ASSEB Class 12 English Solved Question Paper 2025 [HS 2nd Year English Solved Question Paper 2025]
### **SECTION-A (Reading Skill)**
**1. Answers based on the passage about Mewar:**
**(a)** The earliest king of Mewar mentioned in the passage is **Bappa Rawal**.
**(b)** Rana Kumbha gave a new status to the kingdom of Mewar through his victories and development projects. Under his rule, art and literature flourished greatly. He himself was a writer whose works are respected even today.
**(c)** The people of Mewar lived a peaceful and prosperous life. They were known for their loving, cheerful, and liberal nature. This positive attitude is reflected in their art and literature.
**(d)** The people of Mewar compensated for their lack of an excellent physique with their **firm but pleasant nature**.
**(e)** The erection of the Vijaya Stambha and Kirti Stambha in the same fort signifies two things:
1. The administration was very **liberal**, allowing people from other communities to contribute to construction.
2. It shows the **close and trusting relationship** between the king and his subjects.
**(f)** Words from the passage with the same meaning:
(i) **efficient and capable:** competent
(ii) **evidence:** testimony
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### **SECTION-B (Advanced Writing Skills)**
**2. Poster OR Notice**
**(Option 1: Poster on the Value of Books)**
```
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| OPEN A BOOK, OPEN YOUR MIND! |
| |
| (An image of an open book can be drawn here) |
| |
| * Books are your best friends. |
| * Reading builds knowledge & imagination. |
| * Discover new worlds, new ideas! |
| |
| **READ MORE, LEARN MORE, GROW MORE!** |
| |
| Issued by: |
| School Library, [Your School Name] |
+------------------------------------------------------+
```
**(Option 2: Notice on Water Supply Suspension)**
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| PRASANTI HOUSING SOCIETY |
| NOTICE |
| Date: [Date] |
| |
| **Suspension of Water Supply** |
| |
| This is to inform all residents that the water |
| supply will be suspended for cleaning the main water |
| tank on **5th April 2025** from **10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.** |
| |
| All residents are advised to store sufficient water |
| for their needs. We regret the inconvenience caused. |
| |
| Janaki |
| (Janaki/Janak) |
| Secretary |
+------------------------------------------------------+
```
**3. Report Writing**
**(Option 1: Report on Disaster Management Talk)**
**A Talk on Disaster Management**
By [Your Name], Student Reporter
**[Your City], [Date]:** Our school organized an informative talk on 'Disaster Management' in the school auditorium yesterday. The guest speaker, Mr. R.K. Singh from the National Disaster Management Authority, addressed the students of senior classes.
Keeping in view the frequent occurrence of earthquakes and floods, the talk was very timely. Mr. Singh explained the key precautionary measures that the public should take during such emergencies. He used simple examples and visuals to show how to prepare an emergency kit and what to do during an earthquake. He also highlighted the role of the government and relief agencies. The session was very interactive, and students found it extremely useful for staying safe during natural calamities.
**(Option 2: Report on Bus Mishap)**
**Several Injured in Numaligarh Bus Mishap**
By a Staff Reporter, The Sentinel
**Numaligarh, [Date]:** A major bus accident left several people seriously injured yesterday evening in Numaligarh. The bus, heading towards Golaghat, overturned after the driver lost control while trying to avoid a speeding truck.
According to eyewitnesses, the bus was crowded. Local people rushed to the scene immediately and started the rescue work before the police and emergency services arrived. The injured were taken to the nearby civil hospital. Officials confirmed that while many passengers sustained injuries, thankfully, no lives were lost. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
**4. Application OR Letter to the Editor**
**(Option 1: Job Application)**
[Your Address]
[Your City, Pin Code]
[Date]
The Director
Museum of Indian History and Culture
[City, Pin Code]
**Subject: Application for the post of General Manager**
Sir/Madam,
In response to your advertisement in [Name of Newspaper] dated [Date of Advertisement], I wish to apply for the post of General Manager in your prestigious museum.
I have a Master's degree in History and a diploma in Museum Management. I have over five years of experience in a similar role and possess the necessary skills to manage the museum's operations effectively.
My detailed resume is enclosed for your kind perusal. I am confident that my qualifications and experience make me a suitable candidate for this post. I am available for an interview at your convenience.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
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**Resume**
* **Name:** [Your Name]
* **Address:** [Your Address]
* **Contact:** [Your Phone Number], [Your Email ID]
* **Date of Birth:** [Your DOB]
* **Educational Qualifications:**
* M.A. in History, [University Name]
* Diploma in Museum Management, [Institute Name]
* B.A. (Hons) History, [College Name]
* **Work Experience:**
* Assistant Manager, [Previous Museum/Organisation], [City] (From [Year] to [Year])
* **Skills:** Team Leadership, Budget Management, Public Relations, Knowledge of Indian History and Culture.
