RBSE Class 12th 2024 English-SS-02-2024 Previous Year Papers

Answer (Option 1): Notice

THE GLOBAL SCHOOL, AMBALA

NOTICE
47 December, 20XX

ANNUAL FUNCTION

Our school is celebrating its Annual Day on 20th December, 20XX. Students are hereby informed to give their names for participation in various events to be held on the Annual Day.

The list of events is given below:

• Dance Competition
• Drama
• Singing

Interested students who want to participate can give their name to the undersigned by the 10th of December.

Shikha
Cultural Secretary

Answer (Option 2): Thanking Message

48-JJ Nagar
Jaipur

4th March 2024

Dear Anil,

I express my gratitude for inviting me to your Birthday party on 22nd March at your residence. I am delighted to accept your invitation and am looking forward to the event. Hope we all will have great fun. Thank you for including me.

Your friend,
Sunil

Report on Science Fair

(By: XYZ – News Reporter)

Kota, 26 February 20XX: Sharma Public School organised a Science Fair on 28th February to create awareness about reducing the burden on students and enhancing their creativity, encouraging them to be more curious about their surroundings. The event was held on the occasion of 'NO BAG DAY'. The event was planned by the students in coordination with their teachers. Even the stall making, decoration, and preparation for the event were done by the senior students. The event started with the welcome of the chief guest, Mr. Sharma, the Mayor of Kota. Students prepared various models and displayed them. They explained their projects to visitors, demonstrating a deep understanding of their subjects. The chief guest visited different stalls. The visitors were impressed by the students' knowledge and presentation skills. At the end of the event, the best stall decoration and the best model awards were distributed by the chief guest. Overall, the Science Fair was enjoyable and a huge success.

The Scene of a Polling Station

The scene at a polling station during the recent legislative elections was bustling with activity. Various posters adorned the walls, providing information and awareness about the voting process. Long queues of people patiently waited their turn, eager to cast their votes. Inside the booth, officers worked diligently, assisting voters and ensuring a smooth process. The Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were a focal point, with officers explaining the simple process to voters. The atmosphere was charged with civic duty and excitement, as citizens exercised their right to vote, contributing to the democratic process of our state.

Answer:

Sudarshan Society
Jaipur

8th March, 2024

The Editor
The Jaipur
Jaipur

Subject: Regarding poor drainage system

Sir,

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities regarding the poor drainage system of Sudarshan Society, Jaipur.

There has been waterlogging in the area for two weeks now. Repeated complaints to the municipal corporation remain unheard. Pictures of the area have been attached to show the worse conditions here. Commuters and residents of the area are facing lots of issues due to this. Elderly and children cannot walk and play around. Movement at night time is impossible. The emergency cases suffer a lot due to this. Moreover, unhygienic conditions have increased water-borne diseases in the area.

I hope the concerned authorities look into this matter and take immediate action.

Thank you

Yours truly,
Seeta

Answer:

67-B, Shanti Park
Sikar

7th June, 20XX

The Manager
Daswani Pvt. Ltd.
Sikar

Subject: Application for the Post of Clerk

Sir,

With reference to your advertisement in 'Times of India' dated 6th June, 20XX for the post of Clerk, I wish to apply for the post in your reputed organisation. I am a Commerce post graduate. I am currently working with a private organisation as a clerk for the past 3 years and have earned respect from my seniors for my work. I am enclosing my CV for your kind consideration. If selected, I assure you that I will work to the best of my ability with dedication and sincerity.

Thanking you

Yours truly,
Nitesh Jain

Encl: CV

Ans. Kishore built a new house where he used marble tiles.

Ans. Manisha, who was a good teacher, taught English.

Ans. Lencho wrote a letter to God, wanting God to help him. OR Lencho wrote a letter to God to help him.

Ans. Usha worked very hard, and so she stood first in class.

Ans. The genie carried out all his master's orders without a question.

The phrasal verb "get away" means to escape, which fits the context of a criminal evading police.

"And" is a coordinating conjunction used to join two subjects performing an action together.

