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MP Board Class
12 English Core Solved Sample Paper -2024

Higher
Secondary Examination English Sample Question Paper for Practice Only

Time: 3 Hours Maximum
Marks: 80

Total No. of Questions: 15

Instructions:

Read all the questions carefully.
Read the instructions given with
the questions before attempting them.
Marks for each question are
indicated against them.

MP Board Class 12 English Core Sample Paper 2024

(Concept Map – English & Hindi)

Section A: Reading (10
Marks)

Passage Comprehension

Read
passages carefully
Answer
questions based on passage
(गद्यांश समझना)
गद्यांश को ध्यान से पढ़ें
प्रश्नों के उत्तर गद्यांश के आधार पर
दें

Section B: Writing (16
Marks)

1. Advertisement/Notice
Writing

Format
& Content is key
(विज्ञापन/सूचना लेखन)
प्रारूप और विषयवस्तु महत्वपूर्ण हैं

2. Letter
Writing

Formal
letter to officials/friends
(पत्र लेखन)
सरकारी अधिकारियों या मित्रों को औपचारिक
पत्र

3. Report/Paragraph
Writing

Accidents,
Social Issues
(रिपोर्ट/अनुच्छेद लेखन)
दुर्घटना, सामाजिक मुद्दे

Section C: Grammar (10
Marks)

1. Fill
in the Blanks

Use
appropriate words
(रिक्त स्थान भरें)
सही शब्दों का प्रयोग करें

2. Do
as Directed

Sentence
transformation
(निर्देशानुसार करें)
वाक्य परिवर्तन

Section D: Literature (44
Marks)

1. Extracts
from Prose/Poetry

Answer
based on context
(गद्य/कविता से अंश)
संदर्भ के अनुसार उत्तर दें

2. Short
Answer Questions

Key
themes & character analysis
(लघु उत्तर प्रश्न)
मुख्य विषय और पात्रों का विश्लेषण

3. Long
Answer Questions

In-depth
analysis of stories, poems
(दीर्घ उत्तर प्रश्न)
कहानियों, कविताओं का विस्तृत विश्लेषण

Section-A (Reading)

Q.1. Read the passages and answer the questions that
follow:

Passage:

The song of
birds is one of the loveliest sounds in nature. Sometimes when we are out in
the country and we hear birds singing, it seems to us they are calling back and
forth, that they are telling one another something. The fact is that birds do
communicate with one another, just as many other animals do. Of course, at
times the sounds birds make are more expressions of joy, just as we may make
cries of ‘Oh!’ and ‘Ah!’. But for the most part, the sounds that birds make are
attempts at communication. A mother hen makes sounds that warn her children of
danger and causes them to crouch down motionless. Then she gives another call
which collects them together. When wild birds migrate at night, they cry out.
These cries may keep the birds together and help lost ones return to the flock.
But the language of birds is different from the language as we use it. We use
words to express ideas and these words have to be learned. Birds don’t learn
their language. It is an inborn instinct with them. In one experiment, for example,
chicks were kept away from cocks and hens so they could not hear the sounds
they made. Yet when they grew up they were able to make those sounds just as
well as chicks that had grown up with cocks and hens! This does not mean that
birds can’t learn how to sing. In fact, some birds can learn the songs of other
birds. This is how the mocking bird gets its name.

Questions:

(i) In nature,
one of the loveliest sounds is:

(a) The sound of a film song
(b) The roar of a lion
(c) The song of a crow
(d) The song of birds

Answer: (d) The song of birds

(ii) When wild
birds migrate at night, they cry out:

(a) To keep them warm
(b) To keep the birds together
(c) To keep the enemy away
(d) To keep the young lings tight

Answer: (b) To keep the birds together

(iii) We human
beings use words:

(a) To express ideas
(b) To express meanings
(c) To express other’s speech
(d) To express talent

Answer: (a) To express ideas

(iv) Birds
don’t learn their language as:

(a) It is tough to learn
(b) It is only a quality with
humans
(c) It is an inborn instinct with
them
(d) It is developed with extra
intelligence

Answer: (c) It is an inborn instinct with them

(v) The adverb
form of ‘mocking’ is:

(a) Mock
(b) Mockingly
(c) Mockery
(d) Mocked

Answer: (b) Mockingly

(vi) The sounds
of birds are an attempt to:

(a) Sing a song
(b) Communicate
(c) Fly
(d) Start a meeting

Answer: (b) Communicate

(vii) Which of
the following has the similar meaning of ‘a group of birds?

