HSC Arts (English Medium) 12th Standard Board Exam - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions

Do as Directed.

My fear had vanished and I started feeling at home in my hostel.  (Use 'when')

Do as Directed.

It was only my self-esteem which stopped me.  (Remove ‘which’)

Do as Directed.

I plunged into all these branches of knowledge. It was a period of renaissance.    (Join with ‘which’)

Do as Directed.

When I look back, there are a number of lessons that I cherish.  (Remove ‘When’)

Do as Directed.

There are hundreds who tell me that they understood the theory of relativity.      (Remove 'who')

Achyut Godbole has written many bestsellers that are famous far and wide. Read at least two books of your choice, make summary of those books and submit.

Choose the mode of travel that you would like the most for a journey.

1. Airways
2. Waterways
3. Railways
4. Roadways

Give reasons for your preference.

1. __________________
2. __________________
3. __________________

Following are the activities of the poet related to his journey on the road. Divide them into two parts as ‘activities the poet will practice’ and ‘activities he will not practice’.

1. Walking along the road though he does not know where it reaches
2. Complaining about the discomforts during the journey
3. Postponing the journey
4. Praying for good fortune
5. Carrying the fond memories of the good people
6. Creating contacts with famous and influential people
7. Striving to achieve high and bright success. 
8. Reflecting and developing his own ‘self’

Write down the traits the poet exhibit through the given line. 

Henceforth, I ask for no good fortune-I myself am good fortune

Write down the traits the poet exhibit through the given line. 

Henceforth, I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing.

Write down the trait the poet exhibits through the given line. 

I do not want the constellations any nearer.

Write down the traits the poet exhibit through the given line. 

I swear it is impossible for me to get rid of them

Write down the traits the poet exhibit through the given line. 

I am filled with them – I will fill them in return.

‘Healthy, free, the world before me’. Express your views regarding the above line.

With the help of the following points, write a poetic appreciation of the poem ‘Song of the Open Road.

• About the poem/poet and the title
• The theme
• Poetic style
• The language/poetic devices used in the poem
• Special features
• Message, values, morals in the poem
• Your opinion about the poem

Artisans are also called craftsmen. They are creators of diverse goods and use their hands to create unique, functional, and also decorative items using traditional techniques. Now complete the web given below:

Discuss with your partner the season/occasion when we need:

woollen clothes

Discuss with your partner the season/occasion when we need:

casual clothes

Discuss with your partner the season/occasion when we need:

rich silk clothes

Discuss with your partner the season/occasion when we need:

colourful, comfortable clothes