12TH ENGLISH 2024 SOLUTION QUESTION PAPER
SOLUTION- SET A
Section A: Reading
1. Comprehension Passage - Joe's Brain
(i) Who is 'I' in the passage?
(b) Joe's brain
(ii) The weight of the brain is:
(c) 1.5 kg
(iii) Joe's brain is Joe's:
(d) all of these
(iv) The brain shifts when something dangerous happens.
(a) gears
(v) Ears, tongue and fingers collect only.
(b) information
(vi) The inform the brain that carbon dioxide is rising in Joe's blood.
(d) sensors
(vii) Which among these is the adjective form of 'information'.
(a) informative
(viii) 'In thousands of such ways I baby Joe" Here 'baby' means:
This is not explicitly stated in the text, but in context, "baby" means to care for or nurture.
(ix) The brain requires of the oxygen he inhales.
(c) 20 per cent
(x) Give the verb form of 'contraction'.
(b) contract
2. Comprehension Passage - Meditation
(i) Make notes on the above passage in points.
Meditation's benefits:
Makes the mind calm
. Improves long-term performance in studies
. Leads to a calm mind, better retention, better health, focus, and concentration
. Results in a general sense of well-being, happiness, and spiritual growth
. Helps with "mood" problems
.
How to meditate (simple method):
Focus on breathing
. Can be done anytime, anywhere since breath is always with you
. Best done in a cool, dimly lit, and quiet place
. Don't obstruct thoughts, just let them go
.
(ii) Give a suitable title to the passage.
The Power of Meditation
The Art of Calming the Mind
Meditation: The Ultimate Solution
Section C: Grammar
6. Fill in the blanks (any five)
(i) We keep our bread in the fridge so that it doesn't go bad.
(ii) How much milk do you buy daily?
(iii) Indian youth is full of hope for the bright future of the country.
(iv) Mohan can speak two languages.
(v) The man who wrote this book is my friend.
(vi) I know that he is ill.
7. Do as directed (any five)
(i) My friend sent me a letter.
A letter was sent to me by my friend. OR
I was sent a letter by my friend.
(ii) As soon as I met my friend, I started weeping.
No sooner did I meet my friend than I started weeping.
(iii) You can catch the bus if you take a taxi.
You can't catch the bus unless you take a taxi.
(iv) He had his lunch.
This sentence is already in the past perfect tense.
The past perfect tense is formed with had + past participle. The past participle of "have" is "had", so the sentence is already correct as "He had had his lunch." It is a rare usage of the tense. The most logical response to a question like this would be to say that the sentence is already in the past perfect tense. A common error would be to change it to "He had had his lunch."
(v) (a) She did not talk to me. (b) She did not look at me.
She neither talked to me nor looked at me.
(vi) You / have / how much / experience / got?
How much experience have you got?
(vii) The tea is so hot that I can't drink it.
The tea is too hot to drink.
Questions from Extracts
8. Passage from "Indigo"
(i) How many delegates were there in the annual convention of the Indian National Congress Party?
(a) 2,301
(ii) When did Rajkumar Shukla meet Gandhi?
(a) in 1916
(iii) Give the similar meaning of the word 'peasant':
(d) farmer
(iv) Champaran is situated:
(c) near Nepal
(v) From which lesson this extract has been taken?
(b) Indigo
9. (A) Extract from "My Mother at Sixty-Six"
(i) The poetess is coming from
(b) her parent's home
(ii) The word 'corpse' means
(d) dead body
(iii) Name the poet
(a) Kamla Das
9. (B) Extract from "The Tiger King"
(i) The chief astrologer placed his finger:
(c) on his nose
(ii) How many days old is the baby when he opens his lips in speech?
(a) ten days
(iii) The prince was born
(a) in the hour of the bull
(iv) From which lesson this extract has been taken?
(c) The Tiger King
Short Answer Questions
10. Answer in about 30 words (any five)
(i) What had been put up on the bulletin-board?
