Class 12 English Official Sample Question Paper (2021-22- Term I) | English Class 12 PDF Download

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English Core (301) 
Sample Question Paper (Term 1) 
Class - XII 
 
Time: 90 Minutes Max. Marks 40 
 
General Instructions: 
 
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections. 
2.  Section A-READING has 18 questions. Attempt a total of 14 questions, as per specific 
instructions for each question. 
3. Section B-WRITING SKILLS has 12 questions. Attempt a total of 10 questions, as per 
specificinstructions for each question. 
4. Section C-LITERATURE has 30 questions. Attempt 26 questions, as per specific instructions for 
each question. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking 
READING 
 
I. Read the passage given below. 
 
I. I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast 
meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in 
Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained 
clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I 
decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home. 
 
II. We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I 
pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a 
guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality 
intact, just adding windows for sunlight. 
 
III. I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in 
Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business 
kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed 
significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built 
homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into 
towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a 
burden on nature. 
 
IV. Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in 
Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and 
guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery 
and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy 
and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an 
opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions. 
 
V. For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and 
all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and 
countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse 
became my repeat clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at 
the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also 
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English Core (301) 
Sample Question Paper (Term 1) 
Class - XII 
 
Time: 90 Minutes Max. Marks 40 
 
General Instructions: 
 
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections. 
2.  Section A-READING has 18 questions. Attempt a total of 14 questions, as per specific 
instructions for each question. 
3. Section B-WRITING SKILLS has 12 questions. Attempt a total of 10 questions, as per 
specificinstructions for each question. 
4. Section C-LITERATURE has 30 questions. Attempt 26 questions, as per specific instructions for 
each question. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking 
READING 
 
I. Read the passage given below. 
 
I. I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast 
meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in 
Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained 
clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I 
decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home. 
 
II. We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I 
pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a 
guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality 
intact, just adding windows for sunlight. 
 
III. I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in 
Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business 
kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed 
significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built 
homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into 
towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a 
burden on nature. 
 
IV. Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in 
Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and 
guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery 
and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy 
and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an 
opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions. 
 
V. For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and 
all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and 
countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse 
became my repeat clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at 
the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also 
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play a role in establishing tourism in the beautiful valley that I call home. 
(394 words) 
Source: https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/71458/how-one-mans- 
conviction-put-jibhi-valley-on-the-world-tourism-map 
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight o u t of the ten 
questions bychoosing the correct option 
Q.1 The scenic beauty of Srinagar makes the writer feel 
 
A. awestruck 
B. nostalgic 
C. cheerful 
D. confused 
Q.2 A collocation is a group of words that often occur together. 
The writer says that Jibhi valley remained clouded in anonymity. 
Select the word from the options that correctly collocates with clouded in. 
 
A. disgust 
B. anger 
C. doubt 
D. terror 
Q.3 Select the option that suitably completes the given dialogue as per the context in paragraph II. 
 
Father: Are you sure that your plan would work? 
Writer: I can’t say (1) …………………………………………. 
Father: That’s a lot of uncertainty, isn’t it? 
Writer: (2) ............................................................ , father. Please let’s do this. 
 
A. (1) that I would be able to deal with the funding (2) Well begun is half done 
B. (1) anything along those lines, as the competition is tough (2) Think before you leap 
C. (1) that, because it’s a question of profit and loss (2) All’s well that ends well 
D. (1) I’m sure, but I can say that I believe in myself (2) Nothing venture nothing win 
Q.4 Which signboard would the writer have chosen for his 1992 undertaking, in Jibhi Valley? 
 
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English Core (301) 
Sample Question Paper (Term 1) 
Class - XII 
 
Time: 90 Minutes Max. Marks 40 
 
General Instructions: 
 
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections. 
2.  Section A-READING has 18 questions. Attempt a total of 14 questions, as per specific 
instructions for each question. 
3. Section B-WRITING SKILLS has 12 questions. Attempt a total of 10 questions, as per 
specificinstructions for each question. 
4. Section C-LITERATURE has 30 questions. Attempt 26 questions, as per specific instructions for 
each question. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking 
READING 
 
I. Read the passage given below. 
 
I. I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast 
meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in 
Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained 
clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I 
decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home. 
 
