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MODEL TEST PAPER 1

Time : 2 hours (Based on Chapters - 1 to 8) M. Marks : 60

Reading

A. Read the given passage and answer the following questions.

The presence of certain qualities makes friendship a special relationship. A true friend is
consistent and honest. A friend is not afraid to give an honest opinion and does not say
things for the sake of getting approval. A friend provides companionship and continuous
support. There is no room for pride, jealousy and rivalry in friendship.

When one enjoys a period of prosperity, many people become available as friends. This is
not friendship because these so-called friends slip away in difficult times. True friends
stand by each other both in good and bad times.

In the Ramayana, Sugriva and Rama honour their pact of friendship through the entire
epic. Rama helps Sugriva kill his brother Bali and regain the kingdom. Sugriva provides
his army to assist Rama in his search for Sita and does not rest until she is found and
returned to Rama.
In the Mahabharata, Karna, at the cost of his own life, remains a true friend to
Duryodhana. He honours his friendship with Duryodhana even after knowing that he, in
reality, is the son of Kunti and that the Pandavas are his own brothers. He does not break
his commitment to Duryodhana.
1. Write for true and for false statements. T F 5

a. Being consistent towards one another in all situations is called friendship.

b. The attitude of friendship can be looked upon as a responsibility.
c. Sugriva and Karna honoured their pact of friendship in the Ramayana.

d. Rivals can make very good friends.
e. One who is a friend during both good and bad times is a true friend.

2. Who are fair-weather friends? Why should we shun their company? 1
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3. Tick ( ) the correct option. 3 3

a. Friendship is loyalty to your friend ______________ .
i) during times of his prosperity.

ii) during times of his powerful position.
iii) during good and bad times of his life.

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