CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2022 Shorthand English

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Q.P. Code 349
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SHORTHAND (ENGLISH)

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Time allowed : 1 hours Maximum Marks : 30
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General Instructions :
(i) Please read the instructions carefully.
(ii) This question paper is divided into three sections, viz., Section A,
Section B and Section C.

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(iii) Section A is of 5 marks and has 6 questions on Employability Skills.
(a) Questions number 1 to 4 are one mark questions. Attempt any
three questions.
(b) Questions number 5 and 6 are two marks questions. Attempt any
one question.
(iv) Section B is of 17 marks and has 16 questions on Subject Specific Skills.
(a) Questions number 7 to 13 are one mark questions. Attempt any
five questions.
(b) Questions number 14 to 18 are two marks questions. Attempt any
three questions.
(c) Questions number 19 to 22 are three marks questions. Attempt any
two questions.
(v) Section C is of 8 marks and has 3 Competency-Based Questions.
Questions number 23 to 25 are four marks questions. Attempt any
two questions.
(vi) Do as per the instructions given in the respective sections.
(vii) Marks allotted are mentioned against each section/question.

SECTION A
(Employability Skills) (3+2=5 marks)

Answer any 3 questions out of the given 4 questions. 3 1=3
1. Why is positive attitude essential for an entrepreneur ? (Any two points) 1
2. There are many ways by which an entrepreneur deals with stress. Mention
any two ways of stress management. 1
3. List two ways by which we can reduce the amount of waste generated. 1
4. Reeta has started one new method of conservation of water in her house.
In this process, she collects the rainwater and reuses it in the building.
What is the name of this process ? 1

Answer any 1 question out of the given 2 questions. 1 2=2
5.
the key qualities of
a successful entrepreneur. (Any two points) 2
6. Explain the role of green jobs in water conservation in agriculture. (Any
four points) 2

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SECTION B
(Subject Specific Skills) (5+6+6=17 marks)

Answer any 5 questions out of the given 7 questions. 5 1=5
7. Write any two phrases which are formed by large circle to represent the
- 1
8. Mention the use of large final hook (Shun hook) in phraseography, with
the help of two examples. 1
9. In shorthand, the phrase 1
10. 1
11. Which intersecting stroke should be used while writing the word
1
12. riting as an
intersecting stroke. 1
13. 1

Answer any 3 questions out of the given 5 questions. 3 2=6
14. To contract the following words, which strokes are used in forming
advanced phrases ? 2
(a) hope
(b) will
15. How do you use large initial circle in Phraseography ? 2
16. Write any four examples which represent formation of phrases, with the
help of halving principle. 2
17. With the help of an example, mention the use of the following to be used as
intersecting strokes : 2
(a) S
(b) L
18.
following outlines ? 2
(a) birthday party
(b) party labour

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Answer any 2 questions out of the given 4 questions. 2 3=6

19. Discuss with examples the use of small circle while writing advanced
phrases. 3

20. Why do we use advanced phrases ? Write shorthand outlines of the
following phrases : 3
(a) more than
(b) in our view
(c) this has been
(d) in our statement

21. Indicate shorthand outlines of the following by using intersections : 3
(a) finance bill
(b) bank rate
(c) proper attention
(d) weekly journal
(e) shipping company
(f) security council

22. riting
intersections ? 3

SECTION C
(Competency-Based Questions) (2 4=8 marks)
Answer any 2 questions out of the given 3 questions.
23. Shweta is using doubling principle while writing shorthand phrases.
Explain the words for which doubling principle is used by her while
forming phrases. Support your answer, with suitable examples. 4

24. While taking dictation of a report, Anil is writing advanced phrases for
rapid shorthand writing. Explain how he is using small final hooks while
writing advanced phrases when taking the dictation. 4

25. Many-a-times, we omit certain consonants or syllables when writing
advanced phraseography. Give eight examples of phrases with their
outlines formed by omission of consonants or syllables. 4

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