RBSE 12th English Compulsory Model Paper Set 2 with Answers

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RBSE Class 12 English Compulsory Model Paper Set 2 with Answers

Time : 2 Hours 45 min.
Max. Marks : 80

General Instruction to the Examinees :

• Candidates must write first their Roll Nos. on the question paper.
• All the questions are compulsory.
• Write the answer to each question in the given answer book only.
• For questions having more than one part, the answers to those parts are to be written together in continuity.
• This paper is divided into four sections A, B, C and D. All sections are compulsory.

Section – A

Question 1.
Choose the correct alternative-

(i) How old was the author since when he had an aversion to water? (1)
(a) two or three years
(b) three or four years
(c) four or five years
(d) two or six years
Answer:
(b) three or four years

(ii) The old man cooked for the stranger. (1)
(a) porridge
(b) tobacco
(c) chapatti
(d) vegetable
Answer:
(a) porridge

(iii) In Patna Gandhiji and Rajkumar Shukla went to the house of (1)
(a) Tagore
(b) J. B. Kriplani
(c) Professor Makhani
(d) Rajendra Prasad
Answer:
(d) Rajendra Prasad

(iv) What did M. Hamel say. to Franz when he reached school? (1)
(a) to get out
(b) to stand out
(c) to sit in the class
(d) to stand in the class
Answer:
(c) to sit in the class

(v) Firozabad is famous for (1)
(a) bangle industries
(b) jewelry industries
(c) pottery work
(d) diamond industries
Answer:
(a) bangle industries

(vi) What was the author doing when he was thrown into the pool? (1)
(a) malice
(b) disappointment
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these
Answer:
(d) none of these

(vii) The mother of the poet was sitting. (1)
(a) in the garden
(b) on the bench
(c) in the car
(d) nowhere
Answer:
(c) in the car

(viii) We should riot move our arms for (1)
(a) one second
(b) two seconds
(c) on minute
(d) two minutes
Answer:
(a) one second

(ix) What do we suffer from? (1)
(a) malice
(b) disappointment
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these
Answer:
(c) both (a) and (b)

(x) The tigers on the panel were created by (1)
(a) Adrienne Rich
(b) Aunt Jennifer
(c) Kamala Das
(d) Nobody
Answer:
(b) Aunt Jennifer

(xi) The girl’s head was bent because of (1)
(a) enjoyment.
(b) happiness
(c) depression
(d) eagerness
Answer:
(c) depression

(xii) By selling milk the old man saved (1)
(a) ten kronor
(b) twenty kronor
(c) thirty kronor
(d) fifty kronor
Answer:
(c) thirty kronor

Question 2.
Combine the sentences using the words given in brackets:

(i) He is the gentleman. He will give us a speech, (who) (1)
(ii) Here is a story. I want to tell it. (that) (1)
Answer:
(i) He is the gentleman who will give us a speech.
(ii) Here is a story that I want to tell.

Question 3.
Fill in the blanks by choosing words given in brackets:
(i) This room has ……………………………….. doors ……………………………….. windows, (so …… that/although  …… yet/neither ….. nor) (1)
(ii) ……………………………….. he was taking tea, she was watching TV. (While/As if) (1)
(iii) How much is your ……………………………….. per year? (turn down/turn over) (1)
(iv) ……………………………….. the light, please. (Put out/Put off) (1)
(v) He divided his property ……………………………….. his five sons, (between/among) (1)
(vi) This chair is made ……………………………….. wood, (of/by) (1)
Answer:
(i) neither nor,
(ii) While
(iii) turn over
(iv) Put out
(v) among
(vi) of

Section – B

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

Body fat, blood pressure and fasting insulin levels (a marker of diabetes risk) all increased within a decade of moving to a city, and for decades blood pressure and insulin continued to rise above the levels pf their rural counterparts. The findings raise public health concerns as the global population progressively becomes more urban.

According to the United Nations, the growth change in India’s urban population is 1.1 per cent every year, while the change in the proportion of people in rural areas is declining by 0.37 per cent.

The proportion of Indians who live in cities is still much smaller than in the United States. Just 30 per cent of Indians live in urban areas, while 82 per cent of Americans live in urban areas.

That number is expected to rise as the proportion of people who live in rural areas in the United States declines by 1.6 per cent each year.

The researchers, led by Dr Sanjay Kinra of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, compared rural Indians to their siblings who moved to one of four cities in India: Lucknow, Nagpur, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Siblings who lived in a city the longest had the highest average blood pressures.

