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Model Question Paper Set - 03
Class: 12 Sub: Elective English
PART A
Multiple Choice Questions
Question no 1 to 30
carries 1 mark each there are four options. choose the correct
option and write in the answer sheet.
Read the following poem
carefully and answer the questions from Q No 1 to 5:-
I
wandered lonely as a cloud
That
floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When
all at once I saw a crowd,
A
lost, of golden daffodils;
Beside
the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering
and dancing in the breeze.
1. The speaker wandered lonely as a
(a)
Sun
(b)
Moon
(c) Cloud
(d)
Tree
2. What do you mean by the word "vales"?
(a) Valley
(b)
Hill
(c)
River
(d)
Park
3. The speaker all at once saw a crowd of---
(a)
Rose
(b)
Lotus
(c)
People
(d) Daffodils
4. The poem is written in
(a) First person
(b)
Third person
(c)
Second person
(d)
Sixth person
5. Which word confirms that the speaker-poet was alone?
(a)
Wandered
(b) Lonely
(c)
Host
(d)
Crowd
Choose the correct
Indirect Speech from Q no. 6 to 8
6. The boy said to the girl, "What is your name?"
(a)
The boy told the girl what is your name.
(b) The boy asked the girl what her name was.
(c)
The boy asked the girl what was her name.
(d)
The boy told the girl what was her name.
7. The teacher said, "The earth moves round the sun."
(a) The teacher said that the earth moves round the sun.
(b)
The teacher said that the earth moved round the sun.
(c)
The teacher said that the earth was moving round the sun.
(d)
The teacher said that the earth will move round the sun.
8. Priya said to Raj, "Please give me a pen."
(a) Priya requested Raj to give her a pen.
(b)
Priya requested Raj to give him a pen.
(c)
Priya ordered Raj to give her a pen.
(d)
Priya told Raj to give him a pen.
9. The girl told Riya that she was ill. (Change into direct
speech)
(a) The girl said to Riya, "I am ill."
(b)
The girl said to Riya, "You are ill."
(c)
The girl said to Riya, "I was ill."
(d)
The girl said to Riya, "Are you ill?"
10. Nitu told Vijay that she was singing a song. (Change into
direct speech)
(a)
Nitu said to Vijay, "You are singing a song."
(b) Nitu said to Vijay, "I am singing a song."
(c)
Nitu said to Vijay, "He is signing a song."
(d)
Nitusaid to Vijay, "I sing a song."
Replace the underlined
verbs with correct verbs from the given options
11. I am feeling
that the girl is dishonest.
(a) feel
(b)
feeling
(c)was
felt
(d)
had felt
12. Rohan is going
to college by bus yesterday.
(a)
was going
(b)
goes
(c) went
(d)
had gone
13. This house consisting
of three rooms.
(a) consists
(b)
consist
(c)
is consisting
(d)
consisted
14. Prity never get up
early in the morning.
(a) Gets up
(b)
Getting up
(c)
Got up
(d)
was got up
15. It is raining
for two days.
(a)
Rains
(b) Has been raining
(c)
Was raining
(d)
Will rain
16. In which language does Manjula write?
(a) Kannada
(b)
English
(c)
Hindi
(d)
Bengali
17. Eveline was in love with------
(a)
Harry
(b)
Raizel
(c)
Gretl
(d) Frank
18. Why did CaptianHagberd come to Colebrook?
(a) In search of his son
(b)
In search of peace
(c)
In search of his father
(d)
In search of his wife
19. Who said "Give me water!" in Chandalika?
(a) Ananda
(b)
Prakriti
(c)
Dr. Pal
(d)
Prakriti's mother
20. Where did the narrator meet Frau Frieda for the first time?
(a) Vienna
(b)
Cuba
(c)
Barcelous
(d)
Delhi
21. How many letters did Eveline write?
(a)
One
(b) Two
(c)
Three
(d)
Four
22. Dr. Margolin was a
(a)
Christian
(b) Jew
(c)
Hindu
(d)
Muslim
23. Where did Kubla Khan build a pleasure dome?
(a) Xanadu
(b)
Beijing
(c)
Moscow
(d)
Mumbai
24. Who was Dr. Solomon Margolin's lady-love?
(a)
Gretl
(b) Raizel
(c)
Malini
(d)
Eveline
25. What was the narrator doing in the essay 'The Mark on the
Wall'?
