Final Exam Class 9 English Set 2

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Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80 
General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper contains THREE sections -
Section - A : Reading Skills
Section - B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C : Literature Text Book
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A Reading
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 
Maggie is a golden doodle. However, she turned out to be more golden than a doodle. She has lots of energy, is
very loving, a people pleaser, soft and she loves every minute of life. But when she was small, we called her
"The Demon". She lived to jump on me, bite me, and steal anything. My goal had been to get a dog that would
keep me walking every day. But more than that, I am in a period of my life where I was looking for a way to
give back. Seeing Maggie's loving personality and high energy, I realized that Maggie needed a job and I
needed to volunteer, and if we worked together, we could both have that. But the little "demon" needed to be
tamed! After going through beginner and intermediate obedience at Canine Academy, I knew that Maggie
would benefit from the Off-Leash program and that would help her get ready to become a therapy dog so that
she could be busy and I could give back. 
She is home from the Academy now, and what a great dog she is! She loved her training and did very well at
Canine Academy. Walks that used to be difficult because, at 75 lbs, her pulling on the leash was hard on me,
are now a pleasure. We walk twice every day and she has many friends in the neighbourhood, that have
watched her grow from an unruly puppy to a beautiful companion, thanks to the Canine Academy. We train
every day and she loves to attend the weekly training sessions that the Off-Leash graduates take part in. Lisa
and her trainers gave Maggie the tools she needed to be an absolutely wonderful dog. Now we work together to
fine tune those tools and everyone that knew her before is quite impressed by how well-behaved she is now.
My life is so much better with Maggie in it, but part of that is thanks to the wonderful people at the Canine
Academy and the great work they do with dogs. If I ever add to my dog family, we will surely be calling them
again!
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
I. In paragraph 1, what does the phrase ‘Maggie needed a job and I needed to volunteer’ emphasise? (1)
[10]
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Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80 
General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper contains THREE sections -
Section - A : Reading Skills
Section - B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C : Literature Text Book
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A Reading
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 
Maggie is a golden doodle. However, she turned out to be more golden than a doodle. She has lots of energy, is
very loving, a people pleaser, soft and she loves every minute of life. But when she was small, we called her
"The Demon". She lived to jump on me, bite me, and steal anything. My goal had been to get a dog that would
keep me walking every day. But more than that, I am in a period of my life where I was looking for a way to
give back. Seeing Maggie's loving personality and high energy, I realized that Maggie needed a job and I
needed to volunteer, and if we worked together, we could both have that. But the little "demon" needed to be
tamed! After going through beginner and intermediate obedience at Canine Academy, I knew that Maggie
would benefit from the Off-Leash program and that would help her get ready to become a therapy dog so that
she could be busy and I could give back. 
She is home from the Academy now, and what a great dog she is! She loved her training and did very well at
Canine Academy. Walks that used to be difficult because, at 75 lbs, her pulling on the leash was hard on me,
are now a pleasure. We walk twice every day and she has many friends in the neighbourhood, that have
watched her grow from an unruly puppy to a beautiful companion, thanks to the Canine Academy. We train
every day and she loves to attend the weekly training sessions that the Off-Leash graduates take part in. Lisa
and her trainers gave Maggie the tools she needed to be an absolutely wonderful dog. Now we work together to
fine tune those tools and everyone that knew her before is quite impressed by how well-behaved she is now.
My life is so much better with Maggie in it, but part of that is thanks to the wonderful people at the Canine
Academy and the great work they do with dogs. If I ever add to my dog family, we will surely be calling them
again!
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
I. In paragraph 1, what does the phrase ‘Maggie needed a job and I needed to volunteer’ emphasise? (1)
[10]
II. Complete the following with the correct option from the two given. (1) 
The writer describes Maggie as a "demon" when she was small because ________. 
(a) she was mischievous, energetic, and hard to manage. 
