Class XII English Core (301) Sample Question Paper
Class XII English Core (301) Sample Question Paper
Class XII English Core (301) Sample Question Paper
3. Read the instructions very carefully given with each section and
question and follow them faithfully.
SECTION-A (READING)
Q1. Read the passage and on the basis of your understanding of the
passage answer the questions given below: (20)
1. India has never subscribed to the doctrine of militarism and war in
her history. Here war was never treated as an ideal. It was only
tolerated as unavoidable and inevitable, and all attempts were made
to check it and bring it under control. Inspite of the frequency of
wars in ancient India, in spite of highly developed military
organization, techniques of war and imperialism, and in spite of the
open justification of war as national policy, the heart of India loved
pacifisms as an ideal capable of realization. India‟s symbolic role
was that of a peacemaker and it sincerely pinned its faith on the
principle of „Live and let live‟. At least philosophically, India‟s
intelligence supported the cause of peace not only in national affairs
but in international affairs also. All the great seers of the yore
visualized the unity of life, permeating all beings, animate or
inanimate, which ruled out killing and suicidal wars.
1.1 Answer each of the questions given below by choosing the most
appropriate option:
(i) The heart of India loved ____
a) a highly developed military organization
b) techniques of wars and imperialism
c) loans
d) pacifism
(ii) Principle of ‘Live and let live’ means
a) imperialism
b) militarism
c) frequency of wars among nations
d) role of peace makers