RBSE Class 12th 2022 -SS-02-2022 Previous Year Papers

SECTION - A

1. Choose the correct alternative:

(i) "I never saw him look so tall." M. Hamel

• (a) had grown taller
• (b) stood on the chair
• (c) seemed very confident
• (d) None of these

Explanation: The phrase "look so tall" in the context of the story refers to M. Hamel's dignified and confident demeanor during his last lesson, not a physical change. Hence, the correct answer is (c) seemed very confident.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wants to drive a car? Saheb

   • (a) Mukesh
   • (b) Father of Mukesh
   • (c) Anees Jung

   Explanation: In the story "Lost Spring", Saheb is a ragpicker who wants to drive a car, and the author Anees Jung narrates this.

2. Douglas decided to learn swimming at the age of

   • (a) twelve years
   • (b) nine years
   • (c) ten or eleven years
   • (d) thirteen years

   Explanation: In "Deep Water", William Douglas decided to learn swimming when he was ten or eleven years old.

3. What was the name of the daughter of the ironmaster?

   • (a) Bee
   • (b) Edla Willmansson
   • (c) Katherine
   • (d) Anne

   Explanation: In "The Rattrap", the ironmaster's daughter is Edla Willmansson, who shows kindness to the peddler.

4. Gandhiji decided to urge the departure of the British. It was in

   • (a) 1917
   • (b) 1947
   • (c) 1948
   • (d) 1942

   Explanation: Gandhiji's decision to urge the departure of the British is associated with the Quit India Movement in 1942, but the correct year as per the question context is 1948 (post-independence).

5. Champaran district was divided into large estates owned by

   • (a) Indians, Englishmen
   • (b) Englishmen, Indian tenants
   • (c) Both (a) and (b)
   • (d) Indians, Indians

   Explanation: In "Indigo", the Champaran district was divided into large estates owned by Englishmen and worked by Indian tenants.

6. "Her face ashen like that of a corpse" – Which poetic device is used in this line?

   • (a) Simile
   • (b) Metaphor
   • (c) Personification
   • (d) Alliteration

   Explanation: The line uses "like" to compare the face to a corpse, making it a simile.

7. "That shut upon their lives like catacombs." Here catacombs means

   • (a) cemeteries
   • (b) tombs
   • (c) graves
   • (d) All of these

   Explanation: Catacombs are underground burial places, so all options (cemeteries, tombs, graves) are correct.

8. _______ can teach us as when everything seems dead.

   • (a) Teacher
   • (b) Earth
   • (c) Holy Book
   • (d) God

   Explanation: In the poem "Keeping Quiet", the earth teaches us when everything seems dead, as it remains alive and renews itself.

9. _______ makes human beings love life in spite of troubles and sufferings.

   • (a) Nature
   • (b) God
   • (c) Money
   • (d) Gold

   Explanation: Nature makes human beings love life despite troubles and sufferings, as reflected in the poem "A Thing of Beauty".

10. Who is the poet of the poem "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers"?

    • (a) Robert Frost
    • (b) John Keats
    • (c) Adrienne Rich
    • (d) Pablo Neruda

    Explanation: "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers" is written by Adrienne Rich, an American poet.

SECTION – A

4. The poet suggests to keep quiet for:

• (a) one hour
• (b) one day
• (c) one minute
• (d) one moment

The poet suggests keeping quiet for one moment to introspect and understand the world better.

5. Combine the sentences using the word "whom":
"He won the race. He is very strong."

6. Fill in the blanks by choosing the words given in brackets:

1. The guests arrived, the function began. (as soon as / because)
2. The man is rich enough to help you. (enough / too)
3. My car broke down on the way. (broke down / broke up / bring to)
4. All parents love their children with care and affection. (care / affection)
5. Come and sit by me. (to / by)
6. Pay attention to your study. (on / to)

SECTION – B

4. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty and charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Our own country is a little world in itself with an infinite variety and places for us to discover. I have travelled a great deal in this country and have grown in years. And yet I have not seen many parts of the country we love so much and seek to serve. I wish I had more time so that I could visit the nooks and corners of India.

I would like to go there in the company of bright young children whose minds are opening out with wonder and curiosity as they make new discoveries. I should like to go with them, not so much to the great cities of India as to the mountains and the forests and the great rivers and the old monuments, all of which tell us something of India’s story.

I would like them to discover for themselves that they can play about in the snow-covered parts of India and also see other places where tropical forests grow. Such a trip with children would be a voyage of discovery, of the beautiful trees, the hillsides and the flowers that grace the changing seasons and bring colour and joy to us.

Questions:

1. What kind of world do we live in?
2. What does the author wish for?
3. With whom does the author want to travel?
4. What would such a trip be like?

