RBSE/CBSE/NCERT 9th Class English Solved Paper
कक्षा 9वीं अर्द्ध वार्षिक परीक्षा, 2025-26
Class 9th Half Yearly Examination, 2025-26
अंग्रेजी/ENGLISH [902]
Section – A (Reading)
Q.1 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below – [10×½=5] [2×1=2]
Forests are called the “green gold” of a country because they are country’s wealth. There are numerous advantages of having green forests. They give us rain, prevent floods and give us a number of valuable products. We get timber for building our houses, wood for furniture, fuel for cooking food. Besides these, we get many other useful products from them. For example: honey, wax, gum, oil, herbs, lac and dyes. Think of the paper mills. Can they produce paper without getting wood from the forest? The industry of artificial silk depends on forests. Forests add to the beauty of a country and provide shelter to wild animals. During wars they give cover to armies. Forests maintain fertility of soil. They are helpful in reducing level of pollution.
They are necessary to maintain balance in nature. They are vital for good climate. They reduce intensity and frequency of natural disasters as drought, flood, storm etc.
(i) What is green gold of any country?
(a) Coal
(b) Animals
(u) Forests
(d) Silver
(ii) The industry of artificial silk depends on
(a) forests
(b) weavers
(c) armies
(d) animals
(iii) What is the use of timber?
(a) Cooking food
(b) Weapons
(c) Building houses
(d) Making toys
(iv) Forests reduce the level of
(a) oxygen
(b) nitrogen
(c) pollution
(d) rain water
(v) Forests provide shelter to –
(a) armies
(b) saints
(c) rain
(d) wild animals
(vi) Lac and dyes are product of –
(a) industries
(b) forests
(c) chemicals
(d) paper
(vii) The natural disasters mentioned here are –
(a) wars
(b) volcano
(c) earthquakes
(d) drought, flood, storm
(viii) Forests are useful for armies during
(a) Rain
(b) camping
(c) wars
(d) games
(ix) Write the opposite of the word ‘increase’ used in the passage
(a) reduce
(b) valuable
(c) useful
(d) advantage
(x) Choose correct synonym for the word ‘constructing’ –
(a) cooking
(b) building
(c) during
(d) providing
Answers (Q.1):
- (i) Green gold of any country – (u) Forests
- (ii) The industry of artificial silk depends on – (a) forests
- (iii) Use of timber – (c) Building houses
- (iv) Forests reduce the level of – (c) pollution
- (v) Forests provide shelter to – (d) wild animals
- (vi) Lac and dyes are product of – (b) forests
- (vii) Natural disasters mentioned – (d) drought, flood, storm
- (viii) Forests are useful for armies during – (c) wars
- (ix) Opposite of “increase” – (a) reduce
- (x) Synonym of “constructing” – (b) building
Q.2 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions – [7×1=7]
India is a land of pilgrims and pilgrimages. These holy places, whether in hills or in the plains, are generally situated on river banks or by the seas. It is not only religious people who visit these places of pilgrimage, but also travellers and sight-seers from all over India and even from abroad. Wherever two or more rivers meet, pilgrims come to bathe and worship because that place is supposed to be holy. One such place is the tiny island of Rameshwaram in South India. It is one of the four dhams, most important pilgrim centres for a devout Hindu. According to legend it was from here that Lord Ram with the help of Hanuman and his force built a stone bridge to Lanka, just 24 kilometers away.
The island is formed in the shape of a conch, its tapered end is a sandy causeway to Dhanushkodi, so named after Lord Ram’s dhanush or bow.
(i) What type of land is India, mentioned in the passage?
(ii) Where are the holy places situated in India?
(iii) Who visit these places of pilgrimage?
(iv) What is the legend about the place Rameshwaram?
(v) What is the shape of that island?
(vi) What is Dhanushkodi?
(vii) Find the word from the passage which mean –
(a) A piece of land that is surrounded by water.
(b) Long journeys to holy places………….
