Class 12 English Question Paper Solved (2024) - 13 | English Class 12 PDF Download

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? 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question 
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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
 
SET-1 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book.  
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Q.P. Code 
 
202 A 
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? Please check that this question paper contains 15 printed pages. 
? Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions. 
? Q.P. Code number 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 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
 
SET-1 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book.  
1/5/1
Q.P. Code 
 
202 A 
 
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General Instructions : 
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them : 
 (i) This question paper comprises 13 questions. All questions are 
compulsory. 
 (ii) The question paper contains THREE sections – 
  Section – A : Reading Skills  
  Section – B : Creative Writing Skills 
  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. 
 (v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions. 
 
    Section – A : Reading Skills   (22 Marks) 
 
1. Read the text given below : 12 M 
 (1) Five enterprises received approval and grants for prototype 
development of sustainable educational toys.  
   
 (2) The government authorities, educational institutions and EdTech 
start-ups are planning to introduce state-of-the-art, made-in-India 
educational toys that not only throw light on Indian values and 
civilisations, but also help in developing children’s critical thinking, 
and decision-making skills.   
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? Please check that this question paper contains 15 printed pages. 
? Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions. 
? Q.P. Code number 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 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
 
SET-1 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book.  
1/5/1
Q.P. Code 
 
202 A 
 
1/5/12                       Page 2  
General Instructions : 
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them : 
 (i) This question paper comprises 13 questions. All questions are 
compulsory. 
 (ii) The question paper contains THREE sections – 
  Section – A : Reading Skills  
  Section – B : Creative Writing Skills 
  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. 
 (v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions. 
 
    Section – A : Reading Skills   (22 Marks) 
 
1. Read the text given below : 12 M 
 (1) Five enterprises received approval and grants for prototype 
development of sustainable educational toys.  
   
 (2) The government authorities, educational institutions and EdTech 
start-ups are planning to introduce state-of-the-art, made-in-India 
educational toys that not only throw light on Indian values and 
civilisations, but also help in developing children’s critical thinking, 
and decision-making skills.   
 
1/5/12                       Page 3 P .T .O . 
 (3) “One such enterprise is working on different types of projects that 
can teach children how electromagnets and magnetic fields work. 
These projects can resolve a lot of issues in many schools in tier two 
and three cities that don’t have proper infrastructure. Another is 
working on an excavation site to teach children about ancient Indian 
civilizations. It has implanted a few artifacts at the site, which the 
children will have to find so that they are able to learn how to 
preserve and label artifacts. Another start up has proposed to create 
miniaturized labs for schools in tier 2 and 3 cities where children 
can learn concepts of Physics. “We will ensure that these prototypes 
are developed within a year and then the production can be scaled 
up,” says the senior manager of the project talking about the 
importance of indigenously-built educational toys.   
 
 (4) Playtime is vital for the cognitive development of children and toys 
are an essential component that helps enhance specific cognitive 
abilities and skill sets. “Well-designed toys ignite students’ curiosity, 
increase focus and can be very beneficial in helping them master a 
skill and enhance understanding. These can be in the form of 
visuals, auditory aids, kinesthetic, or a mixture of all three.” says 
HOD, Early Childhood Education.    
 
 (5) Toys offer an engaging avenue to teach mathematical, verbal, 
problem-solving skills. “Toys that engage students in experiential 
learning enhance their special awareness and fine motor skills. 
Those designed for two or more players help students develop better 
social skills as they learn to negotiate, settle differences, etc, with 
their peers.” 
 
 (6) Experiential gadgets and toys enable students to learn faster and 
retain lessons longer. “A child’s interest is piqued when he is taught 
in a contextual framework as opposed to rote learning. The Indian 
education system has been witnessing several innovations with the 
development of toys and gadgets that can be used and felt in person 
or through VR platforms across subjects, be it Science, Technology, 
Math or Engineering.  
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Roll No. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
? Please check that this question paper contains 15 printed pages. 
? Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions. 
? Q.P. Code number 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 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
 
SET-1 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book.  
1/5/1
Q.P. Code 
 
202 A 
 
1/5/12                       Page 2  
General Instructions : 
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them : 
 (i) This question paper comprises 13 questions. All questions are 
compulsory. 
 (ii) The question paper contains THREE sections – 
  Section – A : Reading Skills  
  Section – B : Creative Writing Skills 
  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. 
 (v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions. 
 
    Section – A : Reading Skills   (22 Marks) 
 
1. Read the text given below : 12 M 
 (1) Five enterprises received approval and grants for prototype 
development of sustainable educational toys.  
   
 (2) The government authorities, educational institutions and EdTech 
start-ups are planning to introduce state-of-the-art, made-in-India 
educational toys that not only throw light on Indian values and 
civilisations, but also help in developing children’s critical thinking, 
and decision-making skills.   
 
