KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, RAIPUR REGION
SAMPLE PAPER, 2023-24
CLASS : XII ENGLISH CORE (301)
MARKING SCHEME
SECTION: A: READING SKILLS
Ans. 1.
1. (D) All of the above
2. (B) the brain is strengthened by multiplying them.
3. As soon as one starts exercising, the body reacts immediately. It releases a particular
hormone to raise the heart rate, blood pressure and blood glucose level. As one gets
fitter, it takes a longer, harder ride to trigger that same response.
4. higher on tests of memory, reasoning and planning.
5. (B) Sedentary
6. As we age, our brain shrinks and the connections weaken. Exercise restores and
protects the brain cells. Neuroscientists say, "Adults who exercise display sharper
memory skills, higher concentration levels, more fluid thinking and greater problem-
solving ability than those who are sedentary.”
7. The fertilizer is added to plants to increase their productivity. Similarly, exercise helps
brain to work more efficiently.
8. Dr. Manjari says that "Exercise works in the same way as psychotherapy and
antidepressants in the treatment of depression, maybe better,". Her statement will help
the readers to engage in some or the other kind of exercise and win over their
depression.
9. (B) (b) and (c)
Ans. 2.
1. The industries are in search of fresh minds and they are looking for fresh ideas on
existing projects for better productivity.
2. (B) Knowing more about internships
3. it reveals that the average stipend offered to interns was recorded as Rs. 7,000.
4. (D) Management internships' popularity is more than twice that for Media.
5. (B) I have real-time experience in managing a team and many companies consider it
more meritorious than a degree in Management.
6. because virtual internship got three times more applications than in-office, since a
large chunk of students were the ones already enrolled in various courses or preferred
working from home.
7. Design and Architect
8. False.
SECTION : B : CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
Ans. 3. (Notice)
Format- 1 mark
The format should include: ISSUING AUTHORITY/ NAME OF THE INSTITUTION, The
Word “NOTICE”, HEADING, DATE, And WRITER’S NAME WITH DESIGNATION.
The candidate should not be penalized if he/she has used capital letters for writing a notice
within or without a box
Organization of Ideas – 1 mark, Content- 2 marks, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar- 1
mark
Suggested Answer for OR-
SARDAR PATEL VIDYALAYA, LUCKNOW
NOTICE
29 September, 2022
CHANGES IN SCHOOL UNIFORM
Due to increase in the number of cases of dengue and chickunguniya, the school
management has decided to allow students to wear full sleeve white shirt and
blue/black trousers from tomorrow onwards till 10 August, 2016. This will help to
protect students from mosquito bites. Students are requested not to wear coloured
clothes and maintain the decorum of the school.
Naina Khanna
Principal
Ans. 4. (Invitation/ Reply)
Format – 1 mark
(place, date, salutation (invitee – Dear Rameshwari & closing (Yours affectionately or any
other suitable closing)
Organization of Ideas – 1 mark, Content- 2 marks, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar- 1
mark
Ans. 5. (Letter)
Format – 1 mark
(1. Sender’s address, 2. date, 3. Receiver’s address, 4. Subject, 5. salutation, 6. Content, 7.
Closing.)
Organization of Ideas – 1 mark, Content- 2 marks, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar- 1
mark
Ans. 6. (Article)
Format (Heading/ Headline and Writer's/ Reporter’s Name ) 1 mark
Organization of Ideas – 1 mark, Content- 2 marks, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar- 1
mark
OR
(Report)
Format - Title & Byline (writer’s name) 1 mark
Organization of Ideas – 1 mark, Content- 2 marks, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar- 1
mark
Suggested Value Points
- injured dogs and cats
- abandoned pets
- very old animals
- all very well cared for
- well equipped medical room
- veterinary surgeon
- green surroundings
- any other relevant points
SECTION : C : LITERATURE
Ans. 7.
(a) 1. Poet’s mother
(b) 2. Kamala Das
(c) 2. losing her mother
(d) Because she looked dull in her old age
(e) 3. see you soon amma
(f) simile
OR
(a) 1. aabb
(b) 4. All of these
(c) a small stream
(d) 3. green plants
(e) Alliteration
(f) 3. Human being
(g) Ans. 8. (A)
(a) 1. The old gardener
(b) Superstitious
(c) 4. All of them
(d) He respects his master and thus can not dare
OR
(a) 2. Her elder brother
(b) 1. Bama
(c) Marginalised community
(d) To study hard
Ans. 9. (A) a. due to some appointment
b. sheer determination
c. D) near Ahmedabad
d. for several weeks
e. C) A Peasant
f. C) 15% of their holdings
OR
(B) ) a. World of exploiters and exploited
b. Misfortune of being born in low caste family
c. 4. Baggage of the bangle industry
d. 2. His father
e. Losing eyesight
f. 3. Mukesh
Ans. 10.
a) Saheb is not really happy working at the tea-stall because working for a master meant
sacrificing his freedom and his “carefree look”. Even though the job at the tea-stall
pays him 800 rupees and all his meals, he seems less contented than before.
b) The poet counts up to twelve in an attempt to remain calm and still. He wants to make
mankind realise the futility of their mindless words and actions and encourage people
to introspect for their own good.