(a) Banish
(b) Flock
(c) Apart
(d) Herd

Answer: (b) Flock

(viii) Which of
these is the main idea of the above passage?

(a) Importance of nature
(b) Necessity of sounds of birds
(c) Importance of sounds of birds
(d) Importance of ecosystem

Answer: (c) Importance of sounds of birds

(ix) Why does a
mother hen make sounds?

(a) To feed her chicks
(b) To protect her chicks
(c) To gather her chicks
(d) Both (b) and (c)

Answer: (d) Both (b) and (c)

(x) Which of
the following is true about birds?

(a) They learn making sounds by
themselves
(b) They know how to communicate
with humans
(c) They can learn sounds of other
birds
(d) Both (a) and (c)

Answer: (d) Both (a) and (c)

Q.2. Read the following passage carefully and make notes
on it. Also give a suitable title to it.

Violence has played a great part in the
world’s history. It is today playing an equally important part and probably it
will continue to do so for a considerable time. It is impossible to ignore the
importance of violence in the past and present. To do so is to ignore life. Yet
violence is undoubtedly bad and brings an unending trail of evil consequences
with it. And worse even than violence are the motives of hatred, cruelty,
revenge and punishment which very often accompany violence. Indeed, violence is
bad, not intrinsically, but because of these motives that go with it. There can
be violence without these motives there can be violence for a good object as
well as for an evil object. But it is extremely difficult to separate violence
from these motives, and therefore, it is desirable to avoid violence as far as
possible. In avoiding it, however someone cannot accept a negative attitude of
submitting to bad and far greater evils. Submission to violence or the
acceptance of an unjust regime based on violence is against the spirit of
non-violence. The non-violent method, in order to justify itself, must be
dynamic and capable of changing such a regime of social order

(Violence has
played a great part in the world’s history…)

Answer: Title: The Role and Impact of
Violence

Role of violence in history
1.1 Important in world’s history
1.2 Still plays a significant role
Consequences of violence
2.1 Bad results of violence
2.2 Accompanied by hatred, cruelty, and revenge
Violence for good or evil
3.1 Can be for good or bad purposes
3.2 Difficult to separate from bad motives
Non-violent methods
4.1 Should be dynamic
4.2 Must change unjust regimes

Section-B (Writing)

Q.3. You are Nakul Sehgal. You want to let your flat.
Draft an advertisement to be published in the classified column of a newspaper.

Answer:

FLAT FOR RENT
A spacious 2 BHK flat available for rent in Green Valley Apartments, Sector 45,
Gurgaon. Well-furnished, with all modern amenities and ample parking space.
Rent: ₹20,000/month. Contact: Nakul Sehgal, +91-xxxxxxx.

You are Rohit Rajak, student of class XII of Govt. HSS,
Kolaras. You have found a bag in the school playground. Prepare a notice for
the school notice board giving the information about the bag.

Answer:

GOVERNMENT HSS,
KOLARAS
NOTICE
FOUND BAG
Date: 04 October 2024

A black leather
bag has been found in the school playground on 03 October 2024. The owner is
requested to collect it from the undersigned by providing valid identification.
For more information, contact: Rohit Rajak (Class XII)

Q.4. Write a letter to the collector of your district
about the lack of facilities and malfunctioning of the government hospital of
your area.