* **References:** Available on request.
**(Option 2: Letter to the Editor)**
[Your Address]
[Your City, Pin Code]
[Date]
The Editor
The Assam Tribune
[City, Pin Code]
**Subject: Need for proper garbage disposal in the city**
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the public and the concerned authorities to the growing problem of improper garbage disposal in our city.
Heaps of garbage can be seen lying on roadsides and in residential areas. This not only makes our city look ugly but also poses a serious health risk. These garbage dumps become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and flies, leading to diseases like malaria and dengue.
It is high time that both the municipal corporation and the citizens take this issue seriously. The authorities should ensure regular collection of garbage and install more dustbins. Citizens must also cooperate by not throwing waste in open spaces and practising waste segregation. Awareness campaigns can play a huge role in solving this problem.
I hope the authorities will take immediate steps to ensure a cleaner and healthier city for all of us.
Thank you.
Yours truly,
Kamal
(Kamal/Karabi)
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### **SECTION-C (Grammar)**
**5. Narration (any two)**
(a) He proposed to the boys that they should start at once, otherwise they might miss the train.
(b) Bimal said to Gopal, "I am the first boy in the class and I will remain so till I leave the school."
(c) Macbeth asked his wife if she had heard a noise. She ordered him to go back and wash his hands.
**6. Voice (any three)**
(a) Let the fire brigade be summoned.
(b) The sitar is always played by Sita.
(c) I have been kept waiting here by him.
(d) The software is being developed by the team.
(e) The wind blew down the house. (Assuming 'the wind' as the agent)
(f) Why didn't you bring the matter to my notice?
**7. Correct Tense (any five)**
(a) Most of the people in India **believe** in God.
(b) We two **have been** friends for ages.
(c) When he started for office, it **was still raining**.
(d) Hurry up, the taxi **is waiting**.
(e) If you **had requested** him, he would have helped you.
(f) I wish I **could** help you.
(g) The other day I **met** a magician in the bazaar.
(h) Please ring me up as soon as he **comes**.
**8. Prepositions (any four)**
(a) Your story is devoid **of** truth.
(b) Hydrogen combines **with** oxygen to form water.
(c) Prof. Singh delivered a lecture **on** nuclear fusion.
(d) He has been ill **for** the last three years.
(e) Last night a thief broke **into** my house.
(f) The examination is **at** hand.
(g) He is **on** trial now.
**9. Sentence Transformation (any four)**
(a) No one can take failure with an easy mind.
(b) You may go wherever you like.
(c) Only students can be allowed here.
(d) Gold is not as valuable as platinum.
(e) Who does not love flowers?
(f) Hurrah! We won the Champions Trophy.
(g) I did this and it offended him.
(h) We often go out for dinner on weekends, **don't we?**
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### **SECTION-D (Textbooks)**
**10. Poetry Extracts**
**(A) From 'My Mother at Sixty-Six'**
(a) After the security check, the poet stood a few yards away and looked at her mother again.
(b) The poet compared her mother’s face to a late winter's moon because, like the moon in winter, her mother’s face looked pale, dull, and lifeless due to old age.
(c) Her childhood fear is the fear of losing her mother or being separated from her.
**OR**
**(B) From 'Keeping Quiet'**
(a) The name of the poet is **Pablo Neruda**.
(b) The poet says, "Let's not speak in any language" because he wants to create a moment of silence where all human beings can feel united, without the barriers and conflicts that languages often create.
(c) "Face of the Earth" means the entire surface of our planet, including all the different countries and people living on it.
**11. Short Answer (Poetry - any three)**
(i) The young trees are described as 'sprinting' because from the window of the moving car, they appear to be running fast in the opposite direction. This symbolizes youth, energy, and the fast passage of time, which is the opposite of her old, frail mother.
(ii) Instead of indulging in wars, the poet suggests that people should put on clean clothes and walk together with their enemies under the trees, doing nothing. This represents a moment of peace, unity, and self-reflection.
(iii) To describe the beautiful bounty of the earth, the poet uses the image of "an endless fountain of immortal drink, pouring unto us from the heaven's brink." This means that beautiful things are like a divine, never-ending drink that gives us joy.
(iv) 'Grandeur' (magnificence) is associated with the 'mighty dead' because we imagine the glorious stories and heroic deeds of our great ancestors. Their inspiring legends make their memory grand and awesome.