For instance, men who lived in a city for more than 30 years had an average systolic blood pressure – the top number in a reading – of 126. Men who lived in a city 10¬20 years had an average of 124, and those who stayed in rural areas had an average of 123. A systolic blood pressure above 140 is considered high.

The change in body fat was most evident in the first 10 years after moving to a city, and then it levelled off. Men who stayed in rural areas had 21 per cent body fat on average, while those who moved within the past ten years had 24 per cent, on average. The recommended body fat percentage from the National Institutes of Health is 13 to 17 per cent.

The study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, did not pinpoint the cause of these differences between the siblings who moved and those who stayed behind. Nor did it tease out whether the increased levels of body fat, blood pressure and insulin resulted in more disease.

Though other, studies of rural-to-urban migration within developing countries have also found negative health effects related to moving to cities, city dwellers in the United States tend to be healthier than those who live in rural areas and even in the suburbs.

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Americans who live in rural areas are more likely to have fair or poor health, develop chronic diseases, and die from heart disease.

One study of suburbanites across several countries found that people who lived in cities were more likely to be active and to walk places. People in cities also tend to be closer to doctors and hospitals.

The authors write that the changes among the Indian city-dwellers might be explained by rapid weight gain once people move to a city, spurred by a less healthy diet and a less active lifestyle.

(i) How much systolic blood pressure is considered high? (2)
(ii) What is the recommended body fat percentage? (2)
(iii) Why do the Indian city-dwellers gain weight? (2)
(iv) What does the agency for Healthcare Research and Quality say about the health of rural Americans? (2)
(v) Find the similar word for ‘standard’ and antonym for ‘positive’ from the passage. (2)
Answer:
(i) A systolic blood pressure above 140 is considered high.
(ii) The recommended body fat percentage is 13 to 17.
(iii) The Indian city-dwellers gain weight due to a less healthy diet . and a less active lifestyle.
(iv) According to Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Americans who live in rural areas are more likely to have fair or poor health, develop chronic diseases and die from heart disease.
(v) average, negative

Question 5.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

The role of friends in our lives now has become significantly greater than at any other time in our history. Today many of us live and work at great distances from where we were born or we grew up and are separated from our original families. Trie pain we feel when we are away from our families can be significant.

The happiness of the individual relies on friendships which form a necessary human connection. It is perfectly normal to need and want friends and depression is more prevalent among those who lack friends. Such people lack the intimacy and richness,? friends can bring into their lives. Frequently, friends reflect similar values to us. Yet these values are often different from the ones we grew up with they are the values we created for ourselves in our adult lives.

Communication skills are fundamental in all friendships. The more friends and acquaintances one has, the greater are one’s communication skills. Some call these, people skills.

Like watering a plant, we nourish our friendships (and all our relationships) by nurturing them. Friendships need the same attention as other relationships if they are to continue. These relationships can be delightfully non-judgemental, supportive, understanding and fun.

Sometimes friendship can bring out the positive side that you never show in any other relationship. This may be because the pressure of playing a ’role’ (daughter, partner or child) is removed. With a friend you are able to be yourself and free to change.. Of course, you are free to do this in all other relationships as well, but in friendships, you get to have lots of rehearsals and discussions about changes as you experience them. It is an unconditional experience where you receive as much as you give. You can explain yourself to a friend openly without the fear of hurting a family member. How dp friendships grow’? The answer is simple. By revealing yourself; being attentive; remembering what is most important to your friend and asking them about it; putting yourself in their position; showing sympathy; seeing the w’orld through the eyes of your friend, you will understand the value of friendship. All this means learning to accept a person from a completely different family to your own or perhaps someone from completely different cultural background. This is the way we learn tolerance. In turn we gain tolerance and acceptance for our own differences.

Friendships are made by being considerate which needs communication skills, e.g. active listening skills, questioning skills, negotiation skills, reflection skills, emotional skills, and editing yourself.

Friendships offer a great opportunity to learn about yourself because a friend can reflect back to you how you come across in the world. They also allow you to practise skills in dealing with ’personal boundaries’ by looking after yourself as well as your friend. They help you develop resilience in relation to the wider social world beyond your family.

(i) How do friendships offer a great opportunity to learn about yourself? (1)
(ii) What is necessary if we want to continue friendships? (1)
(iii) On what does the happiness of the individual rely? (1)
(iv) What is fundamental in all friendships? (1)
(v) How is friendship better than any others relationship? (1)
Answer:
(i) Friendships’ offer a great opportunity to learn about yourself because a friend can reflect back to you how you come across the world.
(ii) If we want to* continue friendships, they need the same attention as other relationships.
(iii) The happiness of the individual relies on friendship.
(iv) Communication skills are fundamental in all friendships.
(v) Friendship can bring out the- positive side that cannot be brought out by any other relationship.