Answer:

Rohit Rajak
Govt. HSS, Kolaras
04 October 2024

The District
Collector
Kolaras

Subject:
Complaint regarding lack of facilities and malfunctioning of the Government
Hospital

Respected Sir,
I am writing to draw your attention to the lack of basic medical facilities and
the malfunctioning of the government hospital in our area. Patients are facing
several difficulties due to the shortage of doctors, medicines, and diagnostic
equipment. The hospital is overcrowded, and the staff is unresponsive.

I request you
to kindly take immediate action to improve the condition of the hospital for
the well-being of the local community.

Yours
sincerely,
Rohit Rajak

Q.4. Write a letter to your friend advising him to study
English, Maths, General Knowledge, and Reasoning for the upcoming NDA exam.

Answer:

Rohit Rajak
Govt. HSS, Kolaras
04 October 2024

Dear [Friend’s
Name],

I hope you are
doing well. I wanted to share some important advice regarding your preparation
for the upcoming NDA exam. This is a crucial time, and your focus should be on
strengthening key subjects like English, Maths, General Knowledge, and
Reasoning.

Start by
practicing Mathematics daily, as this section is a major part of the exam. Make
sure to focus on speed and accuracy. For English, work on grammar, vocabulary,
and comprehension exercises regularly. It’s essential to develop a good command
over the language.

General
Knowledge will require reading newspapers, magazines, and preparing from
current affairs. Lastly, Reasoning can be tricky, so practice a variety of
questions to sharpen your logical thinking. With dedication and hard work, I am
sure you will succeed.

Best of luck
for your preparations!

Yours
sincerely,
Rohit Rajak

Section-B (Writing)

Q.5. You have witnessed an accident. Write a report for a
newspaper about the accident using the following inputs:

Where, when, and how did the
accident happen?
People, vehicles involved, loss of
life, and property.
The scene of the accident.
Details of casualties—deaths,
injured, hospitalized.
Role of the police.

Answer:

Terrible
Accident on National Highway 44

Kolaras, 03
October 2024:
A fatal accident occurred on National Highway 44 near Kolaras at around 10 AM
yesterday, involving a speeding truck and a private car. The accident took
place when the truck, reportedly out of control, collided head-on with the car.
The car was carrying a family of four.

Eyewitnesses
reported a devastating scene, with the car completely crushed under the impact.
Sadly, two passengers lost their lives on the spot, and the other two were
rushed to the nearby district hospital in critical condition. The truck driver
fled the scene but was later apprehended by the police.

The police
arrived promptly and secured the area, redirecting traffic to avoid congestion.
A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing. The injured are
receiving treatment, and further updates are awaited.

Write a short paragraph on any one of the following
topics in about 120 words:

A. Women
Empowerment
B. Value of Games and Sports
C. Social Media and Its Role in Students’ Lives
D. Online Education: Boon or Bane

Answer (B:
Value of Games and Sports):

Value of Games
and Sports

Games and
sports play an essential role in the overall development of a person. They not
only keep us physically fit but also contribute to mental well-being. Regular
participation in sports helps in building character, enhancing teamwork, and
fostering leadership qualities. It teaches discipline, time management, and the
ability to handle pressure. Playing games is also an excellent way to reduce
stress and relax the mind after rigorous academic or professional work.
Moreover, sports promote a healthy lifestyle and prevent many health issues
like obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Thus, the value of games and sports
is undeniable, making them an integral part of our lives.

Section-C (Grammar)

Q.6. Fill in the blanks (any five):

(i) Work hard, lest you _____ fail.

(a) Should
(b) Will
(c) Can

Answer: (a) Should

(ii) This table is made _____ wood.

(a) With
(b) From
(c) Of

Answer: (c) Of

(iii) Would you like to have _____ coffee?

(a) Any
(b) Some
(c) Many

Answer: (b) Some

(iv) I _____ anything since morning.

(a) Haven’t eaten
(b) Didn’t eat
(c) Don’t eat

Answer: (a) Haven’t eaten

(v) Where is _____ book that I gave you
yesterday?

(a) A
(b) An
(c) The

Answer: (c) The

(vi) Walk carefully, _____ you will fall
down.