An order from Berlin had been put up on the bulletin board
. The order stated that only German was to be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine .
(ii) What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps? Where has he come from?
Saheb is looking for gold and other useful items in the garbage dumps
. He has come from Dhaka, Bangladesh .
(iii) Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?
Douglas was determined to overcome his fear of water because it had ruined his fishing, canoeing, boating, and swimming trips
. He wanted to enjoy these activities without being paralyzed by terror.
(iv) What doubts did Edla have about the Peddler?
Edla was suspicious of the peddler's appearance and behavior. She felt that he seemed afraid and a fugitive from the law, not a captain
.
(v) List the places that Gandhi visited between his first meeting with Shukla and his arrival at Champaran.
After meeting Shukla, Gandhi went to Calcutta, Patna, and Muzaffarpur before reaching Champaran
.
(vi) Why do most celebrity writers despise being interviewed?
Most celebrity writers despise being interviewed because they feel that it is an unwarranted intrusion into their lives
. They feel that interviews diminish them and that their privacy is violated.
11. Answer in about 30 words each (any three)
(i) Why has the mother been compared to the 'late winter's moon'?
The mother has been compared to the 'late winter's moon' because both are old, pale, and dull
. This comparison highlights her aging and the loss of her vitality.
(ii) What is the 'sadness' that the poet refers to in the poem 'Keeping Quiet'?
The 'sadness' is a universal sadness that comes from a lack of self-understanding and from hurting ourselves by our actions and thoughts
. It is a result of being so busy that we don't have time for introspection.
(iii) List the things of beauty mentioned in the poem 'A Thing of Beauty'.
The poem mentions the sun, the moon, old and young trees, daffodils, clear streams, musk roses, and tales of brave men as things of beauty
.
(iv) What is the 'childish longing' that the poet refers to?
The 'childish longing' refers to the unfulfilled wish of the rural people to have money and a better life
. They long for the city folk to stop and buy their goods from the roadside stand.
12. Answer in about 30 words each (any two)
(i) What does the third level refer to?
The "third level" refers to a supposed third floor at the Grand Central Station in New York City
. It's a fantasy or an escape from the modern world for the narrator, Charley .
(ii) Who is the tiger king? Why does he get that name?
The Tiger King is the king of Pratibandapuram
. He gets the name because the astrologer predicted that a tiger would be the cause of his death, and he decides to kill all the tigers to prove the prediction wrong .
(iii) Will Hana help the wounded man and wash him herself?
Hana initially hesitates but ultimately helps the wounded American soldier
. She washes him herself and cares for him, even though he is an enemy soldier .
Long Answer Questions
13. Answer in about 75 words each (any two)
(i) What did Mr. Hamel say about French language?
Mr. Hamel called the French language the most beautiful, clearest, and most logical language in the world
. He emphasized that they must guard it among themselves and never forget it, as it is the key to their freedom when people are enslaved . He also expressed how people are not proud of their language.
(ii) What made the peddler think that he had indeed fallen into a rattrap?
The peddler thought he had fallen into a rattrap when he was invited by the ironmaster to his home for Christmas Eve
. He had stolen the crofter's money and felt that accepting the invitation was like entering a trap, as he was a thief and could be caught . The whole world was a rattrap for him, and now he felt he was caught in it.
(iii) Is Saheb happy working at the tea stall? Explain.
No, Saheb is not happy working at the tea stall
. He has lost his carefree look and is no longer his own master . He now has a fixed salary and has to follow the rules of the tea stall owner . The heavy steel can he carries seems heavier than his old plastic bag, symbolizing the burden of his new life.
14. Answer in about 75 words (any one)
(i) Write the central idea of the poem 'Keeping Quiet'.
The central idea of "Keeping Quiet" is the importance of introspection, self-realization, and universal brotherhood
. The poet, Pablo Neruda, urges all of humanity to be quiet for a moment and cease all activities . He believes this moment of stillness will allow people to understand themselves, escape the sadness of never understanding who they are, and unite as a single family .
