HBSE Class 12 English 2024-25 Solved | Answer Key

(i) At what places are the drops of nectar believed to have fallen?

✅ (d) All of these
👉 Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain, and Nashik

(ii) What was obtained during the churning of the ocean as per the Puranic lore?

✅ (c) Nectar
👉 According to Puranic stories, nectar (Amrit) was obtained during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean).

(iii) What does the word ‘Kumbh’ symbolize?

✅ (d) Human body
👉 In ancient scriptures, the Kumbh (pot) represents the human body, which is the vessel of the soul.

(iv) What is regarded as a cleanser for body and mind?

✅ (b) Water
👉 Water is considered the purest element that cleanses both the body and mind during the holy bath in Kumbh Mela.

(v) What results does a person enjoy through a holy dip undertaken with faith?

✅ (d) All of these
👉 A person receives purity, spiritual upliftment, and inner peace through a faithful holy dip in the sacred rivers.

(vi) What does the term ‘Shuchita’ mean?

👉 Shuchita means purity of body, mind, and soul. It is an essential part of spiritual discipline in Indian culture.

(vii) How does the soul get uplifted?

👉 The soul gets uplifted through selfless service, meditation, and devotion towards God.

(viii) Which ideal is exemplified through ‘Mahakumbh’?

👉 ‘Mahakumbh’ exemplifies the ideal of Unity in Diversity, where people from different regions, religions, and backgrounds come together in harmony.

1. No. 2 Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea

1. Introduction

• Hibiscus is not just a vibrant garden flower.
• Used in traditional medicine and food preparation for generations.
• Has sweet tart flavour suitable for tea.

2. Health Benefits

• Helps in blood pressure control
  • Effective in both high & non-high BP patients.
  • Similar to BP-lowering medicines.
  • Prevents heart diseases.

3. Cholesterol Control

• Reduces LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol.
• Better than green tea in antioxidants.

4. Diabetes & Weight Loss

• Lowers high sugar levels in diabetic patients.
• May help in weight loss and prevent obesity.
• Needs more scientific research.

5. Conclusion

• Hibiscus tea is a natural remedy.
• Helpful in heart health, cholesterol, and weight loss.

Abbreviations Used

• BP – Blood Pressure
• LDL – Low-Density Lipoprotein
• & – and
• Med. – Medicine

This answer is in perfect CBSE Notes Making Format with Abbreviations + Title ✅.

Class 12 English Grammar Section (Set: A) Solutions by Principal Sir 🎙️📄

(a) Fill in the Blanks with Correct Form of Verbs

✅ (i) Let’s wait till he finishes (finish) his work.
✅ (ii) I have never known (know) him to be angry.
✅ (iii) If it rains (rain), we shall get wet.

(b) Fill in the Blanks with Correct Modal

✅ (i) You must not light a match; the room is full of gas.
✅ (ii) Be vigilant lest you should be robbed.
✅ (iii) He said that he would be twenty-six next birthday.

(c) Fill in the Blanks with Correct Article

✅ (i) Wisdom is the gift of God.
✅ (ii) He can play the flute.
✅ (iii) Rabindranath Tagore is the Shakespeare of India.

(d) Vocabulary Based Question

Which word means ‘repetition’ or ‘reappearance’?
✅ (c) Recurrence

Question 4 (d): Voice Change

(i) Was any money lent to you by him?
(ii) My heart is filled by your love.
(iii) Why is the boy being beaten by you? ✅

Question 4 (e): Indirect Speech

(i) The captain ordered his soldiers to get ready to open fire at the enemy.
(ii) He told me that my friend had been teaching him English since morning.
(iii) He asked me if I was singing a song. ✅

 

Class 12 English Writing Section (Set: A) Solutions by Principal Sir 🎙️📄

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Question 5 (a): Notice Writing

ABC School, Jhajjar
📌 NOTICE
Date: 27 February 2025

Career Counselling Session
All students from Class 9 to 12 are hereby informed that a session on “How to Succeed in Life” by Anand Mishra – a renowned YouTube Influencer will be held on:

🗓️ Date: 1st March 2025
🕘 Time: 10:00 a.m.
📍 Venue: School Auditorium

Interested students may register at the reception before 28th February.

— Raman/Rekha
Secretary, Career Counselling Cell

 

Question 5 (a): Internship Application

Tarun Mehta
45, Shanti Nagar, Delhi
25 February 2025

The Manager
VOICES Publishing House
New Delhi

Subject: Application for Internship Position

Dear Sir/Madam,

I recently came across your advertisement for the internship position at VOICES Publishing House. As an aspiring novelist with excellent skills in editing, research, and report writing, I believe I am a suitable candidate. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature and have participated in several writing competitions.

I am passionate about literature and look forward to contributing to your esteemed publishing house.

Looking forward to your positive response.

Yours sincerely,
Tarun Mehta

Question 5 (b): Letter to Editor

415, Main Street
Kanpur
25 February 2025

The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi

Subject: Impact of Social Media on Modern Youth

Sir/Madam,

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to express my views on the Impact of Social Media on Modern Youth.

Social media platforms have revolutionized communication, but they have both positive and negative effects. While it helps in spreading awareness and connecting people globally, it also affects mental health, productivity, and social interactions. Excessive use of social media leads to addiction, anxiety, and depression among teenagers.

