Class 12th english Trimasik pepar 2026-27 pdf download

 QUARTERLY EXAMINATION 2026-27

CLASS: 12TH

SUBJECT: ENGLISH 

TIME: 3.00 HOURS. MAXIMUM MARKS: 80

Instructions:

Read all the questions carefully and answer them strictly according to the given inst.

SECTION - A (READING SKILLS) 

Q.1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (10)

The evening sun dipped low as Ramesh stepped onto the crowded platform of Gaya Junction. The station was alive with a thousand tiny movements—tea vendors calling out their prices, coolies rushing with luggage balanced on their heads, and passengers weaving in and out of the crowd. Ramesh's train, bound for Kolkata, was scheduled to depart at 6:10 p.m., yet the announcement board glowed ominously with the words "Delayed - Expected at 9:30 p.m."

He sighed. His suitcase was heavy, but his thoughts weighed more. It had been three years since he last saw his mother, and the urgency in his uncle's telegram "Come immediately" suggested time was short. Finding a corner seat on a worn wooden bench, Ramesh opened a small tiffin box and ate the last of the chapatis his neighbour had packed. As the hours passed, the platform transformed. Daylight faded into a flickering yellow from overhead lamps. Street dogs roamed between the tracks, scavenging for scraps. Vendors switched to selling hot pakoras and steaming cups of chai, their spicy aroma mingling with the smell of diesel. Finally, at 9:45 p.m., a deep rumble signalled the train's arrival. It crept into the station like a weary beast, its windows glowing with dim light. Ramesh hurried aboard, finding a seat near the window. The whistle blew, and the train groaned forward. He stared out at the passing silhouettes of huts, trees, and distant fields. As the night deepened, Ramesh wondered if he would reach home in time. Outside, the darkness seemed endless, but inside, hope flickered like the train's trembling lamp - fragile, yet stubbornly alive.

Questions:

i. What was the scheduled departure time of Ramesh's train?

A) 6:00 p.m . B) 9:30 p.m. C) 6:10 p.m. D) 7:15 p.m.

ii. What message was displayed on the announcement board?

A) Train on time. B) Cancelled - No service today

C) Delayed - Expected at 9:30 p.m. D) Platform changed

iii. Why does the author compare the train to "a weary beast"?

A) To show it was slow and tired after a long journey. B) To suggest it was dangerous and powerful

C) To imply it was very loud. D) To highlight its size

iv. The telegram's wording ("Come immediately") suggests that-

A) Ramesh's family wanted him to join a celebration B) There was an urgent and possibly serious situation

C) His uncle wanted him for work purposes. D) His mother was coming to visit

v. How did the platform change as time passed?

A) It became quieter. B) It became darker with lamps glowing

C) It became empty. D) It turned into a market

vi. Why is the word "fragile" used to describe hope in the last sentence?

A) Because Ramesh's hope was weak and could fade easily

B) Because hope was breaking into pieces

C) Because hope was like glass

D) Because hope was dependent on electricity

vii. What did the flickering lamp inside the train symbolise for Ramesh?

A) His hunger. B) His fear of the journey

C) His fading hope. D) His stubborn hope

viii. The word "weary" in "weary beast" means-

A) Tired. B) Hungry

C) Angry. D) Lost

ix. What does "flickering" mean in "flickering yellow from overhead lamps"?

A) Burning steadily. B) Flashing unsteadily

C) Extremely bright. D) Completely off

x. The expression "stubbornly alive" means-

A) Refusing to die despite difficulty. B) Alive and moving quickly

C) Strong and active. D) Very determined to run

Q.2. Read the following passage carefully and make notes on it. Also, give a suitable title to it. (4 Marks)

Climate change is among the most pressing global issues of our time. It refers to long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation, and other climate patterns, largely caused by human activities. The burning of fossil fuels, industrial emissions, and deforestation release large amounts of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, leading to a steady rise in global temperatures—a phenomenon known as global warming. The consequences are far-reaching. Melting ice caps and glaciers contribute to rising sea levels, threatening coastal communities. Extreme weather events, including hurricanes, droughts, and floods, have become more frequent and intense. Biodiversity is under threat as many species struggle to adapt to rapidly changing habitats. Human health is also at risk due to heatwaves, poor air quality, and the spread of diseases. Tackling climate change requires both global and local action. Governments must invest in renewable energy sources like solar and wind, enforce environmental regulations, and encourage sustainable practices. At the individual level, reducing waste, conserving energy, using eco-friendly transport, and planting trees can make a difference. Combating climate change is not only about protecting the planet for future generations—it is about safeguarding our present way of life.