(ii) Summarize the poem 'A Thing of Beauty'.
"A Thing of Beauty" is a poem about the lasting joy and positive impact of beautiful things
. The poet, John Keats, states that a thing of beauty provides constant pleasure and never fades away into nothingness . It offers a peaceful and healthy refuge from the troubles and sorrows of life . The poem highlights how humans are bound to the earth by their love for nature and how these beautiful things inspire hope and a positive outlook.
15. Answer in about 75 words (any one)
(i) What are the indications for the future of humankind?
The poem "A Thing of Beauty" suggests a positive future for humankind, as long as we continue to appreciate and find solace in the beautiful things of nature
. The poet shows that even amidst the struggles and negativity of life, these sources of beauty provide hope, peace, and a connection to the earth .
(ii) What did the royal infant grow up to be?
The royal infant grew up to be a brave and powerful king
. He became known as the Tiger King and was a renowned hunter . He was determined to kill a hundred tigers to prove the prophecy of his death wrong .
लघु उत्तरीय प्रश्न (लगभग 30 शब्दों में उत्तर दें)
(Short Answer Questions - Answer in about 30 words)
10. (कोई पाँच)
(10. (Any five))
(i) What had been put up on the bulletin-board?
(i) बुलेटिन-बोर्ड पर क्या लगाया गया था?
An order from Berlin had been put up on the bulletin board. The order stated that only German was to be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine.
बर्लिन से एक आदेश बुलेटिन बोर्ड पर लगाया गया था। आदेश में कहा गया था कि अल्सेस और लोरेन के स्कूलों में केवल जर्मन भाषा ही पढ़ाई जाएगी।
(ii) What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps? Where has he come from?
(ii) साहेब कूड़े के ढेर में क्या खोज रहा है? वह कहाँ से आया है?
Saheb is looking for gold and other useful items in the garbage dumps. He has come from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
साहेब कूड़े के ढेर में सोना और अन्य उपयोगी वस्तुएँ खोज रहा है। वह ढाका, बांग्लादेश से आया है।
(iii) Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?
(iii) डगलस पानी के अपने डर को क्यों दूर करने के लिए दृढ़ था?
Douglas was determined to overcome his fear of water because it had ruined his fishing, canoeing, boating, and swimming trips. He wanted to enjoy these activities without being paralyzed by terror.
डगलस पानी के अपने डर को दूर करने के लिए दृढ़ था क्योंकि इसने उसकी मछली पकड़ने, डोंगी चलाने, नाव चलाने और तैराकी की यात्राओं को बर्बाद कर दिया था। वह इन गतिविधियों का आनंद बिना आतंक से लकवाग्रस्त हुए लेना चाहता था।
(iv) What doubts did Edla have about the Peddler?
(iv) एडला को फेरीवाले के बारे में क्या संदेह था?
Edla was suspicious of the peddler's appearance and behavior. She felt that he seemed afraid and a fugitive from the law, not a captain.
एडला को फेरीवाले की शक्ल और व्यवहार पर संदेह था। उसे लगा कि वह एक कप्तान नहीं, बल्कि डरा हुआ और कानून से भागा हुआ व्यक्ति लग रहा था।
(v) List the places that Gandhi visited between his first meeting with Shukla and his arrival at Champaran.
(v) शुक्ला से अपनी पहली मुलाकात और चंपारण पहुँचने के बीच गांधी ने जिन स्थानों का दौरा किया, उनकी सूची बनाइए।
After meeting Shukla, Gandhi went to Calcutta, Patna, and Muzaffarpur before reaching Champaran.
शुक्ला से मिलने के बाद, चंपारण पहुँचने से पहले गांधी कलकत्ता, पटना और मुजफ्फरपुर गए।
(vi) Why do most celebrity writers despise being interviewed?
(vi) ज्यादातर मशहूर लेखक साक्षात्कार क्यों नापसंद करते हैं?
