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NID B.Des Original Paper 2021 (Prelims)

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(PART I)

BOOKLET CODE

QUESTION BOOKLET SERIES

Please fill in your Roll No. NOTE : Confirm that the 1st and 2nd digits of your Roll No. are

0 0 . If not, bring it to the notice of the invigilator.

Name of candidate : ____________________________________Signature of the candidate:_____________ Part

Pattern

Objective Type-Multiple Choice Questions

Question Nos. 1 to 17 22 to 28

Marks per Question 1.0 2.0

Marking of Answers

Exam Duration

Answers of these questions are to be marked only on the OMR Answer Sheet which is provided separately, using Black/Blue ball point pen. 3 hours

Subjective Type

Answers of these questions are to be given in the space provided below each question on the Question-cum-Answer Booklet only.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES Please do not open this Question Booklet (Part I) until asked to do so. Fill up the necessary information in the space provided on the cover of this Question Booklet (Part I), OMR Answer Sheet and Question-cum-Answer Booklet Part II before commencement of the test. 3. The total duration of this test (Part 1 & Part II) is 3 hours. There are 28 questions in Part I. 4. The Test (Part I & Part II) is of total 100 marks. 5. There is No Negative Marking. 6. You may attempt the questions in any order you prefer. 7. Please check for the completeness of the Question Booklet (Part I) & Question-cum-Answer booklet (Part II) immediately after opening. 8. Q.Nos.1 to 28 are objective type questions and answers of these objective type questions are to be marked on OMR Answer sheet provided separately. 1. 2.

8.1. Each question has four options marked (A) (B) (C) and (D). 8.2. Choose the correct option and fill the oval completely with a Blue or Black Ball Point Pen only against the relevant question number. 8.3. Use only Blue or Black Ball Point Pen to darken the oval for answering. 8.4. Do not darken more than one oval against any question. No marks will be given for such responses. 9. Rough work, if any, is to be done on the Question Booklet only. No separate sheet will be provided/used for rough work. 10. Calculator, Mobile or any Electronic Gadgets, etc., are not permitted inside the examination hall. 11. Candidates seeking, receiving and/or giving assistance during the test will be disqualified. 12. Appropriate civil/criminal proceedings will be instituted against the candidates taking or attempting to take this Question Booklet or part of it outside the examination hall. 13. The right to exclude any question(s) from final evaluation rests with the Examining authority.

QUESTION BOOKLET (PART I), OMR ANSWER SHEET AND QUESTION-CUM-ANSWER BOOKLET (PART II) ARE TO BE RETURNED ON COMPLETION OF THE EXAM. 7/XXI-XXII

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PART - A

Questions 1 to 28 are multiple choice questions. Please read the question carefully and select your response from the options provided. The correct answer must be marked in the OMR answer sheet provided separately. Do not write your name anywhere in the booklet. This will lead to disqualification. Question Nos. 1 to 11 are of 01 mark each. Q.1

‘Dulari Devi’ was honoured with Padma Shri award for her contributions in which fields? (A) Bharatanatyam (C) Classical Music

Q.2

(B) Madhubani Art (D) Pottery

You are an astronaut on the Moon and a lunar eclipse happens, what does the earth look like? (A) The Earth will completely disappear from view. (B) The Earth will appear dark, with a reddish glow around its edges. (C) The Earth will shine brighter than usual, fully illuminated by the Sun. (D) The Earth will appear half-lit, with one side bright and the other in darkness.

Q.3

Which of the musical instruments don’t have strings? (A) Sitar (C) Flute

Q.4

Which of the following companies mentioned below are not from India?

(A) 1 (C) 3 Q.5

(B) Veena (D) Violin

(B) 2 (D) 4

Full form of MSP with context to Farmer's protest. (A) Minimum Support Price (C) Market Supply Policy

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(B) Maximum Selling Price (D) Marginal Support Programme

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Q.6

Wuhan city, resides in which of the following Chinese provinces? (A) Guangdong (C) Sichuan

Q.7

(B) Henan (D) Hubei

Why is it recommended to wash hands for corona virus? (A) Because soap makes your hands smell nice and fresh. (B) Because soap kills viruses by breaking down their outer lipid layer. (C) Because soap increases body temperature, killing germs. (D) Because soap adds a protective coating on the skin.

Q.8

What is the direction of the earth's rotation? (A) From west to east (C) From north to south

Q.9

(B) From east to west (D) From south to north

Which of the painting styles given below are done on a cloth? (A) Warli (C) Madhubani

(B) Bhil (D) Pattachitra

Q.10 Observe the given images and identify the correct option.

