CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2022 Solution English Elective

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Senior Secondary School Term II Examination, 2022
Marking Scheme – ENGLISH ELECTIVE (SUBJECT CODE – 001)
(PAPER CODE – 28)

General Instructions: -

1. You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious
problems which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching
profession. To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must
read and understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
2. “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality of
the examinations conducted, evaluation done and several other aspects. Its’
leakage to public in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination
system and affect the life and future of millions of candidates. Sharing this
policy/document to anyone, publishing in any magazine and printing in News
Paper/Website etc may invite action under IPC.”
3. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should
not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking
Scheme should be strictly adhered to.
4. The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. The remaining answer books meant for
evaluation shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the
marking of individual evaluators.
5. Evaluators will mark ( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer ‘X” be
marked. Evaluators should not put ( √ ) kind of mark while evaluating a wrong answer
which gives an impression that answer is correct and no marks are awarded.
6. If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totalled up and written in the
left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
7. If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin
and encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
8. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more
marks should be retained and the other answer scored out.
9. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized
only once.
10. A full scale of marks (0-40 marks) as given in Question Paper has to be used. Please do
not hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.
11. Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e. 8
hours every day and evaluate 30 answer books per day in main subjects and 35 answer
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books per day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This is in view
of the reduced syllabus and number of questions in question paper.
12. Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
 Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
 Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
 Wrong totalling of marks awarded on a reply.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
 Wrong question wise totalling on the title page.
 Wrong totalling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
 Wrong grand total.
 Marks in words and figures not tallying.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
 Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark
( √ ) is correctly and clearly indicated. It should not merely be a line. Same is with
the (X) for incorrect answer.)
 Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.

13. While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it
should be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0) Marks. ‘Zero’ should be
mentioned both in figures and words.
14. The Board permits candidates to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request in
an RTI application and also separately as a part of the re-evaluation process on
payment of the processing charge
15. Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totalling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the
evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all
concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and
judiciously.
16. The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the Guidelines
for Spot Evaluation before starting the actual evaluation.
17. Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over
to the title page, correctly totalled and written in figures and words.

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MARKING SCHEME
Senior Secondary School Examination TERM–II, 2022
ENGLISH ELECTIVE (Subject Code–001)
[ Paper Code : 28 ]

General Instructions :
1. The answers given below are suggestive. Credit should be given for any relevant point which is
not included in the value points listed below. However, any independent interpretation should be
discussed with the HE before awarding marks.
2. No marks shall be deducted for exceeding the word-limit.
3. If a spelling error is recurring, it should be penalized only once.

Q.No. SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS MARKS

SECTION A: READING 14 marks
OBJECTIVE: Testing comprehension of unseen passages

COMPREHENSION PASSAGE
NOTE: No mark(s) should be deducted for mistakes in usage
and grammar, spelling, or word limit. Full marks may be
awarded if a student has been able to identify the core ideas.
If a student literally lifts a portion of the given passage as an
answer to a question, no mark(s) to be deducted for this as
long as it is relevant.

PASSAGE-1 8 marks

1 (a) Answer any THREE out of the given four questions: 3x2=6
marks
Q.(i) What makes Lata Mangeshkar different from her sister Asha
Bhosle in terms of songs?
Ans. (i) Lata Mangeshkar sang for the righteous and chaste Indian
Woman on-screen, while her sister Asha Bhosle sang numbers
that called for sensuality
Q.(ii) What did the filmmakers and composers realize about the
project in which Lata Mangeshkar sang?
Ans.(ii) Film makers and composers realized that having Lata
Mangeshkar in a project signalled credibility and impeccable
standards.

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Q.(iii) Which song of Lata Mangeshkar brought tears in the eyes of
people?
Ans.(iii) Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo.
Q.(iv) In what way was Lata Mangeshkar instrumental in national
integration?
Ans.(iv) Sang in a range of Indian languages /
She brought the nation together as a repository of its culture,
entertainment and music.
(b) Pick out the words/phrases from the passage which are 2x1=2
similar in meaning to the following: marks
Q.(i) Seeming to be everywhere (Para 1)
Ans.(i) Universal
Q.(ii) Abnormal fear of being in an enclosed space (Para 3)
Ans.(ii) Claustrophobic / claustrophobia/ phobia

PASSAGE-2 6 marks

2. After studying the passage on Malaria, answer any THREE 3x2=6
of the following questions: marks
Q.(a) What are the public health workers around the world busy
doing?
Ans.(a) -fighting malaria and mosquitoes
-destroying malaria before mosquitoes become resistant to
chemicals
(any one)
Q.(b) What is the cause of worry in regard to malaria eradication?
Ans.(b) - mosquitoes becoming immune to sprays
- to find new chemicals to replace those in use at present
(any one)
Q.(c) What is the silver lining on the campaign against eradication
of malaria?
Ans.(c) - if the race against resistance is won in next 10 years, malaria is
expected to disappear completely
-malaria wiped out in many countries

