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Class 12 English Semester 1 Model Question Paper MCQ Quiz - PKG SIR

CLASS XII • SEMESTER 1 MODEL EXAMINATION

SUBJECT: ENGLISH B — BY PKG SIR

SYSTEM: INTERACTIVE QUIZ TOTAL MARKS: 40
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UNIT 1: Prose (Total Marks: 10)
1. The narrator first saw the girl selling baskets at Deoli station during:
2. How did the narrator and the basket-selling girl communicate their mutual attraction initially?
3. What did the girl do when the train began to move away from Deoli for the first time?
4. Why did the narrator decide not to break his journey at Deoli in the later stages?
5. Kalam’s father, Jainulabdeen, would start his day at 4:00 AM by:
6. According to Kalam's father, when people find themselves alone or in a crisis, they look for:
7. The high priest of Rameswaram temple, Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry, was a:
8. Initially, the banker and the young lawyer entered into a bet over whether:
9. During the final year of his confinement, the prisoner requested a large volume of:
10. Why did the lawyer intentionally lose the bet by leaving his lodge five minutes early?
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UNIT 2: Verse (Total Marks: 10)
11. The giant tree is described as wearing the creeper like a:
12. What does the poet see sitting like a statue on the top crest of the tree at dawn?
13. The poet notes that the tree is dear to her soul primarily because:
14. When the poet is in distant lands, she hears a "dirge-like murmur" which she attributes to:
15. Toru Dutt wishes to consecrate a lay unto the tree to save it from:
16. Ulysses feels restless ruling over his kingdom because his people are described as:
17. Which line expresses Ulysses' insatiable thirst for travel and experience?
18. To whom does Ulysses intend to leave his sceptre and the governance of Ithaca?
19. How does Ulysses characterize his aging mariners?
20. The ultimate resolution stated at the very end of the poem 'Ulysses' is:
UNIT 3: Drama (Total Marks: 5)
21. Maurya is reluctant to give her blessing to Bartley because:
22. Cathleen and Nora identify Michael's body parts from a bundle of clothes by:
23. What terrifying vision does Maurya see at the well that convinces her Bartley will die?
24. How does Bartley tragically lose his life at the sea?
25. At the climax of the play, Maurya shows absolute resignation by stating:
UNIT 4: Textual Grammar (Total Marks: 5)
26. Change the Narration: The girl said, "I am getting off at Saharanpur."
27. Synthesis: Join into a single sentence - "My father could convey complex spiritual concepts. He used simple down-to-earth Tamil."
28. Splitting: Split into two simple sentences - "The banker, who was walking to and fro, remembered the party."
29. Error Correction: "He is one of the most distinguished [man] in our locality."
30. Error Correction: "The water was [pour] down his face."
UNIT 5: Reading Comprehension (Total Marks: 10)
Passage: The impact of digital technology on reading habits has been a subject of intense debate. Traditionalists argue that reading physical books fosters deep focus, linear thinking, and a profound emotional connection with the text. The tactile experience of turning pages and the absence of digital notifications allow the brain to enter a state of deep immersion. Conversely, modern digital platforms provide unparalleled access to vast libraries at the click of a button. Hypertextual reading allows students to jump instantly to definitions, references, and related articles, accelerating research. However, cognitive scientists warn that constant exposure to hyperlinks, scrolling screens, and pop-up advertisements can fragment attention spans. Instead of deep reading, individuals develop a habit of skimming and scanning text, searching only for quick information snippets. The challenge for educators today is not to reject technology, but to train students to practice 'biliterate' reading—maintaining the capacity for slow, contemplative reading alongside fast digital processing.
31. What is the noun form of the verb "reject" used in the passage?
32. Find a word in the passage which means 'connected with the sense of touch'.
33. Change the voice: "Digital platforms provide unparalleled access to vast libraries."
34. The antonym of the word "profound" as used in the text is:
35. Identify the tense of the phrase: "The impact of digital technology [has been] a subject of debate."
36. According to traditionalists, physical books are beneficial because they:
37. How does hypertextual reading assist students according to the author?
38. What concern do cognitive scientists raise about digital reading?
39. What does the term 'biliterate' reading mean in the context of the passage?
40. The central challenge for modern educators highlighted by the author is:
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