HSC Arts Class 12 - Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Question Bank Solutions

What seems ‘curious’ to the author?

Why does the author say that it is important to include a tea recipe in cookery books?

Mention the countries in which tea is a part of civilization.

Which tea does the author prefer– China tea or Indian tea?

According to the author, what does the phrase ‘a nice cup of tea’ refer to?

What is the second golden rule in the preparation of tea?

How does army tea taste?

Do tea lovers generally like strong tea or weak tea?

Why should tea be directly added to the pot?

Why does the author prefer the cylindrical cup to a flat cup?

What should be poured into the cup first–tea or milk?

Why does the author advise removing cream from the milk?

Does the author like drinking tea with sugar? Give reasons.

Why does the author refer to himself as being in ‘a minority’?

Whom does the author call ‘misguided people’? What is his advice to them?

What are the author’s views on China tea?

How does adding sugar affect the taste of tea?

Elucidate the author’s ideas about teapots.

Summarise George Orwell’s distinctive ideas in “A Nice Cup of Tea”.

Discuss how the essay reveals the factual points and the author’s personal opinions on the preparation of tea.