recovery process. Also, medical tourists may be at risk from mosquito-transmitted diseases, influenza and tuberculosis. The quality of post- operative care can also vary dramatically depending on the hospital and the country. Finally, after returning home, a patient has a limited contact with their surgeon. This may make it difficult to deal with any complications that may arise later, such as a delayed infection. The concept of medical tourism raises some important questions regarding accessibility, affordability and ethics in medical care. It is unfortunate that a large section of the Indian population has little or no access to private health care. Public health care system is inadequate and lacks proper infrastructure and facilities. One wonders if it is sensible to make provisions for medical tourism in a democratic country like India, which has failed to provide nourishment, sanitation and health care to its masses. |
A1. Complete the web: (2)
Answer-
Extra points-
Gastrointestinal diseases
Mosquito-transmitted diseases
A2. Complete the following statements with the help of information provided in the extract: (2)
(1) Building up natural immunity is must for all because----------
Answer-
Building up natural immunity is must for all because exposure to diseases without having built-up natural immunity increases the risk of getting affected with different and rare infectious diseases like Hepatitis A, amoebic dysentery, (Mosquito-transmitted diseases) etc.
(ii) The concept of medical tourism cannot be much successful in India because-----------
Answer-
The concept of medical tourism cannot be much successful in India because a large section of the Indian population has little or no access to private health care. Public health care system is inadequate and lacks proper infrastructure and facilities.
Other answers-
(a) The problem of accessibility, affordability and ethics is very serious in India.
(b) Large sections of Indian population relies on public health care system and has very little access to private health care.
(c) People are unable even to avail the basic needs related to health care like proper nourishment and sanitation.
A3. Complete the following table with reference to the statement 'Medical Tourism is a mixed blessing': (2)
| Positive aspects of Medical Tourism | Hazard/Negative aspects of Medical Tourism |
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
Answer-
| Positive aspects of Medical Tourism | Hazard/Negative aspects of Medical Tourism |
| 1) Availability of good equipment and skilled treatment. | 1) Carries some risks since local medical care is not adequate. |
| 2) Hospitals are getting tax benefits and export incentives. Good opportunities are available to health care and tourism industries. | 2) Hazard for weak individuals getting affected with gastrointestinal diseases. |
| 3) Hassle-free and quick clearance of medical visas are available to patients. | 3) Possibility of affecting with mosquito-transmitted diseases, influenza and tuberculosis. |
| 4) Patients can avail the most sophisticated medical facilities and treatment available in developed country. | 4) Patient has a limited contact with their surgeon making difficult to deal with any complications that may arise later. |
| 5) Patients can avail the services of the skilled and renowned specialists to cure their complicated medical problems. | 5) Post - operative care can be inconvenient or costly for the patients. |
A4. 'We need to promote the concept of Wildlife Tourism in India'. State whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Mention any two arguments.(2)
Answer-
Yes, I agree with the statement that 'We need to promote the concept of Wildlife Tourism in India'. Wildlife tourism gives thrilling experience to the tourists. They can encounter with rare wild animals and enjoy the forest safaris. It improves the economy of that area and some people get jobs in this field. It’s a boon to Indian economy.
A5. Language study: (2)
(i) Govt. of India is encouraging medical tourism in the country'.
(Choose the correct present perfect form of the given statement.)
(a) Govt. of India is encouraged medical tourism in the country.
(b) Govt. of India had encouraged medical tourism in the country.
(c) Govt. of India has been encouraged medical tourism in the country.
(d) Govt. of India has encouraged medical tourism in the country.
Answer-
(d) Govt. of India has encouraged medical tourism in the country.
(ii) This may make it difficult to deal with any complication'.
(Identify the replaced version of the statement using the auxiliary of certainty or definiteness.)
(a) This can make it difficult to deal with any complication.
(b) This might make it difficult to deal with any complication.
(c) This will make it difficult to deal with any complication.
(d) This have made it difficult to deal with any complication.
Answer-
(c) This will make it difficult to deal with any complication.
