WB Board 10 PYP Solutions 2024

Section – A

Reading Comprehension (SEEN)

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

As he entered the school gate, an idea occurred to him. He would deliver the letter to the headmaster at the end of the day. There was a chance Samuel might do something during the course of the day to justify the letter.
Samuel stood at the entrance to his class. Samuel was teaching arithmetic. He looked at Swami. Swami hoped Samuel would scold him severely.
“You are half an hour late” , Samuel said.
“I have a headache, sir” , Swami said.
“Then why did you come at all?”
This was an unexpected question from Samuel. Swami said, “My father said I shouldn’t miss school, sir.”
Samuel looked impressed. “Your father is quite right. We want more parents like him. “Oh, you poor man!” Swami thought, ” You don’t know what my father has done to you.”
“All right, go to your seat.”
Swami sat down, feeling sad. He had never met anyone as good as Samuel.
The teacher was inspecting the home lessons.
To Swami’s thinking, this was the time when Samuel got most angry. But today Samuel appeared very gentle.
“Swaminathan, where is your homework?”
“I have not done my homework, sir” , Swami said.

A. Write the correct alternative in the given space to complete the following sentences: (1*5=5)

(a) Swami decided to deliver the letter to the headmaster ______________
(i) in the lunch break
(ii) after the assembly
(iii) at the end of the day
(iv) as soon as possible

Ans: (iii) at the end of the day

(b) Samuel got most angry while he _________________
(i) taught the class
(ii) checked the homework
(iii) corrected mistake in the classroom
(iv) checked the handwriting

Ans: (ii) checked the homework

(c) When Swami stood at the entrance of his class, Samel was teaching _______________.
(i) Mathematics
(ii) History
(iii) English
(iv) Geography

Ans: (i) Mathematics

(d) Swami gave the excuse of headache for
(i) being absent from class the previous day
(ii) his irregular attendance last week
(iii) protecting his father from Samuel’s anger
(iv) arriving in school half an hour late that day

Ans: (iv) arriving in school half an hour late that day

(e) “We want more parents like him” Here “him” refers to ___________
(i) The headmaster
(ii) Samuel
(iii) Swami’s father
(iv) Samuel’s father

Ans: (iii) Swami’s father

B. Complete the following sentences with the information from the text: (1*3=3)

(i) An idea occured to Swami when as he entered the school gate
(ii) Swami decided to deliver the letter to the headmaster at the end of the day because during the course of the day to justify the letter.
(iii) Samuel was impressed with Swami’s father for his strictness about school.

C. State whether the following statements are “True” or “False”. Write “T” for “True” and “F” for “False” in the boxes on the right-hand side. Also provide sentences/phrases from the passage in support of your answer: (2*2=4)

(i) Swami felt sympathy for Samuel when he appreciated Swami’s father for sending Swami to school. (T)
Supporting Statement: Swami felt bad for Samuel because Samuel was being kind to his father without knowing that his father wanted him to be punished.

(ii) Samuel appeared very angry as he was inspecting the home lessons on the day Swami came late to his class. (F)
Supporting Statement: Samuel was calm and gentle while checking the home lessons that day.

2. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:

Once I crept in an oakwook – I was looking for a stag.
I made an old women there – all knobbly stick and rag.
She said : ‘I have your secret here inside my little bag.’

Then she began to cackle I began to quake.
She opened up her little bag and I came twice awake –
Surrounded by a staring tribe and me tied to a snake.

They said: ‘We are the oak-trees and your own true family.
We are chopped down, we are torn up, you do not blink an eye.
Unless you make a promise now – now you are going to die.

‘Whenever you see an oak-tree felled, swear now you will plant two.
Unless you swear the black oak bark will wrinkle over you.
And root you among the oaks where you were born but never grew.’

This was my dream beneath the boughs, the dream that altered me.
When I came out of the oakwood, back to the human company,
My walk was the walk of a human child, but my heart was a tree.

A. Tick the correct alternative to complete the following sentences: (1*4=4)

(a) The poet crept in
(i) a garden
(ii) a burrow
(iii) an orchard
(iv) an oakwood

Ans: (iv) an oakwood

(b) The old woman appeared to be
(i) unjust
(ii) unsteady
(iii) unnatural
(iv) unfortunate

Ans: (ii) unsteady

(c) “You do not blink an eye” – the expression suggests that human beings are
(i) indifferent
(ii) caring
(iii) aggressive
(iv) alert

Ans: (i) indifferent

(d) The poem explores the theme of
(i) conservation of forest and wild animals
(ii) dreams and realities to the life of modern human beings
(iii) the integral relationship between human beings and nature
(iv) insecurities and ailments of an old woman

Ans: (iii) the integral relationship between human beings and nature

B. Answer the following questions: (2*2=4)

(i) How did the oak-trees threaten the poet if he failed to promise to place two oak-trees in place of every felled oak-tree?
Ans: The oak-trees told the poet that if he didn’t promise to plant two new trees for every one cut down, their roots would dry up and never grow again. They also warned that if people kept cutting down trees without planting new ones, even he could become weak and lifeless, just like a tree without roots that can’t stand, grow, or survive.

