Solved Paper, 2025
ENGLISH CORE
Class – XII
Delhi Sets | Series: ZYW1X
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
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
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.
Set-1 Q.P. Code: 1/1/1
message. The science side of marketing tells
SECTION–A us to let the data guide what strategies will be
Reading Skills most effective. Marketers are now reporting the
(22 Marks) need for digital-first expertise including digital
proficiency, data analysis, and data science.
1. Read the following passage carefully: 12 M
With science, marketers adopt an outcome-
(1) Marketing is all about creativity and expression, centric mindset that helps them curate smarter
so it must be an art, right? Not necessarily. While campaigns. Over the past few years, there has
marketers once relied purely on instinct, they been an evolving prioritization on data-savvy
now rely on data-driven insights. On top of that, talent. In 2020 and beyond, brands will need to
cutting-edge technologies and analytics have focus on recruiting talent that can understand
shifted the focus of marketing farther toward the complexities of AI and machine technologies.
the science side of the spectrum. Armed with so
(5) But when we reflect on earlier times, marketing
much data, marketers can now track the impact
was defined as the predominance of traditional
of money spent on their bottom line.
advertising, like television, newspaper, and
(2) In today’s world, the best approach to marketing direct mail. Today, it ropes in digital channels,
combines both disciplines. And there’s a social media, mobile devices, and integrated,
distinct balance to the craft – a strategic mix of complex campaigns. And just as consumers
interpersonal empathy and tactical analysis. today are more tech-savvy, employees should
Neither side of the mix can be isolated or be able to match – and exceed – their expertise.
ignored, or the results will not be encouraging. It’s important that brands continue to prioritize
Psychologists believe the brain is separated creative, engaging campaign messages while
into two distinct functions: the left-brain and also focusing on key insights and performance
the right-brain. The right side of the brain is metrics for optimal results.
responsible for creative thinking and artistic
Answer the following questions, based on the
intuition.
passage above:
(3) As an art, marketing is all about understanding
(i) According to paragraph 1, how does the author
the nuances of human behaviour and determining
describe the evolution of marketing? 2
how to make an emotional connection with the
customer. More importantly, some level of art (ii) Choose ONE of the following statements that
is needed to create brand standards for your aptly reflects the point of view of the writer. 1
company, including the logo, messaging, and (a) In the field of marketing, there is a conflict
overall visual identity for a brand. between Art and Science.
(4) Right-brained marketers focus on the creative (b) Art and Science should work in tandem to
– the copy, graphics and emotions tied to the do effective marketing.
,xviii Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, ENGLISH CORE, Class-XII
(iii) Provide ONE textual evidence with reference experiences. Feedback highlighted India’s
to paragraph 3 to support that marketing is an appeal due to its history and cultural diversity,
art. 1 but also noted issues like infrastructure gaps
(iv)Based on the passage, assess the way data and and pollution.
digital platforms have transformed the field of (4) Results: The study found that most tourists
marketing and employment. 2 preferred historical sites and beaches.
(v) _______ cutting-edge technologies and analytics International tourists were drawn to heritage
have shifted the focus of marketing. (Para 1) 1 sites, while domestic tourists preferred nature
By ‘cutting-edge technologies’, the writer refers destinations. Satisfaction was high among
to __________. 1 tourists who experienced local culture, but
infrastructure issues and overcrowding at key
(vi) Complete the analogy with ONE word from locations were common complaints. Overall,
paragraph 2: 1 85% of tourists expressed a desire to revisit.
included: incorporated: __________ : secluded Answer the following questions, based on the
(A) approach given passage:
(B) empathy (i) Complete the following suitably. 1
(C) isolated In the introduction, the researcher links tourism
(D) intuition to India’s GDP to highlight __________.
(vii) Marketing is all about understanding the (ii) What would the following be classified as? 1
nuances of human behaviour. (Para 3) 1 The study involved primary data collection
The writer uses the word ‘nuances’ to denote through a structured survey.
