HBSE Class 11 Sample Paper 2026 Answers English Special

ANSWER KEY
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
CLASS – XIth
MARKING INSTRUCTIONS
QUESTIONS EXPECTED ANSWERS MARKS
NO. AWARDED

1.A. 1.(a) Constant need fir 1
something different.
2.(c) be possibly 1
dangerous.
3.(d) Officials admit that 1
the emergency system
is_____in the longer run.
4.(b) to organize our
lives. 1
5.(d)
6.(c) lines on the 1
highway. 1
7.(d) offer advice to 1
8.(c) be yourself. 1
9.(c) How much is too 1
much?
10.(d) stress 1

1.B 1. Cataract 1
2. Lens of the eye 1
hardens and
loses its
transparency.
3. May lead to 1
complete loss of
vision.
4. Vision becomes 1
blurred.
5. Eye injury and 1
long exposure to
sun rays.

6. Opaque 1
7. Skin cancer 1
8. Old age 1
9. Smoke when 1
inhaled carries a
substance that
damages the eye
and causes
internal harm to
the eye.
10. Ultraviolet 1
radiation links to
skin cancer. The
victim loses vision 1
and the world
becomes dark to
him.

Q.2(a) Title: Impact of
Colonialism

Precis: The
colonial force
simply
demoralizes the
colonized people.
In every sphere of
life, they are
exploited.
Gradually the
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colonized people
begin to suffer
from an inferiority
complex. Only an
armed fight can
resurrect the
morality of those
colonized people
by uprooting the
falsehoods set up
by the colonial
nation. If it does
not happen the
colonized people

will continue to be
mutilated.
B. Title: Culture and
its Interpretation
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Precis: In spite of
having a mighty
opposition culture
persists as an
essential aspect of
society. Though
meager
in number
cultural people
come forward to
generously
exchange their
thoughts and
views ignoring
whoever heed to
them. In fact, this
pearl of ideas
mingles with the
stream of society.
As our tradition
says the flow of
culture will
continue to exist.
Q.3(a) 10
A. Application:-
10
Marks
Format : 2.5 mark
Receiver’s address,
Subject and
Salutation, Body of
application &
Complimentary
Close

Award full marks if
all aspects are
included.
Award 0.5 mark if
more than one
aspect is missing.
Award zero mark if
more than two
aspects are
missing.

Content : 5 marks
Suggested value
points :
A fine of
….imposed…library
books…..after the
fixed time….delay….
to my grandmother's
house (any other
reason)….request
you…remit the fine

Accuracy &
Expression : 2.5
marks
Award full marks if
• Tense, tone and
vocabulary are
appropriate
• Coherent and
relevant ideas
• One or two
grammatical/
spelling mistake
Model Answer

To
The Principal,
_________ (Name of

the School),
_________ (Address
of the School)

Date: __/__/____
(Date)

Subject: Request for
Changing section.

Respected
Sir/Madam,

I am writing to
respectfully request a
change of section
from [Current
Section] to [Desired
Section] in Class
[Grade].

My reason for this
request is [Clearly
state the reason for
the section change,
e.g., better study
environment,
difficulty adjusting to
current section,
etc.]. I believe this
change would be
beneficial for my
academic
performance and
overall school
experience.

I understand that this
request may be
subject to school
policies. I kindly
request your

consideration of my
application.

Thank you for your
time and
consideration.

Sincerely,
[Student's Name]
10
[Class/Grade]
[Roll No.]
[Signature]

B.Letter (10)
Marks

Format : 5 mark
Sender’s address, Date,
Receiver’s address,
Subject and Salutation,
Body of letter &
Complimentary Close

Award full marks if all
aspects are included.
Award 0.5 mark if more
than one aspect is
missing.
Award zero mark if more
than two aspects are
missing.

Content : 10 marks
Suggested value points :
Lack of
knowledge...... .... life
risk..... crime increasing....
no attention... help us...

Accuracy & Expression : 5
marks
Award full marks if
Tense, tone and
vocabulary are
appropriate

Coherent and relevant
ideas
One or two grammatical/
spelling mistake

Model Answer
Sender's Address: [Your
Address] Date: [Date]
The Editor, [Name of the
Newspaper], [City]
Subject: Increasing Use of
Unfair Means in
Examinations
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my
deep concern regarding
the increasing use of
unfair means by students
during examinations. This
alarming trend not only
undermines the integrity of
our education system but
also devalues the hard
work of sincere students.
Several factors contribute
to this issue. The
immense pressure to
perform well, fear of
failure, and the
competitive environment
often drive students to
resort to dishonest
practices. Additionally, the
lack of strict invigilation
and the availability of
advanced technology
make it easier for students
to cheat.
To address this menace, it
is crucial to implement
stringent measures.
Schools and examination
boards should enforce
strict invigilation and use
technology to monitor
exams. Educators should
focus on reducing the
pressure on students by
promoting a healthy
learning environment.
Moreover, awareness

campaigns highlighting the
consequences of cheating
can deter students from
engaging in such
activities.
I hope my suggestions will
be considered to uphold
the sanctity of our
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examination system.
Yours sincerely, [Your
Name]
Model answer-

