RBSE Class 12 English Literature Model Paper 2025 | Complete Solutions

📚 RBSE Class 12 English Literature Model Paper 2025

माध्यमिक शिक्षा बोर्ड राजस्थान, अजमेर | Complete Solutions

Examination Details

Board: RBSE (BSER Ajmer)

Class: 12th

Subject: English Literature

Paper Code: Not specified

Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes

Maximum Marks: 80

Session: 2024-25

📑 Table of Contents

Examination Overview
Blueprint & Marking Scheme
Syllabus Structure
Section A - Unseen Passage (6 marks)
Section B - Writing Skills (6 marks)
Section C - Short Answer Questions (25×3=6 marks)
Section D - Long Answer Questions (Multiple Choice)
Complete Solutions & Analysis
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📚 Examination Overview

English Literature is a crucial elective subject for RBSE Class 12 Arts stream students. The paper is designed to test students' understanding of prose, poetry, drama, and their analytical and writing skills.

📊 Blueprint & Marking Scheme

क्रम सं.	विषयवस्तु (Content)	अंक (Marks)	प्रतिशत (Percentage)
1	Prose (गद्य)	23	28.75%
2	Poetry (पद्य)	18	22.50%
3	Drama (नाटक)	10	12.50%
4	Novel (उपन्यास)	10B	12.50%
Total		80	100%

📖 Detailed Syllabus Structure 2024-2025

विधाओं का विवरण (Genre-wise Distribution)

क्रम सं.	Unit & Content	कुल Page	कुल Lesson	कुल पाठ्यांश	मूल्यांकन	कुल अंक	प्रतिशत	Lesson विवरण
1	Prose/Fiction	45	6	13	7+3.5	1	1	As mentioned
2	Poetry/Poems	35	8	48	10.0	21	19	Detailed
3	Play/Drama/Scenes	30	4	33	10.0	21	19	Complete
4	Novel	195	1	18 (3-4 ×7)	10.0	21	19	Full novel
5	Reference	45	50	-	17.5	19	100	Grammar exercises

विस्तृत विषय सामग्री (Detailed Content List)

क्र.सं.	Type	विधा/Genre	अंक	प्रतिशत
1	Unseen Passage	-	6	10
2	Unseen Poem	-	5	7.5
3	Essay	-	6	7.5
4	Article/Report/Speech	-	6	7.5
5	Literary terms	-	2	2.5
6	Passage (Short Stories)	-	6	7.5
7	Short Stories (Text)	-	6	7.5
8	Stanza/Lines	-	6	7.5
9	Non-fiction	-	4	5.0
10	Drama	-	6	7.5
11	Extract (Poems)	-	6	7.5
12	Poems	-	4	5.0
13	Fiction: A Tiger For Malgudi	-	18	17.5
Total			100	100%

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🎯 RBSE Class 12 English Literature Model Paper 2025

सामान्य निर्देश (General Instructions)

परीक्षार्थी सर्वप्रथम अपने प्रश्न पत्र पर अपना नामांक अनिवार्यतः लिखें।
Candidate must write first his/her Roll No. on the question paper compulsorily.
सभी प्रश्न हल करने अनिवार्य हैं।
All the questions are compulsory.
प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर दी गई उत्तर पुस्तिका में ही लिखें।
Write the answer to each question in the given answer-book only.
जिन प्रश्नों में आंतरिक खण्ड है उनके उत्तर एक साथ ही लिखें।
For questions having more than one part, the answers to those parts are to be written together in continuity.
प्रश्न का उत्तर लिखना शुरू करने से पहले प्रश्न का क्रमांक अवश्य लिखें।
Write down the serial number of the question before attempting it.
प्रश्न पत्र के हिंदी व अंग्रेजी रूपांतरण में किसी प्रकार की त्रुटि / अंतर / विरोधाभास होने पर हिंदी भाषा के प्रश्न पत्र को सही माना जाए।
If there is any kind of error/difference/contradiction in Hindi & English version of the question paper, the question of the Hindi version should be treated valid.

