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

You are Minu Sen, employed as an Asst. Manager for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in your current company in Hyderabad. You saw the given advertisement in the newspaper and wish to apply for the position advertised.

Write a letter to Credit Sage Pvt. Ltd. along with your bio-data, expressing your interest in the situation vacant.

You are Prem/Prabha of College Road, Bhopal. You read the following advertisement in the local daily. Write a letter of application in 120-150 words for the post.

You are Chitra/Chetan Deshpande, residing at Akash Nagar, Agra. You come across the following classified advertisement in the newspaper. Write a letter, in about 120-150 words, applying for the position of a computer teacher at Sunrise Global School, Agra.

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight questions from the nine given below:

1. What is challenging for today's parents?
2. What will be the consequence of over indulging children?
3. Why do parents get caught in the buying blitz?
4. How do children learn critical life lessons?
5. What is the impact of advertisements on children?
6. Why do children need limits on their behaviour?
7. How do older children learn self-control?
8. Find a word in the passage which means 'research'. (Paragraph 2)
9. Find a word in the passage which means 'wealthy'. (Paragraph 3)

Read the passage given below:

Based on your understanding of the passage answer any Six out of the Seven questions given below:

1. What does 'The Ratan Model' aim at?
2. In dairy production how many tiers are there?
3. Ratan acts as a direct link...? Explain.
4. "Ratan Target audience is described as a diversified market. Explain with reference to the given table.
5. Name the two basis on which Ratan divides the target audience.
6. In which two spheres does Ratan have a strong presence?
7. Which is the most loved ad icon of Ratan?

India Public School, Mumbai, has given an advertisement in The Times of India for recruitment of a Dance teacher.

Write a letter of application along with a detailed bio-data for the above post in 120-150 words. Invent necessary details. You are Ankit/Amrita, Dilkush Road, Sakinaka, Mumbai.

You are Samanvay/Sanvi. You came across the following advertisment in a national daily. Write an application in response to the advertisement.

Nav Vlhar Public School, Lucknow has advertised in "The Morning Star' for the post of a Physical Education teacher. Apply for the same giving detailed bio-data. Invent necessary details. You Are Varun/Vibha of 12 Mall Road, Lucknow.

Read the following text.

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.

1. Select the option that classifies Arthur's confusion about drastic events such as the destruction of his home planet and the introduction of new technologies, correctly.      (1)
   1. Routine and boredom
   2. Adventure and excitement
   3. Loss and change
   4. Calm and relaxation
2. What is the significance of the white lab mouse in the control room of the Heart of Gold spaceship?     (1)
   1. It is the captain of the ship
   2. It serves as the ship's computer
   3. It is a pet of the crew
   4. It is used for scientific experiments
3. Share evidence from the text, in about 40 words to support the view that the writer’s writing style is descriptive and humourous.     (2)
4. Complete the sentence appropriately with a characteristic or its description.    (1)
   Based on the information given in the excerpt, one can infer that the mice who built the Earth are ______.
5. Select the option that is similar in meaning to Ford’s expression, “Pretty neat, huh?".     (1)
   1. Easy, isn’t it?
   2. Could be worse, no?
   3. Impressive, yes?
   4. Too difficult for you?
6. Explain, in about 40 words, why the name "The Paranoid Android" is considered ironic.       (2)
7. In the line, “…a body that looked like it had been cobbled together from spare parts…”, what comparison does the word “cobbled” refer to?      (1)
8. How does the following, impact the reader, even though they know Marvin is just an android?      (2)
   "I've been waiting for someone to talk to me for over two million years," said Marvin. Answer in about 40 words.
9. Read the five headlines (a) -(e), given below:        (1)
   (a) HUMANITY'S JOURNEY WITNESSED BY A DEPRESSED ROBOT
   (b) HITCHHIKING THROUGH SPACE: A COMICAL TAKE ON THE END OF THE WORLD
   (c) NEW STUDY FINDS ALIENS LIVING AMONG US
   (d) GROUNDBREAKING TECHNOLOGY WILL SOON ENABLE TIME TRAVEL
   (e) INTERGALACTIC TRAVEL VIA NEW INFINITE IMPROBABILITY DRIVE
   Identify the option that displays the headline/s that DOES/ DO NOT correspond with occurrences in the passage.
   1. Only (a)
   2. (b) (c) and (d)
   3. Only (e)
   4. (a) and (e)

Read the following text.