"If" is used to introduce an indirect yes/no question.

(i) What things did the little Franz notice in the school after an order from Berlin? (The Last Lesson)

Little Franz noticed that the school was unusually quiet and still that day. There was no opening or closing of desks, and his classmates were already seated. The teacher's ruler was under M. Hamel's arm instead of rapping on the table. The teacher wore his special dress, and the last benches, usually empty, were occupied by the villagers.

OR

What made the peddler think the world of a rattrap? (The Rattrap)

The peddler thought the world was like a big rattrap. He believed it existed only to set baits for people, offering riches, joys, shelter, food, heat, and clothing. Just as a rattrap offers cheese, the world tempts people. Once someone touches the bait, the trap closes, and everything comes to an end.

(i) Who is Savita? What does she do? (Lost Spring)

Savita is a small girl from a bangle-making family in Firozabad. She makes bangles along with an old woman.

(ii) Why did Sophie like her brother Geoff more than other members of her family? (Going Places)

Sophie liked her brother Geoff more than anyone else because she trusted him. He was always the first to share her secrets and listened patiently to her fantasies and long-cherished dreams.

Stanza:

It would be an exotic moment
Without rush, without engines,
We would all be together
in a sudden strangeness.

Reference to Context: This stanza is from the poem "Keeping Quiet" by Pablo Neruda. The poet imagines a moment of global stillness and silence. He suggests that if everyone stops all activities, it would be a rare and beautiful experience. The "exotic moment" refers to the unusual peace without noise or hurry. "Without rush, without engines" means no movement or machines. "We would all be together" shows unity among people. "In a sudden strangeness" highlights the unfamiliar but wonderful feeling of collective silence.

The central idea of the poem "My Mother at Sixty-six" by Kamala Das is the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of aging and mortality. The poem portrays a poignant moment where the speaker observes her elderly mother sleeping in the car while they drive together. The speaker reflects on her mother's vulnerability and the realization that time is passing quickly. The poem highlights the theme of love and the deep emotional bond between mother and daughter, as well as the bittersweet nature of watching a loved one grow old.

In the poem "A Roadside Stand", Robert Frost draws our attention to the plight of the rural poor. The stand door suggests a sense of neglect and decay. Frost uses imagery to paint a picture of the stand's surroundings, including the passing cars and the landscape. The apathy of the selfish rich, false promises of the party in power are clearly hinted. Their exploitation by the 'greedy good doers' whose beneficent ways soothe the rural poor out of their wits to mint money is conveniently overlooked. The miserable life of the rural poor is no better than death. They need proper relief and rehabilitation.

The car is moving ahead and so it seems that the trees are sprinting or moving in the opposite direction. This also signifies the passage of time.

The image of the "massive weight of Uncle's wedding band" in the poem "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers" suggests the burden of marriage and traditional gender roles that Aunt Jennifer has experienced in the male dominated society.

The Maharaja bought a wooden tiger as a gift for his son on his third birthday. While he was playing with his son, a tiny splinter from the poorly crafted toy tiger pierced the king's hand. The infection turned into a sore, which spread all over his arm. Three surgeons performed an operation, but the king's life could not be saved. The irony is in the fact that despite killing nearly all the tigers in his state, the Tiger King had to face his death by a tiger, and that too not a real but a toy tiger.

In the play "On the Face of It" by Susan Hill, Mr. Lamb tries to overcome his feelings of loneliness by reaching out to others and forming a connection with a young boy named Derry. He grows crab-apples and makes toffees with honey. He likes to talk, ask questions and make friends. He does not mind children teasing him or entering into his garden. He does not let his deformity affect him and he likes everything created by God.

In the short story "The Third Level" by Jack Finney, Sam writes a letter to Charley because he has reached Galesburg, Illinois and believes he has discovered a third level of the Grand Central Station that leads to the year 1894. He tells Charley to keep searching for the third level and come with Louisa.

Sadao was a Japanese surgeon, trained in America, who lived during World War II. His house was located on a small bay on the coast of Japan, built upon rocks and surrounded by pine trees.