(b) she refused to participate in obedience training at first. (paragraph 1)
III. Support the writer’s idea that Maggie has significantly improved after her training at the Canine Academy.
(paragraph 2) (2)
IV. Select the option that best reflects the concept of ‘giving back’ as described in the passage. (paragraph 1)
(1)
V. State whether the following statement is True or False. (paragraph 2) 
Maggie has become well-behaved and enjoys weekly training sessions after completing her Off-Leash
program. (1)
VI. The writer mentions ‘Maggie needed a job’ in paragraph 1. Which of the following activities best
represents a potential “job” for Maggie? (1) 
(a) Participating in advanced obedience competitions. 
(b) Becoming a therapy dog to help people in need. 
(c) Guarding the house and protecting the property. 
(d) Playing fetch daily as her primary activity.
VII. List any two ways the Canine Academy helped improve Maggie’s behaviour. (paragraph 2) (2)
VIII. Fill in the blank with the correct option from those given. (paragraph 2) 
In the phrase ‘fine tune those tools’, the word ‘tools’ refers to ________. (1) 
(a) The specific commands and techniques learned in training. 
(b) The leashes, collars, and physical equipment used during walks. 
(c) The toys used to keep Maggie active and entertained. 
(d) The tricks Maggie learned to impress her neighbours.
2. Read the following passage carefully:
1. Rotation of crops is a universal phenomenon which is practised by most of the farmers of the tropical and
temperate countries. The main objective of rotation of crops is to obtain higher agricultural returns on the
one hand, and to maintain the soil fertility on the other.
2. In other words, the rotation of crops helps in making agriculture more sustainable. The importance of crop
rotation is more in the areas where farmers grow two, or more than two crops in the same field in a year.
Irrigation facilities have also been appreciably developed in the country during the last three decades. The
availability of water to the arable land has helped in the intensification of agriculture.
3. In the areas such as Punjab and Haryana, where the Green Revolution is a big success, one soil exhaustive
crop (rice) is followed by another soil exhaustive crop (wheat). Subsequently, the field vacated by wheat is
devoted to either rice or maize or cotton. Thus, in one year, the farmers are harvesting three soil exhaustive
crops from the same field. Such a rotation of crops may fetch more income to the farmers, but depletes the
soil fertility at a faster pace.
4. A number of field studies were conducted to assess the traditional crop rotation pattern. One such field
study about the changes in the rotation of crops was conducted in the village Banhera (Tanda), Haridwar
district. The main rotation of crops of the village is shown in the table below.
Traditional Rotation of Crops (1960-65) in Banhera (Tanda)
Year Kharif (mid-June to mid- Rabi (mid-October to Zaid (April to No. of days land left
[10]
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Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80 
General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper contains THREE sections -
Section - A : Reading Skills
Section - B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C : Literature Text Book
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A Reading
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 
Maggie is a golden doodle. However, she turned out to be more golden than a doodle. She has lots of energy, is
very loving, a people pleaser, soft and she loves every minute of life. But when she was small, we called her
"The Demon". She lived to jump on me, bite me, and steal anything. My goal had been to get a dog that would
keep me walking every day. But more than that, I am in a period of my life where I was looking for a way to
give back. Seeing Maggie's loving personality and high energy, I realized that Maggie needed a job and I
needed to volunteer, and if we worked together, we could both have that. But the little "demon" needed to be
tamed! After going through beginner and intermediate obedience at Canine Academy, I knew that Maggie
would benefit from the Off-Leash program and that would help her get ready to become a therapy dog so that
she could be busy and I could give back. 
She is home from the Academy now, and what a great dog she is! She loved her training and did very well at
Canine Academy. Walks that used to be difficult because, at 75 lbs, her pulling on the leash was hard on me,
are now a pleasure. We walk twice every day and she has many friends in the neighbourhood, that have
watched her grow from an unruly puppy to a beautiful companion, thanks to the Canine Academy. We train
every day and she loves to attend the weekly training sessions that the Off-Leash graduates take part in. Lisa
and her trainers gave Maggie the tools she needed to be an absolutely wonderful dog. Now we work together to
fine tune those tools and everyone that knew her before is quite impressed by how well-behaved she is now.