Section – C

Write the answers of the following in about 20 words :

Question 6.
“If all the Japanese were like you, there wouldn’t have been a war.” Justify this statement of Tom. (The Enemy) (1)
Answer:
Tbm said this to Dr Sadao because he considered humanity above nationality. If everybody loves humanity, there will be no war.

Question 7.
Why did Derry not like being with people? (On the Face of It) (1)
Answer:
Derry did not like the company of people because they were scared of him. Derry had an acid-burnt face. He became pessimistic in his life.

Question 8.
In what way did Zitkala-Sa try to save her long hair? (Memories of Childhood) (1)
Answer:
Zitkala-Sa wanted to save her long hair. She slipped away from the place where the other girls were getting their hair cut. She hid herself in a dark room.

Question 9.
How does the story present hobbies? (The Third Level) (1)
Answer:
Hobbies help us escape from the ugliness of life for a short time. In their hobbies, people find some relief from the bitterness of life.

Question 10.
What prediction was made at the Tiger King’s birth? (The Tiger King) (1)
Answer:
At the Tiger King’s birth, royal astrologers predicted that he would grow up as a great warrior, hero and champion. His death was predicted to be caused by a tiger.

Write the answers of the following in about 30-40 words:

Question 11.
Why did Douglas decide to take help from an instructor? (Deej) Water) (2)
Answer:
The fear of water had overpowered Douglas. But the enjoyment of boating, fishing and swimming continually enticed him. So he decided to take help from an instructor to learn how to swim.

Question 12.
In what sense was the world a big rattrap according to the peddler? (The Rattrap) (2)
Answer:
The peddler used to sell rattraps. He got the idea of the world being a rattrap from the rattraps that he sold. He equates worldly attractions to baits such as cheese and pork that we put to trap rats.

Question 13.
What is the ’sadness’ that the poet refers to in the poem? (Keeping Quiet) (2)
Answer:
This ‘sadness’, comes from not understanding ourselves. We are running after worldly gains and have no time to know the true purpose of life. It makes us sad and dull.

Question 14.
List the things that cause suffering and pain. (A Thing of Beauty) (2)
Answer:
There are many things described in the poem which cause suffering and pain to human beings. These things are a disappointment, lack of human qualities, lack of nobility, unhealthy and evil ways adopted by human beings etc.

Question 15.
How do ‘denizens’ and ‘chivalric’ add to our understanding of the tiger’s attitudes? (Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers) (2)
Answer:
Tigers are the denizens of the green world. They are chivalric as they are not afraid of men. In the forest, they walk fearlessly with pride. Hence, these words add to our understanding of the tiger’s attitude.

Question 16.
Did Hana help the wounded man and wash him herself? (The Enemy) (2)
Answer:
At first, Hana hesitated to help the wounded man as he belonged to their enemy country. But her humanity forced her to be kind. When her maid servant refused to wash the man,” Hana herself washed him.

Question 17.
Do you think all this will change Derry’s attitude towards Mr Lamb? (On the Face of It) (2)
Answer:
Mr Lamb motivates Derry to come out of his inferiority complex. He encourages him to meet people and love life. All this makes him think of Mr Lamb as a person of great virtue. This is really a change in his attitude.

Question 18.
What advice did Annan offer Bama? (Memories of Childhood) (2)
Answer:
Bama’s brother encouraged her and advised her to study hard to raise her position in the class. She did the same and stood first in her class. Now many persons became her friends. Thus, she fought against the stigma of belonging to a lower caste.

Write the answers of the following in about 60-80 words:

Question 19.
How did Gandhiji help the peasants in Champaran? (Indigo) (3)
OR
What was the order from Berlin? How did it affect Franz and the people of Alsace? (The Last Lesson)
Answer:
The peasants in Champaran were being exploited by the British landlords. Gandhiji stood up as their leader. With his bold efforts and through civil disobedience, he helped the poor peasants in Champaran to win their battle against injustice and exploitation. Gandhiji worked for their cultural and social upliftment also. He opened primary schools in six villages. His wife Kasturba taught the villagers rules on personal cleanliness as well as community sanitation.
OR
Prussia had taken over two districts of France, Alsace and Lorraine in the war. There came an order from Berlin, the capital of Germany that from then onwards only German language would be taught in the schools of these two French districts. When Franz and other people came to know the news, they grew emotional. Even the villagers attended the last lesson in French given by the school teacher, M. Hamel. They all felt sorry to think that they had not paid proper attention to learn their language.

