CBSE Class 12 English Core 2025
257 questions · 970 marks · every one with the board’s own marking-scheme answer.
What 2025 actually asked, chapter by chapter
Marks we counted in the 2025 papers themselves. CBSE allocates marks per unit, not per chapter — this is what was observed, not an official CBSE weightage.
All 257 questions from 2025
- Q3Your school is organizing an Education Fair in the school premises. As the Head boy / Head girl of Sunshine Public…4 mkasked 3×
- Q3Your school is starting a 'Mid Day Meal' facility on a monthly payment basis. Write a notice informing students about…4 mk
- Q3As President of the Dance Club, draft a notice informing students of classes XI - XII of the auditions for the annual…4 mk
- Q3The Trips and Treks Department of your school is planning a week-long trip to Rajasthan for the students of class IX…4 mk
- Q3Your school is organizing a road safety awareness workshop for students of class IX - XII. As the head boy of your…4 mkasked 3×
- Q3The School Mountaineering Club is organizing a weekend trek to Mussoorie. As President of the club, write a notice…4 mk
- Q3As President of the Social Service Club of your school, write a notice mentioning a volunteer opportunity for students…4 mk
- Q3As President of the School Cultural Society, write a notice announcing the schedule of the school events for the…4 mk
- Q3With the onset of winter there will be a change is school uniform and timings. As the Administrative Head, write a…4 mk
- Q3Your school is organising an inter-house 'Maths Quiz' Competition. As president of the Quiz Club, draft a notice…4 mkasked 3×
- Q3Your school is planning to open clubs for different extracurricular activities. As the Head of the organising…4 mk
- Q3Your school is organising an interactive session on 'Health and Safety Guidelines'. As the President of the Health…4 mk
- Q3You are Renuka/Rahul Bhatia, President of J.M. Colony, Pawanshahr, Residents Welfare Association. You are planning to…4 mkasked 3×
- Q3You are Aruna/Arun, Head girl/Head boy of Kohinoor Public School, Hawapuri. Your school is organising an inter-house…4 mkasked 3×
- Q3Your school is celebrating its Annual Awards Function. As the school counsellor, write a notice for the school notice…4 mk
- Q3Your school is planning to conduct an inter-school science symposium. As the Head of the school cultural committee,…4 mk
- Q3Your school is organising an interschool webinar on "Environmental Initiatives". Write a notice to inform members of…4 mk
- Q3Your school is organizing an Inter-House Science Model-Making-Competition. As President of the Science Club, draft a…4 mkasked 3×
- Q3Your school is organising its annual 'Interhouse Athletic Meet'. As the President of the Sports Club, write a notice…4 mk
- Q3Your school library has acquired a number of new library books. As the librarian of the school, write a notice…4 mk
- Q3Your school has recently set up a 'Lost and Found Department'. As President of the department, write a notice informing…4 mk
- Q3Your school will be conducting the annual 'Student Council Elections'. As school Director, write a notice informing…4 mk
- Q3A "Career Guidance and Counselling" workshop is to be held in your school. As the president of the cultural club, write…4 mk
- Q3You are the school activities in-charge. Write a notice informing the students about the upcoming 'Parent-Teacher…4 mk
- Q4You are Sonali/Sohail of 4, A.C. Nagar, Akashgarh. Your friend Jyoti has invited you to a party to celebrate her…4 mkasked 3×
- Q4An invitation had been issued by Leena/Lokesh Kapoor, the HR Head of your company, inviting you to a workshop on…4 mk
- Q4You are the Principal of Happy Montessori School, Kanpur. Your school has shown outstanding success in the board…4 mk
- Q4You are Rita/Ramesh Jain, a renowned author. You have been invited by the head librarian, Capital Library, to…4 mk
- Q4Draft a formal invitation letter in not more than 50 words from Anjana Sibbal, coordinator of Women Empowerment…4 mk
- Q4An invitation has been issued by Dr. Jacob, HR head of your company inviting you to chair a session on 'Digital Detox'.…4 mk
- Q4As activity incharge of your school, draft an invitation card in not more than 50 words inviting parents and students…4 mk
- Q4An invitation had been issued by Mr. Rama Krishnan, the HR Manager of your company, inviting you to a team-building…4 mk
- Q4You are the Principal of St. Margaret School, Mumbai. Draft a formal invitation card, inviting parents and community…4 mk