My life is so much better with Maggie in it, but part of that is thanks to the wonderful people at the Canine
Academy and the great work they do with dogs. If I ever add to my dog family, we will surely be calling them
again!
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
I. In paragraph 1, what does the phrase ‘Maggie needed a job and I needed to volunteer’ emphasise? (1)
[10]
II. Complete the following with the correct option from the two given. (1) 
The writer describes Maggie as a "demon" when she was small because ________. 
(a) she was mischievous, energetic, and hard to manage. 
(b) she refused to participate in obedience training at first. (paragraph 1)
III. Support the writer’s idea that Maggie has significantly improved after her training at the Canine Academy.
(paragraph 2) (2)
IV. Select the option that best reflects the concept of ‘giving back’ as described in the passage. (paragraph 1)
(1)
V. State whether the following statement is True or False. (paragraph 2) 
Maggie has become well-behaved and enjoys weekly training sessions after completing her Off-Leash
program. (1)
VI. The writer mentions ‘Maggie needed a job’ in paragraph 1. Which of the following activities best
represents a potential “job” for Maggie? (1) 
(a) Participating in advanced obedience competitions. 
(b) Becoming a therapy dog to help people in need. 
(c) Guarding the house and protecting the property. 
(d) Playing fetch daily as her primary activity.
VII. List any two ways the Canine Academy helped improve Maggie’s behaviour. (paragraph 2) (2)
VIII. Fill in the blank with the correct option from those given. (paragraph 2) 
In the phrase ‘fine tune those tools’, the word ‘tools’ refers to ________. (1) 
(a) The specific commands and techniques learned in training. 
(b) The leashes, collars, and physical equipment used during walks. 
(c) The toys used to keep Maggie active and entertained. 
(d) The tricks Maggie learned to impress her neighbours.
2. Read the following passage carefully:
1. Rotation of crops is a universal phenomenon which is practised by most of the farmers of the tropical and
temperate countries. The main objective of rotation of crops is to obtain higher agricultural returns on the
one hand, and to maintain the soil fertility on the other.
2. In other words, the rotation of crops helps in making agriculture more sustainable. The importance of crop
rotation is more in the areas where farmers grow two, or more than two crops in the same field in a year.
Irrigation facilities have also been appreciably developed in the country during the last three decades. The
availability of water to the arable land has helped in the intensification of agriculture.
3. In the areas such as Punjab and Haryana, where the Green Revolution is a big success, one soil exhaustive
crop (rice) is followed by another soil exhaustive crop (wheat). Subsequently, the field vacated by wheat is
devoted to either rice or maize or cotton. Thus, in one year, the farmers are harvesting three soil exhaustive
crops from the same field. Such a rotation of crops may fetch more income to the farmers, but depletes the
soil fertility at a faster pace.
4. A number of field studies were conducted to assess the traditional crop rotation pattern. One such field
study about the changes in the rotation of crops was conducted in the village Banhera (Tanda), Haridwar
district. The main rotation of crops of the village is shown in the table below.
Traditional Rotation of Crops (1960-65) in Banhera (Tanda)
Year Kharif (mid-June to mid- Rabi (mid-October to Zaid (April to No. of days land left
[10]
October) mid-April) June) fallow
1960 Millet/fodder/rice Gram Fallow 90
1961 Fallow Wheat Fallow 210
1962 Millet/fodder/rice Gram Fallow 90
1963 Fallow Wheat Fallow 210
1964
Millet mixed with
urad/fodder/rice
Gram Fallow 90
1965 Fallow Wheat Fallow 210
Answer the following questions, based on the above passage: (10)
i. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option from those given in brackets, based on your understanding
of para 2. (1) 
One of the reasons that there has been an intensification of agriculture in the country is the development
of irrigation facilities is a/an _________ (fact/opinion) because it is a/an _________ (subjective
judgement/objective detail).
ii. Based on your understanding of paras 1 and 2, state whether the following statement is true or false. (1) 
If proper irrigation facility is provided, higher agricultural returns can be obtained by making crop
rotation more sustainable.
iii. Justify the following in about 40 words. 
