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Subject : ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
heard loud voices and laughter
nothing was coherent
heard, Id like to see him dead, What does he think himself to be ?, By the way who are you ?
Ha ! Ha !
opened the door and was shocked to see.....
three men drinking and talking
they knew nothing what they were saying
(b) Hints :
For : young people go abroad to study or to do jobs
not unpatriotic as some people think them to be
migrate to other countries because of several reasons
lack of employment and incentives
atmosphere of research missing in our universities
(c) Hints :
stars that shine in the sky, planets far from our earth
poets often refer to them in poems
then there are stars of our destiny
astrologers predict our fate according to the impact of different stars on us
then there are film and sports stars
they are popular and glamorous
(d) Hints :
I was not more than fourteen at the time my father expired
Mother being illiterate had to do various jobs to educate me and my sister
could not bear her working so hard
decided to discontinue studies, slapped, asked to concentrate on studies
worked hard, became an officer
the day I was posted Mother breathed her last
(e) Hints :
I had accompanied father or mother or both on various journeys
one day was asked to go to Delhi alone
very apprenensive, yet excited
boarded the train, reached Delhi
could not find the uncles home, wandered here and there
at last someone helped me reach my destination
( f ) Hints :
one should speak the truth, at least when there is no need to tell a lie
truth gives us moral strength and confidence
feel guilty after telling lie, feel bad
in certain situation one may have to hide the truthnot always bad
Great men like Guru Nanak, Lord Buddha and Mahatma Gandhigreat votaries of truth
(1) e-mail : epildelhi@gmail.com
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2. Life and People in India
Home to an estimated 1.28 billion people, India is the worlds largest democracy. Furthermore, covering 3.2 million
square kilometres it is the seventh largest country in the world in terms of size. With the Himalayas in the north
and the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean to the west, east and south respectively, India is
a place that existed in relative isolation for a long time. This has resulted in the uniqueness of the cultural identity
that India has come to possess today.
Indias historical background is a glorious one. From the times of the local kingdoms to the Delhi Sultanate and
the glorious days of the Mughal Empire, India was a nation of great wealth and power. However, whenever one
thinks of Indias past the days of the British Raj come foremost to the mind. It was during those 200 years that
India wrote its history as a united nation. The fragmentation and fences between the various local kingdoms faded
away in front of the British oppression and the whole nation came together to fight for Independence. After the
first major revolt in 1857, over the next hundred years, through diplomacy and aggression, under the guidance
of great leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, India fought for and finally won
its Independence on 15th August, 1947. This is how history looks at India.
The Indian society can only be termed as a cultural melting pot. There are around 1600 mother tongues spoken
in India, although, only about 150 have a sizeable speaking population. Every region of the country has its own
language or dialect and culture. The Bengalis in the east, the Marathis in the west, the Kashmiris in the north
and the Tamilians in the south are famous for their culture. But most importantly, all these cultures exist together.
There are no restrictions on movement within the country and as a result, people of different cultures have settled
in different parts of the country.
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares that we are a secular nation. No religion may be given more
importance by the administration. Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsees and many more live together in
near-perfect, harmony. Since the times of Akbar and Ashoka an atmosphere of religious tolerance is being created
and perfected as India progresses towards complete modernisation.
Indias landscape, just like everything else Indian, is broadly diverse. The Himalayas have a majesty and beauty
of their own. The fertile soils of the Ganga Basin and the Punjab Basin contrast acutely with the arid land of the
Thar Desert and the Rann of Kutch. The Sundarbans in West Bengal and the backwaters of Kerala are places
of tremendous natural beauty.
UNESCO has had a busy time in India christening nemerous world heritage sites including the Taj Mahal and
the Stupas at Sanchi. Various monuments like the India Gate, the Victoria Memorial and many others serve as
reminders and guardians of the rich history and heritage of India.
Although there are many flaws that are yet to be remedied, India is still one of the most exciting places to live
in.
3. (a) 1. Had the fund not run out, a bridge would have been built.
2. He said that he would definitely visit me the next day.
3. What gave her pleasure was my praise.
4. Hardly had the hero come down from the plane when his fans crowded him.
5. She was never proved to be wrong by anyone.
6. I apologise for being rude to you yesterday.
7. Oh, had I the wings of a dove !
8. Only under compulsion will he pay.
9. Had Sandra not refused to reply my question I would not have been upset.
10. In spite of Ritus failure to pass her test, she was not very unhappy.
(b) 1. down 2. on 3. out 4. from 5. to
6. off 7. with 8. up to 9. by 10. at
(c) 1. had never been 2. went 3. insisted 4. took 5. agreed
6. sat 7. felt 8. had not made 9. to be 10. Can

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4. (a) (i) 1. roaring 2. lucrative 3. restrict 4. furtive
(ii) 1. He was allowed to go to the party provided he completed his work on time.
2. His secret plot of taking revenge ended in failure.
3. The meeting was arranged to discuss some serious affairs of concern.
4. You have to use an appropriate word to fill up the blank in the sentence.
(b) 1. Rickshaw was cheaper than any horse-drawn carriage or taxi-cab.
2. Bipin Narendra bought two machines and some second hand ones. He hired them out. Later he borrowed
some money and bought eight more Japanese rickshaws. Altogether he had thirty carriages.
3. Every time a son was born he built a room on his house. That was how he got a four storey mansion.
4. Communist government made laws to restrict private ownership. One cannot own more than ten
rickshaws.
Bipin transferred the title of ownership to the names of his nine children and twenty two grand children.
Some were also under the names of his nephews. But actually it was he who owned all.
(c) (i) 1. Bipin was a shrewd and capable businessman.
2. He started with two rickshaws.
3. Boughts some second hand rickshaws for much less.
4. Bought brand new Japanese rickshaws.
5. Gave all on hire.
6. Though illiterate collected the rent perfectly.
7. Later he diversified his business.
8. Eldest son helped him in his work.
9. He put his second son in the bolt factory.
10. He bought the youngest a bus.
11. Gave bride to get franchise.
12. Owned three hundred and forty six vehicles under different names.
(ii) Bipin was a shrewd and capable businessman. He began his career with two auto-rickshaws. He
managed to buy some second hand rickshaws and some new Japanese rickshaws. All were given on
hire. Though illiterate, he collected the exact rent on time. As his sons grew up he diversified his business.
The eldest son assisted him. The second son was made in-charge of a bolt factory. The youngest son
was given the charge of a bus. His daughters were married to tradesmen. His business included three
hundred and forty six vehicles under many different names.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
music, a source of entertainment
impacts our thinking and behaviour
sad songs make us depressed, peppy songs fill us with joy and energy
great singers could lead us to worlds of ecstasy
Tansen and Baiju Bawra could influence even animals and natural elements by music
(b) Hints :
the argument not logical
cars and cellphones not so harmful as tobacco
one can use or misuse cars and cellphones
one cant use or misuse tobacco, no good or bad use of tobacco
tobacco is harmful, so the tobacco companies have to compensate for health problems caused by
tobacco.
(c) Hints :
Against : child behaviour worse than before
children more disobedient and rude
blackmail parents in all ways
have to be pampered to do anything
(d) Hints :
a little rebellion now and then not bad
a prolonged compliance or obedience leads to slavish mentality, loss of self-respect
Father too demanding and stubborn
obeyed him carefully for some years, could not satisfy him
wanted me to get up at 4 and go out for a walk even in exam days
had to rebel, refused to obey him, was shocked and kept quiet
(e) Hints :
this is an age of cynicism
the number of scandals in high places rising everyday, with no follow-up results
the number of violent incidents on the increase
the breaking of promises by politicians
all these enough to make us cynics
(f) Hints :
Chris watched the aircraft and two men getting down
the men disappeared into the darkness
came back after half an hour or so, the aircraft took off in no time
Chris rushed to the place where the men had possibly gone
saw a deep pit, it was burning hot, could not understand
perhaps the men were engaged in some vicious experiment
reported the matter to the police
2. Social Service Club: Annual Report 2014-15
With your express permission, I, alongwith two of my classmates, founded the school Social Service Club. Our
primary driving force was our wish to share the privilege of an all-round education with those who are less
fortunate than us. Also, I wanted to show everyone that we are all equal, we are all human beings, and only us

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human beings who can give humanity a helping hand. I was glad that your announcement during morning
assembly for three consecutive days and our flyers and Facebook posts drew a sizeable group of students to
our first meeting at the SSC. I would like to cordially thank you for providing us with that classroom for our
meetings after school hours. Around 25 people showed up and although only 16 of them actually signed up,
the others agreed to contribute materially what they couldnt physically. Success followed success as our call
for donations was met with great enthusiasm and here I must thank Souvik Mukherjee and Anwar Ahmed for
donating their old guitars. The cash flow helped us buy speakers, drawing and painting materials and even a
whiteboard. My fellow students philanthropic minds overwhelmed me. The children of the slum near our school,
you will be happy to know, attend a government-sponsored school for underprivileged children. Thanks to the
minimal fees, almost all the childrenaround 84 in numbercan attend. The seven girls and boys who cannot
attend because their parents are just too poor are being taught basic English and Arithmetic by Souvika founder
member and I. Shreya Gupta took charge of the dance lessons and Mike Francis and Shuvo Ghosh are teaching
singing and guitar respectively. All three lesson leaders have three helpers each. They divide the work among
themselves and hold classes in the makeshift pandal the people of Sitala Bastito give the slum its namevery
kindly built for us. It was a pleasant surprise that the adults agreed to our plans so quickly and happily. You
have seen our success first-hand when the kids performed at our annual concert. Our future plans include holding
regular reading and writing workshops, introducing computer classes and most significantly the SSC wants to
sponsor the seven kids who do not go to school. All of them are very bright pupils and Souvik and I enjoy
teaching them. However, a school certificate is important. We are currently preparing them for the admission tests.
3. (a) 1. One cannot sleep in such cold as it was last night and so I couldnt.
2. Thomas said that no one could tell a mans character from his face.
3. The child was not looked after by his parents as they were too busy.
4. As the soldiers advanced the bugle sounded.
5. Ooty is spoken about a lot in most tourist books.
6. The crowd was responsible for the problem.
7. Her stunning beauty moved all.
8. Who are you to accuse me ?
9. Ritas result will make her happy.
10. The man died of the snake-bite.
(b) 1. of 2. by 3. under 4. by 5. aside
6. in 7. of; to 8. up 9. in 10. of
(c) 1. felt 2. will see 3. told 4. made 5. hid
6. thought 7. began 8. caught 9. built 10. felt
4. A. (i) (a) meticulous (b) audible (c) tedious (d) critical
(ii) 1. He was asked to clear all his dues before leaving the apartment.
2. He drew his hand away as soon as the flame burst out.
3. The electrician was called to repair the fused wire.
4. They tried to draw the water out of the village well when the ponds started to dry up.
B. (i). The unborn twins were Siamese twins joined at chest and abdomen.
(ii) The doctor felt that one would die within minutes as she was receiving blood from the umbilical cord
and will not get it any more once the cord is detatched.
(iii) The twins were born embracing each other locked face to face.
(iv) The baby was still going through difficult situation but there was no risk of losing life.
C. (i) 1. Sandra was brought to the hospital on May 30.
2. Dr Fisherman and his team reached by 8:30 a.m.
3. They pulled out the twins smoothly.
4. The twins squawked and wriggled.

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5. They were locked face to face embracing each other.