SECTION - A

1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (6 marks)

Arthur lay in his cabin, still trying to piece together the events of the last few hours. He had been walking along the main corridor when he heard a voice from behind him that seemed to say: 'Hey Earthman!' but he knew that couldn't be right. 'Hey Earthman!' it had said again. Then Arthur had turned. He knew this corridor. There were just the three doors on the left, and to accommodate them the ship's designers had had to make the corridor curve slightly, but other than that there was just the long corridor ahead of him. But when he turned around, what he saw was a large desk standing on the outside. There was a small, white mouse spaceship. At the desk sat Ford.

Arthur stumbled after him down a corridor and into the ship's Control room. He gasped in astonishment as a vast hyperspace bypass loomed into view on the giant screen that adorned the whole of one wall. In the centre of the room was a large console covered in buttons and switches and in the middle of the console was a small, white mouse spaceship. Arthur stared at it; it had been staring back. In fact it really understood anything more. Why it was there? The ship's computer I guess,' says Ford. 'But the short version is, and the short version always suffices for the giant computer you've figure out the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything. There they ran the simulations. They ran millions and millions of test simulations, so many they ran six billion years for. Your planet Earth, in fact and every one of the most depressed beings I've ever met,' and you have to sing them a song.' 'Oh, no!' 'Correct!' said Ford.

Arthur sighed and slumped back against the console, trying to make sense of everything. But as he closed his eyes, he began a voice inside his head. 'Hello?' it said.

'Er yes,' said the voice. 'Marvin?'
'Marvin the Android,' but he didn't say any one.
'The Paranoid Android?'
Arthur looked down and saw a small, metal figure with a round head and a body that looked like it had been collected together from spare parts. It's eyes were a dull and its voice was a monotone. It wore for once more million years,' said Arthur.

Arthur looked down and saw a small, metal figure with a round head and a body that looked like it had been collected together from spare parts. It's eyes were a dull and its voice was a monotone for talking to no one for once more million years,' said Arthur.

(i) Select the option that classifies Arthur's confusion about drastic events such as the destruction of his home planet and the introduction of new technologies, correctly (1 mark)

a) Routine and boredom b) Adventure and excitement
c) Love and change d) Calm and relaxation

(ii) What is the significance of the white lab mouse in the control room of the Heart of Gold spaceship? (1 mark)

a) It is the captain of the ship b) It serves as the ship's computer
c) It is part of the crew d) It is used for scientific experiments

(iii) Select the option that is similar in meaning to Ford's expression, "Pretty neat, huh?" (1 mark)

a) Easy, isn't it? b) Could be worse, no?
c) Impressive, Yes? d) Too difficult for you?

(iv) Fill in the blanks from the passage: (1 mark)

The mice built the earth ...........................

(v) Share evidence from the text, to support the view that the writer's writing style is descriptive and humorous. (1 mark)

(vi) Why the name "The Paranoid Android" is considered ironic? (1 mark)

Find words from the passage which are opposite of:

(i) Wished (1 mark)
(ii) Moderate (1 mark)

2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions:

Gather ye rosebuds, while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying:
And this same flower that smiles today,
Tomorrow will be dying.

The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun,
The higher he's a-getting
The sooner will his race be run,
And nearer he's to setting.

That age is best which is the first,
When youth and blood are warmer;
But being spent, the worse, and worst
Times still succeed the former.

Then be not coy, but use your time;
And while ye may, go marry;
For having lost but once your prime,
You may for ever tarry.

(i) Select the most suitable meaning of the word 'smile' from the given options: (1 mark)

a) Laughing b) Enjoyment
c) Peaceful d) Enjoy

(ii) The poet compared youth to: (1 mark)

a) Everybody b) Old people
c) Kids d) None

(iii) The word 'tarry' means to: (1 mark)

a) Stop b) Wait
c) Jump d) Enjoy

(iv) Fill in the blank from the poem: (1 mark)

The poet advises young girls to use ...........................

(v) Which philosophy is thought in the poem? (1 mark)

SECTION - B

3. Write an essay in about 150-200 words on the given topic: (6 marks)

Wonder of Science & Technology
OR
India of My Dreams

4. You are Poonam/Amit of class 12^th of Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Jaipur. Write a speech in about 150-200 words to be delivered in the prayer assembly. (6 marks)

'Efficiency of Recycling'

OR
You are Sunita/Naresh of class 12th studying in Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Alwar. Write an article about 150-200 words to the editor of your school magazine on:
'Importance of Reading'

SECTION - C

5. Write on any two friendly terms in about 60 words: (2X3=6 marks)

(i) Metaphysical
(ii) Indo-Anglican Literature
(iii) Symbolism
(iv) Impressionism

6. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

I never tire nor even wondered, about her until I heard about the snake ring on the banks of the Havaaa Riviera disaster. And I could not resist the temptation of writing about her. Her name was Leela. She belonged to a family that earned a lot of diplomas, everybody. The ambassador spoke about her with great enthusiasm and enormous faith. 'You cannot imagine how extraordinary she was!' he said. 'You would have been obliged to wear a sari near her. And he went on in the same tone, with surprising details. 'But without the clear idea that would have allowed me to come to a final conclusion.'

