CBSE Class 12 English (Core) 2024 — Previous-Year Question Paper

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in about 50 words. (a) To encourage students to participate in outdoor activities, your school has planned a 7-day trek to Rohtang Pass for students of classes VIII–X during the summer vacation. Write a notice for the school notice board giving all the necessary information. You are Raghav/Ragini, Secretary Trekking Club, Amar Bahadur School. OR (b) The problem of the resident parking of vehicles, often leading to minor scuffles, has become a source of growing concern. As Secretary of Goodwill Flats Welfare Association, Shripur, write a notice informing the residents about a meeting to discuss the problem and find an acceptable solution. Invent necessary details.

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in about 50 words. (a) You are the Student Head, Cultural Affairs Club at Newton Public School. The school is holding its annual function on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at 11 am. The Honourable Education Minister, Dr. Shah has consented to be the Chief Guest. Design an invitation card to be sent to the parents and other invitees. Mention necessary details. OR (b) You are a renowned doctor and have been invited by your school alumni as Chief Guest to the Annual Graduation Ceremony of Green School on Sunday, March 24th, 2024. Write a letter to the President of the Alumni Association expressing your inability to attend due to a prior commitment. Also convey your congratulations to the graduating students.

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in 120–150 words. (a) You are Amar/Anita, a fresh MBA graduate from Singla Institute of Management, Khushbagh. You saw the given advertisement in a newspaper and wish to apply for the position advertised. Write a letter to India Helptel Company along with your bio-data, expressing your interest in the advertised post. OR (b) An increase in the number of vehicles on the road has increased instances of traffic snarls, road rage and accidents. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily showing your concern and examining the reasons for such behaviour. Provide suggestions on how to manage the situation. Use the given cues along with your own ideas to compose the letter. You are Brinda/Bharat.

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in 120–150 words. (a) India is emerging as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Write an article on India as a haven for visitors. You are Leela/Laksh. Use the given cues along with your own ideas to compose the article. OR (b) The senior residents of your colony have initiated a Reading Club for the children of a neighbourhood slum. As Ramesh/Ranjita, the local correspondent of the neighbourhood newsletter, write a report covering the project. Support your ideas with the cues given below.

Which of the following themes is best represented in the given extract? (A) Beauty provides security and peace. (B) Beauty lies in possession of expensive things. (C) Beauty is synonymous with power and riches. (D) Beauty lies in our rich heritage and palaces and temples. (A Thing of Beauty)

Complete the following sentence appropriately: A thing of beauty never passes into nothingness because it is ______. (A Thing of Beauty)

State whether the given statement is True or False with reference to the extract: The quality of a thing ensures that its beauty lasts forever. (A Thing of Beauty)

Based on the rhyme scheme in lines 3 and 4 of the given extract, which word will rhyme with them? (A) please (B) sweep (C) help (D) self (A Thing of Beauty)

The use of the word 'health' in the extract suggests that beautiful things will give us a happier and more wholesome life. It creates a powerful image of _______. (A) rejuvenation (B) attachment (C) long life (D) eternity (A Thing of Beauty)

Which of the following are reflected in the extract above? I. masculine world II. feminine world III. world of bold, fearless creatures IV. world of beautiful handicrafts (A) I, II and III (B) II, III and IV (C) III and IV (D) I, III and IV (Aunt Jennifer's Tigers)

State whether the given statement is True or False: The creator of the tigers was fearless and assertive like the tigers. (Aunt Jennifer's Tigers)

The tigers beneath the tree are: (A) tamed (B) in a cage (C) fearless (D) kings of the jungle (Aunt Jennifer's Tigers)

Based on the rhyme scheme evident in lines 1 and 2, which of the following will rhyme? mean, akin, cream (Aunt Jennifer's Tigers)

'Chivalric certainty' refers to which poetic device? (A) Alliteration (B) Metaphor (C) Simile (D) Repetition (Aunt Jennifer's Tigers)

Derry was stammering because of: (A) a speech defect. (B) excitement. (C) anger. (D) fear. (On The Face Of It)

Complete the sentence appropriately: Derry insisted on going back because _____. (On The Face Of It)

Mr. Lamb was trying to tell Derry that: (A) it was a matter of perception. (B) Derry could stay with him. (C) he spent all his days in the garden. (D) he was fond of company. (On The Face Of It)

From the extract, one can infer that Mr. Lamb was a/an: (A) compassionate man. (B) mysterious character. (C) new neighbour. (D) unreasonable man. (On The Face Of It)

List any two details about how Charley was dressed up. (The Third Level)

Charley decided to use the subway because it was: (A) quicker. (B) cheaper. (C) more fashionable. (D) safer. (The Third Level)

Which time frame is represented through the kind of outfit mentioned in the extract? (A) pre world war era (B) the present times (C) the eighteenth century (D) in the future (The Third Level)

The ragpickers have been living there for ______ decades. (A) three (B) four (C) two (D) five (Lost Spring)

Why do these people have ration cards? (Lost Spring)

In spite of the hardships, they are not willing to go back to their homeland because _____. (Lost Spring)

The women had a/an _____ approach towards life. (A) idealistic (B) passive (C) indifferent (D) practical (Lost Spring)

The result of the demonstration was that _____. (Indigo)

The participants of the spontaneous demonstration were: (B) people of Champaran. (C) Indigo landowners. (D) Indian soldiers. (Indigo)

Gandhi cooperated with the British by: (A) not going to the court. (B) remaining quiet when he was accused. (C) helping to manage the mob of people. (D) leaving Champaran for Delhi. (Indigo)

The statement 'Apparently, the authorities wished to consult their superiors' was indicative of the Britishers' _____. (Indigo)

We miss a thing when we are in fear of losing it. Substantiate this in the light of how the people suddenly realised how precious their language was to them.

What did the peddler say in his defence when it was clear that he was not the person the ironmaster thought him to be? (The Rattrap)

What according to Umberto Eco is the belief that most journalists and publishers have? (The Interview)

What confusion does the Dewan have when the Tiger King broaches the topic of his marriage? (The Tiger King)

'My Antarctic experience was full of such epiphanies,' says Tishani Doshi. Which experience does she consider the best and why? (Journey to the End of the Earth)

What, according to Zitkala-Sa, was 'the hardest trial in that first day', and why? (Memories of Childhood)

Pen down your advice in a letter to Frost on how to deal with sadness. You may begin this way: 'Dear Robert, I have ...' You may end this way: 'Despite the fact that our lives are full of sorrow and suffering, the beautiful things around us give us the strength to endure the sadness of life. Warmly, John Keats.' (A Thing of Beauty)

Examine the different ways each poem addresses the concept of struggle and resilience. (My Mother at Sixty-six)

Dr. Sadao is disturbed and in a dilemma since he has decided to help the enemy soldier. Describe his conflict and the challenges faced in the form of a diary entry. (The Enemy)

'Reality and fantasy are interwoven.' Justify with reference to the prescribed text.