Class 10 English: CBSE (Official) Marking Scheme with Solution- Term II (2021-22) | English Class 10 PDF Download

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TERM II-MARKING SCHEME (2021-22) 
ENGLISH – Language and Literature (184) 
CLASS-X  
  Time allowed: 2 Hrs.                                                      Maximum Marks: 40 
READING (10 MARKS) 
Note:  
(i) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.  
(ii) Marks should be awarded only if the answer reveals formation of a response to the 
question.  
(iii) No marks to be awarded if a chunk/exact line/s is/are transcribed from the passage 
without evidence of structure or semblance of coherent thought, in an attempt to pass off as 
a response.  
 
Objective: This section evaluates the reading and comprehension skills of the students and 
their ability to analyse, infer (information / meanings) and evaluate the given information.  
1. UNSEEN PASSAGE 1*5=5 
(ANY 5 OUT OF 6) 
 
i. What does the writer mean by calling handicrafts a ‘valued tradition’?                (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
 
• valued – showcase talents that are 
associated with artisans’ lifestyle and 
history 
• tradition – represent rich our artistic 
culture / heritage / tradition 
 
The learner is required to respond to— 
Why are handicrafts valued? Why are they 
considered a part of our tradition? 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the 
complete correct answer  
? Award partial credit of ½ mark if just 
‘valued’/ ‘tradition’ is addressed in the 
response. 
 
ii. Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with a word that means 
the same, from lines 5– 15.                                                                                                  (1 mark) 
If it continues, the workcation (work + vacation) trend will be a powerful boost to domestic 
tourism operators failing to make progress in the economic slump caused due to the pandemic.  
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
If it continues, the workcation (work + 
vacation) trend will be a powerful boost to 
domestic tourism operators languishing in 
the economic slump caused due to the 
pandemic. 
 
? 1 mark for the correct answer 
? No partial credit 
? No marks to be deducted if the learner 
fails to rewrite the complete sentence and 
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TERM II-MARKING SCHEME (2021-22) 
ENGLISH – Language and Literature (184) 
CLASS-X  
  Time allowed: 2 Hrs.                                                      Maximum Marks: 40 
READING (10 MARKS) 
Note:  
(i) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.  
(ii) Marks should be awarded only if the answer reveals formation of a response to the 
question.  
(iii) No marks to be awarded if a chunk/exact line/s is/are transcribed from the passage 
without evidence of structure or semblance of coherent thought, in an attempt to pass off as 
a response.  
 
Objective: This section evaluates the reading and comprehension skills of the students and 
their ability to analyse, infer (information / meanings) and evaluate the given information.  
1. UNSEEN PASSAGE 1*5=5 
(ANY 5 OUT OF 6) 
 
i. What does the writer mean by calling handicrafts a ‘valued tradition’?                (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
 
• valued – showcase talents that are 
associated with artisans’ lifestyle and 
history 
• tradition – represent rich our artistic 
culture / heritage / tradition 
 
The learner is required to respond to— 
Why are handicrafts valued? Why are they 
considered a part of our tradition? 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the 
complete correct answer  
? Award partial credit of ½ mark if just 
‘valued’/ ‘tradition’ is addressed in the 
response. 
 
ii. Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with a word that means 
the same, from lines 5– 15.                                                                                                  (1 mark) 
If it continues, the workcation (work + vacation) trend will be a powerful boost to domestic 
tourism operators failing to make progress in the economic slump caused due to the pandemic.  
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
If it continues, the workcation (work + 
vacation) trend will be a powerful boost to 
domestic tourism operators languishing in 
the economic slump caused due to the 
pandemic. 
 
? 1 mark for the correct answer 
? No partial credit 
? No marks to be deducted if the learner 
fails to rewrite the complete sentence and 
just lists the chosen meaning—the purpose 
of the given sentence is to share a context. 
 
iii. State any two reasons why artisans are choosing to work via machines rather than 
handcrafted tools.                                                                                                                      (1 mark)   
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Saves labour / reduces drudgery / increases 
production / finesse / efficiency 
 
The learner is required to state 2 clear points 
that indicate the advantage of using machines 
over working with hands and tools 
 
? Award 1 mark for any two points (½ + ½) 
? ½ mark as partial credit for one point 
stated 
 
iv. Why do the artisans need to be ‘lured with incentives’ to impart handicrafts training?      
                                                                                                                                                (1 mark) 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Because if artisans impart training to 
mass/bulk producers, they run the risk of 
losing their traditional livelihood to them 
and hence need to be tempted via benefits 
or rewards, to do so. 
 