(ii) How did the dream alter the poet?
Ans: The dream deeply changed the poet and made him see the world in a new way. Although he looked the same after returning to the human world, he felt something had changed inside him. The dream made him realize that trees are living beings and can feel pain just like humans.

Reading Comprehension (UNSEEN)

3. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

The neglected irrigation canal passing through the heart of the Champdani town has become a matter of great concern for the residents. It is posing a threat to the environment of the town. The heavily-silted irrigation canal with practically no flow of water except during monsoons, is full of weeds, dirt and filth. Stagnation of water at different pockets of the irrigation canal has become a favourable breeding ground for mosquitoes, flies and rodents.

Moreover during the high tide and monsoons, when the Hooghly river is in a spate, the lock gates of the DVC irrigation canal are opened to allow back flow of water. The heavily-silted irrigation canal, with no capacity to hold excess flow of water, overflows, inundating a large part of Champdani town.

The drainage system fails to empty since the irrigation canal water finds its way into the residential areas through drains. The local civic body chairman, Mr. Suresh Mishra, said, “The canal has been neglected for years. Intensive dredging must be conducted to restore the irrigation canal to its original depth. The dense layer of weeds, filth and dirt needs to be cleared off to stop stagnation of water. The DVC needs to pay attention towards the repairing and maintenance of the canal and lock gates so that they can withstand the massive water pressure during monsoons when the Hooghly river is in a spate.”

[Adapted from an article published in the statesman dated 17th July 2023]

A. Tick the right answer: (1*6=6)

(i) The passage is about
(a) a neglected irrigation canal of DVC
(b) the town Champdani and its residents
(c) the drainage system of Champdani
(d) the impact of a neglected canal on Champdani

Ans: (d) the impact of a neglected canal on Champdani

(ii) Residents of the town are concerned that the canal is becoming
(a) useless for transportation within the town
(b) a threat to the environment of the town
(c) dry throughout the year irrespective of seasons
(d) more useful for irrigation only during the monsoons

Ans: (b) a threat to the environment of the town

(iii) The canal has become a favourable breeding ground for mosquitoes, flies and rodents because
(a) there is no water in the canal
(b) the canal is full of dirt and fifth
(c) the canal overflows during monsoons
(d) there is stagnant water in different pockets

Ans: (d) there is stagnant water in different pockets

(iv) The canal was g for the purpose of
(i) drainage
(ii) irrigation
(iii) drinking water
(iv) transportation

Ans: (ii) irrigation

(v) The siltation at the canal-bed caused
(i) increased capacity to hold water
(ii) loss of capacity to hold water
(iii) breeding of mosquitoes and flies
(iv) back flow of water during monsoons

Ans: (ii) loss of capacity to hold water

(vi) An appropriate title for the passage would be
(i) A canal losing its flow due to filth and dirt
(ii) Neglected irrigation canal posing health hazards
(iii) Irrigation canal inundating towns in monsoon
(iv) Stagnant water causing health hazards

Ans: (iii) Irrigation canal inundating towns in monsoon

B. Each of the following statements is either “True” or “False”. Write “T” for “True” and “F” for “False” in the boxes on the right-hand side. Also write suitable line(s) or phrase(s) from the passage in support of your answers: [(1+1)*3=6]

(i) The lock gates of the DVC irrigation canal are opened during monsoons only. (T)
Supporting sentence: During monsoons, the lock gates of the DVC canal are opened to let water flow back.

(ii) The canal disrupts the drainage system in the residential areas during monsoons. (T)
Supporting sentence: The drainage system fails as canal water enters homes through drains.

(iii) According to the Chairman of DVC the canal has been neglected for years. (T)
Supporting sentence: Mr. Suresh Mishra said the canal has been neglected for years.

C. Answer the following questions: (2*4=8)

(i) What causes the inundation of a large part of Champdani town?
Ans: The canal is clogged with silt, so it can’t carry excess rainwater. During the monsoon, it overflows and floods much of Champdani town.

(ii) Who is Suresh Mishra? Whose responsibility is it to maintain the irrigation canal?
Ans: Suresh Mishra is the chairman of the local civic body. The DVC is responsible for maintaining the irrigation canal.

(iii) What is needed to increase the depth of the canal and stop stagnation of water?
Ans: The canal must be cleared of the thick layer of weeds, dirt, and waste to deepen it and prevent water from stagnating.

