CBSE Class 12 English (Core) Question Paper 2015 Set 3
This is the CBSE Class 12 English (Core) Previous Year Question Paper from the 2015 Main Exams, Set 3. The paper is divided into three compulsory sections: A (Reading), B, and C. It has a total of 13 questions and is designed to be completed in 3 hours, with a maximum of 100 marks. Candidates are allotted 15 minutes to read the question paper before they begin writing their answers. Section A includes reading comprehension passages, testing the ability to understand and interpret text. The subsequent sections likely focus on grammar, writing skills, and literature, as is typical for the CBSE English exam. Solving this previous year paper provides valuable practice, helping students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, ultimately aiding in better preparation and performance in their board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | English |
| Session | 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper is divided into three compulsory sections (A, B, and C) and contains a total of 13 questions.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Reading Comprehension
- Christianity
- Islam
- Judaism
- Jerusalem
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Via Dolorosa
Important topics
- Reading Comprehension
- Christian Sites
- Religious History
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Question paper text
SET-3
Series SSO
Code No. 1/3
Roll No.
Candidates must write the Code on the
title page of the answer-book.
Please check that this question paper contains 16 printed pages.
Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
- Please check that this question paper contains 13 questions.
- Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.
- 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
ENGLISH (Core)
Time allowed: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions:
- This paper is divided into three Sections : A, B and C. All the sections are compulsory.
- Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them faithfully.
- Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
P.T.O. 1/3
30 SECTION A — (Reading) 12
- Read the passage carefully.
1 For four days, I walked through the narrow lanes of the old city, enjoying the romance of being in a city where history still lives — in its cobblestone streets and in its people riding asses, carrying vine leaves and palm as they once did during the time of Christ.
2 This is Jerusalem, home to the sacred sites of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. This is the place that houses the church of the Holy Sepulchre, the place where Jesus was finally laid to rest. This is also the site of Christ's crucifixion, burial and resurrection.
3 Built by the Roman Emperor Constantine at the site of an earlier temple to Aphrodite, it is the most venerated Christian shrine in the world. And justifiably so. Here, within the church, are the last five stations of the cross, the 10<sup>th</sup> station where Jesus was stripped of his clothes, the 11<sup>th</sup> where he was nailed to the cross, the 12<sup>th</sup> where he died on the cross, the 13<sup>th</sup> where the body was removed from the cross, and the 14<sup>th</sup>, his tomb.
4 For all this weighty tradition, the approach and entrance to the church is nondescript. You have to ask for directions. Even to the devout Christian pilgrims walking along the Via Dolorosa — the Way of Sorrows — first nine stations look clueless. Then a courtyard appears, hemmed in by other buildings and a doorway to one side. This leads to a vast area of huge stone architecture. 1/3 2
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 12 English (Core) Previous Year Question Paper from the 2015 Main Exams, Set 3.
What is the total mark and time duration for the exam?
The exam is for a maximum of 100 marks and has a duration of 3 hours.
How does solving previous year papers help?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, question types, and marking scheme, improving their exam preparation and performance.
What are the sections in this paper?
The paper is divided into three compulsory sections: Section A (Reading), Section B, and Section C.
When was this paper conducted?
This question paper was conducted in 2015 as part of the CBSE Main Exams.
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