(A) man’s appreciation for art. Select the appropriate response.
(B) man’s preference for branded clothes. (A) Primary purpose
(C) the complexities of human character. (B) Secondary objective
(D) human inclination for analytical approach. (C) Method of analysis
(viii) Complete the following based on your (D) Research outcome
understanding of the above passage: 1 (iii) Give two points to support why the study
According to the writer, modern marketing is involved primary data and secondary data. 2
built on both __________ and __________. (iv) Paragraph 3 includes words – ‘preferences’ and
(ix) ‘__________ exceed their expertise’. (Para 5) ‘challenges’.
With reference to paragraph 5, what skills do Classify the following sentences as ‘preference’
you think the employees should possess to or ‘challenge’:
match the demand of the consumers? 1 Sentence 1: Feedback highlighted India’s appeal
(x) What fascinating fact about the human brain is due to its history and cultural diversity. 1
revealed by the writer in the above passage. 1 Sentence 2: Also noted issues like infrastructure
2. Case Study: Tourism in India 10 M gaps and pollution. 1
(1) Introduction: India, with its rich cultural (v) List any two points tourists were asked about in
heritage, diverse landscapes, and historical the survey. 1
sites, attracts millions of tourists each year. (vi) What were the more preferred destinations? 1
Tourism significantly contributes to India’s (vii) Analyse why though there was satisfaction
GDP, generating employment and boosting among tourists, there were some complaints. 1
infrastructure. This case study explores factors
impacting tourism in India, examines seasonal (viii) What is the ultimate goal for stakeholders, based
patterns, and assesses tourist satisfaction on the insights from the study? 1
through a survey. (A) tourists expressed a desire to revisit.
(2) Methodology: The study involved primary (B) tourist will visit historical sites.
data collection through a structured survey (C) domestic tourism will increase.
targeting 500 tourists across major destinations (D) to promote India as a tourist destination.
like Delhi, Jaipur, Goa and Kerala. Additionally,
secondary data from government reports and
tourism boards were used. The survey included SECTION–B
questions about preferences, challenges Creative Writing Skills
and satisfaction levels, focusing on various (18 Marks)
demographics, including international and
domestic tourists. (Note: All details presented in the questions are
imaginary and created for assessment purpose.)
(3) Survey Examination: Tourists were surveyed
on travel preferences, challenges encountered, 3. Attempt ANY ONE of the two (A) or (B) in about
accommodation satisfaction and cultural 50 words: 1×4=4
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(A) Your school is organizing an Education Fair in • hat is the role of parents and school in
W
the school premises. As the Head boy/Head girl inculcating civic sense?
of Sunshine Public School, Agra, draft a notice
informing students of Classes IX–XII about the • Ways to sensitize students
fair. Include other necessary details. You are – Involve them in community projects
Muskan/Manoj. Put your notice in a box. – emphasize on civic responsibility
OR • Demonstrate civic behaviour in daily
(B) Your school is organising an inter-house ‘Maths routine
Quiz’ Competition. As president of the Quiz
6. Attempt ANY ONE of the two, (A) or (B) in 120–150
Club, draft a notice informing students of Classes
words: 1×5=5
IX–XII about the competition. Include necessary
details regarding the number of participants, (A) Children today are increasingly dependent
registration date, etc. You are Akila/Akhil. Put on AI to help them complete their school tasks
your notice in a box. such as writing an article, answering questions,
and making presentations. Therefore, they are
4. Attempt ANY ONE of the two (A) or (B) in about
unable to discover their own creative potential.
50 words: 1×4=4
However, AI can also be judiciously used for the
(A) You are Mr. Abhishek Sharma. You are planning benefit of the children.
to celebrate your parents’ 50th wedding
Write an article on how Artificial Intelligence can
anniversary in a grand manner. Draft a formal
be judiciously used for the benefit of students.
invitation card for your friends and relatives.
You are Nirja of XII A. You may use the given
Mention all necessary details.
cues along with your own ideas to draft the
OR article.
