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CBSE(NCERT) GRADE 12 ENGLISH 2024 SET2

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The term Artificial Intelligence spells a future in which this emerging technology will impact every aspect of human existence. In fact, little do we know, it has already crept into our lives, slowly, but surely. Look around you education, health care, industry, innovation, robots, robotic surgeries, transportation, home service its already there. It will change the lifestyle of everyone from the technology industry to normal people. The past fifteen years have seen considerable AI advances in education. You enter school and AI takes your attendance using face recognition. Various applications are in wide use by educators and learners today. AI technologies assist teachers in the classroom. Learning at home is likely to expand significantly, along with learning based on virtual reality applications. Though quality education will always require active engagement by human teachers, AI promises to enhance education at all levels, especially by providing personalization at scale. The evolution of new technologies, mobile, and the Internet are changing lifestyles. Artificial intelligence is playing an important role in every sector such as banking, driving, education, e-commerce, electronics, robotics. Systems of artificial intelligence are aiming to stimulate execution and decision-making that is human-like. In targeted applications, substantial increases in the future uses of AI technologies, including more driverless cars, healthcare diagnostics and targeted treatments, and physical assistance for elder care can be expected. AI and robotics will also be applied across the globe in industries struggling such as agriculture, food processing and factories. They will facilitate delivery of online purchases through flying drones, self-driving trucks or robots. AI-based applications could improve health outcomes and quality of life for millions of people in the coming years prime applications include clinical decision support, patient monitoring and coaching, automated devices to assist in surgery or patient care, and management of healthcare systems. Recent successes, such as mining social media to infer possible health risks, machine learning to predict patients at risk, and robotics to support surgery have expanded a sense of possibility for AI in healthcare. Peopls future relationships with machines will become ever more personalized as AI systems learn to adapt to individual personalities, ambitions and goals. These AI applications will help monitor peoples well-being, alert them to the impending risks, and deliver services when needed or wanted.

Q1 mcq 1 mark
Select the word that most appropriately defines Artificial Intelligence today.
  • A. rewarding
  • B. universal
  • C. luxurious
  • D. temporary

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Q2 short answer 1 mark
What is the connection between face recognition and AI?

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Q3 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following do you infer from para 2 ?
  • A. School education will become a virtual engagement.
  • B. The teacher will be replaced by AI.
  • C. Human teachers will play a passive role in the classroom.
  • D. Human teachers are irreplaceable.

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Q4 short answer 2 marks
Share evidence from the text, in about 40 words, about how AI can support the field of education.

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e health risks, machine learning to predict patients at risk, and robotics to support surgery have expanded a sense of possibility for AI in healthcare. (5) Peopls future relationships with machines will become ever more personalized as AI systems learn to adapt to individual personalities, ambitions and goals. These AI applications will help monitor peoples well-being, alert them to the impending risks, and deliver services when needed or wanted.

Q5 mcq 1 mark
The phrase
  • A. imitate creations
  • B. strategise destructions
  • C. shake inventions
  • D. motivate implementation

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Q6 short answer 2 marks
With evidence from the text, explain in about 40 words, two ways in which AI will help in the healthcare sector.

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Q7 short answer 2 marks
According to the passage, why does the author conclude that peoples relationships with machines will become more personalised?

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A thing of beauty is a joy forever Its loveliness increases, it will never Pass into nothingness; but will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing. (A Thing of Beauty)

Q7 mcq 1 mark
Read the following extract and answer the questions for any one of the given two, (a) or (b): A thing of beauty is a joy forever Its loveliness increases, it will never Pass into nothingness; but will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing. (A Thing of Beauty) Which of the following themes is best represented in the given extract?
  • A. Beauty provides security and peace.
  • B. Beauty lies in possession of expensive things.
  • C. Beauty is synonymous with power and riches.
  • D. Beauty lies in our rich heritage and palaces and temples.

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e health risks, machine learning to predict patients at risk, and robotics to support surgery have expanded a sense of possibility for AI in healthcare. (5) Peopls future relationships with machines will become ever more personalized as AI systems learn to adapt to individual personalities, ambitions and goals. These AI applications will help monitor peoples well-being, alert them to the impending risks, and deliver services when needed or wanted.

Q8 short answer 1 mark
Complete the following statement: AI will make the commercial supply chain smoother by ___________.

