CBSE Class 12 English (Core) 2026 — Set 1/3/1

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in about 50 words. (a) Your school is planning to conduct an inter-house handball tournament. Write a notice for the school notice board informing the students about the details of the tournament. Also include participation criteria, registration process, and contact information. You are Shivani/Shivam, President, Sports Club of ABC International School, Newtown. Put your notice in a box. OR (b) You are Mr. Sunil Joshi, General Secretary of Resident Welfare Association, Laxman Society, Rivernagar. Write a notice calling for a meeting of the residents to discuss the proposal of installing solar panels in your locality to meet the electricity demands of the society. Include other necessary details. Put your notice in a box.

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in about 50 words. (a) You are the President of Student Council of XYZ Public School, Hawapur. Your school is organising an Arts and Crafts Exhibition as part of its Annual Day celebrations. On behalf of the Principal, draft a formal invitation card to be sent to parents and guests. Mention a compelling highlight of the programme along with other necessary details. OR (b) You are Meena/Manoj Tiwari, an experienced student counsellor. You have been invited by the Principal of MN Public School, Jawanshahr to take a workshop on the importance of emotional well-being of teenagers. Draft a reply in not more than 50 words, accepting the invitation.

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in 120 – 150 words. (a) Waste management in your colony is becoming an issue of grave concern. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily, discussing the reasons for poor waste management. Also suggest ways to resolve the problem. You may use some of the given cues along with your own ideas to draft the letter. You are Shireen/Sahil of Prestige Colony, Rahagarh. Cues: lack of awareness about waste segregation; inefficient waste collection systems – leading to overflowing bins and environmental pollution; poor infrastructure; Government should support civic authorities to upgrade; spread awareness about civic responsibility. OR (b) You are Arati/Ashok from New Colony, Bamapur. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the post advertised. Write a job application with your bio-data. Advertisement — Join Our Creative Team: Raleigh Planners Needs Event Manager. Qualifications: A degree in hospitality business, or public relations. Skills: Organisational and project management; Strong communication skills; Proficient in use of event software; Ability to adapt and willingness to travel. Experience: 3 – 5 years.

Attempt any one of the two, (a) or (b), in 120 – 150 words. (a) You are Rajni/Raghav and are very upset about the increase in cyber bullying among school students today. Write an article exploring the reasons and suggest solutions to help students live in a safe space in the world of digital technology. You may use some of the cues given along with your own ideas. Reasons: peer pressure, lack of self-esteem; lack of empathy; access to digital freedom. Solutions: educate students on safe online behaviour; collaborate with parents; establish clear policies and reporting channels. OR (b) Write a comprehensive report of the Inter-House Cuisine Competition on the theme 'Healthy Eating' held in your school. Include details of the event, participation details, students' feedback and its overall impact on the student community. You are Sunidhi/Sudhakar, Student Editor. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas to draft the report: Who – What – When – Where – Why – How.

The expression 'we will all keep still' reflects : (A) the poet's willingness to keep quiet. (B) the significance of stillness. (C) the poet's appeal for collective engagement. (D) the purpose of counting up to twelve. (Keeping Quiet)

What does the poet want us to stop ? (Keeping Quiet)

Read the assertion and the reason below, with reference to the given extract. Assertion: The poet advocates the importance of keeping quiet. Reason: He believes that silence can bring out profound changes in our perspective and lifestyle. Choose the correct option: (A) Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. (B) Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is 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)

Complete the following statement correctly: The poet urges the people to count to twelve so that _____. (Keeping Quiet)

'Counting to twelve' is suggested as a _______ (synchronized/disorganized) effort for everybody to keep quiet. (Keeping Quiet)

How can the message in the excerpt, about silence and stillness be applied to promote peace in today's world ? (Keeping Quiet)

The first two lines of the extract refer to the : (A) description of the flourishing city. (B) flowing of traffic. (C) description of the roadside stand. (D) expectation of the rural people. (A Roadside Stand)

Complete the following sentence with a suitable reason: The cash flow is important for urban life because _____. (A Roadside Stand)

