CBSE Class 12 –English Core Question Paper 2022

SECTION-A

1.Read the passage given below:

(1) Too many parents these days can’t say no. As a result, they find themselves raising ‘children’ who respond greedily to the advertisements aimed right at them. Even getting what they want doesn’t satisfy some kids; they only want more. Now, a growing number of psychologists, educators and parents think it’s time to stop the madness and start teaching kids about what’s really important: values like hard work, contentment, honesty and compassion. The struggle to set limits has never been tougher – and the stakes have never been higher. One recent study of adults who were overindulged as children paints a discouraging picture of their future: when given too much too soon, they grow up to be adults who have difficulty coping with life’s disappointments. They also have a distorted sense of entitlement that gets in the way of success in the workplace and in relationships.

(2) Psychologists say that parents who overindulge their kids set them up to be more vulnerable to future anxiety and depression. Today’s parents themselves raised on values of thrift and self-sacrifice, grew up in a culture where ‘no’ was a household word. Today’s kids want much more, partly because there is so much more to want. The oldest members of this generation were born in the late 1980s, just as PCs and video games were making their assault on the family room. They think of MP3 players and flat screen TVs as essential utilities, and they have developed strategies to get them. One survey of teenagers found that when they crave something new, most expect to ask nine times before their parents give in. By every measure, parents are shelling out record amounts. In the heat of this buying blitz, even parents who desperately need to say no find themselves reaching for their credit cards.

(3) What parents need to find is a balance between the advantages of an affluent society and the critical life lessons that come from waiting, saving, and working hard to achieve goals. That search for balance has to start early. Children need limits on their behavior because they feel better and more secure when they live within a structured environment.

(4) Older children learn self-control by watching how others, especially parents act. Learning how to overcome challenges is essential to becoming a successful adult. Few parents ask kids to do chores. They think their kids are already overburdened by social and academic pressures. Every individual can be of service to others, and life has meaning beyond one’s own immediate happiness. That means parents eager to teach values have to take a long, hard look at their own.

Questions and Answers:

  1. What is challenging for today’s parents?
    Answer: Setting limits for their children, especially in an affluent society where kids are bombarded by advertisements and want more than ever.

  2. What will be the consequence of overindulging children?
    Answer: Difficulty coping with life’s disappointments, a distorted sense of entitlement, and problems in the workplace and relationships.

  3. Why do parents get caught in the buying blitz?
    Answer: Because they are influenced by the desire to fulfill their children’s wishes and often end up reaching for their credit cards, even when they should say no.

  4. How do children learn critical life lessons?
    Answer: By experiencing the consequences of waiting, saving, and working hard to achieve goals and by observing their parents’ behavior.

  5. What is the impact of advertisements on children?
    Answer: Advertisements cause children to develop greedy desires and expect more than they need. Even after getting what they want, they continue to crave more.

  6. Why do children need limits on their behavior?
    Answer: Because it provides them with security and helps them feel better when living within a structured environment.

  7. How do older children learn self-control?
    Answer: By observing the actions of others, especially their parents, and by experiencing challenges that help them build resilience.

  8. Find a word in the passage which means ‘research’. (Paragraph 2)
    Answer: Survey

  9. Find a word in the passage which means ‘wealthy’. (Paragraph 3)
    Answer: Affluent

2.Read the passage given below:

(1) Ratan, a global brand in Dairy products, works on a business model popularly known as, “The Ratan Model’. This model aims to provide value for money to the customers and protect the interests of farmers simultaneously.
(2) The Ratan Model is a three-tiered structure that is implemented in its Dairy production: Firstly, Ratan acts as a direct link between milk producers and consumers that removes the middlemen. Secondly, farmers (milk producers) control procurement, processing and marketing. Thirdly, it is a professionally managed organization.
(3) One can understand the Ratan Model better by taking cognizance of ‘Ratan’s Target Audience’, where it has targeted the mass market of India with no premium offerings and works on providing the best quality products at affordable prices.
(4) So Ratan formulates its pricing policy on the low-cost price strategy which has attracted a lot of customers in the past and it continues to do so.
(5) Another stance used by Ratan’s Target Audience is based on customer-wise targeting and industry wise targeting. This strategy divides the target audience on the following two bases:
(6) Segment wise breakdown of Customer-Based target Audience Ratan products Customers