A6. Identify the words from the passage with the following meaning: (2)
(i) growing immensely
(i) threat
(iii) obtaining
(iv) able to approach/possible to approach
Answer-
(i) growing immensely- booming
(i) threat - hazard, risk
(iii) obtaining - acquiring
(iv) able to approach/possible to approach - accessibility, access
(B) Summary Writing: (3)
Write a summary of the above extract with a suitable title, with the help of the given points/hints.
| Govt. of India promoting medical tourism..... Side effects of the medical tourism - Response of the Indian population Prospects of medical tourism in India. |
Answer-
Summary Writing - Activity No. 2 (Click Here to get the answer)
(C) Mind Mapping:
Prepare a mind map on the topic 'Human Interest' using your ideas, flow, design and structure.(3)
Answer-
Mind Mapping - Activity No. 6 (Click Here to get answer)
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HSC Board Exam February 2023 Poetry Section- See activities and expected answers
SECTION-II: POETRY
(Poetry and Appreciation)
Q. 3. (A) Read the following extract and complete the activities given below: (10) [14]
| “Canst hear,” said one, “the breakers roar? For methinks we should be near the shore.” “Now, where we are I cannot tell, But I wish we could hear the Inchcape Bell.” They hear no sound, the swell is strong, Though the wind hath fallen they drift along; Till the vessel strikes with a shivering shock, “Oh Christ! It is the Inchcape Rock!” Sir Ralph the Rover tore his hair, He curst himself in his despair; The waves rush in on every side, The ship is sinking beneath the tide. But even is his dying fear, One dreadful sound could the Rover hear; A sound as if with the Inchcape Bell, The Devil below was ringing his knell. |
A1. Rearrange the following incidents as per their occurrence in the poem: (2)
(a) Sir Ralph the Rover cursed himself in despair.
(b) The vessel strikes with a shivering shock.
(c) The mariner wished to hear the Inchcape Bell.
(d) Ralph the Rover heard one dreadful sound.
Answer-
1. (c) The mariner wished to hear the Inchcape Bell.
2. (b) The vessel strikes with a shivering shock.
3. (a) Sir Ralph the Rover cursed himself in despair.
4. (d) Ralph the Rover heard one dreadful sound.
A2. Complete the tree diagram to describe the reasons that resulted in the sinking of the ship. (2)
Answer-
A3. Accept any reasonably correct answer. (2)
Answer-
No answer possible.
A4. Poetic devices: (2)
The figure of speech-
-'Inversion' the word order is changed for rhyme. Correct order should be: "The Rover could hear one dreadful sound."
Answer-
No answer possible.
A5. Composing lines: (2)
[Accept any reasonably correct answer/lines]
Answer-
No answer possible.
(B) Appreciation:
Write the poetic appreciation of the extract given below: (4)
| She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express, How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. And on that cheek, and o’er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent! |
Answer-
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SECTION-IV
(LITERARY GENRE - NOVEL)
Q. 5. (A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions: (4) [16]
(1) Match the following items from column-A with those from the column-B
| Column 'A' | Column 'B |
| (a) Oroonoku | (i) Joseph Conard |
| (b) The Heart of Darkness | (ii) John Bunyan |
| (c) Frankenstein | (iii) Aphra Behn |
| (d) The Pilgrim's Progress | (iv) Mary Shelly |
Answer-
| Column 'A' | Column 'B |
| (a) Oroonoku | (iii) Aphra Behn |
| (b) The Heart of Darkness | (i) Joseph Conard |
| (c) Frankenstein | (iv) Mary Shelly |
| (d) The Pilgrim's Progress | (ii) John Bunyan |
(ii) Choose the correct alternatives and complete the given statements: (2)
(a) Novels with the elements of horror, blood-shed and mystery are called ------------------- novels.
(Realistic, Gothic, Psychological)
Answer-
Novels with the elements of horror, blood-shed and mystery are called Gothic novels.
(b) The German word 'bildungsroman' indicates -------------
(Letter, New, Growth)
Answer-
The German word 'bildungsroman' indicates Growth.
(c) There are -------------- essential elements of 'Novel' or 'Novella'
(six, eight, eleven)
Answer-
There are six essential elements of 'Novel' or 'Novella'
(d) Struggle between the opposite forces in the story is called ----
(plot, conflict, setting)
Answer-
Struggle between the opposite forces in the story is called conflict.
