Class 12 English Official Sample Question Paper Solution (2022-23) | English Class 12 PDF Download

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MARKING SCHEME 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-23) 
ENGLISH – CORE (301) - CLASS-XII 
 
 
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks) 
Note: 
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q paper reading. 
(ii) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend. 
(iii) Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought rather 
than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response. 
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 
i. Ghost nets have been named so because they 
A. cause much harm to the marine life. 
B. are functional though not in use by fishermen. 
C. are not owned by anyone. 
D. act as a snare for all animals in oceans. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. are not owned by anyone. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
ii. Comment on the writer’s reference to the ghost nets as a health problem for the oceans, 
in paragraph one? 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
The ghost nets are the reason the marine life is frequently 
sick. If not addressed, this ‘health issue’ would soon be 
chronic. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct explanation 
with reference to health and sickness. 
? There is no partial credit 
iii. List the two ways being entangled in a ghost net is likely to impact a walrus. 
(Clue: Think about the type of animal a walrus is) 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
[walrus is a mammal] 
1. entangle and cause injuries 
3. entangle and prevent resurfacing, leading to death by 
drowning 
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct points ?
? Partial credit for 1 point ?
? No credit for unclear responses ?
iv. Select the option that conveys the opposite of ‘negligible’, from words used in paragraph two. 
A. unimpressive 
B. monumental 
C. exposing 
D. threat 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B. monumental ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
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MARKING SCHEME 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-23) 
ENGLISH – CORE (301) - CLASS-XII 
 
 
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks) 
Note: 
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q paper reading. 
(ii) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend. 
(iii) Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought rather 
than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response. 
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 
i. Ghost nets have been named so because they 
A. cause much harm to the marine life. 
B. are functional though not in use by fishermen. 
C. are not owned by anyone. 
D. act as a snare for all animals in oceans. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. are not owned by anyone. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
ii. Comment on the writer’s reference to the ghost nets as a health problem for the oceans, 
in paragraph one? 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
The ghost nets are the reason the marine life is frequently 
sick. If not addressed, this ‘health issue’ would soon be 
chronic. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct explanation 
with reference to health and sickness. 
? There is no partial credit 
iii. List the two ways being entangled in a ghost net is likely to impact a walrus. 
(Clue: Think about the type of animal a walrus is) 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
[walrus is a mammal] 
1. entangle and cause injuries 
3. entangle and prevent resurfacing, leading to death by 
drowning 
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct points ?
? Partial credit for 1 point ?
? No credit for unclear responses ?
iv. Select the option that conveys the opposite of ‘negligible’, from words used in paragraph two. 
A. unimpressive 
B. monumental 
C. exposing 
D. threat 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B. monumental ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
 ? There is no partial credit 
v. The writer would not agree with the given statements based on paragraph three, EXCEPT: 
A. Most ghost nets take a few years to completely disintegrate. 
B. Ghost nets contribute to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. 
C. Most ghost nets provide nutrition to marine animals, upon disintegration. 
D. Ghost nets can curtail freedom of marine animals. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. Most ghost nets provide nutrition to marine 
animals, upon disintegration. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
vi. Some records share that fishing nets used to be made of common rope made of natural fibres, prior to 
the 1960s. Based on your understanding of paragraph three, list one major advantage that these had over 
the fishing nets being used in present times. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
Used to be bio-degradable/ easily disintegrated, as 
compared to artificial fibre nets that do not disintegrate. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
vii Why is it fair to say that commitment and innovation have to go hand-in-hand to rid the oceans of ghost 
nets? (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
Commitment—This task will require perseverance/a long 
time to accomplish 
Innovation—Creative ideas and strategies would be 
needed to address this problem 
? Award 1 mark if both ‘commitment’ and 
‘innovation’ have been addressed 
separately and correctly. 
? Partial credit for addressal of one aspect 
viii. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference, with respect to the following: 
The writer quotes the example of the WWF led mission in the Baltic Sea (paragraph 4), in order 
to............................. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
--draw attention to the magnitude of the problem 
--indicate that Governments need to collaborate with such 
groups for addressing the problem of ghost nets 
--share evidence of human apathy/ carelessness towards 
natural resources 
(Any 1 OR similar) 
? Award 1 mark for 1 correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
ix. How can the solutions suggested in paragraph five best be described? 
A. practical 
B. presentable 
C. popular 
D. prejudiced 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
 
