CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2024 Out for Set 1,2,3

The Class 12 English exam was successfully given by the Central Board of Secondary Education on February 22, 2024, during the morning shift, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The CBSE English Answer Key Class 12 2024 is currently being sought after by candidates who took the exam today so they can review their responses and project their scores. Stay put and compare your responses to the Class 12 English Question Paper 2024 Solved PDF on this page.

Class 12 English Answer Key 2024 Overview

There are three sections in the class 12 English question paper: literature, writing, and reading. The paper format would be similar to that of the English Class 12 CBSE board-supplied paper. Candidates have three hours to complete the theoretical paper, with a total score of 80 for the 12th English Paper. Incorrect answers do not result in a deduction of marks. The key elements of the CBSE Class 12 English Question Paper 2024 are shown in the chart below.

Exam Conducting Body	CBSE
Exam & Subject Name	CBSE Class 12 English
Category	Answer Key and Paper Solutions
Exam Date	22 February 2024
Unofficial answer key	22 February 2024
Duration of Exam	3 hrs
Official Answer key	to be notified

CBSE Class 12 English Core Answer Key 2024 Set 2

SECTION A Reading Skills (Paper Code-1/3/2)

Answer the following questions, based on the above passage:

(i) What is the significance of owning a dog for a young adult who is striving for acceptance in society?

(A) It means increased physical activity.

(B) It builds a sense of responsibility.

(C) It helps young adults get more sleep.

(D) It is a source of unconditional love.

Answer:(D) It is a source of unconditional love.

(ii) A dog can encourage its owner to lead a healthier life by________________

Complete the above sentence appropriately, in about 40 words, with a characteristic or description.

Answer:

(iii) Share evidence from the text, in approximately 40 words, to support the view that dogs provide a sense of calm and comfort to those struggling with mental health issues.

(iv) Explain in about 40 words the statement that ‘dogs are great ice-breakers’.

(v) Which of the following activities help(s) young adults, owning a dog, build their sense of responsibility and self-discipline ?

(A) walking the dog daily

(B) feeding it regularly

(C) engaging the services of a dog trainer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Answer:(D) Both (A) and (B)

(vi) What does this article aim to do?

(A) Explain the benefits of owning a dog.

(B) Provide advice on how to get a dog.

(C) Discuss how to take proper care of a dog.

(D) Describe the experiences of dog owners.

Answer:(A) Explain the benefits of owning a dog.

(vii) Select the option that is similar in meaning to the phrase take on the world’.

(A) travel the world

(B) accept a responsibility

(C) to be pessimistie

(D) have a global outlook

Answer:(A) travel the world

(viii) What does the underlined part in the sentence “consider finding a furry friend to take on the world with you” refer to?

(ix) What is the tone of the article?

(A) critical but supportive

(B) indifferent and bored

(C) positive and informative

(D) humorous and casual

Answer:(C) positive and informative

Read the following extracts and answer the questions for any one of the given two, (a) or (b):

(a) I saw my mother,

beside me,

doze, open mouthed, her face

ashen like that

of a corpse and realized 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.

(My Mother at Sixty-six)

(i) The phrase ‘ashen like that of a corpse’ gives the impression that the mother is

(A) frustrated

(C) dead

(B) depressed

(D) weak

Answer:(D) weak

(ii) State whether the following statement is True or False, with reference to the extract. “The mother was suffering from some fatal disease.”

Answer: False

(iii) Which of the following themes is best represented in the given extract?

(A) Life is short and one must enjoy it

(B) Ageing and Mortality

(C) Sleeping and Playing

(D) Art of Parenting

Answer: (B) Ageing and Mortality

(iv) Pick the option in which the word ‘spilling’ is used in the same sense as in the extract.

(A) Rahul was responsible for spilling the beans by telling everyone the secret.

(B) He opened the bag, spilling all its contents on the table.

(C) Try to keep that crowd from spilling onto the main street.

(D) The cat spilled all the milk.

Answer:(C) Try to keep that crowd from spilling onto the main street.

(v) The phrases ‘Young Trees sprinting’ and ‘merry children spilling represent:

(A) Youth

(B) Old age

(C) Disease

(D) Travel

Answer:(A) Youth

(vi) Complete the sentence appropriately.

‘She was as old as she looked.’

The repetition of the word ‘as’ suggests that______

Or

(b) (i) Which of the following themes is best represented in the given extract?

(A) Silence alleviates sadness of our life.

(B) Life and death are part of our existence.

(C) We must keep our lives moving.

(D) Life is stressful and monotonous.

Answer:(A) Silence alleviates sadness of our life.

