प्रोजेक्ट परख (तैयारी उड़ान की)
Class XII English Core
Set 4 Model Question Paper
Part A (Multiple Choice Type Questions)
Question Nos. 1 to 30 are MCQs. Each question has four options. Select the correct option and write it in the answer sheet. Each question carries 1 mark. (1×30=30)
1. Who threw Douglas into the swimming pool?
(a)
Instructor
(b) A young 18-year-old boy
(c)
Mother
(d)
Watchman
2. Which country was Alphonse Daudet from?
(a)
India
(b) England
(c)
France
(d)
New Zealand
3. Who was Saheb?
(a)
A shopkeeper
(b) A ragpicker
(c)
A servant
(d)
All of these
4. How much did Gandhiji ask the Indigo planters to pay to the
farmers?
(a)
20%
(b)
40%
(c)
30%
(d) 50%
5. What is written on the top of the notice?
(a)
Date
(b) Name of the institution
(c)
Salutation
(d)
Subject
6. What is being sold on the roadside stand?
(a)
Furniture
(b)
Cosmetics
(c)
Diesel
(d) Farm produce
7. What convinced Charley that he had reached the third level
Grand Central Station and not
the second level?
(a)
A different world of gas lights and brass spittoons
(b)
Beards and moustaches of 1894
(c)
Newspaper with a date June 11, 1894
(d) All of the above
8. What should be written in the subject of a formal letter?
(a)
Salutation
(b)
Detailed content of the letter
(c) Aim of the letter
(d)
Name and address of the receiver
9. In the poem 'Keeping Quiet', what kind of moment would it be
when everyone is silent?
(a)
Terrible
(b)
Painful
(c) Exotic
(d)
Unforgettable
10. How was Kathamanglam Subbu treated in the Gemini Studio?
(a)
With hatred
(b) With high respect
(c)
Disrespectfully
(d)
Rudely
11. In the poem 'Keeping Quiet', the poet appeals to the readers
to keep quiet for
(a)
Twenty seconds
(b)
One hour
(c)
Thirty seconds
(d) Twelve seconds
12. On which issues is the story 'The Tiger King' a satire on
(a)
People
(b)
Animals
(c)
Birds
(d) The false pride, ego and stubbornness of the powerful people
13. When was Gemini studio set up?
(a)
1920
(b)
1910
(c)
1930
(d) 1940
14. What does 'Durai' mean in the story 'The Tiger King'?
(a)
Chief leader in Bengal
(b)
Chief leader in Andhra
(c) Chief leader in Tamil
(d)
None of the above
15. Who offered shelter to the peddler?
(a)
A beggar
(b)
A friend
(c)
A milkman
(d) An old crofter
16. What does 'The Last Lesson' symbolise?
(a)
Loss of money
(b)
Loss of land
(c)
Loss of family
(d) Loss of language and freedom
17. The writer of 'Indigo' is
(a)
Adrienne Rich
(b)
John Keats
(c)
Robert Frost
(d) Louis Fischer
18. What was Lewis Carroll's opinion of interviews and
autograph?
(a)
Wonder
(b)
Terror
(c) Horror
(d)
None of the above
19. What is the purpose of the journey to the world's most
preserved place - Antarctica?
(a)
To tour the world
(b)
To see the beauty of the earth
(c)
To know the geography more closely
(d) To sensitize the young minds towards climate change
20. What is there in Antarctica?
(a)
A man's history
(b)
Snow's history
(c)
Geographical history
(d) Geological history
21. What does "the flowers of cities" in 'A Roadside
Stand' refer to?
(a) City people
(b)
City cars
(c)
Urban crowd
(d)
The pleasure of cities
22. Who is the author of 'The Last Lesson'?
(a)
Jane Austen
(b)
Rabindranath Tagore
(c) Alphonse Daudet
(d)
None of the above
23. What is the significance of the subject discussed in 'Going
Places' by Barton?
