Answer the following questions on the basis of ANY ONE of the prose passages given below. The candidate must clearly mention / underline the passage chosen. (05×04 = 20) (a) Passage: “Even if you go far away, I shall bring freedom to you.” This proclamation belonged to that lion-hearted leader of the Indian National Army. These were the days of the Second World War. One British defeat followed another. The Japanese army was advancing rapidly. It captured Singapore and marched towards the prisoner-of-war camp there. While retreating, many British officers left a large number of Indian soldiers behind. Those men fell into the hands of the Japanese army and were kept in prison camps. Rashbehari Bose was trying to bring these Indian soldiers together and organise them one by one. At that very time Subhash Bose arrived in Rangoon. Inspired by his struggle for freedom, both Burma and Japan came forward with every kind of help. He addressed the soldiers and ordered them to wage a joint war with the Japanese army to throw the British out of India. His arrival infused new life into those soldiers. They were filled with admiration for him and for various other leaders. They were ready to fight unto death for the freedom of their country. The Indian National Army was formed and, together with the Japanese army, repeatedly fought to liberate India. Questions: (i) Which “Singh” has been referred to in this passage? (ii) What was the condition of the war between the British and Japanese forces at that time? (iii) When did Subhash Bose reach the place of this incident? (iv) Why was new life infused into the Indian soldiers? (v) For what purpose was the Indian National Army organised? OR (b) Passage: India today is emerging on the world stage as a great developing power. The country is not short of natural resources. The industriousness of Indians is unique. In the fields of knowledge-science and the latest technology too, India is in an excellent position. A solid foundation for development has been prepared through natural wealth and human resources, and therefore the hope that India will become a super-power is growing stronger. Inspiring great personalities are also offering their contributions to the nation. Because of this, along with political freedom we have gained self-respect and strength. Hence, in the future, India will surely become a ‘super-power’. Questions: (i) How has the foundation for India to become a super-power been prepared? (ii) What has India gained from inspiring great personalities? (iii) In which fields has India achieved the greatest progress? (iv) According to the author, what special quality do Indians possess? (v) Which viewpoint regarding India predominates in the above passage?