यह रहा कक्षा 12 अंग्रेज़ी (CBSE Pattern) का एक प्रश्न पत्र (Question Paper) — 2025 बोर्ड परीक्षा के अनुरूप। यह प्रश्न पत्र Reading, Writing, Grammar और Literature सेक्शन के आधार पर तैयार किया गया है।
Class 12 – English Core
Time: 3 Hours | Maximum Marks: 80
Section A – Reading Skills (20 Marks)
Q1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (10 Marks)
(Passage about the effects of climate change – unseen)
Questions:
a. What is the main idea of the passage?
b. Mention two major impacts of climate change.
c. What solutions are proposed by the author?
d. Give synonyms of the words: i) drastic ii) vulnerable
e. Give an appropriate title to the passage.
Q2. Read the following factual passage and answer the questions: (10 Marks)
(Passage based on a survey or report – e.g., mobile phone usage among teenagers)
Section B – Creative Writing Skills (16 Marks)
Q3. Attempt any one: (4 Marks)
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You are the Secretary of the Cultural Club of your school. Write a notice about an inter-school drama competition.
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Draft a classified advertisement for a 2BHK flat available on rent in Delhi.
Q4. Attempt any one: (6 Marks)
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Write a letter to the Editor of a national daily highlighting the issue of air pollution in your city.
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Write a job application for the post of English teacher in a reputed school. Attach your résumé.
Q5. Attempt any one: (6 Marks)
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Write an article on the topic "Social Media: A Boon or Bane?"
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Write a speech on the importance of mental health among students.
Section C – Grammar (Grammar based questions) – (10 Marks)
Q6. Fill in the blanks with correct form of the verb: (4 Marks)
i. She __________ (go) to school every day.
ii. The cake __________ (bake) when I entered the kitchen.
iii. If he __________ (study), he will pass.
iv. The boy __________ (run) fast and won the race.
Q7. Error Correction: (4 Marks)
Identify the error and correct it.
i. The students was very excited.
ii. He is senior than me.
iii. She have completed her homework.
iv. The sceneries of Kashmir are beautiful.
Q8. Rearrange the words/phrases to form meaningful sentences: (2 Marks)
i. beautiful / is / this / morning / really
ii. to / we / going / are / picnic / the
Section D – Literature (34 Marks)
Q9. Answer any five of the following in 30–40 words each: (2×5 = 10 Marks)
a. Why did the peddler think the world was a rattrap? (The Rattrap)
b. What made Franz ashamed in the class? (The Last Lesson)
c. Describe the irony in the poem ‘A Thing of Beauty’.
d. What does the tiger in the zoo symbolize? (A Tiger in the Zoo)
e. Why did Aunt Jennifer create tigers in her embroidery? (Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers)
f. What was Douglas’ biggest fear in ‘Deep Water’?
Q10. Answer any two of the following in 120–150 words each: (6×2 = 12 Marks)
a. Compare the characters of M. Hamel and Franz. (The Last Lesson)
b. How did Sophie live in a world of illusion? (Going Places)
c. How does the story "The Rattrap" highlight human kindness?
Q11. Long Answer (120–150 words): (8 Marks)
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The Enemy by Pearl S. Buck explores the conflict between duty and humanity. Discuss with reference to Dr. Sadao's character.