Answer the following questions, based on given passage.

1. Infer two possible ways that the survey, mentioned in paragraph (1) could be beneficial. Answer in about 40 words.     (2)
2. Which travel choice point of the survey would influence tour operators to incorporate group dinners, social events, and shared accommodations in their itinerary?    (1)
   1. Freedom to customise itinerary
   2. Luxury and comfort
   3. Security and safety
   4. Desire for making new friends
3. What do the top choices in the survey, for travelling solo and in a group suggest about young adults?   (1)
4. Identify the solo traveller from the following three travellers:      (1)
   1. Reshma- I don’t want to keep hunting for rickshaws or taxis. A pre-booked vehicle is perfect.
   2. Nawaz-I’m happy sharing a room in a hostel. I don’t need hotel accommodation.
   3. Deepak-I’m not worried about my well-being, even while exploring remote areas.
5. Which of the following is an example of an opportunity for self-discovery, as mentioned in paragraph 2?      (1)
   1. Trying new cuisine
   2. Hiring a tour guide
   3. Purchasing local artifacts
   4. Advance booking travel tickets
6. How might the differences in budget priorities between solo and group travellers impact the types of accommodations and activities offered by the travel industry in India?      (2)
7. Complete the sentence appropriately. The similarities in the percentage of both solo and group travellers who are interested in exploring new cultures and trying new experiences may be due to ______.     (1)
8. State TRUE or FALSE.    (1)
   The title, "Wanderlust: The Solo Travel Trend Among Young Adults in India", is appropriate for this passage.

Answer in about 120-150 words.

You are Damanjit Singh, a fresh graduate of film-making (BFA), from JTTI, Chandigarh. You saw the given advertisement in the newspaper and wish to apply for the position advertised. Write a letter to Mili Johar Arts, along with your bio-data, expressing your interest in the advertised post.

Answer in about 120-150 words.

Despite being an essential component of road safety infrastructure, many people do not respect zebra crossings and fail to follow traffic rules, which results in hazardous situations on the roads. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, sharing your concern, and examining the reasons for such behaviour. Provide suggestions for spreading awareness of rules and etiquettes involved, and ways to ensure adherence. Use the given cues along with your own ideas to compose this letter. You are Soma Baruah, a concerned city resident.

Read the passage given below:

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below:

1. Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option: (1)
   Most people conclude that cricket is primarily a game because ______.
   1. it is played as a match
   2. it requires two teams
   3. it includes physical activity
   4. it depends only on skill and strength.
2. Comment on the writer's reference to 'that cricket does not reveal any secret of existence. (1)
3. List two responses to which watching a game of cricket gives rise to. (1)
4. Select the option that conveys the opposite of 'destroy' from words used in the passage. (1)
   1. reveals
   2. experience
   3. generate
   4. purging
5. The writer would not agree with the given statements based on paragraph 2, EXCEPT (1)
   1. Rules of any game are made by people.
   2. Watching a cricket match makes the viewer believe that he is fighting a battle.
   3. It is necessary for a game to be aggressive in order to build excitement.
   4. A game can test people's sense of fair judgement.
6. With reference to the passage, a spectator is compared to a 'surrogate warrior'. (1)
   Choose the option that best describes this phrase:
   1. a spectator who is paid to watch.
   2. a spectator who is in pain while watching the match.
   3. a spectator who enjoys the match as an armchair soldier.
   4. a spectator who makes judgments about reward and punishment.
7. Why does the writer compare games to a morality play? (1)
8. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference with respect to the following: (1)
   The writer says that games can calm our impatience without creating any conflict by ______.
9. The writer advises the players that games should not become aggressive because ______. (1)
10. Select the most suitable title for the above passage. (1)
    1. Excellent Performance by Cricketers
    2. The Benefits of Playing Cricket
    3. Cricket - The King of Games
    4. The True Spirit of Playing Games

Read the following report and answer the questions by choosing the correct/most appropriate option:

