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REVISION SHEET QUESTIONS OF CLASS 12 BT1 SYLLABUS 2018 LITERATURE (PROSE PIECES) 1.THE LAST LESSON :- ( 3 marks) a)How did Franz s feelings about school and M Hammel change ? b) Franz thinks will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons? What do you think this means?(6 marks) c) The ban on teaching French strengthened the resolve of the French to learn their language. Give evidence from the text to prove this. 2. LOST SPRING :- (3 marks) a) In what sense is garbage gold to the ragpickers ? b) When I sense a flash of it in Mukesh, I am cheered . What is this a reference to and why does it make the author happy ?(6 marks) c) Justify the title of the article LOST SPRING. 3. DEEP WATER :- (3 marks) a) Which two incidents in Douglas early life made him scared of water? b) What happened to Douglas when he failed in his attempt to come on to the surface of the water the second time? (6 marks) c) There is terror only in the fear of death as Roosevelt knew when he said, All we have to fear is fear itself . Coming face to face with fear instead of suppressing it,helps one to do away with it completely,just like Douglas did in the story Deep Water . What qualities should one possess to live a rich and fulfilling life overcoming fear? Answer with reference to the text. 4. THE RATTRAP :- (3 marks) a) Did the peddler expect the kind of hospitality that he received from the Crofter? b) What were the contents of the package left by the peddler as a Christmas gift for Edla?(6 marks) c) The reader s sympathy is with the peddler right from the beginning of the story. Why? Is it justified? 5. INDIGO :- (3 marks) a) Why did Gandhi tell the court that he was involved in a conflict of duties ? b) The battle of Champaran is won! When and why does Gandhi utter these words? (6 marks) c) Self-reliance, Indian Independence & help to sharecroppers were all bound together. Elucidate with reference to the chapter. 6. THE ENEMY:- (3 marks) a) What help did Dr.Sadao seek from Hana while operating on the wounded man? b) Give two reasons why Dr.Sadao was not sent abroad with the Japanese troops.(6 marks) c) Do you think that Dr.Sadao s final decision regarding the wounded man was the best possible one in the circumstances? Why/ Why not? Explain with reference to the chapter. 7. THE TIGER KING :- (3 marks) a)Why did the Maharaja ban tiger hunting in the state? b) How did the Dewan manage to get the 100th tiger for the Maharaja?(6 marks) c) What is the author s indirect comment on subjecting innocent animals to the willfulness of human beings? 8. SHOULD WIZARD HIT MOMMY :- (3 marks) a) Why was Roger Skunk s Mommy angry with him? Does her anger seem justified? b) Which action of Jo annoyed Jack? What do you think disturbed him? (6 marks) c) Which do you think is a better ending for Roger Skunk s story, Jo s or her father s? Why? Writing Skill Draft advertisements in not more than 50 words to be published . 1.You are Radha/Raman , General Manager of Hotel Alpha Hyderabad .You need a receptionist for your hotel. 2.You are the owner of an independent house in ad-Block,Mayur Vihar-I,Delhi.You plan to sell it off. 3.Organise My Trip C-46 ,Hauz Khas,New Delhi claims to offer the cheapest air tickets for any destination by an airline besides offering free tour guide facilities. Commercial Draft a display advertisement to be published in a local daily (i) for the promotional sale of the New England shirts launched by your company . (ii) to promote the sale of a new hair oil,The New Revitalised Cream,for curing baldness and promoting hair growth. Draft a notice,i n about 50 words, providing all relevant information on the following topics1.An inter-house debate is going to be organised for all the students of Class XI-&XII of your school.You are the cultural secretary . 2.As the President of Interact Club,draft a notice requesting students to donate generously for the flood hit victims of Chennai. Draft an Invitation in about 50 words on the following topics 1.Your school Annual Sports will be held on 10 December 2018.Invite eminent cricketer Mr.Sourav Ganguly to grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. 2.Your grandparents are celebrating their golden jubilee anniversary.Draft an invitation for friends and family. 3.You are the owner of Kalpana Sarees.Draft an invitation to be sent to your customers to inform them about the Annual Sale. 4.You have been invited to attend the wedding of your friend s sister.Respond to the invitation. Design a poster ,in about 50 words on1. Create awareness to donate organs 2. Importance of voting 3. Conservation of water. Letter 1.DML Public School has opened a new activity wing for the kindergarten students for which you require play equipment.Write a letter to the Manager ,OK Toys,21 Daryaganj Delhi in about 120-150 words ,placing an order for educational toys and other play equipment.You are the Administrator of the school. 2.In all big cities road rage has become a serious problem. A minor scratch,a little push or a small brushing past can lead to a scuffle sometimes resulting even in murder .Write a letter to the Police Commissioner ,giving your views. 3.In the light of the recent collapse of an arterial bridge of the city,write a letter to the Editor expressing your concern and your grievances. 4.Draft an application for the post of a librarian in Vision Secondary School,Calicut. Article(150-200 words) 1.Status of women in society 2.Regionalism in India:A Threat to India 3.The Menace of irresponsible Use of Social Media Debate(150-200 words) 1.Electronic Media will bring about the end of print media 2.Brain Drain is not a bane in a developing country like India 3.Entrance Test-True Test of Ability 4.Community Service once a week should be graded and made compulsory for all students
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