Arts (English Medium) कक्षा १२ - CBSE Important Questions for English Elective - NCERT

1. Who wore a gold ring?
2. How did she make her living?
3. What state was ‘She’ discovered in?
4. Why did the author mention the snake ring?
5. Why did no one bother about the damaged car?
6. Which word can be a good synonym for brutal?
   1. Brash
   2. ebullient
   3. cruel
   4. crass

Lakshmi Holmstrom in “The Novels of R. K. Narayan” Calcutta: Writers Workshop Publication, 1973, comments “Different abilities and values are opposed and matched until Pal becomes a “nightmare to Margayya”. Keeping the above statement in mind, trace the evolution of Margayya and Mr. Pal’s relationship.

“A man whom the goddess of wealth favours need not worry much. He can buy all the knowledge he requires. He can afford to buy all gifts that Goddess Saraswathi holds in her palm” In the light of the above lines, elaborate on the relation of the human and divine realms in R.K. Narayan’s The Financial Expert.

Describe briefly Margayya’s new found career in the publishing house.

1. Who does ‘he’ refer to?
2. What signs of age were evident to him?
3. ‘But in company was quick to straighten up….’ What does this phrase reflect about ‘him’?
4. Pick out the word from the extract which means to conceal one’s appearance by using wigs/glasses etc.
   1. straighten
   2. disguise
   3. monocle
   4. stopped
5. What had happened to his uncle?
6. Give a brief description of him.

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

Why did he think that Frau Frieda’s dreams were a stratagem for surviving?

"If I find you fighting again, I’ll be back to stop it. Take care; you should not need a tiger to keep the peace." How do the above lines align with the novel ‘A Tiger for Malgudi’?

Describe the relationship between Captain and his wife in the novel ‘A Tiger for Malgudi’.

How did the captain’s behavior change in front of cameraman?

What were the instructions of the captain regarding the show and animals of the circus?

Describe the business agreement between Captain and Madan.

The creation of the role of Master is intended to serve as an ideal. Justify.

The Master advised the frightened villagers not to use the words ‘beast’ or ‘brute’. Discuss his rationale behind it.

The Master’s early life is a total contrast to his present philosophical leanings. Comment.

Answer the following questions in 40-50 words.

What makes Marquez call Neruda a renaissance pope?

Answer the following question in 30-40 words. 

What is the significance of the title "A Tiger for Malgudi"?

Answer the following question in 40-50 words. 

How does Narayan use symbolism to represent Raja's character in the novel?

Answer the following question in 40-50 words. 

How does Narayan use humor in the novel, and what effect does it have on the story?

Answer the following question in 120-150 words. 

The Grand Malgudi Circus is a prominent setting in R.K. Narayan's novel "A Tiger for Malgudi". Discuss.