(a)
It tells how to deal with friends
(b)
It tells how to behave smartly
(c) Immediate relevance to the life of school leavers
(d)
It tells how to behave with elderly
24. What does Sophie dream about?
(a) Becoming an actor
(b)
Becoming a manager
(c)
Becoming a sophisticated person
(d)
Becoming rich and sophisticated
25. In the poem 'My Mother at Sixty-six', the image of merry
children has been brought out
by the narrator in order to
(a) Show energy and exuberance of young children
(b)
To show the children playing
(c)
To show the children playing pranks
(d)
To compare with her self
26. When the narrator looked at her mother again, she felt a
pang of
(a) Her familiar ache
(b)
Her built
(c)
Heartache
(d)
Headache
27. In the poem 'A Thing of Beauty', the endless fountain gets
its immortal drink from
(a)
The river banks
(b)
The tap
(c)
Waterfall
(d) Heaven's drink
28. "An endless fountain of immortal drink" is a
reference to-
(a) The continuous flow of sacred or holy water
(b)
Water of Ganges
(c)
Water from the Yamuna
(d)
Water from the tap
29. Why was Subbu a trouble shooter?
(a)
Because of his gossip style
(b)
Because of his flattery style
(c)
Ability to mix up with everyone
(d) Because of his problem resolving quality
30. How does the author come to know that English author was
Stephen Spender?
(a)
From a painting
(b)
From a newspaper
(c)
From a television show
(d) From a book - The God that Failed.
Part B (Subjective Type)
Section A (Very Short Answer Type Questions)
(Q. Nos. 31-38) Read the
passage carefully and answer any six questions. (2×6=12)
It
was story building on an epic scale. The first day barely conveyed the setting
of the tale, and Bahadur's audience as yet had no idea who was coming into the
story. As the moon slipped behind the trees of Mampi Forest, Bahadur said,
"Now friends, Mother says this will do for the day." He abruptly
rose, went in, laid down, and fell asleep long before the babble of the crowd
ceased.
The
light in the niche would again be seen two or three days later and again and
again throughout the bright half of the month. Kings and heroes, villains and
fairy-like women, gods in human form, saints and assassins jostled each other
in that world which was created under the banyan tree. Bahadur's voice rose and
fell in an exquisite rhythm, and the moon light and the hour completed the
magic. The villagers laughed with Bahadur. They wept with him, they adored the
heroes, cursed the villains, groaned when the conspirator had his initial
success, and they sent up to the gods a hearfelt prayer for happy ending.
On
the day when the story ended, the whole gathering went into the sanctum and
protested before the Goddess.
By
the time the next moon peeped over the hillock, Bahadur was ready with another
story. He never repeated the same kind of story or god in the same set of
persons, and the village folk considered Bahadur a sort of miracle. They quoted
his words of wisdom, and lived on the whole end in an exalted plane of their
own, though their life in all other respects was hard and drab.
31. How did Bahadur end the storytelling sessions each day?
Ans-
Bahadur abruptly rose, went in, laid down, and fell asleep.
32. When would the light in the niche be seen again?
Ans-
The light in the niche would be seen two or three days later and again
throughout the bright half of the month.
33. Who populated the world created under the banyan tree?
Ans-
Kings, heroes, villains, fairy-like women, gods, saints, and assassins
populated the world under the banyan tree.
34. How did the villagers react to Bahadur's story telling?
Ans-
The villagers laughed, wept, adored heroes, cursed villains, groaned at
conspirators' success, and prayed for happy endings.
35. What did the villagers do when the story ended?
Ans-
The whole gathering went into the sanctum and prostrated before the Goddess.
36. How did Bahadur prepare for the next story telling session?
Ans-
Bahadur never repeated the same kind of story, brought in the same set of
persons, and was ready with a new story.
37. Find the words from the passage which means
"chatter".
Ans-
Babble
38. Find the words from the passage which means
"dull".