6. They were moved to the incubator.
7. One of the twins got cold and darkened.
8. She had no blood pressure, no pulse.
9. Their chest and heart was separated through operation.
10. Their fused liver was divided.
11. The operation was successful.
12. The child was still critical but stable.
(ii) Sandra was taken to the hospital on May 30. Dr Fisherman and his team assembled by 8 : 30 a.m. The
delivery was successful and the twins wriggled and squawked. They were locked face to face, embracing
each other. They were moved to an incubator. One of the twins began to cool and darken. She was dying,
as there was no pulse or blood pressure. The team of doctors operated on them and separated the chest,
heart and liver. Slowly the blood vessels were sutured and the operation was successful. Sandra was
informed that her baby was stable.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
for any achievement, hard labour most essential
all greatness attained with the sweat of brow
lazy persons cant touch the peaks of glory
in my own life, success reached through consistent efforts
studied very hard, consulted teachers and others who have been very successful
imbibed their lessons in life
spared no pains, labour rewarded
stood first in the AIPMT this year
(b) Hints :
an easy way to get the work done
money makes the mare go
a form of corruption eating into the vitals of society
merit, sincerily and goodness being sacrificed
people have sold their conscience to the Satan
trying to play down the weak but deserving
students must be encouraged to adopt fair means
all scams and pay-off the consequence of bribery
(c) Hints :
things do not happen as per our choice
have to perform some activities against our will
constraints and circumstances compel us to do such things
life would be different if one is allowed to do things as one is pleased to do
have to flatter my boss even for his silly things
but if left to myself, will prefer to be quiet and make no favourable comments on what the boss does
it will afford me my peace of mind, my dignity
(d) Hints :
For : violence only begets violence
much bloodshed in retaliation
peace has also its victories
great kings and emperors renounced violence
love and brotherhood make lasting relations
Against : violence needed against evil-minded persons
terrorists, bandits know only language of violence
to the violent persons, showing love only sign of weakness
show of strength very essential for survival
(e) Hints :
if given a chance would like to talk to a cow
Gods grace might lend me the skill to talk to cow
ask the cow how white milk comes when it eats green grass
the cow might reply, it is the milk of kindness and love
will ask why it is so gentle
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why cow is worshipped, my next query
the cows reply : symbol of motherhood, patience and love
thus the conversation goes on and on
(f) Hints :
had been in depression, ill health
medical test reports not very clear
consulted a very renowned physician
the doctors declaration : I have been left with just three months to live
for a moment a big jolt
but three months a golden period to do something still undone
why fear death which is inevitable
began to be more loving, more considerate and more lively
forgetting the idea of death, began visiting hospitals to nurse the sick
feeling of satisfaction
ready to embrace death as a valiant
2. The Escape
In an extraordinary turn of events, which, in the end, were rather tragic, a five-year-old Royal Bengal Tiger being
shifted to a central zoo in Orissa, escaped its enclosure after critically wounding two zoo officials. The officials
were trying to coax the tiger into its new home, when things turned sour. The tiger was, apparently, backed into
a corner through a poor piece of judgement, which forced the tiger into a backlash. The large male pounced on
one of the officials breaking his ribs and then it ripped the right arm of the other official who was trying to rescue
his colleague. Then, finding the coast clear the tiger charged out of its enclosure and apparently pushed itself
through a hole in the boundary fencing. It is being alleged that repair on that piece of fencing was being
continuously put off by the zoo officials for no plausible reasons. Thankfully, the injured officials screams and
the tigers trademark furious roar reached the ears of the other members of staff who rushed to the spot, took
the injured to the hospital and sounded the alarm in the nearby town and villages. The Forest Department rushed
to the scene and immediately formed search parties and started setting traps. In an extremely unfortunate incident,
one forest official came face to face with the cowering tiger and thinking it was about to pounce got scared and
started running blind. He fell off a ten foot overhang and breaking his neck died on the spot. His dying screams
drew the remaining searchers to the spot. It is filtering through that the tiger was so scared that it could not move
and was shivering as if in fever. It was tranquilised and taken back to the zoo. Amidst the huge animal rights
uproar, a bureaucratic blame-game ensued. The biggest question that arose was why the animal was being shifted
in the first place. It had not attacked human beings, not even cattle, so why the sudden need to move it ? A
government official gave some assurance to the animal rights activists that the tiger would be taken back to its
original habitat. A full enquiry has been ordered and a compensation has been announced for the two injured
officials and the family of the dead forest department officer.
3. (a) 1. Films I dont like are the ones with a lot of violence.
2. No sooner did the father fell asleep than the children slipped out of the room.
3. Inspite of his slow work he has progressed satisfactorily.
4. Were it not for Ronnie the battalion would have perished.
5. I was asked by Jerome why I didnt come to the party the day before.
6. Without being deterred by obstacles, he persevered in his efforts.
7. No other boy in the class is as popular as George.
8. Can anything be gained without effort ?
9. Not only her face is pretty but also will be remembered by all.
10. Hardly had the unpleasant director enter the room when Mohan left.
(b) 1. down 2. off 3. down 4. on 5. with
6. on 7. into 8. without 9. apart 10. up
(c) 1. started 2. am feeling 3. will be absorbed 4. gives 5. was handed
6. glued 7. said 8. was scribbling 9. asked 10. had made

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4. (a) (i) 1. Terrain 2. Bewilderment 3. Assent 4. Odd
(ii) 1. They tried to draw the water out of the village well when the ponds started to dry up.
2. The traveller looked for a shade to rest for a while.
3. She wore a bright dress so that everyone can spot her in the crowd.
4. The notice was put up on the school noticeboard.
(b) 1. He had a habit of going for a walk in the afternoon.
2. The charming spot was a pond with water lilies growing in it with a large variety of birds flying round
some known, some unknown.
3. As he approached he saw a railway line passing below the bridge.
4. The stranger in a dhoti, shirt and snuff colour shawl looked very familiar. He wore bifocals and a brown
canvas shoes.
(c) (i) 1. The squarish jaw.
2. The cleft chin.
3. The way his hair was parted.
4. Carefully trimmed moustache.
5. Shape of the earlobes.
6. All the features looked exactly the same.
7. He was a shade fairer.
8. Eyebrows were bushier.
9. Hair a little longer.
10. The voice was same.
11. Even the name rhymed.
12. Both had been to Dhulian last year.
(ii) The stranger stood next to Ratan Babu and greeted him. Ratan Babu was amazed at the resemblance.
The squarish jaw, the cleft chin, the shape of the earlobes, the hair parting and the carefully trimmed
moustache, he had often seen his face in the mirror. The resemblance was uncanny. The stranger was a
shade fairer, the eyebrows were bushier and the hair longer. The voice was similiar. Both had been to
Dhulian the previous year. Even their names rhymed, Ratanlal and Manilal.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
my favourite possession a portrait of my great grandfather
coming down to the family as a tradition
a rich treasure for me
though have not seen him but heard a great deal
a source of inspiration to the whole family
was fearless, religious minded, hardworking and lively
his lesson of life : Be brave and fearless
have always tried to emulate him
(b) Hints :
some traditions obsolete
modernity overriding the dead past
traditional marriages yielding love marriage
single parent child
not all traditions bad
following the good ones and discarding the old
adaptability with the changing times
change is the law of nature
mental obstacles worse than the physical ones
flexibility desirable
(c) Hints :
rainwater harvesting, the necessity of the time
much water gets wasted
conserve the water in ponds, dams
make terrace fields to check downflow
water table decline can be arrested
most useful and essential during droughts
the government and the NGOs to educate the people on the necessity of rainwater harvesting
will solve many problems
(d) Hints :
travelling in a private bus to a pilgrimage
a family returning in their own car
the driver of the bus talking on mobile phone
the car coming from the opposite direction
at a turn the car skid with tyre burst
no control on the car
a terrible collision and the car smashed
the entire family travelling by car got killed
a disastrous tragedy too deep for tears
the lesson learntdrive slowly and never use mobile while driving
(e) Hints :
experience is the best teacher
much difference between theory and practice
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looks easy but difficult if we try ourselves
our real experience only matters
dont judge others from distance
go into their shoes to have the real feel
in every skill, theory does not help much
maths only a matter of practice
(f) Hints :
Shobhas high dream to be a great model
her long professional training
learnt dancing, swimming and conversing in many languages
dressed for an internationally acclaimed designer
feelings of nervousness initially
composed herself and tried to overcome
the only fear to conquer the fear
at last she walked on, not knowing the end
2. Social Awareness Week
With the large number of evils that are infecting modern human society, our school organised a compelling Social
Awareness Week to do its bit in the fight against social evils. The event was held between the 18th and 22nd of
May. The first day was dedicated to the opening ceremony and other initial formalities. The chief guest for the
day was activist and Tollywood actress Roopa Ganguly. She had other engagements so she only stayed for about
half an hour in which she lit the lamp to kick off the activities and gave us an informative and inspiring speech
about human trafficking and what can be done to prevent it. She expressed delight at our theme of the week being
Gender Equality. Her speech was followed by the principals address and a short skit and a few dance
performances from the student. All these events were held in the school auditorium. Five other schools were
invited to take part and each school sent a contingent of around 10 to 15 students. The second day was dedicated
to the historical background of patriarchal control over women and the various movements that have fought
against it. On the third day, the theme was Prostitution is not their fault. The focus was on proving that sex
workers are innocent victims of either trafficking or unbearable poverty. We collaborated with Apne Aap Women
and a delegation of three students each from every participating school visited a home for rehabilitated sex workers
that the NGO maintains. We spoke with the women and learnt the painful stories of how they were forced into
that abhorrent trade. Many of us felt guilty of looking down on these women in our former ignorance. After this
solemn experience, we were glad that the fourth day was competition day. The papers that were presented on
the second day were refuted and supplemented. A combined judges panel of teachers from all participating
schools picked the three best papers from Day 2 and Day 4. A debate and elocution contest was held. The
elocution was won by a girl of class XI from La Martiniere for Girls. Our school had decided to merely take part
and not compete. On the fifth day, prizes and certificates were given out. A noted priest from Ramkrishna
Mission gave away the prizes. Our head boy and head girl delivered the vote of Thanks. There were a few more
music performances by all participating schools and finally the programme ended with a full-throated rendition
of the National Anthem. It was also encouraging that many more such programmes were suggested, all of which
will be held at some point in the future.
3. (a) 1. Little did any one know of her plans for his family members.
2. Hardly had the sun rose when they started tilling the land.
3. Despite a country rich in resources, a hasty progress is an impossible dream for India.
4. Has anybody played cricket like Gayle ?
5. No other woman was prettier than Helen of Troy in her times.
6. So help me Almighty to keep my promise never to tell a lie, he prayed.
7. These vegetables are still so undercooked that they cannot be eaten.
8. No other container looks as good as this one here.
9. By whom was this grim reality revealed to the child ?
10. According to the proclamation all men found with contraband goods in that area will be shot at sight.
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(b) 1. to 2. about 3. with 4. up 5. up
6. on 7. into 8. out 9. for 10. around
(c) 1. prepared 2. read 3. have not seen 4. is...doing 5. were watching
6. will go 7. is 8. lack 9. is waiting 10. has...left
4. A. (i) (a) pursue (b) addicted (c) infected (d) deteriorated
(ii) (a) I bumped into the wall and bruised my head.
(b) She lost all the information as she did not have any back up file.
(c) They left the foreign land and went back to their lots.
(d) At the end of the table sat his father with a very grave look on his face.
B. (i) Jefri became addicted to drugs. He left his studies. His father disowned him and he lived penniless. One
of his friends bought Jefri new clothes, fed him, gave him some money and sent him back home.
(ii) Jefri and his wife took care of the property owned by his brother. There were disagreements and they
were asked to leave. So they moved to Thailand.
(iii) The medication that Jefri needed was not available in Thailand so they came back to Malaysia.
(iv) Jefri taught the writer perseverance, friendship, loyalty to family and a positive attitude. He also learned
that it is safe to be friends with someone who had AIDS.
C. (i) 1. Jefri suffered but did not look sick.
2. He always had a warm smile on his face.
3. He was a chatterbox.
4. He never spoke about his health problem.
5. He sat for hours fishing.
6. He chatted with everyone.
7. He joked.
8. His health became worse but he was always cheerful.
9. He was loyal and dedicated to his family.
10. He never said anything bad about anyone.
11. He taught lessons of perseverance.
12. He had a positive attitude.
(ii) Jefri was a wonderful human being. Jefri always had a warm smile on his face. Even though he suffered,
he did not let the pain show on his face. He could sit and chat for hours. He enjoyed fishing. He never
spoke ill of others. As his health became worse, he continued to joke and remain cheerful. He never
discussed his health, even though he had to visit hospital frequently. He was loyal and dedicated to
his family. He taught the lessons of perseverance and positive attitude. He also showed that it is safe
to be friends with a person having AIDS.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
to promote education at primary and secondary level
adult education programmes be started especially in villages.
health services be improved.
primary health centres be set up in small villages.
computer education be imparted at primary level.
professional training centres should be opened.
(b) Hints :
undoubtedly true, the wound caused by the tongue is deeper
injuries caused to the body may be forgotten
injuries caused by words, very deep, never forgotten.
One of my best friends, quarrelled with me
used abusive language, broke my heart, apologized later on.
friendship broken for ever.
(c) Hints :
Monitor system useful even today
students develop qualities of leadership, responsibility
improvement in discipline
disadvantages also, creates division in the class
monitor, his near ones, enjoy certain privileges
others feel jealous
(d) Hints :
prejudging a person or a thing
forming an opinion without knowing the truth.
very bad habit, indication of lack of intellectual development.
the illiterate and uneducated, more prejudiced
with the spread of education, people should rise above prejudices.
(e) Hints :
games, an important part of education.
should be compulsory, attendance must be taken.
a sound mind dwells in a sound body.
lead to the development of sportsman spirit.
victory or defeat, gain or loss accepted with equanimity.
lead to overall development of personality.
(f) Hints :
Manpreet, an executive officer, leading a happy life
one son and one daughter, wife uneducated, unemployed.
met with an accident, lost his one arm

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unable to work, lost his job, wife started working
felt himself a burden, left the house, family faced many problems.
lost every hope of finding him
came back after ten years, return unexpected
happy to meet his family, family reunited
2. The Train Mishap
Last night around I AM the Howrah-Bhopal Weekly Express became a tragedy on wheels. The driver was forced
to bring the train to halt in between Barhwa and Renukut stations because a tree trunk had fallen on the tracks.
He must have seen the dark figures emerge from the bushes as he immediately made a frantic phone call to the
RPF headquarters. The dacoits heard his voice and promptly shot him. This created tremendous panic among
the passengers. By then around 30 dacoits had already boarded the train. More frantic calls were placed to
emergency numbers which resulted in some of the callers being thrashed by the dacoits. They were armed with
one-shot riffles and machetes. They had their faces covered with black cloth and were wearing black kurtas and
pyjamas. They were speaking in smatterings of Hindi and Bengali. They forced the passengers to handover their
belongings such as phones, jewellery and expensive clothes. Some witnesses and victims reported that the dacoits
misbehaved with some of the women. Surprisingly, it is also being said that the purported leader of the group
was a person of conscience. Apparently a small group of dacoits had dragged a woman out and had attempted
to rape her when the leader hearing her cries came running and reprimanded the miscreants. This led to a short
altercation which ended with the leader fatally shooting one of the miscreants. This subdued the entire group.
