Class 11th English Annual Model Question Paper 2 Maharashtra State Board
Std: 11th Subject: English Marks: 80
Class 11th English Annual Model Question Paper 2
SECTION I – PROSE Class 11th English Annual Model Question Paper 2
Q.1. A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (12 Marks)
If we wish to maintain democracy not merely in form, but also in fact, what must we do? The first thing in my judgement we must do is to hold fast to constitutional methods of achieving our social and economic objectives. When there was no way left for constitutional methods for achieving economic and social objectives, there was a great deal of justification for unconstitutional methods.
But where constitutional methods are open, there can be no justification for these unconstitutional methods. These methods are nothing but the Grammar of Anarchy and the sooner they are abandoned, the better for us.
The second thing we must do is to observe the caution which John Stuart Mill has given to all who are interested in the maintenance of democracy, namely, not “to lay their liberties at the feet of even a great man, or to trust him with powers which enable him to subvert their institutions.” There is nothing wrong in being grateful to great men who have rendered life-long services to the country. But there are limits to gratefulness.
As has been well said by the Irish Patriot Daniel O’Connel, ‘No man can be grateful at the cost of his honour, no woman can be grateful at the cost of her chastity and no nation can be grateful at the cost of its liberty.’
This caution is far more necessary in the case of India than in the case of any other country, for in India, Bhakti or what may be called the path of devotion or hero-worship, plays a part in its politics unequalled in magnitude by the part it plays in the politics of any other country in the world.
Bhakti in religion may be a road to the salvation of the soul. But in politics, Bhakti or hero-worship is a sure road to degradation and to eventual dictatorship. On the 26th of January 1950, we are going to enter into a life of contradictions.
A 1 Global Understanding: (2)
State whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false
statements.
(a) There is nothing wrong in being grateful to great men.
(b) Hero-worship leads to dictatorship.
(c) There are no limits to gratefulness.
(d) Nation can be grateful at the cost of its liberty.
A 2 Complex Factual: (2)
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar has cited the quote by Daniel O’Connel. Go through the extract and write down 4 to 5 lines about it .
A 3 Inference/Interpretation/Analysis: (2)
Explain the term Hero-worship and its part plays in politics.
A 4 Personal Response: (2)
Write your views/opinions in brief on the following topic.
- Liberty, equality and fraternity lead to an ideal nation.
A 5 Language study: (2)
- We are going to enter into a life of contradictions. (identify the tense of the given sentence)
- Bhakti in religion may be a road to the salvation of the soul. (identify the modal auxiliary verb from the given sentence)
A 6 Vocabulary: (2)
Match the pairs.
| “A” | “B” |
| rendered | cause something to become worse in quality |
| chastity | contributed, made available |
| hero-worship | purity, modesty |
| degradation | excessive admiration for somebody |
B) Language Study – (4)
B 1) Do as directed. (3)
- …..Girl was cooking roots and tree leaves without …. Fire. (Fill an appropriate article in the blanks places.)
- The king asked them, “What do you call that game?” (Rewrite it in to Indirect Speech)
- Heat can be used ……..change water …….. Steam.(Rewrite it using an appropriate prepositions)
B 2) Spot the error. (1)
- The scenery of Darjeeling are very beautiful.
Q.2] A] Read the extract and complete the activities given below: (12 Marks)
A 1 Global Understanding: (2)
Read the following statements and write down whether it is True or False
i) India does not produce enough to cater every citizens’ need.
ii) Some people get everything without work, is the justice.
iii) There are the tremendous differences is the fault of the system.
iv) Everybody must have equal opportunity for his/her progress.
Today we see a society in which there are tremendous differences between man and man, great riches on one side and great poverty on the other. Some people live in luxury without doing any work while others work from morning till evening with no rest or leisure and yet have not got the barest’ necessaries of life. This cannot be right. It has the negation of justice.
It is not the fault of our individuals who happen to be rich. It is the fault of the system and it is up to us to change the system which permits exploitation of man by man and produces so much, misery.