Answers (Q.2):
- (i) India is described as a land of pilgrims and pilgrimages.
- (ii) The holy places are situated on river banks or by the seas, in hills or in the plains.
- (iii) These places are visited by religious people, travellers and sight-seers from all over India and even from abroad.
- (iv) According to legend, Lord Ram, with the help of Hanuman and his force, built a stone bridge to Lanka from Rameshwaram.
- (v) The island is formed in the shape of a conch.
- (vi) Dhanushkodi is the sandy causeway at the tapered end of the island, named after Lord Ram’s dhanush (bow).
- (vii)(a) A piece of land surrounded by water – island.
(b) Long journeys to holy places – pilgrimages.
Section-B (Writing)
Q.3 [1×4=4]
You are Sunil/Sunita of class IX. Write a formal e-mail to the Principal of your school at principal@gmail.com requesting him/her to arrange extra classes for English as the syllabus is incomplete.
OR
You are Krishna/Karina living in Radh Kunj Hostel, Jodhpur. Write a letter to your father requesting him for taking permission to go on historical tour.
You may touch upon the following points –
(i) Where will you go?
(ii) Duration and dates of the tour.
(iii) How much money will you need?
(iv) How many people are going with you?
Answer (E-mail – Sunil/Sunita):
To: principal@gmail.com Subject: Request for extra English classes Respected Sir/Madam, I am a student of class IX of your school. I wish to draw your kind attention to the fact that our English syllabus is still incomplete. The examination is near and we are worried about our preparation. I request you kindly to arrange some extra English classes after school so that the remaining syllabus may be completed in time. It will be very helpful for all the students of our class. Thanking you Yours obediently Sunil Class IX Roll No. _____
Answer (Letter to Father – Krishna/Karina):
Radh Kunj Hostel, Jodhpur. Date: ________ Dear Father, Namaste. I am fine here and hope the same for you. Our school is organising a historical tour next month. We shall visit Jaipur and Ajmer to see forts, palaces and other historical places. The tour will be for four days from 10th to 13th December. The total expense will be about Rs. 3,000. About forty students with two teachers are going on this tour. I request you to allow me to join this tour and send me the required amount as soon as possible. With regards to all at home. Your loving son Krishna
Q.4 [4×1=4]
You are Vihan/Vinita of class IX. You were weak in English. You attended remedial classes. Your teacher asked you to deliver a speech on “Importance of Remedial Classes” in your school in 80 to 100 words.
OR
‘Homework should be abolished.’ Debate this motion and write your views in rejection of it in 80 to 100 words.
Answer (Speech – Importance of Remedial Classes):
Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends,
I am Vihan of class IX. I want to speak on the importance of remedial classes.
Earlier I was weak in English and could not understand the lessons properly.
On our request, our teacher arranged remedial classes for weak students. In
these classes, the teacher explained every topic again in an easy way. We were
free to ask questions. Gradually I recovered my loss and improved my marks.
Now I feel confident in English. Remedial classes are very helpful for weak
students and they should be arranged regularly.
Thank you.
Answer (Against the motion – Homework should NOT be abolished):
I do not agree that homework should be abolished. Homework helps students to
revise what they have learnt in class. It builds self-confidence and good
study habits. Teachers can check the homework and see the growth of the child.
Good homework is thought-provoking and helps in getting quality education. It
also deepens our understanding of the subject. Of course, homework should not
be too much or boring. If it is given in the right spirit and in an
interesting way, homework is very useful and should not be abolished.
Q.5 [1×4=4]
Write a story with the help of following outlines in 80 to 100 words and assign title and moral of it.
Two friends and a bear
OR
A patient who has been sick for sometime goes to a doctor. Write an imaginary dialogue in about 80 to 100 words.
You may start your dialogue like this –
Patient – Good Morning, doctor!
Doctor – Good Morning; what is your trouble?