Witnesses have reported that theythe dacoitswere waiting for all the sub-groups to finish the looting when
the police arrived with the NSG in tow. That forced dacoits back into the train. This was around 2:45 AM. As
the police commanded the dacoits to surrender, the dacoits in turn threatened to kill hostages. In their desperate
anger they slashed some passengers with machetes in an attempt to scare off the police. Some dacoits tried to
escape and were gunned down by the NSG. Towards the rear of the train there were around five dacoits including
two of the group that attempted the rape. In a daring move, one of the passengers took the rifle away from an
unattentive dacoit and buoyed by this many passengers displayed web mentality and attacked the dacoits taking
away their weapons. The mob moved towards the front of the train and scared the remaining dacoits who jumped
out of the train and tried to shoot their way past the police but were eventually gunned down. Railway officials
declined to comment on the two-hour fiasco while the passengers were relieved it was over. The wounded were
taken to a hospital in Garhwa. The railways minister announced compensations all around but declined to divulge
any numbers. He did not make any comments other than giving an assurance of a full enquiry. At the time of
going to press, officials were still in shock and no enquiry had begun.
3. (a) 1. Despite high fever he attended the meeting.
2. A video of My Fair Lady was shown.
3. This sum is too hard to solve.
4. It is strange that we met here.
5. Mary is not as fast as Sheila.
(b) 1. on 2. against 3. in 4. from 5. through
6. from 7. to 8. into 9. round 10. away
(c) 1. cost 2. have finished 3. had received 4. had walked 5. would have studied
6. fell 7. spoke 8. began 9. sought 10. were bound
4. (a) (i) 1. rational 2. perilous 3. benign 4. crucial
(ii) 1. The teacher was impartial and just with all his students.
2. Mathematics is my favourite subject so I spend more time with it.
3. The empty space on the shelf was soon filled up by the award he received.
4. The children long to go back to their village home.
(b) (i) Krakatoa was an island of no consequence. Suddenly this island disappeared with a thunderous roar
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(ii) Civilization is always at a risk of natural disaster. Any kind of natural calamity can wipe off civilization
in no time.
(iii) The deep heat reservoir inside the earth is not so hot. It is perfect for allowing convection currents. The
continental plates slide to allow the heat to escape.
(iv) Water, carbondioxide and sulphur are constantly recycled in the volcano. Volcanoes also bring fertile
soil.
(c) (i) 1. Earth is not too close to be heated up.
2. It is not so far away to remain frozen also.
3. The size of the earth is moderate.
4. The gravitational pull is just right.
5. Sheltering canopy protects from radiation.
6. Volcanoes are deep heat reservoirs.
7. Amount of heat escapes through plate movements.
8. Water, carbondioxide and sulphur are recycled.
9. It brings fertile soil.
10. The amount of heat within the earth is perfect.
11. Neighbouring planets are volcanically lifeless.
12. All these allow life to sustain.
(ii) The Earth is an ideal planet for living creatures due to its site and size. It is not too close to a star to
risk boiling of its oceans. Nor is it permanently frozen. The gravitational pull is just right to keep the
canopy atmosphere. The canopy protects living creatures from radiation. The volcanoes are reservoirs
of deep heat, which permit convectional currents on the mantle. Excess heat escapes through plate
movements. Water, carbondioxide and sulphur are recycled. Volcanoes add to fertility of soil. The
neighbouring planets are devoid of volcanic activity and plate movement.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
an obsolete coin not worthless
valuable for numismatists
throws light on its age, gives historical information
has metallic value also, coins made of silver and gold
coin collection, a good hobby
(b) Hints :
15th November, the birthday of my mother
made a programme, hired a taxi, went to Chandigarh
weather very fine, went to lake, enjoyed pleasure of boating
had lunch at a three star hotel
went to rock garden, spent two hours there
visited rose garden, came back, a memorable day
(c) Hints :
came across a diary, couldnt find out the owner, brought it home
opened it, went through a few entries
its owner, a mountaineer, very fond of hiking
visited many regions of the Himalayas
written in detail about every hiking experience
enjoyed the thrills, faced many risks
felt a desire to do hiking
(d) Hints :
On 15th of August, Independence day, visited Kapurthala prison
met a middle aged man, seemed to be an educated man
spoke English fluently, told his sad story
a clerk in the bank, married, had a son
son run over by a fast moving car
saw the dead body, lost control, attacked the driver
hit him on the head, died, sent to prison for twenty years
repented, spent all the time, reading scriptures
(e) Hints :
disagree with the proposition
the best, not always the enemy of the good
the really best ones, have positive thinking
are not afraid of competition, happy to see others progressing
the good, too, do not adopt negative means, believe in healthy competition
(f) Hints :
move from experience to experience in life
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all experience, an arch, a solid base
build edifice of success on knowledge gained in life
the more ordeals in life, the more experience, the more success in life
2. Review of a Music Video Album
Pink Floyd is a progressive rock band from England and a cult phenomenon of the 1970s and 80s. Their most
definitive video album and an innovation in the music industry was more a movie than an album. Pink Floyd :
The Wall released in 1982 is basically a movie based on the storyline of the songs on the studio album. It is a
story of a boy who has lost his father in the war. His mother is so over protective that he feels oppressed. There
is barely any speech throughout the movie. The camera follows the boy as he slowly grows up into a rockstar
and slowly begins to lose his mind. The songs from the album playout in the background as the movie goes
on. It is the songs that tell the story. Each song depicts a particular emotion of the boy. The story is inspired by
the life of Roger Waters who was the founding member and lead singer of the band. Hence, the boy in the movie
is aptly named Pink, since it is the story behind Pink Floyd. Bob Geldof turned in an outstanding performance
as the grown up Pink. Kevin McKeen as little Pink was tremendous as well. Along with the acting, the music
with potent and pertinent lyrics will move anyone to tears. Songs like The Thin Ice and The Happiest Days
of Our Lives depict the oppressive nature of modern education and schooling. In the flesh, One of my turns
and others show the rebellious sentiments of the modern youth. Then, in the second half, the haunting music
and almost disturbing animation show slow descent into megalomania and near insanity that Pink falls into. He
can no longer take the pressure of performing for the adoration of his fans. His girlfriend whom he deeply loved
has left him. So he starts building The Wall to keep all good sentiments out and becomes a Hitler-like figure.
But then he suffers from pangs of conscience which are brilliantly depicted through the lyrics and animation of
the songs waiting for the worms and The Trial. Ultimately, Pink finds himself guilty of many sins and finally
brings down the wall which has left devastation in its wake. This album also contains the song Another Brick
in the Wall with the iconic line We dont need no education which became a cult anthem of students worldwide.
Another immortal song of this album is Comfortably Numb which can sooth any troubled soul. Overall, it is one
of the most definitive and iconic albums of all time.
3. (a) 1. The poor man cried in distress that he is ruined.
2. The serpents coiling round the child was seen by the nurse.
3. Although Ravi has written good English he has not scored well.
4. Seizing him by the arm the policeman ran away.
5. It is visible that he is shaken.
6. Despite the film being good the hall was almost empty.
7. Hardly had the boy run across the field when it started raining.
8. Neither of the statements made by him was correct.
9. Not only did he pass the examination but also won the first prize.
10. If you want to increase your vocabulary you must read more books.
(b) 1. of 2. of 3. to 4. to 5. about
6. from 7. in 8. since 9. out 10. to
(c) (i) were forced (ii) broke (iii) put (iv) failed (v) are
(vi) understand (vii) will be taken (viii) jerked (ix) had seen (x) is
4. (a) (i) 1. tactics 2. scabbard 3. attention 4. serene
(ii) 1. He received a box in his ear for disobeying his father.
2. The students wanted the examination to be postponed after the World Cup.
3. She got a toy kitchen set on her birthday from her aunt.
4. The soft bed gave comfort to his tired boy and soon he fell asleep.
(b) (i) She promised to give the sandalwood box with the photographs, her fathers sword and scabbard and
a stuffed parrot.
(ii) She lured him into the garden, then into the house with witch-like tactics. She made him sit down and
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(iii) William was absent-minded and kept sitting quietly. He refused another peppermint and did not want
to see her photographs again.
(iv) want must be your master was what she told.
(c) (i) 1. Mrs May saw him playing.
2. She lured him to her garden.
3. Then she brought her to her house.
4. Gave him sweets.
5. William was absent-minded.
6. She wanted him to speak of his family.
7. She promised to give the sword.
8. Also the scabbard.
9. He refused the peppermint.
10. Did not want to see the photographs.
11. Did not even speak.
12. Ran home when released.
(ii) Mrs May saw William playing and lured him into the garden. She took him inside the house and gave
him a bag of sweets. She wanted William to talk about his family, his breakfast etc. William remained quiet
and absent-minded. She promised to give him the sword and the scabbard. He refused the peppermint
and did not want to see the photographs. She realised that she must set him free. He at once ran home.
She felt regret and triumph at his departure.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
Indian Society a male-dominated society
domestic violence a common problem in India
alarming cases
need to understand the core issues
lack of mutual trust and understanding
harmony the need of the time
suitable steps to be taken to check this problem
the problem is not exaggerated found in most of the families
social organisations should take initiation
(b) Hints :
good education lays a strong foundation
all round development in the country
cultured and civilized people
problems have their solutions
educationists the pioneers of a country
country stands on strong and firmfooting
prosperity the result of the good education
(c) Hints :
For :
the installation of law enforcement cameras have proved useful
regularity and punctuality
captured useful links in case of criminal cases
helpful in solving problems
most offices are equipped with these devices
Against :
these cameras have certain disadvantages
they are an invasion of privacy
personal and private life at a risk
infringement of ones freedom and privacy
mischief mongers should be kept away from the handling these devices
(d) Hints :
a good friend a valuable asset
should be sincere, honest and true to his word
adversity the true test of a friend
rare thing in these days
(e) Hints :
(i) the idea of picnic two of us selected a spot near the river bank enjoyed the natural scene a
good diversion singing and dancing suddenly a roar was heard a dangerous wolf advanced
towards us in deep difficulty plan for escape climbed up tree
(ii) ghost a source of fear disturbs at night a restless spirit often experience sleepless nights
difficult to find a solution
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2. Analysis : Cormoran Strike
I recently read the book The Cuckoos Calling by J. K. Rowling writing under the pseudonym of Robert Galbraith.
Strike is a bulky 63 retired military intelligence investigator. He was discharged from service after losing half
of his right leg in the Afghan War. He was dishevelled, dry hair and his large hairy arms give him the appearance
of a grizzly bear. Strike now works as a private detective in London. But his business is struggling. Since he is
the lead character, we follow him around during the investigation. The impressive way he sounds out the
suspects and presses them into giving him clues, no matter how cryptic show us that he possesses great talent.
His meticulous search of the crime scenes is reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes. His misguided attraction towards
his already engaged secretary is a point of sympathy. He strives to curb his emotions but fails miserably. His
old life haunts him and he has nightmares of the numerous tragic experiences. Strike is not a typical heroic figure.
He is unfit, is not good looking and has just come out of a tumultuous relationship with a woman he loved but
who was incredibly emotionally unstable. However, despite all his flaws, the enterprise he shows in solving the
mysterious murder especially when the police thought it was suicide is tremendous. His sharp brain and
sympathetic heart makes him an ideal character for the modern generation to idolize. Strikes sheer will to go on,
despite all the hardships he has to endure with a famous father who does not support his illegitimate child and
a drug addict mother who died of an overdose, Strike is a true child of misguided modernity. He was given no
chance in his early childhood till he was rescued by his aunt. He came from absolutely nothing much like J.K.
Rowling herself and became a sensation in the world of fictional detectives.
3. (a) 1. The mayor faced frequent interruption by the reporters during his speech.
2. Susan bears resemblance to her mother.
3. Everything is the same for last twenty years in our village.
4. Accustomed to bad weather as the pilot is, he still became nervous in the storm.
5. By whom were you taught Geography in school.
6. With a little more time I would have done better work.
7. This temple is said to be built a thousand years ago.
8. It would be better if you stayed at home and revised your lesson.
9. His playing next month will depend upon his fitness.
10. No sooner did Ray visit Gita than he brought a bunch of flowers.
(b) 1. after 2. for 3. off 4. up 5. over
6. out 7. through 8. up 9. down 10. in
(c) 1. moulding 2. had 3. was 4. grew 5. were reflected
6. had won 7. carved 8. understood 9. is easier 10. are considered
4. A. (i) (a) dreading (b) assignment (c) carefree (d) realize
(ii) 1. He woke up with a start hearing the shrill loud alarm.
2. He boarded the first class compartment with a second class ticket.
3. He was asked to rub out all the pictures he drew on the board.
4. Things turn out to be wrong whenever I mean to do some good.
B. (i) Ashleys first impression was terrible as her clothes needed washing, her hair was in knot and hoes
covered in holes.
(ii) She said that her goal was to start a chain reaction of kindness. This had an impact on the author.