c) Douglas was determined to overcome his fear of water because this phobia had ruined
his fishing trips. Moreover, he had also never been able to enjoy water sports like
canoeing, boating, and swimming. He was determined to get an instructor and learn
swimming to get over his fear of water.
d) On a wall, Aunt Jennifer has embroidered tigers. These tigers reflect both women's
imagination and men's oppression of women. And after Aunt Jennifer's death, it will
go on. As a result, her tigers will continue to prancing on the panel.
e) As Captain von Stable, the peddler signed himself because Edla had regarded him as
though he was a captain. He continued that he was a rat that would have been trapped
in the rattrap of this planet if he had not been elevated to captain, so he had the ability
to clear himself in that manner.
f) The “squealing of brakes” means that a car has stopped at their roadside stand. It
raises their hopes that the city-folk have stopped there to buy something from their
roadside stand and some city money will come into their hands.
Ans. 11.
a) In the beginning when Charley reached the third level he was confused. Later on he
noticed that the World a popular newspaper which had stopped its publication before
1894 was still available. He saw that day's edition of the World. It was dated June 11
1894.
b) He has two arms, two legs, eyes ears, tongue and a brain. And if he has a firm mind,
he can do better than others. It is by such words of encouragement that Mr. Lamb
draws Derry to himself.
c) The 'Students on Ice' programme aims to take high school students to the ends of the
world. It provides them with inspiring educational opportunities which foster in them
a new understanding and respect for our planet.
Ans. 12.
Value Points: Visit to one of the film sets of present day Bollywood- found a complete
transformation between film making of yesteryears and today big change in the location of
the shots- from indoor shooting to outdoor shooting- makeup then made a presentable
looking person to an ugly monster- now makeup enhanced the beauty of the people- then
writers were the most useless people and even inconspicuous people thought themselves to be
great poets- now writers are revered and have special mention- then many people wasted their
time being hired for no reason- now only people who work are allowed on sets- huge
transformation in technological aspect also-innovations are pushing the film industry to adapt
and adopt new ways to produce films and project quality content.
OR
Good morning my dear friends! Today I am going to express my views on Ethics and
Techniques of Interviewing. Common people think that an interview is the only and best
source of truth. It, according to them, is an art. Celebrities find themselves as victims, they
take interview as an unwarranted intrusion into their lives which somehow diminishes them.
Interviews are also described as thumbprints on windpipe because the interviewee becomes
exhausted by the questions of the interviewer. Despite its drawbacks, the interview has its
own advantages. Though, interview is an intrusion into the personal life of the interviewee, it
is always a supremely serviceable medium of communication. Through the interviews only,
we get vivid impressions of our contemporary celebrities. We get a glance of their way of
working. For being a successful and well thought-out reporter, who always asks answerable
and dexterous questions to his interviewees, one has to plan and prepare to conduct an
interview of a celebrity. Never ask ugly or embarrassing questions and make the celebrity
whom you interview always feel comfortable with your questions. Through the interviews,
readers not only get the information about the celebrities but many other important aspects of
interviewer's personality also come in their knowledge. Ask brief and quality questions to his
interviewees scrupulously. Let the interviewees speak in their own manner and never try to
interrupt or cross-question them.
In this way, interviewees will be free and frank with you. A prepared interviewer, in advance,
arranges the information and personality traits of his interviewees and then with full
preparations, starts his sessions. In all, I can say that all these traits make a disciplined and
dedicated interviewer.
Ans. 13.
The lesson 'On The Face of It' aptly depicts the loneliness and sense of alienation experienced
by Derry and Mr Lamb on account of disability. The actual pain and inconvenience caused by
the disabilities is often much less than the sense of alienation felt by the disabled person.
Derry suffered from severe negative complexes because of his burnt face. He became a
pessimistic loner who indulged in self pity and was always suspicious of the intention of
others. His anger and frustration made him withdrawn and an introvert. Mr. Lamb, on the
other hand, was inwardly a loner who craved for company and acceptance. Though outwardly
he was always jovial, outgoing and optimistic, he was an extremely sensitive person. Derry
and Mr. Lamb's physical disabilities caused pain and suffering not only to their body but also
to their mind and soul.
OR
Zitkala-Sa: I still remember my school days where I was a victim of racial oppression.
Bama: I too, can't forget my childhood when I was discriminated on the basis of my caste.
Zitkala-Sa: The day is still imprinted in my mind. So many voices were calling my name as I
had hidden myself to escape their decision of cutting my long hair. It was a bad experience
when they dragged me out, tied me to a chair and cut my long hair. I felt humiliated.
Bama: My struggle was equally disturbing though it is a bit different. Our community was
not given any respect in the society. We were labelled as low caste and the so called upper
caste people dominated us.
Zitkala-Sa: Then how did you come out of it?
Bama: It was Annan, my brother, who advised me to work hard. I followed his advice and
things changed. Now people look towards me for any kind of help.
Zitkala-Sa: Had we accepted their oppression our lives would have been different. It is only
our inner strength which motivated us to fight against these evils and stand out among the
crowd.
Bama: I agree with you. In my opinion, oppression should never be accepted in any form.