A. practical 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the 
complete correct answer 
? No partial credit 
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MARKING SCHEME 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-23) 
ENGLISH – CORE (301) - CLASS-XII 
 
 
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks) 
Note: 
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q paper reading. 
(ii) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend. 
(iii) Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought rather 
than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response. 
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 
i. Ghost nets have been named so because they 
A. cause much harm to the marine life. 
B. are functional though not in use by fishermen. 
C. are not owned by anyone. 
D. act as a snare for all animals in oceans. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. are not owned by anyone. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
ii. Comment on the writer’s reference to the ghost nets as a health problem for the oceans, 
in paragraph one? 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
The ghost nets are the reason the marine life is frequently 
sick. If not addressed, this ‘health issue’ would soon be 
chronic. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct explanation 
with reference to health and sickness. 
? There is no partial credit 
iii. List the two ways being entangled in a ghost net is likely to impact a walrus. 
(Clue: Think about the type of animal a walrus is) 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
[walrus is a mammal] 
1. entangle and cause injuries 
3. entangle and prevent resurfacing, leading to death by 
drowning 
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct points ?
? Partial credit for 1 point ?
? No credit for unclear responses ?
iv. Select the option that conveys the opposite of ‘negligible’, from words used in paragraph two. 
A. unimpressive 
B. monumental 
C. exposing 
D. threat 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B. monumental ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
 ? There is no partial credit 
v. The writer would not agree with the given statements based on paragraph three, EXCEPT: 
A. Most ghost nets take a few years to completely disintegrate. 
B. Ghost nets contribute to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. 
C. Most ghost nets provide nutrition to marine animals, upon disintegration. 
D. Ghost nets can curtail freedom of marine animals. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. Most ghost nets provide nutrition to marine 
animals, upon disintegration. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
vi. Some records share that fishing nets used to be made of common rope made of natural fibres, prior to 
the 1960s. Based on your understanding of paragraph three, list one major advantage that these had over 
the fishing nets being used in present times. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
Used to be bio-degradable/ easily disintegrated, as 
compared to artificial fibre nets that do not disintegrate. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
vii Why is it fair to say that commitment and innovation have to go hand-in-hand to rid the oceans of ghost 
nets? (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
Commitment—This task will require perseverance/a long 
time to accomplish 
Innovation—Creative ideas and strategies would be 
needed to address this problem 
? Award 1 mark if both ‘commitment’ and 
‘innovation’ have been addressed 
separately and correctly. 
? Partial credit for addressal of one aspect 
viii. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference, with respect to the following: 
The writer quotes the example of the WWF led mission in the Baltic Sea (paragraph 4), in order 
to............................. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
--draw attention to the magnitude of the problem 
--indicate that Governments need to collaborate with such 
groups for addressing the problem of ghost nets 
--share evidence of human apathy/ carelessness towards 
natural resources 
(Any 1 OR similar) 
? Award 1 mark for 1 correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
ix. How can the solutions suggested in paragraph five best be described? 
A. practical 
B. presentable 
C. popular 
D. prejudiced 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
 
A. practical 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the 
complete correct answer 
? No partial credit 
x. Select the most suitable title for the above passage. 
A. The Scary Side of Ghost Nets 
B. Ghost Nets – A Result of Human Dominance 
C. Ghost Nets – A Menace to Marine Life 
D. Ways to Tackle the Problem of Ghost Nets 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. Ghost Nets – A Menace to Marine Life ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
II. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 
i. Does the following statement agree with the information given in paragraph 1? 
 
The researcher believes that educational institutions have ideal resources to study impact of leadership 
skills on young adults. 
 
