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Key Facts: PSEB Class 12 General English Exam

001

PSEB Class 12 subject code for General English (Compulsory) on scheme-of-studies materials

PSEB scheme of studies / subject code listings

80 + 20

Common General English marks split: Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100

PSEB Class 12 General English scheme / syllabus materials

~3 hours

Typical duration of the PSEB Class 12 General English theory paper

PSEB Class 12 exam pattern reporting / datesheet practice

~33%

Common pass rule: about 33% aggregate for the subject

PSEB Senior Secondary pass criteria reporting; confirm current circular

Mixed paper

Official theory mixes reading, writing, grammar, translation, and literature — not pure MCQ

PSEB Class 12 General English syllabus and paper pattern materials

MCQ study aid

This bank builds objective fluency; it is not a full substitute for writing or translation tasks

OpenExamPrep assessment-format policy

Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for PSEB Class 12 General English (code 001, compulsory) 2026. Official exam: Theory 80 + INA 20 = 100, about 3 hours theory; pass ~33% total; fee via schools. Covers grammar, reading, writing concepts, translation judgement, and prescribed Rainbow of English prose/poems/extensive lessons. Not a full substitute for descriptive writing or translation practice. Sources: pseb.ac.in and Class 12 General English syllabus 2025-26 PDF.

Sample PSEB Class 12 General English Practice Questions

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1Read: 'Urban gardens turn empty rooftops into green spaces. They cool buildings, grow food, and give city birds a place to rest.' What is the main idea?
A.Food can only grow on farms.
B.Birds dislike cities.
C.Urban gardens make city spaces greener and more useful.
D.Rooftops are always dangerous.
Explanation: The passage lists cooling, food, and wildlife benefits of rooftop gardens, so the controlling idea is that they make cities greener and more useful.
2Read: 'Leena checked the weather app twice, packed a raincoat, and left twenty minutes early for the interview.' Which detail best shows she planned carefully?
A.She likes rain.
B.She packed a raincoat and left early after checking the weather.
C.She used an app once casually.
D.She had an interview.
Explanation: Checking weather, packing a raincoat, and leaving early together show deliberate planning for conditions and timing.
3In the sentence 'Despite the noise, the students finished the test calmly,' the word 'Despite' signals:
A.Cause only
B.Addition
C.Time sequence
D.Contrast/concession
Explanation: 'Despite' introduces a concession: the test was finished calmly even though there was noise.
4Read: 'Single-use plastic cups fill landfills for decades. Many cafés now offer discounts for customers who bring reusable cups.' What can you reasonably infer?
A.All plastic is illegal.
B.Cafés treat waste reduction as a practical goal.
C.Reusable cups never break.
D.Landfills are empty.
Explanation: Linking long-lived waste to café discounts for reusable cups implies waste reduction is treated as a practical business goal.
5A notice board reads: 'Library closed 2–4 p.m. for stock check. Return books at the desk before 1:45 p.m.' The main purpose is to:
A.Advertise a book sale
B.Inform users about temporary closure and return timing
C.Invite poets to a festival
D.Cancel all library cards forever
Explanation: The notice states a time-bound closure and a practical return deadline, so its purpose is operational information.
6Read: 'The first train was late. The second was cancelled. By noon, passengers crowded the enquiry counter.' The tone is best described as:
A.Comic only about food
B.Romantic
C.Tense and frustrated
D.Celebratory
Explanation: Late and cancelled trains plus crowding at enquiry create a tense, frustrated scene.
7In 'Meera donated her old textbooks so younger students could study free of cost,' the phrase 'free of cost' most nearly means:
A.Expensive
B.Without payment
C.Secretly
D.In another city
Explanation: 'Free of cost' means without charging money.
8Read: 'Scientists warn that coral reefs bleach when seas stay unusually warm for long periods. Local fishers then catch fewer fish near the reef.' Which is a valid cause–effect link in the text?
A.Bleaching always increases fish numbers.
B.Warm seas only help tourism hotels.
C.Warm seas can harm reefs, reducing nearby fish catches.
D.Fishers cause coral bleaching by singing.
Explanation: The text chains unusual warmth → bleaching → fewer fish near the reef.
9Which question is best answered from an unseen passage’s last paragraph if that paragraph ends with a proposed solution?
A.Who printed the paper?
B.What is the author’s middle name?
C.How many fonts were used?
D.What solution does the writer recommend?
Explanation: A concluding solution paragraph primarily answers what remedy or action the writer proposes.
10Read: 'Some apps track steps; others track sleep. The best health apps explain data in plain language so users can act on it.' What does the writer value most here?
A.Secret jargon only experts understand
B.Heavy advertising with little useful content
C.Clear explanation that supports user action
D.Hiding the data so users cannot act on it
Explanation: The writer praises plain-language explanation that helps users act on data.

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