(a)
Running
(b)
Singing
(c) Smoking
(d)
Playing Chess
26. The shooting of 'The Virgin Spring' was going on in the
month of
(a)
January
(b)
December
(c)
April
(d) May
27. The play 'Chandalika ' begins in the month of
(a) Vaishakh
(b)
Ashad
(c)
Kartik
(d)
Pous
28. How old was Ingmar Bergman when he got his first film
projector?
(a) Ten years
(b)
Twelve years
(c)
Three years
(d)
Two years
29. How many cottages had Captain Hagberd in the story
'Tomorrow'?
(a)
Three
(b) Two
(c)
One
(d)
Five
30. Who was Balu married to in 'The Financial Expert'?
(a)
Meenakshi
(b) Brinda
(c)
Eveline
(d)
Malini
Part B (Subjective Types)
Section A (Very Short Answer Type Questions)
Read the following
passage and answer any six questions from No. 31to 38. (2x6=12)
Dexter
was a military general in Hitler's army. During the Second World War, he was
appointed as the Guard of a Fortress near the French border. He moved on his
mission leaving his wife behind who was to be the hostage if Dexter failed in
his duty. After the continuous attack of the Allied army, only ten thousand
German soldiers were left without any ammunition in the most miserable condition
with all the injuries but no medicines and no treatment. All round the clock,
the Allied Army announced their support after the surrender but there was
Hitler who wanted everyone to die in the battlefield.
Dexter
was having all confusion of thinking of his wife. In between he received a
letter from his wife who would die of cancer by the time Dexter would be going
through the contents. There was now nothing to be afraid of or to care for.
Dexter killed his immediate boss and on radio announced the surrender. Now the
ten thousand soldiers were being looked after by the doctors of the Allied army
and could get the chance to survive and to live on.
31. Who was Dexter?
Ans-
Dexter was a military general in Hitler's army.
32. Where was he appointed?
Ans-
During the Second World War, Dexter was appointed as Guard of a Fortress near
the French border.
33. Who was kept as hostage?
Ans-
Dexter's wife was kept as hostage.
34. When did Dexter kill his immediate boss?
Ans-
Dexter received a letter from his wife. She informed that she would die by the
time he would read the letter. After reading the letter, Dexter killed his
immediate boss.
35. Why did Dexter surrender to the Allied army?
Ans-
Dexter was left with only ten thousand German soldiers. But they had no ammunition.
And most of them were injured. They got no treatment. That is why Dexter
decided to surrender.
36. How did Dexter's wife die?
Ans-
Dexter's wife died of cancer.
37. Find out the word from the passage which means
"doubt".
Ans-
Confusion.
38. Find out a word which means "castle".
Ans-
Fortress
Section B (Short Answer Type Questions)
Answer any six questions from 39-46. (3×6=18)
39. "She did her job well..."- Who is she? What was
her job?
Ans-
This line is taken from the story' I Sell my Dreams' written by Gabriel Garcia
Marquez. Here "she" refers to Frau Frieda, the main character of the
story. Frau Frieda's job was to predict the immediate future of the Viennese
family members. They even breathed the faintest sigh by her order.
40. "Escape! She must escape!" Who is "she"?
Why must she escape?
Ans-
This line is taken from the famous story 'Eveline' written by James Joyce. Here
"she" refers to Eveline, the central character of the story.
Eveline
had to workhard both at home and also at the store. She was also afraid of her
father. On the other hand, Frank loved her a lot. That is why she must escape.
