Commerce (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

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Has Sophie met Danny Casey? What details of her meeting with Danny Casey did she narrate to her brother?

Describe the precautions taken by the prison officers to prevent Evans from escaping.

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The story "Deep Water" has made you realize that with determination and perseverance one can accomplish the impossible. Write a paragraph in about 100 words words on how a positive attitude and courage will aid you to achieve success in life

A flowery band to bind us to the Earth,

Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth

Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,

Of all the unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways

Made for our searching:

(i) What are we doing everyday? (1)

(ii) Which evil thing do we possess and suffer from? (1)

(iii) What are the circumstances that contribute towards making humans unhappy and disillusioned with life? (1)

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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?

How did the peddler feel after robbing the crofter? What course did he adopt and how did he react to the new situation? What does his reaction reveal?

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?

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What is the bond that unites the two − the old Mr. Lamb and Derry, the small boy? How does the old man inspire the small boy?

Do you think Dr. Sadao’s final decision was the best possible one in the circumstances? Why/ Why not? Explain with reference to the story, ‘The Enemy’.

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In one's approach to life one should be practical and not live in a world of dreams. How is Jansie's attitude different from that of Sophie? 

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Fear is something that we must learn to overcome if we want to succeed in life. How did Douglas get over his fear of water? 

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At the end of the storytelling session, why does Jack consider himself  ‘caught in an ugly middle position’? 

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How does the perception and attitude of the villagers of Raveloe towards Silas Marner change from the beginning to the end of the novel ?

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How is Godfrey Cass different from his younger brother, Dunstan? 

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“Misdirected and self-serving ambition essentially remains an exercise in futility.’ Describe Griffin's character in the light of the above statement. 

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Garbage to them is gold. How do ragpickers of Seemapuri survive? 

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The peddler thinks that the whole world is a rattrap. This view of life is true only of himself and of no one else in the story. Comment.

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Good human values are far above any other value system. How did Dr. Sadao succeed as a doctor as well as a patriot? 

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Describe Marvel as an opportunist. 

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George Eliot has portrayed Godfrey as a morally weak character. Comment.