Most celebrity writers despise being interviewed because they feel that it is an unwarranted intrusion into their lives. They feel that interviews diminish them and that their privacy is violated.
ज्यादातर मशहूर लेखक साक्षात्कार नापसंद करते हैं क्योंकि उन्हें लगता है कि यह उनके जीवन में एक अनावश्यक हस्तक्षेप है। उन्हें लगता है कि साक्षात्कार उन्हें छोटा करते हैं और उनकी निजता का उल्लंघन होता है।
11. (कोई तीन)
(11. (Any three))
(i) Why has the mother been compared to the 'late winter's moon'?
(i) माँ की तुलना 'देर शाम के सर्दियों के चाँद' से क्यों की गई है?
The mother has been compared to the 'late winter's moon' because both are old, pale, and dull. This comparison highlights her aging and the loss of her vitality.
माँ की तुलना 'देर शाम के सर्दियों के चाँद' से की गई है क्योंकि दोनों बूढ़े, पीले और नीरस हैं। यह तुलना उनकी बढ़ती उम्र और जीवन शक्ति के नुकसान को दर्शाती है।
(ii) What is the 'sadness' that the poet refers to in the poem 'Keeping Quiet'?
(ii) कवि 'कीपिंग क्वाइट' कविता में जिस 'उदासी' का जिक्र करता है, वह क्या है?
The 'sadness' is a universal sadness that comes from a lack of self-understanding and from hurting ourselves by our actions and thoughts. It is a result of being so busy that we don't have time for introspection.
'उदासी' एक सार्वभौमिक उदासी है जो आत्म-समझ की कमी और हमारे कार्यों और विचारों से खुद को चोट पहुँचाने से आती है। यह इतनी व्यस्तता का परिणाम है कि हमारे पास आत्म-निरीक्षण के लिए समय नहीं है।
(iii) List the things of beauty mentioned in the poem 'A Thing of Beauty'.
(iii) 'ए थिंग ऑफ ब्यूटी' कविता में बताई गई सुंदरता की चीजों की सूची बनाइए।
The poem mentions the sun, the moon, old and young trees, daffodils, clear streams, musk roses, and tales of brave men as things of beauty.
कविता में सूर्य, चंद्रमा, पुराने और जवान पेड़, डैफोडील्स, साफ धाराएँ, कस्तूरी गुलाब, और बहादुर पुरुषों की कहानियों को सुंदरता की चीजों के रूप में उल्लेख किया गया है।
(iv) What is the 'childish longing' that the poet refers to?
(iv) कवि जिस 'बचपन की लालसा' का जिक्र करता है, वह क्या है?
The 'childish longing' refers to the unfulfilled wish of the rural people to have money and a better life. They long for the city folk to stop and buy their goods from the roadside stand.
'बचपन की लालसा' ग्रामीण लोगों की पैसे और बेहतर जीवन पाने की अधूरी इच्छा को संदर्भित करती है। वे शहरी लोगों के रुकने और सड़क किनारे की दुकान से उनका सामान खरीदने की लालसा रखते हैं।
12. (कोई दो)
(12. (Any two))
(i) What does the third level refer to?
(i) 'थर्ड लेवल' (तीसरे स्तर) का क्या अर्थ है?
The "third level" refers to a supposed third floor at the Grand Central Station in New York City. It's a fantasy or an escape from the modern world for the narrator, Charley.
"थर्ड लेवल" न्यूयॉर्क शहर के ग्रैंड सेंट्रल स्टेशन पर एक काल्पनिक तीसरी मंजिल को संदर्भित करता है। यह कथावाचक, चार्ली के लिए आधुनिक दुनिया से एक कल्पना या पलायन है।
(ii) Who is the tiger king? Why does he get that name?
(ii) 'टाइगर किंग' कौन है? उसे यह नाम क्यों मिला?
The Tiger King is the king of Pratibandapuram. He gets the name because the astrologer predicted that a tiger would be the cause of his death, and he decides to kill all the tigers to prove the prediction wrong.
