Paper 2

SECTION-A
Read the following paragraphs and answer the questions: 10
Prem Chopra nodded. The salesman demonstrated the gait, grip, movement and some
programmed functions. Everything was well-tuned and fixed. Prem Chopra seemed satisfied
with the deal.
"I must tell you, like all robots, and adhering to the discipline of robotics, Ram Singh has an
in-built system of three principles: the robot will obey his master, the robot will not harm
humans; and the robot will not take harm to self."
Prem Chopra heard the first principle and it impressed him. He did not take notice of the
other two. He nodded delightedly and assigned the sale deed and contract of 'no misuse of the
robot'. He had now got a servant and an accomplice.
1. What did the salesman demonstrate?
2. Why was Prem Chopra seemed satisfied with the deal?
Ram Singh-070 followed Prem Chopra like a faithful dog when he stopped at Gopal
Jewellers. Through the glass window he saw a generous display of gold ornaments. Quickly
Prem Chopra disappeared around the corner and spoke into the remote control - softly and
clearly. "Pick up a necklace and hide. No noise. Information not to be revealed. Top secret.
Otherwise I will defuse your system," he threatened. Ram Singh-070 moved inside the shop,
close to the counter. His metallic palm extended forward silently and a necklace went into the
storage unit without a clink or a jingle. Nobody took notice.
3. From where did Prem Chopra steal ornaments?
4. Which instructions were given to the robot to pick up the necklace?
"May I help you, Sir?" grinned the short, narrow eyed salesman inside the Super Robots
Plaza, "Well... er," Prem Chopra responded, "I wish to purchase a robot..."
"For help, Sir," completed the salesman. "That is our specialty. We manufacture efficient
robots for industry, construction companies, plumbing and cleaning, caretakers they are
designed for only specialized work. Our best ones are for consumers like you for the home,"
he spoke like a recorded programme.
5. What kind of robots are made by Super Robots Plaza?
6. How did the salesman speak?
"You mean sitting at home I can command the robot in the city market?" asked Prem Chopra.
"It operates within a limited radius of a kilometer. By the way, this one is called Ram Singh -
070," the salesman explained.
One day Prem Chopra guided Ram Singh 070 to Jhaveri Brothers for lifting precious gems.
The police was waiting in readiness and the computerized cameras capable of split second
recording clicked him in the act, Ram Singh robot was caught, but Prem Chopra fled as soon
as he saw, through the binoculars, two persons noting down Ram Singh's license number
printed on his metallic neck.
7. At what distance can the robot be operated?
8. What did two persons note down?
The next day, the court was overcrowded with people keen to watch a robot in the witness
box. Counsel Goel was ticking points till the last moment. He appeared confident and crisp
but so was Prem Chopra. Never would this machine man betray his master.
9. Why was Prem Chopra very confident?
10. What was the reason for a heavy crowd in the court room?
Write any one of the following short note focusing on the questions: 03
11. Ramsing-070-The Human robot
(Who produced it? What were inbuilt principles of Ram Singh? What could Ram Singh do?
Who owned him? How was he misused? How did he react in the end?) OR

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Conflict of Ram Singh 070 with itself
(What is Ram Singh-070? Who purchased him? Form where? What was Ram Singh made to
do by his master? Was he caught stealing? - What happened to him in the court? Did he
suffer any mental conflict? Did he reveal any secret? - What was his conflict? - What did he
do in the end?)
Write whether the sentences are True or False: 04
12. Ram Singh 007 was the Salesman.
13. Prem Chopra thought of a use of Ram Singh 007 as a thief.
14. Ram Singh was seen making theft for first time by gold vendor.
15. The case started after 15 days after the incident of the theft.
SECTION-B
Read the stanza and answer the questions: 03
The black bird flying away with the tree;
Glasses on the eyes of the peacock;
The fire chariot flying in the air;
The airplane walking on the road;
The lion having a conversation with the cow;
A one-eyed sun on the black tree with a patch of cloud over it;
A blue fish flying on the forehead of the cloud;
The yellow butterfly swimming in the waterfall
16. What is strange about the airplane?
17. The cow is shown bold here as she. (Give reason)
18. Describe the sun.

Read the paragraph and answer the questions: 05

Makhkhansinh was still hesitating (not certain) but Parvatibai asked them to sit. She ordered
the servants to serve hot food. While they were eating, she personally took care of each one.
When they finished their supper, she brought the thali full of valuables. She placed it in front
of the dacoit chief. Then she told him: "Brother, this is all that I have but I have kept back
only one piece for myself," She showed her mangalsutra on her neck and said. "It is sacred
(holy) symbol that I wear for the long life of my husband. I request you not to take it. The
dacoit chief could not control himself. With emotion in his voice he said: "Of course I will
not take it. We have eaten your salt. You have called me; brother' and given me a brother's
welcome.
19. Write two sentences about hospitality of Parvatibai.
20. What did she address Makhkhansinh as?
21. Why is a mangalsutra worn?
22. How did Makhkhansinh react in the end?
23. Which thing did Parvatibai not keep in the thali?
Read the data and answer the questions: 05

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Read the interview and answer the questions: 04
Mr. Pathak: This is Trips and Tours, Ahmedabad. I am the tour operator. How may I help
you?
Mr. Sharma: Hello, I saw the 'Khushboo Gujarat Ki' advertisements of Gujarat Tourism and
feel it is an interesting state to explore!
Mr. Pathak: Indeed Sir, Gujarat is a wonderful destination for Nature lovers, spiritual seekers
and History lovers as well.
Mr. Sharma: What could you offer me?
Mr. Pathak: Sir, we offer packaged tours that include lodging & boarding food and travel.
29. Who is the tour operator?
30. Why does Mr. Sharma feel to explore Gujarat?
31. For whom is Gujarat a wonderful destination?
32. What do they include in the packaged tours?

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 SECTION-E
56. Write a paragraph in about 125 words on the following: 06
The Teacher I like most
[Points name his/her physical appearance - his/ her method of teaching his/her knowledge -
his/ her nature his/her treatment to slow learners - why is he/she your ideal]
OR
Save the Environment
[Points pollution air, water, noise - reasons - prevention suggestions role of the government -
people's contribution]
OR
My Memorable Day at Statue of Unity
[Points when you visited with whom did you go how you reached there where you stayed -
atmosphere climate natural beauty - places you saw how you enjoyed]
57. Write any one of the following: 05
Charmi Patel writes an e-mail to her friend, Hirva on [email protected] giving advice how
to improve her English.
OR
Write a report on the celebration of 'Teachers Day' in your school, in about 60 words.
[Points When? Where? Who participated? Who took up the role of the principal? - How did
they teach? Who taught best? - was there any functions afterwards? - What did you like the
most that day?]
58. Describe the picture in about ten sentences: 05

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