  • Kids: Chocolate, Ratan cool, Ratan milk.
  • Youth: Ratan Pizza Cheese, Cheese spread.
  • Health Conscious: Ratan Shakti, Ratan Lite, Butter.
    The above table showcases how Ratan has a diversified customer base.
    (7) Industry-Based Target Audience: Ratan has segmented milk for various industries such as ice-cream manufacturers, restaurants, coffee shops, and many similar industries. Further, it has segmented butter, ghee and cheese for bakeries, snack retailers, confectioneries, and many more.
    (8) The target audience study tells us that Ratan has a strong presence in both Business to Business and Business-to-Customers.
    (9) Ratan’s marketing campaigns and strategies are implemented in a very attractive way. For example, the story of the ‘Ratan Girl’ is a popular ‘ad’ icon. It is a hand-drawn cartoon of a young girl.

Questions and Answers:

(i) What does “The Ratan Model” aim at?
Answer: The Ratan Model aims to provide value for money to customers and protect the interests of farmers simultaneously.

(ii) In dairy production, how many tiers are there?
Answer: There are three tiers in dairy production under the Ratan Model.

(iii) ‘Ratan acts as a direct link……….. Explain.
Answer: Ratan acts as a direct link between milk producers and consumers, removing the middlemen from the process.

(iv) ‘Ratan Target audience’ is described as a diversified market. Explain with reference to the given table.
Answer: Ratan has a diversified customer base, targeting different segments such as kids, youth, and health-conscious individuals. Each group is offered different products, for example, chocolates and Ratan milk for kids, pizza cheese and cheese spread for youth, and Ratan Shakti, Ratan Lite, and butter for health-conscious individuals.

For Visually Impaired Candidates (in lieu of Q. No. iv)
Who controls procurement, processing, and marketing?
Answer: Farmers (milk producers) control procurement, processing, and marketing.

(v) Name the two bases on which Ratan divides the target audience.
Answer: Ratan divides the target audience based on customer-wise targeting and industry-wise targeting.

(vi) In which two spheres does Ratan have a strong presence?
Answer: Ratan has a strong presence in both Business-to-Business and Business-to-Customers spheres.

(vii) Which is the most loved ad icon of Ratan?
Answer: The most loved ad icon of Ratan is the ‘Ratan Girl’, a hand-drawn cartoon of a young girl.

SECTION-B

3. You are Avantika, residing in Jamshedpur. Your friend, from the same city is hosting her parents’ 50th marriage anniversary and has extended an invite to you. Draft a letter of reply of acceptance in not more than 50 words mentioning date, venue and time.

Answer:

Avantika
Jamshedpur
Date: 17th February 2025

Dear [Friend’s Name],

Thank you for the kind invitation to attend your parents’ 50th marriage anniversary celebration. I am pleased to inform you that I will be attending the event on the 20th of February, 2025, at your residence at 6:00 PM.

Looking forward to the celebration!

Best regards,
Avantika

4. Attempt any one from A and B given below:

(A)
SITUATION VACANT
NAV JEEVAN PUBLIC SCHOOL requires Senior Computer Teacher. Eligibility requirements – Post-graduate in Computer Science with minimum 5 years work experience as a computer teacher. Mention additional skills, interests and achievements.
Contact-Principal, Nav Jeevan Public School

You are Samera/Sameer. Write a letter of application for the above mentioned post in 120-150 words. Include a detailed bio-data.

Answer:

Samera
Jamshedpur
Date: 17th February 2025

The Principal
Nav Jeevan Public School
Jamshedpur

Subject: Application for the Post of Senior Computer Teacher

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Senior Computer Teacher at Nav Jeevan Public School, as advertised. I hold a Post-graduate degree in Computer Science and have 6 years of teaching experience at the secondary school level.

In addition to my academic qualifications, I am proficient in programming languages, web development, and office applications. I have conducted tech workshops and have been actively involved in student mentoring.

I am confident that my skills and experience make me a suitable candidate for this position. I have enclosed my bio-data for your reference.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further.

Yours sincerely,
Samera

Bio-data
Name: Samera
Father’s Name: [Father’s Name]
Date of Birth: [DOB]
Educational Qualifications: Post-graduate in Computer Science
Experience: 6 years as Computer Teacher
Skills: Programming, Web Development, Office Applications
Achievements: Conducted workshops, Excellent feedback from students

(B)
You are Akshita/Akshay, staff correspondent for the ‘BRIGHT STAR’ newspaper. A day-long seminar was organized by Nirmaan Public School on the “Benefits of Yoga – A Healthy Heart”. Students from 20 schools participated in the event. Renowned yoga exponent Guru Shivang addressed the students on the benefits of yoga. Students of the Yoga Club demonstrated basic ‘asanas’ and breathing exercises. Write a report on it for the newspaper in about 120-150 words mentioning date, venue, Chief Guest, activities, and response of the participants.