The learner is required to rationalise why the 
bulk producers have to tempt/ attract/ entice 
artisans to share their craft secrets/ training 
with them. 
 
? Award 1 mark for complete 
rationalisation. 
? ½ mark for partial explanation –just 
elaborating on either the reason or the 
effect. 
 
v. List one likely impact of the support of government and private sectors towards the culture 
of making handicrafts.                                                                                                      (1 mark) 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Creation of awareness and public support 
for the artisans and their work / 
more artisans would be incentivized to 
continue their tradition /  
artisans wouldn’t change their professions 
seeking better livelihood  
 
The learner is required to list an advantage that 
is the outcome of the support of government 
and private sectors towards handicraft making. 
 
? Award 1 mark for any one impact 
? No partial credit  
vi. How does the writer justify an artist’s act of abandoning her/his traditional craft for a more 
lucrative option?                                                                                                                      (1 mark) 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Via the argument that the artisans cannot 
be expected to continue their profession if 
it is not profitable, even though the loss of 
traditional crafts is perturbing. 
The learner is required to state how the writer 
agrees that an artisan is justified in moving to 
options that pay better than traditional 
handicraft making, in order to support his 
livelihood. 
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TERM II-MARKING SCHEME (2021-22) 
ENGLISH – Language and Literature (184) 
CLASS-X  
  Time allowed: 2 Hrs.                                                      Maximum Marks: 40 
READING (10 MARKS) 
Note:  
(i) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.  
(ii) Marks should be awarded only if the answer reveals formation of a response to the 
question.  
(iii) No marks to be awarded if a chunk/exact line/s is/are transcribed from the passage 
without evidence of structure or semblance of coherent thought, in an attempt to pass off as 
a response.  
 
Objective: This section evaluates the reading and comprehension skills of the students and 
their ability to analyse, infer (information / meanings) and evaluate the given information.  
1. UNSEEN PASSAGE 1*5=5 
(ANY 5 OUT OF 6) 
 
i. What does the writer mean by calling handicrafts a ‘valued tradition’?                (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
 
• valued – showcase talents that are 
associated with artisans’ lifestyle and 
history 
• tradition – represent rich our artistic 
culture / heritage / tradition 
 
The learner is required to respond to— 
Why are handicrafts valued? Why are they 
considered a part of our tradition? 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the 
complete correct answer  
? Award partial credit of ½ mark if just 
‘valued’/ ‘tradition’ is addressed in the 
response. 
 
ii. Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with a word that means 
the same, from lines 5– 15.                                                                                                  (1 mark) 
If it continues, the workcation (work + vacation) trend will be a powerful boost to domestic 
tourism operators failing to make progress in the economic slump caused due to the pandemic.  
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
If it continues, the workcation (work + 
vacation) trend will be a powerful boost to 
domestic tourism operators languishing in 
the economic slump caused due to the 
pandemic. 
 
? 1 mark for the correct answer 
? No partial credit 
? No marks to be deducted if the learner 
fails to rewrite the complete sentence and 
just lists the chosen meaning—the purpose 
of the given sentence is to share a context. 
 
iii. State any two reasons why artisans are choosing to work via machines rather than 
handcrafted tools.                                                                                                                      (1 mark)   
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Saves labour / reduces drudgery / increases 
production / finesse / efficiency 
 
The learner is required to state 2 clear points 
that indicate the advantage of using machines 
over working with hands and tools 
 
? Award 1 mark for any two points (½ + ½) 
? ½ mark as partial credit for one point 
stated 
 
iv. Why do the artisans need to be ‘lured with incentives’ to impart handicrafts training?      
                                                                                                                                                (1 mark) 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Because if artisans impart training to 
mass/bulk producers, they run the risk of 
losing their traditional livelihood to them 
and hence need to be tempted via benefits 
or rewards, to do so. 
 
The learner is required to rationalise why the 
bulk producers have to tempt/ attract/ entice 
artisans to share their craft secrets/ training 
with them. 
 
? Award 1 mark for complete 
rationalisation. 
? ½ mark for partial explanation –just 
elaborating on either the reason or the 
effect. 
 
v. List one likely impact of the support of government and private sectors towards the culture 
of making handicrafts.                                                                                                      (1 mark) 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Creation of awareness and public support 
for the artisans and their work / 
more artisans would be incentivized to 
continue their tradition /  
artisans wouldn’t change their professions 
seeking better livelihood  
 
The learner is required to list an advantage that 
is the outcome of the support of government 
and private sectors towards handicraft making. 
 