- Q4You are Mrs. Sonali Gupta, a nutritionist. You are invited by the Principal of Radiant Public School, Jammu to address…4 mkasked 3×
- Q4You are Mr. Abhishek Sharma. You are planning to celebrate your parents' 50th wedding anniversary in a grand manner.…4 mkasked 3×
- Q4Draft an invitation card on behalf of the Principal of J.B. Bhatia Public School for the launch of 'Yoga for Life'…4 mkasked 3×
- Q4An invitation had been issued by Nishika/Nitin HR Head of your company, inviting you to attend the annual cultural…4 mk
- Q4You are Shreya/Sanjay Rao. Your child is participating in a play to be enacted on the school annual day. You have…4 mk
- Q4Your school is planning to host the Annual Awards Function on Saturday, 9th April. On behalf of the Principal, draft a…4 mkasked 3×
- Q4You are Rubaya/Roopesh Khan, the Principal of St. Rose School, Bhagirath Lane, Uttarbagh. You want to add a new wing to…4 mk
- Q4You are Mrs. Savita Manjrekhar, a professor in English. You are invited to be one of the judges for the inter-school…4 mkasked 3×
- Q4Draft a formal invitation card from Rajni/Rajan Gupta, Head of the Art Department, inviting parents to an exhibition…4 mk
- Q4You have been invited to attend the Parent-Teacher Meeting in your daughter's school. Draft a reply in not more than 50…4 mk
- Q4You are Rajni/Rakesh Gupta, Director of Green Earth Foundation. Draft an invitation inviting Roohi, Project Head -…4 mk
- Q4You have been invited to attend the Annual Day celebrations in your son's school. Draft a formal letter in not more…4 mk
- Q4Your school is organising a Career Mela. As President of Career Guidance and Counselling Club of your school, draft a…4 mk
- Q4Draft a formal invitation letter in not more than 50 words from Dr. Singh, Director of the Clean Water Initiative, for…4 mk
- Q4An invitation has been issued by Mr. Rajan, your School Principal inviting you to the graduation ceremony of the…4 mk
- Q5You are Shanti/Satwik from, 375/P-I, Rasalpur, Bahutnagar. You came across the following advertisement for the post of…5 mk
- Q5You are Anjali/Ajit Kumar of 12, Oldams Road, Vijaybagh. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the…5 mk
- Q5Critical thinking and problem solving are increasingly recognised as crucial 21st century skills for young individuals.…5 mk
- Q5You are Reshmi of 17, Rose Valley, Avenue, Dehradun. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the post…5 mk
- Q5You are Radhika/Rajesh of Joy Street, Calpur. You read the given application and wish to apply for the same. Write this…5 mk
- Q5You are Swati of 35, Jyoti Apartments, Hyderabad. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the post…5 mk
- Q5Write a letter to the editor of a local daily about the "Importance of Mental Health Awareness among Teenagers". You…5 mk
- Q5Adolescent obesity is a growing concern in India. Too little activity and too many calories from junk food and…5 mk
- Q5You are Radhika / Rakesh of 43, J.N. Colony, Cochin. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the post…5 mk
- Q5You are Monika Gupta/Piyush Gupta residing at 57/A, R Street, Morbagh. You read the following advertisement and wish to…5 mk
- Q5Write a letter to the editor of a local daily about the signif voting and encouraging young people to participate in…5 mk
- Q5Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your concerns about the increasing "Pollution levels in…5 mk
- Q5You are Kirti / Keshav of 7, M.G. Road, Jhansi. You observe that students who come on a one day picnic to public parks…5 mk
- Q5You are Sonia/Shivam of 52, Main Street, Green City. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily expressing your…5 mk
- Q5You are Ajay of 36, N.J. Colony, Pune. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the post advertised.…5 mk
- Q5You are Siddharth, of 46, Krishi Apartments, Lucknow. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the post…5 mk
- Q5You are Rajat/Rani from J-II/3, H Phase Saranagar. You come across the following advertisement for the job of a Junior…5 mk
- Q5Write a letter to the editor of a local daily highlighting the need for better public transportation in your city. You…5 mk
- Q5You are Mridula/Mridul from 7, M Layout, Neelpuri. You have recently come across reports of hit-and-run cases, in which…5 mk
- Q5You are Meera/Manu living at 81, MVX Apartments, Aayu bagh, Patna. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply…5 mk
- Q5Social literacy is increasingly recognized as a crucial 21 st century skill for young individuals. Write a letter to…5 mk