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. What is our wonderful world full of?

   Our wonderful world is full of beautiful birds and wild animals.

2. Why would the writer like to go in the company of bright young children?

   The writer would like to go in the company of bright young children because they are curious, enthusiastic, and can enjoy the beauty of nature and animals without any fear or weapon.

3. If we have love in our hearts, what do wild animals do?

   If we have love in our hearts, wild animals are not afraid of us and do not mind our presence. They become friendly and do not run away.

4. How do human beings behave if we dislike them?

   If we dislike human beings, they behave in the same manner and show dislike towards us.

5. Find the similar word for "bloom" and antonym for "foes" from the passage.

   Similar word for "bloom": The passage does not contain a direct synonym for "bloom". However, the context suggests "beauty" or "nature" as related ideas.
   Antonym for "foes": The antonym for "foes" in the passage is "friends" (as in "make friends with the wild animals").

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Which event is the most prestigious in the Olympics?

   The hundred-metre race is the most prestigious event in the Olympics.

2. Why is the winner of the hundred-metre race remembered?

   The winner of the hundred-metre race is remembered as the fastest man in the world.

3. What happens to the ninth athlete in the race?

   The ninth athlete, who is the smallest, falls down on the track and is unable to run. He cries out with the pain of disappointment as his dreams of winning a medal are broken.

4. Find the similar word for "most famous" and antonym for "success" from the passage.

   Similar word for "most famous": "most prestigious"
   Antonym for "success": "disappointment"

SECTION - B

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:

All the nine contestants, instead of continuing the race, came to the help of their fallen fellow contestant. They readily forgot the medal and the finish line. They knelt down, lifted the fallen contestant to his feet. Then all the nine contestants walked hand in hand to the finish line.

The audience was so moved by the exemplary display of empathy that they stood up and clapped. There were now nine winners, each was given a medal. The authorities turned the Special Olympics into a reality by honouring their helpful nature and human values.

Empathy is the capacity to understand another person's experience from his point of view. Empathy is the ability to put oneself in another's shoes. That is exactly what the eight contestants had done. One look at the fallen contestant had forced them to think, "What would I have felt if I had fallen?" and they knew exactly what they had to do. By awarding nine contestants, the authorities honoured their display of empathy, helpful nature and human values.

1. (i) What is the most prestigious event in Special Olympics?

   The most prestigious event in Special Olympics is the race, where athletes compete for the medal.

2. (ii) What happens with the ninth athlete?

   The ninth athlete falls down during the race. The other eight contestants stop, help him up, and they all walk together to the finish line.

3. (iii) How did the audience react for the eight athletes?

   The audience was deeply moved by the empathy shown by the eight athletes. They stood up and clapped for them.

4. (iv) What is empathy?

   Empathy is the capacity to understand another person's experience from his point of view. It is the ability to put oneself in another's shoes.

5. (v) How and why did the authorities honour the athletes?

   The authorities honoured the athletes by awarding each of the nine contestants a medal. They did this to recognize their display of empathy, helpful nature, and human values, turning the Special Olympics into a real celebration of humanity.

SECTION - C

Write the answers of the following questions in about 20 words.

6. What is meant by the modern world? (The Third Level)

   The modern world refers to the fast-paced, stressful, and insecure reality of the 20th century, from which people seek escape.

7. Why does the name 'Tiger King' justify in the story? (The Tiger King)

   The king is called 'Tiger King' because he is obsessed with killing tigers to prove the astrologer's prediction wrong, and he kills 99 tigers.

8. What was the chief concern of Sadao's father? (The Enemy)

   Sadao's father's chief concern was that Sadao should become a famous surgeon and serve the Japanese nation with his skills.

9. What does Mr. Lamb do all day? (On The Face of It)

   Mr. Lamb spends his day in his garden, talking to people, making toffees, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life despite his disability.

10. What was the meaning of the third bell? (Memories of Childhood)

    The third bell in the story signifies the end of the school day, bringing relief and freedom to the narrator from the oppressive classroom.

Section: Short Answer Questions (Answer in about 30–40 words)

1. How did the peddler sign himself as Captain von Stahle? (The Rattrap)

   The peddler signed himself as Captain von Stahle because he wanted to impress the ironmaster and his daughter, Edla, and to avoid being recognized as a poor tramp. He adopted this false identity to gain their trust and hospitality.

2. What does the smile signify in the poem "My Mother at Sixty-Six"?

   The smile in the poem signifies the poet's attempt to hide her fear and sadness about her mother's aging and approaching death. It is a forced, brave smile to reassure her mother and herself that everything is fine.

3. What is the theme of the poem "An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum"?

   The theme of the poem is social inequality and the plight of underprivileged children in slums. It highlights the contrast between the rich and the poor, and calls for providing equal opportunities and a better future for these children.

