List of top English Core Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

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.

Wars with gas, wars with fire, Victory with no survivors.
(Keeping Quiet)
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 not violence. Write an article on the importance of peace and the right way to resolve issues.

What was the servants’ reaction to Sadao’s decision of treating the American soldier?

Louisa behaves like a perfect wife. Give evidence from The Third Level in support of the above statement.

How can you say ‘Students on Ice Programme’ was a step towards the future?

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

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

‘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’.

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

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

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?

(b) Compare the joy that both Edla and Saheb experience after receiving their respective gifts.
{(The Rattrap, Lost Spring)}

“The words that Annan spoke to me that day made a deep impression on me.” What inference do you draw about the bond between Annan and Bama?
{(Memories of Childhood)}

“I must get rid of this man for your sake”. Said Dr. Sadao. How will you describe Dr. Sadao as a husband with reference to the above line?
{(The Enemy)}

Why was Charlie fascinated with Galesburg?
{(The Third Level)}

“Jansie, knowing they were both earmarked for the biscuit factory, became melancholy.” What inference about Jansie’s character is drawn from the above line?
{(Going Places)}

What is Pablo Neruda’s complaint against fishermen?
{(Keeping Quiet)}

The tigers in the panel that she made will go on prancing, proud and unafraid. What is the tone of the poet reflected in the above lines?
{(Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers)}

“Father laughed, but there was terror in my heart.” What does the above statement speak of the father?
{(Deep Water)}

Explain the inference that can be drawn from the line:
“Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?”
{(The Last Lesson)}

6. (b) Your school recently organized Y-20 Chaupal under G-20 initiative. The theme chosen for the event was Health and Wellness. Nearly 20 speakers from Classes IX to XII participated and presented their innovative ideas.

6. (a) Television has great educational value. It can be used as a tool for learning, both at home and in classrooms. There is a range of channels that offer educational content.