? Award 1 mark for any one impact 
? No partial credit  
vi. How does the writer justify an artist’s act of abandoning her/his traditional craft for a more 
lucrative option?                                                                                                                      (1 mark) 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Via the argument that the artisans cannot 
be expected to continue their profession if 
it is not profitable, even though the loss of 
traditional crafts is perturbing. 
The learner is required to state how the writer 
agrees that an artisan is justified in moving to 
options that pay better than traditional 
handicraft making, in order to support his 
livelihood. 
 
 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? No partial credit 
? No marks for lines just copied from the 
text 
2. UNSEEN PASSAGE  1*5=5 
(ANY 5 OUT OF 6) 
 
i. Why do the researchers call pollution the ‘flip side’ of festivals? 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
? because the accepted norm is that 
festivals are synonymous with 
celebration/joy and people fail to see 
the other side, which is pollution  
                                    OR 
? festivals and pollution are two sides of 
the same coin currently/ polar 
opposites/ completely in contrast, yet 
together with each other—where we 
associate festivals with joy and 
celebration, we can’t deny that pollution 
is an ignored reality 
The learner is required to explain how pollution 
is the darker side of festivals and unfortunately 
goes hand-in-hand, often, with festivities 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the complete 
correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit. 
? Accept any other similar complete 
interpretation, with reference to the given 
passage that convey the reason why 
pollution is the flip side of festivals.  
ii. Comment on the significance of the second objective of the study with reference to lines             
7-12. 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
Second objective-Exploring solutions  
 
Significance- important for knowing steps 
that need to be taken to address the 
problem investigated in the research/ 
knowing what are the immediate actions 
that need to be implemented to address the 
issue studied/ helps focus on what needs to 
be corrected & what needs to be avoided to 
solve the problem focussed on in the 
research 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the mention of 
any one valid significance. 
? There is no partial credit. 
 
iii. Justify the researchers’ recommendation for limiting the drastic impact of festival pollution 
on the environment with reference to lines 16-21. 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
? Researcher’s recommendation: Strict 
rules 
? Justification: Strict rules are better than 
a total ban because banning does not 
serve the purpose of awareness/ people 
The learner is required to state the 
recommendation and then defend it against the 
other stated alternative.  
 
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TERM II-MARKING SCHEME (2021-22) 
ENGLISH – Language and Literature (184) 
CLASS-X  
  Time allowed: 2 Hrs.                                                      Maximum Marks: 40 
READING (10 MARKS) 
Note:  
(i) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.  
(ii) Marks should be awarded only if the answer reveals formation of a response to the 
question.  
(iii) No marks to be awarded if a chunk/exact line/s is/are transcribed from the passage 
without evidence of structure or semblance of coherent thought, in an attempt to pass off as 
a response.  
 
Objective: This section evaluates the reading and comprehension skills of the students and 
their ability to analyse, infer (information / meanings) and evaluate the given information.  
1. UNSEEN PASSAGE 1*5=5 
(ANY 5 OUT OF 6) 
 
i. What does the writer mean by calling handicrafts a ‘valued tradition’?                (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
 
• valued – showcase talents that are 
associated with artisans’ lifestyle and 
history 
• tradition – represent rich our artistic 
culture / heritage / tradition 
 
The learner is required to respond to— 
Why are handicrafts valued? Why are they 
considered a part of our tradition? 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the 
complete correct answer  
? Award partial credit of ½ mark if just 
‘valued’/ ‘tradition’ is addressed in the 
response. 
 
ii. Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with a word that means 
the same, from lines 5– 15.                                                                                                  (1 mark) 
If it continues, the workcation (work + vacation) trend will be a powerful boost to domestic 
tourism operators failing to make progress in the economic slump caused due to the pandemic.  
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
If it continues, the workcation (work + 
vacation) trend will be a powerful boost to 
domestic tourism operators languishing in 
the economic slump caused due to the 
pandemic. 
 
? 1 mark for the correct answer 
? No partial credit 
? No marks to be deducted if the learner 
fails to rewrite the complete sentence and 
just lists the chosen meaning—the purpose 
of the given sentence is to share a context. 
 
iii. State any two reasons why artisans are choosing to work via machines rather than 
handcrafted tools.                                                                                                                      (1 mark)   
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Saves labour / reduces drudgery / increases 
production / finesse / efficiency 
 
The learner is required to state 2 clear points 
that indicate the advantage of using machines 
over working with hands and tools 
 
? Award 1 mark for any two points (½ + ½) 
? ½ mark as partial credit for one point 
stated 
 
iv. Why do the artisans need to be ‘lured with incentives’ to impart handicrafts training?      
                                                                                                                                                (1 mark) 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Because if artisans impart training to 
mass/bulk producers, they run the risk of 
losing their traditional livelihood to them 
and hence need to be tempted via benefits 
or rewards, to do so. 
 
