CBSE Class 12 English Sample Paper Set A

Sample Paper Class 12

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PART-A – Multiple Choice Questions

Q1. Read the passage given below: (10 Marks)

1. Maharana Pratap ruled over Mewar only for 25 years. However, he accomplished so much grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassed the boundaries of countries and time turning him into an immortal personality. He along with his kingdom became a synonym for valour, sacrifice and patriotism. Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom even before Maharana Pratap occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with the cooperation of their nobles and subjects, had established such traditions in the kingdom, as augmented their magnificence despite the hurdles of having a smaller area under their command and less population. There did come a few thorny occasions when the flag of the kingdom seemed sliding down. Their flag once again heaved high in the sky, thanks to the gallantry and brilliance of the people of Mewar.

2. The destiny of Mewar was good in the sense that barring a few kings, most of the rulers were competent and patriotic. This glorious tradition of the kingdom almost continued for 1500 years since its establishment, right from the reign of Bappa Rawal. In fact only 60 years before Maharana Pratap, Rana Sanga drove the kingdom to the pinnacle of fame. His reputation went beyond Rajasthan and reached Delhi. Two generations before him, Rana Kumbha had given a new stature to the kingdom through victories and developmental work. During his reign, literature and art also progressed extraordinarily. Rana himself was inclined towards writing and his works are read with reverence even today. The ambience of his kingdom was conducive to the creation of high quality work of art and literature. These accomplishments were the outcome of a long standing tradition sustained by several generations.

3. The life of the people of Mewar must have been peaceful and prosperous during the long span of time; otherwise such extraordinary accomplishment in these fields would not have been possible. This is reflected in their art and literature as well as their loving nature. They compensate for lack of admirable physique by their firm but pleasant nature. The ambience of Mewar remains lovely, thanks to the cheerful and liberal character of its people.

4. One may observe astonishing pieces of workmanship not only in the forts and palaces of Mewar but also in public utility buildings. Ruins of many structures which are still standing tall in their grandeur are testimony to the fact that Mewar was not only the land of the brave but also a seat of art and culture. Amidst aggression and bloodshed, literature and art flourished and creative pursuits of literature and artists did not suffer. Imagine, how glorious the period must have been when the Vijaya Stambha which is the sample of our great ancient architecture even today, was constructed. In the same fort, Kirti Stambha is standing high, reflecting how liberal the then administration was which allowed people from other communities and kingdoms to come and carry out construction work. It is useless to indulge in the debate whether the Vijaya Stambha was constructed first or the Kirti Stambha. The fact is that both the capitals are standing side by side and reveal the proximity between the king and the subjects of Mewar.

5. The cycle of time does not remain the same. Whereas the reign of Rana Sanga was crucial in raising the kingdom to the acme of glory, it also proved to be his nemesis. History took a turn.
The fortune of Mewar — the land of the brave, started waning. Rana tried to save the day with his acumen which was running against the stream and the glorious traditions for sometime.

On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer any ten questions from the eleven that follow: (1 × 10 = 10)

(i) Maharana Pratap became immortal because:
(a) he ruled Mewar for 25 years
(b) he added a lot of grandeur to Mewar
(c) of his valor, sacrifice and patriotism
(d) Both (b) and (c)

Answer

D

(ii) Pick the option showing the CORRECT use of the word ‘nemesis’.
(a) The increased tax proved to be the government’s political nemesis of the time of election.
(b) A contract is prepared in nemesis.
(c) It is a nemesis to say a crisis is imminent.
(d) He developed his own nemesis in partnership with a Chinese expert.

