JAC Board Class 12 English Core 2026 Objective Question Set 3 helps students practice important MCQs with answers, based on the latest syllabus for effective board exam preparation.
English Core MCQ Set 3
1. Notice writing is an example of ?
a. Formal communication
b. Non Formal communication
c. Informal communication
d. Personal communication
Ans: A
2. What is the primary purpose of a notice ?
a. To advertise a product
b. To provide detailed information about an event or announcement
c. To write a letter to an individual
d. To present a formal essay
Ans: B
3. Which of the following should be included in a letter to the editor ?
a. Personal background of the writer
b. A clear and concise opinion on the topic being discussed
c. Advertisements or promotions
d. A formal greeting to the audience
Ans: B
4. What did M. Hamel say was the most valuable thing to preserve in the face of adversity ?
a. Money
b. Honour
c. The French language
d. Freedom
Ans: C
5. What is the central theme of Lost Spring ?
a. The beauty of childhood
b. The harsh reality of child labour and poverty
c. The importance of education for all
d. The significance of family support
Ans: B
6. In Deep Water, why did William Douglas develop a fear of water ?
a. He nearly drowned in a lake
b. He was frightened by a strong swimmer
c. He had a traumatic experience at a swimming pool
d. He fell off a boat and was swept away
Ans: C
7. What does the rat trap symbolize in the story The Rat Trap ?
a. A desire for wealth
b. The trap of greed and deception
c. The harshness of life
d. The danger of trusting strangers
Ans: B
8. What was the main reason for the success of the Champaran movement in Indigo ?
a. The cooperation of local merchants
b. The intervention of the British government
c. The leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and the support of local peasants
d. The involvement of international organizations
Ans: C
9. In Poets and Pancakes, what does the author describe ?
a. A poet's creative process
b. The humour and irony of life in the film industry
c. The importance of breakfast in a poet's life
d. The cultural significance of pancakes
Ans: B
10. What is the significance of the third level in The Third Level ?
a. It represents the escape into a world of fantasy
b. It symbolizes the passage of time
c. It is a metaphor for economic prosperity
d. It is a dangerous underground railway system
Ans: A
11. What amount of money was stolen from the crofter's pouch ?
a. 30 dollars
b. 30 kronors
c. 30 rupees
d. 40 dollars
Ans: B
12. Why was the Tiger King so determined to kill 100 tigers in The Tiger King ?
a. To prove his strength to the British rulers
b. To fulfil a prophecy that he would die at the hands of a tiger
c. To showcase his love for wildlife conservation
d. To avenge the death of his father
Ans: B
13. What was the primary purpose of the author's journey in Journey to the End of the Earth ?
a. To study the glaciers and the polar ecosystem
b. To research the impact of climate change on the Arctic
c. To experience life in Antarctica
d. To meet indigenous communities in the South Pole
Ans: C
14. What was the dilemma faced by Dr. Sadao in The Enemy ?
a. Whether to save the life of an enemy soldier despite being at war
b. Whether to fight for the Japanese army
c. Whether to escape the war and live peacefully
d. Whether to disclose the enemy's location to his superiors
Ans: A
15. What is the key theme in On the Face of It ?
a. The joy of traveling to new places
b. The emotional and physical challenges faced by people with disabilities
c. The importance of self-confidence
d. The bond between family members
Ans: B
16. What decision does Dr. Sadao make at the end of The Enemy ?
a. He decides to inform the authorities about the soldier
b. He chooses to send the soldier back to his country
c. He helps the enemy soldier escape, disregarding the consequences
d. He decides to treat the soldier but turns him in to the police
Ans: C
Read the given extract and answer the question (17 to 19) :
“ A thing of beauty is a joy forever:
Its loveliness increases;
It will never
Pass into nothingness;
But still will keep
A bower quiet for us and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams and health and quiet breathing. “
17. The given extract is taken from the poem —
a. Keeping Quiet
b. My Mother at Sixty-six
c. A Thing of Beauty
d. A Roadside Stand
Ans: C
18. What is described as "a joy forever" in the poem ?
a. A beautiful memory
b. A thing of beauty
c. A work of art
d. A quiet sleep
Ans: B
19. What feelings does the poet associate with a thing of beauty ?
a. Fear and anxiety
b. Sweet dreams, health, and quiet breathing
c. Anger and frustration
d. Sadness and melancholy
Ans: B
20. What does the poet mean by "keeping quiet" ?
a. Staying away from people
b. Engaging in productive work
c. Refraining from speaking and taking time for self-reflection
d. Shouting in anger to be heard
Ans: C
21. What does the speaker suggest about the city people who pass by the roadside stand ?
a. They are ignorant of the struggles of rural life
b. They are generous and kind
c. They appreciate the art and work of rural people
d. They stop to admire the beauty of the countryside
Ans: A
22. The speaker's tone in The Roadside Stand can be best described as:
a. Joyful and hopeful
b. Sarcastic and bitter
c. Calm and serene
d. Confused and uncertain
Ans: B
23. How does Charley describe the people and the atmosphere at the third level ?
a. They are futuristic and advanced
b. They are wearing old-fashioned clothes, and the streets look like they are from the 19th century
c. They are from another planet
d. They seem to be living in a war-torn world
Ans: B
24. How many tigers does the Maharaja need to kill to prove the prophecy wrong in The Tiger King ?
a. 100
b. 50
c. 10
d. 99
Ans: A
25. Who are the two main characters in On the Face of It ?
a. Derry and Mr. Lamb
b. Derry and his mother
c. Mr. Lamb and his wife
d. Derry and his doctor
Ans: A
26. What advice does Mr. Lamb give to Derry about life in On the Face of It ?
a. He should focus on his physical appearance to be accepted
b. He should ignore the opinions of others and focus on the beauty of life
c. He should stay away from people to avoid rejection
d. He should get surgery to fix his disfigurement
Ans: B
27. What happens to the Maharaja's legacy after his death in The Tiger King ?
a. His son becomes a great ruler
b. His kingdom flourishes and becomes famous for its tigers
c. The tiger population increases and flourishes
d. His kingdom is taken over by the British
Ans: C
28. Why did Zitkala hide herself ?
a. To save herself
b. To save herself from a woman
c. To save herself from other children
d. To stop people from cutting her hair
Ans: D
29. What had hurt Bama in the society ?
a. Politics
b. Class students
c. Road shows
d. Practice of untouchability
Ans: D
30. What does the story The Tiger King suggest about the relationship between power and pride ?
a. Power should always be used wisely
b. Pride leads to self-destruction when abused
c. Power should be used only for personal gain
d. Pride is the most important trait for a ruler
Ans: B