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-many countries have started or are planning campaigns against
mosquitoes.
(any one)
Q.(d) What had possibly caused the downfall of the Greek and
Roman empires?
Ans.(d) - malaria /
- swamps which were breeding grounds for mosquitoes

SECTION B 5 Marks
(Creative Writing Skills)
Objective: To test the ability to think logically and express
oneself clearly.
 To use a style appropriate to the given situation
 To plan, organize and present ideas coherently

Format - opening address , closing 1 mark
Content 3 marks
Expression
Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling 1 marks
coherence and relevance of ideas and style
3. Answer any one out of the given two questions in about 120-
5 marks
150 words
SPEECH
Note: No title is required
In case a candidate gives a title, no marks to be awarded to it
and if a candidate does NOT give a title, No mark to be
deducted, either

Q.(a) "Fiddling with mobile (cell) phones can be hazardous for the
small children." This is the topic on which Parmeshwaran/
Parineeti is required to deliver a speech on the occasion of
Children's Day celebration function in your school. Write a
speech within the given word limit.

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(a) Topic : Hazards of (fiddling with) mobile phones
Value Points:
- hazardous to eyes and brain
- sleep disorder
- exposed to radiation
- affects mental health
- obesity
- addiction
- depression
- victims of cyber crime / bullying
- miss out on playtime
- behavioral problems
- aggression
- fomo (fear of missing out)
- poor academic performance
- distraction
 (any other relevant points)
(any three)
 Conclusion/ Suggestion
OR
(b) REPORT
Q.(b) Recently your school held a seminar on "The Growing
Crimes in our Society". You were one of the participants in the
seminar. The seminar included a panel discussion, a PPT
followed by an interactive session, a short skit and distribution
of pamphlets made by the students. Write a report in 120-150
words mentioning date, venue, activities and response of
participants for your school magazine. You are Rishabh/
Roshni.
Format –Title & By line (writer’s name) 1 mark
Content 3 marks
Expression
1 mark
grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling
coherence and relevance of ideas and style

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Topic : The growing crimes in our society
(Seminar)
By Rishab / Roshni
Value Points :
- Seminar-Growing Crimes in Society
- name of the organizing School
- date, time, venue
- speakers
- panel discussion
- PPT
- interactive session
- short skit
- distribution of pamphlets
- response of the participants
(Any other relevant points)
(any three)

SECTION C
(Applied Grammar)
Objective : Application of grammatical skills
4. Answer any FIVE out of the given six questions as per the 5 x 1=5 marks
instructions given within brackets against each sentence

Q.(a) (Should, Would, Shall) you like another cup of coffee?
(choose the correct word)
Ans.(a) Would /
Would you like another cup of coffee?
Q.(b) The news that the enemy had landed spread like wildfire
(Use 'landing' and rewrite the sentence)
Ans.(b) The news of landing of the enemy spread like wild fire /
The news of the enemy’s landing spread like wild fire

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Q.(c) He is both a fool and a knave
(Rewrite by using 'Not only… but also')
Ans.(c) He is not only a fool but also a knave /
He is not only a knave but also a fool
Q.(d) I am very busy. I will submit the assignment.
(Rewrite by using 'nevertheless')
Ans.(d) I am very busy nevertheless , I will submit the assignment
Q.(e) What do you wish to have? I will give you everything.
(Combine into a single sentence)
Ans.(e) I will give you everything that you wish to have /
I will give you everything whatever you wish to have /
I will give you everything you wish to have
Q.(f) I have told him something. He knows only that much.
(combine by using 'as much as')
Ans.(f) He knows only as much as I have told him

SECTION D : LITERATURE TEXTBOOK: Kaleidoscope
Objective : The objective of the section on Literature is to
test a candidate’s ability to understand and interpret the
prescribed text through short and long answer type questions.
Hence, both content and expression in answers to the given
questions deserve equal importance while awarding marks

Answer any ONE out of the given two questions in 30-40 1x2=2
5. words marks

What are the personality traits and family background of
Q.(a) Solomon's wife Gretl?