II. We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I 
pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a 
guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality 
intact, just adding windows for sunlight. 
 
III. I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in 
Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business 
kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed 
significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built 
homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into 
towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a 
burden on nature. 
 
IV. Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in 
Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and 
guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery 
and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy 
and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an 
opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions. 
 
V. For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and 
all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and 
countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse 
became my repeat clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at 
the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also 
2   
 
play a role in establishing tourism in the beautiful valley that I call home. 
(394 words) 
Source: https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/71458/how-one-mans- 
conviction-put-jibhi-valley-on-the-world-tourism-map 
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight o u t of the ten 
questions bychoosing the correct option 
Q.1 The scenic beauty of Srinagar makes the writer feel 
 
A. awestruck 
B. nostalgic 
C. cheerful 
D. confused 
Q.2 A collocation is a group of words that often occur together. 
The writer says that Jibhi valley remained clouded in anonymity. 
Select the word from the options that correctly collocates with clouded in. 
 
A. disgust 
B. anger 
C. doubt 
D. terror 
Q.3 Select the option that suitably completes the given dialogue as per the context in paragraph II. 
 
Father: Are you sure that your plan would work? 
Writer: I can’t say (1) …………………………………………. 
Father: That’s a lot of uncertainty, isn’t it? 
Writer: (2) ............................................................ , father. Please let’s do this. 
 
A. (1) that I would be able to deal with the funding (2) Well begun is half done 
B. (1) anything along those lines, as the competition is tough (2) Think before you leap 
C. (1) that, because it’s a question of profit and loss (2) All’s well that ends well 
D. (1) I’m sure, but I can say that I believe in myself (2) Nothing venture nothing win 
Q.4 Which signboard would the writer have chosen for his 1992 undertaking, in Jibhi Valley? 
 
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A.  
Before 2008  After 2008  
picturesque 
landscapes  
construction sites 
and commerce  
 
  
B.  
Before 2008  After 2008  
zero tourism in 
the valley  
sceptical 
villagers  
 
  
C.  
Before 2008  After 2008  
buildings and 
hotels  
profitable 
ventures  
 
  
D.  
Before 2008  After 2008  
scenic 
surroundings  
zero tourism in 
the valley  
 
A. option 1 
B. option 2 
C. option 3 
D. option 4 
Q.5 Select the option that clearly indicates the situation before and after 2008, in Jibhi Valley. 
 
 
 
 
Q.6 What is the relationship between (1) and (2)? 
 
(1) …tourism came to a complete standstill in Jibhi Valley. 
(2) … tourism has been my greatest teacher. 
 
A. (2) is the cause for (1). 
B. (1) repeats the situation described in (2). 
C. (2) elaborates the problem described in (1). 
D. (1) sets the stage for (2). 
 
Q.7 The writer mentions looking for sustainable solutions. He refers to the need for 
sustainable solutions because he realises that 
 
A. even though all natural ecosystems are essential pillars of resilience, we need to focus on 
using their resources to address the economic needs of mankind, as a priority. 
B. the exposures to pandemics are a reality and a big threat to the countries across the world. 
C. for an economic recovery to be durable and resilient, a return to ‘business as usual’ and 
environmentally destructive investment patterns and activities must be avoided. 
D. there is an increasing urgency in the climate movement and the need for collaborative 
action for the future. 
Q.8 Select the option that lists the customer review for the writer’s project. 
 
A. Beautiful accommodation in the lap of nature. Luxurious cottage with indoor pool and 
garden. 
B. Comfortable and peaceful. Neat room with ample sunlight. Pleasant and warm host. 
C. Enjoyed the sprawling suite on the fifth floor. Great view. Professional service. 
D. Remote locale, good food and clean room. Would have loved more natural light, though. 
Q.9 Which quote summarises the writer’s feelings about the pace of growth of tourism in 
JibhiValley? 
 
