JAC Class 12 Model Question Paper 2024 English Elective

JHARKHAND COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING, RANCHI
Annual Examination
Session: 2023-2024
Class-XII

ENGLISH ELECTIVE

MODEL QUESTION PAPER

Time-3 hrs Marks:80

General Instructions:-
 Candidates should answer in their own words as much as possible.
 All questions are compulsory.
 Total number of questions is 52.
 Question No. 01 to 30 are multiple choice questions, each question has four
options. Select the correct option. Each question carries 01mark.
 Question numbers 31 to 38 are very short answer questions. Out of which it is
mandatory to answer any 6 questions. Each question carries 02 marks.
 Question numbers 39 to 46 are short answer questions. Out of which it is
mandatory to answer any 6 questions. Each question carries 03marks.
 Question numbers 47 to 52 are long answer questions. It is mandatory to
answer any 4 questions. Each question carries 05marks.

Read the following poem and answer the questions from 1-3.
Deep in the night
When all is still
A moon learn climbs the window –sill
Over your bed
It softly flies
To see if sleep has closed your eyes.
A pinch of gold
Some fairy sand
It clasped within that moon leans hand
And if by chance
You‟re not asleep
It comes tip-toe on gentle feet
To touch your eyes
With golden beams
And take you to the land of dreams.
1. The poet speaks of the moonlight as if it were
a. a watchman
b. a thief
c. a shadow
d. a fairy

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2. “A pinch of gold /some fairy sand‟‟ (line 7-8). The poet has used this expression to describe.
a. the colour of the moonlight
b. a child‟s dream world
c. the face of the moon
d. the face of an innocent child
3. A soothing effect of the moonlight is that
a. it climbs the window-sill
b. it tip-toes on gentle feet
c. it puts a child to sleep
d. it rubs a pinch of golden sand on eyes

Choose the correct indirect speech for the given direct speech. Question 4-5

4. He says, “I am busy”.
a. He said that he was busy
b. He said that he is busy
c. He says that he is busy
d. He says that he was busy
5. He said, “May you live long!”
a. He said to me that he might live long.
b. He told me that he might live long.
c. He prayed that I might live long.
d. He prayed that he might live long.

In each sentence given below, there is an error with the verb printed in bold . Find out
the appropriate verb in each case. Question 6 and 7.

6. We considering that we should deal with the problem carefully.
a. considered
b. consider
c. considers
d. had considered
7. This house is consisting of five rooms
a. consists
b. consist
c. are consisting
d. has consisted
8. What are caterpillar and fly in the poem „The Human Abstract‟?
a. Insects
b. Peace lovers
c. Anti social elements
d. Follower of virtues
9. Finally, what was the mark on the wall?
a. A snail
b. A nail
c. A hole
d. A shadow
10. With accident is mentioned as the story, „I Sell my Dreams‟ begins?
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a. A car crashed into the hotel wall due to a huge wave
b. An earthquake took place
c. People slipped on the floor because of the soapy texture
d. None of the above
11. In the past, why was the narrator in awe of Frau Frieda?
a. She spoke a bit of Spanish
b. She was fond of music
c. She had an extraordinary piece of jewellery
d. All of the above

12. According to the story „Eveline‟ which of the following statement about Frank is not true?
a. He wants to marry Eveline
b. He tells stories of his travels
c. He likes music
d. He has challenged Eveline‟s father in a duel
13. In the story „I Sell My Dreams‟ who sold dreams?
a. Narrator
b. Pablo Neruda
c. Frau Frieda
d. Frau Frieda‟s brother
14. Frau Frieda lived in a castle like house in ____________.
a. Portugal
b. Spain
c. Austria
d. Cuba
15. How many hours did the poet and his beloved spend together (A Lecture Upon the Shadow)?
a. Two hours
b. Three hours
c. Four hours
d. Five hours
16. According to the poet, what do the shadow before noon represent?
a. The lover and beloved moving apart
b. The absolute love
c. The lover and beloved coming together
d. Longer shadows
17. When do shadows disappear?
a. Sun is overhead
b. Sun rises
c. Post noon
d. Fore noon
18. Who were of vital importance to Bergman for what he was?
a. His wife
b. His parents
c. His sister
d. His friend
19. The river Alph ran down to a
a. Mountain
b. Indian ocean
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c. Sunless sea
d. Valley

