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SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

MARCH 2016
MARKING SCHEME
ENGLISH (ELECTIVE) (N) CLASS XII
CODE NO. 28
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. MARKING SCHEME SHOULD BE FOLLOWED STRICTLY FOR EVALUATION.

2. THE MARKING SCHEME PROVIDES SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS AND NOT THE
COMPLETE ANSWERS. IF A CANDIDATE HAS GIVEN AN ANSWER WHICH CONVEYS
THE MEANING BUT IS DIFFERENT FROM THE MARKING SCHEME, IT SHOULD BE
GIVEN WEIGHTAGE.

3. IF A QUESTION HAS PARTS, MARKS MUST BE AWARDED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE
FOR EACH PART. MARKS AWARDED TO DIFFERENT PARTS OF A QUESTION SHOULD
THEN BE TOTALLED UP, WRITTEN AND ENCIRCLED IN THE LEFT HAND MARGIN OF
THE ANSWER CONCERNED.

4. IF A QUESTION DOES NOT HAVE ANY PARTS, MARKS FOR THAT QUESTION MUST BE
AWARDED IN THE LEFT-HAND MARGIN OF THE ANSWER.

5. IT IS MANDATORY TO SHOW MARKS FOR CONTENT AND EXPRESSION SEPARATELY

WHEREVER REQUIRED AND THEN TOTALLED UP.

6. IF A CANDIDATE HAS ATTEMPTED AN EXTRA QUESTION, THE ANSWER DESERVING

MORE MARKS SHOULD BE RETAINED AND THE OTHER ANSWER BE SCORED OUT.

7. Q1 UNDER SECTION A (READING) AND Q4(a) UNDER SECTION C (TEXT BOOKS) HAVE
BEEN DESIGNED TO TEST STUDENTS ABILITY TO COMPREHEND THE GIVEN
PASSAGE. AS SUCH THE EXAMINEES NEED NOT BE UNNECESSARILY PENALISED FOR
THEIR LANGUAGE ERRORS.

8. WHERE QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO TEST THE WRITING SKILLS OF

STUDENTS, THE EXPRESSION (GRAMMATICAL ACCURACY, APPROPRIATE USE OF
WORDS, STYLE, SPELLING, ORGANIZATION AND PRESENTATION OF RELEVANT
MATTER IN A COHERENT AND LOGICAL WAY) ASSUMES AS MUCH IMPORTANCE AS
THE CONTENT.

9. IDENTIFY MAJOR MISTAKES AND SHORTCOMINGS BEFORE AWARDING MARKS.

10. WHEREVER THE WORD LIMIT IS GIVEN, NO MARKS BE DEDUCTED FOR EXCEEDING IT.
HOWEVER, DUE CREDIT SHOULD BE GIVEN FOR PRECISE ANSWERS.

11. IF A STUDENT, IN RESPONSE TO A SHORT-ANSWER-TYPE QUESTION, WRITES A

SINGLE WORD / PHRASE ANSWER WHICH CONSTITUTES THE CORE OF THE ANSWER,
IT MUST BE ACCEPTED AND AWARDED MARKS.

12. IF A STUDENT LITERALLY LIFTS A PORTION OF THE GIVEN PASSAGE / EXTRACT FROM
THE QUESTION PAPER AS AN ANSWER TO A QUESTION, NO MARK(S) TO BE
DEDUCTED ON THIS COUNT AS LONG AS IT IS RELEVANT AND INDICATIVE OF THE

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DESIRED UNDERSTANDING ON THE PART OF THE STUDENT [REFERENCE QUESTIONS

UNDER Q1 (a) & (b) AND Q4(a)].

13. A FULL SCALE OF MARKS 0 TO 100 IS TO BE USED WHILE AWARDING MARKS. IN

CASE OF AN ANSWER BOOK DESERVING 90 MARKS AND ABOVE, MARKS BE
AWARDED ONLY IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HEAD EXAMINER.

14. AS PER ORDERS OF THE HONBLE SUPREME COURT, A CANDIDATE WOULD NOW BE
PERMITTED TO OBTAIN A PHOTOCOPY OF HIS/HER ANSWER BOOK ON REQUEST ON
PAYMENT OF THE PRESCRIBED FEE. ALL EXAMINERS / HEAD EXAMINERS ARE ONCE
AGAIN REMINDED THAT THEY MUST ENSURE THAT EVALUATION IS CARRIED OUT
STRICTLY AS PER VALUE POINTS FOR EACH ANSWER AS GIVEN IN THE MARKING
SCHEME.