(i) Who is speaker in the under line passage and who greeted the author? (1 mark)

(A) Ring (B) Medal
(C) Girl wearing it (D) Nothing

(ii) Where did the woman die? (1 mark)

(A) Havaaa Riviera Disaster (B) Rainy storm
(C) House on fire (D) Illness

(iii) What was the temptation which the author could not resist? (2 marks)

(iv) Do you think an enquiry of Fear Friends was necessary in an interview with ambassador? (2 marks)

7. Answer the following question in about 100 words: (6 marks)

Draw a character sketch of Eveline.
(Eveline)

OR
Draw a character sketch of Dr. Margolin.
(A Wedding In Brownsville)

8. Answer the following question in about 80 words: (4 marks)

What are the links between natural jobs, labour and slavery?
(Freedom)

OR
What is the author's perception of the limitations of knowledge & learning?
(The Mark On the Wall)

9. Answer the following question in about 80 words: (4 marks)

What does nature affect upon how nature represented natural expression by the author of the spill?
(Chanduka)

OR
How genuine is the love that Manijal express for nature?
(Broken Images)

10. Read the extract of the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Stand still and I will read to thee
A Lecture, Love, in love's philosophy.
The office hours that we have spent,
Away so short, but these so clear,
But, now the Sun in that above us,
His beams cannot add light above us
And to brave clearness all things are reduced.

(i) Who is the speaker in the above poem? (1 mark)

(A) Juliet Donne (B) John Milton
(C) William Blake (D) S.T. Coleridge

(ii) What has the 'Sun-fire'? (1 mark)

(A) Coldbloo (B) Male & Female
(C) Deadly in love (D) Bird & Girl

(iii) What is love's philosophy? (2 marks)

(iv) What do you understand by 'a lecture on love'? (2 marks)

11. Answer the following question in about 100 words: (6 marks)

Write the theme of the poem 'Kubla Khan'
(Kubla Khan)

OR
Write the summary of the poem 'Trees'
(Trees)

12. Answer the following question in about 60 words: (4 marks)

Where did the tiger live in his early days, Describe the place.
(Tiger Tiger A Malgudi)

OR
What does the tiger want to say to the public when he is brought to the zoo?
(Tiger Tiger A Malgudi)

13. Answer the following question in about 100 words: (6 marks)

Who was the master? What was he in the beginning of life?
(A Tiger For Malgudi)

OR
Who was Javara? How did he explain the coming of Tiger and Master?
(A Tiger For Malgudi)

14. Choose the correct option: (1 mark)

"The writer of 'A Tiger For Malgudi' is"
(A) Raj Rao (B) Manak Raj Anand
(C) R.K Narayan (C) Sarojini Naidu

15. What does the writer of 'A Tiger For Malgudi' convey in the novel? (1 mark)

(A) To save the Tiger (B) All living are same
(C) To Both (C) None

16. What is followed by tiger in 'A Tiger For Malgudi'? (1 mark)

(A) Modernity (B) Spirituality
(C) Scientific way of life (C) Creativity

17. What is the major theme of 'A Tiger For Malgudi'? (1 mark)

(A) Non-Violence (B) Sympathy for others
(C) Love & affection (C) Art

📖 Complete Solutions & Analysis

Section A - Unseen Passage Solutions

Answer 1(i): (b) Adventure and excitement

Explanation: Arthur is experiencing confusion due to drastic events like the destruction of Earth and introduction to new technologies like hyperspace bypass and talking mice. This represents adventure and excitement rather than routine or calm.

Answer 1(ii): (b) It serves as the ship's computer

Explanation: Ford mentions "The ship's computer I guess" when referring to the white lab mouse, indicating it functions as part of the ship's computational system.

