HSC English 1st paper । Dinajpur Board 2025 । Questions with Answer

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Read the following passage and answer the question A

The act of thinking deeply and calmly about something in a state of heightened awareness is known as meditation. It is an approach to train up the mind, similar to the way that fitness is an approach to training the body. Voltaire explains, "Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in eternal awareness or pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity".

From the ancient times, meditation has been a part of some religious traditions as a way of achieving the body's release from worldly cares, and creating inner harmony. Meditation in our time is practiced by people to reduce stress and tension and improve focus. There are trainers who help beginners with some exercise such as improved breathing and progressive relaxation. One of the most common approaches to meditation is concentration.

To develop concentration one needs to focus on a single point. Since focusing the mind is challenging, a beginner might meditate for only a few minutes and then work up to longer duration.

Meditation releases anxiety and brings a state of calmness. It increases the thinking ability of human brain so that people have a better control of their emotions. Those who practice meditation can work tirelessly for a longer period of time. Meditation helps improve blood circulation in the brain and other parts of the body. Finally, meditation improves creativity, self-awareness and tolerance.

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:

What is meditation good for?

a.Eyes

b.Serious thinking

c.Developing muscles

d. Relaxation answer: relaxation

Meditation is not synonymous with- a. reflection b. contemplation c. musing d. meditation answer: meditation
When did people begin practicing meditation? a. In the last century b. Recently c. In the ancient period d. Middle ages answer: In the ancient period
Meditation can be mastered- a. very slowly b. by degrees c. rashly d. in a very deep manner answer: by degrees
How does improved blood circulation help a human being? a. It develops the mind b. It helps all the organs of the body function properly c. It prevents pneumonia d. It increases thinking ability answer: It helps all the organs of the body function properly
Meditation mostly brings about _______ fitness. a. psychological b. physical c. carnal d. exercise answer: psychological
The word 'beginners' mentioned in the passage refers to- a. interns b. apprentices c. practitioners d. senior answer: apprentices
Why do you need to focus on a single point? a. To finish meditation early b. To do well at your work place c. To develop concentration d. To think deeply answer: To develop concentration
Which of the following is not a feature of meditation? a. Serene thoughts b. Careful thinking c. Switching on the mind clock d. Merging with the mob answer: Merging with the mob
What is the text about? a. Contemplation b. Negotiation c. Mental exercise d. Hypnotism answer: Mental exercise

Okay, let's break down these questions.

Part (a) to (e) based on the Meditation Passage:

(a) What is meditation? How does Voltaire explain meditation? Meditation is the act of thinking deeply and calmly about something in a state of heightened awareness. It is an approach to train the mind. Voltaire explains, "Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in eternal awareness or pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity".

(b) Why has meditation been a part of some religious traditions from ancient period? From ancient times, meditation has been a part of some religious traditions as a way of achieving the body's release from worldly cares, and creating inner harmony.

(c) What are the reasons for practising meditation in our time? In our time, meditation is practiced by people to reduce stress and tension and improve focus.

(d) How can you develop concentration? To develop concentration, one needs to focus on a single point.

(e) What happens when you meditate? When you meditate, it releases anxiety and brings a state of calmness. It increases the thinking ability of the human brain, allowing people to have better control of their emotions. Those who practice meditation can work tirelessly for a longer period of time. Meditation helps improve blood circulation in the brain and other parts of the body. Finally, meditation improves creativity, self-awareness, and tolerance.

(3)

Write a summary of the following text:

We set out on the evening of July 21st. Food was scarce in the village. So Abdul packed a suitcase with two loaves and some tea and tins of milk cheese and jam. We travelled intermediate class in a cross-country train not uncomfortably crowded, through a country of shadowy loveliness. It was a moonlit night of broken soft clouds; the land was mostly under water, with paddy and cocopalms growing from it and a few raised cart-tracks and groups of cottages islanded among clumps of bushes, all reflected among shadows. Here and there was the red glow of a cooking-fire or the lantern of a fisherman's boat in open water. At dawn we reached Sonaimuri, a small canal-side station among wide fields, from there we had eight more miles by country boat, some of it along the canal, some of it across the flooded paddy fields. I was looking forward to that tranquil water journey in the early morning, and tranquil it must have been, for I fell instantly asleep and knew no more till we reached the landing-ghat at Khorshed's father's house, in a blaze of sunlight. It turned out that his letter saying that he was bringing me was still on its way, but they rallied to the crisis and gathered round to make me welcome, though as none of them spoke any English they could only stare and laugh and offer me coconut juice.

