Answer key (12th class) SS-02-English (C)

Subject- English
Section –A (Reading 1 to 9)
1. Rabindranath gave up the title of knighthood because he felt very butter littler about the fallianwala bagh
tragedy in 1919. It was his way of protest.
2. Rabindranath thakur was born in Calcutta on my 7 1861
3. Gitanjali a collection of poems won him the Nobel Prize in literature.
4. Rabindranath’s father, Devendranth thakur was famous as ‘Maharshi’.
5. His message of universal peace and love among mankind will continue to inspire many generations to come.
6. Rabindratha limitless curiosity to know more and newer things could not be satisfied in school. It was therefore,
decided to withdraw him from there.
7. Independence
8. Elementary
9. Verse
Not-Making (10-11)
10. Title- Every age has its value
Notes
1. Common thinking
1.1 Childran wish to grow up
1.2 Old ppl young again
1.3 Everyone regrets
2. Childhood
2.2 Few respnsiblies
2.2 Fed, looks afr, loved
2.3 Enjoys rain and snow
Key to abbreviations
3. Limitation in childhood
3.1 Objections of elders Abbreviations Key
3.2 Punished for wrong ppl People
3.3 Not perfectly happy Afr After
4. Adult age Signifence Singnifince Significance
4.1 Starts earning Accpt Accept
4.2 free from discipline Responsilites Responsibilities
Postn Position
4.3 Forced to accpt responilities
4.4 cant enjoy like a child
4.5 It progress in job
4.6 Own postn in society
5. Old age
5.1 Thought to be worst age
5.2 age of wisdom and ability to help other
5.3enjoy seeing grand children grownup
5.4Happiness coming through battle of life
5.5 can lie Bach and rest.
11. Title- Every has its value
Each age has its pleasures and pains. Childhood has few responsibilities. A child finds pleasure in rain or snow
but a child is not always free to do whatever he wishes. He is also punished for the wrong. In adult age a man it free
from the discipline of school and parents but he nade to earn for food, clothes etc. he needs to work hard to gain
position in the society. Old age, although is considered the worst age but brings wiselom and abifity ot help others. One
and feef happy to have come through the battle of life safely. One can live back, rest and enjoy.
Sectin-B

12.

OR
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hospital. To be sold along with furniture. Reasonable price.
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13. Heavy Flood claimed seven lives By – XYZ

Haripur, 11th March 20XX A heavy flood took away seven lives near coastal area of haripur (Patna). The
setuation took a severe shape after continues rainfall for 72 Hours. The whole area of haripur was severly attacked by
flood and broke the girija Dam drowning seven people and leaving hundreds homeless. The home, fields and barns
drowned under massive flood and the houses collapsed. The electricity failed due to emergency & countless cattle
drowned too. The nearly villagers , local representatives called ambulance and got the injured admitted to the govt.
hospitals the chef Minister Mr. Ramkishor baba came to visit the disastrous situation and net the injured and their family
member. Each family affected by flood was assved to be given two lac and free treatment govt. is arranging for the
rehabilitation of the poor & flood effected family.
OR
Van- Mahotsav – By- R.K Tripathi
Maharaja Public School organized various activities and programmes during the celebration of ‘Van-Mahotsav for the
cause of a greener environment in and around the school. Students participated enthusiastically to support the mission
of saving the forests and environment in the month of February (Second week), the Van Mahotsav Day was observed
with a tree plantation drive, and students planted five hundred saplinop in the neighboring colonics. Several inter House
competitions such as Poster making and drawing competitions. Were organized in which students partiapated
enthusiastically
A cleanliness drive was also carried out in the school. Pamphlets were distributed in the neighbowehood to promote
cleanliness and planting more number of trees. In the evening some cultural activities like skit, drama, group song. a
musical act related to save tree was presented that game the message of ‘Green Earth clean Earth’ Mr. Devendra
pathak, the Ex-Mayor was the chief guest he appreciated the effort of school team.
14.
789, Block A
Ajmer ‘(Raj)
11th March 20xx

The Municipal commissioner

G-971, R.K. G Park
Ajmer (Raj)

Subject: Complaint against insanitary conditions of our city

Sir,
With utmost respect, I’d like you to pay attention towards the utterly abominable condition of our city. The cleanliness
can’t be seen anywhere. A heap of garbage can be seen and stinking everywhere, the poor supply of water and dirty,
yellow water can’t be consumed the stinking lanes are choked with garbage and the drainage system is horridly affected.
The sweepers do not sweep our area and moreover there is no place for garbage dumping.
Sir, people are suffering a lot and the present insanitary condition is making the situation worse. Many people
have fallen sick and suffering from dengue, malaria, cholera etc. it’s the time to wake up and do the need ful
I request you to take quick action the avoid dangerous situation further.
Expecting a quick action to be taken room.

