CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2023 Solution English Elective

ENGLISH ELECTIVE
CLASS XII
(2022-2023)
Marking Scheme
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 12
(a) Named after Peter Higgs- an Edinburgh University Professor
(b) based on quantum statistics-was born when Bose realised that the statistical method used to analyse most
19th-century work on the thermal behaviour of gases was inadequate
(c) a diverting enigma- and miles away from the popular myth of science
(d) Van Gogh’s paintings digest the Japanese prints they were responding to
(e) No – very few acknowledgments – CV Raman -only Indian Physicist to have won the Nobel Prize
(f) ii. Both are part of scientific myth and legends now
(g) iv. It was discovered by Satyendra Nath Bose.
(h) i. Idiot

(i) iii. By locating science in personalities, social and cultural traditions.

(j) iv. 1,2 & 4

(k) i. Quantum Mechanics

(l) ii. C V Raman

(m) iii. 1, 3 & 4

(n) iii. Western art subsumes all the influences under it.

(o) iii His research & findings on wireless started before Marconi.

Q2. Based on the careful reading of the passage given below, answer any four out of five questions that
follow: [1 X 4=4]
(a) like a sack
(b) No. Hold! Stop! Don’t pity me!
(c) less hair, chin and breathing capacity
(d) stumbling
(e) she is lucky to be still breathing despite her old age.

Q3. Based on the careful reading of the passage given below, answer any four out of five questions that
follow: [1 X 4=4]
(a)(i) The means employed to control pollution.
(b) (ii) Inflation
(c) (ii) Directly proportionate
(d) (ii) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(e) (ii) 378

SECTION B –GRAMMAR & WRITING
4. Rewrite the sentences according to the instructions given after each. Attempt eight out of ten questions.
[1 X 8 =8]
(a) It was a heavy price which Anna paid for her recklessness.
(b) He has no intention of leaving the company.
(c) My aunt asked me whether I wanted some more ice-cream or a slice of cake.
(d) Neither of the players is adequately prepared for the tournament.
(e) That does not need to happen/Does that need to happen?
(f) Your horse is not so well trained as this horse.
(g) The teacher asked how many of them thought their answer was correct.
(h) She opened the kitchen door and out ran a cockroach.
(i) Suddenly a splendid idea came to Suresh.
Q5. Attempt any three of the following four questions in 120-150 words each. [15 Marks]
(a) Sports teach teamwork-problem solving skills-boosts self esteem
-teaches self-discipline & better time-management
Sports enthusiasts do well academically- development of inter-personal skills
-helps make diverse social connections
-Post-Lockdown, sports have assumed greater importance
(b) social media- a tool of communication-a place for conversation-not for just one way monologue
Very important to be kept in mind
Powerful-if benefits-harmful repercussions too
(c) -analysis of failure
-Personal experience of failure-failed at what?
-Immediate reaction after the failure
-Transformation experienced after that
(d) definition of a hero-
The process of change in hero’s figure
What has been added now-what not essential now
The reason for such choices-

Q6. Attempt any one of the two questions in 120-150 words each.
(a) Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Value points
 way to educate the public about mental illness
 misconceptions and stigma surrounding mental health issues
 raise awareness surrounding research and treatments
 reduce the stigma associated with mental illness
 education about the reality of living with a mental health condition
(b)
Heading
Byline

 Place,Date : The report should concern itself with
 Who
 When
 What
 How
 Observation/comment of Chief Guest/eye witness/spectator
SECTION C
LITERATURE

Q 7(i)(a) Attempt any ONE of the TWO extracts. [ 1 X 6=6]
(a) (i) noon shadows
(ii) In the first lovers still care and love each other despite waning of the physical attraction.
(iii) Like the sun setting westward- the love between the poet and lovers declines
(iv) he and his beloved will not remain true to each other. Hence, both the lovers will become oblivious to each
other.
(v) Morning shadows represent night symbolic of -darkness-comes in lives of lovers due the death of their love-
(vi) (ii) yours
OR
7.(i) (b)
(i) The deep chasm slanted down the hill- with occasional powerful burst of water
(ii) His ancestors’ prophesies of war
(iii) River Alph
(iv) rebounding hail and chaffy grain
(v) a woman in love with a demon who had deserted her-. Much distressed by his desertion, she mourns his absence
(vi) civilised

7(ii)(a) Attempt any ONE of the TWO extracts. [ 1 X 6=6]
(a) Frau Frieda
(b) She earned her living by working as a psychic- she sold her dreams
(c) her body was crushed as a result of massive blow of the wave.
(d) Snake ring proved very important in the narrator recognizing the woman as Frau Frieda.
(e) No one bothered about the damaged car because they thought that there were no occupants – it was just a wreckage-
(f) (iii) cruel
OR
7 (ii) (b)
(a) Dr Margolin
(b) grey thinning hair,stooped
(c) Very careful about his public image-how he appeared to others-took great pride in appearance
(d) (ii) disguise
( e) His uncles had been had perished during the Jewish Genocide in Germany.
(f) Dr. Margolin was a skilled and respected physician- was a poor man’s son who had risen in life due to his hard work
and intelligence-was called a prodigy in childhood-

