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Class 9th Annual Examination, 2025-26

ENGLISH [902]

General Instructions:

1. The examinee must write his/her Roll Number on the first page of the Question Paper.
2. Marks for every question are indicated alongside.

Section - A (Reading)

Instruction: (I) All the questions are compulsory.

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow -

One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Statue of Liberty, was presented to the United States of America by the people of France. The great statue which was designed by the sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, took ten years to complete. The actual figure was made of copper supported by a metal framework which had been specially constructed by Eiffel. Before it could be transported to the United States, a site had to be found for it and a pedestal had to be built. The site chosen was an island at the entrance of the New York Harbour. By 1884, a statue which was 151 feet tall, had been erected in Paris. The following year, it was taken to pieces and sent to America. By the end of October, 1886, the statue had been put together again and it was officially presented to the American people by Bartholdi. Ever since then, the great monument had been a symbol of liberty for the millions of people who have passed through New York Harbour to make their homes in America.

Questions:

1. The Statue of Liberty was presented to United States of America by -

   • (a) The people of France ✔ Correct Answer
   • (b) The people of Germany
   • (c) The people of England
   • (d) The people of India

   Explanation: The passage states that the Statue of Liberty was presented to the United States by the people of France.

2. The actual figure of the Statue of Liberty is made of -

   • (a) Iron
   • (b) Copper ✔ Correct Answer
   • (c) Bronze
   • (d) Marble stone

   Explanation: The passage mentions that the actual figure was made of copper.

3. The height of the Statue of Liberty is -

   • (a) 151 feet ✔ Correct Answer
   • (b) 526 feet
   • (c) 560 feet
   • (d) 59 feet

   Explanation: The passage says the statue was 151 feet tall.

4. The Statue of Liberty was sent to America in -

   • (a) one part
   • (b) pieces ✔ Correct Answer
   • (c) three pieces
   • (d) ten pieces

   Explanation: The passage states that the statue was taken to pieces and sent to America.

5. The statue was officially presented to the American people by the -

   • (a) end of October 1886 ✔ Correct Answer
   • (b) end of November 1885
   • (c) end of November 1887
   • (d) end of November 1886

   Explanation: The passage says it was officially presented by the end of October 1886.

6. The Statue of Liberty was installed on -

   • (a) an island of Liverpool
   • (b) an island at the entrance of New York Harbour ✔ Correct Answer
   • (c) an island at the end of Columbia
   • (d) an island of Brazil

   Explanation: The passage mentions the site chosen was an island at the entrance of New York Harbour.

7. The design of the Statue of Liberty was made by -

   • (a) Auguste Bartholdi ✔ Correct Answer
   • (b) Auguste Comte
   • (c) John Galsworthy
   • (d) Leonardo

   Explanation: The passage states the statue was designed by the sculptor Auguste Bartholdi.

Section - A (Reading)

Multiple Choice Questions

8. The Statue of Liberty was erected first of all in -

   • (a) West Germany
   • (b) New York Harbour
   • (c) Paris
   • (d) London

   Correct Answer: (c) Paris

   Explanation: The Statue of Liberty was originally erected in Paris, France, before being disassembled and shipped to New York Harbour.

9. Write the similar word of 'base' from the options given below -

   • (a) actual
   • (b) pedestal
   • (c) entrance
   • (d) exit

   Correct Answer: (b) pedestal

   Explanation: 'Pedestal' is a synonym for 'base' as it refers to the supporting structure at the bottom of a statue or column.

10. Write the opposite word of 'captivity' from the options given below -

    • (a) sculptor
    • (b) liberty
    • (c) monument
    • (d) statue

    Correct Answer: (b) liberty

    Explanation: 'Liberty' means freedom, which is the opposite of 'captivity' (being confined or imprisoned).

Passage-Based Questions

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

An old philosopher friend of mine (narrator) grew very cautious from experience, and carefully avoided any contact with such people. He had a thermometer to show him the temperature, and a barometer to show when the weather was likely to be good or bad. Since there is no instrument, however, to discover an unpleasant disposition in a person at first sight, he made use of his legs. One of his legs was remarkably handsome, the other, by some accident, was crooked and deformed. If a stranger looked at his ugly leg more than his handsome one, he doubted him. If he spoke of it and took no notice of the handsome leg, my friend had sufficient reason not to bother with him any longer.

Not everyone has this two-legged instrument, but everyone, with a little attention, may observe signs of that kind of fault-finding disposition and make the same resolution to avoid those infected with it. I therefore advise those critical, argumentative, discontented, unhappy people that if they wish to be respected and loved by others, and happy in themselves, they should stop looking at the ugly leg.

1. Who was the narrator's friend?

   The narrator's friend was an old philosopher who had become very cautious from his experiences in life.

2. What did narrator's friend have?

   The narrator's friend had a thermometer to measure temperature and a barometer to predict weather conditions. He also had two legs - one handsome and one crooked and deformed.

3. Is there any instrument to discover an unpleasant disposition in a person?

   No, there is no instrument to discover an unpleasant disposition in a person at first sight. The philosopher used his legs as a substitute to judge people's character.

