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  Flamingo 1. The Last Lesson Q1. Franz thinks, “Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?” What could this mean? Answer: Franz’s statement reflects his deep sense of loss and protest against the German order banning French in schools of Alsace and Lorraine. By mentioning pigeons, he sarcastically questions whether even birds would be forced to abandon their natural language. It highlights the absurdity of imposing a foreign language and shows how language is closely linked to identity, freedom, and culture. Franz realizes that taking away a language is like taking away a people’s soul. Q2. Our native language is a part of our culture. How do the presence of village elders in the classroom and M. Hamel’s last lesson show their love and pride for French? Answer: The presence of village elders in the classroom shows their regret for not valuing French earlier. They attend the last lesson to honor their language and teacher. M. Hamel’s emotional teaching, his ...

  2020 Q.1. What does the third level refer to? Answer: The third level refers to a fictional, anachronistic platform at Grand Central Station, which exists only in the narrator Charley's mind. It represents an escape into a nostalgic past, specifically the year 1894, away from the harsh realities and insecurities of the modern world Q.2. What does the chief astrologer tell to be the cause of Maharaja’s death? Answer: The chief astrologer predicted that the Maharaja (The Tiger King) would meet his death from a tiger. Specifically, he warned that the hundredth tiger would be the cause of his demise. Note: Answer the question in about 80 words: (6) Q.3. Give the character sketch of Charley. OR Comment on the appropriateness of the title ‘The Tiger King’. Answer (Character Sketch of Charley): Charley is a young, imaginative man who yearns for a simpler, peaceful past, finding the modern world full of insecurity and fear. He is a philatelist, seeking an escape thr...

Answer the questions in about 2 sentences each: Q1. Do you think that the ‘Third Level’ was a medium of escape for Charley, why? Yes, the ‘Third Level’ was Charley’s medium of escape from the harsh realities of the modern world. He wanted to find peace and comfort in an imaginary world of the past. Q2. What does the third level refer to? The ‘Third Level’ refers to Charley’s imaginary idea of a third level at the Grand Central Station which symbolises his desire to escape from reality. Q3. How is the Grand Central station a symbol of escape? The Grand Central Station symbolises escape because Charley imagines it as a gateway to a peaceful and simpler world away from stress and worries. Q4. Who is the Tiger King? Why does he get that name? The Tiger King is the Maharaja of Pratibandapuram. He gets the name because he killed many tigers to prove a prophecy wrong that said he would die because of a tiger. Q5. What was the great miracle that took place in the lesson ‘The Tige...

The Last Lesson Alphonse Daudet Q1. What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that day? Ans. Franz was expected to be prepared with a lesson on participles that day. But he had not learnt it and was scared of being scolded by M. Hamel. Q2. What did Franz notice that was unusual about the school that day? Ans. Franz noticed an unusual silence in the school, the students already seated, and M. Hamel dressed in his best clothes as if for a special occasion. Q3. What had been put up on the bulletin-board? Ans. The bulletin-board had an order from Berlin stating that German would be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine instead of French. Q4. How did M. Hamel feel and behave during the last lesson? Ans. M. Hamel was emotional yet calm. He spoke about the importance of the French language and taught the class with great affection and sincerity. Q5. The people in this story suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. What shows you this? Why does this happen? ...

 A. Change the Voice 1. Children make a loud noise. ® A loud noise is made by children. 2. Does the hunter kill the bird? ® Is the bird killed by the hunter? 3. He gave me a pen. ® I was given a pen by him. 4. Who taught you Hindi? ® By whom were you taught Hindi? 5. His words displease me. ® I am displeased by his words. 6. Children will take a paragraph. ® A paragraph will be taken by children. 7. Who taught you this poem? ® By whom was this poem taught to you? 8. My sister has drawn this portrait. ® This portrait has been drawn by my sister. 9. The peon is ringing the bell. ® The bell is being rung by the peon. 10. Why did you tear this page? ® Why was this page torn by you? 11. Clean this room. ® Let this room be cleaned. 12. Don’t make noise. ® Let no noise be made. B. Change into Indirect Speech 1. Mother said, “It has been raining since dawn.” ® Mother said that it had been raining since dawn. 2. The priest said, “Sita may wear a saree.” ® The priest said that Sita might wea...

  CGBSE Class 12 English 2025 Questions and Answers Q Q. How is Mukesh’s attitude to his situation different from that of his family? Answer: Mukesh dreams of becoming a motor mechanic, while his family accepts bangle making as destiny. He shows courage and hope to break free from poverty. (30 words) Q Q. Who was the crofter and how did he welcome the stranger? Answer: The crofter was a lonely old man who warmly welcomed the peddler into his house, offered food, and shared his earnings out of friendliness. (30 words) Q Q. Why was the office boy frustrated? Who did he show his anger on? Answer: The office boy was frustrated because his creative ambitions were unfulfilled. He showed anger toward Subbu, whom he blamed for his failures. (30 words) Q Q. Compare and contrast Sophie and Jansie, highlighting their temperaments and aspirations. Answer: Sophie is imaginative, dreamy, and full of unrealistic ambitions about fame and glamour. Jansie, her friend, is practical, sensible, and acc...