12 Class English Solved paper 2024

Solved Paper, 2024

ENGLISH CORE

Class-XII

Time: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 80

General Instructions:

(i) This question paper contains 13 questions. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) This question paper contains THREE Sections - Section - A: READING SKILLS, Section - B: CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS and Section - C: LITERATURE.

(iii) Attempt all questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the correct question number and part thereof in your answer sheet.

(iv) Separate instructions are given with each question/part, wherever necessary.

(v) Adhere to the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

Delhi Set-1

Code No. 1/5/1

Section -A

Reading Skills 

(22 Marks)

1. Read the text given below:

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(1) Five enterprises received 'approval and grants for prototype development of sustainable educational toys.

(2) The government authorities, educational institutions and EdTech start-ups are planning to introduce state-of-the-art, made-in-India educational toys that not only throw light on Indian values and civilisations, but also help in developing children's critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

(3) One such enterprise is working on different types of projects that can teach children how electromagnets and magnetic fields work.

These projects can resolve a lot of issues in many schools in tier two and three cities that don't have proper infrastructure. Another is working on an excavation site to teach children about ancient Indian civilisations. It has implanted a few artifacts at the site, which the children will have to find so that they are able to learn how to preserve and label artifacts. Another start up has proposed to create miniaturised labs for schools in tier 2 and 3 cities where children can learn concepts of Physics. "We will ensure that these prototypes are developed within a year and then the production can be scaled up," says the senior manager of the project talking about the importance of indigenously-built educational toys.

(4) Playtime is vital for the cognitive development of children and toys are an essential component that helps enhance specific cognitive abilities and skill sets. "Well-designed toys ignite

students' curiosity, increase focus and can be very beneficial in helping them master a skill and enhance understanding. These can be in the form of visuals, auditory aids, kinesthetic, or a mixture of all three." says HOD, Early Childhood Education.

(5) Toys offer an engaging avenue to teach mathematical, verbal, problem-solving skills. "Toys that engage students in experiential learning enhance their spatial awareness and fine motor skills. Those designed for two or more players help students develop better social skills as they learn to negotiate, settle differences, etc., with their peers."

(6) Experiential gadgets and toys enable students to learn faster and retain lessons longer. "A child's interest is piqued when he is taught in a contextual framework as opposed to rote learning. The Indian education system has been witnessing several innovations with the development of toys and gadgets that can be used and felt in person or through VR platforms across subjects, be it Science, Technology, Math or Engineering.

Answer the following questions, based on the given passage:

(i) By tier 2 and tier 3 cities, the author refers to

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(A) Metro cities

(B) Cities with huge population

(C) Underdeveloped cities

(D) Cities with less population

(ii) Complete the sentence with evidence from the text The made-in-India educational toys serves dual purpose of____

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(iii) The author's point of view that can be inferred from the above passage is that____ [ 1 ]

(A) educational toys are the booming business

(B) educational toys are meant to entertain children.

(C) educational toys will replace teachers.

(D) educational toys will make education more pragmatic.

(iv) Complete the following sentence appropriately: [1]

Educational toys enhance the personality of children by____

(v) Read the five headlines (a)-(e), given below: [1]

(a) Sustainable Educational Developmentally Appropriate. Toys are

(b) Sustainable Educational Toys Promote Free play.

(c) Sustainable Educational Toys Widespread. Free and

(d) Sustainable Educational Toys Learning. Experiential

(e) Sustainable Educational Toys Interaction with people Hinder

Identify the option that displays the headline that DOES/DO NOT correspond with what the passage highlights.

(A) only (e)

(B) (a) and (b)

(C) (c) and (e)

(D) only (d)

(vi) What evidences do you gather from the passage to state that educational system is revolutionised by educational toys? Answer in about 40 words. [2]

(vii) Explain in about 40 words, how education at grassroot level is benefitted by these projects.

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(viii) As opposed to learning by heart, experiential toys

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(a) ignite interest

(b) challenge the teachers

(c) replace textbooks

(d) confuse learners

(ix) Playing is usually considered a distraction. Is it justified on the part of the narrator to assert that playing is an important aspect of education ?

Write your answer in about 40 words.[2]

2. Read the text given below:[10]

(1) People below the age of 20 and above the age of 50 are more likely to believe fake news. Those relatively new to the use of the internet still do not grasp the concept of fake information over these platforms, reveals a new survey 'Countering Misinformation in India'. This survey has been conducted jointly by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

(2) At least 40% of the respondents believed in 'misinformation' received over social media if it came with leading backgrounds and evidence, while 34% of them believe the information when it is shared by a trustworthy organisation.