Ans:-H.No. 211,
Green Park
New Delhi
March 22, 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi
Subject Growing
Level of Corruption
Sir,
Through the column
of your esteemed
daily, I would like to
draw the kind
attention of the
concerned authorities
and common masses
towards Growing
Level of Corruption.
Our society is facing
a very grave problem
of corruption that has
threatened the basic
foundations of
society.

The major reasons
for fast creeping
corruption are
political instability,
poverty, unequal
structure of society,
unemployment, lack
of accountability,
weak political
institutions and
absence of rule of
law. It undermines
democracy, hinders
in good governance
and weakens the
democratic
institutions. It
hampers economic
growth and
sustainable
developments.
In order to curb this
menace, Institutions
should be made
strong for proper
working of the
democratic system. A
proper system of
accountability and
check and balance
should be
implemented. Justice
delayed is justice
denied. In time
justice can minimise
corruption. Salaries
Q.4(a) and wages should be
increased. The 10

education system
must be revised and
improved. Moreover,
proper planning and
strictly implemented
policies with public
support can put halt
to this growing
menace.
Yours sincerely
Ram
Importance of
Education-
Education is key to
attaining freedom for
humans as there are
many opportunities
available for an
educated person. A
person with a good
education is not forced
to do anything that they
don’t want to do and
can select from a
choice of options.
Education most notably
has a positive effect on
our perspective as well.
It enables us to make
the best decisions and
look at issues from
different angles rather
than just one.

In comparison to an
ignorant person, you
can increase your
productivity and
perform a task better
with education. But one
must always remember
that success is not
guaranteed by

education alone. It’s a
doorway to
achievement that can
only be opened with a
lot of effort,
commitment, and other
qualities. Together,
these factors will help
B. you succeed in life. 10

In summary, education
improves your character
and teaches you a
variety of abilities. Your
intelligence and
capacity for
reasoned decision-
making are improved. It
helps a person grow
more personally.

Morning Walk-

A morning stroll means
taking a walk in the
early hours. These walks
are usually calm and
pleasant because the air
is cool and clean, and
there are not too many
folks around. The
chirping of birds and
the sunrise are
comforting. Gazing at
lovely nature makes our
eyes feel good. It boosts
our body’s well-being
and energy.

There are many
wonderful benefits to
taking a morning walk.
It can make you feel
happier. When you go
for a walk in the
morning, our bodies

start working faster,
which is a good sign for
our health. It also
reduces stress, which is
great for our mental
well-being.

A nice morning walk can
even help you sleep
C. better at night. It gives
you energy, prevents 10
laziness, and boosts
your mood. Morning
walks are free and offer
significant advantages
for people of all ages.
It’s something everyone
should do every day to
lead a happy and
healthy life.

Benefits of Morning
Walk
Morning walk helps
keep our body and
mind in balance, makes
us feel healthy, and
relieve stress. It helps us
clear our minds, plan for
the next day and pay
attention to anything
and everything. This can
also help us sleep better
at night and be more
awake during the day.
Morning walk also
makes bones stronger,
help people lose weight,
promote healthy aging,
and help keep diseases
away. It helps keep the

body’s most important
organs in good state.

Cheating in Exams-

Cheating in
examinations is a
serious issue that
undermines the
integrity of education
and the fairness of
assessments. It can
take many forms,
from using
unauthorized aids to
copying answers
from others. The
consequences of
cheating can be
severe, including
failing grades,
suspension, and even
expulsion from
school. Beyond the
immediate
repercussions,
cheating can also
have long-term
negative impacts on
a student's learning
and
development. When
students cheat, they
are not truly learning
the material and may
not be prepared for
future
challenges. Moreover,
cheating creates an
unfair environment
for students who
have worked hard
and are trying to earn

their grades through
honest effort.

Exam cheating not
only harms the
individual student but
also the educational
system as a
whole. When
students cheat, they
set a negative
example for their
peers and undermine
the trust and respect
that should exist
between students
and educators. It can
also create a culture
where success is
valued more than
learning and
understanding. To
combat cheating,
schools and
educators need to
emphasize the
importance of
academic integrity
and provide students
with the resources
and support they
need to succeed on
their own merit. They
can also implement
stricter monitoring
measures and use
technology to detect
cheating. Ultimately,
the goal is to create a
learning environment
where students are
motivated by a desire
to learn and grow, not

by the pressure to
cheat and get ahead.