(B) You are Mrs. Sonali Gupta, a nutritionist. You
are invited by the Principal of Radiant Public • how it helps in digital literacy.
School, Jammu to address the students on • how it enhances learning by giving real
‘Forming Healthy Food Habits’. Write a formal time feedback.
letter of reply accepting the invitation. • facilitates collaborative learning.
5. Attempt ANY ONE of the two, (A) or (B) in 120–150
words: 1×5=5 OR
(A) You are Radhika/Rakesh of 43, J.N. Colony,
(B) You are Chayan, student reporter of S.M. Public
Cochin. You read the given advertisement and School, Bhopal. Your school celebrated the
wish to apply for the post advertised. Write a job annual winter carnival where various stalls,
application along with your bio-data: games and shows were put up by students.
Write a comprehensive report of the event in
EduNet Innovations detail to be published in your school magazine.
requires You may organize your report by following –
Marketing Executive Who – What – When – Where – Why – How.
Qualifications - Graduation in Commerce with
Post Graduation in Marketing,
Advertising, Business or Economics. SECTION–C
Skills required - Strong communication, presentation Literature (40 Marks)
and interpersonal skills. 7. R
ead the following extracts and answer the
- Proficient in software and data questions for ANY ONE of the given two (A) or (B):
analysis. 1×6=6
- Detail oriented and understanding (A) It would be an exotic moment
of product field. without rush, without engines.
Experience - Min. 2 years in similar field. we would all be together
Apply with detailed bio-data to The General Manager, in a sudden strangeness
EduNet Innovations, 46 Rose Avenue, Bangalore Fishermen in the cold sea
OR would not harm whales
(B) You are Kirti /Keshav of 7, M.G. Road, Jhansi. You and the man gathering salt
observe that students who come on a one day would look back at his hurt hands.
picnic to public parks leave plastic bottles and (Keeping Quiet)
cans, littered all over the park. You are disturbed (i) How according to the poet can we create this
by the sight of this and write a letter to the editor exotic moment?
of a national daily suggesting ways to inculcate (ii) Choose the correct option:
civic sense among students. You may use some The outcome of fisherman’s activity led to the
of the cues given along with your own ideas to ______ (destruction/protection) of environment.
draft the letter.
, xx Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, ENGLISH CORE, Class-XII
(iii) What is the common outcome of this exotic and inspiration from the beauty of nature.
moment? Reason: Nature gives physical, emotional and
(A) No rush and no mechanization mental solace to man.
(B) Men would be gathering salt. Choose the correct option regarding their
(C) There would be a strangeness among relationship.
warring nations. (A) Both the Assertion and Reason are true,
(D) Fisherman will look at his hurt hands. and the Reason is the correct explanation
(iv) Choose the correct option: of the Assertion.
The tone of the poet is __________ (appealing/ (B) Both the Assertion and Reason are true, and
introspective) in the line “and the man gathering the Reason is not the correct explanation of
salt would look back at his hurt hands.” the Assertion.
(v) The poet uses the expression ‘sudden (C) The Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.
strangeness’ to suggest. __________. (D) The Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(vi) Read the assertion and the reason below, with (v) Select one phrase from the extract which implies
reference to the given extract: that man wants to continue his life on this earth
Assertion: The poet advocates for taking a break despite innumerable problems.
to introspect the damage inflicted by man. (vi) Complete the following sentence:
Reason: Introspection will make man’s life ‘a sleep full of sweet dreams’ implies ________.
better. 8. Read the following extracts and answer the
Choose the correct option regarding their questions for ANY ONE of the given two (A) or (B):
relationship. 1 × 4 = 4
(A) Both the Assertion and Reason are true, but (A) At midnight when the town slept in peace, the
the Reason is not the correct explanation. Dewan and his aged wife dragged the tiger to
(B) Both the Assertion and Reason are true, the car and shoved it into the seat. The Dewan
but the Reason is correct explanation of the himself drove the car straight to the forest where
Assertion. the Maharaja was hunting. When they reached
(C) The Assertion is true, but the Reason is false. the forest, the tiger launched its Satyagraha and
refused to get out of the car. The Dewan was
(D) The Assertion is false, but the Reason is true. thoroughly exhausted in his efforts to haul the
OR beast out of the car and push it down to the
(B) A thing of beauty is a joy forever ground.