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Derry : I. . know there was anybody here. Mr. Lamb : ? Derry : .an empty house. Mr. Lamb : and likely to stop. A day like this. Beautiful day. Not a day to be indoors. Derry : [ Panic] (On The Face Of It)

Q8 mcq 1 mark
Read the following extracts and answer the questions for any one of the given two, (a) or (b): Derry : I. . know there was anybody here. Mr. Lamb : ? Derry : .an empty house. Mr. Lamb : and likely to stop. A day like this. Beautiful day. Not a day to be indoors. Derry : [ Panic] (On The Face Of It) Derry was stammering because of :
  • A. a speech defect.
  • B. excitement.
  • C. anger.
  • D. fear.

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e health risks, machine learning to predict patients at risk, and robotics to support surgery have expanded a sense of possibility for AI in healthcare. (5) Peopls future relationships with machines will become ever more personalized as AI systems learn to adapt to individual personalities, ambitions and goals. These AI applications will help monitor peoples well-being, alert them to the impending risks, and deliver services when needed or wanted.

Q9 mcq 1 mark
Read the five headlines given below (I-V): I. AI WILL IMPACT EVERY ASPECT OF OUR LIVES II. AI WILL BE A BOON TO THE MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS III. SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS WILL BE CONTROLLED BY AI IV. AI IS A MAJOR REASON FOR RISING UNEMPLOYMENT TODAY V. FACTORY OWNERS WILL NOT USE AI FOR FEAR OF ITS UNPREDICTABILITY Identify the option that displays the headline/s that does/do not correspond with occurrences in the passage.
  • A. only V
  • B. II and III
  • C. IV and V
  • D. III, IV and V

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(1) A recent survey conducted by an independent research firm sought to measure levels of happiness among youth aged 16 24 years in seven countries. The findings revealed some intriguing insights into what makes to youth happiest, as well as which factors influence their overall well-being. In India, an overwhelming majority of the youth reported feeling satisfied with their lives, with 87% rating of their identified as the primary source of happiness for 66%, followed by family support (89%), having a purpose in life (50%), and work or studies (40%). Unfortunately, 65% reported feeling stress related to academic performance or workload, while 25% reported feeling lonely. These figures point to a need for increased mental health support . (2) These surveys also revealed that family support is an important source of contentment for young people across countries. In Europe, 59% of respondents said that their families were a major source of happiness; in France this figure was 67%, and 63% in Germany. In North America, 64% rated family as an important factor for well-being in Canada, while 61% did so in the United States. Similarly, 89% of survey respondents in India named family support as a major contributor to their overall contentment level. (3) It is clear that stress has a significant impact on the happiness of todays youth. The findings suggest that young people need better resources to manage their mental health and well-being. This may include access to counselling services, mindfulness activities and support groups to help them cope with challenging circumstances. It is also important to provide financial support so as to reduce some of the economic pressures. (4) In India, 65% of youth surveyed reported feeling anxious about their academic performance or workload, while 25% felt lonely. These figures are especially significant given how important family support is for young peoples overall contentment.

Q10 short answer 2 marks
What are the two findings that the survey mentioned in paragraph 1 reveals? Answer in about 40 words.

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Q11 short answer 2 marks
It is also important to provide financial support so as to reduce some of the economic pressures

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Q12 short answer 1 mark
Elaborate giving data, stress has a significant impact on the happiness of todays youth.

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Q13 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following factors, with reference to the given passage, does not play a substantial role in the well-being of Indian youth?
  • A. Family support and strong ties
  • B. Social connection and technology
  • C. Books and literature
  • D. Economic stability

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Q14 short answer
State whether True or False, with reference to the given passage: It is not necessary to provide financial support to the youth as only academic performance plays an upper

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. It is also important to provide financial support so as to reduce some of the economic pressures. (4) In India, 65% of youth surveyed reported feeling anxious about their academic performance or workload, while 25% felt lonely. These figures are especially significant given how important family support is for young peoples overall contentment.

Q15 mcq 1 mark
What are the top choices which are of maximum value to todays youth?
  • A. I and II
  • B. II and III
  • C. I and IV
  • D. II and IV

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Q16 short answer 1 mark
The mental health of todays youth can be managed by resources like __________ and __________.

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Q17 short answer 1 mark
Write the following sources that provide happiness to todays youth in descending order: (a) purposefulness (b) financial status (c) family support (d) stress

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Q18 short answer 4 marks
You are Bala/Bandhini, school counsellor of Bala Vidyagram School, Dharti Bagh. Your school is organising a Career Counselling Fair. Write a notice encouraging students to attend the fair. Mention the benefits and include necessary details.