Ans-
Drab
Section B (Short Answer Type Questions)
Answer any six questions in maximum 150 words each. (3X6=18)
39. What happened to the tiger provided by the DewanSaheb?
Ans-
The tiger was killed by the hunters who came to look at it after the king shot
it and went away thinking that he had killed his hundredth tiger and completed
his vow of killing tigers.
40. Why is a visit to Antarctica important to realise the effect
of global warming?
Ans-
Antarctica is the perfect place to study the effects that global warming is
causing. It is here that one can see the effect of melting glaciers and
collapsing ice-shelves and how this is likely to raise the water levels in the
sea and the ocean, as a result of which many low lying regions will be
submerged under water.
41. How did the incident at the YMCA pool affect Douglas?
Ans-
It deprived him of the joy of canoeing boating and swimming. The fear of water
became a handicap. He used every method he knew to overcome this fear. Finally
he decided to engage a trainer and learn swimming.
42. Who was the English visitor to the Gemini Studio and what
was the purpose of visit?
Ans-
The Englishman who visited the studios was Stephen Spender. He was an English
poet and the editor of a British periodical, 'The Encounter'. He visited the
studio to deliver a speech at the invitation of Mr. Vasan who was the boss of
Gemini Studios.
43. What does the third level refer to? What is the significance
of the third level?
Ans-
The third level is a medium of escape through which man yearns to be away from
life's harsh realities.
Modem
life is devoid of peace and tranquility so man in his quest to seek solace
escapes to a place where his aim is to seek the realization of his dreams and
unfulfilled wishes of his subconscious mind.
44. What was the reason for not sending DrSadao to the
battlefield?
Ans-
Sadao was a famous surgeon and scientist. The old General of Japan had full
faith in his abilities as a surgeon. He did not believe any other doctor. He
was not keeping good health and could require surgery any time, so Sadao was
not sent with the troops abroad.
45. What is the sadness that the poet Pablo Neruda refers to in
the poem 'Keeping Quiet'?
Ans-
The poet refers to the 'sadness' of failing to understand oneself in the
monotonous every day existence. He also finds it sad that the humanity is
moving towards its own ruin owing to its unanalyzed actions. He regrets the
rush of outdoing others that has made us forget the values of humanity.
46. Why do the people who run the roadside stand wait for the
squeal of brakes so eagerly?
Ans-
The "squealing of brakes" means that a car has stopped at their
roadside stand. It raises their hopes that the city-folk have stopped there to
buy something from their roadside stand and some city money will come into
their hands.
Section C (Long Answer Type Questions)
Answer any four questions in maximum 250 words each. (5×4=20)
47. You are Hemant/Shobha, a resident of Hiranpur, Pakur. Write
a letter to the editor of THE TELEGRAPH highlighting the issues of blocked
drainage and water logging in your city. Suggest measures to minimise the
problems faced by the residence of your city during the monsoon season.
Ans-
Dhanushpuja
Pakur, Jharkhand
15th December, 2024
The Editor
The Telegraph
Subject- Regarding waterlogging and blocked drainage
in my city
Respected Sir/Madam
As the rainy season sets in, our city is yet again
plagued by water logging and blocked drainage. The lack of effective drainage
systems and inadequate maintenance of existing infrastructure have turned our
streets into virtual rivers.
The consequences are dire, with residents facing
immense hardships and businesses suffering losses. It is imperative that the
authorities take immediate action to address this critical issue.
To mitigate the problem, I suggest regular desilting
and cleaning of drains, upgradation of drainage infrastructure, and
installation of flood warning systems. Community engagement and awareness about
proper waste disposal and collaboration between authorities are also crucial.
Yours sincerely
Shobha Roy
48. Your school recently organised a cleanliness drive in your
city under the SWACHH BHARAT MISSION.
Write a report on the event to be published in your school
magazine.
Ans-
Cleanliness Drive
By Roshan
4th November, 2024, Pakur:
Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, our school undertook
a comprehensive cleanliness drive on 4.11.2024.
