Maharashtra State Board Class 12th English Question Paper 2023 with Solutions Answers Pdf Download.
Class 12 English Question Paper 2023 Maharashtra State Board with Solutions
Time : 3 Hrs.
Max. Marks : 80
Section-I: Prose
(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary and Mind Mapping)
Question 1.
(A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below: (12)[16]
I was quite happy getting into IIT, but my joy was shortlived. At Solapur, I had not seen any building which was more than three storeyed. Mumbai however was full of skyscrapers. At I IT, most of the students and professors used to converse in English whereas my English was very poor. I had my entire education in Marathi.
My spoken English was quite pathetic. Not only did I have a very weak vocabulary, but, my pronunciation also was terrible and my construction of English sentences very awkward to say the least. Due to all this, I was feeling quite lonely and terrified in Mumbai in general and IIT in particular. I had developed an inferiority complex and wanted to run away from IIT and even Mumbai.
One day, I was sitting at my mess table in the hostel sipping tea when a senior guy came and sat on the chair adjacent to jane. He was a convent educated guy with fairly sophisticated English-at least spoken or colloquial English. He was a bit arrogant and wanted to pull my leg.
He tried to engage in some conversation with me and started pointing out errors in just about every sentence or everything that I said. After about 5 minutes he walked away after insulting me.
I felt extremely humiliated and upset. As it is, I was feeling quite depressed and diffident and this incident was the last straw. I was almost broken. I felt out of place there and literally wanted to run away to Solapur that very moment. However, it was only my self-esteem which stopped me. Suddenly, a feeling of determination and strength came over me and gripped/me.
Question A1.
Choose and rewrite the two correct statements from the following: (2)
(a) The writer had his entire education in English.
(b) The writer wished to run away from IIT and even Mumbai.
(c) The senior guy was co-operative and he encouraged the writer.
(d) The writer could overcome his feeling of depression with his own efforts.
Answer:
(b) The writer wished to run away from IIT and even Mumbai.
(d) The writer could overcome his feeling of depression with his own efforts.
Question A2.
The writer developed an inferiority complex during his stay in Mumbai. Enlist the causes: (2)
(a) ……………………………………………………………………..
(b) ……………………………………………………………………..
(c) ……………………………………………………………………..
(d) ……………………………………………………………………..
Answer:
(a) Being from Marathi medium his spoken English was poor.
(b) Due to poor pronunciation the author was unable to socialize.
(c) Seniors made him feel humiliated.
(d) The author felt awkward and was upset due to his own inability to construct English sentences.
Question A3.
Point out the qualities of the writer that you have come across while reading the extract: (2)
Negative qualities:
(i) …………………………………..
(ii) …………………………………..
Positive qualities:
(i) …………………………………..
(ii) …………………………………..
Answer:
Negative qualities
(i) inferiority complex
(ii) diffident and depressed
Positive qualities
(i) strong self esteem
(ii) determination.
Question A4.
Give any four suggestions to improve English communication skills. (2)
Answer:
To improve English communication skills one must practice loud reading. Listening to news and dialogues can develop expression and understanding. Trying to imitate the speech and style of speaking of eminent personalities may help too. One can develop communication skills by conversing in English with his friends as well.
Question A5.
Language study: (2)
(i) ‘I’ was quite happy getting into IIT, but my joy was short-lived’………
(Choose the correct alternative showing proper use of ’though’)
(a) Though I was quite happy getting into IIT, but my joy was short-lived.
(b) I was quite happy getting into IIT, though my joy is short-lived.
(c) Though I was quite happy getting into IIT, my joy was short-lived.
(d) I was quite happy though getting into IIT, my joy was short-lived.
Answer:
(i) (c) Though I was quite happy getting into IIT my job was shortlived.
(ii) ‘I felt extremely humiliated and upset.’
(Identify the correct exclamatory form of the above sentence.)
(a) What humiliated and upset I felt!
(b) How extremely humiliated do I felt!
(c) How extremely humiliated do I feel!
(d) What a humiliated and upset I felt!
Answer:
(b) How humiliated and upset I felt!
Question A6.
Match the following words in column ‘A’ with their antonyms in column ‘A’: Column ‘B’
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| (a) diffident | (i) humble |
| (b) humiliated | (ii) superiority |
| (c) arrogant | (iii) confident |
| (d) inferiority | (iv) exhilarated |
Answer:
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| (a) diffident | (i) confident |
| (b) humiliated | (ii) exhilarated |
| (c) arrogant | (iii) humble |
| (d) inferiority | (iv) superiority |
Question B1.
