English (Core) · 2022 · Set 1/1/1

CBSE Class 12 English (Core) 2022 — Set 1/1/1

CBSE Class XII Board 2022 · Set 1/1/1

Real board examination

Sets

This paper has 2 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 2022. Every question below is solved the concept-first way. Sample papers are labelled honestly — never shown as a past exam.

Total marks: 40
Questions: 6
Duration: 120 min
Sections: 3

The marks / questions / duration above are the official exam pattern. We currently have 13 of this paper’s questions (217% of the full paper), with 13 fully solved. Questions we couldn’t yet extract or verify are held — never shown as complete.

Sections & marks

Section	Type	Questions	Marks each	Total
ASection A	Reading (comprehension)	—	—	—
BSection B	Writing (letter/report)	—	—	—
CSection C	Literature (Flamingo & Vistas)	—	—	—
Total		6		40

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 2022 · Set 1/1/1

Series/Set: 1/1/1Roll No. ________

Time Allowed: 2 hoursMaximum Marks: 40

General Instructions

This question paper contains 6 questions divided into 3 sections — A, B, C.
Section A (Reading (comprehension)).
Section B (Writing (letter/report)).
Section C (Literature (Flamingo & Vistas)).

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

Section A

Reading (comprehension)

Q1.

Reading comprehension — unseen passage 2 (Section A). The copyrighted passage is omitted; candidates answered any 6 objective/short comprehension questions from the 7 given, worth 6 marks.

[6]

Q2.

Reading comprehension — unseen passage 1 (Section A). The copyrighted passage is omitted; candidates answered any 8 objective/short comprehension questions from the 9 given, worth 8 marks.

[8]

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Section B

Writing (letter/report)

Q1.

You are Avantika, residing in Jamshedpur. Your friend, from the same city is hosting her parents' 50th marriage anniversary and has extended an invite to you. Draft a letter of reply of acceptance in not more than 50 words mentioning date, venue and time.

[3]

Q2.

Attempt any one from A and B given below: (A) SITUATION VACANT — NAV JEEVAN PUBLIC SCHOOL requires Senior Computer Teacher. Eligibility requirements – Post-graduate in Computer Science with minimum 5 years work experience as a computer teacher. Mention additional skills, interest and achievements. Contact – Principal, Nav Jeevan Public School. You are Samera/Sameer. Write a letter of application for the above mentioned post in 120-150 words. Include a detailed bio-data. OR (B) You are Akshita/Akshay, staff correspondent for the 'BRIGHT STAR' newspaper. A day long seminar was organized by Nirmaan Public School on the 'Benefits of Yoga – A Healthy Heart'. Students from 20 schools participated in the event. Renowned yoga exponent Guru Shivang addressed the students on the benefits of yoga. Students of the Yoga Club demonstrated basic 'asanas' and breathing exercises. Write a report on it for the newspaper in about 120-150 words mentioning date, venue, Chief Guest, activities and response of the participants.

[5]

Section C

Literature (Flamingo & Vistas)

Q1.

What made the peddler think that he had fallen into a trap? (The Rattrap)

[2]

Q2.

What would be the impact of synthetic indigo on the prices of natural indigo? (Indigo)

[2]

Q3.

What does Aunt Jennifer symbolize in the poem 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers'?

[2]

Q4.

Explain the given lines from the poem 'A Thing of Beauty'.

[2]

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Q5.

Who is Mr. Lamb? How does Derry get into his garden? (On the Face of It)

[2]

Q6.

Do you think Jack had the capability to tell good stories? Why/Why not? (Should Wizard Hit Mommy?)

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — 'Should Wizard Hit Mommy?' chapter (removed 2023-24)

[2]

Q7.

In what way do the things of beauty leave a lasting impression on us? (A Thing of Beauty)

[4]

Q8.

Evans managed to outsmart the authorities because of his meticulous planning. Explain in the context of Evans's character. (Evans Tries an O-Level)

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Evans Tries an O-Level (removed 2023-24)

[4]

Q9.

What changes occurred in the lives of farmers after Gandhi's visit to Champaran? (Indigo)

[4]

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