MBOSE Class 12 Sample Question Paper 2027 Elective English

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Subject: ELECTIVE ENGLISH
Class XII
FULL MARKS: 80 TIME: 3 HOURS

General instructions:
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This paper is divided into THREE sections:
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SECTION A -READING
SECTION B – GRAMMAR & WRITING
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Separate instructions are given with each part and question, wherever necessary. Read
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Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
Q/N Marks
Section A-
Reading (20 marks)
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 1x12=12

The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate and access
information. Social media platform has become an integral part of our daily

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mental health. Studies have shown that spending too much time on social media

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can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiety and depression. Moreover, the
constant comparison with others on social media can lead to low self-esteem and
a distorted view of reality.
Despite these risks, social media can also be a powerful tool for good. It
can be used to spread awareness about important issues, mobilize support for
social causes and provide a platform for marginalized voices. Many people have
used social media to connect with others and share similar interests and passions.
Social media has also changed the way we consume news and information.
With the rise of online news sources and social media, people can now access
information from anywhere in the world. This has made it easier for people to
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questions: (Any twelve)
What has revolutionized the way we communicate and access information? 1

(ii) What have social media platforms become in our daily lives? 1
(iii) What can excessive use of social media lead to? 1
(iv) What is a negative effect of constant comparison on social media? 1
(v) How can social media be used for good? 1
(vi) What has social media changed the way we do? 1
(vii) What is the benefit of online news sources and social media?

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(viii) Why is it important to be aware of the risks and benefits of social media? 1
(ix) What can social media provide a platform for? 1
(x) What is the result of spending too much time on social media? 1
(xi) How has social media impacted the way we stay informed? 1
(xii) What is social media compared to in the passage? 1
(xiii) Assertion (A): We can connect with people from all over the world. 1
Reason (R): Connecting with people lead to mental health issues.
a) Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b) Both (A) and (R) true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
c) (A) is True but (R) is false.
d) Both (A) and (R) are false
(xiv) What is the drawback of social media? 1
(xv) What should we do to use social media in a healthy way? 1
2. Read the poem ‘Dust of Snow’ by Robert Frost given below: 1x4=4

The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree

Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.

Based on your understanding of the poem, answer any four questions:

(i) Where was the crow sitting? 1
a) On an oak tree
b) On a pine tree
c) On a hemlock tree
d) On a maple tree

(ii) What fell on the poet from the hemlock tree? 1
a) Snowflakes
b) Dust of snow
c) Leaves
d) Flowers
(iii) What effect did the ‘dust of snow’ have on the poet? 1
(iv) Complete the sentences appropriately: 1
The poet’s tone in the poem can be described as____________.

(v) Fill in the blank: 1

The dust of snow has given my heart a change of _____________.

3. Read the passage given below: 1x4=4

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Introduction: India, with its rich cultural heritage, a
diverse landscapes and
historical sites, attracts millions of tourists each year. Tourism significantly
contributes to India’s GDP, generating employments and boosting
infrastructure. This case study explores factors impacting tourism in India,
examines seasonal patterns and assesses tourist satisfaction through a survey.
Methodology: The study involved primary data collection through a structured
survey, targeting 500 tourists across major destinations like Delhi, Jaipur, Goa
and Kerela. Additionally, secondary data from government reports and tourism

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international and domestic tourists.
Survey Examination: Tourists were surveyed on travel preferences, challenges
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encountered, accommodation satisfaction and cultural experiences. Feedback
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highlighted India’s appeal due to its history and cultural diversity, but also noted

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issues like infrastructure gaps and pollution.
a Results: The study found that most tourists preferred historical sites and
beaches. International tourists were drawn to heritage sites, while domestic
tourists preferred nature destinations. Satisfaction was high among tourists who
experienced local culture, but infrastructure issues and overcrowding at key
locations were common complaints. Overall, 85% of tourists expressed a desire
to revisit.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any Four of the given
questions:
(i) Complete the following suitably. 1
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(iii) Paragraph 3 includes words- ‘preferences’ and ‘challenges.’ 1
Classify the following sentence as ‘preferences’ or ‘challenges’.
Sentence 1: Feedback highlighted India’s appeal due to its history and
cultural diversity.
Sentence 2: Also noted issues like infrastructure gaps and pollution.
(iv) Assertion (A): Tourists preferred historical sites and beaches. 1
Reason (R): Infrastructure issues and overcrowding at key locations were
common complaints.

