Unseen Passage for Class 12

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

Hyderabad — The City of Nizams

GOLCONDA FORT

1. In the 16th century, when Golconda was the capital of Qutb Shahi Kingdom, it is believed that a shepherd boy came across an idol on the hill. It was then that the Kakatiya dynasty’s ruler built the fort, which is 120 m high. After it was captured by Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, the fort fell into ruins.

2. The beautiful ruins of the fort have a story to tell. They make you wonder how the fort may have looked in its days of glory and grandeur. The fort also organises a sound and light show every day and the history of this fort is narrated in such an interesting manner that even a child can understand and enjoy it. The climb to the fort is a difficult one and unless you are physically fit, you should avoid the climb and relax in the gardens below. The view from the top is breathtaking.

CHARMINAR

3. The next place is Charminar. The literal meaning of the monument is ‘four minarets’. There is a mosque on the second floor. It is said that when the state was hit by severe plague, Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, prayed to end the plague and promised to build a mosque in the very place where he was praying. Thus, Charminar came into being !

4. The walk from the bottom to the top of the monument is a little frightening, owing to the narrowness of the pathway and the steepness of the steps. Once you reach the top, the view of the crowds moving below will surely lift your spirits. 

5. Make sure you visit the nearby Laad Bazaar, wherethere are rows of shops selling the famous Hyderabadi glass bangles and lac bangles.

SALAR JUNG MUSEUM

6. The Salar Jung Museum is the third largest museum in the country and boasts of owning the biggest one-man collection of antiques in the world. A visit to the Salar Jung Museum is a must even if you are not a fan of antique stuff. You can view the Nizam’s collection of textiles, arms, metalware, ivory carvings, Indian bronzes and carpets.

7. The main attraction is definitely the Musical Clock,made by Cook and Kelvy of England. Inside the clock is a timekeeper. Every hour, he comes out and beats a gong as many times as the time indicates. Another attraction of the museum is the Veiled Rebecca, an amazing sculpture made by the Italian sculptor, Giovanni Maria Benzoni.(a) On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer any eight of the following questions:

Question. What led to the construction of the Golconda Fort?
Answer: When gohanda was the capital of the Qutb shahi kingdoms a shepherd boy came across an idoal on the will. This led to the construction of the gohanda fort by the kahatiya dyanasty’s ruler.

Question. What led to the destruction of the Golconda Fort?
Answer: The capture of the Gohanda Fort by the mughal expiror Aurangzab led to its destruction.

Question. How is the interest in the Fort kept alive ?
Answer: Interest in the fort is kept alive by sound and light showes and beautiful and simplistic narrations of its history organized by the fort. 

Question. What does the word ‘breathtaking’ in para 2 mean?
Answer: Breathtaking means incredible amazing.

Question. How does one feel after reaching the top of Charminar?
Answer: Upon reaching the top of the Charminar , one may feel faightered but the view of the moving crowds is very uplifting.

Question. What is unique about the Salar Jung Museum ?
 Answer: The salar Jung museum owns the biggest one man collection of antiques is the world making it unique.

Question. What else can one find in this museum apart from antiques ?
Answer: Apart from the antiques , are can find the Nizam’s collection of textiles , arms , metalware , ivory carvings , indian bronzes and carpets in the museum.

Unseen Cloze Passage Class 12 English

Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks to complete the notes about the Indian classical dances.
One of the eight forms of India’s classical dances, Kathak, meaning “story teller,” originated in northern India, and ___ (a) ___ to this dance form in sources dating from the third and fourth centuries B.C. Kathak dance which ___ (b) ___ by fast, rhythmic footwork, ___ (c) ___ court entertainment with the advent of Mogul culture in northern India.

Question. (i) there was references
(ii) there are references
(iii) there is reference
(iv) there were reference

Question. (i) today is characterised
(ii) today were characterise
(iii) today were characterised
(iv) today are characters

Question. (i) became sophisticate
(ii) become sophisticated
(iii) became sophisticated
(iv) become sophisticate

Class 12 English Unseen Passage

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:

1.Social media sites serve as a platform to connect with our friends and relatives. We share our happiness as well as sad moments on social media platforms to let those on our friend list know how we are feeling and what we are doing in life. People ‘like’ our status, updates and photographs and ‘comment’ on them to tell us how they feel about it all. This is a great way to socialise in this busy world. It makes us feel that everyone we love and want to be in touch with, is just a click away. However, social media becomes a problem when we get addicted to it.

2.Many people living in different parts of the world are suffering from social media addiction and are bearing their consequences too. Social media sites such as Instagram and Twitter may help us connect with our distant relatives and long-lost friends but social media addiction is distancing us from our immediate family and close friends. People addicted to social media are hooked to these platforms for hours. They do not care if their loved ones are sitting with them or trying to make a conversation. All they care about is who updated what on social media and how many people liked or commented on their posts.