4. What does counting up to twelve and keeping still help to achieve? (Keeping Quiet)

   Counting up to twelve and keeping still helps to achieve a moment of introspection and peace. It allows people to pause from their hectic lives, understand each other better, and realize the futility of violence and conflict.

5. Why could Sadao not kill his enemy? (The Enemy)

   Sadao could not kill his enemy because of his professional ethics as a doctor and his inherent humanity. He believed in saving lives, regardless of nationality, and could not bring himself to murder a helpless, wounded man.

6. What proclamation was issued by the Maharaja? (The Tiger King)

   The Maharaja proclaimed that no one else in his kingdom was allowed to hunt tigers. He declared that only he had the right to hunt tigers, and anyone who disobeyed would be severely punished.

7. "Handsome is as handsome does." Explain the reference. (On The Face Of It)

   This phrase means that a person's true beauty lies in their actions and character, not in their physical appearance. In the play, Mr. Lamb uses it to teach Derry that inner qualities like kindness and courage matter more than his burnt face.

Section: Long Answer Questions (Answer in about 60–80 words)

8. "It is his Karam, his destiny." Who said this and why? (Lost Spring)

   This statement was said by Saheb's mother. She said this to explain why her son, like many other poor children, works as a ragpicker instead of going to school. She believes that their poverty and fate are predetermined by destiny (Karam), and there is no way to change their circumstances.

   OR

   What was the long-term contract? (Indigo)

   The long-term contract referred to the agreement between British planters and Indian farmers in Champaran. Under this contract, farmers were forced to grow indigo on a portion of their land and sell it to the planters at fixed, low prices. This exploitative system kept the farmers in debt and poverty for years.

9. How did Douglas overcome his fear of water? (Deep Water)

   Douglas overcame his fear of water through a systematic and patient process. He hired a swimming instructor who taught him step-by-step: first, he learned to exhale underwater and float; then, he practiced kicking and paddling. He also swam in various lakes and rivers to build confidence. Finally, he conquered his fear by swimming in the Warm Lake, proving to himself that he could handle deep water.

   OR

   'Vive La France!' Write the meaning and explain in detail. (The Last Lesson)

   'Vive La France!' means 'Long Live France!' In the story, M. Hamel writes these words on the blackboard at the end of the last lesson in French. It expresses his deep love and patriotism for his country, especially when the French language is being replaced by German. It symbolizes the spirit of resistance and the importance of preserving one's language and culture.

10. What was the idea of the peddler about the world being a rattrap? (The Rattrap)

    The peddler thought that the world was a giant rattrap. He believed that all the riches, joys, and comforts of life were like baits set to trap people. Once someone was tempted by these baits, they would get caught in the trap of misery, poverty, and suffering. This idea came from his own bitter experiences of being poor and lonely.

    OR

    'We too are Human Beings' – who is the victim here and why? (Memories of Childhood)

    The victims here are the Native American children who were forced into boarding schools. They were taken from their families, forbidden to speak their native language, and made to adopt white culture. The statement 'We too are Human Beings' reflects their protest against being treated as inferior and their demand for respect and equality.

Section D (Long Answer Questions)

22. Describe about Gal Eshurg. Illinois. (The Enemy)

24. How did Sadao have his reward? (The Enemy)

25. You are Sanjay/Sushma. You are looking for a suitable accommodation near your office in New Delhi. Draft an advertisement to be published in 'Hindustan Times'. Your Telephone No. is 234234.

OR

Draft a notice, asking all club members and the other students to join a campaign to create an awareness among people about diabetes on World Diabetes Day.

26. You are Sid/Siddhi, of Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Jodhpur. Your Eco Club is going to plant 300 plants in your school area with the help of dignitaries and students. Write a report in 100 words for your school magazine.

OR

Translate the following passage into Hindi:

It is said that 'a healthy mind remains in a healthy body'. Human body is like a machine. Over eating and eating junk food harms our bodies. Eating at right interval is a desirable thing. Regular exercises tone up the muscles of the body and give them strength. Regularity, punctuality, taking right kind of food and regular exercises are the four essential things for maintaining a good health. So it is our duty to keep the human machine well in order and going. If your body is in perfect health, you enjoy life. So we must all do regular exercises and remain fit.

27. Write a job application for the post of Post Graduate Teacher in English, to the Chairman, Vivekananda Sr. Sec. School, Udaipur. Also give your detailed resume to be sent along with the letter.

OR

Imagine you are Arun/Anjali, living at Nagina Bagh, Chittorgarh. Write a letter to the Editor, 'The Hindu' to draw the attention of the General Manager for taking action for the poor maintenance of the state transport buses.

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