KIKANI VIDHYA MANDIR
MODEL EXAMINATION 2 - 2024-25
ENGLISH CORE (Code No. 301)
CLASS-XII MARKS :80
MARKING SCHEME
SECTION A : READING SKILLS (22 marks)
(1) Factual passage 12
(i) toxic lunar dust, the sparse atmosphere provides no protection from
meteorites or radiation, temperature fluctuations on the Moon are also
intense, ranging from -
248 to 127 degrees celsius (Any two points) 2
(ii) human habitation is possible on Moon’s surface 1
(iii) Recycling air systems as in oxygen emitting plants in green houses
could be
adapted for moon - the purified air is then send through sealed habitation
pods.2
(iv) seemingly reasonable / possible or probable way 1
(v) availability of water for growing plants / watering (any one point) 1
plant
(vi) (
B) Complex signal processing techniques helped in discovering an
underground cave conduit. 1
(vii) (D
) MOON, WELCOMING EVERY ONE( not yet ready to welcome everyone, lots
of challenges) 1
(viii) Recycling air systems can be adapted- looks like planting oxygen
emitting plants in lunar green houses – sending purified air through sealed
habitation pods. 2
(ix) -
to focus on building moonbases for exploration and to a lesser extent for
harnessing lunar resources.
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(2)Case-based discursive passage 10
(i) loss of animal habitat, shrinking forest cover, unmindful development
(any two points) 2
(ii)(a) decline in number of state’s elephant population
(b) in the population of juvenile elephants (aged 10 years and
below) over the past year. (1 x
2 = 2)
(iii) to help understand the change in wildlife behaviour and help analyse
the situation
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(iv) M
anpower shortage does not allow a continuous study of the pattern spread
out over the year, and hence the survey will be done during the same
period every year / to know if the number of animals have shot up or not 2
(v)False 1
(vi) (a) increased (b)
decreased 1
(vii) (C)
what needs to be done immediately 1
SECTION B: CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (18 marks)
3) NOTICE: 4
A. Format -1 Content – 2 Accuracy of spelling and grammar -1
Format: As shown above
Content: Students of Class XII to attend – convocation ceremony- venue,
date, time – dress code
- name of the Chief guest
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B. Format as listed in qst 3 -A
Drawing attention-residents-change of security guards -Gate 2- Date,
time, - installation of security camera at the same gate
4)Invitation: 4
A. Format – 1 Content -2 Accuracy of spelling and grammar -1
Format: Formal letter format
Content: Purpose of invitation- Chief guest – Venue, date time- confirm
availability at the earliest.
B. Format- sender’s address, date- Content- thanking for the invitation-
venue, date, time of the function-delighted to accept.
5) Formal letter: 5
A. Format – 1 Content -2 Organisation -1 Accuracy of spelling and
grammar-1 Format: Formal letter format
Content: Covering Letter
Reference to the
advertisement
Conveying suitability for the position
Bio data as separate
enclosure Profile of self
Educational Qualifications (include advertised requirements)
Work experience/s (if relevant)- only internship / part-time
relevant here References
Any other relevant information
B. Format - Formal letter format; Content- lack of awareness of the
significance of Zebra crossings and traffic rules, ignorance of etiquettes
involved, lack of enforcement of existing laws related to road safety-
increased accidents-loss of property-fatalities.
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suggestions
imposing fines and cancellation of license, awareness programmes,
public campaigns, informative posters, videos on traffic rules and
etiquettes, strengthening traffic police etc.
6) Report Writing 5
A. Format – 1 Content -2 Organisation -1 Accuracy of spelling and
grammar -1 Format:
• Headline & By line
• Paragraphs: (Introductory paragraph + one or two body paragraphs
including event details + concluding paragraph inclusive of witness
accounts)
Organisation & Content:
who, what, where, when, why, which, how, reaction of the witness/
participant etc.
B. Introduction - volunteering, a valuable experience for young adults-
benefits the community as a whole.
Reasons to volunteer-can make a positive difference in the lives of those
around- creates a sense of community and social bond- gain practical
experience in areas like event planning, communication and leadership-
provides opportunities for personal growth and self-reflection, learn
about the needs and challenges faced by others in their community.
