Maharashtra Board 2025 Class 12 English Question Paper (Available): Download Maharashtra Board Previous Year Question Paper With Solution PDF

Question 1:

Arrange the following statements in proper sequence:

• (1) The narrator turned down high income job offers to pursue a career as a writer.
• (2) He led major global multinational software companies.
• (3) His writing brought about positive transformations in the lives of readers.
• (4) He learnt invaluable life lessons while heading multinational companies.

Complete the following web-diagram on the 'Key aspects of management':

Provide the supporting details from the extract that highlight the narrator’s success as a writer:

Personal Response:

Do you think passion is more important than wealth?

Explain your views in about 50 words.

(i) I passed from IIT.

(Choose the correct option from the given alternatives showing the correct use of ‘Present Perfect Tense.’)

(ii) I made a few mistakes, but learnt a lot about motivation.

(Choose the correct ‘Complex Sentence’ from the options given below.)

Nandini said to Raj, “Where did you go during the holidays last year?”
(Choose the correct 'Indirect Speech' from the given options and write it.)

• (i) Nandini asked Raj where he had gone during the holidays last year.

Tree planting became a natural choice.
(Choose the correct ‘Wh question’ to get the underlined part as the answer from the given options.)

• (i) What did become a natural choice?

If children don’t play any games, they will become dull and lazy. 
(Choose the correct option from the given alternatives showing the correct use of 'unless'.)

• (i) Unless children don’t play any games they will become dull and lazy.

(i) She is more shorter than her brother.

A1. Read the following statements and find the two correct statements that state the theme of the extract:

• (a) The extract is about Nandan Nilekani as an entrepreneur and his achievements.
• (b) The extract is about a change in technology in the recent past and changes resulted from it.
• (c) The extract is about life-long learning and relearning for the rest of our life.
• (d) The extract is emphasizing only about online education.

A2. Complete the flow chart on the need for constant learning and relearning. One is done for you. Find the information from the extract and complete the flow chart.

High rate of automation in job

Repetitive jobs are eliminated

Rise of AI and Machine Learning

Need for constant learning and relearning

Lifelong learning through short bursts, anywhere and anytime.
 

A3. Illustrate the idea of lifelong learning as mentioned in the extract.

A4. Today, online education has become an integral part of all sectors. Write your views.

(1) He shared the example of iPhone.
(Choose the correct 'Passive Voice' from the given options and write it.)

• (i) The example of iPhone is shared by him.

(2) The constant change will require constant learning and relearning.
(Choose the correct option replacing the modal auxiliary showing 'Obligation' and write it.)

• (i) The constant change may require constant learning and relearning.

Match the following words given in column ‘A’ with their meanings given in column ‘B’ and rewrite it –


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‘A’ & ‘B’

(1) Entrepreneur & (b) Person who starts or organises a commercial enterprise.

(2) Capitalisation & (c) Economic system in which country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners.

(3) Predict & (a) To say that something would happen in the future.

(4) Automation & (e) Use of automatic equipment and machines to do work.
 

Write a ‘Summary’ of the above extract by using the following points –
Change and disruptive technologies — constant learning and relearning — lifelong learning — impact on the job.

Prepare a mind map on the topic ‘Developing English Language Skills’ using your ideas, design, and structure.

Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, 
Healthy, free, the world before me, 
The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose. 
Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good-fortune, 
Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing, 
Done with indoor complaints, libraries, querulous criticisms, 
Strong and content I travel the open road. 
The earth, that is sufficient, 
I do not want the constellations any nearer.

Question 20:

A1. Identify the lines from the extract that indicate the speaker’s ‘independence’ and ‘self-reliance’:


 

A2. The narrator doesn’t want ‘constellations’ near to him. Give reasons.

A3. ‘A man without liberty is a body without a soul,’ Explain your views in about 50 words.

A4. Name and explain the figure of speech in the following line:

'Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing.'

A5. Compose four poetic lines of your own on ‘freedom.’

Read the extract and write the appreciation of the poem given below:

Is anybody happier because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?
This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?
Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along?
Or a churlish sort of "Howdy" and then vanish in the throng?
Were you selfish pure and simple as you rushed along the way,
Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today?
Can you say tonight, in parting with the days that’s slipping fast,
That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said?
Does a man whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead?