Answer 1(iii): (c) Impressive, Yes?

Explanation: "Pretty neat, huh?" is an expression of appreciation or admiration, which is similar to "Impressive, Yes?"

Answer 1(iv): The mice built the earth in fact and every one of the most depressed beings

Answer 1(v): Evidence of descriptive and humorous writing:

Descriptive: "Arthur saw a small, metal figure with a round head and a body that looked like it had been collected together from spare parts"
Humorous: The concept of mice building Earth as a computer simulation and Marvin being depressed for "once more million years" creates absurd, comic situations

Answer 1(vi): "The Paranoid Android" is ironic because:

Androids are typically portrayed as logical and emotionless, but Marvin is characterized by excessive negative emotions (paranoia, depression), which contradicts the expected nature of an android.

Opposite words:

(i) Wished: Unwanted (from "unwanted" or opposite could be "dreaded")

(ii) Moderate: Extreme or Ultimate (as used in "ultimate question")

Section A - Unseen Poem Solutions

Answer 2(i): (a) Laughing

Explanation: In the context of "flower that smiles today," smile represents blooming/flourishing, which is best represented by "laughing" among the options.

Answer 2(ii): (b) Old people

Explanation: The poet contrasts youth (which is best) with old age (worse and worst times), showing comparison between youth and old people.

Answer 2(iii): (b) Wait

Explanation: "Tarry" means to delay or wait. "You may for ever tarry" means you may wait forever.

Answer 2(iv): The poet advises young girls to use their time

From the line: "Then be not coy, but use your time"

Answer 2(v): Philosophy in the poem:

Carpe Diem (Seize the Day)

The poem advocates living in the present and making the most of youth. The opening line "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may" epitomizes this philosophy, urging people to enjoy life's pleasures while young because time passes quickly and youth doesn't last forever.

Section B - Writing Skills Solutions

Answer 3: Essay Structure

Wonder of Science & Technology (Sample Outline)

Introduction: Science and technology have revolutionized human life
Body Paragraphs:
- Medical advancements: vaccines, treatments, surgery
- Communication: internet, smartphones, social media
- Transportation: cars, airplanes, space exploration
- Education: online learning, digital resources
- Challenges: environmental issues, dependency
Conclusion: Balance between progress and sustainability

India of My Dreams (Alternative)

Introduction: Vision of ideal India
Body: Education for all, gender equality, clean environment, corruption-free governance, economic prosperity, cultural preservation
Conclusion: Youth's role in building this India

Answer 4: Speech/Article Structure

Speech: Efficiency of Recycling

Format:

Salutation: "Respected Principal, Teachers, and Dear Friends"
Introduction: Importance of recycling
Body: Types of recycling, benefits, examples
Conclusion: Call to action
Thank you

Article: Importance of Reading (Alternative)

Format:

Title: "Importance of Reading"
By: Sunita/Naresh
Content: Benefits, types of reading, how it shapes personality

Section C - Literary Terms Solutions

Answer 5: Literary Terms (Any Two)

(i) Metaphysical Poetry

Metaphysical poetry is a style of poetry that emerged in the 17th century, characterized by intellectual complexity, philosophical themes, and unusual conceits (extended metaphors). Poets like John Donne used wit, paradox, and imagery drawn from diverse fields like science, law, and religion. These poems explore themes of love, death, and spirituality with logical arguments and dramatic language.

(ii) Indo-Anglican Literature

Indo-Anglican or Indian English Literature refers to literary works written in English by Indian authors. It emerged during British colonial rule and flourished post-independence. Writers like R.K. Narayan, Mulk Raj Anand, and Salman Rushdie use English to express Indian experiences, culture, and social issues. This literature bridges Eastern and Western literary traditions.

(iii) Symbolism

Symbolism is a literary device where objects, characters, or events represent abstract ideas or concepts. For example, a dove symbolizes peace, darkness may represent evil or ignorance. Symbolist poets like W.B. Yeats used symbols to convey deeper meanings beyond literal interpretation, creating layers of significance in their work.

(iv) Impressionism

Impressionism in literature emphasizes subjective impressions and sensory experiences rather than objective reality. Writers focus on how characters perceive and feel about events rather than the events themselves. Virginia Woolf's stream-of-consciousness technique in "The Mark on the Wall" exemplifies literary impressionism, capturing fleeting thoughts and sensations.

