QUESTION BANK SET-1 GRADE 12th English Core
QUESTION BANK Set-1
QUESTION BANK Set-1
Q1-Answer ANY FIVE of the following six questions, in about 40-50 words:
(A) Explain the inference that can be drawn from the line: "Will they make
them sing in German even the pigeons?"
(The Last Lesson)
(B) "Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart." What does the above statement speak of the father?
(Deep Water)
(C) The tigers in the panel that she made Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.
What is the tone of the poet reflected in the above lines ? (Aunt Jennifer's Tigers)
(D) What is Pablo Neruda's complaint against fishermen ? (Keeping Quiet)
(E) How and why does Keats relate 'mighty dead to the 'Thing of Beauty"?
(A Thing of Beauty)
(F) 'Jansie, knowing they were both earmarked for the biscuit factory, became
melancholy.
What inference about Jansie's character is drawn from the above line?
(Going Places) 2x5=10
Q2-Answer ANY TWO of the 11 following three questions, in about 40-50 words:2×2=4
(A) "They decided that the Maharaja must not come to know that he had missed the target',
Why did the hunters try to hide the truth from the king?(The Tiger King)
(B) "I must get rid of this man for your sake'.
How did Dr. Sadao act like a perfect husband? (The Enemy)
(C) "I had been tossed about in the air like a wooden puppet" and now my long hair was shingled like a coward's..."
What inference about the life of Zitkala-Sa can be drawn from the above statement?
( Memories Of Childhood)
Q3.. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 120-150 words:
(A) Imagine you are Pablo Neruda of 'Keeping Quiet'. He advises Robert Frost in the context of his conflict and pain at the plight of the roadside stand owners. Pen down your advice in a letter to Robert Frost. You may begin. Dear Frost,
You seem very pained at the plight of the roadside stand owners, and I would like to advise you…( Keeping Quite)
Or
(B) While M. Hamel talks of language being the key to nationalism Gandhi tells the court it is a 'conflict of duties'. On the one hand, not to set a bad example as a law breaker, on the other hand, to render humanitarian and national service. You get inspired and decide to write an article for a youth magazine urging the youth to dedicate themselves to the service, of the nation.
You may begin like this,
Youth plays an important role in the progress of the nation……( The Last Lesson)
Q4. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in 120-150 words:
(A) Things out, shutting things in.
The above statement speaks about Mr. Lambs open mindedness and large heartedness despite his disability. Inspired by his thought, you as a student leader, give a motivational speech to your class
on how positive attitude and broad mindedness will help one succeed in life.
begin like this
Good morning to one & all.
Being positive and open minded will definitely make you evolve and grow...
( On The Face Of It)
Or
(B) "that if the man were whole I could turn him over to the Police... But since he is wounded" (The Enemy)
The above statement clearly displays Dr. Sadao's commitment to his profession and compassion. Write an article in appreciation of Dr. Sadao's professional ethics and his ability to rise above prejudices. You may begin like this.
Dr. Sadao proved himself to be a man with great humanitarian values…..
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Set-2
Q1. Answer any five of the following six questions in 40-50 words each:5x2=10
(A) What inference can you draw about Sophie's relationship with her father from the story 'Going Places?
(B) We miss a thing when we are in fear of losing it. Substantiate (prove)this statement with two examples from The Last Lesson, how the people in the story suddenly realised how precious their language was to them.
(C) 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)
(D) What does The God That Failed refer to ? (Poets and Pancakes)
(E) What according to Umberto Eco is the belief that most journalists and publishers have? (The Interview)
(F) It is said that the 'Face is a mirror of one's emotions. Why did the poet 'smile and smile' ?(My Mother at Sixty-six)
Q2. Answer any two of the following three questions in 40-50 words each:
2x2=4
(A) What confusion does the Dewan have when the Tiger King broaches( learn )the topic of his marriage ?(The Tiger King)
(B) "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)
(C) Zitkala-Sa says, "Eating by formula wasn't the hardest trial in that first day. What does she mean by 'Eating by formula'?
Q3.Answer any one of the following two questions in 120-150 words: 5M
(a) Imagine you are John Keats, the poet of 'A Thing of Beauty. What advice might you offer to Robert Frost, the poet of 'A Roadside Stand in the context of his The sadness that lurks near the open window?
Pen down your advice in a letter to Frost on how to deal with sadness. You may begin this way:
Dear Robert,
I have recently read your poem 'A Roadside Stand and.......
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
Or
(b) Create a comprehensive comparison of the themes present in Aunt Jennifer's Tigers and 'My Mother at Sixty-six. Specifically discuss the different ways each poem addresses the concept of struggle and resilience.
Q4. Answer any one of the following two questions in 120-150 words: 5M
(a) 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.
Or
(b) In the story The Third Level, reality and fantasy are interwoven. Justify.