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b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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Section B
GRAMMAR & WRITING (28 marks)

4. Transform the following sentences as per the given instructions. (Any Eight) 1x8=8
i) She is very tired. She can’t work. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘too’) 1
ii) I will meet you at 5 pm. (Transform the sentence into a question) 1
iii) The teacher said, “Keep quiet.” (Begin with ‘the teacher asked’…) 1
iv) He is rich. He can afford a luxury car. (Rewrite using enough). 1

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v) If you don’t hurry, you will miss the train. (Use ‘unless’ in this sentence) 1

vi) This is the best cake I have ever tasted. (Use ‘never’) 1
vii) The book is very interesting. I couldn’t put it down. (Use ‘so…that’) 1
viii) She is not as tall as her sister. (Change into a comparative sentence) 1
ix) Let’s go to the park. (Change into a suggestion). 1
x) The manager will finalize the report (Change into passive voice). 1
5. Attempt any three of the following four questions in 120-150 words each. 5x3=15
i) Write a short essay on how Smartphones have changed daily life. Discuss 5
both the benefits and drawbacks of Smartphone usage.
ii) Write an essay discussing the benefits of reading books. Explain how 5
reading can improve your knowledge, imagination and language skills.
iii) Write a discursive essay on the importance of teamwork in school 5
projects. Explain how working with others can help you achieve common
goals.
iv) Analyze the influence of online news consumption on public opinion 5
formation.
Write an essay discussing the pros and cons of this shift in the news
consumption habits using examples to highlight potential biases and
benefits.
6. Read the questions below and attempt any one of the following: 5
A) Imagine you are the class representative. Write a report on the recently
held ‘Students’ Warrior Programme’ on Mental Health Day at your school.
OR
B). You are Sonia/Sam, a Class XII student. Write an article exploring the role 5
of youth in environmental conservation in India. Provide examples to
illustrate your points.

Section C- Textbook
(Marks: 32)
7 (I) Attempt any one of the two extracts (A) and (B) given below: 1x6=6
(A) Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:
“ Her conviction was so real that I boarded the last train to Rome that
same night. As for me, I was so influenced by what she said that from
then on, I considered myself a survivor of some catastrophe I never
experienced. I still not returned to Vienna”.
(i) What did the narrator do after being influenced by Frau Frieda’s 1
conviction?
(ii) Why did the narrator consider himself a survivor of a catastrophe? 1
(iii) Has the narrator returned to Vienna since that night? 1
(iv) What can be inferred about the narrator’s attitude towards Frau Frieda’s 1
words?
(v) What kind of catastrophe did the narrator consider himself a survivor of? 1
(vi) Which word can be a good synonym for ‘catastrophe’? 1
a) Miracle
b) Triumph
c) Disaster
d) Windfall
OR
(B) “She didn’t answer, and he didn’t ask again. He looked around. The empty 1x6=6
hall was full, all the seats taken. A ceremonious hush fell over the audience.
The music played softly. The cantor intoned the benedictions. With measured
steps, Abraham Mekheles led his daughter down the aisle.”
(i) Who led the daughter down the aisle? 1

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(ii) What was the atmosphere like in the hall? a 1
(iii) What was playing softly in the background? 1
(iv) Who intoned the benedictions? 1
(v) Describe the state of the hall. 1
(vi) Which word can be a good synonym for ‘benedictions?’ 1
a) Curses
b) Hexes
c) Maledictions
d) Blessings
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(A) Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.

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i) What did the bright flowers do to the calyx? 1
ii) How are the flowers described as being on the stem? 1
iii) What is mentioned as being in the hem of the flowers? 1
iv) What does the poet say they cannot do? 1

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a) Raised.
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Or listen to the clock towers
Of any old well-managed city
beating their gongs round the clock, each slightly
Off the others’ time, deeper or lighter
In its bronze, beating out a different
sequence each half-hour, out of the accidents
of alloy, a maker’s shaking hand
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b) Memorializing
c) Disregarding
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8. Answer any one of the following two questions in 30-40 words.

A). What is Eveline’s situation at the beginning of the story? 2
Or
B). What is the poet’s attitude towards love in the poem’ “A Lecture Upon the 2
Shadow”?
9. Answer any one of the following two questions in 40-50 words each. 3
A) What is the significance of the woman’s dreams in the story, and how
do they impact her life and relationships?
OR
B) How does the poet’s vision of the Abyssinian maid and her song relate 3
to the creative process and artistic inspiration in “Kubla Khan”?
10. Answer any one of the following two questions in 120-150 words each: 5
A) Analyze the theme of aging and the passing of time in the poem,
exploring how the speaker’s emotions and reflections are conveyed
through the imagery and symbolism of the swans in “The Wild Swans
at Coole”.
OR
B) Discuss the difference between natural slavery to nature and unnatural 5
slavery to man as described by Shaw in his essay “Freedom”.
11. Answer any one of the following questions in 30-40 words.
A) Describe Raja’s experience in the circus and film Industries. How does 2
he adapt to these environments?
OR
B) Describe D. Pal’s role in the story and his relationship with Margayya. 2
How does Dr. Pal’s advice influence Margayya’s financial decisions?
12. Answer any one of the following questions in 40-50 words:
A) Analyze Raja’s interactions with humans throughout the novel. How 3
does his perspective on humans change over time and what does this
reveal about his character?
OR

B) Discuss the themes of ambition and greed in the novel. How do these 3
themes drive the plot and character development, particularly in the
case of Margayya? What insights do these themes offer into the human
condition?
13. Answer any one of the following questions in 120-150 words.
A) Analyze the themes of freedom and captivity in ‘A Tiger for 2+3=5
Malgudi”. Cite references from the novel to represent the above
themes.
OR
B) Analyze the relationship between Margayya and his son. How does 2+3=5
Margayya’s obsession with wealth and status affect their relationship
and what insights does this offer into the consequences of prioritizing
material success?

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