CBSE Class 12 Hindi Core Question Paper 2008 Code 2/2 is available for download here. CBSE conducted the Class 12 Hindi Core exam on March 29, 2008. The paper carries 100 marks and the time allowed is 3 hours.

Also Check: CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2008 (All Subjects)

The Hindi Core question paper includes the following types of questions:

  • The question paper has 14 questions, all compulsory, for 100 marks in 3 hours
  • Section A (Khand Ka) has a poetry extract and an unseen prose passage for 20 marks
  • Section B (Khand Kha) covers writing and media (essay, letter, short answers on media and a feature) for 20 marks
  • Section C (Khand Ga) is based on the textbooks Aroh Part 2 and Vitan Part 2 for 60 marks
  • Internal choice is given in several questions

CBSE Class 12 Hindi Core Question Paper 2008 Code 2/2 PDF

CBSE Class 12 Hindi Core 2008 Question Paper Details

Exam CBSE Class 12 Board Examination 2008
Subject Hindi Core
Paper code 2/2
Exam date March 29, 2008
Time allowed 3 hours
Maximum marks 100
Total questions 14 (attempt 14)

CBSE Class 12 Hindi Core Question Paper Pattern and Marking Scheme

The CBSE Class 12 Hindi Core 2008 question paper is of 100 marks and has 14 questions, of which 14 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 Hindi Core Question Paper Pattern 2008

Section Questions Question Type Choice Marks per Question Marks
Section A (Khand Ka): Apathit Bodh (unseen reading comprehension) Q1 Poetry extract: five questions of 2 marks each, with internal choice of extract All 1 10 10
Q2 Unseen prose passage: five questions of 2 marks each All 1 10 10
Section B (Khand Kha): Abhivyakti aur Madhyam (writing and media) Q3 Essay (about 200 words) on one of four topics All 1 5 5
Q4 Letter writing, with internal choice All 1 5 5
Q5 Five short-answer questions on media (1 mark each) All 1 5 5
Q6 Feature (about 150 words) on one of two topics All 1 5 5
Section C (Khand Ga): Aroh Part 2 and Vitan Part 2 (textbooks) Q7 Poetry extracts: explanation with context of any two of three, 5 marks each All 1 10 10
Q8 Poetry extract: three questions of 2 marks each, with internal choice All 1 6 6
Q9 Poetry short-answer questions: any two of three, 2 marks each All 1 4 4
Q10 Prose extract: four questions of 2 marks each, with internal choice All 1 8 8
Q11 Prose short-answer questions: any four of five, 3 marks each All 1 12 12
Q12 Vitan and prose short-answer questions: any three of four, 3 marks each All 1 9 9
Q13 Short-answer questions: any two of three, 3 marks each All 1 6 6
Q14 Long-answer question on Vitan Part 2 / Aroh Part 2, with internal choice All 1 5 5
Total 14 questions Attempt 14 100

CBSE Class 12 Hindi Core Marks Distribution 2008

Question Type Questions to Attempt Marks per Question Total Marks
Poetry extract: five questions of 2 marks each, with internal choice of extract (Apathit Bodh) 1 10 10
Unseen prose passage: five questions of 2 marks each (Apathit Bodh) 1 10 10
Essay (about 200 words) on one of four topics (Abhivyakti aur Madhyam) 1 5 5
Letter writing, with internal choice (Abhivyakti aur Madhyam) 1 5 5
Five short-answer questions on media (1 mark each) (Abhivyakti aur Madhyam) 1 5 5
Feature (about 150 words) on one of two topics (Abhivyakti aur Madhyam) 1 5 5
Poetry extracts: explanation with context of any two of three, 5 marks each (Aroh and Vitan) 1 10 10
Poetry extract: three questions of 2 marks each, with internal choice (Aroh and Vitan) 1 6 6
Poetry short-answer questions: any two of three, 2 marks each (Aroh and Vitan) 1 4 4
Prose extract: four questions of 2 marks each, with internal choice (Aroh and Vitan) 1 8 8
Prose short-answer questions: any four of five, 3 marks each (Aroh and Vitan) 1 12 12
Vitan and prose short-answer questions: any three of four, 3 marks each (Aroh and Vitan) 1 9 9
Short-answer questions: any two of three, 3 marks each (Aroh and Vitan) 1 6 6
Long-answer question on Vitan Part 2 / Aroh Part 2, with internal choice (Aroh and Vitan) 1 5 5
Total 14 100