DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL DEHRADUN

CLASS 12
2024-25
FIRST PRE BOARD
MARKING SCHEME
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SECTION A: READING SKILLS (22 marks)

1. Literary Passage 12 marks

1.B nostalgic
2. C doubt
3.D 1. I'm sure but I can say I believe in myself 2..Nothing venture nothing with
4. D Welcome to Jibhi's first tourist home
5. A. Before 2008 picturesque landscapes
After 2008 const.sites & commerce
6. D 1. sets the stage for 2.
7. C for an economic ……avoided
8. B comfortable ……warm host
9. A. We kill ……. Caterpillars…..
10 . C 2 & 4 are true
11.
● I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put
● When I look back, I feel proud, yet humbled at
the thought that I was not only able to fulfill my dream……
The writer is remembering/ reminiscing the time in 1980s when the seed of tourism in Jibhi
valley was first planted in his mind and is recounting the changes ever since with hopes for
better tourism .

2. Case-Based Factual Passage 10 marks

i ♦ least♦ minimum♦ smallest

ii D. 'Sorry, I don't have access to your data.'
iii. C. a college graduate who is studying in a 2-year Master's course
iv D. It had 59 respondents who were from the medical field including those who study
medicine.
v ♦ Detail 1: The last paragraph states that the application of ChatGPT needs to be examined.
♦ Detail 2: The last paragraph states that we need to consider its negative impact before
institutions start using it.
♦ Detail 3: The summary table's statement 'I don't know; it is too early to make a statement' has
a majority selection for Education
and Healthcare.
vi ♦ TRUE
vii ♦ No, using only ChatGPT would not be useful.
♦ Justification: ChatGPT only has information till September 2021.
♦ ChatGPT cannot browse the internet for information.
2 marks

viii. ♦ Reason 1: students might use ChatGPT to do homework without using their own mind
♦ Reason 2: no way for teachers to check for plagiarism easily
♦ Reason 3: ChatGPT summarises information, which is a key sklli for students to learn.
Therefore, they should be encouraged to browse and collate information themselves, rather
than having ChatGPT do so for them.
- 2 marks for two relevant reasons with application to real-life

SECTION B: CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (18 marks)

3. NOTICE:
♦ Format [1 mark]
♦ Content [2 marks]
♦ Accuracy of spelling and grammar [1 mark]
FORMAT - Name of issuing authority- organisation/ agency, NOTICE, heading
(optional), date of issue, signature / name, designation (bottom left)
Suggested value points :
- what, where, when
- target group
- informing the purpose
(any other relevant point)
(inputs given in the question to be included)

Draws attention — students of XI & XII

» Mentions the event
» Gives details — date, time, venue
» Invites applications
» Adds line with reference to the undersigned

4. CARD TYPE FORMAL INVITE

♦ Format [1 mark]
♦ Content [2 marks]
♦ Accuracy of spelling and grammar [1 mark]
» uses a single sentence presentation in third-person/skips end line punctuation
» uses the simple present tense
» answers the questions: who, whom, when, where, what time, for what
» includes name and address of the organiser/host and name(s) of special invitees (if any)
» avoids adding signatures
Layout mostly pertains to the following —
» name of host(s)
» standard formal and cordial expression
» purpose of invitation
» date & time of event
» venue (address)
» name of special guest(s) (if any)
» RSVP
» contact detail/number

5. JOB APPLICATION
Suggested value points:
Covering Letter :
- reference to the advertisement
- suitability for the post
- offer candidature
Bio-Data / Resume / CV:
- personal profile
- qualifications
- experience
- skills
- references
(inputs given in the question to be included)
6. REPORT
Title : Community Initiative / (any other suitable title)
Format – Title and byline – ½ mark
Day and date – ½ mark
Suggested value points :
- a noble work
- spirit of community
- empowering underprivileged children
- besides this the group looks into – animal shelters / clean-up drives
- exemplary behaviour
- Spirit of Community
- Senior Residents – volunteerism
- Teach underprivileged children
- Be a part of fundraising
- Help with animal shelters
- Join groups for clean-up drives
(any other relevant points)

SEC C LITERATURE
7. (i) (b) eternal
(ii) (c ) will decrease noise pollution
(iii) (a ) 1 can be inferred from the extract but 2 cannot.
(iv) (b) (1) and (3)
(v) noble natures / band to bind
(vi) wreathing a flowery band / getting close to nature

8. (i) - they are not afraid of him - it is a game

- to steal the crab apples - to play in the garden
(ii) (d) positive
(iii) (b) They would be repulsed by Derry.
(iv) - Mr. Lamb is not sure of kids’ reaction to Derry’s presence in the garden - Kids may or may
not run away

9. i. (c) they failed to comprehend what the poet was speaking

ii. baffled / confused / was feeling the sheer incongruity of his talk
iii.(c) film studio
iv. they could not understand what an English poet was doing in a film studio making Tamil films
/ could not understand the purpose of his visit
v. DISPERSED
vi. the audience did not understand the language the poet was speaking / were feeling out of
place / the poet’s inability to connect with the audience