(I) Virtual Message:

Imagine, Shubham has to leave for his native place due to emergency work. He and his friend Mahesh had planned to watch a movie at 8.30 pm. Shubham tried to call Mahesh several times but due to connectivity issues he is unable to contact him.
Draft a virtual message in about 50/100 words to Mahesh to convey this information. Support your message by giving appropriate reasons.

Imagine, you are an artist and have completed a diploma in ‘Fine Arts.’ You wish to pursue a ‘Bachelor’s Degree’ in ‘Canvas Painting,’ at a reputed university in India or abroad.
Prepare a statement of purpose in about 100/150 words which will help you to secure an admission in your dream university.

Imagine, you have recently attended a group discussion as an audience on the topic ‘Importance of English Language.’ Four of your friends participated in the discussion. Write the group discussion in the form of dialogues. Provide suitable dialogues for each participant to express their opinions on the given topic.

(I) E-mail:

Imagine, you are a secretary of a ‘Literary Association’ of your Junior College. On the occasion of ‘World Poetry Day,’ you have organised a poetry recitation competition. As the secretary of the association, draft an email to invite a famous poet to inaugurate the function. (Give the details of the function)

On the occasion of ‘World Reading Day,’ your Junior College had organised a visit to a city library. Imagine, you are an editor of your Junior College magazine; Write a report in about 100/150 words giving the details of your visit.

Imagine, you wish to conduct an interview of a famous singer. With the help of the format given below, draft questions on the given fields. (Do not change the sequence of the questions)


Name of the interviewee: [Name of the Singer]

Area of success/Reputation: Famous Singer, [Genre of Music]

Date / Venue / Time: [Date], [Venue], [Time]

Duration of Interview: [Duration]

(I) Speech:

Imagine, you have been selected to represent your Junior College for an Intercollegiate Elocution Competition on the topic ‘Soldiers and Farmers: the Real Heroes.’ Draft a speech in about 100/150 words on this topic.

Imagine, your Junior College has organised a programme to felicitate the ‘HSC Examination toppers’ of your college. As a compere of the programme, draft a script for the programme. You may use the following points:
(Introduction, Welcome song, Lighting of the lamp, Inviting Chief guest for felicitation, Vote of thanks).

Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below (100/150 words).

‘Fortune Favours the Brave’


— Stepping out of comfort zone

— Calculated risks

— Overcoming fears

— Mental toughness

— Building confidence

(I) Review:

Write a review of a movie you have recently watched using the points given below. (100/150 words)


— Title

— Theme / Storyline

— Director / Music director

— Characters / Actors

— Add your own points

Write a ‘Blog’ in a proper format on ‘Solar Energy’ with the help of the following points: (100/150 words)


— Renewable source of energy

— Reduces pollution

— Reduces electricity bills

— Subsidy by government

Prepare an ‘Appeal’ on the topic ‘Women’s Security and Safety’ with the help of the following points: (100/150 words)


— Respect women’s rights

— Safety measures and support systems

— Collective responsibility

— Government initiatives

(i) Pick out the odd element from the group and write it.

(b) Manohar Malgaonkar, Mulkraj Anand, Raja Rao, George Orwell.

(c) The Heart of Darkness, Robinson Crusoe, Frankenstein, Rajmohan’s Wife.

(d) Terror, Haunted buildings, Supernatural, Utopian.

(i) Detective fiction is a subgenre of crime fiction.

(ii) 'Tale of Genji' is written by Miguel de Cervantes.

(iii) The main character is referred to as the 'protagonist.'

(iv) 'Picaro Novel' is based on the life of the author.

(i) Write a short note on the significance of November 15th at Greenslade School.

(ii) Fernman’s presentation focuses on the theme of ‘racism.’ Explain.

(ii) Passepartout’s visit to the clergyman’s house leads to the happy ending of the novel ‘Around The World in Eighty Days.’

(i) Write in brief the message of a letter received by Miss Morstan.

(ii) Write the Character Sketch of Dr. Watson.