Arts (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Important Questions for English Core

When and how did the peddler realise that he had fallen into a rattrap ? How could he get out of it ? 

Mistaken identity led to a discovery of a new one for the rattrap peddler. How did this impact him?

If the Christmas spirit is about selflessness, forgiveness and becoming 'better' versions of ourselves amongst other things, Edla Willmansson is the epitome of this spirit. Justify with two points of evidence from The Rattrap.

What Christmas present did the peddler give Edla? Explain its significance.

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

How does the setting of the remote forest location in 'The Rattrap' contribute to the overall tone and mood of the story?

Exploitation is a universal phenomenon. The poor indigo farmers were exploited by the British landlords to which Gandhiji objected. Even after our independence we find exploitation of unorganized labour. What values do we learn from Gandhiji’s campaign to counter the present day problems of exploitation?

How did the Champaran episode prove to be a turning point in India's freedom struggle ?

Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being ‘resolute’?

Why do you think Gandhi considered the Champaran episode to be a turning-point in his life?

How was Gandhi able to influence lawyers? Give instances.

As the host of a talk show, introduce Rajkumar Shukla to the audience by stating any two of his defining qualities. You may begin your answer like this:

Meet Rajkumar Shukla, the man who played a pivotal role in the Champaran Movement. He ______

Biographies include features of non-fiction texts - factual information and different text structures such as description, sequence, comparison, cause and effect, or problem and solution. Examine Indigo in the light of this statement, in about 120-150 words.

'The settlement given to the sharecroppers was symbolic.' Justify why Gandhi thought so.

What conflict of duty was Gandhi involved in?

Gandhi worked for the social backwardness in the Champaran village. Elaborate.

How did the Champaran incident bring about a change in the plight of the peasants?

Why did Gandhi chide the lawyers?

Read the given extract to attempt the questions with reference to context.

(i) Select the option that completes the given sentence appropriately. (1)

‘Stages of worldly experience’ in the given context would refer to ______

1. good education to gain knowledge.
2. situations that require one to be street smart.
3. smaller, not so important roles in acting.
4. training in soft skills.

(ii) Select the suitable word from the extract to complete the following analogy: (1)

sealed: closed :: propelled: ______.

(iii) Select the correct option to fill in the blank. (1)

The harm done to the actress was a/an ______

1. well-planned act.
2. unintentional act.
3. act of jealousy.
4. act of male dominance.

(iv) Based on the above extract, choose the statement that is TRUE for the legal adviser. (1)

1. He disliked the actress from the countryside.
2. He acted after thinking through things carefully.
3. He did not gel well with others in the Department.
4. He was always dressed smartly.

(v) Identify the textual clue that allows the reader to infer that the writer is sympathetic towards the professional fate of the actor. (1)

(vi) Complete the sentence with an appropriate explanation, as per the extract. (1)

The writer uses the word ‘uniform’ to refer to the outfits of the Department members because just like a uniform ______.

Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.

What does the story of Subbu's success in the film industry reveal about the importance of loyalty, creativity, and versatility in this field?

Answer the following in 125-150 words:

What made the American publisher think that the novel, ‘The Name of the Rose’ won’t sell well in America? What actually happened? What was the secret of its success?