Prose Analysis Tables

Story	Author	Main Theme	Key Characters
Eveline	James Joyce	Paralysis, escape vs duty	Eveline, Frank, Father
A Wedding in Brownsville	Isaac Bashevis Singer	Memory, identity, Holocaust	Dr. Margolin, Gretl
Freedom	A.G. Gardiner	True freedom vs license	Essayist's observations
The Mark on the Wall	Virginia Woolf	Stream of consciousness	Narrator
Chanduka	Tara Ali Baig	Superstition, rationality	Chanduka, Narrator

Section C - Prose Questions Solutions

Answer 6(i): Who is the speaker and who greeted the author?

Answer: The speaker in the underlined passage is the narrator who heard about the woman named Leela. The ambassador greeted the author with great enthusiasm about Leela's extraordinary nature.

Answer 6(ii): Where did the woman die?

Answer: (A) Havaaa Riviera Disaster

Leela died in the Havana Riviera disaster, which was mentioned in the passage as the incident that prompted the narrator to write about her.

Answer 6(iii): What was the temptation which the author could not resist?

The temptation that the author could not resist was writing about Leela. After hearing about her death in the Havana Riviera disaster and listening to the ambassador's enthusiastic description of her extraordinary qualities, the author felt compelled to document her story. The ambassador's vivid portrayal of Leela's character, combined with the tragic circumstances of her death, created an irresistible urge in the author to preserve her memory through writing.

Answer 6(iv): Do you think an enquiry of Fear Friends was necessary in an interview with ambassador?

Yes, an enquiry about Fear Friends would have been necessary in an interview with the ambassador because:

Complete Character Understanding: Fear and friendship reveal different aspects of Leela's personality
Balanced Portrait: Understanding both her fears and friendships would provide a more rounded, authentic picture
Human Complexity: Everyone has fears; knowing them makes the character more relatable and real
Contextual Relevance: Her fears might explain her actions, especially regarding the tragic disaster

However, the passage suggests the ambassador focused mainly on her extraordinary qualities, possibly avoiding discussion of vulnerabilities or fears, which might have limited the author's understanding of her complete character.

Answer 7: Character Sketch of Eveline (James Joyce)

Eveline is the protagonist of James Joyce's short story from his collection "Dubliners." She is a young Irish woman caught between duty and desire, paralyzed by fear and indecision.

Key Characteristics:

1. Dutiful and Responsible:

Takes care of her family after her mother's death
Works hard to support her father and younger siblings
Feels obligated to fulfill her promise to her dying mother

2. Trapped and Oppressed:

Lives in fear of her abusive, alcoholic father
Works in a shop but gives her earnings to her father
Her life is monotonous and suffocating

3. Yearning for Escape:

Dreams of a new life with Frank in Buenos Aires
Hopes for respect, love, and freedom
Wants to leave her painful memories behind

4. Paralyzed by Fear:

Cannot make the final decision to leave
Fear of unknown overpowers desire for freedom
Remains frozen at the dock, unable to board the ship

Conclusion: Eveline represents the theme of paralysis in Joyce's Dubliners. Despite her desperate desire to escape her oppressive life, she cannot break free from her sense of duty, fear, and the familiar. Her character embodies the tragic inability to change one's circumstances even when the opportunity presents itself.

OR - Character Sketch of Dr. Margolin (A Wedding in Brownsville)

Dr. Solomon Margolin is a Holocaust survivor and successful physician in Isaac Bashevis Singer's story. He is a complex character dealing with identity, memory, and displacement.

Key Traits:

Successful Professional: Established doctor in America with material prosperity
Haunted by the Past: Cannot escape memories of the Holocaust and lost loved ones
Spiritually Displaced: Feels disconnected from both American and Jewish worlds
Seeking Meaning: Questions his survival and searches for connection to his past
Emotionally Isolated: Despite success, feels profound loneliness and alienation

At the wedding, he encounters Gretl, a woman from his past, which forces him to confront his identity and memories, revealing his internal struggle between forgetting and remembering.

