SHRI RAM GLOBAL SCHOOL, WHITEFIELD, BLR-67

SUBJECT: ENGLISH CORE (184)

GRADE: XI MAX. MARKS: 40

DATE: TIME: 3HRS

General Instructions:
● The question paper contains THREE sections- READING, WRITING & LITERATURE
● Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part.

QN.NO SECTION A: (READING SKILLS) 10marks

1. Read the passage carefully.
(1) The importance of mental health has gained increased recognition in
recent years, particularly among students and young adults. Academic
pressure, social expectations, and the constant presence of digital media
contribute to rising levels of anxiety, depression, and emotional
exhaustion. According to a recent survey conducted by the National
Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 4 adolescents in India experiences
some form of psychological distress.
(2) Unfortunately, the stigma surrounding mental health often prevents
individuals from seeking help. Many students fear being judged or
misunderstood, leading them to suppress their emotions. This can have
long-term consequences, including declining academic performance,
strained relationships, and even serious health issues.
(3) Educational institutions have a significant role to play in promoting
mental well-being. Incorporating regular counseling sessions, peer support
groups, and mental health awareness campaigns can make a substantial
difference. Teachers and parents must also be trained to recognize early
signs of distress and respond with empathy rather than criticism.
(4) While awareness is growing, access to professional help remains limited,
especially in rural areas. Therefore, it is essential for government and
community initiatives to focus on expanding affordable mental health
services. As society begins to acknowledge that mental health is just as
important as physical health, it paves the way for a more supportive and
understanding environment for future generations.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions

given below.
A. What are the key factors contributing to poor mental health among 1
students and young adults?
B. What does the National Institute of Mental Health survey reveal about 1
adolescent mental health in India?
C. Why do many students avoid seeking help for mental health issues? 1
D. What are two long-term effects of suppressing emotional distress in 1
students?
E. List two initiatives that schools can implement to support student mental 1
health.
F. How should teachers and parents respond to signs of emotional distress in 1
students?
G. What is the current challenge faced by rural areas in accessing mental 1
health care?
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H. Why is it important to treat mental health on par with physical health? 1
I. What role can community and government initiatives play in improving 1
mental health services?
J. What change in societal mindset does the passage suggest is needed for the 1
future?

SECTION – B (GRAMMAR AND CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS) 10 marks

GRAMMAR
2. Complete ANY FIVE of SIX of the following tasks, as directed. 1x5=5
In each of the following sentences, there is an error. Identify the error and provide the
correction.
1. She go to the gym every morning. 1
2. There is many students in the classroom. 1
3. He didn’t knew the answer to the question. 1
4. Each of the boys have a bicycle. 1
5. I am living in Bangalore since five 1
6. The sceneries of Kashmir are very beautiful. 1

3. WRITING 5 marks
3A. You are Ria Mehta, a resident of Green Park, Delhi. You have lost your school bag
containing important documents, notebooks, and your school ID card while traveling
on the Delhi Metro from Rajiv Chowk to Hauz Khas on 10th July around 4:00 PM.
Draft a lost and found classified advertisement in about 50 words to be published in
the ‘Lost & Found’ column of a national daily.

Include the following:

●What was lost
●When and where it was lost
●Description of the item
●Contact details
OR
3B. You are Rakesh Kumar, the owner of a well-furnished 2BHK flat in Noida Sector 62.
You want to rent it out to a small working family. Draft a classified advertisement in
about 50 words to be published in the ‘To Let’ column of The Times of India.

Include details such as:

●Type and location of the property
●Rent expected
●Preferred tenants
●Facilities available
●Contact information

SECTION - C (LITERATURE) 20marks

4. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two 1x5=5
given.
4A. “Now she’s been dead nearly as many years
As that girl lived. And of this circumstance
There is nothing to say at all,
Its silence silences.”
1. How long has the poet’s mother been dead?
2. What does the phrase “as that girl lived” refer to?
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3. What is meant by “this circumstance”?
4. Explain the meaning of the line “Its silence silences.”
5. What emotion does the poet express through this stanza?
OR
4B. How does the poet use contrast to show the difference between memory and loss in
this stanza?
“One day back there in the good old days when I was nine and the world was full of
every imaginable kind of magnificence, and life was still a delightful and mysterious
dream, my cousin Mourad, who was considered crazy by everybody who knew him
except me, came to my house at four in the morning and woke me up, tapping on the
window of my room.”
1. How old was the narrator when the events of the story took place?
2. How did the narrator describe the world and life during that time?
3. Who came to wake the narrator, and at what time?
4. What was Mourad’s reputation among the people who knew him?
5. What does the phrase “life was still a delightful and mysterious dream” suggest about
the narrator’s childhood?

5. Answer ANY FIVE of the following six questions, in about 40-50 words. 5x2=10
1. Why did the boy feel that stealing a horse for a ride was not the same as stealing for
money? What does this tell us about his character?
2. How does the speaker in the poem react to the loss of her mother? What does the
silence in the final line signify?
3. How did the narrator and his family prepare for the sea voyage? What challenges did
they face, and how did they overcome them?
4. How did the narrator’s relationship with his grandmother change when he moved to
the city?
5. Why did the boy feel that stealing a horse for a ride was not the same as stealing for
money? What does this tell us about his character?
6. How did Douglas overcome his fear of water?

6. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 40-50 words. 1x5=5
6A. Describe the major challenges faced by the narrator and his family during
their sea voyage. How did courage, optimism, and team spirit help them
survive the storm?
OR
6B. How does the author present his grandmother as a deeply religious and
traditional woman? What qualities of her character leave a lasting
impression on the reader?