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CBSE Class 12 English (Core) 2019 — Previous-Year Question Paper

CBSE Class XII Board 2019 · Set 1/1/1

Real board examination⚠ Old pattern · pre-2020 syllabus

This paper has 15 questions on a topic removed in CBSE’s 2023-24 syllabus update (each marked Not in syllabus). It’s kept for historical accuracy — the exam really asked it that year — but isn’t in the current syllabus and doesn’t count toward a concept’s importance. Switch to to focus on what’s still examinable.

About this paper

The real Class-12 board examination held in 2019. Every question below is solved the concept-first way. Sample papers are labelled honestly — never shown as a past exam.

Total marks
100
Questions
12
Duration
180 min
Sections
3

The marks / questions / duration above are the official exam pattern. We currently have 34 of this paper’s questions (283% of the full paper), with 34 fully solved. Questions we couldn’t yet extract or verify are held — never shown as complete.

Sections & marks

SectionTypeQuestionsMarks eachTotal
ASection AReading———
BSection BAdvanced Writing Skills———
CSection CLiterature: Text Books & Long Reading Text———
Total12100

The question paper

The questions we hold for this paper, laid out by section. Solutions are on the Answers tab.

Board Examination

English (Core)

CBSE Class XII Board 2019 · Set 1/1/1

Series/Set: 1/1/1Roll No. ________
Time Allowed: 3 hoursMaximum Marks: 100

General Instructions

  1. This question paper contains 12 questions divided into 3 sections — A, B, C.
  2. Section A (Reading).
  3. Section B (Advanced Writing Skills).
  4. Section C (Literature: Text Books & Long Reading Text).

Above is the official exam pattern. The questions printed below are those we currently hold for this paper.

Section A

Reading

Q1.
Reading comprehension — unseen passage 2 (Section A). The copyrighted passage is omitted; candidates completed note-making with headings, subheadings and an appropriate title, and wrote a 100-word summary based on it, worth 10 marks (5 + 5).
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — NOTE-MAKING (removed 2023-24)
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Q2.
Reading comprehension — unseen passage 1 (Section A). The copyrighted passage is omitted; candidates answered 18 objective/short comprehension questions based on it worth 20 marks.
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Section B

Advanced Writing Skills

Q1.
You are Principal of National Public School, Jaipur. You require a TGT (Maths) for your school. Draft a suitable advertisement in not more than 50 words for the 'Situations Vacant' column of 'The National Times' stating essential and desirable qualifications, experience etc of the candidates. OR Arts Club of your school is going to organize a drawing and painting competition. Write a notice in not more than 50 words, to be displayed on the school notice board, inviting students to participate in it. Give all the necessary details. You are Rishabh/Ridhima, Secretary, Arts Club, Sunrise Public School, Gurugram, Haryana.
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Q2.
You have realized the necessity of education and financial independence of women for their family, society and in turn for the nation. Write a letter to the Editor, 'The National Times' highlighting your ideas on the importance of education of women leading to a better status for them. You are Tarun/Taruna, B-7/9, Mall Road, Delhi. (100 – 125 words) OR You bought a refrigerator two months ago from Mohan Sales, Ashok Vihar, Bangalore. It has developed certain problems regarding its functioning. Cooling has stopped and it is making a lot of noise. Write a letter of complaint to the Manager asking him for immediate repair/replacement of the same. You are Sachin/Shashi, 61 Pratap Enclave, Bangalore. (100 – 125 words)
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Q3.
Write a debate in 150 – 200 words either for or against the motion : 'Capital Punishment should be abolished'. OR Regular practice of yoga is useful in maintaining good health. It is also important for good concentration and peace of mind. You are Shivam/Shabnam. Write a speech in 150 – 200 words to be delivered in the morning assembly of your school, highlighting the impact of yoga in our life.
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Q4.
Hard work and punctuality are essential for a happy and successful life. They help in meeting the desired targets of our life. You are Kavya/Kanha. Write an article in 150 – 200 words highlighting the importance of hard work and punctuality in a student's life. OR In your locality a blood donation camp was organized by an NGO – 'For Your Health'. Many people visited the camp and donated blood. Write a report in 150 – 200 words for a local newspaper covering the arrangements, doctors' team, refreshment served etc.
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Section C

Literature: Text Books & Long Reading Text

Q1.
(Reference-to-context, poem extract) Name the poet and the poem.
[1]
Q2.
(Reference-to-context, poem extract) What was the poet's childhood fear?
[1]
Q3.
(Reference-to-context, poem extract) What is the poetic device used in lines 1-2?
[1]
Q4.
(Reference-to-context, poem extract) Explain: 'late winter's moon'.
[1]
Q5.
(Reference-to-context, poem extract — An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum) Who is the unlucky heir?
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum (removed 2023-24)
[1]
Q6.
(Reference-to-context, poem extract — An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum) What has he inherited?
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum (removed 2023-24)
[1]
Q7.
(Reference-to-context, poem extract — An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum) Who is sitting at the back of the dim class?
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum (removed 2023-24)
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Q8.
(Reference-to-context, poem extract — An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum) How is he different from rest of the class?
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum (removed 2023-24)
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Q9.
Who did M. Hamel blame for the neglect of learning on the part of boys like Franz?
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Q10.
How did the instructor turn Douglas into a swimmer?
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Q11.
Why do you think Gandhiji considered the Champaran episode to be a turning point in his life?
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Q12.
What made the chief astrologer place his finger on his nose?
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Q13.
How did the writer indicate that Dr. Sadao's father was a very traditional and conventional man?
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Q14.
How does Jo want the story to end? Why?
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Should Wizard Hit Mommy? (removed 2023-24)
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Q15.
"Seemapuri, a place on the periphery of Delhi yet miles away from it, metaphorically." Explain.
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Q16.
'The Rattrap' focuses on human loneliness and the need to bond with others. Comment.
[6]
Q17.
Attempt a character sketch of Sophie as a girl who lives in her dreams.
[6]
Q18.
Derry and Mr. Lamb both are victims of physical impairment, but their attitudes towards life are completely different. Elaborate.
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Q19.
Write a character sketch of the Governor of Oxford Prison based on the story, 'Evans Tries an O-Level'.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Evans Tries an O-Level (removed 2023-24)
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Q20.
Why did Bama stroll in the market place instead of hurrying back home? Describe the sights she enjoyed seeing there.
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Q21.
Why was Mrs. Hall happy to have a guest at 'Coach and Horses' Inn? How did the stranger behave at the inn?
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Long Reading Text / Novel (removed 2023-24)
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Q22.
Describe Mr. Marvel's meeting with the mariner at Port Stowe. What kind of person was the mariner?
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Long Reading Text / Novel (removed 2023-24)
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Q23.
How did Dunstan Cass meet his end?
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Long Reading Text / Novel (Silas Marner) (removed 2023-24)
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Q24.
Describe the circumstances under which Silas Marner had to leave Lantern Yard.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Long Reading Text / Novel (Silas Marner) (removed 2023-24)
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Q25.
How does the novel, 'The Invisible Man' highlight the theme of corruption of morals in the absence of social restrictions?
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Long Reading Text / Novel (removed 2023-24)
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Q26.
Compare and contrast Griffin (the invisible man) and Dr. Kemp as scientists and also as members of society.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Long Reading Text / Novel (removed 2023-24)
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Q27.
George Eliot has portrayed Godfrey as a morally weak character. Comment.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Long Reading Text / Novel (removed 2023-24)
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Q28.
In 'Silas Marner', describe the role of Dolly Winthrop.
⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Long Reading Text / Novel (Silas Marner) (removed 2023-24)
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