A. We kill all the caterpillars, then complain there are no butterflies. - John Marsden 
B. Nature will give you the best example of life lessons, just open your eyes and see. 
– Kate Smith 
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English Core (301) 
Sample Question Paper (Term 1) 
Class - XII 
 
Time: 90 Minutes Max. Marks 40 
 
General Instructions: 
 
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections. 
2.  Section A-READING has 18 questions. Attempt a total of 14 questions, as per specific 
instructions for each question. 
3. Section B-WRITING SKILLS has 12 questions. Attempt a total of 10 questions, as per 
specificinstructions for each question. 
4. Section C-LITERATURE has 30 questions. Attempt 26 questions, as per specific instructions for 
each question. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking 
READING 
 
I. Read the passage given below. 
 
I. I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast 
meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in 
Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained 
clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I 
decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home. 
 
II. We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I 
pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a 
guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality 
intact, just adding windows for sunlight. 
 
III. I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in 
Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business 
kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed 
significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built 
homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into 
towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a 
burden on nature. 
 
IV. Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in 
Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and 
guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery 
and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy 
and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an 
opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions. 
 
V. For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and 
all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and 
countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse 
became my repeat clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at 
the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also 
2   
 
play a role in establishing tourism in the beautiful valley that I call home. 
(394 words) 
Source: https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/71458/how-one-mans- 
conviction-put-jibhi-valley-on-the-world-tourism-map 
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight o u t of the ten 
questions bychoosing the correct option 
Q.1 The scenic beauty of Srinagar makes the writer feel 
 
A. awestruck 
B. nostalgic 
C. cheerful 
D. confused 
Q.2 A collocation is a group of words that often occur together. 
The writer says that Jibhi valley remained clouded in anonymity. 
Select the word from the options that correctly collocates with clouded in. 
 
A. disgust 
B. anger 
C. doubt 
D. terror 
Q.3 Select the option that suitably completes the given dialogue as per the context in paragraph II. 
 
Father: Are you sure that your plan would work? 
Writer: I can’t say (1) …………………………………………. 
Father: That’s a lot of uncertainty, isn’t it? 
Writer: (2) ............................................................ , father. Please let’s do this. 
 
A. (1) that I would be able to deal with the funding (2) Well begun is half done 
B. (1) anything along those lines, as the competition is tough (2) Think before you leap 
C. (1) that, because it’s a question of profit and loss (2) All’s well that ends well 
D. (1) I’m sure, but I can say that I believe in myself (2) Nothing venture nothing win 
Q.4 Which signboard would the writer have chosen for his 1992 undertaking, in Jibhi Valley? 
 
3   
 
  
A.  
Before 2008  After 2008  
picturesque 
landscapes  
construction sites 
and commerce  
 
  
B.  
Before 2008  After 2008  
zero tourism in 
the valley  
sceptical 
villagers  
 
  
C.  
Before 2008  After 2008  
buildings and 
hotels  
profitable 
ventures  
 
  
D.  
Before 2008  After 2008  
scenic 
surroundings  
zero tourism in 
the valley  
 
A. option 1 
B. option 2 
C. option 3 
D. option 4 
Q.5 Select the option that clearly indicates the situation before and after 2008, in Jibhi Valley. 
 
 
 
 
Q.6 What is the relationship between (1) and (2)? 
 
(1) …tourism came to a complete standstill in Jibhi Valley. 
(2) … tourism has been my greatest teacher. 
 
A. (2) is the cause for (1). 
B. (1) repeats the situation described in (2). 
C. (2) elaborates the problem described in (1). 
D. (1) sets the stage for (2). 
 
Q.7 The writer mentions looking for sustainable solutions. He refers to the need for 
sustainable solutions because he realises that 
 
A. even though all natural ecosystems are essential pillars of resilience, we need to focus on 
using their resources to address the economic needs of mankind, as a priority. 
B. the exposures to pandemics are a reality and a big threat to the countries across the world. 
C. for an economic recovery to be durable and resilient, a return to ‘business as usual’ and 
environmentally destructive investment patterns and activities must be avoided. 
D. there is an increasing urgency in the climate movement and the need for collaborative 
action for the future. 
Q.8 Select the option that lists the customer review for the writer’s project. 
 
