ISC (Commerce) Class 12 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

What did the poet learn about himself from the “friend in specs” in Wild Oats?

In The Shield of Achilles, what was Thetis’ reaction to “what the god had wrought”? Why did she feel this way?

Imagine yourself in Scout’s place, wearing a ham costume and walking back with Jem after the Halloween pageant. Based on what Harper Lee writes about that evening, what would you see, hear and feel? Would the experience leave a lasting impact on you? Briefly explain why or why not.

Write a short note on how the following character contribute to the themes of the novel in their own way.

Tom Robinson

Write a short note on how the following character contribute to the themes of the novel in their own way.

Mayella

Narrate in detail how Kanai gets to know about the legend of Bon Bibi. What does he learn? Why do the people of the tide country revere Bon Bibi?

Write a short note on Nilima’s work at Lusibari.

Write a short note on the character and role of Moyna.

Comment on the relationship between Mrs Linde and Nils Krogstad, and the decisions made by them.

Write a short note on why the Nora-Torvald relationship is an unbalanced one, with control in the hands of Torvald.

Write a short note on the consequences of Torvald discovering the truth about Nora.

Happy Loman, although overshadowed by his elder brother, plays a significant role in the play. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your opinion with judiciously selected evidence from the play.

Write a short note on Biff’s habit of stealing.

Write a short note on Dave Singleman as a role model for a misguided follower.

The Stag by Ted Hughes places the stag and the spectators in a hunt that contrasts grace and cruelty. Comment.

Write a short note on why the thrushes are an essential part of March by Edward Thomas.

Write a short note on how W. H. Auden’s Musee des Beaux Arts portrays human suffering.

You had gone on a trekking expendition with a group of friends. As night closed in, you realised that you were separated from the group. Describe your initial feelings and the place where you got lost. How did you spend the night alone before you were reunited with your group? 

You had gone on a trekking expendition with a group of friends. As night closed in, you realised that you were separated from the group. Describe your initial feelings and the place where you got lost. How did you spend the night alone before you were reunited with your group? 

It is easy to advise others not to worry, but difficult for oneself to follow the same. Narrate an experience which made you realise the truth of this statement.