Your sincerely
Rashmi Sharma
(A Concerned Citizen)
OR
Star Public School
759, A Block
Dungarpur (Raj)
11th March 20xx

The Manager
Om Book Depot
Bada Bazar,
Indore(M.P)

Subject- Placing order for books.

Sir,
This is with reference to your catalogue dated 5th March 20xx we would like to place an order for the books mentioned
below.
S.No Name of the Books Author Publisher Class No. of Copies
th
1. The Invisible Man H.G. Wells NCERT 12 25
2. Silas Marner George Eliot NCERT 12th 25
th
3. The Centerville ghost Oscar wilde NCERT 11 20
4. Up from slavery Booker T.washington NCERT 11th 20
th
5. The story of my life Helen killer NCERT 10 15
6. Diary of your girl Anne Trank NCERT 10th 15
th
7. Gullicer’s Travels Fonthan sueirft NCERT 09 20
8. Three Men in a Boat Ferme k Jenone NCERT 09th 20
Kindly send these books before 24th March 20xx as we require these books in our library before the beginning of the
new academic session. The books should be with hardbound covers. Please ensure timely delivery. We are sending a
DD of 4000/- as advance payment. The balance amount will be paid after receiving the order.

Your Sincerely
Amit Bajaj (Librarian)

Enclosed:- Demand Draft for 4000/-

15. (Speech)
A very good morning to one and all present here. Respected Principal sir, teachers and all my dear friends. Today, I’ve
got the opportunity to express my vies on the topic ‘Clean India Mission’
Cleanliness’s the vital part of living a healthy and happy life. Without cleanliness we can’t think of living a hale and
hearty life. Diseases, sickness and various ailments entire our life like curse. Unhygienic conditions make our life hell like
as we are trapped by various infections and suffer a lot. I want to ask you a question; can you live happily in unhygienic
condition? Can you feel happy in such tormenting situation?
I know, it can’t be probable our PM Mr. Narendra Modi has also launched ‘Swachh bharat Mission’ so friends, it’s our
duty to keep our country clean and tidy we need to start from our school campus and neighborhood. So I request you to
keep our surrounding clam and healthy and live healthy and happy life.
OR
(Article Writing)
Pollution-causes and Remedies- by xzy
Since the advent of humanity, the major concern of human health depends upon healthy and lean inurnment,. Pollution
is the health hazard to this situation and it is coursed due to various reasons. Environmental pollution occurs when
pollutants contaminate the natural surroundings. Pollution disturber the balances of our ecosystems, affect our normal
lifestyles and gives rise to human illnesses and global warming , pollution has reached its peak due to the development
and modernization in our lives. With the development of science and technology, there has been a huge growth of
human potentials people have become prisoners of their own creations.
We waste the bounties of our nature without a thought that our actions cause serious problems. We must deepen our
knowledge of nature’s law. Air pollution is the one of the most dangerous forms of pollution burning of fossil fuels,
agriculture related activities etc. Create house against nature land pollution water pollution, soil pollution are various
forms of pollutions that create poisonous situation for the people and all other living beings on this earth.
People should conserve every and avoid polluting the environment .it also essential to understand the concept of
reduce, reuse and recycle the most important of all, water should be conserved to have a healthy and happy future.
Section –C (Textual Questions) 16 to 17
16. An oak tree spends meaningless life of three hundred years. It’s of no use to anyone it’s representing dull, selfish and
useless long life.
OR
“And I ……………………………… everywhere.
The ‘little one! Oh, little one! Expression refers to the little rabbit that has been trapped in a snare.
17.It finally falls like a lag that is dry, leafless and sere.
OR
The poet is trying to find out the place of the trapped rabbit to help him.
18. Answer (Any three)
A. ‘A Boy’s song’ is a poem that depicts a small boy’s admiration for nature. The boy enjoys watching the bright and
deep pools and the gray tarot in the river. He admires nature and the little birds chirn.
B. According to the poet hope is the creation of soul that makes everyone feel the pleasure and be optimistic
C. In the second stage of life, man acts as a school going child who reluctantly moves to school like a snail.
D. According to the poet Ben Jonson, the worth of human of life in measured not in years but on the basis of
achievements and noble acts that leave imprints on the vast eternity of time. A human life can be perfect if it meaningful
and full of achievements.