(a) Else
(b) But
(c) And

Answer: (a) Else

Q.7. Do as directed (any five):

(i) He failed. He did not study well.
(Combine the pair of sentences using ‘so’)

Answer: He did not study well, so he failed.

(ii) Mumbai is larger than Bhopal.
(Change into positive degree)

Answer: Bhopal is not as large as Mumbai.

(iii) As soon as the sun rises, I wake up.
(Rewrite the sentence using ‘no sooner… than’)

Answer: No sooner does the sun rise than I
wake up.

(iv) He is the boy who has won the race.
(Identify the underlined clause)

Answer: Relative clause

(v) He said to me, “You have been
selected.”
(Change the narration)

Answer: He told me that I had been selected.

(vi) Unless you work hard, you can’t win
the match.
(Rewrite the sentence using ‘if’)

Answer: If you don’t work hard, you can’t win
the match.

Section-D (Textbooks)

Q.8. Read the following extract and answer the questions
that follow:

Extract:

“My children,
this is the last lesson I shall give you. The order has come from Berlin to
teach only German in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine. The new Master comes
tomorrow. This is your last French lesson. I want you to be very attentive.”
What a thunderclap these words were to me! Oh, the wretches; that was what they
had put up at the town hall! My last French lesson! Why, I hardly knew how to
write! I should never learn anymore! I must stop there, then! Oh, how sorry I
was for not learning my lessons, for seeking birds’ eggs, or going sliding on
the Saar! My books, that had seemed such a nuisance a while ago, so heavy to
carry, my grammar, and my history of the saints, were old friends now that I
couldn’t give up.

Questions:

(i) Which of
these orders has come from Berlin?

(a) Closure of school
(b) No French to be taught
(c) Rustication of Franz
(d) Transfer of M. Hamel

Answer: (b) No French to be taught

(ii) Why does
M. Hamel want the students to be attentive?

(a) Because the order has come
from Berlin
(b) Because it is his last French
lesson
(c) Because he is about to tell
important questions for their exam
(d) Because the government officer
is on a visit

Answer: (b) Because it is his last French
lesson

(iii) Which of
these seemed ‘old friends’ to Franz?

(a) M. Hamel
(b) The blackboard
(c) His classmates
(d) His books

Answer: (d) His books

(iv) “What a
thunderclap these words were to me!”
Which of these expresses the meaning of the underlined word in the above line?

(a) Loud and clear
(b) Startling and unexpected
(c) Pleasant and welcome
(d) Encouraging and full of zeal

Answer: (b) Startling and unexpected

(v) Which of
these moods did Franz express when he was told that it was his last French
lesson?

(a) Inspired and cheerful
(b) Repenting and sorrowful
(c) Optimistic and serious
(d) Romantic and humorous

Answer: (b) Repenting and sorrowful

Q.9. Read the following extracts and answer the questions
that follow:

Extract-A:

Now we will
count to twelve
And we will all keep still.
For once on the face of the
Earth Let’s not speak in any
language, Let’s stop for one
second,
And not move our arms so much.

Questions:

(i) Who is the
poet of ‘Keeping Quiet’?

(a) Kamala Das
(b) Stephen Spender
(c) Pablo Neruda
(d) John Keats

Answer: (c) Pablo Neruda

(ii) What does
the poet want others to do?

(a) To keep quiet and introspect
(b) To make noise and find fault
(c) To spread wars all around
(d) None of these

Answer: (a) To keep quiet and introspect

(iii) Why
should we keep quiet according to the poet?

(a) For attaining peace
(b) For maintaining brotherhood
(c) For silence
(d) All of these

Answer: (d) All of these

Extract-B:

The injured man
was an American. As his cap fell off, they saw his wet, yellow-coloured hair
which had not been cut for a long time. He was young, his face had such marks
which indicated that he had been tortured. He had a rough, unkempt
yellow-coloured beard. As he had fainted, he did not know of the presence of
Sadao and Hana.

