12th CBSE Mid Term - English

Mahaveer Pratishthan’s
MAHAVEER ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL & JUNIOR COLLEGE

Salisbury Park, Gultekadi -Pune.
Examination– Mid Term (2024-2025)

Subject: English
STD: XII Marks: 80M
Date: Time: 3hr
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Each section has internal choices.
3. Adhere to the word limit wherever mentioned.
4. The marks for each question are indicated against it.
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Section A: Reading Comprehension (20 marks)
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (10 marks)
Passage 1:
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, with impacts being felt globally. The Earth's
average surface temperature has risen about 1.18°C since the late 19th century, largely due to increased carbon
dioxide emissions and other human activities. This increase in temperature has led to shrinking ice caps, rising
sea levels, and extreme weather events. Countries around the world are now focusing on green energy solutions,
such as solar and wind power, to combat these effects.
However, efforts to tackle climate change are often hindered by economic interests and political disagreements.
In developing countries, the need for economic growth sometimes overshadows environmental concerns. While
governments in these nations recognize the need for sustainability, they often struggle with balancing industrial
development and environmental protection.
The question remains: will the world be able to act in time to prevent the most catastrophic effects of climate
change, or will short-term interests continue to stand in the way?
Questions:
a) What are the primary causes of climate change according to the passage? (2 marks)
b) What challenges do developing countries face in combating climate change? (2 marks)
c) Explain the term 'green energy solutions' as used in the passage. (2 marks)
d) Provide a suitable title for the passage. (2 marks)
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e) What is the author's stance on the global response to climate change? (2 marks)
2. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (10 marks)
Passage 2:
India's cultural diversity is one of its greatest assets, but it also presents unique challenges in maintaining
national unity. With over 2,000 distinct ethnic groups and more than 1,600 spoken languages, the country is a
rich tapestry of traditions, customs, and values. However, this diversity can sometimes lead to tensions between
different communities, particularly in terms of religion, language, and regional identity.
Efforts have been made to promote a sense of national unity despite these differences. The Indian Constitution
recognizes 22 official languages and provides protections for religious freedom. In recent years, the rise of
digital media and increased access to education has helped bridge gaps between different communities,
fostering greater understanding and cooperation.
Yet, challenges remain. Sectarian violence, political polarization, and the rise of regionalism continue to threaten
the unity of the country. To truly embrace its diversity, India must continue to promote inclusivity, tolerance,
and dialogue among its citizens.
Questions:
a) What are the key factors contributing to India’s cultural diversity? (2 marks)
b) How has the Indian government addressed religious and linguistic diversity? (2 marks)
c) Explain how digital media is helping to bridge gaps between communities. (2 marks)
d) Provide a title for the passage. (2 marks)
e) What are the ongoing challenges to India’s national unity mentioned in the passage? (2 marks)
Section B: Writing Skills (20 marks)
3. Advertisement Writing (4 marks)

You are the Marketing Manager of a well-known electronics company. Draft a classified advertisement for the
launch of a new range of smart TVs. (Word limit: 50 words)
4. Letter Writing (6 marks)

You are Mr./Ms. Rohit/Rohini Sharma, living at 22, Green Park, New Delhi. Write a letter to the Editor of a
national daily expressing your concern about the increasing traffic congestion in your city and suggest possible
solutions. (Word limit: 120-150 words)
5. Article Writing (10 marks)

Write an article on the topic "The Importance of Mental Health Awareness Among Youth" in about 150–200
words. Use your own ideas and examples to support your argument.
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Section C: Literature (40 marks)
6. Short Answer Questions (2 × 5 = 10 marks) Answer

the following questions in 30–40 words each:
a) What is the significance of the title "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet?
b) How does the poet Kamala Das present the theme of aging in the poem "My Mother at Sixty-Six"?
c) What does the tiger symbolize in Adrienne Rich’s poem "Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers"?
d) How did the indigo sharecropping system affect the lives of the peasants in "Indigo"?
e) What is the central idea of the poem "Keeping Quiet" by Pablo Neruda?
7. Long Answer Questions (2 × 6 = 12 marks)

Answer the following questions in 120–150 words each:
a) In the story “The Rattrap,” how does the peddler’s view of the world as a rattrap change by the end?
b) The theme of alienation is prevalent in “The Lost Spring” by Anees Jung. Discuss how the story highlights
this theme with examples from the text.
8. Extract-Based Question (8 marks)

Read the following extract from the poem "A Thing of Beauty" by John Keats and answer the questions that
follow:
"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever

Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing."
a) What does the poet mean by "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"? (2 marks)
b) How does the poet relate beauty to "a bower quiet"? (2 marks)
c) What does beauty provide according to the poet? (2 marks)
d) Identify and explain the figure of speech used in "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." (2 marks)
9. Long Answer Question (1 × 10 = 10 marks)

How does Mahatma Gandhi’s involvement in the Champaran episode as described in "Indigo" reflect his
principles of non-violence and truth? Discuss with examples from the text.
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Mahaveer Pratishthan’s

MAHAVEER ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL & JUNIOR COLLEGE

Examination– Mid Term (2024-2025)

Section A: Reading Comprehension (20 marks)

Section B: Writing Skills (20 marks)

3. Advertisement Writing (4 marks)

4. Letter Writing (6 marks)

5. Article Writing (10 marks)

6. Short Answer Questions (2 × 5 = 10 marks) Answer

7. Long Answer Questions (2 × 6 = 12 marks)

8. Extract-Based Question (8 marks)

"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever

9. Long Answer Question (1 × 10 = 10 marks)

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