SECTION C
LITERATURE TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLEMENTARY READING TEXT (40
marks)
(7) Poetry 6
A.(i) (B) The poet wants people to engage in introspection. 1
(ii) no activity is going to take place on the face of the Earth at that 1
moment
(iii) hands, arms and ammunitions 4 1
(iv) t
welve is used as a measurement of time, a clock has 12 numbers on its
face, a day has 12 hours, wants the readers to use 12 hours to think, rest
and retrospect and 12 hours to make thoughtful decisions (any one) 1
(v)(A) I, IV and V 1
(vi) No
rhyme scheme 1
B.(i) C. The immortality of art and literature. 1
(ii) False 1
(iii) …
just as a fountain constantly pours forth water, the tales of the mighty
dead pours forth endless inspiration and wisdom for living. 1
(iv) abun
dance/ plenty 1
(v) tombs 1
(vi) C.
creates a sense of anticipation and expectation for the reader. 1
(8) Prose-Vistas 4
A.(i)(A) would come to know of the presence of the prisoner of war in their
house.1
(ii)he was tortured by the enemies. 1
(iii) (A)
Both the statements are true. 1
(iv) to pause for a short time between one thing and the next / to take a
short 1
breath between two tasks
B. (i) creates a sense of approaching doom/ to create interest in the reader
1
(ii) D. Unease 1
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(iii) bravery/heroism/leadership 1
(iv) this is so because the word ‘fantastic’ is usually associated with
positive or exciting, while the word ‘demise’ suggests something negative
or tragic.
1
(9) Prose -Flamingo 6
A. (i) he himself had fallen into a rattrap. 1
(ii) -as he had stolen the crofter’s thirty kronors 1
(iii) displeased/ unhappy/ dissatisfied 1
(iv) insincere – cheated the man who housed him the previous 1
night.
(v) -a nail on the window frame 1
(vi) to and fro 1
B. (i) (Any one) 1
-To give voice to their hopes, dreams, and struggles in a way that is
immediate/
- To add a sense of authenticity and realism to the story/
- To make the experience more engaging and memorable for the reader
(ii)B. An opinion 1
(iii) (Any one)
1
-They come from poor or marginalized back grounds/
- the boys are a unified group, they have a sense of solidarity/
- ‘morning birds’ suggests that the boys are lively, quick to move, or
vulnerable, their carefree lifestyle may be disrupted by poverty,
exploitation or violence/
- ‘disappear at noon’ suggests that they need to return to their homes
or other responsibilities, overlooked by the society.
(iv) The line from the text ‘Over the months, I have come to recognize
each of them’
1
(v) C. ‘I like your shoes. What matters is that they protect your feet.’
1
(vi) straightforward/uncomplicated/direct/clear
1
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(10) Prose -
Flamingo
Answer in 40-50 words each. 5x2=10
(i) Sophie loved her brother Geoff- could tell him her innermost thoughts- he
would listen to her without interrupting- never dismissed her thoughts as
flights of fantasy- words had to be prized out of his mouth like stones
from the ground- she was jealous of his silence- thought he had
connections in a different world near the city- wanted to be a part of it-
she often dreamt of riding behind Geoff in fancy clothes.
(ii) Mukund was an excellent interviewer- knew how to elicit
information from the interviewee- made sure the interviewee didn’t get
annoyed- never touched any personal matters-asked questions what the
readers wanted to know about Umberto Eco.
(iii) The tramp realised that going to the manor house was like throwing
himself voluntarily into the lion’s den. He was worried if the thirty kronors
he had with him would act against him. The literary device used here is
simile.
(iv) Gandhiji decided to go to Muzzafarpur, en route to Champaran, to
obtain more complete information about conditions than Shukla was
capable of imparting - met Prof. J.B Kripalini & Prof. Malkani and lawyers
to learn about the problem in Champaran
(v) ‘See you soon, Amma’ are the parting words of the poet. Parting
words and smile signify – hope – of seeing her mother when she comes
back
(vi)Umberto Eco tells that it may be because of the timing, wouldn’t have
had the same impact , if written ten years earlier or later, readers
enjoyed having a difficult reading experience, maybe set in the medieval
history period.