Now Sadao
remembered the wound, and with his expert fingers he began to search for it.
Blood flowed freshly at his touch. On the right side of his lower back, Sadao
saw that a gun wound had been reopened. The flesh was blackened with powder.
Sometime, not many days ago, the man had been shot and had not been tended. It
was bad chance that the rock had struck the wound.

Questions:

(i) Who was the
injured man?

(a) British
(b) American
(c) Japanese
(d) Indian

Answer: (b) American

(ii) How did
the man get injured?

(a) By gun
(b) By stones
(c) By sword
(d) None of the above

Answer: (a) By gun

(iii) Who was
Sadao?

(a) A soldier
(b) A fisherman
(c) A doctor
(d) A farmer

Answer: (c) A doctor

(iv) The face
of the injured man indicated:

(a) That he was in pain
(b) That he was tortured
(c) That he was old
(d) That he was handsome

Answer: (b) That he was tortured

Q.10. Answer the following questions in about 30 words
(any five):

(i) How did
Franz’s feelings about M. Hamel and school change?
Answer:
Franz initially disliked M. Hamel and found school burdensome. However, when he
realized it was his last French lesson, he felt remorseful for not paying
attention in class and developed a deep respect for M. Hamel, appreciating his
dedication.

(ii) In the
lesson ‘The Lost Spring,’ who is Mukesh? What is his dream?
Answer:
Mukesh is a boy from Firozabad who belongs to a family of bangle makers. Unlike
others in his community, his dream is to break free from the tradition of
bangle making and become a motor mechanic.

(iii) Why was
Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?
Answer:
Douglas was determined to overcome his fear of water because it restricted his
freedom to enjoy swimming and other water activities. His fear resulted from a
near-drowning incident in childhood, and he wanted to conquer it to live a
fuller life.

(iv) From where
did the peddler get the idea of the world being a rattrap?
Answer:
The peddler got the idea of the world being a rattrap from his own experience
of wandering about, and one day, while thinking about his miserable life, he
concluded that the world with its riches, joys, and luxuries lures people like
a rattrap.

(v) Why did the
servants think Gandhi to be another peasant?
Answer:
The servants thought Gandhi was another peasant because of his simple and
humble appearance. He dressed in a plain dhoti, which made him look no
different from the poor peasants of Champaran.

(vi) Why is
‘Pancakes’ related to Gemini Studios?
Answer:
‘Pancakes’ is related to Gemini Studios because it was a brand of makeup
material that was heavily used in the film studio to apply makeup to actors and
actresses during film shootings.

Q.11. Answer the following questions in about 30 words
(any three):

(i) In the poem
‘My Mother at Sixty-Six,’ why are the young trees described as ‘sprinting’?
Answer:
In the poem, the young trees are described as ‘sprinting’ because they seem to
rush past the speeding car. This image contrasts with the old, weak, and still
appearance of the poet’s mother, highlighting the passage of time and the
mother’s aging.

(ii) In the
poem ‘Keeping Quiet,’ what does the poet mean by saying ‘victory with no
survivors’?
Answer:
By ‘victory with no survivors,’ the poet Pablo Neruda refers to the futility of
war and violence. Even if one side wins a conflict, the destruction caused is
so great that no one truly benefits, and humanity loses in the process.

(iii) In the
poem ‘A Roadside Stand,’ why does the poet call the car selfish?
Answer:
The poet calls the car selfish because the rich travelers, driving past the
roadside stand, ignore the poor farmers trying to sell their goods. They only
care about their own journey and show no empathy toward the struggling rural
people.

Q.12. Answer the following questions in about 30 words
(any two):

(i) What does
‘The Third Level’ refer to?
Answer:
‘The Third Level’ refers to a fictional level at Grand Central Station in New
York, where the protagonist, Charley, finds himself. It symbolizes an escape
from the harsh realities of the modern world into a simpler, idealistic past,
specifically the year 1894.