SECTION - B (WRITING SKILLS) 

Q.3. Attempt ANY ONE of the following: (4 Marks)

You are the Manager of Bright Minds Coaching Institute, Indore. You need a Mathematics Teacher for Classes IX-X. Write a classified advertisement for the 'Situation Vacant' column of a local newspaper.

OR

Design an attractive poster on behalf of your school traffic club to spread awareness about following traffic rules during 'Road Safety Week'.

Q.4. Attempt ANY ONE of the following: (4 Marks)

You are Rohit Sharma, residing at 22, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal. Write a letter to the SDM of your area complaining about the loud noise caused by loudspeakers at night during religious and social functions, which severely disturbs students during exam preparations and elderly people.

OR

You are Rahul Jain, residing at 17, Tilak Nagar, Bhopal. Write a letter to your friend inviting him to spend the upcoming winter vacation with you in Bhopal.

Q.5. Attempt ANY ONE of the following: (4 Marks)

Write a report for the local newspaper on the 'Blood Donation Camp' organized in your locality/school. Include details such as date, venue, chief guest, number of donors, and response. (in about 120 words)

OR

Write an article/paragraph on "Pollution Problem: A Great Challenge" in about 120 words.

SECTION - C (GRAMMAR) 

Q.6. Fill in the blanks with the correct option given in brackets: (Any Five) (1 x 5 = 5 Marks)

(i) There aren't __________ apples left in the basket. (some / any / much)

(ii) He is __________ honest man. (a / an / the)

(iij) She has been living in Delhi __________ 2015. (for / since / from)

(iv) I prefer tea __________ coffee. (to / than / from)

(v) Listen! Someone __________ at the door. (knock / knocks / is knocking)

(vi) It __________ rain today; the sky is cloudy. (can / may / must)

(vii) She was tired __________ she kept working. (and / but / or)

Q.7. Do as directed: (Any Five) (1 x 5 = 5 Marks)

(i) She hid my pen. (Change into Negative)

(ii) He knows me. (Change the Voice)

(iii) As soon as he knew my result, he informed me. (Rewrite the sentence using 'no sooner.......than')

(iv) If it rains, we will not play. (Rewrite the sentence using 'unless')

(v) Suresh is too deaf to hear the thunder. (Rewrite the sentence using 'so.......that')

(vi) This is the man. The man stole your watch. (Combine the pair of sentences into an Adjective Clause)

SECTION - D (TEXTBOOKS)

Q.8. Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow: (5)

"My children, this is the last lesson I shall give you. The order has come from Berlin to teach only German in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine. The new master comes tomorrow. This is your last French lesson. I want you to be very attentive." What a thunderclap these words were to me! Oh, the wretches; that was what they had put up at the town-hall! My last French lesson! Why, I hardly knew how to write! I should never learn anymore! I must stop there, then! Oh, how sorry I was for not learning my lessons, for seeking birds' eggs, or going sliding on the Saar! My books, that had seemed such a nuisance a while ago, so heavy to carry, my grammar, and my history of the saints, were old friends now that I could not give up.

Questions:

i. Who made the announcement about the "last lesson"?

A) The mayor. B) M. Hamel. C) Franz. D) Old Hauser

ii. Why was this the last French lesson?

A) M. Hamel was retiring. B) The school was closing down

C) An order from Berlin mandated teaching German. D) The students had failed in their exams

iii. What was Franz's immediate reaction to the announcement?

A) He felt relieved. B) He was overjoyed

C) He was shocked and regretful. D) He ran away from class

iv. Which activity did Franz regret doing instead of learning his lessons?

A) Playing football. B) Seeking birds' eggs and sliding on the Saar

C) Reading novels. D) Visiting the town-hall

v. How did Franz's attitude towards his books change after the announcement?

