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do not succeed. But if we mix with people who are cheerful we can bring about
a change in our mood and thoughts. Every thought we think, every act we
perform, creates in us an impression, like everything else, is subject to cyclic law
and becomes repetitive in our mind. So, we alone have the choice to create our
thoughts and develop the kind of impressions that make our action more positive.

18 5 Let us choose the thought seeds of right ideas, noble and courageous aspirations
that will be received by minds of the same nature. Right introspection will be
required of us to determine what we really desire to effect. Everything in the
universe is inter-related and inter-dependent, that we live in one another and by
accepting the grand principle of universal brotherhood we shall be in a position
to appreciate what a heavy responsibility is ever ours to think right. Let us reflect
and send loving and helpful thoughts and lighten the load of the world’s suffering.
1.1 Answer the following questions:
a. How can we make our life meaningful? 1 mark
b. Why does Krishna say, “No man resteth a moment inactive?”2 marks
c. How do our thoughts affect the whole body? 2 marks
d. How can we change our mood when we are depressed? 2 marks
e. How can we bring about the desired effect? 2 marks
1.2 Find the words from the passage which mean the same as:3 marks
a. Full of activity (Para 3) (Para 3)
b. Happening in cycles (Para 4)
c. to look into one’s own thoughts and feelings (Para 5)
Question 2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 8 Marks
The small village of Somnathpur contains an extraordinary temple, built around
1268 A.D. by the Hoyasalas of Karnataka-one of the most prolific temple-
builders. Belur and Helebid are among their-better-known works. While these
suffered during the invasions of the 14
th century, the Somnathpur temple stands
more or less intact in near-original condition.
This small temple captivates with the beauty and vitality of its detailed sculpture,
covering almost every inch of the walls, pillars, and even ceilings. It has three
shikharas and stands on a star-shaped, raised platform with 24 edges. The outer
walls have a profusion of detailed carvings: the entire surface run over by carved
plaques of stone. There were vertical panels covered by exquiste figures of gods
and goddesses. with many incarnations being depicted. There were nymphs too,
some carrying an ear of maize (a symbol of plenty and prosperity. The elaborate
ornamentation, very characteristic of Hoyasala sculptures, was a remarkable
feature. On closer look - and it is worth it - the series of friezes on the outer walls
revealed intricately carved caparisoned elephants, charging horsemen, stylized
flowers, warriors, musicians, crocodiles, and swans.495 words

19 The temple was actually commissioned by Soma Dandanayaka or Somnath (he
named the village after himself), the minister of the Hoyasala king, Narasimha the
Third. The temple was built to house three versions of Krishna. The inner center
of the temple was the kalyana mandapa. Leading from here were three corridors,
each ending in a shrine, one for each kind of Krishna-Venugopala, Janardana and
Prasanna Keshava, though only two remain in their original form. In the darkness
of the sanctum sanctorum, I tried to discern the different images. The temple’s
sculptural perfection is amazing and it includes the doors of the temple and the
three elegantly carved towers.
324 words
2.1 Make notes of the above passage using an acceptable format including
abbreviations, with suitable titles 5 marks
2.2 Make a summary of the above passage in not more than 80 words. 3 marks
Section B: Advanced Writing Skills Max. Marks: 35
Q.3. You are the President of your school theatre club. Your club is organizing a play
The Miser to help the victims of earthquake. Design a poster informing the
students about this play. Invent necessary details.
Or
The students’ council of your school has organized an excursion to Goa for
students of class XII during the Autumn Break. As President of the council, write
a notice in not more than fifty words informing the students about this excursion.
Sign yourself as Ravi / Raveena.
Q.4. You are Rahul, the Headboy of Creative Public School, Delhi. Recently your
school hosted the Regional Level CBSE Science Exibition. Write a report of this
event for your school newsletter in about 125 words.
Or
The International Book Fair was inaugurated by the Chairman of Children’s Book
Trust, Dr. Kumar. The theme this year was Illustrated Works of Children. You are
Akshay/Akanksha a class XII student of A.K. International School Mathura. You
visited the exhibition and were impressed with the range of books on display.
Write a factual description in about 125 words.
Q.5. You are Naresh/Neetu. Recently, you came across a newspaper report on the
burning of a young woman as her parents could not meet the dowry demands. You
feel that even after 60 years of independence we have not really progressed as a
nation. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your views and
also giving suggestions to improve the status of women in Indian Society.5 marks
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