Acs bangla

            XII UNIT : I -prose

Choose the appropriate answer for each question:

1. What is the narrator's primary motivation for visiting Deoli station?
   A. He needs to catch a specific train departing from there.
   B. He enjoys the bustling atmosphere   again.
   D. He is on a business trip to the town of Deoli.

2. What physical characteristic of the young girl draws the narrator's attention?
   A. Her bright and colorful clothing
   B. Her warm and friendly smile
   C. Her dark and troubled eyes
   D. Her loud and boisterous voice

3. The story's title, "The Night Train at Deoli," suggests a sense of —
   A. Excitement and adventure
   B. Bustling activity and commerce
   C. Mystery and longing
   D. Comfort and familiarity

4. Which word best describes the narrator's emotional state in the story?
   A. Indifference and boredom
   B. Anger and frustration
   C. Tenderness and longing
   D. Exuberance and joy

5. What is the significance of the title "Strong Roots" in this extract?
   A. It refers to the author's extensive family lineage.
   B. It describes the lush vegetation of the author's hometown.
   C. It symbolizes the fundamental values instilled in the author during his childhood.
   D. It foreshadows the author's future achievements in science and technology.

6) What does Abdul Kalam's father teach him about Trouble and suffering in extract?

A)They are punishments for wrong doings.

B) One should always seek help to overcome them. 

C) They are inevitable parts of life that lead to growth and self-discovery.

D)  They are opportunities to escape from responsibilities.

7. Based on the extract, how would you describe Abdul Kalam's mother?
   A. She was a stern disciplinarian who focused on academic success.
   B. She was known for her compassion and generosity towards others.
   C. She played a minor role in Abdul Kalam's upbringing.
   D. She prioritized material wealth and social status.

8. What is the main purpose of Virginia Woolf creating the fictional character of Judith Shakespeare?
   A. To explore the life of William Shakespeare's actual sister.
   B. To highlight the societal limitations placed on women's creativity in Elizabethan England.
   C. To argue for the importance of formal education for all.
   D. To provide a biographical account of female playwrights of the era.

9. In the passage, Woolf suggests that Judith Shakespeare would have possessed a talent for:
   A. Politics and philosophy
   B. Music and writing
   C. Science and mathematics
   D. Business and commerce

10. What is the likely fate Woolf predicts for a gifted woman like Judith in Elizabethan society?
    A. She would achieve great success as a writer despite the limitations.
    B. She would be encouraged to develop her talents and contribute to the arts.
    C. She would likely be ostracized and deemed unfit for artistic pursuits.
    D. She would find a supportive community to help her flourish as a writer.

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XII UNIT : II -VERSE 

1. The speaker in "Our Casuarina Tree" expresses a feeling of

A. Contentment and joy

B. Longing and nostalgia

C. Fear and anger

D. Excitement and anticipation

2. The casuarina tree in the poem is a symbol of –

A. Strength and resilience

B. Beauty and serenity

C. Change and impermanence

D. Loneliness and isolation