A) He continued to dislike them. B) He threw them away

C) He felt they were his old friends. D) He ignored them

Q.9. (A) Read the following extract from poetry and answer the questions that follow: (3 Marks)

Driving from my parent's

home to Cochin last Friday

morning, I saw my mother, beside me,

doze, open mouthed, her face

ashen like that of a corpse and realised with pain

that she was as old as she looked. But soon

put that thought away, and looked out at young

trees sprinting, the merry children spilling

out of their homes.

Questions:

i. What does the poet see outside the car window?

A) Old trees bending. B) Young trees sprinting

C) Dry leaves falling. D) Grey clouds gathering

ii. What feeling does the sight of the mother evoke in the poet?

A) Joy. B) Relief. C) Pain. D) Excitement

iii. The poem from which the above extract has been taken is—

A) My Mother at Sixty-Six. B) A Thing of Beauty

C) Keeping Quiet. D) A Roadside Stand

Q.9. (B) Read the following extract from Vistas and answer the questions that follow: (4 Marks)

"The presidents of the New York Central and the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroads will swear on a stack of timetables that there are only two. But I say there are three, because I've been on the third level of the Grand Central Station. Yes, I've taken the obvious step: I talked to a psychiatrist friend of mine, among others. He says it's a waking-dream wish fulfilment. He says I'm unhappy. But that's the reason, he says, I want to escape. Well, maybe, but I think it's the Grand Central Station that's odd."

Questions:

i. How many levels do the railroad presidents claim exist at Grand Central Station?

A) One. B) Two. C) Three. D) Four

ii. According to the narrator, why does he think there is a third level?

A) He read it in a book. B) He has personally been there

C) He heard about it from a friend. D) He saw it on a map

iii. What explanation does the psychiatrist give for the narrator's belief?

A) Logical error. B) Waking-dream wish fulfilment

C) Imagination due to reading. D) Confusion with maps

iv. What emotion motivates the narrator to think about escaping to the third level?

A) Happiness. B) Curiosity. C) Unhappiness. D) Excitement

Q.10. Answer the following short answer type questions from Prose (Flamingo) in about 30 words: (Any 5) (2 x 5 = 10 Marks)

(i) Why did Franz not want to go to school that day?

(ii) What had been put up on the bulletin-board at the town-hall?

(iii) Why does the author say "Garbage to them is gold" regarding ragpickers?

(iv) Why was Saheb unhappy working at the tea stall?

(v) Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?

(vi) Why did the peddler compare the world to a rattrap?

Q.11. Answer the following short answer type questions from Poetry (Flamingo) in about 30 words: (Any 3) (2 x 3 = 6 Marks)

(i) Why are the young trees described as 'sprinting' in 'My Mother at Sixty-Six'?

(ii) Why does the poet compare her mother to a late winter's moon?

(iii) Why does the poet Pablo Neruda want everyone to keep quiet for a moment?

(iv) What is the 'sadness' that the poet refers to in 'Keeping Quiet'?

Q.12. Answer the following short answer type questions from Vistas in about 30 words: (Any 2) (2 x 2 = 4 Marks)

(i) What does 'The Third Level' refer to?

(ii) How did the Tiger King acquire his name?

(iii) Why did the Maharaja ban hunting tigers in his state by anyone else?

Q.13. Answer the following long answer type questions from Prose (Flamingo) in about 75 words: (Any 2) (3 x 2 = 6 Marks)

(i) How did the order from Berlin change the overall atmosphere in the school and affect Franz?

(ii) How did William Douglas overcome his fear of water? Describe the step-by-step process.

(iii) Discuss how Edla's kindness and trust brought about a complete transformation in the peddler.

Q.14. Answer the following long answer type question from Poetry (Flamingo) in about 75 words: (3 Marks)

Write the central theme of the poem 'My Mother at Sixty-Six'. How does Kamala Das depict her internal conflict and emotions?

OR

How does Pablo Neruda convey the importance of silence and self-introspection in the poem 'Keeping Quiet'?

Q.15. Answer the following long answer type question from Vistas in about 75 words: (3 Marks)

How was "The Third Level" a medium of escape for Charley? Explain in light of the story.

OR

How did the Tiger King stand in danger of losing his kingdom, and how was he able to avert that danger?