Select from the following: 
 
True - if the statement agrees with the information 
False - if the statement contradicts the information 
Not Given - if there is no information on this . 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
FALSE 
[the researcher indicates that educational institutions have 
opportunities and programmes to inculcate leadership skills] 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer 
? No partial credit 
ii Do you think the researchers of the study aimed to change students’ outlook towards the development of 
leadership skills, directly or indirectly? Support your answer with reference to the text. (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
? No 
? The aim of seeking students’ perspectives was to 
enable a better designing/ creation/ of the 
leadership programmes in educational institutions 
OR 
promote higher efficacy / betterment of leadership 
programmes 
? Award 1 mark for the complete answer 
(Response + explanation) 
? No partial credit. 
iii. Select the option that displays the most likely reason for including Research Question 3 in the 2014 study. 
 
In order to find out if... 
A. learning opportunities shape students’ overall personality. 
B. leadership lessons are the result of the designed learning opportunities. 
C. all learning opportunities cater to a specific lesson. 
D. certain lessons are common in more than one learning opportunity. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
D. certain lessons are common in more than one ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer 
? No partial credit 
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MARKING SCHEME 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-23) 
ENGLISH – CORE (301) - CLASS-XII 
 
 
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks) 
Note: 
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q paper reading. 
(ii) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend. 
(iii) Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought rather 
than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response. 
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 
i. Ghost nets have been named so because they 
A. cause much harm to the marine life. 
B. are functional though not in use by fishermen. 
C. are not owned by anyone. 
D. act as a snare for all animals in oceans. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. are not owned by anyone. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
ii. Comment on the writer’s reference to the ghost nets as a health problem for the oceans, 
in paragraph one? 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
The ghost nets are the reason the marine life is frequently 
sick. If not addressed, this ‘health issue’ would soon be 
chronic. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct explanation 
with reference to health and sickness. 
? There is no partial credit 
iii. List the two ways being entangled in a ghost net is likely to impact a walrus. 
(Clue: Think about the type of animal a walrus is) 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
[walrus is a mammal] 
1. entangle and cause injuries 
3. entangle and prevent resurfacing, leading to death by 
drowning 
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct points ?
? Partial credit for 1 point ?
? No credit for unclear responses ?
iv. Select the option that conveys the opposite of ‘negligible’, from words used in paragraph two. 
A. unimpressive 
B. monumental 
C. exposing 
D. threat 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B. monumental ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
 ? There is no partial credit 
v. The writer would not agree with the given statements based on paragraph three, EXCEPT: 
A. Most ghost nets take a few years to completely disintegrate. 
B. Ghost nets contribute to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. 
C. Most ghost nets provide nutrition to marine animals, upon disintegration. 
D. Ghost nets can curtail freedom of marine animals. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. Most ghost nets provide nutrition to marine 
animals, upon disintegration. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
vi. Some records share that fishing nets used to be made of common rope made of natural fibres, prior to 
the 1960s. Based on your understanding of paragraph three, list one major advantage that these had over 
the fishing nets being used in present times. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
Used to be bio-degradable/ easily disintegrated, as 
compared to artificial fibre nets that do not disintegrate. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
vii Why is it fair to say that commitment and innovation have to go hand-in-hand to rid the oceans of ghost 
nets? (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
Commitment—This task will require perseverance/a long 
time to accomplish 
Innovation—Creative ideas and strategies would be 
needed to address this problem 
? Award 1 mark if both ‘commitment’ and 
‘innovation’ have been addressed 
separately and correctly. 
? Partial credit for addressal of one aspect 
viii. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference, with respect to the following: 
The writer quotes the example of the WWF led mission in the Baltic Sea (paragraph 4), in order 
to............................. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
--draw attention to the magnitude of the problem 
--indicate that Governments need to collaborate with such 
groups for addressing the problem of ghost nets 
--share evidence of human apathy/ carelessness towards 
natural resources 
(Any 1 OR similar) 
? Award 1 mark for 1 correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
ix. How can the solutions suggested in paragraph five best be described? 
A. practical 
B. presentable 
C. popular 
D. prejudiced 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
 
A. practical 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the 
complete correct answer 
? No partial credit 
x. Select the most suitable title for the above passage. 
A. The Scary Side of Ghost Nets 
B. Ghost Nets – A Result of Human Dominance 
C. Ghost Nets – A Menace to Marine Life 
D. Ways to Tackle the Problem of Ghost Nets 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. Ghost Nets – A Menace to Marine Life ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
II. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 
i. Does the following statement agree with the information given in paragraph 1? 
 