Non-Textual Grammar- (3)
Do as directed:
(i) Both the partners have signed this agreement in haste.
(Identify the correct ‘Passive Voice’ form of the above sentence from the alternatives given below)
(a) This agreement had been signed in haste by both the partners.
(b) This agreement has been signed in haste by both the partners.
(c) This agreement have been signed in haste by both the partners.
(d) This agreement was signed in haste by both the partners.
Answer:
(b) This agreement has been signed in haste by both the partners.
(ii) I asked my sister, “What can I do for you in this matter?”
(Identify the correct ‘Indirect Speech’ form of the above sentence from the alternatives given below)
(a) I asked my sister what I could do for her in that matter.
(b) He asked his sister what he could do for her in that matter.
(c) I asked my sister what he could do for her in this matter.
(d) He asked my sister what she could do for her in that matter.
Answer:
(a) I asked my sister what I could do for her in that matter.
(iii) As soon as he left the house, he met with an accident.
(Identify the correct ‘No sooner …….. than’ form of the above sentence from the alternatives given below.)
(a) No sooner does he leave the house than he met with an accident.
(b) No sooner had he left the house than he met with an accident.
(c) No sooner did he leave the house than he met with an accident.
(d) No sodner do he leave the house than he met with an accident.
Answer:
(c) No sooner did he leave the house than he met with an accident.
Question B2.
Spot the error in the given sentence and rewrite the correct sentence. (1)
She has been worked in this office since 1996.
Answer:
She has been working in this office since 1990.
Question 2. (A)
Read the following extract and complete the activities given below: (12)[18]
The government of India is encouraging medical tourism in the country by offering tax benefits and export incentives to the participating hospitals. Medical visas are being cleared quickly without any hassles. With a view to facilitating the growth of medical tourism industry, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with the Ministry of Tourism has set up a task force to evaluate the opportunities in the industry.
Efforts are being made to standardise procedures and to guide foreign patients to select the hospitals most suited to their needs. Meanwhile, several private hospitals are seeking to take advantage of the booming medical tourism industry and are investing hugely in acquiring equipment and skills.
However, medical tourism carries some risks that locally provided medical care does not. Some countries like India, Malaysia and Thailand have very different infectious diseases rarely found in Europe and North America. Exposure to diseases without having built-up natural immunity can be a hazard for weak individuals specially with respect to gastrointestinal diseases like Hepatitis A, Amoebic dysentery etc., which could slow down the recovery process. Also, medical tourists may be at risk from mosquito-transmitted diseases, influenza and tuberculosis.
The quality of post-operative care can also vary dramatically depending on the hospital and the country. Finally, after returning home, a patient has limited contact with their surgeon. This may make it difficult to deal with any complications that may arise later, such as a delayed infection.
The concept of medical tourism raises some important questions regarding accessibility, affordability and ethics in medical care. It is unfortunate that a large section of the Indian population has little or no access to private health care. Public health care System is inadequate and lacks proper infrastructure and facilities. One wonders if it is sensible to make provisions for medical treatment in a democratic country like India, which has failed to provide nourishment, sanitation and health care to its masses.
Question A1.
Complete the web: (2)
Answer:
Question A2.
Complete the following statements with the help of information provided in the extract: (2)
(i) Building up natural immunity is must for all because ……….
Answer:
Building up natural immunity is must for all because it can prevent the hazard of getting infected with diseases like Hepatitis-A, amoebic dysentery and other gastrointestinal diseases (etc.) for weak individuals.
(ii) The concept of medical tourism can not be much successful in India because ……….
Answer:
The concept of medical tourism can not be much successful in India because, a large section of the Indian population lacks accessibility and affordability to private health care and public healthcare system is inadequate. There is lack of facilities and ethics for masses.
Question A3.
Complete the following table with reference to the statement ‘Medical Tourism is a mixed blessing’: (2)
| Positive aspects of Medical Tourism | Hazard/Negative aspects of Medical Tourism | ||
| 1 | 1 | ||
| 2 | 2 | ||
Answer:
Medical Tourism is a mixed blessing:
| Positive aspects of Medical Tourism | Hazard/Negative aspects of Medical Tourism | ||
| 1 | New and standardise procedures can be available. | 1 | The quality of postoperative care can vary dramatically depending on the hospital and the country. |
| 2 | Patients can access the services of skilled and renowned specialists to cure their medical problem. | 2 | Limited contact with the surgeon may make it difficult to deal with any complications that may arise later. |
Question A4.
