List of top English Core Questions on Prose asked in CBSE CLASS XII

“If you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Analyse the theme of The Tiger King in the light of the above quote. (The Tiger King)

‘Students on Ice Programme’ proves Geoff Green’s farsightedness. Explain with reference to the text of ‘The Journey to the End of the Earth’. (The Journey to the End of the Earth)

Charlie’s desperate attempt to find the third level reflects his frustration with the modern world. Substantiate the above statement with evidence from the story. (The Third Level)

“You speak peculiar things.” Why does Derry find Mr. Lamb’s conversation peculiar? (On the Face of It)

“Christ, Sophie, you’re still at school.”
What image do you form of Geoff as a brother from the above context? (Going Places)

How was self-reliance intertwined with the Champaran incident? (Indigo)

“I’ve plenty of time. I’ll learn it tomorrow. And now you see where we’ve come out.”
What does M. Hamel mean to convey through these lines?(The Last Lesson)

How can Earth play the role of a teacher according to Pablo Neruda? (Keeping Quiet)

What valid reason does Rudyard Kipling have to call an interview immoral? (The Interview)

‘And such too is the grandeur of dooms’. How can ‘grandeur of dooms’ be impressive and inspiring according to Keats?(A Thing of Beauty)

‘It is only war that makes people enemies.’ Analyse the theme of the lesson ‘The Enemy’ in the light of the above statement.

Compare the characters of Zitkala-Sa and Bama in terms of their struggle, pain, determination, and success. (Memories of Childhood)

Umberto Eco: “I consider myself a University professor who writes novels on Sundays”.
Umberto Eco in The Interview and William Douglas in Deep Water are multifaceted personalities. Elaborate with reference to the texts.

Analyse the theme of optimism being the right approach to life in the play ‘On the Face of It’.

Dr. Sadao’s basic human values and the education he received gave him the ability to rise above prejudices. Analyse the theme of ‘The Enemy’ in the light of the above statement.

In Indigo, Gandhi as the sole representative of peasants fought against the injustice to share-croppers and saved them from the exploitation of the British. On the other hand, bangle makers in Firozabad in Lost Spring felt ‘There is no leader among them, no one could help them see things differently’ and they were caught in the vicious circle.
With reference to the two texts, analyse the importance of a leader and how Gandhi emerged as an ideal leader.

‘I’m not fond of curtains.’ What does the above statement speak of Mr. Lamb’s character? (On the Face of It)

Why did the servants leave the house despite their concern for their master Dr. Sadao? (The Enemy)

Why did Derry enter Mr. Lamb's garden?

Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?

Why did Dr. Sadao treat the American soldier, even though it was an unpatriotic act? Describe the difficulties faced by Dr. Sadao when he decided to help the enemy soldier. (The Enemy)