Answer (Story – Two Friends and a Bear):
Title – Two Friends and a Bear
Two friends were walking through a forest. Suddenly, a bear came there. One
of them quickly climbed up a tree to save himself. The other friend did not
know how to climb. He lay down on the ground and held his breath. The bear
came near him, sniffed him from head to foot and went away thinking he was
dead. When the bear went, the friend on the tree came down and asked, “What
did the bear say in your ear?” He replied, “He advised me not to trust a false
friend.”
Moral – A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Answer (Dialogue – Patient and Doctor):
Patient: Good Morning, doctor!
Doctor: Good Morning; what is your trouble?
Patient: Sir, I have been sick for some time. I feel weak and get tired very soon.
Doctor: Do you have fever or cough?
Patient: Yes, I have light fever in the evening and a little cough also.
Doctor: Let me check your pulse and temperature. You are a bit weak. Do you
take proper food and rest?
Patient: No doctor, I often skip meals and study till late at night.
Doctor: That is not good. Take this medicine for five days, eat healthy food,
drink plenty of water and take proper sleep.
Patient: Thank you, doctor. I will follow your advice.
Doctor: You will be fine soon.
Section-C
Q.6 Fill in the blanks with correct forms of the verbs – [3×1=3]
(i) Harika always …..(go) with her friend to school.
(ii) Look! Sita….. (dance) right now.
(iii) We ….. (play) football yesterday.
Answers (Q.6):
- (i) Harika always goes with her friend to school.
- (ii) Look! Sita is dancing right now.
- (iii) We played football yesterday.
Q.7 Fill in the blanks with proper relative pronouns – [2×1=2]
(i) The lady ……. is in the red dress, is my sister. [who/that]
(ii) My mother…….. came to this hospital is a patient. [whom/who]
Answers (Q.7):
- (i) The lady who is in the red dress is my sister.
- (ii) My mother who came to this hospital is a patient.
Q.8 Fill in the blanks with appropriate determiners – [2×1=2]
(i) He is ………….European. [a/an]
(ii) In a…….. hours, Toto tore out the wallpapers. [few/little]
Answers (Q.8):
- (i) He is a European.
- (ii) In a few hours, Toto tore out the wallpapers.
Q.9 Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions – [2×1=2]
(i) His father looked……….. him red eyed. [with/at/into]
(ii) Khansaab worked in All India Radio ………… Lucknow. [on/after/in]
Answers (Q.9):
- (i) His father looked at him red eyed.
- (ii) Khansaab worked in All India Radio in Lucknow.
Section-D (Beehive)
Q.10 Read the following passage and answer the questions- [6×1=6]
In 2001, Ustad Bismillah Khan was awarded India’s highest civilian award, the ‘Bharat Ratna”. With the coveted award resting on his chest and his eyes glinting with rare happiness he said, “All I would like to say is: Teach your children music, this is Hindustan’s richest tradition; even the West is now coming to learn our music”.
In spite of having travelled all over the world Khansaab as he is fondly called – is exceedingly fond of Banaras and Dumraon and they remain for him the most wonderful towns of the world. A student of his once wanted him to head a Shehnai school in the USA, and the student promised to recreate the atmosphere of Banaras by replicating the temples there. But Khansaab asked if he would be able to transport the river Ganga as well.
(i) When did Khansaab get Bharat Ratna?
(ii) What did he say after getting Bharat Ratna?
(iii) What is the richest tradition of Hindustan?
(iv) Which line says that he had deep love for motherland?
(v) What did he ask his student of USA?
(vi) Find opposite words from the passage –
(a) Lowest (b) Forgotten
Answers (Q.10):
- (i) Khansaab got the Bharat Ratna in 2001.
- (ii) He said, “Teach your children music, this is Hindustan’s richest tradition; even the West is now coming to learn our music.”
- (iii) Hindustan’s richest tradition is music.
- (iv) The line is – “In spite of having travelled all over the world Khansaab … they remain for him the most wonderful towns of the world.”
- (v) He asked his student if he would be able to transport the river Ganga as well.