(iii) Ashley without hesitation gave her car so that the author could be in time to his office.
(iv) Ashley believed that if she gave her wallet she would be safe. She was cheated. The man soon shot
her. Had the author not taken the car she could have been safe at home.
C. (i) 1. Ashley was a care free girl.
2. She wanted to start a chain reaction of kindness.
3. She wanted to make people feel good.
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5. She wanted to make everyone feel good.
6. She wanted to stop people making fun of others,
7. She taught the author about life.
8. She helped the author to be a better person.
9. Ashley was always worried about others.
10. She lived life to the fullest.
11. The author learnt to give second chance.
12. He carried on the chain reaction of kindness.
(ii) The author met Ashley in the senior year. Her clothes needed washing, her hair was in knots and her
shoes were covered in holes. She wanted people to be kind to people who were less fortunate than they
were. She wanted to start a chain reaction and thus help everyone feel good and happy. The author was
impressed and ashamed that she had misjudged her. Ashley was always worried about others. She
helped the author by lending her car. She lost her life, but she taught the author to have a positive outlook
and to help others and give them a second chance.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
after 10 + 2 examination, most students find themselves on the crossroads
a difficult decision what to do
number of suggestions and plans
ones attitude the most important thing in life
my plan is to join armed forces
the best way to serve the country
gives me the feeling of pride and satisfaction
(b) Hints :
For :
idleness a bliss
nothing to do is in itself a great gift
one can plan and think about many things
king of his own kingdom
Against :
boredom leads to trouble
proves a burden of life
makes life useless and purposeless
sheer waste of precious time
(c) Hints :
truth in the statement
age of science and technology
internet a source of every information
dependence of business world on internet
a useful device
(d) Hints :
an email in the year 2020 loaded with strange and surprising information
an indication of advancement
the role played by the internet
a thing to visualise
(e) Hints :
students of class-12 passed a resolution
decided to collect ` 10,000 for the improvement of school
a part of money to be spend on cleanliness
a canteen to be set up in the campus.
a bookstall to be opened with immediate effect
(f) Hints :
modern Robinhood a stylish man
a villain of the recently launched film
believes in cheating and robbing the people
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2. Reducing Stress in Examinations

With our society doing its best to catch up with the modernity of the rest of the world, our education system
needs an update, especially with regard to examinations and the stress it causes to the students. The fear of
failure is the primary catalyst of this stress. The mad competition over getting more marks than the rest of the
class does more harm than good to the academic prospects of a student. The concentration falls more upon
mugging up the facts than actually learning. Something must be done to shift the focus back on to actually
learning than just simply getting marks. Just changing the way examinations are held can make a difference. Exams
may be held frequently so that the pressure of performance may be distributed and not concentrated on the
terminal exams. A larger variety of subjects may be introduced so students can have a greater pool of choices.
Also, students must be allowed flexibility in choosing subject combinations. They must not be forced to study
subjects they do not like and as a result are not proficient in. Each student must be allowed to appear in
examinations for one subject at a time. More practical courses should be introduced so the students can see the
first-hand application of what theyre learning. At the same time, students should be tested on what they
understood about the various concepts they have been taught instead of objective, topic-based questions which
usually dont have any real life implications. If we can simply get rid of the whole percentage marking system
and introduce a grading system so that there will be a little less competition over ranks. Also, this will prevent
the segregation that is rampant in many classrooms between the good and the bad students. I hope that the
Board of Governers will consider some of the suggestions mentioned and some of them will even be implemented.
Thank you for your time.
3. A. 1. Unless we do our work well, our master will be angry with us.
2. The children were offered by the boatman a free ride across the river in his boat.
3. The truck crashed when Jaideep was driving it.
4. I was worried by your admonitions.
5. It is Mrs Singh who has a reputation of a hard task master.
6. I am scared of tigers.
7. The more Jeetu earns, the more he wants.
8. Six men were required to lift the heavy cupboard.
9. Ram said, You are invited to visit me again.
10. In the event of rain we will have to party in the auditorium.
B. 1. of 2. to 3. with 4. inside 5. on
6. by 7. with 8. of 9. to 10. at
C. 1. declared 2. was 3. was staying 4. hoped 5. went
6. looking 7. brought 8. was going 9. thought 10. was gaining
4. A. (i) 1. ancient.
2. old China
3. competitor
4. nominate
(ii) 1. Everytime he intervenes he spoils the fun of the game.
2. As the water current was very strong it pulled the swimmer.
3. It is very rare that we see old Mr. Smith coming for a walk.
4. I am worried about prospective changes in the administration.
B. (i) They used short candles so that it did not burn for long and the auction ended fast.
(ii) The Romans invented this system to sell the spoils taken in war.
In Rome they struck the ground with a speara signal to gather crowd. In England the auction was done
by lighting a short candle. In New York and London the articles to be auctioned were advertised before
hand with full particulars.
(iii) Goods of all qualities were sold in the auction likecoffee, hide, wool, spices, fruits, vegetables etc.
Auction raises the value of the articles.
(iv) The auctioneer examines the people in the room and their interest. He therefore sells the goods out of
numerical order.
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C. (i) 1. Auction conducted by approved officials.
2. He encourages the buyers to bid high figures.
3. He need not follow the numerical order.
4. He examines the interest of people in the room.
5. He is paid according to the percentage of goods that are sold.
6. He has direct interest in it to push up the rates.
7. He must know accurately the current market value.
8. Should be acquainted with regular buyers.
9. He will not waste time by starting the bid too low.
10. He will play on rivalries among his buyers.
11. On his advice the seller fixes a reserved price.
12. He must be able to stop a knock out.
(ii) A good auctioneer must be a shrewd judge of men and the market of the goods to be sold. Auctions
are conduted by approved officials. He is paid according to the percentage of the price the goods are
sold for. He is thus interested in pushing up the price of the bid. He must be aware of the market value
of the goods to be able to net profits. On his advice the seller fixes a reserved price. He is well acquainted
with the regular buyers. Often he examines the interest of the people in an item. He avoids wasting time
by not starting at a low bid. He encourages rivals to compete for an item, by making high bids.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
Advantages
earning while learning is good
it decreases financial burden on parents
the student becomes self-reliant and responsible
Disadvantages
working while learning affects studies
a student should devote himself to his learning assignments
earning is good to some extent
some forget about their studies and run after money
(b) Hints :
many natural calamities
cause death and destructions
earthquake the worst form of natural calamity
people are taken unaware
claps of houses and offices
no. of deaths a horrible scene
rescue operations
(c) Hints :
A Blessing
Cable TV a blessing in many ways
different channels telecast different programmes
educative and informative in many ways
a good source of entertainment
A Curse
Cable TV can be a curse
most serials telecast related to crime, sex and violence
leave bad impression on the young viewers
need to improve upon the programmes telecast
(d) Hints :
difference between a house and a home
a home is a place of peace, joy and the happiness
cultural values are promoted
good upbringing
a place of harmony
(e) Hints :
modern age of science and technology
computers and robots their significant role
rightly called electronic brains
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a revolutionary device high speed idiot
a machine with superior mental ability
computers have become the worlds best players
(f) Hints :
honesty rewarded everywhere I happened to travel in a bus from Delhi to Amritsar a long and tedious
journey reached its destination passengers got down one by one I was the last passenger to move
out of the bus with my luggage my seat was close to the driver seat the bus driver found a hand bag
no claimant he opened in my presence full of currency notes and important documents the visiting
card was also in the bag the driver was an honest man rang up the police and handed over the bag
the police contacted the owner handed over the bag after verification.
2. Cultural Festival
On the 15th of November, just before the start of the winter vacation, my school St. Pauls Mission held its
first ever Inter-School Cultural Festival. It was held on the school premises with events distributed over the senior
and junior campuses. The Chief Guest for this special occasion was celebrated former principal T. Ireland. The
inauguration took place at around 9 AM in the senior school hall after which the plethora of planned events
commenced. Six other schools participated, namely Union Chapel, St. Stephen, Loreto, Don Bosco, St. Josephs
and Pratt Memorial. Separate classrooms were provided to each school on the Church Block of the senior campus.
We had worked during and after school hours to get the fest off the ground. Delegations were sent to the above
-mentioned schools and thankfully, they all accepted our invitations. Myriad events took place. Both campuses
were buzzing with activity around noon as almost every event was underway at time. There was a dance
competition, an eastern and western music competition, a very competitive quiz and a lively elocution contest.
All these events took place in the main hall of the senior campus along with pot painting, t-shirt painting, face
painting and an open air fashion show on the junior campus. The quiz turned into a fierce battle between our
school, which I was representing along with two fellow Paularions and Loreto. The girls from Loreto were very
well-rounded in their knowledge of trivia as well as important facts. We gave them a long run for their money,
finishing the main quiz in a tie at 75 points each which forced the quizmaster to take it into sudden death. It was
nailbiting stuff with every correct answer being cheered by students of the respective school. Even participants
of other events stopped their preparations to come and watch. But hard luck to us, on the ninth sudden death
question, our team faced a fair bit of confusion over the answer and ran out of time. The Loreto girls won. I was
deeply disappointed but also happy that we did so well. There was also a skit competition where each school
performed a five minute skit. Every performance was moving with the skits focussing on various important issues
like trafficking, oppression of women, drug abuse, etc. Don Bosco took the prize with their hilarious yet touching
take on a common scene from the life of a child with an alcoholic and abusive father. Sweta Nihalani of Loreto
was the standout performer with her flawless rendition of My Heart will go on. She drew a standing ovation
from the entire audience. All the participating students and others who had come to watch were thoroughly
entertained and very pleased with the organization. For me it was a great privilege to be part of such an event
in my last year at school. Hopefully, the tradition will continue and perhaps next time we will have a two-day
event with special appearances and performances from local actors, entertainers and musicians. That will complete
the whole experience of a school fest. But I would be glad, if the purpose of socializing with other schools and
making new friends is fulfilled each year.
3. (a) 1. Hardly had she reminded me where I had left the keys when I found them.
2. Had I lived out of town I would have taken up gardening.
3. Not till next summer will she be able to ride a horse.
4. Does the label give any information about the ingredients ?
5. He told his mother that he must leave then.
6. Having a very sharp knife helps you do your Biology practical.
7. All that one has to do this evening is to announce.
8. Were you not told that they would confiscate it.
9. It all happened too quickly for me to get a good look at her face.
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(b) 1. upon 2. over 3. on 4. within 5. out
6. in 7. on 8. up 9. on 10. of
(c) 1. be recovered 2. to tremble 3. to give 4. lost 5. tried
6. had reached 7. taking 8. descent 9. stood 10. was
4. A. (i) (a) babbling (b) reprimand (c) declensions (d) penance
(ii) 1. The crowd trickled through the small gate to see the strange man.
2. The custodian of the child took the responsibility to restore the childs health.
3. I believe my true calling will be as a commerical artist.
4. The teams quest to win the championship finally came to an end.
B. (i) The advantage of a first vision is that the mind is not aware of the many more things that are to come.
So new things always holds your attention.
2. The poet refers to two penances. One is having bath in ice-cold water and secondly, drinking milk which
he hated.
3. Travelling the Grand Trunk Road in a bullock cart right up to Peshawar was a splendid idea for his father.
4. His father always allowed him to wander at his will. He was free to select his path of quest. His father
was never deterred by the risk of his making mistakes. Father was also never alarmed at the prospect
of his being sad. His father held up a standard but was never very strict.
C. (i) 1. Father tried to teach him to take responsibility by keeping the cash-box with him.
2. Father was his constant companion, showing constellations.
3. He was engaged in astronomical discourse with his father.
4. Father allowed him to wander freely.
5. He learnt English from his father.
6. Father was thrilled with his idea to travel to Peshwar.
7. Father allowed him to make mistakes.
8. Father held up a standard.
9. Yet he was not strict.
10. He read the letters giving his father a glimpse of home.
11. Father told many funny stories.
(ii) The Poet had a wonderful relationship with his father. His father tried to teach him a sense of
responsibility by keeping the cash-box in his charge. He taught him Astronomy, English, Sanskrit and
the Upanishads. His father was liberal. He allowed him to choose his course of study as well as wander
about in the mountains. His father told him many stories and they read many letters, discussed many
issues. His father wanted him to choose his own path to learn from his mistakes and to arrive at the truth.
His father upheld a high moral standard, but did not want blind obedience.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
dreams good and bad
good dreams take the dreamer to a dreamland
the duration of a happy dream is very enjoyable
bad dreams source of horror and fear
appearances of ghosts and witches very frightening
mind filled with fear
(b) Hints :
many rumour mongers in our society
spread rumours every now and then
once it happened in our colony
the rumour of bomb blast in the colony spread like a wild fire
everyone rushed to the spot
no trace of the bomb blast
meanwhile the rumour-monger disappeared
(c) Hints :
many events and incidents happen in my life everyday
some are important while others are unimportant
once I happened to travel by a train
my co-passenger was an elderly man
he shared his experiences with me
he emphasised the need of honesty, sincerity and simplicity
I followed his advice and attach great importance to these values of life
(d) Hints :
For
modern age the age of materialism
a sign of prosperity
leads country on the path of progress
most of the major projects need sufficient amount of money
standard of living is good
Against :
materialism leads to crisis in civilisation
it is a rat race
life becomes mechanical and meaningless
no time to stand and stare
people do not enjoy their life in the real sense
(e) Hints :
beauty a source of pleasure
has powerful, fascinating influence on all human beings
beautiful objects of nature fill the heart with joy
leave an unfadable impression on mind
painters and poets the great admirers of natural beauty
beauty indeed is a joy for ever
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( f ) Value Points
a dark night a thief broke into the house could not find anything valuable opened the safe and found
a passport took away the passport with him later on arrested by the police for another crime passport
discovered from him the police contacted the passport holder the passport was fake the police arrested
him.
