MH 12th Question Paper 2025 English

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DAY — 01 SEAT NUMBER

2025 II 11 1100 (E)
J-251
ENGLISH (01)

Time : 3 Hrs. ( 16 Pages ) Max. Marks : 80

Important instructions :

(1) Each activity has to be answered in a full sentence/s. One word
answers will not be given complete credit. Just the correct
activity number written in case of options will not be given
credit.

(2) Web diagrams, flow charts, tables, etc. are to be presented
exactly as they are with answers.

(3) In point 2 above, just words without the presentation of the
activity format, will not be given credit. Use of colour pencils/
pens etc. is not allowed. (Only blue/black pens are allowed.)

(4) Multiple answers to the same activity will be treated as wrong
and will not be given any credit.

(5) Maintain the sequence of the Sections/Question Nos./Activities
throughout the activity sheet.

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SECTION - I : PROSE
(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study,
Summary and Mind Mapping)

Q. 1. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below : (12) [16]

I spent 32 years in Information Technology out of which
I was a Chief Executive Officer or MD or the software head
for 23 years for large global multinational software companies
with thousands of software professionals worldwide and
6 offices in the US, 3 in Europe, 1 in Japan and 1 in Australia.
I had to travel all over the globe around 150 times for
business. During this period, I had also written 4 books with
500-700 pages each on Information Technology published by
Tata McGraw-Hill and then translated into Chinese for global
distribution.

I learnt a lot of things when I was running these large
companies. The first one was the importance of team work.
In today’s world, nothing is possible without team work. You
cannot be successful if you are a loner and an egoistic person.
Secondly, you need to lead from the front by setting a good
example in front of your staff. Third was that you need to
treat your subordinates and your colleagues as friends. In
my career, I made a few mistakes, but learnt a lot about
motivation, being a good listener, target setting and the art
of delegation which forms such an important part of today’s
management.

After working for all these software companies for so
many years, I wanted to return to my first love i.e. to read

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and write on various subjects concerning human life and
existence. Therefore, I gave up two offers of around 3 crore
rupees per annum to become a writer. This is how my second
innings as a writer in Marathi began.

After this, I have written about 34 books in Marathi.
Most of them have become bestsellers with tens of thousands
of copies sold for each. However it is not sales or the money
that is important to me as much as the fact that these books
have brought about very good changes in the lives of
thousands of readers.

A1. Read the following statements and arrange them in
proper sequence : (2)
(1) The narrator turned down high income job offers
to pursue a career as a writer.
(2) He led major global multinational software
companies.
(3) His writing brought about positive transformations
in the lives of readers.
(4) He learnt invaluable life lessons while heading
multinational companies.

A2. Complete the following web-diagram on the ‘Key
aspects of management’ : (2)

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Key aspects of
management

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A3. Provide the supporting details from the extract that
highlight the narrator’s success as a writer : (2)
(1) ________________
________________
Success as a Writer
(2) ________________
________________

A4. Personal Response : (2)
Do you think passion is more important than wealth?
Explain your views in about 50 words.

A5. Do as directed : (2)
(i) I passed from IIT.
(Choose the correct option from the given
alternatives showing the correct use of ‘Present
Perfect Tense.’)
(a) I shall have passed from IIT.
(b) I have passed from IIT.
(c) I had passed from IIT.
(d) I has passed from IIT.
(ii) I made a few mistakes, but learnt a lot about
motivation.
(Choose the correct ‘Complex Sentence’ from the
options given below.)
(a) Making a few mistakes, I learnt a lot about
motivation.
(b) Though I made a few mistakes, I learnt a lot
about motivation.
(c) I made a few mistakes and I learnt a lot about
motivation.
(d) I made a few mistakes to learn a lot about
motivation.