टाइगर किंग प्रतिबंधपुरम का राजा है। उसे यह नाम इसलिए मिला क्योंकि ज्योतिषी ने भविष्यवाणी की थी कि एक बाघ उसकी मृत्यु का कारण बनेगा, और वह भविष्यवाणी को गलत साबित करने के लिए सभी बाघों को मारने का फैसला करता है।
(iii) Will Hana help the wounded man and wash him herself?
(iii) क्या हाना घायल आदमी की मदद करेगी और उसे खुद धोएगी?
Hana initially hesitates but ultimately helps the wounded American soldier. She washes him herself and cares for him, even though he is an enemy soldier.
हाना शुरू में हिचकिचाती है, लेकिन अंततः घायल अमेरिकी सैनिक की मदद करती है। वह उसे खुद धोती है और उसकी देखभाल करती है, भले ही वह एक दुश्मन सैनिक है।
दीर्घ उत्तरीय प्रश्न (लगभग 75 शब्दों में उत्तर दें)
(Long Answer Questions - Answer in about 75 words)
13. (कोई दो)
(13. (Any two))
(i) What did Mr. Hamel say about French language?
(i) श्री हेमल ने फ्रांसीसी भाषा के बारे में क्या कहा?
Mr. Hamel called the French language the most beautiful, clearest, and most logical language in the world. He emphasized that they must guard it among themselves and never forget it, as it is the key to their freedom when people are enslaved. He also expressed how people are not proud of their language.
श्री हेमल ने फ्रांसीसी भाषा को दुनिया की सबसे सुंदर, सबसे स्पष्ट और सबसे तार्किक भाषा कहा। उन्होंने इस बात पर जोर दिया कि उन्हें इसे अपने बीच सुरक्षित रखना चाहिए और इसे कभी नहीं भूलना चाहिए, क्योंकि जब लोग गुलाम होते हैं तो यह उनकी आजादी की कुंजी होती है। उन्होंने यह भी व्यक्त किया कि लोग अपनी भाषा पर गर्व नहीं करते हैं।
(ii) What made the peddler think that he had indeed fallen into a rattrap?
(ii) फेरीवाले ने ऐसा क्यों सोचा कि वह वाकई एक चूहेदानी में फंस गया है?
The peddler thought he had fallen into a rattrap when he was invited by the ironmaster to his home for Christmas Eve. He had stolen the crofter's money and felt that accepting the invitation was like entering a trap, as he was a thief and could be caught. The whole world was a rattrap for him, and now he felt he was caught in it.
फेरीवाले ने सोचा कि जब उसे लौह स्वामी द्वारा क्रिसमस की पूर्व संध्या पर अपने घर आमंत्रित किया गया तो वह एक चूहेदानी में फंस गया था। उसने किसान के पैसे चुराए थे और उसे लगा कि निमंत्रण स्वीकार करना एक जाल में प्रवेश करने जैसा था, क्योंकि वह एक चोर था और पकड़ा जा सकता था। उसके लिए पूरी दुनिया एक चूहेदानी थी, और अब उसे लगा कि वह उसमें फंस गया है।
(iii) Is Saheb happy working at the tea stall? Explain.
(iii) क्या साहेब चाय की दुकान पर काम करके खुश है? समझाएं।
No, Saheb is not happy working at the tea stall. He has lost his carefree look and is no longer his own master. He now has a fixed salary and has to follow the rules of the tea stall owner. The heavy steel can he carries seems heavier than his old plastic bag, symbolizing the burden of his new life.
नहीं, साहेब चाय की दुकान पर काम करके खुश नहीं है। उसने अपना लापरवाह रूप खो दिया है और अब वह अपना मालिक नहीं है। अब उसे एक निश्चित वेतन मिलता है और उसे चाय की दुकान के मालिक के नियमों का पालन करना पड़ता है। उसके द्वारा उठाई जाने वाली भारी स्टील की कैन उसकी पुरानी प्लास्टिक की थैली से भारी लगती है, जो उसके नए जीवन के बोझ का प्रतीक है।
14. (कोई एक)
(14. (Any one))
(i) Write the central idea of the poem 'Keeping Quiet'.
