Class 12 English Question Paper Solved (2023) - 5 | English Class 12 PDF Download

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a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not write 
any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
 
 
 
ENGLISH (Core) 
 
 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 
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Q.P. Code 
 
268 B 
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written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
 ? Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions. 
 ? Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-
book before attempting it. 
 ? 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 
a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not write 
any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
 
 
 
ENGLISH (Core) 
 
 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book.  
Q.P. Code 
 
268 B 
 
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General Instructions : 
 (i) This Question Paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.  
 (ii) This question paper contains THREE Sections – Section – A : READING 
SKILLS, Section – B : CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS and Section – C : 
LITERATURE. 
 (iii) Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write 
the correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet. 
 (iv) Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever 
necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them strictly. 
 (v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.  
 
 
        SECTION – A 
                                      (READING SKILLS) 20 
 
1. Read the passage given below :    
 (1) When we think of the game of cricket, we come to the conclusion that 
it is primarily a game that depends on outstanding physical activities, 
good hand-eye co-ordination, speed, skill and strength. It provides 
entertainment and generates strong feelings of excitement. A good 
match of cricket or of any other game neither adds to the existing 
stock of human knowledge nor reveals any secret of existence. It does 
not carry any deep meaning but most people, particularly the lover of 
sports attach deep emotions and numerous meanings to it. Games 
are thought of as a metaphor for life. They are supposed to teach 
many lessons. In fact, more is said and written about a cricket match 
than about scientific findings or great philosophy.     
 (2) This is because games, like a morality play, in which settings and 
rules are made by us, can easily make people test their fair and foul 
conduct, principles of reward and punishment, and emotions of joy 
and disappointment. They can make us experience the thrill of war 
without exposing us to its dangers. A man watching a cricket match 
on T.V. and munching popcorn is like a surrogate warrior. In fact, 
games provide us with a safe outlet for our aggressiveness. If games 
become aggressive, they lose the very purpose of providing 
entertainment and purging us of our aggressiveness. They can calm 
our impatience without creating any conflict. 
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written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
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book before attempting it. 
 ? 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 
a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not write 
any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
 
 
 
ENGLISH (Core) 
 
 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book.  
Q.P. Code 
 
268 B 
 
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General Instructions : 
 (i) This Question Paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.  
 (ii) This question paper contains THREE Sections – Section – A : READING 
SKILLS, Section – B : CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS and Section – C : 
LITERATURE. 
 (iii) Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write 
the correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet. 
 (iv) Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever 
necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them strictly. 
 (v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.  
 
 
        SECTION – A 
                                      (READING SKILLS) 20 
 
1. Read the passage given below :    
 (1) When we think of the game of cricket, we come to the conclusion that 
it is primarily a game that depends on outstanding physical activities, 
good hand-eye co-ordination, speed, skill and strength. It provides 
entertainment and generates strong feelings of excitement. A good 
match of cricket or of any other game neither adds to the existing 
stock of human knowledge nor reveals any secret of existence. It does 
not carry any deep meaning but most people, particularly the lover of 
sports attach deep emotions and numerous meanings to it. Games 
are thought of as a metaphor for life. They are supposed to teach 
many lessons. In fact, more is said and written about a cricket match 
than about scientific findings or great philosophy.     
 (2) This is because games, like a morality play, in which settings and 
rules are made by us, can easily make people test their fair and foul 
conduct, principles of reward and punishment, and emotions of joy 
and disappointment. They can make us experience the thrill of war 
without exposing us to its dangers. A man watching a cricket match 
on T.V. and munching popcorn is like a surrogate warrior. In fact, 
games provide us with a safe outlet for our aggressiveness. If games 
become aggressive, they lose the very purpose of providing 
entertainment and purging us of our aggressiveness. They can calm 
our impatience without creating any conflict. 
 
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 (3) Commentators, journalists, politicians and analysts can do a great 
favour to the competing teams by keeping the excitement within 
limits. The teams should play without being dominated by feelings of 
national honour and shame. Excellent performance of the players of 
both teams should be enjoyed and appreciated. 
   Winning or losing in a game should not be taken seriously. A 
game is fun if it is played with true spirit of sportsmanship.  
   Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the 
questions given below :  10 ? 1 = 10 
  (i) Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option : 
   Most people conclude that cricket is primarily a game because 
______. 
   (a) it is played as a match 
   (b) it requires two teams  
   (c) it includes physical activity  
    (d) it depends only on skill and strength  
  (ii)  Comment on the writer’s reference to that cricket does not 
reveal any secret of existence.     
  (iii)  List two responses which watching a game of cricket gives rise 
to.  
  (iv)  Select the option that conveys the opposite of ‘destroy’ from 
words used in the passage.   
   (a) reveals  (b) experience  
   (c) generate  (d) purging  
  (v)  The writer would not agree with the given statements based on 
paragraph 2, EXCEPT 
   (a) Rules of any game are made by people. 
   (b) Watching a cricket match makes the viewer believe that 
he is fighting a battle ?      
   (c) It is necessary for a game to be aggressive in order to build 
excitement. 
    (d) A game can test people’s sense of fair judgement.  
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Roll No. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
 ? Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions. 
 ? Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-
book before attempting it. 
 ? 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 
a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not write 
any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
 
 
 
ENGLISH (Core) 
 
 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 
1/2/2
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book.  
Q.P. Code 
 
268 B 
 
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General Instructions : 
 (i) This Question Paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.  
 (ii) This question paper contains THREE Sections – Section – A : READING 
SKILLS, Section – B : CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS and Section – C : 
LITERATURE. 
 (iii) Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write 
the correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet. 
 (iv) Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever 
necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them strictly. 
 (v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.  
 