The researcher believes that educational institutions have ideal resources to study impact of leadership 
skills on young adults. 
 
Select from the following: 
 
True - if the statement agrees with the information 
False - if the statement contradicts the information 
Not Given - if there is no information on this . 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
FALSE 
[the researcher indicates that educational institutions have 
opportunities and programmes to inculcate leadership skills] 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer 
? No partial credit 
ii Do you think the researchers of the study aimed to change students’ outlook towards the development of 
leadership skills, directly or indirectly? Support your answer with reference to the text. (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
? No 
? The aim of seeking students’ perspectives was to 
enable a better designing/ creation/ of the 
leadership programmes in educational institutions 
OR 
promote higher efficacy / betterment of leadership 
programmes 
? Award 1 mark for the complete answer 
(Response + explanation) 
? No partial credit. 
iii. Select the option that displays the most likely reason for including Research Question 3 in the 2014 study. 
 
In order to find out if... 
A. learning opportunities shape students’ overall personality. 
B. leadership lessons are the result of the designed learning opportunities. 
C. all learning opportunities cater to a specific lesson. 
D. certain lessons are common in more than one learning opportunity. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
D. certain lessons are common in more than one ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer 
? No partial credit 
learning opportunity. 
 
iv. Complete the sentence based on the following statement: 
More than 50% of the identified student respondents were keen to participate in the 2014 study. 
 
We can say this because . 
Value Points Guidance 
72 of 130 students consented and were interviewed 
Note-72 out of 130 is more than half / 50%. 
? Award 1 mark for the complete answer 
? No partial credit. 
v. Which key event has been designed with “Balancing Roles” (Table 1) as the objective? 
 
A. Students will be able to debate the issue at hand with different teams. 
B. Students will be able to manage the responsibilities of a mentor, planner researcher and presenter. 
C. Students will be able to surmount minor problems and focus on the final goal. 
D. Students will be able to explain concepts and clarify them for peers. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B.  Students will be able to manage the responsibilities 
of a mentor, planner researcher and presenter. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? No partial credit 
vi. The 2014 study attempts to understand student leadership by focussing on 
(Choose the correct option.) 
A. experiences that shaped students’ overall personality. 
B. lessons gained by students as they grew up. 
C. relationship of key events with particular lessons. 
D. students in leadership roles. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. relationship of key events with particular lessons. ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
vii. The lessons for ‘Individual competencies’ had a range of responses. 
Give one reason why having the least number of responses for ‘Decision Making’, is a matter that needs 
attention. (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
This needs attention because it clearly indicates that the 
lessons created / student experiences do not allow 
sufficient opportunity for development of this crucial skill. 
? Award 1 mark for complete answer 
? No partial credit 
viii. Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option. 
 
The concluding sentence of the text makes a clear case for by listing it as a core competency 
for student leadership. 
 
A. collaboration 
B. flexibility 
C. hard work 
D. observation 
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MARKING SCHEME 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-23) 
ENGLISH – CORE (301) - CLASS-XII 
 
 
Section A: READING SKILLS (20 marks) 
Note: 
(i) 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q paper reading. 
(ii) The Reading Section focuses on testing a candidate’s ability to comprehend. 
(iii) Marks to be awarded only if the response reveals structure or semblance of coherent thought rather 
than a transcribed chunk/exact line/s from the passage in an attempt to pass off as a response. 
I. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 
i. Ghost nets have been named so because they 
A. cause much harm to the marine life. 
B. are functional though not in use by fishermen. 
C. are not owned by anyone. 
D. act as a snare for all animals in oceans. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. are not owned by anyone. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
ii. Comment on the writer’s reference to the ghost nets as a health problem for the oceans, 
in paragraph one? 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
The ghost nets are the reason the marine life is frequently 
sick. If not addressed, this ‘health issue’ would soon be 
chronic. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct explanation 
with reference to health and sickness. 
? There is no partial credit 
iii. List the two ways being entangled in a ghost net is likely to impact a walrus. 
(Clue: Think about the type of animal a walrus is) 
 