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A6. Vocabulary : (2)
Find out the words from the extract which mean :
(a) lower in rank or position
(b) person with whom one works
(c) person who practices or shows selfishness or pride
(d) involving many countries

(B) Language Study (Non-Textual Grammar) (4)
B1. Do as directed : (3)
(1) Nandini said to Raj, “Where did you go during
the holidays last year?” (1)
(Choose the correct ‘Indirect Speech’ from the
given options and write it.)
(i) Nandini asked Raj where he had gone during
the holidays last year.
(ii) Nandini asked Raj where had he gone during
the holidays last year.
(iii) Nandini asked Raj where he went during the
holidays last year.
(iv) Nandini asked Raj where he has gone during
the holidays last year.
(2) Tree planting became a natural choice. (1)
(Choose the correct – ‘Wh question’ to get the
underlined part as the answer from the given
options.)
(i) What did become a natural choice?
(ii) What was become a natural choice?
(iii) What had become a natural choice?
(iv) What became a natural choice?
(3) If children don’t play any games, they will become
dull and lazy. (1)
(Choose the correct option from the given
alternatives showing the correct use of ‘unless’.)

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(i) Unless children don’t play any games they
will become dull and lazy.
(ii) Unless children play any games they will
become dull and lazy.
(iii) Unless children play any games they will not
become dull and lazy.
(iv) Unless children play any games they will
became dull and lazy.

B2. Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentence : (1)
(i) She is more shorter than her brother.

Q. 2. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below : (12) [18]

Change is the only constant and disruptive technologies
are only quickening its pace. “I’ve been an entrepreneur all
my life. Never has the pace of change been as high as it is
today. Today, we are facing a large number of disruptive
forces, especially those caused by technology,” Nilekani said.
He shared the example of the iPhone, which is currently
cel ebr at i n g i t s 10 th anniversary. “What we have seen in the
past 10 years is a complete change in the balance of
technology from serving the enterprise to serving the
consumer. Today, when you look at the leading companies in
the world by Market Capitalisation, they are all companies
that service consumers like Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple
and so on. This is because the balance of power has shifted to
consumer technology,” He said.

The constant change will require constant learning and
relearning. The core message from Nilekani therefore was :
Lifetime learning. “The good news is that you have got degree
from IIT Madras. The not so good news is that you can’t stop

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learning. You will have to keep learning for the rest of your
life because we are now entering an era of lifelong learning,”
he said. And by life-long learning, he didn’t mean “going to a
campus and have fun for five years.” It will be learning in
short bursts, any time learning, anywhere learning. It’s going
to be just in time learning. A lot of it will even be online
learning.

This need for constant learning and relearning will come
because of our collective inability to predict the kind of jobs
that will be done in future or the kind of organisations that
people will be working for in future. The high rate of
automation in the jobs will have an impact on the way jobs
are done. We have seen in the past that technology has made
repetitive jobs go away as computers became more and more
powerful. In the past 10-15 years, you are seeing the rise of
AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Machine Learning. And
increasingly, in the last 5-6 years, the rise of deep learning,
which allows you to use a new kind of technology called neural
networks that use a lot of data to make machines smarter
and smarter.

A1. Read the following statements and find the two correct
statements that state the theme of the extract : (2)
(a) The extract is about Nandan Nilekani as an
entrepreneur and his achievements.
(b) The extract is about a change in technology in
recent past and changes resulted from it.
(c) The extract is about life-long learning and
relearning for the rest of our life.
(d) The extract is emphasizing only about online
education.

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A2. Complete the flow chart on the need for constant
learning and relearning. One is done for you. Find
the information from the extract and complete
the flow chart. (2)

High rate of automation in job
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A3. Illustrate the idea of lifelong learning as mentioned in
the extract. (2)
A4. Today, online education has become an integral part of
all sectors. Write your views. (2)
A5. Do as directed : (2)
(1) He shared the example of iPhone.
(Choose the correct ‘Passive Voice’ from the given
options and write it.)
(i) The example of iPhone is shared by him.
(ii) The example of iPhone was shared by him.
(iii) The example of iPhone has been shared by
him.
(iv) The example of iPhone had been shared by
him.
(2) The constant change will require constant
learning and relearning.
(Choose the correct option replacing the modal
auxiliary showing ‘Obligation’ and write it.)
(i) The constant change may require constant
learning and relearning.