- Q5You are Radha/Ram living at 18, Jan Vihar, Nayapur. You have read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the…5 mk
- Q5With the success of Chandrayaan-3, India's space programme has gained momentum. As a young Indian you feel that the…5 mk
- Q5Cyberbullying cases have been on the rise in recent times. One in six school children experience cyberbullying. Many…5 mk
- Q5You are Maya/Mohit from P-3, New Colony, Ranbagh. You came across an application for the post of 'Human Resource…5 mk
- Q5You are Sunita/Sunil of 49, Oldams, Samudranagar. You have recently come across an advertisement for the post of…5 mk
- Q5You are Kanika/Kavin of 7, Lake View Road, Jheelpur. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the post…5 mk
- Q5You are Susheel of 10, R.K. Marg, New Delhi. You come across a report stating that a number of people in cities suffer…5 mk
- Q5You are Sonali/Rahul from 46, G Street, Panipur. You read the given advertisement regarding the position of a graphic…5 mk
- Q5The rapid expansion of urban sprawl (the geographic extent of cities and towns,) is mainly due to the desire for…5 mk
- Q5You are Nidhi of 42, M.G. Road, Gwalior. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the post advertised.…5 mk
- Q5Now-a-days students are leading a stressful life. Academic deadlines, grades, competitions can leave them feeling…5 mk
- Q5Water scarcity today is a pressing global concern as the supply of fresh water sources remains limited. This is leading…5 mk
- Q5Write a letter to the editor of a national daily highlighting the issue of plastic waste and the importance of reducing…5 mk
- Q5You are Madhumita/Monish from 47G, Alfa Colony, Nalbagh. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the…5 mk
- Q5You are Sheetal/Shailesh Khanna of 42, Model Town, Khushnagar. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily expressing…5 mk
- Q6In this competitive world, students are expected to excel in all fields like academics, sports, music, art, etc. The…5 mk
- Q6Rapid urbanization is taking over parks and green spaces meant for young children to play in. This is leading to…5 mk
- Q6Development and urbanization lead to deforestation which leads to bio-diversity loss. This results in extinction of…5 mk
- Q6You are Aarushi/Aarav, a Class XI student and a member of the school magazine editorial board. Write a comprehensive…5 mk
- Q6You are Suman/Sharman, a Class XII student. Write an the school magazine exploring the importance of digital literacy…5 mk
- Q6You are Priti/Prayag Sethi, a student of Class XII-D and a member of the school magazine editorial board. Write a…5 mk
- Q6You are Vinay, student reporter of Brook Public School, Pune. In a significant move to boost sports culture and fitness…5 mk
- Q6Road safety is essential for the safety of commuters and pedestrians. It is important that drivers are aware of road…5 mk
- Q6We are living in a stressful world which leads to many health issues like depression and anxiety. Medical researches…5 mk
- Q6You are Heena of class XII E and a member of the school magazine editorial board. Write a comprehensive report on…5 mk
- Q6You are Seema/Sarvesh Khanna of Class XII-A and a member of the school magazine editorial board. Write a comprehensive…5 mk
- Q6You are Radha/Rahul Batheja, a Class XII student and a member of the school magazine editorial board. Write a…5 mk
- Q6You are Mohit/Minakshi of Class XII-C and a member of the school editorial board. Your school recently organised a…5 mk
- Q6You are Anirudh/Aarushi, a Class XI student and member of the school magazine editorial board. Write a comprehensive…5 mk
- Q6Write an article exploring the importance of digital privacy and security for the Indian youth, providing examples to…5 mk
- Q6You are Pawan of XII B, student reporter of your school. Your school conducted the Zonal Football match finals in your…5 mk
- Q6Today's youth is ready to take up challenges and become successful entrepreneurs. Nurturing skills and an…5 mk
- Q6You are Anjali/Anjan, a Class XII student. Write an article exploring the role of youth in environmental conservation…5 mk
- Q6Your school organised a workshop on 'Health and Wellness' for Classes IX - XII. As a student reporter, write a…5 mk
- Q6You are Chayan, student reporter of S.M. Public School, Bhopal. Your school celebrated the annual winter carnival where…5 mk
- Q6Write a comprehensive report detailing the activities undertaken by students as part of the World Environment Day…5 mk