2. A Bird Show
From the 19th to the 21st of December, the Paschimbanga Exotic Bird Lover Organisation held the second
instalment of their Exotic Bird Fair in College Square, on College Street. Some jewellery giants and a clothes brand
sponsored the show. A large Pandal was constructed around the outdoor swimming pools of the famed swimming
club. Just like the year before, the event generated tremendous interest in the locality. Locals of all ages attended
alongwith enthusiasts from all over the state. Each bird was given a different enclosure inside the Pandal. There
were at least fifty different varieties of birds ranging from tiny Pale-billed Flowerpeckers to gigantic macaws. The
parakeets and macaws with their vibrant plumage and dignified stature stole the show. The outstanding
participant was an electric blue Hyacinth Macaw from the Amazon rainforest. It was almost a metre in length and
had a wingspan of around 1.4 metres. It had black flecks under its wings, a large black beak with bright yellow
along the sides of the lower beak and circles of yellow on the side of its head which looked like earrings. It was
a beautiful bird and a testament to Mother Natures creative imagination. There were other species as well, like
the Lears Macaw, the Great Green Macaw, the Blue-and-yellow Macaw among others. There was also an emu
which drew great interest from the kids. The owners of the birds were overwhelmed by the public interest. The
judges panel included noted actor and passionate wildlife photographer Sabysachi Chakraborty adding a certain
glamour to the occasion. The Hyacinth Macaw easily took first prize both from the judges and by popular vote.
The event was front page news on popular newspapers and it went viral on social media. It was a great
endeavour of the Paschimbanga. Exotic Bird Lover Organization and although the birds are no longer in their
original habitats, their owners must be thanked for taking the birds in and keeping them safe from the dangers
that human society is passing on their habitats.
3. (a) 1. Although the businessmen had enemies he had his body guards to protect him.
2. No sooner does the door bell ring than my dog rushes to the door.
3. In spite of a heavy built, my brother is quite light on his feet.
4. He is so simple minded that he cannot be a successful agent.
5. None of the companions are as cheerful as Jim.
6. The doctor said that if he took that medicine regularly he would soon get well.
7. No soldier returned home unrewarded.
8. The police was ordered by the magistrate to open fire on the crowd.
9. They not only looted the house but also wounded the inmates.
10. Despite being deprived of their leader the men were able to fight.
(b) 1. to 2. up 3. on 4. with 5. across
6. on 7. of 8. to 9. for 10. aside
(c) (i) annoyed (ii) reflecting (iii) dangled (iv) were filled (v) took
(vi) ate (vii) laughing (viii) see (ix) flickering (x) chiselled
4. A. (i) (a) murky (b) clamped (c) squirmed (d) squirted
(ii) (a) He had a sound sleep after a long tiresome day.
(b) They glued their eyes on the television screen for the current news.
(c) The army covered themselves with leaves as they passed through the forest.
(d) The checked out of the hotel early in the morning.
B. (i) Two and a half year old Sean informed about the accident. She jumped in the cold water to search for
Jennifer.
(ii) James Patridge raced his wheelchair down the drive way. He did not wait to listen to his wife. He rolled
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(iii) James Patridges CPR and the immediate medical help saved the child.
(iv) Patridge lost his two legs in Vietnam. He was blind in one eye and nearly blind in the other.
C. (i) 1. James heard the scream and rushed in his wheelchair.
2. He paused and listened to detect the direction.
3. He did not turn to respond to his wife.
4. He rolled out of his wheelchair.
5. He raced his hands to move forward.
6. He felt the pulse of the child.
7. He tilted her head back and checked her breathing.
8. He pressed her stomach.
9. He cleared the blocked passage.
10. He placed the child on her back.
11. He continued the breath press technique of CPR.
12. He finally got the heart beat of the child.
(ii) James displayed great heroism in saving Jennifers life. James was in a wheelchair in the park, when he
heard the screams. He rushed to the child. He checked her pulse, her breathing, pressed her stomach
and cleared the air passage. He placed the child on the back and did the breath press technique of CPR.
He talked softly to the child and finally got her heart beat. The paramedics arrived and took over. Due
to his timely first aid, Jennifer revived at the hospital.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
role of parents in the upbringing of children, immense
give their time, energy, money, everything to see them happy
cant forget what my parents done for me
Mother tirelessly helped me in my education
Father always encouraging, never scolded
once fell ill both of my parents remained on their toes
(b) Hints :
experience of living at Shimla unforgettable
long walks at the Ridge and the Mall
beautiful scenes
delightful snowfall
hospitality of Uncle and Aunt
(c) Hints :
Against :
politics, undoubtedly a dirty game
but politicians influence our lives
politics cant be ignored
students should take interest in politics
should be aware of political games
should not become politicians
(d) Hints :
appearances often deceptive
most of the people attracted by them
youngsters easily lured by skin-colour
good appearances not bad
should be cautious
(e) Hints :
an era of cities
migration of villagers to cities
place of much employment
rich in educational and entertainment centres
best hospitals, clinics, doctors
evils and perils of living in big cities :
(i) violence, aggression
(ii) tension, pollution
( f ) Hints :
news of war a bolt from the blue
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had to leave
the family members sad, panicky
the news of Mohan Singhs death
Father collapsed, Mother inconsolable
death after a great deed of bravery
2. Respected Principal and teachers, and dear friends !
It is, no doubt, a matter of privilege for me to say a few words in honour of our worthy teacher, Sh N.K. Das. He
is retiring today. Tomorrow he will not be available to us with his broad, smiling face. Who will not miss him ?
It is difficult to forget his role in our life. He was not a mere teacher to us. He was a father-figure. He shared our
pains and joys. He tried to help the poor students in every possible way. When I came to join this school, I had
little money to buy costly books. It was he who understood my problem. He recommended all the books for me
from the library. Once I wanted to go to my village to see my ailing mother, but I had no money. Seeing tears in
my eyes, he inquired into the matter. Then he gave me a hundred-rupee note and asked me to go to my village
at once.
He is an ideal teacher in every respect. He encouraged original thinking and creativity. He always encouraged
us to raise our doubts in the class. He did not insist on rote-learning.
Besides being a complete teacher, he is a thorough gentleman. He is very kind and polite. We have never seen
him lose temper.
Sir, though you are leaving us, we will never forget you. In fact, we all will miss you all the time.
With all the best thoughts and wishes, we bid you farewell. Thank you.
3. (a) 1. She asked Anita if she could come earlier.
2. Besides being old, my grandfather is weak.
3. No sooner did it dawn, all the birds began to chirp.
4. The bird is so weak that it cannot fly.
5. Not only is her uncle a teacher but a businessman also.
6. Notwithstanding their liking you, they cannot allow you to stay here any more.
7. Unless she catches the first bus she will not come in time.
8. We were given no homework by the teacher.
9. No one but Ashoka could do it after the war.
10. The cost of it is twenty rupees.
(b) 1. for 2. from 3. to 4. of 5. of
6. of 7. upon 8. along 9. to 10. by
(c) 1. said 2. did not listen 3. go 4. bit 5. cry
6. has happened 7. had happened 8. was 9. thought 10. was just lying
4. (a) (i) 1. sparkling 2. eager 3. circuitously 4. evidence
(ii) 1. spring : I saw him spring out of the bed in the morning as if he had seen a ghost.
2. sparkling : I like Anita because she is a sparkling young girl.
3. cold : Put on your coat now. It is very cold outside.
4. light : This coat is light, yet it is very warm for a cold day like this.
(b) (i) The little boy was excited as he was going out to enjoy spring festival.
(ii) At first he was attracted by the toys in shops.
(iii) The boy was most afraid of his father.
(iv) He entered the mustard field prancing like a young colt.
(c) (i) Points
A. Fascination for toys
(i) the sight of toys (ii) the boy lags behind
(iii) expresses his desire to have a toy
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B. Parents reaction
(i) Fathers angry look (ii) mothers consoling words
(iii) the boys disgust
C. Attraction of the mustard field
(i) mustard fields charm (ii) the enchanting scene
(iii) the boy slips into the field
(ii) The little boy was attracted by the sight of toys placed in rows in shops. As he looked at them, he lagged
behind. His parents called him. He went up to them and expressed his desire to have a toy. His father
gave him a stern, angry look. However, his mother spoke tenderly to him, and asked to see the beautiful
field full of yellow flowers. The boy felt disgusted but the beautiful sight of the mustard field charmed
him at once. The field of yellow flowers spread for miles around, where yellow robed men and women
could be seen going to the festival sight. The boy got excited and slipped into the field and started
jumping like a young colt.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
water, essential for life
many usages of water
becoming scarce over-consumption and wastage
can be saved by taking little steps :
stopping wastage
rain harvesting
no longer should be free
(b) Hints :
global warming a major problem
caused mainly by air pollution, deforestation, etc.
urgent steps needed to check its consequences droughts, floods, storms, etc.
number of vehicles to be decreased
no high rising dams, less power consumption, etc.
(c) Hints :
country life better than city life in many ways
peaceful, no stress and strain
pure air and water
innocent people, beauties of nature
deficient in facilities, of course
(d) Hints :
would like to visit England
an old country with long, rich traditions
disciplined people
understands English, so would be at home
would like to visit Shakespeares home town
would like to visit the national museum in London, Thames river, etc.
(e) Hints :
For :
an old belief
some people work hard all their lives, with no success
hard work should be coupled with smartness
how to be seen and known hard working essential
should know how and when to push right buttons
intelligent hard work definitely pays
( f ) Hints :
a prince wanted to marry only a very beautiful girl
was able to marry such a girl, even against the wishes of all her friends, parents
the girl proved to be very haughty, petty-minded, vindictive

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created rift between the prince and his parents
started living separately in a palatial palace
one day the prince found poisoned
the girl had eloped with a servant
2. Air Pollution
Air pollution is undoubtedly the most challenging problem in the world. It is worst in big cities. The air in cities
like Beijing, Delhi, New York and London is greatly polluted. In most of our cities and towns, it is so polluted
that one feels suffocated at times. It causes many health-related problems like asthma, bronchitis, lung diseases
and even cancer. It is a threat to life in all forms.
The number of vehicles run on petrol and diesel are on the increase. The poisonous gas emissions caused by
these vehicles pollute the atmosphere. It has led to the increase in average temperatures which has led to what
we call global warming. Freak weather conditions, droughts, floods, storms and hurricanes have become frequent
in all parts of the world, causing huge damage to property and human life. The smoke emitted by factory
chimneys, the excessive use of power to run ACs, geysers, irons, etc. at our homes, construction of high dams,
roads and bridges, high-rising buildings have also contributed to the rise in air pollution.
The solutions to check air pollution are not easy to put into action, but they have to be sooner or later. We have
to decrease the pace of our development which is being done at the cost of nature. We should reduce our
dependence on motor vehicles and power-consuming gadgets. We should reduce the number of air-polluting
vehicles. We should resort to pooling of cars for commuting to office. Bicycle is our saviour. The less we consume
power or energy, the better it will be for all of us. In short, we all will have to grapple with air pollution at every
level individual, societal, national and international.
3. (a) 1. No sooner did she come than we left for the hall.
2. The captain asked him to get up at 7 sharp.
3. We should not park cars here.
4. No other city in the world is as attractive as New York.
5. Besides being foolish she is also mad.
6. In spite of having plenty of wealth Rakesh was a miser.
7. I wish I were a millionaire.
8. The weather is very nice.
9. That she has been a good dancer is a fact.
10. They are a disgrace to their parents.
(b) 1. in 2. in 3. in 4. to 5. on
6. over 7. through 8. into 9. in 10. of
(c) 1. loves 2. gives 3. thinks 4. is 5. fought
6. showed 7. lay 8. set 9. will continue 10. will be
4. (a) (i) 1. advancement 2. encounter 3. immediately 4. endeavour
(ii) 1. easy : Everybody wants to lead an easy life.
2. encounter : We all encounter difficulties in life.
3. pure : We need pure water to drink.
4. relief : The government announced financial relief for the flood-victims.
(b) (i) A lot of domestic gadgets and instant food recipes have made our life comfortable.
(ii) The instant coffee attitude means an attitude of expecting results quickly.
(iii) Hard work, perseverance and faith in our ability can enable us to reach the top.
(iv) Long wait for the expected results makes us bitter and disillusioned with life.
