MOCK / SAMPLE PAPER

CLASS X PT.II. M.M.50

Q1. Read the following text. 10
1. While pollution of land, sea, and air has been thoroughly documented, a newer and less recognized form of
pollution is the rising tide of noise, which is affecting both urban and rural areas. This growing issue has long-term
effects on the environment, public health, and productivity, particularly in a fast-developing nation like India.
2. Unlike other forms of pollution, noise is invisible and often goes unnoticed, dismissed
as a minor annoyance. However, data shows that noise pollution poses serious threats,
causing various complications. In some industries, reduced worker productivity has been directly linked to constant
exposure to high noise levels.
3. A pioneering survey by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on noise’s impact on health has shown that noise
disrupts both physical and psychological functions. It has been associated with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting,
pain, hypertension, and cardiovascular problems.
4. A study from the Post Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences in Chennai supports
these findings. It found that in half of the industries studied, workers exposed to higher
noise levels became more irritable, short-tempered, and impatient, often leading to unrest and disruption of
production. This was observed in major industrial areas surrounding the four metropolitan cities.
5. Another concerning aspect is recreational noise, which is becoming more widespread
in cities and towns. Loudspeakers are frequently used at full volume during events like weddings, festivals, and
musical programs, particularly at night, with little consideration for others. Even a sound level of 50 decibels can wake
someone from deep sleep. Experiments have shown that loudspeakers producing sound between 60 and 80
decibelscan cause a person’s pupils to dilate and increase oxygen intake, leading to palpitations.
6.These effects are more intense in narrow streets. Additionally, TV sets are often played
at high volumes during prime viewing hours, disturbing neighbors. Making noise has
become a status symbol, whether in election campaigns, slogan-shouting, or even to
show off owning a TV.
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
i. In paragraph 1, what does the phrase “the swelling tide of noise which is engulfing urban as well as rural areas”
imply about the spread of noise pollution? 1
ii. Complete the following with the correct option from the two given. 1
Noise is less likely to be perceived as a threat because :
(a) it does not have a visible form and is easily dismissed..
(b) it is only harmful in very high concentrations
iii. Support the writer’s claim that noise pollution has significant health impacts. 2.
iv. Select the option that best reflects the psychological impact of noise pollution on
workers: 1
(a) Noise causes irritation and decreases patience, making workers more likely to be frustrated and disrupt
production..
(b) Noise in industries results in increased motivation and productivity due to heightened alertness.
v. State whether the following statement is True. or False. 1
Recreational noise, such as loudspeakers at festivals, can affect people’s sleep and cause
health complications. vi.The writer mentions recreational noise in 1
Which of the following is an example of recreational noise?
(A) Noise caused by construction work in residential areas.
(B) Loudspeakers used at a night festival without considering the disturbance caused to others..
(C) Noise from machinery in a manufacturing unit.
(D) Traffic noise during peak hours in the city.
vii. List any two effects of noise pollution on human health, as mentioned in the passage.2
viii. Fill in the blank with the correct option from those given. 1
In the phrase “noise-making seems to have become the latest status symbol,” the word “status symbol” refers to :
_____.
(A) An object or action that indicates a person’s wealth or importance..
(B) A method used to block out other sounds.
(C) A common annoyance in public spaces.
(D) A new trend in manufacturing.
Q2.You are Anshul/Anshika, a student of class X and resident of 56 D, Ring Road, ITO, New Delhi, and wants to be a
choreographer. Write a letter in about 120 words to the Director, National Institute of Choreography, Noida, seeking
information about their online course, admission procedure, eligibility criteria and other necessary details
Q3. Answer any five of the given six question Read the following passage carefully. Fill in each blank with the correct
form of the verb
Spiders are one of the (1) ______ fascinating of creatures. Several hundred species are (2) ________ in India. They
are quick to get (3)________ when we come too close to them.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals: 4. Drivers ____stop when the traffic lights are red. (must/may).
5. _____ I ask you a question? (can/may). 6.Take an umbrella. It____rain later. (should/might)