(3) The dominant factor that drives people to forward such information is their belief that it might benefit others and help in their safety. In. fact, that was the response of almost 50% of the respondents. This was compounded by the fact that at least 20% of the respondents expressed their lack of trust in conventional media thus their faith in contents shared by common people over social media.

(4) But even then, newspapers still remain the top source of information for most. At least 53% of the respondents trust what is generally perceived as neutral media and only 29% trust technology and social media platforms.

(5) However, what was surprising was that almost 45% of the respondents did not even know about the existence of fact-checking organisation and most did not even know that journalists had to verify data before they let it out. Only 26% of the respondents believe that it is the responsibility of the media to curb or identify fake news. Many respondents also put the responsibility of identifying such fake news on an individual.

(6) The survey has found that first time or early users of the Internet platforms are more susceptible to fake news than others. There is a need for building capacities and creating a National Civil Digital Literacy Strategic Plan.

Answer the following questions, based on the given passage:

(i) Select the option that comes under conventional media:[1]

(A) Instagram

(B) Newspaper

(C) Facebook

(D) E-mail

(ii) Select the correct option:

One factor that prompts people to believe fake news is that

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(A) it supports their point of view

(B) they are biased

(C) it is from a reliable site

(D) it has more 'likes' and 'shares'

(iii) What according to the passage are the intentions of people who share information? [1]

(iv) Which reason do you infer from the passage is responsible misinformation? for journalists spreading

[1]

(v) Complete the sentence appropriately

[1]

The threat faced by the new entrants in social media is

(vi) Explain your understanding of the difference between' misinformation' and 'fake news'.

[1]

(vii) As per your inference drawn from para (1), which category of people fall as victims to fake news?

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(viii) What is the blame game that goes on in fixing the onus of identifying fake news? [2]

Answers 

SECTION-A

Reading Skills

1.(i) Option (C) is correct.

Explanation: The idea is to provide facilities to these 'Underdeveloped cities' as they lack proper infrastructure.

(ii) The made-in-India educational toys serve dual purpose of not only throwing light on Indian values and civilisations, but also help in developing children's critical thinking and decision-making skills -""Well-designed toys ignite students' curiosity, increase focus and can be very beneficial in helping them master a skill and enhance understanding."

(III) Option (D) is correct.

Explanation: educational toys will make education more pragmatic - as it is aimed to develop children's critical thinking skills instead of following fixed theories or rules.

(iv) Educational toys enhance the personality of children by engaging them in experiential learning that develops their social skills, mathematical, verbal and problem-solving skills.

(v) Option (C) is correct.

(vi) Playtime is crucial for children's cognitive development, with toys playing a key role in enhancing specific skills and abilities. Well-designed toys spark curiosity, improve focus, and aid skill mastery and understanding, utilising visuals, auditory aids, kinesthetic elements, or a blend of all three.

(vii) Government, educational institutions, and EdTech start-ups are developing state-of-the-art, made-in- India educational toys to illuminate Indian values, foster critical thinking, and improve decision-making

skills. Projects include teaching electromagnetism, ancient civilisations through excavation sites, and creating mini labs for Physics in smaller cities. These toys are vital for cognitive development, enhancing specific skills, and offering engaging ways to learn various subjects

(viii) Option (A) is correct.

ix) Playtime is necessary for every child's cognitive development. Toys enhance specific skills such as ignite curiosity and improve focus. They come in various forms like visuals, auditory aids and kinesthetic elements, offering an engaging way to teach skills and improve social interactions.

2. (i) Option (B) is correct.

(ii) Option (C) is correct.

(iii) The dominant factor that drives people to forward/ share information is their belief that it might benefit others and help in their safety.

(iv) The inferred reason for journalists spreading misinformation, as suggested by the passage, is a public misunderstanding of journalistic processes and the necessity of verifying information.

(v) The threat faced by the new entrants in social media is that they are more susceptible to fake news.

(vi) Difference between 'misinformation' and 'fake news' Misinformation refers to false or inaccurate information that is spread unintentionally or without malicious intent. Fake news is deliberately created and disseminated with the intent to deceive, mislead, or manipulate the public.

(vii) People below the age of 20 and above the age of 50 fall prey to fake news as inferred from para 1.

(viii) Respondents and media blame each other for the spread of fake news; each holding the other responsible to identify them.