CBSE Class 12 English Core Question Paper 2020 (Set 2 - 1/5/2) details are given here. CBSE conducted the Class 12 English Core examination on February 27, 2020, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
The English Core theory paper is of 80 marks and the time allowed is 3 hours.
The 1/5/2 paper consists of 10 questions divided into three sections:
- Section A is Reading (20 marks),
- Section B is Writing Skills (30 marks),
- Section C is Literature: Text Books (30 marks).
All questions are compulsory. There is no overall choice, but an internal choice is given in one question in Section A, four questions in Section B and three questions in Section C. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
CBSE Class 12 English Core Question Paper 2020 (Set 2 - 1/5/2) with Solution PDF
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CBSE Class 12 English Core 2020 Set 2 (1/5/2) Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Section | Section Name | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | Reading | 20 |
| B | Writing Skills | 30 |
| C | Literature: Text Books | 30 |
| Total | 10 questions | 80 |
CBSE Class 12 English Core 2020 | Paper Analysis
Source: Vidyalay Study Point
CBSE Class 12 English Core 2020 Set 2 (1/5/2) Question Paper FAQs
Ques. How many questions are there in the CBSE Class 12 English Core 2020 Set 2 (1/5/2) question paper?
Ans. The paper has 10 questions in three sections for 80 marks: Section A (Reading) carries 20 marks, Section B (Writing Skills) carries 30 marks and Section C (Literature: Text Books) carries 30 marks. All questions are compulsory.
Ques. Is there any internal choice in the CBSE Class 12 English Core 2020 paper?
Ans. There is no overall choice, but an internal choice is provided in one question in Section A, four questions in Section B and three questions in Section C. Make your choice correctly.
Ques. Is there a word limit in the CBSE Class 12 English Core 2020 paper?
Ans. Yes. The general instructions say that you must not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions, and separate instructions are given with each section and question.
Ques. How much time do you get for the CBSE Class 12 English Core 2020 paper?
Ans. The paper is of 3 hours (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM). The question paper is handed out at 10:15 AM, and you get 15 minutes to read it before writing starts at 10:30 AM.
Ques. What does the Q.P. code 1/5/2 mean?
Ans. 1/5/2 is the Q.P. code printed on the question paper: 1 is the number CBSE uses for the English Core paper. CBSE issued 15 such codes for the English Core exam held on February 27, 2020, all with the same 80-mark pattern.
Ques. Where can I get the official CBSE Class 12 English Core 2020 question paper?
Ans. The official question papers are published on the CBSE website, cbse.gov.in, under the previous year question papers section.








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