‘We need to promote the concept of ‘Wildlife Tourism in India’. State whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Mention any two arguments. (2)
Answer:
‘We need to promote the concept of ‘Wild Life Tourism in lndia I agree with the above statement. The reason being that it can generate income for the nation and for the local people, The tourism in general will expand employment opportunities. Wild Life Tourism will help in conservation of the species of wild animals like leopards, tigers, etc. that are and valuable for the environment.
Question A5.
Language study: (2)
(i) ‘Govt, of India is encouraging medical tourism in the country’. (Choose the correct present perfect form of the given statement.)
(a) Govt, of India is encouraged medical tourism in the country.
(b) Govt, of India had encouraged medical tourism in the country.
(c) Govt, of India has been encouraged medical tourism in the country.
(d) Govt, of India has encouraged medical tourism in the country.
Answer:
(d) Govt. of India has encouraged medical tourism in the country.
(ii) ‘This may make it difficult to deal with any complication’.
(Identify the replaced version of the statement using the auxiliary of certainty or definiteness.)
(a) This can make it difficult to deal with any complication.
(b) This might make it difficult to deal with any complication.
(c) This will make it difficult to deal with any complication.
(d) This have made it difficult to deal with any complication.
Answer:
(a) This can make it difficult to deal with any complication.
Question A6.
Identify the words from the passage following meaning:
(i) growing immensely
(ii) threat
(iii) obtaining
(iv) able to approach/possible to approach
Answer:
| Meaning | Words |
| (a) growing immensely | (i) booming |
| (b) threat | (ii) hazard |
| (c) obtaining | (iii) acquiring |
| (d) able to approach | (iv) accessibility |
(B) Summary Writing: (3)
Write a summary of the above extract with a suitable title, with the help of the given points/hints.
• Govt, of India promoting medical tourism
• Side effects of the medical tourism-Response of the Indian population – Prospects of medical tourism in India.
Answer:
Medical Tourism in India: Medical tourism is growing in India. Recently, the government of India has provided many easy methods to promote it. By offering tax benefits, export incentives, clearing medical visas and to standardising procedures suited to the needed foreign patients.
Medical tourism has some risks like exposure to various diseases for weak individuals, the slow recovery process, quality of post operative care and chances of limited contact with the surgeon. Medical tourism can also be expensive for a democratic country like India where people hardly get basic facilities like nourishment, sanitation and health care in public health care system.
(C) Mind Mapping: (3)
Prepare a mind map on the topic ‘Human Interest’ using your ideas, flow, design and structure.’
Answer:
Mind Mapping:
Section-II: Poetry
(Poetry and Appreciation)
Question 3.
(A) Read the following extract and complete the activities given below: (10) [14]
‘Canst bear’, said one, ‘the breakers roar?
For me thinks we should be near the shore’.
“Now where we are I cannot tell,
But I wish I could hear the inchcape Bell’.
They hear no sound, the swell is strong;
Through the wind hath fallen they drift along,
Till the vessel strikes with a shivering shock,
“O Christ! it is the inchcape Rock!”
Sir Ralph the Rover tore his hair,
He curst himselfjn his despair,
The waves rush in every side,
The ship is sinking beneath the tide.
But even in his dying fear
One dreadful sound could the Rover hear,
A sound as if with the inchcape Bell,
The Devil below was ringing his knell.
Question A1.
Rearrange the following incidents as per their occurrence in the poem: (2)
(a) Sir Ralph the Rover cursed himself in despair.
(b) The vessel strikes with a shivering shock.
(c) The mariner wished to hear the inchcape Bell.
(d) Ralph the Rover heard one dreadful sound.
Answer:
(c) The mariner wished to hear the Inchcape Bell.
(b) The vessel strikes with a shivering shock.
(a) Sir Ralph the Rover cursed himself in despair.
(d) Ralph the Rover heard one dreadful sound.
Question A2.
Complete the tree diagram to describe the reasons that resulted in the sinking of the ship. (2)
Answer:
Question A3.
Accept any reasonably correct answer. (2)
Question A4.
Poetic Devices: ’ (2)
The figure of speech—’Inversion’ the word order is changed for rhyme. Correct order should be:
The Rover could hear one dreadful sound.’
Question A5.