Answer 8: Links between Natural Jobs, Labour and Slavery (Freedom by A.G. Gardiner)

In his essay "Freedom," A.G. Gardiner explores the philosophical connections between natural jobs, labour, and slavery:

1. Natural Jobs as Foundation:

Natural jobs refer to work that arises from genuine needs and survival
These are essential tasks like farming, building, caring for family
They represent the organic relationship between humans and their environment

2. Labour as Organized Work:

Labour transforms natural jobs into structured, often specialized work
It can be voluntary (free labour) or forced (slavery)
The organization of labour creates social hierarchies

3. The Connection to Slavery:

When labour is imposed without freedom of choice, it becomes slavery
Slavery strips the natural dignity from work
The distinction between free labour and slavery is consent and compensation

4. Modern Implications:

Gardiner suggests that even "free" workers can experience conditions similar to slavery
Exploitation, unfair wages, and harsh conditions blur the line between labour and slavery
True freedom requires not just absence of chains but dignity in work

Conclusion: Gardiner argues that genuine freedom in work comes when labour maintains the dignity of natural jobs while avoiding the exploitation characteristic of slavery.

OR - Author's Perception of Limitations of Knowledge & Learning (The Mark on the Wall)

In Virginia Woolf's stream-of-consciousness narrative, she presents a skeptical view of conventional knowledge:

Knowledge as Uncertain: The narrator cannot even determine what the mark on the wall is, suggesting all knowledge is provisional
Learning as Restrictive: Formal education and historical facts are portrayed as limiting imagination
Truth as Subjective: Reality is filtered through perception; objective knowledge is impossible
Preference for Speculation: The narrator prefers imaginative thinking over factual verification

Woolf suggests that rigid knowledge systems constrain human consciousness and that intuitive, imaginative thinking may offer deeper truth than formal learning.

Answer 9: Nature's Affect in Chanduka

In Tara Ali Baig's story "Chanduka," nature plays a significant symbolic role in representing the natural expression by the author:

1. Nature as Setting:

The rural, natural setting provides backdrop for superstition and traditional beliefs
Natural phenomena are interpreted through superstitious lens

2. Nature vs. Superstition:

Natural events are given supernatural explanations by villagers
The author contrasts natural reality with supernatural interpretation
Chanduka's "curse" is actually explained by natural causes

3. Natural Expression of Truth:

The author uses nature to represent rationality and truth
Natural explanations triumph over superstitious beliefs
The resolution comes through understanding natural causes, not accepting supernatural ones

4. Author's Message:

Through the interplay of nature and superstition, the author advocates for rational, scientific thinking over blind faith in supernatural explanations. Nature represents truth, reason, and enlightenment against the darkness of ignorance and superstition.

OR - Manjula's Love for Nature (Broken Images by Robert Graves)

Note: "Broken Images" is a poem by Robert Graves, not a story about Manjula. The poem discusses poetic creation and contrasts two types of poets:

Those with "broken images": Rely on fragmented, unclear thoughts
Those with "clear images": Have precise, genuine poetic vision

The poem suggests that genuine poetic expression comes from authentic experience and clear observation of nature and life, rather than manufactured or unclear imagery. The poet's relationship with nature should be direct and truthful, not mediated by artificial constructs.

Section C - Poetry Questions Solutions

Answer 10(i): Who is the speaker in the poem?

Answer: (A) John Donne

The speaker is John Donne himself (or his poetic persona) addressing his beloved. This is from his metaphysical poem "A Lecture Upon The Shadow."

Answer 10(ii): What has the 'Sun-fire'?

Answer: (B) Male & Female

In the context of Donne's metaphysical conceit, the sun represents the unified lovers (male and female) whose love has reached such intensity that external light cannot add to their enlightenment.

Answer 10(iii): What is love's philosophy?

According to John Donne's "A Lecture Upon The Shadow," love's philosophy teaches that:

Morning of Love: In the beginning, lovers hide their love, creating shadows of disguise
Noon of Love: At its zenith (noon), when the sun is directly overhead, there are no shadows - representing perfect, open love with no disguises
Afternoon of Love: If love begins to decline, new shadows appear - shadows of lies, jealousy, and distrust
Truth and Transparency: True love requires complete honesty and transparency; any deception creates shadows that damage love

The philosophy emphasizes that love must maintain its noon-time clarity to survive, as any decline leads to destructive shadows.

Answer 10(iv): What do you understand by 'a lecture on love'?

