List of top English Core Questions

Select the correct option from those given in brackets to fill in the blank.
Cite two evidences from the text to show that gender bias is still a hindrance in the progress of women in society.
With reference to paragraph 3, what is the latest trend among Indian youth in preparing themselves for the job market?
With reference to the table, state one reason for entrepreneurship being the last preference among Indian youth.
M. Hamel in "The Last Lesson" and Edla in "The Rattrap" are the guiding lights of self-realization to Franz and the peddler respectively. Comment.
In an era of globalization, it is important that children are exposed to knowledge about world affairs and global social concerns. Schools today continue to sensitize and make students aware through various intra and inter-school activities. Write an article exploring the role of educational institutions in creating an informed youth. Provide examples to illustrate your points wherever necessary. You are Akshit/Akshat Bali of Class XII-B.
  • Importance of being an informed youth
  • Activities in school – MUN, debates, declamations, celebration of international days
  • Newspaper readings and discussions
  • Creates well aware, responsible and sensitive youth
Cite two evidences from the text to show that Indian youth is adapting itself to the needs of the job market.
Write a comprehensive report on Republic Day celebrations held in your school. You are Heena of class XII E, a member of the school magazine editorial board.
How do the expressions ‘polished traffic’ and a stand that ‘pathetically pled’ depict the contrasting worlds that co-exist in the poem A Roadside Stand?
What shows that Charley was clumsy and absent-minded? (The Third Level)
What valid reason does Rudyard Kipling have to call an interview immoral? (The Interview)
‘And such too is the grandeur of dooms’. How can ‘grandeur of dooms’ be impressive and inspiring according to Keats?(A Thing of Beauty)
In the line "it is indeed a single instrument, but it contains an arsenal of tools…", what does the phrase “arsenal of tools” refer to?
Why was Kothamangalam Subbu considered No. 2 in Gemini Studios? (Poets and Pancakes)
Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being resolute? (Indigo)

Both the poems, ‘My Mother at Sixty-six’ and ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,’ delve into experiences of life. How do these poems bring out the internal conflict in each of the women?

The author vividly describes the trauma of Zitkala-Sa and Bama in 'Memories of Childhood’. Support with examples from the texts, to illustrate the prejudices that were present in society.

Bama and Zitkala-Sa have proven that education is the antidote to all social evils. Analyse their characters in terms of their struggles and their will to win. (Memories of Childhood)
The world’s geological history is trapped in Antarctica. Discuss with reference to the chapter ‘Journey to the End of the Earth’.
Franz from the ‘Last Lesson’ and the peddler from the ‘Rattrap’ learn from their mistakes. Discuss with reference to the above texts, the human tendency to make mistakes and learn from them.
Dr. Sadao had saved the life of the American soldier, but agreed to the General’s proposal of ending assassination. What prompted Dr. Sadao to agree to the General’s proposal? (The Enemy)
What was Charlie’s vision about Galesburg as it was in 1894? (The Third Level)
How was Annan instrumental in Bama achieving success in life? (Memories of Childhood)
"...how little changes in the environment can have big repercussions" Tishani Doshi in Journey to the End of the Earth gives an awakening call for man. Analyse the theme of the lesson in the light of the above statement.
Derry in On the Face of it is a victim of self-pity. Analyse Derry’s behaviour in the light of the above statement.