NIOS 10th ENGLISH (202) Question Paper 2024 SET C

NIOS 10th ENGLISH (202) Question Paper 2024 SET C

SECTION – B

“READING”

Q4. Answer the following questions, with reference to the content below:

You are Prabha. You have a younger brother who spends hours and hours confined to his room watching web-series and playing online games. You have to write a letter to him drawing primary concern towards the negative impact of excessive screen time on your brother's physical and mental well-being.

Choose the correct alternative of the following questions.

(i) Choose the most appropriate concluding sentence for the letter from the options given below :

• 'I'm taking away your device untif you learn to control yourself".
• 'I hope you can find a healthier balance and prioritize your well- being".
• "You need to stop watching web series and playing games immediately".
• 'You're wasting your life away on screens, snap out of it”.

Answer - (B) 'I hope you can find a healthier balance and prioritize your well- being".

(ii) What suggestion should Prabha include in the letter to help the brother address his excessive screen time ?

• Set a daily time limit for screen time and stick to it.
• Avoid screens altogether and focus on outdoor activities.
• Limit screen time to only weekends and holidays.
• Replace screen time with reading books or watching educational videos.

Answer - (A) Set a daily time limit for screen time and stick to it.

(iii) Select the appropriate tone the writer would adopt when writing the letter to the younger brother:

(1) Authoritative                                                    (2) Concerned

(3) Indifferent                                                         (4) Supportive

• (1) and (4)
• (2) and (4)
• (2) and (3)
• (1) and (3)

Answer - (B) (2) and (4)

(iv) What should the writer include to make the message more effective?

• Personal attacks and blame.
• General warnings and threats
• Technical jargon and statistics
• Specific examples and consequences.

Answer - (D) Specific examples and consequences.

 (v) What is the main concern to be expressed in the letter by Prabha to the younger brother?

• His choice of web series and online games.
• His lack of interest in outdoor activities.
• The excessive amount of time spent on screen-based activities.
• His poor performance in school.

Answer - (C) The excessive amount of time spent on screen-based activities.

Q5. Answer the questions given with reference to the context below:

Write a notice as Saavvi of Sunshine Public School, Jammu informing the students from classes IX to XII about a tree plantation week going to be observed by the school. Create all relevant information and write a notice for the school notice board.

Choose the correct alternatives of the following questions :

(i) Choose suitable activities planned for tree plantation week :

• Enviromental workshops
• Eco-friendly poster making competitions
• Tree Planting Drives
• All of the above

Answer - (A) All of the above

(ii) Point out the main purpose of Tree Plantation Week .

• To promote enviromental awareness and responsibility
• To organize sports activities.
• To celebrate a special occasion
• To conduct exams and assessments

Answer - (A) To promote enviromental awareness and responsibility

(iii) Select the most appropriate title for the notice :

• Environmental Conservation Efforts
• Sustainable Living : A Collective Responsibility.
• Tree Plantation Week : A Step Towards Sustainability.
• Go Green : Plant a Tree Today.

  Answer - (C) Tree Plantation Week : A Step Towards Sustainability.

Reason : A notice title should be clear, concise, and relevant to the content of the notice.

(iv) Select the most appropriate conclusion for the notice :

• "Together, we can make a difference and create a better future for our planet".
• "Only some students are invited".
• "Let's take a break and relax".
• "We'll see you next time".

Answer - (A) "Together, we can create a culture of responsible driving and save lives"

Reason : An appropriate conclusion for a notice should be clear and concise. It should summarize key points or provide a call to action.

Q6. The questions given below are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions.

You are Ruchita Singh. You are deeply distressed as you feel that the present education system overburdens the students not in senior classes but at the beginning. Write an article stressing on the need to make the education stress free as well as less expensive.

(i) Which of the following should not be included in an article ?

• A clear thesis statement
• Supporting evidence and examples.
• Irrelevant anecdotes and stories.
• Contrary viewpoints and counter arguments.

Answer - (C) Irrelevant anecdotes and stories.

Reason : An article should be well-structured, clear, and focused on the main topic. Including irrelevant anecdotes and stories can distract the reader from the core argument and weaken the overall impact of the article.

(ii) Choose the best suitable opening sentence for Ruchita's article:

• Education is only for the rich and the privileged.
• I love studying for exam. It's so much fun.
• "Education is a fundamental right, but it is becoming a luxury for many”.
• The education system has always been perfect; no need for changes.

Answer - (C) "Education is a fundamental right, but it is becoming a luxury for many”.

(iii) Choose the most appropriate logical order to organize ideas in the article:

• I Solution, II Problem, III Conclusion
• I Conclusion, II Solutions, III Problem
• I Introduction, II Problems, III Solutions, IV Conclusion
• I Problem, II Conclusion, III Solutions

Answer - (C) I Introduction, II Problems, III Solutions, IV Conclusion

(iv) Select the option that lists an appropriate title for Ruchita's article:

• "Education : A Source of Stress or Success".
• "From Burden to Benefits : Transforming Education".
• "Stress free Education : A Distant Dream".
• "The Burden of Learning : Why Education Needs a Revamp" ?

Answer - (C) "Stress free Education : A Distant Dream".

Reason : A title of an article should be clear, concise, engaging, relevant, and informative to attract readers and reflect the article’s content effectively.

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