(ii) State whether the following statement is True or False, with reference to the extract. The poet feels that quiet productivity in place of all activities is desirable.

(iii) The sadness being referred to (line 9) is due to:

(A) failure to understand ourselves.

(B) failure to understand others.

(C) loss of peers in life.

(D) inability to achieve what we desire.

Answer: (A) failure to understand ourselves.

(iv) The poem has been written from the point of view of a/an:

(A) environmentalist.

(B) feminist.

(C) social activist.

(D) linguist.

Answer: (A) environmentalist.

(v) Based on the rhyme scheme, which of the following does not rhyme with line 1?

(A) cruised

(B) complaint

(C) mused

(D) bruised

Answer: (B) complaint

(vi) Complete the sentence appropriately. In ‘Life is what it is about’, the poet is talking about_______

Question 8

Reading Comprehension from (The Third Level)

(i) Why does the narrator resort to wishful day-dreaming and want to travel back in time?

Answer: because here wants to escape from reality.

English Core Class 12 Answer key 2024 Set 1

Section A

1. Read the text given below :

(1) Five enterprises received approval and grants for prototype`development of sustainable educational toys.

(2)The government authorities, educational institutions and EdTech start-ups are planning to introduce state-of-the-art, made-in-India educational toys that not only throw light on Indian values, and civilisations, but also help in developing children’s critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

(3) “One such enterprise is working on different types of projects that can teach children how electromagnets and magnetic fields work. These projects can resolve a lot of issues in many schools in tier two and three cities that don’t have proper infrastructure. Another is working on an excavation site to teach children about ancient Indian civilizations. It has implanted a few artifacts at the site, which the children will have to find so that they are able to learn how to preserve and label artifacts. Another start up has proposed to create miniaturized labs for schools in tier 2 and 3 cities where children can learn concepts of Physics. “We will ensure that these prototypes are developed within a year and then the production can be scaled up,” says the senior manager of the project talking about the importance of indigenously-built educational toys.

(4) Playtime is vital for the cognitive development of children and toys are an essential component that helps enhance specific cognitive abilities and skill sets. “Well-designed toys ignite students’ curiosity, increase focus and can be very beneficial in helping them master a skill and enhance understanding. These can be in the form of visuals, auditory aids, kinesthetic, or a mixture of all three.” says HOD, Early Childhood Education.

(5) Toys offer an engaging avenue to teach mathematical, verbal, problem-solving skills. “Toys that engage students in experiential learning enhance their special awareness and fine motor skills. Those designed for two or more players help students develop better social skills as they learn to negotiate, settle differences, etc, with their peers.”

(6) Experiential gadgets and toys enable students to learn faster and retain lessons longer. “A child’s interest is piqued when he is taught in a contextual framework as opposed to rote learning. The Indian education system has been witnessing several innovations with the development of toys and gadgets that can be used and felt in person or through VR platforms across subjects, be it Science, Technology, Math or Engineering.

Answer the following questions, based on the passage given above:

(i) By tier 2 and tier 3 cities, the author refers to

(A) Metro cities

(B) Cities with huge population

(C) Underdeveloped cities

(D) Cities with less population

Answer: (C) Underdeveloped cities

(ii) Complete the sentence with evidence from the text.

The made-in-India educational toys serves dual purpose of___________.

Answer: The made-in-India educational toys serve the dual purpose of promoting Indian values and civilizations while also developing children’s critical thinking and decision-making skills.

(iii) The author’s point of view that can be inferred from the above passage is that_________.

(A) educational toys are the booming business.

(B) educational toys are meant to entertain children.

(C) educational toys will replace teachers.

(D) educational toys will make education more pragmatic.

Answer: (D) Educational toys will make education more pragmatic.

(iv) Complete the following sentence appropriately:

Educational toys enhance the personality of children by_________.

Answer: Educational toys enhance the personality of children by promoting specific cognitive abilities and skill sets.

(v) Read the five headlines (a)-(e), given below:

(a) Sustainable Educational Toys are Developmentally Appropriate.

(b) Sustainable Educational Toys Promote Free play.

(c) Sustainable Educational Toys – Free and Widespread.

(d) Sustainable Educational Toys – Experiential Learning.

(e) Sustainable Educational Toys – Hinder Interaction with people.

Identify the option that displays the headline that DOES/DO NOT correspond with what the passage highlights.

(A) only (e)

(B) (a) and (b)

(C) (c) and (e)

(D) only (d)

Answer: (C) (c) and (e)

(vi) What evidence do you gather from the passage to state that the educational system is revolutionized by educational toys ? Answer in about 40 words.