Crop rotation may fetch more income to the farmers, but depletes the soil fertility at a faster pace. (2)
iv. Based on the table, mention the years when the land was left fallow for maximum number of days. (1)
v. The study conducted in village Banhera (Tanda) reflects that during the years 1960 to 1965, from April
to June, the land was left fallow or uncultivated throughout. State any one inference that can be drawn
from this. (1)
vi. Select the option that correctly states the significance of crop rotation as given below: (1)
1. Crop rotation is done to obtain higher agricultural returns.
2. Higher agricultural returns can be obtained by harvesting soil exhaustive crops.
3. Crop rotation demands that land should be left fallow for a few months to increase the fertility of
soil.
4. Better irrigation facility to the arable land has helped in the intensification of agriculture.
5. If crops to be harvested are chosen wisely, crop rotation can help in maintaining fertility of soil.
Options:
A. (1), (2) and (4)
B. (1) only
C. (3) and (5)
D. (1) and (5)
vii. Crop rotation is helping in making agriculture more sustainable. Mention one benefit and one drawback
of crop rotation. (Answer in about 40 words) (2)
viii. Assertion (A): Crop rotation helps in maintaining soil fertility and making agriculture more sustainable. 
Reason (R): In areas like Punjab and Haryana, growing multiple soil-exhaustive crops in the same field
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Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80 
General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper contains THREE sections -
Section - A : Reading Skills
Section - B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C : Literature Text Book
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A Reading
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 
Maggie is a golden doodle. However, she turned out to be more golden than a doodle. She has lots of energy, is
very loving, a people pleaser, soft and she loves every minute of life. But when she was small, we called her
"The Demon". She lived to jump on me, bite me, and steal anything. My goal had been to get a dog that would
keep me walking every day. But more than that, I am in a period of my life where I was looking for a way to
give back. Seeing Maggie's loving personality and high energy, I realized that Maggie needed a job and I
needed to volunteer, and if we worked together, we could both have that. But the little "demon" needed to be
tamed! After going through beginner and intermediate obedience at Canine Academy, I knew that Maggie
would benefit from the Off-Leash program and that would help her get ready to become a therapy dog so that
she could be busy and I could give back. 
She is home from the Academy now, and what a great dog she is! She loved her training and did very well at
Canine Academy. Walks that used to be difficult because, at 75 lbs, her pulling on the leash was hard on me,
are now a pleasure. We walk twice every day and she has many friends in the neighbourhood, that have
watched her grow from an unruly puppy to a beautiful companion, thanks to the Canine Academy. We train
every day and she loves to attend the weekly training sessions that the Off-Leash graduates take part in. Lisa
and her trainers gave Maggie the tools she needed to be an absolutely wonderful dog. Now we work together to
fine tune those tools and everyone that knew her before is quite impressed by how well-behaved she is now.
My life is so much better with Maggie in it, but part of that is thanks to the wonderful people at the Canine
Academy and the great work they do with dogs. If I ever add to my dog family, we will surely be calling them
again!
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
I. In paragraph 1, what does the phrase ‘Maggie needed a job and I needed to volunteer’ emphasise? (1)
[10]
II. Complete the following with the correct option from the two given. (1) 
The writer describes Maggie as a "demon" when she was small because ________. 
(a) she was mischievous, energetic, and hard to manage. 