Answer

A

(iii) Based on your understanding of the passage, choose the option that lists the correct sequence of events.
1. Amidst aggression and bloodshed, literature and art flourished and creative pursuits of literature and artists did not suffer.
2. Rana tried to save the day with his acumen which was running against the stream and the glorious traditions for sometime.
3. He along with his kingdom became a synonym for valor, sacrifice and patriotism.
4. The ambience of Mewar remains lovely, thanks to the cheerful and liberal character of its people.
5. His reputation went beyond Rajasthan and reached Delhi.
(a) 1,2,4,5,3
(b) 1,4,5,2,3
(c) 3,5,4,1,2
(d) 2,5,4,3,1

Answer

C

(iv) Pick the option in which the meaning of ‘reign’ is NOT the same as it is in the passage.
(a) The art and literature flourished during the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
(b) During whose reign was that building built?
(c) In the field of music, she still reigns supreme.
(d) The reign of Mughals was considered golden period.

Answer

C

(v) Choose the correct words to describe the people of Mewar.
1. Robust 2. Vivacious 3. Spirited
4. Fast 5. Insane
(a) 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 5

Answer

B

(vi) The ambience of his kingdom was conducive to the creation of high quality work of art and literature. NOT conducive to means—
(a) Favourable
(b) Repugnant
(c) Atmospheric
(d) Calculative

Answer

B

(vii) Difficulties in the way of Mewar were:
(a) lack of cooperation of the nobility
(b) ancient traditions of the kingdom
(c) its small area and small population
(d) the poverty of the subjects

Answer

C

(viii) Mewar was lucky because:
(a) all of its rulers were competent
(b) most of its people were competent
(c) most of its rulers were competent
(d) only a few of its people were incompetent

Answer

C

(ix) Mewar is remembered as:
(a) land of valor rulers
(b) forts and palaces
(c) seat of art and culture
(d) All of these

Answer

D

(x) The art and culture can be discovered in:
(a) roads and public houses
(b) common establishments
(c) the structure of the kingdom
(d) the forts and palaces of the kingdom

Answer

D

(xi) What message do you get from the above passage?
(a) People can have control over time
(b) Only some people can have such control
(c) Nobody can control time
(d) The brave can have control over time

Answer

C

Q2. Read the passage given below: (10 Marks)
Containment zones go up from 550 in mid-August to over 2,000

1. District officials said the number of cases was rising due to aggressive testing, leading to creation of more containment zones. According to health bulletin, 59,183 tests were carried
out and the positivity rate was 6.4%, well below the national average. Officials said they were creating micro containment zones now which had resulted in the total number of such zones showing a sharp increase. “Experts believe that the second wave which has hit Delhi seems to have perhaps reached its peak. It will decline in the days to come,” said the chief minister,
speaking to reporters after visiting Indian Agricultural Research Institute.

2. Chief Minister of Delhi pointed out that the government had increased the number of containment zones from 550 in the middle of August to over 2,000 now and hoped that this expansion would help in bringing down the number of positive cases. The CM said corona virus cases were by and large under control in the capital between July 1 and August 17 when
the city was reporting 1,100 to 1,200 cases on an average daily. “The cases started going up from August 17. As a responsible government, we did not take any risk and immediately scaled up testing,” he said, adding that the daily tests were increased from around 20,000 to 60,000.  (Image 38)

3. The CM said aggressive testing and isolation of positive cases were the most effective way of defeating Covid-19. Had the government scaled down the daily tests to the previous level of 20,000, cases would have come down to around 1500 daily, he said. Out of the total 2,059 containment zones at present, 1,612 are active. This means these zones have live cases while the others don’t have any but have still not been declassified according to the protocol that has been laid down. On September 1, there were 699 active containment zones in the city.

4. South West district, which is spread over a huge area, has 341 containment zones at present, the highest in Delhi. It has also till date seen the highest number of containment zones – 610.
The areas that have a large number of containment zones include Raj Nagar, Mahavir Enclaveand Mo han Garden, apart from some areas in Najafgarh, Dwarka and Uttam Nagar. West
District has the second highest number of red zones – 234. The increase, however, has been sharp in case of North West, New Delhi, North East, South East and Central districts. North
West district, which has a population of around 37 lakh according to the 2011 census, has seen an almost eightfold rise in the number of Covid-19 cases this month. On September 1,
the district had 29 containment zones and by September 23, the number had risen to 229. The areas that have seen a large number of containment zones being created this month include some sectors of Rohini and blocks of Ashok Vihar, Pitampura and Budh Vihar.