- (vi) Opposite words – (a) Lowest – highest (b) Forgotten – remembered.
Q.11 Answer Any Two in 20-30 words – [2×2=4]
(i) Who are Margie and Tommy? How old are they? [The Fun They Had]
(ii) Why did Aurangzeb ban the playing of the pungi? [The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan]
(iii) Who is Kezia? [The Little Girl]
(iv) How was Einstein as a child? [A Truly Beautiful Mind]
Sample Answers (Q.11 – any two):
- Margie and Tommy are school children of the future world. Margie is eleven years old and Tommy is thirteen.
- Aurangzeb banned the playing of the pungi in the royal court because its sound was shrill and unpleasant.
- Kezia is a little girl who is afraid of her strict father but later understands his love and care.
- As a child, Einstein was very curious and different from other children. He did not like rote learning and questioned everything.
Q.12 Answer Any One in 80 words – [1×3=3]
(i) What do you think is better: studying with a mechanical teacher or with a human teacher? Why? [The Fun They Had]
(ii) What is the main message of the Evelyn Glennie’s story? [Evelyn Glennie listens to sound without hearing it]
Answers (Q.12 – any one):
(i) Mechanical teacher or human teacher?
Studying with a human teacher is better than studying with a mechanical teacher.
A human teacher understands the feelings and problems of students. He can
change his method of teaching according to the needs of the class. He can
encourage, guide and motivate students. A mechanical teacher can only give
lessons and tests. It cannot show love, care or understand the emotions of
children. So human teachers are more helpful for overall development.
(ii) Message of Evelyn Glennie’s story:
The story of Evelyn Glennie gives us the message that disability cannot stop a
person who is determined to succeed. Although Evelyn was deaf, she did not give
up. She worked very hard, trained herself to feel music through her body and
became a world-famous percussionist. Her life teaches us the values of courage,
strong will-power and dedication.
Q.13 Answer Any One question in around 40 words – [1×2=2]
(i) What did headmaster tell Einstein’s father? [A Truly Beautiful Mind]
(ii) Who were Abdul Kalam’s school friends? What did they later become? [My Childhood]
Answers (Q.13 – any one):
(i) Headmaster and Einstein’s father:
The headmaster told Einstein’s father that Einstein’s presence in the school
made no difference. He said that Albert was wasting his father’s money and
that he should be taken away because he would never pass his examinations.
(ii) Abdul Kalam’s friends:
Abdul Kalam had three close friends – Ramanadha Sastry, Aravindan and
Sivaprakasan. Later, Ramanadha Sastry became the chief priest of the Rameshwaram
temple, Aravindan started a business of arranging transport for pilgrims and
Sivaprakasan became a catering contractor for the Southern Railways.
(Poetry)
Q.14 Read the stanza carefully and answer the questions below – [2×1½=3]
I shall be telling this with sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence;
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I
I took the one less travelled by.
And that has made all the difference.
(i) Write the name of the poet. [The Road Not Taken]
(ii) Why did he take less travelled way? [The Road Not Taken]
OR
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin there, of clay and wattles made:
Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee;
And live alone in the bee loud glade.
(i) Where does he wish to go? [The Lake Isle of Innisfree]
(ii) What will he do there in Innisfree? [The Lake Isle of Innisfree]
Answers (Q.14):
From “The Road Not Taken”:
- (i) The poet is Robert Frost.
- (ii) He took the less travelled way because he wanted to choose a different path in life and make his own unique choice.
From “The Lake Isle of Innisfree”:
- (i) He wishes to go to Innisfree.
- (ii) He will build a small cabin, grow nine bean-rows, keep a hive for honey bees and live alone in the peaceful glade.
Q.15 Answer Any Two in 20-30 words – [2×1½=3]
(i) What does the poem suggest about making choices in life? [The Road Not Taken]
(ii) What memories does the poet recall? [Rain on the Roof]
(iii) What did Saint Peter ask the old Lady for? What was the lady’s reaction? [A Legend of the Northland]
Answers (Q.15 – any two):
- The poem suggests that the choices we make in life are very important. Once we choose a path, it changes our future and we cannot go back to choose again.