(i) 'कीपिंग क्वाइट' कविता का केंद्रीय भाव लिखें।
The central idea of "Keeping Quiet" is the importance of introspection, self-realization, and universal brotherhood. The poet, Pablo Neruda, urges all of humanity to be quiet for a moment and cease all activities. He believes this moment of stillness will allow people to understand themselves, escape the sadness of never understanding who they are, and unite as a single family.
"कीपिंग क्वाइट" का केंद्रीय भाव आत्म-निरीक्षण, आत्म-बोध और सार्वभौमिक भाईचारे का महत्व है। कवि, पाब्लो नेरुदा, पूरी मानवता से एक पल के लिए शांत रहने और सभी गतिविधियों को रोकने का आग्रह करता है। उनका मानना है कि यह स्थिरता का क्षण लोगों को खुद को समझने, यह न समझ पाने की उदासी से बचने और एक ही परिवार के रूप में एकजुट होने देगा कि वे कौन हैं।
(ii) Summarize the poem 'A Thing of Beauty'.
(ii) 'ए थिंग ऑफ ब्यूटी' कविता का सारांश लिखिए।
"A Thing of Beauty" is a poem about the lasting joy and positive impact of beautiful things. The poet, John Keats, states that a thing of beauty provides constant pleasure and never fades away into nothingness. It offers a peaceful and healthy refuge from the troubles and sorrows of life. The poem highlights how humans are bound to the earth by their love for nature and how these beautiful things inspire hope and a positive outlook.
"ए थिंग ऑफ ब्यूटी" सुंदर चीजों के स्थायी आनंद और सकारात्मक प्रभाव के बारे में एक कविता है। कवि, जॉन कीट्स, कहते हैं कि सुंदरता की चीज निरंतर आनंद प्रदान करती है और कभी भी कुछ भी नहीं में फीकी नहीं पड़ती है। यह जीवन की परेशानियों और दुखों से एक शांतिपूर्ण और स्वस्थ शरण प्रदान करता है। कविता इस बात पर प्रकाश डालती है कि मनुष्य प्रकृति के प्रति अपने प्यार से पृथ्वी से कैसे बंधे हैं और ये सुंदर चीजें आशा और एक सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण को कैसे प्रेरित करती हैं।
15. (कोई एक)
(15. (Any one))
(i) What are the indications for the future of humankind?
(i) मानवता के भविष्य के लिए क्या संकेत हैं?
The poem "A Thing of Beauty" suggests a positive future for humankind, as long as we continue to appreciate and find solace in the beautiful things of nature. The poet shows that even amidst the struggles and negativity of life, these sources of beauty provide hope, peace, and a connection to the earth.
"ए थिंग ऑफ ब्यूटी" कविता मानवता के लिए एक सकारात्मक भविष्य का सुझाव देती है, जब तक हम प्रकृति की सुंदर चीजों में सराहना और सांत्वना पाते रहते हैं। कवि दिखाता है कि जीवन के संघर्षों और नकारात्मकता के बीच भी, सुंदरता के ये स्रोत आशा, शांति और पृथ्वी से एक संबंध प्रदान करते हैं।
(ii) What did the royal infant grow up to be?
(ii) शाही शिशु बड़ा होकर क्या बना?
The royal infant grew up to be a brave and powerful king. He became known as the Tiger King and was a renowned hunter. He was determined to kill a hundred tigers to prove the prophecy of his death wrong.
शाही शिशु बड़ा होकर एक बहादुर और शक्तिशाली राजा बना। वह टाइगर किंग के रूप में जाना जाने लगा और एक प्रसिद्ध शिकारी था। वह अपनी मृत्यु की भविष्यवाणी को गलत साबित करने के लिए सौ बाघों को मारने के लिए दृढ़ था।
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