(c) (i) Points
A. Instant coffee attitude
(i) want instant results (ii) do not want to put in a lot of effort and time
(iii) want things to be easy
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B. Comparing with others
(i) compare with those who are better-placed than us
(ii) get upset by what they have achieved
(iii) dismiss their achievements on certain pretexts
C. Real success and happiness
(i) long-time efforts needed
(ii) the necessity of faith in our abilities
(iii) patience
(ii) Most of us have an instant coffee attitude. We want instant results. We want to reach the top
immediately. We have no patience to wait. We do not want to put in a lot of effort and time in achieving
anything. We want things to be easy. If things go wrong we feel upset. We tend to compare ourselves
with those who are better-placed than us. Then we dismiss their achievements on flimsy pretexts. We
should remember that for real success or happiness we need to put in long-time efforts, have faith in
our abilities and be patient for the results to come.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
my uncle a CEO in a big company
did B.Tech, then M.S. from the U.S.A.
a family man, spares time for all good things in life
kind-hearted and polite
would like to be like him
would work hard to do MBBS and then M.S.
would like to take interest in all activities
would aim to be a good man
(b) Hints :
had to face some peculiar problems
faced the fury of rains
had to seek shelter in the huts of shepherds
one of our team members got injured, gave first aid
sought medical help using mobile phone
(c) Hints :
books a great source of knowledge
good books classics by great writers
entertain us as well as instruct us
books meant to be read in spare times
should be preserved well
cheap, popular books may misguide you avoid them
(d) Hints :
cleanliness, next to godliness
dirty surroundings cause of many diseases
personal hygiene, essential
neat and clean persons, clean cities and towns essential for good image
littering, spitting legally punishable
(e) Hints
Against :
mobile phones, very useful in emergencies
must for girl students in these days of hooliganism
net on mobile a source of much useful information even on the campus
should be judiciously used
should be switched off in classrooms
should not be completely banned in schools
( f ) Hints
Ramesh, a brilliant student
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father had a heart attack, passed away
could not continue studies
worked as a labour for some time
passed BA privately, got a job as a clerk
life without basic comforts
had never expected such a life. But what else could he do ?
2. Students and Social Service
Students in our country remain cut off from reality. They remain unaware of their society and its problems. The
system is such that nobody wants to connect them with the society of which they are an integral part. Parents,
teachers and educationists must think of ways and means to make the students understand the problems and
issues facing the society. They must be encouraged to involve themselves in social service actively. It would
be better if social service be a part of their curriculum.
National Service Scheme (NSS) is the best option for the students. By joining it they would be able to undertake
various projects designed for the welfare of the poor people of society, especially those of the countryside. They
can adopt a village and help the people repair roads, ponds and bridges, plant trees and start cleanliness
operations. In cities they can help spread the message of communal harmony, national unity, afforestation, etc.
They can also join National Cadet Corps (NCC) and learn military training.
The students should be made a part of the Swachh Bharat and other such national-level movements. Being
energetic and visionary they can help the authorities bring out necessary changes in the mind-set of people.
They can be a force to dissuade people who frequently litter the roads and lanes, spit, deface walls and indulge
in such other dirty practices.
Educationists should seriously think of making rural service essential for all students before getting their first
degree. This has already been done in countries like China. Students will be better equipped to understand the
rural India after their stay in villages. They will get the opportunity to get first-hand knowledge of the life of
villagers and the problems faced by villagers.
If students are involved in social service, they will not remain dreamers and escapists. They will become realistic,
down-to-earth persons with pragmatic approach to deal with the problems of society when they become teachers,
engineers, doctors, architects, etc.
3. (a) 1. Amritsar is not as big as Delhi.
2. This tree is so high that I cannot climb it.
3. Your behaviour vexes him.
4. I suggested to her that we should go out for a walk.
5. An act of bravery was done by him.
6. No sooner did it begin to rain than we rushed in.
7. Besides being noble my mother is kind-hearted.
8. Everyone wants to be rich.
9. Unless you meet him, he will not help you.
10. Notwithstanding its heaviness, you can lift it.
(b) 1. against 2. on 3. under 4. by 5. with
6. at 7. For 8. at 9. through 10. through
(c) 1. woke 2. sat 3. was 4. climb 5. made
6. are you going 7. is 8. paid 9. had been travelling 10. sat
4. (a) (i) 1. vividly 2. unknown 3. especially 4. intense
(ii) 1. light : The chair is light. Lift it.
2. pound : I need one pound to buy it.
3. right : Turn to the right now.
4. sight : If you come to Agra, Ill show you the sights.

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(b) (i) Darkness scared the writer in childhood.
(ii) He would feel helpless in the dark.
(iii) Boarding a school bus, he felt that he would board a wrong bus. On family trips he would not let the
leaders out of sight lest he should get lost.
(iv) He was shy and thought he did not have good looks. So he thought he was not liked by others.
(c) (i) Points
A. Authors fear of the dark
(i) had some very carefree moments of life
(ii) terrified of the dark
(a) felt extremely. uncomfortable due to these fears
(b) saw strange figures in darkness
(c) felt burglars and monsters in the room
(d) apprehension of some hidden enemy
B. Daytime fears
(i) fear of boarding wrong schedule bus
(ii) made extensive enquiries before boarding
(iii) fear of being lost
C. Fear of being not liked
(i) being shy
(ii) constantly worried about looks too fat and wore braces
(iii) wore shoes and clothes of his choice and taste
Lessons learnt from fears
(i) recognition of fears a process of evolving oneself
(ii) darkness short-lived
(iii) people help out in difficult times
(iv) understanding things in right perspective
(ii) In his childhood, the author had real moments of fear, being terrified of the dark and getting lost. At night
he could feel strange shapes of beasts appearing out of clothes. Even small movement in the room made
him apprehend burglars. During school days, he would make extensive enquiries before boarding a bus
lest he should board a wrong bus. On family trips, he would not let go the elders leave him alone.
Moreover he had the fear of being not liked or accepted on account of his looks or clothes. But fears
had their lessons too. The important thing is to understand them and overcome them.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
visiting Kedarnath, with friends
heard panicky noise, a cloud burst
sudden floods
saw many peoples drowning
rushed out, with friends
waded into the water, were able to climb a hill
(b) Hints :
dont agree
India passing through a transition period
good that scams, corruption coming into limelight
India progressing slowly and surely
industrial progress, prosperity, visible
India would overpower all problems and obstacles
(c) Hints :
teaching profession still not a priority for any government
does not attract the best brains
salaries and perks not at par with bureaucrats
exploitation in private institutions
burdened with non-teaching tasks in govt. schools
urgent steps and financial support needed for improvement
(d) Hints :
one of the best invention
source of entertainment
every type of information available
misused by youngsters
(e) Hints :
father built a house on a plot
happy living for some years
suddenly a notice plot was unauthorised
had to vacate it
a traumatic experience for all
father had a heart attack
( f ) Hints :
Randip set up a business
initial success, started exporting goods
took loans for expansion
sudden recession, demand slipped
heavy financial loss
remained firm, started another business
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2. Honourable Principal, respected teachers and dear friends, good morning !
I stand here to speak on an important issue Time Management. Most of us fail due to mismanagement of time.
You must have heard a lot many people saying I have no time. Actually, those persons do not know how to
manage time. A person who knows how to divide his time for each task will never make such a statement.
Remember, friends, wastage of time means sure failure. You must be aware of the value of time. Time once lost
is lost for ever. So be clear about your long-term and short-term goals. Then divide the time according to your
priorities. Give time to each task you want to accomplish everyday. Prepare a self-imposed timetable, and strictly
follow it. You are sure to be tempted by many things to stray away, but control yourself and follow the timetable.
Learn to say no to a friend who invities you to a movie during the time of your studies. Make your timetable
known to your parents, friends and relatives.
If you are able to manage your time well you will have the desired success in a short time. So never blame others
for failure. Blame only your time management.
Thank you
3. (a) 1. Can anything is possible without hard work.
2. Poverty forced him to commit suicide.
3. She asked if I would not come to her help.
4. No sooner did the film start than the roof collapsed.
5. I wish she had been here.
6. In spite of being rich, he never pays his bills in time.
7. No other metal is as useful as iron.
8. Not only is he a painter but also a poet.
9. You will never learn to come in time.
10. His speech was so long that the audience began to feel restless.
(b) 1. with 2. to 3. in 4. on 5. into
6. beside 7. since 8. at 9. beyond 10. for
(c) 1. have done 2. will you tell 3. did 4. are 5. is expected
6. should behave 7. want 8. must/should work 9. forget 10. will never repeat
4. (a) (i) 1. hardly 2. iceberg 3. struck 4. sinking
(ii) 1. She is suffering from cold.
2. The hen will not lay an egg.
3. Ramu keeps watch at night.
4. Let us part company.
(b) (i) The officers of the Titanic learnt from some important signals passed on to them that there were icebergs
in the area.
(ii) The signal from the Mesaba was particularly important as it had reported that the icebergs were in front
of the Titanic.
(iii) This signal could not be passed on to the officers because the wireless officer was too much preoccupied
with his own work.
(iv) The steel doors were rendered useless since water had entered the Titanic through many holes created
in it by the icebergs striking against its sides.
(c) (i) (a) a signal from another ship reporting icebergs.
(b) the ship struck the iceberg
(c) the call for help
(d) people were ordered to shift into boats
(e) 1503 people lost their lives
(f) there were 705 survivors
(ii) The ship struck the iceberg twice from different parts of its side causing six great holes in the steel. Water
rushed in covering 100 feet of the Titanic. Captain Smith ordered to send out the ships position and
the letters CQD, which told the world that the Titanic was sinking. People were told that the Titanic could
not sink but when the orders were given to prepare the boats, they understood the truth. People were
ordered into the boats. Some were pushed and some thrown in. The Titanic went down beside the huge
iceberg. Only 705 people were rescued.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
my parents give me enough time
Mother takes care of me is a housewife
Father being a lecturer has enough time
family outing
some of my friends complain
their parents little time to spare for them feel sad and dejected
(b) Hints :
promoting education for girl, a must
free education to poor girls up to graduation
incentives to poor parents
parents to be educated through ads, seminars, etc.
reservation in jobs for girls
(c) Hints :
last Monday a very cold day
clouds in the sky
fierce wind began to blow
started pouring
roads flooded, trees uprooted
people ran for shelter
(d) Hints :
a real leader one who leads, not follows
clear about his goals
persuades followers to work for the masses
polite, humble, down-to-earth, honest
above suspicion
confides in associates, listens to his rivals carefully
(e) Hints :
Against :
an old, outdated belief
women equal to men in every respect
emotionally stronger
have proved worth in various fields
have even joined armed forces as officers
the mindset needs to be changed
(f) Hints :
the kingdom of fools
all people, blind followers of a foolish king
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a saint and his disciple came there
the saint asked the disciple to leave the kingdom at once
the disciple opted to stay there found everything cheap
was hanged for the folly of somebody else
2. An Inter-School Debate competition
An inter-school debate competition was held in our school on June 15, 20... Ten teams from different schools
took part in it. Sh. M.N. Joshi, the local MP, presided over the function held in the school auditorium. The panel
of judges comprised of eminent speakers and writers, headed by Prof. M.L. Sapra, a noted Hindi poet. The theme
of the debate was : Youngsters of today are rude and aggressive.
The function started with Saraswati Puja. The principal of our school introduced the theme of the debate. Then
he said a few words about the Chief Guest. He thanked him for sharing his precious time to encourage the budding
speakers. He also introduced the panel of judges, one by one.
The stage was conducted by our English teacher, Mrs Reeta Bawa. She kept the audience spell-bound with her
couplets, sparkling wit and amusing comments.
The debate contest began in the right earnest. Some of the speakers spoke against and some for the motion.
Those who spoke against the theme reasoned that todays youngsters are frank and bold and not meek and
submissive, and that it was wrong to call them rude and aggressive. Those who spoke for the motion argued
that todays youngsters are spoilt children, and quoted from newspaper reports the acts of hooliganism, road
rage, etc. to prove that the youngsters are now really rude and aggressive.
When my turn came, I spoke against the motion. I must have reasoned well to prove my point. That is why, I
was awarded the First Prize. The host team was able to snatch the trophy.
Towards the end, the Chief Guest delivered a brief speech. He advised the young speakers to hone their skills
with practice.
The function came to a close with the recitation of national anthem by the students of our school.
3. (a) 1. It does not matter much though we have not succeeded.
2. Notwithstanding hard work, we did not succeed.
3. Seeing the cop coming, we ran away.
4. The duration of our stay is uncertain.
5. It has to be done by them.
6. We requested him to bring that chair here.
7. Very few of us are as rich as he.
8. No sooner did he complete his task than he left for home.
9. Not only is he a musician but also a singer.
10. He is so proud that he will not seek our help.
(b) 1. over 2. before 3. in 4. of 5. for
6. against 7. of 8. of 9. in 10. on
(c) 1. would react 2. had said 3. remained 4. burst 5. was
6. had not bought 7. could not afford 8. left 9. began 10. had married
4. (a) (i) 1. observed 2. considered 3. shown 4. decrease
(ii) 1. rich : The rich are often misers.
2. pass : Work hard to pass the examination.
3. play : The play was not much liked.
4. pose : Dont adopt a stiff pose for the camera.
(b) (i) It has been observed that those who have rich dietary fibres in their food have low incidence of coronary
heart disease.
(ii) The dietary fibres should be present in our diet.
(iii) We should take fibre in our diet to prevent many serious diseases.
(iv) One adverse effect of the dietary fibres is that they may result in nutritional deficiency.