Answer: The paragraph emphasizes how educational toys transform the educational system by offering chances for hands-on learning in a variety of topic areas. By encouraging hands-on learning, these toys help students learn in a more relevant and useful way.

(vii) Explain in about 40 words, how education at grassroots level is benefitted by these projects.

Answer: The projects listed in the passage, which address infrastructure problems in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, improve education at the local level by building miniature labs and excavation sites. These projects offer practical learning opportunities that foster a greater comprehension of the subjects being studied.

(viii) As opposed to learning by heart, experiential toys

(A) ignite interest

(B) challenge the teachers

(C) replace textbooks

(D) confuse learners

Answer:(A) Ignite interest

(ix) Playing is usually considered a distraction. Is it justified on the part of the narrator to assert that playing is an important aspect of education? Write your answer in about 40 words.

Answers: Yes, the narrator’s claim that play is a crucial component of education is justified. The passage emphasises how well-made toys promote children’s cognitive development by igniting their interest, sharpening their focus, and enhancing particular cognitive abilities.

2. Read the text given below:

(1) People below the age of 20 and above the age of 50 are more likely to believe fake news. Those relatively new to the use of the Internet still do not grasp the concept of fake information over these platforms, reveals a new survey ‘Countering Misinformation in India’ This survey has been conducted jointly by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

(2) At least 40% of the respondents believed in ‘misinformation’ received over social media if it came with leading backgrounds and evidence, while 34% of them believe the information when it is shared by a trustworthy organization.

(3) The dominant factor that drives people to forward such information is their belief that it might benefit others and help in their safety. In fact, that was the response of almost 50% of the respondents. This was compounded by the fact that at least 20% of the respondents expressed their lack of trust in conventional media thus their faith in contents shared by common people over social media.

(4) But even then, newspapers still remain the top source of information for most. (At least 53% of the respondents trust what is generally perceived as neutral media and only 29% trust technology and social media platforms.

(5) However, what was surprising was that almost 45% of the respondents did not even know about the existence of fact-checking organization and most did not even know that journalists had to verify data before they let it out/ Only 26% of the respondents believe that it is the responsibility of the media to curb or identify fake news. Many respondents also put the responsibility of identifying such fake news on an individual.

(6) The survey has found that first time or early users of the Internet platforms are more susceptible to fake news than others. There is a need for building capacities and creating a National Civic Digital Literacy Strategic Plan.

Answer the following questions, based on the given passage:

(i) Select the option that comes under conventional media:

(A) Instagram

(B) Newspaper

(C) Facebook

(D) E-mail

Answer. (b) Newspaper

(ii) Select the correct option:

One factor that prompts people to believe fake news is that

(A) it supports their point of view

(B) they are biased

(C) it is from a reliable site

(D) it has more ‘likes’ and ‘shares’

Answer. (c) it is from a reliable site

(iii) What according to the passage are the intentions of people who share information?

Answer. According to the passage, people share the news with the intent that it might benefit others and help in their safety

(iv) Why is it important for journalists to give authentic background and evidence in their reporting?

Answer. Authentic background and evidence are crucial for journalists to prevent the spreading of misinformation. Without a background check of the evidence, it might spread false news even if done unintentionally

(v) Complete the sentence appropriately:

The threat faced by the new entrants in social media is

Answer. The threat faced by the new entrants in social media is that they do not grasp the concept of fake information over these platforms

(vi) Explain your understanding of the difference between ‘misinformation’ and ‘fake news’.

Answer. False information that circulates without intention is referred to as misinformation. It might be the consequence of being misled or inadvertent mistakes. Contrarily, fake news is purposefully produced and disseminated in order to trick or influence people, frequently in support of a political or personal agenda.

(vii) As per your inference drawn from para (1), which category of people fall as victims to fake news?

Answer. Two categories of people fall as victims to fake news: People below the age of 20 and above the age of 50

(viii) What is the blame game that goes on in fixing the onus of identifying fake news?

Answer. The blame game that goes on in fixing the onus of identifying the fake news is between media and individuals. On one hand, it is believed that individuals should verify the information before spreading it whereas on the other hand it is also said that the media should also be equally responsible in curbing the spread of fake news. It has also been mentioned that individuals have lack of trust on media.

(ii) The year 1894 holds so much importance because____________

Answer: 

(iii) The World, the news about President Cleveland they hint at? – what do

(A) The narrator used to like reading the newspaper.

(B) The narrator fantasizes about past events.

(C) The narrator wants to escape to a world that was unaffected by the two World Wars.

(D) The narrator tends to forget things.