3.Social media addicts frequently check updates and notifications on social media platforms. This can be as frequent as twenty-thirty times in an hour. Viewing a new notification, especially one involving their posts gives them a high. Lack of it, on the other hand, can make them feel sad and depressed.

4.All that the social media addicts care about is to maintain an attractive social media profile. They are mostly seen clicking pictures during social events, family gatherings and even during getaways with friends. They hardly enjoy the moment or talk to the people around them. They are only focused on collecting pictures that can be uploaded on their social media accounts or busy checking and commenting on the status updates of those on their friend list.

5.They post updates stating they are enjoying with their family or having fun with their friends while in reality, they do not even interact properly with anyone around. This is the grave reality of social media addicts. Social media addiction is becoming a big problem. It is ironic how a platform created to help people socialise is actually cutting them off from society.

Question. What is the negative effect of social media?
(i) Connecting with friends
(ii) Ignoring family
(iii) Ignoring friends
(iv) Making friends

Question. Choose the option that best captures the central idea of the passage from the given quotes.
1. “Don’t use social media to impress people; use it to impact people.” —Dave Willis
2. “It takes discipline to not let social media steal your time.” —Alexis Ohanian
3. “Social media is addictive precisely because it gives us something which the real world lacks; it gives us immediacy, direction, and value as an individual.” —David
Amerland
4. “It’s not who you know in social media. It’s how well you maintain and strengthen your relationships.” —Stuart Davidson
(i) Option 1
(ii) Option 2
(iii) Option 3
(iv) Option 4

Question. According to the context of the passage, what does a social media addict care about?
(i) Family
(ii) Children
(iii) Parents
(iv) Update about friends

Question. Social media is distancing us from our immediate __________.
(i) family
(ii) house
(iii) car
(iv) garden

Question. Social media addicts just want to maintain an attractive __________.
(i) bank balance
(ii) results
(iii) profile
(iv) life

Question. Social media addicts do not like to __________ with people.
(i) interact
(ii) fight
(iii) argue
(iv) exist

Question. The biggest issue with social media is that it is becoming _______.
(i) popular
(ii) an addiction
(iii) intense
(iv) expensive

Question. The synonym of ‘bliss’ as given in paragraph 1 is:
(i) sadness
(ii) happiness
(iii) misery
(iv) ill-being

Question. Choose the option that CORRECTLY states the two aspects of ‘social media’, as used in the passage.
1. connects with friends
2. appreciates friends
3. share happiness and sad moments
4. share address
5. share property
(i) 1 and 3
(ii) 2 and 3
(iii) 3 and 4
(iv) 4 and 5

Question. The antonym of ‘repellent’ as given in paragraph 4 is:
(i) alluring
(ii) charming
(iii) glamorous
(iv) attractive

Unseen Passage for Class 12 with Answers

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:

1.The difference between democracy and dictatorship is that in a democracy, people get to choose their leaders while in a dictatorship, a single individual or political entity rules the country. Democracy allows the free development of human personality whereas the other form of government hinders the development of human personality. Both are opposite political philosophies in terms of perception and approach and come with some merits and demerits.

2.The basic characteristics of democracy are equality, liberty and fraternity. It gives freedom of thought, speech and expression. It promises active participation and involvement of the governed in the governance. The chief principle of democracy is that power is implemented with respect to human rights. It makes people interested in the country and its democratic process. In democratic government, individuals’ freedom and rights are given importance. Democracy gives right to eligible people to choose their leader but most people make irrational judgements. The majority of population in developing nations such as India is illiterate and the judgement made is not completely independent.

3.In dictatorship, the governed has no right to voice his/her opinion. While in dictatorship, the absolute power is concentrated in the hands of the dictator. A strong and well-run dictatorship can be very effective. It can prove to be better than democracy. But there is a fear that the dictator may become authoritarian and ruthless. As the power lies in the hands of a single individual, it is solely on the dictator as to how he uses the power. He can use it for the advancement of the nation or for purposes like exploiting people, terrorism and so on.

4.There is no guarantee that justice would be served in any form of government. The success of any form of government is based on the selection of rulers or political leaders selected by the people. Personally, I value the dignity of the individual, equality and justice. I believe democracy is any day better than the other alternatives.

Question. People get to choose their leaders in which government?
(i) Democracy
(ii) Dictatorship
(iii) Authoritarianism
(iv) Totalitarianism

Question. Choose the option that best captures the central idea of the passage from the given quotes.