Its loveliness increases, it will never On the following day, the same old tiger
pass into nothingness; but will keep wandered into the Maharaja’s presence and
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep stood as if in humble supplication, “Master, what
do you command of me?” It was with boundless
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet joy that the Maharaja took careful aim at the
breathing, beast. The tiger fell in a crumpled heap.
Therefore, on every morrow are we wreathing (The Tiger King)
A flowery band to bind us to the earth. (i) How did the Dewan manage to take the tiger to
(A Thing of Beauty) the forest?
(i) By the phrase ‘joy forever’ the poet refers to (A) The Dewan conceded to the tiger’s
things satyagraha.
(A) that make people extremely happy. (B) The Dewan pushed the tiger into the car
(B) that are a feast to eyes. and drove to the forest.
(C) that are a constant source of happiness. (C) The Dewan hauled the tiger into the tent.
(D) that are beautiful but transient. (D) The Dewan persuaded the tiger into a
(ii) Choose the correct option: humble supplication of the Maharaja.
By using the expression ‘never pass into (ii) Choose the correct option:
nothingness’ the poet states that nature’s beauty The attitude of the Dewan in the above extract
will create a __________ (lasting/temporary) can be described as __________ (negligent and
impression on man’s mind. reluctant/meek and servile)
(iii) How does Keats make it evident that there is (iii) Select one statement or expression from the
a link between man’s wellness and nature’s extract that reflects the humorous writing style
beauty? of the author.
(iv) Read the Assertion and the Reason below, with (iv) State one reason for the ‘boundless joy of the
reference to the given extract: Maharaja’.
Assertion: Keats states that man derives strength OR
ENGLISH CORE
Class – XII
Delhi Sets | Series: ZYW1X
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
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
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.
Set-1 Q.P. Code: 1/1/1
message. The science side of marketing tells
SECTION–A us to let the data guide what strategies will be
Reading Skills most effective. Marketers are now reporting the
(22 Marks) need for digital-first expertise including digital
proficiency, data analysis, and data science.
1. Read the following passage carefully: 12 M
With science, marketers adopt an outcome-
(1) Marketing is all about creativity and expression, centric mindset that helps them curate smarter
so it must be an art, right? Not necessarily. While campaigns. Over the past few years, there has
marketers once relied purely on instinct, they been an evolving prioritization on data-savvy
now rely on data-driven insights. On top of that, talent. In 2020 and beyond, brands will need to
cutting-edge technologies and analytics have focus on recruiting talent that can understand
shifted the focus of marketing farther toward the complexities of AI and machine technologies.
the science side of the spectrum. Armed with so
(5) But when we reflect on earlier times, marketing
much data, marketers can now track the impact
was defined as the predominance of traditional
of money spent on their bottom line.
advertising, like television, newspaper, and
(2) In today’s world, the best approach to marketing direct mail. Today, it ropes in digital channels,
combines both disciplines. And there’s a social media, mobile devices, and integrated,
distinct balance to the craft – a strategic mix of complex campaigns. And just as consumers
interpersonal empathy and tactical analysis. today are more tech-savvy, employees should
Neither side of the mix can be isolated or be able to match – and exceed – their expertise.
ignored, or the results will not be encouraging. It’s important that brands continue to prioritize
Psychologists believe the brain is separated creative, engaging campaign messages while
into two distinct functions: the left-brain and also focusing on key insights and performance
the right-brain. The right side of the brain is metrics for optimal results.
responsible for creative thinking and artistic
Answer the following questions, based on the
intuition.
passage above:
(3) As an art, marketing is all about understanding
(i) According to paragraph 1, how does the author
the nuances of human behaviour and determining
describe the evolution of marketing? 2
how to make an emotional connection with the
customer. More importantly, some level of art (ii) Choose ONE of the following statements that
is needed to create brand standards for your aptly reflects the point of view of the writer. 1
company, including the logo, messaging, and (a) In the field of marketing, there is a conflict
overall visual identity for a brand. between Art and Science.