4. Explain about his two legs.

   One of the philosopher's legs was remarkably handsome and well-formed, while the other leg, due to some accident, was crooked and deformed. He used these legs as a test to judge people's character.

5. What does the author say about the stranger and his friend's ugly leg?

   The author says that if a stranger looked at the ugly leg more than the handsome one, the philosopher would doubt the stranger's intentions. If the stranger spoke about the ugly leg and took no notice of the handsome leg, the philosopher would consider it sufficient reason to avoid that person.

6. With reference to the passage, what is barometer used for?

   According to the passage, a barometer is used to show when the weather is likely to be good or bad.

7. How can one observe the fault finding disposition?

   With a little attention, everyone can observe signs of fault-finding disposition in people by noticing what they focus on - whether they look for flaws or appreciate good qualities.

8. What resolution should be made by everyone?

   Everyone should make a resolution to avoid those people who are infected with a fault-finding disposition.

9. What is the author's advice?

   The author advises critical, argumentative, discontented, and unhappy people that if they wish to be respected and loved by others, and to be happy themselves, they should stop looking at the ugly leg - meaning they should stop focusing on faults and negative aspects.

10. Find the words from the passage that mean:

    (a) An instrument to measure temperature: thermometer

    (b) An instrument used in forecasting weather: barometer

Section - B (Writing)

Letter Writing

Imagine that you are Ashok living in Govt. Hostel, Jaipur. Write a letter to your father telling him about your hostel life.

OR

You are Asha/Anshu of Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Ajmer. Write a formal e-mail letter to the Principal of your school at principalgsssajm@gmail.com requesting to arrange a lecture on 'How to Use Computers'.

Debate Writing

You are Sunita. Write a debate on the topic "Heavy load of school bags should be banned".

Speech Writing

You are Purva, living in Jodhpur. Write a speech in about 80-100 words to be delivered by you on "S.U.P.W. Camp" held in your school.

Section - C (Grammar)

Fill in the blanks with correct form of verbs given in brackets:

1. The sun sets in the west. (set)
2. I was thirsty, so I drank water quickly. (drink)
3. She thinks she is right. (think)
4. We will do it tomorrow. (do)

Fill in the blanks with correct relative pronouns:

1. I gave her all the money that I had. (when/that)
2. The horse which I selected won the race. (whom/which)

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

1. Tears rolled down from his eyes. (with/from)
2. Mathura is between Delhi and Agra. (among/between)
3. The hill is above the fields. (on/above)

Fill in the blanks with appropriate determiners:

1. He is an old man now. (a/an)
2. They went to buy some groceries. (some/any)
3. He made so many excuses. (much/many)

Section - D (Text-Books)

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Every child is born with some inherited characteristics, into a specific socio-economic and emotional environment, and trained in certain ways by figures of authority. I inherited honesty and self-discipline from my father; from my mother, I inherited faith in goodness and deep kindness and so did my three brothers and sister. I had three close friends in my childhood - Ramanadha Sastry, Aravindan and Sivaprakasan. All these boys were from orthodox Hindu Brahmin families. As children, none of us ever felt any difference amongst ourselves because of our religious differences and upbringing. In fact, Ramanadha Sastry was the son of Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry, the high priest of the Rameswaram temple. Later, he took over the priesthood of the Rameswaram temple from his father. Aravindan went into the business of arranging transport for visiting pilgrims; and Sivaprakasan became a catering contractor for the Southern Railways.

Questions:

1. By whom is every child trained?
   Every child is trained by figures of authority.
2. What did Kalam inherit from his father?
   Kalam inherited honesty and self-discipline from his father.
3. What did Kalam inherit from his mother?
   Kalam inherited faith in goodness and deep kindness from his mother.
4. How many close friends did Kalam have?
   Kalam had three close friends.
5. Whose son was Ramanadha Sastry?
   Ramanadha Sastry was the son of Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry, the high priest of the Rameswaram temple.
6. What was the work of Aravindan?
   Aravindan went into the business of arranging transport for visiting pilgrims.
7. What did Sivaprakasan become?
   Sivaprakasan became a catering contractor for the Southern Railways.
8. Find the one word from the passage which means:
   1. Power to enforce obedience: authority
   2. Persons who travel to sacred places: pilgrims

Answer any two of the following questions in about 20-30 words each:

1. Why did the snake free the homeopath? (The Snake and the Mirror)
   The snake freed the homeopath because it was more interested in its own reflection in the mirror than in harming him. It slithered away after seeing itself.
2. What pieces of work were told to Kezia to do by her parents? (The Little Girl)
   Kezia was told to do small tasks like bringing her father's slippers, taking care of her mother's sewing box, and keeping her room tidy.
3. How did Sharapova put up with insult in the USA? (Maria Sharapova)
   Sharapova faced insults with determination and hard work. She used the negative experiences as motivation to improve her game and prove her critics wrong.
4. What kind of atmosphere was there at the Pashupatinath temple? (Kathmandu)
   The atmosphere at the Pashupatinath temple was chaotic and crowded, with priests, devotees, beggars, and animals all present. There was a sense of religious fervor mixed with confusion.