“If men are angels, no government would be necessary.” – James Madison.
(i) Option 1
(ii) Option 2
(iii) Option 3
(iv) Option 4

Question. Which of these is not a basic characteristic of democracy?
(i) Religion
(ii) Equality
(iii) Liberty
(iv) Fraternity

Question. The chief principle of democracy is that power is implemented with respect to human ___________.
(i) rights
(ii) duties
(iii) violations
(iv) responsibilities

Question. In dictatorship, which type of power is concentrated in the hands of the dictator?
(i) Absolute
(ii) Nominal
(iii) Little
(iv) Maximum

Question. In democracy, ___________ people chose their leaders.
(i) eligible
(ii) young
(iii) old
(iv) middle-aged

Question. What kinds of people are there in developing nations?
(i) Literate
(ii) Illiterate
(iii) Poor
(iv) Rich

Question. Choose the option that correctly states the two different aspects of ‘dictatorship’, as used in the passage.
1. No right to the governed.
2.Dictatorship can be ineffective.
3. Dictatorship does not give freedom.
4. Dictatorship never succeeds.
5. Strong dictatorship can be effective.
(i)1 and 4
(ii) 3 and 5
(iii)1 and 5
(iv) 2 and 4

Question. Which of the following words is an antonym for advancement?
(i) Progress
(ii) Growth
(iii) Going forth
(iv) Stagnation

Question. Which of the following is a fear related to dictators?
(i) Kind
(ii) Just
(iii) Ruthless
(iv) Uniform

Comprehensions for Class 12 English with Solutions

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:

1. On the last Sunday of November, among the ruins of the Phra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lopburi, Thailand, a bountiful banquet awaits the guests of honour, none of whom are humans. This feast is held in celebration of Lopburi’s thousands of macaques, thought to bring good luck to the area and its people.

2. Located 93 miles away from Bangkok, archaeological evidence confirms that Lopburi has been continuously inhabited for at least 3,000 years—this makes it one of the oldest and most historic cities in Thailand. Due to a millennia-worth of human habitation, the city boasts countless ancient sites dating from a variety of civilisations and dynasties.

3. From what began in 1989 by hotelier Yongyuth Kitwattananusont, the Monkey Buffet Festival was launched with the help of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Over the years, the festival has expanded to include a large number of primates. In turn, it has seen an increase in the number of visitors who attend this unique event.

4. In the week leading up to the festival, locals pass out “invitations” to the monkeys with cashews attached to them as a small incentive. But, Lopburi’s residents don’t stop there when it comes to rolling out the red carpet for their furry neighbours.

5. The Monkey Buffet Festival kicks off with an opening ceremony that includes performances by dancers in monkey costumes. When the monkeys arrive, hosts remove sheets from the banquet tables, revealing decorative spreads of vibrantly hued fruits and vegetables. The macaques jump across tables and climb towering pyramids of watermelon, durian, lettuce, pineapple and more, indulging in the nearly two tons of offerings.

6. Respect for monkeys traces back at least 2,000 years to the epic tale of Rama, a divine prince, and his struggle to rescue his wife, Sita, from the clutches of a demon lord. According to the tale, the monkey king Hanuman and his army helped rescue Sita. Since that time, monkeys have been appreciated as a sign of good luck and prosperity. Lopburi’s annual buffet is one way people mark their appreciation.

Question. The monkey buffet festival is celebrated to:
(i) calm down the macaques
(ii) pet the macaques
(iii) mark good luck to the people through monkeys
(iv) conserve the macaques

Question. Choose the option that best captures the central idea of the passage from the given quotes.
1. “Appreciation is the highest form of prayer, for it acknowledges the presence of good wherever you shine the light of your thankful thoughts.” —Alan Cohen
2. “Be thankful for what you have and you’ll end up having more.” —Oprah Winfrey
3. “You won’t be happy with more until you’re happy with what you’ve got.” —Viki King
4. “We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” —Albert Schweitzer
(i) Option 1
(ii) Option 2
(iii) Option 3
(iv) Option 4

Question. The traditional monkey buffet festival holds relevance from:
(i) a 2000-year-old epic tale of Lord Rama
(ii) the episode when Rama rescued Sita with the help of King Hanuman
(iii) the episode when King Hanuman had rescued Sita from the demon God
(iv) the episode of offering food to the monkey in epic tales

Question. Lopburi, Thailand is famous:
(i) for many ancient sites
(ii) as a seat of many civilisations and dynasties
(iii) for the Monkey Buffet Festival
(iv) all of the above

Question. The locals attach cashew to the invitations to:
(i) invite the monkeys
(ii) attract monkeys
(iii) feed the monkeys
(iv) distract the monkeys

Question. The residents of Lopburi make the buffet special by:
(i) arranging the food in pyramids
(ii) arranging the food in a decorative spread
(iii) attaching cashew to the invitation
(iv) both (i) and (ii)

Question. Lopburi’s annual buffet is to appreciate _____ for their role in the epic called Ramayan.
(i) the people
(ii) the kings
(iii) the soldiers
(iv) the monkeys

Question. Choose the option that CORRECTLY states the two aspects related to appreciation in the passage.
1. Appreciation of humans by animals with a festival.
2. Appreciation of animals by inviting them to a feast.
3. Appreciation of primitive humans by the modern humans.
4. Appreciating the macaques through a feast to bring good luck and fortune.
5. Appreciation of the macaques by giving them bananas.
(i) 1 and 4
(ii) 2 and 3
(iii) 2 and 4
(iv) 3 and 5

Question. Identify a word from the passage which means the opposite of ‘inadequate’.
(i) arrange
(ii) towering
(iii) vibrant
(iv) bountiful

Solved Unseen Passage for Class 12 English

I. The novel coronavirus has had an intense effect on the public as well as private education of India. From schools shutting down abruptly in 2020 to introducing online education to introducing National Education Policy, 2020, this year has met some of the most important checkpoints in the history of Indian education. But, what does this transition mean for the public and the private schools of India?

