English Core Outside Delhi set 2 2023-2024 Commerce (English Medium) Class 12 Question Paper Solution

Read the passage given below:

Answer the following questions, based on the given passage:

1. Complete the following sentence with an appropriate word:
   "we end up screaming and dole out punishment."
   In the above sentence., the author criticises the ______ approach of the parents.
2. Explain in about 40 words, when and how do parents become reactive.
3. In the line 'what will bloom will depend on the seeds we nurture' - what seeds does the author refer to?
   1. Seasonal seeds
   2. Social news
   3. Parental attitude
   4. Values and emotions
4. Explain in about 40 words why does NHA focus on reforming parents to reform children.
5. Share evidence from the text, in about 40 words, to support the view that parents appreciate the goodness of the child at every opportunity.
6. In paragraph 5, in what way does 'This approach' differ from the earlier approach?
7. Select the option that can be classified as qualifying a praise as explained in the passage:
   1. You can be more helpful.
   2. You demonstrated patience while teaching your junior.
   3. Use your skill to be an excellent sportsman.
   4. You have to be amazing in your work.
8. The phrase 'to cut the negative' in para 4 most nearly means:
   1. to reduce wasteful expenditure
   2. to stop criticizing
   3. to eliminate challenges
   4. to humiliate someone
9. Read the five headlines (a) - (e) given below:
   1. New Age Parenting
   2. Children - A Rebellious Generation
   3. Channelising Energy
   4. Teacher - A Nation Builder
   5. Skill Development - Careers Ahead
      Identify the option that displays the headline/s that Does/Do not correspond with the occurrences in the text
      1. (a) and (e)
      2. (c) and (e)
      3. (b) only
      4. (a) and (c)

Read the passage given below:

Answer the following questions, based on the given passage:

1. '...these activities will increase productivity'. By 'productivity'. the author refers to ______.
   1. products produced
   2. efficiency of the employee
   3. time spent by the employee
   4. number of activities
2. What change in the work place would bring those people back to office who want amusement?
   1. giving long breaks
   2. free coffee and tea
   3. building entertainment lounge
   4. spacious conference hall
3. As per the survey, why do health conscious people prefer to work from home?
4. Complete the following sentence appropriately:
   The passage ends on a note that some people are resolved to ______.
   
5. Explain one inference that can be drawn from para 1 about the reason for people's preference to work from home.
6. State whether the statement given below is True or False:
   The survey reveals that people deeply miss socialising in the work from home style.
7. Explain in your own words how appearance is one of the factors for people's preference for work from home.
8. As per the survey, what top priorities of people prevent them from going to office?

Attempt the following in about 50 words:

P.S. Public School, Aram Nagar has opened a gym for the benefit of students. As the Sports Captain, draft a notice informing students about the facilities available in the gym, timings and other details.

Attempt the following in about 50 words:

The RWA of Ganga Society, Pushp Nagar has planned to start free yoga classes for its residents. You are Sharmila Tiwari, the President of RWA. Draft a notice informing residents about the proposal, timing, venue and other details.

Attempt the following in about 50 words:

You are Mr. Srikanth Sharma. You have recently built a new house in the hills of Uttarakhand. Draft a letter inviting your brother and his family to spend a few days with you in your new home. Include relevant details.

Attempt the following in about 50 words:

You are Mr. Shyam Sundar, Professor of Psychology. You are invited by S.K.M. College, Mahboob Nagar to be the keynote speaker at its Annual Conclave on 'Student Health - The Emotional impact of Social Media'. Draft a reply letter expressing your inability to accept the invitation and also cite a reason for refusal.

Attempt the following in 120-150 words:

You are Neeta/Neeraj of Rainbow Nagar, Shaktiganj a qualified basketball coach. You saw the advertisement given below and wish to apply for the position advertised.

Attempt the following in 120-150 words:

You are Mira/Mithun, parent of a class 12 student. You were recently invited among others by the school to attend a two-day workshop on "Preparing youth for the Road ahead."