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Q19 short answer 4 marks
You are Secretary of Highrise Society, Vayu Nagar. Write a notice to the homeowners inviting them to attend the forthcoming meeting to discuss the election of the new committee and the changes to be made in the regulations. Include necessary details about the time and duration of the meeting.

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Q20 short answer 4 marks
Write a formal invitation letter inviting Shri Saras Rathore, the Education Minister to be the annual day celebrations. Include details of the event such as date and time, cultural events, etc. You are Savitri/Saurabh Trehan, Principal, Tyagraj Public School, Surya Nagar.

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Q21 short answer 4 marks
Write an informal letter expressing your excitement and gratitude for the invitation. Create an appropriate reply accepting the invitation. Invent necessary details.

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Q22 long answer 5 marks
You are Arti/Anuj, a resident of A-33, Himani Enclave, Sadar Nagar. You saw an advertisement in The National Times for the post of Accounts Officer and wish to apply for the post. Write a letter to the General Manager, A.S. Consultants along with your bio-data expressing your interest in the advertised post.

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Q23 long answer 5 marks
A book fair was organized in your city, Birnagar. Thousands of people including a large number of students visited and benefitted from the fair. It aroused a great interest in the revival of buying and reading books. You want that such book fairs should be organized in other cities of the state to promote the habit of reading. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily sharing your views on the issue and suggesting ways of encouraging reading as a habit. You are Vinod/Vanita of F-115, Roop Nagar, Birnagar.

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Q24 long answer 5 marks
You are Shiksha/Sameer of XI-C. Write an article for your school magazine on the benefits of participating in the co-curricular activities of the school. Use the given cues along with your own ideas to compose this article.

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Q25 long answer 5 marks
Addiction to mobile phones is becoming a cause of concern today. It is impacting both physical and mental health of young and old alike. You may use the following cues with your own ideas to compose the report. You are Rita/Rakesh of Savitri Nagar. Write a report on the event.

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A thing of beauty is a joy forever Its loveliness increases, it will never Pass into nothingness; but will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing. (A Thing of Beauty)

Q27 short answer 1 mark
Complete the following sentence appropriately. A thing of beauty never passes into nothingness because it is ___________.

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Q28 short answer 1 mark
State whether the given statement is True or False with reference to the extract. The quality of a thing ensures that its beauty lasts forever.

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Q29 mcq 1 mark
Based on the rhyme scheme in lines 3 and 4 of the given extract, which word will rhyme with them?
  • A. please
  • B. sweep
  • C. help
  • D. self

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Q30 mcq 1 mark
The use of the word health in the extract suggests that beautiful things will give us a happier and more wholesome life. It creates a powerful image of _____________.
  • A. rejuvenation
  • B. attachment
  • C. long life
  • D. eternity

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Bright topaz denizens of a world of green. They do not fear the men beneath the tree; They pace in sleek chivalric certainty.

Q31 mcq 1 mark
Bright topaz denizens of a world of green. They do not fear the men beneath the tree; They pace in sleek chivalric certainty. Which of the following are represented in the extract above?
  • A. I, II and III
  • B. II, III and IV
  • C. III and IV
  • D. I, III and IV

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Q32 short answer 1 mark
State whether the given statement is True or False. The creator of the tigers was fearless and assertive like the tigers.

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Q33 short answer 1 mark
Complete the following sentence. that the image of the tiger on the screen is ___________.

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Q34 mcq 1 mark
_____ beneath the tree
  • A. tamed
  • B. in a cage
  • C. fearless
  • D. kings of the jungle

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Q35 short answer 1 mark
Based on the rhyme scheme evident in lines 1 and 2, which of the following will rhyme? mean, akin, cream

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Q36 mcq 1 mark
Chivalric certainty refers to which poetic device?
  • A. Alliteration
  • B. Metaphor
  • C. Simile
  • D. Repetition

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Derry : I. . know there was anybody here. Mr. Lamb : ? Derry : .an empty house. Mr. Lamb : and likely to stop. A day like this. Beautiful day. Not a day to be indoors. Derry : [ Panic] (On The Face Of It)

Q38 short answer 1 mark
Complete the sentence appropriately. Derry insisted on going back because __________.

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Q39 mcq 1 mark
Mr. Lamb was trying to tell Derry that :
  • A. it was a matter of perception.
  • B. Derry could stay with him.
  • C. he spent all his days in the garden.
  • D. he was fond of company.

