AHSEC CLASS 12 ENGLISH SOLVED PAPER - 2026| ASSEB BOARD
2026
ENGLISH
Full Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 30
Time: Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
SECTION-A
(Reading Skill)
(Marks: 10)
1. Read the following passage carefully:
Among all the planets of our solar
system, the Earth is the only known planet which supports life. (The
environment of the Earth has made the existence, growth and development of all
living beings possible.
The meaning of the word 'environment'
is surrounding. We are surrounded by and interacting with various types of
radiation, air, water, soil, rocks and minerals which are called abiotic
factors of environment. Similarly, we are also interacting with and are
surrounded by our biotic environment consisting of living organisms which
interact with each other and are inseparably bound up with their abiotic
environment.
Environment affects the size, shape
and colour of plants and animals and the ways in which they grow and live. The
environment may even be responsible for the survival of a particular organism.
We get our food, clothing, shelter and many other necessary things from the
environment. Human environment has a cultural dimension as well.
She lives surrounded by what she has
made. Environmental Science attempts to understand the environment of our
planet, and the impact of human life on our environment and vice versa. It is
also a search for the solutions to the major environmental issues that confront
us today.
Environmental degradation is perhaps
the greatest threat to our survival on the Earth. Such degradation may be
caused by nature. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslide, floods and
droughts, lightning, hailstorms, cyclones, etc.-all can damage and cause
hazards to all forms of life on the Earth. But man-made destruction is more
dangerous for our environment, posing a serious threat to the future of
mankind.
When environmental degradation is not
very significant, nature can recover from the impact on its own. But during the
last few decades, the world has been facing serious environmental problems due
to an abnormal increase in population and an unplanned and unwise use of mega
technology. All the three major components of our environment-air, water and
land-are polluted now, creating serious health hazards.
The United Nations Conference on the
Human Environment held in Stockholm in June 1972, the United Nations Conference
on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 and the World
Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg (2002) are among the major
UN-led initiatives to draw pointed attention to the fast-deteriorating
condition of our environment.
On the basis of your understanding of
the passage, answer the following questions:
(a) What has made life on the Earth
possible? 1
Ans:- The Earth's environment has made the
existence, growth, and advancement of all living beings possible.
(b) What are the biotic factors of
environment? 2
Ans:- Biotic factors include all living
organisms that interact with one another and are inextricably linked to their
surrounding abiotic environment.
(c) What does Environmental Science
attempt to study? 2
Ans:- Environmental science seeks to
understand our planet's environment, studies the impact of human life on the
environment (and vice versa), and seeks solutions to major environmental
issues.
(d) Mention two recent developments
in the last few decades that have led to serious environmental problems. 2
Ans:- These two recent developments
are:- the
unprecedented growth in population, and the unplanned and indiscriminate use of
mega-technology.
(e) Name any two UN-led initiatives
to combat the environmental crisis. 2
Ans:- Two major UN-led initiatives
are as follows:-
(i) The 'UN Conference on the Human
Environment' held in Stockholm (June 1972)
(ii) The 'World Summit on Sustainable
Development' held in Johannesburg (2002)
(f) What is the meaning of the word
'environment'? 1
Ans:- The term 'Environment' refers to the
'surrounding' (or immediate surroundings).
SECTION-B
(Advanced Writing Skills)
(Marks: 25)
2. Write
a notice on behalf of the Organizing Committee asking the interested students
to participate in an Inter-college Quiz to be held next month. You are Dibya,
Secretary, Debate and Symposium, of your college. (Word Limit: 50) 5
Ans:-
|
NOTICE INTER-COLLEGE
QUIZ COMPETITION 15th May, 2026 This is to inform all students
that our college is organizing an Inter-College Quiz Competition next month.
Interested students are requested to register their names with the
undersigned by 30th May, 2026. Showcase your knowledge and win exciting
prizes! Dibya Secretary, Debate and Symposium |
Or
Water is precious and we cannot
afford to waste it. Prepare an attractive poster, in not more than 50 words,
urging people to adopt various methods of rainwater harvesting in their own
locality.
Ans:-
3. You
went to a Book Fair in your town organized by the Publication Board of Assam. A
large number of publishing houses from across the State participated in it.
Write a detailed report on the event, in 100-125 words, to be published in The
Assam Tribune'. 10
Ans:-
Grand Literary Festival in Tinsukia
By Staff
Reporter
Tinsukia, May
25:
A magnificent 10-day book fair, jointly organized by the Assam Publication
Board and the local Booksellers' Association, concluded yesterday at the GNB
Road grounds. This massive event gave a tremendous boost to the region's
literary landscape.
Over 100 prominent
publishing houses from across the state participated in the fair, showcasing a
diverse collection of fiction, academic texts, and children's literature.
Attractive discounts offered at various stalls drew massive crowds of students
and book lovers. The event also featured engaging literary sessions, poetry
recitations, and book launches, providing a valuable platform for dialogue
between emerging and established authors. The fair proved to be a resounding
success, culminating in an awards distribution ceremony. It effectively
rekindled the love for printed books in the digital age.
Your
school/college has recently celebrated 'cleanliness week' organizing a series
of programmes and competitions. Prepare a report, in about 125 words, to be
published in your school/college magazine.
Ans:-
Report on
the 'Swachhata Saptah' (Cleanliness Week) Celebration
Our college recently
celebrated 'Swachhata Saptah' (Cleanliness Week) with great enthusiasm from May
11th to May 16th. Organized under the aegis of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, this
initiative aimed to foster awareness regarding cleanliness and environmental
conservation among the students.
This week-long
program commenced with a massive cleanliness drive, during which students
and teachers actively participated in clearing litter and debris from
classrooms, laboratories, and the sports ground. Throughout the week, various
inter-class competitions were organized, including poster-making, essay
writing, and slogan writing contests centered on the theme "Green Campus,
Clean Campus."
On the final
day,
a seminar was conducted by invited environmentalists focusing on waste
segregation and the hazards posed by plastic waste. The program concluded with
a prize distribution ceremony, wherein our Principal presented awards to the
winners of the various competitions and urged everyone to uphold these positive
habits in their daily lives.
By: Riyan Das, Student
EditorGuwahati, 25 May 2026
4. You are Aruna/Arun. You have just
come across an advertisement for the post of Assistant Teacher in Modern High
School, Goalpara. Write an application in response to the advertisement.
Include in the application your biodata as well. 10
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