Our country can produce enough to permit every man and woman living in it to live in comfort and peace. Every man and woman must have the opportunity to develop to the best of his or her ability. But to do so, we shall have to forget some of our ideas of bygone age. Honour and merit must come from ability and hard work and not because of caste or birth or riches.
Let each one of us consider the other as his brother not the higher or lower but neither to be worshipped nor despised but treated as equals with equal rights to share this good country of ours and all it produces.
A 2 Complex Factual: (2)
Find solutions for the statement given below.
i) We can overcome the tremendous differences between man and man by.
A 3 Inference/Interpretation/Analysis: (2)
Find out words mentioning tremendous differences in society in the given extract.
A 4 Personal Response: (2)
‘It is up to us to change the system which permits exploitation of man by man’.
Give your opinions on the statement.
A 5 Language study: (2)
i) This cannot be right. (Find out and rewrite the affirmative form of the given sentence from the options given below.)
a. This can be right. b. This can be wrong.
c. This can never be right d. None of the above
ii) It has the negation of justice. (Find out and rewrite the compound form of the given sentence from the options given below.)
a. It has justice and it is negated. b. It has the negation and it has justice.
c. The justice is there which is negated. d. It has negated justice.
A 6 Vocabulary: (2)
Find out the words from the passage which mean.
i) Selfish act, taking advantage of someone –
ii) a strong dislike for someone
Q B Summary Writing (3 Marks)
Write the summary of the above extract with a suitable title with the help of the given points/hints.
Differences – current system – change required – treating people
Q.C Note-Making (3 Marks)
Read the following extract and complete the following table.
Books have always been men’s best friends. There are books on various topics. They can be group under different categories namely literature philosophical, references, stories, dramas, novels, act one plays and poetry; all come under literature.
Books that provide information are expository. They include history, geography and sociology politics. Philosophical books deal with religion and theology. Reference books deal with variety of needs. They include likes a dictionary or a collection of idioms, phrases, world Records, facts and figures etc.
Categories of Books:-
| ……………………. | …………………….. | Philosophical | Reference |
| 1 Stories | 1 History | 1 …………………. | 1 ……………………. |
| 2. Dramas | 2 ………………. | 2 Theology | 2 ……………………. |
| 3 Novels | 3 Geography | 3 world records | |
| 4 ……………… | 4………………… | 4 Facts and Figures | |
| 5 ……………… |
SECTION II – POETRY Class 11th English Annual Model Question Paper 2
(POETRY AND APPRECIATION)
Q.3 A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below: (10 Marks)
They plan. They build. All spaces are gridded
Filled with permutations of possibilities.
The buildings are in alignment with the roads
which meet at desired points
linked by bridges all hang
in the grace of mathematics.
They build and will not stop.
Even the sea draws back
and the skies surrender.
They erase the flaws,
the blemishes of the past, knock off
useless blocks with dental dexterity.
All gaps are plugged
with gleaming gold.
The country wears perfect rows
of shining teeth.
Anaesthesia, amnesia, hypnosis.
They have the means.
They have it all so it will not hurt.
so history is new again.
The piling will not stop.
The drilling goes right through
the fossils of last century.
But my heart would not bleed
poetry. Not a single drop
to stain the blueprint
of our past’s tomorrow.
A 1) Global Understanding: (2)
Read the poem and write about the activities the planners do.
The planners do………………………………………
A 2) Complex Factual: (2)
Go through the poem and state whether the following statements are true or false.
- Planners plan to construct buildings wherever they find place.
- Planners are concerned about the environment of the area.
- Planners deliberately find drawbacks in the old city planning.
- Planners make tactful changes so that citizens do not recognise the familiar landmarks.
A 3) Personal response (2)
- You have heard the proverb ‘Plan your work, work your plan’. Explain it in your words.
A 4) Poetic Device
- Write the lines of figure of speech of Alliteration and Repetition.
A 5) Poetic Creativity: Compose a poem on “City” in 4 lines.