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Set-3
Set-3
QUESTION BANK
Q1-Answer any five of the following six questions in 40-50 words each.5x2=10
(A)Who was Subbu's enemy? Why?
(Poets and Pancakes)
(B) Why do you think Gandhiji considered the Champaran episode to be a turning point in his life?
(Indigo)
(C) The Name of the Rose deals with medieval history. Was this fact responsible for the novel's success ?
(The interview (Parts I & II))
(D) Why was Sophie jealous of her brother Geoff's silence?(Going Places)
(E) Who did Mr Hamel blame for the neglect of leaming on the part of boys like Franz ? (The Last Lesson)
(F) How will keeping quiet protect our environment ? (Keeping Quiet)
Q2.. Answer any two of the following three questions in 40-50 words each:2x2=4
(A) Why did Derry refuse to believe what his mother said against Mr Lamb ?
(B) What was the objective of the 'Students on Ice programme?
(Joumey to the End of the Earth)
(C) Why did the General not send Dr. Sadao to the war front where he was most needed ? (The Enemy)
Q3. Answer any one of the following two questions in 120-150 words: 5
(a) The bangle makers of Firozabad make beautiful bangles and make everyone happy but they themselves live and die in squalor. Elaborate
Or
(b) What idea does the poet want to convey through the poem, 'My Mother af Sixty-six?
Q4. Answer any one of the following two questions in 120-150 words:5M
(a) What are phytoplankton ? How are they important to our ecosystem ?
(Journey To The End Of The Earth)
Or
(b) Do you see an intersection of time and space in the story, The Third Level?
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Set-4
Q1. Answer any five of the following six questions in 40 50 words each:5x2=10
(A) Identify an instance of hope or resilience in 'Lost Spring' and analyse how it reflects one of the story's themes.
(B) Interpret the use of visual imagery by Kamala Das in her poem to depict the passage of time.
(C ). What does the contrasting imagery of the church clock and the Prussian trumpets represent, in 'The Last Lesson'?
(D) How does the author's writing style in 'The Interview affect the reader's understanding of the story?
(E) Explain how the rattrap symbolises the dual aspects of human nature.
(The Rattrap)
(F) What factor’s were largely instrumental in the victory of the peasants in 'Indigo'?
Q2.. Answer any two of the following three questions in 40 50 words each:2x3=4
A. Discuss the significance of the toy tiger in the climax of 'The Tiger King.
B. Interpret the significance of both literal and metaphorical journeys in the story, The Third Level.
C. How does Susan Hill subtly portray a blend of pessimism and optimism in 'On the Face of It'?
Q3. Answer any one of the following two questions, in about 120-150 words.1x5=5
(A) Analyse the poems, A Roadside Stand and Aunt Jennifer's Tigers for the theme of inequality and its impact on the bearers.
OR
(B) How do the characters of Sophie from 'Going Places' and Subbu from 'Poets and Pancakes' compare and contrast in terms of their aspirations, constraints, and the pursuit of their dreams?
Q4 Answer any one of the following two questions, in about 120-150 words1x5=5
(A) The influence of belief in traditions such as religion, family bonds, or patriotism can be used to develop narrative techniques like setting, motivation, sources of conflict, and pacing. Analyse how the writer has incorporated such influences to good effect in the story, The Enemy. Support your answer with valid textual evidence.
OR
(B) Discuss the narrative techniques used by the author in The Third Level. How do these techniques effectively convey the themes of escapism and nostalgia? Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis.
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Set-5
Q1. Answer any five of the following questions in 30-40 words each:5x2-10
(a) Do you think the poet advocates total inactivity and death?
(b) What is the message Of poem ‘Keeping Quite ‘ by Pablo Neruda?
(c) What was the plea of the folk who had put up the roadside stands?
(d) What happened when Rajkumar took Gandhiji to the house of Rajendra Prasad in Patna?
(e) What did the peddler write in his letter to Edla?
(f) Why didn't Sophie want Jansie to know about her meeting with Danny Casey?
Q2. Answer any two of the following questions in 30-40 words each: 2x2-4
(a) When was the Tiger King in danger of losing his kingdom?
(b) What gave the writer the idea that the Grand Central was growing like a tree?
(c) What are the indications for the future of human kind?
Q3 Attempt any one of the following questions in 120-150 words:1x5-5
(A) The story Deep Water talks about Douglas attempts to overcome his fear of water the story can also be viewed as a figurative manifestation of life many challenges.Elaborate with the reference to text.
Or
(B) Give a brief account of the life and activities of the people like Saheb-e-Alam settled in Seemapuri.
Q4.. Attempt any one of the following questions in 120-150 words:1x5-5
(A) The lesson, 'On the Face of It', is an apt depiction of the loneliness and sense of alienation experienced by people on account of a disability. Explain.Or
Mr Lamb calls Derek his friend while Derek refuses his affirmation.Would you consider their relationship with each other as a friendship? Support your answer with reference to the instance from the text.
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