Q4.Read the given extracts and answer the questions given below. [ 3×5=15]
A. I was still a thief when I met Anil. And though only 15, I was an experienced and fairly successful hand. Anil was
watching a wrestling match when I approached him. He was about 25-a tall, lean fellow-and he looked easy-going,
kind and simple enough for my purpose. I hadn’t had much luck of late and thought I might be able to get into the
young man’s confidence. “You look a bit of a wrestler yourself,” I said. A little flattery helps in making friends.
“So do you,” he replied, which put me off for a moment because at that time I was rather thin.
(The Thief’s Story)
i. State any one inference about Hari from the given context.
“I was an experienced and fairly successful hand.”
ii. What effect does the interaction between Hari and Anil, as described in the lines below, have on Hari?
“You look a bit of a wrestler yourself,” I said. A little flattery helps in making friends.
“So do you,” he replied, which put me off for a moment because at that time I was rather thin.
Choose the most suitable option.
(a) embarrasses. (b) motivates
(c) confuses (d) frustrates
iii. Hari found Anil ‘simple enough for my purpose’. What does he mean by this? Elaborate in about 40 words, with
reference to the extract.
iv. Which phrase would correctly substitute ‘easy-going’, in the given sentence from in the extract?
He was about 25-a tall, lean fellow-and he looked easy-going, kind and simple enough for my purpose.

B But he’s locked in a concrete cell,

His strength behind bars,
Stalking the length of his cage,
Ignoring visitors.
He hears the last voice at night,
The patrolling cars,
And stares with his brilliant eyes
I)The fact that the tiger is ‘stalking the length of his cage’ tells us that he is
A. restless.
B. reckless.
C. resilient..
D. reverent.
ii). What is the rhyme scheme of the given stanzas?
A. abcb; abcb..
B. abcb; abcd
C. abcd; abcd
D. abcd; abcb
iii). These stanzas bring out the contrast between
A. zoos and cities.
B. strength and weakness.
C. freedom and captivity..
D. visitors and patrolling cars.
). What is the caged tiger NOT likely to say to the visitors?​
A. “Stop staring”.​
B. “Set me free”.​
C. “Join me”..​
D. “Go away”.​
v). The tiger’s ‘brilliant eyes’ reveal that he
A. hopes to be free and in the wild, someday..
B. is looked after well and is nourished and healthy.
C. enjoys staring at the bright stars each night.
D. is well-rested and hence, wide-awake.

C.No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin or his background or his religion.
People must learn to hate and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to
the human heart than its opposite. Even in the grimmest times in prison, when my comrades and were pushed to our
limits, I would see a glimmer of humanity in one of the guards, perhaps just for a second, but it was enough to
reassure me and keep me going. Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.
1. What comes more naturally to the human heart than any other emotion?
comes more naturally to the human heart than any other emotion?
A. hate
B. anxiety
C. love..
D. anger
2. According to Mandela, Man’s ________ is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.
A. goodness..
B. kindness
C. smartness
D. understanding
3.Trace a word from the passage that means “Severe”.
A. comrades
B. humanity
C. grimmest..
D. extinguished​
4. In the passage, man’s goodness is compared to what?​
A. hate​
B. grimmest​
C. humanity​
D. flame..
5.What created a lasting wound in Nelson’s country?
A. Unintended effect
B. Policy of apartheid..
C. Oppression
D. Brutality

Q5.Answer any three of the given four questions in 40-50 each :

1.What are the ‘twin obligations’ referred to by Nelson Mandela?
2.What does Hari say about the different reactions of people when they are robbed?
3.How is Ausable different from other secret agents?
4. What message do you get from the poem”A tiger in the zoo?” Q6.Answer any one of the

following two questions in 100-120 words 1.The inherent instinct for freedom is a fundamental trait in

all living creatures. Justify this statement with reference to ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’.

2.Describe the value of freedom for the human beings and how it is important for the growth of civilisation and

humanism as described in the lesson ‘Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’. BLUE

PRINT. Q1.Unseen passage MCQ., V S Q,and SQ. 10 marks

Q2. LQA. Letter 5 marks Q3. VSQ.. Grammar (5×1=5) Q4.

EXTRACT. MCQ and VSQ [3×5= 15.] Q5 SQA. (3×3=9). Q6. LQA . 1×6=6