(4) Right-brained marketers focus on the creative (b) Art and Science should work in tandem to
– the copy, graphics and emotions tied to the do effective marketing.
,xviii Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, ENGLISH CORE, Class-XII
(iii) Provide ONE textual evidence with reference experiences. Feedback highlighted India’s
to paragraph 3 to support that marketing is an appeal due to its history and cultural diversity,
art. 1 but also noted issues like infrastructure gaps
(iv)Based on the passage, assess the way data and and pollution.
digital platforms have transformed the field of (4) Results: The study found that most tourists
marketing and employment. 2 preferred historical sites and beaches.
(v) _______ cutting-edge technologies and analytics International tourists were drawn to heritage
have shifted the focus of marketing. (Para 1) 1 sites, while domestic tourists preferred nature
By ‘cutting-edge technologies’, the writer refers destinations. Satisfaction was high among
to __________. 1 tourists who experienced local culture, but
infrastructure issues and overcrowding at key
(vi) Complete the analogy with ONE word from locations were common complaints. Overall,
paragraph 2: 1 85% of tourists expressed a desire to revisit.
included: incorporated: __________ : secluded Answer the following questions, based on the
(A) approach given passage:
(B) empathy (i) Complete the following suitably. 1
(C) isolated In the introduction, the researcher links tourism
(D) intuition to India’s GDP to highlight __________.
(vii) Marketing is all about understanding the (ii) What would the following be classified as? 1
nuances of human behaviour. (Para 3) 1 The study involved primary data collection
The writer uses the word ‘nuances’ to denote through a structured survey.
(A) man’s appreciation for art. Select the appropriate response.
(B) man’s preference for branded clothes. (A) Primary purpose
(C) the complexities of human character. (B) Secondary objective
(D) human inclination for analytical approach. (C) Method of analysis
(viii) Complete the following based on your (D) Research outcome
understanding of the above passage: 1 (iii) Give two points to support why the study
According to the writer, modern marketing is involved primary data and secondary data. 2
built on both __________ and __________. (iv) Paragraph 3 includes words – ‘preferences’ and
(ix) ‘__________ exceed their expertise’. (Para 5) ‘challenges’.
With reference to paragraph 5, what skills do Classify the following sentences as ‘preference’
you think the employees should possess to or ‘challenge’:
match the demand of the consumers? 1 Sentence 1: Feedback highlighted India’s appeal
(x) What fascinating fact about the human brain is due to its history and cultural diversity. 1
revealed by the writer in the above passage. 1 Sentence 2: Also noted issues like infrastructure
2. Case Study: Tourism in India 10 M gaps and pollution. 1
(1) Introduction: India, with its rich cultural (v) List any two points tourists were asked about in
heritage, diverse landscapes, and historical the survey. 1
sites, attracts millions of tourists each year. (vi) What were the more preferred destinations? 1
Tourism significantly contributes to India’s (vii) Analyse why though there was satisfaction
GDP, generating employment and boosting among tourists, there were some complaints. 1
infrastructure. This case study explores factors
impacting tourism in India, examines seasonal (viii) What is the ultimate goal for stakeholders, based
patterns, and assesses tourist satisfaction on the insights from the study? 1
through a survey. (A) tourists expressed a desire to revisit.
(2) Methodology: The study involved primary (B) tourist will visit historical sites.
data collection through a structured survey (C) domestic tourism will increase.
targeting 500 tourists across major destinations (D) to promote India as a tourist destination.
like Delhi, Jaipur, Goa and Kerala. Additionally,
secondary data from government reports and
tourism boards were used. The survey included SECTION–B
questions about preferences, challenges Creative Writing Skills
and satisfaction levels, focusing on various (18 Marks)
demographics, including international and
domestic tourists. (Note: All details presented in the questions are
imaginary and created for assessment purpose.)
