List of top English Core Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

How do the stories ‘The Last Lesson’ by Alphonse Daudet and ‘Lost Spring’ by Anees Jung illustrate the impact of socio-political factors on education?

“The Maharaja vowed he would attend to all other matters only after killing the hundred tigers.”
What image of the Maharaja is reflected in the above statement? (Tiger King)
You are Nidhi of 42, M.G. Road, Gwalior. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the post advertised. Write a job application along with your bio-data. TABLE
Select the correct option from those given in brackets to fill in the blank.
Cite two evidences from the text to show that gender bias is still a hindrance in the progress of women in society.
With reference to paragraph 3, what is the latest trend among Indian youth in preparing themselves for the job market?
With reference to the table, state one reason for entrepreneurship being the last preference among Indian youth.
M. Hamel in "The Last Lesson" and Edla in "The Rattrap" are the guiding lights of self-realization to Franz and the peddler respectively. Comment.
In an era of globalization, it is important that children are exposed to knowledge about world affairs and global social concerns. Schools today continue to sensitize and make students aware through various intra and inter-school activities. Write an article exploring the role of educational institutions in creating an informed youth. Provide examples to illustrate your points wherever necessary. You are Akshit/Akshat Bali of Class XII-B.
  • Importance of being an informed youth
  • Activities in school – MUN, debates, declamations, celebration of international days
  • Newspaper readings and discussions
  • Creates well aware, responsible and sensitive youth
Cite two evidences from the text to show that Indian youth is adapting itself to the needs of the job market.
Write a comprehensive report on Republic Day celebrations held in your school. You are Heena of class XII E, a member of the school magazine editorial board.
How do the expressions ‘polished traffic’ and a stand that ‘pathetically pled’ depict the contrasting worlds that co-exist in the poem A Roadside Stand?
What shows that Charley was clumsy and absent-minded? (The Third Level)
What valid reason does Rudyard Kipling have to call an interview immoral? (The Interview)
‘And such too is the grandeur of dooms’. How can ‘grandeur of dooms’ be impressive and inspiring according to Keats?(A Thing of Beauty)
In the line "it is indeed a single instrument, but it contains an arsenal of tools…", what does the phrase “arsenal of tools” refer to?
Why was Kothamangalam Subbu considered No. 2 in Gemini Studios? (Poets and Pancakes)
Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being resolute? (Indigo)

Both the poems, ‘My Mother at Sixty-six’ and ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,’ delve into experiences of life. How do these poems bring out the internal conflict in each of the women?

The author vividly describes the trauma of Zitkala-Sa and Bama in 'Memories of Childhood’. Support with examples from the texts, to illustrate the prejudices that were present in society.

Analyse the characters of William Douglas from ‘Deep Water’ and Mukesh from ‘Lost Spring’ in terms of their determination and will power in pursuing their goals.

Bama and Zitkala-Sa have proven that education is the antidote to all social evils. Analyse their characters in terms of their struggles and their will to win. (Memories of Childhood)
The world’s geological history is trapped in Antarctica. Discuss with reference to the chapter ‘Journey to the End of the Earth’.
Franz from the ‘Last Lesson’ and the peddler from the ‘Rattrap’ learn from their mistakes. Discuss with reference to the above texts, the human tendency to make mistakes and learn from them.
Dr. Sadao had saved the life of the American soldier, but agreed to the General’s proposal of ending assassination. What prompted Dr. Sadao to agree to the General’s proposal? (The Enemy)