**12. Very Short Answer (Prose - any five)**
(a) Firozabad is famous for its **glass bangles**.
(b) Hauser brought an **old primer** (an old first-level reading book).
(c) The **lawyers** from Bihar were ready to follow Gandhi into jail.
(d) Mukesh's dream was to be a **motor mechanic**.
(e) Mahseers are a type of **large freshwater fish** found in the river Kaveri.
(f) Geoff's younger brother's name was **Derek**.
(g) The word 'gawky' means awkwardly clumsy. Among the options, **(b) Ugly** is the closest, though not perfect, choice, implying a lack of grace.
(h) The North Bank was 'delightful' during the **cold weather/winter**.
**13. Short Answer (Prose - any five)**
(a) When Franz thinks, "Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?", he is wondering if the German rulers can force their language on nature itself. It shows the absurdity of trying to control everything and highlights that one's natural identity and freedom cannot be taken away.
(c) Gandhiji felt that taking the Champaran case to court was useless because the poor peasants were full of fear. The real solution was to make them fearless, not just to win a legal case.
(d) Rajkumar Shukla showed he was resolute by following Gandhiji everywhere for weeks—to his ashram, to Calcutta, and other places—until Gandhiji agreed to visit Champaran.
(e) Jansie, being a practical girl, discouraged Sophie from having wild dreams because she knew they were poor and destined to work in a biscuit factory. She wanted to protect Sophie from future disappointment.
(f) For the ragpickers of Seemapuri, 'garbage is gold' because it is their only means of survival. They find things in the garbage that they can sell to buy food. For children, it is also a source of wonder, as they sometimes find coins.
(g) The irony in Saheb's name is that his full name, 'Saheb-e-Alam', means 'Lord of the Universe', but in reality, he is a poor, barefoot ragpicker who lives in extreme poverty.
**14. Long Answer (Prose - any one)**
**(a) Character Sketch of M. Hamel:**
M. Hamel was a teacher of the French language in a school in Alsace.
* **Dedicated Teacher:** He had been teaching faithfully for forty years and loved his profession.
* **Strict:** He was known to be a strict teacher, with his "great iron ruler" under his arm.
* **Patriotic:** On the day of his last lesson, he showed his deep love for his country and the French language, which he called the most beautiful language in the world.
* **Emotional and Sincere:** He became very emotional during the last lesson. He blamed himself and the parents for not taking the learning of French seriously.
* **Dignified:** At the end, despite his sadness, he stood up tall and bravely wrote "Vive La France!" (Long Live France!) on the blackboard, showing his great patriotic spirit.
**15. Long Answer (Vistas - any one)**
**(b) Change in Derry's views due to Mr. Lamb:**
Derry, a young boy with a burnt face, was full of bitterness and hated the world. His conversation with Mr. Lamb completely changed his outlook on life.
* **Mr. Lamb’s Acceptance:** Unlike others, Mr. Lamb treated Derry like a normal person. He did not show any pity or fear towards his burnt face. He talked to him openly and kindly.
* **Positive Philosophy:** Mr. Lamb shared his positive philosophy of life. He explained that all things are interesting and that we should not judge things by their appearance, giving the example of 'weeds' in his garden, which he also considered life. He showed Derry his own tin leg and how he had learned to live with it happily.
* **The Change:** This acceptance and positivity broke through Derry's shell of bitterness. For the first time, he felt he could be himself. He started to question his own negative thoughts. The conversation gave him the courage and confidence to defy his mother and return to Mr. Lamb, marking the beginning of his transformation towards a more positive and open life.
**16. Short Answer (Vistas - any four)**
(a) The custom of 'magan' was a ritualistic form of begging practised by the Kachari tribe. During festivals, men and boys would go from house to house, singing and dancing, and ask for gifts like rice beer or money as part of the community celebration.
(b) Derry is a young boy with one side of his face badly burnt by acid. He gets into Mr. Lamb's garden by climbing over the garden wall because he thought the place was empty.
(c) The Tiger King did not die from a real tiger but from a wooden toy tiger. A small piece of wood (a sliver) from the toy pierced his hand. The wound got infected, and he died during the operation, thus fulfilling the prophecy.
(d) Zitkala-Sa felt uncomfortable in the dining room because she did not know the table manners of the white people. The strict rules, the ringing of bells for every action, and the strange environment made her feel confused and out of place.
(e) Annan advised Bama that since they belonged to a low caste, the only way to earn respect and overcome discrimination was through education. He told her to study hard and be the best in her class.
(g) Hana was Dr. Sadao's kind and supportive wife. She saw a man, an American prisoner of war, who had been washed ashore by the waves, staggering out of the mist on the beach near their house.
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