 
        SECTION – A 
                                      (READING SKILLS) 20 
 
1. Read the passage given below :    
 (1) When we think of the game of cricket, we come to the conclusion that 
it is primarily a game that depends on outstanding physical activities, 
good hand-eye co-ordination, speed, skill and strength. It provides 
entertainment and generates strong feelings of excitement. A good 
match of cricket or of any other game neither adds to the existing 
stock of human knowledge nor reveals any secret of existence. It does 
not carry any deep meaning but most people, particularly the lover of 
sports attach deep emotions and numerous meanings to it. Games 
are thought of as a metaphor for life. They are supposed to teach 
many lessons. In fact, more is said and written about a cricket match 
than about scientific findings or great philosophy.     
 (2) This is because games, like a morality play, in which settings and 
rules are made by us, can easily make people test their fair and foul 
conduct, principles of reward and punishment, and emotions of joy 
and disappointment. They can make us experience the thrill of war 
without exposing us to its dangers. A man watching a cricket match 
on T.V. and munching popcorn is like a surrogate warrior. In fact, 
games provide us with a safe outlet for our aggressiveness. If games 
become aggressive, they lose the very purpose of providing 
entertainment and purging us of our aggressiveness. They can calm 
our impatience without creating any conflict. 
 
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 (3) Commentators, journalists, politicians and analysts can do a great 
favour to the competing teams by keeping the excitement within 
limits. The teams should play without being dominated by feelings of 
national honour and shame. Excellent performance of the players of 
both teams should be enjoyed and appreciated. 
   Winning or losing in a game should not be taken seriously. A 
game is fun if it is played with true spirit of sportsmanship.  
   Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the 
questions given below :  10 ? 1 = 10 
  (i) Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option : 
   Most people conclude that cricket is primarily a game because 
______. 
   (a) it is played as a match 
   (b) it requires two teams  
   (c) it includes physical activity  
    (d) it depends only on skill and strength  
  (ii)  Comment on the writer’s reference to that cricket does not 
reveal any secret of existence.     
  (iii)  List two responses which watching a game of cricket gives rise 
to.  
  (iv)  Select the option that conveys the opposite of ‘destroy’ from 
words used in the passage.   
   (a) reveals  (b) experience  
   (c) generate  (d) purging  
  (v)  The writer would not agree with the given statements based on 
paragraph 2, EXCEPT 
   (a) Rules of any game are made by people. 
   (b) Watching a cricket match makes the viewer believe that 
he is fighting a battle ?      
   (c) It is necessary for a game to be aggressive in order to build 
excitement. 
    (d) A game can test people’s sense of fair judgement.  
 
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  (vi)  With reference to the passage, a spectator is compared to a 
‘surrogate warrior’. 
   Choose the option that best describes this phrase :      
   (a) a spectator who is paid to watch. 
   (b) a spectator who is in pain while watching the match.   
   (c) a spectator who enjoys the match as an armchair soldier. 
    (d) a spectator who makes judgement about reward and 
punishment. 
  (vii)  Why does the writer compare games to a morality play ?   
  (viii) Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference with 
respect to the following : 
   The writer says that games can calm our impatience without 
creating any conflict by _________. 
  (ix)  The writer advises the players that games should not become 
aggressive because ____________. 
  (x)  Select the most suitable title for the above passage. 
   (a) Excellent Performance by Cricketers 
    (b) The Benefits of Playing Cricket 
   (c) Cricket – The King of Games  
   (d) The True Spirit of Playing Games  
 
2. Read the following report and answer the questions by choosing the 
correct/most appropriate option :    
 
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Roll No. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ? Please check that this question paper contains 15 printed pages. 
 ? Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be 
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
 ? Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions. 
 ? Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-
book before attempting it. 
 ? 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 
a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not write 
any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
 
 
 
ENGLISH (Core) 
 
 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 
1/2/2
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book.  
Q.P. Code 
 
268 B 
 
1/2/2     2    
General Instructions : 
 (i) This Question Paper has 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.  
 (ii) This question paper contains THREE Sections – Section – A : READING 
SKILLS, Section – B : CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS and Section – C : 
LITERATURE. 
 (iii) Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write 
the correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet. 
 (iv) Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever 
necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them strictly. 
 (v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.  
 