(b) she refused to participate in obedience training at first. (paragraph 1)
III. Support the writer’s idea that Maggie has significantly improved after her training at the Canine Academy.
(paragraph 2) (2)
IV. Select the option that best reflects the concept of ‘giving back’ as described in the passage. (paragraph 1)
(1)
V. State whether the following statement is True or False. (paragraph 2) 
Maggie has become well-behaved and enjoys weekly training sessions after completing her Off-Leash
program. (1)
VI. The writer mentions ‘Maggie needed a job’ in paragraph 1. Which of the following activities best
represents a potential “job” for Maggie? (1) 
(a) Participating in advanced obedience competitions. 
(b) Becoming a therapy dog to help people in need. 
(c) Guarding the house and protecting the property. 
(d) Playing fetch daily as her primary activity.
VII. List any two ways the Canine Academy helped improve Maggie’s behaviour. (paragraph 2) (2)
VIII. Fill in the blank with the correct option from those given. (paragraph 2) 
In the phrase ‘fine tune those tools’, the word ‘tools’ refers to ________. (1) 
(a) The specific commands and techniques learned in training. 
(b) The leashes, collars, and physical equipment used during walks. 
(c) The toys used to keep Maggie active and entertained. 
(d) The tricks Maggie learned to impress her neighbours.
2. Read the following passage carefully:
1. Rotation of crops is a universal phenomenon which is practised by most of the farmers of the tropical and
temperate countries. The main objective of rotation of crops is to obtain higher agricultural returns on the
one hand, and to maintain the soil fertility on the other.
2. In other words, the rotation of crops helps in making agriculture more sustainable. The importance of crop
rotation is more in the areas where farmers grow two, or more than two crops in the same field in a year.
Irrigation facilities have also been appreciably developed in the country during the last three decades. The
availability of water to the arable land has helped in the intensification of agriculture.
3. In the areas such as Punjab and Haryana, where the Green Revolution is a big success, one soil exhaustive
crop (rice) is followed by another soil exhaustive crop (wheat). Subsequently, the field vacated by wheat is
devoted to either rice or maize or cotton. Thus, in one year, the farmers are harvesting three soil exhaustive
crops from the same field. Such a rotation of crops may fetch more income to the farmers, but depletes the
soil fertility at a faster pace.
4. A number of field studies were conducted to assess the traditional crop rotation pattern. One such field
study about the changes in the rotation of crops was conducted in the village Banhera (Tanda), Haridwar
district. The main rotation of crops of the village is shown in the table below.
Traditional Rotation of Crops (1960-65) in Banhera (Tanda)
Year Kharif (mid-June to mid- Rabi (mid-October to Zaid (April to No. of days land left
[10]
October) mid-April) June) fallow
1960 Millet/fodder/rice Gram Fallow 90
1961 Fallow Wheat Fallow 210
1962 Millet/fodder/rice Gram Fallow 90
1963 Fallow Wheat Fallow 210
1964
Millet mixed with
urad/fodder/rice
Gram Fallow 90
1965 Fallow Wheat Fallow 210
Answer the following questions, based on the above passage: (10)
i. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option from those given in brackets, based on your understanding
of para 2. (1) 
One of the reasons that there has been an intensification of agriculture in the country is the development
of irrigation facilities is a/an _________ (fact/opinion) because it is a/an _________ (subjective
judgement/objective detail).
ii. Based on your understanding of paras 1 and 2, state whether the following statement is true or false. (1) 
If proper irrigation facility is provided, higher agricultural returns can be obtained by making crop
rotation more sustainable.
iii. Justify the following in about 40 words. 
Crop rotation may fetch more income to the farmers, but depletes the soil fertility at a faster pace. (2)
iv. Based on the table, mention the years when the land was left fallow for maximum number of days. (1)
v. The study conducted in village Banhera (Tanda) reflects that during the years 1960 to 1965, from April
to June, the land was left fallow or uncultivated throughout. State any one inference that can be drawn
from this. (1)
vi. Select the option that correctly states the significance of crop rotation as given below: (1)
1. Crop rotation is done to obtain higher agricultural returns.
2. Higher agricultural returns can be obtained by harvesting soil exhaustive crops.
3. Crop rotation demands that land should be left fallow for a few months to increase the fertility of
soil.
