English Core Outside Delhi Set 1 2022-2023 Commerce (English Medium) Class 12 Question Paper Solution

Read the passage given below:

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below:

1. Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option: (1)
   Most people conclude that cricket is primarily a game because ______.
   1. it is played as a match
   2. it requires two teams
   3. it includes physical activity
   4. it depends only on skill and strength.
2. Comment on the writer's reference to 'that cricket does not reveal any secret of existence. (1)
3. List two responses to which watching a game of cricket gives rise to. (1)
4. Select the option that conveys the opposite of 'destroy' from words used in the passage. (1)
   1. reveals
   2. experience
   3. generate
   4. purging
5. The writer would not agree with the given statements based on paragraph 2, EXCEPT (1)
   1. Rules of any game are made by people.
   2. Watching a cricket match makes the viewer believe that he is fighting a battle.
   3. It is necessary for a game to be aggressive in order to build excitement.
   4. A game can test people's sense of fair judgement.
6. With reference to the passage, a spectator is compared to a 'surrogate warrior'. (1)
   Choose the option that best describes this phrase:
   1. a spectator who is paid to watch.
   2. a spectator who is in pain while watching the match.
   3. a spectator who enjoys the match as an armchair soldier.
   4. a spectator who makes judgments about reward and punishment.
7. Why does the writer compare games to a morality play? (1)
8. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference with respect to the following: (1)
   The writer says that games can calm our impatience without creating any conflict by ______.
9. The writer advises the players that games should not become aggressive because ______. (1)
10. Select the most suitable title for the above passage. (1)
    1. Excellent Performance by Cricketers
    2. The Benefits of Playing Cricket
    3. Cricket - The King of Games
    4. The True Spirit of Playing Games

Read the following report and answer the questions by choosing the correct/most appropriate option:

(1)	How bird hits happen, why they are a concern? New Delhi June 20 At least two bird strike incidents happened on Sunday. Both aircrafts returned to their airports of origin and were grounded for maintenance. An ABC aircraft, which took off from Guwahati towards Delhi, suffered damage to its left engine following a bird hit at 1600 feet. The pilots returned to Guwahati. The other strike happened on another flight from Patna to Delhi. The pilots of the aircraft suspected a bird strike during the take-off roll but continued to climb. Following the take-off rotation, they were informed by the cabin crew of sparks emanating from the left engine. Subsequently, the pilots were also informed by air traffic control of smoke coming out of one of the engines. The pilots declared an emergency and returned to Patna.
(2)	Why are bird strikes a concern? Bird strikes are among the most common threats to aircraft safety, and they typically occur during take-off or landing. Dozens of bird-strikes happen each day but some can be more dangerous than others. Typically, when birds collide with an aircraft's airframe, it is unlikely to cause significant problems for the pilots flying. But there are instances when the aircraft engine ingests the birds. This can lead to a loss of thrust for the engine and cause manoeuvrability problems for the crew. In these cases, where a jet engine ingests a bird, procedures would generally call for pilots to land the plane at the closest airport. While most airframe bird strikes are not considered critical to air safety, if a collision cracks a window or a wind screen, pilots will look to land as early as possible.
(3)	How critical are bird strikes to air safety? Smaller planes would generally be more susceptible to the dangers of bird strikes than larger ones. However, given that bird strikes mostly happen during take-off and landing, these incidents could distract the pilots during what are highly critical phases of flights that demand the complete attention of the crew.
(4)	What causes bird-strikes? The presence of birds around an aircraft increases the chances of a bird strike. In the monsoon, as water puddles emerge on open grounds attracting insects to breed, the presence of birds increases. In some cases, bird hits also happen at higher altitudes when a plane is cruising. These are more dangerous than the low-altitude hits, given that they can cause rapid depressurization of cabins. Other reasons for bird activity around the airfield could be presence of landfills or waste disposal sites that can attract a large number of birds.

1. Does the following statement agree with the information given in paragraph 1? (1)
   When an airplane is hit by a bird or is suspected to have been hit, the passengers must be asked to get down at once.
   Select from the following:
   True: If the statement agrees with the information.
   False: If the statement contradicts the information.
   Not Given: If there is no information on this.
2. Select the option that displays the most likely reason for bird hits. (1)
   1. when the aircraft is overloaded
   2. at the time of landing or taking off
   3. when the crew become negligent
   4. when the passengers become panicky
3. Complete the sentence appropriately with one word. (1)
   Smaller planes are generally more ______ than larger ones.
4. Complete the sentence by selecting the most appropriate option: (1)
   When the window or the windscreen of the airplane is cracked due to a bird hit ______.
   1. the crew must rush to the cockpit
   2. the pilot must land at the earliest airport
   3. the pilot must inform the maintenance engineer
   4. the pilot must get instructions from the aviation wing on what should do in emergency
5. Based on the reading of the text, state a point to further the statement. (1)
   Dozens of bird hits take place every day ______.
   