(11) Prose-Vistas
Answer in 40-50 words each. (2x2=4)
(i) Professor Harley, a dull man – at whose house Dr. Sadao met Hana- his
wife- a silly talkative woman, who wished to be kind, old teacher of
anatomy, who was insistent on mercy with the knife, fat slatternly
landlady – though grateful for nursing him through influenza – the
youthful, haggard face of the prisoner
(ii)By ‘Eating by formula,’ Zitkala-Sa
7 meant the discipline the pupils had
to follow at the dining room- first bell to pull out the chairs-second bell to
be seated followed by prayers- third bell to begin eating with fork and
spoon.
(iii) The author was only in the third grade, around eight years old, still
developing her emotional ability. Till that time, she had not heard people
speaking openly about untouchability. She just understood that certain
individuals were treated differently, not having comprehended the
problem properly.
(12) Long answer question – Flamingo
Answer ONE of the two following questions, in about 120-150 words. 5
Content: 2 Expression :2 Accuracy : 1
(a) Description of the make up department that consumed truckloads of
pancakes- turning a decent looking person into a hideous crimson hued
monster- a strict hierarchy maintained in the department- the office boy
mixing his paint in a giant vessel – slapping it on the crowd players- how
he used to enlighten the author about how a great literary talent was
wasted- how Subbu would come out with fourteen alternatives to satisfy
the producer- the lawyer , a man of cold magic in a crowd of dreamers.
(any other suitable instances)
OR
(b) Saheb: Hello Mukesh.
Mukesh: Hello, nice to meet you.
Saheb: Heard that you want to be a motor mechanic.
Mukesh: Yes, I ‘d love to. But, I’m not sure, if I will be successful. The
garage is far away. I am ready to walk down every day. But I’m not
sure how the elders are going to react to it. I hope they will not be a
hindrance to it.
Saheb: You have to break free from the expectations of the elders and
move
on. Mukesh: Yes, I know. I am trying to do that.
Saheb: I am working in a tea stall now. It takes care of food and gives me
Rs.800/-
. I am happy I am of some help to my parents, though I have lost my
freedom. Mukesh: Let’s hope that soon, boys like us would not have to
work from very young age and will be able to get educated.
Saheb: I hope so too.
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(13) Answer in about 120-150 words. 5
Content: 2 Expression :2 Accuracy : 1
(a) Content - Any 3 with explanation
Instances of irony to expose the hollowness and false pride of those in
power.
-The tiger king comments, " I have killed the hundredth tiger. My vow
has been fulfilled." The tiger falls down and the Tiger King thinks he has
finally shot dead his hundredth tiger! But the tiger was not dead.
- The Tiger King's warning to the tigers, "Let tigers beware!" What he
doesn't know is that it is he, himself who should beware of tigers, the
hundredth tiger in fact, because he doesn't know that the hundredth
tiger, wooden though it might be would end in his death.
- In the statement that, 'From that day onwards it was celebration time
for all the tigers inhabiting Pratibandapuram.' It is ironic because the
tigers don't realise that from henceforth their lives were in danger
because of the Maharaja himself. They celebrate not knowing that they
are going to be killed one by one!
- The king - killing innocent animals just for the sake of fulfilling one's
desires. Not even powerful people have the right to kill wild animals.
The Tiger King is aware of this fact and so he uses "self-defence," as an
excuse to kill his first few tigers
- "The operation was successful. The Maharaja is dead." The statement
made by the surgeons, what they say after the operation is an example
of irony . Operation was expected to save the life of the Tiger King but
the opposite happened
OR
(b) Day / Date
Long hair forcefully cut at Carlisle Indian school- the pale face woman
staring at her--her friend Judewin overhearing the talk- hair would be
shingled- mother had told her short hair was for mourners, shingled hair
for cowards- hides in a large, dim room with three white beds- windows
covered with dark green curtains- hears the footsteps-name being
called- dragged out-resisted by kicking and scratching wildly-felt the
cold blades of the scissors against the neck- moaned for mother- could
have got the help of boys or could have covered the hair to avoid the
cutting.
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