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(ii) The constant change shall require constant
learning and relearning.
(iii) The constant change must require constant
learning and relearning.
(iv) The constant change might require constant
learning and relearning.
A6. Vocabulary : (2)
Match the following words given in column ‘A’ with their
meanings given in column ‘B’ and rewrite it –
‘A’ ‘B’
(1) Entrepreneur (a) To say that something
would happen in the future.
(2) Capitalisation (b) Person who starts or
organises a commercial
enterprise.
(3) Predict (c) Economic system in which
country’s trade and industry
are controlled by private
owners.
(4) Automation (d) Action of organizing
something.
(e) Use of automatic equipment
and machines to do work.
(B) Summarising : (3)
Write a ‘Summary’ of the above extract by using the following
points –
Change and disruptive technologies — constant learning and
relearning — lifelong learning — impact on the job.

(C) Mind Mapping : (3)
Prepare a mind map on the topic ‘Developing English
Language Skills’ using your ideas, design and structure.

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SECTION - II : POETRY
(Poetry and Appreciation)

Q. 3. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below : (10) [14]
Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road,
Healthy, free, the world before me,
The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose.
Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good-fortune,
Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need
nothing,
Done with indoor complaints, libraries, querulous criticisms,
Strong and content I travel the open road.
The earth, that is sufficient,
I do not want the constellations any nearer.

A1. Identify the lines from the extract that indicate the
speaker’s ‘independence’ and ‘self-reliance’ : (2)

Independence (1) ________________
________________
(2) ________________
________________

Self-reliance (1) ________________
________________
(2) ________________
________________

A2. The narrator doesn’t want ‘constellations’ near to him.
Give reasons. (2)

A3. ‘A man without liberty is a body without a soul,’ Explain
your views in about 50 words. (2)

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A4. Name and explain the figure of speech in the following
line : (2)
‘Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need
nothing.’
A5. Compose four poetic lines of your own on ‘freedom.’ (2)

(B) Appreciation : (4)
Read the extract and write the appreciation of the poem given
below :
Is anybody happier because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?
This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?
Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along?
Or a churlish sort of “Howdy” and then vanish in the throng?
Were you selfish pure and simple as you rushed along the
way,
Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today?
Can you say tonight, in parting with the days that’s slipping
fast,
That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said;
Does a man whose hopes were fading now with courage look
ahead?

SECTION - III
(Writing Skills)

Q. 4. Complete the activities as per the instructions given below : [16]
(A) Attempt ‘Any One’ of the following activities : (4)
(I) Virtual Message :
Imagine, Shubham has to leave for his native place due
to emergency work. He and his friend Mahesh had
planned to watch a movie at 8.30 pm. Shubham tried to

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call Mahesh several times but due to connectivity issues
he is unable to contact him.
Draft a virtual message in about 50/100 words to
Mahesh to convey this information. Support your
message by giving appropriate reasons.
OR
(II) Statement of purpose :
Imagine, you are an artist and have completed diploma
in ‘Fine Arts.’ You wish to pursue a ‘Bachelor’s Degree’
in ‘Canvas Painting,’ at a reputed university in India
or abroad.
Prepare a statement of purpose in about 100/150 words
which will help you to secure an admission in your
dream university.
OR
(III) Group Discussion :
Imagine, you have recently attended a group discussion
as an audience on the topic ‘Importance of English
Language.’ Four of your friends participated in the
discussion. Write the group discussion in the form of
dialogues. Provide suitable dialogues for each
participant to express their opinions on the given topic.