B) Write an appreciation of the poem “There is Another Sky.” (4 Marks)
There is another sky,
Ever serene and fair,
And there is another sunshine,
Though it be darkness there;
Never mind faded forests, Austin,
Never mind silent fields—
Here is a little forest,
Whose leaf is ever green;
Here is a brighter garden,
Where not a frost has been;
In its unfading flowers
I hear the bright bee hum:
Prithee, my brother,
Into my garden come!
SECTION – III (WRITING SKILLS)
Q. 4. Complete the following activities as per the instructions given below. (16)
Q. A) Attempt any ONE of the following. (4)
Letter writing/E-mail writing –
i) Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper focusing on the need to ban plastic.
Or
ii) Write an e-mail in a proper format to the book seller ordering books.
Q. B) Attempt any ONE of the following. (4)
1. Expansion of an idea –
Expansion of Ideas – Expand the following statement with proper illustrations.
- “Knowledge is Power”
Or
2. Blog Writing
Write a blog post /article in a proper format on the following topic.
“WE MAY DEFEAT CORONA {COVID 19} i.e. Do’s and Don’ts during Corona 19 pandemic.”
Points:
1) Inform about the disease 2) Mention reasons of infections 3) Suggest measures to protect from the infection 4) Inform about diet, precautions that one has to follow during asymptomatic illness 5) Request to use masks, sanitizers and follow social distancing .
Or
3. Film review –
Write a review of a film you have recently seen based on any four following points –
* Names of the characters.
* Why do you like / not like the film?
* Special features / novelties / novel ideas.
* Music / Dance / Songs /Action / Directions.
* Should others watch this film / would you recommend your friends to watch this film? Why?
(C) Attempt any ONE of the following – (4)
Appeal –
Prepare an appeal on the topic ‘ Water Conservation ‘ with the help of the following points.
* Prepare effective slogans.
* Use a logo / picture chart.
* Advantages of conserving water.
* Make the appeal persuasive.
Or
Report writing –
Your junior college celebrated ‘ Republic Day ‘. Write the report of the function with help of the following points.
* Beginning of the function.
* Flag hoisting ceremony.
* Address of the chief guests.
* Report about the function.
* Vote of thanks.
Or
Speech –
Write a speech on the topic ‘ Need to save environment ‘ in about 100 -150 words.
(D) Attempt any ONE of the following – (4)
Compering –
A) Imagine that you are compering on the ‘ Send -Off Function ‘ of your junior college. Prepare a
script for compering the programme with the help of the following points .
* A brief introduction about the programme.
* Welcome song .
* Welcoming the guests .
* Felicitation .
* Main function .
* Presidential speech .
* Vote of thanks .
Or
Dialogue writing –
B) Write a dialogue between the two friends who are discussing the announcement of team India for the upcoming T- 20 Cricket World Cup.
Or
Interview –
C) Imagine you are supposed to interview a famous personality in your area. Frame a set of 8 to 10 questions to interview him / her.
You may take the help of the following points –
* Introducing the guest. * Inspirations. * Problems / difficulties he faced. * Family support.
* Achievements.* Future plans.* Message.
SECTION IV – (GENRE – DRAMA ) Class 11th English Annual Model Question Paper 2
Q.5. Give answers. (4 Marks)
A) 1. Write the definition of Drama.
2. Match the pair.
| “A” | “B” |
| 1. Stage Direction | a) Character’s thought process expressed aloud |
| 2. Monologue | b) The main idea of the play |
| 3. Theme | c) To speak to onself |
| 4. Soliloquies | d) Guidelines given by dramatist |
B) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below. (4 Marks)
- Write the theme of “The Rising of Moon.”
- Write the character sketch of Ragged Man.
C) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below. (4 Marks)
- Justify; “A midsummer Night’s Dream” is a comedy.
- Write the end of the drama “A midsummer Night’s Dream.”
D) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below. (4 Marks)
- Write the character sketch of Dr. Stockman.
- Write the theme of the drama “An Enemy of the People.”
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