II. There is a certain operational gap between public and private schools when it comes to digital transition due to the limited mobile and internet access in non-metro cities. The global emergency has uncovered numerous inadequacies in our education frameworks – from the availability of computers and internet required for online education and other environmental conditions required to focus on learning, up to the misalignment among assets and necessities.

III. Other significant challenges in front of public and private education are: In India, even though state-funded schools are more than private foundations, they have been lacking in addressing the necessities and desires of the young students. Because of sub-par foundation, government schools can’t give private schools a competition. Therefore, the students never have the upside of practicing what they learn here. IV. Absence of qualified teachers is another issue in public schools in India. This is on the grounds that educating is still considered to be the last vocation choice for most aspiring professionals. Educators of government schools get posted to rural territories, that is normally translated into them going on indefinite leaves or requesting for transfer. The educators at these government elementary schools in India don’t just handle combined age groups under one roof, they even get exhausted very much.

V. The IQ level of a normal private school student is significantly higher than the average government school student. The teachers there are uninformed about these children’s future. This is a genuine concern which the administration needs to address. There is likewise neglect, deficient public financing and responsibility and an absence of support among certain teachers to consider giving extra care to the poor children from lower ranks.

VI. When contrasted with the UK or US, India has the most noteworthy number of students going to private schools. There has been a consistent increase in enlistment in private schools in rural India from 18.7 per cent in 2006 to 25.6 per cent in 2011 consequently demonstrating the expanded significance of education in provincial India. Government school enrolment in the top 20 states represent almost 55 per cent portion of enlistment at the secondary/senior secondary level. Following this pattern, Indiawould require extra 1,30,000 private schools by 2022.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight out of ten questions by choosing the correct option.

Question. Why is there an absence of qualified teachers in public schools in India?     
(a) Lack of qualifications and scores.
(b) Poor infrastructure in the schools which makes the teachers hesitant to join teaching profession.
(c) Increasing cutting-edge competition during the recruitment of the teachers.
(d) Educating is still considered to be the last vocation choice for most aspiring professionals.

Question. Select the option that lists what we can conclude from the text.           
(1) Number of students taking admission in government schools has increased from 2006 to 2011.
(2) A normal private school student is more intelligent than an average government school student.
(3) Compared with India, UK has a greater number of students preferring private schools now.
(4) The digital transition due to the limited mobile and internet access in non-metro cities makes the base for an operational gap.
(a) (1) and (2) are true
(b) (2), (3) and (4) are true
(c) (2) and (4) are true
(d) (1), (3) and (4) are true

Question. Select the option that suitably completes the given dialogue as per the passage.         
Tanu I am going to change school. I’ll be starting soon.
Madhu Oh, good! …(1)…
Tanu It’s a private school in Bangalore.
Madhu Why …(2)…?
(a) (1) is it a private school? (2) are you going there?
(b) (1) where is the school ? (2) not continue in a government school.
(c) (1) it is a private school, I hope. (2) in Bangalore
(d) (1) is it anywhere nearby? (2) change school now

Question. Select the option that clearly indicates the situation before and after 2006 in number of admissions in private schools. 

Question. Which quote summarises the writer’s feelings towards public and private schools in India?   
(a) Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities. – John . F. Kennedy.
(b) Today, education is perhaps the most important function of state and local governments. – Boffy scott.
(c) Private schools have been attacking public schools. – Gorilla zoe
(d) None of the above

Question. The writer mentions “Because of sub-par foundation, government schools can’t give private schools a competition”. What does ‘sub-par foundation’ refer to here?         
(a) The best foundation
(b) Foundation that is below a usual or a normal level
(c) The highest foundation
(d) The base which is average

Question. What are the significant challenges in front of public and private education as described in the passage?           
(1) Absence of qualified teachers.
(2) Absence of support among certain teachers.
(3) Absence of good infrastructure and academics.
(4) Growing nepotism during the recruitment phases while selecting teachers.
(a) Both (1) and (2)
(b) Both (2) and (3)
(c) Both (1) and (4)
(d) Both (3) and (4)

Question. What is the relationship between (1) and (2)?         
(1) This is a genuine concern which the administration needs to address.
(2) There is a neglect ……… and an absence of support among certain teachers to consider giving extra care to the poor children from lower ranks.
(a) (1) is the reason for (2).
(b) (2) elaborates the problem described in (1).
(c) (2) gives the reason for (1)
(d) (2) explains the problem discussed in (1)

Question. Alliteration refers to the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.       
From the options given below, choose a phrase that is an example of alliteration.
(a) “even though state funded ”
(b) “has the most noteworthy number of students”
(c) “significance of education in provincial”
(d) “genuine concern which the administration needs”

Question. Which of the following options is not true in the context of the passage?             
(a) A student of private school has much higher IQ than that of government school.
(b) Costly mobile phones and unlimited internet access causes an operational gap between public and private schools.
(c) From 2006-2011, there has been an increase in enlistment in private schools in India.
(d) Teachers at public schools in rural areas request going on leaves and transfer.