 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
[walrus is a mammal] 
1. entangle and cause injuries 
3. entangle and prevent resurfacing, leading to death by 
drowning 
? Award 1 mark for 2 correct points ?
? Partial credit for 1 point ?
? No credit for unclear responses ?
iv. Select the option that conveys the opposite of ‘negligible’, from words used in paragraph two. 
A. unimpressive 
B. monumental 
C. exposing 
D. threat 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B. monumental ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
 ? There is no partial credit 
v. The writer would not agree with the given statements based on paragraph three, EXCEPT: 
A. Most ghost nets take a few years to completely disintegrate. 
B. Ghost nets contribute to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. 
C. Most ghost nets provide nutrition to marine animals, upon disintegration. 
D. Ghost nets can curtail freedom of marine animals. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. Most ghost nets provide nutrition to marine 
animals, upon disintegration. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
vi. Some records share that fishing nets used to be made of common rope made of natural fibres, prior to 
the 1960s. Based on your understanding of paragraph three, list one major advantage that these had over 
the fishing nets being used in present times. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
Used to be bio-degradable/ easily disintegrated, as 
compared to artificial fibre nets that do not disintegrate. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
vii Why is it fair to say that commitment and innovation have to go hand-in-hand to rid the oceans of ghost 
nets? (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
Commitment—This task will require perseverance/a long 
time to accomplish 
Innovation—Creative ideas and strategies would be 
needed to address this problem 
? Award 1 mark if both ‘commitment’ and 
‘innovation’ have been addressed 
separately and correctly. 
? Partial credit for addressal of one aspect 
viii. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference, with respect to the following: 
The writer quotes the example of the WWF led mission in the Baltic Sea (paragraph 4), in order 
to............................. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
--draw attention to the magnitude of the problem 
--indicate that Governments need to collaborate with such 
groups for addressing the problem of ghost nets 
--share evidence of human apathy/ carelessness towards 
natural resources 
(Any 1 OR similar) 
? Award 1 mark for 1 correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
ix. How can the solutions suggested in paragraph five best be described? 
A. practical 
B. presentable 
C. popular 
D. prejudiced 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
 
A. practical 
? Award maximum 1 mark for the 
complete correct answer 
? No partial credit 
x. Select the most suitable title for the above passage. 
A. The Scary Side of Ghost Nets 
B. Ghost Nets – A Result of Human Dominance 
C. Ghost Nets – A Menace to Marine Life 
D. Ways to Tackle the Problem of Ghost Nets 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. Ghost Nets – A Menace to Marine Life ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
II. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below. 
i. Does the following statement agree with the information given in paragraph 1? 
 
The researcher believes that educational institutions have ideal resources to study impact of leadership 
skills on young adults. 
 
Select from the following: 
 
True - if the statement agrees with the information 
False - if the statement contradicts the information 
Not Given - if there is no information on this . 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
FALSE 
[the researcher indicates that educational institutions have 
opportunities and programmes to inculcate leadership skills] 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer 
? No partial credit 
ii Do you think the researchers of the study aimed to change students’ outlook towards the development of 
leadership skills, directly or indirectly? Support your answer with reference to the text. (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
? No 
? The aim of seeking students’ perspectives was to 
enable a better designing/ creation/ of the 
leadership programmes in educational institutions 
OR 
promote higher efficacy / betterment of leadership 
programmes 
? Award 1 mark for the complete answer 
(Response + explanation) 
? No partial credit. 
iii. Select the option that displays the most likely reason for including Research Question 3 in the 2014 study. 
 
In order to find out if... 
A. learning opportunities shape students’ overall personality. 
B. leadership lessons are the result of the designed learning opportunities. 
C. all learning opportunities cater to a specific lesson. 
D. certain lessons are common in more than one learning opportunity. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
D. certain lessons are common in more than one ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer 
? No partial credit 
learning opportunity. 
 
iv. Complete the sentence based on the following statement: 
More than 50% of the identified student respondents were keen to participate in the 2014 study. 
 