Write a letter to the Editor, Daily news expressing your views on the need for such workshops to create awareness of skill development and future opportunities. You may use the following clues along with your own ideas:

Attempt the following question in 120-150 words:

The rising obesity amongst youth today is a grave Addiction cause of concern. Addiction to technology, inactive lifestyle and eating sugary and highly processed foods are among the leading causes.

Write an article for the school magazine, sharing the importance of a healthy lifestyle and nutritious diet. You may use the given cues along with your own ideas to compose this article. You are Shivani/Satish of Class XII B.

Attempt the following question in 120-150 words:

As part of community outreach programme, a group of 40 students from your school identified a neighbourhood slum and took up the initiative to teach basic language and numerical skills, environmental cleanliness and personal hygiene awareness to the slum children. As Head of the team, write a report on the programme to be published in your school newsletter.

Use the clues given below, along with your own ideas to draft the report.
You are Rahul/Radhika.

Read athe extract given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Which of the following expressions has the same literary device as used in
   "A roadside stand that too pathetically pied."
   
   1. All the world's a stage.
   2. I wandered lonely, as a cloud.
   3. The brutal wind bullied the tree.
   4. And life is too much like a pathless wood.
2. Select the option that aptly conveys the poet's point of view with reference to the above extract:
   The roadside stand is put up with the purpose to ______.
   
   1. display fruits
   2. to stop the traffic
   3. to do business
   4. to interact with city people
3. What do you infer about the people, who put up the roadside stand from the phrase 'would not be fair to say for a dole of bread'?
4. Complete the following sentence with reference to the extract.
   The word 'pathetically' reflects the condition of the roadside stand.
5. State whether the following statement is True or False:
   By 'Flower of Cities', the poet refers to the garden in cities.
   
6. Based on the rhyme scheme, evident in lines 1-4, which word would rhyme with line 2?
   (part, fled, seen)

Reas the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. 'Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer's hand.' Through the above expression the poet indicates:
   1. Aunt Jennifer is happily married.
   2. Aunt Jennifer loves the tigers in the panel.
   3. Aunt Jennifer's unhappy married life.
   4. Aunt Jennifer's rich and luxurious life.
2. Select the option that has the same literary' device as used in 'Still ringed with ordeals'.
   1. Leopards cannot hide in the jungle as they are spotted.
   2. Sun smiled happily on us.
   3. Her lovely voice was music to his ears.
   4. Life is like a box of chocolates.
3. Complete the following sentences with reference to the extract.
   The Tigers in the panel symbolise ______.
4. State whether the statement given below is True or False:
   "Find even the ivory needle hard to pull."
   
5. Based on the rhyme scheme, evident in lines 1-2, which word would rhyme with line 1?
   (full, sand, bye)
6. The use of the word fluttering fingers' in the extract suggest that the fingers of Aunt Jennifer are trembling. This creates an image of ______.

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Select the appropriate option:
   Sounds came nearer and nearer ______
   
   1. describes the increase in volume.
   2. adds suspense and anxiety to readers.
   3. reflects the thought of the speaker.
   4. is a factual narrative.
2. Complete the following sentence:
   'Inspite of myself' suggests that the speaker was ______.
3. What do you infer from the first line of the extract?
   1. It was her first day in school.
   2. She did not want to get caught.
   3. She was unprepared for the lesson.
   4. She preferred to be by herself.
4. State whether the statement given below is True or False:
   The speaker hoodwinked the people looking for her.
   

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. According to the view expressed by the author in the above extract, increase in global temperature is due to ______.
   1. mega cities
   2. human people
   3. burning of fossil fuels
   4. limited resources
2. Complete the following sentence with reference to the extract:
   Humans are criticised by the author for ______.
   
3. According to the author, the relation between human population and resources is ______.
4. In that short amount of time, we've managed to create a ruckus'. By 'ruckus' the author refers to ______.
   1. movement
   2. misunderstanding
   3. breach
   4. commotion

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. "And now you see where we've come out.'
   The tone of M. Hamel in the above line is that of ______.
   1. kindness
   2. happiness
   3. regret
   4. enthusiasm
2. 'We've all a great deal to reproach ourselves with.'
   Select the option, which conveys the meaning of 'reproach' as reflected in the above line.
   