(A) a-Figurative, b-Floral, c-Minimalism, d-Decorative (B) a-Minimalism, b-Decorative, c-Figurative, d-Floral (C) a-Decorative, b-Minimalism, c-Floral, d-Figurative (D) a-Floral, b-Figurative, c-Decorative, d-Minimalism Q.11 If you take a vaccine, what does it release in the body? (A) Antibodies 7/XXI-XXII

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(B) Hormones

(D) Red blood cells

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Directions (Question Nos. 12 to 17): For each of the following idioms and phrases, choose the option that best expresses its meaning. (1 marks each) Q.12 He passed himself off as a noble man. (A) Was regarded as (C) Pretended to be

(B) Was thought to be (D) Was looked upon

Q.13 In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness. (A) die with honour (B) die in the battlefield (C) die while still working (D) die on a horse back Q.14 Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales. (A) depend upon the public for approval (B) cater to the public taste (C) attempt to appeal to popular taste (D) advertise Q.15 Do not trust a man who blows his own trumpet (A) praises himself (C) praises others

(B) admonishes others (D) flatters

Q.16 It was he who put a spoke in my wheel. (A) destroyed the plan (B) helped in the execution of the plan (C) thwarted in the execution of the plan (D) tried to cause an accident

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Directions (Question Nos. 17 to 21): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option for each. (2 marks each) “Travel is more than simply moving from one place to another; it is a profound act of discovery and transformation. When we visit unfamiliar destinations, we encounter new landscapes, cultures, languages, and ways of life. These experiences widen our perspective and challenge our assumptions. On one level, travel rewards us with beautiful scenery and memorable moments but the deeper gift lies in how those moments change us. We learn humility when a foreign custom surprises us; we gain insight when we engage with someone whose life is very different from our own. Even the hardships, the missed train, the unfamiliar menu, the language barrier become part of the lesson. When we travel, we are also temporarily removed from our routines and the identities we carry at home. That break allows us to see ourselves anew; we become observers of our own behaviours, decision-making, and priorities. Often we return with more clarity about what matters to us and what doesn’t. Moreover, travel has a unique way of reminding us how interconnected our world is. A stranger’s kindness in a remote village echoes the same human impulse that binds us in a busy city. The landscapes may differ, but the underlying humanity remains. Yet travel also carries responsibilities. As a visitor, we must respect local cultures, economies, and environments. Tourism that disregards these can erode the very places we hoped to cherish. The ethical traveller asks: how will my presence affect the community? Am I leaving footprints of benefit or of disruption? Q.17 According to the passage, what is the “deeper gift” of travel? (A) Getting beautiful scenery and memorable moments. (B) Experiencing language barriers and missed trains. (C) The way traveling changes our perspective and ourselves. (D) Visiting as many places as possible. Q.18 What happens when we are “temporarily removed from our routines” during travel? (A) We forget our home identity permanently. (B) We become observers of our own behaviour and priorities. (C) We stop caring about what matters to us. (D) We adopt a new identity and never return. Q.19 The author suggests that travel “reminds us how interconnected our world is”. Which statement best captures this idea? (A) Only city life shows human connection. (B) Landscapes always determine human behaviour. (C) A stranger’s kindness in one place mirrors shared human impulses elsewhere. (D) We should avoid interacting with locals to preserve distance.

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Q.20 According to the passage, what does the “ethical traveller” ask? (A) How to spend as little money as possible. (B) How to ignore local cultures completely. (C) How their presence impacts the local community and environment. (D) How many destinations they can check off their list. Q.21 What is the general tone of the passage? (A) Promotional, encouraging tourism at all costs. (B) Critical, condemning all travel as harmful. (C) Reflective, urging awareness and responsibility in travel. (D) Informative, giving only historical facts about travel. Question nos. 22 to 28 are of 02 marks each. Q.22 One evening during sunset, Eesha and Seema were standing facing each other. Seema's shadow was falling on the right side of Eesha. In which direction is Seema facing? (A) North

(B) South

(D) West

Q.23 Surbahar is a: (A) Musical Instrument (C) Record Label

(B) Folk Art (D) Dance form

Q.24 Count the number of Squares in the figure given below :

(A) 10 (C) 6

(B) 12 (D) 7

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PART – B Q.29 Visualize and draw a scene where you are attending online classes and your younger sibling comes and irritates you while you're in class. Draw this scene in proportion to the given door. (15marks)

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Q.30 Narrate a conversation on the X and O game where the X (Cross) and O (Naught) are characters. Depict various positions on the game and how they move along with their respective dialogues. (6 Marks)

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