(B) Attempt ‘Any One’ from the given activities : (4)
(I) E-mail :
Imagine, you are a secretary of a ‘Literary Association’
of your Junior College. On occasion of ‘World Poetry Day’
you have organised poetry recitation competition. As a
secretary of the association, draft an email to invite a
famous poet to inaugurate the function.
(Give the details of the function)
OR

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(II) Report Writing :
On the occasion of a ‘World Reading Day’ your Junior
College had organised a visit to a city library. Imagine,
you are an editor of your Junior College magazine;
Write a report in about 100/150 words giving the details
of your visit.
OR
(III) Interview :
Imagine, you wish to conduct an interview of a famous
singer. With the help of the format given below, draft
questions on the given fields.

(Do not change the sequence of the questions)

Name of the interviewee
Area of success/Reputation
Date / Venue / Time
Duration of Interview
Questions :
Questions based on :
(1) Early Motivation
(2) Professional Development
(3) Inspiration/Idols
(4) First Recording
(5) Strengths
(6) Best Performance
(7) Achievements

(8) Mission / Vision

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(C) Attempt ‘Any One’ of the following activities : (4)

(I) Speech :
Imagine, you have been selected to represent your
Junior College for an Intercollegiate Elocution
Competition on the topic ‘Soldiers and Farmers : the
Real Heroes.’ Draft a speech in about 100/150 words on
this topic.
OR
(II) Compering :
Imagine, your Junior College has organised a
programme to felicitate the ‘HSC Examination toppers’
of your college. As a compere of a programme, draft a
script for the programme. You may use the following
points :
(Introduction, Welcome song, Lighting of the lamp,
Inviting Chief guest for felicitation, Vote of thanks).
OR
(III) Expansion of Idea :
Expand the following idea with the help of the points
given below (100/150 words).
‘Fortune Favours the Brave’
— Stepping out of comfort zone
— Calculated risks
— Overcoming fears
— Mental toughness
— Building confidence
(D) Attempt ‘Any One’ of the following activities : (4)
(I) Review :
Write a review of a movie you have recently watched
using the points given below. (100 /150 words)
— Title

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— Theme / Storyline
— Director / Music director
— Characters / Actors
— Add your own points
OR

(II) Blog :
Write a ‘Blog’ in a proper format on ‘Solar Energy’ with
the help of the following points: (100 /150 words)
— Renewable source of energy
— Reduces pollution
— Reduces electricity bills
— Subsidy by government
OR

(III) Appeal :
Prepare an ‘Appeal’ on the topic ‘Women’s Security and
Safety’ with the help of the following points (100 / 150
words) :
— Respect women’s rights
— Safety measures and support systems
— Collective responsibility
— Government initiatives

SECTION - IV
(LITERARY GENRE - NOVEL)

Q. 5. (A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions : (4) [16]

(I) Pick out the odd element from the group and write it. (2)
(a) Theme, Plot, Conflict, Novella.
(b) Manohar Malgaonkar, Mulkraj Anand, Raja Rao,
George Orwell.

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(c) The Heart of Darkness, Robinson Crusoe,
Frankenstein, Rajmohan’s Wife.
(d) Terror, Haunted buildings, Supernatural, Utopian.
(II) State whether the following statements are True or
False and rewrite them. (2)
(a) Detective fiction is a subgenre of crime fiction.
(b) ‘Tale of Genji’ is written by Miguel de Cervantes.
(c) The main character is referred as the ‘protagonist.’
(d) ‘Picaresque Novel’ is based on the life of the author.

(B) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below : (4)
(I) Write a short note on the significance of November
15th at Greenslade School. (2)
(II) Fernman’s presentation focuses on the theme of
‘racism.’ Explain. (2)

(C) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below : (4)
(I) Describe the importance of ‘Reform Club’ in the
development of the plot in the novel ‘Around The World
in Eighty Days.’ (2)
(II) Passepartout’s visit to the clergyman’s house leads to
the happy ending of the novel ‘Around The World
in Eighty Days.’ (2)

(D) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below: (4)
(I) Write in brief the message of a letter received by Miss
Morstan. (2)
(II) Write the Character Sketch of Dr. Watson. (2)

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