Unseen Passages for Class 12 English

I. As technology advances, men have become reliant on the Internet for all of their requirements. The internet has provided man with quick access to everything while remaining seated in one location. Every imaginable thing that man can think of can be done through the medium of the internet, including social networking, online shopping, data storage, gaming, online schooling, and online jobs. The internet is used in nearly all aspects of life. As the internet and its associated advantages grew in popularity, so did the notion of cybercrime. Different types of cybercrime are being committed these days.

II. Cybercrime is defined as illegal conduct in which a computer is utilized as a tool, a target, or both. Cybercrime is a rapidly developing field of crime these days, and it is increasing at a rapid rate. Criminals have discovered that the cyber world makes it easier to commit crimes, thus it has become a major issue that adequate laws be put in place to regulate cybercrime. Women and children are the primary victims of the violation. According to studies, the number of social network users in India has risen dramatically from 202.7 million in 2016 to 326.1 million in 2019 and is predicted to rise to 390 million in 2021, with 40% of females and 60% of men participating.

III. However, only 25% of the ladies in this group of 40% are even aware of cyber-crime. The majority of cyber-crime goes unreported owing to the victim’s reluctance and shyness as well as the fear of defamation of the family’s name. Frequently, the girl believes she is to blame for the crime. Women sometimes neglect to report crimes due to their concerns, enabling the perpetrator’s spirits to become even more high and harmful.

IV. Basically, cybercrime is on the rise because it is regarded to be the easiest method to commit a crime, and people who have a lot of computer expertise but are unable to find work or do not have a lot of money turn to this source and begin abusing the internet. It is simple for cyber criminals to gain access to data and then use it to withdraw money, blackmail or do other crimes.

V. Cyber thieves are on the rise because they don’t see much of a threat and because they are so well-versed in the networking system that they believe they are safe. They are also the ones that create phony accounts and then commit crimes. Because there are so many different forms of cybercrime, harmful individuals don’t only use it for fraud, stalking, harassment, morphing and bullying but also for, email-spoofing, defamation, hacking, and many other things.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight out of ten questions by choosing the correct option.

Question. Select the option that suitaly completes the given dialogue as per the passage.       
Ruby I don’t know why it is a crime. Cybercrime doesn’t scare me much.
Mona It should ………… .
(a) It is illegal and can get you imprisoned.
(b) It is illegal and can defame and felicitate you.
(c) It can defame you and the person you harm.
(d) It can steal all your money.

Question. According to the passage, “they are also the ones that create phony accounts and then commit crimes.” This statement refers to       
(a) Cybercrime that can involve violence, sex or drugs but also discrimination, road rage, undeclared work and burglary.
(b) Cyber thieves who create fake accounts and commit crimes violating the privacy of the users.
(c) Cyber thieves who create fake accounts and steal the financial or personal information stolen via computers.
(d) Both (b) and (c)

Question. Which quote summarises the writer’s feelings about the cybercrime as described in the passage?           
(a) At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security. –Jodi Rell
(b) A good programmer is someone who always looks both ways before crossing a one-way street. – Doug Linder.
(c) If you spend more on coffee than on IT security, you will be hacked. What’s more, you deserve to be hacked. –Richard A. Clarke.
(d) Government never adapts quickly to new challenges, but our slow-footedness on cyber is unparalleled. –Ben Sasse.

Question. Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a part is used for a whole or vice-versa.           
From the given options, choose a word that is a synecdoche that appears in the above passage.
(a) Cybercrime
(b) Men
(c) Woman
(d) Children

Question. What is the relationship between (1) and (2)?            
(1) ……… men have become reliant on the Internet for all of their requirements.
(2) …… cybercrime is on the rise ………
(a) (1) is the reason for (2) (b) (2) elaborates the problem mentioned in (1)
(c) (2) repeats the situation discussed in (1)
(d) (1) is unrelated to (2)

Question. Which image/images represent(s) the kind of cybercrimes which are on rise due to the rapid use of internet these days as mentioned in paragraph I?

(a) Image 1 and 2
(b) Image 1 and 4
(c) Image 3 and 4
(d) Image 1 only

Question. Select the central idea of the paragraph III of the passage.         
(a) Women promptly report the cybercrime cases which defame their reputation.
(b) Women are reluctant to report the cybercrime cases as it defames their reputation.
(c) Cyber thieves easily target women and children to extract online money through fake accounts.
(d) Most of the women easily get duped by the false online sale gimmicks when they are shopping online.