10.
i. ♦ the boy in the make-up department: the author realises that the make-up boy's frustration
is directed towards a single person, how he might be entering his cabin because he thinks he
doesn't do anything important
♦ Subbu: he traces his past and realises how his route to success may not have been easy,
analyses that he is a social person who is welcoming, is unable to work independently, how he
is able to be creative and describes his poetic abilities.
♦ The lawyer: analysing his character as someone who was neutral, reticent, cold
♦ The actress on set: her naivety while working on films, her temperament and an analysis of
why she left films

ii. ♦ He is aware of when he became fearful and the reason behind it. Awareness can be a good
starting step.
♦ He takes the help of a coach/expert to learn the skill. If we learn the skill and understand how
to do something, it can reduce how big the fear looks.
♦ He talks back to the voice of fear by challenging it. If we identify the voice in us and are able to
challenge it, our mind stops fearing that thing.
♦ He overcame his fear in bits and pieces by exposing himself to one thing at a time. If we break
down the big fear into small tasks that we need to do/overcome, we can tackle fear in a
systematic way.
iii. The crisis of losing France to the Prussians brings out M Hamel's compassion. :
♦ He stops being strict and talks to all the students in his class in a gentle and understanding
manner.
♦ He does not use the ruler in class to beat the students, but tries to impart as much knowledge
as he can in the last French lesson.
♦ He admits his own fault in why many students never learnt the language and feels apologetic
for the choices he made as a teacher.
♦ He does not berate Franz when Franz is unable to recite in French. Instead, he understands
why Franz is behind due to his family's limitations and being given chores by M Hamel.
♦ M. Hamel delivers the last lesson with patience that generates a lot of interest. He speaks
about everything that he loves about the French language.
♦ M. Hamel chokes up by the end of the lesson and is unable to speak. He fixes his eyes on
everyone in the class feeling extremely sentimental and with a kind gaze.

iv♦ Beauty is immortal: There will always be beauty to find no matter what day and age we live
in. You can find beauty in your day and age too, which could give you happiness.
♦ Beauty keeps giving: Beauty's loveliness always increases. So invest in something (whether
time or money) that you find beautiful and it will always give you returns in terms of joy.
♦ Beauty can be found in many things: Nature has a lot of beauty that it offers us. Spend time
in a garden or a green place to observe and experience beauty. That would bring you peace
and joy.
♦ Beauty gives us joy: It is a joy forever, so connect with beauty or try to find in whatever
situation you are. It is bound to change your mood from sad to happy.
v – world is like a rattrap
- material things act as baits
- human beings feel tempted and get trapped

11.
i. ♦ They talk about their personal experience of being bothered/bullied for something they have
that is considered ugly by society. Therefore, having a common experience that feels unique to
us can build a friendship.
♦ They share their philosophy about life and how people behave with each other. While their
perspectives do not always match, talking about beliefs itself is something that can bring people
closer.
♦ They challenge each other and do not behave in a polite manner with each other. Being who
we really are and saying how we feel can build meaningful connections.
ii
♦ Students would see and experience the actual implications of human activity on the
environment rather than just reading about it. It would make students more motivated to act
responsibly.
♦ Students would have a life-changing experience at an unusual place like Antarctica which
might make information and learning more insightful and memorable.

12. Content 2 Expression 2 Accuracy 1

Suggested response:
Dear Diary,
Today marks a month of Mahatma Gandhi being in our town. I remember his first day. As soon
as he had entered, he started talking to the people. He asked questions about the kind of wages
we earn and what the authorities have done about our living conditions. Thereafter, he went to
the local police station and the district court. Finally, he got a policy put in place to ensure a
minimum basic wage for our work. Our families now earn enough to not only make ends meet,
but also save money at the end of every month. Most of the families now have a permanent
shelter.
We used to struggle for basic needs, but now, we can dream bigger. Maybe I will finally learn to
drive a car, and one day, own a car too…….
13.Content 2 Expression 2 Accuracy 1
Suggested response
My sincerest greetings to his majesty,
I am Rajan, a subject of your kingdom, and I am writing to you today because your relentless
killing of tigers in our forests has pained me deeply. Animals feel pain and have a right to live
just like you and I do, your majesty. God has created us all as equals, so how can one species
kill another for no real scientific reason?
I know that you have been doing this because of the astrologer's prophecy. However, I urge you
to look to your rational side that had claimed, as an infant, that everyone must die one day. I
must ask you this, then: does it matter how we die? If we must all meet our end one day,
wouldn't you rather enjoy the time you have on earth, live meaningfully and compassionately,
instead of worrying about a future where you are dead?
I hope that you will, as our king, do right by all living creatures.
Your loyal subject,
Rajan
(Accept any other valid response.)