AHSEC| CLASS 12| ENGLISH| SOLVED PAPER - 2017| H.S. 2ND YEAR
2017
English
Times: 3 hours
Full marks: 100
Section- A
(Reading Skill: 10 Marks)
1. Read the following passage carefully:
Today's woman is
a highly self-directed person, alive to the sense of her dignity and the
importance of her functions in the private domestic domain and the public
domain of the world of work. Women are rational in approach, careful in
bandling situation and want to do things as best as possible. The Fourth World
Conference of Women held in Beijing in September 1995 had emphasised that no
enduring solution of society's most threatening social, economic and political
problems could be found without the participation and empowerment of the women.
The 1995 World Summit for Social Development had also emphasised the pivotal
role of women in eradicating poverty and mending the social fabric. The
Constitution of India had conferred on women equal rights and opportunities
political, social, educational and of employment - with men. Because of
oppressive traditions, superstitions, exploitation and corruption, a majority
of women are not allowed to enjoy the rights and opportunities, bestowed on
them. One of the major reasons for this state of affairs is the lack of
literacy and awareness among women. Education is the main instrument through
which we can narrow down the prevailing inequality and accelerate the process
of economic and political change in the status of women.
The role of
women in a society is very important. Women's education is the key to a better
life in the future. A recent World Bank study says that educating girls is not
a charity, it is good economics and if developing nations are to eradicate
poverty, they must educate the girls. The report says that the economic and
social returns on investment in education of the girls considerably affect the
human development index of the nation. Society would progress only if the
status of women is respected and the presence of an educated woman in the
family would ensure education of the family itself. Education and empowerment
of women are closely related.
On the basis
of your reading of the passage answer the following questions:
(a) Mention
some of the qualities of today's women. 2
Ans: (i)
Today's woman is a highly self-directed person, conscious of her dignity.
(ii) The
importance of his actions in the private domain of the world of work and in the
public domain.
(iii) They are
rational in approach, careful in handling the situation and want to do as good
a job as possible.
(b) Where was
the Fourth World conference of women held and what did it emphasise? 1+1=2
Ans: The
Fourth World Conference on Women was held in Beijing in September 1995.
The Fourth World
Conference on Women emphasized that without the participation and empowerment
of women, there can be no lasting solutions to society's most pressing social,
economic and political problems.
(c) What
factors prevent a majority of women from enjoying their rights and
opportunities? 2
Ans: The
following factors prevent most women from enjoying their joys and
opportunities: (i) oppressive traditions (ii) superstition (iii) exploitation
and corruption etc.
(d) What can
education do for the cause of women? 2
Ans: Education
is the main means by which we can reduce the prevailing inequality and
accelerate the process of economic and political change in the status of women.
(e) What is
the observation of World Bank on girl education? 2
Ans: The
World Bank says that educating girls is not charity but good economics. It
states that developing countries should educate girls to eradicate poverty. The
economic and social returns on investment in girl child education affect the
Human Development Index of Action.
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Section B
(Advanced Writing
Skills: 25 Marks)
2. Design a poster for the World-Environment Day creating
awareness among the people about the threats of environment degradation.
(Maximum 50 words) 5
Ans: SAVE EARTH, SAVE THE FUTURE GENERATION
Avert:
(i) Cutting of
excess trees, and mining of natural resources
(ii)
Indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources.
Always:
(i) Plant trees
and reduce the use of non-renewable resources.
(ii) Try to find
alternative sources of energy and replace it with environment friendly
resources.
(iii) To make
people aware by making them aware of the dangers of environmental degradation.
GREEN EARTH, HAPPY
EARTH
Or
You are
Binod/Seema, the Cultural Secretary of St. Anthony's College, Guwahati. Draft a
notice, in not more than 50 words, for the notice board informing the students
about the "Inter-College Song and Dance Competition" that your
institution is going to organise. 5
Ans:
NOTICE
Date: 30 January, 2017
It is for the
information of all the students that our college is going to organize the
Anthony College Inter College Song and Dance Competition from 5th February to
15th February 2017. Interested participants in various categories have to
submit their names before 2nd February. Students from among them will be
selected to represent their streams in various activities of the programme.
Binod/Seema
Cultural Secretary
Anthony College,
Guwahati
3. You recently visited some flood-affected areas of
Dhemaji District. As a press reporter on an English Daily write a report on the
flood situation in 100- 125 words. You are Amar/Nitu. 10
Ans:
Flood Causes Havoc
in Dhemaji District
Dhemaji July 7:
Due to incessant rains since last one-week, entire Dhemaji district is in the
grip of severe floods since last few days. The flood situation turned critical
today as the embankment of a nearby river breached 30 feet. Road communication
through the National Highway has been cut as flood water has entered a portion
of the highway. Many people have taken shelter in railway lines and primary
schools. Many huts have been washed away. The army has been pressed into
service to evacuate people trapped in the flood. Relief camps have been opened
to help the victims. There is a shortage of drinking water and food. The
district administration is making every possible effort to reduce the problems
of the flood affected people.
Or
You are
Gopal/Anita of Govt. Higher Secondary School, Karimganj. Your school has
organized a Blood Donation Camp on the occasion of its Golden Jubilee
Celebrations. Write a report in 100-125 words as an editor for your school
magazine, on this widely acclaimed activity. 10
Ans:
Blood donation
camp
Jan 26, 2017
Govt Higher Secondary School, Karimganj organized a blood donation camp on the
eve of its Golden Jubilee to collect blood samples to save thousands of lives.
The celebrations began with the felicitation of some of the good-hearted
residents of Assam who were personally associated with the noble cause of
helping the needy. Chief Guest Renowned Assamese Dr. Ratul Bezbaruah, H.O.D.
Those of GMCH who talked about saving lives by donating blood. This was
followed by some lively performances by the school students. The special
attraction came as a surprise. Singer Arijit Singh performed his soulful tunes
to encourage the donors. A free health checkup camp was also organized by the
medical students. It was a good camp and around 10,000 blood samples were
collected.
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