 
        SECTION – A 
                                      (READING SKILLS) 20 
 
1. Read the passage given below :    
 (1) When we think of the game of cricket, we come to the conclusion that 
it is primarily a game that depends on outstanding physical activities, 
good hand-eye co-ordination, speed, skill and strength. It provides 
entertainment and generates strong feelings of excitement. A good 
match of cricket or of any other game neither adds to the existing 
stock of human knowledge nor reveals any secret of existence. It does 
not carry any deep meaning but most people, particularly the lover of 
sports attach deep emotions and numerous meanings to it. Games 
are thought of as a metaphor for life. They are supposed to teach 
many lessons. In fact, more is said and written about a cricket match 
than about scientific findings or great philosophy.     
 (2) This is because games, like a morality play, in which settings and 
rules are made by us, can easily make people test their fair and foul 
conduct, principles of reward and punishment, and emotions of joy 
and disappointment. They can make us experience the thrill of war 
without exposing us to its dangers. A man watching a cricket match 
on T.V. and munching popcorn is like a surrogate warrior. In fact, 
games provide us with a safe outlet for our aggressiveness. If games 
become aggressive, they lose the very purpose of providing 
entertainment and purging us of our aggressiveness. They can calm 
our impatience without creating any conflict. 
 
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 (3) Commentators, journalists, politicians and analysts can do a great 
favour to the competing teams by keeping the excitement within 
limits. The teams should play without being dominated by feelings of 
national honour and shame. Excellent performance of the players of 
both teams should be enjoyed and appreciated. 
   Winning or losing in a game should not be taken seriously. A 
game is fun if it is played with true spirit of sportsmanship.  
   Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the 
questions given below :  10 ? 1 = 10 
  (i) Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option : 
   Most people conclude that cricket is primarily a game because 
______. 
   (a) it is played as a match 
   (b) it requires two teams  
   (c) it includes physical activity  
    (d) it depends only on skill and strength  
  (ii)  Comment on the writer’s reference to that cricket does not 
reveal any secret of existence.     
  (iii)  List two responses which watching a game of cricket gives rise 
to.  
  (iv)  Select the option that conveys the opposite of ‘destroy’ from 
words used in the passage.   
   (a) reveals  (b) experience  
   (c) generate  (d) purging  
  (v)  The writer would not agree with the given statements based on 
paragraph 2, EXCEPT 
   (a) Rules of any game are made by people. 
   (b) Watching a cricket match makes the viewer believe that 
he is fighting a battle ?      
   (c) It is necessary for a game to be aggressive in order to build 
excitement. 
    (d) A game can test people’s sense of fair judgement.  
 
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  (vi)  With reference to the passage, a spectator is compared to a 
‘surrogate warrior’. 
   Choose the option that best describes this phrase :      
   (a) a spectator who is paid to watch. 
   (b) a spectator who is in pain while watching the match.   
   (c) a spectator who enjoys the match as an armchair soldier. 
    (d) a spectator who makes judgement about reward and 
punishment. 
  (vii)  Why does the writer compare games to a morality play ?   
  (viii) Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference with 
respect to the following : 
   The writer says that games can calm our impatience without 
creating any conflict by _________. 
  (ix)  The writer advises the players that games should not become 
aggressive because ____________. 
  (x)  Select the most suitable title for the above passage. 
   (a) Excellent Performance by Cricketers 
    (b) The Benefits of Playing Cricket 
   (c) Cricket – The King of Games  
   (d) The True Spirit of Playing Games  
 
2. Read the following report and answer the questions by choosing the 
correct/most appropriate option :    
 
 
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 (1) How bird hits happen, why they are a concern ? 
  New Delhi June 20 
   At least two bird strike incidents happened on Sunday. Both 
aircrafts returned to their airports of origin and were grounded for 
maintenance. An ABC aircraft, which took off from Guwahati 
towards Delhi, suffered damage to its left engine following a bird hit 
at 1600 feet. The pilots returned to Guwahati. The other strike 
happened on another flight from Patna to Delhi. The pilots of the 
aircraft suspected a bird strike during the take-off roll but continued 
to climb. Following the take off rotation, they were informed by the 
cabin crew of sparks emanating from the left engine. Subsequently, 
the pilots were also informed by air traffic control of smoke coming 
out of one of the engines. The pilots declared an emergency and 
returned to Patna.  
 (2) Why are bird strikes a concern ? 
   Bird strikes are among the most common threats to aircraft 
safety, and they typically occur during take-off or landing. Dozens of 
bird-strikes happen each day but some can be more dangerous than 
others. Typically, when birds collide with an aircraft’s airframe, it is 
unlikely to cause significant problems for the pilots flying. But there 
are instances when the aircraft engine ingests the birds. This can 
lead to a loss of thrust for the engine and cause maneuverability 
problems for the crew. In these cases, where a jet engine ingests a 
bird, procedures would generally call for pilots to land the plane at 
the closest airport. While most airframe bird strikes are not 
considered critical to air safety, if a collision cracks a window or a 
wind screen, pilots will look to land as early as possible.   
 (3) How critical are bird strikes to air safety ? 
   Smaller planes would generally be more susceptible to the 
dangers of bird strikes than larger ones. 
   However, given that bird strikes mostly happen during take-off 
and landing, these incidents could distract the pilots during what are 
highly critical phases of flights that demand the complete attention 
of the crew.