AHSEC CLASS 12 EDUCATION SOLVED PAPER - 2026| ASSEB BOARD
2026
EDUCATION
Full Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 30
Time: Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
1. Answer the following questions (any twelve): 1x12=12
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Gauhati University was established in the year
1948.
(b) The name of the first secondary school of
Assam is Guwahati Seminary (now known as Cotton
Collegiate School).
(c) The ‘World Population Day’ is observed on 11th July.
(d) Stimulus has no influence on involuntary (or non- voluntary) attention.
(e) Counselling is remedial
function of mental hygiene.
(f) Median (or Mode)
is the positional measure of central tendency.
(g) The insightful method of learning is based
on Gestalt theory.
(h) Attention is not a mental power, but a
mental activity (or process).
Answer the following question is one sentence
or in one word:
(i) In which year was the Protection of Women
from Domestic Violence Bill’ passed?
Ans:-
This bill was passed by Parliament in 2005 (and officially came into force on
October 26, 2006).
(j) Why is recognition easier than recall?
Ans:-
Recognition is easier, as it involves identifying something previously learned
when it is presented as a cue (such as in multiple-choice questions); whereas
recall requires retrieving information from memory entirely without any
external cues.
(k) 25% of the scores in a distribution is
less than the score 40 and 25% is more than the score 62. Find out the quartile
deviation of the distribution.
(l) Who was the Chairman of the Secondary
Education Commission, 1952-53?
Ans:-
Dr. A. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar (Vice-Chancellor of Madras University) served as
the Chairman.
(m) What was the name of the programme adopted
for improvement of primary education in India on the basis of the National Education
Policy, 1986?
Ans:-
Operation Blackboard.
(n) Write a common characteristic of
maturation and learning.
Ans:-
Both maturity and learning result in a change, modification, or improvement in
an individual's behavior and capabilities.
(o) A boy normally tries to talk like his
father or elder brother. Which method of learning seems to operate in this
case?
Ans:-
Imitation (or learning by observation).
(p) What does the Greek term ‘hygiene’ mean?
Ans:-
It is derived from the ancient Greek word *Hygies* (or named after the Greek
goddess Hygieia), which essentially means healthy, wholesome, or the art of
health.
2. Answer any
twelve of the following questions: 2x12=24
(a) What do you mean by Vocationalization of
secondary education?
Ans:-
The vocationalization of secondary education refers to the inclusion of
practical trades, crafts, and career-oriented subjects within the school
curriculum. Its objective is to equip adolescents with the specific skills
necessary for employability, self-reliance, and productivity, rather than
focusing solely on general theoretical education.
(b) Write the structure of secondary education
as suggested by the Kothari Commission.
Ans:- The Kothari Commission (1964–66)
proposed an integrated 10+2+3 educational structure. Specifically, it divided
secondary education into two levels:-
(i)
Lower Secondary Stage:
A 2 to 3-year course (Grades IX and X) providing general education; and
(ii) Upper Secondary Stage: A 2-year specialized course (Grades XI and
XII).
(c) Why is non-formal education considered as
a flexible system of education?
Ans:- Non-formal
education is considered flexible because it is not bound by the rigid and
strict rules characteristic of regular formal schooling. It offers learners the
freedom to choose the time, place, and pace of their studies, and adapts its
curriculum to suit the specific needs, age, and life circumstances of the
learners.
(d) “All open education is distance education,
but all distance education is not open education.” Give two reasons.
Ans:-
(i) Access and Criteria: Open education generally removes admission
barriers, allowing anyone to enroll regardless of formal qualifications.
Conversely, distance education often requires strict prerequisites (such as
previous degrees or mark sheets) for admission.
(ii) Learning Flexibility: Open education grants learners maximum
flexibility regarding what, when, and how they learn. Distance education, while
utilizing remote teaching methods, may still involve rigid deadlines and a
fixed, structured curriculum.
(e) “Physical education leads to a healthy life.”
Give two reasons.
Ans:- (i) Physical Fitness: It promotes regular physical activity, which
strengthens the heart, muscles, and bones, and helps prevent lifestyle-related
diseases such as obesity.
(ii) Mental Well-being: Engaging in physical sports and exercise
reduces stress and anxiety, thereby fostering emotional stability and overall
mental health.
(f) What do you mean by ‘women empowerment’?
Ans:-
Women's empowerment refers to the process by which women gain power and control
over their own lives. It involves enhancing their self-worth, decision-making
capabilities, and access to equal opportunities (in education, employment, and
politics), as well as addressing social inequalities and gender biases.
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