The learner is required to rationalise why the 
bulk producers have to tempt/ attract/ entice 
artisans to share their craft secrets/ training 
with them. 
 
? Award 1 mark for complete 
rationalisation. 
? ½ mark for partial explanation –just 
elaborating on either the reason or the 
effect. 
 
v. List one likely impact of the support of government and private sectors towards the culture 
of making handicrafts.                                                                                                      (1 mark) 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Creation of awareness and public support 
for the artisans and their work / 
more artisans would be incentivized to 
continue their tradition /  
artisans wouldn’t change their professions 
seeking better livelihood  
 
The learner is required to list an advantage that 
is the outcome of the support of government 
and private sectors towards handicraft making. 
 
? Award 1 mark for any one impact 
? No partial credit  
vi. How does the writer justify an artist’s act of abandoning her/his traditional craft for a more 
lucrative option?                                                                                                                      (1 mark) 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Via the argument that the artisans cannot 
be expected to continue their profession if 
it is not profitable, even though the loss of 
traditional crafts is perturbing. 
The learner is required to state how the writer 
agrees that an artisan is justified in moving to 
options that pay better than traditional 
handicraft making, in order to support his 
livelihood. 
 
 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? No partial credit 
? No marks for lines just copied from the 
text 
2. UNSEEN PASSAGE  1*5=5 
(ANY 5 OUT OF 6) 
 
i. Why do the researchers call pollution the ‘flip side’ of festivals? 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
? because the accepted norm is that 
festivals are synonymous with 
celebration/joy and people fail to see 
the other side, which is pollution  
                                    OR 
? festivals and pollution are two sides of 
the same coin currently/ polar 
opposites/ completely in contrast, yet 
together with each other—where we 
associate festivals with joy and 
celebration, we can’t deny that pollution 
is an ignored reality 
The learner is required to explain how pollution 
is the darker side of festivals and unfortunately 
goes hand-in-hand, often, with festivities 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the complete 
correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit. 
? Accept any other similar complete 
interpretation, with reference to the given 
passage that convey the reason why 
pollution is the flip side of festivals.  
ii. Comment on the significance of the second objective of the study with reference to lines             
7-12. 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
Second objective-Exploring solutions  
 
Significance- important for knowing steps 
that need to be taken to address the 
problem investigated in the research/ 
knowing what are the immediate actions 
that need to be implemented to address the 
issue studied/ helps focus on what needs to 
be corrected & what needs to be avoided to 
solve the problem focussed on in the 
research 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the mention of 
any one valid significance. 
? There is no partial credit. 
 
iii. Justify the researchers’ recommendation for limiting the drastic impact of festival pollution 
on the environment with reference to lines 16-21. 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
? Researcher’s recommendation: Strict 
rules 
? Justification: Strict rules are better than 
a total ban because banning does not 
serve the purpose of awareness/ people 
The learner is required to state the 
recommendation and then defend it against the 
other stated alternative.  
 
do not generally conform to banning and 
tend to revolt/ strict rules pose some 
restrictions but still give the needed 
freedom.  
? Award maximum 1 mark for the complete 
correct answer.  
? Award partial credit of ½ mark if just the 
recommendation is listed or ‘strict rules’ is the 
response, without substantiation. 
iv. Why do the researchers feel that environmental groups and eco-clubs are fighting a losing 
battle, in the given scenario? 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
? the festivals cause pollution along with 
other issues (give examples) that add to 
it.  
? awareness is the only solution but the 
lack of it only adds to the problem. 
 
