Model Question paper
2024-25
English
Class -12
Time : 3 hr 15 mins Max Marks-100
General Instructions :
1. The first 15 minutes are allotted to the candidates for reading the question
paper.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Marks are indicated against questions.
Section-A –Reading
Q-1 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow-
The shift in the mindset of India's younger generation is quite visible. While
they are patriotic, prepared to join any movement, march waving political
flags, join Facebook groups, they are not, in most cases, convinced by India's
culture. In fact, they ask questions that evidence their dissatisfaction with and
disinterest in what we call culture, values and ethics. "Why do we live in a joint
family?" "I believe in God but not in temples or pooja". "Why can my parents
not understand me?" They are turning from obedient to rebellious young
adults. It is an alarming note and all the same parents say, "What's wrong with
our children? They are going astray."
If you ask an elderly Indian,"How are you?" the chances are your question will
be answered, "By God's grace everything is fine." This is the fruit of culture.
Deep satisfaction despite ups and downs of daily life. India's values have kept
India strong and united despite thousands of years of invasions. However the
youth of today are being raised differently from those in previous generations.
Information is at their finger tips. Give them scientific, rational, pragmatic
reasons. The values and the ethics of centuries ago are just as valid and
applicable today as then. We only have to explain them differently.
Q-(a) What change in the mindset of the Indian youth is visible now a days? 3
Q-(b) What is the conflict between the parents and children? 3
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, Q- (c) How has Indian culture affected our attitude? 3
Q- (d) What should be done to bring the youth back to their cultural roots? 3
Q-e (i) Find a word from the passage that means ‘agreed’. 1
(ii) Which phrase in the passage means ‘a warning sign’? 1
(iii) Which word in the passage is opposite of ‘illogical’? 1
Section B-Writing
Q-2 .Write an article on any one of the following topics in about 100 –150 words- 10
a) Digital India
b) Joint Family System –Need of the Hour
c) Freedom of Expression
Q-3.Write a letter to the Proprietor of ABC Sports, Palika Bazar, New Delhi to place
an order for cricket kits. 10
Or
Write a letter to the Editor of a national newspaper to express your views on
growing fitness craze in youth.
Section C- Grammar
Q-4) Choose the correct option to answer the following questions- 5x2=10
a) The absence of government in a country is called-
i) monarchy iii) anarchy
ii) patriarchy iv)matriarchy
b) The phrase ‘inching towards’ means –
i) to have an itchy feeling
ii) to measure something
iii) to move slowly in a direction
iv) to move upwards
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2024-25
English
Class -12
Time : 3 hr 15 mins Max Marks-100
General Instructions :
1. The first 15 minutes are allotted to the candidates for reading the question
paper.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Marks are indicated against questions.
Section-A –Reading
Q-1 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow-
The shift in the mindset of India's younger generation is quite visible. While
they are patriotic, prepared to join any movement, march waving political
flags, join Facebook groups, they are not, in most cases, convinced by India's
culture. In fact, they ask questions that evidence their dissatisfaction with and
disinterest in what we call culture, values and ethics. "Why do we live in a joint
family?" "I believe in God but not in temples or pooja". "Why can my parents
not understand me?" They are turning from obedient to rebellious young
adults. It is an alarming note and all the same parents say, "What's wrong with
our children? They are going astray."
If you ask an elderly Indian,"How are you?" the chances are your question will
be answered, "By God's grace everything is fine." This is the fruit of culture.
Deep satisfaction despite ups and downs of daily life. India's values have kept
India strong and united despite thousands of years of invasions. However the
youth of today are being raised differently from those in previous generations.
Information is at their finger tips. Give them scientific, rational, pragmatic
reasons. The values and the ethics of centuries ago are just as valid and
applicable today as then. We only have to explain them differently.
Q-(a) What change in the mindset of the Indian youth is visible now a days? 3
Q-(b) What is the conflict between the parents and children? 3
1
, Q- (c) How has Indian culture affected our attitude? 3
Q- (d) What should be done to bring the youth back to their cultural roots? 3
Q-e (i) Find a word from the passage that means ‘agreed’. 1
(ii) Which phrase in the passage means ‘a warning sign’? 1
(iii) Which word in the passage is opposite of ‘illogical’? 1
Section B-Writing
Q-2 .Write an article on any one of the following topics in about 100 –150 words- 10
a) Digital India
b) Joint Family System –Need of the Hour
c) Freedom of Expression
Q-3.Write a letter to the Proprietor of ABC Sports, Palika Bazar, New Delhi to place
an order for cricket kits. 10
Or
Write a letter to the Editor of a national newspaper to express your views on
growing fitness craze in youth.
Section C- Grammar
Q-4) Choose the correct option to answer the following questions- 5x2=10
a) The absence of government in a country is called-
i) monarchy iii) anarchy
ii) patriarchy iv)matriarchy
b) The phrase ‘inching towards’ means –
i) to have an itchy feeling
ii) to measure something
iii) to move slowly in a direction
iv) to move upwards
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