4. Better irrigation facility to the arable land has helped in the intensification of agriculture.
5. If crops to be harvested are chosen wisely, crop rotation can help in maintaining fertility of soil.
Options:
A. (1), (2) and (4)
B. (1) only
C. (3) and (5)
D. (1) and (5)
vii. Crop rotation is helping in making agriculture more sustainable. Mention one benefit and one drawback
of crop rotation. (Answer in about 40 words) (2)
viii. Assertion (A): Crop rotation helps in maintaining soil fertility and making agriculture more sustainable. 
Reason (R): In areas like Punjab and Haryana, growing multiple soil-exhaustive crops in the same field
Section B Grammar
depletes soil fertility rapidly despite higher income for farmers. 
A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). 
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). 
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false. 
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed [10]
Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter: 
The President 
RWA, Magna Greens Apartments 
42, Gandhi Marg, Jonpara 
Mumbai 
Subject: ________ (seek) Recommendation for ‘Serving Citizens’ Award’ Nominations. 
Dear Sir
[1] (a)
Identify the error and supply the correction, for the following:
Maharashtra State Innovation Society
STARTUP WEEK 2021 
A platform to create impact at large scale with Government
Startups across India is eligible to apply
Use the given format for your response.
error correction
[1] (b)
Read the conversation between a teacher and a student. 
Complete the sentence by reporting the reply correctly: 
Teacher: Would you like to take part in a debate competition? 
Student: Yes, When is the competition? 
The teacher asked whether the student would like to participate in a debate competition to which the
student affirmed ________.
[1] (c)
Mom was ill and was taken to the doctor where he asked her daughter (Caroline) a few questions.
Report the question. 
How old is your mother?
[1] (d)
a) the whole b) all
c) every d) a little
The vocabulary list had been memorized by _______ of the students and each one scored over 80
percent on the exam.
[1] (e)
Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a
news report: 
Education plays an important role in building the individual’s identity and personality.
Option no. Error Correction
A plays play
B an a
[1] (f)
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Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80 
General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper contains THREE sections -
Section - A : Reading Skills
Section - B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C : Literature Text Book
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A Reading
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 
Maggie is a golden doodle. However, she turned out to be more golden than a doodle. She has lots of energy, is
very loving, a people pleaser, soft and she loves every minute of life. But when she was small, we called her
"The Demon". She lived to jump on me, bite me, and steal anything. My goal had been to get a dog that would
keep me walking every day. But more than that, I am in a period of my life where I was looking for a way to
give back. Seeing Maggie's loving personality and high energy, I realized that Maggie needed a job and I
needed to volunteer, and if we worked together, we could both have that. But the little "demon" needed to be
tamed! After going through beginner and intermediate obedience at Canine Academy, I knew that Maggie
would benefit from the Off-Leash program and that would help her get ready to become a therapy dog so that
she could be busy and I could give back. 
She is home from the Academy now, and what a great dog she is! She loved her training and did very well at
Canine Academy. Walks that used to be difficult because, at 75 lbs, her pulling on the leash was hard on me,
are now a pleasure. We walk twice every day and she has many friends in the neighbourhood, that have
watched her grow from an unruly puppy to a beautiful companion, thanks to the Canine Academy. We train
every day and she loves to attend the weekly training sessions that the Off-Leash graduates take part in. Lisa
and her trainers gave Maggie the tools she needed to be an absolutely wonderful dog. Now we work together to
fine tune those tools and everyone that knew her before is quite impressed by how well-behaved she is now.
My life is so much better with Maggie in it, but part of that is thanks to the wonderful people at the Canine
Academy and the great work they do with dogs. If I ever add to my dog family, we will surely be calling them
again!
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
I. In paragraph 1, what does the phrase ‘Maggie needed a job and I needed to volunteer’ emphasise? (1)
[10]
II. Complete the following with the correct option from the two given. (1) 
The writer describes Maggie as a "demon" when she was small because ________. 