8. Answer any one of the following two questions in 30-40 words. [1 X 2=2]

(a) symbol of beauty, energy, and permanence, also remind the poet of the pains of getting old and the inevitability of
death.
(b) a strange relationship, suggesting a difference of class, there seems to be an emotional gap too, Eveline views Frank as
a rescue her from her father.
9. Answer any one of the following two questions in 50-60 words [1 X3 =3]
(a) Dr. Margolin thought about the place the taxi was taking him- was musing on Why God created dictators like Hitler or
Stalin- what is the purpose behind world wars & deadly illnesses
(b) Her conversations made it clear that, dream by dream, she had taken over the entire fortune of her patrons in Vienna.
Author knew that they were no more than a stratagem as she said that she sold them for a living and he realized the reality
behind her interpretations – interpreted dreams of the religious family – finally asked them to go away for five years –
bequeathed a part of their estate – the author believe in her dreams as he left Vienna and never returned.

10. Answer any one of the following two questions in 120-150 words each. [1 X5=5]
(a) Novel provides guidance in this matter, it helps to see when a man is alive and when he is dead in life, helps to develop
an instinct for life, does not advocate a right or wrong path which varies according to circumstances. Novel portrays
varying nature of life thus making readers realize that life itself is the reason for living…end result – whole man alive.

(b) Science and technology help produce machines – increase in production of food grains – helps in equal distribution of
wealth – we can now cultivate the sky as well as the earth – improve quality of grass, improve cattle, butter, poultry – it
might prove risky – Shaw talks about ecological disturbance – harsh reality of modern world.

SECTION-FICTION 10 Marks
11. Answer any one of the two questions in 30-40 words. [1X2=2]
(a) Captain did not like being ordered around-in front of the cameraman he was submissive-the tiger found it unbelievable
for the captain to be taking orders from others-
OR
(b) To observe the animals carefully –to anticipate how long one animal would last-to get an immediate replacement if
anyone dies-show should never stop because of one animal.
OR
(c) Introduced as a seventeen year old, very beautiful girl-her father a tea estate owner-lives in harmony with in laws –
suffers greatly under her husband- despite his blatant cheatings and misdemeanor continues to tolerate him-
OR
(d) Nurtured as a pampered son-Margayya listened to all his demands- did not do well in school-reluctance to study-runs
away to avoid pressure-despite coming back-no improvement-Mr. Pal responsible for worsening his case-gets further
embroiled in illicit activities and leads to father’s downfall.
12. Answer any one of the two questions in 50-60 words. [1x3=3]
(a) Reveals Captain’s self importance, Madan approaches him about having Raja perform in a film – Madan forced to
draft and redraft agreement – gives opportunity to manipulate others – both play
OR
(b) Expounds spiritual profundity – understands God’s scheme of things– has overcome limitations of his past life –
advises villagers to control their pride and arrogance – doesn’t surround himself with prisons of his own making
OR
(c) Combines traditional values and wave of westernization – bears no remorse in illegal sale of forms – obsession with
money leads to neglect of only son – stoops low in immoral literature – suffers noguilt or qualms – devoid of love and
compassion – ignores domestic life
OR
(d) Sold the manuscripts of Bed Life by Dr. Pal for whatever cash Margayya has – is assured that the book named
Domestic Harmony will sell in thousands if the right publisher is found – Madan Lal agrees to publish it on a 50-50
partnership – book is popular and Margayya hits a fortune.
13. Answer any one of the two questions in 120-150 words. [ 1 X 5=5]
(a) Ugly demeaning words coined by man in his arrogance – it is man’spride that lies at the roots of his sufferings and
delusion – mankind surrounds himself with prisons of his own making – lives under false fallacy that all creatures other
than himself are awful beasts –the words portray his pride and ego centricity
OR
(b) Sudden information about his early life – satisfied selfish appetites –has inordinate demands for food – left wife and
family without warning – labeled for desertion

OR
(c) Modern town man always struggling to change his social position –experiences ups and downs of life – attains self
knowledge only when he gives up his chase for money – lack of insight contributes to his failure-L ust for money, but
Margayya is no monster of greed and wickedness. R.K. Narayan has succeeded in humanizing him and showing that,
despite his lust for money, he is a human being like us.
OR
(d) Balu, his spoiled child threw his account books in the gutter which destroyed all transactions – could not do SSLC in
spite of admitting him in school in great style and private tutor - seized school leaving book, tears it and throws it in the
gutter – runs away from home –befriends Dr. Pal and falls into evil ways – refuses to restart the business of his father –
spread false rumors about his death.