Commerce (English Medium) कक्षा १२ - CBSE Important Questions

Answer the following question in 120 – 150 words:

Griffin is an evil character. Wherever he goes he carries destruction with him. Comment.

Answer the following question in 120 − 150 words : 

Why and how did Griffin rob the Vicar's house?

Dr. Sadao faced a dilemma. Should he use his surgical skills to save the life of a wounded person or hand an escaped American P.O.W. over to the Japanese police? How did he resolve this clash of values?

The iron master accuses the peddler of not being quite honest. What does the peddler say to justify the situation?

In Edla's dealing with the peddler, she was compassionate and generous. Discuss with reference to the story "The Rattrap".

Read the given extract and answer the questions.

1. Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate option: (1)
   Edla wished the Pedlar to have a peaceful day because ______.
   
   1. the Pedlar had worked for Edla
   2. the Pedlar had not been released from jail
   3. the Pedlar had been staying at the forge
   4. the Pedlar had always been looked with suspicion
2. Select a suitable word from the extract to complete the analogy. (1)
   single : multiple :: abroad : ______.
3. In the above extract, Edla comes across as ______. (1)
   1. conscientious
   2. pretentions
   3. compassionate
   4. selfless
4. Based on the above extract, choose the statement which is true. (1)
   1. Relationships are rattraps.
   2. Money is important in the world.
   3. Criminal is not born but made.
   4. Christmas is a time of charity.
5. In the context of the given extract, which day is referred to in the expression 'just one in the whole year'? (1)
6. What does the expression 'he is cross examined' suggest? (1)

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

Explain the metaphor of the rattrap.

Answer the following in about 120-150 words.

After seeing off the enemy soldier, Dr. Sadao must have felt relieved. He was able to uphold the oath that he had taken as a doctor. Dr. Sadao made an entry into his daily diary explaining the dilemma faced by him and how he resolved it.

Imagine yourself to be Dr. Sadao and express his thoughts.
(You may begin like this: I was able to uphold the oath that I had taken as a doctor ....)

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

Who was Edla Willmansson? Why did she visit the forge at night?

Answer the following in about 120-150 words.

Dr. Sadao is torn between his duty as a doctor and his responsibility as a patriotic citizen. Elaborate.

Answer the following question in 120 – 150 words:

Both Derry and Lamb are victims of physical impairment, yet each has a different attitude from the other. Comment.

How did Mr. Lamb's conversation and company change Derry's desire to isolate himself from the world?

Gandhi not only alleviated the economic conditions of the Champaran people but also their social and cultural background. Justify.

Read the given extract and answer the questions.

1. The kids tease Mr. Lamb but still come into his garden. Why? (1)
2. Choose the best option that describes Mr. Lamb. (1)
   1. headstrong
   2. pessimist
   3. negligent
   4. positive
3. Choose the correct option with reference to the extract: (1)
   'What makes Derry tell Mr. Lamb that if he comes, others would stop coming?
   
   1. Mr. Lamb would not let others come.
   2. They would be repulsed by Derry.
   3. Mr. Lamb will have to choose between him and others.
   4. Derry would flare up.
4. What does Mr. Lamb mean by 'They might, they might not'? (1)

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

Describe the role of Raj Kumar Shukla in Indigo.

Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:

1. Who is the speaker and who is the speaking to? (1)
   1. Derry; His mother
   2. Derry; Mr. Lamb
   3. Derry; Ladies at the bus stop
   4. Mother; Mr. Lamb
2. According to the speaker, what do people feel about him? (1)
   1. People are empathetic towards him.
   2. People are repulsed by his appearance.
   3. People are annoyed by his presence.
   4. People are unhappy at his association with his neighbours.
3. Complete the following statement with reference to the extract: (1)
   When I look in the mirror, and see it, I'm afraid of me ______.
4. Explain the following statement with reference to the given extract: (1)
   You think, 'Poor boy.' But I'm not.

Answer the following question in about 120-150 words.

"Civil disobedience had triumphed for the first time in modern India." When and how did it happen?

The author has used gentle humour to point out human foibles. Pick out instances of this to show how this serves to make the piece interesting.

Answer the following in about 120-150 words.

Both Bama and Zitkala-Sa were from marginalised communities. They challenged the system to bring dignity into their lives. Justify.

Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:

1. Who is the speaker? Who is he speaking to? (1)
   1. Appa; Bama
   2. Bama; Amma
   3. Bama; The Zamindar
   4. Annan; Bama
2. Select the option that best describes the speaker in the above extract: (1)
   I. marginalized
   II. practical
   III. idealistic
   IV. curious
   V. aggressive
   Select the most appropriate option:
   1. I and II
   2. III and IV
   3. II and IV
   4. IV and V
3. Complete the following statement with reference to the community: (1)
   The treatment meted out to the community was ______.
4. Which of the following summarizes the author's opinion about the study? (1)
   1. Childhood should be spent in experiential learning.
   2. Studying is better than playing.
   3. Studying is essential to the nation's development.
   4. Studying leads to social reforms and progress.