   1. The player received a reprimand for breach of rules.
   2. The students approached the management with a demand for new canteen.
   3. The clerk received a letter of appreciation for his innovative ideas.
   4. She could not find a way to broach the subject with her boss.
3. State whether the following statement is true or false with reference to the extract.
   M. Hamel endorses the belief that there is plenty of time to learn their language.
   
4. Complete the sentence appropriately.
   You must feel bad enough.' Through these words M. Hamel urges the people ______.
5. Identify the line from the text that reinforces the theme of patriotism in the story.
6. She puts off learning till tomorrow. The phrase 'puts off' suggests ______.

Attempt the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Choose the correct option:
   "Then he seemed adamant," reflects Gandhi's trait of being ______.
   1. arrogant
   2. uncompromising
   3. argumentative
   4. courageous
2. ______ deceitfully extorted from the sharecroppers. The status of sharecroppers as inferred from the above line is.
   1. law abiding citizens
   2. followers of Gandhi
   3. victims of exploitation
   4. contract labourers
3. Complete the following sentence:
   Gandhi surprised them by ______.
4. The inference that can be drawn from the line "Mr. Gandhi took him at his word" is ______.
5. 'Deadlock in the last line means ______.
6. What do we infer about the attitude of planters towards sharecroppers?

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

When I sense a flash of it in Mukesh, I am cheered. How is Mukesh's attitude of life different from that of his family and friends?

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

"I was frightened, but not yet frightened out of my wits." Says Douglas. Which qualities of the speaker are highlighted in the above statement?

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

'See you soon Amma.' How are these words contrary to the speaker's emotions?

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

'And such too is the grandeur of the dooms; we have imagined for the mighty dead.' Explain the inference you can draw from the phrase 'mighty dead'.

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

What evidence from the text reveals that Rudyard Kipling did not walk the talk?

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

"Soaf, you really should be sensible!" What does Jansie's advice to her friend Sophie reveal about their friendship?

Answer the following question, in 40-50 words:

'And for humans, the prognosis is not good'. What is in store for humans, as per the above statement?

Answer the following question, in 40-50 words:

'My three hundred dollars bought less than two hundred in old style bills, but I didn't care.'

What prompted Charley to compromise on less value of money?

Answer the following question, in 40-50 words:

What was the servants' reaction to Sada's decision of treating the American soldier?

Answer the following question in 120-150 words:

Wars with gas, wars with fire.
Victory with no survivors.
Pablo Neruda in the above lines, highlights the futility of war.
Gandhi also brought about the change in the plight of the Champaran sharecroppers through civil disobedience and non violence.

Write an article on the importance of peace and the right way to resolve issues.

Answer the following question in 120-150 words:

Imagine you are Mukund Padmanabhan from the Indian (The Interview) and you interviewed M. Hamel, after he finished delivering the last lesson.

Write a paragraph on Hamel's views on individual responsibility and nationalism.

Answer the following question in 120-150 words:

Mr. Lamb: "Oh, there's lot of things I've learned to do and plenty of time for it. Years. I take it steady."
Mr. Lamb, despite his handicap learnt to be independent and has proved where there is a will, there is a way. As a motivational speaker, write a speech to be delivered to the school students, highlighting how one should develop resilience and determination to achieve one's goal citing references from this story.

You may begin like this.
To remain resilient during difficult times, will help one move forward in life.

Answer the following question in 120-150 words:

Until then the Maharaja had given his entire time and energy to tiger hunting. He had no time to spare for the crown prince.

In the present times, we see people following their profession and running after money and neglect their children. As a professional counsellor, you address working parents, stressing the need to spend quality time with children. Take material from the story 'The Tiger King' to re-inforce your points of view.

You may begin like this.
Spending time with children will boost their confidence...