41. Justify the title of the story 'Tomorrow'.
Ans-
'Tomorrow' is a famous story written by Joseph Conrad. Captain Hagberd's son
Harry went away from home sixteen years ago. An elderly father Captain Hagberd
had been obsessively waiting for his son's return. This story explores the
themes of hope, obsession and the passage of time. Captain Hagberd believes
that Harry will come back tomorrow. Thus the title of the story is apt and
justified.
42. "Please tell him that his mother has not done anything
wrong." Who said this? Why?
Ans-
This is a famous line taken from the story 'One Centimetre' written by Bi
Shu-min.
Tao
Ying, the central character of the story said this.
Tao
Ying had only one ticket for visiting the Buddha Temple. Xiao Ye, Tao Ying's
son, was less than 110cm. But the temple guards measured him to be more than
110 cm of height. So they denied to allow Tao to enter the temple. But later
she wrote the temple authority that Xiao was not as tall as 110 cm. One month
later two officials came. They measured and found that he was 110 cm. They
realised the guard's fault. Then Tao requested them to tell Xiao that his
mother was not wrong.
43. Who is called "Dear Son of memory, great heir of
Fame..."? Why?
Ans-
John Milton in his poem 'On Shakespear*1630' calls William Shakespeare
"Dear Son of memory, great heir of fame."
Shakespeare
has written many unvalued books. He has built a live-long monument himself. He
lives in the hearts of his readers. That is why he is called "Dear son of
memory, great heir of fame."
44. "I have looked upon those brilliant creatures..."
What are called "brilliant creatures" and why?
Ans-
This line is taken from the famous poem 'The Wild Swans at Coole' written by
W.B Yeats. In this poem, the swans are called "brilliant creatures".
W.B
Yeats visited the lake nineteen years ago. Now he has grown old and weak. But
the fifty nine swans are as lively and energetic as they were nineteen years
ago. Everything has changed since his first visit nineteen years ago. But the
Swans are still strong. That's why they are called "brilliant
creatures".
45. What did Kamala promise her great grandmother? Could she
keep her promise?
Ans-
'Blood' is an important poem written by Kamala Das. In this poem, their three
hundred years old ancestral house plays an important role. Kamala promised her
great grandmother that she would rebuild the house when she would grow up.
Kamala grew up. But she learnt that to earn money was
a difficult task. She failed to earn a lot of money. Thus, she could not keep
her promise.
46. What are some of the risks that film-making involves?
Ans-
Ingmar Bergman is a prominent
film director in the world. He has described the risks of film-making in essay
'Film-making'.
Film-making involves storytelling through a sequence
of pictures. It is absolutely important that the public identifies with the
theme of the film. Otherwise the producer's investment will be a wastage.
Section C (Long Answer Type Questions)
Answer any four questions from 47-52. (4x5=20)
47. Draw a character sketch of Frau Frieda.
Ans-
Frau Frieda is the central
character of the story 'I Sell My Dreams'. She is mysterious. She claims to
have the ability to foretell the future through dreams. She makes her fortune
by predicting the future of a wealthy Viennese family. She is not pretty but a
charming human being. She wears a serpent-shaped Egyptian ring on her right
forefinger. At the age of seven, she predicts that her five-years old brother
would die of being carried off by flood. She told her mother to stop him from
eating sweets. But he eats a piece of caramel in secret and dies by choking.
Frau Frieda travels a lot and explores new places.
48. Margayya is the cause of his ruin. Explain.
Ans-
R.K Narayan is one of the
greatest of the Indian writers who wrote in English. His 'The Financial Expert'
is a novel which has touched the heart of his readers. Margayya is the central
character of the novel. He starts his life from under a banyan tree near the
Central Co-operative Land Mortgage Bank in Malgudi. But the Secretary orders
him to leave that place. He meets Dr. Pal. Dr. Par gives him the manuscript of
a book'Bed Life'. Margayya publishes it with the help of MadanLal and earns a
lot of money. Margayya then starts banking business. Dr. Pal helps him
gathering investors. He earns a lot of money by banking business. But one day,
Margayya slaps Dr. Pal for spoiling his son Balu. Dr. Pal spreads the news that
Margayya has lost all his money. All the customers come to get back their
money. Margayya declares himself bankrupt. Thus we can say that Margayya
himself is the cause of his ruin.