(3) Survey Examination: Tourists were surveyed
on travel preferences, challenges encountered, 3. Attempt ANY ONE of the two (A) or (B) in about
accommodation satisfaction and cultural 50 words: 1×4=4
,Solved Paper - 2025 xix
(A) Your school is organizing an Education Fair in • hat is the role of parents and school in
W
the school premises. As the Head boy/Head girl inculcating civic sense?
of Sunshine Public School, Agra, draft a notice
informing students of Classes IX–XII about the • Ways to sensitize students
fair. Include other necessary details. You are – Involve them in community projects
Muskan/Manoj. Put your notice in a box. – emphasize on civic responsibility
OR • Demonstrate civic behaviour in daily
(B) Your school is organising an inter-house ‘Maths routine
Quiz’ Competition. As president of the Quiz
6. Attempt ANY ONE of the two, (A) or (B) in 120–150
Club, draft a notice informing students of Classes
words: 1×5=5
IX–XII about the competition. Include necessary
details regarding the number of participants, (A) Children today are increasingly dependent
registration date, etc. You are Akila/Akhil. Put on AI to help them complete their school tasks
your notice in a box. such as writing an article, answering questions,
and making presentations. Therefore, they are
4. Attempt ANY ONE of the two (A) or (B) in about
unable to discover their own creative potential.
50 words: 1×4=4
However, AI can also be judiciously used for the
(A) You are Mr. Abhishek Sharma. You are planning benefit of the children.
to celebrate your parents’ 50th wedding
Write an article on how Artificial Intelligence can
anniversary in a grand manner. Draft a formal
be judiciously used for the benefit of students.
invitation card for your friends and relatives.
You are Nirja of XII A. You may use the given
Mention all necessary details.
cues along with your own ideas to draft the
OR article.
(B) You are Mrs. Sonali Gupta, a nutritionist. You
are invited by the Principal of Radiant Public • how it helps in digital literacy.
School, Jammu to address the students on • how it enhances learning by giving real
‘Forming Healthy Food Habits’. Write a formal time feedback.
letter of reply accepting the invitation. • facilitates collaborative learning.
5. Attempt ANY ONE of the two, (A) or (B) in 120–150
words: 1×5=5 OR
(A) You are Radhika/Rakesh of 43, J.N. Colony,
(B) You are Chayan, student reporter of S.M. Public
Cochin. You read the given advertisement and School, Bhopal. Your school celebrated the
wish to apply for the post advertised. Write a job annual winter carnival where various stalls,
application along with your bio-data: games and shows were put up by students.
Write a comprehensive report of the event in
EduNet Innovations detail to be published in your school magazine.
requires You may organize your report by following –
Marketing Executive Who – What – When – Where – Why – How.
Qualifications - Graduation in Commerce with
Post Graduation in Marketing,
Advertising, Business or Economics. SECTION–C
Skills required - Strong communication, presentation Literature (40 Marks)
and interpersonal skills. 7. R
ead the following extracts and answer the
- Proficient in software and data questions for ANY ONE of the given two (A) or (B):
analysis. 1×6=6
- Detail oriented and understanding (A) It would be an exotic moment
of product field. without rush, without engines.
Experience - Min. 2 years in similar field. we would all be together
Apply with detailed bio-data to The General Manager, in a sudden strangeness
EduNet Innovations, 46 Rose Avenue, Bangalore Fishermen in the cold sea
OR would not harm whales
(B) You are Kirti /Keshav of 7, M.G. Road, Jhansi. You and the man gathering salt
observe that students who come on a one day would look back at his hurt hands.
picnic to public parks leave plastic bottles and (Keeping Quiet)
cans, littered all over the park. You are disturbed (i) How according to the poet can we create this
by the sight of this and write a letter to the editor exotic moment?
of a national daily suggesting ways to inculcate (ii) Choose the correct option:
civic sense among students. You may use some The outcome of fisherman’s activity led to the
of the cues given along with your own ideas to ______ (destruction/protection) of environment.
draft the letter.