- Q6Write an article exploring the importance of mental health awareness among Indian youth, providing examples to…5 mk
- Q6You are Rajat/Rohini Sharma of Class XI and a member of the school magazine editorial board. Write a comprehensive…5 mk
- Q6Write an article on the commercialisation of festivals, analyzing the reasons for commercialisation and its impact on…5 mk
- Q6Write an article exploring the importance of 'Road Safety Awareness' among Indian youth providing examples to…5 mk
- Q6Children today are increasingly dependent on AI to help them complete their school tasks such as writing an article,…5 mk
- Q6In an era of globalization, it is important that children are exposed to knowledge about world affairs and global…5 mk
- Q6In today's fast-paced world, fitness apps have become a popular tool for tracking and improving health. There are many…5 mk
- Q6You are a travel enthusiast. You strongly feel that travelling is essential to a person's development as it increases…5 mk
- Q6With the increasing popularity of social media, there is a threat, a new form of addiction which is impacting young and…5 mk
- Q6Your school has recently inaugurated a botanical garden in the school campus to educate children on the need to…5 mk
- Q6You are Suraj, reporter of The Times of India. You are sent to cover the Mango Festival organized at the farmer's…5 mk
- Q6Parents want their children to excel in academics and due to this physical activity is compromised. Sports is an…5 mk
- Q6You are Ritika/Ritik of Class XII-D and a member of the school editorial board. Write a comprehensive report detailing…5 mk
- Q6Write a comprehensive report detailing the activities undertaken by students as part of the International Women's Day…5 mk
- Q6You are Radha/Rahul Sharma, a Class XII student and a member of the school magazine editorial board. Write a…5 mk
- Q10Why is the Englishman's visit referred to as an unexplained mystery? (Poets and Pancakes)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10"One of these days you're going to talk yourself into a load of trouble;" her father said aggressively. What do you…2 mkasked 3×
- Q10How did Sophie's family react when she announced that if she ever had money she would buy a boutique? (Going Places)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10Explain how Mukesh in 'Lost Spring' stands as a ray of hope for the bangle making community.2 mkasked 3×
- Q10How was self-reliance intertwined with the Champaran incident? (Indigo)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10Give a brief account of the reception that Gandhi got in Motihari? (Indigo)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10What is the importance of beauty in a man's life? (A Thing of Beauty)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10Explain why Umberto Eco said, "I started writing novels by accident." (The Interview)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10'And such too is the grandeur of dooms'. How can 'grandeur of dooms' be impressive and inspiring according to Keats? (A…2 mkasked 3×
- Q10What is the complaint of the country folk against the 'party in power'? (A Roadside Stand)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10What was the link between the makeup department and national integration as described in 'Poets and Pancakes'?2 mkasked 3×
- Q10How does the poet highlight the mean and selfish nature of the city dwellers? (A Roadside Stand)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10How does Sophie plan to get the kind of money she wanted for her boutique? (Going Places)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10Why was Kothamangalam Subbu considered No. 2 in Gemini Studios? (Poets and Pancakes)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10Why did Sophie dream of having a boutique after leaving school? (Going Places)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10'A thing of beauty is a joy forever.' Explain with reference to the poem. (A Thing of Beauty)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10Comment on the contrast brought out in the poem 'A Roadside Stand'.2 mkasked 3×
- Q10Why does M. Hamel refer to language as a key to freedom from slavery? (The Last Lesson)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water? (Deep Water)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10How would humanity benefit if people maintained silence? (Keeping Quiet)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being resolute? (Indigo)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10Bring out Umberto Eco's humility and modesty as evident in 'The Interview'.2 mkasked 3×
