KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA NIT SILCHAR

MONTHLY TEST : SEPTEMBER (2022-23)

CLASS : XII
ENGLISH CORE 301
MAXIMUM MARKS : 20 TIME : 40 MINUTES

Section : A READING
1- Read the following passage carefully

For a business, still in a burgeoning state of development the performance of the gem and jewellery sector in exports is
gratifying. On top of an over 50 percent growth during 2004-05, these exports are poised to grow at a similar rate during the
current year, if the trend in the first half of the year is an indication. Data released by the Gems and Jewellery Export
Promotion Council show that Gems exports at Rs. 2,363 crores during April-September 2005 were 51 percent higher than
during the corresponding period of 2004. Since there is a greater acceleration in the tempo of exports in the second half of
the year, it appears that the target of gems and Jewellery exports, pegged at Rs. 5,000 crores are well within reach. Even
more heartening is the fact that the export flow has been broad based, though the pace has been set by better showing in both
Jewellery and gem exports. This successful incursion is the outcome of a conscious strategy to build export infrastructure
which includes the setting up of Gems and Jewellery Export Zones, technology missions and a liberal policy under which
virtually the entire industry is thrown open to foreign direct investment. Some incentives like access to domestic market for
these exportoriented units, based on the net value addition, also have helped the export drive. Besides, the industry had made
helped the export drive. Besides, the industry had made efforts to capture new markets, laid stress on quality of the product
and became alive to customer needs. However, in the case of Jewellery exports, the actual performance is behind the
potential. With its endowment in terms of Jewellery designers, low costs and high productivity, India can emerge as a major
force in global Jewellery exports by emphasizing on customizing Jewellery rather than relying on standard products. At the
same time, gems exports should not suffer by default. The recent data given lie to the claim that we have a leeway in
Jewellery designing. Over a period, this success on global marketing of our gems should facilitate system integration, and to
exports of value-added gems with Jewellery. As of now, what is significant is that we have carved a small niche in the global
market in an industry that is the cutting edge of designing.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below 1 X 5 = 5 MARKS

I.Setting up of gems and Jewellery exports zones has resulted into which of the following?
A. Production of gems has increased
B. Increase in gems exports
C. Increase in Jewellery exports
D. Abundance of gems and Jewellery in the domestic market

II. Which of the following factors have not helped in the export promotion?
(A) Building an infrastructure for export
(B) Encouraging foreign direct investment
A. Only (A)
B. Either (A) or (B)
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these

III. How much export was realized in the first half of the year 2005-2006?
IV. The word burgeoning‘ in the passage means ___

V. Which of the following are responsible for substantial growth in exports in the gems and Jewellery sector?
A. Conscious strategy to build export infrastructure 33
B. Liberal policy
C. Government subsidy
D. None of the above
 Section : B WRITING
2- Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. 5 MARKS

(A) You are a student of Laxmi Public School, Model Town, Delhi. The School is holding its Annual Function at 5.30
p.m.on 24th August. 2022. The Education Minister has consented to be the Chief Guest. Design an invitation card to
be sent to the parents and other invitees.

(B) You are Dr. Suchitra Mukherjee. You have received an invitation from the Director, Health Services, Kharagpur,
W.B, to preside over a gathering of leading medical practitioners attending a workshop on mental wellness on 09
November, 2023 at 11 a.m. in the Public Hospital, Jammu, J & K. Respond to accept the invitation in about 50
words.

Section : C LITERATURE
3- Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given as A and B. 1 X 4 = 4 MARKS

(A) A thing of beauty is a joy forever

Its loveliness increases, it will never
Pass into nothingness; but will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, health, and quiet breathing.
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing

I. Choose the option that displays the same poetic device as used in the first line of the extract.
A. I’m as happy as I can be.
B. Life is a roller coaster ride.
C. Nature is God’s gift to us.
D. The dazzling divas enchanted all.

II. What does the phrase ‘a bower quiet’ indicate?

A. Serenity
B. Morality
C. Superiority
D. diversity

III. When the poet says that ‘a thing of beauty’ will never pass into nothingness, he means that it is _____________
IV. Name the poem and the poet .

(B) Students on Ice, the programme I was working with on the Shokalskiy, aims to do exactly this by taking high school
students to the ends of the world and providing them with inspiring educational opportunities which will help them
foster a new understanding and respect for our planet. It’s been in operation for six years now, headed by Canadian
Geoff Green, who got tired of carting celebrities and retired, rich, curiosity-seekers who could only ‘give’ back in a
limited way.

I. The writer refers to the educational opportunities as ‘inspiring’ because ___________.

II. Why does the writer refer to ‘act’ as more important than ‘absorb’ or ‘learn’?

III. Which of the following would NOT be ‘a life changing experience’?

A. Being given the lead role in a play.
B. Going on an adventure trip.
C. Playing a video game.
D. Meeting a great leader, you admire.

IV. Mention the author‘s emotions when he set his foot on Antarctica.

4- Answer ANY THREE of the following in about 40-50 words each. 2 X 3 = 6 MARKS

(A) Who was Raj kaumar Shukla ? Why did he went to meet Gandhi ?
(B) Why did Dr. Sadao's father sent him to America though he hated Americans?
(C) What did the greedy good-doers‘ plan to do to the poor people?
(D) Why didn't Dr. Sadao put the wounded man back in the sea even though he was his enemy ?