(1)	How bird hits happen, why they are a concern? New Delhi June 20 At least two bird strike incidents happened on Sunday. Both aircrafts returned to their airports of origin and were grounded for maintenance. An ABC aircraft, which took off from Guwahati towards Delhi, suffered damage to its left engine following a bird hit at 1600 feet. The pilots returned to Guwahati. The other strike happened on another flight from Patna to Delhi. The pilots of the aircraft suspected a bird strike during the take-off roll but continued to climb. Following the take-off rotation, they were informed by the cabin crew of sparks emanating from the left engine. Subsequently, the pilots were also informed by air traffic control of smoke coming out of one of the engines. The pilots declared an emergency and returned to Patna.
(2)	Why are bird strikes a concern? Bird strikes are among the most common threats to aircraft safety, and they typically occur during take-off or landing. Dozens of bird-strikes happen each day but some can be more dangerous than others. Typically, when birds collide with an aircraft's airframe, it is unlikely to cause significant problems for the pilots flying. But there are instances when the aircraft engine ingests the birds. This can lead to a loss of thrust for the engine and cause manoeuvrability problems for the crew. In these cases, where a jet engine ingests a bird, procedures would generally call for pilots to land the plane at the closest airport. While most airframe bird strikes are not considered critical to air safety, if a collision cracks a window or a wind screen, pilots will look to land as early as possible.
(3)	How critical are bird strikes to air safety? Smaller planes would generally be more susceptible to the dangers of bird strikes than larger ones. However, given that bird strikes mostly happen during take-off and landing, these incidents could distract the pilots during what are highly critical phases of flights that demand the complete attention of the crew.
(4)	What causes bird-strikes? The presence of birds around an aircraft increases the chances of a bird strike. In the monsoon, as water puddles emerge on open grounds attracting insects to breed, the presence of birds increases. In some cases, bird hits also happen at higher altitudes when a plane is cruising. These are more dangerous than the low-altitude hits, given that they can cause rapid depressurization of cabins. Other reasons for bird activity around the airfield could be presence of landfills or waste disposal sites that can attract a large number of birds.

1. Does the following statement agree with the information given in paragraph 1? (1)
   When an airplane is hit by a bird or is suspected to have been hit, the passengers must be asked to get down at once.
   Select from the following:
   True: If the statement agrees with the information.
   False: If the statement contradicts the information.
   Not Given: If there is no information on this.
2. Select the option that displays the most likely reason for bird hits. (1)
   1. when the aircraft is overloaded
   2. at the time of landing or taking off
   3. when the crew become negligent
   4. when the passengers become panicky
3. Complete the sentence appropriately with one word. (1)
   Smaller planes are generally more ______ than larger ones.
4. Complete the sentence by selecting the most appropriate option: (1)
   When the window or the windscreen of the airplane is cracked due to a bird hit ______.
   1. the crew must rush to the cockpit
   2. the pilot must land at the earliest airport
   3. the pilot must inform the maintenance engineer
   4. the pilot must get instructions from the aviation wing on what should do in emergency
5. Based on the reading of the text, state a point to further the statement. (1)
   Dozens of bird hits take place every day ______.
   
   1. but only a few are dangerous
   2. all of them are fatal
   3. but after every bird hit it is imperative to land the aircraft
   4. the pilot should ignore them
6. Complete the sentence based on the following statement: (1)
   Complete attention of the crew is demanded during take-off and landing.
   We can say this because ______.
7. Complete the sentence appropriately with one/two words. (1)
   In cases where the aircraft engine infests the bird, it leads to the loss of thrust and causes problems in ______.
8. Which are the areas more prone to bird hits? (1)
9. Based on the reading of the text, state a point to challenge the given statement: (1)
   The area around air fields should be clear of any waste disposal sites.
10. Look at the graph. It shows that between 2016 and 2021, whereas air flights have come down, the bird-hits have gone up. This implies that the incidence of bird hits has: (1)
    1. decreased
    2. increased
    3. remained constant
    4. been alarming

You are Dr. Mehra, an eminent educationist who has been invited to address the students of Sunshine Public School on 'The Benefits of Reading' and release a book written by one of the students. Draft a formal letter in 50 words expressing your inability to attend the function. Mention the day, date, time and venue.

You have received an invitation to attend the prize giving ceremony for the Inter-School Science Exhibit Competition. Write a formal letter in 50 words to the Principal of Rose Public School, Simla informing him/her about your inability to attend the ceremony. You are Dr. Suri. Mention the day, date, time and venue.

