Navodaya vidyalaya samiti pre board examination 021 english – Language and Literature class-x (Rationalized syllabus) Time allowed: Hrs

viii. Which of the following is not an outcome of meditation? 

 a. Confidence 

 b. Patience 

 c. Negative thoughts 

 d. Tranquility

 

ix. Choose the option that correctly states the meaning of   ‘

stepping stone

’, as 

used in the passage. 

 a. Flat stepping stones crossed the stream. 

 b. This job is a stepping stone to better things. 

 c. Our movement in the marshes was helped by a few steeping stones. 

 d. Pine apple shaped stepping stones decorated her garden. 

 x. What is the reason for stress according to the passage? 

 a. Passion 

 b. Indolence  

 c. Hectic schedules 

 d. Ego 

xi. Which of the following is similar in meaning to “Control” as used in the    

     passage? 

 a. Neglect 

 b. Command 

 c. Rule 

 d. Authority 

xii. “

If not taken out, they would become stronger later and you can never 

throw them out.” What does the word “them” refer to? 

 a. Meditation 

 b. Confidence 

 c. Patience 

 c. Negative Emotions 

 

 

 

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LITERATURE (10 marks)