Question 20.
Mention the hazards of working in the glass bangles industry. (Lost Spring) (3)
OR
How did Douglas make sure that he conquered the old terror? (Deep Water)
Answer:
The Hazards of working in the glass bangles industry are :

1. The workers work around glass furnaces with high temperatures. They work in dingy cells without air and light. This is quite unhealthy for them.
2. The polishing of the glass of bangles produces dust. This dust slowly makes the workers lose their eyesight. They go blind.
3. The workers weld the pieces of coloured glass. They do this work in their dark hutments, in the dim light of flickering oil lamps. This also affects their eyesight badly.
4. Most of them lose their, eyesight even before they become adults.

OR
The author had learnt how to swim. But he wanted to make sure that he had conquered his old terror. He decided to overcome his fear of water. So he went to Lake Wentworth in New Hampshire, dived off a dock at Triggs Islands and swam two miles across the lake to Stamp Act Island. When he was in the middle of the lake, he got a little frightened. The next day he stripped, dived into the Warm Lake, and swam across to the other shore and back. He shouted with joy and Gilbert Peak returned the echo. Thus Douglas conquered his old terror.

Question 21.
Do you see an intersection of time and space in the story? (The Third Level) (3)
OR
What was the prediction of astrologers regarding the ultimate fate of the Tiger King? How did it come to be true? Describe with reference to the story. (The Tiger King)
Answer:
The story ‘The Third Level’ constantly lingers between the past and the present. The past is about a place named Galesburg and the present tells about New York. The narrator lives in New York among the insecurity and fear of modem life. He finds the third level at the Grand Central Station, a place of 1894. We constantly keep on moving from New York to Galesbltfg and from modernity to the old World . Thus, there is obviously an intersection of time and space in the story.
OR
The royal astrologers’ prediction was that the Tiger King would be killed by a tiger. On his son’s birthday, he bought a wooden toy- tiger. One day he was playing with the prince with this wooden tiger. The wooden tiger had a rough surface and had sharp slivers of wood. One such piece pierced into his hand. Ultimately, the infection proved fatal. He was killed by a tiger though it was a wooden one. Thus, the prediction proved true.

Question 22.
Give a character sketch of Hana. (The Enemy) (3)
OR
In which section of the play does Mr Lamb display signs of loneliness and disappointment? What are the ways in which Mr Lamb tries to overcome these feelings? (On the Face of It)
Answer:
Hana is the wife of Dr Sadao, the hero of the story. She is a loving wife and mother. She comes before us as a good human being. She has a sympathetic heart. Seeing a wounded man at her doorstep, she feels pity for him. She agrees with her husband’s decision to give shelter to, a wounded enemy. Being a woman of weak heart, she helps her husband during the surgery of the wounded enemy soldier. Thus, Hana is a praiseworthy woman.
OR
In the end of scene one, Mr Lamb talks to himself. Though Derry has promised to come back, he is sure he will never come back again. He says that people never come back to him.

He tries to overcome his feelings of loneliness and disappointment by keeping himself busy. He enjoys listening to the song of bees. He makes toffees with their honey. He gives toffees to the children. He gives them apples and pears too so that they may come to him again and again. He doesn’t mind being called ‘Lamey-Lamb’ by the kids in the street. He is very talkative. Thus, he tries to remain cheerful in his loneliness.

Section – D

Question 23.
You are Yashpal/Deepika studying in Govt. Sr Sec. School, Ajmer. Your school is organising an educational tour to Mt. Abu. Draft a notice informing the students of class XII. (4)
OR
Prepare arguments for or against the idea/topic : ‘Health is Wealth’.
Answer:
GOVT. SENIOR SEC. SCHOOL, AJMER
16 September 20–

NOTICE

Tour of Mt. Abu All the students of XII class are informed about an educational tour to Mt. Abu organised by History Club as per the given programme : . Duration-7 days (3rd Oct to 9th Oct); Own school bus with cooks; Under History & Geography teachers charge ₹ 2350/- only per head.

Those who are interested may contact the undersigned before 30 September. A written acceptance of their parents is also a must.

Yashpal
Secretary, History Club

OR

Arguments for the topic : Health is Wealth :
Health is God’s most precious gift to us. Good health allows us to enjoy all other good things of life. A healthy man is a happy and productive man. He brings happiness to others. A person gifted with sound physical and mental health is valuable to the society and country, as he can serve his fellow men in a much better way.

Question 24.
You are Anil/Anita of Government Sr.Sec.School, Kota. Your school celebrated Annual function cum Alumini meet. Write a report on it. (4)
OR
Translate the passage into Hindi:
Role of newspapers has always been of great importance, not only in India but also in other countries. Every newspaper tries to establish its identity and wins the loyalty of its readers. It is done through the presentation of its material or news coverage. Newspapers contain public grievances and reflect public opinion.