Composing lines: (2)
[Accept any reasonably correct answer/lines]
(B) Appreciation: (4)
Write the poetic appreciation of the extract given below:
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven trees,
Or softly lightens o’er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express,
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek, and o’er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!
Answer:
Poetic Appreciation:
‘She walks in Beauty’ is an 18 lines lyrical poem consisting of six line stanzas (sestet). This poem is written by George Gordon Byron, well known as Lord Byron. He is a famous poet from the Romantic era of English literature in the 19th century. The title means that beauty surrounds the woman, making her magnificent.
The poet, thus, admires the beauty of the woman that is expressed in her inner beauty. The message delivered by the poem is that the outer beauty stems from her calm and composed mind with her sweet and innocent heart. Thus, the woman whom the poet admires is a symbol of beauty and innocence.
The poem follows a regular rhyme scheme of abab throughout. The language used in the poem is rich and complex. The use of a variety of poetic devices like Alliteration, Exclamation, Antithesis, Inversion, Metaphor, Personification, Repetition and Imagery enhance its appeal. The visual imagery is witnessed when the poet compares the woman to a cloudless and starry night.’
The qualities like ‘mellowed eyes’ ‘wavy raven dresses’ ‘soft calm face’ paints a beautiful picture of an extraordinary wonderful women. This represents a perfect harmony between beautiful nature and the woman with a perfect balance between her mind and body. Throughout the poem, I admire how the poet moves through the inner thoughts of the woman to her heart full of righteous character and her attractive appearance using rhythmic language.
Section III : (Writing Skill)
Question 4.
(A) Complete the activities as per the instructions given below: (4)(16)
Attempt Any One of the following activities:
(1) Drafting virtual message:
Imagine yourself as Ramesh. You are required to go to Pune to participate in the national level Chess competition and hence you won’t be able to attend the class-test. Draft a virtual message for your friend Sanket in about 50 to 75 words asking him to convey the reason for your absence to your subject teacher.
OR
(2) Statement of Purpose:
You have a special interest in journalism. You are planning to go for a degree course in mass- communication and work in future especially in the field of crime-reporting. You have heard about the reputed ‘Royal Institute of Mass-communication’ in the United Kingdom.
Prepare a statement of purpose in about 150 words to get admission to the institute.
OR
(3) Group Discussion:
Imagine yourself as a participant in a group discussion arranged by an NGO working to promote swadeshi. The topic is Traditional food provide more nutrition to the children as compared to the junk food’.
There are two more participants and an evaluator to share their views. Prepare a set of dialogues.
Answer:
(1) Virtual message:
21st Feb, 2023,2.00 p.m.
Sanket
I won’t be able to attempt the class test tomorrow as I have been selected in the national level Chess Competition that is being held in Pune and I need to report there immediately. You are requested to convey my message to the English teacher. Please clarify my reason for absence as a necessary formality and do extend my apologies too.
Ramesh
OR
(2) Statement of Purpose
Since my childhood I have always had a liking for the news reporting. Belonging to a family where my aunt is a reporter, I would often accompany her to the studio during my vacations. Somehow having good public speaking skills 1 was sure about my life’s goal. With her I also understand the nitty gritty of this field called ‘Journalism’.
Studying in a reputed college till std XII. I have been exposed to various form of communication like Social Media, Newspapers, Magazines, Radio and Television. I also took opportunity to present reports and discussions during literature classes. This exposure further builds my qualities of speaking skills like fluency, clarity and voice modulations.
Mass Media is an important tool for communication. It creates awareness, curiosity and a platform which allows free flow of communication. Having scored high grades in junior college I would like to use myself in this field of journalism especially crime-reporting.
My career plan is now to study Mass-media at the graduation level and then move on to post graduate studies to gather insight, knowledge and experience. I am focused on my studies, life goals and achievements. The rest of my time, I spend time reading novels especially detective novels.
Your prestigious institution would bring out the best in me and thus contribute to the field of mass media and journalism. Your esteemed faculty will provide me the right exposure in today’s times of fast life.
OR
(3) Group Discussion
Evaluator: Your topic for group discussion today is “Traditional foods provide more nutrition to the children as compared to junk food”. You may now begin the discussion.
Myself: I would like to initiate the discussion and add my ideas to it. Junk food is extremely harmful for the school going children, hence, traditional and home made fresh food must be encouraged.
Rama: It seems to me that this is a valid point as in their growing years traditional foods like pulses, millets, vegatables and fruits provide necessary nutrients.’