5. “The containment zones in North West district were earlier spread over a much bigger area and it was realised that this could lead to more positive cases. Creation of micro containment zones helps not only in more efficient management but reduces the spread,” said a district official. “The strategy was changed and the number of containment zones were increased by creating some very small ones. Initially, the number of active cases here was 20% which has now increased to 24%, which is at par with other districts,” he said. “Also, testing has become much more aggressive now compared to last month,” he said.

6. New Delhi district, which had 40 containment zones at the beginning of the month, has seen the number go upto 164. The most affected areas are different sectors of RK Puram and Vasant Kunj, apart from Naraina and Munirka. North East district, which has the lowest number of containment zones – 72 – has also seen a three fold increase from September 1, when the figure was 19. “Extensive testing is resulting in more positive cases being detected, and whenever we see clustering of cases happening in any area, we create a containment zone. With many migrants coming back to Delhi and more offices and businesses opening, it is natural that there would be a rise in cases,” said another district official. (Source: Times of India) On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer any ten questions from the eleven that follow: (1 × 10 = 10)

(i) According to the passage, the reason for a rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in Delhi at an alarming rate is:
(a) people’s negligence
(b) aggressive testing
(c) not wearing mask
(d) not maintaining social distancing

Answer

B

(ii) Pick the option that lists the statements that are NOT TRUE according to the passage.
1. The number of containment zones is increased with a view to bring down the number of Covid-19 positive cases.
2. The number of corona virus cases has declined enormously in Delhi.
3. South West district of Delhi has the highest number of containment zones.
4. North East Delhi stands on the second position in terms of Covid-19 positive cases.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 4

Answer

D

(iii) According to health bulletin, how many Covid-19 tests were carried?
(a) About 10,000 tests
(b) About 20,000 tests
(c) About 40,000 tests
(d) About 60,000 tests

Answer

D

(iv) The word ‘protocol’, as used in para 3, means the same as:
(a) etiquette
(b) agreement
(c) concord
(d) fixed rules

Answer

D

(v) The increasing number of containment zones would result in:
(a) bringing up the number of positive cases
(b) bringing down the number of positive cases
(c) bringing down the number of negative cases
(d) None of the above

Answer

B

(vi) According to the Chief Minister of Delhi, corona-virus cases were by and large under control in capital between:
(a) September 1 and September 23
(b) April 1 and May 31
(c) July 1 and August 17
(d) May 17 and May 28

Answer

C

(vii) Based on the graphical chart in the passage, choose the option that correctly states the total containment zones in North West and New Delhi till September 25.   (Image 40)
(a) Option 1
(b) Option 2
(c) Option 3
(d) Option 4

Answer

C

(viii) According to the Chief Minister of Delhi, which of these is/are the effective way(s) of overcoming Covid-19?
(a) Aggressive testing
(b) Isolation of positive cases
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)

Answer

C

(ix) Based on the given graphical representation of data in the passage, choose the option that lists the statements that are TRUE with respect to Covid-19 cases in Delhi.
1. The creation of micro containment zones added to the number of total containment zones to some extent.
2. The chief minister claimed the number of Covid-19 cases in Delhi will go up enormously in the days to come.
3. Naraina is one of the most Covid-19 affected areas.
4. Extensive testing of Covid-19 cases in Delhi is not good for the people of Delhi.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 4

Answer

C

(x) With reference to the bar chart given in the passage, which is the option that correctly displays the total numbers of containment zones in:   (Image 41)
A. West Delhi and B. East Delhi till September 25?
(a) Option 1
(b) Option 2
(c) Option 3
(d) Option 4

Answer

B

(xi) Creation of micro containment zones help in:
(a) more efficient management of the cases
(b) reducing the number of Covid-19 cases
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)

Answer

C

Q3. Read the extracts given below and attempt any two of the three given by answering the questions that follow. (4 + 4 = 8)
A. This morning, Saheb is on his way to the milk booth. In his hand is a steel canister. “I now work in a tea stall down the road,” he says, pointing in the distance. “I am paid 800
rupees and all my meals.” Does he like the job? I ask. His face, I see, has lost the carefree look. The steel canister seems heavier than the plastic bag he would carry so lightly over
his shoulder. The bag was his. The canister belongs to the man who owns the tea shop.
Saheb is no longer his own master!