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Derry : I. . know there was anybody here. Mr. Lamb : ? Derry : .an empty house. Mr. Lamb : and likely to stop. A day like this. Beautiful day. Not a day to be indoors. Derry : [ Panic] (On The Face Of It)

Q40 mcq 1 mark
Derry was stammering because of :
  • A. a speech defect.
  • B. excitement.
  • C. anger.
  • D. fear.

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Q41 mcq 1 mark
From the extract, one can infer that Mr. Lamb was a/an :
  • A. compassionate man.
  • B. mysterious character.
  • C. new neighbour.
  • D. unreasonable man.

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ned at Grand Central. One night last summer I worked late at the office. I was in a hurry to get uptown to my apartment so I decided to take the subway from Grand Central ordinary guy named Charley, thirty-one years old, and I was wearing a tan gabardine suit and a straw hat with a fancy band; I passed a dozen men who looked just like me. (The Third Level)

Q42 short answer 1 mark
List any two details about how Charley was dressed up.

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Q43 mcq 1 mark
Charley decided to use the subway because it was :
  • A. quicker.
  • B. cheaper.
  • C. more fashionable.
  • D. safer.

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Q44 short answer 1 mark
Complete the following sentence appropriately. __________ of _________.

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Q45 mcq 1 mark
Which time frame is represented through the kind of outfit mentioned in the extract ?
  • A. pre world war era
  • B. the present times
  • C. the eighteenth century
  • D. in the future

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They have lived here for more than thirty years without an identity, without permits but with ration cards that get their names on voters lists and enable them to buy grain. Food is more important for survival than identity. If at the end of the day we can feed our families and go to bed without an aching stomach, we would rather live here than in the fields that gave us no grain, women in tattered saris when I asked them why they left their beautiful land of green fields and rivers. Wherever they find food, they pitch their tents. (Lost Spring)

Q46 mcq 1 mark
The ragpickers have been living there for ____________ decades.
  • A. three
  • B. four
  • C. two
  • D. five

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Q47 short answer 1 mark
Why do these people have ration cards ?

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Q48 short answer 1 mark
What do you infer about their lifesty ?

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Q49 short answer 1 mark
In spite of the hardships, they are not willing to go back to their homeland because __________.

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Q50 mcq 1 mark
The women had a/an __________ approach towards life.
  • A. idealistic
  • B. passive
  • C. indifferent
  • D. practical

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Q51 short answer 1 mark
indicate ?

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Their spontaneous demonstration, in thousands, around the courthouse was the beginning of their liberation from fear of the British. The officials felt powerless wit them regulate the crowd. He was polite and friendly. He was giving them concrete proof that their might, hitherto dreaded and unquestioned, could be challenged by Indians. The government was baffled. The prosecutor requested the judge to postpone the trial. Apparently, the authorities wished to consult their superiors. (Indigo)

Q52 short answer 1 mark
The result of the demonstration was that _________.

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Q53 mcq 1 mark
The participants of the spontaneous demonstration were :
  • B. people of Champaran.
  • C. Indigo landowners.
  • D. Indian soldiers.

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Q54 mcq 1 mark
Gandhi cooperated with the British by :
  • A. not going to the court.
  • B. remaining quiet when he was accused.
  • C. helping to manage the mob of people.
  • D. leaving Champaran for Delhi.

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Q55 mcq 1 mark
means :
  • A. strengthened.
  • B. disgusted.
  • C. frightened.
  • D. confused.

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Q56 short answer 1 mark
Whose ?

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Q57 short answer
Discuss. (Going Places)

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Q58 short answer
We miss a thing when we are in fear of losing it. Substantiate this in the story suddenly realised how precious their language was to them.

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Q59 short answer
What did the peddler say in his defence when it was clear that he was not the person the ironmaster thought him to be ? (The Rattrap)

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Q60 short answer
(Poets and Pancakes)

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Q61 short answer
What according to Umberto Eco is the belief that most journalists and publishers have ? (The Interview)

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Q62 short answer
It is said that the the ? (My Mother at Sixty-six)

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Q63 short answer
What confusion does the Dewan have when the Tig

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Q64 short answer 2 marks
What confusion does the Dewan have when the Tiger King broaches the topic of his marriage? (The Tiger King)

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Q65 short answer 2 marks
My Antarctic experience was full of such epiphanies, says Tishani Doshi. Which experience does she consider the best and why? (Journey to the End of the Earth)

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Q66 long answer 5 marks
Dr. Sadao is disturbed and in a dilemma since he has decided to help the enemy soldier. Describe his conflict and the challenges faced in the form of a diary entry.

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