Aarav: In my opinion for today’s fast life and working parents, junk food has become an easy means of satisfying their hunger. How will the working mother cope with the responsibility?
Myself: How would you feel if traditional food replaced the junk food in the school and college canteen.
Rama: I think this is a good suggestion. Fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables must be used to prepare the mid meals, snacks, etc.
Aarav: The standards of nutrition will improve and children will get the necessary vitamins, proteins, etc.
Evaluator: I suggest we conclude the discussion.
Rama: We can conclude by saying that home made Indian recipes can be suggested and prepared by our NGO and begin this programme at the earliest. ‘
(B) Attempt ‘Any One’ of the following activities: (4)
E-mail writing:
(1) You are looking forward to starting a computer Institute in your area. You initially need 20 PCs. Prepare/Draft an e-mail to the city-dealer of Dell Computers demanding a moderate quotation for the same, (in about 100-150 words).
OR
Report Writing:
(2) Your college has celebrated ’75th Anniversary of our National Independence’ by organising various socio-cultural activities between 13th and 16th August imagine yourself as G.S. (General Secretary) of your jr. college and draft a brief report of the celebration/programme for the local newspapers in about 150 words.
OR
Drafting Interview Questions:
(3) One of the ex-students from your college has recently been selected for the prestigious NDA (National Defence Academy). He is specially invited to motivate the aspiring students of your junior college. Imagine yourself as an interviewer and prepare a set of eight interview questions enabling your guest to share his experiences and opinions. You may take help from the following points to draft your questions maintaining a proper sequence:
Answer:
(1) E-mail Writing
From : [email protected]
To : [email protected]
Cc/Bcc:
Subject: Requirement of Computers
The Manager,
M. Tech Computers Vassi (West)
401303
Dear/Sir/Madam,
You are a reputed dealer for Dell computers in the city. I require at least 20 PCs from the Dell company. Please check the operating systems because this may raise the sales in your favour in the future.
I am starting a computer institute in my local area. Good quality PCs will boost the reputation of my institute as well as your technology.
Dell computers have excellent devices, your dealership will be helpful.
Please send me the price of the computers individually, service charges and the discount availed on purchasing at least 20 pieces at a time initially.
Hope, I would receive a favourable reply soon
Yours faithfully,
ABC,
Learner’s Institute.
Vasa (East)
401209.
OR
(2) Report writing:
Independence Day Celebration
By xyz, General Secretary
Vasai, August 16:
‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ was grandly celebrated at Sheth Vidya Mandir Junior College of Science and Commerce at Vasai on the occasion of 75th anniversary of our Independence day. The Principal inaugurated the programme on August 13 with pompous and colourful extravaganza. The events and exhibition continued untill 16th August. Mr. Shreenath Patil, the retired IPS officer was invited as the Chief Guest and judge for the four days events.
Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and inclusive developments was the theme for the programme. The college became like a mini India, showcasing the development in the academics, students, skills, cleanliness and hardwork. The teachers encouraged the students to participate in the speeches, drawing competition, preparing handmade articles and exhibiting unity throughout the four days grand celebration.
Flag hoisting was done on 15th August 2022 at the college ground which was preceded by a parade, National Antbfem and an inspirational speech. Dance forms from all over India were performed by students in groups. A Skit based on the historical past of India was a cherry on the cake.
Yoga, meditation and Bharat being a messenger of . peace proved its mettle in the students performances. It was an event for four days which filled everyone with pride, happiness and patriotism. This event made everyone dream how their future India would look like.
OR
(3) Interview:
Mast. Aditya. Mishra
Area of sucess: Maths and General Knowledge.
21st Feb 2023, New Delhi, 10.00 am. 2 hr.30 min
- Why did you decide to join NDA rather than enjoying the local college?
- Who inspires you to serve your nation so passionately at this young age?
- How did you parents admire and support you?
- Which attributes and skills will you focus on during your training?
- How will you solve your difficulties and short-comings physically and psychologically?
- What are the challenges for a newly entered cadet?
- What are people’s reactions when they learn that you are an NDA cadet?
- What is your message for the aspiring cadets?
(C) Attempt ‘Any One’ of the following activities: (4)
Speech Writing:
(1) You are an active member of an NGO working for water-conservation. Prepare a speech for the school children/students where you are invited on the eve of ‘World Environment Day’ to guide them about water-harvesting. Your speech should not exceed 150 words.
