Class 12 PT I Question Paper 2025-26 English

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Monthly Test Paper – July 2025

Class: XII | Subject: English Core | Max Marks: 40 | Time: 90 minutes

Section A: Reading Skills (8 Marks)

Q1. Read the following paragraph carefully and answer the multiple-choice questions below:

India has taken significant steps in promoting renewable energy sources, especially solar
power. The government launched the "National Solar Mission" with the aim of generating
100 GW of solar energy by 2022. This mission not only aimed at reducing dependence on
fossil fuels but also tackled the rising concerns of pollution and climate change. Solar parks,
rooftop solar installations, and even solar-powered trains are a part of this green revolution.
Despite challenges like land availability and initial investment costs, India has become one of
the top solar energy producers in the world. Youth participation, innovation, and international
collaborations have also played a key role.

i. What was the aim of the "National Solar Mission"?
a) To increase fossil fuel use
b) To reduce electricity bills
c) To generate 100 GW of solar power
d) To launch solar-powered satellites
[1]

ii. Which of the following is not mentioned as a part of India’s solar movement?
a) Solar-powered trains
b) Solar rooftop systems
c) Solar-powered ships
d) Solar parks
[1]

iii. What does the passage say about India’s global position in solar energy?
a) It lags behind many nations
b) It has stopped focusing on solar power
c) It is among the top producers
d) It imports most of its solar energy
[1]

iv. What was one major challenge in implementing solar energy projects?
a) Lack of workers
b) No interest from youth

c) Land and investment issues
d) Low government support
[1]

v. How has youth helped in this green revolution?
a) By planting more trees
b) By protesting against fossil fuels
c) Through innovation and participation
d) By writing about solar energy in books
[1]

vi. What environmental concern is addressed through solar energy use?
a) Deforestation
b) Water scarcity
c) Climate change and pollution
d) Noise pollution
[1]

vii. Which word from the passage is closest in meaning to "self-reliance"?
a) Dependence
b) Innovation
c) Participation
d) Independence
[1]

viii. Choose the most appropriate title for the passage.
a) India’s Fossil Fuel Future
b) India’s Leap into Solar Energy
c) Challenges of Industrialization
d) The Rise of Youth Movements
[1]

Section B: Writing (4 Marks)

Q2. Job Application (4 Marks)
You are Raghav / Radhika, a commerce student of Class XII. You have recently passed your
CBSE Board exams and are looking for a part-time job as an office assistant. Write a job
application in 120–150 words to the HR Manager, Sigma Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Lucknow,
applying for the post. Also, prepare a biodata to be enclosed.

Q3. Assertion and Reason (2 Marks)

i. Assertion (A): Reading newspapers improves vocabulary.
Reason (R): Newspapers are written in regional languages only.

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

c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.

ii.Assertion A: Excessive use of mobile phones can affect sleep patterns.

Reason R: The blue light from screens disturbs melatonin production.

(a)Both A and R true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d)A is false but R is true.

Q4. Read the paragraph and answer the questions:(4 Marks)

Although social media helps people stay connected, it also increases anxiety, specially
among teenagers.Constant comparison with others, fear of missing out, and lack of real
conversations can make people feel lonely even when they are online.

1.How does social media lead to anxiety according to the passage? Mention any two ways.

2.Suggest one habit a teenager could adopt to use social media more mindfully.

Section D: Literature (22 Marks)

Q7. Multiple Choice Questions (1x3 = 3 Marks)

i. What was the deep-rooted fear that Douglas developed?
a) Of water
b) Of heights
c) Of teachers
d) Of closed spaces

ii. In “Keeping Quiet,” what does the poet advocate?
a) Loud celebration
b) Fast movement
c) Introspective silence
d) Partying in nature

iii. How did the Tiger King die?
a) Killed by a British officer
b) Natural death
c) Killed by the 100th tiger
d) A wooden tiger’s splinter caused infection

Q8. Assertion and Reason (1 Mark)

Assertion (A): The poet in Keeping Quiet wants us to stop all activity for a moment.
Reason (R): He believes that silence can help us reflect and understand ourselves.

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

d) A is false, but R is true.

Q9. Short Answer Questions (Any 4 out of 5) (2x4 = 8 Marks)
Answer the following in about 30–40 words each:

i. What does “Keeping Quiet” teach us about the need for introspection?

ii. Why did Douglas go to the YMCA pool despite his fear?

iii. What ironical twist marks the end of “The Tiger King”?

iv. What role did Dewan play in the story?

v. How does the poem Keeping Quiet link silence with peace?

Q10. Long Answer Question (1x5=5 Marks)
Answer in about 120–150 words.
Choose any one:

i. “The will to live is stronger than fear.” How does Douglas’s experience in Deep Water
reflect this idea?
OR
ii. “War and destruction are man’s own creations.” Discuss with reference to Keeping Quiet.

Q11. Long Answer Question (1x5 = 5 Marks)
Answer in about 120 words:

The Tiger King is a satire on pride, power, and mindless bureaucracy. Elaborate with
reference to the events in the story.

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