A. Beautiful accommodation in the lap of nature. Luxurious cottage with indoor pool and 
garden. 
B. Comfortable and peaceful. Neat room with ample sunlight. Pleasant and warm host. 
C. Enjoyed the sprawling suite on the fifth floor. Great view. Professional service. 
D. Remote locale, good food and clean room. Would have loved more natural light, though. 
Q.9 Which quote summarises the writer’s feelings about the pace of growth of tourism in 
JibhiValley? 
 
A. We kill all the caterpillars, then complain there are no butterflies. - John Marsden 
B. Nature will give you the best example of life lessons, just open your eyes and see. 
– Kate Smith 
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C. We do not see nature with our eyes, but with our understanding and our hearts. 
- William Hazlett 
D. I’d rather be in the mountains thinking of God than in church thinking of the mountains. - 
John Muir 
 
Q.10 Select the option that lists what we can conclude from the text. 
 
(1) people of Jibhi Valley practiced sustainable tourism. 
(2) the people of Jibhi valley gradually embraced tourism. 
(3) tourists never revisited Jibhi Valley. 
(4) the writer was an enterprising person. 
 
A. (1) and (2) are true. 
B. (2), (3) and (4) are true. 
C. (2) and (4) are true. 
D. (1), (3) and (4) are true. 
 
II. Read the passage given below. 
 
I. Over the last five years, more companies have been actively looking for intern profiles, 
according to a 2018-19 survey by an online internship and training platform. This survey 
reveals that India had 80% more internship applications — with 2.2 million applications 
received in 2018 compared to 1.27 million in the year before. The trend was partly due to 
more industries looking to have fresh minds and ideas on existing projects for better 
productivity. What was originally seen as a western concept, getting an internship before 
plunging into the job market, is fast gaining momentum at Indian workplaces. 
 
II. According to the survey data, India’s 
National Capital Region has been the 
top provider of internships, with a total of 
35% internship opportunities, followed 
by Mumbai and Bengaluru at 20% and 
15%,  respectively.  This  includes 
opportunities in startups, MNCs and 
even government entities. The survey 
also revealed popular fields to find 
internships in (Fig 1). There has been 
growing  awareness    among  the 
students   about the   intern   profiles 
sought by hiring companies that often 
look for  people with real-time 
experience   in management than 
B- school masters. 
 
III. The stipend has been an important factor influencing the choice of internships. The survey 
data reveals that the average stipend offered to interns was recorded as ?7000 while the 
maximum stipend went up to ?85,000. According to statistics, a greater number of people 
considered virtual internships than in-office internships. Virtual internships got three times 
more applications than in-office, since a large chunk of students were the ones already 
enrolled in various courses, or preferred working from home. 
 
IV. Internship portals have sprung up in the last three to four years and many of them 
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English Core (301) 
Sample Question Paper (Term 1) 
Class - XII 
 
Time: 90 Minutes Max. Marks 40 
 
General Instructions: 
 
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections. 
2.  Section A-READING has 18 questions. Attempt a total of 14 questions, as per specific 
instructions for each question. 
3. Section B-WRITING SKILLS has 12 questions. Attempt a total of 10 questions, as per 
specificinstructions for each question. 
4. Section C-LITERATURE has 30 questions. Attempt 26 questions, as per specific instructions for 
each question. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking 
READING 
 
I. Read the passage given below. 
 
I. I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast 
meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in 
Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained 
clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I 
decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home. 
 
II. We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. I 
pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a 
guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality 
intact, just adding windows for sunlight. 
 
III. I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in 
Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My business 
kept growing but it took years for tourism to take off in Jibhi Valley. Things changed 
significantly after 2008 when the government launched a homestay scheme. People built 
homestays and with rapid tourism growth, the region changed rapidly. Villages turned into 
towns with many concrete buildings. Local businesses and tourists continued putting a 
burden on nature. 
 
IV. Then, with the 2020-21 pandemic and lockdown, tourism came to a complete standstill in 
Jibhi Valley. Local people, who were employed at over a hundred homestays and 
guesthouses, returned to their villages. Some went back to farming; some took up pottery 
and some got involved in government work schemes. Now, all ardently hope that normalcy 
and tourism will return to the valley soon. In a way, the pandemic has given us an 
opportunity to introspect, go back to our roots and look for sustainable solutions. 
 