[FOR THE HEAD EXAMINERS ONLY]

1. ANSWER SCRIPTS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE EVALUATORS FOR EVALUATION ONLY

AFTER THE GIVEN MARKING SCHEME HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY DISCUSSED WITH
THEM COLLECTIVELY OR INDIVIDUALLY. NO EXCEPTIONS, PLEASE.

2. THE HEAD EXAMINER IS REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH THE FIRST FIVE EVALUATED

ANSWER SCRIPTS OF EACH EXAMINER SCRUPULOUSLY TO ENSURE THAT THE
EVALUATOR CONCERNED HAS EVALUATED THE ANSWER SCRIPTS AS PER THE
INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE MARKING SCHEME.

3. THE HEAD EXAMINER IS EXPECTED TO EXAMINE THE ANSWER CONTAINING THE

VALUE POINTS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED IN THE MARKING SCHEME BUT THE
EVALUATOR FINDS IT EQUALLY CORRECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF AWARDING MARKS
AND GIVES HIS / HER DECISION WHICH WILL BE BINDING ON THE EVALUATOR.

4. IT IS THE BOUNDEN DUTY OF EACH AND EVERY HEAD EXAMINER TO DO THE

RANDOM CHECKING ALONG WITH THE ANSWER BOOKS WHICH DESERVE 90 MARKS
AND ABOVE, AS REPORTED BY INDIVIDUAL EVALUATORS. THE FINAL DECISION IN
THIS REGARD, HOWEVER, WILL REST WITH THE HEAD EXAMINER ONLY.

5. THE FOLLOWING MARKS(S) RANGE ANSWER SCRIPTS MUST BE INCLUDED IN 10% FOR
H.E.S
88 AND ABOVE
7274
2832

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SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS / EXPECTED ANSWERS

SECTION A (READING) 20 Marks

1(A) Objective: Testing comprehension of an unseen passage 10 marks
(a) a patron of Indian cultural tradition 1 mark
(b) a temporary success or failure 1 mark
(c) entered into an alliance with Akbar 1 mark
(d) Shakti Singh, Sagar and Jagmal 1 mark
(e) Bhils 1 mark
(f) imperialism, independence 1 mark
(g) guerrilla warfare 1 mark
(h) sacrifice ones life 1 mark
(i) (i) replete 1 mark
(ii) concentrated 1 mark
1(B) Objective: Interpretation and appreciation of an unseen poem 10 marks
(a) Augustus, both have grown old and governed for long 1+1=2 marks
(b) to settle succession in the state / his successor 1+1=2 marks
as he has grown old / now aged

(c) dull / idiotic / stupid / foolish / having no sense etc. 1+1=2 marks
(any two)
(d) his son, Shadwel 1+1=2 marks
because he resembles him a lot
(e) monarch oaks 1+1=2 marks
they also are dull, stupid, thoughtless
SECTION B: (WRITING AND APPLIED GRAMMAR) 30 marks
2 Objective: To test the ability to think logically and express oneself clearly
(a)(i) SPEECH WRITING
Word limit: 80 100 words 5 marks
Greeting and thanking + = 1
Content and logical development of thought 3
Expression and style 1
Suggested value points
need / importance of hard work for success
examples from the life of successful people
how it helps in life
consequences of not working hard
any other relevant point

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(ii) ARTICLE WRITING

Word limit: 80 100 words 5 marks
Format (Title and Writers name) 1
Content and logical development of thought / ideas 3
Expression and style 1
(HOW CAN WE IMPROVE OUR RAILWAY SYSTEM?)
Suggested value points
the largest network of transportation in India
present condition of our trains and railway stations e.g. cleanliness, efficiency
etc.
suggestions to improve the system
any other relevant point

(b) DEBATE
Word limit: 150 200 words 10 marks
Format: Greeting and Thanking, Introduction 1
Content 4
Expression 5
grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [2]
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2]
Suggested value points
FOR THE MOTION
heavy burdens on the shoulders of the children / students
too many homework notebooks / files / registers to carry on a daily basis
health hazard for the students
stress to take / carry all textbooks, lunch packets, water bottles, uniforms for
sports / other activities also
no measure to reduce the burden of heavy school bags by schools or authorities
causes physical and mental stress to the students as well as parents
over protected children now-a-days
fear of punishment
any other relevant point

AGAINST THE MOTION

many subjects and lots of study material needed
additional items like files, sports uniform, water bottles, lunch boxes needed
need to carry study materials for unscheduled classes
suggestion to reduce the burden
carry files instead of heavy notebooks
locker systems in some schools
allotment of textbooks according to Terms etc.
complete homework at school
any other relevant point