(i) Saheb’s new job means:
(a) a great change in life
(b) a fixed income
(c) hatred for rag-picking
(d) a different future

Answer

B

(ii) He was fighting with:
(a) basic needs of life
(b) demands of some higher society
(c) corruption prevalent in society
(d) his family’s social status

Answer

A

(iii) The phrase ‘carefree look’ refers to:
(a) respect
(b) innocence
(c) handsome
(d) happiness

Answer

D

(iv) What does ‘Saheb is no longer his own master’ mean?
(a) He has lost chance to learn goodness.
(b) He has lost the business of rag-picking.
(c) He has lost his childhood.
(d) He has lost opportunity to earn money.

Answer

C

B. The Champaran episode was a turning-point in Gandhi’s life. ‘‘What I did,” he explained,
“was a very ordinary thing. I declared that the British could not order me about in my own country.”
But Champaran did not begin as an act of defiance. It grew out of an attempt to alleviate the distress of large numbers of poor peasants. This was the typical Gandhi pattern —
his politics were intertwined with the practical, day-to-day problems of the millions. His was not a loyalty to abstractions; it was a loyalty to living, human beings.

In everything Gandhi did, moreover, he tried to mould a new free Indian who could stand on his own feet and thus make India free.

(i) Gandhi’s defiance was:
(a) disobedience to the official order
(b) a threat to the lawyers
(c) discouragement for the poor peasants
(d) negligence of the local issues

Answer

A

(ii) The contents of Gandhi’s politics are:
(a) issues related to the country
(b) facts related to the daily aspects of life
(c) malfunctioning of the British
(d) high fees charged by the lawyers

Answer

B

(iii) The objective of Gandhi’s loyalty was to:
(a) cooperate with the cruel policy of British
(b) decrease the distress of the countless poor
(c) aggravate the distress of the poor peasants
(d) increase the income of the poor peasants

Answer

B

(iv) A new free Indian would demonstrate:
(a) responsibly for indigo cultivation
(b) a challenge to humanity
(c) obedience to the British rule
(d) fearlessness needed for freedom

Answer

D

C. “I know it,” Roger Skunk said, “and all the little animals run away from me. The enormous wise owl said you could help me.”
“Eh? Well, maybe. Come on in. Don’t get too close.” Now, inside, Jo, there were all these magic things, all jumbled together in a big dusty heap, because the wizard did not have
any cleaning lady.”
“Why?”
“Why? Because he was a wizard, and a very old man.”
“Will he die?”
“No. Wizards don’t die. Well, he rummaged around and found an old stick called a magic wand and asked Roger Skunk what he wanted to smell like. Roger thought and thought
and said, “Roses.”
“Yes. Good,” Jo said smugly.

(i) Choose the option that best demonstrates the relevant traits of the wizard, based on the extract provided:
(a) foolish, sycophant and lethargic
(b) clever, patient and helpful
(c) patient, irritable and selfish
(d) lazy, dull and innocent

Answer

B

(ii) “Will he die?” This means Jo was:
(a) thinking about Roger Skunk
(b) forgetting sleep
(c) getting excitement
(d) feeling regret

Answer

D

(iii) “Yes. Good.” indicates what Jo was feeling. Pick the option that correctly states her feelings.
1. Surprise 2. Happiness 3. Displeasure
4. Fear 5. Ignorance 6. Foolishness
(a) 1 and 5
(b) 3 and 6
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 5 and 4

Answer

C

(iv) Roger thought and thought and said, “Roses.” This reveals his:
(a) intelligence and satisfaction
(b) displeasure and irritation
(c) impatience and hurriedness
(d) sycophancy and pleasure

Answer

A