- Q10How do the expressions 'polished traffic' and a stand that 'pathetically pled' depict the contrasting worlds that…2 mkasked 3×
- Q10How did Franz plan to turn the commotion in the classroom to his favour?2 mkasked 3×
- Q10How is beauty seen in the 'grandeur of the dooms'? (A Thing of Beauty)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10How can Earth play the role of a teacher according to Pablo Neruda? (Keeping Quiet)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10What caused the lack of communication between the Englishman and the people at Gemini Studios? (Poets and Pancakes)2 mkasked 4×
- Q10What valid reason does Rudyard Kipling have to call an interview immoral? (The Interview)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10'What I want should not be confused'. What clarification does Pablo Neruda give to his readers? (Keeping Quiet)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10"Christ, Sophie, you're still at school. (Going Places) What image do you form of Geoff as a brother from the above…2 mkasked 3×
- Q10"I've plenty of time. I'll learn it tomorrow. And now you see where we've come out." (The Last Lesson) What does M.…2 mkasked 3×
- Q10What is Robert Frost's complaint in 'A Roadside Stand'?2 mkasked 3×
- Q10How did Umberto Eco display his innovative style in the presentation of his dissertation? (The Interview)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10According to the poet, beauty is everlasting. Explain. (A Thing of Beauty)2 mkasked 3×
- Q10'But the game he is watching so intently is out of his reach.' What are the factors that have made their game…2 mkasked 3×
- Q11What did the hunters decide to do when they realized that the tiger was not dead? (The Tiger King)2 mk
- Q11What, according to the psychiatrist, was Charley's problem? (The Third Level)2 mk
- Q11What did the hunters realise when they looked at the hundredth tiger? (The Tiger King)2 mk
- Q11Mr. Lamb:..... you thought it has an empty house, but inside it's full. What do these words tell you about Mr. Lamb?…2 mk
- Q11Why did Mr Lamb grow weeds? (On The Face Of It)2 mk
- Q11What did Charley realize when he saw an issue of the newspaper 'The World'? (The Third Level)2 mk
- Q11What did the note inside the first day cover reveal? (The Third Level)2 mk
- Q11Why did Geoff Green start the 'Students on Ice Programme'? (Journey to the End of the Earth)2 mk
- Q11What did the dewan do to procure the hundredth tiger for the king? (The Tiger King)2 mk
- Q11What was the most shocking discovery made by Charley when he was going through the first day covers of his…2 mk
- Q11The man behind the success of Dr. Sadao is his father. Bring out the truth in the above statement with evidences from…2 mk
- Q11"The Maharaja vowed he would attend to all other matters only after killing the hundred tigers." What image of the…2 mk
- Q11What was the aim of the 'Students on Ice' programme? (Journey to end of the Earth)2 mk
- Q11'Not at all,' Sadao said. "It is inconvenient to have you here any longer." (The Enemy) What image do you form of Dr.…2 mk
- Q11What did Charley learn about Sam from the stamp and coin store? (The Third Level)2 mk
- Q11'I will struggle first.' I answered. What emotion and trait of Zit-ka-lasa is revealed in her response? (Childhood…2 mk
- Q11Why does the Tiger King get a wooden tiger for his son? (The Tiger King)2 mk
- Q11Why did the Tiger King decide to get married? (The Tiger King)2 mk
- Q11How can we say that the description of Galesburg gives us a peep into the stress-free world of the past? (The Third…2 mk
- Q11What shows that Charley was clumsy and absent-minded? (The Third Level)2 mk
- Q11What was the dilemma faced by Sadao on seeing the prisoner of war? (The Enemy)2 mk
- Q11'Success is the best revenge.' How did Zitkala-Sa stand as a testimony to the above statement in 'Memories of…2 mk
- Q11Why did Geoff Green get tired of carting celebrities and the retired? (Journey to the end of the Earth)2 mk
- Q11"Who can limit our future? It depends on what we make it." What image do you form of Dr. Sadao's father based on the…2 mk
- Q11How did the Maharaja's harmless wooden tiger lead to his death? (The Tiger King)2 mk
- Q11Charlie's desperate attempt to find the third level reflects his frustration with the modern world. What aspects of the…2 mk