20. Which type of slavery are mentioned in the essay „Freedom‟?
a. Natural slavery
b. Unnatural slavery
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a and b
21. Why did Dr.Margolin not want to attend the wedding at Brownsville?
a. Because he wouldn‟t get a chance to sleep.
a. Because he was on a fat-free diet.
b. Because Jewish laws and culture were completely distorted.
c. All of the above.
22. Whom did Dr. Margolin treat without any charge?
a. Rabbis
b. Refugees
c. Jewish writers
d. All of the above
23. Who is the final winner in the race against time?
a. Humans
b. Stars
c. Mortal dross
d. All of the above
24. Whom does Milton call „the son of memory‟ and „heir of fame‟?
a. William Wordsworth
b. Shakespeare
c. William Blake
d. John Keats
25. Why was the woman described in Kubla Khan wailing?
a. Because she had lost her parents
b. Because she had lost her child
c. Because the demon lover had abandoned her
d. Because she was punished by Kubla Khan
26. In „Trees‟, bright flowers are compared to ______ .
a. Hindered flags
b. Tassels
c. Summer day
d. Estates of cloud
27. After how many years has the poet visited Coole again?
a. 10
b. 15
c. 19
d. 12
28. In the poem, „The Wild Swans of Coole‟ which season has been talked about?
a. Summer
b. Winter
c. Spring
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d. Autumn
29. What does the poet ask the readers to listen to?
a. Bells
b. Clocktowers
c. Horn
d. None of the above
30. “Beating their gongs round the clock, each slightly off the others‟ time, _____ or _____”.
a. Lighter or denser
b. Deeper or lighter
c. Lower or higher
d. Higher or lower
Read the following passage and answer any Six questions from 31-38. 2x6=12
Native American hunters, like the Sioux, spent summer and autumn moving across the wide
rolling grasslands of the Great Plains, chasing herds of buffaloes, which they killed for meat
and skin. During winter, they camped in sheltered valleys or woods. Before Europeans settled
in America, bringing horses with them, Great Plain hunters travelled vast distances on foot.

The Native American farmers grew beans, maize and squash (pumpkin) which were the there
essential food crops. Those farmers who lived in the forests of North West America carved
tall totem poles to record their family's history and to retell ancient legends about the
powerful spirits they believed lived in all rocks, mountains, wild animals and trees. These
totem poles were made by skilled craftsmen in North West America, present day Canada.
They carved magical creatures on these totem poles. It is strongly advised that no one should
believe in these spirits. This is given merely for information and general knowledge.

31. Where did the Native American find shelter during winter?

32. What were the essential food crops grown by them?

33.Where and by whom were the totem poles made?

34. How would the Native American hunters spend their summer?

35. What is strongly advised?

36. How did Great Plain hunters travel?

37. Give the meanings of the words given below. One-word answers or short phrases will be
accepted.

i) essential

ii) advised.

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38. Last week you attended a seminar on „The Importance of Blood Donation‟ organized by
RIMS, Ranchi. Write a report of the seminar for publication in the school magazine. Sign as
Deepa/Deepak.

Answer any Six questions from 39-46. 6x3=18

39. In many parts of the country girls are still discouraged from going to schools.
Consequently, a sizeable section of the population is deprived of education. Write a
composition on „Promoting Education of Girls‟.

40. Recently Chandrayan 3 landed at the South Pole of the moon. It was a proud moment for
India. Write a composition expressing your views and emotions on this achievement.

41. Did the author believe in the prophetic ability of Frau Frieda?

42. Who was Frank? Why did Eveline‟s father quarrel with him?
43. What is the contrast between the liveliness of the swans and the human life?
44. The poem “Kubla Khan” is a fragment. What do you think has made it a lasting literary
piece?
45. What are some of the risks of film making?
46. What are the three major issues Amartya Sen discusses here in relation to India‟s dialogue
tradition?
Answer any Four questions from 47-52. 4x5=20

47. What is the role of the mother in Prakriti‟s self-realisation? What are her hopes and fears
for her daughter?

48. Attempt a character-sketch of Balu.
49. Discuss the role of Dr.Pal in The Financial Expert.
50. How does the tiger eventually attain freedom from the captain?
51. Describe Raja‟s days as the king of the jungle.
52.How does “A Tiger for malgudi” explore the theme of the relationship between humans
and animals.

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JHARKHAND COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING, RANCHI
Annual Examination
Session: 2023-2024
Class-XII
ENGLISH ELECTIVE
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
ANSWER KEY

1 c 11 a 21 b

2 a 12 d 22 d

3 c 13 c 23 a

4 c 14 a 24 b

5 b 15 b 25 c

6 a 16 c 26 a

7 a 17 a 27 c

8 c 18 b 28 d

9 a 19 c 29 b

10 a 20 c 30 b

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