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(c) (i) Points :
A. Importance of dietry fibres
(i) indigestible carbohydrates present in plant foods
(ii) prevent incidence of coronary heart disease, bowel irritability
(iii) cereals, grains, fruits with seeds, carrots, cabbage
B. Nature of dietry fibres
(i) not digested by the enzymes of stomach
(ii) property of holding water
(iii) act like sponge to pass through gastric tract easily.
(iv) undergo fermentation in the colon
C. Beneficial effects of taking dietary fibres
(i) very useful in the diet
(ii) prevent coronary heart disease
(iii) decrease cholesterol level
(iv) recommended for management of some types of diabetes
D. Facilitate bowel movement
(i) increase transit time
(ii) decrease the time of ingested food in colon
(iii) decrease risk of colon cancer
(iv) prevent constipation
E. Check on obesity
(i) decrease in transit time, gives less exposure of the mucosa to harmful toxic substances
(ii) results in less desire to eat
(iii) keeps check on obesity
F. Precautions
(i) may have adverse effects on nutrition
(ii) presence of some metals in fibres prevents proper absorption
(iii) intake of 40 grams dietary fibres per day recommended.
(ii) Indigestible carbohydrates present in plant foods are collectively called dietary fibres which are helpful
in preventing coronary heart diseases, irritable bowels, dental caries and gallstones. There are found
in cereals, legumes, fruits, leafy vegetables, carrots, etc. As they are not digested in the stomach, they
get swollen and act as sponge to pass through the gastrointestinal tract easily. They must be taken to
control diabetes and cholesterol levels, prevent colon cancer and constipation. They decrease in transit
time of ingested food; there is less desire to eat. Thus they help in keeping a check on obesity. But they
may effect nutrition. A small intake of 40 grams per day is recommended.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
many students want good rank in entrance exam
attend coaching classes in the morning and in the evening
exhaust themselves
fail to get the required rank
should concentrate on self-study, classroom teaching
(b) Hints :
physical courage, significant, essential for self-defence
moral courage, more significant, rare
even a weak person with moral courage comes out victorious
the example of Mahatma Gandhi
even Vibhishan showed mental courage to show Ravana the righteous path
(c) Hints :
Mother a picture of Devi herself
venerable wherever she is
takes care of her children in every way
sacrifices everything for her children
full of piety and compassion
(d) Hints :
all that glitters is not gold
outward appearances deceptive
most people lured by outward, physical beauty
intrinsic merit should be valued
most marriages fail because both the partners go by outward attractions
(e) Hints :
Against :
a wrong belief
only a few rich people thoroughly wicked, so are many poor people
the poor often look down upon the rich
important qualities of the rich, for which they are rich, are often ignored hard work, patience, good
management, adventurous spirit, etc.
some rich persons very religious, philanthropic
( f ) Hints :
a bright sunny day
they were out on picnic
went out for boating
suddenly black clouds covered the sky
a storm, rain
the boat capsized
cried for help
a few fishermen came to their rescue
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2. Modern Hobbies
We all have been pursuing such hobbies as gardening, photography, stamp or coin collecting, reading books,
etc. All these hobbies have proved their usefulness. No one who follows any one of these hobbies has ever
regretted, for they are beneficial in every way. However, the youth of today are engaged in different hobbies.
They dislike the traditional pastimes.
Most of the youngsters now spend their spare time in chatting on the mobile, browsing the Net or playing some
video games. They have become obsessions with them. They have come to spend so much time on them that
parents and teachers are equally worried. They neglect their studies for these so-called hobbies. They should
restrict their time on pursuing these pastimes. Only then can they derive some benefit from them.
Some of our youngsters have come to spend their spare times on adventurous sports. These sports include
rafting, surfing, skiing, rock-climbing etc. No wonder, these games provide a lot of thrill and excitement.
Then watching TV is also a modern hobby, though it has become quite time-consuming. No doubt, TV offers
some good, wholesome programmes which are a source of amusement as well as learning. Our youngsters should
watch TV, but they should not do so at the cost of their studies.
All these modern hobbies pale into insignificance before the traditional ones. Gardening for example, is good
for health. Photography, if pursued seriously, can become a source of ones livelihood. Reading books is clearly
helpful in making our careers. Stamp or coin-collecting provides us much useful knowledge about our past. Thus,
we should not ignore the traditional hobbies to recreate ourselves during our spare time.
3. (a) 1. Besides being a good singer, Ramesh is an excellent dancer.
2. No sooner did the bomb explode than a cloud rose up in the sky.
3. If you dont know swimming, you should not enter this pool.
4. Father asked me if I was at home the previous night.
5. By whom can this task be done ?
6. His horse is not as well trained as this horse.
7. This case is so clear that it does not require any more hearing.
8. He was not sure that it rained.
9. It was a strangely crooked nose.
10. Being tired, he went to bed early.
(b) 1. off 2. for 3. on 4. to 5. with
6. of 7. for 8. in 9. over 10. with
(c) 1. is 2. was stunned 3. could not speak 4. took 5. was
6. did not know ? 7. had placed 8. will be punished 9. picked 10. left
4. (a) (i) 1. prestige 2. efforts 3. important 4. displays
(ii) 1. held : The drowning man held the ripe tightly to come out.
2. noted : We noted everything they said.
3. superior : He was promoted to a superior position.
4. spirit : We bought some surgical spirit.
(b) (i) The Olympic games lost their importance as it was believed that they encouraged pagan worship in
temples, and so they were banned.
(ii) Baron de Coubertin re-introduced the Olympic games.
(iii) Olympia is known for its archaeological ruins.
(iv) The litting of the sacred flame at Olympia using sun power and the event being presided over by a Greek
priesters are the old rituals still performed at the modern Olympics.
(c) (i) Points :
A. Ancient Olympics
(i) First Olympics in Greece, 776 B.C.
(ii) games lost importance with Christianity
(iii) Olympia Sanctuary temples destroyed, 394 A.D.

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B. Modern Olympics
(i) restarted by Baron de Coubertin, 1896
(ii) held after every 4 years
(i) not during World Wars
(iii) IOC formed, 1894
C. Ancient Olympic site
(i) small village in Greece
(ii) fame due to archaeological ruins, temples of Greek gods and Stadium
(iii) museum objects of Ancient and Modern Olympics
D. How modern Olympics start
(i) Lighting of sacred flame
(ii) event presided by Greek priestess
(iii) torch travels across various nations
(ii) First ancient Olympics were held in Greece in 776 B.C. With the advent of Christianity the games lost
their importance. In 394 A. D., Olympia Sanctuary temples were destroyed. Modern Olympics were started
by Baron de Coubertin in 1896. They were regularly held after every four years. The IOC was formed in
1894. The ancient Olympic site is a small village in Greece. It is still famous for its archaeological ruins,
temples and museum displaying objects related to the Olympics. The modern Olympics start by lighting
a sacred flame. The event is presided by a Greek priestess. The Olympic torch travels across different
nations.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
Pahal, an N.G.O., organised a social camp at village Bilga
was selected to attend it a novel experience
did earth work, repaired a village water tank
interaction with simple-hearted villagers
distributed literature to make people aware of Swach Bharat campaign
(b) Hints :
was travelling in a private bus to reach village Ratian
the bus overcrowded, had much discomfort
tyre punctured, had to wait for another bus
another overcrowded bus, had to climb the roof to travel
a branch of a tree hit me on the head, injured, a lot of pain
(c) Hints :
student life full of excitement and adventure
varied experience with teachers, some very friendly, some very strict
lasting friendships are made
experience on the playground
educational tours, cultural programmes
(d) Hints :
everything adulterated
vegetables and fruits treated with poisonous chemicals
excessive pesticides sprayed on crops
milk, ghee, cheese all impure or made synthetically
cause of diseases like cancer, gastroentritis, TB, etc.
(e) Hints :
For :
homework really a burden, when given in excess
takes a lot of time to finish
a botheration for the students as well as parents
leaves no time for rest and relaxation, games, etc.
should be minimum
no homework school becoming more popular
( f ) Hints :
Rakesh, the son of a poor widow
began to steal small things
complaints to the mother
the mother would only smile away all the complaints
Rakesh, an adult, became a thief
one day got arrested on stealing a motorbike
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2. A Scintillating Cultural Night
A cultural night was organised in our school on 15th May, 20... in order to collect funds for the flood-victims of
the state. The Deputy Chief Minister, S. Sukhbir Singh Badal, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Inaugurating
the night, he praised the school authorities for arranging such a rich event for a noble cause. He advised the
students to be aware of their cultural heritage.
The programme started with the school song sung by some girl students. Then some senior students presented
a skit on the theme female foeticide. It was watched by the spell-bound audience.
Some renowned artists of the state also performed. Their song and dance numbers enthralled the viewers,
especially the youngsters. The highlights of the function were two folk songs sung by the famous singer Gurdas
Mann. People began to clap and dance on his tunes.
The Principal, at the end, thanked the Chief Guest, the guests and students for the event. He informed the
audience that the proceeds of the function, about ` 1 lakh, would go in charity for the recent victims of floods
in the state. The function came to a close with the recitation of national anthem by the school students.
3. (a) 1. His reply was to the best of his ability.
2. He was ill, so he resigned.
3. Let us be helped with some money, please.
4. She asked Rama to do it at once.
5. As soon as the mails arrive the steamer will leave.
6. This is that his silence proves his guilt.
7. If you are not poor you are not given subsidies.
8. To my surprise, she was very late.
9. Chandigarh is more beautiful than most other cities in India.
10. The bus is not as fast as the train.
(b) 1. to 2. in 3. of 4. for 5. above
6. of 7. from 8. with 9. into 10. against
(c) 1. did you come 2. waited 3. was 4. could not catch 5. warned
6. coming 7. stared 8. listened 9. speaking 10. kept
4. (a) (i) 1. crucial 2. brilliant 3. gratification 4. interrupt
(ii) 1. He jumped into a stream.
2. I feel he is innocent.
3. This play has five acts.
4. I have no share in my fathers property.
(b) (i) Rashsundri nursed her mother-in-law. She cooked meals. She looked after many unexpected guests and
her own children.
(ii) If one would ask for food, the other would ask her to take him or her in her arms.
(iii) In the 19th century, East Bengal women were graded according to the quality of dishes cooked and
served by them. They were valued for fasting and starving themselves.
(iv) The 19th century behavioural manuals provided no advice about eating food to women. The writer says
that if a woman served herself she was viewed as shameless, and if she expected someone else to serve
her she would go hungry.
(c) (i) (a) looked after the entire house
(b) worked very hard
(c) expert in cooking and feeding the family members
(d) women were graded and family memory organised
(e) a successful housewife
(f) difficult to share problems with her husband
(ii) Rashsundari looked after the entire household without any help. She remained extremely busy doing
one or the other thing. She had brilliant success in cooking and feeding the members of the family.
She describes her cooking as hard work with no possibility of excitement or gratification.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
fear, our worst enemy
creates prejudices
makes enemies
deteriorates conditions of living
can be, or rather should be removed or overcome
facing the fearful thing/person boldly, courage and patience needed
person to person/nation to nation interactions, a must
(b) Hints :
went with friends on a tour to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
many memorable moments
once lost in the crowd friends helped me to reach the destination safely
help in carrying luggage
beautiful cultural nights
camp fire last night sang and danced
(c) Hints :
an old institution
still intact in towns and villages
useful in many ways help in emergencies, no isolation or loneliness
the emotional support of the elderly readily available
some deficiencies quarrels, rivalries, lack of privacy, etc.
(d) Hints :
animals our best friend, some very useful
mules, horses, oxen beasts of burden exploited, overworked and underfed
stray dogs and cattle cruelly treated, stored, wounded, and even killed
many experimental animals get tortured and killed
some animals caged to earn livelihood
animals treated badly in zoos
(e) Hints :
women, largely responsible for their plight
do not get united
do not protest against maltreatment by husband or in-laws
do not oppose dowry practice in some cases, force parents to give more in dowry
in positions of power, act like men or even worse, obey the dictates of husbands and other males
men, undoubtedly responsible for their plight
but if women challenge them collectively, will be able to improve their condition
( f ) Hints :
the train was late
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had left home twenty years ago, when young
worked hard as a model
when youth and beauty were lost, no work, no friend
decided to leave for home town
parents still anxious to welcome her home
2. Comedy Nights with Kapil : A Review
Television shows seldom deserve much critical notice as most of them cater to cheap tastes, arouse sentiments,
create or renew superstitious beliefs and misguide the viewers (read women). They go on unwinding like
Daropadis sari in the well-known Indian epic. After a month or so of their disappearance, no one remembers them
as they are hardly worth remembering.
Comedy Nights with Kapil has completed two years since its sensational start in 2013. It has been very popular
throughout in India and abroad. Each episode begins with a hilarious act by Kapil Sharma (Bittu Sharma) and
various characters, and ends on the magazine section in which Kapil interviews one or more film stars or other
celebrities, with comic interludes by his co-actors, namely Sunil Grover (Gutthi/Kapils father-in-law or mother-
in-law), Ali Asgar (Daadi), Upasna Singh (Bhua) and others. Navjot Singh Sidhus presence as permanent guest
is remembered for his one-liners or couplets, mostly made off-the-cuff. What has made this comedy show
extraordinary ? The question is not very baffling. Kapils ready wit and awesome comic timing are the two qualities
that make the whole show stand out from all other such comic shows which pale into insignificance before this
comic giant. You will find hardly any episode boring. Kapils sudden witty remark makes you laugh like mad.