(ii) In what
condition did Dr. Sadao and Hana find the white man at the seashore?
Answer:
Dr. Sadao and Hana found the white man unconscious and severely injured with a
gunshot wound on the right side of his lower back. His clothes were soaked with
blood, and he was in a state of extreme weakness and fainted when they
approached.

(iii) How does
Derry get his face burnt?
Answer:
Derry’s face was burnt when acid accidentally spilled on one side of his face.
The acid caused permanent scars, making him self-conscious and leading to his
isolation from society due to the physical disfigurement.

Q.13. Answer the following questions in about 75 words
(any two):

(i) Justify the
title of the story ‘The Last Lesson.’
Answer:
The title ‘The Last Lesson’ is justified because it refers to the final French
lesson that M. Hamel, the teacher, gives to his students. After the German
occupation of Alsace and Lorraine, French is to be replaced by German in
schools, and this becomes the last opportunity for the students to learn their
native language. It highlights themes of loss, patriotism, and regret for not
valuing one’s own language and culture earlier.

(ii) What made
the peddler finally change his ways?
Answer:
The kindness and hospitality of Edla Willmansson made the peddler change his
ways. Her trust in him, despite knowing he was a thief, and her compassionate treatment
of him as a guest helped him realize that there was still goodness in the
world. This prompted him to return the money he had stolen and leave behind his
old dishonest life.

(iii) In the
lesson ‘Indigo,’ why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being resolute?
Answer:
Rajkumar Shukla is described as being resolute because of his unwavering
determination to bring Mahatma Gandhi to Champaran to address the issues faced
by the indigo farmers. Despite Gandhi’s initial reluctance and his busy
schedule, Shukla persistently followed him and waited patiently until Gandhi
finally agreed to visit Champaran. His persistence led to a significant turning
point in the struggle for farmers’ rights.

Q.14. Answer the following question in about 75 words:

Explain the
central idea of the poem ‘A Thing of Beauty.’

Answer:
The central idea of the poem A Thing of Beauty by John Keats is that
beautiful things provide eternal joy and solace to the human soul. They uplift
our spirits and offer comfort in times of sadness, despair, and suffering. The
poet believes that beauty, whether found in nature or art, has the power to
heal and rejuvenate, making life worth living. It leaves a lasting impression,
providing peace and happiness in an otherwise challenging world.

How does Aunt Jennifer express her bitterness and anger
against males?

Answer:
Aunt Jennifer expresses her bitterness and anger against male dominance through
her artwork, specifically the tigers she embroiders. These tigers, fearless and
prancing confidently, represent the freedom and power that she lacks in her own
life due to her oppressive marriage. Aunt Jennifer, burdened by the weight of
her wedding band and the control of her husband, uses her art to channel her
suppressed emotions and depict the strength and courage she longs to possess
but is denied.

Q.15. Answer the following question in about 75 words:

How did the Tiger
King stand in danger of losing his kingdom? How was he able to avoid the
danger? Explain.

Answer:
The Tiger King stood in danger of losing his kingdom because he was warned at
birth that he would be killed by a tiger. In order to defy this prophecy, he declared
that he would kill 100 tigers. The British officers, who were fond of hunting
tigers, desired to hunt in his kingdom. To avoid offending the British and
risking his throne, the King cleverly sent them expensive gifts and pleased
them, thus ensuring that they did not interfere in his kingdom.

Write a character sketch of Dr. Sadao.

Answer:
Dr. Sadao is a skilled Japanese surgeon, known for his expertise and dedication
to his profession. He is a complex character who is torn between his duty to
his country and his duty as a doctor. When he finds a wounded American soldier
on the shore, despite his nationalist feelings and the risk to his life, he
chooses to save the man, demonstrating his compassionate and ethical nature.
Dr. Sadao is a man of integrity, balancing personal and professional conflicts
with a strong moral compass.

MP Board Class 12 English Core Solved Sample Paper -2024

MP Board Class 12 English Core Sample Paper 2024

Section A: Reading (10 Marks)

Section B: Writing (16 Marks)

Section C: Grammar (10 Marks)

Section D: Literature (44 Marks)