National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) 2007 National Open School English 2006 - Question Paper

(i) What is the fear about the stock of oil and coal in near future? 1
(ii) Why does the writer feel it will not be disastrous? 1
(iv) Why does the writer feel that we are moving int a brighter and cleaner age?
(v) How will the weather be affected in the changed position of fuels? 1
(vi) Which will the passage mean similar to the following? 1
1. Supply of raw material
2. A great damage
2. ans the subsequent ques. in about 60-65 words : 5
What efforts were made by Ved Mehta’s mother to counter the tragedy of Ved Mehta’s blindness? What do all these
efforts show about her nature and belief?
(My Son will not a Beggar be)
OR
Why did the Intruder want to presume the identity of Gerrad? What had he done to get success?
(If I were you)
3. ans any 3 of the subsequent ques. in about 20-25 words each: 2*3=6
(a) Unlike any other wild animal the tiger in the story, tiger in the Tunnel came straight at Baldeo. Why did it do so?
(b) What suggestion has been provided by Nehru to resolve the conflict and confusion that India is facing due to the
rapid modifications on account of growth of nuclear science and atomic energy?
(India, Her Past and Future)
(c) Aradhana in the story, I Must Know the Truth appeared at the stage rather late. Why did she delay
her appearance?
(d) Why did Dr. Benson force Evans out of the car though he had provided lift to him on his way to the Sorley farm?
(A Case of Suspicion)
4. ans the subsequent ques. in about 20-25 words each: 2*2=4
(a) How did the villagers react when a scorpion stung the poet’s mother? What does the poet want to convey
through that reaction?
(Night of the Scorpion)
(b) Which road did the poet take? Why did he do so? What does it show about the poet’s attitude towards life?
(The Road not Taken)
5. (a) Use the accurate form of the verbs provided in brackets: 5
Rabindranath Tagore (i) ----- (Rank) with Gandhiji. He (ii) ------- (be) a poet of World-wide stature. He (iii) -----
(plant) Thoughts in the minds of people of India against colonialism. People all over the world (iv) ------- (Praise)
him for this cause. He (v) ------ (devote) his own funds to the establishments of the Shantiniketan school for peace

Earning:   Approval pending.