Send a formal letter of invitation in 50 words to Dr. Mehra, noted novelist and educationist, to speak on, 'The Importance of Books'. You are Lena/Sanjay, Secretary, Literary Club, S. S. Public School. Mention the day, date, time and venue.

Read the passage given below:

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below:

1. Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option: (1)
   Majority of seagulls fly only short distances as ______.
   1. they are more interested in food than flight
   2. they don't have energy
   3. they are not meant to fly low
   4. food is not available at high speed
2. Why were Jonathan Livingston's parents' dismayed? (1)
3. Give two reasons for Jonathan's unconventional behaviour. (1)
   (Clue: think about Jonathan's point of view.)
4. Select the option that conveys the opposite of 'glory' from the words used in paragraph 1. (1)
   1. disgrace
   2. dishonour
   3. learning
   4. unashamed
5. The writer would not agree with the given statements based on paragraph 2, EXCEPT (1)
   1. Jonathan could not fly but only glide.
   2. Jonathan wanted to be popular with other birds.
   3. Jonathan realised that even the albatross flew at high altitudes.
   4. The reason seagulls flew was to find food.
6. Jonathan was different, from other seagulls. Based on your understanding of paragraph 2, list what Jonathan wanted to know. (1)
7. What was the mother's concern about Jonathan? (1)
8. Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference with respect to the following: (1)
   Father reminds Jonathan that he 'can't eat a glide' in order to ______.
9. It, wasn't long before Jonathan Gull was off by himself again, far out at sea. Which trait of Jonathan does this statement reveal? (1)
   1. practical bird
   2. persistent learner
   3. lonely and sad
   4. carefree and irresponsible
10. Was it fair to fly like a falcon when he was just a seagull? Why does he say so? (1)

Read the passage given below:

Table. FMCG Products
1. Processed foods:	Cheese products, cereals
2. Prepared meals:	Ready-to-eat meals
3. Beverages:	Bottled water, aerated drinks, and juices
4. Baked goods:	Biscuits, bread
5. Fresh foods, frozen foods, and dry goods:	Fruits, vegetables, milk, butter, frozen food, and nuts
6. Medicines:	Aspirin, pain relievers, and over-the-counter medication that can be purchased without a prescription
7. Cleaning products:	Baking soda, washing powder
8. Cosmetics and toiletries:	Beauty products, soaps, toothpaste
9. Office supplies:	Pens, pencils

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below:

1. Does the following statement agree with the information given in para 1? (1)
   Food and beverages segment dominates the Global FMCG market and is expected to retain its dominance.
   Select from the following:
   1. True - If the statement agrees with the information.
   2. False - If the statement contradicts the information.
   3. Not Given - If there is no information on this.
2. What do you think gives opportunities to boost exports? (1)
3. Select the option that displays the most likely reason for FMCG rural sector being on track. (1)
   1. FMCG sector has been unable to get investments from the government.
   2. PLI schemes don't reach the rural sector.
   3. Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of the online grocery segment in India is expected to double in the next five years.
   4. There is a desire to buy branded products in the villages too.
4. Complete the sentence based on the following statement: (1)
   The Indian FMCG industry grew by 16% in 2021, a 9-year high, despite nationwide lockdowns because ______.
5. From the given pie chart, which segment of FMCG accounts for the maximum percentage of the sector? (1)
6. Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option: (1)
   The combination of increasing income and higher aspiration levels in the rural areas has led to ______.
   1. the Government taking a direct interest
   2. the demand for branded products
   3. price increases across product categories
   4. the fall of supply in urban areas
7. How is the Government trying to help Indian brands of food products in the international markets? (1)
8. Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option: (1)
   The concluding paragraph of the passage makes a clear case ______.
   1. that the rural people also want branded products
   2. that the FMCG industry will not focus on brand consciousness
   3. for the role of data analytics in the FMCG industry
   4. for the Government's role by providing incentives
9. What will be the impact of the increased level of brand consciousness? (1)
10. Based on the reading of the passage, correct the following statement: (1)
    The urban segment contributes to about 45% of the revenue share, while the rural segment accounts for 55%.

You are the Secretary of the Student Council at Holy Mother Convent School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi. Your school is organizing a Diwali Mela. Draft a formal invitation letter in about 50 words to be sent to the Chairman of your school, inviting him to inaugurate the Mela. You are Amita/Amit. Mention the day, date, time and venue.