The "lecture on love" in Donne's poem is a metaphysical teaching about the nature of true love:

Educational Metaphor: The speaker positions himself as a teacher instructing his beloved about love's principles
The Shadow Analogy: Uses the sun's movement and resulting shadows as an extended metaphor for love's progression
Warning Message: The lecture warns that love must remain at its peak (noon) - any decline creates damaging shadows
Philosophical Depth: Combines intellectual analysis with emotional intensity, typical of metaphysical poetry
Call for Honesty: Emphasizes that love requires complete transparency and truth to avoid the "shadows" of deception

The lecture ultimately argues that love is fragile and requires constant vigilance to maintain its purity and intensity.

Answer 11: Theme of the Poem 'Kubla Khan' by S.T. Coleridge

"Kubla Khan" is one of the most famous Romantic poems, written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1797 after an opium-induced dream. The poem explores several interconnected themes:

Major Themes:

1. The Power of Imagination and Creativity:

The poem celebrates the imaginative power of the mind
Kubla Khan's pleasure dome represents human creative achievement
The poet's vision demonstrates imagination's ability to create entire worlds

2. Paradise and the Supernatural:

Xanadu is depicted as an earthly paradise with miraculous gardens
The sacred river Alph represents the mysterious and supernatural
The "woman wailing for her demon lover" adds supernatural, romantic elements

3. Contrast Between Order and Chaos:

The pleasure dome represents human order and civilization
The "savage place" and "mighty fountain" represent nature's wild, uncontrollable forces
The poem balances architectural harmony with natural violence

4. The Nature of Poetic Inspiration:

The poem itself emerged from a dream, representing unconscious creativity
The final stanza describes the inspired poet with "flashing eyes" and "floating hair"
Suggests that true poetry comes from divine or supernatural inspiration

5. Loss and Incompleteness:

Famously incomplete - Coleridge was interrupted while writing
This incompleteness reflects the fragility of inspiration and vision
The fragmentary nature adds to its mysterious quality

Conclusion: "Kubla Khan" is fundamentally about the creative imagination and its power to construct alternate realities. It celebrates artistic vision while acknowledging its ephemeral, fragile nature.

OR - Summary of the Poem 'Trees' by Joyce Kilmer

"Trees" is a simple, lyrical poem expressing reverence for nature, specifically trees. Published in 1913, it remains one of the most popular American poems.

Summary:

Opening Statement: The poet declares that he will never see a poem as lovely as a tree, immediately establishing trees as superior to human art.

Tree's Characteristics Described:

Intimacy with Earth: "A tree whose hungry mouth is prest / Against the earth's sweet flowing breast"
Skyward Aspiration: The tree lifts its "leafy arms to pray"
Beauty Throughout Seasons: Lives with rain in hair, snow on its breast
Provider of Life: Birds nest in its branches

Humble Conclusion: "Poems are made by fools like me, / But only God can make a tree."

The poet acknowledges human artistic limitations and recognizes that natural creation (trees) reflects divine artistry far beyond human capability. The poem is a simple yet profound celebration of nature's beauty and God's creative power.

Section D - Novel Questions Solutions (A Tiger For Malgudi)

Answer 12: Where did the tiger live in his early days? Describe the place.

In R.K. Narayan's "A Tiger For Malgudi," Raja the tiger spent his early days in the jungle of Mempi, located in the forests of South India.

Description of the Place:

Natural Environment:

Dense Jungle: Thick forest with abundant vegetation providing natural cover
Wild and Pristine: Untouched by human civilization, a true wilderness
Rich in Wildlife: Home to various animals that served as the tiger's prey
Water Sources: Natural streams and water bodies where animals gathered

The Tiger's Territory:

Raja had his own territory where he was the undisputed king
He knew every rock, tree, and pathway in his domain
The jungle represented freedom, power, and natural existence
He lived by the law of the jungle - hunting, eating, and surviving

Significance:

This early jungle life represents Raja's natural state before human interference. It was a place of instinct, survival, and primal power - a stark contrast to his later experiences in the circus and with the Master, where he learns about civilization, captivity, and eventually, spirituality.

OR - What does the tiger want to say to the public when he is brought to the zoo?