The initiative aimed to promote hygiene, sanitation,
and environmental awareness among students and staff.
The drive began with a rally, where students carried
placards and banners emphasizing the importance of cleanliness. Subsequently,
students and teachers participated in a thorough cleaning of the school
premises, including classrooms, corridors, playground, and toilets.
The drive also included a sensitization program, where
experts spoke about proper waste disposal, hand hygiene, and sanitation
practices. The event concluded with a pledge-taking ceremony, where students
vowed to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in their daily lives. The drive began
with a rally, where students carried placards and banners emphasizing the
importance of cleanliness. Subsequently, students and teachers participated in
a thorough cleaning of the school premises, including classrooms, corridors,
playground, and toilets.
The drive also included a sensitization program, where
experts spoke about proper waste disposal, hand hygiene, and sanitation
practices. The event concluded with a pledge-taking ceremony, where students
vowed to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in their daily lives.
49. You are Ashish/Sania of St. Xavier's, Doranda. You recently
visited a slum area in your city where the people suffered a great loss of life
and property in a massive fire. The students of your school rendered service
and material help to the victims. Write a report for your school magazine.
Ans-
SLUM AREA VISIT
By Hemant Kumar
5th November 2024, Pakur:
On 4th of November 2024, our school students visited a
slum area that was ravaged by a devastating fire, resulting in loss of life and
property. The scene was heart-wrenching, with charred remains of homes and
belongings.
Despite the tragedy, our students showed remarkable
compassion and empathy. We distributed essential items like food, water,
clothing, and blankets to the affected families. Students also raised funds
through a bake sale and charity drive, collecting one lakh to support the
victims.
Our school community came together to provide aid and
comfort to those in need. The experience was a poignant reminder of the
importance of empathy, kindness, and community service. We will continue to
support the affected families in their time of need.
50. You are Naveen / Karina of Dhanuspuja, Pakur. Recently you
bought a mobile phone from the Phone Point 83, Mount Road, Pakur. The phone
developed a problem within a month of purchase. Write a letter to the dealer
giving details of the nature of problem and asking him or her to modify the
defect or replace the set.
Ans-
Dhanushpuja
Pakur
14th December, 2024
Manager
The Phone Point
83, Mount Road Pakur
Subject: Request for Phone Repair/Replacement
Respected Sir/Madam
I am writing to request your assistance with my new
mobile phone, which I purchased from your store on 4th of Novemeber, 2024.
Unfortunately, the phone has developed a problem with touch screen not
responding and battery draining quickly.
As the phone is still under warranty, I kindly request
that you repair or replace it as soon as possible. I have attached the purchase
receipt and warranty card for your reference.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Yours sincerely,
Naveen Kumar
51. You have found an expensive geometry box in the school play
ground. Draft a notice for the school notice board. You are Rahul/Shobha,
Class12, De Nobili, Dhanbad.
Ans-
De Nobili, Dhanbad
NOTICE
10th December 2024
LOST AND FOUND
A valuable geometry box has been found in the school
field. It is black in color with a silver lock and contains expensive geometry
instruments. If you are the owner, please claim it from the school office,
providing a detailed description of the box and its contents.
Rahul Kumar
52. Write an article on "Climate Change".
Ans-
The Looming Threat of Climate
Change
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of
our time, with far-reaching consequences for our planet and its inhabitants.
The scientific consensus is clear: human activities, such as burning fossil
fuels and deforestation, are releasing massive amounts of greenhouse gases,
leading to a global average temperature increase of over 1°C since the late
19th century.
Rising temperatures are melting polar ice caps,
raising sea levels, and altering weather patterns, resulting in more frequent
and intense heatwaves, droughts, and storms. The consequences are devastating:
from devastating wildfires to crippling droughts, climate change is already
affecting communities worldwide. It's not too late to act. By transitioning to
renewable energy sources, increasing energy efficiency, and protecting natural
carbon sinks like forests, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate
the worst effects of climate change. The time for action is now.