Answer the following in 30-40 words (19-22)

19. Saheb works in a tea. Stall. He is paid 800/- rupees in a month and all his meals.
20. William Douglas decided to join the YMCA pool to get over his early childhood fear of water. He wanted to be
comfortable in water, so he joined YMCA pool for taking swimming classes.
21. According to the wounded man, the assailants who had beaten him severely were tow anglo- Indian youths.
22. The narrator sold the drawing for fifty pounds. He had bought it for ten shillings. He got a good profit of forty nine
pounds ten.
23. Answer in 125 words.
The main components of yogic exercises are inverting, turieting, compressing of body organs, deep breathing and
conscious relaxation, not only does yoga’s practice to activate. The parasympathetic nervous system reduce stress and
allow the body to heal itself , but the practice, of yoga also improves the body’s inherent healing abilities. Yoga is very
beneficial to our health. Yoga decreases the level of stress hormone cortical in the blood. The meditative practices of
yoga help to reduce the responsiveness to the mind to stressors and lessen the intensity of the ‘fight or flight’ response.
It enables us to avoid the stress response entirely. Practicing yoga also encourages one to lead a healthier life style. Yoga
can be used as a therapy for several dangerous diseases.
OR
Mr. Lamb is an old man who is the master of the garden. He doesn’t use curtains to protect the sunlight entering his
room. He enjoys nature and all the creations of god. He is very optimistic about life. He has lost his one leg in a was but
he is always cheerful and tries to comfort others. He is very social. Mr. lamb did not pay any attention to Derry’s burnt
face even distracted his mind from it, so he is able to see beyond his handicap. He tells Derry about his handicap and
people’s reactions. He teacher him to look at the world and ignore what others say. He infuses confidence in him to line
as a normal person. Thus he shows his positive experience and ways of the world. He is a kind, amiable and generous
person.

24. Answer in 125 Words.

Michael Oli is the central character of the story. He is energetic, young, creative thinker and over confident headmaster
who wants to bring some positive changes in the backward condition of the school and the villagers. The education
department has faith in him. The conflict takes place between the priest representing the traditions of the village for
fathers and the new headmaster. As a result a tribal was situation developed between the school and the villagers. His
hard work, creative thinking and the new way of working could not being changes in the mentality of the illiterate and
conventional villagers. He is the hero of the tragic story.
OR
There are very few similarities in Sophie and jencie as they both were good friends and belonged to lower middle class
family both of their fathers worked in a biscuit factory but they had different perception about their lives. Sophie is a day
dreamer and cannot realize her realistic stats of life. She always drams the things which are beyond her reach. She
wishes to be an actress or a fashion designer. She wants to have a boutique. Jancie is a realistic and practical girl. She
knows that they are earmarked for working in a biscuit factory. She advises Sophie to be sensible and practical, Sophia
does not tell Janise about her imagination of meeting danmy casey because she many spread the never in the whole
neighborhood.
Answer the following in about 30-40 Words.- (25-28)
25. According to the girl the right answer was to say that they would love her altogether, just as she was all her gift , she
was all her possession everything she had been and ever would be in future.
26. Kaley shah was the father of tatime. He was a spice-seller by profession
27. Trang was not interested in trench language, he know nothing about that language. That day the teacher M. Hamel
was going to ask a few questions on participles that he was not at all prepared. So he was unwillingly moving to school
that day. He was already late.
28. Little Derek was the younger brother of Sophie. He mocked at his elder sister saying that she (Sophic) thought that
money grew on trees. She was a day dreamer so even her younger brother made fun of her.