- Q11Why didn't the General send Sadao to the front? (The Enemy)2 mk
- Q11How have human beings contributed in the paltry amount of time they have been on this Earth? (Journey to the end of the…2 mk
- Q11What was Zitkala-Sa's reaction when she realized that her hair was going to be cut? (Memories of Childhood)2 mk
- Q11Dr. Sadao had saved the life of the American soldier, but agreed to the General's proposal of sending assassins. What…2 mk
- Q11Charlie's desperate attempt to find the third level reflects his frustration with the modern world. Substantiate the…2 mk
- Q11Why does Derry want to go home as soon as he comes face to face with Mr Lamb? (On The Face Of It)2 mk
- Q11How was Annan instrumental in Bama achieving success in life? (Memories of Childhood)2 mk
- Q11'I'm not fond of curtains.' What does the above statement speak of Mr. Lamb's character? (On the Face of it)2 mk
- Q11How was the 'Students on Ice' programme significant in giving an awakening call to the younger generation? (Journey to…2 mk
- Q11What makes Tishani Doshi write that she felt as if she was walking into a giant ping-pong ball? (Journey to the end of…2 mk
- Q11How does Charley describe himself? (The Third Level)2 mk
- Q11What image of the Tiger King is revealed in the diamond ring episode?2 mk
- Q11'Students on Ice Programme' proves Geoff Green's farsightedness. Explain with reference to the text of 'The Journey to…2 mk
- Q11Why is the microscopic phytoplankton of great importance in the Antarctica? (Journey to the end of the Earth)2 mk
- Q11Why did the servants leave the house despite their concern for their master Dr. Sadao? (The Enemy)2 mk
- Q11What was the aim of the project 'Students on Ice'? (Journey to the end of the Earth)2 mk
- Q11Why did the booking clerk refuse to accept the money? (The Third Level)2 mk
- Q11Why did Derry enter Mr Lamb's garden? (On The Face of It)2 mk
- Q11What is so ironical about Sam reaching the third level?2 mk
- Q11What could be the reason for the disintegration of Gondwana? (Journey to the end of the Earth)2 mk
- Q11'You speak Peculiar Things.' Why does Derry find Mr. Lamb's conversation peculiar? (On the Face of it)2 mk
- Q11What was Charlie's vision about Galesburg as it was in 1894? (The Third Level)2 mk
- Q11What is the significance of the third level? ('The Third Level')2 mk
- Q11Why were the servants not in favour of Sadao's decision to keep the American prisoner of war in their house? (The Enemy)2 mk
- Q11How did the 'Students on Ice' programme provide a unique educational opportunity? (Journey to the end of the Earth)2 mk
- Q11Why does Charley say, "He (Sam) certainly can't go back to his old business"? (The Third Level)2 mk
- Q11What happened when Charley went to buy the tickets? (The Third Level)2 mk
- Q11"In that short time, we've managed to create quite a rukus." What does Tishani Doshi refer to by 'rukus'?2 mk
- Q12How do the peddler from 'The Rattrap' and 'the office boy' from 'Poets and Pancakes' compare in terms of their…5 mk
- Q12Discuss how the poems 'Keeping Quiet' and 'A Thing of Beauty' draw attention to the importance of beauty and…5 mk
- Q12M. Hamel in 'The Last Lesson' and Edla in 'The Rattrap' are the guiding lights of self-realization to Franz and the…5 mkasked 3×
- Q12Analyse how freedom is curbed in the context of Franz in 'The Last Lesson' and Saheb in 'Lost Spring'.5 mkasked 3×
- Q12Illustrate how symbols and images in the poems, 'My Mother at Sixty-six' and 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers' enhance the…5 mkasked 3×
- Q12Analyse the lesson 'Lost Spring' and the poem 'A Roadside Stand' with reference to social inequality and the…5 mk
- Q12The poems 'My Mother at Sixty-six' by Kamala Das and 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers' by Adrienne Rich explore the themes of…5 mkasked 3×
- Q12Both the poems, 'My Mother at Sixty-six' and 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers,' delve into experiences of life. How do these…5 mkasked 3×
- Q12How do the characters of Rajkumar Shukla from 'Indigo' and William Douglas from 'Deep Water' compare and contrast in…5 mk
- Q12Kamala Das in 'Keeping Quiet' and Keats in 'A Thing of Beauty' depict nature as a source of inspiration and strength to…5 mk
- Q12Franz from the 'Last Lesson' and the peddler from the 'Rattrap' learn from their mistakes. Discuss with reference to…5 mk
- Q12'Where there is a will, there is a way.' The above saying aptly describes the character of Douglas from 'Deep Water'…5 mk