49. Write an essay on 'Use of Internet'.
Ans-
Use of Internet
This is the age of science and technology. We cannot
think of ourselves without internet in today's world. Internet plays the most
important role in our modern life. With the use of internet, we can share
information with just one click-through emails, fax and various other mediums.
We can easily send money to the shopkeeper, the educational institutions and
anywhere else with the help of internet. We can connect ourselves through video
conferences and messages with each other. With the help of internet, students
can study for exams, participate in extra-curricular activities and so on.
Internet has brought effective changes in the field of healthcare also. We can
easily connect with our doctors sitting miles away in Chennai or in Bangalore
for checkup. Internet helps us make friendship with the people from all over
the world through Facebook, WhatsApp and so on. But internet can be addictive
also. It can lead children in the wrong direction if not used properly. But
modern day cannot be thought of without internet.
50. Yesterday Teachers' Day was celebrated in your school. Write
a report to be published in the School Magazine. Sign as Sheela/ Rohan.
Ans-
Teachers' Day Celebrated at +2
School Amrapara
By Rohan
Amrapara, 6th Sep 2024:
Yesterday Teachers' Day was celebrated with great
enthusiasm and happiness at +2 School Amrapara. The Chief guest of the
programme was the respected B.D.O. of Amapara. The programme was held at the
auditorium hall. The Principal of the school ShriChandan Kumar presided over
the programme. He put a garland on the photograph of Dr.
SarvepalliRadhakrishnan to pay him homage. Respected B.D.O. Sir delivered a
valuable speech on the importance of the day. The Principal Sir also delivered
a beautiful speech. The Students of class X and xii performed various cultural
activities like dance, songs, speeches. A drama was enacted by the students of
Class X. The students also arranged some fun games for the teachers to
entertain them. All the teachers and the guardians appreciated the programme.
The programme ended with the thanks giving ceremony by John Sir, the English
teacher of the School. Sweets were distributed to all the students and
guardians present there.
51. Draw a character sketch of Prakriti.
Ans-
Prakriti is the central character
of the play 'Chandalika' written by Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore highlights
casteism in this play. Prakriti is a Chandal girl who belongs to the lowest
caste of the society. Nobody touches her. But Ananda, the Buddhist monk drinks
water from Prakriti in a hot Vaishakh day. Prakriti feels that she has got a
new life. She compels her mother to spread magic spell on Ananda and bring him
back to her. Ananda saves her from the burnt of societal disdain and oppression
due to her low social status. As Ananda has given her a new life and
self-realisation, she wants him by her side all the time.
ButPrakriti is an unfortunate girl. She loses her
mother at the end. Due to the exhaustion of spreading black magic on Ananda,
Prakriti's mother breathes her last. Ananda comes but Prakriti cannot keep him.
Thus she becomes a tragic character in the play.
52. Differentiate between Slavery of man to man and Slavery of
man to nature.
Ans-
G.B. Shaw is a famous writer.
His essay 'Freedom' puts light on the issue of slavery. He keeps slavery into
two categories. The first one is Slavery of man to Nature. Nobody in the world
can avoid it. Even the emperors with hundreds of slaves cannot avoid this
slavery. One has to eat, drink and sleep himself/herself. But nature has made drinking,
sleeping and eating a nice thing. If one sleeps, he/she feels rejuvenated.
On the other hand, Slavery of man to man is completely different. There is no pleasant feeling in doing so, Man with great power and financial might can keep servants and let them do their tasks for money. It can be avoided. But Slavery of Man to Nature is unavoidable.