(iv) Why does DVC need to pay attention towards repairing and maintenance of the irrigation canal and the lock gates?
Ans: The DVC needs to fix the canal and lock gates because the canal is blocked with mud. During heavy rain or high tide, river water flows in. Since the canal cannot hold it, the water enters the town and causes floods. Repairing the canal will help stop this.

Section – B

Grammar and vocabulary

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1*3=3)

As the temperature ____________ (had soared/soars/had been soaring) so high, it ____________ (is advised/advised/advises) to take cool showers many times a day. People _____________ (drink/drank/should drink) plenty of water.

Ans:

As the temperature had soared so high, it is advised to take cool showers many times a day. People should drink plenty of water.

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1*3=3)

We must consider ____________ unemployment problem with great seriousness and try to solve it _______________ earlier opportunity. This would be beneficial ____________ our younger generation.

Ans:

We must consider the unemployment problem with great seriousness and try to solve it at the earliest opportunity. This would be beneficial to our younger generation.

B. (i) I am too tired to walk. (Turn into complex sentence) (1*3=3)
Ans: I am so tired that I cannot walk.

(ii) The students are staging a play. (Change the voice)
Ans: A play is being staged by the students.

(iii) The mother said to the boy, “Do not waste time on mobile phone.” (Turn into indirect speech)
Ans: The mother told the boy not to waste time on the mobile phone.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verb from the list given below to replace the words underlined. Write the correct phrasal verbs in the boxes on the right-hand side changing the form where necessary. There is one extra phrasal verb in the list: (1*3=3)

(i) The robbers escaped with the ornaments. (made off)
(ii) The old man died in his sleep. (passed away)
(iii) You must not hide anything from the police. (hold back)

pass away

keep away

hold back

make off

D. Given below are the meanings of four words which you will find in the passage in question No. 3. Find out the words and write them in the appropriate boxes on the right-hand side: (2*4=8)

(i) risk or hazard – threat
(ii) a sudden forceful flow – spate
(iii) flooding – inundation
(iv) removal of sediments from the bottom of a river – dredging

Section – C

Writing

7. Write a letter (within 100 words) to your friend who stays far away, describing your most favourite festival in West-Bengal: (10)

23, R.K. Chatterjee road
Kolkata – 700034
Date: 22/09/2022

Dear Rahul,
I hope you are doing very well. In this letter, I want to share my magical experience at the most famous Durga Puja festival in West Bengal. This year, I went to Kolkata with my family to explore this grand Bengali celebration. I was amazed to see every street decorated with lights and beautiful, artistic pandals. Each night, we visited different pandals and enjoyed all kinds of street food together. It was one of the best festivals I have experienced.
We are planning to go again next year to enjoy all the rituals, food, and celebrations. I hope you can join us too.
I’m waiting for your reply.

Yours lovingly,
Sourav

8. Write a newspaper report (in about 100 words) about a train accident that took place in Balasore, Orissa, when Koromondal Express rammed into a goods train on 2nd June, 2023. You may use the following points to write your report: (10)

Date: 2nd June; Time – 7:15 P.M.,
Place : Bahanaga near Balasore
Cause: Error in signal
Casualties: 285 death and 1,000 injured. Relief work by locals and NDRF along with army.
Compensation: Announced by Government.

Signal Error Causes Coromandel Express Accident in Odisha

By staff reporter,
Balasore, June 2

A terrible train accident happened at 7:15 PM near Bahanaga, Balasore. The Coromandel Express hit a goods train that was not moving because of a signal error. In this accident, 285 people lost their lives and about 1,000 were hurt. Local people, along with the NDRF and the Army, quickly started rescue work and helped the injured. The government made an announcement to give money to the families of the people who died or got hurt. People are now worried about train safety. The police are doing an investigation to find the reason for the accident.

9. Your school is going to organise a sit-and-draw competition for students of class VII – X. As the secretary of the student council, write a notice (in about 100 words) informing students about this competition. your notice must mention date and time of the competition, the last date to register students’ name and the theme of the drawing. (10)

Delhi Public High School
Notice

Date: 6th May 2020

Sit-and-Draw Competition for Classes VII–X

Students are hereby informed that our school is going to organise a Sit-and-Draw Competition on 6th May 2020 in the school auditorium. The competition will include several categories of drawing, and students from Classes VII to X are welcome to participate. Teachers may select participants by checking their earlier drawings.

Interested students should register their names with the drawing teacher by 25th April 2020. The themes for the competition are “Nature” and “Our Future”. No registration fee is required to participate in the competition.

For further information, students may contact the undersigned.

Countersigned
Headmistress
Riya Das

Sd/-
Secretary, Student Council
Delhi Public High School