List of top English Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

What are the ‘ordeals’ Aunt Jennifer is surrounded by, why is it significant that the poet uses the word ‘ringed’? What are the meanings of the word ‘ringed’ in the poem?
There are moments in life when we have to make hard choices between our roles as private individuals and as citizens with a sense of national loyalty. Discuss with reference to the story you have just read.
The actual pain or inconvenience caused by a physical impairment is often much less than the sense of alienation felt by the person with disabilities. What is the kind of behaviour that the person expects from others?
Why did Sophie wriggle when Geoff told her father that she had met Danny Casey?
What were the series of emotions and fears that Douglas experienced when he was thrown into the pool? What plans did he make to come to the surface?
Why do you think Gandhi considered the Champaran episode to be a turning-point in his life?
What is the story of the Cathetdral of Chartres and how does the author relate it to his profession?
How do 'denizens' and 'chivalric' add to our understanding of the tiger's attitudes?
Captain Hagberd constantly hinted at something that made Bessie blush. What was it?
What was the attitude of the average Indian in smaller localities towards advocates of ‘home rule’?
What is it that draws Derry towards Mr. Lamb in spite of himself?
What was distinctive about Eco’s academic writing style?
Interpret the symbols found in this poem.
What forces conspire to keep the workers in the bangle industry of Firozabad in poverty?
What caused the lack of communication between the Englishman and the people at Gemini Studios?
What is suggested by the image 'massive weight of Uncle's wedding band'?
Mention the hazards of working in the glass bangles industry.
Why was the office boy frustrated? Who did he show his anger on?
What do you understand of Dr Margolin’s past? How does it affect his present life?
How did Pablo Neruda know that somebody behind him was looking at him?
What do you infer from Sam’s letter to Charley?
The story has many instances of unexpected reactions from the characters to others’ behaviour. Pick out instances of these surprises.
Why did Eveline review all the familiar objects at home?
Why do you think Eveline let go of the opportunity to escape?
What symbol from Nature does the poet invoke to say that there can be life under apparent stillness?