, xx Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, ENGLISH CORE, Class-XII
(iii) What is the common outcome of this exotic and inspiration from the beauty of nature.
moment? Reason: Nature gives physical, emotional and
(A) No rush and no mechanization mental solace to man.
(B) Men would be gathering salt. Choose the correct option regarding their
(C) There would be a strangeness among relationship.
warring nations. (A) Both the Assertion and Reason are true,
(D) Fisherman will look at his hurt hands. and the Reason is the correct explanation
(iv) Choose the correct option: of the Assertion.
The tone of the poet is __________ (appealing/ (B) Both the Assertion and Reason are true, and
introspective) in the line “and the man gathering the Reason is not the correct explanation of
salt would look back at his hurt hands.” the Assertion.
(v) The poet uses the expression ‘sudden (C) The Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.
strangeness’ to suggest. __________. (D) The Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(vi) Read the assertion and the reason below, with (v) Select one phrase from the extract which implies
reference to the given extract: that man wants to continue his life on this earth
Assertion: The poet advocates for taking a break despite innumerable problems.
to introspect the damage inflicted by man. (vi) Complete the following sentence:
Reason: Introspection will make man’s life ‘a sleep full of sweet dreams’ implies ________.
better. 8. Read the following extracts and answer the
Choose the correct option regarding their questions for ANY ONE of the given two (A) or (B):
relationship. 1 × 4 = 4
(A) Both the Assertion and Reason are true, but (A) At midnight when the town slept in peace, the
the Reason is not the correct explanation. Dewan and his aged wife dragged the tiger to
(B) Both the Assertion and Reason are true, the car and shoved it into the seat. The Dewan
but the Reason is correct explanation of the himself drove the car straight to the forest where
Assertion. the Maharaja was hunting. When they reached
(C) The Assertion is true, but the Reason is false. the forest, the tiger launched its Satyagraha and
refused to get out of the car. The Dewan was
(D) The Assertion is false, but the Reason is true. thoroughly exhausted in his efforts to haul the
OR beast out of the car and push it down to the
(B) A thing of beauty is a joy forever ground.
Its loveliness increases, it will never On the following day, the same old tiger
pass into nothingness; but will keep wandered into the Maharaja’s presence and
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep stood as if in humble supplication, “Master, what
do you command of me?” It was with boundless
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet joy that the Maharaja took careful aim at the
breathing, beast. The tiger fell in a crumpled heap.
Therefore, on every morrow are we wreathing (The Tiger King)
A flowery band to bind us to the earth. (i) How did the Dewan manage to take the tiger to
(A Thing of Beauty) the forest?
(i) By the phrase ‘joy forever’ the poet refers to (A) The Dewan conceded to the tiger’s
things satyagraha.
(A) that make people extremely happy. (B) The Dewan pushed the tiger into the car
(B) that are a feast to eyes. and drove to the forest.
(C) that are a constant source of happiness. (C) The Dewan hauled the tiger into the tent.
(D) that are beautiful but transient. (D) The Dewan persuaded the tiger into a
(ii) Choose the correct option: humble supplication of the Maharaja.
By using the expression ‘never pass into (ii) Choose the correct option:
nothingness’ the poet states that nature’s beauty The attitude of the Dewan in the above extract
will create a __________ (lasting/temporary) can be described as __________ (negligent and
impression on man’s mind. reluctant/meek and servile)
(iii) How does Keats make it evident that there is (iii) Select one statement or expression from the
a link between man’s wellness and nature’s extract that reflects the humorous writing style
beauty? of the author.
(iv) Read the Assertion and the Reason below, with (iv) State one reason for the ‘boundless joy of the
reference to the given extract: Maharaja’.
Assertion: Keats states that man derives strength OR