Question. As per the passage, “women sometimes neglect to report crimes due to their concerns”. What happens as a result of the same?           
(a) They are easily targeted by the society as a crime victim.
(b) They boost the criminal’s spirits to become even more harmful.
(c) They take the help of the family to solve the cases.
(d) Both (a) and (c)

Question. Select the option that suitably completes the given sentence as per the context in paragraph II.         
“Cybercrime is defined as an illegal conduct because……………”.
(a) It can involve criminal activities such as theft, fraud, forgery, defamation and mischief, all of which are illegal.
(b) It especially through the Internet, has grown in importance as the computer has become central to commerce, entertainment, and government.
(c) It affects both a virtual and a real body, but the effects upon each are different.
(d) Both (a) and (b)

Question. Why does the writer say ‘Cyber thieves are on the rise because they don’t see much of a threat’?       
(a) As the Cyber thieves are well-trained about computers and cannot be caught ever.
(b) As the Cyber thieves are knowledgeable about the networking system and are unable to be caught.
(c) As the Cyber experts are up-to-date about all norms of the technology and know about different ways to fool the people.
(d) As the Cyber thieves are familiar about the latest technology which helps them to hide their identities.

Solved Unseen Passages for English Class 12

I. No one would have guessed that a virus-like Covid-19 would come and without differentiating, it will alter the lifestyle of people. Due to Covid-19, many changes came to our world and it took some time for everyone to adopt the new normal. The Covid-19 impact was everywhere, which resulted in the closure of schools and other educational institutions.
Initially, most governments have decided to temporarily close the schools to reduce the impact of Covid-19. Later they were reopened for a few grades, which increased the number of infection rates and then closed again.

II. Though schools are closed, students are attending their classes through various educational initiatives like online classrooms, radio programs etc. Though it is a good thing happening on the other side, there are lots of students who didn’t own the resources to attend the online classes suffer a lot. Many students are struggling to obtain the gadgets
required for online classes.
Teachers who are all experts in Blackboard, Chalk, books and classroom teaching are really new to this digital teaching, but they are adopting the new methods and handling it like a pro to aid the students in the current position.

III. But on the negative side, many teachers are looking for an alternative job to support their families. Educated parents are supporting their children throughout the pandemic, but we should understand that there are some illiterate parents, who feel helpless in their children’s education.

IV. There are students in India who came to school just because they can get food. The great midday meal scheme has helped many children who couldn’t bring food from their homes to get their nutrition. Because of the closure of the schools, many students are suffering from not getting enough food for their survival.

V. There is always a delay or cancellation of exams, which leads to confusion for many students and there is no room for curriculum. Most of the school-going children are involved in child labour to support their families.
There is a lot of chance that the education of female and transgender children will be affected, as their parents may see this as a situation of financial loss. This pandemic has not only affected the students but also the low-budget institutions and schools, resulting in closing-down of the same.

VI. There are both positive and negative matters happening around us amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Technology paves the way for education, thus helping the students and teachers to connect virtually through online classrooms, webinars, digital exams and so on. But the sad truth is that it is not available to many students all over the nation.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any eight out of ten questions by choosing the correct option.

Question. A collocation is a group of words that ofter occur together . The writer says “technology paves the way for education.”       
Select the word from the options that correctly collocates with paves the
(a) woods
(b) life
(c) lives
(d) diamonds

Question. Select the option that lists the central idea of the paragraph V of the passage.     
(1) The strong curriculum has enhanced the online mode of education during the pandemic.
(2) There is an increase in the closure of schools as students do not go to schools after the pandemic.
(3) Most of the parents have welcomed the online education as it gives more room to good exposure.
(4) Most of the children from the poor families are unable to bear the cost of the online education.
(a) (1) and (2) are true
(b) (2) and (3) are true
(c) (1), (3) and (4) are true
(d) Only (4) is true

Question. Select the option that suitably completes the given dialogue as per the passage.       
Siya The closing of schools due to the pandemic is very disappointing.
Mehar Yes, …(1)…… .
Siya Also, …(2)…… .
Mehar Really? Is that your sole concern?
(a) (1) I miss our friends (2) our education suffered
(b) (1) my time is being wasted at home (2) everything is boring
(c) (1) our education is suffering (2) I miss the classes
(d) (1) our studies have suffered a lot (2) we are not getting the free food

Question. According to the passage, “Due to COVID-19, many changes came to our world and it took some time for everyone to adopt the new normal.” 
What kind of changes the writer refers to in the passage?
(a) Technology twisted the phase of online education and the students started dropping out of schools.
(b) Majority of students started searching for employment opportunities as the schools were shut down.
(c) All schools were closed and the classes went from off-line to online mode.
(d) Both (b) and (c)

Question. The writer mentions “But on the negative side, many teachers are looking for an alternative job to support their families.” Why?     
(a) The COVID-19 crisis has forced education systems worldwide to find alternatives to face-to-face instruction.
(b) As the education moved online during the COVID-19 crisis, many teachers could not cope with it as they are not trained in online pedagogies.
(c)Certain parents have not been able to receive good feedback of the online tutors’ teachingmodeswhich increased the attrition rate.
(d) Some teachers don’t have expensive gadgets and data connections to support online mode of teaching.