V. For me, tourism has been my greatest teacher. It brought people from many countries and 
all states of India to my guesthouse. It gave me exposure to different cultures and 
countless opportunities to learn new things. Most people who stayed at my guesthouse 
became my repeat clients and good friends. When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at 
the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream despite all the challenges, but also 
2   
 
play a role in establishing tourism in the beautiful valley that I call home. 
(394 words) 
Source: https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/71458/how-one-mans- 
conviction-put-jibhi-valley-on-the-world-tourism-map 
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight o u t of the ten 
questions bychoosing the correct option 
Q.1 The scenic beauty of Srinagar makes the writer feel 
 
A. awestruck 
B. nostalgic 
C. cheerful 
D. confused 
Q.2 A collocation is a group of words that often occur together. 
The writer says that Jibhi valley remained clouded in anonymity. 
Select the word from the options that correctly collocates with clouded in. 
 
A. disgust 
B. anger 
C. doubt 
D. terror 
Q.3 Select the option that suitably completes the given dialogue as per the context in paragraph II. 
 
Father: Are you sure that your plan would work? 
Writer: I can’t say (1) …………………………………………. 
Father: That’s a lot of uncertainty, isn’t it? 
Writer: (2) ............................................................ , father. Please let’s do this. 
 
A. (1) that I would be able to deal with the funding (2) Well begun is half done 
B. (1) anything along those lines, as the competition is tough (2) Think before you leap 
C. (1) that, because it’s a question of profit and loss (2) All’s well that ends well 
D. (1) I’m sure, but I can say that I believe in myself (2) Nothing venture nothing win 
Q.4 Which signboard would the writer have chosen for his 1992 undertaking, in Jibhi Valley? 
 
3   
 
  
A.  
Before 2008  After 2008  
picturesque 
landscapes  
construction sites 
and commerce  
 
  
B.  
Before 2008  After 2008  
zero tourism in 
the valley  
sceptical 
villagers  
 
  
C.  
Before 2008  After 2008  
buildings and 
hotels  
profitable 
ventures  
 
  
D.  
Before 2008  After 2008  
scenic 
surroundings  
zero tourism in 
the valley  
 
A. option 1 
B. option 2 
C. option 3 
D. option 4 
Q.5 Select the option that clearly indicates the situation before and after 2008, in Jibhi Valley. 
 
 
 
 
Q.6 What is the relationship between (1) and (2)? 
 
(1) …tourism came to a complete standstill in Jibhi Valley. 
(2) … tourism has been my greatest teacher. 
 
A. (2) is the cause for (1). 
B. (1) repeats the situation described in (2). 
C. (2) elaborates the problem described in (1). 
D. (1) sets the stage for (2). 
 
Q.7 The writer mentions looking for sustainable solutions. He refers to the need for 
sustainable solutions because he realises that 
 
A. even though all natural ecosystems are essential pillars of resilience, we need to focus on 
using their resources to address the economic needs of mankind, as a priority. 
B. the exposures to pandemics are a reality and a big threat to the countries across the world. 
C. for an economic recovery to be durable and resilient, a return to ‘business as usual’ and 
environmentally destructive investment patterns and activities must be avoided. 
D. there is an increasing urgency in the climate movement and the need for collaborative 
action for the future. 
Q.8 Select the option that lists the customer review for the writer’s project. 
 
A. Beautiful accommodation in the lap of nature. Luxurious cottage with indoor pool and 
garden. 
B. Comfortable and peaceful. Neat room with ample sunlight. Pleasant and warm host. 
C. Enjoyed the sprawling suite on the fifth floor. Great view. Professional service. 
D. Remote locale, good food and clean room. Would have loved more natural light, though. 
Q.9 Which quote summarises the writer’s feelings about the pace of growth of tourism in 
JibhiValley? 
 
A. We kill all the caterpillars, then complain there are no butterflies. - John Marsden 
B. Nature will give you the best example of life lessons, just open your eyes and see. 
– Kate Smith 
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C. We do not see nature with our eyes, but with our understanding and our hearts. 
- William Hazlett 
D. I’d rather be in the mountains thinking of God than in church thinking of the mountains. - 
John Muir 
 
Q.10 Select the option that lists what we can conclude from the text. 
 
