List of top Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

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How does Kalki use irony at the end of the story to deliver poetic justice to the Tiger King ?

(The Tiger King)

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‘The Last Lesson’ and ‘The Interview’ highlight the importance of language in one’s life. Comment with reference to the given texts.

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Why does Mr. Lamb tell Derry to shift his focus from his own scarred face to the world around him ?

(On the Face of It)

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How did Dr. Sadao’s father’s upbringing impact his values and choices later in life ?

(The Enemy)

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How is the ‘Student on Ice Programme’, a step towards the future ?

(Journey to the End of the Earth)

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Briefly comment on the personality of the legal adviser in the Story Department in ‘Poets and Pankakes’.

(Poets and Pancakes)

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In the poem ‘Keeping Quiet’, nature serves as a model for stillness and rejuvenation and in the poem ‘A Thing of Beauty’ natural elements offer constant comfort and solace against the hardships of life. Discuss.

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‘Pale as a late winter’s moon’ is used to describe the mother sitting in the car. What does this image convey of the mother ?

(My Mother at Sixty Six)

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Why does the ironmaster comment, ‘You do preach worse than a parson’ to his daughter on her request to let the peddler stay on for Christmas ?

(The Rattrap)

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Why do the children of Firozabad continue working in glass making factories despite the hardships ?

(Lost Spring)

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Elucidate – ‘There is terror only in the fear of death.’

(Deep Water)

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Eco’s non-fictional writing and scholarly work is a marked departure from a regular academic style. Comment on Umberto Eco’s writing style in the context of the above statement.

(The Interview)

In a world dominated by screens and social media, the need for regular digital detox has become more important than ever, especially for teenagers. Write an article for your school magazine highlighting the importance of disconnecting from digital devices for mental clarity, real-world connection, and holistic growth. You may use the cues given below along with your own ideas. You are Neelima / Neel Roy of Class XII B.

• What are the psychological and emotional impacts of excessive screen time ?
• How will digital detox help ?
• Suggestions on steps that students, parents, and schools can take to promote mindful use of technology.

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You are Priya / Pranav, a former school teacher. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily highlighting the need to prioritize health and fitness of children in schools today. Emphasize on the need to play sports, eat nutritious food, and involvement of families in setting positive examples. Draft the letter using your own ideas as well as the cues given below.

• Importance of forming good habits
• Promotion of constructive leisure activities
• Significance of physical sport and daily exercise
• Importance of sleep and limiting screen time

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You are Tarini / Tarun Bedi of Class XII E and a member of the school’s library council. Your school recently hosted a pop-up literature café in the library, wherein students shared poetry, flash fiction, and held themed table discussions. Write a comprehensive report describing the event, its purpose, student response and how it will contribute to promoting the reading culture in your school. Use the Who – What – When – Where – Why – How structure to organize your report.

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You are Meera Thomas of 52, Green Meadows, Kochi. You read the following advertisement and wish to apply. Write an application along with your bio-data.

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You are Kinjal / Kenneth, the school leader of St. Aloysius School, Gwalior. Your school is organizing a student led ‘Culinary Festival’ on 10th October 2025 at 10 a.m. Draft a formal invitation inviting parents to the festival. Include all the necessary details.

(Write in about 50 words.)

(B) Your school is preparing for the Annual Day function and needs enthusiastic volunteers to assist in various organizational committees, such as decoration, stage compering, and backstage management. As the Cultural Head, draft a notice inviting students of X to XII to register their names for the same. You are Ananya / Arnav. Put the notice in a box.

Attempt ANY ONE of the two (A) or (B) in about 50 words:

(A) Your school is organizing a workshop on – ‘Building Financial Literacy in Teenagers’, to help students understand the basics of budgeting, saving, and digital banking. You are Jyoti / Jawahar, the Head girl / boy of Mystic Falls High School. Draft a notice inviting the students of Std. XI and XII to attend the event. Include all relevant details. Put the notice in a box.

(v) What do the tigers on the embroidered panel symbolise? (Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers)

(vi) What does the author imply when he says the poet “couldn’t have addressed a more dazed and silent audience”? (Poets and Pancakes)

(iv) Why did M. Hamel talk about the importance of the French language in his last lesson? (The Last Lesson)

(iii) “I was frightened, but not yet frightened out of my wits”, says Douglas. Which qualities of Douglas are highlighted here? (Deep Water)

(ii) What led Gandhi to exclaim, ‘The battle of Champaran is won’? (Indigo)

Answer ANY FIVE of the following six questions in 40-50 words each :

(i) “Journalists are puzzled. And sometimes publishers”, says Umberto Eco. What argument does Eco offer to support his contention? (The Interview)