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(B) Activities based on the extract of the novel 'To Sir, With Love' (answer in about 50 words): (4)
(i) Give the character-sketch of E.R. Braithwaite (the narrator). (2)
Answer-
E.R. Braithwaite is the narrator of the novel 'To Sir, With Love'. He is a very sensitive person. He served in the army. After leaving the army job, he gets a job in a school. Initially he has a very difficult time with the students. They are disrespectful, ill-mannered and mischievous. They harass him from day one. However, his behaviour and understanding of the students' psychology wins their hearts. Though he was bullied, harassed, mentally and physically tortured many times, he didn't lose his patience. He continued implementing his novel ideas and innovative techniques that helped him to bring a significant change in his students' behaviour. On the day of the half-yearly report of the Students' Council, his students are business- like, confident, cool and courteous. He feels proud of them. E.R. Braithwaite is the important character showing the student – teacher relationship. This is one of the themes of the novel, 'To Sir, With Love'.
(ii) Describe how Miss Philips justifies the importance of P.T. to Denham. (2)
Answer-
Miss Phillips is one of the three teachers chosen for the panel discussion. She proves herself as the best informed teacher. She supports the P.T. classes. Student Denham, a trained boxer, objects to have P.T. classes in the time-table. He thinks that P.T. twice a week for twenty minutes is a waste of time. She tells him that the whole time-table in the school is meant to help the students in the world after they left school. According to her the school has made a good time-table including P.T. and games so that each student receives maximum benefit from it. Miss Phillips claims that P.T. should be considered as much an exercise of the mind as it is of the body. It is associated with discipline. It is a part of training. In this way Miss Philips justifies the importance of P.T. to Denham.
(C) Activities based on the extract of the novel 'Around the World in Eighty Days' (Answer in about 50 words): (4)
(i) Elaborate the following quote in the light of Phileas Fogg's Venture..... 'Quitters never win and Winners never quit.' (2)
Answer-
Phileas Fogg is wrongly arrested by detective Fix. He loses valuable time due to this arrest and imprisonment. When Fogg releases, he makes every effort to reach London on time. He arranges a special train from Liverpool. He does not quit when he feels that there is some faint chance of a win. This shows his fighting spirit, determination, and persistence. When Passepartout discovers that it is Saturday and not Sunday, and that there is still a chance of winning, Fogg rushes to the Reform Club. He does not give up his efforts despite all the obstacles. If he quits his efforts, he will become a loser. Finally, he comes out as a winner. He wins the bet as well as the love of a good woman. In fact, he proves that fortune favours the brave. So, it is rightly said, 'Quitters never win and Winners never quit.'
(ii) Phileas Fogg knocked detective fix down- Give reason/s. (2)
Answer-
Detective Fix suspected Phileas Fogg as a bank robber. He followed Fog around the world and arrested him. He was doing his duty. Later Fix knew that Fogg was not the bank robber. He realized his mistake and released Fogg. Fogg's Journey delayed due the arrest and imprisonment. Fog knew that he had no chance to win the bet. All his efforts were in vain due to the mistake of Fix. He became angry and punched him. He expressed his disappointment knocking detective Fix down.
(D) Activities based on the extract of the novel 'The Sign of Four' (Answer in about 50 words):
(1) Describe the significance of Mary Morstan's visit to the Lyceum Theatre with Holmes and Dr. Watson. (2)
Answer-
Mary receives anonymous letter asking her to come to meet the writer of the letter outside the Lyceum Theatre on a particular night at seven o’clock. As per the letter she would get good benefit if she came. Mary meets Holmes and Dr. Watson. The trio decides to visit Lyceum Theatre. They meet with Thaddeus Sholto. He is the person who sends the anonymous letter and the pearls to Mary. Thaddeus Sholto also reveals the secret of Mary's father's death and hidden treasure. Here Sherlock Holmes gets the first chance to solve Mary’s case.
(ii) Write in brief the theme of the extract of the novel "The Sign of Four'. (2)
Answer-
The theme of the extract revolves round the mystery of the disappearance of Mary Morstan's father. It also arises curiosity about the receipt of expensive pearls by Mary and the mysterious letter received by her. It is the search for the solution to Mary Morstan’s case. It shows the journey of Holmes, Watson and Mary Morstan to Lyceum Theatre to meet the writer of the mysterious letter. The theme of the novel revolves around the Agra treasure, the effect of greediness of wealth and the destruction that can come through it.
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