HSC Commerce: Marketing and Salesmanship 12th Standard Board Exam - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions

Explain how the setting of the extract contributes to the theme of the novel.

‘When the turn of my class came I sat up anxiously’.
Why was the narrator anxious? Explain the statement by citing suitable references from the extract.

Select two statements that describe the theme of the extract:

1. Half-yearly report of the Students’ Council was not an important event for the students and teachers of the school.
2. The writer was immensely pleased to notice the progress of his students.
3. The students showed a remarkable change in their behavior and were progressing in all the subjects.
4. The head of the institution was against conducting such activities in the school.

The relationship between the teacher and the students is highlighted in the extract. Illustrate with suitable examples from the extract.

Explain in brief the theme of 'To Sir, With Love'.

Describe the atmosphere of the school described in the extract.

Explain the following statement that enriches the language and create a powerful impact.

Miss Phillips is transformed into a very convincing personality.

Explain the following statement that enriches the language and create a powerful impact.

There are many features of language that contribute the smooth sailing of the plot.

Following the given dialogue of the major character in the extract. Find out who the speaker is, his/her tone, the style, significance etc. of the dialogue.

Following the given dialogue of the major character in the extract. Find out who the speaker is, his/her tone, the style, significance etc. of the dialogue.

Which one among the following is not a major character of the novel? Justify. (Select the correct one)

Complete the table highlighting the various traits of the major characters in the extract.

Phileas Fogg is as cool as a cucumber whereas Passepartout is as crazy as a loon. Explain the statement by citing some references from the extract.

Detective Fix tried hard but could not fix the charge of robbery on Fogg. Explain the statement from the point of view of Fix.

Describe the character sketch of Aouda from Fogg’s point of view.

Arrange the incidents in the correct sequence as per their occurrence in the extract.

1. Aouda accepted Fogg’s proposal of marriage.
2. When set free, the first thing that Fogg did was he knocked Fix down.
3. As a part of duty, Fix arrested, Fogg.
4. At the fifty-seventh second, Fogg entered the Reform Club Saloon.

There is a sudden twist in the climax of the novel. Explain by citing some lines and relevant examples from the extract.

Which of the following is an appropriate reason for Phileas Fogg starting his journey around the world?

Which of the following are used as a means of transport in the novel? How do they help the character/s in the extract?

1. Elephant
2. Horse
3. Train
4. Steamer

The beginning of the extract is a scene in the prison at the custom-house. From there the novel moves further from one place/spot to another. Pick and explain all the places/spots where the incident took place.

The most of the part of the setting in the extract is in London. Explain how the setting of the extract is suited to the theme of the novel.