The learner is required to rationalise why 
environmental groups and eco-clubs aren’t 
succeeding in their purpose. 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the complete 
correct answer including both situation and 
the reason 
? Award partial credit of ½ mark if just either 
aspect is listed. 
v. Even though a fair percentage of people say ‘no’ to bursting crackers, festival pollution 
persists. How does evidence from table 1 support this statement? 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
? a large percentage of people (72%) 
abuse environmental resources to 
celebrate festivals 
? a high percentage of people (82%) use 
crackers to celebrate festivals in order to 
live up to the expectation of their social 
status   
 
 
The learner is required to study table 1 and 
? choose data that indicates what number 
percentage of people partake in activities 
that add to pollution.  
? Then, check to see if the number is higher 
than the number about ‘no to bursting 
crackers’  
? Finally rationalise the data to prove the Q 
statement, by using the evidence data. 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the mention of 
any one point—identification + listing of 
percentage  
? Award partial credit of ½ mark if the 
questionnaire point is listed without the 
percentage/ percentage is listed without the 
mention of the questionnaire point. 
 
vi. What purpose does the ‘Can’t Say’ column serve in the questionnaire (table 1)? 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
? gives a provision to/ allows the 
respondents to choose not to express/ 
not to answer/ allows an option to 
those who lack clarity/ are unwilling to 
respond 
The learner is required to explain the role of the 
“can’t say’ section, with reference to study table 
1.  
 
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TERM II-MARKING SCHEME (2021-22) 
ENGLISH – Language and Literature (184) 
CLASS-X  
  Time allowed: 2 Hrs.                                                      Maximum Marks: 40 
READING (10 MARKS) 
Note:  
(i) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend.  
(ii) Marks should be awarded only if the answer reveals formation of a response to the 
question.  
(iii) No marks to be awarded if a chunk/exact line/s is/are transcribed from the passage 
without evidence of structure or semblance of coherent thought, in an attempt to pass off as 
a response.  
 
Objective: This section evaluates the reading and comprehension skills of the students and 
their ability to analyse, infer (information / meanings) and evaluate the given information.  
1. UNSEEN PASSAGE 1*5=5 
(ANY 5 OUT OF 6) 
 
i. What does the writer mean by calling handicrafts a ‘valued tradition’?                (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
 
• valued – showcase talents that are 
associated with artisans’ lifestyle and 
history 
• tradition – represent rich our artistic 
culture / heritage / tradition 
 
The learner is required to respond to— 
Why are handicrafts valued? Why are they 
considered a part of our tradition? 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the 
complete correct answer  
? Award partial credit of ½ mark if just 
‘valued’/ ‘tradition’ is addressed in the 
response. 
 
ii. Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with a word that means 
the same, from lines 5– 15.                                                                                                  (1 mark) 
If it continues, the workcation (work + vacation) trend will be a powerful boost to domestic 
tourism operators failing to make progress in the economic slump caused due to the pandemic.  
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
If it continues, the workcation (work + 
vacation) trend will be a powerful boost to 
domestic tourism operators languishing in 
the economic slump caused due to the 
pandemic. 
 
? 1 mark for the correct answer 
? No partial credit 
? No marks to be deducted if the learner 
fails to rewrite the complete sentence and 
just lists the chosen meaning—the purpose 
of the given sentence is to share a context. 
 
iii. State any two reasons why artisans are choosing to work via machines rather than 
handcrafted tools.                                                                                                                      (1 mark)   
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Saves labour / reduces drudgery / increases 
production / finesse / efficiency 
 
The learner is required to state 2 clear points 
that indicate the advantage of using machines 
over working with hands and tools 
 
? Award 1 mark for any two points (½ + ½) 
? ½ mark as partial credit for one point 
stated 
 
iv. Why do the artisans need to be ‘lured with incentives’ to impart handicrafts training?      
                                                                                                                                                (1 mark) 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Because if artisans impart training to 
mass/bulk producers, they run the risk of 
losing their traditional livelihood to them 
and hence need to be tempted via benefits 
or rewards, to do so. 
 
The learner is required to rationalise why the 
bulk producers have to tempt/ attract/ entice 
artisans to share their craft secrets/ training 
with them. 
 
? Award 1 mark for complete 
rationalisation. 
? ½ mark for partial explanation –just 
elaborating on either the reason or the 
effect. 
 
v. List one likely impact of the support of government and private sectors towards the culture 
of making handicrafts.                                                                                                      (1 mark) 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Creation of awareness and public support 
for the artisans and their work / 
more artisans would be incentivized to 
continue their tradition /  
artisans wouldn’t change their professions 
seeking better livelihood  
 
The learner is required to list an advantage that 
is the outcome of the support of government 
and private sectors towards handicraft making. 
 
? Award 1 mark for any one impact 
? No partial credit  
vi. How does the writer justify an artist’s act of abandoning her/his traditional craft for a more 
lucrative option?                                                                                                                      (1 mark) 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
 
Via the argument that the artisans cannot 
be expected to continue their profession if 
it is not profitable, even though the loss of 
traditional crafts is perturbing. 
The learner is required to state how the writer 
agrees that an artisan is justified in moving to 
options that pay better than traditional 
handicraft making, in order to support his 
livelihood. 
 
