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Subject: English Core (301)
Class: XII 2023-24
Time allowed: 3 Hrs Max Marks: 80
General Instructions
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections-READING, WRITING and
LITERATURE.
2. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A: READING SKILLS (22 marks)
Reading Comprehension Through Unseen Passages
1. Read the following text. 12 m
Apollo, the Greek god of music and healing, always maintained that he was the greatest
musician in the world, until Marsyas, who was part animal and part human, played the
(1) flute. Apollo's jealousy and insecurity drove him to eventually slay Marsyas so that his
status as the greatest musician remained unchallenged. One’s usual imagination of a god
is a being who is all-knowing and pure in every intention. What makes the Greek gods
interesting is that they are shown as flawed beings who do not always act like ‘Gods’.
In appearance, the gods resemble mortals, whom, however, they far surpass in beauty,
grandeur, and strength; they are also more commanding in stature, height being
considered by the Greeks an attractive feature in men or women. They resemble human
(2) beings in their feelings and habits, marrying and having children with them. They require
daily nourishment to maintain their strength, and sleep to restore their energy. Their
blood, a bright magical fluid called Ichor, never causes disease, and, when shed,
produces new life.
The Greeks believed that the mental qualifications of their gods were much higher than
those of men, but, nevertheless, displayed human passions like revenge, deceit, and
jealousy. In mythological tales, the gods always punish the evil-doer and administer dire
(3) punishments to any mortal who dares to neglect their worship. They often visit mankind
and partake of their hospitality, and in many tales, both gods and goddesses become
attached to mortals. Although there were so many points of resemblance between gods
and men, there remained the one great characteristic distinction: immortality. Still, the
gods were not invulnerable, and were often wounded and suffered so much that they’d
pray for death. The gods could transport themselves to incredible distances with the
speed of thought.
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, They could be invisible at will, and could take the forms of men or animals as it suited
their convenience. They could also transform human beings into trees, stones, or
animals. Their robes were like those worn by mortals, but were perfect in form and much
(4) finer in texture. Their weapons also resembled those used by mankind. They often used
spears, shields, helmets, bows and arrows. Most of these divinities lived on the summit
of Mount Olympus, each having his or her own palace. Magnificent temples were
erected to their honour, rich gifts were presented to them, and living creatures were
sacrificed on their altars.
In Greek mythology, the gods take every opportunity to reveal and establish their
divinity but also fall prey to human impulses. Perhaps the Greeks did so to help
(5) generations of readers reflect on important life lessons to avoid tragic downfalls.
- E. M. Berens
Source (edited): 'Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome' -
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/22381/pg22381-images.html#page7
(448 words)
Answer the following questions based on the passage above.
i '... they are shown as flawed beings who do not always act like 'Gods'.
(paragraph 1)
Which of these are examples of the above statement?
I. Gods getting attached and falling in love
II. Gods punishing mortals for their wrongdoing
III. Gods showing kindness and compassion to all
IV. Gods deceiving everyone for their personal gain
V. Gods killing a mortal out of jealousy and insecurity
Select the correct option.
A. Only I and III
B. Only II and V
C. Only I, IV, and V
D. Only II, IV, and V
ii Which of these would Apollo most likely say about Marsyas' musical ability? 1
A. 'Why does everyone think he plays music well? It is obvious that he
doesn't have talent.'
B. 'Why is he challenging me like that? I wonder what is troubling him that
I can heal.'
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, C. 'How can an animal play the flute? Such creatures must know their
place.'
D. 'How dare he play better than me? I am supposed to be the best in the
world.'
iii Why does the author begin the passage with a description of Apollo? 1
A. to show that the Greek Gods have immense power and influence over
the mortals
B. to emphasise the point that the Greek Gods are based in interesting
stories
C. to highlight the point that the Greek Gods are more human- like in
nature
D. to state that the Greek Gods are also allowed to make mistakes
iv What is ironic about Apollo being the one who slays Marsyas? Answer in 2
about 40 words.
v Based on your reading of paragraph 3, explain what 'invulnerable' means. 1
Answer in one sentence.
vi In 40 words, state any two ways that the Greek gods are superior to human 2
beings.
vii Complete the given sentence with ONE word. 1
From the fact that the Greek gods punish any mortal who neglects their
worship, we can infer that they are _____________.
viii Imagine that someone was born from Ichor. In which of these situations would 1
the Ichor be most useful?
A. a natural disaster that causes the earth to split apart
B. a pandemic that has been caused by a contagious virus
C. a war that requires transforming into another form quickly
D. a competitive entrance exam that is very tough to qualify for
ix What does the author mean by 'tragic downfalls' in paragraph 5? Give an 2
example of a tragic downfall in current times in about 40 words.
2. Read the following text. 10 m
ChatGPT has been gaining attention for how closely it mimics human-like responses.
Created by OpenAI in 2022, it is a chatbot that has been trained to have knowledge of
worldly events and phenomena up till September 2021 and to interpret the context of
(1) texts to produce meaningful responses. The tool can provide answers on many topics,
and often states disclaimers if it cannot answer a prompt accurately. Unlike a search
engine, it cannot browse the internet for information. It also does not collect any personal
information of users.
A survey was administered to understand the uses of ChatGPT in the fields of education,
healthcare and research. There were 420 participants in the study of which 59
respondents were from the medical field, 118 respondents were students and faculty from
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, the research field, 70 respondents identified as administrative staff, and 173 people
(2) marked 'other' as their occupation. Of the 420 respondents, only 40% had used ChatGPT
before. More medical trainees and students as well as research students had used
ChatGPT as compared to medical staff and research faculty.
The survey asked about the viability of ChatGPT for its use within the fields of
education, research, and healthcare. The following table summarises the responses.
(3)
Number of
Question Statement
respondents
Should No, it should be banned. 11
ChatGPT be I don't know; it is too early to make a
226
used in statement.
Education? Yes, it should be actively incorporated. 183
No, it should not be used at all. 6
I don't know; it is too early to make a
75
Should statement.
ChatGPT be Yes, but it should only be used to
68
used in brainstorm.
Research? Yes, as long as its use is transparently
259
disclosed.
Yes, disclosure is NOT needed. 10
No, it should not be used at all. 15
I don't know; it is too early to make a
177
Should statement.
ChatGPT be Yes, it can be used for administrative
176
used in purposes.
Healthcare? Yes, it can be used for any purpose. 51
Based on the responses, there was a greater uncertainty around its use in healthcare and
education, compared to using it in research. Regarding the use of ChatGPT in healthcare,
a significant portion of respondents (42%) approved of using it for administrative
purposes (for example, preparing patient profiles or reports) and a smaller population of
respondents (12.2%) felt it could be used for any purpose.
(4)
The current application of ChatGPT and its future potential needs to be examined. It can
help students understand texts and write more effectively, simplify medical information
for patients and automate administrative tasks, and prepare a summary of information
which otherwise would require hours of reading through various resources. However, its
negative impact must also be considered before institutions approve its use.
(5) - Multiple Authors
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