CBSE Class 12 English Core Question Paper 2016 Set 02

CBSE Class 12 English Core Question Paper 2016 Set 2. The Students can download the last year question papers using the link below. Free download of examination question papers with solutions. Last 10 year question papers should be practised to get better marks in examinations.

English Core

1.     Read the passage given below : 

1.  Maharana Pratap ruled over Mewar only for 25 years. However, he accomplished so much grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassed the boundaries  of countries  and time  turning  him  into  an immortal personality.  He along with his kingdom became a synonym for valour, sacrifice and patriotism.  Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom even before Maharana Pratap occupied the throne.  Kings of Mewar, with the cooperation of their nobles and subjects, had established such traditions in the kingdom, as augmented their magnificence despite the hurdles of having a smaller area under their command and less population.  There did come a few thorny occasions when the flag of the kingdom seemed sliding down. Their flag once again heaved high in the sky thanks to the gallantry and brilliance of the people of Mewar.

2. The destiny of Mewar was good in the sense that barring a few kings, most of the rulers were competent and patriotic.  This glorious tradition of the kingdom almost continued for 1500 years since its establishment, right from the reign of Bappa Rawal.  In fact only 60 years before Maharana Pratap,  Rana  Sanga  drove  the kingdom  to the pinnacle  of fame.   His reputation went beyond Rajasthan and reached Delhi.  Two generations before him, Rana Kumbha had given a new stature to the kingdom through victories and developmental work.  During his reign, literature and art also progressed extraordinarily.  Rana himself was inclined towards writing and his works are read with reverence even today.  The ambience of his kingdom was conducive to the creation of high quality work of art and literature.  These accomplishments were the outcome of a longstanding tradition sustained by several generations.

3.The life  of the people  of Mewar  must have  been peaceful  and prosperous during the long span of time; otherwise such extraordinary accomplishment  in  these fields  would  not have been possible.    This  is reflected in their art and literature as well as their loving nature.  They compensate  for lack  of admirable  physique  by their  firm  but pleasant nature.  The ambience of Mewarremains lovely thanks to the cheerful and liberal character of its people.

4. One may observe astonishing pieces of workmanship not only in theforts and palaces of Mewar but also in public utility buildings.  Ruins of many structures  which  are  still standing  tall  in  their  grandeur  are testimony to the fact that Mewar was not only the land of the brave but also a seat of art and culture. Amidst aggression and bloodshed, literature and art flourished and creative pursuits of literature and artists did not suffer. Imagine, how glorious the period must have been when the Vijaya Stambha which is the sample of our great ancient architecture even today, was  constructed.  In  the  same  fort, Kirti Stambha  is standing  high, reflecting how liberal the then administration was which allowed people from other communities and kingdoms to come and carry out construction work. It is useless to indulge in the debate whether the Vijay Stambha was constructed first or the Kirti Stambha. The fact is that both the capitals are standing side by side and reveal the proximity between the king andthe subjects of Mewar.

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