MARKING SCHEME (2023-24)
ENGLISH CORE (Code No. 301)
CLASS-XII
SECTION A : READING SKILLS (22 marks)
1. Literary passage 12m
i B. It serves as the ship's computer 1
[It is mentioned in the text that the white lab mouse in the control room of the Heart of No partial credit
Gold spaceship is the ship's computer.]
ii C. Loss and change 1
[Destruction of his home planet = loss and the introduction of new technologies = change] No partial credit
iii Descriptive 2
"In the center of the room was a large console covered in buttons and -2 for correct
identification
switches, and in the middle of the console was a small, white mouse." -1 for correct
[This description provides a clear image of the setting and the unconventional form of the identification of
ship's computer.] either
Humorous
"Oh, not again," groaned Ford.
[This line is humorous because it suggests that the ship's computer, Eddie, frequently offers
to sing songs and annoy the crew. Ford's reaction of groaning implies that this is a common
occurrence and that he's tired of it. The humour comes from the fact that a computer is
attempting to sing a song, which is an unexpected and absurd situation.]
Note- Accept any other appropriate example identified from the text.
iv ▪ highly intelligent / technologically advanced [they built the Earth as a giant 1
computer] No partial credit
▪ indifferent to the suffering of other beings [they ran out of money and had to
destroy the Earth to make way for a hyperspace bypass.]
v C. Impressive, yes? 1
No partial credit
vi The name "The Paranoid Android" is ironic because- 2
▪ it is unexpected for a robot to exhibit human-like emotions such as -2 for correct
interpretation
paranoia. and explanation
▪ robots are often thought of as logical and unemotional, whereas the -Partial credit 1
name "paranoid" implies irrational fear and anxiety. for partially
▪ it plays with readers' expectations and stereotypes of robots. addressing the
Q
- No ½ credit
vii The comparison is with cobblers, who take scraps of leather and stitch them 1
together to create a shoe, in the same way in which the body of Marvin was No partial credit
put together or ‘cobbled’, using spare parts. [The word "cobbled" here, implies a
sense of roughness and unevenness, as if the body has been put together in a haphazard
manner. It also suggests that the body is assembled together, rather than being a cohesive
whole.]
viii The statement by Marvin, despite being an android, humanizes the character 2
by evoking a sense of loneliness and isolation that is relatable to the reader. -2 for correct
interpretation
It also emphasizes the theme of the alienation and lack of communication and explanation
between beings in the vastness of space.
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, This creates a sense of sympathy towards Marvin and also raises questions -Partial credit 1
about the meaning and value of existence, regardless of whether one is for partially
addressing the
organic or synthetic. Q
- No ½ credit
ix B. (b) (c) and (d) 1
[(a) accurate -represents the main focus of the excerpt: Marvin, a depressed and paranoid No partial credit
android who precedes humanity; (b) incorrect- downplaying serious implications and though
the passage does contain humorous elements, it also deals with weighty topics such as the
destruction of Earth and the search for a new home; (c) incorrect- no mention of aliens ; (d)
incorrect- there is no mention of time travel in the excerpt. The technologies mentioned,
such as the Heart of Gold spaceship and the Infinite Improbability Drive, are related to time
travel; (e) correct- there is mention of a new technology, the Infinite Improbability Drive,
that allowed for Arthur’s quick travel across galaxies in a spaceship]
2. Case-based factual passage 10 m
i Some possible ways: (Any 2/ relevant) 2
▪ Help travel companies to tailor their services to meet the preferences
- Full credit 2, to
and expectations of young adult travellers, leading to increased two relevant
customer satisfaction and loyalty. ways
▪ Provide insights for the development of new travel packages and -partial credit 1,
itineraries that cater to the specific needs and interests of young adult to one relevant
travellers. way
-No ½ credit
▪ Enable the tourism industry to better understand the changing
preferences and behaviours of young adult travellers, which can inform
future marketing and promotional strategies.
▪ Can help policymakers and tourism boards to identify key trends and
areas of growth in the tourism sector, and plan accordingly.
▪ Allow researchers to gain a better understanding of the motivations and
travel behaviours of young adults, which can inform academic studies
and literature in the field.
▪ Can provide a benchmark for comparison with similar studies conducted
in different regions or countries, helping to identify cross-cultural
differences in travel preferences.
▪ Help young adults themselves to gain a better understanding of their
own travel preferences and motivations, and make more informed
travel decisions in the future.