1/5/12                       Page 3 P .T .O . 
 (3) “One such enterprise is working on different types of projects that 
can teach children how electromagnets and magnetic fields work. 
These projects can resolve a lot of issues in many schools in tier two 
and three cities that don’t have proper infrastructure. Another is 
working on an excavation site to teach children about ancient Indian 
civilizations. It has implanted a few artifacts at the site, which the 
children will have to find so that they are able to learn how to 
preserve and label artifacts. Another start up has proposed to create 
miniaturized labs for schools in tier 2 and 3 cities where children 
can learn concepts of Physics. “We will ensure that these prototypes 
are developed within a year and then the production can be scaled 
up,” says the senior manager of the project talking about the 
importance of indigenously-built educational toys.   
 
 (4) Playtime is vital for the cognitive development of children and toys 
are an essential component that helps enhance specific cognitive 
abilities and skill sets. “Well-designed toys ignite students’ curiosity, 
increase focus and can be very beneficial in helping them master a 
skill and enhance understanding. These can be in the form of 
visuals, auditory aids, kinesthetic, or a mixture of all three.” says 
HOD, Early Childhood Education.    
 
 (5) Toys offer an engaging avenue to teach mathematical, verbal, 
problem-solving skills. “Toys that engage students in experiential 
learning enhance their special awareness and fine motor skills. 
Those designed for two or more players help students develop better 
social skills as they learn to negotiate, settle differences, etc, with 
their peers.” 
 
 (6) Experiential gadgets and toys enable students to learn faster and 
retain lessons longer. “A child’s interest is piqued when he is taught 
in a contextual framework as opposed to rote learning. The Indian 
education system has been witnessing several innovations with the 
development of toys and gadgets that can be used and felt in person 
or through VR platforms across subjects, be it Science, Technology, 
Math or Engineering.  
 
1/5/12                       Page 4  
 Answer the following questions, based on the passage given above : 
(i) By tier 2 and tier 3 cities, the author refers to  1 
 (A) Metro cities (B) Cities with huge population 
 (C) Underdeveloped cities (D) Cities with less population    
(ii) Complete the sentence with evidence from the text. 
 The made-in-India educational toys serves dual purpose of _______.  1 
(iii) The author’s point of view that can be inferred from the above passage is 
that _______. 1 
 (A) educational toys are the booming business.   
 (B) educational toys are meant to entertain children. 
 (C) educational toys will replace teachers.  
 (D) educational toys will make education more pragmatic.  
(iv) Complete the following sentence appropriately : 1 
 Educational toys enhance the personality of children by _____.   
(v) Read the five headlines (a) – (e), given below :   1 
 (a) Sustainable Educational Toys are Developmentally Appropriate. 
 (b) Sustainable Educational Toys Promote Free play. 
 (c) Sustainable Educational Toys – Free and Widespread. 
 (d) Sustainable Educational Toys – Experiential Learning. 
 (e) Sustainable Educational Toys – Hinder Interaction with people. 
 Identify the option that displays the headline that DOES/DO NOT 
correspond with what the passage highlights.  
 (A) only (e) (B) (a) and (b) 
 (C) (c) and (e) (D) only (d)  
 (vi) What evidences do you gather from the passage to state that educational 
system is revolutionized by educational toys ? Answer in about 40 words. 2 
 (vii) Explain in about 40 words, how education at grassroot level is benefitted 
by these projects.   2 
(viii) As opposed to learning by heart, experiential toys 1 
 (A) ignite interest (B) challenge the teachers 
 (C) replace textbooks (D) confuse learners 
(ix) Playing is usually considered a distraction. Is it justified on the part of 
the narrator to assert that playing is an important aspect of education ? 
Write your answer in about 40 words.    2 
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Roll No. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
? Please check that this question paper contains 15 printed pages. 
? Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions. 
? Q.P. Code number 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 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
 
SET-1 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book.  
1/5/1
Q.P. Code 
 
202 A 
 
1/5/12                       Page 2  
General Instructions : 
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them : 
 (i) This question paper comprises 13 questions. All questions are 
compulsory. 
 (ii) The question paper contains THREE sections – 
  Section – A : Reading Skills  
  Section – B : Creative Writing Skills 
  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. 
 (v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions. 
 
    Section – A : Reading Skills   (22 Marks) 
 
1. Read the text given below : 12 M 
 (1) Five enterprises received approval and grants for prototype 
development of sustainable educational toys.  
   
 (2) The government authorities, educational institutions and EdTech 
start-ups are planning to introduce state-of-the-art, made-in-India 
educational toys that not only throw light on Indian values and 
civilisations, but also help in developing children’s critical thinking, 
and decision-making skills.   
 