OR

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ARTICLE WRITING
Word limit: 150 200 words 10 marks
Format: Title and Name (optional) 1
Content 4
Expression 5
grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [2]
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2]
Suggested value points
(RIVER POLLUTION)
sacred and holy rivers polluted by industrial waste, religious customs,
individuals usage of river water etc.
a major problem, need cleanliness
non-availability of pure water to the people
ban on religious activities, throwing of idols, garlands etc. in the rivers
ban on bathing, washing clothes, cremation etc. on the banks of the rivers
fines must be imposed on industrial units for polluting rivers / throwing
industrial wastes in the rivers
responsibility of all to maintain the rivers
other suggestions to get rid of pollution in the rivers
any other relevant point
3(a) Objective: Application of grammatical skills 5 marks
x10=5 marks
Word before Missing word Word after
Example Ram has the
(i) gift from Bina
(ii) he is often
(iii) into the sun
(iv) and as a
(v) better He uses
(vi) umbrella to chase
(vii) It is always
(viii) outside the shop
(ix) anyone who wants
(x) it can have
(b) Objective: To test the ability to report in indirect speech 5 marks
(i) she had been the previous day 1x5=5 marks
(ii) she had gone to see the book fair
(iii) asked why she had not told her before going
(iv) she had also wanted to go
(v) she had not known that
SECTION C: (TEXT FOR DETAILED STUDY) 30 marks
4(a) Objective: To test comprehension, interpretation, appreciation, expression 4x2=8 marks
(ANY TWO)
I(i) She is Eveline and he is Frank 1+1=2 marks
his appearance peaked cap pushed back on his head, hair tumbled forward,
face looking like bronze; was standing at the gate

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(ii) started meeting each other / knowing / liking each other 1+1=2 marks
got attracted towards each other and fell in love
II(i) in the morning rays of the sun fall on them and slowly they come towards each 1+1=2 marks
other
those who come later will learn from their examples
(ii) now love is dying / decaying / decline of love 1+1=2 marks
no more loyal / faithful to each other
hiding things from each other
III(i) Prakriti is talking to her mother. 1+1=2 marks
telling her about the Buddhist monk, Ananda who took water from her hands /
giving water
(ii) got attracted towards the beautiful monk who took water from the hands of a 1+1=2 marks
lower caste girl
fell in love with the monk due to his action
knows that her mother can cast magic / spell on him to win his love for her
daughter
mother agreed to use magic, monk affected by the spell
4(b) Objective: To test appreciation, interpretation, fluency, coherence 5x2=10 marks
Word limit: 80 100 words each
(ANY TWO)
(i) enjoying the sun while having breakfast on the terrace of the hotel Content 3
saw a high wave rising due to a storm Expression 2
started destroying the moving and the parked cars = 5 marks
saw furniture and tourists thrown out of the broken windows
entrance gate of the building was destroyed
panic among the people staying in the hotel and on the road
volunteers / people from the fire departments came to rescue the suffering
people
everything was under control and normal within six hours
later the body of a woman was found under the debris
Pablo Neruda recognised the body as that of Frau Frieda
(ii) an old, retired and queer person Content 3
new to Colebrook Expression 2
shifted only three years ago = 5 marks
always looking for his son at different places of the town
asking sailors and people about his son
hoping to see his son return to him
opinion of the people was not favourable to him
was a miser, used to argue in shops, always had an irritating attitude towards
all
lived in isolation / did not have amicable / friendly relations with the people of
the town
people like the barber etc. used to make fun of him and his actions / behaviour
(iii) an imaginary dome Content 3
imagination of the poet Coleridge Expression 2
Kubla Khan wanted to construct / build a dome / a majestic pleasure dome = 5 marks

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the dome will cover an area of five miles