When Raja is brought to the zoo, he wishes to communicate several messages to the watching public:

"I am not a spectacle": He resents being stared at and treated as entertainment
"I was once free": He wants people to understand he belonged to the jungle, not a cage
"Respect my dignity": Despite captivity, he maintains his self-respect and wants recognition as a noble creature
"I am more than you see": There is a spiritual dimension to his existence that spectators cannot perceive
"Your pity degrades me": He doesn't want sympathy; he wants understanding

The tiger's message reflects Narayan's larger theme about the dignity of all living creatures and the tragedy of captivity, even when it appears benign.

Answer 13: Who was the master? What was he in the beginning of life?

The Master is a pivotal character in "A Tiger For Malgudi" who transforms Raja's life through spiritual teachings.

Identity of the Master:

The Master is an old sage living in a hermitage who becomes Raja's spiritual guide. He represents wisdom, non-violence (ahimsa), and spiritual enlightenment.

His Beginning of Life:

Early Years as a Hunter:

Professional Hunter: In his youth, the Master was ironically a ruthless hunter and poacher
Killer of Animals: He made his living by hunting and killing wild animals, including tigers
Life of Violence: His early life was dedicated to bloodshed and exploitation of nature
Skilled Tracker: He knew the jungle intimately and was expert at finding and killing prey

The Transformation:

A profound spiritual experience led him to renounce violence
He realized the sanctity of all life and the evil of killing
Adopted the path of ahimsa (non-violence) and became a sage
Dedicated his later life to meditation, spiritual practice, and teaching

Significance of His Past:

The Master's transformation from hunter to saint is crucial to the novel's theme. It demonstrates that:

Anyone can change, regardless of their past
Understanding comes from experience - his intimate knowledge of violence makes his advocacy for non-violence more powerful
Just as he transformed, he can guide Raja's transformation from predator to peaceful being

OR - Who was Javara? How did he explain the coming of Tiger and Master?

Javara was the Master's devoted disciple who lived with him in the hermitage.

Javara's Explanation:

1. The Master's Past:

Javara explains that the Master was once a notorious hunter
He killed many animals before his spiritual awakening
His transformation was complete and genuine

2. Raja's Arrival:

Javara sees Raja's arrival as divine providence
The tiger coming to the Master (a former tiger hunter) is karmic justice and opportunity for redemption
It represents a cosmic reconciliation between hunter and hunted

3. Spiritual Interpretation:

Karma and Destiny: The meeting was fated - the Master must now protect what he once destroyed
Mutual Transformation: Just as the Master transformed from hunter to sage, he will guide Raja from killer to peaceful being
Circle of Redemption: The Master's past sins (killing tigers) are redeemed by saving and enlightening Raja

Javara's explanation emphasizes the novel's themes of redemption, transformation, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.

Poetry Analysis Table

Poem	Poet	Theme	Style/Form
A Lecture Upon The Shadow	John Donne	Love, truth, time	Metaphysical
Kubla Khan	S.T. Coleridge	Imagination, creativity	Romantic, dream-vision
Trees	Joyce Kilmer	Nature's beauty	Simple, lyrical
Broken Images	Robert Graves	Poetic creation	Modern

Novel: A Tiger For Malgudi - Character Analysis

Character	Role	Significance
Raja (Tiger)	Protagonist/Narrator	Journey from violence to spirituality
Master	Spiritual Guide	Former hunter turned sage, teaches non-violence
Javara	Disciple	Explains Master's past and philosophy
Captain	Circus owner	Represents exploitation

Answer 14: (C) R.K. Narayan

R.K. Narayan (1906-2001) was one of India's finest English language novelists. He created the fictional town of Malgudi where most of his stories are set.

Answer 15: (C) To Both

The novel conveys both messages: saving tigers (wildlife conservation) and recognizing that all living beings are equal (spiritual message).

Answer 16: (B) Spirituality

Raja the tiger follows a spiritual path under the Master's guidance, moving from violence to ahimsa (non-violence).

Answer 17: (A) Non-Violence

The major theme is non-violence (ahimsa), showing how even a tiger can transform from a violent predator to a peaceful being through spiritual wisdom.

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This RBSE Class 12 English Literature Model Paper 2025 is prepared according to the latest BSER syllabus pattern. English Literature develops critical thinking, analytical skills, and appreciation for literary works across genres including prose, poetry, drama, and novels.

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✅ Read all prescribed texts thoroughly - prose, poetry, and the novel
✅ Understand literary devices and their usage
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✅ Develop essay writing and comprehension skills
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