(1) people of Jibhi Valley practiced sustainable tourism. 
(2) the people of Jibhi valley gradually embraced tourism. 
(3) tourists never revisited Jibhi Valley. 
(4) the writer was an enterprising person. 
 
A. (1) and (2) are true. 
B. (2), (3) and (4) are true. 
C. (2) and (4) are true. 
D. (1), (3) and (4) are true. 
 
II. Read the passage given below. 
 
I. Over the last five years, more companies have been actively looking for intern profiles, 
according to a 2018-19 survey by an online internship and training platform. This survey 
reveals that India had 80% more internship applications — with 2.2 million applications 
received in 2018 compared to 1.27 million in the year before. The trend was partly due to 
more industries looking to have fresh minds and ideas on existing projects for better 
productivity. What was originally seen as a western concept, getting an internship before 
plunging into the job market, is fast gaining momentum at Indian workplaces. 
 
II. According to the survey data, India’s 
National Capital Region has been the 
top provider of internships, with a total of 
35% internship opportunities, followed 
by Mumbai and Bengaluru at 20% and 
15%,  respectively.  This  includes 
opportunities in startups, MNCs and 
even government entities. The survey 
also revealed popular fields to find 
internships in (Fig 1). There has been 
growing  awareness    among  the 
students   about the   intern   profiles 
sought by hiring companies that often 
look for  people with real-time 
experience   in management than 
B- school masters. 
 
III. The stipend has been an important factor influencing the choice of internships. The survey 
data reveals that the average stipend offered to interns was recorded as ?7000 while the 
maximum stipend went up to ?85,000. According to statistics, a greater number of people 
considered virtual internships than in-office internships. Virtual internships got three times 
more applications than in-office, since a large chunk of students were the ones already 
enrolled in various courses, or preferred working from home. 
 
IV. Internship portals have sprung up in the last three to four years and many of them 
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alreadyreport healthy traffic per month. Reports suggest that on an average, an internship 
portalcompany has around 200,000-plus students and some 8,000 companies registered 
on it. It gets around two lakh visits online every month. The Managing Director of a 
leading executive search firm says that though these web platforms are working as an 
effective bridge between the industry and students, most established companies are still 
reluctant totake too many interns on board for obvious reasons. (355 words) 
 
Source: 
(1) https://www.businessinsider.in/internships-in-india-on-the-rise-with-startups-leading- the- 
way/articleshow/67655265.cms 
(2) https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/features/story/online-portals-helping-college- 
students-paid-internships-46215-2014-06-03 
 
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any six out of the eight questions 
by choosing the correct option. 
 
Q.11 Select the correct inference with reference to the following: 
Over the last five years, more companies have been actively looking for intern pro f i l es… 
 
A. The past five years have seen active applications by interns to several companies. 
B. The activity for intern profiling by the companies has reached a gradual downslide over the 
past five years. 
C. There were lesser companies searching for intern profiles earlier, as compared to those in 
the recent five years. 
D. Several companies have initiated intern profiling five times a year in the recent past. 
Q.12 Select the central idea of the paragraph likely to precede paragraph I. 
 
A. Process of registering for internships 
B. Knowing more about internships 
C. Dos and Don’ts for an internship interview 
D. Startups and internships 
Q.13 Select the option that displays the true statement with reference to Fig 1. 
 
A. Internships for Engineering and Management are the top two favourites. 
B. Design & Architecture internships are significantly more popular than Others. 
C. Internships for Media and Others have nearly equal popularity percentage. 
D. Management internships’ popularity is more than twice that for Media. 
 
For the Visually Impaired Candidates 
The survey states that internship opportunities 
 
A. are the most in Mumbai. 
B. can be available in MNCs. 
C. are limited to the National Capital Region. 
D. Can be pursued only after a B-school degree. 
 
Q.14 Based on your reading of paragraphs II-III, select the appropriate counter- argument to 
the given argument. 
 
Argument: I don’t think you’ll be considered for an internship just because you’ve been the 
student editor and Head of Student Council.