We can say this because . 
Value Points Guidance 
72 of 130 students consented and were interviewed 
Note-72 out of 130 is more than half / 50%. 
? Award 1 mark for the complete answer 
? No partial credit. 
v. Which key event has been designed with “Balancing Roles” (Table 1) as the objective? 
 
A. Students will be able to debate the issue at hand with different teams. 
B. Students will be able to manage the responsibilities of a mentor, planner researcher and presenter. 
C. Students will be able to surmount minor problems and focus on the final goal. 
D. Students will be able to explain concepts and clarify them for peers. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
B.  Students will be able to manage the responsibilities 
of a mentor, planner researcher and presenter. 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? No partial credit 
vi. The 2014 study attempts to understand student leadership by focussing on 
(Choose the correct option.) 
A. experiences that shaped students’ overall personality. 
B. lessons gained by students as they grew up. 
C. relationship of key events with particular lessons. 
D. students in leadership roles. 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
C. relationship of key events with particular lessons. ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
vii. The lessons for ‘Individual competencies’ had a range of responses. 
Give one reason why having the least number of responses for ‘Decision Making’, is a matter that needs 
attention. (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
This needs attention because it clearly indicates that the 
lessons created / student experiences do not allow 
sufficient opportunity for development of this crucial skill. 
? Award 1 mark for complete answer 
? No partial credit 
viii. Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option. 
 
The concluding sentence of the text makes a clear case for by listing it as a core competency 
for student leadership. 
 
A. collaboration 
B. flexibility 
C. hard work 
D. observation 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
A. collaboration ? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
ix. Complete the sentence appropriately with one/ two words. 
In the context of “Working with Others” in Table 1, the lesson of ‘Conflict’ refers to . 
(1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
Being able to amicably and effectively resolve matters/ 
conflict resolution 
(Any other / Similar relevant) 
? Award 1 mark for the correct answer. 
? There is no partial credit 
x. Based on the reading of the text, state a point to challenge the given statement. 
When theoretical knowledge about leadership suffices, it is a waste of funds by educational organisations, to 
organise leadership camps and programmes. (1 mark) 
Value Points Guidance 
I disagree because no amount of theoretical knowledge can 
aid students to actually apply their learning about 
leadership and develop various skills. 
? Award 1 mark for complete answer 
? No partial credit 
 
III SECTION B – CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS 
1. NOTICE 
Format – 1 Content -2 Organisation of ideas -1 Accuracy 1 
FORMAT – 1 mark 
Box, NOTICE (centre), name of issuing authority- organisation/ agency (centre), date of issue(aligned left), 
Authorisation name, designation & signature (bottom left) 
 
NOTE-full credit if all aspects included. Partial credit (½ mark) if one-two aspects are missing. No credit if more than 
two aspects are missing. 
NOTE FOR GIVEN DESCRIPTORS---Dedicated marks at a level are to be awarded only if ALL descriptors match. If one 
or more descriptors do not match, the marks are awarded at a level lower. 
CONTENT – 2 marks 
(As listed in value points) --- ½ mark *4=2 marks 
ORGANISATION OF IDEAS -1 mark 
1 mark -- Consistent to frequent display of the listed parameters. 
? Highly effective style capable of conveying the ideas convincingly with appropriate layout of a notice viz. 
opening line to indicate the target audience, details/ information to be shared, mention of last date (if the 
Q lends itself to it), Line about contacting the undersigned etc. 
? Carefully structured content with organised information presented cohesively in an aligned manner. 
? Highly effective register (formal tone, tense, and vocabulary), relevant, lucid and appropriate 
sentences for conveying the idea/s precisely and effectively. 
 
½ mark – Limited display of listed parameters. 
? Inconsistent style, expression sometimes awkward, layout of the notice, barely accurate. 
? Poor sequencing of ideas; often sporadically clear and related to the given topic in an attempt to 
maintain a general overall cohesion. Displays disjointed portions, exhibiting a lack of coherence of 
ideas. 
? Range of vocabulary is limited but manages to convey, largely, the overall meaning and the purpose of 
the writing.