Question. Select the option that suitably completes the given sentence as per the context in paragraph IV.         
“There are students in India who came to school just because…………….”
(a) they were getting food
(b) the mid-day meal concept of the schools attracts the students.
(c) good education quality is necessary for the children to grow.
(d) Both (a) and (b)

Question. Select the option that clearly indicates the situation before COVID-19 lockdown and after.

Question. What is the relationship between (1) and (2)?            
(1) …… they are adopting new methods and handling it like a pro ……… .
(2) …… COVID-19 impact was everywhere, which resulted in the closure of schools ……… .
(a) (2) is the reason for (1).
(b) (2) elaborates the problem discussed in (1).
(c) (1) repeats the situation mentioned in (2).
(d) (1) sets stage for (2).

Question. Select the option that lists the impact of COVID -19 pandemic.          
(a) Temporary closing of educational institutions.
(b) Obstruction in education due to lack of gadgets and other facilities.
(c) Children facing hunger due to closing of schools
(d) All of the above

Question. Which quote best summarises the views of the writer about the pandemic in the context of the passage?       
(a) The pandemic broke the records of manufacturing of multiple industries worldwide and demolished the systems in place.
(b) In this new world, investing in innovation to adapt to a dynamic environment isn’t just recommended but is essential to survive and thrive.
(c) A global pandemic can affect our mental and physical health – and that’s without even moving outside the house.
(d) “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”

Unseen Passage for Class 12 with answers pdf

Written in Early Spring :
I heard a thousand blended1 notes
While in a grove2 I sate3 reclined,
In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts
Bring sad thoughts to the mind.
To her fair works4 did Nature link
The human soul that through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think
What Man has made of Man.
Through primrose5 tufts6, in that sweet bower,
The periwinkle trail’d its wreaths7;
And ’tis my faith that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes.
The birds around me hopp’d and play’d
Their thoughts I cannot measure,
But the least motion which they made
It seem’d thrill of pleasure.
The budding twigs spread out their fan
To catch the breezy air8;
And I must think, do all I can,
That there was pleasure there.
If this belief from heaven be sent,
If such be Nature’s holy plan,
Have I not reason to lament
What Man has made of Man ? —William Wordsworth

Answer each of the questions given below by choosing the most appropriate option :

Question. The poet was sitting …………. .
(a) in a grove
(b) near a stream
(c) near a hedge
(d) in a garden.   

Question. The poet was in …………. mood.
(a) a sad and gloomy
(b) a happy and sweet
(c) an angry
(d) none of the above.   

Question. What are the ‘fair works’ of Nature ?
(a) Various plants.
(b) Colourful flowers.
(c) Sweet singing birds.
(d) Various beautiful objects in the world of Nature.   

Question. There is …………. between man and nature.
(a) a creeper of Periwinkle
(b) a gentle wind
(c) a distant relationship
(d) a close relationship.   

Question. What was there on the branches of the tree ?
(a) Peace and harmony.
(b) Delicate buds and blossoms.
(c) Many creatures.
(d) Sweet fruit.   

Answer the following questions briefly :

Question. Who is responsible for all the miseries of human beings ?
Answer :  Man himself.

Question. What is meant by ‘thrill of pleasure’ ?
Answer : It means a state of excitement caused by extreme pleasure.

Question. Where do the pleasant thoughts lead the poet to ?
Answer : The pleasant thoughts lead the poet to sad thoughts.

Question. What did the movements of the birds indicate ?
Answer : That they were in a happy mood.

Question. What is the meaning of ‘fan’ in this poem ?
Answer : ‘Fan’ here means the leaves on the branches of the trees moving with the breeze.

Question. What was the Nature’s holy plan ?
Answer : That all creatures should live in peace and harmony.

Question. Pick out the words/phrases from the passage which are similar in meaning to the following :
(a) made to feel sad (Para 2)
(b) to express great sadness or disappointment. (Para 6)
Answer : (a) grieved
(b) lament.