Ans.(a) (a) Personality traits (any one- 1/2 mark) Content-
1/2+1/2
 Gretl-blonde, faded, middle aged
Expression-1
 unpretentious
 Nurse in Berlin Hospital

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 had become almost Jewish
 lost her look with time
 did all the house work herself
Family background (any one- 1/2 mark )
 her second brother shot by Nazis
 had aged father
 Gretl sent money to her father
 born a German and married to a Jew

OR
Q.(b) Who were the Senciminers?
-Jewish people from Sencimin /
Ans.(b) Content- 1
-native Jews who saved themselves from Hitler's attack / Expression-1
-Jews who took refuge in North America

6. Answer any TWO out of the given three questions in 40-50 2x3=6
words: marks
Q.(a) " A Bird sat careless on the fence." Why is the bird careless?
("Trees" by Emily Dickinson)
Ans.(a) -birds have become moody / casual / lazy / indecisive / enjoy Content- 2
the beauty of nature / carefree
Expression-1
(any two)
Q.(b) What does the poet mean by the expression " Eyeless, silent,
a zigzag sky showing"? (Time and Time Again)
Ans.(b) -people seated in religious positions have no intention or desire Content- 2
to see real problems , mute witness to riots
Expression-1
-it also reflects destroyed Clock tower
-Zig-Zag sky symbolic of distorted image of society and religion
(any two)

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Q.(c) What does the poet mean by the expression " Scatter
wheeling in great broken rings"? (The Wild Swans at
Coole)
Ans.(c) -scatter wheeling refers to the flight of swans Content- 2
-one cannot hold on to one's desires Expression-1
-broken rings refer to incomplete circular movements of birds
-it also refers to nature and life being imperfect
(any two)

7. Answer any ONE out of the given two questions in 40-50 1x3=3
words marks

How does D.H. Lawrence differentiate animate things from
Q.(a) the inanimate?

Ans.(a) Presence of animate and inanimate things in the universe Content- 1+1
Animate Expression-1

-every part of human body is animate, active and alive e.g. brain
, mind , soul and other organs
-a chameleon on a brown rock or a green leaf is an animate thing
(any one- 1 mark)

Inanimate

-inanimate things do not grow, unable to move on their own e.g.
pen
-to express one's emotions/ views / ideas, we use inanimate
things e.g. pen and paper

(any one - 1 mark)

OR

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Q.(b) How does Bergman explain the relationship between a film-
maker and his audience?

Ans.(b) A filmmaker has to keep the following things in his mind
-Bergman feels the story has to be alive for his audience
-the director has to put it in action for the reaction of his Content- 2
audience
Expression-1
-the appreciation by the audience is his primary concern
-has to be reticent to the comments of film reviewers and critics
-the response of the audience is important for the film to make it
a valuable asset
(any two)

SECTION E (Fiction)
Objective:
 Seeking comments and interpretation
 Appreciation of characters, events, episodes etc.
Novel : A Tiger for Malgudi by R.K. Narayan
The Financial Expert by R.K. Narayan
8. Answer any ONE of the following questions in 120-150 1x5=5
words marks

Q.(a) "You may get in now, Raja, a new life opens before you.
Men, women and children, particularly children, hundreds
of them will come to see you. You will make them happy".
Who speaks these words to Raja and what is the occasion?

Ans.(a) -the master says these words to Raja at the time of leaving him Content- 1+2
to zoo authorities (1 mark)
Expression-2
-the master decided to give him to the zoo due to his old age
-he would be able to entertain visitors and make them happy
-his inability to hunt
-considering better care and better future for his friend Raja
(any two- 2 marks)

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OR
Q.(b) " I'll look into your case. I can't promise anything. How do
you know that there is tiger around?" who speaks these
words to whom? How does this question reflect on the
speaker's attitude towards public grievances?

Ans.(b) -the Collector says these words to the villagers who complained Content- 1+2
of the presence of a tiger in their area because of the
Expression-2
disappearance of their cattle (1 mark)

-the collector was elusive/ indifferent
-he had casual attitude towards the villagers
-not seemed to be concerned about their grievances
( any two- 2 marks)

OR
Q.(c) "Next to the subject of money, the greatest burden on his
mind was his son." Name the son in this sentence. What was
the cause of worry in the mind of the protagonist?

Ans.(c) -Balu was his son (1 mark) Content- 1+2
Expression-2
-a spoiled brat
-didn't pay attention to his guidance
-had no interest in his studies
-shattered his father's dream of sending him abroad for studies
-was spoiled in the company of Dr. Pal
(any two-2 marks)

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OR
Q.(d) "I never thought there was such a wide scope for selling
books." Who speaks this sentence to whom and at what
occasion?

Ans.(d) -Margayya says these words to Dr. Pal (1 mark) Content- 1+2
Expression-2
-the occasion was that Dr. Pal wanted to make Margayya his
partner to publish and sell his book
-convinced him that there is a large scope of earning money by
publishing and selling the book "Bed Life"
-added that these kind of books have wide scope in the market
-lured him to become rich by selling the books
(any two- 2 marks)
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