CBSE Class 12 English Core Question Paper 2004 Code 1-2-1 is available for download here. CBSE conducted the Class 12 English Core exam on March 12, 2004. The paper carries 100 marks and the time allowed is 3 hours.
Also Check: CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2004 (All Subjects)
The English Core question paper includes the following types of questions:
- The question paper has 11 questions (A1, A2, B1 to B4 and C1 to C5), all compulsory, for 100 marks in 3 hours
- The paper is divided into three sections: Section A (Reading Skills) for 20 marks, Section B (Advanced Writing Skills) for 35 marks and Section C (Text-books) for 45 marks
- Section A has two unseen passages: A1 carries 12 marks and A2 carries 8 marks (note-making and a summary in about 80 words)
- Section B has a short writing task of 5 marks (50 words) and three long writing tasks of 10 marks each, with internal choice in each question
- Section C has textbook questions of 8, 12, 10, 7 and 8 marks, with internal choice in the two 150-word questions
- The paper prints no separate reading time and asks candidates not to exceed the prescribed word limits
CBSE Class 12 English Core Question Paper 2004 Code 1-2-1 PDF
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CBSE Class 12 English Core 2004 Question Paper Details
| Exam | CBSE Class 12 Board Examination 2004 |
| Subject | English Core |
| Paper code | 1-2-1 |
| Exam date | March 12, 2004 |
| Time allowed | 3 hours |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Total questions | 11 (attempt 11) |
CBSE Class 12 English Core Question Paper Pattern and Marking Scheme
The CBSE Class 12 English Core 2004 question paper is of 100 marks and has 11 questions, of which 11 are to be attempted. The tables below give the section-wise paper pattern and the split of marks, as printed in the official question paper.
CBSE Class 12 English Core Question Paper Pattern 2004
| Section | Questions | Question Type | Choice | Marks per Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A (Reading Skills) | A1 | Unseen passage: comprehension questions (9 marks) and vocabulary, finding words (3 marks) | All 1 | 12 | 12 |
| A2 | Unseen passage: note-making with a title (5 marks) and a summary in about 80 words (3 marks) | All 1 | 8 | 8 | |
| Section B (Advanced Writing Skills) | B1 | Short writing task in 50 words (advertisement, notice, formal reply or invitation), with internal choice | All 1 | 5 | 5 |
| B2-B4 | Long writing tasks: report (about 125 words), letter and article (200 words), each with internal choice | All 3 | 10 | 30 | |
| Section C (Text-books) | C1 | Prose passage from the textbook with five short comprehension questions | All 1 | 8 | 8 |
| C2 | Short-answer questions in about 30 to 40 words (six questions of 2 marks each) | All 1 | 12 | 12 | |
| C3 | Long-answer literature question in 150 words, with internal choice | All 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| C4 | Long-answer literature question in 150 words, with internal choice | All 1 | 7 | 7 | |
| C5 | Short-answer questions in about 30 to 40 words (four questions of 2 marks each) | All 1 | 8 | 8 | |
| Total | 11 questions | Attempt 11 | 100 |
CBSE Class 12 English Core Marks Distribution 2004
| Question Type | Questions to Attempt | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unseen passage: comprehension questions (9 marks) and vocabulary, finding words (3 marks) (Section A) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Unseen passage: note-making with a title (5 marks) and a summary in about 80 words (3 marks) (Section A) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Short writing task in 50 words (advertisement, notice, formal reply or invitation), with internal choice (Section B) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Long writing tasks: report (about 125 words), letter and article (200 words), each with internal choice (Section B) | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Prose passage from the textbook with five short comprehension questions (Section C) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Short-answer questions in about 30 to 40 words (six questions of 2 marks each) (Section C) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Long-answer literature question in 150 words, with internal choice (Section C) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Long-answer literature question in 150 words, with internal choice (Section C) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Short-answer questions in about 30 to 40 words (four questions of 2 marks each) (Section C) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 11 | 100 |
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