Answer:

Seminar on “Benefits of Yoga – A Healthy Heart” at Nirmaan Public School
By Akshita, Staff Correspondent

Jamshedpur, 17th February 2025: Nirmaan Public School organized a day-long seminar on “Benefits of Yoga – A Healthy Heart” on 15th February 2025. Held at the school auditorium, the seminar attracted students from 20 schools.

The chief guest, renowned yoga exponent Guru Shivang, addressed the students, highlighting the significance of yoga for maintaining heart health and reducing stress. Guru Shivang also demonstrated various yoga techniques for better heart function.

Students from the Yoga Club showcased basic ‘asanas’ and shared breathing exercises, which were received with great enthusiasm by the participants.

The event concluded with a Q&A session where Guru Shivang answered students’ questions on incorporating yoga into their daily lives. The seminar was a huge success, and students expressed a keen interest in adopting yoga for a healthier lifestyle.

SECTION-C

5. Attempt any five of the six questions given below, within 40 words each.

(i) What made the peddler think that he had fallen into a trap?
In “The Rattrap,” the peddler thinks he has fallen into a trap because when he steals money from the old man’s house, he fears the consequences. However, when he is offered kindness instead of punishment, he realizes it was not a trap.

(ii) What would be the impact of synthetic indigo on the prices of natural indigo?
The introduction of synthetic indigo would lower the prices of natural indigo because synthetic indigo, being cheaper and easier to produce, would reduce the demand for natural indigo, thus making it less valuable in the market.

(iii) What does Aunt Jennifer symbolize in the poem ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers’?
In “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,” Aunt Jennifer symbolizes the struggles of women who are oppressed and unable to express their desires. Through her embroidery of tigers, she seeks to create a world of strength and freedom, contrasting with her own limitations.

(iv) Explain “On every morrow are we wreathing. A flowery band to bind us to the earth…”.
In “A Thing of Beauty,” the line means that every day, we create a connection with nature through beautiful things, which bring us joy and bind us to the earth. Beauty helps us find meaning and joy in life, enhancing our connection to the world.

(v) Who is Mr. Lamb? How does Derry get into his garden?
Mr. Lamb is a kind, elderly man who lives alone in a large house with a garden. Derry, a young boy with a disfigured face, climbs over the fence into Mr. Lamb’s garden when he feels abandoned and rejected by others.

(vi) Do you think Jack had the capability to tell good stories? Why/ Why not?
Yes, Jack had the capability to tell good stories because he had a vivid imagination, a knack for weaving interesting narratives, and a deep understanding of human emotions, which made his storytelling captivating and relatable.

Answer any two of the following in about 120-150 words each.

(i) In what way do the things of beauty leave a lasting impression on us?
Things of beauty, as described in “A Thing of Beauty,” leave a lasting impression on us because they provide us with joy, peace, and comfort. They connect us to nature, offering solace and inspiration in a chaotic world. The beauty of nature, art, and human kindness enriches our souls, leaving memories that uplift our spirits and give us strength in difficult times. The enduring nature of beauty ensures that it continues to inspire us, allowing us to hold onto hope and positivity.

(ii) Evans managed to outsmart the authorities because of his meticulous planning. Explain in the context of Evan’s character.
Evans, the prisoner, outsmarted the authorities through his careful and intelligent planning. He meticulously arranged for a fake identity and forged documents, which allowed him to escape from prison despite being under constant surveillance. His attention to detail, patience, and ability to stay calm under pressure made him a master manipulator. The planning showed that Evans was not just a criminal but also a man of extraordinary intelligence, capable of outwitting even the most prepared officials, demonstrating his cunning and strategic mindset.

(iii) What changes occurred in the lives of farmers after Gandhi’s visit to Champaran?
After Gandhi’s visit to Champaran, significant changes occurred in the lives of the farmers. He exposed the exploitation by the British planters, who forced farmers to grow indigo on their land under oppressive conditions. Gandhi mobilized the farmers, organized protests, and fought for their rights, leading to the eventual abolition of the unfair system. The farmers gained empowerment, and their working conditions improved as a result of Gandhi’s leadership and the mass movement. This visit marked the beginning of the Indian independence struggle, especially in the rural areas.