CBSE Class 12 English (Core) 2025 — Set 1/5/1

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in about 50 words. (a) Your school is planning to conduct an inter-school science symposium. As the Head of the school cultural committee, write a notice to inform all students about the event, date, time and venue, with participation details and deadlines, contact information, etc. Put your notice in a box. OR (b) The Trips and Treks Department of your school is planning a week-long trip to Rajasthan for the students of class IX during the autumn holidays. Write a notice to inform students about the trip details. Include excursion dates, cost, and last date of payment. Put your notice in a box.

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in about 50 words. (a) You are Rubaya/Roopesh Khan, the Principal of St. Rose School, Bhagirath Lane, Uttarbagh. You want to add a new wing to your school building. Write a formal invitation inviting guests to a cultural evening aimed at raising funds. Mention a compelling highlight of the programme along with other necessary details. OR (b) An invitation has been issued by Mr. Rajan, your School Principal inviting you to the graduation ceremony of the outgoing class 12 students. Draft a formal letter in not more than 50 words, consenting to attend the same. You are Paulina/Peter of 14, ABC Lane, Greencity.

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in 120–150 words. (a) Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your concern about the rising levels of pollution. You are an environmentalist, Radha/Rakesh, 46, Peak Colony, Haranagar. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas: Current pollution levels – reasons; Impact on health and environment; Urgent need for action; Suggestions for reducing pollution; Request for raising public awareness. OR (b) You are Monika Gupta/Piyush Gupta residing at 57/A, R Street, Morbagh. You read the following advertisement and wish to apply for the job of Content Writer. Write the job application along with your bio-data. Advertisement: XYZ Media House requires a Qualified and Experienced Content Writer. Job Profile — Write a wide variety of topics for multiple platforms (website blogs, articles, social updates, etc.); Use creative skills to help build a following for a brand on social media; Create eye-catching and innovative headlines. Minimum 5 years experience, Graduate in Journalism, Computer proficiency. Contact: The Director, XYZ Media House, Madhapur, Morbagh.

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in 120–150 words. (a) Write an article exploring the importance of mental health awareness among Indian youth, providing examples to illustrate your points. You are Neha/Nitin Kapoor, a class XII student. You may use the cues given below along with your own ideas: How have social media and peer pressure influenced mental health in youth? What are the challenges in addressing mental health issues? (Lack of resources and awareness); What are the benefits of mental health awareness for young people? Suggest ways in which young people and institutions can work together to promote mental health awareness. OR (b) Write a comprehensive report detailing the activities undertaken by students as part of the World Environment Day celebrations. Describe the events, give participation details and mention the overall impact of these activities on the school community. You are Ranjana/Rajan, a student of class XII and a member of the school magazine editorial board. You may organise your report by using the following cues: Who – What – When – Where – Why – How.

Select the line/s from the extract that suggests the following: 'The so-called victors of the wars are indifferent to the consequences of their actions.' (Keeping Quiet)

Which of the following does the given extract NOT represent? (A) environmental conflict (B) harmful destruction (C) sustainable peace (D) continuous deforestation (Keeping Quiet)

Choose the correct word from the brackets to complete the following suitably: There is ___ (irony/satire) in the situation where those claiming victory actually achieve nothing of true value. (Keeping Quiet)

Read the Assertion and the Reason. Assertion: The poet criticizes the superficial actions of those involved in conflicts. Reason: The actions described are meant to highlight the futility and destructiveness of wars. Choose the correct option: (A) Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. (B) Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. (C) The assertion is true, but the reason is false. (D) The assertion is false, but the reason is true. (Keeping Quiet)

What is the message that you would give to the warmongers, based on the given extract? (Keeping Quiet)

Which of the following does the given extract NOT imply? (A) A restful place (B) A noisy surrounding (C) Peace and calm (D) Shelter and protection (A Thing of Beauty)

Choose the correct word from the brackets to complete the following suitably: The extract implies that the essence of beauty is a source of ___ (eternal/transient) peace and happiness. (A Thing of Beauty)

Read the following statements. Assertion: The poet believes that beauty provides everlasting joy and comfort. Reason: Beauty creates an environment conducive to health and well-being. Choose the correct option: (A) Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. (B) Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. (C) The assertion is true, but the reason is false. (D) The assertion is false, but the reason is true. (A Thing of Beauty)

State in one sentence what you would include in your address to those who seek beauty. (A Thing of Beauty)

The Shokalskiy was wedged in a thick stretch of ice. As a result the captain ______. (A) felt frustrated by the obstacles (B) decided to surge ahead (C) remained there till the ice melted (D) decided to turn around (Journey to the end of the Earth)

What did the Captain instruct the team to do? (Journey to the end of the Earth)

Why does the writer describe what happens as an epiphany? (Journey to the end of the Earth)

Complete the following suitably: It was celebration time for all the tigers because ______. (The Tiger King)

What strategy does the king use to ensure that he hunts all the tigers? (The Tiger King)

The Maharaja's vow indicates that he is a ______ man. (A) resilient (B) determined (C) generous (D) cautious (The Tiger King)

Give a brief description of the editor. (Poets and Pancakes)

Complete the following suitably: The poet addressed ___ (a puzzled/an enthusiastic) audience. (Poets and Pancakes)

What, added as a last straw, made the speech difficult to understand? (Poets and Pancakes)

Select the textual option that is closest to indicating a sense of unfamiliarity about the poet (or the editor). (A) He was a tall man, very English. (B) Battling with half a dozen pedestal fans on the shooting stage. (C) Very serious and of course very unknown to all of us. (D) The Boss read out a long speech. (Poets and Pancakes)

Complete the following suitably: Eco suggests that his books for children also share his ethical interest because they are about ___ (violence/peace). (The Interview)

Select the textual option that is closest to indicating how his philosophical interests are represented. (A) Aah, now that is more difficult to explain. (B) I have a secret. (C) I pursue them through my academic work and my novels. (D) The universe will become as big as my fist. (The Interview)

What, according to Umberto Eco, will happen if all the empty spaces are eliminated from the universe? (The Interview)

How does Sophie plan to get the kind of money she wanted for her boutique? (Going Places)

Why was Kothamangalam Subbu considered No. 2 in Gemini Studios? (Poets and Pancakes)

Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being resolute? (Indigo)

What could be the reason for the disintegration of Gondwana? (Journey to the end of the Earth)

What did the hunters decide to do when they realized that the tiger was not dead? (The Tiger King)

Both the poems (one being 'My Mother at Sixty-six') delve into experiences of life. How do these poems bring out the internal conflict in each of the women? (My Mother at Sixty-six)

The author vividly describes the trauma of Zitkala-Sa and Bama in 'Memories of Childhood', with examples from the texts, to illustrate the prejudices that were present in society. (Memories of Childhood)