▪ Can highlight the importance of certain factors in the decision-making
process for young adult travellers, such as budget, safety, and cultural
exploration, which can inform discussions and debates around the
future of the tourism industry.
ii D. Desire for making new friends 1
No partial credit
iii The top choices in the survey, for traveling solo and in a group suggest that 1
young adult travellers value independence and freedom when traveling No partial credit
alone and when traveling in a group, they value socializing and making new
friends.
iv (b) Nawaz 1
No partial credit
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ENGLISH CORE (Code No. 301)
CLASS-XII
SECTION A : READING SKILLS (22 marks)
1. Literary passage 12m
i B. It serves as the ship's computer 1
[It is mentioned in the text that the white lab mouse in the control room of the Heart of No partial credit
Gold spaceship is the ship's computer.]
ii C. Loss and change 1
[Destruction of his home planet = loss and the introduction of new technologies = change] No partial credit
iii Descriptive 2
"In the center of the room was a large console covered in buttons and -2 for correct
identification
switches, and in the middle of the console was a small, white mouse." -1 for correct
[This description provides a clear image of the setting and the unconventional form of the identification of
ship's computer.] either
Humorous
"Oh, not again," groaned Ford.
[This line is humorous because it suggests that the ship's computer, Eddie, frequently offers
to sing songs and annoy the crew. Ford's reaction of groaning implies that this is a common
occurrence and that he's tired of it. The humour comes from the fact that a computer is
attempting to sing a song, which is an unexpected and absurd situation.]
Note- Accept any other appropriate example identified from the text.
iv ▪ highly intelligent / technologically advanced [they built the Earth as a giant 1
computer] No partial credit
▪ indifferent to the suffering of other beings [they ran out of money and had to
destroy the Earth to make way for a hyperspace bypass.]
v C. Impressive, yes? 1
No partial credit
vi The name "The Paranoid Android" is ironic because- 2
▪ it is unexpected for a robot to exhibit human-like emotions such as -2 for correct
interpretation
paranoia. and explanation
▪ robots are often thought of as logical and unemotional, whereas the -Partial credit 1
name "paranoid" implies irrational fear and anxiety. for partially
▪ it plays with readers' expectations and stereotypes of robots. addressing the
Q
- No ½ credit
vii The comparison is with cobblers, who take scraps of leather and stitch them 1
together to create a shoe, in the same way in which the body of Marvin was No partial credit
put together or ‘cobbled’, using spare parts. [The word "cobbled" here, implies a
sense of roughness and unevenness, as if the body has been put together in a haphazard
manner. It also suggests that the body is assembled together, rather than being a cohesive
whole.]
viii The statement by Marvin, despite being an android, humanizes the character 2
by evoking a sense of loneliness and isolation that is relatable to the reader. -2 for correct
interpretation
It also emphasizes the theme of the alienation and lack of communication and explanation
between beings in the vastness of space.
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, This creates a sense of sympathy towards Marvin and also raises questions -Partial credit 1
about the meaning and value of existence, regardless of whether one is for partially
addressing the
organic or synthetic. Q
- No ½ credit
ix B. (b) (c) and (d) 1
[(a) accurate -represents the main focus of the excerpt: Marvin, a depressed and paranoid No partial credit
android who precedes humanity; (b) incorrect- downplaying serious implications and though
the passage does contain humorous elements, it also deals with weighty topics such as the
destruction of Earth and the search for a new home; (c) incorrect- no mention of aliens ; (d)
incorrect- there is no mention of time travel in the excerpt. The technologies mentioned,
such as the Heart of Gold spaceship and the Infinite Improbability Drive, are related to time
travel; (e) correct- there is mention of a new technology, the Infinite Improbability Drive,
that allowed for Arthur’s quick travel across galaxies in a spaceship]
2. Case-based factual passage 10 m
i Some possible ways: (Any 2/ relevant) 2
▪ Help travel companies to tailor their services to meet the preferences
- Full credit 2, to
and expectations of young adult travellers, leading to increased two relevant
customer satisfaction and loyalty. ways
▪ Provide insights for the development of new travel packages and -partial credit 1,
itineraries that cater to the specific needs and interests of young adult to one relevant
travellers. way
-No ½ credit
▪ Enable the tourism industry to better understand the changing
preferences and behaviours of young adult travellers, which can inform
future marketing and promotional strategies.
▪ Can help policymakers and tourism boards to identify key trends and
areas of growth in the tourism sector, and plan accordingly.
▪ Allow researchers to gain a better understanding of the motivations and
travel behaviours of young adults, which can inform academic studies
and literature in the field.
▪ Can provide a benchmark for comparison with similar studies conducted
in different regions or countries, helping to identify cross-cultural
differences in travel preferences.
▪ Help young adults themselves to gain a better understanding of their
own travel preferences and motivations, and make more informed
travel decisions in the future.
▪ Can highlight the importance of certain factors in the decision-making
process for young adult travellers, such as budget, safety, and cultural
exploration, which can inform discussions and debates around the
future of the tourism industry.
ii D. Desire for making new friends 1
No partial credit
iii The top choices in the survey, for traveling solo and in a group suggest that 1
young adult travellers value independence and freedom when traveling No partial credit
alone and when traveling in a group, they value socializing and making new
friends.
iv (b) Nawaz 1
No partial credit
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