OR
Compering:
(2) Imagine your school/jr. college has organised a farewell function for the students appearing for H.S.C. examination. As a compere draft a script for the whole function maintaining the sequence of the following points:
- Welcoming the guests
- Introduction
- Felicitation
- Important speeches
- Concluding remark
- Vote of thanks
OR
Expansion of Idea:
(3) Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below (100-150 words)- “Experience is the best teacher”.
- It’s practical and not theoretical experience
- Learn from situations
- Direct and first hand knowledge
- Real life versus Bookish –
Answer:
(1) Speech Writing:
Respected dignitaries and dear students.
A very good morning to all of you. Today, on World Environment Day I, Mrs. Archara Badhija affiliated to the NGO in your area would like to say a few words on one of the basic necessities of life on this earth, water. Fresh water is a limited resource Due to global warming the availability of water is changing in the nature’s cycle too. Today, many parts of the country are facing drought like situation.
There is a severe shortage of drinking water and conservation of this natural resource is the need of this day. Therefore, it is a priority for all of us to develop measures to save water. Students must learn to avoid wasting of water and learn to use it conservatively.
We should also reuse water in our day-to-day requirements, for e.g. watering the plants without water wastage, pick your gadgets like washing machines wisely, check for the repair of leaks, etc.
Rain water harvesting techniques must be practised to increase the level of ground water. Farmers must also be educated about the storage and use of precious rain water. Natural tanks must be made and water must not be allowed to flow off into the sea.
I would like to thank the administrators and the principal for speaking to the students on such an important topic today. Thank you.
OR
(2) Compering:
Welcoming the guests: Good morning everybody, I Miss Gargi Rawat, student from std. XI. welcome you all to this ‘Grand Farewell function’. The success of the ( year and a keen bonding with the students of std. XII encouraged us to celebrate this farewell on a grand scale. On behalf of Std XI, I welcome the respected principal, teachers and the students.
Introduction: Let’s begin this function with the lighting of the traditional lamp; I request our honourable Principal to inaugurate the function by lighting the lamp. (The Principal, teachers and the students who escort them to the dias to light the lamp).
Felicitation: Now I request the students of Std. XI. to felicitate and welcome the Principal, teachers and all the students of std. XII with a token of flowers and cards.
(There is an atmosphere of happiness and music is played).
Important speeches:
With this applause and jubilation here is a speech presented by our Principal. (Principal encourages the students and blesses all for their forthcoming board examinations). Thank you, ma’am. A student of std. XII is requested to address the audience. (Mast. Shreyas gives a speech with teary eyes and relates the incidents in the college that were memorable). Thank you, Shreyas.
(A short duration of celebration with dance and music made the farewell memorable).
Concluding remark: Yes, this was a greatly deserved gathering for our batch of std XII. We wish them All the Best’ and good luck for our college results.
Vote of thanks: Now I call upon our Vice-Principal to propose a vote of thanks, (about 2-3 minutes) I thank all the students, respected Principal and teachers once again and request that you all please join us for lunch.
OR
(3) Expansion of idea:
Experience is the best teacher. If you warn a child not to put his or her hand near a fire, he or she may not listen to you. But if the child actually touches the flame out of curiosity, he or she will feel the burn. By actual experience the child will learn that putting one’s hand in fire can cause a lot of pain and physical hurt.
Most of our study is based on books. We may read a lot about the places and monuments, but by actually making a visit, we will really experience its grandeur. There are many skills like mechanical skills for which mere theoretical knowledge is not sufficient. We must actually go through the experience of handling the machines and learning from our mistakes.
Our judgements about people or things are based on our past experiences. Every individual has his or her own nature. Thus, a generalised judgement will hardly help to understand. This can apply appropriately for the classroom teaching-learning procedure too.
Thus, we can conclude that experience is the best teacher, one should not shy away from the various experiences life has to offer.
(D) Attempt ‘Any One’ of the following activities (4)
(1) Drafting a Review:
Draft a review of any film/movie that you have recently watched. Prepare your review with the help of given points.
- Name of the movie/year of release
- Producer/Director
- Cast
- Technical aspects: Music, photography
- Theme/storyline in brief
- Your opinion
OR
Blog writing:
(2) Write/prepare a blog in about 150 words on the topic ‘Social media is spoiling the spirit of Education’. Focus on the adverse/negative effects/influence of social media apps on the students’ minds.
