Haryana Board (HBSE) Class 9 English SAT-1 Sample Paper 2026 Answer Key
SECTION – A (Reading Skill)
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : (10 Marks)
For millions of people in India, river Ganga is the most sacred river. It is considered as mother and goddess. It is also a lifeline to millions of Indians who live on the banks of its course and depend on it for their daily needs. River Ganga is the third largest river in the world by the amount of water that flows through it. It is the longest river in India. The river water of Ganga is used for irrigation, transportation and fishing. The Gangetic plain formed by river Ganga is one of the most fertile lands on earth. This is why almost 10% of the world population lives here and earns its livelihood.
The Ganga, in India is the most worshipped body of water. The irony here is that in spite of being the most worshipped river, it is also the dirtiest one. It carries metals thrown out by tanneries, waste produced by industries and urban waste from different cities. All this has made river Ganga the fifth most polluted river in the world.
Another major reason that adds to the Ganga river pollution is the coal based power plants on its banks which burn tons of coal every year and produce a lot of fly ash. This ash mixed with domestic waste water is released in the river. This bad situation calls for an urgent need to make efforts to reduce pollution and revive river Ganga. To achieve these objectives, the Government of India has started a programme named “Namami Gange Programme”. The main pillars of this programme are sewage treatment, river surface cleaning, afforestation, river front development and public awareness. The importance of the success of “Namami Gange Programme” can be seen through publically.
Questions :
(i) …………….. is a lifeline for millions of Indians.
(a) Krishna
(b) Ganga
(c) Narmada
(d) Yamuna
Answer – (b) Ganga
(ii) …………….. of world population lives near river Ganga.
(a) 30%
(b) 15%
(c) 10%
(d) 20%
Answer – (c) 10%
(iii) Ganga is the …………… most polluted river in the world.
(a) Fifth
(b) First
(c) Second
(d) Third
Answer – (a) Fifth
(iv) Ganga is the …………… largest river in the world by the amount of water that flows through it.
(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Fourth
(d) Third
Answer – (d) Third
(v) Most people in India consider the Ganga as ……………
Answer – Mother and Goddess
(vi) The government of India has started a programme named …………… to clean the Ganga.
Answer – Namami Gange Programme
(vii) What are the main pillars of “Namami Gange Programme”?
Answer – The main pillars of this programme are sewage treatment, river surface cleaning, afforestation, river front development and public awareness.
(viii) For what purposes is the Ganga water used?
Answer – The water of the Ganga is used for irrigation, transportation, and fishing..
(ix) Name two pollutants that make river Ganga very dirty.
Answer – Industrial effluents and urban waste, including metals discharged from tanneries, are major pollutants that make the river Ganga very dirty.
(x) Which two purposes will be served by the programme “Namami Gange”?
Answer – Reduction of pollution and revival of the river Ganga are the two purposes that will be served by the programme.
SECTION – B (Grammar)
2. Attempt the following parts : (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)
(i) Dr. O.p. sharma is an mbbs (Punctuate)
(A) Dr. O.P. Sharma is an M.B.B.S.
(B) Dr. O.P. sharma is an M.B.B.S.
(C) Dr. O p. sharma is an mbbs.
(D) Dr. O.p. Sharma is an M.B.B.S.
Answer – (A) Dr. O.P. Sharma is an M.B.B.S.
(ii) We met ……………. European girl in Rishikesh. (Article)
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Answer – (A) a
(iii) He gave me ………….. gift. (Article)
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Answer – (A) a
(iv) He always ………… (speak) the truth. (Tense)
(A) speak
(B) speaks
(C) is speaking
(D) was speaking
Answer – (B) speaks
(v) The hungry child …………… (cry) for ten minutes. (Tense)
(A) is crying
(B) was crying
(C) has been crying
(D) have been crying
Answer – (C) has been crying
SECTION – C (Writing Skill)
3. Write an application to the Principal of your school requesting him to change your section. (5 Marks)
Answer –
To
The Principal,
Govt. Sr. Sec. School,
Bhiwani
Subject : Application for Change of Section
Respected Sir,
I am a student of Class 10, Section B of your school. I would like to request you kindly to change my section from B to A, as most of my friends and group study partners are in Section A. It will help me in better coordination and improvement in studies.
I shall be highly thankful to you for your kind consideration and for granting my request.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Manish
Class 10
Roll No. 16
SECTION – D (Literature)
4. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below : (5 Marks)
Margie always hated school, but now she hated it more than ever. The mechanical teacher had been giving her test after test in Geography and she had been doing worse and worse until her mother had shaken her head sorrowfully and sent for the county inspector.
He was a round little man with a red face and a whole box of tools with dials and wires. He smiled at Margie and gave her an apple, then took the teacher apart.
Questions :
(i) What is the name of the chapter from where this extract has been taken?
Answer – The Fun They Had
(ii) What did Margie hate more than ever?
Answer – School
(iii) What had the mechanical teacher done?
Answer – The mechanical teacher had been giving her test after test in Geography.
(iv) Why had the mother shaken her head?
Answer – Because Margie had been doing worse and worse in Geography test.
(v) Who did take the teacher apart?
Answer – The county inspector
5. Describe the central idea of the poem ‘Wind’. (3 Marks)
Answer – This poem inspires us to face the challenges thrown at us with grit and firm determination. It teaches us that we should be strong enough to face all the hardships of life with courage. The wind symbolizes the problems and obstacles that we face and go through at some point in our lives.
6. How did Kezia’s negative attitude towards her father change? (The Little Girl) (6 Marks)
Answer – When her mother was hospitalized, Kezia’s grandmother went to stay with her. Kezia had to sleep alone at night. She was so scared that she started shouting in her sleep. She had nightmares and trembled with fear. Then her father came to her room and took her into his arms to comfort her. She felt secure when her father was near her. Then she realised that her father was busy with work and had no time to play with her. She also realized that her father loved her but did not have the art of expressing it. Thus, her attitude towards her father changed from negative to positive.
7. Why was Toto sold back to the owner? (The Adventures of Toto) (3 Marks)
Answer – In the short story ‘The Adventures of Toto’ by Ruskin Bond, grandfather sold Toto back to the tonga-driver. This was because Toto was a very naughty and mischievous monkey and troubled the entire family a lot. He caused a great deal of loss in dishes, clothes, curtains, wallpaper and other household items.
8. How did Iswaran tell the story of a fallen tree? (Iswaran the Story teller) (3 Marks)
Answer – Iswaran describes the uprooted tree on the highway with raised eyebrows and outstretched palms in a dramatic manner. He start by claiming that the road was desolate and that he was alone. Suddenly, he noticed what appeared to be a large bushy beast sprawled over the road.