Unseen Passage with multiple choice questions for Class 12

Once Upon a Time :
Once upon a time, son
they used to laugh with their hearts1
and laugh with their eyes2;
but now they only laugh with their teeth3,
while their ice-block-cold eyes4
search behind my shadow.
There was a time indeed
they used to shake hands with their hearts5;
but that’s gone, son.
Now they shake hands without hearts6
while their left hands search
my empty pockets7.
“Feel at home8,” “Come again”,
they say, and when I come
again and feel
at home, once, twice,
there will be no thrice —
for then I find doors shut9 on me.
So, I have learned many things, son.
I have learned to wear many faces10
like dresses — homeface,
officeface, streetface, hostface,
cocktailface11, with all their conforming12 smiles
like a fixed portrait smile13.
And I have learned, too,
to laugh with only my teeth
and shake hands without my heart.
I have also learned to say ‘Goodbye’
when I mean ‘Good-riddance14’,
to say ‘Glad to meet you’
without being glad; and to say, ‘It’s been
nice talking to you,’ after being bored.
But believe me, son,
I want to be what I used to be
When I was like you. I want
to unlearn all these muting things15.
Most of all, I want to relearn
how to laugh, for my laugh in the mirror
shows only my teeth like a snake’s bare fangs16 !
So show me, son
how to laugh; show me how
I used to laugh and smile
once upon a time when I was like you17. —Gabriel Okara

Answer each of the questions given below by choosing the most appropriate option :

Question. The left hands of modern people are trying …………….. them with whom they are having handshake with right hands.
(a) to rob
(b) to kill
(c) to harm
(d) to please. 

Question. When the visitors come …………….. , they are not welcomed.
(a) frequently
(b) once only
(c) twice only
(d) none of these three. 

Question. By ‘wearing faces’, the poet means …………. .
(a) putting on different masks
(b) painting faces
(c) making false expressions on the face
(d) none of these three.   

Question. How does the poet say ‘glad to meet you’ ?
(a) Being glad.
(b) Without being glad.
(c) Being glad but not showing.
(d) In an angry mood. 

Question. Now the poet wants to be innocent and true-hearted like …………. .
(a) never before
(b) his neighbours
(c) his daughter
(d) his son.   

Answer the following questions briefly :

Question. How do the people laugh now ?
Answer : Now, they laugh artificially.

Question. What does the phrase ‘ice-block-cold eyes’ mean ?
Answer : It means ‘expressionless eyes’.

Question. What does the poet mean by ‘shaking hands with hearts’ ?
Answer : It means shaking hands with a feeling of cordiality and friendship.

Question. What does he see in the mirror when he laughs ?
Answer : He sees his teeth as fangs of a poisonous snake.

Question. Why does the poet tell lies to others about his feelings about them ?
Answer : Because he has learnt hypocricy and pretence.

Question. Why did people use to laugh in the past ?
Answer : Due to the joy in their heart.

Question. Pick out the words/phrases from the passage which are similar in meaning to the following :
(a) cold and feelingless (Para 1)
(b) serpent’s venom teeth. (Para 6)
Answer : (a) ice-block-cold
(b) fangs.

Unseen Passage for Class 12

The Man He Killed :
“Had he and I but met
By some old ancient inn1,
We should have sat us down to wet
Right many a nipperkin2 !
“But ranged3 as infantry4,
And staring5 face to face,
I shot at him as he at me,
And killed him in his place.
“I shot him dead because —
Because he was my foe6,
Just so : My foe of course7 he was :
That’s clear enough : although.
“He thought he’d list, perhaps,
Off-hand like — just as I —
Was out of work — had sold his traps —
No other reason why.
“Yes : quaint8 and curious9 war is !
You shoot a fellow down
You’d treat10 if met where any bar11 is,
Or help to half-a-crown12.” —Thomas Hardy

Answer each of the questions given below by choosing the most appropriate option :

Question. The two soldiers would have enjoyed many a drink with each other if they had met …………. .
(a) at the war front
(b) in a valley
(c) near an inn
(d) at the border.   

Question. The enemy soldier joined the army, perhaps because he …………. like the poet.
(a) loved his country
(b) liked killing people
(c) was forced to do so
(d) was unemployed.    

Question. They considered each other as …………. .
(a) friends
(b) strangers
(c) enemies
(d) none of these three.   

Question. Why did the first man kill the other ?
(a) Because he owed him money.
(b) Because he did not like him.
(c) Because he had offended him.
(d) Because he belonged to the enemy side.   

Question. The phrase ‘quaint and curious’ means …………. .
(a) cruel
(b) horrible
(c) strange
(d) cordial.   

Answer the following questions briefly :

Question. Where did the two soldiers meet ?
Answer : In the battlefield.

Question. Why does the poet call the war ‘quaint and curious’ ?
Answer : Because in war, we kill each other without any reason.

Question. There is a reference to two persons ‘I’ and ‘he’. Who are they ?
Answer : They are two soldiers belonging to two different countries.

Question. Why had they joined the army ?
Answer : Because they were unemployed and had no other means of livelihood.

Question. Why did ‘he’ sell his traps ?
Answer : He sold his traps because he was facing financial problems.

Question. What is the meaning of ‘help to half-a-crown’ ?
Answer : It means helping a person financially by giving him some money.

Question. Pick out the words/phrases from the passage which are similar in meaning to the following :
(a) join the army (Para 4)
(b) personal belongings (Para 4)
Answer : (a) list
(b) traps