- In “Rain on the Roof”, the poet recalls his childhood memories and remembers his mother who used to look lovingly at him when he lay in bed.
- Saint Peter asked the old lady for a piece of cake because he was tired and hungry. The lady reacted selfishly and refused to give him even a small cake.
Q.16 Answer Any One question in 60-80 words – [1×4=4]
(i) What are the things the wind does in the first stanza? [Wind]
(ii) How did Saint Peter punish that lady? [A Legend of the Northland]
Answers (Q.16 – any one):
(i) Things the wind does:
In the first stanza, the wind breaks the shutters of the windows, scatters the
papers and throws down books from the shelf. It tears the pages, brings rain
and makes strong fires roar. It destroys weak things like frail houses, doors
and rafters. The poet shows that the wind is destructive for the weak and
fearful people.
(ii) Punishment by Saint Peter:
Saint Peter became angry when the greedy old lady refused to give him even a
small piece of cake. He said that she was too selfish to live like a human
being and had no right to eat and keep a warm fire. So he cursed her and
changed her into a bird. She became a woodpecker who has to bore into hard
wood to get her food.
Moments
Q.17 Answer Any One question in 60-80 words – [1×3=3]
(i) What are the things the child sees on his way to the fair? Why does he lag behind? [The Lost Child]
(ii) How does Toto come to grandfather’s private zoo? [The Adventures of Toto]
Answers (Q.17 – any one):
(i) The child on the way to the fair:
On his way to the fair, the child sees toys in the shops, a flowering mustard
field, dragon-flies, insects, worms, doves and a snake-charmer. He also sees a
roundabout swing. He lags behind because he gets attracted by these things and
stops again and again to watch them.
(ii) Toto comes to the private zoo:
Toto, the monkey, came to grandfather’s private zoo when he bought it from a
tonga-driver. Grandfather liked the monkey’s bright eyes and mischievous
smile. He felt pity for the little animal and decided to bring him home. He
paid five rupees for Toto and added him to his collection of animals.
Q.18 Answer Any Two in 40-60 words – [2×2=4]
(i) How does Toto take a bath? Where has he learnt to do this? [The Adventures of Toto]
(ii) How does Iswaran describe the uprooted tree on the highway? [Iswaran the Story Teller]
(iii) Why does the disciple decide to stay in the Kingdom of Fools? Is it a good idea? [The Kingdom of Fools]
Answers (Q.18 – any two):
- Toto took a bath very cleverly. He tested the temperature of the water with his hand, then stepped into the tub slowly. He rubbed soap all over his body like a human being. He had learnt this by watching the narrator taking a bath.
- Iswaran describes the uprooted tree on the highway as if it were a huge living creature that had fallen across the road. He tells the story in such a dramatic way that his master imagines some big animal lying there.
- The disciple decided to stay in the Kingdom of Fools because food there was very cheap and he loved eating. It was not a good idea because the king and minister were foolish and their strange orders could put anyone’s life in danger.
Q.19 Choose the correct answer from given options – [4×¾=3]
(i) What did the child want to eat at the fair? [The Lost Child]
(a) Burfi
(b) Pastry
(c) Cake
(d) Laddoo
(ii) How much did grandfather pay for Toto? [The Adventures of Toto]
(a) Four rupees
(b) Five rupees
(c) Two rupees
(d) Ten rupees
(iii) What did the King and his minister decide to change? [The Kingdom of Fools]
(a) People
(b) Custom
(c) Night with day
(d) All
(iv) What made Happy Prince blind? [The Happy Prince]
(a) Giving away two sapphires
(b) An arrow
(c) A bullet
(d) A stone
Answers (Q.19):
- (i) (a) Burfi
- (ii) (b) Five rupees
- (iii) (c) Night with day
- (iv) (a) Giving away two sapphires