will be surrounded by lush green gardens, walls, twisted and curved towers
will be measureless / cannot be measured by man
will go from the river Alph upto the sea
4(c) Objective: To test global comprehension 6x2=12 marks
Word limit: 120 150 words each.
(ANY TWO)
(i) if alone, was habitual of not buying tickets in bus or public places to save Content 4
money Expression 2
would buy tickets only if the conductor was alert / responsible type = 6 marks
the son was excited, wanted to carry tickets
he insisted on buying a ticket
knew that the children imitate / follow their parents
wanted to set a perfect example of an ideal mother / person
did not want to set an example of a dishonest person
wanted to instil the quality / value of honesty in her sons character
(ii) the master class did not want people/ to enjoy their freedom Content 4
reminded the people / public / citizens through parliament, educational Expression 2
institutions, state owned newspapers about their forefathers grand history / = 6 marks
glorious past etc.
time and time again gives them examples as given below
making King John to sign Magna Charta / Magna Carta
defeated Spanish Armada
cut off King Charles head
forced King William to accept the Bill of Rights
won the battles of Waterloo and Trafalagar
changed the German, Russian, Austrian and Ottoman empires into
republics
(iii) Manjula Content 4
a famous Kannada writer Expression 2
wrote a novel in English The River has no Memories = 6 marks
dedicated the novel to her sister Malini and it was a best seller
the novel depicts the story of her disabled differently abled / physically
challenged sister
sister
suffering from a disease called meningomyelode
nervous system was damaged below the waist but upper part was normal
was confined to bed and wheel chair throughout life
constantly needed a person to nurse her / take care of her
led a life full of misery but sensitive / eager to learn / hungry for life
died after suffering from mental stress / emotional agony
cared / looked after by Manjula when her parents died
was treated like a daughter by childless Manjula
Manjula closely watched her sufferings / agony

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SECTION D: (FICTION) 20 marks

NOTE: Attempt either question 5 or 6
5 Novel: A Tiger for Malgudi by R K Narayan
(a) Objective: Seeking comments and interpretation 5x2=10 marks
Word limit: 80 100 words
(i) warned the tiger about human beings Content 3
told him to drink milk Expression 2
told him that the kids of human beings survive on milk = 5 marks
told him about formation of milk inside the cow and squeezed out by men daily
told him that cows are not killed
to get milk as it is for their own benefit
follow orders of and drink milk
humans treat animals for their utility / benefit and their size and appearance etc.
(ii) was trying to find a mate for him Content 3
could not see any tigress around Expression 2
saw a tigress on her way in the forest = 5 marks
had never seen her before
thought she might be from the adjoining forest
was not willing to leave the blocked road as sitting erect in the middle of the
road
the tiger suddenly jumped on her back
was alert and threw the tiger away
fighting started between them
was powerful, bit the throat of the tiger
got injured and blood began to flow from his eyes
(b) Objective: Appreciation of character, event, episodes etc. 10 marks
Word limit: 150 200 words
(ANY ONE)
(i) was leading a carefree life in the forest Content 6
enjoyed company of his master there Expression 4
selected a place below a rock to reside on the foothills of Mempi range = 10 marks
tiger was free to move, hunt whenever he liked
drink water from the nearby spring
enjoy discourses of his master
(ii) met in the circus Content 6
trained by captain Expression 4
captain very strict, kept him hungry during training = 10 marks
tiger performed in circus on instructions of captain
captains greed
role in cinema
use of electric prod
tiger could not bear
irritated
attacked captain, killing him

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6 Novel: The Financial Expert by R K Narayan 5x2=10 marks

(a) Objective: Seeking comments, interpretation, appreciation of episodes,
interpersonal relationship
Word limit: 80 100 words
(i) Arul Das, the peon of Cooperative Bank brought message from the Secretary to Content 3
Margayya Expression 2
asked to meet the Secretary = 5 marks
replied that not interested to meet him / no use to meet him
became angry / furious and told the peon that he was not a servant
was not paid by the bank
could guide / advise the Secretary to improve his position in the bank
told the peon that the Secretary might come to meet him if he wanted
if he was Secretary of the bank, Margayya was the proprietor
(ii) loss of red book and business Content 3
met pujari Expression 2
got advice from pujari that those who perform puja have a greater chance of = 5 marks
getting wealth than those who do not
(b) Objective: Appreciation of characters, events, episodes etc. 10 marks
Word limit: 150 200 words
(ANY ONE)
(i) met Dr Pal again Content 6
Dr Pal told him about the ways to be rich / to earn lots of money Expression 4
told him the importance of publishing books on sex = 10 marks
these books are best sellers
told him to publish a book and sell in Tamil speaking areas
also guided him that in Hindi, the book could be more beneficial as would
reach all over India
agreed to publish the book
made deal to publish and sell the book
the distribution of profit of sale of book
Margayya gave Rs 25/- to him as price of the book
(ii) a devoted wife and mother Content 6
a loving / faithful / submissive wife Expression 4
takes care of her husband and sons needs and comfort = 10 marks
works like a beast
never complains or questions the orders of her husband
always maintains silence even when blamed by Margayya for everything
never contradicts him
does not want to add burden to his professional worries
takes care not to interfere or advise husband about their son
never gets respect from Margayya
notices wayward manners of Balu but keeps silent to avoid a scene

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