Jharkhand Council of Educational Research and Training
PROJECT RAIL GENERAL SCHOOL (12.5.25)
Class-12 Subject-English
Core
Total
Marks-20 Time-
1 Hr.
General
Instructions: -
1.
Total number of questions are Twelve (12). All questions are compulsory.
2.
Question no. 1 to 6 are multiple choice type. Out of 6 Multiple Choice
Questions 2 Questions are Competency Based Questions. Each Question carries 1
mark.
3.
Question no. 7 to 10 are short answer type and carry 2 marks.
4.
Question no. 11 and 12 are long answer type and carry 3 marks each.
5.
Submit the answers sheet with your responses before leaving the examination
hall.
SECTION-A (1x6=6) (MCQs)
1. 'The Last Lesson' is set in the days of -
(A) The Franco-Prussian War
(B)
The French Revolution
(C)
The Russian Revolution
(D)
The First World War
2. M Hamel had said that he would ask questions on
(A)
Adjective
(B) Participles
(C)
Time and Tense
(D)
Articles
3. Who among the following was not sitting on the back benches
during the last lesson?
(A)
Hauser
(B)
Former mayor
(C)
Former postmaster
(D) Hamel's sister
4. 'Then he stopped and leaned against the wall, and, without a
word, he made a gesture
to us with his hand--.'
What
gesture did M Hamel make in above lines?
(A)
You are enslaved now.
(B) School is dismissed- you may go.
(C)
I will come back to teach you.
(D)
Franz will be your new teacher.
5. '.... Showing respect for the country that was theirs no
more.'
What
does the underlined phrase tell us about the villagers?
(A) They had accepted the fate of their nation.
(B)
They wanted to change their nationality.
(C)
They showed their anger against M Hamel for not being sincere.
(D)
They were happy to be a part of Prussia.
6. 'What a thunderclap these words were to me!'
The
underlined words mean-
(A)
Loud and clear
(B) Startling and unexpected
(C)
Pleasant and welcome
SECTION - B (4x2=8) (Short Answer Type)
7. What did Franz notice that was unusual about the school that
day?
Ans-
There were many unusual things about the school that Franz noticed that day.
There was no hustle and bustle as it usually used to be. M Hamel was in his
formal dress and villagers were sitting on the back benches of the classroom.
8. What had been put up on the bulletin-board?
Ans-
A notice from Berlin had been put up on the bulletin-board stating that only
German would be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine.
9. What things did Franz find more tempting than going to
school?
Ans-
Things that Franz found more tempting than going to school were the bright and
warm weather outside, the chirping of birds in the woods and the sight of
Prussian soldiers drilling in the open field.
10. Why was Franz able to understand everything so easily during
the last lesson?
Ans-
Franz was able to understand everything so easily as he was very attentive on
that day. He knew that it was his last lesson in French and felt guilty of not
knowing his own language properly. It created a sense of urgency and
importance. M Hamel was also very patient in his teaching.
SECTION- C (3x2=6) (Long Answer Type)
11. What did M Hamel say about the French language? Why did he
think that language is the
key to prison when a people is enslaved?
Ans-
M Hamel said that French was the most beautiful language of the world. It was
the clearest and most logical of all languages and everyone should love and
respect it.
He
also said that when a nation is enslaved its people must guard their language
among themselves and never forget it. As long as they hold fast to their
language they had the key to prison leading towards freedom.
12. There were many factors regarding the poor performance of
the children in French language.
What were some of them as indicated by M Hamel?
Ans-
During his last lesson, M Hamel was very emotional about the French language.
He was not satisfied with the progress of his students in language skills. He
said that the parents were not anxious enough to have their children learn
French. They preferred to put them to work to have a little more money. He also
blamed himself for not being sincere about his profession and regretted for
giving unnecessary holidays and engaging his students in personal works.
