List of top English Core Questions asked in CBSE Class Twelve Board Exam

‘It is only war that makes people enemies.’ Analyse the theme of the lesson ‘The Enemy’ in the light of the above statement.
Analyse the theme of optimism being the right approach to life in the play ‘On the Face of It’.
‘I’m not fond of curtains.’ What does the above statement speak of Mr. Lamb’s character? (On the Face of It)
‘Nature is the best companion to man.’ In the light of above quote, analyse the themes of A Thing of Beauty and Keeping Quiet.
In Indigo, Gandhi as the sole representative of peasants fought against the injustice to share-croppers and saved them from the exploitation of the British. On the other hand, bangle makers in Firozabad in Lost Spring felt ‘There is no leader among them, no one could help them see things differently’ and they were caught in the vicious circle.
With reference to the two texts, analyse the importance of a leader and how Gandhi emerged as an ideal leader.
You are Vinay, student reporter of Brook Public School, Pune. In a significant move to boost sports culture and fitness among students, your school set up a new sports arena. On the inauguration by the Sports Minister, the school showcased its new infrastructure and facilities. Write a comprehensive report of the inauguration ceremony and include details of the sports facilities.
You may organize your report by following – Who – What – When – Where – Why – How.
Why did the servants leave the house despite their concern for their master Dr. Sadao? (The Enemy)
Development and urbanization lead to deforestation which leads to bio-diversity loss. This results in extinction of species and further leads to ecological imbalance which adversely impacts man's survival. Write an article for your school magazine stressing on the need to prevent bio-diversity loss and suggest ways and solutions to prevent bio-diversity loss. You may use some of the given cues along with your own ideas to compose the article.
You are Akash of class XII B.
Dr. Sadao’s basic human values and the education he received gave him the ability to rise above prejudices. Analyse the theme of ‘The Enemy’ in the light of the above statement.
You are Siddharth, of 46, Krishi Apartments, Lucknow. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the post advertised. Write a job application along with your bio-data.
You are a counsellor, Swati Mathur from 14, J.M. Layout, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily discussing the benefits of teaching stress management skills to children. Also suggest ways how school and parents can help children in coping with stress.
Draft an invitation card on behalf of the Principal of J.B. Bhatia Public School for the launch of ‘Yoga for Life’ programme in the school. Mention a compelling highlight of the programme along with other necessary details.
The element of dilemma, between humanity and patriotism, elevates the character of Dr. Sadao in ‘The Enemy’. Support your answer with evidence from the text.
How can we say that the description of Galesburg gives us a peep into the stress-free world of the past? (The Third Level)
You are Mrs. Savita Manjrekhar, a professor in English. You are invited to be one of the judges for the inter-school debate competition by the Principal of J.M. Public School, Cochin. Write a formal letter expressing your inability to accept the invitation.
What is so ironical about Sam reaching the third level?
“Where there is a will, there is a way.” The above saying aptly describes the character of Douglas from ‘Deep Water’ and Mukesh from ‘Lost Spring’. Compare and contrast their characters in terms of their courage, determination, and the pursuit of their goals.
What was the dilemma faced by Sadao on seeing the prisoner of war? (The Enemy)
How does Charley describe himself? (The Third Level)
What did the dewan do to procure the hundredth tiger for the king? (The Tiger King)
Write a letter to the editor of a local daily expressing your concern about the cutting down of trees in your city to make space for huge commercial complexes. Discuss the environmental impact and suggest ways to raise awareness about green environment.
You read the advertisement and wish to apply for the post of Junior Accountant. Write this job application along with your bio-data.
Write a report detailing the activities undertaken by students as part of the Road Safety Awareness Campaign. Include event description, participation details, and overall impact.
Write an article exploring the phenomenon of lost playgrounds in metro cities. Provide examples to illustrate your points. You are Sangeeta/Saket, a concerned citizen.
Draft a formal invitation letter in not more than 50 words from Dr. Singh, Director of the Clean Water Initiative, for a panel discussion on ‘Access to Safe Drinking Water’, inviting Dr. Rajesh Gupta to be one of the panelists. Mention a compelling highlight of the panel discussion along with other necessary details.