OR
Preparing an Appeal:
(3) Prepare an appeal inviting the students to respond to the “Voters’ Registration Camp” specially organised by the State Election Commission on the eve of 75th Anniversary of our National Independence.
- Give appropriate slogan
- Poor turn-out/low awareness
- Statement of appeal
- Arrangement of a special camp
- Guest/Time/Date/Venue
Answer:
(1) Film review:
Review of the film ‘Mission Mangal’. Mission Mangal is a film based on the real scientists of ISRO, who contributed to India’s first interplanetary expedition, Mass Orbiter Mission (MOM).
The producer is R. Balki and the director is Jagan Shakti. The main characters are Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan in the lead, supported by Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Nithya Menon and Sharman Joshi. Akshay Kumar plays the role of chief scientist Rakesh Dhawan of ISRO who leads the team of women engineers. The location is the interior of a laboratory, in ISRO.
A team of Indian scientists at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) take on the apparently impossible task of successfully sending a satellite into the orbit of the planet Mars in India’s maiden attempt.
The film highlights their problems and their successes, and narrates the story in a way in which audiences and children will understand the complex scientific experiment: The film simplifies it for the commons. It is an extremely patriotic film with a message that Indians can make almost impossible dreams come true if they put their hearts and soul into them. Overall the acting has been good.
This film is worth watching, giving us a chance to cheer on the Indian scientists. Being a film inspired by true events the three-songs have been composed by Amit Trivedi. Thus, it is a must-watch flim.
(2) Blog writing:
Social media is spoiling the spirit of education.
Internet has become an essential part of life. It is a huge evolution of technology that can connect various level in society for its benefits. The impact of social websites is assumed positive and constructive on the students but if we have a closer look, today it is ruining the future and carrier of our young generation.
It is continuously distracts students from their studies. The ‘main focus of students should be education but unfortunately nowadays students are emphasising on such sites which can be a complete wastage of time. It has become an addiction for students and teenagers. Students use the social networks for useless chatting, gaming and random searching that is unethical and inappropriate.
Students even do not take their meals and sleep on time which causes a very non-serious attitude towards education. Thus, the use of social networks like various apps, games, sites should have limit and provide opportunities for the teenagers in the future years.
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(3) APPEAL WRITING
Section-IV (Literary Genre – Novel)
Question 5.
(A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions: (4) [16]
(i) Match the following items from column-A with those from the column-B: (2)
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| (a) Oroonoku | (i) Joseph Conard |
| (b) The Heart of Darkness | (ii) John Bunyan |
| (c) Frankenstein | (iii) Aphra Behn |
| (d) The Pilgrim’s Progress | (iv) Mary Shelly |
Answer:
| Column A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| (a) Oroonoku | (i) Aphra Behn |
| (b) The Heart of Darkness | (ii) Joseph Conard |
| (c) Frankenstein | (iii) Mary Shelley |
| (d) The Pilgrim’s Progress | (iv) John Bunyan |
(ii) Choose the correct alternatives and complete the given statements: (2)
(a) Novels with the elements of horror, blood-shed and mystery are called _____ novels.
(Realistic, Gothic, Psychological)
(b) The German word ‘bildungsroman’ indicates ____.
(Letter, New, Growth)
(c) There are ____ essential elements of ’Novel’ or ’Novella’. (six, eight, eleven)
(d) Struggle between the opposite forces in the story is called ____. (plot, conflict, setting)
Answer:
Complete the given statements:
(a) Novels with elements of horror, blood-shed and mysteries are called Gothic novels.
(b) The German word ‘bildungsroman’ indicates Growth.
(c) There are six essential elements of ‘Novel’.
(d) Struggle between the opposite forces in the story is called conflict.
(B) Activities based on the extract of the novel ‘To Sir, With Love’ (answer in about 50 words): (4)
(i) Give the character-sketch of E.R. Braithwaite (the narrator). (2)
Answer:
The narrator of the novel is the author E. R. Braithwaite. The novel To Sir With Love’ is based on his real life experiences. His job as a”teacher at Greenslade School after the second World War has been challenging. He is a victim of racial discrimination in post-war England. Initially, he finds difficult to manage the class of badly behaved children.
Though he is easily angered, he tries to keeps calm while dealing with them. Braithwaite is very insightful in his interactions with the children. He takes extra effort to improve his teaching skills. Being patient and compassionate towards the students later on, he succeeds in building a strong bond based on mutual respect.
Through his caring nature, Braithwaite brings about an extraordinary transformation in his students and their lives.