झारखण्ड शैक्षिक अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण परिषद्, राँची
PROJECT RAIL CM SOE & Model School (12.06.2025)
SECTION - A (1x6=6) (MCQs)
1. Who is the poet of Keeping Quiet?
(A)
Robert Frost
(B) Pablo Neruda
(C)
John Keats
(D)
William Wordsworth
2. What is the meaning of Saheb-e-Alam?
(A)
Owner
(B)
Rich man
(C)
Poor man
(D) Lord of the universe
3. At what age was the tiger king handed the throne?
(A)
10 years
(B)
15 years
(C) 20 years
(D)
25 years
4. The wooden tiger was carved by end of apartheid
(A)
A master craftsman
(B)
A British carpenter
(C) An unskilled carpenter
(D)
The shopkeeper himself
5. What does the poet expect the fishermen to do in the poem
keeping Quiet'?
(A)
To be still
(B)
To catch small fishes
(C) not to harm the whales
(D)
to enjoy at home
6. What does the title 'Lost Spring' symbolize?
(A) Lost blooming childhood
(B)
Autumn season
(C)
Lost adulthood
(D)
Lost money
SECTION - B (4x2=8) (Short Answer Type)
7. How did the Tiger King get the name he had?
Ans-
Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur the king of Pratibandapuram is known as the Tiger
King. At the time of his birth the astrologers declared that the prince would
have to die one day. The ten-day-old prince asked the astrologers to reveal the
manner of his death. The wise men were baffled at this miracle. The chief
astrologer said that the cause of his death would be a tiger. The young prince
growled and uttered terrifying words: Let tigers beware! He decided to kill one
hundred tigers. He thus got the name Tiger King.
8. Why does the poet want us to keep quiet?
Ans-
The poet wants us to keep quiet in the hope that the moment of tranquillity
might help us in finding the answers to our problems.
9. What changes occurred in Saheb's life after he took a job at
a tea stall?
Ans-
Saheb now has a regular income. He is paid 800 rupees and all his meals. Thus
food is no problem. But his face has lost the carefree look. The steel canister
in his hand now seems a burden. He is no longer his own master. He may have to
work for longer hours. The helplessness of doing things at his own will makes
him sad.
10. What problems do bangle-makers of Firozabad face?
Ans-
The problem faced by the bangle makers are that they have to work in glass
furnaces with high temperatures, in dingy cells without air and light. The
workers lose sight at an early age due to bad posture and long working hours.
Unfortunately, there is no one to listen to them.
SECTION - C (2x3=6) (Long Answer Type)
11. How did the royal child develop?
Ans-
The royal infant grew up to be a tall and strong crown prince who drank the
milk of an English cow, was brought up by an English nanny, tutored in English
by an English man, saw nothing but English films - exactly as the crown princes
of all other Indian states.
12. Write an article on 'Dowry System: A Social Evil' to be
published in a local newspaper.
Ans-
Dowry
System: A Social Evil
The
dowry system, despite being outlawed and socially condemned, continues to
plague Indian society, acting as a dark shadow over the institution of
marriage. This age-old practice, wherein the bride’s family is expected to
provide money, gifts, or property to the groom's family, has evolved from a
supposed gesture of goodwill to a greedy and dangerous demand.
Dowry
was initially meant as a form of security or support for the bride, but over
the years, it has transformed into a burden for many families. It fuels gender
discrimination by reinforcing the belief that a girl is a financial liability.
As a result, the birth of a girl child is still seen as a cause for worry in
many households.
One
of the gravest consequences of the dowry system is the rise in crimes against
women. There have been countless cases where brides have been harassed, abused,
or even killed for not bringing "enough" dowry. These tragic
incidents not only destroy lives but also tarnish the sacred bond of marriage.
Efforts
to combat the dowry system must come from both legal and societal fronts. While
laws like the Dowry Prohibition Act (1961) exist, their enforcement remains
weak. Public awareness, education, and a collective change in mindset are
essential. Communities must start celebrating simple, dowry-free weddings and
take pride in rejecting this regressive practice.
It is time we as a society recognize the dowry system for what it truly is — a social evil that undermines the dignity of women and weakens the foundation of equality and justice. By taking a stand against dowry, we pave the way for a future where marriages are based on mutual respect, love, and equality, not material transactions.