It is through newspapers that the policies and actions of the government are conveyed to the people. In return people give their opinion, they praise or criticise them. Newspapers are the watchdog of human rights. They keep the public aware of what right or wrong goes on in the society. They can make or break the governments.
Answer:

Annual Function & Alumni Meet
(Anil/Anita, Class XII-C)

Kota, February 10 : Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Kota celebrated its 24th Annual Function cum Alumini
meet with’ great fanfare. The District Collector graced the occasion, while a number of old students of the school were also present. The proceedings began with a welcoming speech by the Principal. A cultural programme followed. One of the old students was so much pleased that he donated two lac rupees to the Principal of our school for better toilet facilities. Our Principal thanked the chief guest and the old students, especially the donor. The function ended with the National Anthem.
OR
समाचार-पत्रों की भूमिका न सिर्फ भारत में बल्कि दूसरे देशों में भी हमेशा बहुत महत्त्वपूर्ण रही है। प्रत्येक समाचार-पत्र अपनी पहचान बनाने की कोशिश करता है और अपने पाठकों का विश्वास जीतता है। यह कार्य समाचार-पत्र अपने प्रस्तुतिकरण व अपने समाचार-पत्र में समाचारों के माध्यम से करते हैं। समाचार-पत्रों में लोगों की शिकायतें और उनके विचार शामिल होते हैं।

सरकार की नीतियाँ और उसके कार्य समाचार पत्रों के माध्यम से ही लोगों (जनता) तक पहुँचते हैं। बदले में लोग अपने विचार, राय, प्रशंसा व आलोचना व्यक्त करते हैं। समाचार-पत्र मानवाधिकारों के संरक्षक हैं। समाज में क्या गलत या सही हो रहा है उस सबके प्रति जनता को समाचार पत्र ही जागरूक करते हैं। वे सरकार को उखाड़ और बना सकते हैं।

Question 25.
You are Mohan Verma B-130, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur. Read the advertisement given below and write an application to the advertiser, applying for the job.

Indian Pharmaceuticals 10, Court Road, Bharatpur, RequiresTrainee medical representatives Candidates should be Science or Pharmacy graduates and below 25 years of age. Fluency in English is essential. Attractive salary with handsome working allowances will be offered during training period. After successful completion of the training, the candidates will be appointed on regular basis. Apply with complete resume at the above address.

OR
Write a letter to the editor of a local daily emphasising the need to maintain clean surroundings and thereby feel proud of a clean nation. You are Rajni/Rajesh of B-5/147 Swadeshi Vihar, Delhi.
Answer:
Mohan Verma
B-130 Malviya Nagar
Jaipur
12 June 20…
The Manager
Indian Pharmaceuticals
10 Court Road Bharatpur

Subject : Application for the post of trainee medical representative

Dear Sir,
Your advertisement in “The Rajasthan Patrika” dated 9 June 20… for the position of trainee medical representative interested me as I am a pharmacy graduate. I am below’ twenty-five years of age and I have sold a lot of products through my extracurricular activities. My communication skills in English and Hindi should prove valuable in increasing sales of Indian Pharmaceuticals in any area of your choice. I want to pursue a career in sales as a medical representative.

Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Mohan Verma
Enclosed – Resume

Resume
Name : Mohan Verma ,
Address : B-130, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur f
Date of Birth : August 15, 1998
Academic Quatlifications :

Examination	Year	Institution/School/College	Grade
Degree in Pharmacy Senior Secondary Secondary	2021 2017 2015	Govt Medical College, Dausa Govt Sr Sec. School, Jaipur Govt Sr Sec. School, Jaipur	1 class 85% 80%

Skills : Good communication skills in English and Hindi
Prizes : I won pirzes in debates at college level.
OR
B-5/147 Swadeshi Vihar
Delhi
16th April, 20–
The Editor
Navbharat Times
Delhi

Subject : Need to maintain clean surroundings

Respected Sir,
Through your esteemed column, I would like to emphasize the need to maintain clean surroundings. If we want to be cheerful and healthy, the surroundings play a vital role. Clean air, pure water and clean environment give us a joyful life. The ultimate responsibility lies on our shoulders. By limiting the use of diesel/petrol driven vehicles, planting more and more trees, doing physical exercise, we can live a healthy life.

It is a matter of pride to live in a clean nation. Through your newspaper, I want to highlight the vital importance of clean surroundings.

Yours sincerely
Rajni/Rajesh