Ques 1.

The Himalayan valley is the geographical guard of the Indian territory against any foreign invasion keeping the enemy at bay from the western to the eastern subcontinent of the Asian sphere. The valley abounds with a classified variety of different glaciers, wildlife, peaks and thick vegetation liable to support the homo sapiens. Pindari glacier is a range of four glaciers, namely Sunderdunga, Namik. Pindari and Kafni. To go to Pindari glacier it is a 54 km trek and the walking part is normally covered in four days. In this trek, we cross many mountains and forests and see a lot of wildlife. We were eight members in the team. The whole trip took us ten days in the mountains. Throughout the way, our guide and my father explained to us the various features of the Himalayas we were passing through. We had to face bad weather for two days. There was a steep climb at some places and as we climbed up we were affected by high altitude sickness and lack of oxygen and we felt very tired. Pindari glacier is surrounded on all sides by snow-covered peaks such as Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Nanda Khat, Bailiuri and many more. This glacier is a frozen river of ice and settled in such a way that it looks like a huge staircase. There I saw all physical features such as gorges, moraines, hanging valleys, etc.

(A) Pindari glacier is………….
(i) a glacier range of four mountains namely Sunderdunga, Namik, Pindari and Kafni
(ii) a mountain peak surrounded by Sunderdunga, Namik and Kafni
(iii) a forest in the Himalayan region
(iv) a range of four glaciers, namely Sunderdunga, Namik, Pindari and Kafni
(b) A trip to Pindari glacier…………...
(i) is very informative
(ii) helps in understanding the natural geography
(iii) is an adventurous experience as one has to face bad weather and difficult treks
(iv) is all of the above
(c) ……………made the members suffer while trekking to their destination.
(i) Steep climb and lack of oxygen
(ii) High altitude sickness, lack of oxygen and steep climb
(iii) Lack of oxygen and tiredness
(iv) Lack of oxygon and snow-Covered peaks
(d) The temperature in the area is……...
(i) normal
(ii) below zero degree
(iii) very high
(iv) warm
(e) The word in the passage which means the same as ‘characteristics' is…………
(i) features
(ii) altitude
(iii) treks
(iv) gorges
b) Give an appropriate title to the passage. 
c) What are the synonyms of ‘warm’ and ‘guide’ ? 
d) What is the opposite word of ‘peak’ and’ lack‘? 
e) Find the words/phrases/expressions in the passage that have similar meaning to those given
 below: 
1) Protector
2) Attack
3) Rival
4) Accountable
5) Flora
6) Humans
7) Sharp
8) Enclosed
9) Cold
10) Gian

Ques 2.

Write a letter to the tours manager of Ashok tours and travels, Bangalore, seeking information regarding the tour package offered by the company. You are Ms. Asha/ Mr. Ajay from Chandigarh, Punjab, who is planning to visit all the holy places of south India with your aged mother and father for a month's time this October.

Ques 3.

Read the following advertisement announcing a vacant post in a resort: A dynamic young person with at least two years' experience in a manager’s capacity and vision for an energetic and attractive resort. Apply within a week's time to the CEO, Vatika resorts and hotels, Dhaula Kuan by 10th of Dec. Photo with relevant documents is required. Write an application for the post giving your CV

Ques 4.

Imagine you are the class representative of your class. Your college has experienced a number
of moral and ethical issues. You have been asked by the management to write a detailed
report about this. Include in your report the following points: 
 Reason for such behaviour
 Ways and means to resolve/lessen the problem
 A grievance procedure that can be followed whenever there is dispute 

Ques 5.

You are a part of a group discussion on “Importance of mental health”. Write out the discussion using the following points:
 Reasons for discussion
 Stress management
 Safety measures to be taken around such people

Ques 6.

Rewrite these passive sentences in the active form. 
1. A party is being held tonight at his house by his friends.
2. The clothes are not being stitched by the tailor.
3. A meeting is being held in the hall.
4. Tennis is being played by him regularly.
5. A nest has been built by the bird.
6. Their homework has not been completed by them.
7. Her sad tale has not been heard by us.
8. A brave fight was put up by the Rajputs.
9. The son was being looked after by his mother
10. An ice cream is being eaten by the child.

Ques 7.

Importance of discipline in life

Ques 8.

Honesty is the best policy