It is high time that parents, educators, and society guide the youth to use social media responsibly.

Yours sincerely,
Raj

Question 6 (a): Report Writing

Road Safety Awareness Competition

ABC School, Bhiwani organized a Drawing and Painting Competition on Road Safety on 24th February 2025. Students from classes 6 to 12 participated with great enthusiasm. The competition aimed to spread awareness about traffic rules, safe driving, and road signs.

Principal Sir appreciated the creativity of the students and awarded prizes to the best entries. It was an educational and inspiring event.

— Rohit/Ruhi
(Editor, School Magazine)

SECTION – D (Literature)

10. Read the stanza and answer:

(A) “Those who prepare green wars,
Wars with gas, wars with fire,
Victory with no survivors,
Would put on clean clothes
And walk about with their brothers in the shade, doing nothing.”

(i) Name the poem from which the stanza has been extracted:

Answer: (b) Keeping Quiet by Pablo Neruda

(ii) What types of wars are discussed here?

Answer: (d) All of these

• Green wars (Environmental Destruction)

• Wars with gas

• Wars with fire

(iii) ‘Victory with no survivors’ implies that:

Answer: (b) Nobody will be left to celebrate victory

(iv) What does the phrase ‘put on clean clothes’ mean here?

Answer: (c) To make peace with fellow human beings

(v) Which poetic device is used in ‘Clean Clothes’?

Answer: (a) Alliteration

11. Answer any two (30-40 words each):

(a) What is the central idea of the poem My Mother at Sixty-Six?

Answer: The poem shows the fear of the poet losing her mother due to old age. It expresses the emotional attachment and the pain of separation between mother and daughter.

(b) “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Justify.

Answer: A beautiful thing gives eternal happiness. Its loveliness never fades and keeps inspiring us even in tough times. Nature, art, and noble deeds provide joy forever.

(c) How do the ‘greedy good-doers’ deceive the poor?

Answer: The greedy good-doers pretend to help the poor but actually exploit them. They make false promises and keep them under control for their own selfish benefits.

12. Answer any ONE in 100-120 words:

(A) Justify the title of the chapter The Tiger King.

Answer: The title ‘The Tiger King’ is justified as the entire story revolves around the king’s obsession with killing tigers to avoid his death as predicted by the astrologers. Despite killing 99 tigers, he ironically dies because of a toy tiger. His foolish pride and destiny make him the Tiger King.

(B) Evaluate Dr. Sadao as a doctor and a patriot.

Answer: Dr. Sadao is a skilled doctor who follows his duty by saving the life of an American soldier, even though he is the enemy of his country. As a patriot, he informs the General about the soldier and later helps him escape. He balances his profession and patriotism with humanity.

13. Answer any THREE (30-40 words each):

(i) How did Charley know that Sam found the third level?

Answer: Charley came to know from a letter that Sam had reached the third level. The letter was written by Sam to Charley and was found inside the first-day cover collection.

(ii) Why was ‘Students on Ice’ considered a success?

Answer: The program was successful because it gave students firsthand experience of Antarctica’s beauty and its ecological significance. It made them aware of environmental issues and inspired them to protect nature.

(iii) Why does Derry say, “I’m afraid of me”?

Answer: Derry says this because he feels self-conscious about his burnt face. He is afraid of people’s judgment and rejection, which makes him insecure about his own identity.

(iv) What advice did Annan give to Bama? Did she follow it?

Answer: Annan advised Bama to study hard and rise above the discrimination against Dalits. Yes, Bama followed the advice and became a successful writer.

14. Poem Extract Questions:

(i) Name the poem and poet:

Answer: (a) Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers by Adrienne Rich

(ii) What does Aunt feel in her married life?

Answer: (d) Oppression and Terror

(iii) What do the tigers symbolize?

Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

• Patriarchal subjugation

• Aunt’s desire for power and freedom

(iv) What is the rhyme scheme of the stanza?

Answer: (b) abab

(v) What will be the tiger’s attitude after her death?

Answer: (b) They will remain proud and unafraid

15. Passage from The Rattrap:

(i) Who does the ‘stranger’ refer to here?

Answer: (b) The peddler

(ii) What did the ironmaster hear at Church?

Answer: (c) That he was a thief

(iii) What did the valet reply to the ironmaster?

Answer: (d) That the man had taken nothing with him

(iv) For whom had the stranger left behind the Christmas present?

Answer: (a) Edla

(v) Name the chapter:

Answer: (b) The Rattrap

16. Answer any ONE (100-120 words):

(A) Lost Spring: “The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.”

Answer: The chapter highlights the poor living conditions of child laborers in India. Children like Saheb and Mukesh are forced into child labor due to poverty. The society exploits their innocence and denies them education. This shows the harsh reality of society’s treatment towards underprivileged children.

(B) Character Sketch of the Peddler (The Rattrap)

Answer: The peddler is a poor and lonely man who sells rattraps. He is a victim of circumstances and believes that the world is a big rattrap. His life changes when Edla treats him with kindness, making him realize the importance of goodness in life.

(C) Discuss the character of Subbu.

Answer: Subbu was a versatile man in Gemini Studios. He was an excellent poet, actor, and scriptwriter. His loyalty to the boss and creativity made him one of the most admired yet controversial figures in the studio.

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