1/5/12                       Page 3 P .T .O . 
 (3) “One such enterprise is working on different types of projects that 
can teach children how electromagnets and magnetic fields work. 
These projects can resolve a lot of issues in many schools in tier two 
and three cities that don’t have proper infrastructure. Another is 
working on an excavation site to teach children about ancient Indian 
civilizations. It has implanted a few artifacts at the site, which the 
children will have to find so that they are able to learn how to 
preserve and label artifacts. Another start up has proposed to create 
miniaturized labs for schools in tier 2 and 3 cities where children 
can learn concepts of Physics. “We will ensure that these prototypes 
are developed within a year and then the production can be scaled 
up,” says the senior manager of the project talking about the 
importance of indigenously-built educational toys.   
 
 (4) Playtime is vital for the cognitive development of children and toys 
are an essential component that helps enhance specific cognitive 
abilities and skill sets. “Well-designed toys ignite students’ curiosity, 
increase focus and can be very beneficial in helping them master a 
skill and enhance understanding. These can be in the form of 
visuals, auditory aids, kinesthetic, or a mixture of all three.” says 
HOD, Early Childhood Education.    
 
 (5) Toys offer an engaging avenue to teach mathematical, verbal, 
problem-solving skills. “Toys that engage students in experiential 
learning enhance their special awareness and fine motor skills. 
Those designed for two or more players help students develop better 
social skills as they learn to negotiate, settle differences, etc, with 
their peers.” 
 
 (6) Experiential gadgets and toys enable students to learn faster and 
retain lessons longer. “A child’s interest is piqued when he is taught 
in a contextual framework as opposed to rote learning. The Indian 
education system has been witnessing several innovations with the 
development of toys and gadgets that can be used and felt in person 
or through VR platforms across subjects, be it Science, Technology, 
Math or Engineering.  
 
1/5/12                       Page 4  
 Answer the following questions, based on the passage given above : 
(i) By tier 2 and tier 3 cities, the author refers to  1 
 (A) Metro cities (B) Cities with huge population 
 (C) Underdeveloped cities (D) Cities with less population    
(ii) Complete the sentence with evidence from the text. 
 The made-in-India educational toys serves dual purpose of _______.  1 
(iii) The author’s point of view that can be inferred from the above passage is 
that _______. 1 
 (A) educational toys are the booming business.   
 (B) educational toys are meant to entertain children. 
 (C) educational toys will replace teachers.  
 (D) educational toys will make education more pragmatic.  
(iv) Complete the following sentence appropriately : 1 
 Educational toys enhance the personality of children by _____.   
(v) Read the five headlines (a) – (e), given below :   1 
 (a) Sustainable Educational Toys are Developmentally Appropriate. 
 (b) Sustainable Educational Toys Promote Free play. 
 (c) Sustainable Educational Toys – Free and Widespread. 
 (d) Sustainable Educational Toys – Experiential Learning. 
 (e) Sustainable Educational Toys – Hinder Interaction with people. 
 Identify the option that displays the headline that DOES/DO NOT 
correspond with what the passage highlights.  
 (A) only (e) (B) (a) and (b) 
 (C) (c) and (e) (D) only (d)  
 (vi) What evidences do you gather from the passage to state that educational 
system is revolutionized by educational toys ? Answer in about 40 words. 2 
 (vii) Explain in about 40 words, how education at grassroot level is benefitted 
by these projects.   2 
(viii) As opposed to learning by heart, experiential toys 1 
 (A) ignite interest (B) challenge the teachers 
 (C) replace textbooks (D) confuse learners 
(ix) Playing is usually considered a distraction. Is it justified on the part of 
the narrator to assert that playing is an important aspect of education ? 
Write your answer in about 40 words.    2 
 
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2. Read the text given below :    10 M 
 (1) People below the age of 20 and above the age of 50 are more likely to 
believe fake news. Those relatively new to the use of the internet 
still do not grasp the concept of fake information over these 
platforms, reveals a new survey ‘Countering Misinformation in 
India.’ This survey has been conducted jointly by Internet and 
Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). 
 
 (2) At least 40% of the respondents believed in ‘misinformation’ received 
over social media if it came with leading backgrounds and evidence, 
while 34% of them believe the information when it is shared by a 
trustworthy organization.   
 
 (3) The dominant factor that drives people to forward such information 
is their belief that it might benefit others and help in their safety. In 
fact, that was the response of almost 50% of the respondents. This 
was compounded by the fact that at least 20% of the respondents 
expressed their lack of trust in conventional media thus their faith 
in contents shared by common people over social media.  
 
 (4) But even then, newspapers still remain the top source of information 
for most. At least 53% of the respondents trust what is generally 
perceived as neutral media and only 29% trust technology and social 
media platforms.  
 
 (5) However, what was surprising was that almost 45% of the 
respondents did not even know about the existence of fact-checking 
organization and most did not even know that journalists had to 
verify data before they let it out. Only 26% of the respondents 
believe that it is the responsibility of the media to curb or identify 
fake news. Many respondents also put the responsibility of 
identifying such fake news on an individual.  
 
 (6) The survey has found that first time or early users of the Internet 
platforms are more susceptible to fake news than others. There is a 
need for building capacities and creating a National Civic Digital 
Literacy Strategic Plan.