(a) she was mischievous, energetic, and hard to manage. 
(b) she refused to participate in obedience training at first. (paragraph 1)
III. Support the writer’s idea that Maggie has significantly improved after her training at the Canine Academy.
(paragraph 2) (2)
IV. Select the option that best reflects the concept of ‘giving back’ as described in the passage. (paragraph 1)
(1)
V. State whether the following statement is True or False. (paragraph 2) 
Maggie has become well-behaved and enjoys weekly training sessions after completing her Off-Leash
program. (1)
VI. The writer mentions ‘Maggie needed a job’ in paragraph 1. Which of the following activities best
represents a potential “job” for Maggie? (1) 
(a) Participating in advanced obedience competitions. 
(b) Becoming a therapy dog to help people in need. 
(c) Guarding the house and protecting the property. 
(d) Playing fetch daily as her primary activity.
VII. List any two ways the Canine Academy helped improve Maggie’s behaviour. (paragraph 2) (2)
VIII. Fill in the blank with the correct option from those given. (paragraph 2) 
In the phrase ‘fine tune those tools’, the word ‘tools’ refers to ________. (1) 
(a) The specific commands and techniques learned in training. 
(b) The leashes, collars, and physical equipment used during walks. 
(c) The toys used to keep Maggie active and entertained. 
(d) The tricks Maggie learned to impress her neighbours.
2. Read the following passage carefully:
1. Rotation of crops is a universal phenomenon which is practised by most of the farmers of the tropical and
temperate countries. The main objective of rotation of crops is to obtain higher agricultural returns on the
one hand, and to maintain the soil fertility on the other.
2. In other words, the rotation of crops helps in making agriculture more sustainable. The importance of crop
rotation is more in the areas where farmers grow two, or more than two crops in the same field in a year.
Irrigation facilities have also been appreciably developed in the country during the last three decades. The
availability of water to the arable land has helped in the intensification of agriculture.
3. In the areas such as Punjab and Haryana, where the Green Revolution is a big success, one soil exhaustive
crop (rice) is followed by another soil exhaustive crop (wheat). Subsequently, the field vacated by wheat is
devoted to either rice or maize or cotton. Thus, in one year, the farmers are harvesting three soil exhaustive
crops from the same field. Such a rotation of crops may fetch more income to the farmers, but depletes the
soil fertility at a faster pace.
4. A number of field studies were conducted to assess the traditional crop rotation pattern. One such field
study about the changes in the rotation of crops was conducted in the village Banhera (Tanda), Haridwar
district. The main rotation of crops of the village is shown in the table below.
Traditional Rotation of Crops (1960-65) in Banhera (Tanda)
Year Kharif (mid-June to mid- Rabi (mid-October to Zaid (April to No. of days land left
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October) mid-April) June) fallow
1960 Millet/fodder/rice Gram Fallow 90
1961 Fallow Wheat Fallow 210
1962 Millet/fodder/rice Gram Fallow 90
1963 Fallow Wheat Fallow 210
1964
Millet mixed with
urad/fodder/rice
Gram Fallow 90
1965 Fallow Wheat Fallow 210
Answer the following questions, based on the above passage: (10)
i. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option from those given in brackets, based on your understanding
of para 2. (1) 
One of the reasons that there has been an intensification of agriculture in the country is the development
of irrigation facilities is a/an _________ (fact/opinion) because it is a/an _________ (subjective
judgement/objective detail).
ii. Based on your understanding of paras 1 and 2, state whether the following statement is true or false. (1) 
If proper irrigation facility is provided, higher agricultural returns can be obtained by making crop
rotation more sustainable.
iii. Justify the following in about 40 words. 