Among his co-characters I would bet on Upasna Singh (Bhua) and Sunil Grover (as Kapils father-in-law). There
is hardly any film superstar who has ever grudged in appearing in the show to promote his or her film. The
magazine section has indeed been a master stroke of the master showman that Kapil is. The people still love
to watch this show, though it is about to renew itself with a new host. Hats off to Kapil Sharma !
3. (a) 1. She is so weak that she cannot climb the rock.
2. She is known to her.
3. We said that all of them could do it easily.
4. Our army badly defeated the enemy.
5. You do not write as well as he does.
6. Everyone knows me in this part of the world.
7. I wish it were a bright day.
8. Besides being my friend he was also my guide.
9. In spite of clouds in the sky, it may not rain.
10. On seeing me he fled.
(b) 1. upon 2. to 3. for 4. behind 5. beside
6. at 7. between 8. to 9. with 10. to
(c) 1. went 2. came 3. Get 4. are going 5. could not believe
6. packed 7. quarrelling 8. calm 9. are only going 10. came
4. (a) (i) 1. poured into 2. lucky 3. transport 4. acquisition
(ii) 1. watch : I bought a new watch.
2. notice : A notice of vacation was pasted on the board.
3. case : The police arrested him in a criminal case.
4. job : I am happy on getting the job of a clerk in this firm.
(b) (i) The Gaiety Land had many amusing shows such as performing parrots, crack motor cyclist show, lottery
and gambling, etc.
(ii) The people laughed as the road engine was an unusual prize won by the author.
(iii) He was very happy and excited.
(iv) He was unaware of all the trouble his prize was about to give him.

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(c) (i) Points
A. The Gaiety Land in Gymkhana Grounds
(i) a great attraction
(ii) all sorts of fun and gambling and side shows
(iii) chance of winning lottery prizes
B. Narrator winning road engine
(i) a lucky corner
(ii) chance of winning a prize
(iii) narrator won a big road engine
C. A queer prize
(i) transportation problem
(ii) narrator given permission to keep there till the end of season
(iii) narrator coming to know hardships in carrying home
(iv) driver expensive affair
(v) showmans own trouble with engine
D. Narrators troubles begin
(i) felicitations from friends
(ii) they think narrator won a huge money
(iii) narrators love for engine and daily visits
(ii) The Gaiety Land provided a lot of attraction to the people who visited it in large numbers. It had all sorts
of fun and gambling and side shows, besides giving a chance of winning lottery prizes. A particular
corner gained special favour with the visitors, as there was a chance to win various prizes, even a road
engine for an eight anna ticket. The narrator happened to win a big road engine. It brought him many
problems, including that of transportation. There was no driver to move it. The narrators friends and
relatives wanted a big treat, but the narrators troubles had just begun without any solution in sight.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
work, an important part of life
work needs to be loved and worshipped
most of us consider work as a burden
do not get the desired success because we do our work half-heartedly
selfless work the best
(b) Hints :
advertisement, important role in life
affect lifestyles
some ads meant to educate the people on certain issues
ads on TV becoming very popular
often mislead people into buying things not needed
some ads, harmful promote things injurious to health promote junk food, liquor, tobacoo, etc.
(c) Hints :
ambition to acquire fame, honour, power, money
my ambition to join an IIT and become an engineer
know that it is not easy
studying for 8-10 hours daily, extra coaching
visiting library, browsing Net
Father, an engineer himself, helping a lot
(d) Hints :
For :
patriotism love for ones country
a desirable feeling, everyone expected to be patriot
but fanatic patriotism is bad means hatred for other nations, races, etc.
often leads to lop-sided thinking, creates divisions, cause, quarrels, feuds wars
should realize all people living in different countries our brethren
(e) Hints :
living in school hostel for two years
bad experience during first months
had to suffer from loneliness, bad food, some ragging
made some good friends
good memories of long walks in the company of friends
recently went on a recreational tour to Shimla enjoyed a lot
( f ) Hints :
Ramesh first class graduate in engineering
got the job of an assistant engineer
the superios began to dislike him, for he was highly knowledgeable and blunt
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one day the whole system failed
senior engineers failed to set the matter right
Ramesh volunteered, and within an hour the system was in order again
nobody avoided him thereafter
2. The Perils of Weak Will-Power
We have a number of examples from real life and stories in our novels and epics which show that a man with
strong will-power overcomes the most deadly obstacle and succeeds. Men of strong nerve attain the desired
goal sooner or later. Nothing deters them from success. On the other hand, men who have weak will-power easily
give in, fail and even perish.
A weak-willed person is unsure of his own capabilities. He is timid by nature. A slight wind in the opposite
direction scares him. He is unable to face any difficulty. The result is that success comes to avoid him. He begins
to blame fate and circumstances for his repeated failure. He loses his confidence, becomes a cynic and hates
everyone around him.
Weak will has its adverse effect on ones physical health. A person who cannot doggedly pursue anything can
only be a loser. A loser confines himself to his four walls. He cannot be a good player. He becomes a chronic
thinker and loses his touch with reality. This often makes him weak in body. Sometimes he catches allergies and
many other ailments.
A person who has no control on himself is likely to give in to temptations easily. He becomes morally corrupt.
He can take or give bribes. He can steal. He can rape. Only a person who has strong will power can resist all
earthly temptations.
One can strengthen ones will power, though it is not an easy task. Certain rashness sometimes proves to have
a positive effect on ones mind. The company of good people phycially, mentally and morally strong people
is always helpful in making ones will power strong. A weak-willed person must avoid the company of shirkers,
cynics and frustrated persons.
3. (a) 1. There is nothing that I dont know about this case.
2. Had I put in more efforts I would have succeeded.
3. Except for us all others came late.
4. You should sympathize with us.
5. What gave pleasure to us were her words.
6. Ive never met such a clever person as she is.
7. She asked me which book I wanted.
8. No sooner did the bus come we ran to board it.
9. No one wants to see you.
10. It is being done by them to please him.
(b) 1. out 2. in 3. off 4. across 5. with
6. on 7. for 8. through 9. over 10. away
(c) 1. am 2. Turn 3. enter 4. would like 5. did not utter
6. kept 7. expected 8. thought 9. must accompany 10. come
4. (a) (i) 1. type 2. consonance 3. garb 4. ultimately
(ii) 1. serves : This packet of soup serves two.
2. lending : They are lending five hundred rupees to me.
3. hand : The second hand of this watch does not work.
4. right : It is not right to bribe someone to get your work done.
(b) (i) Its purpose is to prevent concentration of powers to one individual or one group.
(ii) The judiciary can check the legislature when it tries to do something against the spirit of the constitution.
(iii) The judiciary should function independently because otherwise there will be chaos and confusion in
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(iv) The independence of the judiciary becomes very important when there is a dispute between the state
and the centre.
(c) (i) Points
A. The Principle of check and balance in democracy
(i) prevents concentration of powers
(ii) judiciary safeguards spirit of democracy
(iii) Gopalan case vis-a-vis Golaknath case
(iv) judiciary a deterrent to unbridled parliament
B. Committed judiciary and its consequences
(i) chaos and confusion
(ii) judiciary must function independently
(iii) in no way superior to legislature
(iv) each to work for decentralization of powers
C. Judiciary to have assertive role
(i) watchdog of fundamental rights of citizens
(ii) else Emergency type situations
(iii) judiciary to function cautiously
(iv) should be progressive
D. Judiciary a balancing institution
(i) acts as balancing wheel in disputes in federal setup.
(ii) peace and smooth sailing possible.
(ii) The principle of check and balance prevents concentration or abuse of powers. Judiciary safeguards
the spirit of democracy and retains the basic structure of constitution by reviewing amendments passed
by the parliament as is clear from Gopalan case vis-a-vis Golaknath case. But chaos and confusion are
sure to prevail if judiciary becomes committed. But in no case is judiciary superior to legislature. The
principle of check and balance enables in achieving decentralization of powers. Judiciary has to play
an assertive role to avert any emergency type situation. It also acts as a balancing factor between the
centre and the states.
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Paper-I
Class : 12
1. (a) Hints :
everything will be different
swanky roads, orderly traffic
high-rise buildings in well-planned cities
communication network excellent, means of transport fast and sure
honest politicians
no more communal politics
(b) Hints :
was a very cold day in December
clouds, rain started early in the morning
fierce cold winds
asked Mom not to send me to school
forced to board the school bus
water in school compound, returned after an hour
(c) Hints :
sports integral part of life
inculcates qualities like discipline, cooperation, sportsmanship
inadequate funds and facilities in India
some sportsmen world class
needs to be promoted at school level
(d) Hints :
attended a birthday party at Hotel President
a lavish affair
a wedding-like atmosphere
about thousand guests
some of us friends enjoyed a lot, danced
birthday boy my friend Rajesh got many gifts, some very costly
(e) Hints :
Against :
most of us believe in fate
blame it for any failure
nobody is certain about the role of fate
even if we believe there is something called fate, we need to learn to be self-dependent, work hard and
do our duty sincerely.
should not blame anyone
the idea of puppet should be forgotten as it is discouraging.
( f ) Hints :
Lala Duni Chand, a rich miserly, suspicious fellow
believed no one, not even his only son

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continued to control his flourishing business up to the age of 80
had a heart attack, doctor advised him to hand over the charge of his son, quite sincere and efficient
did not agree, had a second heart attack
doctor told him to realize the truth of the statement : old order changeth yielding place to new
2. Honourable Principal, respected teachers and dear friends, good morning !
I am going to speak on a very important issue : the ill-effects of junk and fast food. Most of my friends are very
fond of chips, noodles, pizzas, burgars, and what not. A pizza and a bottle of coke delight them. No doubt, such
food is tasty and easily available.
But how far is it good for health ? No one wants to think about it. Those who regularly eat junk and fried food
and have fizzy drinks, first of all, suffer from digestive problems which slowly lead to other problems. They
become obese. Obesity is the major cause of diabetes, hypertension, heart ailments, joint pains, and even cancer.
It is not difficult to detect obesity and obesity-related problems among school-going children.
Friends, make it a point to eat pizzas and burgars sparingly. Avoid junk food as it has no nutrient. Prefer to eat
simple home-made food, and replace fizzy drinks with lemonade, milk, lassi and other such traditional drinks.
Parents and teachers should also play their role in changing these bad eating habits of children. Parents, in
particular, should themselves avoid eating useless, harmful food. They should remember that if they eat junk food,
they can never persuade their children to avoid it. Teachers should give proper education to their students about
what to eat and what not to eat. Only then can we escape from the ill-effects of junk and fast food.
Thank you.
3. (a) 1. Despite being weak, he was courageous.
2. It was thought by us that it would rain.
3. In spite of his failure, he was not upset.
4. The teacher exclaimed that it was very nice of us to remember him on that occasion.
5. No sooner did the bell ring than they ran towards classrooms.
6. She looks very pretty today.
7. If they had not resigned they would have been arrested.
8. On visiting Delhi we went to see the Red Fort.
9. He loves me greatly.
10. It is so good that it cannot be true.
(b) 1. by 2. away 3. through 4. down 5. at
6. up 7. out 8. upon 9. off 10. on
(c) 1. saw 2. reciting 3. stood 4. raised 5. know
6. is 7. bless 8. will become 9. touched 10. was
4. (a) (i) 1. undoubtedly 2. growth 3. sophisticated 4. toiling
(ii) 1. bread : Give me a loaf of bread.
2. rich : The rich should not hate the poor.
3. wealth : The countrys wealth is based on trade.
4. desperate : He is desperate for a cigarette.
(b) (i) Food is a basic need. A starving man wants no other amenity than food to eat.
(ii) Poverty leads to malnutrition which is the cause of many diseases.
(iii) The main problem of the poor is how to earn their livelihood.
(iv) The rich nations deprive the poor nations of their natural resources in return of their loans, grants and
food supplies. The poor nations become, in reality, poorer than before.
(c) (i) Points
A. Food the most essential necessity of man
(i) works hard for his living
(ii) food, air, water-three basic needs
(iii) food the first priority of man

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B. Luxurious living of the rich vs poor existence of the poor
(i) benefits of scientific technology reaped by the rich
(ii) majority of the poor deprived
(iii) luxuries of the rich compared to starvation among the poor.
(iv) diseases because of poverty.
C. Social injustice
(i) accumulation of wealth in the rich
(ii) all amenities with the rich
(iii) the poor struggle for bare existence
D. No food no freedom
(i) man barters freedom for food
(ii) rendered bonded slave
(iii) poor countries dependent upon the rich ones
(iv) no political freedom without food self-sufficiency
(v) endless miseries due to loans
(ii) Food, air and water are the three basic needs of man, food being the first priority. He works hard for
livelihood and growth. Science and technology has created disparities the rich leading luxurious life
while the poor facing starvation and consequent diseases. In every country wealth is held by a rich few,
while the majority of the poor are struggling for bare existence. For the sake of food, man is ready to
sacrifice everything, even bartering freedom for food. Thus the poor may have to live in bondage. In
the same way, the poor countries remain dependent upon the rich, facing endless miseries due to loans.
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