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I know sometimes (a) __________ and etiquette seem arbitrary. But at the end of the day, these guidelines (b) _________ established as a universal set of (c) __________ behaviour so that we can all (d) __________ civilly around each other. Not everyone is going to be (e) _______ if you don't follow these guidelines. But once you learn these basic table manners, you (f) _________ that they are not difficult to (g)________ So, why not practise (h) ________ during etiquette? It certainly isn't hard to try, and many people will (i) _________ that you are conscientious enough to behave like a proper (j) ________ at the table.

Here's the completed text with the suitable words:

I know sometimes (a) manners and etiquette seem arbitrary. But at the end of the day, these guidelines (b) were established as a universal set of (c) proper behaviour so that we can all (d) behave civilly around each other. Not everyone is going to be (e) offended if you don't follow these guidelines. But once you learn these basic table manners, you (f) realize that they are not difficult to (g) keep up. So, why not practise (h) these during etiquette? It certainly isn't hard to try, and many people will (i) appreciate that you are conscientious enough to behave like a proper (j) gentleperson at the table.

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Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:
Our society is formed of average middle class. They are the (a) _______ sufferers of day to day soaring prices. (b) _________ class people and big industrialists never bother and suffer (c) ________ to rising prices as their income also increases. But the income of the middle class person is (d) ___________If their income increases, it is not proportionate to the (e) ______ prices. The result is that they are the (f) ______ of rising prices. But the poor can do nothing. After crying for some days, they try to (g) ________ their budget accordingly. Even the government is unable to (h) _________ rising prices. It is also compelled to increase the rates of commodities under the control to reduce subsidy. The standard of living is also rising high in metros. To increase the (i) _________ of the new products, electronic and print media is playing a major role. The purchasing (j) ____________ of money has declined. But there is no hope of checking price hike.

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The following sentences are jumbled. Re-arrange them in a proper sequence:
(i) Everyone frantically searched for the balloon with their name, colliding with each other, pushing around others, and there was utter chaos.
(ii) Each one was asked to write his/her name on the balloon using a marker pen and release it.
(iii) He then took all the attendees to the room and asked each one to randomly collect a balloon and give it to the person whose name was written on it
(iv) Once a group of 50 people were attending a seminar.
(v) He then collected all the balloons and put them in another room.
(vi) Within minutes everyone had their own balloon.
(vii) The speaker then began, "This is happening in our lives and our happiness lies in the happiness of other people."
(viii) At the end of five minutes no one could find their own balloon.
(ix) He then took all the attendees to the room and asked them to find the balloon with their name within five minutes.
(x) The speaker gave a balloon to each attendee.

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Our society is formed of average middle class. They are the (a) main sufferers of day to day soaring prices. (b) Upper class people and big industrialists never bother and suffer (c) less to rising prices as their income also increases. But the income of the middle class person is (d) fixed. If their income increases, it is not proportionate to the (e) soaring prices. The result is that they are the (f) victims of rising prices. But the poor can do nothing. After crying for some days, they try to (g) adjust their budget accordingly. Even the government is unable to (h) control rising prices. It is also compelled to increase the rates of commodities under the control to reduce subsidy. The standard of living is also rising high in metros. To increase the (i) demand of the new products, electronic and print media is playing a major role. The purchasing (j) power of money has declined. But there is no hope of checking price hike.

Re-arrange the Jumbled Sentences

Here is the correct sequence of the sentences:
(iv) Once a group of 50 people were attending a seminar.
(x) The speaker gave a balloon to each attendee.
(ii) Each one was asked to write his/her name on the balloon using a marker pen and release it.
(v) He then collected all the balloons and put them in another room.
(ix) He then took all the attendees to the room and asked them to find the balloon with their name within five minutes.
(i) Everyone frantically searched for the balloon with their name, colliding with each other, pushing around others, and there was utter chaos.
(viii) At the end of five minutes no one could find their own balloon.
(iii) He then took all the attendees to the room and asked each one to randomly collect a balloon and give it to the person whose name was written on it
(vi) Within minutes everyone had their own balloon.
(vii) The speaker then began, "This is happening in our lives and our happiness lies in the happiness of other people."

(7)
The pie chart below shows the interest of the students of a college in different subjects. Describe the graph highlighting the information given in the chart :

(8)
The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words. Give a title to it.
Orpi is a student of Munshigonj Primary School. She is a student of class four. One day she found a money bag dropped by someone on her way to school

(9)
Suppose, you are Topu. One of your friends is infected with dengue fever and he/she is hospitalized. Now, write a letter to your friend showing sympathy.

HSC English 1st paper । Dinajpur Board 2025 । Questions with Answer