 
 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? No partial credit 
? No marks for lines just copied from the 
text 
2. UNSEEN PASSAGE  1*5=5 
(ANY 5 OUT OF 6) 
 
i. Why do the researchers call pollution the ‘flip side’ of festivals? 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
? because the accepted norm is that 
festivals are synonymous with 
celebration/joy and people fail to see 
the other side, which is pollution  
                                    OR 
? festivals and pollution are two sides of 
the same coin currently/ polar 
opposites/ completely in contrast, yet 
together with each other—where we 
associate festivals with joy and 
celebration, we can’t deny that pollution 
is an ignored reality 
The learner is required to explain how pollution 
is the darker side of festivals and unfortunately 
goes hand-in-hand, often, with festivities 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the complete 
correct answer.  
? There is no partial credit. 
? Accept any other similar complete 
interpretation, with reference to the given 
passage that convey the reason why 
pollution is the flip side of festivals.  
ii. Comment on the significance of the second objective of the study with reference to lines             
7-12. 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
Second objective-Exploring solutions  
 
Significance- important for knowing steps 
that need to be taken to address the 
problem investigated in the research/ 
knowing what are the immediate actions 
that need to be implemented to address the 
issue studied/ helps focus on what needs to 
be corrected & what needs to be avoided to 
solve the problem focussed on in the 
research 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the mention of 
any one valid significance. 
? There is no partial credit. 
 
iii. Justify the researchers’ recommendation for limiting the drastic impact of festival pollution 
on the environment with reference to lines 16-21. 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
? Researcher’s recommendation: Strict 
rules 
? Justification: Strict rules are better than 
a total ban because banning does not 
serve the purpose of awareness/ people 
The learner is required to state the 
recommendation and then defend it against the 
other stated alternative.  
 
do not generally conform to banning and 
tend to revolt/ strict rules pose some 
restrictions but still give the needed 
freedom.  
? Award maximum 1 mark for the complete 
correct answer.  
? Award partial credit of ½ mark if just the 
recommendation is listed or ‘strict rules’ is the 
response, without substantiation. 
iv. Why do the researchers feel that environmental groups and eco-clubs are fighting a losing 
battle, in the given scenario? 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
? the festivals cause pollution along with 
other issues (give examples) that add to 
it.  
? awareness is the only solution but the 
lack of it only adds to the problem. 
 
The learner is required to rationalise why 
environmental groups and eco-clubs aren’t 
succeeding in their purpose. 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the complete 
correct answer including both situation and 
the reason 
? Award partial credit of ½ mark if just either 
aspect is listed. 
v. Even though a fair percentage of people say ‘no’ to bursting crackers, festival pollution 
persists. How does evidence from table 1 support this statement? 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
? a large percentage of people (72%) 
abuse environmental resources to 
celebrate festivals 
? a high percentage of people (82%) use 
crackers to celebrate festivals in order to 
live up to the expectation of their social 
status   
 
 
The learner is required to study table 1 and 
? choose data that indicates what number 
percentage of people partake in activities 
that add to pollution.  
? Then, check to see if the number is higher 
than the number about ‘no to bursting 
crackers’  
? Finally rationalise the data to prove the Q 
statement, by using the evidence data. 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the mention of 
any one point—identification + listing of 
percentage  
? Award partial credit of ½ mark if the 
questionnaire point is listed without the 
percentage/ percentage is listed without the 
mention of the questionnaire point. 
 
vi. What purpose does the ‘Can’t Say’ column serve in the questionnaire (table 1)? 
 
VALUE POINTS GUIDANCE 
? gives a provision to/ allows the 
respondents to choose not to express/ 
not to answer/ allows an option to 
those who lack clarity/ are unwilling to 
respond 
The learner is required to explain the role of the 
“can’t say’ section, with reference to study table 
1.  
 
 
 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the complete 
correct answer-- any one point. 
? No partial credit 
 
SECTION B - WRITING AND GRAMMAR (10 MARKS) 
3. Attempt ANY ONE from i and ii.                                                                                          5*1 
 
i. ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH WRITING                                           
Study the concept chart from the self-help magazine section of a monthly publication. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Write a paragraph in not more than 120 words, analysing the listed responses to 
 setbacks. 
 
The question tests the following writing LOs: 
 
? convey ideas convincingly using appropriate language