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

The functions of a lighthouse are

Discuss in pairs the various famous rocks in the world and mention the places where they are.

Narrate in class a story about someone who destroyed or spoilt someone else’s good work.

Discuss in pairs and groups the following expressions. Take the help of your teacher.

1. As you sow so shall you reap
2. Crime gets its own punishment
3. What goes around comes around
4. Tit for tat
5. Evil digs a pit for others but falls into the same

Narrate in groups the scene described in the beginning of the poem.

Complete the following statement:

The Abbot of Aberbrothok placed a bell on the Inchcape Rock because _______.

Complete the following statement:

The mariners were grateful to the Abbot of Aberbrothok because _______.

Complete the following statement:

The result of the thick haze that covered the sky was that ______.

Complete the following statement:

The Rover in frustration pulled his hair and cursed himself because ______.

Given below are the events that give the theme of the poem in a jumbled form. Arrange in a proper sequence as per their occurrence.

1. The waves were so small that they did not move enough to ring the bell at the Inchcape Rock.
2. The Abbot of Aberbrothok had placed the bell on a buoy on the rock.
3. There was a thick haze spread over the atmosphere.
4. Ralph bent over from the boat.
5. Sir Ralph cursed himself in despair and in his frustration tore his hair.

Describe the qualities of the Abbot of Aberbrothok in your own words.

‘Jealousy’ is the most incurable defect. Justify.

‘But the Rover’s mirth was wickedness’. Explain this line in your own words with the help of the poem.

Write an appreciation of the poem, ‘The Inchcape Rock’.

The poem begins with:
‘Without either sign or sound of their shock,
The waves flowed over the Inchcape Rock.’
It ends with:
‘Till the vessel strikes with a shivering shock.’
On the basis of these lines explain the change in mood of the poem.

Complete the following web.

When you make your future plans you think of:

1. Career
2. ___________
3. ___________
4. ___________

‘Plan your tomorrow’ by completing the table given below. One is done for you.

Discuss with your friend how she/he spent the whole day that was beneficial for others.

1. _____________
2. _____________
3. ______________

‘was it well or sorely spent’? Explain the meaning and give illustrations.