CBSE Class 12 English(Core) 2025 Set 1 Solution. Revise the full CBSE Class 12 English full paper to get 80/80 marks in final 2026 exam. Download PDF.
🟢 SECTION A – READING SKILLS (22 MARKS)
Q1. Marketing Passage
(i) Marketing has evolved from instinct-based advertising to data-driven, technology and analytics-based marketing.
(ii) (b) Art and Science should work in tandem to do effective marketing.
(iii) “Marketing is all about understanding the nuances of human behaviour.”
(iv) Data and digital platforms enable marketers to track impact, measure campaigns and adopt outcome-centric approaches.
(v) Advanced digital technologies and analytics.
(vi) isolated
(vii) (C) the complexities of human character
(viii) empathy and analysis
(ix) Digital proficiency, data analysis and understanding of AI.
(x) The brain has two distinct parts – left (analytical) and right (creative).
Q2. Case Study – Tourism
(i) economic growth
(ii) (A) Primary purpose
(iii)
• Survey of 500 tourists
• Use of government reports
(iv)
Sentence 1 → Preference
Sentence 2 → Challenge
(v) Travel preferences and challenges
(vi) Historical sites and nature destinations
(vii) Infrastructure gaps and overcrowding
(viii) (D) to promote India as a tourist destination
🟠 SECTION B – WRITING SKILLS (18 MARKS)
Q3. NOTICE (Option A)
Hedg Girl Sunsh Public School, Agra
NOTICE
SCHOOL BOOK FAIR
This is to inform the students of Classes IX–XII that a Book Fair will be organised on 10 July 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the School Auditorium. Students are encouraged to visit and purchase useful books.
Muskan
Head Girl
Q4. FORMAL INVITATION (Option A)
Mr. and Mrs. Abhishek Sharma request the pleasure of your company on the grand celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on 12 July 2025 at 7 p.m. at their residence, Agra.
R.S.V.P.
Q5. JOB APPLICATION (Option A)
Rakesh
43, J.N. Colony
Cochin
The General Manager
EduNet Innovations
46 Rose Avenue, Bangalore
Subject: Application for the post of Marketing Executive
Sir/Madam,
With reference to your advertisement, I wish to apply for the post of Marketing Executive. I am a Commerce graduate with MBA in Marketing. I possess strong communication skills and proficiency in software and data analysis. I have two years’ experience in the product field. I assure you of my best services.
Yours sincerely
Rakesh
Bio-Data
Name: Rakesh
Qualification: B.Com, MBA
Experience: 2 years
Contact: XXXXXXXX
Q6. ARTICLE (Option A)
Artificial Intelligence and Education
AI is rapidly transforming education. It helps students complete homework, practise writing and discover creativity. AI enhances digital literacy and provides real-time feedback. However, overdependence may affect judgement. Therefore, AI must be used wisely as a supportive tool. Balanced use of AI can greatly benefit learners.
🔵 SECTION C – LITERATURE (40 MARKS)
Q7. Poem – Keeping Quiet (Option A)
(i) By stopping activities and remaining silent.
(ii) destruction of environment
(iii) (C) Fishermen will look at his hurt hands.
(iv) appealing
(v) sudden realization
(vi) (A) Both true and correct.
Q7 (Option B not attempted)
Q8. Prose – The Tiger King (Option A)
(i) (B) The Dewan pushed the tiger into the car.
(ii) servile
(iii) humorous
(iv) He enjoyed watching the tiger collapse.
Q9. Prose – The Rattrap (Option A)
(i) deceit
(ii) (C) They got up early and timely.
(iii) Irony lies in thanking a thief.
(iv) (C) He can rob his benefactor.
(v) easy
(vi) He greeted politely.
✅ QUESTION 10
(Answer any five in 40–50 words each)
(i) Why did the author feel that the interview was an “unnecessary” intrusion into a writer’s privacy?
(The Interview)
The author feels that an interview intrudes into a writer’s personal space because a writer expresses thoughts through his writings, not spoken answers. An interview forces a writer to reveal private ideas and emotions, which should remain personal and undisturbed.
(ii) How did Gandhiji help the peasants of Champaran become self-reliant?
(Indigo)
Gandhiji organised the peasants, educated them about their rights and encouraged them to speak fearlessly. He taught them hygiene, sanitation and self-confidence, helping them realise their strength and become independent of British planters.
(iii) Why did Franz feel ashamed when he entered the classroom?
(The Last Lesson)
Franz had not prepared his lesson on participles and feared being scolded by M. Hamel. He also noticed villagers sitting in the class and realised it was the last French lesson, which made him regret wasting time.
(iv) What is the significance of the “green wars” mentioned in Keeping Quiet?
Green wars refer to wars against nature, such as deforestation and environmental destruction. The poet condemns such actions and urges humans to stop harming nature and live peacefully.
(v) How does Keats describe a thing of beauty as a source of eternal joy?
(A Thing of Beauty)
Keats states that beautiful objects give lasting happiness. Their beauty never fades and continues to inspire and comfort people, helping them overcome sorrow and despair.
(vi) How does Geoff show his concern for Sophie?
(Going Places)
Geoff listens patiently to Sophie’s fantasies and never mocks her. He gently advises her to be realistic and supports her emotionally, showing his care and concern.
✅ QUESTION 11
(Answer any two in 40–50 words each)
(i) Interpret the significance of Charley choosing to go to Galesburg.
(The Third Level)
Charley chooses Galesburg because it symbolises peace, simplicity and security. It represents his desire to escape modern stress and live a calm, carefree life, showing man’s tendency to seek refuge from harsh realities.
(ii) What qualities does the Tiger King display in granting a three-year exemption to villagers?
(The Tiger King)
The Tiger King displays arrogance and selfishness. He pretends to be generous, but actually grants exemption only to continue his obsession with killing tigers and fulfilling his pride.
(iii) How does Zitkala-Sa’s reaction to having her hair cut reflect cultural identity?
(Memories of Childhood)
Zitkala-Sa feels humiliated because long hair symbolises dignity in her culture. Cutting it shows loss of identity and denial of personal freedom, highlighting cultural oppression.
✅ QUESTION 12
(120–150 words)
Compare and contrast the challenges faced by the rattrap peddler and Rajkumar Shukla. How do their responses reveal their character?
The rattrap peddler and Rajkumar Shukla both face poverty, but their responses differ. The peddler becomes a thief and lives by deception due to his hardships. However, kindness shown by Edla transforms him into an honest man. On the other hand, Rajkumar Shukla, a poor sharecropper, remains determined and courageous. He persistently follows Gandhiji to seek justice for Champaran peasants. While the peddler initially chooses the wrong path but reforms later, Shukla never loses faith in his cause. The peddler’s change reflects human capacity for redemption, whereas Shukla’s perseverance shows moral strength and commitment to social justice.
✅ QUESTION 13
(120–150 words)
Describe how Tishani Dosh’s visit to Antarctica changes her perspective towards environmental conservation.
Tishani’s visit to Antarctica makes her realise the fragility of Earth’s ecosystem. She understands that Antarctica preserves the history of our planet and influences global climate. Melting glaciers and shrinking ice sheets warn about global warming. The experience fills her with a sense of responsibility towards protecting nature. She realises that careless human activities have disturbed the balance of the environment. Tishani learns that sustainable development and collective action are essential to save Earth. Thus, the journey transforms her into a more environmentally conscious and responsible individual.