- Q12How do the stories 'The Last Lesson' by Alphonse Daudet and 'Lost Spring' by Anees Jung illustrate the impact of…5 mkasked 3×
- Q12"Why the devil did I take that fellow's money?" he thought. (The Rattrap) "Oh, how sorry I was for not learning my…5 mk
- Q12Umberto Eco: "I consider myself a University professor who writes novels on Sundays". Umberto Eco in 'The Interview'…5 mk
- Q12'Nature is the best companion to man.' In the light of above quote, analyse the themes of 'A Thing of Beauty' and…5 mk
- Q12Analyse the characters of William Douglas from 'Deep Water' and Mukesh from 'Lost Spring' in terms of their…5 mk
- Q12What do the images of nature signify in Keats' 'A Thing of Beauty' and Pablo Neruda's 'Keeping Quiet'?5 mk
- Q12Sophie is an escapist and a dreamer. Franz loves to miss school. Analyse the result of both these characters as a…5 mk
- Q12In 'Indigo', Gandhi as the sole representative of peasants fought against the injustice to share-croppers and saved…5 mk
- Q12Gandhi said, "The real relief for them is to be free from fear." (Indigo) Roosevelt knew when he said, "All we have to…5 mk
- Q12How do the characters of Umberto Eco from 'The Interview' and Subbu from 'Poets and Pancakes' compare in terms of their…5 mk
- Q12Compare how Gandhi's courage and his determination in 'Indigo' helped him get justice for sharecroppers with William…5 mk
- Q12'Deep Water' and 'Indigo' bring out the importance of overcoming fear. Discuss the two texts with reference to the…5 mk
- Q13Dr. Sadao's basic human values and the education he received gave him the ability to rise above prejudices. Analyse the…5 mk
- Q13Analyse the theme of optimism being the right approach to life in the play 'On the Face of It'.5 mk
- Q13Derry in 'On the Face of it' is a victim of self-pity. Analyse Derry's behaviour in the light of the above statement.5 mk
- Q13Why did Dr. Sadao treat the American soldier, even though it was an unpatriotic act? Describe the difficulties faced by…5 mk
- Q13"....how little changes in the environment can have big repercussions" Tishani Doshi in 'Journey to End of the Earth'…5 mk
- Q13"If you want to test a man's character, give him power." Analyse the theme of The Tiger King in the light of the above…5 mk
- Q13Bama and Zit-Ka-la-Sa have proven that education is the antidote to all social evils. (Memories of Childhood) Analyse…5 mk
- Q13Compare the characters of Zit-ka-la-sa and Bama in terms of their struggle, pain, determination, and success. (Memories…5 mk
- Q13The author vividly describes the trauma of Zitkala-Sa and Bama in 'Memories of Childhood'. Support with examples from…5 mkasked 3×
- Q13In what way did Mr. Lamb's ideas of watching, listening, and thinking help Derry change his perspective towards life?…5 mk
- Q13How did Zitkala-Sa react to the cultural impositions at school? (Memories of Childhood)5 mk
- Q13Untouchability is not only a crime, it is inhuman too. Why and how does Bama decide to fight against it? (Memories of…5 mkasked 3×
- Q13The world's geological history is trapped in Antarctica. Discuss with reference to the chapter 'Journey to the End of…5 mk
- Q13'Mr. Lamb is portrayed as a wise and experienced man with a positive attitude.' Analyse the character of Mr. Lamb with…5 mk
- Q13How did Dr. Sadao plan the American prisoner's escape? (The Enemy)5 mkasked 3×
- Q13'Memories of Childhood' deals with autobiographical episodes of Zitkala-Sa and Bama. They both come from marginalized…5 mkasked 3×
- Q13Do your think that the third level was a medium of escape for Charley? Justify. (The Third Level)5 mk
- Q13According to Tishani Doshi in 'Journey to the end of the Earth', man's supremacy over nature is responsible for the…5 mk
- Q13'A beautiful appearance will last a few decades, but a beautiful personality will last a lifetime.' Mr. Lamb with his…5 mk
- Q13'It is only war that makes people enemies.' Analyse the theme of the lesson 'The Enemy' in the light of the above…5 mk
- Q13Compare and contrast the characters of Mr Lamb and Derry in the play 'On The Face Of It'.5 mkasked 3×
- Q13Dr. Sadao emerges as both a true patriot and a compassionate human being. Elaborate. (The Enemy)5 mkasked 3×
- Q13How did Tishani Doshi's visit to Antartica as part of the Students on Ice Programme make her realise the importance of…5 mk
- Q13The element of dilemma, between humanity and Patriotism elevates the character of Dr. Sadao in 'The Enemy'. Support…5 mk
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