   1. but only a few are dangerous
   2. all of them are fatal
   3. but after every bird hit it is imperative to land the aircraft
   4. the pilot should ignore them
6. Complete the sentence based on the following statement: (1)
   Complete attention of the crew is demanded during take-off and landing.
   We can say this because ______.
7. Complete the sentence appropriately with one/two words. (1)
   In cases where the aircraft engine infests the bird, it leads to the loss of thrust and causes problems in ______.
8. Which are the areas more prone to bird hits? (1)
9. Based on the reading of the text, state a point to challenge the given statement: (1)
   The area around air fields should be clear of any waste disposal sites.
10. Look at the graph. It shows that between 2016 and 2021, whereas air flights have come down, the bird-hits have gone up. This implies that the incidence of bird hits has: (1)
    1. decreased
    2. increased
    3. remained constant
    4. been alarming

In collaboration with the Municipal Health Department, your school is organizing a Health Camp with an emphasis on fit living and healthy eating for the benefit of students between the ages of 12 years to 17 years. Draft a notice in 50 words informing students of the event. Also state the day, date, time and venue. You are Amit/Amita - Secretary, Student Council.

Members of the Resident Welfare Association have decided to visit the senior residents of the society as a gesture of affection and sensitivity. Draft a notice in 50 words inviting residents to volunteer for these visits. Mention relevant details. You are Ritika/Rahul, Secretary, R.W.A.

Your school has invited a group of foreign students to attend your Annual Day function. Draft an invitation in 50 words to the guests and parents of the students. Also, state the day, date and time of the function. You are Dr. Ahluwalia, Principal, of Rohtak Public School.

You are Dr. Mehra, an eminent educationist who has been invited to address the students of Sunshine Public School on 'The Benefits of Reading' and release a book written by one of the students. Draft a formal letter in 50 words expressing your inability to attend the function. Mention the day, date, time and venue.

Draft a letter to the editor of a renowned daily in 120-150 words on the need to keep our surroundings clean to avoid outbreaks of common diseases like malaria and dengue. You are Bharat/Bharati.

Use the given cues along with your own ideas to compose this letter.

You are Anil/Anita of Vasant Road, Lucknow. You saw the given advertisement in the newspaper and wish to apply for the position advertised. Write a letter of application in 120-150 words, along with a detailed biodata.

Every Sunday morning, you have observed senior residents of the colony teaching children from the neighbouring slums. You are impressed by this spirit of giving back to the community. You are Shalu/Shalin, a news reporter for a national daily. Write a report in 120-150 words on a community initiative. You may use the following cues:

Draft an article in 120-150 words to be published in a prominent journal on the problem of stray dogs in your colony. Give suggestions to overcome this menace. You are Prema/Prashant. Use the given cues along with your ideas to compose the article:

Read the given extract to attempt the questions with reference to context:

1. Choose the correct option: (1)
   In the above extract, the narrator feels ______.
   1. satisfied
   2. fearful
   3. nostalgic
   4. regretful
2. Identify the word in the extract that means 'colourless'. (1)
3. Complete the following analogy correctly: (1)
   She sang like a bird: Simile
   All I did was smile and smile and smile: ______
4. Read the following statements and choose the correct option: (1)
   1. The poet had gone through the security check.
   2. She did not want to look at her mother.
      1. (1) is true, but (2) is false.
      2. (1) is false, but (2) is true.
      3. Both (1) and (2) are true.
      4. Both (1) and (2) are false.
5. What childhood fear is the poet referring to? (1)
6. Fill the blank with appropriate words with reference to the extract: (1)
   Pale as a winter's moon suggests ______.

Read the given extract to attempt the questions with reference to context:

1. What is the sentiment expressed in the above extract? (1)
   (i) remorse
   (ii) regret
   (iii) empathy
   (iv) disappointment
   (v) guilt
   Choose the correct appropriate option.
   
   1. (iii) and (iv)
   2. (ii) and (iii)
   3. (iv) and (v)
   4. (i) and (v)
2. Identify the phrase in the extract that suggests 'innocent desires'. (1)
3. The roadside stand owners pray for ______. (1)
   1. a relief from the heat
   2. free housing
   3. cars stopping
   4. benefits from pollution
4. Complete the following analogy correctly: (1)
   He fought like a lion : Simile :: selfish cars : ______.
5. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to (1) and (2) given below: (1)
   (1) The people who have put up the roadside stand keep waiting for customers.
   (2) They become sad when someone turns up.
   1. (1) is true, but (2) is false.
   2. (1) is false, but (2) is true.
   3. Both (1) and (2) are true.
   4. Both (1) and (2) are false.
6. Fill in the blank appropriately with reference to the extract. (1)
   'Squeal of brakes' implies ______.