(ii) Describe how Miss Philips justifies the importance of P.T. to Denham. (2)
Answer:
Miss Phillips is one of the panel of the teachers selected to answer questions that students might have regarding their reports. Denham’s class report was a criticism of the P.T. class. He asked the panel of teachers to justify the need for such a class that offered no advantage.
Being a trained boxer, Denham was of the opinion that exercise could only benefit the students if they were performed daily and the P.T. class was only for twenty minutes twice a week.
Miss Phillips intelligently look up the conversation reminding the students that because the school had limited resources, the goal was to have a timetable that ensured maximum benefits for maximum number of students. She involved Denham saying that trained and physically fit students like him might not see the benefit but rather help out other students in this respect.
Denham proposed enough time should be given to the students to play which will make them feel good. Miss Philips calm and tricky answers impressed Denham. She said that the school prepares the students for the real world hence they should follow what is told to them even if they don’t like it. Knowing that he had been outwitted Denham accepted defeat and gave up questioning further.
(C) Activities based on the extract of the novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (Answer in about 50 words): (4)
(i) Elaborate the following quote in the light of Phileas Fogg’s Venture….
‘Quitters never win and Winners never quit.’ (2)
Answer:
In the novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ written by Jules Cabriel Verne, adventure, thrill and importance of time are highlighted. Phileas Fogg takes up the challenge to complete the trip in eighty days for an amount of twenty-thousand pounds decided at the Reform Club in a wagger.
Fogg’s objective of completing the trip is a highly ambitious. The journey is long, difficult and full of dangerous situations and incidents full of obstacles. However, no matter what comes his way Fogg does not give up, instead he maintains his calm nature and continues to believe in himself working towards his goal and eventually winnings the bet.
Hardships are part and parcel of life. Those who give up too easily when things get tough can never achieve their goals. On the other hand those who continue to strive hard without being bogged down by difficult situations are always successful. Hence, the proverb ‘Quitters never win and Winners never quit’ stands true for the protagonist, Phileas Fogg throughout the novel.
(ii) Phileas Fogg knocked detective fix down-Give reason/s. (2)
Answer:
In the plot of the novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ Fogg struggles to overcome various obstacles in order to complete his trip and make it back to London in time. At Liverpool Detective Fix arrests Fogg and causes a major delay in Fogg’s plans. Though Passepartout knew about his intention he did not mention to Fogg.
However fix arrested Fogg and threw him into the prism at the custom house. Fogg had been seeking there under the crime of having soloed the ESank of England. Several hours later, fix realises his mistake and tells Fogg that he is free to go. Fogg is angry at having been wrongly imprisoned and delayed in his plans hits him and leaves with Aoudar and Passepartout for Savibe Row.
(D) Activities based on the extract of the novel The Sign of Four’ (Answer in about 50 words): (4)
(i) Describe the significance of Mary Morstan’s visit to the Lyceum Theatre with Holmes and Dr. Watson. (2)
Answer:
‘The Sign of Four’ written by Arthur Conan Doyle is featuring Holmes and Dr. Watson solving the mystery of a hidden measure. Miss Mary Morstan comes to meet Sherlock Holmes with the case of her father’s disappearance and the precious pearls she had been receiving since then by an anonymous sender who now wants to meet ’ her. The address of their meeting is the Lyceum Theatre. The sender (Thaddeus Sholto) asks her to accompany any two friends.
Hence, Miss Mary comes to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to help her solve the mystery. They agree to accompany her. In the evening, at seven the two arrive at the Lyceum Theatre through the streets of London. Sherlock Holmes was busy analysing the papers and the handwriting. The letter hints at some injustice done to her.
From the Lyceum Theatre they were escorted in a dark carriage and taken to a strange house. The writer has used the sophisticated upperclass London that is full of cabs and carriages outside the Lyecum Theatre.
(ii) Write in brief the theme of the extract of the novel ‘The Sign of Four’. (2)
Answer:
In the novel The sign of Four’ various themes are highlighted. However, the central idea that dominates the novel is that of justice. All the events in the extract are the result of the anonymous letter requesting a meeting with Miss Mary Morstan.
This letter has been sent by the same person who has been sending pearls to Miss Morstan for the past six years. As deduced by Holmes the act can be viewed as compensation being given for the loss suffered by Miss Morstan because the letter mentions her as a “wronged woman”.
Miss Morstan’s decision to seek Holmes assistance and to go to the meeting place are covered in the entire extract of the novel.