Complete the following sentence suitably: Rural people put up their roadside stands in the hope of _______. (A Roadside Stand)

Choose the correct option: The expression 'flower of cities' reflects the _____ (prosperity/poverty) of city life. (A Roadside Stand)

Why is the roadside stand described as pathetic ? (A Roadside Stand)

Read the assertion and the reason below, with reference to the given extract. Assertion: Rural people put up their stand at the edge of the road. Reason: The flow of traffic will help them promote their business. Choose the correct option: (A) Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. (B) Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is 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 Roadside Stand)

What is the reason for Hana's tone of relief in the given expression ? (The Enemy)

Complete the following analogy by choosing one word from the extract: pain : pleasure :: courage : _____ (The Enemy)

According to the above extract, Hana was drained and weakened due to _____. (A) sadness (B) frustration (C) anger (D) fear (The Enemy)

Complete the following sentence suitably: Dr. Sadao was asked to come to the palace to _____. (The Enemy)

The expression 'these indignities' in the above extract refers to ______. (Memories of Childhood)

List one personality trait that is exhibited by the speaker in the above extract. (Memories of Childhood)

What, according to the speaker, is the way out of the situation ? (A) education (B) aggression (C) compliance (D) legislation (Memories of Childhood)

The message conveyed in the given extract is _____. (Memories of Childhood)

What do 'flickering oil lamps' suggest ? (Lost Spring)

Select the correct option from those given in brackets to fill in the blank: The description of the hutments highlights the ______ (pathetic/comfortable) situation of the workers. (Lost Spring)

Bring out the irony in the given statement from the extract. (Lost Spring)

Complete the following suitably: The boys and girls sitting with their fathers and mothers in the dark hutments indicates ______. (Lost Spring)

What does the given line from the extract showcase ? (A) expectation (B) conclusion (C) confusion (D) concession (Lost Spring)

Choose the option that stands as an example of 'act of defiance': (A) She immediately yielded to the request of her brother. (B) Sunil was frightened by the noise of the explosion. (C) Despite his father's strict warning, Arun ventured out in the night. (D) The manager humiliated the peon in front of the entire staff. (Indigo)

What was the primary purpose of the Champaran episode as suggested in the extract ? (Indigo)

The expression 'to mould' in the above extract suggests : (A) to release (B) to shape (C) to advise (D) to help (Indigo)

The above extract suggests that Gandhi was more concerned about ______ (politics/people). (Indigo)

What does the writer mean by the expression 'typical Gandhi pattern' ? (Indigo)

Complete the following analogy by choosing one word from the above extract: disagree : oppose :: mitigate : _____ (Indigo)

What was it that Franz must be feeling bad about ? (The Last Lesson)

What does Umberto Eco refer to as 'interstices' in 'The Interview' ?

Why does Kamala Das compare her mother's face to 'late winter's moon' ? (My Mother at Sixty-six)

What does Keats refer to in the expression 'dark spirits' ? (A Thing of Beauty)

In what manner was the make-up department ahead of AIR and Doordarshan, according to Asokamitran ? (Poets and Pancakes)

The servants of Rajendra Prasad thought Gandhi was another peasant. How did they treat Gandhi ? (Indigo)

Why was Charley in 'The Third Level' keen to buy old currency ?

The Maharaja, on the third birthday of the crown prince, gave him a special gift. What was special about the gift ? (The Tiger King)

What efforts did Zitkala-Sa make to save her hair from being cut ? (Memories of Childhood)

The peddler's temptation for money and Sophie's unrealistic dreams were the root cause for the sufferings of both the characters. Analyse the lessons 'The Rattrap' and 'Going Places' in the light of the above statement.

Analyse the portrayal of fear and freedom in 'Deep Water' and 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers'.

People with physical impairments deserve acceptance, not sympathy. How does the play 'On The Face Of It' advocate the above philosophy through the characters of Mr. Lamb and Derry.

'Journey to the end of the Earth' gives an awakening call to man to act with responsibility to save the environment. Substantiate the above statement with textual evidence.