Answer: 

(iv) Give one reason why the writing style of the extract can be called autobiographical

Section C

7. Read the following extracts and answer the questions on ANY ONE of the given two.

(a) Sometimes I feel myself I can hardly bear

The thought of so much childish longing in vain,

The sadness that lurks near the open window there,

That waits all day in almost open prayer.

For the squeal of brakes, the sound of a stopping car,

Of all the thousand selfish cars that pass,

Just one to inquire what a farmer’s prices are

And one did stop, but only to plow up grass

In using the yard to back and turn around;

And another to ask the way to where it was bound;

(A Roadside Stand)

(i) Select the option that has the same literary device as in “The sadness that lurks near the open window there’.

(A) Lucy moved across the room like a warship sailing into battle.

(B) Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

(C) The water-wraith was shrieking.

(D) The pen is mightier than the sword.

Answer: (A) Lucy moved across the room like a warship sailing into battle.

(ii) They prayed for the stopping of a car. When one car finally stopped, it brought_________to the people of the roadside stand.

(A) help

(B) happiness

(C) disappointment

(D) cash flow

Answer: (C) disappointment

(iii) Explain one inference that can be drawn from the line, “……childish longing in vain’.

Answer: speaker feels a sense of unfulfilled or unrewarded desire, possibly related to their hopes for someone to stop at the roadside stand.

(iv) Complete the sentence appropriately.

The emotion of the poet reflected in the above extract is _______________.

Answer: sense of sadness or disappointment

(v) The expression ‘selfish car’ suggests that ________________.

Answer: cars are indifferent or unconcerned about the needs of the people at the roadside stand

(vi) Based on the rhyme scheme evident in the last two lines of the extract, which word would rhyme with last line?

____ _____ ______

brass reply sound

Answer: sound

OR

(b)(i) Select the correct option.

The impact of ‘merry children’ on poet’s mind

(A) caused anxiety

(B) created a sense of longing

(C) brought comfort

(D) reminded her of her own childhood

Answer: (A) caused anxiety

(ii) The tone of the poet expressed in the above lines is

(A) sadness and helplessness

(B) excitement and eagerness

(C) appreciation and gratitude

(D) anger and anxiety

Answer: (A) sadness and helplessness

(iii) The words ‘wan, pale’ indicate the mother’s ______________.

Answer: The words ‘wan, pale’ indicate the mother’s weakness, sickness, and old age.

(iv) Complete the following sentence appropriately.

The poet looked at her mother again to ____________.

Answer: The poet looked at her mother again to observe her appearance or condition after the airport’s security check.

(v) Explain one inference that can be drawn from the line ‘felt that old familiar ache’.

Answer: One inference that can be drawn from the given line is that The poet is pained at the ageing and decaying of her mother.

(vi) ‘put that thought away’.

What is the intention of poet that can be inferred from the above line?

Answer: The poet’s intention was to put away the painful thought of her mother’s ageing and declining health and the possibility of losing her mother.

CCBSE Class 12th English Exam Analysis 2024

The Class 12 English 2024 test was administered by CBSE today, February 22. After the test was over, we released a thorough analysis of the 2024 CBSE 12th English exam. The analysis offers details on the expected score, degree of difficulty, and other pertinent aspects of the test. Here, the degree of difficulty of Sections A (Reading Skills), B (Creative Writing Skills), and C (Literature) will be analysed and analysed.

Parameter	Analysis
Overall difficulty level of the paper	Moderate
Difficulty level of Section A	Easy to Moderate
Difficulty level of Section B	Moderate
Difficulty level of Section C	Moderate
Was the overall paper time-consuming?	Slightly Manageable
Which section was the lengthiest?	Section C

CBSE Class 12 English Answer Key 2024- FAQs

What is the passing marks of English class 12?

The Central Board of Secondary Education has set the CBSE Passing Marks for the class of 2024. Each subject’s pass mark in the external exam is 33%. If a course involves practical work, passing the subject requires a candidate to receive 33% in each of the two areas.

Is class 12 English exam easy?

Teachers reported that the paper was well-balanced and really easy. The test could be completed on time by the students, who were able to try the questions. Instead of using open-ended questions, the Class 12 English question paper followed the NCERT syllabus. The paper was perceived by the students as being lengthy and simple.

How to score 100 100 in English board exam?

Practice comprehension on a regular basis, read the questions in the Reading Section before the chapter, and become an expert at taking notes and writing summaries. Rewrite writing formats, pay attention to strong starts and ends, follow word counts, and use the “divide and conquer” strategy for the Writing & Grammar Section.