Crop rotation may fetch more income to the farmers, but depletes the soil fertility at a faster pace. (2)
iv. Based on the table, mention the years when the land was left fallow for maximum number of days. (1)
v. The study conducted in village Banhera (Tanda) reflects that during the years 1960 to 1965, from April
to June, the land was left fallow or uncultivated throughout. State any one inference that can be drawn
from this. (1)
vi. Select the option that correctly states the significance of crop rotation as given below: (1)
1. Crop rotation is done to obtain higher agricultural returns.
2. Higher agricultural returns can be obtained by harvesting soil exhaustive crops.
3. Crop rotation demands that land should be left fallow for a few months to increase the fertility of
soil.
4. Better irrigation facility to the arable land has helped in the intensification of agriculture.
5. If crops to be harvested are chosen wisely, crop rotation can help in maintaining fertility of soil.
Options:
A. (1), (2) and (4)
B. (1) only
C. (3) and (5)
D. (1) and (5)
vii. Crop rotation is helping in making agriculture more sustainable. Mention one benefit and one drawback
of crop rotation. (Answer in about 40 words) (2)
viii. Assertion (A): Crop rotation helps in maintaining soil fertility and making agriculture more sustainable. 
Reason (R): In areas like Punjab and Haryana, growing multiple soil-exhaustive crops in the same field
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depletes soil fertility rapidly despite higher income for farmers. 
A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). 
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). 
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false. 
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed [10]
Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter: 
The President 
RWA, Magna Greens Apartments 
42, Gandhi Marg, Jonpara 
Mumbai 
Subject: ________ (seek) Recommendation for ‘Serving Citizens’ Award’ Nominations. 
Dear Sir
[1] (a)
Identify the error and supply the correction, for the following:
Maharashtra State Innovation Society
STARTUP WEEK 2021 
A platform to create impact at large scale with Government
Startups across India is eligible to apply
Use the given format for your response.
error correction
[1] (b)
Read the conversation between a teacher and a student. 
Complete the sentence by reporting the reply correctly: 
Teacher: Would you like to take part in a debate competition? 
Student: Yes, When is the competition? 
The teacher asked whether the student would like to participate in a debate competition to which the
student affirmed ________.
[1] (c)
Mom was ill and was taken to the doctor where he asked her daughter (Caroline) a few questions.
Report the question. 
How old is your mother?
[1] (d)
a) the whole b) all
c) every d) a little
The vocabulary list had been memorized by _______ of the students and each one scored over 80
percent on the exam.
[1] (e)
Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a
news report: 
Education plays an important role in building the individual’s identity and personality.
Option no. Error Correction
A plays play
B an a
[1] (f)
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C in for
D the an
a) would b) could
c) should d) might
He ________ rather have tea than coffee. [1] (g)
a) had reminded, promised b) has reminded, promises
c) reminded, will promise d) reminded, had promised
Mother ________ Ali that he ________ to clean the garage after school. [1] (h)
a) would sooner b) would like
c) would mind d) had better
Do you think he ________ to watch the match with us? I know he enjoys football. [1] (i)
Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter: 
Subject: Need for ________ (promote) Healthy Eating Routines  
Dear Madam 
This is with reference to ....
[1] (j)
a) is b) are
c) has d) have
Every one of the shirts ________ a green collar. [1] (k)
a) were, aren't talking b) am, don't talking
c) were, won't talk d) are, weren't talking
He and I ________ good friends but now we ________ anymore. [1] (l)
4. Use the notes given below to write a paragraph.
The Visit to a Historical Place (Agra)
Built in the memory of Shahjahan's beloved wife.
A great centre of art and architecture.
Fort of Agra.
Akbar's majestic palace.
40 km to the South West of Agra-Fatehpur Sikri.
Tajmahal on the banks of river Yamuna.
[5]
OR
The latest trend of online classes is a bane as well as a boon. The given excerpt is taken from an article. Write a
paragraph highlighting the pros and cons of online classes. Provide rationale/evidences to counter or strengthen the
given statement.
5. Indian summers are really unbearable. One day the maximum temperature shot up to 47°C. It was most
miserable day of the year for you. Record the experience in your diary.
[5]
OR
Write a story based on the inputs given below: 
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