Read the given extract and answer the questions.

1. Why did Charley ask for two tickets? (1)
2. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option: (1)
   When Charley offered money to the booking clerk, the latter stared at Charley because the booking clerk ______.
   
   1. thought it wasn't money
   2. did not trust Charley
   3. thought Charley was trying to tease him
   4. thought that Charley had given him less money
3. Select the option that best describes Charley in this extract. (1)
   He is ______.
   1. a cheat
   2. gullible
   3. an opportunist
   4. an escapist
4. 'If you're trying to skin me' suggests ______. (1)

Read the given extract and answer the questions.

1. The kids tease Mr. Lamb but still come into his garden. Why? (1)
2. Choose the best option that describes Mr. Lamb. (1)
   1. headstrong
   2. pessimist
   3. negligent
   4. positive
3. Choose the correct option with reference to the extract: (1)
   'What makes Derry tell Mr. Lamb that if he comes, others would stop coming?
   
   1. Mr. Lamb would not let others come.
   2. They would be repulsed by Derry.
   3. Mr. Lamb will have to choose between him and others.
   4. Derry would flare up.
4. What does Mr. Lamb mean by 'They might, they might not'? (1)

Read the given extract and answer the questions.

1. Complete the sentence with reference to the extract: (1)
   Their eyes are more adjusted to the dark than to the light outside because ______.
2. Which of the following would NOT be true? (1)
   1. The hutments were shining and inviting.
   2. The children's lives were as bleak as their surroundings.
   3. There were no electricity connections.
   4. The boys and girls had got used to the dark.
3. The bangle workers lose their eyesight before they become adults because ______. (1)
   1. they already have poor eyesight
   2. they work in dim light
   3. they are married in childhood
   4. they are malnourished
4. Which of the following most nearly means 'adjusted' in the context of the extract? (1)
   1. conditioned
   2. favoured
   3. accepted
   4. reconciled
5. 'Flickering oil lamps' suggests ______. (1)
6. What is the antonym from the extract of the word 'rarely'? (1)

Read the given extract and answer the questions.

1. Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate option: (1)
   Edla wished the Pedlar to have a peaceful day because ______.
   
   1. the Pedlar had worked for Edla
   2. the Pedlar had not been released from jail
   3. the Pedlar had been staying at the forge
   4. the Pedlar had always been looked with suspicion
2. Select a suitable word from the extract to complete the analogy. (1)
   single : multiple :: abroad : ______.
3. In the above extract, Edla comes across as ______. (1)
   1. conscientious
   2. pretentions
   3. compassionate
   4. selfless
4. Based on the above extract, choose the statement which is true. (1)
   1. Relationships are rattraps.
   2. Money is important in the world.
   3. Criminal is not born but made.
   4. Christmas is a time of charity.
5. In the context of the given extract, which day is referred to in the expression 'just one in the whole year'? (1)
6. What does the expression 'he is cross examined' suggest? (1)

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

When do the residents of Alsace realise how precious their language is to them?

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

What are the feelings of the poet about her aged mother with reference to the poem 'My Mother at Sixty Six'?

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

Describe the role of Raj Kumar Shukla in Indigo.

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

'There can be life under apparent stillness'. Explain.

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

Explain the metaphor of the rattrap.

Do we experience things of beauty only for short moments or do they make a lasting impression on us?

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

Describe Gondwana.

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

Do you agree with the Tiger King's statement?

You may kill even a cow in self-defence.

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

What extraordinary experience did Charley have when he went to the Grand station?

Answer the following in about 120-150 words.

'Lost Spring' and 'Indigo' bring out how the common man is a victim of exploitation. Explain.

Answer the following in about 120-150 words.

'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers' and 'A Thing of Beauty', can be read together to show the permanence and everlasting impact of art and of thµtgs of beauty. Comment.

Answer the following in about 120-150 words.

After seeing off the enemy soldier, Dr. Sadao must have felt relieved. He was able to uphold the oath that he had taken as a doctor. Dr. Sadao made an entry into his daily diary explaining the dilemma faced by him and how he resolved it.

Imagine yourself to be Dr. Sadao and express his thoughts.
(You may begin like this: I was able to uphold the oath that I had taken as a doctor ....)

Answer the following in about 120-150 words.

Both Bama and Zitkala-Sa were from marginalised communities. They challenged the system to bring dignity into their lives. Justify.