Series : KLNM4 SET~1
Q.P. Code 2/4/1
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
Roll No. on the title page of the answer-book.
ENGLISH
(Language and Literature)
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
NOTE :
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 15 printed pages.
(II) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written
on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(III) Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions.
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-
book at the given place before attempting it.
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the
candidates will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on
the answer-book during this period.
2/4/1 {} 1160-1 1 P.T.O.
,General Instructions :
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are
compulsory.
(ii) The question paper contains THREE sections :
Section – A : Reading Skills
Section – B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section – C : Literature Textbook
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section – A (20 Marks)
Reading Skills
1. Read the following text : 10 M
(1) Every year, countless flocks of birds take to the skies in one of
nature’s most remarkable spectacles – migration. This incredible
phenomenon involves the regular, long-distance movement of birds
between their breeding and wintering grounds. Some species fly only
a few hundred kilometers, while others travel across continents and
oceans, covering tens of thousands of kilometers each year.
(2) Migration is primarily driven by changes in seasons. When food
becomes scarce during harsh winters, birds travel to warmer regions
where they can find abundant insects, seeds, or fish. The Siberian
crane, for instance, travels thousands of kilometers from the cold
wetlands of Siberia to India’s warmer lakes such as Keoladeo
National Park in Bharatpur and Chilika Lake in Odisha. The Bar-
headed goose, another amazing traveler, is known to fly over the
towering Himalayas at heights where oxygen levels are dangerously
low – a feat that astonishes even scientists.
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, (3) How these small creatures navigate such long distances remains a
fascinating mystery. Studies suggest that migratory birds use
multiple cues : the position of the sun by day, the stars at night, and
even the Earth’s magnetic field. Some, like homing pigeons, possess
a memory-based instinct that helps them return to the same spot
year after year with stunning accuracy.
(4) Unfortunately, migration today is becoming more difficult.
Expanding cities, pollution, and deforestation have destroyed vital
wetlands and resting areas. Climate change has disrupted the
timing of migration, confusing birds about when to travel
or breed. Many species arrive too early or too late, missing the right
conditions for nesting or feeding.
(5) Conservationists worldwide are working to protect these travellers.
International cooperation is essential since migratory routes cross
national borders. Protected wetland sites, bird sanctuaries, and
awareness programs encourage people to appreciate and safeguard
these winged wanderers.
(6) Migratory birds are not just symbols of endurance and freedom; they
are vital to nature’s balance. They help in pollination, seed
dispersal, and pest control. The survival of these birds is linked to
the survival of ecosystems everywhere. Watching them reminds
humanity of a powerful truth – the planet is shared, and the
harmony of life depends on care, cooperation, and respect for
nature’s rhythms.
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above :
(i) In paragraph 1, what does the phrase ‘one of nature’s most remarkable
spectacles’ refer to ? 1
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Q.P. Code 2/4/1
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
Roll No. on the title page of the answer-book.
ENGLISH
(Language and Literature)
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
NOTE :
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 15 printed pages.
(II) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written
on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(III) Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions.
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-
book at the given place before attempting it.
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the
candidates will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on
the answer-book during this period.
2/4/1 {} 1160-1 1 P.T.O.
,General Instructions :
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are
compulsory.
(ii) The question paper contains THREE sections :
Section – A : Reading Skills
Section – B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section – C : Literature Textbook
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section – A (20 Marks)
Reading Skills
1. Read the following text : 10 M
(1) Every year, countless flocks of birds take to the skies in one of
nature’s most remarkable spectacles – migration. This incredible
phenomenon involves the regular, long-distance movement of birds
between their breeding and wintering grounds. Some species fly only
a few hundred kilometers, while others travel across continents and
oceans, covering tens of thousands of kilometers each year.
(2) Migration is primarily driven by changes in seasons. When food
becomes scarce during harsh winters, birds travel to warmer regions
where they can find abundant insects, seeds, or fish. The Siberian
crane, for instance, travels thousands of kilometers from the cold
wetlands of Siberia to India’s warmer lakes such as Keoladeo
National Park in Bharatpur and Chilika Lake in Odisha. The Bar-
headed goose, another amazing traveler, is known to fly over the
towering Himalayas at heights where oxygen levels are dangerously
low – a feat that astonishes even scientists.
2/4/1 2 {}
, (3) How these small creatures navigate such long distances remains a
fascinating mystery. Studies suggest that migratory birds use
multiple cues : the position of the sun by day, the stars at night, and
even the Earth’s magnetic field. Some, like homing pigeons, possess
a memory-based instinct that helps them return to the same spot
year after year with stunning accuracy.
(4) Unfortunately, migration today is becoming more difficult.
Expanding cities, pollution, and deforestation have destroyed vital
wetlands and resting areas. Climate change has disrupted the
timing of migration, confusing birds about when to travel
or breed. Many species arrive too early or too late, missing the right
conditions for nesting or feeding.
(5) Conservationists worldwide are working to protect these travellers.
International cooperation is essential since migratory routes cross
national borders. Protected wetland sites, bird sanctuaries, and
awareness programs encourage people to appreciate and safeguard
these winged wanderers.
(6) Migratory birds are not just symbols of endurance and freedom; they
are vital to nature’s balance. They help in pollination, seed
dispersal, and pest control. The survival of these birds is linked to
the survival of ecosystems everywhere. Watching them reminds
humanity of a powerful truth – the planet is shared, and the
harmony of life depends on care, cooperation, and respect for
nature’s rhythms.
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above :
(i) In paragraph 1, what does the phrase ‘one of nature’s most remarkable
spectacles’ refer to ? 1
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